why are Americans too Cold?

Question

I'm an US born American citizen who was raised and lives in Latin America, but when I travel to the US, I notice people are always busy and act very cold. What could be the reason for that?

Answer 1

There is rude people all over this world.But you can not say Americans are rude.Yes some are but so is others in other countries.

Answer 2

Many people say this about American culture, probably because it is true to some extent (although I'd be careful to lump all people together - there are pockets of niceness!) It all has to do with the way that we are socialized. Americans are taught from a young age to be independent, not reliant on anyone, and a self-starter. This isnt' a bad thing necessarily, it's how our country was started. Many cultures have different ways of acting and behaving. Latin America is known for being warm and friendly (as is the Caribbean) just like France is known for rudeness and snobbiness.

Answer 3

I'm an American born, but now reside and teach in Canada...

I feel that this is a good topic. From your point-of-view you might visit a community where the population is so large, and based on crime rate, no one, i repeat, no one knows each other. For example, New York, Los Angels, are all very big cities with a faster pace of live. People seem to be in a hurry. Add to the fact, the socialization fact that where crime rate increases, and population is high, result -a different kind of atmosphere (people stuck up).

Now, when I go back to the states and visit family and friends I find that the most comfortable and relaxed communities happen in smaller communities. These are the towns where generally everyone knows everyone. These communities are often characterized by a slow pace of living and where everyone knows everyone and the crime rate is often rare. Therefore, people are more happier, outgoing and trustworthy.

I hope this helps

Answer 4

Wow, I would've said the opposite. I'm British and when I go to America I think people I've met have been very warm and not usually too busy to notice others. Unlike experiences i've had here at home.

But it just shows you can't generalise people. You've obviously had some bad experiences with some Americans and I've had good experiences. It shows that you can't shove everyone into one catagory. In each culture and country there are cold people and there are warm people. Generalisations are just as bad as stereotypes. They are very inaccurate.

Answer 5

I've not been to America but when I go to London or Edinburgh, nobody looks at you, and many will be happy just to bump into you as they pass by. I think maybe it's the culture thing where people don't really belong to a community, only to their family and friends circles so they don't think about people outside of them.

Answer 6

I live in Texas, and the people here are very warm and friendly. In central Texas, people lift their hand in a wave as you drive by them, and they have no idea who you are! Of course, this area has the grouchy old coots, too. Just like anywhere.Some people are friendly, some are aloof and cold.

Answer 7

Generally it is because they/we are so busy trying to achieve the "American Dream" of a big house, manicured lawn, beautiful family, and a golden retriever that they forget the now in life.

Answer 8

The technological revolution is moving faster and faster and we are loosing our place in the scheme of things. Too much social/ economical demand and too little time to be civil. Time's a wasting pal...must dash now.

Answer 9

You're lumping millions of people into the same category. There are rude people and there are warm and friendly people.

Answer 10

we are in a business based, and money based society- you are in a culture that values pride, family, and less material things. those are easier to get. money and prestige in our jobs is harder to get- and we have to sacrifice things to get it- like our families and our own happiness.