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[quote=Anonymous]I understand, OP. When I was an au pair in Europe (so many years ago) my host family used to make fun of the US at every opportunity. I put ketchup on my potatoes? Wore sneakers to a museum? Declined her offer of coca cola to soothe (??) my upset stomach? "American's are so dumb!" It seriously soured our relationship and I left after 5 months. No matter which side it is coming from, it just makes everyone feel unwelcome. I was in a position where I couldn't say anything to her, but you could talk to your AP. Let her know that you know she's homesick and culture shock is a very real thing, but you want her to enjoy her time here and that you're hurt she isn't able to appreciate the effort you're putting in to showing her how things are here. Tell her she doesn't have to prefer it or even pretend to, but that by looking at it with a more positive perspective she'll improve her relationship with you as well as her overall experience. Good luck.[/quote]
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