do the people of the usa care what the rest of the world thinks of them?
611959
I think Americans are good people for the most part just like in the majority of other countries but as a society in whole we tend to group people in big categories together and say they are one way or another.  Unfortunately things will never change that way.  People are people... some are good and others are not.  Every country has them all.  I guess it depends on the politics that rule the countries nation that makes Countries look bad or look good.  Right now I think the American government is making them look bad in some aspects but I respect the fact that they are a very proud nation. I have been to the USA and love it there.  I would hope that people realize the amount of propoganda out there that causes people to think a certain way and that we must know we are not getting the full story when it comes to the war in Iraq and many decisions that are made by the president and government.\nSad but true
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.
95858
I am sure there are several people in the world who do not know what USA is or where its located, most really dont care. What would be disturbing though is people living in USA and not knowing where it is ;-)
933556
Generally speaking, yes it has had an impact on the image of the US.  I'm in the USA.  But many people outside the US are quite upset with us over Iraq.   Outside of the Islamic world, not many are too upset with us over Afghanistan-- that was considered justified given the taliban, OBL and 9/11.\n\nAfter 9/11 the US supposedly had much support over being attacked.  Even from some countries one wouldn't expect.\n\nInvading Iraq based on faulty info has been seen as a mistake especially in light of ignoring the UN position on this.  We had broad support in the first Gulf war but not in the second.\n\nI do speak with friends and colleagues from other countries-- generally they're ok US people, but quite upset about our policies around the world.  I've also seen opinions from some that indicate we're too leanient in some cases-- that is, we need to just demolish people who mess with us.\n\nIn one converstation, I was discussing freedom of speech etc. with a foreign student (from Europe).  When I mentioned protests, it surprised him that we protest against our own government.  In his country, most of the protests are against the US and less so against their own goverment.\n\nI think we (the US) are often seen as trying to impose our wishes on everybody else regardless of what they want or think.\n\nOh, I'll echo the comment below me-- many outside the US think "americans" are generally ignorant.  Not agreeing with that but that's the perception.
1136919
Your question is based upon an incorrect premise.  The only thing most Americans care about is if we can buy and sell crap.  Make money and get rich.  We will sell and buy from anyone as long as they don't threaten us.  So in general, our mostly ineffective foreign policies revolve around the concept of creating stability for our economy to flourish.\nAsk Americans if they give a crap about some third world dictators and most will say they couldn't even find these places on a map.  Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, or news stan.  We don't really care.  If they would just buy Coke, eat McDonald's, and watch reruns of Scooby Doo.
409911
The EXACT same Impact it has had on the rest of the world. Why is it that certain people have this opinion that the USA is so different and USUALLY on a higher pedestal than the rest of the world. When there are NOT???
1084607
Hi, I am an Englishman and never visited the States. I suppose like many people I would have to say that I have had mixed feelings about the USA. Most of the information regarding world events etc comes via the media and does not I think always give the most unbiased opinion. Not just in political events. We all see popular shows like Oprah and this without doubt has a profoundly negative effect. We see in the main what can only be described as weirdos and have to wonder if these strange selfish people are indicative of the country as a whole.\nHigh consumers, irresponsible ecological attitude and a me, me, me mind set.\nAll sounds horrible doesn't it? Thankfully there is the Internet where over the past couple of years I have made some excellent friends who have illustrated that there is a far more caring and unselfish, generous aspect to many of the citizens of the US than I previously thought. \nMy country and yours have been strong allies both economically and in time of conflict and shared a whole lot together. I personally hope that this will always be the case.\nWho knows what may happen in Iraq, North Korea and the rest of the world. But I believe that in the main (although always influenced by oil) The forces currently in Iraq are trying extremely hard to bring about stability. If they were only allowed to do so, your country and mine could bring our troops home. The sooner the better.\nIn a nut shell I am pro American. OK?
481284
no, I don't.  because people in poorer countries don't hear or see anything about the common Joe or Jane.  all they hear is what's in the news, "US bombs this"..."US barring trade with...".  Most of the world hears what the president and his cronies are up to...which is what most of us want.  we are poorly misrepresented actually.
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!
9098
For all of America's weath and influence, for all of its powerful media, we are surprisingly isolated from the world.  What's more, we are still very slowing climbing out of the cultural muck that has allowed many of us to believe we are literally superior to the rest of the world.\n\nAmerica continues to behave arrogantly to the world, insisting we always know best, and our interests should be always honored.  It has done a great deal of harm to us the past 15 year in my opinion.\n\nIf only some of us could see ourselves in the eyes of those around us in the world.  Of course, most of us are so conceited and self-involved that we couldn't care less.
655234
i agree. American culture has such in influence on all other countries that they think they know us better than we no ourselves. Idiots oh and God bless America
311018
I'm not from the USA, I don't live there and don't intend to, however I have no problems with the USA and think that people who want to be rude about the USA should look at the political structure of their own country first. If after that and they are still of the opinion that the USA is not for them then kindly state their country of residence for comparison.
613808
As in all things, we Americans are self-conceited jerks.  If it doesn't happen within our shores, we seem to think it doesn't really matter.
154338
YES.US does think tat its d Godfather of the world.The so called "Super power" does not hav empathy towards the people of other counntries such as Iraq & pakistan & so on.\n\nThey are only concerned about themselves.
1144709
Do you think that as citizens of the world we should have to deal with the stupidity of Americans?
331397
sukey, we are d*mned if we do and d*mned if we don't! I am all for The United States of America staying out of other countries messes. It would save us a fortune and they could all see just what things would be like without our help. Maybe they are right and they can handle it all themselves, but I sure know that we have been called on to help other many times and we get slapped in the face after it is all over. Fortunately we know what kind of country this is and what kind of people we are, so their nasty little comments don't have the affect they hope will happen. \n\nS.S.
230531
It's all propaganda, of course people from the U.S. think that, just like people from North Korea think they are. The media, movies, books, politics, everything in our everyday lives tell us the U.S. is the greatest country ever, therefore we believe it. Is it true? I couldn't tell ya for sure. But I believe so...