How do Australians feel towards Americans?

[B_stu.kay823]

Yeah, we like him. More than that, I like him (and I'm a member of our GOP)

 

[invisibleman]

Generally speaking, we think you're okay, so long as you don't vote Republican.

I like the Aussies and the New Zealanders. I am a Democrat. I am Liberal. Laissez bon temps rouler!

 

[silvertriumph2]

Well good thanks for answering my question. I just remember having to choose between England or Sydney...and I just remember when a friend of mine got spit on in England when he said he was American. lol.... so yah I am glad Australians have somewhat less anger towards Americans... if I found out Australians didn't like Americans...i would try and pass as Canadian haha!

Those are such sad and difficult words to hear, mattbuddy.....

You truly are very ashamed of being an American and have no love or respect
for your nationality or your people. Your Thread plainly states the facts, and it
is, as I said, very sad to hear.

I am very sorry that you feel so badly about being an American.
If you don't like what you are or yourself, how can anyone like
you too?

When you are away from the America, you can attempt to hid
behind a falsehood by "trying to pass as a Canadian" or some
other nationality, but will that make it better? Will they like you,
as a person, any more if they think you are something else?
Will the Australians, or English, or whomever, think any better of
you because they think that you are Canadian? I think not. And,
when your deception is discovered, and it will be, then what?

I hate to say it, but if you continue to feel this way, then maybe
you should consider changing to a nationality that would make you
more proud, happy and secure. But, I hope you don't do that and
remain an American.

Whatever you do, I wish you luck and good fortune.

 

[mattbuddy]

Those are such sad and difficult words to hear, mattbuddy.....

You truly are very ashamed of being an American and have no love or respect
for your nationality or your people. Your Thread plainly states the facts, and it
is, as I said, very sad to hear.

I am very sorry that you feel so badly about being an American.
If you don't like what you are or yourself, how can anyone like
you too?

When you are away from the America, you can attempt to hid
behind a falsehood by "trying to pass as a Canadian" or some
other nationality, but will that make it better? Will they like you,
as a person, any more if they think you are something else?
Will the Australians, or English, or whomever, think any better of
you because they think that you are Canadian? I think not. And,
when your deception is discovered, and it will be, then what?

I hate to say it, but if you continue to feel this way, then maybe
you should consider changing to a nationality that would make you
more proud, happy and secure. But, I hope you don't do that and
remain an American.

Whatever you do, I wish you luck and good fortune.

Oh, don't you dare give me any of that bullshit you just said. You took what I said way out of context and I never said I hated being American, OK?
It's as easy as this....some nations don't like Americans and if they meet one, as I stated what happened to my friend, they treat them in a negative fashion like when my friend got spit on for saying he was an American.
I was just making a joke about saying I would call myself Canadian, but as I can clearly see, you have absolutely no sense of humor and can't take anything lightly if it has to do with America.
Don't ruin my thread with adding bullshit in it like that... I was just asking Australians how they feel towards Americans.
Lighten Up...

 

[mattbuddy]

Generally speaking, we think you're okay, so long as you don't vote Republican.

Haha fantastic! I am 100% OBAMA and I can't stand republicans .... so we're set! :biggrin1:

 

[SpeedoGuy]

I'm an American and spent six weeks in Melbourne, Victoria on business earlier this year. I don't make a point of announcing that I'm American but I don't try to hide it either.

The times when I was treated disrespectfully were rare and I chose not to take it personally. People sometimes just want to vent frustrations and will actually smile afterwards. Rude treatment from disgruntled individuals with an axe to grind can usually be blunted by spending more time listening to them than talking to them. Besides, its a golden opportunity to serve as an ambassador of good will and good taste to live down stereotypes by remaining courteous.

Go, learn and enjoy yourself.

 

[Drifterwood]

Those are such sad and difficult words to hear, mattbuddy.....

You truly are very ashamed of being an American and have no love or respect
for your nationality or your people. Your Thread plainly states the facts, and it
is, as I said, very sad to hear.

I am very sorry that you feel so badly about being an American.
If you don't like what you are or yourself, how can anyone like
you too?

When you are away from the America, you can attempt to hid
behind a falsehood by "trying to pass as a Canadian" or some
other nationality, but will that make it better? Will they like you,
as a person, any more if they think you are something else?
Will the Australians, or English, or whomever, think any better of
you because they think that you are Canadian? I think not. And,
when your deception is discovered, and it will be, then what?

I hate to say it, but if you continue to feel this way, then maybe
you should consider changing to a nationality that would make you
more proud, happy and secure. But, I hope you don't do that and
remain an American.

Whatever you do, I wish you luck and good fortune.

I wouldn't take it like this. After all, most Aussies pretend to be Kiwis when they travel :wink:

 

[elf]

We love Americans who don't shout when talking and don't think the USA is automatically the best country on Earth in every respect.

Just think of us as being like Canadians but less polite :wink:

 

[silvertriumph2]

Oh, don't you dare give me any of that bullshit you just said. You took what I said way out of context and I never said I hated being American, OK?
How dare I? Very easily, actually. First of all I never said
you "hated" being an American....you said that just now.
I said you were "ashamed" of being an American. A big difference. I don't
think that being proud to be an American is bullshit, as you put it.
You clearly don't understand what I was getting at and I doubt it it would
make any difference.

It's as easy as this....some nations don't like Americans and if they meet one, as I stated what happened to my friend, they treat them in a negative fashion like when my friend got spit on for saying he was an American.
I have travelled all over the world, in places that supposidly
liked Americans and others where were are supposidly disliked. I've never
been called ugly names or spit on because I was an American...and I have
never tried to hid the fact that I was anything but an American. I treat
them with respect and I have always received it in return.
Even in the places where Americans are supposidly disliked, you will always
find those who like Americans very much, no matter their politics or their
countries dictates.
Now as far as your friend being spit on, are you so afraid of not being liked?
If someone is so uncouth as to spit on you.....damn it....just be uncouth
and spit back at them! And, it if is because you are an American, bloody
their nose as well. I have never said anything disrespectful about another's
country and don't expect it in return.

I was just making a joke about saying I would call myself Canadian, but as I can clearly see, you have absolutely no sense of humor and can't take anything lightly if it has to do with America.
I don't find the humor in being ashamed of being an American.
Sorry!

Don't ruin my thread with adding bullshit in it like that... I was just asking Australians how they feel towards Americans.
Lighten Up...

I hate to tell you, but once you start a thread, it isn't yours
any longer. You can't pick and chose whom you wish to be authorized to
post, nor can you dictate what they will write. :shrug:

And I don't call being proud to be an American....bullshit! You can ask others
how they feel about Americans visiting their country without apologizing for
being an American.

Sorry if what I have said has upset you.

 

[silvertriumph2]

I'm an American and spent six weeks in Melbourne, Victoria on business earlier this year. I don't make a point of announcing that I'm American but I don't try to hide it either.

The times when I was treated disrespectfully were rare and I chose not to take it personally. People sometimes just want to vent frustrations and will actually smile afterwards. Rude treatment from disgruntled individuals with an axe to grind can usually be blunted by spending more time listening to them than talking to them. Besides, its a golden opportunity to serve as an ambassador of good will and good taste to live down stereotypes by remaining courteous.

Go, learn and enjoy yourself.

That entire paragraph is perfect. Especially being an Ambassador of Good Will. That is what I have always tried to do when I travel. It should be the "job" of all people, when they travel to another country, to show the best of themselves and their country, and
be a good visitor by learning and enjoying all that they can about their host country.
n. coun. and it should be the efforts of all people from all countries
d
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[kalipygian]

Generally speaking, we think you're okay, so long as you don't vote Republican.

Monarchist is unfortunately not on the ballot.

 

[D_Chaumbrelayne_Copprehead]

That entire paragraph is perfect. Especially being an Ambassador of Good Will. That is what I have always tried to do when I travel. It should be the "job" of all people, when they travel to another country, to show the best of themselves and their country, and
be a good visitor by learning and enjoying all that they can about their host country.
n. coun. and it should be the efforts of all people from all countries
d
r

My buddy, ST2, has a good point here. No matter who's in charge in the US at any given time, America is a symbol to the rest of the world. People in other countries can have built up years of opinions of the USA before ever meeting a single American. Then ... one of us shows up ... and of course they're going to see us through their years of opinions instead of seeing us as an individual.

 

[laxhammer]

As an Australian who has spent alot of his life in the US (lived in NY, DC and LA) and has many American friends i can tell you that generally speaking Australian's like the American people but as with the rest of the world we tend not to like the American government (especially the last 8 years) and there is resentment to American cultural imperialism in some people.

I, for one, love American women (boy i had fun in college )!

 

[laxhammer]

[sorry, double post]

 

[Rowan Ravenseed]

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....... *stops laughing.... tries to keep a straight face*

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

hmmmm I suppose that depends on which american stereotype you refer to

Personally when I think of Americans three main stereotypes come to mind...and all three of em im not real fond of

American Stereotype A. Texas Hillbilly George Bush, Sarah Palin,ect Gun happy and lookin to shoot anything that dont fit thier idea of family values......... we have similar types here in Oz unfortunatly and they idolise your american versions sadly but the majority of us want to wretch when we see these people and the hate they spread

Stereotype B. Wall Street New Yorker, Arrogant as fuck thinks thier shit dont stink becuase once upon a time they were rolling in money and lived in a country that used to hold economic power. Behaves like a badly spoilt child.

Stereotype C. Hollywood Hipster/Californian Cruiser Thinks there the coolest thing since sliced bread, behaves as if they dont have a care in the world becuase they live close to the "celebrities" or becuase they are the celebrities, has the social responsibilty of a five year old and most of the time the intellegence to match and like the wall street banker thinks thier shit dont stink becuase thier American.

P.S would also like to add that along with these three stereotypes is the belief that all three types of Americans are as dumb as shit and isnt even aware that there is a world outside of the good ole USA

In saying that.... of course i realise that not all americans behave in that manner there are obviosly some well rounded intellegent caring americans.... its just sad your brothers and sisters all let you down...along with your government.

In closing i would like to say that while im sure america has alot to offer the tourist I would be shit scared of visiting becuase the first thing that runs through my mind is hiding from the religiouse zeolots that seem to be infiltrating every level of your government.......

 

[D_Chaumbrelayne_Copprehead]

There's a certain amount of truth in stereotypes, but the vast majority of us don't fit into any of those classifications.

 

[D_Kay_Sarah_Sarah]

It seems we are a lot quieter in temperament then the 'typical' American student types. So as long as you don't go making screaming, yelling, trying to make a scene or being the center of attention you wont have a problem. :yup: Generally we are very accepting of all foreigners.

 

[mattbuddy]

It seems we are a lot quieter in temperament then the 'typical' American student types. So as long as you don't go making screaming, yelling, trying to make a scene or being the center of attention you wont have a problem. :yup: Generally we are very accepting of all foreigners.

Yah, that's basically how I thought it was over there. That's why I picked such a great place like Australia :biggrin1:

 

[mattbuddy]

You can ask others
how they feel about Americans visiting their country without apologizing for
being an American.

Sorry if what I have said has upset you.

Gotcha Silvertriumph. Thank you for your input :wink:

 

[The Dragon]

Be yourself and relax. As you know, you can only please some of the people some of the time.
If some of the Australians don't like your natural self then it is their loss.