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The situations in which they happened this values:

• In legal situations, everyone should receive equal treatment and have a right to a lawyer.

• In the classrooms, teachers should treat all the students the same. They shouldn't treat a student better than other.

• There are equal employment opportunities laws. You should get equal treatment at your work and when applying for a job.

Situations in which individualism affect:

• Children are not expected to do the same work or have the same lifestyle as their parents.

• An american might read this list of values and feel it does not represent their own values. Stating general values for a whole country is complicated.

Examples in which the democracy was used:

• Most of the americans use the democratic model to make their decisions. The common thing that they did is to vote or take majority wins among friends and coworkers

• Their people had the right to express his opinion.

• They support the Americans to vote but if someone doesn't want to vote, they are not obligated.

Examples of Innovation value:

• Innovators are admired and can receive promotions, government support, and other benefits.

• Products are improved upon all the time. ‘New’ and ‘more efficient’ tags are common.

• The latest version of an item is often sought after.

Examples of consumerism value:

• The use of credit cards and loans is common. Many Americans are in debt to keep up with their lifestyles.

• Sales are popular. Stores offer big discounts at certain times of the year to attract more customers such as Black Friday in November.

• Americans are willing to pay high prices for some items, such as getting the latest smartphone.

Examples of informality value:

• When greeting someone, Americans tend to say, Hi or Hello. You use the same greeting no matter who you talk to.

• At home, it is common for pets to live inside the house and sleep on the furniture.

• In English, there is only one word for you and not multiple words for an informal and formal version.

  
  

Examples of time and efficiency value:

• It is important to be on time and be at a place when you said you would be there. You can get in trouble for being late to school or work.

• It is expected that you make an appointment for things like visiting a doctor, teacher, or even a friend. Often being even a little early to an appointment is preferred.

• If someone is going to be late to an invitation, they will call or text to let the person know they are late, even if it’s only a few minutes.

Examples of nationalism value:

• At many schools, children will learn and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. A verse to show respect and promise support to the United States.

• During most sporting events, the crowd will sing God Bless America. This is a song to show patriotism.

• Displaying the American flag is very common in homes and businesses.

Examples of independence and self reliance value:

• Americans expect anyone who can work to do support themselves.

• American children tend to leave their parent’s homes early. After high school, the majority of children move out to go to college or start working. 

• Americans move away easily. It is common for people to move for work and relocate to a new place away from family and friends.