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"We make war so that we may live in peace." -aristotle"If you judge someone right away, you will not be able to learn to love them."
I'm Hayley, I'll try to help you as best I can. I'm 18, and a senior in high school. I like art, music, and clothing. I'm a vegetarian abd have been consistent with it for four years. I have two dogs a westie named misty and a Maltese/poodle mix named mally. I know a lot about dogs because any time
my dogs get a scratch, I research and call the vet haha.
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this might be kinda long so bear with me :)
i have just realized that the main reason why i dont get along with girls my age and dont even get any of them, is not because of me, its because of how they are. i realized that american girls are pretty much sluts, stereotypical, materialistic, insincere, self-centered, and only care about a guy with eitehr a full-on sixpack, or a guy with a ton of money. (Sorry, american women, that's just my opinion.)
i know this might not matter to me, or it shouldnt, but im only 16 years old and in high school, but i've dont some traveling to different countries to see what its like, and what people are like. I went to thailand last summer and all i can say about the people, wow. The men are so patient and calm and peaceful, the women are even the same. they are sincere, always smiling, and always helpful instead of just giving you attitude and scoffing in your face and rolling their eyes.
I went to england and the people there are so civilized. its so different that its unbelievable. The brits dont talk out loud and dont have attitude and dont confront random people in the park about whats bothering them. Its really comforting to be around them, same with Canadians.
i KNOW that you guys might think im being superficial, and kinda stupid like (everybodys different, nationality does change anything) but teh truth is, it does. All of the TV shows in america like, the real world, jersey shore, rock of love, and all of those reality shows influence american girls to dress like the people they see on tv, AND, act like them. Where as in England or parts in Canada, the tv doesnt broadcast so many graphic things as they do in America, And its not only TV, its the radio, music, movies, etc.
i'm actually considering moving to england or to ontario after i graduate high school next year for this reason, just to be in a betetr surrounding, instead of being scared to death in my southern california home wondering if some crook is gonna break into my car.
Again, SORRY to you people who think this is directed to you, its just my opinion. i know this was long, but i appreciate some advice, and some comments. And dont try to talk me out of moving out of the country, ive thought long and hard about it and made up my mind. Thank you!
I'm from America. I've lived here all my life, and I am not materialistic (or I try not to be.. because EVERYONE is too an extent.), I'm not a slut, stereotypical (try very hard not to be, and do a good job at accepting people, unlike you...), i'm certainly not insincere, self-centered, & i'm not really even attracted to guys with 'six packs' i actually find lanky guys more attractive. & for money..well, i'll admit, i don't want any ghetto gang guys from the hood, & i want someone who is as intellectual as me so we can relate..but after that, i could care less.
Don't you think you are being a little bit stereotypical yourself? How much of America have you seen? Have you ever been out of California? And visiting for a week doesn't count..
When you travel to other countries, of course people are going to be welcoming & nice! How do you expect them to act? When you see any foreigner you usually just act like that.. its kind of like a reflex, I suppose.
Where I am from, & I'll admit, I grow up in a very rich community, but all of my friends, don't do drugs, don't have promiscuous sex, & are probably some of the nicest people i've met. I really don't know too many people in my school (my school has 3000-4000 kids, one of the largest schools in the state.) who are even all that bad. Are there people in my school, like the ones you described? Yeah, of course, like they are in all communities..
You really can't judge all of America by one small place you live in. Also, think of all the positives America has. Whenever we have foreign kids, (a girl from Italy even sits at my lunch table) they always say how great America is, and how they hope to move here. We are so much more advanced in medicine and technology.
I just don't understand how you can make up these conclusions when you're only sixteen & really haven't seen much of America, & the small tourist places you went on vacation.
Also, your only 16, you really can't act like you know so much, when you haven't grown up yet, & really experienced a lot of different situations.
For the tv show, yeah I agree. I loathe MTV and all of its programs. Did you know they find the worst trashiest people they can find for their tv shows? So, for the tv thing, yes I agree.
But, I mean if you move.. what will it really solve? There will still be superficial, slutty, mean people where ever you go.
However, if you find this magical land where everyone is nice & loving, them please let me know, because I'd love to live there.
Some other cultures may be better, but just remember, they have there disadvantages as well, and you should make sure you are aware of them.
If you do decide to move, move to Denmark, I love it there. :)
Good luck, with whatever you choose.
(Rating: 5) Yeah thank you for helping me out. I just wanted to make sure you know, i Have seen alot america as a matter of fact. i mainly live in socal, but i was in florida for a year, NY for a fews months, Texas for a few months, Georgia, and Maryland. So yes, i have seen alot of it, maybe a little too much. The ONLY thing i can say, is that people on the east coast are a little bit nicer because they live in a smaller community thats not so hugely poluated, (like CA) and people actually notice you there where as in CA, nobody know who you are, and dont care.
Also i wanted to clear up that i wasnt just in forgeign contries for only a week, i stayed in Thailand for over 4 months, and my words stay as is. I've stayed in Canada for almost a year because i was visiting family there for quite some time, and i guess i can say, i like it in Canada the most, maybe even better than the UK.
I wanted to thank you because you gave me the best response! The others just yelled at me and called me stupid, which i apologized in my question beforehand lol :) But thank you! You helped me :)