Being an American is such a rich environment, because there's so many people from other countries and cultures, and through that you're able to see other people's experiences.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There's a physicality and confidence to Americans; they're very present. That's something I enjoy being around because it rubs off on you.
To be an American is to be part of the world because America, all the people of the world come to America.
America is a country formed by diverse communities from different countries. Overall, the country is very hospitable and gives opportunities to grow. Saying that, I'd also say I'm not a 'white' immigrant; a South Asian's experience is different than, say, a European immigrant's.
Well, if you look at all of the cultures in America, this is a great opportunity for us to really get acquainted with the rest of the world. America is the only place you can do that, but we don't have sense enough to take advantage of that.
How wonderful it is to be an American. We have known the best of times and the worst of times.
At one time, you could sit on the Rue de la Paix in Paris or at the Habima Theater in Tel Aviv or in Medina and you could see a person come in, black, white, it didn't matter. You said, 'That's an American' because there's a readiness to smile and to talk to people.
For many of us who were born and raised in this country, including me, it's sometimes easy to forget how special America really is.
I have always thought that being a good American is appreciating the world, not just your own country.
The greatness of Americans is that we are mosaic - we are diverse.
In fact that is the struggle that most Americans - As rich as this country is, most Americans are very limited in their interaction with the world, unless the world comes to us in a very shocking way.