2 reasons why Europeans don't like Americans - my honest appreciation.

Hi! I'm a spaniard living in the Canary Islands and have to say that the americans I've met through the years have been very nice and friendly people, polite and eager to learn, here and when I've visited in the USA. Welcome to my country ❤

This video is my honest opinion... Keep comments friendly ❤

Generally in Europe we consider Americans like spoiled not entirely grown up children who are brainwashed to think they are 'the greatest', 'the best' etc. We have a much older culture and consider Americans let's say as a nation 'in puberty'. So to fit in, first let go of your superiority complex, your 'black or white' views on everything and be willing to learn from the country you're in. I guess it's typical for a big country (same for Russia) to have this 'colonial thinking mindset' but just let go of that attitude and you will get along fine with the european country you will live in.

Totally agree. I remember back in Barcelona '92 Olympics listening to (loud) Americans, amazed at air-conditioning in metro and buses and just how modern it was. It was like they expected adobe huts and toros in every plaza. Okay, they were tourists and not potential residents. I'm Irish and have lived here for 30+years... you have to integrate but that doesn't stop you from keeping your own ideas and customs as long as you don't bother others. When in Rome...

I personally think that one of the most important things in life is to learn new cultures and embrace them. Always be humble and never think that "your culture" is the best as you might be surprised or even shocked when you learn otherwise.

I peronsally think that you come across like a very humble person. I fully concur with whatever you said in your video. 👋

I have a SIL Who is an American a daughter who lives in America along with my granddaughter I am a Brit living in Portugal We are getting a little overwhelmed here with the numbers of Americans moving here What we notice first is how LOUD many of them are as if no-one else is around or needing to be acknowledged ie shouting down other peoples conversations in restaurants for example Its very noticeable and immediately annoys other Europeans Its considered VERY rude . Your right about some Americans just taking from the culture they find themselves in We have had our health insurance go up by 60% entirely due to Americans thinking its FREE here ,as stated on too many youtube video's ITS NOT FREE We residents have paid for it over many years . Its greatly resented to have the system abused by people wanting treatments that are affordable here but too expensive in America . Then there is the buying up of properties mean't for locals and young people as holiday homes or to 'monetise' as you say .letting them out as AirBnB's because the new owner lives in Florida and can afford to buy a couple of properties never mind one...These are the resentments in a nutshell...Otherwise I love my American family and have American friends here who are only too willing to embrace the lifestyle as we have ourselves .The Americans are not the only ones with the bad traits many others come here with the same Good luck in Spain.

Hello America to Spain! Your words are gold for everyone thinking live in another country. I'm spaniard and I have a son in the UUEE, h's married wiht an american girl. Because that, my wife and I are earning english and american culture. I think people is same in the World, and we all need know and join in peace and harmony. I love your words. Wellcome to Spain. Sorry for my english.

Regarding point 1, my answer will be: if you think that your way is better...why did you come over here? My home...my rule. And that applies to any country

I think US people are super nice, very polite, outgoing and very driven. Don't think they have problems with the Spanish. Only con I would put is that in other countries we can also see the negatives of our country and US people tend to be blinded to US cons. But as I said, very happy to have any of you around. Welcome!

You have a soft voice and the background music isn't really needed

Bought a flat in Malaga last year to AirBnB, but truth is we absolutely fell in love with the city. Been there 3 times already and look forward to getting back in November and eventually live there part time. Love the culture and absorbing all of it. Still like a lot about the U.S. But you're 100% right - it's just different. And different is good.

There are thinks that people from USA do way better (as in way more) than we europeans: school shootings (we almost don't have them), encarcerating people (USA has one of the highest ratio of encarcerated people in the world), billing health services (we consider health a basic necessity so we have national health services - the european version of breacking bad is just a small comic strip), police shootings (we have a l train our police officers properly and don't defend summary executions)

As a spaniard I have met americans that are very nice people and hardworking people , in Spain at least we know that the United States is a huge country and people are different , I have very good america friends and they are polite , hardworking and willing to learn languages and know the culture. Greetings from.Asturias ( north of Spain )

From a European (Dutch) point of view: You are absolutely right in all perspectives you talked about !

Yep 😎

Wellcome 😊

"... probably an underdeveloped country. Yes, they will like you..." WRONG. There you are sinning from the same thing that you criticize. An underdeveloped country usually fit in that category because their fail economically but that doesn't mean it's inferior in any other way. And they surely have as much or more nationalist pride than a world power because crises, in many cases, unite people. Other than that, great video.

I have been traveling all my life. I think it all depends on how you approach people. It is highly individual. But that aside, it is maybe true that some Americans may be very self-absorbed. Maybe part of the problem may be that Americans often only speak English. I think you are right in your observations. I have lived a lot in East Africa. It is a super nice area, but you need to adjust.

You are a very intelligent and wonderful men.