THE UGLY AMERICAN

So on Tuesday in my American Literature II class my teacher introduced us, well me anyhow, to what an Ugly American is. I had no clue of what she was talking about. In my head I thought it was some person who just was not very appealing to the eye, but of course I was wrong. She explained to the class that at times when Americans go to foreign countries they boast about how the United States is the best country of all, everything in the US is better than across seas, and rude attitudes. I exclude myself considering I've never been out the states. I have many friends from foreign countries who agreed with what the teacher had to say and I was somewhat shocked. Going to another country I'd compare it to being a guest in someones house. Since I'm the guest I govern myself accordingly and display the most respect toward my hosts. So to hear that my people go and "act a fool" is something I had to think on. It's because of my upbringing of how I act and treat others, saying "yes sir" and "no sir", "yes ma'am" and "no ma'am". If you treat others with disrespect expect to be treated the same and if you treat others with respect, respect will be returned.