Chris O'Neill wrote:
> Although we all know it's not true, there is a common perception that
> "Americans" (i.e. the U.S. variety) are pushy, self-centered, and a real
> PITA.
Just like the French? :)
>
>
> Frankly, characterizing ANYONE based on generalizations is WRONG! No, all
> Irish are NOT drunks.... All Scots are NOT cheap... Yankees are NOT all
> jerks, etc. But, the fact of life is that we tend to generalize.
I agree 100%.
I think part of the 'American' problem really lies with semantics. United
Stateiens just doesn't have much of a ring to it. And actually if we wanted to
be correct Canadians and US citizens would be refered to as NORTH Amercians.
Folks from Mexico, Equador, Peru, Argentina, ect prefer to be refered to as
SOUTH or CENTRAL Americans (at least those that I know.) I am sure this is to
distance themselves from UGLY Americans or Yanquis. :)
--
Jim Couch
Tacoma, WA USA
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