Chinese language study HK -Americans

Mandarin Lesson

Most Americans have great vigor and enthusiasm. They prefer to discipline themselves rather than be disciplined by others. They pride themselves on their independence, their right to make up their own minds. They are prepared to take the initiative, even when there is a risk in doing so. They have courage and do not give in easily. They will take any sort of job anywhere rather than be unemployed. They do not care to be looked after by the government. The average American changes his or her job nine or ten times during his or her working life.

Americans have a warmth and friendliness which is less superficial than many foreigners think. They are considered sentimental. When on ceremonial occasions they see a flag, or attend parades celebratingAmerica’s glorious past, tears may come to their eyes. Reunions with family and friends tend to be emotional, too. They like to dress correctly, even if “correctly” means flamboyantly. They love to boast, though often with tongue in cheek. They can laugh at themselves and their country, and they can be very self-critical, while remaining always intensely patriotic. They have a wide knowledge of everyday things, and a keen interest in their particular city and state. Foreigners sometimes complain, however, that they have little interest in or knowledge of the outside world.

大部分美國人精力充沛,富有熱情。他們喜歡自律而不喜歡受制於人。他們以自由、自主而感到驕傲。大部分美國人做事主動,即使這會給他們帶來危險。他們充滿勇氣不輕易屈服。他們可以在任何地方從事任何職業而不願意在家待業。大部分美國人不喜歡政府福利照顧。美國人在一生的職業生涯里平均會更換9-10份工作。
美國人熱心、友好,並不像有些外國人想的那樣表面化。人們都認為美國人比較感性。在慶典上看到國旗或者參加那些慶祝美國輝煌歷史的閱兵式上,他們或許會眼含熱淚。與家人或者朋友重聚時,他們也會感情流露。他們喜歡穿著得體,即時有時候帶有炫耀的成分。他們喜歡自吹自擂,儘管多數只是說說而已。他們有時候嘲笑自己,嘲笑自己的國家,有時候還比較自責,但是他們卻始終富於強烈的愛國之心。他們對於日常瑣事了解非凡,對自己所在的州和城市充滿興趣。然而,外國人有時候常常抱怨,他們對於外部世界漠不關心也所知甚少。

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