Why do some people not like it when you show interest in their culture?

[Zaire]

I know I can be obsessive....but my interest is genuine. However, I had a conversation with this girl yesterday...I really love her culture and community and I wanted to talk to her to learn more. I told her I wanted to visit her country...and she seemed taken aback by it. For reason I dont think she liked that at all. I dont understand what I did or said wrong. Her other friend completely ignored me which made me think he was offended by it. I really felt sad because it made me feel like I said something wrong.

They were really cautious and didnt seem to want me to visit their country. I understand, maybe it is not special to them because they are from there...but still?

I love their culture and I would never have bad intentions...

We all love different things..some people love Europe..others love Asia..some love the Middle East and Latin America...
Everyone better love Africa...hehe

 

[swtgirl]

Some people may be ashamed of their own country, so they're uncomfortable when they're on the spot to talk about their country. Which I think is quite sad. I'm just like you, I love learning about another culture, and I currently spend numerous times with this very smart girl from Iran that tells me about every history that beautiful country has gone through!