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Skeptic Thoughts about Americans and American Culture from a European Point of View.

whiterainbows:

I’m Danish. I’ve never been outside of Europe, but like many of my contemporaries I have an urge to see more of this world we inhabit. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to go to America. Everything looks a thousands times bigger than what I am used to in Denmark, and I’d love to experience that first hand.

When I interact with Americans, my experiences are mostly positive. You seem kind and happy enough on the surface, but I’m stunned to learn how many of you who aren’t satisfied by your current standard of living in America. I’m continuously shocked by how many of you who say that you want to get away for there for good. Part of the reason why I am shocked is because I really want to go over there. 

There are many things that I’m skeptical about regarding America and the American people. That’s the reason why I wrote this piece. I want to give you a chance to prove me wrong or prove me right before I go to America and see for myself. 

I want to be proven wrong.

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An interesting perspective. Worth the read.