Americans are very friendly and very suspicious, that is what Americans are and that is what always upsets the foreigner, who deals with them, they are so friendly how can they be so suspicious they are so suspicious how can they be so friendly but they just are.

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This quote highlights the dual nature of Americans, characterized by their friendliness and suspicion. It suggests that foreigners may find it perplexing how Americans can be both welcoming and warily guarded. The contrast between these two traits is seen as a source of confusion and frustration for those who interact with Americans. Nonetheless, the quote emphasizes that this combination is inherent to the American identity, acknowledging that despite this paradox, Americans genuinely possess both qualities.

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