Please describe the character and universal values of Americans. I’m really curious about how your descriptions compare to those I've seen in China.

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As an American, it varies a lot, especially from place to place (we’re a biiig country), but I’ll try to come up with some generally universal ones. We tend to make small talk to strangers throughout our day, whether it’s in the bus stop or waiting in line for something. The majority of us don’t read books in our spare time. Politics tend to be very polarizing/extreme, and we typically don’t bring them up in conversation so we don’t start arguments.

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Zake
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8 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought Americans liked to read a book in their yard or in a cafe. My impression of Americans is that most people are friendly and knowledgeable.

Zake
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9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that Americans like chatting with strangers does fit the description of enthusiasm, but Americans don’t like reading? What I know is that Americans love reading. I was a little surprised to get this answer.

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