Symptoms of Being American Abroad
Symptoms of Being American Abroad
I don’t frequently forget where I came from. Several times a week, if not every day, I’m asked where my accent is from, how long I’ve been here, etc. I share in the ask-er’s horror over Trump’s reign and then typically crack a joke about an American stereotype or two.
Beyond these benign interactions, I represent the U.S. in my classes where I’m often asked to explain the American political…
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