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Despite the title of the smash TV hit, it may surprise you to learn that American Idol had its genesis in the U.K. But when it comes to cultures crossing boundaries, it's America that rules the waves. So when you journey overseas, you're bound to confront strong opinions about the U.S.—our culture, our people and our government. Like it or not, an American abroad is a living symbol of his homeland, and is occasionally held to account for it, from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the base of Ayers Rock. In this series, we'll explore perspectives about Americans from a variety of countries around the world.

To start, here's a classic view of the U.S. traveler in Britain: "When I think of American tourists, I think of people in front of the British Museum, yelling across large spaces to each other about how to use their digital......

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