Impressions of America :: History

Impressions of AmericaI substantiate been in this orbit for almost three months now. unmatched of the biggest ch every(prenominal)enges is getting along peacefully with the native-born population. To Americans wizard of the most important things is to make sure that no whizz gets insulted or hurt and that everyone is heard. Some would go to the extent of not telling their true opinion, in order to avoid confrontation. In some throng discussion decisions, if reached at all, atomic number 18 made after making long, wordy conversation active the topic at hand. While there be some merits to this kind of behavior, other aspects of interpersonal aspects be lost, such as frankness and existence open to one some other. Sitting among other internationalistic students enhances these observations by listening to the so-called outsiders talk amongst themselves. On one map a fellow student tried to explain something to his friend from another foreign country that he had different opinions from him on a received subject, talking and describing the matter and beating around the bush as they say, when all of a sudden the listener said, Just say what you think beart be an American. I was amazed that someone noticed or thought the same way I did. Being misunderstood is one of the most common feelings Ive felt since arriving at J.F.K. Airport. People being insulted or puzzled next to me is a pretty common land site and a thing Ive gotten use to, maybe due to my cynicism or the lack of interest in what other people think about me, a thing that is inconceivable by most Americans that I have gotten to meet. Local manners state that if another person did not consume a liking to what you said or did then you must issuance that into consideration and try to avoid saying or doing that again. This is something that is very civic and considerate but steels away our individuality and personality and at measure takes away the ability to really know the person next t o you in class or at work. The people I encountered here are diverse and intelligent and by majority, opened to new ideas and way of thought. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, Are you planning to suffer here after school? Or, Do you like it here? These are questions that show interest in me and my future but at clock are also implying a certain fear or apprehension of foreigners.