Customs and traditions of the u.s.a Kenjayev Sanjar Group#SMMT-2 outline introduction - The USA is a nation of immigrants, and thus, comprises a country with varied cultures and traditions.
- The 3rd largest in the world, the USA is a welcoming nation of people from all walks of life.
- The most multicultural nation in the world, the American identity is influenced by almost every other culture.
- Asian, European, African American, and South American cultures are evident in many of the country's cultural elements.
The United States is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world - The United States is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world
- Nearly every region of the world has influenced American culture, most notably the English who colonized the country beginning in the early 1600s
- Just as cultures from around the world have influenced American culture, today American culture influences the world
- The way people "melt" in the United States differs. "Different groups of immigrants integrate in different ways
Customs AND TRADITIONS of the u.s.a - In the United States, Catholic Spanish-speaking communities might keep their language and other cultural family traditions, but are integrated in the urban community and have embraced the American way of life in many other ways.
- There is no official language of the United States
- Ninety percent of the U.S. population speaks and understands at least some English, and most official business is conducted in English. Some states have official or preferred languages
- For example, English and Hawaiian are the official languages in Hawaii
Nearly every known religion is practiced in the United States, which was founded on the basis of religious freedom - Nearly every known religion is practiced in the United States, which was founded on the basis of religious freedom
- About 70% of Americans identify themselves as Christians
- Clothing styles vary by social status, region, occupation and climate.
- Jeans, sneakers, baseball caps, cowboy hats and boots are some items of clothing that are closely associated with Americans, though there have been a variety of other styles throughout the decades
Eating Fast Food and Large Portions - The American way is often the easy way, due in part to the busy lives that they live.
- Fast-food chains are as prosperous as ever, and many Americans rely on drive-thru windows to grab a quick meal on the go.
- In most restaurants, guests are served large portions of food, contributing to the obesity problem that exists in America.
- When a high-end restaurant does serve smaller portions, people often make up for it by ordering a big dessert.
Working Way Too Many Hours - Not only do American workers put in more hours than workers in most other countries, they also retire later and take fewer vacations.
- According to the ILO, Americans work almost 25 percent more hours than Europeans, 137 more hours per year than Japanese workers, and 499 more hours per year than French workers.
- More than half of American men and women work more than 40 hours a week.
- There is no federal law requiring American workers to take paid sick days, and the United States is one of the few industrialized nations with no legally mandated annual leave.
conclusion - American culture is various and required a special studying.
- The United States is the third largest country with a population of more than 320 million. Because of this, the United States is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
- Nearly every region of the world has influenced American culture, as it is a country of immigrants, most notably the English who colonized the country.
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