As difficult as it is to handle criticism directed toward you or your country, knowing who you are culturally will help you deal with it in a more friendly and informed manner. Change is indisputably good, leading to development, improvement, and progress. Time is of the utmost importance and needs to be used productively. Americans see themselves as highly individualistic in their thoughts and actions. Americans feel they can take credit only for what they accomplish as individuals.
Competition brings out the best in any individual in any system.
The future is very important, as are the improvements it will surely bring. Americans are informal in all areas of their life, from language to dress. The direct approach is the best, most open, and most honest approach. Americans are realistic, practical, and efficient, avoiding being overly sentimental in decision-making. Americans value newness and innovations, thus creating a constant need to upgrade to the next best thing and fostering materialism.