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Not really sure why the viewpoints of our TN neighbors would be of any importance to our own decision making, but TBH yes many are aware and share our same thoughts and opinions.
Had this exact conversation yesterday with a friend here, and he was in total agreement.
I think our distain for Americans comes from the “elitist” mentality that many here adopt simply because they’re American, and not because we believe that the grass is greener on the other (or any) side of the pond.
We simply asked are public spaces, parks and such in Europe kept up better than here in America, and have now turned into “anti Americans” which we are not.
This in many ways goes back to that American elitist mentality (aka ... being critical of anything American makes you an enemy of it), but to each their own as we do not apologize for our viewpoints and opinions as they are our own.
Being critical of Americans does not mean being anti-American. It simply means you have an opinion of them based off of time and experience.
Just as in the US - some are and some are not.
Whatever your personal interpretation of American Elitist Mentality is - you display it nicely here.
You are planning to move your family to a place you have never been to but with the finger on a map and expect it to be your personal clean green perfect little slice of heaven. Assuming that your employer will sort visa questions - please keep us posted.
JWhatever your personal interpretation of American Elitist Mentality is - you display it nicely here. You are planning to move your family to a place you have never been to but with the finger on a map and expect it to be your personal clean green perfect little slice of heaven. Assuming that your employer will sort visa questions ...
And how is gathering opinions of an area before moving being an elitist? Please explain ...
If you have a problem with an elitist mentality, you might want to think long and hard about France. And imho, it is not warranted as far as the French are concerned. I personally have a real issue with the societal attitude towards women. But hey, you may think that the French are the best too and fit right in.
Just took a look at the OP's other postings. It seems trash is a major issue in his life.
He used to live in Asheville, moved to TN, and continues to denigrate Asheville in the Western NC forum. Started a now closed thread titled Asheville to Thrashville.
I just read the first page, it did not go down well with the locals. He's accused of offering opinion as fact.
And how is gathering opinions of an area before moving being an elitist? Please explain ...
You have nothing in common with anyone in the U.S. People in the U.S. don't have any passion for anything. There's no culture in the U.S. People in the U.S. don't care about their environment.
No, that's not elitist at all.
I'm sure the people of France, a country you've ever even seen in person and don't speak the language, will embrace you with open arms.
Not really sure why the viewpoints of our TN neighbors would be of any importance to our own decision making, but TBH yes many are aware and share our same thoughts and opinions.
Had this exact conversation yesterday with a friend here, and he was in total agreement.
I think our distain for Americans comes from the “elitist” mentality that many here adopt simply because they’re American, and not because we believe that the grass is greener on the other (or any) side of the pond.
We simply asked are public spaces, parks and such in Europe kept up better than here in America, and have now turned into “anti Americans” which we are not.
This in many ways goes back to that American elitist mentality (aka ... being critical of anything American makes you an enemy of it), but to each their own as we do not apologize for our viewpoints and opinions as they are our own.
Being critical of Americans does not mean being anti-American. It simply means you have an opinion of them based off of time and experience.
I haven't run up against any sort of pervasive "elitist" mentality that you're describing, in all my years of traveling and living all over the world, so there's that. I HAVE run into individuals who have an elitist mentality but I don't judge their entire country by the few individuals. Anywhere. (Except Austria but I digress - LOL.)
And you didn't simply ask if there are public spaces, etc - you went on to describe your overall mindset and that's what people are responding to. And being critical of Americans doesn't simply mean you have an opinion of them based off of time and experience. It CAN mean that but it can also mean so much more.
We simply asked are public spaces, parks and such in Europe kept up better than here in America, and have now turned into “anti Americans” which we are not.
The problem is that you're trying to generalize about trash in a country that has 3.8 million square miles of land area based on what you saw on a few hiking trails somewhere in Tennessee.
I think you understand very well the difficulty of what you're proposing.
You have nothing in common with anyone in the U.S. People in the U.S. don't have any passion for anything. There's no culture in the U.S. People in the U.S. don't care about their environment.
No, that's not elitist at all.
I'm sure the people of France, a country you've ever even seen in person and don't speak the language, will embrace you with open arms.
All of which are elitist statements? Wow, still not seeing it. Sorry but not sorry.
Getting that butt hurt over someone’s opinions just isn’t normal, but this is again the internet ... and well, nevermind.
I haven't run up against any sort of pervasive "elitist" mentality that you're describing, in all my years of traveling and living all over the world, so there's that. I HAVE run into individuals who have an elitist mentality but I don't judge their entire country by the few individuals. Anywhere. (Except Austria but I digress - LOL.)
And you didn't simply ask if there are public spaces, etc - you went on to describe your overall mindset and that's what people are responding to. And being critical of Americans doesn't simply mean you have an opinion of them based off of time and experience. It CAN mean that but it can also mean so much more.
And you’re one opinion of many, many others and nothing else. We take from it what you choose to share and ignore the rest. Maybe consider doing the same?
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