What
is it about America that is American?
Viewpoints
p.155
- Not all of these values is uniquely American, because they apply to other countries as well. For example individualism or the freedom for the individual. These values gives ability to decide over your own life and what you would do with it. Norwegians and many others has the same freedom.
- I think the Norwegian media sometimes present the American people like unhealthy and stupid, but other times as outgoing and inclusive people.
- I think values like friendliness, individualism and hospitality is very important. That makes other people to feel welcome and included.
- I think some of my values have some different backgrounds. Some of them comes from the Norwegian culture and traditions, but others comes from my family and the way I have been raised.
