Upon graduating from High School I backpacked Europe for a month. I quickly learned not everyone felt the same way about America that I did. The tone wasn't ha

Upon graduating from High School I backpacked Europe for a month. I quickly learned not everyone felt the same way about America that I did. The tone wasn't hateful or angry (yes) but it was cautious as if people expected me to be arrogant, rude or flippant about their world views. There was a common joke between my friend and I: We should sport a Canadian flag on our backpack! A few years later, I worked abroad for some time. Post "9/11" people were cruel and bitter. They really despised us! This year though, everyone was talking about Apple, Instagram and Facebook! I don't know if these are just hot topics but people were excited to talk with an American about them. I was glad to hear the tone had changed some.