Mount RushmoreFrom questions submitted by Vietnamese people to the U.S.-Indochina Educational Foundation for its “FAQ About America” project. Originally from Harper's Magazine, January 2005.
- When did your culture form? [You all know about this anecdote, I'm sure: Asked «What do you think of the US culture?», Mahatma Gandhi allegedly replied: «Oh, that would be a good idea».]
- What does a typical American look like? Do actors and actresses in Hollywood movies possess characteristics of a typical American?
- What is Hollywood?
- There are many sexy scenes in American movies. Does that reflect the daily lives of Americans?
- How many people in the U.S.A. like to drink Coke?
- Why are American presidents so bellicose?
- Does the U.S. really wish for peace and happiness for other countries, as they always announce in public?
- What do Americans think about Communists?
- People say that Americans look down on people of color and people from Third World countries. Is that true?
- Are Americans extravagant?
- Americans are very combative, aren’t they?
- Why do many Americans like to be single nowadays?
- Americans seem to be superficial and not sincere. What do you think about this?
- Do you think using an excessive amount of slang will gradually destroy the beauty of the English language?
- What will happen if the American president doesn’t carry out the promises that he made in the campaign?
- What percentage of the U.S. population wants to be a good friend of Vietnam in all fields?
- How can the post-traumatic stress disorder be solved? What are the U.S. responsibilities in solving it?
- Why does America appear to be the major factor of almost every war?
- Which aspects of life are American people most interested in?
- I have learned America is a free country; what is the real freedom in this country?
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