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I'm Brazilian and I know a little of the reality of the world. I will answer some of these 10 facts and let my opinions. Excuse me if my english is not so good.
1. Few People Are Impressed By Us
I agree partially.
The U.S. is still a country that generates enough interest from people. Some prefer Europe or Canada for cultural or political reasons, but many also not fail to visit some American cities if they can. Too many people in poorer countries still prefer a life in the U.S., even if they suffer prejudice and discrimination than live in their home countries.
2. Few People Hate Us
I disagree.
The number of people who dislike the U.S. (for whatever reason that be) is huge. We can see it in virtual media as in blogs and forums as in real life. In the countries of Latin America is very common for students to be indoctrinated by socialist professors and leftists to hate Americans and their government.
The teaching of humanities disciplines is almost entirely controlled by leftist anti-American people.
3. We Know Nothing About The Rest Of The World
I agree. The knowledge of Americans about the rest of the world, at least by my observations on the Internet, aren't large. They seem not to care much about it.
We Are Poor At Expressing Gratitude And Affection
As never visited the U.S. in fact, I will not say I agree or disagree. I will say based on the experience of my friends who have visited.
Americans in general are more open than Europeans and East Asians, who are generally colder and less feelings show. Americans aren't as friendly as the Latins, however.
The Quality of Life For The Average American Is Not That Great.
I Disagree, but depends on the referential.
Most Latin Americans would easily be surprised if they had access to the same goods that an average American has. Maybe for northern Europeans, this doesn't happen, but for the most part of the world, there's no way to compare.
The Rest Of The World Is Not A Slum-Ridden ****hole Compared To Us
This statement is very subjective. How do you want people to answer that?
Depends on the referential and people's preference. Even with a weak economic gain, many still have reasons to live in poorer countries because of family and appreciate the local culture. As I've said before, some people prefer certain countries for cultural and political reasons. I would never visit a country only because of the tall buildings.
7. We're Paranoid
I agree.
There is a very strong culture of fear in America. But here in Brazil is not so different. It's common in major TV channels journalists talk that video games are a great evil that will turn us into murderers or say that the internet shouldn't be used by teenagers.
The other assertions I will not answer because I'm not American and don't know much.
Interesting. Thanks for your thoughts Lucas. For the question above, no, I did not write it. A friend linked it on Facebook and I thought it was an interesting read. Especially the tendency of Americans toward self-congratulation. I get tickled when I hear Americans talk about what "we" did in WWII (as if they personally stormed the beaches at Normandy).
I'm generalizing here but I would wager money that the person who wrote this is in his 12th year of college and hating the idea that he might actually one day have to be a contributing member of society and he hates that he can not continue to rely on others to provide for him the rest of his life so he comes up with this to try and make himself feel better.
I'm generalizing here but I would wager money that the person who wrote this is in his 12th year of college and hating the idea that he might actually one day have to be a contributing member of society and he hates that he can not continue to rely on others to provide for him the rest of his life so he comes up with this to try and make himself feel better.
Actually, I think he graduated from Boston University and is an American living abroad. I believe he makes his living by writing and public speaking, whether that makes him a contributing member of society I guess is up to the individual. I don't know much about him other than his bio, but I found his perspective interesting as an American living among, working and interacting with non-Americans.
The guy's right on target about us being the most self-admiring people ever. America's great, but there are lots of other real nice places, too. And they aren't uncivilized backwaters like lots of folks seem to think they are.
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