What do you think about America and American people?
456761
SOME American people act very stupid - also on Yahoo Questions. Their world is so small that they think America is the world. \n\nBut I think America as a country is playing a positive role in the world most of the time and I think American people are just like the people of any other country - some of them are intelligent and kind, and others not. There is nothing diabolical about America or Americans.
855270
I like Americans, I live in Australia and Americans are portrayed as being quite well mannered with respect for the bible and patriotic, however they do have a reputation around here of being the worlds "bully", trying to control every other country, but maybe that's the fault of the Bush government????
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!
1053980
Why do you care so much about every body's opinions?  And stop stereotyping Americans. I'm not dumb thank you very much!
711668
The real deal with us British who some over the pond label as "anti-American" is not that we are against the American people as such. What I, as an "anti-American" dislike is the policies of successive USA governments. As individuals, almost all the Americans I have ever come in contact with, have been brilliant - good company and very hospitable. Good people in every way. Its just a pity that such good people never seem to get the kind of government they deserve.
291797
Not all of us are not proud to be americans.  Many people aren't because they have a feeling of self-loathing that america is the most fabulous nation in the world.  They feel it's unfair that america is prosperous, powerful, and happy. They ease their minds by making all of the world's problems america's fault.  I can say that I still am proud to be American.  Can you?
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!
1036589
Speak for yourself.  You're to fat, lazy, and stupid to type or spell  correctly.  And your opinions reflect your stupidity and laziness.  America is the greatest country on earth.  We have done more good for the world than all other countries put together.
1053263
American people are like people anywhere, some great ones and some losers.  Their politicians get them in a lot of trouble though ... but then, that is much like politicians everywhere.\n\nThe main problem with some, not all,  Americans is that they think the rest of the world wants to be like them, which makes people dislike them.  Some Americans don't seem to understand that the rest of the world really doesn't want to be like them.
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.
36890
Huh, Americans answering a question about why Americans are hated...that’s not biased at all. I am not an American, nor do I hate Americans, but I can understand why some do. First and foremost I wish to say that the opinion I express is meant as general, stereotypical comments about America as a whole, not individual citizens, who are often caring and kind.\n\n1.) America, due to leadership (especially the incompetent Bush Jr.) and polls of the populace’s opinions, seems arrogant and war-mongering. \n\n2.) Currently, Bush appears as a terrorist himself and should be held for crimes of war \n\n3.) America is currently occupying a country that does not desire his “assistance”. \n\n4.) Throughout the years a few American soldiers seem to screw up very badly and act completely amoral towards their follow man in every war or conflict, which makes everyone look bad. \n\n5.) Bush appears so pro-America, he is anti-everyone else and cares little for the advice, assistance, and opinion of other nations...occasionally even his own people (see recent natural disasters and his reactions and lack of willing-ness to accept free assistance from other nations or even his own public disregard for the lives of America soldiers)\n\nThese are a couple reasons. Again, I wish to express I AM NOT anti-American and consider Americans to be our neighbors and generally kind-hearted people. I am anti-Bush however and I feel he makes the entire country look bad. I could go into greater detail, but I hate to ramble. Hope this gave you a little insight.\n\n(Oh and for those arrogant Americans, futher proving my point, who are indicating it is just people from countries with a lot of issues giving any answer but "they are just jealous", I am from Canada...the PEACEKEEPERS with very little domestic strife)
1000770
Americans, like our President, are notorious for our lack of knowledge and lack of interest in the views of people of other countries and other cultures. Remember Freedom Fries?  In clinical jargon, we describe those who feel that they should be treated special because of the type of person they are, and who lack empathy for others,  as "narcissistic." Thus, America exhibits a kind of social narcissism. In recent years psychoanalysts have learned that narcissism is accompanied by pervasive, yet disowned, fear, shame, and hostility.\n\nWe need a revolution to restore the people's pride and break free from the corporate takeover that is everyday life in the USA.
173329
okay now I read you. Public opinion is just that. Opinion of the public. And the American people are not by any means the same all the way through. People's opinions differ all the time no matter what it is. Remember after 9/11 and the whole country was behind invading Afganistan? Well there probably was 5% of Americans not gun-ho about it.\n\nAnd thats the beauty of America. Its what our founding fathers would want to see. Not a single minded entity, but a multi-faceted body of individuals with different opinions on a mutlitude of issues.
904223
I personally do not have a problem with American people in general however,having served with American troops I found them to be reckless and,very arrogant with,too much of an attitude when it came to working together.\nI do not judge the American people the same in general,as I have met Americans who are OK and,they are not a lot different to us here in the UK.
994712
I have no problem with most of America.  There are some stereotypes...and some of them may be true.  \n\n1.  Centric (not knowing much about the world outside USA)\n2.  Boasters (biggest everything)\n3.  Bullies (current foreign policy)\n4.  Wasters/not environmentally friendly (not wanting to support biofuel production to its max...see Bush's comments on the use of corn for biodiesel)\n\nHaving said that, there are plenty, more than plenty of Americans who are concerned and friendly and humble and just like everyone else.  Unfortunately, we don't hear much from them, as the newscasts prefer stories that are shocking and awful.  So the world's view of the typical American is probably skewed.
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Is America ? I think so
424686
i've been to america, met some nice people.\n\nbut looking at the country from a distance, it seems to me that lots of americans have an extreme arrogant view on the world. like they own this world, like they do good to this world.\n\nthey bring democracy to countries with bombs, they always brag about their big financial aids to the world, when the truth is that they contribute almost the lowest percentage of their national income to aid. european countries donate about 0.7 to 0.8 % , the usa only 0.25% of their national income. just bcs they have a lot of people, it sounds much money, but the european union in total donated lots and lots more.\n\nand abt bush..let me not even answer u on that. he's the devil in cowboyclothes.