Why are some Americans so Europhobic?
346172
Americans that are Europhobic are so because they are ignorant.  However, I do not believe being "europhobic" is the case most of the time.  I think it has to do with the many difference between the different cultures.  If you have relatives who immigrated not too long ago from Europe then you are more likely to be accepting and fit in with the European differences in our two clutures.
1117018
Well, I have to say, you're being very stereotypical. It's obvious that you don't like Americans, but don't you think that you're generalizing, just a bit? Most Americans have moved on from being prejudiced. Now, I'm not saying that the whole of America isn't prejudiced, because there are a large number of prejudiced people. But isn't it the same in other countries as well? And how exactly do Americans show off? I don't understand. And perhaps we do sometimes get in business that maybe we shouldn't, such as Iraq, but that shouldn't be a reflection on our country, it's a reflection on the choices of the president. And like the person above me said, there are some tourists who think they're God's gift to mankind, but not everyone is like that. A few people shouldn't be cause to hate a whole country. No person, no country, is perfect.
419939
You are making GROSS generalizations. \n\nDoes the rest of the world have any clue how many Americans are disgusted with our own government's foreign policies?  How many Americans LOATHE our current administration?  How many Americans have expatriated or are in the process of expatriating in disgust?\n\nShut up, sit down, and don't tell me what I do and don't have a clue about.
908830
I understand your question, but, unfortunately the answer isn't an easy one.  Apparently you disagree with the type cast or stereotype.  But, look around the world.  That is the choice that their culture has made.  SInce the early seventies I have spent several months in the middle east nations for a variety of reasons.  And yes, I have met some very wonderful people.  However, throughout that part of the world there is a constant undercurrent of hatred for the west... the devil... the evil of democratic western countries and that list is topped by the U.S.  Which leaves us in a precarious position as a society.  We don't understand why they hate us, but they do.  So it is natural as culture to hate back.  So goes the viscious cycle.
441277
Because Americans are stupid
198201
I think a lot of it stems from the American educational system. People who've gone to school in the US usually have zero knowledge of almost anything about the rest of the world.  I don't mean to say that Americans are stupid or ignorant; but it's really frustrating to the rest of the world to see Americans who don't have a passport, have no desire to experience another culture, and couldn't tell you where Sweden is in Europe (let alone anywhere in Africa or Asia). It makes the rest of the world feel like Americans are totally oblivious couldn't care less about everyone else on the planet.
515314
This attitude comes from being a very large well develped country, which has progressively bred a disturbing level of arrogance.\n\nBasically, America is drunk on its own hype.
722357
It's called " SCREW YOU YOU ARROGANT AMERICANS" !\nThe world hates us, they hate our life style, they hate FREEDOM AND IT"S RESULTS ON A POPULATION !\n\nYEAH , FREEDOM RINGS ........ \nBut it SCARES THE HELL out of dick-tators, fashists and commies.
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America doesn't hate other nations, while there are most certainly elements in America that are, in fact, quite xenophobic. \n\nThe United Staes seldom lives up to it's ideals, of liberty and justice - but we try.\n\nInternational corporations have outspent your typical American in every election since 1980.\n\nThese corporations are not democratic in nature (what boardroom ever was?), and it now appears that freedom in America is dead.\n\nBut the American people always do what's right in the long run...  we always do.
389151
I don't think this is a strictly american syndrome, and i hold no hatred twoards foreigners. We have social programs specifically help minorities/ ie affirmative action NAACP etc. And we are teh only superpower so I think that the superiority complex is innate. As far as discrimination and predjudice, I was in france and had a discussion with some french dude about why they all hate blacks, who moved to france from french colonies in africa. Also, look at Iraq, Sudan, and who can forget slobodan milosevic, in serbia...where not only do they hate ethnic groups but they assasinate them. So I guess in conclusion it is not a American issue but a human issue and I am farily certain it occurs in all racially diverse countries. Maybe the majority/ruling party likes using minorities as scape goats. Anyways dont hate on Americans, at least we try.
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I think most Americans hate war more than any other country on earth.  We aren't constantly blowing each other up and freaking out every time something upsets us.  It happens, there are psychos everywhere, but in general America is a very safe place to live because we aren't violent as a people.
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It is - perhaps - due to the relative isolationism of the US.\n\nOther countries hear a lot more about their neighbours, new ideas........and the US of course and are influenced by each other.\n\nI don't mean to offend US citizens by any means but so many have absolutely no clue about geography..if that is a element to consider.\n\nThey are very religious and for many sex is still a taboo subject. And wherever there is taboo : people are fascinated by it...and guilt ensues.\n\nStill very interesting to see that shows like Jerry Springer exploit this kind of counsciousness whilst nude scenes are cut out of movies but shown in Europe. \n\nDifficult to explain really.....Maybe a metaphor: like someone on a diet or someone who tries to cut down smoking..what do they think about ? The forbidden of course ! the cake and the cigarette :-)).\n\nWould German for example talk about "the German way of life" ?, Swedes " The Swedish dream".....are people told elsewhere if they  disagree that they are "unpatriotic" ?? (not talking about countries where extremists live here..).\n\nWell...my point of view in any case :-) !
398057
because most americans are stupid and cant see past the end of there noses..
728114
I have learned that it is not the American people that the rest of the world doens't like, it's the politics and policies of the government.  Sometimes it comes across as anti-american.  I do wish that the ones who are saying these things would get to know some Americans as you have.  There are good and bad from everywhere.
688985
I am a U.S. citizen, but I can only speak for myself. I know that not all people fit a stereotype of their race, country, or region, but generally, I regard europeans as being more wrongfully permissive, due to their ridiculously high taxes and socialist programs. However, the coalition governments of Europe are truly superior to the crude 2-party system of the United States. The coalition governments allow ALL of the european people to be represented, whereas in the United States, only the right-wing and left-wing fringes get government representation.
1064086
obviously Europeans\nthey are more civilized\nu av a dinner wiv an American family and an European family u would knw\nAmerican knot is different den European\nEuropeans use the two buttons on shirts cuff closer one for winters and other for summer, \nbut I think Americans are funny, talkitive, and more open hearted
626272
first of all, most of the answers on here are a joke.  most of the answers here from non-americans go into detail about how snobby, condescending, and judgemental americans are.  hmmmm.  that's really funny, considering the fact that your comments lead everyone to believe that you too are, well, snobby, condescending, and judgemental.\n\namerica was founded in certain principles and ideas that unfortunately have been compromised over the years.  this is rather sad, naturally.  however, it's pretty retarded to hate an entire nation of people based on the actions of the president or a handful of people who happen to be in power.  i dare anyone to name me a country with a perfect government.\nhmmmmmm...\nwell?\n\nalso, i see comments about americans liking fast food, and americans being fat, materialistic, wealthy, etc etc.\ni've had the excellent fortune to have the opportunity to travel all over the world.  i can't think of one single country i have been to, from europe to south america to asia that isn't covered with fast food joints... that doesn't have overweight people...\nas far as americans being materialistic, some are, sure.  i saw many more materialistic people in certain european countries, korea, argentina.  people who live in shacks but just HAVE to have that burberry shirt and those gucci sunglasses.\n\namerica has faults, but who doesn't?  america is better and worse than other countries in some aspects, and i'm 100% sure that can be said for all nations.  go to america and meet some americans before making ignorant comments... instead of watching whatever propaganda is on the news channels.  if i believed everything i read in the news about other countries, i'd be xenophobic too.  so get over yourself and move on with your lives.