英语沙龙短文HowtheAmericansViewFriendship美国人的友谊观.docVIP

英语沙龙短文 How the Americans View Friendship 美国 人的友谊观 How the Americans View Friendship Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university ．Yaser was an international student from Jordon learn more about American culture and  ． He wanted to hoped that he and Steve would become good friends  ． At first  ，Steve seemed very friendly  ． He always greeted Yaser warmly before class  ． Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser  ．He 1) even invited Yaser to eat lunch with him  ．But after the semesterwas over  ，Steve seemed more distant  ．The two former classmates didnt see each other very much at school  ． One day Yaser decided to call Steve ．Steve didnt seem very interested in talking to him  ． Yaser was hurt by Steves change of attitude  ．“ Steve said we were friends  ，” Yaser complained  ，“ and I thought friends were friends for ever ．” Yaser is a little confused  ． As foreigner  ，he doesnt understand the way American view friendship  ．Americans use the word  “friend  ”  in a very 2)general way ．They may call both casual acquaintances and close companions “friends ．” These friendships are based on common interests  ． When the shared activity ends  ，the 3)friendship may fade  ． Now as Steve and Yaser are no longer classmates  ，their  “friendship  ”  has changed．In some cultures friendship means a strong life between two  －long bond people ． In these cultures friendships develop slowly  ， since they are built to last ．American society is one of rapid change that one out of five American families moves  ．Studies show every year  ．American friendships develop quickly  ，and they may change just as quickly ．People from the United States may at first seem friendly Americans often chat easily  ． with strangers ．But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship ．After an experience like Yasers people whove been in this country for only a few months may consider Americans to be fickle  ．Learning how Americ