How is the national character of the United States formed?

Americans are "positive" Even on holidays, most Americans are busy. Americans always seem to have a special feeling about new things. They are eager to know the outside world, like traveling, and often go out with their families during holidays. In addition, people who like to do it themselves, no matter how high their status, are no exception. As long as you can do laundry, cooking, shopping, painting the roof, cleaning the garage and other rough work, you will do it yourself, and you will never spend money on "buying services" or feel humiliated. Many people will have the idea of moving to another place after staying in one place for a little longer, and it won't be long before they get what they want. According to rough statistics, the average American often has to transfer jobs nine to ten times in his life, and one in five families moves every three years. Although they will work hard after taking office, once they find that the working environment is unfavorable, they will not hesitate to change careers and find another job. In the eyes of most people, leaving a job is not a shameful thing. On the contrary, it is an effort to pursue personal progress, seek promotion and realize self.

Americans value individuality, and personal progress is the main sign to measure whether self-worth is realized. In this land full of opportunities in the United States, no one is short-lived, unable to expect sadness, and no one is happy and enterprising. Success depends not on the "virtue" of our ancestors, nor on the gifts of others, but entirely on our own wisdom and unremitting efforts. No matter men and women, old and young, rich or poor, everyone firmly believes in equal opportunities. They dare to take risks and struggle. Once they have set their goals, they will never give up easily. Therefore, it is no accident that Carnegie jumped from a poor apprentice to a rich steel king in the world, and Lincoln started from a common people until he was promoted to the presidency. It is just one of many successful models. In this regard, Americans regard it as a model of their own actions and a spiritual pillar of unremitting struggle.

Finally, it is worth mentioning tolerance. The United States itself is a big immigrant country with frequent immigration. This historical background makes it easier for the American nation to accept and recognize different phenomena and take a sympathetic and understanding attitude towards different cultures. On this basis, a pluralistic world outlook is formed, and a tolerant national habit appears. Of course, there will be prejudice and discrimination occasionally. "Big trees attract the wind" is not the mainstream after all. Because of its strong inclusiveness, anyone in the United States can choose different beliefs and lifestyles at will, and can also maintain their own customs and habits to a considerable extent. For example, in the United States, Muslims can celebrate Eid al-Adha, Christians can celebrate Easter, Chinese Americans live and work in Chinese in Chinatown, and Vietnamese immigrants make a living in the Vietnamese way in Xiaoxigong. Tolerance is embodied in interpersonal communication, which basically follows the principle of "don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you" and rarely imposes your will on others. Politically, tolerance is manifested in the pursuit of democracy and freedom and the maintenance of equal rights; In life, different colors and nationalities live in harmony; Religion, different beliefs live in harmony.

Of course, tolerance does not mean that there is no criticism. In the United States, this contradiction has reached a high degree of unity. Americans often criticize not themselves, but their views. Driven by the critical spirit, people train children to ask questions from an early age, encourage them to think independently and put forward their own ideas and opinions. It is also under the guidance of this spirit that Americans often dare to challenge authority and authoritative views. Students and teachers will "get angry with each other" because of different opinions, and novices and authorities will not give in to each other because of disagreement. This phenomenon is not uncommon. This does not mean that Americans have no respect for authority. The fact is that they think that reason is unclear and authority is not necessarily truth.