Americans Abroad...We are not All Politicos????????
What do we have in common?
Possibly the belief that being a Yank out of Yank territory is not necessarily encumbered by the attitude of `noblesse oblige`. Nor should it be.
To expect that we behave as embassy officials or ambassadors is to miss the point of living abroad.
We have the right to say `no` as much as to say `yes`. We shouldn`t allow people to exploit us or to scream in our face if we do not submit.
To be humiliated because of one`s country or to humiliate one`s country because of us is unfair and ungenerous; it should be admonished and discouraged.
Still, I think it comes from an attitude which many Americans encourage.....this is unwise and unfair to those of us who have lived abroad for years.
It is an attitude which plays musical chairs with people`s lives.
Those of us who live abroad should have a consulate which deals with internal affairs of American citizens and can help in crisis.
Full stop.
Answer:
Sandra. I see you have been experiencing the same frustration we all suffer living abroad and the services we get at our diplomatic missions.
The US Consulate's around the world have been quite abusive for some time, and the personnel acts with prepotency, insulting us and even threaten us if we try to ask for respect.
The organization I represent takes very seriously all claims that US Diplomatic Missions are mistreating our fellow citizens. I would like to know more about your experiences in the matter.
You or any American expatriate who feels have been mistreated, disrespected or has a problem with an US Consulate (no matter the country of residence) can write me to iex@ifasc.org or dgon1329@yahoo.com.
Calm down dear, it's only YA.
As long as you're an American, supporting your country in a time of war is a virtue; it's called "patriotism".
Your country is a good one, and you should never feel embarrassed to support it in the way you see fit.
When you find that you can no longer do this, do us all a favor and stop calling yourself a "yank".
Has someone upset you?
Good grief, aren't you done whining yet? So some poor person made the mistake of asking you directions and you get paid peanuts, put on your big girl pants and deal with it! Move on for the love of God.
ummmmmm........is this a question?.....did i miss something here?........ oh_hell
As an American living abroad, I can sympathize with you when you say that we are sometimes expected to be "ambassadors". I for one, am tired of defending myself and my country when I´m abroad, since many people barrage me with questions about politics and ask me why the US is the way that it is, as if I were personally responsible for my country´s foreign policies. Just ignore it as best you can and try not to get too hot under the collar. Being cool and collected in your answers will make them realize that they can´t upset you and they´ll eventually find another target.
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