31 Countries That Hate Americans

Land of the free, home of the brave. The country of dreams. Everyone wants to live in the USA, right? Okay, well, everyone at least thinks Americans are great...right? Maybe not. Guess it really is impossible to please everybody.

When nations hate Americans for one reason or another, it can cause some tension and problems. American ideals, politicians, habits, attitudes, and a plethora of other topics can lead to members of a foreign country harboring a deep hatred or distrust of America, and honestly, some of those feelings are justified.

Today, we're taking a look at some of those countries that can't stand Americans. Maybe these shouldn't be near the top of your vacation bucket list!

Note: All statistics included in this article are from the Pew Research Center, a non-partisan public opinion research organization, and several other sources—which are all listed throughout.

Debt-ridden Greece finds it difficult to embrace any American message of hope, as shown by the 63% unfavorable rating on the Pew Research survey. One recurring complaint among Greek natives has to do with public drinking. They tend to look down upon people who really let themselves go in public—which is exactly what a lot of young American tourists do when they visit. Greek natives feel disrespected by this sort of behavior, particularly in historical sites or other places full of spiritual and cultural significance.

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This does not mean that Americans are not welcome, but it does mean that partiers should be mindful of their surroundings and the impression they are making on local communities. In an effort to bridge the gap between these two cultures, many organizations have been started to educate travelers about proper etiquette while overseas. By connecting with locals and showing a willingness to learn more about their culture and history, visitors can start to show Greeks that there is still hope for meaningful interaction between Americans and Greeks alike.

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You've heard of the phrase "wanderlust," but do you know the German word "fernweh"? It means "far sickness" or an intensely strong urge to travel. The next time you feel the need to head out on a road trip, you've got a case of fernweh. And the only cure is to travel somewhere new!
There are over 61,000 people on a plane in the air over the U.S. at any given moment. That makes sense because the U.S. has one third of all the airports in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta is the busiest airport in the world with over 100 million total passengers every year since 2015.
Even though it is spread across five time zones, the entire country of China is set to Beijing time. Having a single time zone in the United States would certainly make things easier. Currently, the USA is spread across six, but a single time zone would make things a little wonky in Alaska and Hawai'i.
Jet lag is worse when you're traveling from west to east. That's because the changes in time zones become not only more physically apparent on your body, but they are also more culturally apparent. If restaurants close at 10pm on the East Coast, you'll just be getting hungry since it will feel like 7pm on your West Coast-adjusted body.
Taking a vacation is good for your health! Studies have shown that a vacation can help to lower your risk of heart disease. It's also a proven way to improve your creativity. So if you have some writer's block or need to lower your stress, grab a friend and go on an adventure!

31 Countries That Hate Americans

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