When you're asked where do you live, and you answer "The United States, "of course"", what does this say about you?
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2007-09-06 00:39:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I've lived in quite a few places that most people would consider less habitable than where I live now. I've lived overseas and I've lived in the Islands. I used to go up to Alaska just to sing for some of the best audiences in the world. I think habitable has more to do with who you are sharing your environment with, than how friendly that environment might be to you. I've been alone in some amazing places, and I have been loved in some real harsh climates. I would go back to those places in a heartbeat, but I tend to avoid paradise these days.
2007-09-06 18:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by MUDD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your point being, in that all countries are obviously habitable, why would one assume that all others would automatically know that another lives in the United States. Right? I don't think the "of course" part necessarily implies elitism (at least I hope not), but rather the assumption that they are being asked the question by someone who also lives in the United States not recognizing that other countries are also represented herein. Therefore, their response is from ignorance. You ask, "What does that say about you?" It says nothing about "me" because I realize that just as America is important to me, the country of another is equally important to them as it should be. ...and may you as well, have a wonderful day/night!
2007-09-13 03:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All countries mentioned in the world are habitable. The fact they are a country is a manifestatioon that that particular country has a population of humans and therefore habitable.
On your second question. The kind of answer is a quick-response that the only country that exist is the United States in particular. He or she forgets that there are several countries for a possible answers.
2007-09-06 01:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by Third P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every country in the world , is habitable by definition.
And I lay heavy odds I'd find interesting and friendly people in each and everyone of them.
I'm Dutch, but I'll never say I live in Holland and 'of course 'won't figure at all.
Wherever I lay my hat is my home, I adapt easily.
But I am an Amsterdammer, that city is special to me.
Wherever may body or heart might be at any given time,
my soul will always dwell on the old canals over here.
2007-09-06 12:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe I've ever said "of course" about where I live. But I usually answer with the state, not the nation, because I'm just arrogant enough to believe that "everyone" knows the names of the states. Also, since I've only ever been to one other country, Canada, it's just never been an issue.
As to which countries are habitable, they all are in today's modern technology. There are people living in Antarctica, after all. And there are people who live in the middle of deserts, in jungles, in all sorts of harsh environments when they have the right equipment.
2007-09-06 01:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by auntb93 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, they all have potential, including Antarctica but I'd have to choose the US. I've traveled a bit and most of the world can't seem to get its poop in a group. The US has the most productive people and there's nothing more moral than being productive.
Our country has always rewarded productivity but that's been steadily declining for the last century. Before long we could end up like the rest of the world and that would suck.
2007-09-06 00:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by Chuck Biscuits 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Used to be Thailand but it's been destroyed completely now,let's say the old Thailand 20 years ago or so. India would be irritating after a while as the people just see you as money machines and you're an easy target for set ups.If it wasn't for that India would do.
2016-05-22 03:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human life on this planet is such a weird freak chance occurrence. Look around the world and you will see where so many millions are living, they shouldn't be. Blistering heat either all year or half of it. The other half, or the entire year is so far below zero, you're wearing t-shirts when it gets to freezing. Hurricanes, tornado's, earth quakes, drought, fire, terrain, flooding, mud slides, insect infestation, the list goes on and on. In all honesty, we shouldn't be here.
2007-09-06 01:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. E. Bunny A.K.A. Andy. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since so many people on Yahoo are from the U.S., we Americans get carried away and think everyone is from here.
But we need to remember that there are 120+ countries in the world besides us. Thanks for the gentle reminder as I've made this mistake myself on Y!A.
2007-09-06 00:50:19 · answer #9 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I do love The USA the most but it is good life in Europe and there are a lot of things that we are Americans should learn from different people from different country.
2007-09-07 00:16:53 · answer #10 · answered by lbelfer 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋