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Gallup released a poll recently about image – the opinions of Americans with regard to 20 countries that figure prominently in the news at the moment. Which countries are among those with the most favorable image?

Here is a list of the first few and last few:

1) Canada (90% favorable)
2) Great Britain (87%)
3) Germany (80%)
4) Japan (77%)
5) Israel (67%)
6) India (66%)
7) France (63%)

Iran finishes last with 10%. As with all polls, you have to take a look at the type of questions asked, specific circumstances, etc.

An interesting note is that among Republicans, the image of France is 52% favorable, but with Democrats it’s 76%. Similarly, generational differences are obvious: Among those 55 and older, France has 55%, for those 35-54 years old it’s 63%, and 18-34 years old, 75%. This confirms my own personal experience: in general, the younger generation is more open to other countries and cultures. We have grown up with the internet and globalization, so I guess that should not come as a surprise.