美国人的性格和风俗习惯中.pptVIP

American Character and Customs ——曹媛媛 New Englander :stern and self reliant Southerner as gracious and leisurely Westerner as casual and friendly. Most regional distinctions have been gradually erased by modern transportation and communication . American have certain things in common The pioneering spirit of immigrants is still an important part of the American character. Americans like to believe that a difficult problem can be solved immediately and they take pride in meeting challenges and overcoming difficult obstacles. This can-do spirit has given Americans a sense of optimism about them