Why Do Europeans Dislike Americans So Much?

[@altamci]

I’m surprised nobody mentioned how different urban planning and design is in much of Europe and the US (walkable cities vs. car centric design) and how that affects the population physically and psychologically.

[@kostasmira2933]

Except in Greece which sucks.

[@Julian-mv5zi]

Because a lot of Europeans take it for granted/don't notice it that much. Only if you've been in the US or seen video's you'll notice the difference

[@Milark]

@@Julian-mv5zi I was honestly blown away as a Dutch person. I’m from a small village and walking/cycling can get you anywhere. It was kinda crazy to be in a place that’s meant for people whilst feeling like I’m trespassing on the cars’ domain.

[@sirfizz6518]

Not very common knowledge.

[@Hello_hey]

Here in the US, some largely populated and freshly gentrified cities are (finally!) adopting and promoting a more bicycle-centric means of travel. In my city for instance, we have brand new clearly defined bicycle lanes next to new and/or renovated wide sidewalks -both lanes are quite heavily utilized by locals and commuters alike. I can proudly say I haven’t needed to own a car in nearly 2 years☺️ hoping to see this become a standard over time

[@LUKEandBEAR]

As Dutchie I've been to America for 3 weeks and this is a summary of my experience: - Some lady asked me which language I was speaking to my sister. So I told her that I came from te Netherlands and we were speaking Dutch. The lady then turned to her husband in excitement saying she thought we came from Latvia and that her guess was really close... - Countless homeless people in cities as Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles that even lost the ability to speak because of drug addiction was really saddening and scary because they could be in possession of guns. (They did even stand behind us when withdrawing money from an ATM) - Those 1.500 Kcal Oreo milkshakes.... We tried to recreate those milkshakes at home and it was impossible to reach 1.500 Kcal without adding loads of fat and a mountain of sugar. - A country radio station was arguing if tomatoes should be seen as vegetable or candy. - If you have a complaint at your hotel you will get bribed with candy and cookies. We surely took our advantage of that. Nature is awesome in the USA and most of the people are so kind it almost feels unnatural. But I strongly believe that they should be more kind to the people who are "weaker" in society. People shouldn't be left on the streets to rot. (This summary never had the intention to hurt the feelings of the american commenters. It was just a summary of some things that stood out to me when I was visiting the U.S.A. . The future of Europe depends on the United States of America and the other way around. So let's focus on unity instead of divide. )

[@Jay-pd9kc]

Most people inner cities are torn by the democratic parties policies that have gone on for 100 years. The welfare programs that have been put in place didn’t incentivize a two parent home and it’s been extremely destructive in inner cities. Our health care system is way too expensive based on the profit based initiative in health care.

[@NoName-1239]

As an Indian American living in Europe (specifically Germany) but I’ve traveled to a lot of European countries… I’ve always get asked of my race and I tell them I’m south Asian (parents are from India)… Europeans are ignorant as well. They don’t understand how immigration works. They thought that I was born and raised in India and they were confused what I was doing in America lol. They think only white and black people live in America lol. They have literally said this to us. And my husband is Mexican (but born in America) and they thought my husband came from Mexican to go to India to find me 😂😂😂

[@a.m928]

​@@Jay-pd9kcwelfare programs doesnt necessarily incentiv7ze laziness. Europe has all sorts of these and less lazyness. Furthermore if the programs are so widespread why do u even have homeless people ? Surely rhey could use the free money to pay for a home and do nothing.

[@zogjones]

I love the Dutch and I love the Netherlands. Love from Minneapolis! ✌️

[@zogjones]

@@a.m928 the homeless problem is more of a mental health problem as Ronald Reagan defunded mental health hospitals back in the 1980s, and with a stroke of a pen literally put thousands of mentally ill people literally on the street. Our current homeless problem is a result of that lack of funding.

[@annam02]

As an Italian, I was victim of stereotypes so many times that I lost the count. We are the country of Pizza, pasta, mafia (all that with the typical accent from Mario) and that’s pretty much all for some people. Truth is, some people will only see a part of the real picture. Same happens with the USA. Having said that, I can give you my point of view as an European who lived across Europe in the last 5 years. The perception of the US like you said in the video has definitely changed in the last years. When I was young I used to fantasise my life there, due to the amount of inputs we were receiving from movies, music industry etc. Then reality hits and you have to look at other aspects if you consider moving. Our cultures are completely different to start with. In Europe we pay healthcare through taxes, our public educational system is usually better than the American one (whereas US has better education in college which are super expensive and for which you are usually extinguishing debts thorough all your life), our cities are usually very walkable and distances are relatively short, we have a strong food culture and variety of diets and ingredients, we tend to be more family oriented and less self made women/men and our cities are relatively safer than a lot of American ones. These are the typical things we debate on when we talk about how bad is America and Europe is better and on one hand I must agree. But US is much more than this. Americans are usually very chatty, fun, enthusiasts and typically open minded. I like the “can do” attitude that makes you achieve big results, universities are great, landscapes are amazing, the mix of cultures makes the US very interesting so relegating the US to ignorance and stupidity is unfair and superficial. All the stereotypes hide a bit of truth, but we usually use them just cause we heard of them, or generally we refer to the average citizen, not the whole representation of a country.

[@barbarawedan6068]

Thank you for thoughtful response.

[@jerrywoods4066]

We also make the best pizza . Chicago .new York

[@LNVACVAC]

I see you exposed lots of wrongfull stereotypes about USA too...

[@LNVACVAC]

I am an european and south american multinational citizen, I have experienced many countries and have friends from multiple locations. My whole family is multiethnic. Any person from the third world who knows both USA and Europe, even USA and Canada or USA and Australia knows European views of USA as a nation and population are mostly wrong. Europeans mostly ignore the negative side effects of their own policies and their own culture. But these same policies went south in most of the world. Many people from poor countries will emigrate to europe and will resent their choices deeply because european policies mean they are not able to grow economically, and if they grow most of their work will be drained by taxes and lots of their time will be lost in bureocracy, while the same people can go to USA, live there in complete illegality and still achieve a better standard of living and safety than in Europe. Also, these views are motivated by Americas self deprecating media, which is mostly run by leftist extremists or by globalist capitalists. American elites are in overt conflict with their people's values, while european elites had most of their people converted in this new gnostic religion of "inclusion and welfare". Europeans have grown ipsis literis domesticated, they don't ever consider their own governments can turn tyrannical an they will live WW2 or USSR all over again. They don't understand feeling safe is not being safe. The french specially forgot the miserable state and grave sacrifices of their fimsly and not "well regulated" resistance movement and the lives of americans lost in their soil. Right now in europe we are having people being arrested for peacefully protesting, posting jokes online or even praying in public, judged without a public jury in secret courts and still europeans feel proud and safe in their ignorance. European society is crumbling much like american society, just by oposite ends of the same thread. Europeans don't even realize their democratic turn was not only inspired by the american revolution but also fought over the lessons learned in this same process. The french revolution was just a continuation of the US Revolution. And still they failed, derailed into barbarism, got Napoleon and the French Empire as result and most of Europe subjulgated in some point. Now we have a mostly unarmed Europe having it's borders and independence being defended by American weapons as military personel. Go figure... Europeans became so Sheepish that UK girl thinks being european is defined by being part of the european union and most individuals from non-latin europe would fall for and agree with this same lie.

[@Yourmission9]

I know what you mean with regards to Italians and the thought they’re all in the Mafia, I’m from Vegas and our city only helped perpetuate that. That said I’ve had life long friends who are Italian (either 1st generation, or 2nd or 3rd generation) and what I can say is they’re my favorite people, EXTREMELY hospitable, caring, passionate, all of the great things that makes up the best in humanity really. I hope to one day travel to Italy.

[@AntonBalfe]

Honestly as a European myself i never understood the obsession with the right to bare arms why is having a gun so important to Americans?

[@dillonarboneaux9515]

It’s because of the way country was founded (an armed rebellion by ordinary people), and also because the founders of the country wanted its citizens to be able to stand up to a tyrannical government.

[@JohnSmith-rw8uh]

@@dillonarboneaux9515 They would have been better off staying with England really.

[@dillonarboneaux9515]

@@JohnSmith-rw8uh England is pretty poor now idk man

[@alexj.5207]

​@JohnSmith-rw8uh usa is doing much batter than the uk

[@ian7379]

@@dillonarboneaux9515Not true, during the period of the revolutionary war owning a gun was very rare. This is a myth perpetrated by gun manufacturers after the US Civil War when they wanted to sell more guns.

[@EM_303]

LMAO. That one British girl, "derp, we left the EU, we are not European". Then her friend saying, we are still in Europe. That made me spit my drink.

[@igottheshaft]

She wasn’t British.

[@Josh-hh4kp]

@@igottheshaft based and redpill

[@juandediosdelunaponce4738]

😂 i agree, really IQ questionable comment

[@igottheshaft]

@@bitbitbit137 I wouldn’t know, but can you imagine calling a white guy Chinese (who doesn’t even know he’s living in Asia), just because he can speak Chinese? Full on clown world.

[@askinganime6023]

let us pray for Russia to nuke Europe first. After seeing how racist and xenophobic they are in this video, they deserve it

[@marcello7781]

I'm a half Italian half Peruvian guy that has lived in both Italy and Perú as well as in the US (though for a brief time) and after noticing so many common patterns across these countries I noticed that I don't like tarnishing entire countries with so many different sides. Instead, I generally dislike very narcissistic, boorish and self entitled jerks, no matter the culture or country they may come from.

[@JohanDanielAlvarezSanchez]

People are suffering. That brings a lot of mental issues. What is happening I the USA is a warning for other. This system is not sustainable.

[@pinksweetyful]

What a pure answer - sooo true. 😅

[@marcello7781]

@@JohanDanielAlvarezSanchez I totally agree with you.

[@RGE_Music]

Very Wise take

[@kgal1298]

@@JohanDanielAlvarezSanchez What's happening in the US is happening in other countries as well, but we make fantastic fodder for groups that want to ignore their own issues. I mean the UK started a lot of the trans debates before the GOP did in the US. They also have had outright racism it's almost like half the US immigrated from there or something.

[@allisonasaro3815]

Whenever I see this discussion I always think of a story my father told me. He was in the American navy and was sent to Australia for a time. While there, he drove out to some middle of nowhere bar and started talking. Next thing he knows, all the Australians in this bar are buying him beers left and right and asking him to say words bc they liked his accent. They were just so excited to see a foreigner (one from another continent no less) in this tiny rural bar. I can’t help but think this interaction would never come today, or at least not at the same scale simply bc of the over-saturation America has had in pop culture and global trends/events. I think it’s normal for people who’ve never met an American or been to America to feel a frustration towards this and be quick to generalize all Americans with the stereotypes they have heard but have never seen. That being said, Ireland had one of the friendliest populations I’ve ever seen

[@adonisblackmusic]

That honestly just sounds like jealousy to me. It’s such a childish view on things. I wouldn’t want to associate with people like that anyway.

[@setofreakinkaiba8553]

I will never forget the time I tried to learn about other people's cultures and got in a group chat with Germans, Filipinos and other kinds of people. Everyone started hating America...it made me feel alienated. It was even weirder that they generalized so much that they were talking about white southern people when I am Mexican-American and live in Texas. It was so strange because I am glad that I get to live here because in some areas in Mexico it has become so crime driven. It's just so weird to be open to others and to be met with hostility. In some ways it feels like you aren't wanted by some Americans because you aren't white but you are also grouped into a stereotype by other countries. I honestly tried to defend America even though I never had the need to have pride in where I live but that negativity really got to me. It might not be perfect but no place ever is.

[@gravygraves5112]

​@@setofreakinkaiba8553terminally online buttheads is what it is mainly.

[@blacksunday4231]

These interactions still happen. My friend traveled to Ireland and Germany and he pretty much had a similar experience.

[@Hottactioncop]

Yea I had an experience like that in Thailand. We stayed at a place in Chiang Mai outside of the touristy areas and everywhere we went people were excited to talk with and show us things. Stayed in like an airbnb type compound thing and every evening me, the owner, and his father would drink whiskey and cokes while his daughters and my wife played badminton with the little set I bought them.

[@Edvinas_Bartkus]

Lithuanian here. I've been to many places in europe. Met a lot of american tourists. Super nice people.

[@РазомСила-м2я]

Thank you, as an American who had a beautiful time in your country, Lithuania. Some Lithuanians, when finding out where I live here in the USA, got so excited to talk about basketball (university even), as that’s very big here. I hope to visit again soon!

[@jbop3046]

That was very civil and nice of you ❤

[@Rogue_Centurion]

@@Edvinas_Bartkus when we aren’t talking about politics or the economy, us Americans are very nice people

[@GiovannaLinoDecker]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@the_Pleiades]

As a Japanese, I understand how Americans feel. It's really frustrating when foreigners talk about their country based on secondary information obtained on social media. For example, our suicide rate statistics have now fallen to 49th in the world, yet we are still associated with suicide stereotypes. Please don't judge us based on anime or porn.😑

[@Dryhten1801]

Can I judge you on samurai and badass 90s drifting?

[@damackabet.4611]

Why not? I like most of your anime!

[@the_Pleiades]

​@@damackabet.4611 I think you guys know more about anime than the average Japanese lol. But that's different from living in Japan. I'm glad that you have a positive attitude, but if you expect too much, you may be disappointed. Japan is a normal country with good and bad points just like any other country.

[@Seinsmelled]

say this in a kawaii voice and ill understand

[@ryutamagareiken]

My mother is Japanese but I was unfortunately born in france where anime and the other thing you mentioned is really popular. I often receive remarks or demands like : can you speak in a kawaii voice ? Can you teach me Japanese ? Is it true that in Japan there are more "manga stores ?" than supermarkets ? Do you own a katana ? Someone even asked me to moan like in a (animated thing you mentioned). Seriously I find that more racist than "haha kung-fu your eyes are like spaghetti". Why do people reduce Japan and its people to that ? Heartbreaking

[@kellyflynn]

I’m from Canada, and when I travel people always assume that I am American. When they find out that I am in fact from Canada and not the US, their attitude and conversation totally changes towards me in a more positive way. There are definitely negative attitudes towards the US abroad.

[@magistrumartium]

I had the same experience way back in 1981. American tourists had a reputation for being loud, for one thing. I saw examples of that but I met many American youths who were very nice and likeable.

[@rogercroitor4962]

Most of the Canadians are just like the people from the US. And most of the mexicans are still, americans. US people are possibly the most extreme, but almost all of you have a certain kind of being that is just not compepable to us from the old world

[@magistrumartium]

@@rogercroitor4962 I believe you. My ancestors must have been very different from yours, to risk their lives crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a little wooden ship 400 years ago, to start a new life in a cold, harsh land like Canada.. A different breed.

[@softlight9701]

Yeah I am colombian and American and I always say I am colombian when I am traveling abroad honesly I rather have the drug stereotype than been perceived as an American...

[@rogercroitor4962]

​@@magistrumartiumThere is something in there, but don't go too far. A big part in surviving that ship was luck. And the difference that I'm talking is cultural, not genetic. Plus you don't know who my ancestors are, white americans are mainly made up of britts, germans and French. While europe is made up of more then that.

[@inspirationalaries]

As a Brit, I studied American history at college, travelled all over parts of the East and West coasts there. I found many, many folks there to be friendly and chatty, especially outside of the big cities. I found Americans to be a mass of contradictions; patriotic, but always describing themselves as Afro-American, Irish-American, Italian American etc, but never just American. I also observed the quiet, but consistent self-segregation that most groups practice there. I was impressed by their stunning and varied geography and open spaces, but I was depressed by the homelessness (in the early 2000s), and the lack of health care and the culture of violence both by criminals and the police. I reminded myself that as a European, our diverse cultures are very old and have learnt from our many mistakes and achievements, America however is still a young country. The tipping culture in the US was particularly degrading however. All in all, European countries like the UK, Belgium and France also have problems with crime and terrorism - especially Brussels. I think it’s good not to get too sanctimonious when criticising America, as there are much worse places to live as many immigrants to the US will attest.

[@Brasil942]

Your right

[@gavinrose5971]

Many of the things you talked about are the product of being an immigrant nation.

[@tyreek.6815]

Finally someone who isn’t bias. Ignorance goes both ways. That’s all imma say. I see it from all people. Everyone claiming Americans are ignorant and this and that but others who aren’t from America can only bring up stereotypes or generalizations just like Americans and not get criticized for it. Everyone is the same. And I wish people stop generalizing America like it’s one type of people. I find it funny how people compare the US to the EU like… you’re comparing a country to many other countries.

[@susanarowe3931]

Still a lot of homelessness here, so it’s probably the same if not worse than your visit during the 2000’s. As a Californian, I see homelessness all the time. Especially in LA and San Fran. I live in the OC, so it’s not as bad but it’s still pretty fucking terrible. I live in a fairly nice neighborhood, but if I look outside my window now I’ll surely see someone struggling without housing. The system is cruel and I want people to live equally. The United States praises independence and self-sufficiency so much that people seem to forget that we’re suppose to care for the weak and vulnerable. What’s the point of a community otherwise? I hope to see the U.S. become a more unified, peaceful, loving, and prosperous nation.

[@mormacil]

I'd like to raise a small counterpoint. A lot of European countries are more modern then the USA. Italy for example only unified in the 19th century. Since the fall of Rome really it hadn't been a unified Italian state. It spend a thousand years split into distinct nations. Belgium is an ever newer country, created a few decades later. These countries are younger then the USA as a country, a unified culture and often not even unified by language. The USA had plenty of time to learn as a country and claims to the contrary basically put Native Americans away as primitives without true culture.

[@joaquim64rodrigues]

I AM from Portugal and have a deeply respect for América and americansandgratitude for all thefreedomyou have been xpreading around the world

[@GiovannaLinoDecker]

We love Portugal 🇵🇹 and many Portuguese people live in Boston and I am glad to call them my friends. Viva Portugal 🇵🇹

[@obsceneearlyriser]

As a anti war Russian I can relate to being received poorly for the things that are off your control.

[@jpslaym0936]

I personally know a number of Russians and my daughter in law is Russian. Americans I've found don't hold individual Russians responsible for the structure of Russian government and its leadership. People are people around the world I've found when it comes down to it. We want to be treated with respect, we want to be loved and want to be permitted to express who we are as individuals without being persecuted for it

[@JeroenJA]

@@jpslaym0936 Belgian here, and in my school that i know off and see at bus pick up, 2 russian famelies that live here now.. they were here before the war of course.. at the start, i feel we did see russian more as victums too of Putin dreams.. but that changed with the intercepted calls, in witch russian mothers told their suns at the front not to have to much compasion and to see the enemies as dirty swines and such... that really turned the mood toward the russian support this 'military operation' way to much... i wish you a lot of strength !! it's weird how supportive russian are toward a clear pure invasion from russia to territoy outside it... but of course there is almost no press freedom left, so the counter voices are largely silenced...

[@meowsaidthecat5338]

At least I and most of my friend group doesn't hold Russian citizens accountable for what their dictator is doing. We also hear the voices of protest, and follow their surpression (imprisonment, flight, banishment). I have watched certain channels to hear the voices on the Russian streets (and how careful people need to be). Yes, there appear to be those that support his politics, next to those who don't. Last but not least, the many young Russian lives lost due to this is also saddening.

[@tomislavblazevic2742]

Just shut it.

[@HeritageHannah]

Why Europeans ( and pretty much the rest of the World) dislike Americans: 1. They can't even find Europe, or most American states, on a map; 2. Most Americans can't even read, write, or speak proper English; 3. Most American High School graduates have little to no STEM acumen, nor will qualify to complete hard science and technical programs of study; 4. Even America's poor act entitled: Hotels and restaurants BEGGING for workers, and where are the Americans taking the jobs? They tried a program in the Deep South of America; EBT/Food Stamp recipients had to show up to work on farms that desperately needed workers. Most walked off the job in the middle of the day. Many of the crops went un-picked and rotted. Who's taking all those jobs? Not Americans.... 100,000's immigrants willing to work - but they have to wait 6-9 mos to be processed, how does that make sense?

[@Mupeta.]

As a child, i remember watching American movies and observed a scene that was repeatedly used. The scene would consist of a child being tucked into bed by his parents. Different movies approached the scene differently, but the one line that would always be present is..."you can be anything you want to be" or something to that degree. I think the current American society is an echo of that statement, for better or for worse. From an outsider's point of view, it seems like there's no order. The capitalists and/or politicians are also using the confusion as a way to gain more. The average citizens are distracted by entertainment. All their energy goes to social media and they don't have any energy left for serious issues. In all fairness, my critics can be applied to a lot of countries.

[@ladybugmom10]

Wow! Well said.

[@JonahsWail]

Yes excellent point, and yes unfortunately it is becoming a common symptom across the world.

[@lythrum2081]

meanwhile, my indian parents tuck me in : you're a smart girl. now become a doctor kk?

[@Mupeta.]

@@lythrum2081 I can totally relate to that 😂

[@missqt48]

Good observation. For myself, as an African I always belived America had an abundance of nutritious food! I grew up and realised I was soo far from the truth! I have a degree in human nutrition. That was eye opening, the findings were so bad it makes me question whether their government want to slowly but surely want to delete its own people.

[@DanielGomez-bc4go]

Before coming to Europe, I had no idea about the perception people here have about America and Americans. On the first day of classes, after we met all our classmates, one of them said out loud "Thank God we don't have Americans in the group", another day one of my classmates met a lovely girl in a bar, everything was going pretty well, until he discovered she was American, at that point it changed his perception of her completely. At some point, I started to think this was not just a particular case, but instead, it was something that has become general. I am on the side where no one should be labeled or classified for nationality, or any other personal characteristic. I am a foreigner, I come from Colombia, I've been labeled a lot of times when meeting people from abroad, and regardless of how American act most of the time, generalizing will never be the right way to get to know someone.

[@DRL1320]

“Regardless of how Americans act most of the time?” That sounds like a back-handed insult/defense.

[@lilbertsmom3561]

But some Americans DO act poorly when traveling. It's not all Americans, but I bet we can both agree that the ones who do are also the loud, brash ones that draw attention to themselves.

[@baronvonjo1929]

​@lilbertsmom3561 I find that hilarious cause I have met Europeans who will be loudest ones in the building and it's awkward af. Granted maybe I have been in the presence of Europeans before and they were so well behaved and mundane I forgot it. Probably the same in Europe. Americans who are so well behaved you didn't even realize it. The loudest and negative interactions stand out the most.

[@emmyo6678]

@@DRL1320 Americans are not liked anywhere. Including Canada. We can't get rid of them😤

[@spacequery9506]

@@lilbertsmom3561 Statistically, Americans commit the second least amount of crimes per capita as foreigners in Europe, only above Japan. Stereotyping of personal experience is anecdotal.

[@NuNugirl]

I can only judge by my own experience. Every time I was traveling overseas, I was so happy and grateful to come home, loving it even more. 🇺🇸❤

[@MrSebfrench76]

As a french living in Rouen, Normandy, we have many tourists from the USA, and they are for the most part of them, well educated and respectful. I have nothing but respect for them.

[@mccarthyist]

Thank you! I feel the same about French tourists.

[@wanneske1969]

I guess the poor and uneducated Americans can't travel to Europe, let alone take days off work.

[@HZAres]

Americans that actually leave the country are usually more open minded

[@wanneske1969]

@@superresistant0 That's very sad. I can't imagine working 2 jobs and not having days off to travel to Germany, the Netherlands etc or just relax.

[@billolsen4360]

@@superresistant0 50+ is the time when our children start leaving home.

[@aurorap.7578]

I've lived in America for 2 years. And I will say that the news is truly what shapes how America is viewed. I never wanted to live here. But i met a person and fell in love. The people I've been exposed to have been kind and welcoming. But i will say that, generally speaking, the American in the city is different than the country.

[@JohanDanielAlvarezSanchez]

USA is big. There are some cool place in USA like everywhere. But the society as a whole is very problematic…

[@danielsykes7558]

Somehow, Americans in the city are assholes and Americans in rural areas are bigots Then there's the small cities, and medium cities, and maybe somewhere in there, there is some well-rounded kindness

[@37Raffaella]

They don’t fix any problems….

[@slamislife74]

@@danielsykes7558 hehe well-rounded :)

[@jeanbolduc5818]

America is not a name of a country .... United States is the correct name .... i live in North America ... Canada and USA does not own Canada or south america

[@argentinephenomenologist]

I think that another reason why America is seen negatively around the world is that it is a country that we are all intimately familiar with-or, at least, that we think we are. As an Argentine who moved to the U.S. three years ago for college, I'd say that most people have no opinion of Argentina either way. When I say I'm from Argentina, they'll maybe associate the country with a famous figure (like the Pope, Eva Perón, etc.) or with football (soccer). And that's okay. I mean, Argentina isn't all over the news all the time and we don't produce movies and shows that make up >90% of what most of the world consumes. But the U.S. does do that. So, we all know quite a bit about American culture, its problems, and so on, at least insofar as it is portrayed accurately. In the end, you simply cannot criticize something you don't know. Argentina, like all places in the world, has its good things and its bad things, and so does the US, but, if our issues aren't publicized all the time in the news and social media, they simply won't affect the way people elsewhere view our country. All in all, yes, there are things wrong with the US, many of which were named in the video, but as someone who's been living here for a while I can also say that there are a lot of great things.

[@BettyDrum]

Your point is probably the most valid. The thing is that usa imposed their subculture made of individualism, consumism and capitalism, to the rest of the world, from hollywood movies and netflix, to mcdonalds and cocacola, to military bases with nukes if you are lucky and getting invaded or politically manipulated or bombed with nukes if not so lucky. Usa imposed their fat, violent presence to others, imposing even this damm english language. The rest of the world didnt make the decision to be invaded culturally and military. Thats why we all judge usa and not argentina

[@nikiyoussef55]

​@@BettyDrumwell said

[@ghostd00r]

@@BettyDrum this is it

[@evanhobbs]

The US is far from blameless but I think if you took the time to actually learn a little more history you might be surprised how little your fantasy resembles reality.

[@mariasilviapossas3872]

I agree and I would add that the fact that all the world is familiar with American culture, but Americans are not familiar with any other culture makes American perceive their culture as the only one possible. That is very upsetting to me.

[@c.h.5519]

I appreciate the clarity of your thinking about this topic. It has made me reflect on my own experience here in Europe.

[@TheFanDubFan]

I'm Dutch, and I think it's a lot of the things already said in this video, which come down to problems in the political system (gun laws, left vs. right, big gap between rich and poor, etc.), but I don't think you can judge someone just for being born in the US. There must be people on both sides of the political spectrum, a lot of them being wonderful people, and I think Europeans who are being rude to Americans without getting to know them don't see this difference between the collective and the individual.

[@gaarakabuto1]

My experience with Americans, is that no matter how clever they are or how well educated they are, all of them are affected and a bi-product of the black and white blue Vs red kind of mentality that is just absurd for an outsider and most Europeans feel that that's coming from stupidity not their environment. Of course not every American is stupid and of course every American can be stupid and clever in the same way every other person from anywhere in the world can. It's just that their point of view is a very counter intuitive point of view for Europeans (and the majority of the world in general).

[@Arltratlo]

you mean like the ignorance of Americans not knowing Europe is a continent and not a country....or even dont know where to find it on a map!

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

The political system - and some other 'external' aspects such as religious indoctrination or having to compete against someone else in _so_ many regards - have quite an effect on the _mindset_ of individual people. It's not the "fault" of the individual when they develop that mindset, but it is a problem - and, going with what I've been taught over and over, it's the responsibility of the individual to recognize problems like that and work against them (think about N*zi propaganda and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about...) So, is it the _fault_ of individual US Americans that they have this black-and-white, us-versus-them, "we're the good guys"... mindset? No. Is it their responsibility to fact-check and find out just how terrible and harmful - and in part just wrong - that mindset is? Yes, I'd say they are.

[@gaarakabuto1]

@@Arltratlo to play the devil's advocate, can you name more than 10 states and place them on the map. Also this is not just Americans, that's Australians too, the reason is not because they are ignorant (necessarily) but because they are cut in a bubble in a way. Then again to be fair Australians also can easily name most countries in South East Asia, Americans can't name half of central America nor point on the map most of Latin America.

[@mikefraser4513]

@TheFanDubFan I would hardly call it "left vs right". The Democrats would be regarded even more right-wing than the Tories in the UK, or CDU in Germany. Mention in KZbin about HealthService and you'll be named by many as being a so-called "Libtard". For them, this is regarded as the first step towards communism. (and don't try to have a conversation about the 2nd Amendment, it's a waste of time). Of course you can't blame them for being born there, but many don't seem to be able , or willing, to look beyond the horizon. This has much to do with the education they have.They are indoctrinated without even knowing it. I've been there several times, have American friends who have visited Europe and have realized they are not the centre of the world.

[@kw8448]

We grow up in Europe admiring the American myths: American dream, technology, their pop culture. At first we're genuinely convinced it's a whole new perfect world where everyone is happy, has money and a nice big house with the garage and a big car. Then you educate yourself, learn about the politics, the economy, contact people on the Internet and the bubble bursts. Because it's not entirely what they make it out to be.

[@tompell2487]

I grew up in that world and it WAS wonderful, a dream, all that the myth implies, a place where ambition and hard work gets you the good life , My wife came from the Philippines and worked very hard to raise two college professors and a life of nice houses, cars, boats and we even owned an airplane , We were just average working class people. The modern world was invented in America

[@davidkavanagh189]

@@tompell2487 That's wonderful but if you've put two kids through American college, own boats, planes and a big house, you are not working class. You are upper middle class. I'm happy things worked out for you though!

[@charleymount582]

@@davidkavanagh189 Or even upper class

[@davidkavanagh189]

@@charleymount582 Indeed!

[@darkdefenderok9032]

Although not perfect, It most definitely lived up to the reputation of the myths you mentioned. I'm 48 born and raised here and sadly this is not the same beautiful America I grew up in. Our bought and sold government has been slowly and incrementally destroying this country and all that it stands for through our public education system and with the help of the sold out mainstream media. America is not alone in the B.S. as it seems most of the world is dealing with extra. As the late George Carlin said - “Governments don’t want a population capable of critical thinking, they want obedient workers, people just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork and just dumb enough to passively accept their situation.

[@JCJW101]

The problem with us Europeans is we "think" we know Americans and America because we hear so much about it but the reality is unless you live somewhere you don't really know it. I fell in to this category for the first 30 years of my life until I realised after meeting a few how wrong I was and for that I'm sorry.

[@Texastee73]

@试图成为最好的, sweetheart you don’t have to ever come to the U.S. and you need to show your user name in English!

[@christhackston9144]

@natural783 Actually the ignorance in your post illustrates exactly why you actually should spend time in a place if you are going to judge it. Do you understand?

[@rx1332]

@@Texastee73 no need to show it in English

[@SoSodawgindahouse]

@@christhackston9144i think it’s totally fair to recognize that the USA fails to treat their civilians with respect. You don’t have to live in the Us to see that, even if i have been there myself.

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

@Banner Gryzle it is clear you have no argument.

[@NoMercyFederation1]

Glad you made these videos. I think about this all the time (i'm american). I noticed a trend on social media of europeans just finding any reason to write insulting comments about America or Americans. They remind me of that one girl in your video who was getting all huffy & puffy while going on and on about stereotypical american issues that she saw on her phone presented to her in a way that made her feel all this negativity.

[@LalaDepala_00]

Yeah but Americans have to realize that Americans did this for 50 years. 50 Years of "we are the best" and "everyone else is poor and stupid". This is just karma.

[@nollienick1121]

@@LalaDepala_00 we are the best still lol.

[@hurremhightower]

@@nollienick1121and still can’t allow healthcare you can be the best at starting wars and losing them

[@Lanna216]

@@LalaDepala_00karma to who? The older generation of “boasters” are elderly or deceased so any backlash towards Americans now is targeting adolescents who have nothing to repent for. You think that is fair?

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Yeah I think most people do have a more nuanced view. Having said that, going around and proclaiming you're "the greatest country on earth" while your streets are full of homeless people and being the only nation plagued by regular school shootings probably didn't help that. You kinda brought this unto yourself. Personally I think public opinion really changed with the war in Afghanistan and you doubled down with the Irak invasion. These were unjustified wars and killed hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians - and people aren't down with that at all. Public opinion changed almost instantly.

[@PositiveVibesTube-cj7hs]

Couldn’t help but laugh out loud when they’re saying that Americans don’t know about geography, and then this British girl says “Wait, we’re not from Europe. We left the EU” 😂

[@peacefulminimalist2028]

well to be fair UK is a mini USA nowadays.

[@Bertie22222]

In truth many Brits don't class themselves as European.

[@RobertHeslop]

Only a handful of Brits are like that, trust me. The vast majority of us do know we're European. Personally, I identify as all 3 of what I would class as my 'status' i.e. I am European, and British, and English.

[@Bertie22222]

@@RobertHeslop I would suggest you're in a minority

[@RobertHeslop]

@@Bertie22222 Most likely, yes. Plus, given that both my parents are native white English people, it's rare, but I speak 6 languages, so that confirms it too.

[@hud_c_t2623]

As an American that loves traveling and is trying to learn other languages and cultures, I see where they are coming from… I also think people generalize America into the big cities like NYC and LA, when America is one of the largest countries in the world with a large diversity of people. For example, I’m from the south east, and the culture there is different that that of the north or west coast. Overall, I think there is a lot to learn from every group of people in the world. Thanks for making this vid 🙏

[@JessMakingArt]

I totally agree. Most European countries are so small comparatively. I don’t think they quite understand how different people are in the US depending on where you are from. I’m from the Midwest. And each state faces unique issues. Like natural disasters, economic depressions and industry collapse…it’s really had to get everyone on the same page about how to allocate resources. Some of the things they mentioned hit home…like the recent surge of reproductive laws that feel like huge steps backwards. But others are just so simplistic. Side point. As a midwesterner, I would never tell someone to their face I thought their countrymen were ignorant, hamburger peddling fatties. It’s just got a “my poop don’t stink,” vibe that seems arrogant. But maybe they qualified their statements and that got lost in the edit.

[@citizencoy4393]

Yes they do that a lot!!! They will visit NY as their first stop then hop online full of ignorance saying NY isssssss America. Location is EVERYTHING! I’m from the south moved to the North. It was an experience for sure but it was not for me! I RAN back to the country!

[@AeridisArt]

This is my biggest problem with a lot of the people that criticize the US. They don't realize that each state is practically a different country with different culture and values. There may be an overarching culture, yes, but the cultures of the states are much more prevalent in people's lives here. As someone who was raised in Massachusetts, my experience living 10 years in Florida has been completely different. The way I try to explain it is to equate the US to the EU. You wouldn't compare Germany to Italy, even though they share laws under the union, so in that way, you shouldn't compare California to Tennessee.

[@pwilki8631]

​@@AeridisArt My family is from Massachusetts and I've lived all over the Western hemisphere and I lived there from 1975 to 1988 . Massachusetts and New England are some of the most beautiful places I've been in the world..... And then there is the other 6 months. So glad I got the heck out lol.

[@WilliamBennett-up6gs]

A lot of people get an homonaginsed version of the US from TV and Movies. In the Movies when someone has to get an Ambulance you don't see the horror of the price, as far as I have seen on these types of apps no ordinary American would get an Ambulance to Expensive. etc.

[@ananasvostel]

I am a Nigerian immigrant who has lived in the US since I was 11 years old (I'm 41 now). In my experience, there is a lot of ignorance, racism, and violence in America. However, I find that the average American is kind hearted and has a generous spirit. Americans will rally round to help someone in a bind without thinking twice. Americans are big hearted people and I appreciate that about them.

[@gudemik5335]

Yeah that's kind of the idea we also have in Italy: Americans are big and stupid in both positive and negative ways. They're honest and generous but also simple and judgemental, ignoring the subtleties the world is filled with

[@ximar0ckstrx]

💛🥺

[@Mr.Scootini]

They say that in the east coast when you get a flat tire people will talk smack to you, but they will still help. In the West coast, especially in California, if you get a flat tire people will laugh at you, say their condolences and leave you hanging. Whilst every other car that drives by is slowing down to stare you down like you ran over a pet. I’ve only visited the east coast a handful of times so im not exactly sure if it’s like that there. But I can definitely safely say that in the west coast people will never help you especially if your a man.

[@terrencebenjamin7241]

@@Mr.Scootini I live in the east coast and from experience, it depends where and it depends on who. Some don’t trust and walk the other way and others will help.

[@Memom23]

I have lived in the USA for the past 39 years. Been to Europe in different occasions. You face way more racism there than in the USA . If history is any indication, who are the ignorant ones.

[@AlexG3Z]

As a Chinese who lives in Europe, I have seen something similar being done for Chinese people, althrough on a smaller scale. I believe, that due to how we as humans work and with the influence of the internet which is actively pushing drama and extremes, we are bound to see each other as stereotypes before anything. As you say, these stereotypes can make an effect on how you are percieved, beyond control. And due to the global size and importance of the USA, these extremes are very well known, due to the country being, very well known.

[@ptrschick]

Thanks, that was good. As an American who’s spent time abroad, I’ve always believed EVERYONE should spend time overseas… The perspectives are invaluable…👍🏽😊✌🏽

[@JB-ec3il]

Not everyone has the money to travel. I was in England as a 19 year old 25 years ago only because I inherited a little bit of money. I dream of going overseas every day but don’t see it happening anytime soon.

[@hai-lev4528]

​@@JB-ec3il I was very poor, worked after school to live and another work for holidays. Nothing was easy, but i traveled 3 times with help of different organisations in France. I suppose its not only about what is possible for us, its also about how our country take care of people and even more take care abour young people education.

[@grouchygeek4176]

I've lived in the US my whole life I think our country has definitely deteriorated over the years. I think both politics and social media has played a big role in it as well. When I was a kid I would've never thought we'd be where we are now. My view of this country has changed a lot since then, and sadly not for the better. I hope it gets better down the road but Im not gonna hold my breath with how fucking nuts things have been lately.

[@SH-gr6pg]

I grew-up on the Jersey Shore for first 20 great years of experience of living in the Tri State AO of NJ, NYC, Philly. I spent the next 1.5 years going from Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Ft McClellan, Ft Benning and spent one month in South Dade County patrolling Highway 1 from South Miami to Homestead AFB. My unit out of Georgia and another close 30,000 troops were there for the Hurricane Andrew Relief Effort of 92'. Since the 3rd of June 93' I've been living in Central Europe. My German Frau and I raised together 3 beautiful children. Germany has it's problems just like any other place across the globe. I my blood stills run red white and blue of the Jersey Shore, but from me of what had happened for the past 30 years is mind blowing. The wars and war and more wars. I stood at top of the WTC 98' with my German family. 2 years after the BS, my oldest son and I stood at Ground Zero. The infrastructure from the NJ NYC Philly to Virginia where I visited my younger brother started to change between 03'-07'. This is only from my prospected. Schöne Grüße aus Bayern. If you ever get a chance to visit other parts of the country or to visit to outside world from the States, do it! Always have a open mind, nobody's perfect. Stay safe, Prost!

[@valmach]

BS ! Ever since the day the first European illegal settlers landed at Plymouth Rock, Americans have always been evil, racist stupid, genocidal and greedy. Today they're just or morbidly obese Europeans

[@grouchygeek4176]

@@SH-gr6pg I've visited a few states, but I would really love to visit other places. I will one of these days! And same to you!

[@Geotpf]

Blaming both parties equally or politics generically is not helpful. One party is the party of the crazies, the party of the bigots, the party of Trump, and the other party is trying to fight them.

[@Venusbabe66]

​@SH-gr6pg Good luck to you and your family, and well done for having the sense and foresight to leave the USA. I too, vividly remember the experience of standing on the top viewing deck of the world trade centre in 1991 as an Australian tourist. I travelled through a lot of America and Canada for the first time - and probably last time unfortunately. It so saddens me that a country with so much potential is in such a horrible state of corporate, political and social decline due to unresolved racist, civil and religious traumas and corporate corruption and greed that has decimated the institutions built to uphold the tenets of liberty and justice. Very sad.

[@cherithr9139]

It’s good to discuss this openly… I’m a US-born American living near New Orleans and have lived also in NYC, Florence IT, San Francisco, Palm Beach & did some traveling from England down through Europe into Sicily in the 90s. On the whole, I love my home country (a place where individualism is revered), but also find it perplexing, frustrating, and excessive in its consumption of everything from stuff to media to hype etc. It often feels out of balance and immature. Your interviews and the comments here all make valid points from various perspectives. It seems to me that America is a teenager going through tremendous growing pains which we witness in the violence, self-aggrandizing, broken healthcare and educational systems, and on and on. I can only say to those outside this country that the majority of us here see this and want to change it but as of yet feel powerless to do so. Our elected politicians - especially the most powerful ones - make more divisions and things don’t get resolved. Large corporate interests hold far too much power instead, and I’ll bet this isn’t only an American issue. Either way, I think as a nation we are at a very important crossroads whose discordant peak may last (at least) several more years.

[@miguelmoco7628]

Im From Portugal, every country has Downs and ups, good and bads. I visited your Country a few years ago and absolutly loved it, i even had friends in Miami andi wanted to to move there...We can tell it´s not an Old Country with old Culture but...was one of my best experiences of all time, and i was living in London at the time.

[@jeronimodavidgaroupa5143]

Cherith R, there is a National Geography documentary portraityng how damaging can be to young elephants the absence of full grown and mature parents or related individuals of the same species. Basically someone did transfer a couple of young elephants to a distant location without adult elephants. As they grew up by themselves the young elephants used to do a lot of weird things including attack and killing people. Migration was key to create and develop america. Most of people who migrated to america back on time were young and imature young people, with no so high moral, social, cultural i mean human standards of living and almost no full grown mature adults to guide them. Since then until today americans are still finding their way, half america are good people fighting the another half wich are bullies. As always happens the bullies have been sucessefull and are rulling the america and most of the world. Please non ofenses and don't take it personally. I am from the other side of the world trying for decades now to understand american behavior. Peace and love

[@luisrodrigues4698]

"On the whole, I love my home country (a place where individualism is revered)," It's, to me, quite revealing that you say that in a tone that makes it sound like an indisputable quality, when, again in my view, many of the problems of your country seem to stem from precisely that. Individuality is something to be respected, even nurtured, but only to the point where it serves to build a richer, more diverse society, where everyone can live up to his/hers potential, not to make it a place where sociopaths seem to strive.

[@dvaIentin]

@@luisrodrigues4698 How exactly are sociopaths striving in America?

[@yourmotherbutworse6207]

@@dvaIentin he means Trump

[@keetykeetymeowmeow]

I love that younger people are exploring this subject. I think it's important! And I love many of the comments in this post as well - objective, sensitive, eager, and progressive! As an American who finally, 8 months ago, fulfilled the 27-year dream to move to Europe -- at first because I wanted to experience a contrast in cultures, but towards the end, I left with my daughter in a hurry because of the many systemic issues that my vote or activism were not helping fast enough -- I am experiencing an amazing renaissance in my perspective. Living in a Spanish city is what I imagined it to be in many ways, but truly living here and engaging with natives has further opened my eyes and allowed me to to appreciate the things that the United States does very well. So far, it includes, in general, overall efficiency in EVERYTHING, but also in logistics -- particularly disaster related logistics and preparedness. I have traveled all over the world, and believe that no matter where you are, there are closed minded people and open-hearted people. I believe that if your heart is open, you will attract people who are like you. Saying that I'm from California brings a spark of interest and curiosity to the people I meet here (this also happened in the United States!). Living in Spain, I have met people from all parts of Europe and other countries as well. I have friends from all categories which has made my life so much more fulfilling. We can talk about politics, government systems, social systems and culture openly. I LOVE IT! When you only have exposure to one country, it's impossible to to see that country and others for what they are. But as many have pointed out, there are significant differences from state to state and Community to community in the United States. One can find fulfillment and perspective just by traveling within the United States. But given that we live in a globalized it's even more important that young people gain exposure to the outside. Last, I think we all need learn to separate politics and politicians and governments from people. In this way, platforms like KZbin are really useful. I have regular dates with Eli from Russia, Eva Zubeck (Poland), Leave Everything and Wander (Italians/Sicily) and of course, Yes Theory -- these channels in thoughtful content providers allow me to see the world through their eyes, which I greatly appreciate. *Excuse any typos

[@didilarusa]

I lived abroad in France for a year, and I learned the difference between working to live (the European way) and living for work (the American way).

[@AngelicaSJ]

I like learning about other countries but I will say as an American its extremely expensive for us to travel internationally and a lot of us also have jobs that hardly give us any time off.

[@Thedearster]

EXACTLY! Americans would love to be able to drive 3 hrs and be in another country from all directions. It’s extremely expensive to fly.

[@kristin1980uk]

Surely you don’t get less than the legal minimum? For example, in the UK our legal minimum is fully paid five weeks annual leave. We take it when we want over the year. My work also adds an additional day for each year worked at the company - So I am up to seven weeks (35 days) paid annual leave a year. I also have the option to buy an additional week off a year, should I just want extra. You also are here legally not allowed to use holiday/annual leave for sickness. Sick leave is separate and my work pays six weeks full paid sickness and and then 56 weeks half pay. Compassionate leave for funerals is also not included in that as that is also an additional unrestricted time should you have a sick family members or someone passes away. Then there is one year minimum paid maternity leave and for men paid paternity pay. Then there is free private medical, which I never use as just use NHS, then loads of other benefits I wont list all. Also if you are off sick or on maternity leave, you still get you holiday allowance. If you leave the company before you’ve taken your holiday for the year, you get any days paid in full. Also we have to legally get paid Pension monthly, so I can chose to pay in monthly or not. Company pays in 5% of monthly pay a month regardless if I pay in or not. But should I also pay in 3% the company will pay in 10% a month. This then tops up the legal standard pension we all receive on retirement. So you can live comfortably.

[@tylersmith2849]

@kristin1980uk I live in America. I get 12 paid days off a year. That's it! And I'm on a 3 and a half week vacation in Italy of which I'm only getting paid for 6 days. I had to go to see family that I haven't seen in almost 20 years. One week is not enough just due to jet lag and travel packing and unpacking. I also had to fight hard with my boss to get these vacation. In America get time off is a nightmare. If you have a boss to answer to in America it's a total fucking joke. America is all about working yourself to death and being shamed when you want time off after years of hard work.

[@Thedearster]

@@tylersmith2849 Very good points. I thought America was rough with work culture, but Japan? Yikes.

[@mystique592]

​@@ThedearsterYou really think that's the case in Europe? So Americans really know nothing about geography.

[@jemimafreeman]

This video really got me thinking about why, as an Australian, I don't have the most positive view of America. I think it's because I so rarely see good news about things going on there in the news. It's almost always bad news, which is what contributes to the bad image of America, in my mind. It's really a shame that everyone is grouped into one opinion when everyone is an individual and is completely different.

[@skierdude95]

Just like most other countries in the world, day to day life here is mostly uneventful if not totally boring. I can think of only one time I’ve seen a gun in public carried by someone who wasn’t a uniformed police officer. I’ve never been a victim of any kind of crime in the 27 years of my life either. The 24 hr news cycle and social media have painted the US as some sort of war zone. And while there is more violent crime here than in other developed countries, as long as you aren’t in a gang and avoid bad neighborhoods, your chances of being a victim of violent crime are extremely low. As for our circus politics, every country has at some point gone through social and political turmoil. Hopefully this is just an unstable period that will pass sooner rather than later.

[@jonathandoe2316]

What kind of bad news do you see most?

[@TheeMusicalARM]

That's a really good point. I stopped watching televised major news outlets here in America because they are funded by political parties and tend to focus on negative events and/or topics that people cannot agree on. By doing this, it makes the nation seem more polarized than it is. The time allotted to positive segments is very limited and finding unbiased news is difficult. There are independent journals, but those aren't often followed by people living outside the country.

[@Maha_s1999]

@jemimafreeman Australians only really like Australians. They are in no position to pass judgement about the worst traits of Americans as they have most of them with the exception of the blind belief to have the right to possess guns and their stance on abortion. Australians idolise the British and treat Europeans with utter contempt. There are even TV series like "SuperWog". Not kidding. Unfortunately, I made the worst decision of my life believing the hype about Australia, moved over here, bought a house and brought up my kids here. I simply can't forgive myself. My children have tried all this time to avoid learning to speak Italian because of the strong prejudice that exists against my country fellows. Look up "the Olive Menace" to read more about the depths of disdain Australian feel towards Italians, or maybe you don't need to. Because you are one of those people who subscribe to that mentality. Go on, do prove me wrong.

[@ObiWanShinobi67]

@@Maha_s1999 i always heard Australians liked the US and Americans in general. I'm speaking pre trump presidency of course.

[@ToneyMcKenzie]

I love how you keep it positive I need to work on myself more good teachers

[@anglogerman2287]

As a Brit who emigrated to Germany many decades ago, I have certainly witnessed a huge shift in the general attitude here towards the USA. The one time mentor/hero/role model /American Dream etc. has ceased to exist for most people. I think a lot has to do with Germany having a strong economic position itself and being a leader in sustainability/evironmental protection among other things.There is no dislike; American behaviour. Is often puzzling and bewildering to people in Germany.

[@afcgeo882]

Here’s the thing… ignorance is what creates those feelings. It’s not like Germany is much better off. It really isn’t. I live in the US and Europe and there are certainly differences, but one isn’t better than the other. What’s causing this is ignorance.

[@UltraCoder]

Why does everyone in the world hate White South Africans?

[@cavalierfan2008]

It's because America is being controlled by corporate media. So, major media outlets like Fox or CNN bank on creating chaos.... panic. I remember following a story about a man who defended his home and family from a person who was breaking into their house. I am also a supporter of our Second Amendment... so the robber was shot. Major media outlets attempted to turn it into a racial crime, which wasn't true due to video evidence. I also believe the family filed a lawsuit for defamation. Anyways, the point I'm trying to make is that they really do control what they want us to see. In terms of the American dream... it's still alive here. I'm one of millions of Americans trying their best to live an honest, working life. I am a firm believer in this passage from the Declaration of Independence "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Unfortunately a lot of our politicians that align with our current president are trying to take that simple right away. Raising inflation, taxes, and trying to limit my basic rights as an American citizen. It just stinks right now and truthfully we were better under Trump (I didn't vote for him or Biden in our last presidential election). Our economy was rock solid and we REALLY need that right now. Hate crimes towards white Americans are at an all time high as well.... (I have been called a colonizer although my great-grandparents immigrated from Poland). I admit that I am a Texan, born and raised, and I'm proud to be an American even known we lost our way a bit. If anyone is reading this from Europe, I do urge ya'll to come to Texas. We will welcome y'all with open arms and Texan hospitality.

[@americaisbetterthantherest9848]

• European people You’re on an American made website (KZbin), you use American made social media, American made internet and you’re probably using an American made phone (Apple) unless you’re using a laptop or personal computer which was also American made. Your country listens to American music, follows American trends, culture and celebrities, copies how Americans dress and American slang, American abbreviations like “Lol” “Lmao” “omw” and you wear American made clothes, always copying American style The highlight of non American youths (probably whole life) is when Americans artists, American concerts and festivals come to perform in other countries. I know you hate to admit it but the world knows how much America has carried humanity. IN ONLY 244 YEARS AMERICANS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. 1.) became our planets world power. 2.) landed on the moon and lead humanity in space travel science and technological advances. 3.) Americans invented. • Inventions by Country 2023 The United States The U.S. is the hub of all innovative inventions. Most new technology was invented in America -- from personal computers, lasers, mobile phones, video games, photocopiers, and even the internet. Other inventions from the U.S. include hearing aid, micro-ovens, steamboats, submarines, refrigerators, telegraphs, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, cash registers, electric cookers, electronic TV, credit cards, air conditioners, and much more. Source: worldpopulationreview • Here is an overview of inventions by country for the top ten most inventive countries in the world as of 2022, focusing on inventions that have been fundamental in shaping modern society. 1. The United States 2. Japan 3. South Korea 4. Germany 5. Taiwan 6. China 7. France 8. United Kingdom 9. Canada 10. India Source: worldpopulationreview • Nobel Prizes by Country 2023 First issued in 1901, the Nobel Prize is one of the highest honors a person can receive in their lifetime. The Nobel Prize was founded by Swedish engineer, inventor, and chemist Alfred Nobel, whose will established the Nobel Foundation and directed that the prizes be awarded annually "to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind." Nobel further instructed that "no consideration be given to nationality, but that the prize be awarded to the worthiest person, whether or not they are Scandinavian." Nobel Prizes are awarded in five areas: peace, literature, physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine. In 1969, an additional prize, titled the "Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel" (SRPESMAN), was established by Sweden's central bank and has been incorporated into the Nobels as well. Here are the 10 countries with the most Nobel Prize winners: 1. United States - 400 2. United Kingdom - 137 3. Germany - 111 4. France - 71 5. Russia - 32 6. Sweden - 32 7. Japan - 29 8. Canada - 28 9. Switzerland - 27 10. Netherlands - 22 Source: worldpopulationreview • Countries With The Best Education System In The World 2023: Top 17 1. United States 2. United Kingdom 3. Canada 4. Germany 5. Switzerland 6. Sweden 7. The Netherlands 8. Finland 9. Australia 10. Denmark 11. France 12. China 12. Estonia 13. Hungary 14. Japan 15. Israel 16. Slovenia 17. South Korea: Source: bscholarly • We built America from the ground up and accomplished all of this in only 244 years. We took the world out of the dark ages and we are literally the reason humanity is so modern. Every other country in the world hasn’t accomplished shit there’s no comparison when it comes to America and the world knows that, that’s why they wish they could live with us. I don’t know why European people feel the need to impress us Americans or try and prove themselves to us or try so hard to make themselves noticed by us Americans or try to make themselves feel better by trying to downplay humanities greatest nation… Americans are obviously elite in everything that we do. You guys don’t realize how embarrassing you are to Americans. Americans laugh when little European people try and call americans stupid knowing americans literally are the reason why the world has advanced. Now imagine life before America existed? You’re welcome. Americans carry humanity so how you gonna hate from outside of the club? YOU CANT EVEN GET IN 😂 🇺🇸 I’m just glad my ancestors moved to “the new world” and I’m not still stuck in Europe because I can’t blame you guys. I’d be mad and probably hate on Americans too knowing I got left behind and could’ve been born in America instead. 😭😂 I know you hate to hear it but we all know Europe youth secretly wishes they lived in America so they could go to Travis Scott shows and experience “the American dream…” like the rest of the world does. So yeah Europeans, you definitely do copy us lol, like the rest of the world does, it’s funny you all “hate” Americans until you meet one then you’re all asking us all about America and what it’s like to live here complimenting us non stop lol. (by the way that was so wild that some of you say Americans copy the Europe? copy WHAT exactly? Gross haha gross haha never! 🤮 You guys are like a lame weird boring wannabe version of us. Americans been trendsetters but you already knew that lol. • We also think of those corny ass wannabe gangsters you guys have in the Europe who TRY to copy American rap and throw up American gang signs. 😂 Like boy sit yo crumpet eating, king and queen having, European accent having ass down you ain’t no blood 🩸there’s nothing funnier than seeing videos of European wannabes with European accents throwing up American gang signs trying to act like he’s from LA and even wearing Lakers jerseys lol see? Even your lame ass rappers and wannabe gangsters straight up copy us too. Corny asses I wish you could see yourselves through our eyes. 😭🤣 You probably live in the EU with crooked teeth in your moms basement, cope harder, the U.S. is one of the most technologically innovative countries, if not the most, the EU have been irrelevant for over a century. Good for you, you all are irrelevant with crooked teeth, I promise you we don’t like you guys either, as well as many other parts of the world, very snobby arrogant people with a superiority complex even though you have been irrelevant since W.W.2, when one of EU’s countries kinda killed 6 million jews, which the U.S. HELPED LIBERATE!!

[@vinhix]

@@americaisbetterthantherest9848 well if you felt the need to write all of that about the US being better than EU, its because deep down you know its not better, otherwise why even waste all that time writing that colossal comment that no one is going to read? All that tech and still have 3rd world internet, shitty healthcare system, huge crime rate, complete obsession with work instead of living life, lack of basic rights, huge number of homeless people... like come on, you wrote that text because even having done all that, and having a huge list of accomplishments, you are jealous that the average european has a high quality of life and is happy compared to the average american, thats why you're trying to find reasons to feel superior, meanwhile we don't even have to do or say anything because we just feel pitty for you there, it must suck living in that shit whole 😅

[@Saana-tt9hu]

Ignorance knows no boundaries. We will all have ignorance about certain subject matter or be open or closed to learning. Sometimes having a hard time in life opens one to reviewing learned biases and seeing if they need to be retired. I enjoyed this heart-felt video of exploration.

[@billolsen4360]

The more I learn, the more I realize how ignorant I am.

[@mikemyers38]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air for all of us feeling misplaced in our locations, confused by our feelings, and haunted by our insecurities. Keep up the good work. You're truly appreciated!

[@Patrik6920]

@@phillipbanes5484 ..well thats not very US American ... to think for themself...

[@cronus-kumo]

I do think that what that one lady said is true. My main concern is not mass shootings or school shootings or things like that but just how "capitalistic" the country is. I have visited the US about 4 times by now in different areas of the US and every time it felt the same about the things i was looking out for. It felt very much like most places are built for the corporations rather than the citizens. Big, wide roads, immensly huge parking lots, advertisment everywhere, and just .... it just felt like it's loud but not in the way of "Yea too many cars and cities are loud" but just the country itself is very ... extreme and 100% almost nonstop.

[@Hardway99]

Do you know what opinions Americans have about your country yea none because we don’t give 2 fucks about it

[@erintyres3609]

A professor from England said something like this in a lecture in 1980: "When I came here in the 1950's, no one asked why I came to America. It was obvious. The most freedom, the highest standard of living, the most rights, etc. Now, people ask me why I came."

[@user-tg8qo6nz9k]

​@JD-gk7eh Europe has declined??🤣🤣you've got a senile old man who can't speak as president, are attacked by your own government & the gayest/ most racist country in the world🤣🤣🤣🤣hell on earth you're all delusional

[@georgehenderson7783]

The most freedom and the most rights still pretty much applies. Every day thousands of people are coming into the U.S. illegally for a better life.

[@jamier65551]

@@georgehenderson7783they come from literal hellholes of failed countries. That’s why they come to America, if they could they’d go to Europe not America

[@d3vildoll666]

​@@georgehenderson7783 bc America has advertised this "freedom " lie. Many other countries are a lot more free than America, they just don't make a show about it.

[@SillySpanish]

@@JD-gk7ehthat’s wishful thinking

[@jollychieftain]

Having travelled the world extensively since my childhood; I am now in my fifties; this was an excellent analysis of what I have felt as an American abroad and how it has changed over the decades.

[@princessfridayromanov7160]

I totally agree with you 💯 %

[@rsqualo]

it happens everywhere, not only in Europe...

[@aterhar5469]

Without the USA, Europe would fall very quickly. Back then during the first and second World War, and now the war that has been started by Russia, all this shows how weak Europe is. Additionally, Western Europe is destroying its identity, true values. It is funny, these Dutch people. They do not like Trump. Yeah, better Obama who pressed the reset button with Russia? Better Merkel that made Putin so rich that he invaded Ukraine? By the way, the Dutch also supported the Nordstream pipeline from Russia. And now Eastern Europe faces another challenges because of that. What more, Trump wants to preserve American identity and wants American people to have safe work in America. Is that bad?? The Netherlands has good and safe location and has connections with European bureaucrats. The Dutch have been free since 1945. Eastern Europe suffered after the second World War because of the decisions made by Western leaders (Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe). Or the Dutch tax system that is not fair towards the rest of the EU. We must keep things in true perspective.

[@blueocean2510]

Do you speak other languages, it is a interesting experience.

[@gudemik5335]

Well US is the biggest power in the whole world of course countries and people in those countries will have kind of a strong idea of it, I don't see how it could be any different. It's almost impossible not to have stereotypes, the smart thing is to change your mind when you meet cool people (like Nate)

[@chzinch]

Nathaniel, as an older US citizen, I can tell you that Europe has had a negative view of the US for decades, certainly from the 60s and 70s, which is when I first lived here. I've also lived in Central America, where the feeling was less strong, as I remember it. I've always had it easier personally since I love languages and on principle never speak English unless I really really don't speak the local language. I am not a polyglot as defined by the internet, but do speak 5 languages. You are probably right that the internet allows a constant view of our "dirty laundry".

[@michalsoldat8548]

Its mainly because, our leaders had brainwashed our people through media. European politicians preferred business with the east, i.e. Russia. Now you realize the disadvantages of it. Mainly the Germans are to blame for the situation. Europe is governed by the EU. The EU is controlled by the Germans in their favour, which is also obvious. Many European media are in communist/ social democratic hands. After the Cold War, politicians turned their backs on the Americans, although we owe them our freedom. Apart from that, Russia has an extremely large influence on European politics, both legal and illegal. Thats why!

[@andersfrieden567]

​@@michalsoldat8548 that's definitely an important piece of the puzzle too. I think only Estern European countries realise how vital America was and is for the European security and prosperity. In the Western Europe, unfortunately, a lot of people took it for granted and it turned out not so well for them in the end.

[@maxbarko8717]

⁠@@michalsoldat8548 This is absolutely not true. The dislike filler the US has many reasons. One of them how the US is acting as the world police. Invading so many countries and fighting wars all over the world. Apart of that the American influence of especially German culture. Germany didn’t „prefer business with Russia“ but they believed that this will be a way to improve the relationship with Russia - which unfortunately was a huge error. I do agree that the German influence in the EU is huge - well money rules. This constant blaming „the media“ is such a stupid claim mostly coming from right wing people who prefer a media reporting in their favor.

[@G..G..]

I was thinking the same thing. It’s new to him but it has existed for many years.

[@katy8792]

@@maxbarko8717you don’t live in the US so you don’t have a true perspective to know how one-sided the media leans. If you only read the news and don’t live here you don’t have the whole picture. Also it depends on where you live in the US.

[@Patches9427]

What a wonderful video! I’m glad I came across it 😁 America has the best examples of life, and the worst. That is true. And when we have honest feedback from our brothers and sisters around the globe, it’s like a good friend making you aware of your flaws. We all need that sometimes.🙂

[@lorenzciaras]

As an Italian, I totally understand when you talk about "try to compensate" to escape the stereotypes, it's very frustrating sometimes. However, the best thing we can do is just to be ourselves just as you sad, and if someone has a wrong idea about others just for the country of origin, well that's their problem. Intelligent people go above stereotypes and just look for who you really are what you do and think, being of a particular country is not a personality tract 😂

[@XavierD62]

Once an American said me, sorry I don’t speak European 😂😂, I said it’s not a language and she responded, yeah what ever

[@AlbertoBalsalm]

@@XavierD62 And then everyone clapped.

[@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp]

The Americans are the ones who went to Europe aboard their jeeps to save them from the Nazis, because the cowardly men of Europe let Hitler bring them to their knees... and now the same thing... the Muslims are going to bring them to their knees. knees and those cowards do nothing......COWARDS DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIGHT....LONG LIVE AMERICA

[@bluesoul7163]

​@@AlbertoBalsalmclapped her

[@keela2890]

@@XavierD62yeah that definitely happened

[@KritikaSpreadLove]

I absolutely resonated with the point about extremes, that Americans are either super poor or super rich, etc. I'm from the US and when I studied abroad in Paris, that was the first time I truly experienced the beautiful mundane. Tons of people who are right in the middle living fulfilling lives and enjoying themselves without a need for an excess of anything. Whenever I tell my mom I'd like to move to Europe or specifically France, she always says that you can't make much money there, that the salaries in the US are unbeatable. But in France, I experienced not needing much money to be happy, not needing to chase upward career mobility for the sake of compensation because you're never actually living in fear of needing healthcare or a retirement savings. Train tickets to neighboring countries are under $100, good food is inexpensive and highly valued, working extremely hard is looked down upon. In Paris, I could actually just focus on the present moment because it was beautiful whereas in the US I constantly live in fear of the future.

[@dollimelaine]

well said...

[@distantraveller9876]

Ok but Paris is a shithole

[@szatout877]

So interesting, i'm french and i born there . I never thought about how the young generation can feel itself in America about fear of lack of money specially for healthcare . We are so lucky, if we don't have money we can do all studies for free, we have grants for renting apartments , specially when you are a student , free healthcare etc Thank's for putting our feet back on the ground

[@paumarin3065]

And Paris is not a cheap city compared to other cities in Europe. Come to Spain and you'll be surprised on how cheap good food can be. Or things like internet, train, etc...

[@USSAnimeNCC-]

I find the good salaries thing ironic as Americans don't get paid well at all overall people are overworked and underpaid maybe some places are cheap to live that you don't notice it but even that going away but I think it's because Americans don't form unions or see if their employer are taking advantage of them instead they think their not working and enough

[@Mikjcal]

I find the same when I’m in Europe as an Australian. I’ve had Europeans be rude to me and they will always ask “where in America you from” and I will say “sorry I’m actually from Australia, I’m from Melbourne” - and just the complete attitude shift. They will become friendly and apologise for thinking I was American. I would dismiss it if it was once or twice, but it kept happening as I met people. Even in Australia we have a negative view of Americans cause we feel a lot of their issues, especially social issues dominate us too much. Kinda sick of hearing about it; and the internet and social media causes it.

[@AES25]

Well....we love you guys. Your accent is a superpower over here.

[@crookedankle7138]

Melbourne yucky🤢

[@dangercat9188]

Ew that's nasty behavior tbh. Im from new york so I know I'd hate if someone treated me like that and it just makes people wanna distant themselves from folks with negative behaviors. I've heard it happens to Canadians too. They assume they're American but once they say that they're not, it's all smiles and jokes lol. And Europeans say that we're the ignorant ones 🤦‍♂️

[@GeoSocratic]

@@dangercat9188 They have a lot of flaws in their culture and political situation like the European union stripping every membering country's sovereignty (and pushing nefarious agendas), but if they hate the US so much, they could at least do their job (since they are so good at geography) and tell American states apart. And stop thinking Americans support everything that happens at the white house (most of them actually don't like what is decided there) whether nationally or internationally.

[@cqtaylor]

As an American, I think European bigotry against us is rampant. It's unfair, but I don't think Europeans are self-aware in their assumptions toward Americans.

[@Dorloteelasouris]

Excellent video which allowed me to realize how stereotypes are present everywhere in the world. The Internet hasn't helped anything on this subject but it allowed me to discover you. You are an intelligent, open-minded man full of wisdom. Continue like this. Hi from Belgium 🖐🏻

[@UpperZenith]

I'm 50, born in 1972, American, Texan. You can imagine how much I've seen the US change. I've been to 34 countries, every country in Europe, more than one visit per country, and for several weeks at a time. I've spoken with Austrians, Slovakians, Croatians, Italians, Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians, English, Irish about the US. Eastern Europeans have different views than the West Europeans. Over the years the attitudes toward America grew more cynical. However I will tell people I am from Texas and this was received in a much more positive way than saying I was American. One thing to keep in mind about Europeans. They are separate countries with separate cultures, languages, traditions and norms, all living together as neighbors in an area smaller than the US. So yes, they must know other languages and must being willing to travel, must accept different cultures, must be curious about other countries, because they are not as homogenous as Americans living in 50 States but speaking the same language under one Federal Government. It makes a huge difference because of that. And on that truth rests the reasons why Europeans think we live in a bubble, unwilling to learn different languages or get to know other people's. If Europe was governed by one entity, one culture, one language, they would be no different. I'm a conservative with center leanings, and I do not want to remain in the US, because it does not feel familiar to me anymore. As for the internet, social media and the speed, rate and volume that toxic, fake, hyped, exaggerated or incorrect information flows through people's minds world wide, the US looks like an insane asylum through that lens.

[@didonegiuliano3547]

Very interesting answer, if I may ask you, where would you like to move?

[@UpperZenith]

@@didonegiuliano3547 I've enjoyed Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest. Italy has certain appeal as well.

[@arip172]

thank you, that makes me less critical of Americans and their knowledge of geography/history

[@LMN2922]

I dunno, it still appears to me that the geographic knowledge of europeans is better beyond european borders as well. Like knowing some names of African or Asian countries, or hearing a countries name and linking it correctly to its continent. Not high level geography as well, but there are plenty of videos out there that indicate that americans often struggle with that. If americans are better in southamerica than in europe, the isolation and distance might be a reason, since europe is greatly linked to asia and africa as well, but I don‘t know. It appears go me that there is just a desinterest sometimes, because the world seemingly revolves around america (Superpower, Hollywood, silicon valley etc)

[@irondasgr]

Reading the introduction of your comment I felt I was dying to read it as I was instantly connected to your status. But it seems that the comment is actually divided into two separate parts not interacting with each other. It's not clear the reason why you desire to leave the US anymore or better the reason why as a conservative you don't identify with the US reality especially if I take into account that things inside the Texas state still resist to the general madness. Of course if I get to move a little bit farther and suspect that you are bothered by the whole wokeness insanity (or better stupidity) that has startled on the head the US millenial generation then I have news for you. And it's not encouraging. At first, independently speaking of the above, I have started a while now to hear of people in need to abandon the US because of the general domination of useful idiots throughout the sociopolitical scene. In fact a few days ago I read the comment of a Greek born and grown in the US that, as he wrote, he has already been repatriated in Greece because of the same reason. BUT. But - as he clearly admitted himself in his narration - and I can easily confirm the wokeness idiocy has struck big time Europe as well. The EU has started to fall for the political correctness nazism/fascism and more or less in any European country now you can enjoy watching the normal be considered as abnormal and vice versa. Just as a representative example I am going to quote that these ultimate times in Greece harming by proof a cat or a dog entails a regular arrest from the state with instant trial and the imposition of a jail penalty with a contemporaneous astronomic fine of thousands of euros. At the same time it's passed on the news and you face the public scorn and contempt. If, on the other hand, you commit assault to another human being in a few hours you are set free with little to no consequences whatsoever. What I am trying to say is that even if you think that things have taken for good the wrong turn where you are don't take for granted that in Europe you'll have your head wrapped up around together. In a few words, stay where you are, you are still pretty fine..

[@bennytsb5719]

As a British person I think you r hit the nail on the head, we all generalise Americans in the same way you presented, but ultimately it comes down to individuals ways of acting. From my own travel and experience online, I have seen people’s views of British people change significantly too, from the smartly dressed, fancy, James Bond esque or colonial views people used to have, to a more up-to-date view of Britain as a generally negative place. I’ve also seen a change for other European countries more recently, I feel like it’s a total global shift and it’s interesting to see where it may go in the future.

[@The_Gallowglass]

I've had a lot of friends from the UK over my 39 years and let me tell you, there are some fat, ret-rded, moronic, hillbilly redneck people in Britain. I'm sure you'd agree. LOL

[@twilighttime952]

Many years ago I recall an American asking my friend a similar question. He was starting to answer by saying that Americans think everything about the USA is the best when she interrupted by saying Yes but it is! At this point my friend looked at me and said, well, we don't always agree with that. The girl looked stunned. The idea that not everyone always thought everything about the USA was the best was just outside her field of thought.

[@Sunbeargirl-]

I often get that look if I say anything that suggests that the USA isn't the best. I look and sound like an average white American, but I was raised in Asia.

[@davidwelch8288]

That is one person. Generally it's the loudmouths, bigots, narrow-minded, egocentric people that are the loud ones and so they get noticed. Unfortunately the news thinks that people get bored by seeing good things in the world (and actuality, I think that is the general truth, but not with everyone) so that's why we always see tragedy on TV.. sensationalism, and all the far-right Republican crazy stuff on the news. People need to notice that the Republican party nowadays has one agenda, and that is to oppose all the good that the Democratic party attempts to do.

[@Overhazard]

Personally, I think the Cold War is a major factor in that. Various administrations promoted loud, energetic patriotism to distance oneself from the USSR and, later on, from China. The same was being done in those countries as well. The culture of present-day Russia and of China have that same intense patriotism and idea that their country is the greatest in the whole world.

[@neighthyn7]

Tbf most young Americans these days think the governments and infrastructure everywhere else are better and are working hard to change it. The extreme patriotism and American Exceptionalism is mostly an older conservative ideal, though of course there are young conservatives who follow in the footsteps of their parents

[@Cygnus888]

@@neighthyn7 I've noticed even the younger people sometimes can't get over american exceptionalism. For example they tend to think that every problem in the world is US's fault.

[@Jjjjjj-to6wd]

Hey! Thank you for your thoughts . As a Finnish person having today anxiety about stereotypes about people of my own country I came across your video. The stereotypes about us are somewhat opposite to Americans: we are socially awkward, extremely introverted, cold, rude, anti-small talk, hyper individualistic, and I am sad with those… and often in our own media Americans are viewed positively because of the openness and chattiness . I prefer to think that we all are just human beings with different personalities. But at the same time here in Finland (at least nowadays with all the technology) there are these tendencies that make people lonely, and I cant help thinking are we really that bad and so hard to get to know to. So it makes me sad to be stuck with these stereotypes. But also it is not nice that people in this age are so eager to stereotype people so easily. Isnt it some kind of rasism to assume something without getting to know the person first. And confirmation bias is also happening, meet an extroverted American = Americans are extroverted. Meet an extroverted Finn = untypical Finn. Anyway, we are just people. I hope that in the future it wouldnt be so typical to have these stereotypes so much. People have different personalities everywhere and you dont click with everyone. But I feel you when you say your own culture makes you feel sad/difficult… even though it is not nessessarily true❤️

[@KateyLou]

as someone who grew up in europe and then moved to the US halfway through school, it was so strange to me how things worked here. spelling was different, i stopped learning as much about other cultures and countries (only learning about them again once i got to college), i couldn’t walk to school, the grocery store, park, etc. like i could where i grew up. everything was so different

[@anthonydelfino6171]

This was my experience too... though also ran into the kids who also did the "go back to where you came from" stuff. Which was ironic since I was born in the US, and my family was just living in Europe for my dad's job. I also had the spelling issues, and failed so many spelling tests when we moved back. As an adult I feel like it was a real failing of my teachers at the time not to realize that we had just move here from the UK and perhaps my spellings of words, while technically wrong, would need a bit more nuance to deal with when grading.

[@carolynngockel3670]

It really depends on where you are in the U.S. We hardly drive--we've put less than 1500 km on our car so far this year because we live in Chicago in a neighborhood that is relatively safe. We can walk to school, work (when we worked outside our homes), the library, the grocery store, pools (which are free), and parks. I take the train when I want to go the burbs. But we went down South last year and walked across the street from our hotel to a mall ... and we were the only pedestrians. It was a shock.

[@user-oz7gc9bi7w]

​@anthonydelfino6171 the spelling isn't wrong. It doesn't take much effort to learn that there are two spellings for a select few words. This highlights some of the problem - the acceptance of difference and assessing a situation on a case by case basis and making a decision.

[@jewlzn7130]

It's a big country with 50 states, they're more involved and interested in their own news. I feel the same since moving here. I am very ignorant about the world in general

[@LuvThyMind29]

@@jewlzn7130 I'm not sure why you feel this way while it is easy to search what is going on in different countries around the world...

[@claram5482]

I agree with most things but there's something to be said about European smugness too. We Europeans tend to be quick to judge but we have our issues too which we're happy to forget.

[@logician3641]

Dont American taxpayers pay for Europeans defense in NATO??

[@finestPlugins]

​@@logician3641No. They pay to subsidize the US military industry.

[@logician3641]

@@finestPlugins Trump said they werent paying their faire share..They got mad at him...

[@finestPlugins]

@@logician3641 But then Trump really doesn't understand how the world works either. It was never about paying a fair share but about increasing national defense spending to a certain target. Which was already planned for anyhow (you also need something to spend the money on after all).

[@logician3641]

@@finestPlugins I think Trump knew that. 'Paying their fair' share was just a euphomism to illustrate the point. What I am trying to say, is that if Europeans en mass feal so strongly about the US being made up of incompetant, fat, over-hyped, stupid fools, then why continue to rely on them for defense? It would seem that continuing to do so would demonstrate the European's lack of intelligence and forsight.

[@sugarbomb26]

I'm a British born person of Indian descent and have been living in New Jersey for the last 20 years. I'll give you an example of American kindness that I recently experienced: I went to Mexico for some medical treatment and when crossing the border back into the American side, my husband and I found that our taxi did not show up, nor did we have any other contacts to call for a ride to the airport. I spotted a elderly white couple and explained we were stranded with a flight to catch, and I asked if there were any buses that came this way. Immediately, without hesitation, the lady insisted that she would be drop us off at the airport!! Whilst living here, I have found that American's are generally kind, super friendly people. It's the politics, medical system, and social media that is causing ruin.

[@211FairyTale]

Thank you for saying that. The truth is, social media and politics do not reflect what most average Americans are really like. Most of us are genuinely kind, good people.

[@ERRNCJ]

Very true!

[@deborahr1723]

I think their remarks are 99% true of Americans.

[@schattensand]

That could happen to you anywhere in the world.

[@peggyross1807]

Totally pity both of you living in NJ. I am from New England (Maine) and NJ airport and many individuals I met from NJ we’re just out right rude, abrasive etc.

[@germpore]

So spot on about French love-hate relationship with McDonald's! I was shocked to see so many in France, and KFC too, right in the middle of Paris! It can't only be the American tourists who are keeping it open. The next commenter is right - I was so pleasantly surprised at just how inexpensive really good quality food is in Europe. I lived over in Ireland for a while and you pay half what you pay in the grocery store over here, and that's for good-quality meat and veg. And even if you go out for a really nice meal in somewhere like Strasbourg, you'll probably pay 40 Euro for what would be a $100 meal in the San Francisco Bay Area.

[@TlazocamatiCoatlicue]

This was really difficult to watch as a Native American. Agreeing with a lot of it while also knowing that we’ve been erased and grouped into this generalization without a say is really sad.

[@lullaby218]

Pls. You were rivalling tribes ens|4ving each other.

[@lullaby218]

I'm not saying what happened is right. I am saying back then it was survival of the fittest.

[@fra604]

​@@lullaby218 Survival of the fittest your mom. Colonialism is never justified, no matter if the people who lived on those lands before were fighting each other. Do you realize that with your logic you can excuse much of the slave trade, since certain African states were happy with selling slaves?

[@iamilibitirenbetter3266]

@@lullaby218😐

[@Brian6587]

As an American I feel very sad about that. How the Native American people were treated was abhorrent. Many Native Americans treated the first colonists with kindness when they arrived and then this is how they were repaid. I know justice can never be done for what happened but I can tell you that for myself I am sorry for what occurred to the Native American people and it saddens me.

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

First of all, I'd like to praise you for your honesty. I spent three weeks in the US as a tourist. I visited Manhattan, Washington D.C. and stayed in Williamsburg and McGaheysville in Virginia. I criss-crossed this state by car. And I should say it was awsome. People were kind, wanted to be helpful. And whenever I said I was from Brasil, they always had a smile and said very nice things. Three years later, I went to Europe, more specifically, Rome, London, Stirling and Paris. I'm a fluent English speaker and my accent is American. I perfected my pronunciation to the point that it is hard to spot my origins. So, in London and Paris, I felt some negativity towards me from younger people whenever I spoke, specially in London. In Paris, something funny happened: we've just arrived and were tired and hungry. So we just wanted to get some fast food and take it to the hotel. I asked a beautiful French girl where I could get it and firstly, she asked me where I was from. After telling her I was Brazilian, she said: "Oh, it's ok then!". This was in 2015, when Obama was the president. Imagine if it were two years later. Since then, I've been thinking to sound a bit more mid-Atlantic-ish. I loved my trip to Europe by the way.

[@ourworld-vc9et]

Your brain seems to be f****d up.

[@jezabelpagan4797]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I think there are good people and bad people everywhere, regardless of where we are from!

[@marionpetersen832]

Lived in the US for 6mnths, Seattle Washington, Sacramento, changed my mind re working there, racism palpable, won't go back unless I have to, instead worked in London for 5yrs loved every minute of it.

[@RobertJeffreyHill]

@@marionpetersen832 As a Native American (Choctaw) who’s been around Western Europe (studied in Germany, traveled to France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands), you’re experience was the direct opposite of mine. I found Europeans to me much more racist. I would get stared at and some restaurants refused to serve me. Also, walking down the street in Germany, when they saw my Korean girlfriend they would pull back their eyelids and say “Ching Chong”. People told my Romani friend that he wasn’t really French even though he was born and raised there. Everyone thinks the US is more racist because we talk about it more. You’ll see it on the news and social media because we see it as deeply problematic. If you’re racist in the US, you’d probably get the crap kicked out of you (and rightfully so). The only true racists you’ll ever see are older, rural people who most of us don’t like either. That’s why I was shocked to see such a degree of racism in large European cities In fact, our racism was invented by European powers centuries before the US became an independent country. 90% of my own people were wiped out by 1690. The persecution we faced under the American government is merely a continuation of centuries of European sponsored oppression and genocide.

[@alanamitchell4151]

⁠@@RobertJeffreyHill your last point is so important! It’s hard to understand why many people in European countries say that they are not racist or racism is an American issue. We talk about often so of course it’s a huge issue here. In many countries they don’t even begin to talk about the various levels of racism that exist in Europe. Modern racism stems from much of the rhetoric pushed by Europe throughout the entire age of exploration all the way to today’s globalization. Additionally, like you and your girlfriend, many non-white Europeans have experienced overt racism in both comments and treatment while in Europe

[@SwissTanuki]

As a European, I really adore how Americans are positive and not afraid to do something. At least, that was my impression when I was in the US. Also, you can easily meet and chat with Americans. Very open and friendly.

[@ThatMemeMakr]

That's nice to hear :)

[@autoparts101]

A European comment that doesn’t shit talk America? impossible! As an American you are a W

[@kate2create738]

You’re the first comment I came across that actually is someone who visited the US and didn’t say anything belittling us, thank you.

[@benjaminnorstadt2551]

Because Americans are sneaky and deceptive. They're only open and friendly because they always have an angle.

[@juniorjr.427]

But here's my question to you... Europeans love our fashion are movies are music they want us to protect them when it comes to war so if we have such a huge impact on your life how can you hate us

[@LilTeaBag19]

Im was born Canada, kid of south american parents. I remember being critical of the USA as a teen, 25 years ago, and finding that in general people were still blind and thirsty of the "american dream". Now, you're right probably with internet/social media, almost the whole education world sees you like this. I command you for being open to ask those questions. And thank you for the ending, so few from the USA touch on the fact that people from the Americas consider themselves americans too, just not linked to the United States of the continent. Cheers

[@SovietDoge86]

As an immigrant who's struggling with their identity, this video, especially the end was something that I needed to hear. When I go back "Home" I don't feel welcome because I'm too American for them, but when I come back to the states, I'm treated as an outsider. So I genuinely don't know where home is for me, so both places shaped me to the person I am today, yet I don't feel at home in both places.

[@jolietia]

You just gotta find your tribe. It's like that for a lot of people. Even those of us native to the U.S.

[@51bikerboy]

​@@jolietiaIt's not only for Americans many people struggle with this problem not feeling het home in your own country but also not feeling a 100% citizen of your new country.

[@kosskrit]

this is basically the reason I am not a fan of multiculturalism. In my opinion it makes it much harder to grow any national identity and feelings of solidarity. I know that it is primitive to have it just because you grow up as a one of the millions in your country, but I think it is still enough.

[@izifantastic]

As the saying goes 'too white for my black friends' and 'too black for my white friends'

[@rondolo1]

As a Ukrainian-Canadian who moved to Canada at 12 - same.

[@withcoffey]

As an Irish woman, I generally really like Americans. They're friendly, hard-working and fun. Thing I don't like about America (and I know I share this with the vast majority of Europeans) is the Health Care system. No 1 cause of bankruptcy for Americans. I think it's beyond cruel and senseless. They deserve sooooo much better.

[@greenbrown7776]

Yes, we do deserve better. But about half of the voters don't seem to think that. It's a tragedy. My mother voted her entire life to keep a health care system that did her (and her family) really badly before she passed away last year.

[@gilfernando7623]

I agree with you! Many people are in bankruptcy in America due to health system, which is stupid!

[@trishloughman5998]

Irish here too. For such a rich country, I'm baffled by their healthcare and what appears to be unequal access to education - and as for the guns....

[@moreamour2869]

They don’t have free healthcare because they don’t pay for it with taxes, that’s what I’ve heard

[@SomewhatAbnormal]

I’m 54 and this is a big concern for me. We will likely be uninsured soon, and as the sole money-maker in my family (at this time) it’s frightening to think what would happen if I became sick. We would lose everything we’ve worked for. We would be homeless.

[@jyzilvz]

I used to think negative about Americans until I visited. I learnt that it's a vast, beautiful, amazing country, full of generous, kind and friendly people. None of things had changed in the US that made me think of it negatively, politics, Gun laws, health system, patriotism etc. But those things aren't the whole of the people you meet everyday, they are a minute fraction that if you blink you would miss. I have also learnt that a moral high ground is a shakey platform built on top of a pile of crap.

[@TheSwissChalet]

"I used to think negative about Americans until I visited"...in other words, you believed what you were told, just like all the other Europeans who never found out for themselves. lol.

[@taetrrtot6205]

​@@TheSwissChalet shaming someone who's admitted fault is petty. I understand wym assuming things about people you don't know is immature but it's also human nature everyone's bound to do it to some extent. But being open minded enough to not let assumptions overshadow actual experience is admirable

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

That last sentence isn't exactly true. There's a way to manage pride. And it's good to have pride. Pride in becoming a better human being. Moral high ground is something every single human should strive for in a community. Expectations being automatically met. Having that balance where you don't have to worry who your daughter is dating and whether he is a good man or not. Traditions, my friend you must visit Lebanon and Israel. It's important for balance and happiness in a community.

[@rextrek]

MeriKKKa is the SCHITHOLE COUNTRY you've heard sooo much about, with SPECIAL THANKS to republicans for the EXTRA SCHITHOLINESS ! MeriKKKa where we ALLOW 60,000+ Americans to DIE Every Year for LACK of healthcare and Medications they CANT Afford and No one cares..... ...MeriKKKa where we have over 80+MILLION with NO HEALTHCARE at all and No One cares.......... MeriKKKa where we have MILLIONS of HOMELESS Nationwide and No One cares... MeriKKKa, where ALL Repubs and the Corporate Dems ( NOT Progressives ) passed an $800+BILLION One YR Military Budget... yet we Average citizens getting Begged calls from VET GRPS ask for DONATIONS to HELP with VET CARE??? ...........WTF is ALL that Gdammed MOney going??? NO ONE Ever asks....Riiiight MSM???!!!!! .....and Again to Top it off , No Money for Child Day Care for working Mothers, No Dental, Eyecare, or Hearing aids for Seniors..... Merikkkka IS the Certified SCHITHOLE .. .with thanks also, to about 40% of Our Nation of Garbage People, Uninformed Morons , Racist, haters, Bigots....who constantly Vote against their own interests.... so glad I dont have kids and more years behind than ahead

[@MTMF.london]

@@michaelsotomayor5001 Hahaha. Traditions? Whose traditions are you talking about and what makes you think everyone should follow the one you prefer? And suggesting to visit Lebanon and Israel to find happiness in a community? Ask the Israeli Palestinians if they find happiness there. Ask the women, migrants/refugees and ethnic minorities in Lebanon if they find happiness there 🙄

[@dandangalodangalus9082]

Respect gets respect. I just got back from 2 weeks in Spain and people were super cool to me because I was positive and friendly with them. These negative stereotypes are easily overcome by good behavior.

[@sparky711choc]

As a Canadian, we have always been told to wear a Canadian flag pin on our clothes when travelling abroad because we will be treated so much better. If we speak English or look foreign, they might assume we are American and we won't get as warm a reception. We have been told this FOR DECADES. It was always this way- not just recently. I travelled to Europe in the '70's and was told this. I agree with others who have commented when they say that America is very ego-centric and doesn't go beyond it's own borders in terms of thinking. Part of their intolerance and even ignorance is due to a school system which focusses on teaching to the standardized test instead of teaching critical thinking skills. That said, there are many lovely Americans and I don't want to lump everyone together. I guess it is just the ignorant ones who get attention and end up spoiling it for the better Americans.

[@permanum4u]

This is just complete bullshit.

[@PapagenoMF]

Thanks for the tip. I'll be wearing a Canadian pin from now on, lol.

[@j2174]

@@sharcon3891But it’s nearly always easy to tell an American from a Canadian.

[@j2174]

They walk differently. They speak differently. It’s either immediacy obvious, but if not, there are easy clues to find out.

[@FluffyJackie]

It's also often taught how great America is, while it's dark past and general wrongdoings are hardly mentioned, if at all. And despite this they still learn almost nothing about the history of other countries, even resulting in some cases of Americans thinking there is no history outside of America after the declaration of independence.

[@fadheelm]

Contrary to the popular opinion, I actually like American people. Especially when you travel, whenever you get lost, if the locals don’t help you then Americans would! They’re also some of the friendliest people I’ve met. I’m just not a big fan of their politics. Also (this is not for everyone ofc), i feel like Europeans unconsciously have superior complexity especially towards people from outside of the region, sometimes even between Europeans

[@joshuakhaos4451]

American here. We really arent as awful as social media and the news makes us sound. We have our serious issues, but I dont think any country doesnt. But a lot of Americans also scream about every little thing and sometimes are deeply biased to the point they only think with their ideology. Its amazing how many Americans refuse to find the root source of problems, but try to blanket fix the problem through laws or banning things. Or even just free handouts at tax payer expense. I have friends online that I talk to often, and they honestly think America is super unsafe to go anywhere. Which having grown up in a fairly sketchy city in America, Its really not. My friends think that its the wild west with guns all over the place and that Gun owners are just salivating at the chance to shoot people, Completely not true either since I grew up around a gun owning family and even own a few. But I dont blame them, They didnt grow up here and do have a very distorted view thanks to Media. America is a weird place, some of it really is like the stereotype that Europeans think it is, other times its actually way more complex. America is effectively multiple countries living in one and interacting with eachother. Even down at the city/metro level. Doesnt help that some Americans find themselves to be far more sophisticated and more righteous than others to a very toxic degree. Social media and the current state of politics has only amplified this even more to the point its actually laughable. I also say all of this as an American who wants to go experience Europe really bad. I see some of what my friends post and experience, and I want to see what its like. Having lived in America and seen how the 2 big political factions live daily in their resective regions, I would love to get a breather from it all. America also is not the America of my childhood during the 90s and 2000s, So a Trip to europe would be a great escape for me.

[@TheGreatOne-gw7xh]

​@@joshuakhaos4451 we really are awful.

[@LinzLeeTPE]

I relate so much to the people that said the perception toward the US has changed. Growing up in Asia I always thought the US was the best country to be in, that status has gone down massively now that it’s so easy to see the problems in the US through the lens of social media and my international work environment. After being exposed to many other cultures like French, English, German, Middle Eastern, and fellow Asian countries, I’ve realised my idea of the US when I was little was very wrong. Many countries have better healthcare systems, school curriculums, lower crime rate, higher employment rate, and people are encouraged to learn multiple languages to be connected with the world, while many Americans are so proud to be single-language speakers, that’s so bizarre to me.

[@sinsinsinat5377]

Just curious, what are some other countries that have a better employment rate of immigrants?

[@edwinjdunn7224]

Are you aware that migration from the US to a perceived better nation is a personal option?

[@Haylla2008]

Where are you getting the perception that Americans are proud to be single-language speakers? Most Americans just don't give a second language a thought which is justifiable considering how much it costs us to go anywhere other than somewhere in the U.S. I've never heard any American act proud about not knowing a second language (and almost all of us take at least 1 foreign language in school... we just have no reason to practice it).

[@goldenpony822]

​​@@Haylla2008h am getting it by meeting Americans who say 'fuck this language why would I ever need anything other than pure English" living in the middle of Tokyo, Brazil and Paris where everyone not in the tourism industry doesn't give an eff about the English language. I haven't heard anyone from anywhere else say something like that, though am pretty sure many think it.

[@Rickuttto]

@Haylaa2008 I completely second that. I am American(living in Eastern Europe, Latvia, for 13 yrs).. but I have never in my 50 yrs heard American say they’re proud that they only speak English and/or only need to learn English. Never.

[@eevagirl]

Thank you for sharing your sentiments 🧡

[@madeleineroux1319]

I’m surprised nobody talked about ecology there. When I went to America that’s what shocked me the most. They didn’t recycle, used their huge cars to do 200m, used AC so much and so high. They seemed to not care at all, and this was very concerning for me since it is one of the biggest countries…

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

I know. Its great. BTW, China and India are the biggest polluters. And I am not giving up my car, thank you. Nor am I living a Third World existence because the temperature might go up a degree or two in the next hundred years. Please. This is so overblown.

[@xPhantomxify]

As a European, let me tell you that Europeans will like Americans very quickly when Russia knocks from the East front. They forgot without America, WWII could've turned out differently. So they better behave accordingly. However, having said all that, we do think Americans eat too unhealthy and have dumb gun control measures.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

@@xPhantomxify Thank you. Yes, the bear is moving out of his cave and starting on the hunt. Europe still needs the US. Now, respectfully, as to our "dumb" gun control measures, the reason for us having so much "gun violence" is due to racial/demographic issues in our population. I am sick and tired of us being compared to Europe when it comes to crime and violence. Our demographics are more similar to Brazil than to say France or Germany. And we have far less homicide per capita than Brazil. I think that is all I can say, without offending the PC police. Thank you again for your comment. Peace.

[@TrollCapAmerica]

Its because a lot of the things to "help the enviroment" end up being scams. Recycling ends up dumped in the ocean but government connected business made out like bandits on the infrastructure for it . Obama scammed mountains of money for his campaign donators for "green energy" business that ate it all and declared bankrupcy and our media has a rolling timeline of "In 10 years you will all be DEAD from Global warming" going since the 1970s. Nobody trusts it and anything meaningful gets lost in the crowd . That and none of these people give a damn that most of the worlds enviromental problems are coming out of Southeast Asia but we need to be taxed over grocery bags and straws "for our own good"

[@axnyslie]

A lot of Americans are indoctrinated into believing eco-conscious = "communism". Yeah, they are very poorly educated and easily manipulated.

[@glenemma1]

I am an Australian who visited America a couple of years ago and found most people had a very superficial view of my country. Many knew nothing about Australia and some congratulated me on learning English so quickly. Some very lovely people in America, and great ignorance too.

[@ChrisM-bn5vr]

Congratulated you on learning English so quickly? I call bullshit on this man, I'm an Aussie who's lived in the US for 4 years and never once in my life had a single American congratulate me on learning English quickly or tell me my English was good. Americans know that Australians speak English as a first language, they grew up watching shit like the Crocodile Hunter, and a lot of them know we were a British prison colony. The fact you say on your one visit you had this happen to you several times sounds like nonsense, sounds like something you're just making up to make Americans look extra ignorant. Also most Aussies also have a very superficial view of America, so it goes both ways.

[@tsetensherpa3370]

This made me laugh so hard "congratulated you on learning english" LOL English is the primary language in Australia

[@bjcantrell1990]

Where, exactly, did you go where people told you this?

[@thetayz72]

I'm curious what you expect someone to know about Australia to not be considered as having a 'superficial view' ?

[@Maax1200]

@@thetayz72. What language they speak to start with.

[@korokshiding]

I'm from England, but I lived in New England, USA for a while. My perception of Americans and American culture in general is that: - Everyone works super hard (far too hard for what they earn, in my opinion) - 99.9% of Americans are warm, friendly and funny. - American's are a bit louder and demand more attention in a social setting - They don't necessarily have the time or take the time to enjoy the simple things in life (terrible work/life balance) - There is a lot of materialism and impulsiveness, as well as a very competitive nature to the average American I met - They were very interested and sometimes fascinated in my Englishness but all bar none had huge misconceptions/stereotypes about what England was like (I must live in or close to London, I drink tea and only tea, I have met the Queen, I was rich and stuck-up, etc). People also found it really weird that our Police in the UK do not carry guns. - There seemed to be an even bigger class and rich/poor divide than in the UK even, as well as more racism, homophobia and general bigotry. - They have a can-do attitude and strong work ethic despite the lack of support networks/government support/accessible healthcare available to the people. - There is a lack of holidays and free time/family time and most people live on convenience foods and products and have quite unhealthy lifestyles. Of course, take these observations with a pinch of salt - they by no means describe everyone I met, but these were the most notable general differences I can remember.

[@davidb2206]

Pioneer spirit. Glad you picked up on that. The U.S. is definitely the most "CAN DO" country in the world. I wonder if you realize that you display some aspects of Brit socialism that really only came into being after WWII? The "louder" comment fascinates me, and I believe you are correct, but don't fully understand it yet. Aren't Brits "loud" after they've been in a pub for a few hours? I met one older Brit friend and colleague overseas -- an expat in Asia -- who was a fanatic about this loudness thing and it actually got him into trouble with the music-playing locals who kicked HIM out of the apartment building!

[@pwoods100]

You are spot on here. As an American, I have been to England and noticed that of course not everyone is rich and stuck up or drinks only tea. Most Americans are hard working, but many of them are uneducated, and by "uneducated" I mean lacking in critical thinking skills. Many people go to college here and earn a degree, but still can stay locked into the same political and social culture wars that have been ruining my country. It's not that most Americans aren't great people, it's that most American's don't have great minds. They are too obsessed with celebrities and politicians, instead of their own history. Which is why we keep repeating it. I loved England, and plan to go back to visit.

[@DCampusano1]

You're not wrong at all mate. Pretty accurate on all fronts.

[@baseddiablo6041]

This is the truth, thank you for this post. 🙏🏻

[@Castigar48]

i love america bc its the only place that will let me have the guns i want

[@RudolfKruse-o4v]

Not that my opinion matters but you seem a considerate fellow and I'm glad you are representing us out in the wide world.

[@manichispanic5234]

I've been to a few places in Europe. If they know you're American you're just going to get 'the look' or just indifference. I started speaking Spanish and told everyone I was Mexican, got tequila shots everywhere I went! Lol.... It definitely wasn't about my race, it was about my nationality.

[@twizted_goblin]

Not in My side here They love it but Doesn't mean they LIke how usa is , it feel like a mess what A lot ppl in Usa Seem To Refuse as problem or think it would get worse if it gets taken away while In Europe it has never been but does fine

[@alexdaugherty7472]

I just got back from Europe. I did not have one bad interaction with anyone. I decided I would go out of my way to be polite and grateful to people. I tried hard to be patient and not demanding and I had no difficulty. People were actually very kind and nice.

[@nerychristian]

Most people from other countries only know America by what they see in the news. Just like we only know Russia by what our news tells us. So we believe that Russians are bad people.

[@manichispanic5234]

@@alexdaugherty7472don't get me wrong, everyone still treated me well and I had a great time. I think that if you have manners and you treat people with respect you will get the same back. But warm and friendly, not so much LOL

[@rayquaza1245]

Only happened to me in France, Quebec, and Spain. Did not happen in Germany, England, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Morocco.

[@WindohsCrasher]

As a German, I pretty much used to admire Americans during my youth. I always thought of the USA being the country of freedom, great nature and less problems than other countries. However, once I got there myself, my mind has changed a lot. I know that visiting just one city for two weeks doesn't really count as getting to know a whole country, but when I spent my vacation in L.A. I was quite shocked. I imagined L.A. being the city of glamour just the way it was always shown on TV but as soon as I got to downtown I noticed the loads of homeless people there and I'm not even talking about Skid Row. I also encountered a lot of people with mental health issues, especially when travelling by public transit. It just felt like people are generally left alone with their problems as in "survival of the fittest". In some places I didn't really feel safe at all and knowing that people could possibly carry fire arms didn't make me feel any more comfortable. Don't get me wrong, Germany isn't the best place to live either. We also have some homeless people (though not quite as many), but I generally feel pretty safe wherever I go here and you can basically get (free) help for all kinds of issues. After all, I still think that Americans are nice people and I love talking to them. I just don't get why so many of them believe that the US are (quote) "the greatest country in the world" while it is clearly not as long as such issues which I described exist.

[@Mikerrrrrrrrr]

The whole gun culture is overblown on the internet. Most gun owners are just into it as a hobby or home defense. I’ve never met someone who carried but that’s def a different story in the south. Our government is terrible tho and could help so many homeless people easily.

[@ergo2919]

I feel like the amount of people that believe that isn’t as high as a lot of people think, it’s just a case of a vocal minority that makes it seem like a lot of people. We get that our country isn’t perfect, but then again, no country really is.

[@jtmassecure4488]

Who is many everybody I know don't think we're the best country. Idk why y'all keep saying that

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I'm trying to learn German , but books and the C.D.'s don't take the place of actually talking to another human being. I'm an older person, so it is a bit harder. I do like the language!

[@AlCatSplat]

@@jtmassecure4488 Most Republicans think that.

[@maxinefowler1186]

I am Black & Cherokee Indian. I worked for the World's largest Airline, American. I have auburn Hair and natural Blue eyes. I was treated one way in most Countries, when I was in my Blue Uniform, ok. As soon as I changed in to my Street Clothes especially in London, England I heard the same exact racism over there! It made me sick!

[@德夫羅]

how can someone be American Cheriko Indian and also African American ??

[@Pixilated]

@@德夫羅 one of her parents are cheriko and the other is african American

[@Daron7181]

@@德夫羅 Because many people in America are multiracial and multiethnic.

[@nolibtard6023]

A sinful witchcraft called miscegenation

[@deenman23]

to be fair england is very similar to usa,history wise with slavery also,plenty of other countries in europe dont have those roots and wont treat you any different,well....they may gaze in your direction a bit more often because there arent many black people in those places 😅

[@mattipenttinen7244]

I am from Finland as children/teenagers we admired America TV series and movies from the country an ideal image from the beginning of the 2000s because the internet became popular and you tube and social media Opinions are starting to change many what life is like there

[@danieladuarte303]

Hey there! I'm a Political Scientist from Brazil. I've been to the US and to many European countries (France, Netherlands, Finland, Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, England, among others) multiple times. My take on this subject might be completely wrong as I'm basing it on my personal experience, but I believe the US has always pushed forward images (and political projects) that value individualism and capitalism. I think this used to be seen as cool and different, especially by citizens from countries that were going through hard economic times, because you'd see these images of the American Dream and think about how great your life would be if you had access to all that wealth. If you and your people are struggling for basic necessities, individualism seems like an "easy way out" because it doesn't depend on much from your country, it only depends on your actions. Individualism and capitalism can save you from your situation very fast, you "just have to work hard and seize opportunities", you know? Even if that's just a lie, the US sold itself as a land of opportunity. But what happened was this: while the US kept focusing on an individualistic political agenda, a big part of Europe focused on human rights, basic incomes, social programs, etc. With the collective in mind, European politics kept working towards (or trying to work towards) social welfare. Over time, the US seemed sillier and sillier with its focus on private property, accumulation of capital, passion for guns (why, my dudes???), expensive health procedures, terrible worker rights, etc. With Trump, this only got worse. So many people only see this when they look at the US: a bunch of bigots with guns who think nothing matters more than private property and the liberty to be an absolute ass. And it's clear that not all US citizens are like that, but even my American friends have a bad view of American people overall. And there's an extra layer: many Americans behave very badly in other countries, demanding others adapt to them and their language. That's because of American education. Many Americans don't learn much about other cultures and grow up thinking the US is the greatest country in the world due to political propaganda. To the rest of the world, these traveling Americans end up looking like a bunch of uneducated spoiled brats who think too highly of themselves. Again, not all Americans are like the stereotyped versions I've covered, but the loudest ones surely are. 😅

[@RookDarkstalker]

I am an American and I 100% agree with this.

[@technosamurai9171]

As an American, I remember when I went to Panama with my best friend and his family, the people there were very nice and hospitable. One encounter that will always stand out to me, I was on the train and a random man came up us and asked us where we were from. I didn't speak Spanish but my friend and his family did and told him we were from the United States. The man proceeded to shake my hand and in Spanish told me "Welcome to Panama". It was such a nice gesture and I wish we still had that same hospitality here. I can't imagine the average U.S. citizen greeting a foreigner with such a warm welcome.

[@Saor_Alba]

I'm surprised and I must say a little disappointed that a Political Scientist like yourself chose to use the lazy and rather insulting option of calling the UK "England". There are four distinct nations which make up the UK, three of which are Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland which are most definitely culturally politically and even linguistically different from England. For instance, I consider my first language is Scots Leid, and my second is Scottish Gaelic due to coming from the Western Isles of Scotland, and not English, though I speak and write all three. A little helpful advice, a less offensive term would have been to use Britain instead of England, though it is not perfect. The terms British and Britain are regarded by many in the UK as neutral terms. It is also regarded as practically meaningless as an ethnic description other than simply geographical in nature. For instance, in one of the latest UK-wide polls, a sizeable majority (over 75%) of the 10.5 million Scots, Welsh, and Northern Irish in the UK do not consider themselves to be British at all, including an Albannach (A Scotsman) like myself, and certainly not English.😁

[@ammiebobabb]

​@@Saor_Alba Are you dumb? They said European countries and so yes they're right. England is a country, and I'm English, so when they say they went to England, yes they did and probably didn't even go to any other country in the UK. Be for real. There was no Scotland, or Wales there, or anything. Just England. Meaning that they only went to England.

[@annetterawlings4549]

OMG 100% agree with everything you said. I'm Australian, have visited the US several times, and have found on the whole most are so uneducated about the rest of the world, especially those that travel abroad, acting as though the planet wouldn't survive without the US - whereas the rest of the planet are basically thinking, in most incidents, it would be better if the US kept to themselves a bit more 😂

[@Festus171]

Well done! Oh my goodness, I just noticed how many comments there are on this video! I'm a 60 yo US Army veteran who lives in the southern US. I grew up in a small northern town that was heavily influenced by Irish culture, so education, art, and fierce patriotism were heavily ingrained in us. I have been really disturbed by how much education and art has been devalued in recent decades. The lack of understanding of geography outside the US borders is another. Your video made all the points and one of the most important ones is that the stereotypes don't need to be lived up to. There are lots of amazing people in this country, but sometimes our socio/political machine can really be found wanting. Thanks for posting this!

[@TheHarlequin100]

It's because (partially) of the infiltration of Marxists into the "education" (indoctrination) system & the decades long preparation to get to this point. Wokeness LGBTQ+ Pronouns Normalisation of Paedophelia BLM MeToo All organisations set up by the same people who wanted everyone to get a prize - building a world that entitlement was the order of the day & when the "entitled" went into the real world, found out they weren't special & the couldn't be "whoever they wanted to be" they could not cope but "here, join this group - they're just like you - now go forth and do our bidding". I am shocked the US has not descended into civil war. Everyone is talking about "Trump" while being slowly eradicated by Biden and his puppet masters.

[@euimamis]

you as a veteran should be ashamed for what you fought for. thats why we hate you guys.

[@estrella3741]

I’m the youngest one in my family who was actually born in the US. Even though my sisters are 42 and 40 and been here since babies and came in legally they were never able to fix their papers. Now, most of my family lives in Mexico and I feel very lonely and sad. I wish we were all here together. My sister got deported and was traumatized through out the process because she felt betrayed. Wanting to be in the air force and living in America her whole life. She said she felt treated worse than animal. Not just her but every European and Asian and everyone in there suffer. I always felt conflicted because I didn’t feel like I belonged anywhere because of my accent and how I look. In Mexico, they always make fun of me because of how I speak and when I was young I felt different because I wasn’t white. Now, I’m 34 and have traveled around the world and honestly I love my hometown. Las Vegas. Now, that I work and put myself out there I’m no longer in my bubble. We have so much diversity. I just wish my family was here. I try to go to Mexico to see my parents, sis and nieces but it’s not the same. I miss them a lot! And even though I tried to live in Mexico I had to come back because life is better here, for me as an American. More like a Vegas girl. We are so spoiled here with our customer service, events, food, etc. We have it all.

[@park_papi]

There is no country in the world that Americans understand less than Mexico. It is a shame too because we should be brothers. Instead the average American knows nothing about the wonderful culture, tradition, family life, food, music and friendliness of people south of the border. I understand Americans being ignorant about Europe. For many Americans Europe is farther away than Asia. We have no connection to it. But to be ignorant of Mexico is inexcusable. I think the border system is complicated. In Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Argentina too they take their borders very seriously and will deport people. But it could certainly be improved. Without immigration the US population would actually be shrinking- so the xenophobia and fear of immigrants is stupid. That said, America allows more immigrants in legally per year than any other country in the world. So people who only see the bad side are wrong as well.

[@thelogan4641]

I am so sorry that this happened to your family :( I live in Denmark (halfway across the globe), I have never been to mexico, but you people seem delightful, I especially love the culture and family events, sadly my stomach can not handle spicy food, but I do love Mexican food xD I also love the music and the dancing of Latin America in general! I hope conditions between the US and Mexico will improve, but it will require a reconing with the Fascist...

[@PedroRochadaCunha]

12:10 The locker is also a thing for us south americans, hehe. It's a movies thing, from movies and shows we watched our whole lives. It's similar to an american that watched Game of Thrones their whole lives, and then for the first time visited a medieval castle in europe. I used to work with marketing, and we asked a colleague (which lived in USA) to get her son to record his locker and corridors of the school. He couldn't wrap his mind around the fact that it would be interesting to someone, lol. That's one of the biggest representations of south american middle and upper class teenagers.

[@POolBacK]

I think part of it is just how we are, as europeans. We're very quick on stereotypes. For the context: I'm french, lived in Scotland, have an English girlfriend, lived in Spain, in Paris, and now in a village from the south of France. I have worked months to year long projects with Germans, Greeks and English. We ALL have strong opinions on each other. And whether you like it or not, you WILL at some point represent some of the bad things that do belong to your stereotype. That with the fact that Europeans are, in general, less afraid to be bold about sharing their opinions, might be a strong mix for you. Now, in terms of opinions on Americans, I think it boils down to big differences in philosophy and politics. Americans and Europeans both value "Freedom", but what "Freedom" mean is vastly different. Freedom can mean "Freedom to own guns" in American whereas in France, living in a country where almost nobody own a gun is quite liberating. There are big differences in "individualistic" vs "social", and also just as well as "how people manage their finances". Do you prefer living in debt, but with more opportunities to invest, or do you prefer to fully buy from your pocket with the security that comes with it, but not much flexibility in your investments.

[@mja4wp]

Gun culture in N America is not derived from a nutty fascination with inanimate objects and a deranged sense of masculine bravado....it was the first culture in western civilization which had the convergent necessity of survival with the primal opportunity to hunt and fish w/o risk of being punished as a poacher...as was the custom in Europe, where the vast majority of land was owned by the nobles and only they were permitted to do so as were their designated huntsman. Same for their woodsman to take wood etc.... Hence, two vastly different cultures based on geography and co-reliance w/nobility vs. individual self reliance. This is the prime mover between the difference of Europe and USA with regard to firearms. It is underscored by the 2nd Amendment as something that the government can not alter....so that a free people may never again be subjects of any nobility or nobility like system of reliance; on the mood, whims and popular opinions of the moment.

[@manfredconnor3194]

You are so right in so many ways.

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

Agree. But nowadays I would beg to differ over "buying everything out of your pocket". Most people do get creddit and go into debt (aldo not as much as Americans)

[@tobygrice6496]

Very good comment, I agree with the attitude to debt, and too much debt is not good for security……that’s one of the worst problems in America, I keep seeing this survey saying 2 thirds of Americans live paycheck to paycheck despite many earning over 100k per year. I prefer trying to buy from pocket and using less debt (it’s safer when there are problems in the economy like there are now)

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

@@tobygrice6496 I for one, don't understand why do you exppres the amount of money you make per year. Like "I make 100 k a year". In Europe we typically say hiw much we make monthlyy.

[@43Mslele]

I'm so glad that you made this and I will share this with my family. I feel the Americans that don't get to travel live in a bubble. You really don't know how Americans are perceived until you travel. Thank you for this video.❤

[@shawnmarie459]

You brought up such a good point! I'm lucky that, as an American, I was afforded the opportunity to study abroad in college, and I still travel abroad. I'm very aware of the way we are perceived and, often times, rightfully so! This has also made me aware that the USA is NOT the greatest nation on earth. But, most Americans are so poor that they will never leave their home state, much less the country. In the coming years, I suspect this will get worse. There seems to be a push against education in the US. Universities are being vilified, yet are increasingly only available to the wealthy. Meanwhile, there seems to be a push for the "trades".

[@murderoustendencies]

As a Quebecer I can assure you that even those who do travel don't always have even the slightest bit of self awareness.

[@mirozen_]

I'm curious though... Should these various Europeans care about what I think of them? And if the answer is "Yes" then why? I think comporting ourselves in a manner worthy of respect is definitely worthwhile, but should I really care if someone who does not know me is ignorant enough to make false assumptions? Just pondering this, and I would be interested in your thoughts about it.

[@garyzies3486]

@@mirozen_ USA is a Superpower, Europe is not. Therefor, all eyes are on the USA. The US used to be a role model (influencer) in culture, art, politics, economy etc....How the world perceives Americans determines how long it will remain a Superpower. A Superpower needs allies, and the US is losing them fast. Those who travel will notice also...Americans used to be the cool kid on the block, now they are seen as ugly, ignorant bullies. During my travel, I notice many Americans claim to be Canadian 🙂

[@mirozen_]

@@garyzies3486 Good response, and I think I agree with just about everything you've stated! I don't fully agree with the "used to be the cool kid on the block, now they are seen as ugly, ignorant bullies" statement completely. Mainly because there's always been somewhat of the "ugly American" attitude, usually based on Americans on vacation acting like oafs. My personal opinion is that in the past we had fewer representatives of what I'd call "the embarrassing Americans" on view in front of those in other countries. They could look at those few who traveled overseas as being potentially anomalous. Now with online media so prevalent everywhere we have examples of the most embarrassing elements of our society making videos and posting garbage around the clock. And many members of the last generation (and more) have been inundated with political media that has created a schism that has no easy resolution. Sorry I jumped on my soapbox. I think you're right about there being good reason to work on our image, but the trends of the last 20 years are not encouraging. Thanks for the excellent responses! Appreciated!

[@alee5106]

I think it’s the media that portrays the US certain way. I used to fantasize about living in France but I’ve learned after visiting France numerous times, it wasn’t all sunshine and roses.

[@maxrolland3148]

I’m french and to be honest, I think you could say that about any country in the world. cheers ;)

[@canchero724]

The experience if you don't speak the language is vastly different. It's an unavoidable problem unfortunately. Humanity and its ingrained tribal nature.

[@alee5106]

@@maxrolland3148 True. But I’m french at heart so it broke my heart when I learned that it wasn’t perfect in France. 🤣

[@alee5106]

@@canchero724 I agree. For me, actually, being able to speak French worked against me in away. People didn’t cut me any slack as soon as they knew I know how to speak the language pretty decent.

[@annaseabreeze6987]

LOL. When I was young I was a tourist there often as my boyfriend's family lived there. I was a major curiosity but treated very well. The food is so much better there, and I wish we would adopt that here. Our standard of living is much higher for the most part. Their plumbing was out af a nightmare LOL.

[@booshkoosh7994]

Thanks, Nathaniel! It's almost an unrequited love: Americans often admire Europeans (class, artisan, etc), but Europeans often are adverse towards Americans (declasse, mass production, etc). But, as Rick Steves said: "...get out, the worlds a good place, people are having a good time, its full of good people; and the more we know that, the more...we can enjoy life".😃😄Thanks again; you've been a great help over the years!

[@Ivan-fm4eh]

*averse

[@4thecultureco]

I’m not sure about that. Many Europeans describe idolizing the USA growing up.

[@Ivan-fm4eh]

@@4thecultureco Maybe in Eastern Europe. Western Europeans are relentlessly propagandized to hate anything and everything American. You'd have to live in a bubble to not notice it.

[@coyotefire69420]

Its very funny that people have this attitude towards the US when US culture is what dominates most places. Everyone knows Beyonce, most people have Iphones, most people know where the US is even if Americans dont (lol). Being the global Hegemon has certain drawbacks yeah, and I have innumerable qualms with my country, but we also absolutely steer the worlds perception on many opinions.

[@Onnarashi]

As a European myself, I don't know if Americans really admire us, at least not as a whole. Certain Americans may idealise certain aspects or pockets of Europe (Paris, London, Milan, Berlin), while ignoring the rest. I think particulary many young Americans like our work culture, healthcare, education, public transportation, fashion, art, architecture, safety and food more than back home, but it's certainly not all. A lot of Americans also seem to despise Europeans and everything European, seeing us as lazy, godless, gay, snooty and unfriendly.

[@patminella7951]

Having lived in Spain for a few years, and having traveled pretty substantially throughout many parts of Europe (and now married to a Spanish woman). Here are my TOP TEN thoughts I often hear from our European friends: 1.) Healthcare system: the thought of going into insane debt because your health insurance won't cover care is unimaginable. 2.) Financial Aid. Going to College/University is MUCH, MUCH cheaper in Europe. The thought of taking so much debt on for higher education is also seen as insane. 3.) Childcare. The cost of daycare, etc. is also viewed as insane. 4.) Gun laws. Highly political topic here in the United States. Gun laws are very strict in Europe. Most Europeans see our mass shootings etc. and can't understand how nothing ever changes. 5.) Food: Not surprising, Europeans believe American food is processed garbage. Many of the same products contain different ingredients and additives that are not permitted in the E.U. Also, generally speaking healthy options like fresh fruits and vegetables are far cheaper. The governments provide huge subsidies to farmers make this happen. Also, SERVING SIZES. Europeans are not used to seeing our massive portions. 6.) Tipping: Service Jobs are paid a living wage by their employers. So tipping is not required. Sure, people will often round up a bill or leave a few euro for exceptional service, but workers do not depend on tips like many service jobs in the United States. 7.) Patriotism: Many Europeans see the United States Patriotism as over the top. They laugh when they hear Americans saying we are the best at everything. However, I have also heard the opposite. Many countries in Europe still have strong ethnic, religious, cultural divides. I have also heard some Europeans say they respect American's love and pride for their country. Particularly the way we honor our military. 8.) Holidays/Vacations: I am generalizing here. But most Europeans "Work to live" vs. the "Live to Work" culture in the United States. 9.) Uncultured/Stupid: I think many Europeans think Americans are dumb or know nothing about the world. Or at least that they know more. 10.) Fat: See #5. 11.) Style (Bonus): Europeans, although heavily influenced by American brands, believe most Americans have a poor sense of style. Granted, there also seems to be a split between Southern & Northern Europe when it comes to this as well.

[@francescoporcari8597]

I recognize myself in all of your points. Being italian, i think that most of the people around the world don't have sense of style. I know that's not true, but damn even Italian southerners are too excessive.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Americans also earn more and are taxed less than the majority of Europe. With the rise of tuition and Healthcare costs the last 10-20 years in particular its certainly not working out. However, that context matters. It's just like cars. I understand most people, especially Europeans don't want to live with car dependency, just as a lifestyle choice. Owning a car is essentially required outside the main big city centers. That said, owning and operating a car is often easier and cheaper in the US than most of Europe in like every way.

[@JuloTFK]

I am Spanish and I have been living in Germany for 5 years and all points are absolutely true. However, point 5 about the quality of the food (not only taste but if it's healthy or not) also applies to what south Europe thinks about the north of Europe (and I can confirm it is a true stereotype).

[@francescoporcari8597]

@@JuloTFK this is exactly what we think of Germany (Würst, sausages, meat, potato, krauts) and Great Britain (do they have typical food? Fish an chips, maybe). Obviously kidding, we are tsking food too seriously in Italy.

[@francescoporcari8597]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 the fuel is way cheaper in the US, we have around 1,50 € /l which is about 5,5 $ per gallon.

[@shugerray9]

Damn it. This hit hard. I’m a 37 year old American from NJ. I moved to Japan in 2015 and my whole life changed there. I met my wife, got married, and had a child. Living there for 6 years completely opened up my eyes to how other people are living their lives. I had no idea how much easier and more enjoyable life was outside the US. A lot of it had to do with the great healthcare system, and amazing public transportation. These things most people don’t have in the US. In the Fall of 2021 I moved back to the US and it’s been a real struggle for me. The amount of money I make is almost similar but the cost of living was way cheaper plus they have a good social safety net. Also the lifestyle is way healthier in Japan. I had horrible reverse culture shock and still am thinking about moving back to Japan.

[@karlaaaasp]

do it!

[@MalachiVanHaynes]

I lived in Osaka for a few years. When I moved back to Los Angeles, I was traumatized for awhile lol

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

Half of Americans would still drive their trucks if they had excellent public transportation at their disposal - because that's not what individual freedom is about, what American exceptionalism means, right? And THAT mixture of ignorance, arrogance, and intentional wastefulness is what us Europeans despise about Americans. Also, don't move back to Japan. Highly dysfunctional society, not a healthy place to live long-term.

[@LNVACVAC]

Great healthcare in Japan? You are a liar.

[@jamieguthrie1760]

America seems like it's just a constant hustle, whereas elsewhere life is a bit easier!

[@dominicbritt]

Very interesting video - it's nice to hear how you've rationalised your life and very cool how you are openly looking for your own place in the world - this is what it means to be human. You'll find that it's not just Europeans have an issue with the US - a lot of countries around the world all have slightly different negative views of the US - we see it as a superficial country that has lost it's soul - it's lost control of it's democracy to people with power and money, lost a generation of youth... Having worked with colleagues in the US over the years, I noticed one thing - a callous disregard for others - when colleagues are made redundant, they just vanish... no mention, like they've been erased. When people are sick..... same thing.... they should've worked harder to get better insurance... it's a protective mechanism that has produced a very harsh society of people who are extremely inward looking but at the same time not in any way reflective.

[@2morepages]

I am European and although I dislike some things about America, having been there twice for almost half a year, I have to say that I love how open Americans are and how someone will walk up to you and chat about anything. I went hiking a lot and run into people whom I started talking with just because they said "good weather today, huh?" and they caught from my accent that I was not American and we chatted from there. I felt very welcome. I also liked the variety of food from other cultures in the shops, which I don't have in southern Europe unless I go to a specific shop. Another thing that I loved and that I'm very jealous of is the low unemployment rate. If I was American, I know for sure I'd have a job with my qualifications, but in my country you can only work as a doctor or as in tech to have a job. I liked the food (not fast-food, but local cuisines, such as cajun etc).

[@MarilouGushwa-q7y]

I thought NAZI's would pay big for doctors who experiment?

[@Puffyeclipse0]

Hi! i’m cajun! I’m happy to hear you love our food! (: Sending you gumbo and cornbread 🎉

[@julianc691]

Clearly you haven’t lived long enough in the US. You live in a bubble ,romanticizing your “american ideal” . I live in California for the past 10 years and the reality is very different buddy. Open your eyes

[@B_addie]

The job market in America is in a really bad place right now too, overall our government has just not done a good job providing for the people

[@crafterrium8724]

@@julianc691 california is ass compared to the rest of the us. and also they said they lived here for half a year which is nothing compared to your 10 years. no need to have an ass for a face, right?

[@philippklein5682]

German here. In my youth in the 90ies, America looked like the coolest place in the world. But the older I got, the more I became disillusioned. I think the overall American image is complicated. There are many things great about America, but the bad parts are dystopian. Just to name a few examples, the risk that one's children might be shot going to school and a widespread refusal to do anything about it. Or that there are discussions about whether things like health care or education costs should or shouldn't financially ruin most normal people... things like medical debt or student debt even existing is baffling to me. I have several American friends who are absolutely great people, open and friendly. And probably the "average" American is just like that! But through the internet, you also see the other side of the country, which seems pretty insane from the outside. Media amplifying the loudest, most outrageous voices also doesn't help, but that's not just an American problem.

[@G.L.999]

Part of that can be blamed on the fact that we became the next superpower after all the European colonial empires collapsed after WW1 and WW2. At the time, people worldwide thought the British Empire, the French Empire; even the German Empire were the most beautiful and powerhouse nations of the world. But dispute, after dispute, after dispute on the European theater lead to catastrophic events that would seal all the European powers fate's and the 'domino effect' kicking in; which basically lead to the U.S. being the next Superpower in line! And then, the world's attention shifts to that country!

[@stucorbett]

@@G.L.999 America became "the superpower" it is because Europe had been decimated during WW2 and America remained unscathed as it sat out a good portion of the war. Also, America sat out all but the last year of WW1

[@goldenpony822]

​​@@G.L.999our worldwide unique school shootings and opiod addiction have nothing to do with people paying attention to your country. It just has something to do with creating a society more violent and drugged up than 80% of the developed world, then keeping it like that.

[@nielskorpel8860]

The United States is the country where everything can happen. US Americans just don't understand how much 'everything' truly means.

[@G.L.999]

@@goldenpony822 Okay what does that have to do with what I said?

[@rojioyama248]

This is a deep and complex topic, but you have laid the a good foundation for further discussion. I am a Japanese American (born to American born parents in Japan after WW2). I have my a split "soul", if you will, with about 80% American and 20% Japanese sentiments that form my identity. There are many incidents where conflict arises living in the U.S. In 1969, I took off to hitchhike in Europe with the end goal to go all the way through the Middle East and to Japan. From the time I landed in England and throughout my four month journey, I had an interesting experience as I was perceived as Native American because of my long hair and hippie dress, which made me appear as such. Asian had to be explained. I was able to "fly under the radar" of European scrutiny of Americans and hear their opinions about what they felt about this country. The war in Vietnam was on and America was seen as the imperial aggressor pillaging a country for diplomatic positioning in the world. Surprisingly, most were accepting of me as a member of the growing counter culture movement which was on, in earnest, in Europe. I tagged along with many during my odyssey. The pervasive opinion was that Americans were intolerant, boastful and arrogantly proud of their country. I felt fortunate to be in a good disguise as Asians, back then, had a generally favorable reputation as being polite and kind. This may not hold true anymore. This topic merits further exploration with possible participation of academic opinions. Muy buena suerte con este proyecto pibe, el mundo esta cambiando siempre. Quisiera ver los voces de los America latinos sobre este conversacion. Saludos.

[@uncletiggermclaren7592]

That is super interesting. I ( I'm a Kiwi ) traveled with a group of seven Americans, one Canadian and one Australian in Europe in 1991. Two of the Americans were girls of Chinese extract and their families were from Costa Rica originally, so they spoke Spanish as well as English. I noticed very clearly that the two "Chinese" Americans got treated differently by local people when we interacted with them, treated far easier and more willingly than their countrymen. As a New Zealander of part Maori extract, I also got treated differently, time and again peoples attitude to us changed when either the two girls, or I did the interacting. I have to say, one of the biggest effects was from my New Zealand attitude to the class of people that all of the Americans treated as "servants", like hotel staff, waiters, bar tenders etc. Here in New Zealand "Jack is as good as his Master" as we say, and we treat anyone like that as someone who is helping us, and we want to have them like us. I was kind of shocked how, the split second anything went wrong with the service, or a booking, or asking for help from the staff, ALL of the Americans would get this wounded look on their face, and start laying down the law, demanding, and faux aggressive. I can still remember how the big New Yorker misunderstood something said by the OWNER of the Pension we were staying in, and went into the most histrionic behaviour, and even when he was told there wasn't anything to worry about, he was all "Touch me not" and didn't apologise. And the old gentleman who was, after all, our host, was sanguine about it, I said sorry afterwards and he just said "That is what they are like". That is not to say i disliked the Americans, or even that I thought the locals "disliked" them, they were just more difficult to deal with.

[@jinlin8641]

Thank you for sharing your opinion, as europeen, I believe people here will accept you as a person but still be critical of your country and citizens as a whole. I am french, the american government did so dirty to france and believe them as a far bigger threat to my country than China. I think people will consider me as anti american, however, I will always be nice and welcoming to anybody and will try my best to judge the person in front of me rather than their citizenship. I will not turn my back to americans citizens, I will critise your governement though 😂😂

[@thebigphilbowski]

@@jinlin8641 I was always taught your general way of thinking, dislike a government not the people who have to live under that government. We're just as dangerous to our friends and allies as we are to our enemies. We're the guy who starts a fight in a bar and drags our buddies into it.

[@jinlin8641]

@@thebigphilbowski I agree

[@franciscogodoy9158]

Regarding Latin America, there are mixed feelings. The influence of the US in local politics has a very negative perception (and there's a reason). Coups d'etat, dictatorships, rigged elections and political repression frequently have the Department of State in some way behind them. Even some people like to blame the US for everything wrong in their countries. However, migration to the US is very common for most countries, and the cultural influences are strong. But i would say there's always been some kind of common cultural background. North and South America were populated by millions of European immigrants, who then had to adapt their lifestiles to the different foods, climates and geographies. From Patagonia to Alaska we eat corn. Lots of it. Even in Argentina, where they like to see themselves as a land of European expats, barbecues and all-you-can-eat restaurants are a thing. They are noisy and want all things to be big.

[@LindyFerguson]

Hola! I’m a. American Spaniard who recently moved to Spain..Catalonia. First born American with my mother originally from Barcelona. The new friends I’ve met have been very kind. In general, I feel embarrassed about what American has become. I’m originally from Southern California, and life growing up in the 70’s was still innocent and felt safe. Sad to see how America has deteriorated. When I came to Spain with only 7 suitcases, my Spaniard friends treated me like a movie star! Jajaja! Until they learned how down to earth and anti-star stuck I was. After 4 months, I’m settling in and deciding how to invest this last quarter of my life. A goal is to serve in a volunteer position, travel, meet people and enjoy life after a stressful; however, fulling career. I greatly appreciate your insights and value your work. Gracias for your comprehensive video!

[@fatherson5907]

You’re ignorance is laughable. You are judging a country of 330 million based in personal experience in Southern California, where progressive policies have completely failed. Using the money you earned in the booming US economy to move to a poor nation (yes, Spain is poor) and complain about what allowed that. Pathetic ignorance.

[@ciulacandreea5593]

I'm a European who bought into the whole American Dream 9 years ago. I remember almost getting into a fight with an American trashing his country because I was so deeply grateful for being here. Now I'm a citizen and have been exposed to all facets of this society, I'm starting to feel all sorts of unsafe, grossed out and just unhappy. BUT... ..Just like Nathan here, I am also starting to realize the problem might be ME. 💚 I can't move at least for a couple more years because I found my soul mate and just got pregnant, so what do I do? - Do I continue to torment myself by focusing on the massive inequalities of the healthcare system when, in fact, I have good health insurance and I am okay? - Do I drive myself crazy by lamenting how poisoning the food is when, in fact, we make decent money and are educated to buy more nutritious food? - Do I stay up at night thinking someone is going to accidentally shoot me when, in fact, I live in a super peaceful burbs and I had nothing like that happening to me? - Do I worry about what my kid is going to learn in school when, in fact, I am confident that we can teach him/her what truly matters: nervous system regulation, empathy, financial management, the importance to be connected with the nature? I think there are many people in my shoes and if you're one of them, be grateful for what you do have! No country is perfect! ❤‍🩹 Bless the place you're in right now, with your presence and your spirit until the next leg of the journey. You are your own world! I love you!

[@nipo2540]

As a European also residing in America, I'd like to extend my congratulations on expecting a little one! I migrated to the US primarily to be with my wife and also because it appeared to be the most advantageous move for my career. Nevertheless, once we start a family, I don't foresee us staying here. In response to your points: - The unreliable nature of health insurance here is a genuine concern for us. We could be extremely unlucky and lose both our jobs and health insurance at the same time. But, even with health insurance, I hope to God we never have to deal with medical bills that the predatory health insurance agencies refuse to cover-often under the guise of contrived reasons. - I concede your point here, yet I've observed that product labeling can be significantly misleading. For instance, the distinction between free-range, cage-free, and pasture-raised chickens/eggs can be deceptive, with the latter being the only genuinely ethically sourced option. So, I guess there's a point to make about needing even more education on how to find good foods. - The concept of American suburbia fundamentally disagrees with my preferences. I am uncomfortable with the idea of living there, fearing it may even impact my mental health. The heavy reliance on cars that it often entails isn't something I find appealing. I appreciate the simplicity of walking, cycling, and using public transport, which seems to place me at an increased risk of encountering violence daily in this country. - My foremost concerns revolve around the increasing incidence of school shootings and the dire condition of the American public school system. My wife is a 9th-grade English teacher and department head at a public school. She could talk for 24 hours straight about the pitiful state of the educational system. If you want your kids to have the best education possible then you could go for private schools, public schools in wealthier neighborhoods/suburbs, or homeschooling. However, these options inadvertently contribute to the defunding of an already cash-strapped public school system, which could potentially lead to more underprivileged children being left on the streets (and guess what that leads to). Long story short, some people like myself feel a duty to contribute to the American infrastructure so it isn't overlooked, but many people just have no other options. And by participating, you risk several things: your peace of mind, the chance to provide your children with a solid education, your life, and most importantly, the lives of your loved ones. These aren't things that America failed to account for when it was being built. These problems originate from an array of policies and laws that politicians fervently endorse. You can't expect them to change any time soon.

[@Filthythebear]

I must say, as an Australian traveller I've considered wearing a t-shirt that says "Not American" because when people find out we're Australian they often say, "Oh, you're not American" and suddenly become a lot nicer. America has a really bad rep at the moment and its probably not fair to the average person, especially the Americans who actually travel overseas.

[@tylerpace6517]

Why the bad rep? I am an American. I am starting to hear that the Trans agenda is really being pushed and in let's say conservative areas like Afghanistan it's not going well. Also, Japan and other parts of Africa and the Middle East are not comfortable with the trans movement.

[@mariog7213]

People are nice in the USA until we talk about politics. Then people take a cultish stance and show their ignorance blatantly. It’s a problem when you live here and see all the inequality there is.

[@tylerpace6517]

@@mariog7213 What has happened is the progressive movement has politicized everything and now those on the right are doing the same thing in response. As far as inequalities you will always have them. Often it's because of personal choices. I have noticed that people with financial stress often smoke, drink, use drugs or generally lazy and feel they are owed by society. Those vices are expensive and take time away from more productive endeavors. This idea of equality was covered in the short story Harrison Bergeron. I think Jesus said the poor will always be with you. Benjamin Franklin stated he noticed the more programs for the poor the more poor you have. Here is an economic thought I have had. If you get rid of government food assistance for the poor what would happen to the price of food? It should go down.

[@markus711]

Yup, most Americans who travel overseas (not the usual Mexico or party destinations) has a wider worldview.

[@thehoneybadgerusmc]

One thing I noticed in Cancun is Canadians go out of their way to let people know they’re not Americans. From having the maple leaf in hats and shirts to shuttles catering to them.

[@original-Ascended]

Americans I've met are always happy & upbeat with positive attitudes, their friendliness is infectious and makes you like them. I'm sure negative stereotypes are dispelled when people actually meet them.

[@etaylor8028]

I live in america and this is definitely true. But they are also not very intelligent, unfortunately. They lack global perspective.

[@margietucker1719]

​@@etaylor8028 THEY? You have had intellectual discussions on global issues with many millions of Americans? Strange because almost all the Americans I know are quite intelligent, and well versed on global issues. Sure you will meet an intellectually challenged one here and there (we can't ALL be brilliant!) but this is to be found in every country. For example, I have met my share of stupid Europeans. So please don't contribute to my having to lower my opinion of your intellectual prowess--by the fact that you have just spewed out another meaningless stereotype.

[@anatoliagolden-hall4553]

Unintelligence and ignorance aren’t the same. How can you say Americans are dumb when our country has produced some of the greatest inventions in the history of humanity? I think Europeans are simply jealous of how accomplished and free the USA is. Anyone (from any class) can become who they want to be, without government interference.

[@FoolioBeardy]

@@etaylor8028 doesn't that huge brush you're sweeping with hurt your back?

[@darrinheaton4016]

@@FoolioBeardy No. As an American, I agree with his comment. The reasons for this, however, are pretty complex.

[@joer1678]

People everywhere generalize about people everywhere largely dictated by social media.

[@zimsonh4332]

I have many American friends, and i have to say they are positive, and super easy to get along with. The portrayal we get in media is always of the extremes, left or right, regardless of which way you go, it is the same lunacy the further you go out to the extremes. We have the same thing here. Only the margins differ.

[@mbd6054]

What part of Europe are you experiencing these extreme left and extreme right politics in?

[@zimsonh4332]

@@mbd6054 North,West, South, East. Take your pick.

[@mbd6054]

@@zimsonh4332 So, you're nowhere near Europe, and fabricating tall tales.

[@zimsonh4332]

@@mbd6054 And you base that on? Who's to say you are anywhere near Europe?

[@mbd6054]

@@zimsonh4332 You're clearly American, denigrating Europe, and busily attempting to paint it as having the same extremes of political fanaticism as has the US. That is simply not the case. Most European Countries have some form of Social Democracy, and despite Mr. Putin's best efforts to stir the pot, there's no real taste in Europe for extreme right wing politics.

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

I am Puerto Rican and therefore a US Citizen living in the US and I experienced first hand how the “wall” comes down when I revealed that I was from the US but Puerto Rican this happened in France, in Italy and in Spain. The other thing that I found interesting was that in France, a lot of people speak Spanish so instead of continuing our conversation in English, we would speak in Spanish. It was wild!

[@cottonwoodslim3497]

I went to an Irish restaurant in France and started to speak French to the waitress. She said "sorry I only speak English". She was Irish (where I've met some of the nicest people on earth). Probably sounds weird to go to an Irish restaurant there. I'm an odd person :).

[@toforgetisagem8145]

I think the French preferred to speak Spanish to you rather than English because they are no too keen on the English.

[@Bluekfz]

@@toforgetisagem8145french and spanish are very similar, so many words words are the same so it’s easier for french in general but not for all tho. My spanish is shit but my english is good, depends on the person I guess

[@toforgetisagem8145]

@@Bluekfz Very true. It does depend upon people.

[@koushikdas1992]

​@@billithekat2742Learning more languages is time-consuming and takes a lot of space of brain capacity, as well.

[@Seevawonderloaf]

I used to live in the US and now live in Europe. I met an American and she had 7 activities planned, Classss she was taking, dates she was running to. I had completely forgot how much hustle culture is part of the American ethos

[@PhuckYourExistence]

*That person you mention is not the average type. Let's not forget: The USA is rich country with INEXCUSABLE high rates of homelessness, rampant drug use, very high crime rates/murder rate/assaults/theft, with MS-13, Bloods, Crips, other gang problems, toxic politicians on BOTH sides of the political aisle (Democrats and Republicans), very dumb people, etc. Some people here casually mention "kindness." That's fine. I've seen it. But, kindness is not the same as "intelligence." I have lived in Europe and the USA. And I sure sure find the latter to be (for the most part) really dumb and poorly educated....And I say that as an American.*

[@rickandteribedell4350]

Interesting....and I see this too and I live here. It's pushed to do it all in highschool, and elementary that's where it starts and then parents push this as well. It's just how it's done, in the meantime the kid is drowning in "to dos".

[@andrewroberts7428]

ya, we need to slack off more

[@cheesethekoala8756]

The hustle culture is getting toxic... Like it's taking a huge toll on people. No, it's not actually cool to overwork yourself, sleep an average of 6hrs a night and ignore your pysical and mental health. It's just cringe and sets a really unhealthy example for younger generations.

[@SportsAndGaming23]

Love your country and be proud where you come from. 🇺🇸