Why do so many Americans seem to say one thing but live the opposite?

[Steven80000]

For example, most Americans say they appreciate good people yet most of them use them. Many of them say they are happy when actually many are miserable. I can go on and on.

[Anonymous]

2 reasons. 1. Nobody likes a whiner. But 2. Because most people (understandably) do not want to show their vulnerability. We live in a "civilized" society. But that is on the surface. Below the surface we in many ways have never left the caves. And most people people would slit your throat (metaphorically speaking), if they thought it would advantage themselves in some way. We are mammals when you come right down to it. And in the animal kingdom, the weak, the sick, and the lame get eaten.

[NathanDavis]

well... to appreciate something you use, that's not a contradiction... lol

I use Uber all the time... I appreciate the convenience, for sure

[Anonymous]

Don't just mention Americans, people do that all around the world

[exitseven]

Many people like to talk a big game but when ot comes to doing what they say they totally fan on it.

[slatyb]

Indoctrination.

[fishbone77]

Can you?