Quote Originally Posted by psychocat
How aware are Americans of thier image abroad ?
Only the few that actually get out and travel with an open mind. And give up that American arrogance long enough to really take in the culture of somewhere different! The best conversation Ive had with a complete stranger brought up this very issue. He was a militant black "dealer" in a coffershop in the red light district. I flat out asked him what he and others thought. He was gracious (yet respectful) enough not to hold anything back!
theforthdrive Reviewed by theforthdrive on . it's cool to be an american abroad again Suddenly, it may be cool to be an American again abroad Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 | 3:15 PM ET Canadian Press: William J. Kole, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VIENNA, Austria - She was a stranger, and she kissed me. Just for being an American. It happened on the bus on my way to work Wednesday morning, a few hours after compatriots clamouring for change swept Barack Obama to his historic victory. I was on the phone, and the 20-something Austrian woman seated in front of me overheard Rating: 5