I'm from England and would like to know why American people have such loyalty to staying with a high school sweet heart and where does the myth stem from
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I agree with reality... It is generally because that person was there for them through many life changing experiences during that stage of life. They formed a bond by practically maturing together. And plus, chnaces are they spoke about what life wub be like together when they are grown and they want it to materialize. I think such relationships have the capacity to become purely friendship based but I know cases where the two remain in love, get married, have kids, the whole nine yards and are still lovers, not just friends.
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Because as humans, sir, we all want what we can't have.  Some of us look for love, not based on looks, but based on heart, intelligence, strength (of mind, not body), and honesty.  \n\nThose are real people, not ones who just want a trophy on their arms.  It's sad, but I think true love is going the way of the 8-track...history.
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I spent my first 25 years in England and the rest (33) over here and I don't know why they don't like us, but being a Brit from birth I can tell you that they are opinionated and a tough audience so don't take it personal. They have no reason to not like Americans. Could be envy couldn't it?
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PEOPLE IMITATE THINGS THEY ADMIRE. THE AMERICAN MARKETING EMPIRE REACHES AROUND THE WORLD AND INFLUENCES ALL NATIONS IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. HAVING THE GUTS TO TAKE CHANCES AND MUDDLE THROUGH THE ROUGH SPOTS IS ALMOST INBRED IN EACH AMERICAN.  SOMETIMES THEY SUPPRESS THE DRIVE WITHIN THEM BUT IT IS STILL THERE. EUROPEANS SUFFERED THRU THE CENTURIES OF SERFDOM AND SUBJUGATION  UNDER ROYALTY AND CHURCH POWERS.   AMERICANS GREW UP FREE TO TRAVERSE CLASSES THRU THEIR INITIATE.
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No, French men are much like men from any other part of the world.  I think the reason he is so charming and seducing is two-fold.  First, it's probably because he really was charming, polite, well-mannered, etc.  Also, however, I bet in part it's because you're American.  The French are seen by Americans as romantic.  The foreign is exotic.  There's something sexy about an accent.  So you got lucky with a really nice guy, and that, combined with a cultural stereotype and a media that supports it, makes him seem like Prince Charming.  Trust me, though.  There's still plenty of rude, stuck-up, self-righteous men over there; America doesn't have a monopoly.
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everyone is different there is no typical American kid...\nbasically we go 2 school from 5 (if not before) untill we graduate/get kicked out/dropout.... Alot of people are involved in something being a extraculicular activity, work, babysitting, stuff at home, family farm stuff, church related, etc. etc.  There's usually a stuggle for idenity from about 12-on.  Wondering if I'm good enough or worthy enough? lots of kids are on anti-depressents or stuff like ritilian usually unneeded meds.  Both parents tend to work creating the whole latch key kid thing, hours without supervision... elementary summers consist of reading programs, family get-togethers and pools and camping and outdoorsy stuff fire works on july 4th and various festivals.  once working or your friends are working its work or wait for your friends to get out of work or meet ppl who also don't work for stuff 2 do.  when your about 14 people start asking you what your going to do with you life and the average life expectancy for you unless this whole obesity epidemic gets you is well into your 70's which means you haven't live 2/7ths of your life expectancy yet and they want to know what your doing for the rest of it... phyiscal relationships start at all different ages.... were a pretty open society but we were founded by puritians and some of the values they had still exist. guilt is  usually a very strong emotion. and for schools the united states education system is not central which means all 50 states varry in their programs and even then some states leave that up to the local communities of the schools. colleges share what they expect of students on there websites...\nliving in a college dorm is an interesting experience and lots can be learned and taught... some new college kids know how to do laundry some don't and then are taught by the kids that do. friendships are very influential and can be life long or a second long.......it depends.... some people float through friends others have had the same friends from diapers on.......
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Cheesiness is what American culture is made of. Disneyland,6 Flags,reality TV,etc. While you guys in the UK are known for being aloof and refined, we Americans are known for our cheesy, as you so kindly put it,pop culture.I hate 50 cent,he looks like a chipmunk.LOL!
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Americans love success, the love to win and be right.\n\nThey don't like the fact they elected Bush, he has made a lot of bad decisions which means the American people having to admit they were wrong.\n\nWe Brits are diffrent, we're amazed when we are right.
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Well, I guess its goes back to the American dream and the philosophy that everyone likes to watch someone else be happy. I mean, why do we watch t.v. if they basically have the same storyline? It is just what we have been used to,; it's part of our heritage. It goes back to history, where in almost every war Americans come out successful and with a better way of life. Another thing is the opposite ending. What if our lives ended with a virus killing us all or world domination by a single person? We tend to become ignorant of that stuff because we just try to live out our lives in a way of being stress free. Or at least I do. This is the American teen that is addressing your question. Just ignore this if anyone has a different opinion about Americans life than me.... I'm not that cultured.. although I'm working on it. Hope this helped!!!
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Its a territory thing.  Humans love a bit of territory.\nThat's why there so much elitism about - but this is perfectly natural.  It's fake, but harmless (generally).\n\nYou get to feel part of something, and at the same time identify yourself as an individual separate from anyone else.  \n\nIt's an interesting part of culture, because it is the rivalry between groups (still talking on a superficial level here) that pushes things forward - competition makes the world go round.
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where do people like you come from?????
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Yeah...welcome to the land of the free. This type of conduct is why we Americans are great. Thats why we have these lovely things like Columbine and a host of other student killing students over the years. You see my African friend...just because an American kid goes to school doesn't mean that he or she learn anything. I mean why should they? That's an adult responsibility.\n\nYou're better than them all. Every last one of them. My advice to you is this. Absorb all of the education you can. Take advantage of any oppurtunity the United States of America gives you and run with it. You'll see. The best part of finishing high scholl is all the worms whov'e treated you lousy are divorced, alcoholics or working in dead end jobs making Ipods for some company. making them mind you....not designing because that takes brains.\nMark my words....you'll be splitting atoms or looking for a cure for cancer and after a good days work you'll stop in the local 7-11 for a couple gallons of gas and a cup of coffee and guess who'll be making ice slushies behind the counter? Yep...thats right! An old class mate.\nHead down to the local restaraunt with you spouse for dinner and guess who'll be working the valet lot? Oooo..another classmate. Finally...you get a flat tire on the way home. Call for a tow truck and guess who shows up to bust the tire and change it for you? Yep...you guessed it.\n\nDon't give up hope. You're hands above the rest. You have class and brains. As hard as it may be you must remember you're dealing with people of a lesser intelligence level.
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I sympathise with your situation, however as an American it's difficult for me to understand the whole cast thing.  Love is hard to find and would you rather be forced to marry someone who was made to marry you or someone you can't live without.  Chances are your parents will pass before you, and when they are gone and you are stuck with whomever they choose for you, what will you do??  Life is too short to be unhappy, choose your own love and life--if your parents have love in their hearts for you, they will come around. Luck to you.
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Well... We have a bond of friendship that goes back almost three centuries, and I for one hope it continues.  The current political situation aside, I think most people recognize that our two countries should remain allies for a long time.  \n\nMy mother is from England, came over to the U.S. after WWII.  All my relatives from England are wonderful people.
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Hey, just like you said to me, friendships are a great foundation for relationships. i live in england anyways lol. bt really, if you have feekings for a person, dont be afraid expressing them, and always be ready to say positive things, because that is what drives people together. Good Luck!
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Thank you Thank you Thank you I've been waiting for someone with the same thoughts as me on this subject for so long!!!\n\nI don't get it either... I live in NY and I see more people around now with Italian flags and Puerto Rican flags on thier cars and tattooed on them, it's like everyone forgot what country they live in.  At the last job I had, this girl I knew, who was Japanese, said she would only date Japanese guys because she didn't want to chance falling in love and having kids with someone other than that so her children's blood wouldn't be dilluted with "other" blood... What? I couldn't believe it when I heard it.  People actually think like this?\n\nI am Cuban and Spanish on my mother's side and Italian on my father's.  I am the first generation born here on my mother's side and the third generation on my father's.  I am proud to have all the history that goes with my backgrounds (and all that good food) but I'm an American first and foremost.  I can acknowledge that and I don't know why so many other people have a hard time with it.\n\nWe are seperating ourselves and if we don't all realize that we are all Americans we're just going to end up fighting eachother.  It's great that America is a melting pot because it keeps everything interesting but people treat it like being an American is nothing special and would rather represent somewhere else.  In my opinion if they feel that strongly about it they can get out of my face with it and leave America to the Americans that want it.
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I have had this convo many times with people of those backgrounds that believe in it. From what I know they actually have a higher sucess rate than the "normal' marriages... I was shocked because my first thought would be that it doesnt work but then I thought about it and it made sense. \n\nReligions that believe in that sort of thing are quite diffrent from americans in there perspetives on morals and etc... so I think their way of living makes them have better odds.. Now if Americans started doing it I think it would fail greatly.