Why do Americans always think questions on here are referring to America?
353873
Because we, as Americans, are generally a bunch of self-centered jerks.  I should know.  I'm one of them.  We don't tend to think in global terms.  A popular saying here for anyone who doesn't want to get involved in something is "You can't see it from MY house."  What does that tell you?
232588
You have got to be an AMERICAN because i just cant understand the question.
252499
It's because of ignorant a**es like yourself that we are hated so overseas.\n\nYou're next question will probably be "Why do people hate us so much?"\n\nYou f**king retard.  Why don't you wrap your American flag around your head and suffocate yourself with it so the rest of us don't have to pay for your arrogance when we travel abroad.
574992
That is an excellent question, and one that I complain about on a daily basis. It is especially ironic considering the sheer size of the country, and the fact that most current residents of the country came originally from somwhere else.\n\nPart of the reason why Americans (as a whole) remain so geographically ignorant is due to the education system or lack thereof. "More important" topics are being taught or are given a stronger emphasis than "mere" geography. That is the reason why the National Geographical Society was formed, to enhance the spread of knowledge on all things to do with mapping and geography. \n\nAnother reason is, when you are taught only one language (English) and also taught that "America is the only country worth learning about", why should you bother learning about other people's places? And this is despite the fact that this country is so big and important to the WHOLE WORLD, and this country's policies affect the lives of people worldwide, one would think that they would take the time to know more about the cultures and geography of other countries, as well as ensure that they take care when dealing with them, since, as they say, what goes around always comes around. Americans often accuse Britons of being from an "insular" island nation, but based solely on the geographical knowledge that the average American (and their leaders!) exhibit, I think that the shoe is on the other foot now. The only difference is, the American "island" is huge compared to the British Isles.\n\nA third reason is, the more interested you are about something, the more likely it is that you will learn about it. Have you noticed how often it is, that kids can learn all the words to the latest song on the radio, but ask them what they learned in school today, and they will look at you like you asked them to do brain surgery or something?\n\nA fourth reason: parents aren't taking the time to instill in their children a love of learning, and they are not supervising their education. They don't follow up on to make sure that they're doing their homework, and they don't attend Parent-Teacher Conferences. There's a reason why they call the language you speak best your "mother" tongue -- it's because your mother is the one who probably taught it to you in the first place. Any fool can have kids, that's a biological thing, but it takes a special person to be a parent. Parents have to care for all aspects of their children's well-being and development, and that includes their education about the world in which they live.\n\nThose are a few reasons.
752362
The esoterics would argue that America is simply an idea carried in the hearts and minds of the loud and slightly wobbly people everywhere. \n\nAfter careful study I have come to the conclusion that geographically  it's somewhere below Canada. I'll get back to you...........can you remember where you were when you lost it?
98031
Because they like to use America for their own interest as they have been. It makes me wonder too.
727940
It is precisely because of 'Josh's" answer that so many in other foreign countries dislike us. There is no need to be so defensive! I notice the same tired rhetorical attitudes, and that is exactly what they are. If we are so great, we needn't get so pee' oood\nwhen someone asks a legitimate question about US policies. The questioner is correct.Most in this country are warn and friendly. Jews are still caught up in the Holocaust and want everyone else to be also. \nBut they are wrong. We are all familiar with the Holocaust, just as we are familiar with other atrocities that have happened before us and those that are happening now.\nMost of the questions are legitimate. No one is constrained to answer if they find questions offensive. Its too bad there aren't more open minded people on board here.
1147497
I have no idea.  i am a American, and i live in England, and everyone has their little opinion on America and its so annoying, people think they're experts on America, and they've never even been there.  If I was to talk bad about a third world country people would think i was rude and stuck-up, but for some reason people from other countries think they can sat whatever they want about my country.  I have met Africans from really bad countries and they have the audacity to talk about America and how violent it is, when they live in country that is at war or is far more violent than America.  I think alot of them are jealous and wish they could live in the most powerful country in the world.
408979
i am canadian and have worked in busy tourist towns off and on for several years. let me tell you, that some americans are the most ignorant people i have ever met. they are the only country that will come into the store and ask "is that in american dollars?" .....you're in CANADA. it's in CANADIAN dollars! and that is just the tip of the iceberg on dumb questions. from my experience with americans, they have the attitude that the world revolves around them. sorry, it doesn't.\n\n***Just to clarify, this isn't every american! many of them are very nice and smart and not ignorant at all!***
1106785
Americans from the USA tend to think that they are to be served by everyone else in the world. They have been taught from birth they are the best and only country in the world that is worth living in. Most of them, not all, talk down to others from other countries. They are very ignorant when it comes to knowledge of other countries because they do not want to learn about them.\n\nHow do I know this? I am an American and have lived in and visited in and have seen first hand what most of them do. I currently live in Canada, a great country and in many ways better than the USA especially when it comes to being friendly.\n\nDoes the answer above give you a clue? That shows you how ignorant many of them are...the answers below show you the same...I am sorry that Americans think they are the only ones who do anything for others around the world they aren't and those from other countries soon learn that Americans are giving up their freedoms more and more every day...I am sorry all of you but it is the truth...travel outside of the USA sometimes and observe!
988866
Americans are rude, lazy, selfish and arrogant.  Yes, we should keep out of other countries' disputes.  You wouldn't want someone whose life is screwed up telling you how to run yours, would you?  America is a mess.  We have no business telling others what to do.  We should stay home and clean house here.
1172625
Because we live in America.
1101364
why do non Americans ask stupid questions...? not all of them  of course...
585727
Yes, I totally agree!\n\nI'm not trying to sound ignorant here, but the average American is rather close-minded to the rest of the world. They need to get their heads out of their butts, and learn that others really do exist out there. \n\nI think that's part of the overall reason why other nations feel resentment towards them.
465701
because we are american
549428
america is not important,,they just think they are
1093943
Because we are in America.