2007-02-08 23:41:55 · 16 answers · asked by barbara c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
personally i am from canada,born in england and through my experience,travel etc..i have never met a more nice and helpful people
2007-02-08 23:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Americans are the only culture that think they are the best. I have been to other European countries that look down on Americans and think they are better than everyone else. I don't see anything wrong with a little national pride. It would be silly to think your country is the worst.
2007-02-09 07:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most Americans don't think so -- and some people from other countries think that they and their compatriots are God's gift to the world too.
This reminds me of the movie Spartacus, and the scene where some of Spartacus' brothers in arms are sitting there drinking wine.
They're arguing over which country produces the best wine -- and each man says that his country makes the best.
And Kirk Douglass, playing Spartacus, stands up and says "The best wine comes from home, wherever it is!"
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2007-02-09 07:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
barbara,
From the tone of this question, I take it you are not American.
If you've been insulted by an American at some point in your life...I cannot apologize for him/her. Some folks are unkind, no matter where they are from.
Does that give you or anyone else to make broad characterizations? Nope. Do that with any other group, and you would be summarily labeled a racist.
2007-02-09 07:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfsburgh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US education systems specializes in developing self-esteem-"the kids are all above average". Of course, if you tell kids how great and special they are all the time, they may very well turn into a bunch of Cartman-style narcissists.
Actually though, I've lived in four different countries and I think ethnocentrism is universial and natural.
2007-02-09 07:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you, it may not be true of everyone, but all the Americans I have met are rather superior and patronising... as though we are to be pitied for not living in their country - as if. I think it's the rabid patriotism they're expected to display... in the same way that for ages it was considered un-American to criticise George Bush's decisions... A couple of my American friends have even said they just have to defend George Bush even when he's being ridiculous "because he's our president we owe him loyalty"
They are supposed to think their country is better, or they might be called un-american and that is apparently awful.
2007-02-09 07:56:55 · answer #6 · answered by Lucy 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, they don't think that. And many of them just don't think... But this is what happens in the majority of the countries in the world.
2007-02-09 07:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its an American thing, its a people thing...people have egos, and like themselves and think about themselves more than you...
2007-02-09 07:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by chavito 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are ignorant, closeminded and brainwashed by the media :)
(proud resident of pennsylvania)
2007-02-09 07:58:40 · answer #9 · answered by Alyssa 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Since when?
2007-02-09 07:44:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋