This is an anecdote but it fits what I've observed over the years. Most of the really good friends that I have (white) are recent immigrants from Europe. North

This is an anecdote but it fits what I've observed over the years. Most of the really good friends that I have (white) are recent immigrants from Europe. North Americans tend to be more individualistic and this colors their interactions with others. Basically with Europeans, I tend to feel less like I'm being used or that I'm stuck in a quid-pro-quo situation.