Actually, to tell you the truth I don't like being American at all, maybe like 1 percent of me likes being American, but that' it. I mean I embrace my ethinicity more, and I call myself Southeast Asian/Filipina. I have never called myself American. I mean I like in the States and all, but just don't like being called an American. There's definitely not something wrong with me, right?
2007-08-24 16:41:55 · 38 answers · asked by nat_blardony5 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Actually, to tell you the truth I don't like being American at all, maybe like 1 percent of me likes being American, but that' it. I mean I embrace my ethinicity more, and I call myself Southeast Asian/Filipina. I have never called myself American. I mean I live in the States and all, but just don't like being called an American. There's definitely not something wrong with me, right?
P.S.: I'm sorry that I failed to mention early, but here are a few things:
I have been to East Asia: (Japan, Philippines, and China). I do speak some Tagalog and Japanese. I LOVE their food!!! Yummm...
And I want to leave but I have to finish my high school. Then, I will leave...
I fully support the troops as my brother fought in Iraq as a Marine a couple years ago...Yay troops!!!
But I just dislike the image americans put out their to other countries, and their past. I hope this clears things up!!!
2007-08-24 17:16:11 · update #1
It's your right. I feel the same way, I'm going to go to college in Canada hopefully and apply for citizenship. I don't like how Americans don't take care of their fellow man and are so self-absorbed. I embrace my Scottish heritage, but I've never felt like I belonged in America.
2007-08-24 17:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by Adam Mac 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh no, there is definately something wrong with you. You might not be happy about being here but this country is a wonderful place, and if you are a part of it and you live here and enjoy the freedom and comfort that is possible here, then you should make the effort to try to understand your country better and work to make it a better place. Just because you don't like the president doesn't mean that it's bad to be an
American.
Or you could move to Asia, where you've probably never been, don't speak the language, wouldn't like the food and would never be able to earn enough money to own a car in your entire life. Go for it.
2007-08-24 16:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Cattlemanbob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because you think it makes you special to be Southeast Asian/Filipina instead of "just being an American." That is what is wrong with this country everyone want to be here but they don't want to be Americans. They want to be hyphenated Americans. Get over yourselves or go back to where you came from. Learn the language don't try and make a smaller version of your country in this country. if your country is so great go back there
2007-08-24 16:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I hear ya. I call myself a Canadian even though I'm a US citizen living in the US because I identify more with where I come from. But you know, we're here now in the thick of it being Americans whether we feel comfortable with the label or not. Maybe we should think about the things that bug us about the label "American" and think about whether there's anything constructive we could be doing about that. What could make this country better?
2007-08-24 17:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There have been times I have been ashamed of being American or associated with Americans. In the service, the young guys were rude, rowdy and disrespectful. This made me feel ashamed and horrible. When the government and our leaders refuse to listen to us voters, by claiming they know more and better then we do and then the fall flat on their face, it is embarrassing. When our goverment constantly preaches about freedom and righteousness and then is caught on the news committing acts only agents of a totalitarian goverment would do, I am no longer proud.
The only time I have been proud of my fellow Americans is when disaster hits hard, is when we as citizens come together and help each other out when in need. The sad thing is why can't we do this all the time?
2007-08-24 16:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by PeguinBackPacker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not very patriotic myself and I was born and raised here. I appreciate my freedoms, and I do respect this country as a whole, but the mom and apple pie mentality isn't for me. I know that I'm American by nationality, but when asked of my background, I will say what my ethnic background consists of.
I'm Puerto Rican/Italian/Irish and I prefer being known by my ancestral background than nationality. I'd rather not be brushed off by others stereotypes about Americans, nor am I like the stereotypical white all-american in background/behavior, and mentality. (by the way I don't have a problem with all-americans, just not one of their types that's all).
As long as you respect where you live and show respect to others, your fine.
2007-08-24 16:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Dusk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing wrong with you disagreeing about alot of america's policies. i don't agree with everything myself. but the great thing about this country is that you have the right and a voice to speak out against those policies without fear of punishment for it. you can call yourself whatever you want but if you are a citizen then i'm sorry but you are just as american as the rest of us and there is nothing wrong with taking pride in that. as long as you repect your heritage and take pride in that too why can't you be proud to be both?
2007-08-24 16:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life here is comfortable, but it's okay to be ashamed of your country. I know I am. I just stay because it is all I've ever known.
Being called an American these days is close to an insult. One that means fat, lazy, and uncultured.
With the political situation we're in today, I'm shocked anyone still flies our flag.
2007-08-24 16:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by Kateri 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well there are good and bad sides to that I suppose. There are many things that are not things to be proud of that the U.S. has done. Then again, you enjoy the freedom to say that with no chance of government action against you, something that is not at all universal.
You don't have to be proud of America, but please don't just take what it gives you (ie freedoms, economic opportunity) for granted.
2007-08-24 16:49:07 · answer #9 · answered by Joel Z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well people are currently dying in the name of this country and many have died before you to make this great country what it is. it's okay to disagree with things that our country does, because i disagree with the war but i cannot say i'm not proud to be an american. we've created in 200 years what countires who have been around for thousands of years have not yet managed to do. we have surpassed countries that have had dynasties and yet in 200 years we are more advanced. if you aren't proud to be an american then maybe you should become a citizen in a country that you ARE proud to be in
2007-08-24 16:46:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋