The search of American character

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The American character is based on freedom freedom of speech; freedom

The American character is based on freedom

freedom of speech;

freedom to pursue their own interests;
freedom from persecution;
freedom of religion;
freedom of movement within the country.
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American freedom “This country grants equal opportunities for all” The Declaration

American freedom

“This country grants equal opportunities for all” The Declaration of

Independence

Be happy is the basic law of the American constitution

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American Optimism Winning is an American obsession: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”

American Optimism

Winning is an American obsession: “If at first you don’t

succeed, try, try again”
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AMERICAN INDIVIDUALISM The main traits of a true American are self-reliance

AMERICAN INDIVIDUALISM

The main traits of a true American are
self-reliance
economic self-sufficiency
self-assurance
self-help
:

Life

is what you make it

Actions speak louder than words

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American pragmatism A true American can turn one dollar into a

American pragmatism

A true American can turn one dollar into a million

dollars in a short period of time
The modern American “yuppie” is a person who is trying
to achieve ambition goals
to be alike
to own a BMW
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Americans privacy Americans are individualists Americans value privacy and personal space

Americans privacy
Americans are individualists
Americans value privacy and personal space

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AMERICAN PUNCTUALITY Time is money for Americans Americans plan their working day

AMERICAN PUNCTUALITY


Time is money for Americans
Americans plan their working

day
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Americans informality Americans are an open and friendly people Informality is

Americans informality
Americans are an open and friendly people
Informality is one of

the hallmarks of the American character.
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The important features of the Americans The important features of the

The important features of the Americans

The important features of the Americans

are simplicity and naivety relating to categorical and hyperbole nature;
their childish perception of the world in which there is only black and white, and there are no half-tones;
and only American values are always true. ​​