How do you think Americans react when they meet someone from a different country? When ever I tell people that I wasn't born in America and that English is my second language they react in complete shock like "No way?! Really?!!!" I am just curious...do Americans not like those who are not 3rd generation native born, is there any tension toward immigrants at all? I am not talking about illegal immigrants, I am perfectly legal here, but why is it such a big deal?
2006-12-23 10:32:39 · 12 answers · asked by Yul'ka 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Maybe they never suspected you were an immigrant. I knew this woman for quite a while before I found out she was from Austria. I wouldn't have suspected she was from Europe; she seemed American enough to me.
I personally have no problem with immigrants. I think they help to make America a more interesting place, and immigrants certainly have done much for our economy and culture throughout history.
Heck, our country was even founded by immigrants!
2006-12-23 10:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by ATWolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak for all of my fellow Americans, but I don't really care whether someone was born in a different country or not. because when you think about it, our ancestors or whatever immigrated from somewhere else. the only real Americans are the American Indians or native Americans.
and people are probably shocked when you tell them you weren't born here because you probably don't have an accent or anything, and so i would be shocked too. don't take it personally.
2006-12-23 10:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by hope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this country is great because of the inclusion of all races/nationalities/religions. I graciously greet all newcomers with open arms. I think most people react strongly towards outsiders because they are interested in other cultures. It is a positive reaction, not negative.
The thing I react negatively to is people who choose to come to America, then constantly brag about how much better their country/culture is than ours. I have met many, many immigrants. I find that mostly Germans are guilty of this. Most others I have met are very humble, happy to be here, and just as interested in our culture.
2006-12-23 10:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by southswell2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always find all kind of people in America there are people who don't even look at people this way immigrant or not they know how to deal with people (success with people by CAVETT ROBERT ) & there are peaple who when thay walk into a store to ask for a favor & thay dont understand the langauge thay are talking thay feel like thay have been taken away there freedom just try to be positive about live & things will be better
2006-12-23 10:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by M.J. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no problem with people from other countrys who wanna live in the USA but when they dont speak our language or even make an attempt to learn or try and speak it well the i do have a problem with them.. and i'm very happy to hear the goverment is making the test to be a citizen harder.. 3 things to live in this country 1. Speak our language American English. 2. dont pronasticate to be come a citizen take the test if you fail twice you should be deported. 3. if your gonna live here learn our rules we have to obey them so the F7$K should you
And i really think we should shut the boarders im tired of feeding everyone else and helping every one else.. time for my goverment to help me for a change i WORK way to hard for some non- american to be getting aid and not working.. if you dont or cant work go back to where you came from ..
2006-12-23 10:46:19 · answer #5 · answered by jamesonleadfoot77 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did not realize that legal immigrants into the USA were a problem
or a big deal at all...
They are fine as long as they can speak enough English to
understand and make themselves understood..
2006-12-23 10:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somepeople get threatened by the idea of them being replaced at their job by immigrants
I on the other hand am proud to see imigrants here and see them a people with dreams
2006-12-23 10:42:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself I have no problem with anyone coming to America leagal. My problem is with illegal immigrants who only want the good stuff and don't want to assimilate.
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2016-10-28 06:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-23 10:42:01 · answer #10 · answered by burning ice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋