Why you don't like Americans. (Those from United States)
Hi there:
I would like to hear from those who do not like Americans. In particular, Russians who do not like those from the United States. Can you please explain thoroughly why it is you do not like Americans? Also, can you list some reasons that colleagues of yours do not like Americans?
Of course, perhaps you like Americans, in which case you should not reply to this post.
Also, this is not intended to be an argument, I would simply like to hear from those who do not like us. So please feel free to include any opinions or prejudices you have. I am not going to attempt to devalue or refute your ideas.
Also, is it that you do not like Americans in aggregate, or individual Americans? One more thing, are there any Russians who do not like Russians if they are in America? If so, why. And when they get back to Russia do you like them again, or are they now considered disliked Americans? (Honestly that may seem a bit rhetorical, but I assure you that is not my intention.)
I am most interested to hearing from you. Don't worry about being offensive, just tell me what you think.
Thanks.
Re: Why you don't like Americans. (Those from United States)
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Originally Posted by carperdiem
Hi there:
I would like to hear from those who do not like Americans.
Americans are lovely: ready smiles and pearly teeth. If I have my reservations, they are centred upon:
- a certain deficiency with regard to understanding/responding to irony. Not a problem you exhibit yourself, carper.
- an tendency towards insularity of mindset (my American friend said to me on Thursday evening: 'It makes a nice change to see them bombing someone else this time.')
- Mariah Carey.
Stereotyping, of course, is bad and wrong and dreadful. Just say no.