#5 Why is America an attractive place to live? :: 2

Why is America an attractive place to live?
No.2 The ethnic and cultural diversity

I can not forget the day when I arrived at JFK Airport for the first time. It was not better than other airports. There were many ticketing booths and it was crowded with people and luggages. Every one can see these kinds of things at airports all around the world. However, there was something different. There were many people who have different nationality and ethnicity. There were White people, Black people and Asian people. There were Italian, Japanese, German, Mexican, Chinese, French, Indonesian, etc. I was surprised because I could see and hear them at one place. At that time, I thought I could be so excited in this country. And, it was quite the same. I met many different kind of people from work and social community who came from many different country. I can experience many culture and many languages and it makes me feel happay.

Do you think there is a country somewhere like America which has this kind of diversity? I dare to say, “I don’t think so.”

#4 Why is America an attractive place to live? :: 1

Why is America an attractive place to live?
No.1 The heart of the American people

I remember the New Orleans where was devastated by hurricane Katrina. The city was the ruins and there were many pitiable scenes on TV. We could see houses fallen by strong current of water, various household goods floating on the water and sobbing victims sat down next to their destoryed house. It was the one side of tragic history in America. However, there was the other side of America. We could see helicopter pilots from Phoenix flew all the way to New Orleans and conducted rooftop rescues, college students and church members helped restore the devastated areas and families took care of victims lost their home. We were moved by these kinds of things and the warm-hearted American people made all these happened. Of course, it’s the same as our daily lives. A next-door neighbor who takes care of a stray dog, a kind student who gives a direction to someone get lost and a lady who has a big smile and say hello to a stranger. As a foreigner, that’s why I feel America is an attractive place to live.

#3 American police officers love Dunkin Donuts?

American police officers love Dunkin Donuts?
Do you agree or not?

When we drive on a road, we can see the police officers who stand by their police car on the roadside and talk each other casually. And, they have Dunkin Donuts coffee and donuts on their hands. Or, there’s a road construction sign somewhere and police car with glittering light and police officers with constuction worker. And then? Of course, they have coffee and sandwiches with Dunkin Donuts logo. There are many other coffee brand names in US but why American police officers especially like Dunkin Donuts coffee? It’s stupid question. Does Dunkin Donuts company sponsor American Police Department financially? Anyway, That’s why it’s interesting and we feel freindly towards American police officers.

#2 Living in America is to pay credit card debt whole life?

Living in America is to pay credit card debt whole life?
Do you agree or not?

Living in America is to pay credit card debt whole life. For examples, there’s no one who doesn’t have credit card debt from a survey of public opinion. We can see many people who are struggling because of credit card debt in our neighborhood.

Below is the American consumer’s Credit card debt statistics (2006-2007).
- Total US consumer debt (which includes installment debt, but not mortgage debt) reached $2.46 Trillion in June 2007, up from $2.398 Trillion at the end of 2006 (Source: Federal Reserve).
- The median U.S. household income is currently $43,200 and the typical family’s credit card balance is now almost 5 percent of their annual income. (Source: Federal Reserve)
- 8.3 percent of households owe $9,000 or more on their cards (Source: MSN Money).

There’s one of the reasons that people have credit card debt. Many American college students can get a credit card for free when they’re young. They get a loan for their school expenses and spend much money intemperately. Finally, they can’t pay for the debt and lose their credit. Sometimes, it makes them go into bankrupcy.

Credit card debt make many other problems like high inflation, downward economic status, etc. The best way not to make credit card debt is to economize expenses and save money.

#1 American people like Japanese cars more than American cars?

American people like Japanese cars more than American cars?
Do you agree or not?

American people have a love for their country. They are proud of their country and Made-in-USA products. Especially, They make a boast of their advanced Technology and well-known Hollywood blockbuster movies. However, when they have a question like “If you buy a brand new car, what kind of car do you want?”, they say that they want to buy a japanese car like Toyota, Honda or Nissan but not like GM, Ford or Chrysler. Of course, There are some American people who say that they want to buy a American car. But, They’re a few. Actually, we can see that Japanese cars are more popular than American cars in US through car sales trend during last several years. If so, why do American people prefer Made-in-Japan cars than Made-in-USA cars? American people rate Japanese craftsmanship high and they think that this craftsmanship makes japanese people make very strong and elaborate superior cars. On the other hand, they think that American car companies consider about product detail and design less than Japanese car companies. American people like “SIMPLE” traditionally but their taste has been changed. They like cars that are designed beautifully and made elaborately.