What do people outside of America think of Americans?

Question

this can apply to americans today or in history, but i want views from those living outside of the united states

Answer 1

Well, most of us british folks saw the jerry springer show and thought geez is that what americans are like. :S

Now I live here in the states and have changed my mind....americans are just like everyone else....some friendly, some not so friendly, some hot, some ugly, some fat and some thin....some u like others you don't.

Answer 2

From my experience with speaking with Mexicans, Europeans, Australians, etc, some tend to mock america's policies, etc. Quite a few don't like Americans period. Then there are those who got to know several Americans. They say for the most part those who dislike Americans do so because they look out our government, and not the people that are actual citizens of the United States. Thus they reflect the government on the actual people, aka generalizing.

That is about right... I'm American, and as far as I could see, anyone who has given me a chance and didn't dislike me for being American, greatly enjoyed my company and presence. :)

Answer 3

Hi - I think the perceptions of people outside of the states of American is not a good one - I'm not saying that's the correct view but its the view I hear most. They are accused of being inward looking, bigoted, and not terrible bright in general. I don't subscribe to this - I'm lucky enough to work with an American who is intelligent, witty and informed. He's only American I know, but hes a good advertisement for his homeland.

Answer 4

Do you really want to know?

Okay, here goes:
Americans seem to be:
1. Ignorant of what thier governement is doing to it's own country as well as other countries
2. Egotisical
3. Suffering from an unfounded superiority complex
4. Defensive before they have even really been insulted.

Having said that, I have met some Americans that are the nicest people (as long as you don't talk about politics, terrorists, 9/11, immigrants or America in general)!

Answer 5

They think that they are superior in any means and ways.
A peace keeper that destroy peacefulness. A good pretender, know nothing when it comes to the politics. A master of WAR. Marketing was their job, WAR was their specialties, Weapons are their Items (what a great business).

That's what most people think about Americans, but weather you believe it or not Americans are lovely and caring, that was based on my experience.

Answer 6

the world is dead scared of Americans ,what did you think

America Has terrorized half the world (bombing thousands of women and children ,and arming opposite sides to wipe each other out )

they have threatened the other half that if they did not collaborate in their quest for world domination,they would also be regarded as enemies,

They have also stated at secret Bilderberg Meetings that the Agenda calls for a reduction of the world population by 60%.
how are you guys gonna do that ,by waving flowers

A nuclear war is the only way how you can kill billions of people
and you people will be dominating a world full of corpses.

everybody is waiting in terror of what the megalomaniac fascist arrogant imperialistic Americans are gonna do next

from Holland

Answer 7

I'm Irish I think Americans seem to love that! I've never been to America but I would love to go. never actually had a proper conversation with an American come to think of it (!) so I only know what I've seen on TV and read in books...I think there's a huge variety of people and everyone's different. I think that goes for any country though...

Answer 8

I've lived in London for five years and can tell you they may complain, but they are OBSESSED with American culture, American politics, American entertainment, American products...At least half the average newspaper is devoted to things going on back home. They all love to come to the US on holiday and they all would move there in a second given the chance. Then they turn around and complain because I think it makes them feel better about their own sleepy little countries.

Answer 9

I don't curently live outside of the U.S., but being raised a military brat, I can honestly say that most foreigners view us as cocky, self-righteous, superpatriots who choose to remain ignorant about the beliefs and practices of different cultures. " Our way or the highway." I highly resent that point of view; yet , I have witnessed many of my collegues demonstrate that type of attitude.

Answer 10

The Ugly American discussed official Americans of the 60s. Now, with better communications, we get to see ordinary Americans. They're Ugly too. Selfish, arrogant, uncouth. No wonder they elected George W. Bush to be their Great Leader and their President For Life. Or if not him, his clone.