Are Americans really an different to us?
Apr 15th 2009, 3:14 am
#301
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
I'm convinced this problem with the meaning of "forced" is a question of semantics. Some on here are thinking of being forced at gunpoint to make a particular decision, although others would say that that is still a choice. When we commit to making a decision, we weigh the factors and announce a choice. Some would say we chose our path based on the factors; others would say we balanced the factors and that forced the decision in the same way that an algebraic problem is forced to a particular solution.
Good point
I agree, 'forced' is probably not the best description for my moving here. I don't have any regrets (yet) Kind of funny though, hubby told me yesterdray that there are job opportunities for him on two seperate bases in the UK (Mildenhall and Lakenheath) He asked me if I wanted him to put in for them, he is tempted to do this, because it would mean us being together as a family much sooner than him sitting in Co, waiting on an opening here in IL. My immediate reaction was to say yes, go for it, but then after thinking about it, I really don't want to leave my oldest Son here and my youngest is totally against it! He is the reason that I moved back to IL, he missed his school/friends etc and hated CO.
So, maybe I am not as 'homesick' as I thought I was, if I told him to go for the jobs in the Uk, it would 'only' be to have him home with me sooner, rather than because I want to be back in the UK.
I miss him every day, but I would hate to end up giving up what we have here and regretting upsetting everyone (again) for a short term solution
Apr 15th 2009, 1:02 pm
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
I think the pomposity lies with those that claim Americans are stupid and one is unable to have a meaningful conversation or a close friendship with an American.
I've made some very bad choices in my life and had to deal with them, I don't cry about them it's the way life is.
I've made some very bad choices in my life and had to deal with them, I don't cry about them it's the way life is.
Apr 15th 2009, 1:02 pm
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
Apr 15th 2009, 4:23 pm
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
Americans are just like any other people. They come in shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. There will be some you like, some you don't and some who will become life long friends.
Just anticipate you may well end up having to explain your jokes and they quite often do not understand mickey taking and can think you are being serious. Like they will have to get to know you, you will have to get to know them and understand who you can joke with and who you cannot. One of my brother-in-laws has known me for 15 years and I can still say the most outrageous exagerations to him and he takes it all in.
Just anticipate you may well end up having to explain your jokes and they quite often do not understand mickey taking and can think you are being serious. Like they will have to get to know you, you will have to get to know them and understand who you can joke with and who you cannot. One of my brother-in-laws has known me for 15 years and I can still say the most outrageous exagerations to him and he takes it all in.
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Apr 16th 2009, 4:49 am
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
I'm sure many people here do have friends here and do share things with them, but then there are people who don't or who would rather not going into criticising things with their neighbours and friends, so again what is wrong with them ranting on a forum which at the end of the day isn't really harming anyone and is only pixels on a screen...you getting into such a froth about it is just raising your blood pressure over nothing.
Apr 16th 2009, 5:11 am
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Apr 16th 2009, 5:17 am
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Apr 16th 2009, 6:27 am
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Apr 16th 2009, 6:41 am
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
Are us really all the same as one and other, exvj and I should get along swell because we are both us.
Excuse me I'm frothing again. Where's that darn frothing smiley?
Excuse me I'm frothing again. Where's that darn frothing smiley?
Last edited by surly; Apr 16th 2009 at 6:47 am. Reason: oops frothing not foaming
Apr 16th 2009, 6:53 am
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