Characteristics of American Culture Ⅰ. Punctuality A. Going to the theater: be (1) twenty minutes prior B. Eateries’ response for delaying (2) : push the reservation to the end of the list C. Dining with Americans at home: be slightly less restrictive Ⅱ. Equality A. First come, (3) . B. Bribery to receive any (4) is not recommended. Ⅲ. Little concern about dress A. no appreciation for (5) about people’s dress B. popularity of uniform of jeans and (6) Ⅳ. (7) to feminism words among women A. be proud of a choice between office and home B. dislike such issues as gun control, abortion rights, and (8) Ⅴ. Pride of efficiency above all else A. think of almost everything in units to be produced in the most time and (9) manner. B. work to earn money to buy consumer goods that will pump money into the economy Ⅵ. Conclusion You are supposed to remember: A. the guidelines pointing to characteristics that are considered prevalent in (10) ; B. the traits often misunderstood or overlooked by typical short-term visitors.