Grouling,+Thomas

Grouling, Thomas E. "American Values ." Online posting. //Common Questions//. //AmericanHospitals.com//. Spindle Publishing Company, Inc, n.d. . Web. 18 Oct. 2010. [].

1. "American culture has been enriched by the values and belief systems of virtually every part of the world."

2. "Whether you call it individual freedom, individualism, or independence, it is the cornerstone of American values."

3. "The concept of an individual's having control over his/her own destiny influenced the type of government that was established here, and individual rights are guaranteed in the United States Constitution (the supreme law of the land)."

4. "It is part of the "American dream" to "be your own boss," and being an entrepreneur is one of the most appealing ways to improve one's economic future."

5. "The notion of individual privacy may make it difficult to make friends."

6. "Because Americans respect one's privacy, they may not go much beyond a friendly "hello."

7. "Their success gave them an //optimism// about the future, a belief that problems could be solved."

8. "This positive spirit enables Americans to take risks in areas where others might only dream, resulting in tremendous advances in technology, health and science. "