Treatment of Americans AbroadThe Treatment of Americans Abroad embodies great respect and friendship, for the most part. Most people respect and even love Americans, especially because they have family and friends living in America. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked if I knew someone's bother, "Hamal," in Baltimore. I didn't. But there can be problems, especially when it comes to certain aspects of American culture, such as clothes, music and McDonald's. Sometimes Europeans have over simplified views on how Americans think.
Next, people abroad do not like their culture overridden, especially by their own people. For instance, I found this poster.
Europeans sometimes object to the incoming tide of American culture, but they forget that much of America, including the people, comes from Europe. For instance, miniskirts, tight fitting pants, and bikini underwear were not invented in America, but Britain, Italy, and France respectively. (At least I think so.)
I tend to roll with such criticisms, which surprisingly don't happen that often. Europeans tend to play fair with their American friends, far more than some Americans give them credit for... So with a little hope and a lot of tolerance, the people of the world can get along. Americans can come to realize they have many more friends than enemies. Travel has a great way of overcoming misconceptions and making friends out of strangers. Here is a quick list of Travel Secrets I found out about on my trips. I hope it helps you in your search for better travel: Go to the Page on My Way to Travel Learn to Like Yourself as You Are Time Slows Down when Traveling The Power of the Open Question Listening - An Important Skill in Travel Take a Walk - Relax - Enjoy Good Travel Get Lost on a Bus - I Dare You Change Course - Follow Someone Else's Idea of a Good Trip Good Exercise is a Travel Bonus Interacting with Children in a Foreign Land After All - It's Your Vacation |
