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Originally Posted by marc26
im not saying this to rile anyone up, and actually it may say more of americans' lack of travel and understanding of other ciultures, but it seems that americans are more attached to their country than europeans. i would honestly say that about 75-80% of europeans i meet talk real bad about their countries. again i am not tring to start an argument, just my observation, it doesnt mean a thing
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Interesting observation. I guess that Americans are brought up to be proud of their country and this is engrained in their minds from a very early age. July the 4th sees houses putting out the American flag (my uncle also puts out the Welsh one
- raises several questions from his neighbours). I seem to remember that US citizens swear allegiance to the Stars and Stripes flag (does this still happen?).
Other countries have a more laid back approach to nationalism, so the inhabitants find it easier to criticise the way their country is run.