American Values

If you compare the American values to European or any other country values, they would be very different. Here in America we like to have control of everything. If you don't have control of your life, people in  might think that you are lazy and unsuccessful. That's not the case in other countries; people believe in destiny and fate, they think that everything happens for a reason and there is not much you can do about it. One of the biggest things Americans value is MONEY! Most Americans will do anything for a higher salary, a better job, anything that gives them more money. If they have to move across the U.S for a better job and leave all their family friends behind, most will. In other countries, family always come first. Living a long healthy life and having a healthy family is more important to them than having money. Another value that Americans cherish is privacy; the article we read in class said all Americans need at least half an hour of alone time with them selves or they will go nuts. This is probably because since we were little, we are taught to be an individual and to depend on yourself not others. Surprisingly, " privacy" is not even a word in other languages! People like to be with others to comfort them and help them out. Lastly, Americans value change. Look at our presidents campaign slogan " Change we need". That right there tells you that Americans like change. Change means improvement, progress and growth to Americans. On the other hand, change is viewed as a bad thing in other countries. Stability, continuity, tradition and a rich ancient heritage are the big values that they follow.