Originally Posted by jaatb1143
generalizations. nothing but opinions and generalizations. plus, if you don't understand what those "arrogant, lazy Americans" are talking about, there's a lovely device called google. I use it quite often, and just because you're not American, doesn't mean you have the right to not use it. I don't consider myself lazy, and I don't brag about how great America is... so you don't have the right to speak on behalf of all of my people. I highly doubt you know what it's like to be an American.
Just because they are generalizations doesn't mean they aren't mostly true.
There are MANY americans who are as well educated about other countries, but not as many as those in european systems.
I think the only way you can really learn about a country's culture in the US is if you took their language as a class.
Each education system has their strengths. Culture and history aren't those for the US
Originally Posted by jaatb1143
I agree, Our government is the most fucked part of the country, but we can't do anything to change it. I learn most of what I know from my own research, so my government can't rot my brain as easily as they would like to. Also, my school hasn't even mentioned the war of 1812 since I was in 4th grade (or fifth year if you're European, you're welcome).
What about your loss of the Vietnam war, or did you not know you lost that?
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And thanks for saying fifth year, silly American grade system ;)
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Originally Posted by DarkJak
Each education system has their strengths. Culture and history aren't those for the US
Maybe that's because the US is lacking in culture (:U? and dont want to hear anyone say its a melting pot. in the time i've seen almost no strong cultural influences where ive been. feel free to come to toronto. whenever i get on a subway there with atleast 10 people, no more than 40% are white/west european. we also have real chinese food, FYI (jk)(not jk). i believe renkai stated that canadians were not as attentive in most social studies classes. i respectfully disagree. in seventh grade we did course on straight-up geography, and the year after, a course on Canadian(:/) history. we even have american history courses up here.
BTW: we dont live in igloos
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