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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm from Denmark and I say I live in America when talking to other foreigners or people back home. I've never gotten chewed out nor have I appeared to offend anyone with saying that. [b]I think some of you are a bit too uptight[/b]. Obviously I'm aware there are other Americas. I've been to them but it's always just come natural to say "America". Sorry guys, didn't know I was every offending. ha ha[/quote]

I agree completely!

I usually say "American" or I might say "from the US"

Fellow North Americans, do you get equally offended when someone says "those stupid Americans" or "typical fat rude Americans"?  Do you assume they are talking about you?  Canadians? Mexicans? Brazilians?  I am guessing no.

So if it is okay for folks from other countries to assume one is talking about the good ol' US of A when they are using "Americans" in a deurogatory manner, than it is also perfectly acceptable for a citizen of this country to use the term as a proud referral of being from this country.[/quote]

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