I don't like the culture of my native country , is that weird?

My daughter loved hanging out with her Indian friends. They were not fond of their culture, but she was fascinated by it. Their mothers loved her because she always wanted to try on their Sari’s and eat their food.

I don’t think it’s weird for you not to like the culture of your native country, especially if you did not grow up there in your formative years. Humans naturally adapt to the culture of where it is they grew up. But there is a big difference between not liking and looking down at your native country’s culture. And personally, I believe one should explore and understand one’s native culture. Why do people behave in such a way and why practice such traditions etc. In every cultural history out there, I tend to think there are wisdom to beheld that could make you into a well rounded person.

I don’t look down on it.. just not interested much in it…

cool thanks for replies..

also .. I did grow up there.. I just want something different for my adult life..

I feel restricted in my native country in terms of opportunites and my dreams for my life..

I love being a resident of this country. Where else could I find this level of diversity? I think it’s amazing what you can find here if you go looking for it. I’m a heinz 57 mutt whose family has been here since the 1700’s.

I’m not a fan of culture in general, because it seems to be used divisively, but I understand what you mean. It would only benefit people to get out and see other things.

@Adirondackwannabe Heinz 57? I have a feeling you’re not referring to the ketchup?

I love the influences of a lot of cultures.

@Blackberry That’s how we describe our ethnic background because it includes just about all of them.

@Blackberry Heinz’s slogan is “57 Varieties”. People use it to describe indeterminate ancestry, or a mixture so varied that no nationality/race/culture/ethnicity/religion is dominant in a person’s background.

I find Americas culture to be pretty friggin boring. I think its because of how extremely young our country is when compared to others around the world. I’ve always been interested in other peoples culture.

‘Normal’ being a relative measure, and there being a lot of people (I’m looking at you, American netizens!) who hate their country and culture, I’d say you’re in good company.

I feel like my way of thinking is different. It is more global and open-minded.
Beware, for this way lies insufferable elitism. You aren’t there yet, but you aren’t far, either.

No it is not. I hate my own culture too. It’s fu**ing boring. A lot of ugly costumes. The music sounds the same even if 5 singers sing 5 different songs. And a lot of traditions are awfull.

I don’t find it weird. ^^

Weird? No. Sad? Yes.

Like you, I enjoy the company of people from all different cultures and feel no strong ties to the country where most of our ancestors originated.

Where we part is in three of the statements.
However I often meet alot of people that prefer to stick to their own kind. I actually find them to be strange. Claiming a culture or nationality and ‘sticking to their own kind’ does not bother me. We tend to gravitate to people who are like us, particularly first and second generations that emigrate. They feel a connection, just like most people typically do with their own family members. Each family has their own sub-culture. I don’t find this strange.

I guess sometimes I feel like I would like to have close friends from my native country but I don’t feel like I have alot in common with them anymore. This statement implies that each person from your native country has the same interests. It sounds like a stereotype to me. Drill down a bit, and you will find that they all have different interests, and some will be the same as yours. I suspect that you already know that though. You are not obligated to like someone from your native country. Just appreciate each individual for what they offer to the friendship.

I feel like my way of thinking is different. It is more global and open-minded. Yes, it is different than others, but not unique. Is it more global? I woudn’t consider this a more global thought process, just more open to accepting people for who they are and not by nationality labels. If you feel that others who do not feel the same way that you do are not worthy of being a friend, then I would consider that being close-minded.

I love learning about different cultures as I feel we all have so much to offer each other. I love that I’ve got friends from around the globe and hope I make many more down the line. I do like the culture of my native country too and feel intrinsically Irish (I haven’t always felt this way). There are aspects that don’t particularly resonate with me but I’m sure that’s true of most people.
I really agree with @Pied_Pfeffer in terms of accepting people for who they are as opposed to their nationality.

No, it’s not weird at all. I can’t claim to know how you feel, because I have so many cultures to choose from in my background… but I can say that although I’m an American, I love everything having to do with Ireland. If I had the money, I’d move there and apply for “Irish Citizenship” or whatever they call it.

I like diversity and the idea of individualism. I don’t see why a person should act or live a certain way just because they are from a region. You should do what you like to do. I believe logical actions with genuine interests should always be respected.

You would never catch an Irishman talking that way no matter how much whiskey on a Sunday.

@smilingheart1 You’re right there! :-)

I find that I harbor less ill will towards my immigrant clientèle than I do my domestics. Maybe it’s sympathy, having been the immigrant myself. Perhaps it’s novelty – these aren’t run-of-the-mill urbanites and suburbans, locked into bloc mindsets, and the uniqueness of their histories are more pronounced.
But some days, I think it’s because for whatever reason, they don’t seem to be so dang picky about their chicken.

A note to all you shoppers out there: if the product is all facing one way, that is not an invitation for you to spin them all around and leave them facing backwards.

No, when limited to certain aspects of a culture. I don’t like doing 110 mph on German highways for example.