How America lives?

Answer 1

In it's most simplistic form, it is the ability to choose one's own path in life. It is the recognition of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is equality and justice for all. It is the ability to have freedom to worship and practice one's religion. It is the ability to prosper in the appropriate way, without persecution because of race, ethnic origin, age, sex, religion etc. It's the ability to be FREE!! This is not to say we do not have problems, but it is the most enjoyable and beneficial life style I know of.

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Answer 2

The important thing to remember when asking this, is that America is so big. One of our states, Montana is about as big as the entire country of Germany. So honestly, it really depends on what part of the country you live in. A lot of us that live in places like New York City, Philladelphia, Boston or one of the bigger east coast cities are usually considered 'ruder' than the rest of the country, when it comes to certain things. Like when a red traffic light turns green, we IMMEDIATELY pound on our horns. Things are really fast-paced, but the people are generally more well-behaved on the east coast. Out west, in California, Oregon and Washington, it's way more racially diverse. Southern California actually has more black people and Mexicans than white Americans, so the demography is a lot different than most regions over there. (Personally, I live in California, and things are a mess here. People think that the East Coast moves fast, but in reality, the West Coast moves MUCH faster. We have our own traffic violation name: The California Roll. It's when you don't make a complete stop at a stop sign. I guess it's the mentality of, if it's clear, why should you be bothered to actually stop all the way, I mean really, you have WAY more important things to do than to sit at a stop sign for a full 3 seconds. And people aren't generally "more well behaved" on the East Coast. The south tends to be the most well-mannered because they're raised on family morals. California does not have more black people and mexicans than white people, there are plently of completely white washed cities. In California, it doesn't boil down to race, it boils down to how much money you're making.)

As far as life-style goes, it really varies. If you watch TV, all the news pundits do is talk about how fat and lazy Americans are, but that really isn't the truth. Fat people are actually the minority. And they tend to be in their late 30's and older than that usually. The younger generation is usually on the move, and like to go to parties and hang out with friends, smoking pot, playing Video Games, football, whatever. A lot of Americans (myself not included) are very obsessed with owning things and technology, though. Some people literally can't carry on a conversation without looking at their phone every 10 or 20 seconds to text somebody. (Phone reliance is much greater on the two coasts than it is in the middle of the States. The two coasts move much faster than the rest of the united states and tend to see much more bussiness, which may actually require phone reliance. The fat people are older people at all, it varies. There are many obese people, but not so many that you feel like you juts walked into a 2 dollar all you can eat buffet.)

And as far as small-town hospitality goes... It's really exaggerated. Older people are nicer in small towns, but the teenagers tend to act like little hillbillies, and like to start fights with people they perceive to be weak. They're a little more well-behaved in the city, where there's a stronger police presence. (Another thing to consider is how people were raised. It's not just "police presence" it's common courtesy, and that's not something taught everywhere anymore.)

But overall, Americans are a considerate people. I used to not think so, but after growing up a little, I've found that people here are generally good, as opposed to bad. (Americans tend to take their American status for granted. Most Americans don't realise how lucky they are to be American. I was born and raised in the UK and then moved to the States. It's a nice place, America, but so many Americans hate it, and insult it. They don't realise that they can get healthcare if they need it, have a democracy, and just general freedoms that many countries do not. Some Americans like to think they're better than everyone else, but some think that it's their duty to help everyone else. Either way it's a complicated place to live in. Good luck)