What is American culture?
491203
as far as I know, this country was formed on the back of the indians, built by the hands of slaves, and once that was finished, they want to reap the benefits without sharing. \nKind of like the ant and the grasshopper.\n\nLet people have freedom to come to the land of the free, and stop blowing money on alcahol, drugs, gambling, and stripclubs.\n\nWhere is our God????
960475
Culture: culture has to do with pretty much anything & everything it seems. It is everything from the music you listen to, the food you eat, the holidays you celebrate, how you celebrate those holidays, why you celebrate them, how you dance, or even sing, your mannerisms, the way you approach a situation, how you dress, etc. A lot of this can also sometimes just be individual personality traits; however, our cultures do have a large impact on how we think and act.\n\nAs far as can they change, I would definitely say yes. Look at how so many modern day European countries ( as well as the U.S.) were influenced culturally by how the ancient Greeks lived. I also think that, for example, when someone from another country emmigrates to the U.S. they take their culture with them, but a lot of times end up blending it with American culture as well and it becomes its own.  To me anyways, Asian-American culture is a lot different, but also very similar, to that of just an Asian or American culture; and so on. I hope you know what I mean ;-)
663251
which part of america?south,central or north america?if you mean the u.s.,watch television from the states.there you will see what peopke here percieve as culture.but if you want the true culture you will definitely need to live here for a few years at least,for there are many cultures and mixes of cultures in this society.
577119
It doesn't matter what the US wants. As has been said too many times, the US is a melting pot of cultures and people. American citizens are from all over the world, and have been coming here since its foundation. Although most Americans don't like to admit it, there is very little that is unique to American culture (is there such a thing?)...there is no American language, there isn't really any American food (hamburgers and hot dogs did not originate in the US), and so on. I mean, even look at Independence Day...a holiday that is truly "American"...and see how it's celebrated. There is a pretty heavy emphasis on fireworks...which is Chinese.\n\nIt's foolish to reject other cultures. No culture is perfect...embracing others can only lead to improvement.
179095
Culture - lack of.  Drugs and prostitutes.\nweather - wet and windy. Ever wondered why Holland has windmills?  It's windy.  \nlifestyle - see culture.  Wearing clogs, eating raw herrings.  Tulips.
577844
The US and UK are very similer in culture in many ways. The US tends to be far less formal. We are also a bit unrefined compared to the UK. As for the accuracy it would be like an American thinking Benny Hill accurately reflected British life. It's a comedy that makes fun of aspects of American life. \n\nAmerica except for the NE and really urban areas is spread out. In the West and midwest you can literally drive for hours without seeing another human being or sign of one in some places. Cars are a huge part of our lives. We tend to be rebelious towards authority and convention compared to other nations. We tend to be warmer to forigners than any other nation on the Earth except maybe Australia. We can also be very self centered socially while being very giving individually. Many European nations can be downright cold towards forigners, especially Americans. \n\nThere are some minor linguistic differences. Somebody with a deep Cockney accent might have a little trouble talking to somebody from Maine or Alabama who had deep Main or Southern accents. For the most part language would not be an issue. \n\nThe space and how isolated the neighborhoods are might be shocking to somebody from an urban UK environment. Neighbors in the suburbs often do not even know the first name of their imediate neighbors much less the people down the road.  The pub scene is not really in the US except for pubs for ex-UK/Australians. Bars here tend to be for a purpose/scene rather than gathering points. Think more of a European disco except the music style/scene is different. A Metal bar, Biker bar, dance bar, gay bar, etc. The bars tend to be specialized and have distinct flavors towards that culture/scene. \n\nThe US is also still a nation that values freedom and lack of intrustion. The highly organized UK tends to have a great deal more survalence. It also has a much stronger reverance for law and order. The US can be rather chaotic and such organization/intrusion doesn't sit well with Americans. \n\nI think you'd probably like it in the US. Hard to say not knowing more about you. Best way to find out is to come visit. The UK is an ally so a visitation visa would probably be easy to obtain. What part of the US to visit is a whole different story. America unlike the UK doesn't really have a consistant culture. Just an overiding sense of nation. So the South is very different from the NE which is very different from the Mid-west which is very different from the West coast which is very different from the South West. Then places in a given area tend to identify with specific areas. New Orleans for example is pretty unique in the US. Austin is more like California than Texas while Dallas and Houston tend to be Texan in culture. Miami has a different culture than the rest of Florida. Tallahassee for example tends to be more Southern in general than Floridian. Get to know Americans from all over the country. Don't take one's word about an area, get to know several from an area. We are easy to find and more than happy to brag LOL.
557167
North America culture is a mixture of all cultures around the world. Only think unique we have is hip hop and jazz.
121534
Our culture in the sense? What culture man?
203411
There really isn't an American "culture."  American culture is a mixture of several different cultures.  We have Mexican that is better than virtually anywhere in Mexico.  Some of our Italian food far outshines some locales in Italy, our Chinese food far outshines most Chinese eating spots in China.  So we have borrowed, stolen, changed, altered, improved, modified, reduced, and any number of other changes to create a rainbow culture from nearly all countries on earth.
815034
Besides fast food and hate what is American culture.  Please don't tell me freedom, or you would not be asking such a ridiculous question.  Part of becoming a better person is remembering where you came from.  Besides unless you are a Native Indian you too come from immigration.  How much do you know about the struggles that brought your people to America?
639241
I am an American and live in the USA. I love the diversity of people here from all over the world and all that they add to the culture of this country.
543866
c-individually based cultures ( America)
706620
culture is a sociaty as a hole and the regular festivaties and norms/// cult s  have a belief in a god or any thing to that matter a star in space /
359432
'Cultural': relating to the habits, traditions and beliefs of a society.\n\n'Identity': who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group which make them different from others.\n\nNow, culture provides:\n1. a particular view or understanding of the world. \n2. rules and patterns of behaviours.\n\nThe mexican culture is a clash of two different cultures that fusioned.  \n\nIn mexico there is a high regard for parties and celebrations... we even celebrate the day of the deads... and I don't feel identified with this traditions and behaviours because I don't agree with making a big celebration of 'nothing'... Low-income people spend all their savings in weedings and parties that they give to their relatives or extended family and even neighbours just because it gives them status... how silly!  I do not identify with that but I understand it.  Also mexicans are always 'worried' about the future and they daydream about winning the lottery... or that things will come from heaven... they never take their present and plan from it... they built up on water, as it were, and I'm not like that.  Also mexicans are too religious but they are religious because 'yes'... Do you believe in GOD? 'yes' Why? 'I don't know but I believe'... hmmm I'm not like that... Also mexicans say that it is better to do something even if it is not well done but it is done... and I think that if you are to do something (anything) you have to do it in the best possible way.  Also mexicans have a saying 'There's more time than life'... and they don't care if they arrive on time or not... as they see the future events as a 'question mark'... because of what I already said, they do not see unpunctuality as an offense and I do.\n\nI hope that answers what you're looking for.
494123
"California Culture" - as you've briefly defined it - is popular now because it represents freedom. It's quintessentially American, so it's a way of being patriotic without being corny. It's "cool" American. Much in the same way that the "Tropical" Tiki, Hawaiian, South Pacific decoration style is also popular now. \n\nI think we are reacting to the constrictions of a comparatively conservative administration (especially after 9-11. Don't we blame 9-11 for everything? LOL) and a resurgence of conservatism in many areas of the culture (everything from fashion to religion. Remember the cool, neon colors of the 80s? Now everything is brown, tan and cream).\n\nPersonally, I'm ready to pull on a pair of flip-flops and a straw hat, and hit the beach. I don't surf, but that won't stop me from sipping my favorte beverage from a coconut shell.
90950
Interesting question. If you refer to an identity for american culture, my guess is that identity comes from multiculturalism, the meeting point of various cultures and cultural values and cultural viewpoints. America (both as a continent and as the US of A) is home to so many nationalities that one might get lost in trying to find what American culture is about or what being an american really is.\nSo my opinion is that multi (or pluriculturalism, not sure which is best used) is the identifier here. At least it should be, because an environment which harbors such diversity should promote understanding, empathy and coexistance for those cultures which are part of it, something that the USA declares itself to be upholding, but its internal and external policies seem to disagree.
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Cultural and physical.