Why do people from South America and Canada get mad at the term "Americans"

[SyCo]

I didn't know this was a "thing".

[BruSan]

Originally Posted by SyCo

I didn't know this was a "thing".

It's not.

[alnortedelsur]

Originally Posted by the awesomee

I have heard this from Canadians and some South Americans and they get mad when people from the US refer to themselves as "Americans". I am questioning why do they get mad and say "oh but we are all Americans"??? While accurate, the reason being is because America is in the name of our country, therefore the name of the people are called Americans, just as Mexico is Mexicans and Canada has Canadians. Is it an ego thing? or do people not grasp simple understandings? If not Amercians what would they suggest we call ourselves, Statsiens? Just a thought, any input that could help me understand the inferiority complex would be much appreciated, thanks

Very simple, because US North Americans are not the only Americans. As simple as that.

Is very sad that your country doesn't have an own name. Statians would be better, but since your people don't like it, I think you should have put another name to your country to avoid confusion with other Americans.

[Tiger Beer]

Originally Posted by alnortedelsur

Very simple, because US North Americans are not the only Americans. As simple as that.

Is very sad that your country doesn't have an own name. Statians would be better, but since your people don't like it, I think you should have put another name to your country to avoid confusion with other Americans.

It would be A LOT easier if people stopped asking "Where are you from?"

It's one of the most annoying questions a person can be asked, particularly when people get jacked up by the answer.

[Pueblofuerte]

^^

Worse still is when you're asked, "where are you from, FROM?"

I get that quite a bit but it doesn't really wind me up, it's a chance for a good old natter preferably with a pint or a warm cuppa & some biscuits.