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Junkomama
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 Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:16 pm Post subject: American mind |
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Hello, teachers!
What is "American mind"?
Is it Americans' way of thinking or acting?
Is it different from "American spirit"?
Thank you in advance!
With best regards,
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Kristea
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:57 pm Post subject: American mind |
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Junkomama...
I am an ESL teacher in the US and am going to take a stab at your question.
The "American mind" is as you were thinking - a way of seeing the world. It may be optimistic; it may be self-serving; it may be arrogant at times, too.
I think it is related to the "American spirit," but there is a difference. The "American spirit" is something that may draw people from other countries to America. The "American mind" is not as easily defined nor "caught." A person can move to America, but that person may never think like an American - that is the "American mind."
Hope this helps and it is only my theory.
- Kristea
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Junkomama
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hello, Kristea-san.
Thank you very much for your quick response!
Your comment is lucid and helpful. 
With best regards,
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