Some typical characteristics of Americans you may not know!

The United States of America is comprised by 50 states with diverse human races, but separated by two oceans; therefore, the American are somewhat isolated. Now, let's see some famous characteristic traits of the American:






1. Individualism

The American are very individualistic, self-reliant and independent. Children are taught as adults at schools. The idiom "go dutch" which indicates that each person participating in a group activity pays for themselves, rather than any person paying for anyone else, particularly in a restaurant bill, is often used when describing friendship of Americans. Women also want to share the bill men. While the old people desire to live with their children in many countries especially in Asia, they prefer to live in retirement homes in America just because they don't want to bother their children. 

2. Privacy

People need time alone and private thoughts they never share with anyone. Children usually have their own bedroom. Most of Americans need " elbow room" which means the space allowing you to move around and the freedom to do what you want to do. It's also somewhat rude and impolite if you ask about religion, age, weight, dress size,.. when meeting some one for the first time. 

3. Equality

In some way all people are of equal of value and infomal in behavior and relationship. Both men and women join hands to do housework and take care of children, even after they get divorced. 

4. Openness

Americans are open to share their ideas and discuss frankly. Also, they're not severe when talking about the gay world, abortion and single parenting. Separation, divorce, premarital relationship in long term, sex role and friendship are most common topics of the young. 

5. Being on time

Americans place a high value on punctuality. In American culture, the commitment to spend time with some one is more important than anything else that might happen. Americans go to great lengths to keep their commitments. Even if their mother called them on the phone, they would say: " Oh, mom, I can only talk a few minutes, because i'm meeting a friend for lunch. Can you call me back when I get home?". Their mother woould not take offense at this, because their pre-existing plans take precedence over all others. 


What do you think of Americans? ;)

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Great Tourist Attractions in the USA

If you have a chance to travel in the US, don't miss these following places!!!

1. Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge in California, USA. For many years, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It joined the city of San Francisco with the Marin Penisula cross the 1600 meter wide strait known as the Golden Gate which connects the San Francisco Bay with the Pacific Ocean. It is at its most enchanting in the morning when the bridge is often shrouded in mist. But the bridge is also alluring at night when the lighting makes it seem as if spires of the towers dissolve in the darkness.

2. Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located entirely in the northern Arizona and is one of the great tourist attractions in the USA. Caved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is the most spectacular gorge in the world. Located in the state of Arizona, it cuts across the Grand Canyon National Park. It is among the earth's greatest on-going geological spectacles.

3. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, is a US. National Park located in the U.S State of Hawaii. This site contains two of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, both of which tower over the Pacific Ocean. Volcanic eruptions have created a constantly changing landscape, and the lava flows reveal surprising geological formations. Rare birds and endemic species can be found there, as well as forests of giant ferns. The United Nations has named the park both an international biosphere reserve and a World Heritage site.

4. Lake Tahoe

Imagine a perfect alpine lake, smooth-as-glass green water, towering snowcaped mountain peaks and a sky that seems always to be sunny, and you're looking at Lake Tahoe, situated where California and Nevada meet. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada range of the US. It's home to number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreatin, and tourists attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's economy and reputation. Mountain and lake scenery are atractions throughout the year.

5. Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into the grantite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota, in the United States. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a huge mountain sculpture of four US president, located near Keystone, in the Black Hills of  South Dakota. The presidents depicted are: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These four presidents were chosen to represent the founding, growth and preservation of the United States. Mount Rushmore National Memorial attracts approximately two million people annually.

6. Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls are the most powerful waterfalls in North America. These voluminous waterfalls are situated on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles north-north west of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls has long been a source of inspiration for explorers, travels, artists, authors, filmmakers, residents and visitors. Peak numbers of visitors occur in the summertime, when Niagara Falls are both a daytime and evening attraction. The number of visitors to Niagara Falls is expected to be 30 million annually.

7. The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty is 46.5 meter high and together with the pedestal it reaches 93 meter. People can take the staircase inside the statue and walk all the way up the 354 steps to the crown from where they have a nice view over New York City. Millions of people visit The Statue of Liberty every year.

8. Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park lies in the heart of California. With its "hanging" valley, many waterfalls, cirque lakes, polished domes, moraines and U-shaped valley, its provides an excellent overview of all kinds of granite relief fashioned by glaciation. At 600-4,000m, a great variety of flora and fauma can also be found here. One of the country's premier national park, Yosemite receives millions of visitors each year with more than four million people visting the Yosemite Valley alone. It's home to the biggest piece of exposed granite in the world, some of the highest waterfalls, and giant redwoods that are among the tallest and oldest trees on earth. 

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American Culture: American Holidays

There are a number of holidays in the USA which are celebrated every year. Here are some of them.

1. The 1st of January is New Year's Day. People do not go to bed until after midnight on December 31. They like to see "the old year out and the new year in". Many people give parties on New Year's Eve.

2. Memorial Day, or Decoration Day, is dedicated to those who fought in the War of Independence, in the World War I or in World War II.

3. The 4th of July is Independence Day. It is the biggest national holiday in the USA. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, when the American colonies were fighting for independece against England.

4. On the 11th of November there is Veteran's Day. It is dedicated to those who fell in the two World Wars.

5. Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November. In the autumn of 1621, the Pilgrim Father celebrated their first harvest festival in American and called it Thanksgiving Day. Since that time it has been celebrated every year.

6. Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December. People usually stay at home at Christmas time, and spend the day with their family.

Do I miss any other holidays? ^^

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