How does it feel to be an American?
That's an interesting question. I feel patriotism, and I feel pride, but I'm not sure how one feels "American." I feel blessed to be in a country with so many opportunities. I feel grateful that I've been able to live my life free of many of the worries that plague the every day lives of people in much of the world. I feel responsible for my foot print on the world. But I'm sure others in other countries have similar feelings of pride, patriotism, and responsibility. I agree with him that knowing I'm American is usually an amazing feeling.
How do greeks feel about america?
Generally greeks have a neutral opinion of the american people, but a bad one of the american government. American people, according to greeks, are naive as they accept everything their government and the media support (War in Iraq, for example). Also they're too optimistic and too happy because of no particular reason (we say it, hazoharoumenoi=stupidly happy). As tourists they are kind and friendly to Greeks (the opposite of the young British, who get drunk and go crazy every summer). Bush is one of the most hated politicians in Greece. He is thought to be dangerously stupid.
How do Greeks feel about Americans?
Well, somebody said something about feeding you rubbish food, that's not true! But...be careful with the prices. I agree with Olgafuri and I think that this is the average opinion about Americans in Greece. In general we like them,no Anti-americanism at all (excluding the government of course). .
How do the Vietnamese feel about America?
For younger Vietnamese generations which were not born during the war time, there is no hatred towards Americans. The horror of war is something that can only be learned via books, documentaries and stories. In history classes, we are taught about Vietnam War together with all other conflicts along our history, but we are not taught to hate anybody. More importantly, teachers usually told us about the impacts of larger economies (e.g. USA, Japan, EU, Russia, etc.) on our own economic development in 21st century. We don't ignore the history but are fully aware that having one more partner means having one fewer enemy and hostility never solves problems. I guess the same thing can be observed in Europe in post-WW2 era.For older generations, the war surely left the scar in their memory forever. My grandfather and my uncle served in NVA during Vietnam War, however, there hasn't been a single time they told us and the kids to retaliate Americans and French. Not once.(US veterans return to Vietnam)The past is the past and the war ended 40 years ago. Any Americans including US veterans are welcome to visit our country if they come with goodwill. Statistically, there were around 500,00 Americans visitors in Vietnam in 2015 (only after Japanese, S.Koreans and Chinese).(Kyo York - the famous American singer in Vietnam) I happened to find blogs of some Americans writing about their experiences in Vietnam. There is nothing about discrimination or hatred or hostility ever mentioned. Someone like Phil Veinott or Kyo York even wants to live the "American dream" in Vietnam.I hope my answer helps you understand the feeling of Vietnamese towards foreigners nowadays, especially Americans.
How did Americans feel about America?
Depends on the time..If you are thinking back to the time when the British arrived and found the red Indians.. I'm sure they would have thought..1. Mmmm... Food!2. Enemies... Attack!3. Look... White men!4. What's that piece of cloth on a stick they are holding?5. Look... Cloth!6. Look... Guy with strange hair! (Lawyer)7. Look... Multicoloured skinned humans!Anyone wanna help me with the list?
Why do I just feel like an American?
I feel like it's a good thing that you feel like this, not a bad one.A lot of my friends who are immigrants or children of them tend to feel as if they were outsiders because they weren't born here. Everyone here was an immigrant at some point, even before the word existed! You feel a sense of belonging to where you live now, but I highly doubt you've completely forgotten the people and culture you came from. That being said, you're bound to change since you've been in a new environment. Feeling bad about something that's only natural isn't helping you.You might even fit in better here than you did in India. I'm not sure what your situation was, but from the few Indian friends I have, I understand that some immigrate to the US to escape the caste system. Perhaps this was the case for you, in which case, it only makes sense to me that you'd defend the nation that gave you the freedom to choose your own life. Even if that isn't the case, you're allowed to devote yourself to whatever you want within reason. If that happens to be another country, so be it. That's the great thing about humans: we can change and adapt and grow on a whim, and the only ones who can tell us we can't are ourselves.Besides, most Americans are gonna be pretty happy that you love their home country as much as they do, and at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. You're not out to hurt anyone or yourself, you feel safe and at home, so I don't see a problem with how you feel, nor do I think you should either. You belong here, and you're one of us now. It only makes sense to be proud of that legacy.