Love this. I will also try out “west coast”. I usually make a point of saying I’m from California, or The Republic or California. But I don’t hide that I’m an American. I think it’s important for the people we meet around the world to know not every American aligns with the mindset of the current administration.
Thanks Amy! Yes, try it. It helped me shift from shame to pride. I agree in not hiding my nationality. But seeing how I view Russians here in Nice, I can imagine how some people might think of me…
Love this. I will also try out “west coast”. I usually make a point of saying I’m from California, or The Republic or California. But I don’t hide that I’m an American. I think it’s important for the people we meet around the world to know not every American aligns with the mindset of the current administration.
Thanks Amy! Yes, try it. It helped me shift from shame to pride. I agree in not hiding my nationality. But seeing how I view Russians here in Nice, I can imagine how some people might think of me…