On the other hand – it’s a pity, that we were and still are recognised in Western Europe (Germany, Holland, UK, Scandinavia) mainly through our immigrants. To tell the truth: who generally has left our country and gone abroad? Not the intelectual elite at all;-) Scums, losers, semi-analphabets, fakers, thiefs – not able to cope with themselves here, in Poland, dreaming about a western paradise, going abroad without a penny and taking any job unseen – that is the main sort of our ‘ambassadors’ in the Europe. Of course, not all of them, but I’d say it’s ca. 60 per cent, unfortunately. With such an immigration, it’s really hard to have a better image in Europe:-) Unfair and generalizing, but true:-) The same refers probably to the Romanians, Bulgarians, Hungarians and other similar post-communist nations, who must be often ashamed to hear or read bitter words about them, based on some immigration-affairs.
Reassuming to all: to get to know a country – just go to it, do not judge us by our immigrants:-)

Austria: Home of the Mozart, Opera, and my favorite foods Chicken Schnitzel and Apple Strudel. But my friend told me that Austria is re-known for producing crappy musical Band Groups unfortunately. It’s mountainous area, Salzburg ever became the shooting location of The Sound of Music.

Belarus: Ex-USSR country, very cold like Russia

Belgium: Land of Chocolate, Beer, and The Smurfs. My friend said that Belgium has lots of tasty restaurants and places.

Czech Republic: Beautiful capital Prague, spectacular nightlife.

Denmark: Scandinavian country, produce nice Lurepark butter, my school shoes ECCO are made here. Famous for its Viking and Carlsberg beer, most of the people in Denmark are extremely happy go lucky from what I heard.

Finland: Nokia land, that’s what my friend from Germany calls , sauna freaks. My Dad said that Finland is extremely cold, also very good education system. Quite famous for its unique but colorful clothes named Marimeko, my mom has one at home. I also think that Finnish people must extremely smart and serious.

France: Very nice country with nice fashion and culture. French are arrogant, but their arrogant because of their nationalism sense, can a bit distance. Also, the French love good food so much, they always gather at the restaurant enjoying food while debating or discussing. I have some kind of special impression about France ever since I watched Madeline cartoon on the TV when I was young at Australia ( I was born at Australia). I also admire for their health care and quality of life. The women are re-known for being elegant, petite, and stylish. Famous for its perfumes and cosmetics, Eiffel Tower as well. My Dad ever told me that French are also very quality and culture conscious high class people, dad also ever said that city of Paris has the cleanest air among metropolitan cities that he ever visited, which is true when I heard that there’s a hot air balloon that can check the air condition, throughout the Eiffel light during evening . I wished if I could go to France next time.

Germany: Nice cars, beers, and machinery that’s what I know about Germany. I always have good impression about Germany ever since I learn German at school, despite the fact that Germany had a dictator like Hitler. Hometown of my dear friend, Felix from Dresden of East Germany. My Dad ever told me if German food is too salty, too fatty, and too bland. Although I love German sausages like Bockwurst and Currywurst. Plus, I always heard from many people that Germans are usually “square-headed” just like what my Dad used to joke about Germans. The women are re-known for having big build and looked masculine.

Greece: Ancient western civilization came from here, lots of statues and monuments. Parthenon is my personal favorite, but I also like Mykonos Island shown from the brochure that my Dad brought for me. Love Greek food, Greek Salad and Feta cheese are my favorites. I have my first funny impression about Greece since I watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding movie.

Hungary: Goulash and Bratislava, first impression about this country according to my friend. I always think that Hungary is famous for the meatball soup. My Grandpa had friend from Hungary, he told me that his friend was very intelligent and had a good sense of humor.

Iceland: Small, cold northern country away from mainland Europe famous for its Geyser and Banks. Nearly bankrupt, but has a very strong independence. Bjork always remind me about this precious country, from what I heard the capital of Reykjavik voted as the cleanest city in the world.

Ireland: Small country near Great Britain, far away at the northwest. Home of the redheads, drunks, Guinness, and green color obsessed people. Had a terrible history back during the Great Potato Famine. But Irish people always perceived as fun-loving, warm, and peaceful people. I also remember this country when I watched Leap Year movie stared by Amy Adams, my favorite movie.

Italy: Pizza, Spaghetti, and Lasagna are my first impression about Italy. Very beautiful and ancient country, I love Colosseum and Pisa tower. I always wished if I could go to Italy for vacation, to see all the things from Italy. Italians are famous for being loud, witness from my dad when he visited Italy, he said that almost everyone in Italy speaks loudly. But sadly, the government there is very corrupted and infamous for its Mafioso. This country also remind me of Lizzie McGuire film from the Disney channel.

Luxembourg: Mega rich European country, near Netherlands and Belgium forming Benelux group. Speaks a weird form of German from what I know. Luxembourgian also enjoy their wealth so much until they scared if they lost their money.

Monaco: Casino, Monte Carlo come up in my mind about this country. Small Monarchy country at Southern of France, paradise of the gamblers, and has beautiful beach. I always remember this country from movie Monte Carlo, starred by Selena Gomez..

Netherlands: Flat Northern European country below the sea level, always surrounded by the Dams and Windmill. Famous for its tasty cheeses like Gouda and Edam. Liberal people as well as tolerant with everyone, love flowers and weeds so much, they are also very tall, with the addiction of Beers. Wooden shoes all come from this country from what I know, also the national costumes are so admirable. Produces nice butters too, yummy.

Norway: Rich Scandinavian country, produces oil and natural gas, famous for the salmon fishes. Has the highest human development index in the world, stunning Fjords, as well clean environment. There are lots of blonde haired blue eyed people here. Fond of Fish and seafood.

Portugal: Mediterranean country, near Spain on Iberian peninsula. Crisis ridden, but has nice vacation spot for European tourist. Famous for its tea as well, very warm welcoming people, and they also love good music and dancing. Nice Port wine also come from here.

Russia: Emerging economy boom after the fall of communism, famous for the vodka and ultra stunning women, although the people there are overly racist, cold, and rude. Love Moscow, colorful St. Petersburg Cathedral, and tasty food called Borscht soup. Very cold, far at the north, almost like freezing all the time brrrr. Famous supermodels come from here, highly paid for magazines.

Spain: Matador, Paella, Flamenco, and Sunshine yup that’s Spain. Love the men, so handsome, romantic, and passionate. Sexy women all come from here from what I heard think about Penelope Cruz and Paz Vega . Very loud and welcoming people. But, most of them are very lazy, love to enjoy life, and never think about tomorrow. Fond of nap, look up siesta.

Sweden: Scandinavian country, famous for IKEA and its stunning blonde girls. Likes meatball, lingonberry jam and caviar paste. My favorite group band ABBA comes from here, also home of Roxette my mother’s favorite group band when she was young. Feminism is quite extreme here, there lots of women who become feminist in this country. Swedish are the master of hockey too, they always excel in hockey. Home of the political correctness and gender equality.

Switzerland: Rich country border to France at the west, Germany at the north, Austria at the east, and Italy at the south. Famous for its bank, cheeses, watches, and chocolates. People here talk very slow, clean, efficient, and precise. My dad always has a excellent impression about the Swiss (my dad has lots of Swiss co-workers), smart, and somewhat quite perfectionist. Has the most beautiful mountain called the Alps, famous spot for skiing. Nice Chalets are here, especially at Davos from what I heard. Wished to go to Switzerland if I have money.

UK: Famous for the Queen, The Beatles, Mr.Bean, Big Ben, and London Bridge. Has lots of top universities like Oxford and Cambridge, or others. Conquered so many countries in the 19th century, forming Commonwealth Nations. Fish and Chips, Roast Beef, and English Breakfast become the national food of this country. I also have uncle lives here with my aunt. My Dad always has impression that British people are somewhat stuck-up and old-fashion, but very open and friendly. Too bad, they always like to get drunk way too much and have very bad lifestyle.

@BogdyBBA , you made me laugh.

After two days going through this, this is the one I wanted to answer, even after so many years.

I assumed the first statement was a joke. My fellow Americans, Transylvania is “near” Romania the same way California is “near” the United States. It is PART of Romania. It is not a town. It is a REGION. Like a little kingdom, get it? Ruled over by Count Dracula and his army of Chernobyl mutant vampires, who sparkle in the sunlight!

Germans: Efficient and smart. We like their country a lot, but most of us now think they hate us and want to kill us all lol

Italians: Brothers! Many similarities and they are very cool people.

Spanish, Portuguese: “Crisis Brothers” lol Anyway, we like them a lot, they are like us. I’ve been to Spain and people there respect Greek culture and like us a lot. It’s my favorite country!

Turks: ENEMIES and Asians, don’t belong to Europe.

Russians: Vodka, hot girls.

Serbs: “Orthodox brothers” ! However, i see them just like any other slavic nation because i am an atheist…

Croats: Beautiful country. Don’t know any Croats though..

Albanians: Thiefs, immigrants, poor and muslims.

FYR Macedonia: HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE THEM! OUR NATIONAL ENEMY, THIEFS AND BULGARIANS WHO PRETEND TO BE MACEDONIANS.

Scandinavians: Rich, drunk all the time and cold.

French: A bit arrogant but OK. Much more friendly towards Greeks comparing to Germans. And a really really beautiful country. They must be really proud.

British: Love tea, love coming to Greece and having fun (too much fun, most of the time). Personally, i like them a lot, cool people.

Bulgarians: Poor. What we don’t want to end up like as a country.

Poles, Hungarians, Czechs etc: Nice countries….umm..that’s it

Americans are considered ignorant because of the brainwashing from the media they have back in their country. The media always try to succumb the American society to be the sheep in the line, following all the media that’s really saddening. Especially Right-Winger medias like the Fox News and Rush Limbaugh are brainwashing the American society. Also, you must aware with the fact that there is a very strong anti-intellectualism in the U.S which contributes the American ignorance, they always think that being smart is “not cool”. The phenomenon is being called “Dumbing down Americans”.

American are viewed as superficial because Americans are pressured to fit the “social standard”. So, they become more superficial due to the “social demand” in order to pursue the “social standard”. In America, if you don’t fit the social standard you might be shunned.

Americans are viewed as being ill-educated because of the education system in USA, which doesn’t support the needs of the American society. Poor teaching method, lagging minority student (such as: Hispanic students, Black American students, etc.), poor teacher ability, and the amount of the tenure teachers A.K.A short term teachers in American schools. But now, Americans are struggling to fix their education system.

I know my explanations are out of the topic, but at least I can give the answers of why some of the Germans view Americans like that.