Americans hear a lot from other countries about what they’re doing wrong. It’s true that we have a unique way of doing things and that we certainly aren’t perfect. But, some things that we get scorn for are things that many of us secretly love and appreciate.
The Need for Ice
Why do you need ice all the time? Why do your drinks need to be cold? That’s just the best way to serve a drink. We love cold drinks, and it doesn’t matter if it’s freezing outside.
Americanized Foreign Foods
We love food from virtually every country, and we’re tired of hearing that it’s not authentic. Many of our foreign foods are highly Americanized dishes that are more for the palate of Americans, and that’s the way we like it.
Our Car-Centric Lifestyles
We get a lot of heat for everyone who owns a car and has a car as the best way to travel. Public transportation isn’t found everywhere, and people have to get around. Plus, we just love our cars.
Food Portions
When someone from outside the U.S. eats in a restaurant in the U.S., they’re often shocked by the portion sizes. When we see a large portion size, we see that we’ve gotten a good value for our money and maybe even another meal later.
Talking About States Like They’re Countries
Many foreigners wonder why we always list a state when asked where we’re from. After all, it’s all one country. What they don’t understand is that each state has its own culture, and we love all the variety.
Being a Superpower
As the last of the true superpowers, America sometimes gets a bad rap for just being so powerful and influential. We know we’re a powerful country, and we love it that way. USA! USA!
Having a Huge Military
Some foreigners think we have too big of a military and that we interfere in other countries too much. We love our military, and we love that we don’t at all worry about being invaded by another country.
We’re Nice
When we go abroad, we act like we do at home by smiling at strangers and making small talk with anyone we meet. This isn’t the norm in most other countries. Sometimes, we’re called fake because others don’t understand why we’re being so friendly.
We Drink Too Many Sodas
Sure, sodas aren’t the healthiest thing you could drink. However, they do tend to be the tastiest. No meal doesn’t go well with a soda, and that includes breakfast.
Self-Indulgence
We tend to own more than people in other countries and eat more. This can cause a lot of problems, sure, but it certainly is enjoyable. When foreigners come here, they love shopping and eating their huge-portioned meals.
Free Speech
There are a lot of people outside the U.S. who think it’s crazy to be able to say whatever you want. Many countries around the world have restrictions on speech. We’re ready to go to bat for someone’s right to say something we greatly disagree with.
American Football
Other countries make fun of American football and call it boring. However, many Americans love it because it’s so fast and high-powered. Football games are typically the most popular shows to air in the U.S.
Air Conditioning Running All the Time
There are many from outside the country who find it cold in your buildings because of the ubiquitous air conditioning. We generally don’t have wall units; instead, we have central air conditioners installed and crank them up when it’s the least bit warm outside.
Boundless Optimism
We’re generally an optimistic country full of people who shoot for the stars. It’s an American tradition to be hopeful and ready for the best things to happen.
Bacon
There are plenty of people around the world who would make fun of our fascination with bacon, but we don’t care. No meal has to be without bacon. It goes great in sandwiches and wrapped around seafood and beef, as well as crumbled into salad.
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