Best culture of North America

North American history

The rich history of North America begins around 1000 A.D. when Europeans made their first attempt to colonize Newfound circa. Later, when England ruled over the Atlantic coast, it brought the United States of America into existence. Post centuries of the arrival of Europeans, fascinated by their riches, Americans pushed their culture towards the west across the continent.

If you are not well aware of the American culture and values, you may find yourself wondering what sort of people they are. So here are some very essential facts about North America and its people that you should know before you arrive in the continent.

North American culture

One of the first things that will give you an understanding of the Americans’ think big proposition is when you see enormous trucks and SUVs on the roads. Americans like their large space and believe space to be synonymous with practicality. Another everyday life aspect that you can associate with the American culture and lifestyle of thinking big is the food size. Most American restaurants serve rather large portions so if you aren’t sure, you should definitely check on the portion size with your server!

With regards the food, there is another very clear aspect of American culture that is evident. Americans are always on the go so the food that they regularly eat is the ‘food on the go’. You will often spot Americans with their coffee mugs, beverages or packaged food in the on-the-go packaging walking down the streets or in public transport. You may even notice people grabbing a bite or a drink while queueing up for the bank. Drive-ins and Drive through takeaway counters are very common in the fast food joints here.

Sports- an integral part of the American culture

Sports is another important aspect that has its deep roots in American history and culture. The most popular of sports in North America is the baseball and the basketball. While there are other sports such as soccer or cricket, they aren’t as big as the basketball or baseball. Sports is a huge uniting factor in the culture of America which was rather evident when over 100 million American watched the Super Bowl 2017 with huge enthusiasm.

Another aspect of American culture values is the spirit of competition. Among the things to know about American culture, this is an aspect that you will notice in young Americans too. Americans thrive on competition and children from a very young age are encouraged to be competitive. Competition is deep rooted in American work culture and values too. Americans don’t sit back and wait; they tend to take things into their hands and make things happen – that’s the gist of American cultural values and beliefs.

Across the North American continent, there are efforts made to preserve the American art, history and culture. Visiting some of these places will help you experience the native American culture and history. The National Museum of the American Indian, the Cherokee Heritage Center in Oklahoma or the annual Gathering of Nations event in Albuquerque, New Mexico are some of the experiences that you definitely should plan to include in your American holiday if you are keen on understanding North American cultural facts and want to live White American cultural values.