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speculate as to why these distinctions are so important to americans. what do they say about american culture?

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American culture

The culture of the United States of America is primarily of Western culture origin and form, but is influenced by a multicultural arena that includes African, Native American, Asian, and Latin American people and their cultures. It also has its own social and cultural characteristics, such as dialect, music, arts, social habits, cuisine etc. The United States of Americans an ethnically and racially diverse country as a result of large-scale migration from many countries throughout its history. Many American cultural elements, especially from popular culture, have spread across the globe through modern mass media.

Since the U.S. is so diverse, there is a general practice of always respecting other cultures and people's differences, especially when communicating and expressing your ideas. An underlying rule is to not to use words or expressions that could be interpreted as offensive, regardless of whose company you are in. Your co-workers may be of different ages, genders, and races, and political correctness is a way to help everybody feel comfortable with the group dynamic.

The idea of being self-sufficient is valued highly in the U.S. Many American kids and teenagers leave home for extended periods of time, often for summer camps or travel. Upon graduating secondary school, many Americans choose colleges and universities outside of and often far from their hometowns. College students generally live on their own or in residence halls with other students while at school for two to four years and many moves away from their childhood homes after graduation. After 17 or 18 years, most Americans no longer live at home with their families. They also do their own shopping, laundry, cooking, and pursue careers or studies on their own.

The U.S. is often called a melting pot because its people come from many different backgrounds and cultures, and there are such a wide variety of beliefs, values, and traditions. There is no such thing as the typical American, that's part of what makes it such an interesting place! Customs vary from region to region and family to family. If you're invited to a cookout in California, that might mean grilling on the beach. In Texas, it could be a barbecue competition in a park, or a block party in the middle of the street in New York City. So get out and experience whatever traditions your host community has to offer.