Am I American?

JohnsonWriter

Yes, you are American, technically. However, I would bet that in Mexico, you are also called Mexican.

In the United States of AMERICA (that is the official name of the country), the word "American" means a United States of American citizen. You are a Mexican (derived from Mexico) citizen.

So, while you are American, in that you were born in the "Americas," you are NOT American, meaning a US citizen.

Lawrence

Eileen C

Are you a citizen of the continent (the Americas), or of a country (Mexico), or should we consider globally (Earthling)?

I say good for you! Americans are hated around the globe, we need one more target... takes some of the pressure off us U.S. citizens! :~) Keep calling yourself an American.

Karan

Don't get confused in the stupid people's narrow minded vision. Just think who you are in realy. You are blessed son of God. You are also having wisdom of understanding. Rather giving attention on these people just give attention to your work to prove who you are. God Bless You.

Mendi8a

It is just too confusing. We say we are Americans because it is the United States of America (Like the United States of Mexico call themselves Mexicans). It is too hard to say United Statesian. I would prefer if you tell me what state you are from, not what continent. Unless you are in Europe. But be careful, in Europe they will just hate you more for being American!

rhymingron

Dee

I guess some U.S. citizens are too proud or jealous to share that title. Even Norteamericano is North American, which is what we are taught in Spanish class people from the United States are. However, Mexico is also in North America, so geographically speaking, people from Mexico can also be Norteamericanos.

I'm accustomed to calling myself a U.S. citizen or USA citizen, but when I went to Europe, I was asked if I was "American" or I was referred to as "American". I have to admit, I liked the sound of that.

By the way, I don't have a problem with people born in Mexico, or any other country in the continents of North and South America, calling themselves Americans.

MsGinny

Good question, I never thought of it that way, I would consider you Mexican If you live or were born in Mexico. Since you live in North America not the United States of America you can call yourself North American or Mexican. Take your pick. You are not really considered American as you are not from America the nation.
I am not being racist its just the truth.

freyas_kin28

Good point, I'd never thought about that before.

However generally only US citizens are considered Americans....it's easier than saying United Statesians I guess, lol. Also, whenever someone refers to "America" they are generally referring to the United States. It may not be completely correct, but that's just how the general public sees it.

MP US Army

Because in the US vernacular American is most often used in terms of national origin where it means From the United States of America.

You are an American like people from Europe are European and people from Asia are Asian. In the same way when speaking of national origins people from the United States of America, are American, and people from Canada are Canadian and people from Mexico are Mexican.

jardin

America is a country (USA) and it is a continent (North America, South America) .

When I was in Europe, when the Europeans spoke of Americans or America, they were speaking of the United States of America or citizens of the United States of America, not the inhabitants of the continents of America.

I have also heard Mexico called the "United States of Mexico", so I think someone born in Mexico could also say they were a United States citizen.

I don't take it too seriously, it's all about semantics.

asssholejohn

I understand what your saying, If you were German you would say that you are European... But in America (USA) we just say we are american... WHat do you want us to call our selves, United States of American... It just sounds Gay.

Sunkist

exactly....people are psychotic that is why

My world

You are American, in the sense that you were born in South America. US Americans get upset because we have been calling ourselves "Americans" since the 1775, and it's JUST NOW becoming a catch phrase for the rest of the individuals born in North/South America to call themselves "Americans". You don't hear Canadians calling themselves Americans. People born in Mexico are called Mexicans. People born in the USA are called Americans. (United States of America is the name of our country.)

The Nag

Well, that's fine and dandy, but you are not a United States Citizen.
You should rectify that or go home.

Huevos Rancheros

Si. Just don't say that to a Canadian. Yet they live in North America, they are from the country Canada and therefore are Canadians. Mexico, Mexican. Costa Rica, Costa Rican, Peru, Peruvian, Guatemala, Guatemalan. and the list goes on and on.

Rose52

good for you

vanessa w

ignore them. just work and pay taxes like the rest of us hun. you'll find miserable people everywhere you go in the world, ignore them. just abide by the laws, pay taxes (like i stated before) and be an overall decent citizen. that's all you need to do. and don't worry about other peoples "considerations". consider that your a decent person who deserves the same respect as anyone else. they should judge you by YOUR merit and character alone. not by the race or place you come from hun.

Kari

You are American. It makes me happy to see that even though everyone in America thinks you're not, you're still happy to be one. If you are an asset to America, then you should be considered one. I don't even know why people act the way they do towards people that are illegal. People should just stop being racist and judgmental, but good for you. I consider you 100% American.

Jonny Moronic

Youre American, i always got confused by that too America is a continent but its also a country.I guess united statians just dosnt sound good. i dont know.

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