Europeans-Americans

Apparently Europeans have a very interesting view on Americans. I have had some interesting encounters with people from all over, but they can definitely come off rude if you are not open to learning about other cultures. I was told by one of the Austrian men I met that they think Americans use swear words religiously. I was also told by my friend from Finland that they are learning about our struggles with obesity, so much so that when she told her husband that I was from America he asked if I was fat. I am kind of sad to think that other countries are buying into what they hear. I know it's hard unless you travel or go abroad, but I still believe America has been a great place to grow up. I am still proud of where I come from and all that I have learned along the way. There is something to say about the European way of thinking, but I am enjoying being able to learn from them, and I am also able to appreciate even more the life my parents created for me back in America. Excited for day one of school tomorrow Social Psychology and Thai as a Foreign Language!! Wish me luck :)