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Can someone tell me what the American culture is specifically?

I keep getting told by people that immigrants should adopt American ways but there's walmarts and McDonalds in every corner of the world so people are adopting Western culture. What are specific unique things to America that immigrants need to adapt to though, just out of curiosity. I wasn't aware we had a "specific" thing going on here but whenever I ask, I just get a giant monologue.
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
From my limited experience of and visits to America, the best part of the culture is a strong sense and of place and pride in where you live. Americans have adapted themselves to a vast range of environments that they have settled and chosen to call home. They have often found ways of coexisting peacefully with different peoples and ideas.

The worst aspect is when politicians narrowly define what it is to be American and use it to define in and out groups. But that general criticism probably applies to most nations.
Bumbles · 56-60, M
I’m from big liberal American cities, so don’t really count as a complete American.
SatanBurger · 36-40, F
@Bumbles Lol you could give it a shot anyways, I'm just confused as I can never get a straight answer on what American culture is. Many of our holidays are celebrated around the world and many things are. Yeah there's things that are unique to other cultures sure but I couldn't think of more specific things that aren't already done in other parts of the world. I tried coming up with a list but I can't.
Bumbles · 56-60, M
@SatanBurger Well, it is a big county, and we’ve split into two cultures now. I can’t say there are any common traits to label as “American.”
AnnaWasHere · 22-25, F
As an observing Canadian I'd say that being American involves a certain amount of religiosity, bravado and waving of flag and gun.
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romell · 51-55, M
My question is are american themselves not immigrant s ..??Did they adopt the ways of the original owners of the lands the red indians ..so basically the culture is to invade n show the world how civilised we are ..sic
Bumbles · 56-60, M
@romell I am. Family came over 1900-1910.
romell · 51-55, M
@Bumbles still bro you are a immigrant
American Culture is a melting pot. The biggest cities have everything. The best of the best from around the world. American Culture is immigration.
trollslayer · 46-50, M
Crime and grifting.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Being irrationally angry at immigrants, for one.
SatanBurger · 36-40, F
@LordShadowfire Honestly that seems realistic judging from what I've heard from them. It's like the people who say that immigrants aren't adopting our American culture are just mad that people speak other languages or have different books they read or different mannerisms. I know why they can't give me a straight answer when I ask them, it's hard to define what American culture is exactly when America has always had different races.
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RachelLia2003 · 22-25, F
@SpudMuffin i hate irony and stuff
SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
@RachelLia2003 so apart from irony, what other stuff do you hate? History? Facts? Logic? Fairness? Thinking?
RachelLia2003 · 22-25, F

 
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