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Seven stereotypes about Americans that foreigners believe in

Every country has its own stereotypes - both good and bad. As residents of one of the largest countries in the world, Americans can boast of a whole series of myths and misconceptions that exist about them in other parts of the world. Some people think that US residents don’t have a lot of money, while others are sure that they are literally obsessed with work. Is it so?

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Mark Abadie, who has traveled to 25 countries - from South America to Europe and Southeast Asia, offers to understand what non-Americans think about Americans, and how true their thoughts about the residents of the United States are, writes Travel and Leasure.

1. All americans are rich

One of the most common stereotypes I encountered while traveling was that all Americans are rich. Not so rich: “I don’t have to bargain in the late-night supermarket,” but like this: “I have a lot of houses and cars.”

This stereotype is fueled in part by the powerful global economic state of America. But, despite the country's reputation, many Americans know that the country's wealth is not always distributed among all citizens, and millions of US residents are struggling to make ends meet.

2. Americans are too patriotic

Americans do have a reputation for being "overly patriotic." Many people who visit the United States for the first time are surprised by how many American flags are installed on homes, schools, and offices, and quite often they hear how Americans glorify their country, proclaiming it the greatest on Earth.

3. Americans care about the rest of the world

Hand in hand with the legend of superiority complex, the myth that Americans know nothing about the world outside the United States. Unfortunately, this is a sad reality: many Americans, going on trips, do not know about the culture and customs of the country they are visiting, and, even worse, sometimes they don’t try to learn or learn something. The people of the United States themselves can fight this stereotype by interacting with people from other cultures abroad and making efforts to look at things from their point of view.

4. Americans are able to speak only English

The United States is famously monolingual, perhaps more so than any other country in the world. However, a growing number of Americans, especially younger ones, are quite capable of communicating in a language other than English. Travelers can't be expected to speak the local language fluently in any country, but learning a few key phrases can go a long way in building relationships with people and earning their trust.

5. Americans think they all should

American tourists have a reputation for demanding their own needs be met everywhere they go. Sometimes it gets to the point of absurdity - for example, travelers from the United States, coming to other countries, can demand that local residents satisfy their cultural preferences and support their worldview. They can be sure that all local residents speak English. When you travel, it is important to remember that you are a guest in another country, so it is important to respect the customs and traditions of the host country and its people.

6. Americans are obsessed with work

This stereotype has a basis - Americans work on average 47 hours a week, and this is one of the highest rates in the world. In many European countries the average is below 40 hours per week, while in Germany and Sweden it is closer to 35. The United States is the only developed country in the world that does not guarantee paid leave for employees. And even if it is there, the employee may be pressured not to use it to its full extent.

7. And they do not understand football

This may seem like the worst stereotype about Americans. One way or another, although football has about 4 billion fans around the world and is considered the most popular sport in almost every country, Americans have significantly resisted its charm. Despite the slowly growing popularity of soccer in the United States, the general lack of interest in the sport in America came as a shock to many non-Americans the author encountered during his travels.

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