Why is America's Reputation in Europe So Bad?
This is a generalization, but I always hear Europeans say that Americans are stupid, lazy, and poorer than people in the EU. Why is this? In Europe only Norway has a higher GDP per capita excluding Luxembourg for obvious reasons (60% of the work force doesn't live in your country and it is a tax haven) and it is $10,000 greater than France and Britain according to the World Bank. The average IQ in America is the same as most of Europe. Same as France, Norway, UK, Finland, Spain etc. We also have the best universities in the world ex. Harvard, Yale, MIT. Finally, from personal experience I would consider Europeans lazier than Americans with short work weeks, long vacation, and government housing. I just want an honost answer on why there is such a negative stereotype.
Other - Society & Culture - 11 Answers
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Europeans are jealous of America's wealth and military power.
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They are jealous perhaps?
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You're stereotyping all of Europe by asking this question...Isn't that ironic?
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because we won!! and we have had to rescue them fro mevery war since we beat them they cant fight there own fights and are jelous that they are not the greatest most powerful nation in the world this applies mostly to england of course. the french are just cowards
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Why? Because Americans have something to do with their lives and an impact to make on the world while Europeans have nothing to do but whine and moan over not being admired and cared about anymore. Anyone know who is in charge in France? *coyote howls and complete silence* Now everyone in the world knows who Obama is. Don't worry America, us Asians love you guys, let the Europeans whine, they aren't significant anyways. Also, it is jealousy indeed, we have the best universities in the world, the ones Europeans would love to come to. Notice how Oxford has to actually give out scholarships so people can come to their campus?
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With all due respect, who cares? Our ancestors left Europe for a reason. If Europe wasn't good enough for them, it certainly isn't good enough for us. And neither are their opinions. So let them think as they may . . .
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They must be mad that a lot of Americans are European descent and we are doing better than them. lol. Their silly ancestors, didn't come to an awesome place when they had the chance.
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Look at the answers that Americans have given to this question and it will explain better than I ever I could.
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Studious ambition: Europe isn't significant? I think you'll find it extremely significant to the history of the USA.We have Oxford and Cambridge, I think they completely own your universities to be honest and also because you like to think you had a significant role in defeating the Nazis.To me the USA is a liability, the UK public didn't want your stupid war in Iraq and Afghanstan, which lead to us being bombed in 2005.Nice. America has on impact on the world ? Oh right, you mean starting wars for oil, mcdonalds and KfC, plus extreme obesity? As for Europeans wanting to go over there, how do you explain the Americans coming over here? The French leader is Nicholas Sarkozy.That's just common knowledge.
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It is because TOO MANY Americans make such generalizing statements, lacking subtlety, insight and effort. With regards to comparing wealth, the attached website might interest you: http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2007/06/10/131-us-states-renamed-for-countries-with-similar-gdps/
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Because Americans are "Harry", kitchy bad taste, everything exaggerated. The people there are not down to earth, but boasting, shallow. No refined culture. And worst of all, Americans think America is THE world. I'm thinking about movies; when aliens attack/vistit the world - they of course go to America, nothing else matters. And they don't care to know anything about Europe, which have a real history and where most of them(americans) actually originate!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Moving to Luxemburg for a year with g/f
Moving to Luxemburg for a year with g/f?
Hi guys, Its all go now, my girlfriend has accepted the job offer in Luxembourg and we are heading off next month. We are currently living in Dublin Ireland, where Im originally from, my g/f is originally from Poland but living in Dublin. I told her initally I wont be going if she goes cos Ive no chance of getting a job in what I want to do. I suggested we go for at most a year, in the hope that the economy would have improved by then. I want to get back to architecture in a country we can both get a good job. Shes in finance and only really needs english. I've posted a question previous concerning this topic but the difference now is I'm definitely gonna give it a go, Im abit scared to be honest, if i cant find work its going to difficult. We discussed this and she's willing to cover the rent. I dont really like this idea, but what else can I do, the idea of living apart from her is horrible. I'm a junior architect and a recently qualified fitness instructor. I lost my job as an architect when the recession hit at the start of the year and havent been able to find work in that industry anywhere. I hope to work as a fitness instructor while I'm in Luxembourg with the idea that we head to England late 2010 where hopefully I can return to architecture. I've a few questions: I would like to start doing personal training there. Is the language issue going to be a big problem? Could I get a job in a gym there with only english? How difficult is it to find a job there with the recession? Anyone live in Luxembourg that can offer me general advice about looking for a job, way of living etc. would be greatly appreciated:-) Any other help on my situation would be greatly appreciated. I know I love my g/f but am I mad going there?
Netherlands - 1 Answers
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- language barrier: usually, for client facing personnel, it is required to speak at least English and French (German highly appreciated). - the recession did not hit very much Luxembourg. Not like in other countries, at least. - however, being a small country, there are not that many gyms, so ti might be difficult to get a job as a personal instructor. - the good side of things is that here there is a big community of English speaking people. They might be helpful in finding a job, as word of mouth works extremely well here. We posted some Facebook groups for people living in Luxembourg here: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/facebook-groups-focused-on-luxembourg.html Some LinkedIn Groups: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/linkedin-groups-focused-on-luxembourg.html Also, for rent, we posted several new ads: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/apartments-for-rent-in-luxembourg-i.html Regards, Marius & Elena
Hi guys, Its all go now, my girlfriend has accepted the job offer in Luxembourg and we are heading off next month. We are currently living in Dublin Ireland, where Im originally from, my g/f is originally from Poland but living in Dublin. I told her initally I wont be going if she goes cos Ive no chance of getting a job in what I want to do. I suggested we go for at most a year, in the hope that the economy would have improved by then. I want to get back to architecture in a country we can both get a good job. Shes in finance and only really needs english. I've posted a question previous concerning this topic but the difference now is I'm definitely gonna give it a go, Im abit scared to be honest, if i cant find work its going to difficult. We discussed this and she's willing to cover the rent. I dont really like this idea, but what else can I do, the idea of living apart from her is horrible. I'm a junior architect and a recently qualified fitness instructor. I lost my job as an architect when the recession hit at the start of the year and havent been able to find work in that industry anywhere. I hope to work as a fitness instructor while I'm in Luxembourg with the idea that we head to England late 2010 where hopefully I can return to architecture. I've a few questions: I would like to start doing personal training there. Is the language issue going to be a big problem? Could I get a job in a gym there with only english? How difficult is it to find a job there with the recession? Anyone live in Luxembourg that can offer me general advice about looking for a job, way of living etc. would be greatly appreciated:-) Any other help on my situation would be greatly appreciated. I know I love my g/f but am I mad going there?
Netherlands - 1 Answers
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- language barrier: usually, for client facing personnel, it is required to speak at least English and French (German highly appreciated). - the recession did not hit very much Luxembourg. Not like in other countries, at least. - however, being a small country, there are not that many gyms, so ti might be difficult to get a job as a personal instructor. - the good side of things is that here there is a big community of English speaking people. They might be helpful in finding a job, as word of mouth works extremely well here. We posted some Facebook groups for people living in Luxembourg here: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/facebook-groups-focused-on-luxembourg.html Some LinkedIn Groups: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/linkedin-groups-focused-on-luxembourg.html Also, for rent, we posted several new ads: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/apartments-for-rent-in-luxembourg-i.html Regards, Marius & Elena
Sunday, February 7, 2010
want to solve a math problem
want to solve a math problem?
In 2005, the estimated population of Luxembourg was 4.69 x 10^5. The population density was 470 people per mi squared. Based on this information, what is the area of Luxembourg to the nearest square mile? show your work ;]
Mathematics - 5 Answers
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100,000 square miles because 10^5 is 100,000
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4.65*10^5=465000 (total people) 465000/470=989.36 which rounds down to 989 square miles
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(469000)/(470) = 998 square miles. -John
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4.69x10^5 is scientific notation, so you just move the decimal point over five places. The population is 469000. So just divide by the population density and you will get the number of square miles. 469000/470=997.872 Rounded to the nearest square mile is 998. ----------------------------------------------------------------- To Rudy B, it is 4.69x10^5, not 4.65
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You take the population and divide it by the density 4.69 * 10^5 = 469000 469000/470 = 997.87 or 998 square miles
In 2005, the estimated population of Luxembourg was 4.69 x 10^5. The population density was 470 people per mi squared. Based on this information, what is the area of Luxembourg to the nearest square mile? show your work ;]
Mathematics - 5 Answers
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100,000 square miles because 10^5 is 100,000
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4.65*10^5=465000 (total people) 465000/470=989.36 which rounds down to 989 square miles
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(469000)/(470) = 998 square miles. -John
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4.69x10^5 is scientific notation, so you just move the decimal point over five places. The population is 469000. So just divide by the population density and you will get the number of square miles. 469000/470=997.872 Rounded to the nearest square mile is 998. ----------------------------------------------------------------- To Rudy B, it is 4.69x10^5, not 4.65
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You take the population and divide it by the density 4.69 * 10^5 = 469000 469000/470 = 997.87 or 998 square miles
Monday, February 1, 2010
Good european city for a IT specialist (programmer)
Good european city for a IT specialist (programmer)?
I am getting my diploma soon, and I want to go work in Europe as a programmer, in other words, the Information Technology sector. What's the best city to move to? Here is the list of countries I am interested in moving to. Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland.
Technology - 2 Answers
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Brussels ... euro headquarters. lots of IT demand and lots of languages useful.
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Luxembourg: The European Economic Community is headquartered in Luxembourg. They have a very high demand for computer specialist in order to united all the countries together..
I am getting my diploma soon, and I want to go work in Europe as a programmer, in other words, the Information Technology sector. What's the best city to move to? Here is the list of countries I am interested in moving to. Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland.
Technology - 2 Answers
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Brussels ... euro headquarters. lots of IT demand and lots of languages useful.
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Luxembourg: The European Economic Community is headquartered in Luxembourg. They have a very high demand for computer specialist in order to united all the countries together..
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