You missed the point. The misconceptions some Indians have about the West are absurd. Here are a few samples:
1. Every American divorces at least once. An average American marries about 3 to 5 times. I have no idea where this comes from.
2. Americans disown their kids at 16. I've pointed out that American teenagers often work part-time, and that this is a good thing. I'm usually just shouted down.
3. Americans don't entertain guests because food is too expensive. Nobody spends the night at anybody else's place.
4. Americans are materialistic and value money over family bonds.
5. American girls always dress in skimpy outfits. American guys sleep with every girl they can.
Frankly all your misconceptions ring so true. Just fire up HBO, Star World or any other western channel here in India and you will see all these misconceptions come alive. How else are Indians supposed to make opinions? :)
Hmm, by this logic Indians would believe that life in India is about dancing and singing all day in a rain of flowers, and getting lucky is getting a peck on the cheek... Now I've never been in India but I'm pretty sure Indians realize it's not like this :)
Fundamental Attribution Error: "A person will attribute qualities of [their own nation] to their environment and situation, but qualities of [other nations] to inherent properties of those others."
Everyone knows their own country isn't like the way it's portrayed by the media. But, at the same time, everyone knows that all other countries are like the way they're portrayed in the media. It's a wonder our brains don't leak out.
1. Every American divorces at least once. An average American marries about 3 to 5 times. I have no idea where this comes from.
2. Americans disown their kids at 16. I've pointed out that American teenagers often work part-time, and that this is a good thing. I'm usually just shouted down.
3. Americans don't entertain guests because food is too expensive. Nobody spends the night at anybody else's place.
4. Americans are materialistic and value money over family bonds.
5. American girls always dress in skimpy outfits. American guys sleep with every girl they can.
6. It's always party time in America.
Honestly, I don't know where this comes from :(