I'm Iranian and wanted to ask do Americans know that we're very much like them and that we like them?

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It's true and if you read this, I'll be grateful.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhbcQfmSZuC9nbnUZfUgS5cjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20070614084533AAUgQoU
I should've explained things more but sorry I thought you wouldn't like it to be longer than this.Please don't pay attention to the selfish tone of voice my American friend has given to this piece (since he edited it for me through email and changed it to some extent but I thank him) and plz don't misunderstand me because of some exagerating words he's used like "overrunning etc".He also has omited some stuff which he thought was not necassary.He said just talk about the positive points just like everyone esle.I'd love to know your opinion on this issue.If you don't have enough time save this, but read it whenever possible.This is very important and if it works on you, it may change your view toward the world issues.

Answer 1

I spent the time to read your essay. I viewed the links.
It is rare that I have encountered such a question/ explanation on yahoo! answers. Please don't formulate a complete opinion of the United States from what you see on Y!Answers. (y!answers is a poor forum for such a deep subject matter.)

As you have said; every country has it's beauties and uglies, problems and solutions, ways of comfort and ways of thinking.

Perhaps beyond our differences are pure truths, ultimate wisdoms. As more wisdom is shared and discovered, the more commonalities we will share, in that larger sharing is peace. A pastor once told me "The reason there are similarities in religions is that pure truth is the light of God, which can never be totally blighted out; thus it shows through in all things."

Answer 2

Most Americans are usually of the belief that the rest of the world hates them, Iran is no exception, so don't take it personally.

However, Americans in the know realize that Iran is one of the more pro-American countries in the world in regard to our culture and our way of life (I have no idea why). It probably helps that there are several million Iranians living in the U.S., with a large contingent in L.A. This is not the case with other countries in that part of the world. Iran appears to be the exception.

Answer 3

مطمئنا آمریکایی ها هم اگر حقایق رو بدون جوسازی های رسانه ای بشنوند، نسبت به ایرانی ها حس بدی نخواهند داشت

Answer 4

Iranian's have to understand, "Most Americans Are against the War" that is going on and have no idea Why We are even over there. I sincerely believe you cannot judge a Barrel by a few Bad Apples. Americans only see what is on the TV and the Media normally only shows the Bad, like "Some" Iranians buring the American Flag..

Answer 5

very hard for me to answer your question,,,people from the mid east come to the USA,,want to live here,,enjoy what we have,wanting what we have,,then complaining about the way we live,,wanting us to change to be like YOU,,,for us to change our language so we understand YOU,,if you want to be like us,,learn out language/cultures,,leave your's at the border when you come here,,I don't like Iraq,Iran,or any other country that breeds terrorist,,burns the American flag!!

Answer 6

Very good question......

I think that people generally in the US have a very narrow view of the world. They tend to only listen to what the "news" tells them and not take the initiative to learn more about the rest of the world. Words like "3rd world nations" bother me. As I am Mexican American, I have been very fortunate to have been born here but at the same time understand that there are many points of view on one ideal. I have lived in Africa (south,north and west) Europe, Asia and have found that the average person in these countries knows more about world geography than the average person in the US. Having said that,..The US is the best for opportunities and freedoms, just not the best in understanding diversity and not being xenophobic about it... I do understand that people basically just want peace, security, freedom. Political systems and greed is what makes hate against anything that challenge those two things...

Answer 7

I have a question for you...do you believe that to be accepted and liked by westerners that you have to act and think like one?

Answer 8

soory but im not readin it

Answer 9

YOU ARE A LOZER

Answer 10

If our countries could just get rid of our politicians and our so-called religious "leaders" I'll bet we'd get along just fine.