What do americans think of England?
471296
I think that they would like to think that it's a mix of London in the swinging 60s and Oxford, an image helped by the likes of The Spice Girls and Richard Curtis films. Much of the Daily Mail-reading swathe of Britain would like to think that it is like The Antiques Roadshow. \n\nThe truth is that much of Britain is mundane with pockets of greatness. There are few great eccentrics- those that are have to keep it hidden for fear of being thought abnormal by the beery, swearing, sweaty majority.
591914
We owe soooo much to Mother England, great actors, musicians, explorers, scientists, etc.\n\nHere are Big hugs and kisses from your American brother...\n\n\nXOXOXOXOXOX
1169784
I would not say most but some and they are entitled to their opinion.I really don't care who likes or dislikes the Americans.That is their problem if they don't like us.Not ours.
944484
Check out 'The War for American Independence' by Samuel Griffith II, a former USMC Brigadier General, he writes a readable informative accurate account examining opinions on both sides of the Atlantic.    One 'ugly secret' that The Republicans wish you would ignore is that America's founding Fathers (and Mothers) were -  - - LIBERALS.   \n(Yikes)  Many Englishmen/women then and now view the American Revolutionary War  as an extension of The English struggle for Liberty - - - radical notions such as a majority of the citizens having a voice in Parliament, a say on matters such as taxation, tariffs, how to conduct War and when and against who, etc.   Many Englishmen then saw a Strong Independent America as a better ally to Britain than a weak colony, a view vindicated by America's air during World War One & Two.\n\nPeace...
475120
Well, i can't speak for the whole of England, but I personally don't have a problem with Texas, I've never been there and don't know anyone from there, however I've seen how Texans have been portrayed on TV and they seem nice people, (with big hats apparently). I like the singer 'Meatloaf', who I believe is from Texas. Sorry I couldn't say more. :D
609928
Notice you're only getting answers from people who are from the US...?  All but one who stated what another country's opinion is.  Please disregard the rest.  Now, I was stationed in Germany for about 3 years and I can say that the majority of people that I encountered had a pretty good opinion of American's.  I never really got too much of their opinion of America as a whole.  If it is of any consideration, after the war in Iraq started the Germans actually volunteered some of their troops to guard our posts over there.  Just a little enlightenment and something that the people who say "The whole world hates America after the Iraq War" might want to think about.  The biggest thing that I can mention is when we went to Holland for some training:  The Dutch still look at America as liberators.  So, that's just my opinion as some one who has actually been to other countries, not one who just criticizes my own while I'm safe in it.
1048281
UK definitely, they are sevants to america.
665803
I don't think many people in the US realises that the UK is actually a real, seperate, you know country. They think we are   one of those cute litle places they saved from the Germans but that doesn't have as many castles.
552033
I think it's very funny when people say that we owe America anything. I mean, we did help you against the English when you wanted to become independent. And we are happy that you helped us against Hitler.\n\nSome French people don't like Americans because they think they ALL are stupid. I think those French persons are really stupid. \n\nBut to answer your question, some Americans don't like the French because our government decided NOT to go and fight in Iraq. In that case, Americans should hate pretty much the whole world since the majority of people in the world disapproved of their government getting involved in that conflict. No, wait. Actually, a lot of Americans should also hate Americans because a lot of them demonstrated against that war!\n\nPS: We do shave our armpits! I mean, only older women (like in their 60s) don't. Actually, I think they do, now! Actually, we shave everything! I don't have a single body hair (except my eyebrows, of course). We also bathe everyday, some even do it twice a day! We also know what a deodorant is (actually, I knew one girl who stank and, in the bus that took us to school, we were all wondering if we should ask her if she knew what a deodorant was).\n\nAs for tourists... Well, if you go to Paris, just know that a lot of French people don't like Parisians because they are said to be arrogant. \nI agree that French people are not really helpful. But they do the same with French people, so don't take it personally. \nAlso, try to keep in mind that a lot of French people can't speak English. Actually, it's getting better but it's still unusual. So, if you can't speak French, knowing that the French are not really patient when it comes down to giving information, don't be surprised if they don't give a shit about you.\nI'm French and find this EXTREMELY ANNOYING too! Once, I came back from England and had like 4 heavy baggages. NOBODY helped me! In England, in one hour, 6 persons helped me carry them! I also don't like the French for that! \nBut not everybody is like that: I'm very nice (and so are my friends) and always try to help, above all foreigners (even if we don't speak the same language) as I know it's a pain in the ass to be lost in a foreign country.\nTo our defense, I would just remind you that the French usually find you EXTREMELY loud, even if there are only 2 of you. So remember: everybody's got their fault!
649347
England is a society of tradition, America isn't.
751052
No, I don't think Americans have any dislike for the British. Also, I think it's hard to generalize the characteristics and opinions of a whole entire nation ..especially one as diverse as the United States.
128868
I bet some foreiners could give you some better answers, dont ask a bunch of flag loven' Americans! If I were british Id tell you " Because you Americans are bloody brash and ugly!"
980805
It's great in England.  So much better than America.\n\nBut we're full up, we're not taking any more of you in.\n\nStay where you are.
739555
Bit of a harsh generalisation isn't it?  I'm English and I don't hate American's.  They've never done anything to me, I've been there twice and enjoyed it, and I'm not the sort of person to hate a country because of the politics that go with it.
506902
I don't understand how American protects the English. They are allies. Both support each other. The British have thier own military and spies. They spy on the U.S. citizens communications and the U.S. spies on thier. Then they swap interestin information. That way no one spies on their own citizens, although it is now obvious the U.S. does keep records of peoples phone calls, whether or not they actually listen to them.\nRegardless, the U.S. doesn't really PROTECT them, their just buddies.
629820
Its actually 7%, and people say it as a negative because it demonstrates that many Americans have no first hand knowledge of other cultures, countries and regions.\n\nWhen you combine this with the perception that U.S foreign policy is clumsy and insensitive to other nations and peoples you can see the theme.\n\nThere was one survey I read of people in one of the southern states who didn't know where England was, and indeed some of the questions I'm seeing on this site over the last few weeks make you wonder about the levels of world awareness.\n\nAha...I see your little joke now. Its not a pun though, its irony.
1182792
The Brits dont hate you for the war...they are quite emotional about the language 'raping' as they call it and for many other reasons. But its not that bad, is mostly the older generations that have issues. In my university (London, UK) Americans and English are always into one group, they see each other as cousins some might say. \nDont worry, not everyone hates you....the only ones hated are the blind patriots who think that war is great and that there is no place on earth than the US...people hate their ignorance not their origin.\nTake care!