My family consists of my mom, dad, sister and myself. We are just missing the dog named Fido, a ‘57 Chevy and a recipe book of casseroles to become the perfect 1950’s model suburban family. However I believe we are far from the stereotype for a boring vanilla family. This might be just because I am a member of it, but I think we are pretty cool. My sister is ten years younger than I, so we do not have the classic sibling rivalry in competing for attention. We are very close and actually quite similar. We are both very goofy and commit to obscure jokes. She is only seven, yet she has quite a good relationship with irony. My mother is similar in her wackiness. My father is a professor of nutrition and also has a rich sense of humor but is
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I would describe that our patriotism is the value we hold dearest. This is an essential American identity, which was and will forever be the core binding factor among Americans. Another point of pride for Americans is our wonderful diversity. I would explain to Germans that America has people from many different backgrounds living, working, and going to school together. Americans strive to continue this by launching diversity initiatives and affirmative action to ensure diversity and equal opportunity continues.
Lastly, I would tell them not to believe the sensationalism in the news. From my international travels and speaking with the friends I make in other countries, America appears like a giant shooting range populated by bad-tempered, five-hundred-pound racists. I would carefully explain that this is a false image. We may have more liberal gun laws and body weight issues, but this does not represent the population as a whole. Most people are sensible and are genuinely very kind. In my opinion this is a key point to remember. When I meet my new foreign friends, I first have to break down these stereotypes. I have been a strong ambassador for my country and let them know Americans are exceptionally friendly, if not a little bit loud. Also the news sensationalizes race issues and people reported in mass media do not reflect the majority of the United States
I would describe that our patriotism is the value we hold dearest. This is an essential American identity, which was and will forever be the core binding factor among Americans. Another point of pride for Americans is our wonderful diversity. I would explain to Germans that America has people from many different backgrounds living, working, and going to school together. Americans strive to continue this by launching diversity initiatives and affirmative action to ensure diversity and equal opportunity continues.
Lastly, I would tell them not to believe the sensationalism in the news. From my international travels and speaking with the friends I make in other countries, America appears like a giant shooting range populated by bad-tempered, five-hundred-pound racists. I would carefully explain that this is a false image. We may have more liberal gun laws and body weight issues, but this does not represent the population as a whole. Most people are sensible and are genuinely very kind. In my opinion this is a key point to remember. When I meet my new foreign friends, I first have to break down these stereotypes. I have been a strong ambassador for my country and let them know Americans are exceptionally friendly, if not a little bit loud. Also the news sensationalizes race issues and people reported in mass media do not reflect the majority of the United States