Question

Why do some people feel that Americans don't understand certain concepts or perspectives?

Answer 1

Americans get it all day, every day, both literally and figuratively.

Answer 2

the same reason why guys dont get girls.... they have their own point of view, priority, issues and ingrained tendencies and just cant see too far past themselves

Answer 3

American media won't let them??

Answer 4

American's don't get it because they have been lazy for so many decades. How else would Bush be elected into office?. Our heads are so far up our A$$, the best we can do is go to work everyday, come home and watch TV - REALITY TV too. I am embarrassed.. . Anyone want to go to the Netherlands with me? You never see them in the news for stupid stuff

Answer 5

Because they are so inbred and insular that they don't realise that there is anything else out there to get apart from beer, guns and their crappy version of sport.