I consider myself to be part of the mainstream American culture. However‚ there are a few customs and traditions that I’ve recognize as being present in my family. I think the first thing that has always been very prominent in my household is behavior and attitude. My sisters and I were brought up to always say thank you‚ your welcome‚ and to just be polite. So when we are around other family members or friends they tend to comment on how polite we are‚ or say “you don’t have to say thank you”
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American Rhapsody: Personality Analysis The American Rhapsody is a historical drama depicting the life of a Hungarian family during the 1950’s and 60’s. The story‚ based on true events‚ tells how this family of four fled communist Hungary during the Russian occupation and came to the United States in hope of a better‚ and oppression free life. Because of the dangers of the escape through barb wired borders and mine fields‚ the family is forced to leave their new-born baby‚ Zsuzsi behind to the
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While growing up I always viewed my family as an average middle class “American Family.” Undoubtedly my family has been one of the most important aspects of my life. Without their guidance and teachings‚ I would not stand before you as the person I am today. They taught me several vital lessons‚ but the most important have been to be compassionate to others and learn as much as you can from the people around you because you never know what the future entails. Being raised in a Christian household
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Asian American Families Similarities and Differences Among Asian American Family Groups James L. Primus SWK 820-01 Dr. Rowena G. Wilson September 14‚ 2010 Similarities Among Asian Family Groups Similarities among the Chinese American Families‚ Japanese American Families‚ Vietnamese American Families‚ Korean American Families and Indo-American Families is basically traditional/patriarchal in that women and children are taught to have respect for their elders and are raised in home were
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Why do Americans put their parents in the nursing room after their parents retired? Why do Chinese parents come to the university dorm to visit their children every weekend? Why do Chinese and Americans treat their parents and children varied? Family values are the core of cultural values‚ and it has decisive influence on the behavior of the members in the family. The values of family members have direct effect on people’s behavior and thinking. Because of the different histories and geographical
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Wang Lichun Argumentation Final June 23‚ 2013 Chinese Family Education versus American Family Education In the book Tiger Mother‚ the author described how she raised and educated her two beautiful and intelligent daughters with the strict traditional Chinese educational method. She demanded that they receive all A’s at school‚ practice piano or violin after school every day‚ and no sleepovers‚ etc. She said: “that’s not easy to do‚ but I know what I am doing and I know I love my children
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The documentary‚ Two American Families address the financial issues many Americans are still facing today. CBS wanted to capture and tell the world of the struggles Americans are facing when multinational corporations are moving their companies overseas‚ leaving people in America unemployed for cheaper labor. Business owners try to make the best decisions for the companies‚ but why don’t they ever make the best decision for their employees? Families expressed the "American Dream" they believed growing
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The American Dream is based on the belief that hardworking citizens can basically better their life without any worry to them. The American Dream is not possible for today middle class families. One reason because is many people cannot work all the time. Another reason because is many people wants everything handed to them. The last reason is because many people are giving up on what they want in life. The first reason is many people cannot work for a living because they have to raise their children
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My family encompasses such a multitude of strengths‚ that it’s difficult to pinpoint which ones bring about the most positivity. Personally‚ I would argue that loyalty is the quintessential strength within my family. Each of us knows our family members will always look out for us and provide whatever they can to enhance our own sense of happiness. My family also spends gargantuan levels of time together. Without spending this quality time together‚ we’d have no way of furthering‚ strengthening‚ and
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“La Famiglia: The Importance of Traditional Italian-American Family Values in Modern Day America” Intro The tradition for most Italian-Americans is to have family at the highest priority. Families spent most of their time together. Every meal they had was with each other. And each meal was homemade. Fresh pasta‚ sauces‚ breads‚ baked goods‚ olive oil‚ wine. Everything they ate was made by hand. And all the meals were made by the women of the home. The women were the ones who stayed at home. Women
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