Why Are you Pom's so Rude about American's ?

Question

I have travelled a lot and I would have to say that the English are one of the most ignorant rude whingeing Full of them self race of people I have meet on my travels So why do you dislike americans?

I am actually a kiwi who has lived in the UK for Two years. & Of course I dont mean all Pom's are like that but there is and overwhelming number who are. I just dont think these people have the right to bash them for mistakes their President etc make

j your a freak!!! Kiwi's are Not from Australia mmm Obvious you failed Geography!!!

Answer 1

I think that you are taking it all too seriously. The English have the sort of sense of humour that takes the mickey out of certain other countries and themselves. It's generally meant in a light hearted way; not designed to cause offence. Perhaps Yahoo Answers ups the ante a tad at times, but it's still (in most cases) just fun.

Answer 2

Well first of all, could you try and control the interesting use of capitalisation in your questions? It makes it very difficult to read.

I am English, I live in France and have lived in many countries thus far. I do not like nor do I dislike ANY race in particular. I have always considered people to be individuals worthy of independent value.

Consider this, when British people comment that they "Don't like Yanks" or "I can't stand Americans". How many of them have been there? America's reputation is put forward primarily by the media and the tourists. American tourists have a lot to answer for in this regard.

Last year I visited Montserrat near Barcelona in Spain. This is one of the holiest places is Christendom according to the Spanish. I, not being a Christian, did not see it as being exceptionally "Holy" but it is without doubt, beautiful and awe inspiring. The views are again, without doubt, the best I have yet come across in my world travels.

I give this example because of the Americans that travelled up the mountains with us, only one had no problem with the lack of a fast food restaurant. The rest complained bitterly at 'having' to eat the bistro food that was provided. Two of the Americans travelling with us asked the same question several times because they could not understand the simple answers that they were given.

These tourists were by no means indicative of all Americans, but it is from them that most Europeans find out about so called 'real Americans' and thus the die is cast.

It is a sad fact but it is nonetheless true as the American Government have admitted. They have even had to issue a booklet advising US Citizens on how to behave whilst in Europe.

I have met many civilised Americans, particularly visitors to my gentleman's club in London, that would raise the bar on many British people's idea of what makes an American but sadly it is not they that are seen by the populace at large, rather it is the boorish, uncommunicative, unintelligent, overweight American that the English see as the American "Norm".

Long winded perhaps, but I hope that answers your question.

Answer 3

What is a pom? Any way many English do not like Americans because they are so loud, obnoxious and love to hear their voice. I was in the oldest pub in England a few years ago and it is rather small, some Americans came in shouting and saying it must be bigger. I find this quite disrespectful it is nearly 1000 years old if he wants big he should go back to America. Saying that I have many American friends at Uni and they are really nice :o)

Answer 4

I'm British and proud of my heritage. I have no problem with Americans or any other nationality, creed or colour. The way I look at things is I speak as I find but without generalization. I'm sure there are ignorant people within every nationality! I have 2 young children and intend to raise them wih the same values. X x X

Answer 5

We love Americans when we meet them because the ones who travel here are not the norm and clearly admit that the rest of the world exists.

Most Americans don't even realise that Iraq was not responsible for the towers collapse and their news programs only show news about the USA. A lot of bright Americans log on to the BBC to get proper news.

Also have you SEEN their president? Any country who elects such an obvious idiot deserves all they get.

And as for Kyoto, greenhouse emissions - don't get me started.....

Answer 6

We don't dislike them we just like to have a moan and a whinge and the Americans are an easy target

Answer 7

why are you Australians so rude about the English?your question
is crap mate.firstly i take any race as i find them,if they are a tosser then id say that individual is a tosser.i would not say all
the people from the affore mentioned tossers country are the same,because i do not know them all.secondly if England is
so crap.how come all your so called stars,want to come and
subject us to their obvious lack of talent.so as an individual
to you i say tosser.you didn't say you were a kiwi when i answered the question fella.to english people pom is an aussie
word.ps check the time you added details.it is the same as
the time i posted this message.

Answer 8

Excuse me, I am not a whinging English Pom, I'm neither rude nor ignorant, or a full of myself type of person, I have always been very polite about Americans and never disrespected any of them so why have you come on here to insult and disrespect me just for been English you know nothing about me, have never met me so may I suggest you stop been so damn rude and ignorant yourself please.

Answer 9

I dunno, maybe because they(well, a good many) expect every country to have a Walmart, A Burger King and speak english?



I lived in the UK for a couple years, in a lovely medieval town and, with all the great history there, too many American tourists wanted to know where the closest Mall was and whether we had Bud Light on tap....

Hell, if you wanna see American stuff, stay in America...

Answer 10

Wow..I can't believe you asked this question....
First of all I am Native American...
Lived in Britain....
Travelled the world...
Married to a British..

Now this question is a typical American asking a dumb question....

to the others...not all Americans are like this.....

There are many things I can say about Brits/Americans...

Why can't we just all get along:)