Real Men Don't Cry

Why is it that society has to portray men as strong and stoic with no
emotions? I can't stand the fact that if I show emotions out in
public, I would be thought of as a freak. I have feelings just like
anyone else. I laugh, cry, get angry, feel happy like any other human
being, but these "soft" emotions are not allowed to be expressed by
"real" men. I know it shouldn't matter what our society deems as male
qualities as opposed to other countries. It just bothers me how much
arrogance is allowed in our society. In other countries, men kiss and
hug each other when they greet. Men are allowed to be sensitive and
express all flavors of emotions. Americans are standoffish and
private. I really think that I was meant to live in another country
that is more open minded and accepting. I love my country. I just
don't like the societal views in my country.