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An analysis of the United An analysis of the United States CultureStates Culture
Jennifer Castillo Solis
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What will be viewed in this What will be viewed in this presentation...presentation...BehaviorCommunicationLinguistics according to regionFoodsAttireLife StyleCelebrations and holidays
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Introduction to the culture of The United States
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The U.S.A is a vast The U.S.A is a vast nation…nation…The U.S.A is an immense country
comprised of over 300 million inhabitants. Those occupants reside in the 50 states that the country is made up of. From the arctic state of Alaska to the warm beaches of Florida are part of the U.S.A
The U.S.A is divided into 4 regions; the East coast, West coast, Midwest, South
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U.S.A is divided into 4 regions
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Western RegionWestern Region
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States in the WestStates in the WestCalifornia New MexicoOregon IdahoWashington UtahArizona HawaiiColorado AlaskaNevada Texas*MontanaWyoming
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Population Trends in the Population Trends in the WestWest91 million inhabitantsAgricultural populationHas been highly influenced by Native
American, Hispanic and European influence
Contains largest number of minorities
1.6 million Native American population
22.3 million Hispanics (maj. Mexican)
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Population trends continued…Asians 5.1 millionAfrican Americans 5.9 million(majority in Texas were slavery
began)In the entire United States the
majority of Native Americans, Hispanics and Asians live in the West
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Linguistics of Western U.S.ADistinct accent Heavy and often times difficult to
understandUse contractionsDrop the g sound when speaking
example ¨I am going¨ will sound like ¨I am goin¨
Frequent use of uncommon words and phrases
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More on Western linguistics Common Western phrases:gotta (got to, must) gonna (got to, going to) over yonder (over there) nu-uh (no) fixin ta (getting ready to do
something) y'all (you all) wanna (want to)
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Frequent unusual phrases…¨It's so hot the hens are layin'
hard-boiled eggs.¨ (related to weather)
¨meaner than a skillet full of rattlesnakes.¨
¨It came a real gully-washer last night or, Nu-uh, it's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs.¨
¨yur so lucky yur riding a gravy train with biscuit wheels¨
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Even more unusual phrases…¨couldn't pour rain out of a boot
with a hole in the toe and directions on the heel.¨
¨calm as a june bug¨¨nervous as a long-tailed cat in a
roomful of rockers¨¨all worked up and throw a hissy
fit.¨when a Texan tawks 'bout playin'
ball he prolly means football. quick as a hiccup
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Sum up Western talk…Generally talk slowLarge use of contractions Use unusual phrasesExpresses emotion when
speaking
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Mid Western United States
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Mid Western U.S.A. also known as…¨The Heartland¨The MidwestThe Middle West
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States in the midwest include:Illinois NebraskaIndiana North DakotaIowa South DakotaKansas WisconsinMichiganMinnesotaMissouriOhio
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Population in the Midwest…66 million inhabitantsComprised mainly of a mixture of
different races including Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics
Have some of the most populated cities in the country
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Chicago
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Detriot
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Indianapolis
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Key Facts on the MidWestFamous for its rural heritageExperienced a wave of
industrialization and suburbanization
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Key Facts on MidWest cont.Famous for Greak Lakes:Lake MichiganLake ErieLake HuronLake OntarioLake Superior
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Map of the Great Lakes
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Midwesterners are viewed as:FriendlyStubbornOpenUnsophisticatedStraightforward
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Linguistic Trends in the MidwestQuite distinct from other areas of
the U.S.AConsidered to be ¨standard
American English¨The farther north traveled the
heavier the accent becomes (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Upper Michigan) derived from the Scandinavian influence
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Linguistic Trends cont.Western Michigan has a dutch
flavored accentMany areas near of Canada have
a similar accent to that of Canada
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Southern United States
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Southern United States also known as…DixieThe SouthAmerican South
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Brief facts of the SouthHeavily influenced by the slave
tradeNative American tribes present European inhabitantsCivil war against the confederate
south and the northSouth has developed its own
customs, literature, cuisine, and language based on their own experiences
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Other famous cities…Little HavanaMiamiNew OrleansSavannah
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Southern dialect…Southern dialect…Southern American English
dialect is often stigmatizedDanjuh: Imminent peril. What John Paul
Jones meant when he said, "Give me a fast ship, for I intend to put her in harm's way."
Deah: A term of endearment, except in the sense Rhett Butler used it when he said to Scarlett O'Hara, "Frankly, my deah, Ah don't give a damn."
Didn't go to: Did not intend to. "Don't whip Billy for knockin' his little sister down. He didn't go to do it."
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Frequent words in the Frequent words in the south…south…Everthang: All-encompassing.
"everthang's all messed up." Farn: Anything that is not
domestic. "Ah don't drink no farn liquor, specially Rooshin vodka."
Foolin' around: Can mean not doing anything in particular or sex, usually of the extramarital variety. "Sue caught her husband foolin' around, so she divorced him."
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East CoastEast Coast
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Includes various states…Includes various states…New York Rhode IslandNew JerseyPennsylvaniaConnecticutMassachusettsNew HampshireMaineVermont
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Key Facts about the East Key Facts about the East CoastCoastWere against slavery in the Civil
WarFamous for there stereotype of
having a fast paced lifeMost famous city is New York City
also known as the Big Apple and The City that Never Sleeps
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Well known cities include:Well known cities include:SalemNewarkPittsburgNew York City
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Linguistics with the EastLinguistics with the EastSpeak directBe politeMay be spoken in a rapid manner
(esp. NY)Nonverbal expression is often
used
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Common phrases…Common phrases…How you doin’What you up to?What’s goin’ on?Just playin’ShortyWhat’s up?Check you later
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United States CuisineUnited States Cuisine
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A little food historyA little food historyU.S.A. is well known for its fertile
land
American food grew more similar around the country as American malls and fast-food outlets tended to standardize eating patterns throughout the nation, especially among young people.
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More food data…More food data…American food has become more
complex as it draws from the diverse cuisines that immigrants have brought with them.
Traditional American cuisine has included conventional European foodstuffs such as wheat, dairy products, pork, beef, and poultry.
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Food according to regionFood according to regionAmerican cuisine also varies by
region. Southern cooking was often different from cooking in New England and its upper Midwest offshoots
Doughnuts, for example, were a New England staple, while Southerners preferred corn bread. The availability of foods also affected regional diets, such as the different kinds of fish eaten in New England and the Gulf Coast.
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Food according to region Food according to region cont.cont.Boston clam chowder and Louisiana gumbo
are widely different versions of fish soup. Other variations often depended on the contributions of indigenous peoples.
In the Southwest, for example, Mexican and Native Americans made hot peppers a staple and helped define the spicy hot barbecues and chili dishes of the area. In Louisiana, Cajun influence similarly created spicy dishes as a local variation of Southern cuisine, and African slaves throughout the South introduced foods such as okra and yams
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Today’s food consumptionToday’s food consumptionAmerican emphasis on convenience and
rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, french fries, and soft drinks, which almost all Americans have eaten. By the 1960s and 1970s fast foods became one of America's strongest exports as franchises for McDonald’s and Burger King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including the former Soviet Union and Communist China.
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AttireAttire
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Key points on attire…Key points on attire…Americans do not have distinctive
folk attire with a long tradition. American clothing has tended to
be homogeneousAmerican dress is distinctive
because of its casualness. European designs remain a
significant influence on American tastes
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More points on attire…More points on attire…Blue jeans are probably the
single most representative article of American clothing.
American informality in dress is such a strong part of American culture that many workplaces have adopted the idea of “casual Friday,”
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Famous designers Famous designers include…include…Calvin KleinLiz ClairebornRalph Lauren
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Business attire is Business attire is different…different…Business suit and tie are
appropriate in all major cities. Wear dark colored business suits in classic colors of gray and navy. For an important formal meeting, choose a white dress shirt, for less formal a light blue shirt will still give you a conservative appearance.
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Business wear Business wear Women should wear a suit or dress
with jacket in major cities. Wearing classic clothing and classic colors of navy, gray, ivory, and white will ensure you give a confident and conservative appearance.
Women may wear a business dress, or skirt and blouse, in rural areas.
Men may conduct business without wearing a jacket and/or tie in rural areas.
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Business attire Business attire cont.cont.Clothing, whether formal or casual,
should be clean and neat in appearance.
Casual clothing is appropriate when not attending a work related meeting/dinner. Building a casual wardrobe using classic lines and colors (navy, gray, camel, ivory and white) will give you a look that is stylish and professional even when you are relaxing.
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Life StyleLife Style
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Life StyleLife StyleAmericans choosing to live in the suburbs, a
distinctly American phenomenon developed in the form of the shopping mall. The shopping mall has increasingly replaced the old-fashioned urban downtown, where local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions were located. Modern malls emphasize consumption as an exclusive activity. The shopping mall, filled with department stores, specialty shops, fast-food franchises, and movie multiplexes, has come to dominate retailing, making suburban areas across America more and more alike
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Life StyleLife StyleThe American preference for
living in the suburbs has also affected other living experiences. Because suburbs emphasize family life, suburban areas also place a greater emphasis on school and other family-oriented political issues than more demographically diverse cities.
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HousingHousingMany poorer Americans cannot
afford homes in the suburbs or apartments in the gentrified areas of cities. They often rely upon federal housing subsidies to pay for apartments in less-desirable areas of the city or in public housing projects
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Celebrations and HolidaysCelebrations and Holidays
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CelebrationsCelebrationsCome from around the world
because citizens come from all over the globe
Historical events also recognizedNational dealings also
rememberedFamily and friends come together
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HolidaysHolidaysPresidents’ day ThanksgivingJuly 4 HalloweenMartin Luther King DayLabor DayMemorial DayGroundhog dayVeterans DayGeorge Washingtons B-Day
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Religious HolidaysReligious HolidaysEasterChristmasRosh HashanahRamadanKwanzaaHanukkah
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Thank you for your attention.