I want to be american?

Question

i am from a different country and came to america 2 years ago. I have absolutely loved my stay here. I would want to live here all my life.

What is a true american all about? Let me know things that americans do or think/support or whatever.

I am not trying to immitate any one but I relate to a lot of things in this country. I want to be known as an american. How can i be one?

Answer 1

The biggest thing is to be yourself. Take the information you receive and form your own opinions. America was built on the meshing of different lifestyles and all the influences immigrants brought with them. Always keep a part of your home country in your heart, but remember where your home is now. Nobody can tell you what to support, or how to be an American. Just stand up for what you believe, and help out your neighbor in their time of need. That to me is what it is all about.

Answer 2

Be stupid and fat

Answer 3

what ever country you are from, you will always be that, well other than that, to be a true american. you must be loud, stupid and fat. trust me, most americans are a disgrace, and i'm one of the only few who aren't. i'm minority.

Answer 4

yea its cool here. i like it

Answer 5

You are free!

Answer 6

Living in America means lots of money pay taxes bills and life expenses.

But to become a true American you must support other people in need and help other people with difficult responsibility if they want help.

there are thousand of things you can do to become a true American besides getting a green card and proper documents.

Answer 7

As long as you are here legally, you can continue to be here and are very welcome to do so.  Apply for permanent residency and go from there if you truly want to stay here for the rest of your life.  Being American can mean different things to different people.  For many, it's the idea of America as a land of opportunity and freedom.  For others it's a huge melting pot of many cultures and traditions all mixed together.  One of the main things is that we are free to think for ourselves, even if others do try to make us think otherwise sometimes.

Answer 8

you dont need to be harsh about the americans...i mean..im english myself but theres no need to be stereotypist just relax and you'll fit in.

Answer 9

Ok basically....eat loads and become fat. Have a silly accent and belive that Europe is a city in France and that a triangle has one side.

Answer 10

Happy to see you want to do it the right way!

America is a tough love.

You got to love it enough to fight for her and die for her.

She can be hard at times, but most loves are.

The man standing on the corner may say things about her that you want to hit him. But, we have free speech and that can be tough to handle.

Americans are a funny group, but as a whole we always seem to come together.

She's a good old girl and needs lots of love.

I am a 3 tour combat Viet!

Answer 11

big cars

big egos

we don't take s**t from no one

work hard and it'll happen

american football is HUGE!!!! (go vikings)

we won WW2

look good and get laid

and...........

.......... WE HAVE DISNEYWORLD

welcome to heaven...

Answer 12

Just enjoy the freedom and after when you back to your country.......wake up.

Answer 13

Stick to a diet of beefburgers and constantly go on about World War 2.

Answer 14

You relate to America because America means so very many different things. Its multiculturalism means that there's something here for everyone to love (and hate). Because of the huge variety among the many peoples that comprise America, the only thing you can say about a true American is that he/she celebrates the many differences among us. You have to accept that people who make you furious due to their sexuality, religion, or whatever are just as American as you are. We are all colorful flowers in the garden of America. If you cannot accept people for who they are, then please do yourself and us a favor and stay home.

Answer 15

all i know is you better study up for the test

Answer 16

Glad you enjoyed your stay.  A true American is all about being whatever you want to be. Believing whatever you want to believe, and having the freedom to live as you please. We all have this in common.  If you want to be an American citizen, please contact the US embassy of your home country, or visit www.uscis.gov.  have a good one!

Answer 17

Be born again in an American country

Answer 18

true americans like partying and like to get laid but these days you cant be jumping around and telling people that theres one surtin chick thats hot and you have to have a green card or off to jail

Answer 19

complain about everything.

Answer 20

Here is a website that tells you what the American culture is like.  Here is "how to be an American:"

http://www.zompist.com/amercult.html

Answer 21

just gain a hundred pounds and talk on your cell phone in the supermarket line

Answer 22

A true American is about freedom and I am sorry, but my family has been here since the early 1770's and being an American is natural to me.  I have an idea!  Go tell people to support oil drilling in Alaska so Americans can have jobs!!!

Answer 23

be proud of america have an american flag hang on your house

support the troops

be respectful

: ) best of luck

Answer 24

I'm happy for you and I truly hope you your dreams come true.  I wish more people praised this country like you do.

Where did you say you were from?  I'd be interested in knowing.  Thanks, Jen

Answer 25

This is what you have to deal with my friend:

Divorce

fat people

complaining

stupidity

more complains

differences between 'popular and unpopular'

more divorces

arrogance

boy and girl problems....... etc....

When i first came here from India i thought this was going to be a wonderland, just get to know the people better first....

but good luck, its not that bad, the 'outside' is GREAT! And best of all, its a free country! You have so many more rights and there is little or no discrimination against minorities or women. There are a lot of fun places to go and have fun in!!! You will get used to it...?

Answer 26

Someone wanting to fit in that cohesively without someone knowing he wasn't American....hmmmmmmmmm, sounds very suspicious to me!!