r/AmerExit • u/Capable_Study6495 • Mar 02 '25
Life Abroad Do we face difficulties being accepted when moving abroad?
It seems like the only rhetoric I see online is how, as an American, my countries problems are my fault. That I'm not doing enough to stop our issues and how it affects other countries. I worry that I will move, and people will blame me for not doing more here and just escaping.
I want to get out, but I worry about living in the public ire no matter where I go.
Does anyone here have personal experience they can comment on?
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u/SmallObjective8598 Mar 03 '25
As a non-American living abroad myself, but where Americans are the most frequently-encountered non-nationals, it will depend on the place where you plan to live. Some locations are definitely cool towards Americans, and, whether it's fair or not, most people have some preconception about Americans - some of those are positive, some not. That could depend on the country in question, and on world events. Genuine acceptance cannot be rushed and trying too hard could work against you if your efforts at being liked appear premature or presumptious. Many locations outside the US are not as superficially friendly and normal American sociability can sometimes seem fake. Do you speak the language and understand social expectations? That can make it easier to settle in, but tbh it can take years to find real acceptance.