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Are American's A**holes?

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I know the title is a little blunt. But this is exactly what I'm writing about. So this past month that I have been in Switzerland I've said some things, I've acted a certain way in situation that people have looked at me like I'm a complete b***. I mean maybe not to that extent but I know my behavior has been shocking at times. I find myself having to correct myself and to find different ways to say things. Something that I have never even thought about doing in my life. Is it the American in me? or is it ME? Being in a completely different culture and around people who grew up differently makes your own flaws stick out like a pigeon in a room of parrots. Seriously. It's eye opening. Being outspoken, blunt, and opinionated is such a norm in America. I mean of course not everyone is like that. But the vast majority is. It's definitely part of our culture I believe. All the protest, the riots, the movements. Typical America lifestyle right? We pretty much