American Stereotypes by HUANG MINGCHENG HCI https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1 Wikipedia copy-paste FTW en-us 2017-04-23 13:59:36 UTC 2017-04-23 14:22:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Generosity 151362a https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167681906 According to William Bennett, a positive stereotype of Americans is that they are very generous. The United States sends aid and supplies to many countries, and Americans may be seen as people who are charitable or volunteer De Tocqueville first noted, in 1835, the American attitude towards helping others in need. A 2010 Charities Aid Foundation study found that Americans were the fifth most willing to donate time and money in the world at 55%. Total charitable contributions are higher in the US than in any other country, and Americans are seen as compassionate by international observation, as well as self-identification. The belief that the ingrained compassion yields the charitable acts is in congruence with the numbers that show the bulk of charitable giving goes to religious organisations.]]> 2017-04-23 14:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167681906 "Gun-loving" culture of violence 151362a https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682071 The United States has a historical fondness for guns, and this is often portrayed in American media. A considerable percentage of Americans own firearms, and the United States now has some of the developed world's highest death rates caused by firearms. The international media often report American mass shootings, making these incidents well known internationally despite the fact that these kind of killings account for an extremely small portion of the firearms death rate. The United States is ranked number 1 with a gun ownership rate of 88.8 guns per 100 residents.]]> 2017-04-23 14:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682071 Racist 151362a https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682134 American people in general may be portrayed as racist or racialist, often discriminating against their minorities. Racism was a significant issue of American history and is still relevant today. According to Albert Einstein, racism is America’s “worst disease." America is argued to be a “color-blind”society, but the extent of discrimination and prejudice among Americans is still controversial.]]> 2017-04-23 14:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682134 Arrogance and boastful 151362a https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682203 Some people see Americans as arrogant people.
Americans may be seen by people of other countries as arrogant and egomaniacal. U.S. President Barack Obama has said that America has shown arrogance, been dismissive and even derisive.

]]> 2017-04-23 14:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682203 Americans are beasts in the gym. 151362a https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682280
]]> 2017-04-23 14:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682280 Overview 151362a https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682387 This post serves to be a collation of information which are found on Huffington Post and ahem... Wikipedia.

Scroll down for a little....]]> 2017-04-23 14:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682387 Carefree (perspective of students in China) 151362a https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682663 (Americans) are different from (them). (Americans) care very little about policies. (Americans) enjoy their life. (Americans) want to sing, go abroad and visit local plays, and they do it. (The Chinese students) think people in America maybe are happier. (Americans) are more free to pursue their happiness but for (them), (their) parents, government and society put so much pressure.]]> 2017-04-23 14:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/151362a/zs94njftxxy1/wish/167682663