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American Culture

Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:00. American Culture. What is an American???. Individualism. Independent Not “tied to your mother’s apron strings” Self-reliant Stand out from the crowd. Competition. Comparing I’m number one. Privacy. I need space Appear aloof. Equality.

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American Culture

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  1. Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:00 American Culture

  2. What is an American???

  3. Individualism • Independent • Not “tied to your mother’s apron strings” • Self-reliant • Stand out from the crowd

  4. Competition • Comparing • I’m number one.

  5. Privacy • I need space • Appear aloof

  6. Equality • Declaration of Independence • All Men are Created Equal • In the workplace • Status

  7. Informality • Body language • Appearance • Speech • What is formal??

  8. The Future • Change and Progress • Disregard for history?? • How old is America?

  9. Time • Time is Money • Efficiency = multi-tasking • Use your time wisely!

  10. Achievement • Action! • Get it accomplished • I should be doing something! • Work • Identification: who are you? • Materialism • The pursuit of happiness • Status

  11. Directness • Assertiveness • Plainly and directly expresses feelings and requests • “Let’s lay our cards on the table” • However, Show Discretion about • Anything excessively personal • Unpleasant body/mouth odors • Sexual functioning • Personal inadequacies • Want to say no without offending • Offending someone we don’t know or know really well

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