The American Culture , From the Eyes of an Outsider.

[GiNZ]

The American Culture is a league of its own. I am initially form Africa, I came to American 13 years ago, and I can tell you there is a big cultural difference. Of course the there is a huge Socioeconomic difference due to the industrial advancement of  this county. I work in a casino and have been for 12 years now, I’m taking this opportunity to share the encounters I’ve had  with the mixed variety of the people I get to interact with five days a week. Since America is composed of a conglomerate of people from different cultures, you can be sure that they behave and curry themselves differently. But there is a certain American altitude that’s shared by most American’s, even these who immigrate into this county later in life tend to catch up with it. Talking loud, and talking over each other where three people are talking at the same time. I had the hardest time following when I moved here, even today I still get drowned when I start saying something and someone finishes it for me as if they are in a hurry to move on.  With good intents though, I realize that most Americans even though they talk over you, they don’t think its rude, its like an assurance to themselves that they know what you are talking about, and it is natural for them to be a part of it.

[Starling]

GiNZ, it is such a relief to read this post about American Culture. I thought I was the only one that recognized everyone seems to be loudly crawling over themselves when speaking to each other. It always felt like crabs in a pot trying to get out all at once. 

Pppsshhew, I feel better! Even though I've picked up that bad habit myself, this post is a reminder to be more mindful in my communications to others. Thank you.

[Lizzy]

I have never been to America but what I can see from the movies and internet, the way they socialize with  other people really is different.

[stansburylane]

 

This is quite an interesting perspective to read as someone who has lived in America my entire life. I would be curious to know what part of the country you reside in as I can't say that the cultural experience highlighted is something that is broadly demonstrated across the States. I don't think it's an "American" cultural thing to talk loudly and over people but more so something that is either specific to a particular place or group of people.