The conversational analysis implied common American values.

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GENERAL AMERICAN VALUES


The most common thing we should know in America is that the values differ inversely from Indonesia. values in America consist of 

  1. Freedom = The American understanding of freedom was shaped by the Founding Fathers' belief that all people are equal and that the role of government is to protect the basic inalienable rights of everyone. The US Constitution Bill guarantees individual rights, including provisions for speech, press, and religion.
  2. Individualism = they consider themselves independent individuals and are in their own control
  3. Punctuality = Punctuality is the characteristic of being able to complete a required task or fulfill an obligation before or at a previously designated time. 
  4. Volunteerism = Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity and is intended to promote the good or improve the quality of human life, which in return results in feelings of self-worth and respect, but no financial gain.
  5. Equality = The Declaration of Independence stated that "all human beings are created equal". In many ways this believer; can see equality in common practices such as "queuing".
  6. Idealizing what is practical = survival experience also explains the tendency of Americans to idealize whatever is practical. In America, what works is what counts. Discovery is necessary for survival.
  7. Mobility = Americans have a good mobility life, they can live in several areas.
  8. progress. = The classic American family story is about progress.

    After knowing some of the values of American society, let us analyze from the conversation below what American values imply. 

Chintya Phelly, an African exchange student, visits a radio station in Minneapolis.

Erica: Welcome to America Chintya. How are you? I'm Erica Kay.

Chintya: How are you, Mrs. Erica. Thank you for showing your station. I'm studying radio broadcasting at the University of Minnesota. I look forward to meeting your staff.

Erica: Just call me Erica ...

(A man enters the room)

Erica: Hi Fred! How are you! Glad you came back from vacation. We miss you here.

Fred: Hi Erica. How are you doing girl?

(He slaps Erica's open palm with his palm)

Erica: Bad boy! You've been late for 15 minutes in your first day!

Fred: Terribly sorry for that. I had a very bad jet lag.

Erica: oh Fred ... meet Chintya ... she's from Senegal.

Fred: What's happening girl?

Chintya: 'I'm visiting your station, sir.


analysis:

  1.  Cinthya doesn't know the values in America about equality. she called madam Erica to show her respect, but in America, everyone is considered equal, therefore Erica asked her to call his name.
  2. When Fred arrives late at a meeting and Chintya scolds him it is a form of impoliteness over Fred to his tardiness.

From a brief conversation, we can see a real difference from the general value of America itself.


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