America is a very liberal nation in terms of lifestyle. Although unique in its culture, some nations disapprove of the common way of life in the United States. There are many stereotypes about Americans that foreigners believe to be true. Other than the obvious difference in accent, their appearance and the way they carry themselves, Americans are known for being proud of their freedom and often boast about how they live in the best place on earth. Obesity is known to be a prominent issue in America and across the world. Obesity was mentioned several times during the interviews with foreigners due to the common American habit of having a burger and coke as a meal on a regular basis. The stature and style seems to others that they don 't care
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The mentioning of Americans wearing baggy clothes is true. I personally witness girls on campus with large shirts and nike shorts. The pathos of the video appears when they describe the personalities of Americans. They describe them as “really outgoing and very confident.” Some even said “they smell like freedom” (How to Distinguish Americans, 2015). Although the “odor of freedom” is an unusual term to describe the American way, it properly depicts the spirit of what it means to be an American. Along with the notion that Americans dress like nothing matters, they also described them as having a personality that says “I don 't care what others think about me.” These two personalities combined make for a level of confidence that foreigners believe to be the epitome of the average American. These beliefs held by foreigners further proves that most Americans behave the same— meaning they have a strong appreciation for their country and …show more content…
Citizens of the United States can identify someone that is from their state or country. Because the entire video segment is the analysis of a foreign group, the video provides the viewer with a new perspective and allows them to see America through the eyes of a foreigner without the bias of an American born citizen standing in the way. The video provides a sense of what it would be like to be a foreigner in America. Being surrounded by the intimidating American lifestyle is something only a foreigner could fully understand. Americans can relate to this video if they have seen a foreigner within their home country. This strengthens the fact of assumptions against other
The mentioning of Americans wearing baggy clothes is true. I personally witness girls on campus with large shirts and nike shorts. The pathos of the video appears when they describe the personalities of Americans. They describe them as “really outgoing and very confident.” Some even said “they smell like freedom” (How to Distinguish Americans, 2015). Although the “odor of freedom” is an unusual term to describe the American way, it properly depicts the spirit of what it means to be an American. Along with the notion that Americans dress like nothing matters, they also described them as having a personality that says “I don 't care what others think about me.” These two personalities combined make for a level of confidence that foreigners believe to be the epitome of the average American. These beliefs held by foreigners further proves that most Americans behave the same— meaning they have a strong appreciation for their country and …show more content…
Citizens of the United States can identify someone that is from their state or country. Because the entire video segment is the analysis of a foreign group, the video provides the viewer with a new perspective and allows them to see America through the eyes of a foreigner without the bias of an American born citizen standing in the way. The video provides a sense of what it would be like to be a foreigner in America. Being surrounded by the intimidating American lifestyle is something only a foreigner could fully understand. Americans can relate to this video if they have seen a foreigner within their home country. This strengthens the fact of assumptions against other