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 celebrating America'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.

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美国人一般都很热情。他们宁愿自我约束也不愿别人管制自己。他们为自己的自力更生而感到自豪。他们有自己独特的想法，富有创造力，即便这会给他们带来危险。他们有强劲的毅力，不会轻易放弃。只要不是闲着，他们愿意尝试任何工作。他们不在乎政府是否会照顾他们。大部分美国人会在自己职业生涯中换9或10次工作。美国人比外国人想象的还要友善。他们也是非常情绪化。当看到国旗冉冉升起时或国家重要任务逝世，他们因感触较深而掉泪。他们也非常的团结。他们喜欢自夸。他们也会自我批评。他们对自己的地区有独特的偏爱。外国人认为他们对外面的世界也很好奇。