American Manners and Values - Group 2B

Summary

The presentation explores American culture, covering its evolution from the 1770s to modern times. The speakers discuss the impact of patriotism, the Romantic literary movement, and how America became a global entertainment hub. They also address American manners, emphasizing politeness, informality, respect for privacy, and expressing appreciation. The values shaping American society, such as equality, individualism, and freedom, are explained, highlighting their roots in historical events like Independence Day and their influence on American behavior, work ethic, and social interactions.

Takeaways

• 👋 Introduction: The speaker, Adik from group 2B, introduces the group, including friends Dias and FEA Fallen, and presents the topic of American manners and culture.
• 🇺🇸 American Patriotism: The speaker mentions how American culture started around 1770 with a strong sense of patriotism, which influenced poetry and literature.
• 📜 American Independence: The significance of American Independence Day (1776) is highlighted, showing how Americans express pride and patriotism.
• 📖 American Renaissance: By 1850, American literature entered a Romantic phase, emphasizing personal and national relationships, affecting society and entertainment.
• 🎬 Global Influence: In the 20th century, America became a global hub of entertainment, with Hollywood, literature, sports, and fashion gaining worldwide recognition.
• 🙋‍♂️ American Manners: Americans value politeness, personal space, and respect. Common practices include saying 'please' and 'thank you,' respecting privacy, and handling interruptions respectfully.
• 💼 Informality: American society is more informal compared to others, with first-name basis communication even in professional settings.
• 📏 Privacy: Respecting personal space and privacy is important, with Americans being careful not to ask intrusive questions unless the other person is willing to share.
• 🙏 Expressing Gratitude: Americans show appreciation through thank you notes, small gifts, or compliments to express gratitude for kindness or help.
• 🛠️ American Values: Core values like achievement, success, work ethic, equality, and freedom stem from historical influences and continue to shape American culture.

Q & A

Who are the presenters in this presentation?

The presenters are Adik, Dias, and FEA Fallen from Group 2B.

What is the main topic of the presentation?

The main topic is American culture, covering American manners, values, and historical development.

When did American culture begin to develop according to the presentation?

According to the presentation, American culture began to develop around the 1770s with the rise of patriotism and nationalistic literature.

What significant cultural change occurred in America during the 1850s?

In the 1850s, American culture shifted towards the Romantic period, also called the American Renaissance, where literature became more focused on emotional and personal expression.

How did American culture become internationally influential in the 1900s?

In the early 1900s, American culture, especially Hollywood movies, fashion, literature, and sports, became widely known and consumed across the world, making the U.S. a center of global entertainment.

What are some key aspects of American manners discussed in the presentation?

Key aspects include politeness (saying 'please' and 'thank you'), informality (using first names even in professional settings), privacy (not intruding into personal lives), expressing appreciation, and handling interruptions respectfully.

How do Americans typically express politeness?

Americans express politeness by using courtesy phrases like 'please' and 'thank you' in everyday interactions and by showing respect for others.

What is unique about American informality compared to other cultures?

American informality is notable in that people often address each other by their first names, even in professional settings, which is less common in many other cultures.

What are the core American values identified by Robin Williams in 1970?

Robin Williams identified core American values such as equality of opportunity, achievement and success, material comfort, activity and work, practicality and efficiency, progress, science, democracy, and freedom.

How do American values of 'efficiency and practicality' manifest in society?

American values of efficiency and practicality are reflected in mass production, industrialism, and the emphasis on productive work. However, this can sometimes lead to challenges, such as unsafe products or reduced craftsmanship.

Outlines

00:00

👋 Introduction and Overview of American Culture

The speaker, Al, introduces himself and his team from Group 2B. He provides a brief overview of American culture, starting with the country's origins in the 1770s, where patriotism was prominent. The discussion touches on American independence in 1776, literature shaped by nationalism, and the evolution of culture into the Romantic era, leading to modern-day entertainment, including Hollywood and sports. The section concludes by mentioning how American culture, especially through movies, has influenced the world.

05:01

🤝 American Manners and Social Etiquette

Dias explains the importance of manners in American society, emphasizing respect and smooth social interactions. Manners include politeness, often expressed through phrases like 'please' and 'thank you,' informality in communication (using first names, even in professional settings), and the value of privacy. Americans tend to avoid personal questions unless someone is willing to share. Additionally, gratitude is shown through both words and actions, like thank you notes, and interruptions in conversations are managed respectfully to ensure smooth communication.

10:05

🎯 Core American Values and Principles

Palen elaborates on American values, rooted in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The values, as identified by sociologist Robin Williams in 1970, include equality, opportunity, achievement, comfort, work ethic, and freedom. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, productivity, and success in American work culture. The presentation also highlights humanitarianism, progress, efficiency, and the belief in equal opportunity. These values drive American society and its cultural emphasis on independence, hard work, and innovation.

15:07

📚 Conclusion and Summary

The final paragraph wraps up the presentation, reiterating the major points covered about American culture, manners, and values. The team emphasizes that American culture is built on the principles of individualism, equality, and respect for personal space. The speaker also mentions how American society balances formal and informal aspects, and how fundamental values like freedom and direct communication play a crucial role in shaping the nation's identity.

Keywords

💡American Independence

The American Independence, mentioned as beginning in 1770, refers to the period when America gained freedom from British rule. This is a foundational moment in American history, contributing to a sense of patriotism and influencing national culture, as seen in the script's references to American literature and celebrations such as Independence Day.

💡Patriotism

Patriotism is a strong sense of pride and love for one's country. In the script, it is tied to American culture starting in the 1770s, and how poets and literature during this period reflect a deep love and nationalistic feelings for America, contributing to the formation of American identity.

💡American Renaissance

The American Renaissance, mentioned in the context of the 1850s, refers to a period in American literature marked by romanticism and a deep focus on human emotions, nature, and individualism. It represents a cultural shift in the country, with literary works reflecting broader social and personal themes.

💡Postmodern America

Postmodern America is discussed as the period where the country became a center of global entertainment, including film, fashion, sports, and literature. The script highlights how American culture spread worldwide through media like Hollywood films, contributing to a global perception and stereotype of American values.

💡American Manners

American manners refer to the behaviors and etiquette common in American society. The script discusses how these include respect for personal space, politeness, informality, and the importance of equality, shaping social interactions and everyday life in America.

💡Politeness

Politeness is emphasized in American manners, where individuals are expected to use courtesy language, such as 'please' and 'thank you.' This is important in ensuring smooth and respectful interactions. The script highlights how politeness plays a significant role in maintaining social harmony.

💡Informality

Informality in American manners contrasts with more formal cultures. It refers to the relaxed social norms in America, where people often address each other by their first names even in professional settings. The script notes that this can be seen in various aspects of communication and is a key part of American social life.

💡Privacy

Privacy is a valued aspect of American culture, where individuals are sensitive about personal space and careful not to intrude on others' private lives unless invited to do so. The script explains that questions about income, family, or personal matters are often considered impolite unless the individual willingly shares.

💡American Values

American values, as described in the script, are principles like individualism, equality, and freedom that shape the national identity. These values influence the behaviors and beliefs of Americans, from their work ethic to their emphasis on personal rights and democracy.

💡Equality of Opportunity

Equality of opportunity is a core American value mentioned in the script, where individuals believe everyone should have the same chances for success, regardless of their background. This idea is deeply rooted in the American dream and the belief in self-determination.

Highlights

Introduction of group members: Adik, Dias, and FEA Fallen.

Overview of American culture, starting from 1770, emphasizing patriotism due to the country's independence.

In 1850, American literature entered the 'Romantic' phase, which impacted social life and entertainment such as newspapers and books.

In the 1900s, American culture became central to the world, particularly through Hollywood, film, sports, and fashion.

Manners are a crucial part of American culture, particularly emphasizing politeness, informality, and respect for privacy.

Politeness in American society involves using phrases like 'please' and 'thank you' to show courtesy.

Informality is common in American culture, with first names often used even in professional settings.

Privacy is highly valued, with personal topics such as income or family being considered inappropriate unless willingly shared.

Appreciation is shown through words like 'thank you' and gestures such as giving gifts or writing notes.

Interruptions in conversation are generally discouraged; it's considered respectful to let others finish before speaking.

American values are shaped by principles like individualism, equality, and the emphasis on personal freedom.

Core American values include opportunity, achievement, success, and activity as highlighted by Robin Williams in the 1970s.

Efficiency and practicality are emphasized in American culture, influenced by mass production and industrialism.

Progress is a key concept, with Americans believing the future will always be better than the past.

The session concludes with the idea that American culture balances formal and informal elements while holding onto core values such as freedom and respect.

Transcripts

hello everyone my name is

adik I'm from uh group 2B and today with

my

friends uh Dias and FEA Fallen we will

explain about American maners first of

all we like to introduce ourself uh as I

said my name is Al

with my register number 23 1073

2013 next

Slide the first material will be

explained by so uh uh American culture

culture in American started in

1770 1770 is where many Americans have

Patriot patriotism to their country uh

soat words like poem are very National

nationalistic and met by some of the

best poet in America this is due because

of the independence in uh

17707 17

1779 uh American Independence Day where

uh most of America celebrating it use uh

uh ways of to ex Express their uh

feeling so towards the independence uh

of America

Next and then in 1850 culture has

changed the literator start to the

Romans face it called age of how turn

and also called American

Renaissance it's because uh the way uh

poet and literature Works uh change in

America it's also affect their soci so

your life so in that time uh entertain

like newspaper book uh short story and

many others uh literature words uh start

to be uh about the romantic way is uh

whether it's about the a person to their

country a person to another person

something like that

next and then in postmodern America

become the center of entertainment

world the center of entertainment world

the fashion literat Sport and other

things in America are consumed worldwide

in this era the amateur and professional

have become

obscure it means that in this uh era uh

I think it started in like uh early of

1900 the America become of word

Sensational uh the Hollywood the film

the literature the shop the the sport

and the fashion are known in uh all over

the world like for example in

1970 or 1980 the Hollywood the Hollywood

movie was uh launched into another

country and it's also part of the uh it

also part to uh share the American

culture to the world so like uh it also

become like

the what we call it uh it's also become

like The Stereotype to America based on

the movie uh the word uh see

next okay the next material will be

explained by

deas so the next one is American manners

so manners are the ways people show

respect in their daily interactions it

is important because it help us interact

smoothly and nicely with others this

behavior is a part of what makes

American society function well so

American manners are shaped by the

concept in personal space and the

importance of treating everyone with

equality this manners May differ

depending on where you are in the

country reflecting local customs and

traditions as Society changes and new

technology arise

American manners involved showing how

people adapt to new ways of interacting

while keeping necessary

opinions so the first one that is uh

politeness Americans normally value

politeness which is shown through simple

Behavior such as saying please and thank

you and being polite means using

courtesy language and behaviors to show

respect for others for example when

asking someone for

something uh Americans will typically

use phrase like could you please pass

the paper or would you mind help helping

me with this so when someone does

something kind or helpful it's common to

say thank you to express

appreciation and the second one there

informal

informality which is American society is

known for its informal manners espe

especially compared to other cultures

this informal informal approach can be

seen in various aspects such aspects of

communication for example it's common

for people to address each other by

their first names even in professional

settings where other cultures might use

status and last

names and the third one there is privacy

Americans are often careful about their

personal space and are sensitive to

their privacy Americans generally value

having their own space and prefer not to

have uh others introd into their

personal lives unless they choose to

share information for example it is

considered impolite to ask personal

questions about someone's income family

or even their issues unless the person

willingly to bring up the topics for you

to to you resp respecting privacy helps

to create a sense of comfort and Trust

in interactions allowing people to feel

safe and

respected and the fourth one there is

expressing appreciation showing

gratitude is an important part in

American manners this can be done

through simple fbal expressions like

saying thank you when someone assists

you or gives you something or Beyond

just words Americans may also show

appreciation through gestures such as

writing thank you notes giving small

gifts or even offering a heartfelt

compliment and the last one is handling

interruptions so during conversations

Americans normally prefer not to be

interrupted and it is generally

considered respectful to allow others to

finish speaking before you start talking

if you need to interrupt it's best to do

so in a respectful manner such as

waiting for a natural PA or politely

saying sorry to interrupt this approach

helps ensure that conversation remain

respectful and that everyone has a

chance to be be

hard okay thank you Dias uh the next

material will be explained by palen okay

thank you for moderator who who has

given me time

to uh give me chance to explain uh my

material today about the American values

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principle that shape American culture

and identity this is often this is

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Declaration of Independence and the

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principles such as individualism

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mix of formal and informal but

fundamental failures okay thank youen uh

okay guys so today we are ready to learn

about American culture start start from

their uh independence day until today

and their manners and also their value

so it uh explain uh a lot to us that

American have their own uh moral and uh

manner so that's why we have like a

slogan for the freedom freedom country

and so many other things I think that's

all from us thank you uh if there's

anything you want to add up uh you can

uh DM us uh thank you