Is it true the Americans don't know about the rest of the world ?

Question

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20071026/tuk-nfl-star-they-speak-english-in-londo-45dbed5.html

Answer 1

It does appear to be, World Series sport means American sport!!

Answer 2

The American politicians know about the rest of the world as do the church es and schools etc. but as a whole people with same knowledge the answer would be no, because we all live in different states , We can all be called together to hear what the world news does report. So, at any given time our attention can become as one to see the world.

Answer 3

In my experience there are many Americans who aren't very good at geography, but is anyone. I'm educated but still don't know where everything is on the map. Maybe it has something to do with the country being so vast, one state is probably the size of England. Saying that, this is an extreme example of a lack of education, and awareness of other places in the world, but he did say he is learning so lets hope it continues and he enjoys what London has to offer.

Answer 4

I guess,for those of us that can`t afford to travel,all we know is what we see or hear on the news.I do know that there is much poverty in third world countrys.I spend much of my time taking care of my autistic son.Who is non verbal,has seziures,frequent infections,and at 13 has the mental ability of a 2 year old.So i`m washing out dirty underware alot.I know autism is growing all over the world.When the government is going to wake up,and do something about it is anyones guess.When all the boys have autism,I guess woman will have to run things.

Answer 5

1/4 gamble everyday and never look up from the felt, 1/4 are so busy that they can't pay attention, 1/4 really don't give a rat's..... so......that leaves only 1/4 of the population to know what's really going on. Now...only 1/2 are of the 1/4 are truly informed, leaving the other half aware. Only half of that number actually do something about it. 'nuff said?

Answer 6

Actually most of the answers to your question lead me to believe that the real ignorance in the world is anywhere but the US.
We are the greatest country in the world despite all of the political correctness around us and the corruption of our politicians. Most of us seem to rise above it and live pretty productive and happy lives. Leave the failure of some of our schools directly in the laps of politically correct pols.
It seems a lot of people like to throw darts at US. I wonder why? Its not envy is it?

Answer 7

Somehow I doubt the educational level of a pro football player is indicative of the rest of the population. Besides, this story begs the real question, we know they speak English in London, but do they speak it in Georgia?

Answer 8

I don't think the Americans learn as much geography in school as a lot of other countries. In Canada we learned much about the U.S. and the rest of the world. We have a comedian, Rick Mercer, who has done documentary type shows asking Americans different questions about Canada and Canadians and they were clueless. We are one of their closest neighbours yet they don't know the names of our provinces, our Prime Minister etc etc etc. Quite interesting and comical shows even though they probably edited out the ones that answered the questions correctly.

Answer 9

It is pretty funny, but look at it this way...they have this guy..

we have Jade Goody saying stuff like Rio de Janeiro is person not knowing that Aberdeen is in Scotland and asking if Greece has it's own moon

it's all just proof that every village needs it's idiot.

Answer 10

Could be true I have a friend in california who thought England was just london ??He also thought the usa was only about 3 times bigger than the uk ??weird or what.

Answer 11

If all of this is true, why does the rest of the world work so hard to be like us?
Is the ignorance you accuse us of truly blissful?
If you say that you don't try to be like us,then why do you wear blue jeans, drink Coke, and why do you care?
I don't care what you wear, what you drink, or what you learn in school.
The only time you come to my attention is when something is wrong. Then I care, and I will put some energy into trying to help.
I am an American, and left to our own devices, we will tend to mind our own business.
We assume that the rest of the world is pretty much like us, and if they need help they will ask for it, so we don't spend much time trying to micromanage it. You are grown-ups too. We figure that you can keep your own houses in order.