Defining American

I know what an American is.
They are not materialistic. They come here with a single bag. They wear their cargo pants and bandanas. They don't need to shower often to be happy and don't place value on possessions.

They dance provocatively and dress scantily. I've seen all the latest music videos. They must all own big yachts and expensive jewelry.

They all value education because they come over here to teach us and I've never met one without a college degree.

They are all well fed. Never seen a starving one among them.

They must all be rich. They come to my country and throw huge sums of money at us that they call aid. I call it, the way my family eats and gets vaccinated. Also, thanks for the bed net.

They are a little egotistical with never wanting to learn another language other than English. What's with that?

They don't listen to the world news or know anything beyond what happens to them? and why should they? They live at the center of the universe.

White means rich. Wait, there are others besides white people in America? They aren't true Americans though, right?

Ever think about the image we give off? These are all real examples I've heard Rwandans say about Americans. They are given a snapshot of American society and then fill in the blanks as best they can. So are you fighting the image or supporting it?