American Man

Uh, not the American men I've known in my life.

I've traveled all over the world and grew up in the US, and I don't agree that American men are exceptionally troubled or scared - mostly the opposite. I think it's you Miriam, I think you must bring that out in a man. Maybe it's how you interact with them that makes them tremble and run? I think men can tell when a woman is desperate for attention and this makes them nervous about entering a relationship.

I don't know too many American Men, but the few I do (one of them my husband) are not troubled and scared.
Maybe you know the wrong men, or maybe you trouble or scare them!

Perhaps the men you've met are just very young?

Well I am fmo the UK and I have visited the USA several times--mainly Florida and I can tell you that I wish British blokes were so forward.

I had about 2 months on my own out there and when I went to the beach, lots of men came up to me and asked me about the Uk etc. A couple asked if I had a husband and I would say that I had a boyfriend because I didn't want any involvement with anyone--not even George Clooney!
They never seemed scare to me but neither were they in my face. I can tell you that it is much easier to make friends over there than it is in the UK.
The other thing is that americans do not swear like the brits--there was no bad language in the places I visited like golf courses, beaches. That was a very pleasant experience.

Why won't your president let us Brits live out their full time? That is my only gripe.

You wouldn't have to worry about George Clooney because he's gay.

<<snicker>>

well well, perhaps it's language, but let's not be overly harsh on Miriam.
there ARE cultural differences that naturally apply to men....as well as women. i, too, feel that the PC culture has influenced way people interact in this country, though it doesn't trouble me too much. i've been with american, slovak, belgian, iranian, brazilian (never again!...sorry), indian men and culture does play a crucial role in what we are like. it's a system of relationships, do's and don'ts, that whole thing... it's no different for americans.

but the truth is, that underneath that, we are all the same. as soon as you get to know the man (or the woman) better than superficially, culture will not matter all that much anymore.

Well, this might shed some light into the situation

http://www.able2know.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1002393#1002393

So do you think she wears her wedding dress on the first date?

Just about

It's not that you grew up overseas that men might have fear of you. Look into yourself; I doubt you'll see it, but you do have a "problem." My only curiosity is "where and when were you brainwashed?"

Reminds me of a joke about a particular segment of society driving a U-Haul on the first date, but this is neither the time nor the place.

Well, it's not a place at all.




And it's probably a fine time, but now I've spoiled the punchline.

It depends on what the U-Haul is carrying: schet or gold.

Chai, you cannot do this to me.
George Clooney---GAY. (At least he's not married!!)
Life just ain't worth living now.

Back to the main thread, I like Americans in general. I like their confidence; their sense of purpose and their efficiency. If you knew how long I had to queue (wait in line) in the bank in the UK and no refreshments are provided.
There I have done my bit for transatlantic relations. If I could live and work there, I'd be buying a single ticket right now instead of writing on this forum

[quote="CalamityJane"]Well, this might shed some light into the situation

http://www.able2know.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1002393#1002393[/quote]

OK, now I do understand why the men you meet are scared...