I just wonder sometimes. Are they really so naive?
2007-03-17 10:08:37 · 15 answers · asked by wiccaeyes 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
yes i have visited america. my sister lives there and is married to one...he is nice yes...but most are a little ignorant to the world. I mean how many of you americans have even left america??????
2007-03-17 10:30:21 · update #1
I am NOT british. I'm Irish!
2007-03-17 10:31:53 · update #2
by the way thanks for everyone who isnt taking offence and actually answering the question. It is really throwing some light on my query, making me realise you are not all like bush and the 'folk' represented on programmes such as the simple life and 'sweet home alabama'...thats a joke :S
2007-03-17 10:37:55 · update #3
I really don't worry about what other countries think. I've got my own life and concerns.
2007-03-17 10:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by pookiemct07 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm American and no we don't think the world is in awe of us. To tell you the truth most Americans have strong isolationist tendencies. That is we want our friends and neighbors to do well but are mainly concerned with America. Most Americans worry more about how to pay their house payment, make sure their children get a good education, and employment opportunities than anything else. The average American could care less if we are a super power, as long as we are safe within our borders. It has only been recently that we have discovered that the rest of the world hates us. Most Americans love Europeans - especially the British and French. In fact, excluding economic policy, most Americans would be very happy to have the British be the brains of the operation and the US be the brawn.
2007-03-18 05:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by CHARITY G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a real generalization but, speaking as an American, no, i don't think the majority feels that way at all. The current administration, on the other hand, likes to posture as if we do. And as for what you may see in the media, well, it's the media, if you get my drift - whatever is sensational gets the most play, one sound bite at a time.
2007-03-17 10:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by ezlus 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have only been toi America four hundred times and met a few thousand people on a day to day level. Everyone without except were humble and considerate. Thety do not think at all like you. I think you should stop watching these films.
2007-03-20 01:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was a lot younger I used to think this way. Not sure if it was true or not back then, but it sure felt that way.
I think it was because I thought all other countries were like what is shown on "Save the starving children" TV program.
I am now very aware that life in other places is just as good, if not better, in other countries.
So to answer your question, no.
I am embarrassed to be an American with Bush leading us.
2007-03-17 10:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by kana121569 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
pointless asking youll get loads of the arrogant bas tards saying we are great etc, why dont they realise and accept the fact that most people in the world doesnt like them,us british are the only ones that stick up for them and surely they can see from yahoo q an a that not a lot of brits like them.i know there are a lot of youngsters on yahoo that dont know any better,because they are not aware of the death and destruction america has caused,i cant believe the cheek of them because if i was american id be hanging my head in shame,but not yanks,i know there are a lot of brits share this view,thats why they are scared of terrorists if they stopped interfering and trying to take over the world no one would bother about them,theyll come unstuck soon
2007-03-17 10:39:13 · answer #6 · answered by rebel 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Contrary to popular belief, most americans don't sit around wondering how everyone else in the world can live without in and out burgers and prada bags.
Most of us just work hard and try to find time to enjoy ourselves. Just because we have a sense of national pride, doesn't mean we think anybody is "in awe of us".
2007-03-17 10:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by Maggie C 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think most people have the same attitude as you do, that is until you have the opportunity to come here and live in a awesome country. You would be all over the opportunity!
2007-03-17 10:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no i don't think so they are proud people and proud of their country how do you feel about Britain isn't it similar USA and Britain are one of the same so come on//i dont suppose you've ever visited USA so if you haven't keep it closed True Brit and I'm proud also
2007-03-17 10:13:52 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They???????? Are you so ignorant that you think all Americans think/behave/believe the same. You should visit the USA you might learn something.
2007-03-17 10:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most of us are just regular hard working folk who don't think they are any better than anyone else.
2007-03-17 10:24:22 · answer #11 · answered by genaddt 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋