what is american culture?
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It's a mixture of many diverse cultures aquired over the last 230 years.
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America is a young country with an old mentality.
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I like all 3 of those cultures.  They all have their good points.  We can all learn from each other I think.\n\nI am American, and sometimes I honestly don't know what constitutes "American" culture, but the things that come to my mind are that we appreciate honest hard work.  We believe that all people are entitled to live the American Dream - even if they were not born here.  Most people in America have a good heart, and will reach out to people freely in time of need.\n\nIndia is one of my favorite cultures on earth.  I admire their rich spiritual tradition.  They have thousands of years of wisdom that none can surpass.  I love that they are tolerant of all religions.  I love that they respect the person who wishes to live a life of asceticism if that is what the person feels led to do.  I may have an idealized picture of Indian culture, but in my mind, it is the greatest spiritual place on earth.  \n\nI do not know enough about Africa.  But the people I have met from Africa are among the most amazing people I have ever met.  They are the kindest people, with a very strong faith in God.  I feel that they have a faith and trust in God that is far beyond what people in my own culture normally have.  And it seems that things always work for them.  Like, this one guy I know from Liberia grew up very very poor and he had to eat meat that had maggots in it.  But he was never afraid, because he insisted that God always takes care of his people.  And he never got sick from the meat.  Now, that he had such a hard life there, he is in America and he is the hardest working person I know.  He is honest and good.  I just love that man!\n\nAnother woman I met was from Nigeria and she had the same type of strong faith that the guy from Liberia has.  Her family has the best manners.  She has raised her children with high morals, strong faith, and good manners.  She told me all about the natural cures that she would use in Africa as a child.  I was so amazed!  I was very intrigued by their closeness to all their extended family and the people of the village.  They would all help each other out, and no one ever got depressed for any long period of time, because everyone was there for everyone else.\n\nI love all the cultures of the world!
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No, being devoid of culture is a form of culture.
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All open cultures try to learn some things from other cultures.  No culture will ever become exactly like another culture.  We all just select those parts of different cultures that we appreciate, and we also learn to reject those parts of the other cultures that we don't like.  Perhaps there are parts of American culture you now see in India, but it is only because people see value in them.  There are also aspects of Indian culture that we have seen in America for many years now.  It's no big deal.  \n\nBut, you're right to think about it.  Just make choices about each part of the culture.  Don't think about the culture as a whole and reject it all.  Select the parts that are worthwhile for you.
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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.
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Blackwell Synergy, Journal of American Culture, excellent reading.  Go the the web site.  type it in at search
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I cannot teach you but I can point you to an interesting book about the topic:\nThe American Way: An Introduction to American Culture\nhttp://web.utk.edu/~mccay/mybooks/esl_list/details/8204.html
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Well, first there is the type of culture where you grow microorganisms in a Petri dish.\n\nThen, there is the type of culture pertaining to a society or group, and it's mainstream beliefs, art, music, and food, etc.\n\nThen there is the type of culture that refers to a person being well-bred, or of high class (cultured).
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i agree. American culture has such in influence on all other countries that they think they know us better than we no ourselves. Idiots oh and God bless America
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I think the main difference between Chinese culture and American culture is that the Chinese have one.
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'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.
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North America culture is a mixture of all cultures around the world. Only think unique we have is hip hop and jazz.
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indain culture is the one which teaches a child to respect there parents and live with them all thru out there lives and never hurt them but in western cultures there is lot of freedom to the children where they can do any thing they want to and which leads to bad resutls.
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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 ;-)
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There are two types or parts to culture, in the eyes of the sociologist, the material and the nonmaterial culture. A material culture is the part that is concrete and tangible. This includes things like buildings, art, or even a hairbrush. The nonmaterial culture is the opposite. It includes things like religion, philosophy, ideas, and beliefs
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We must remember that societies are seen as living organisms, that is why they are described as being either healthy or unhealthy. Culture is necessary for the maintenance/ existence of a society as cultural practices define the group or community. Ultimately, certain beliefs and the symbolic significance that are passed down through certain practices help define reality. A culture can therefore make sense for the individual of the world around them. With culture therefore comes a sense of identity and with this sense of identity, comes a sense of purpose for the individual. This is why people who question their belief systems are those who question their purpose and the meaning of life.