Quote by Martin Lindstrom

“Perception of friendliness differs from one culture to another. While it is true that people of one country may tend to be more spontaneously…

— Clifford A.L. Becker

“Americans, in spite of their public declarations of affection, in spite of their miniskirts and bikinis, in spite of their hand-holding on the street…

— Jhumpa Lahiri

An intuitive part of the American ethos is a kind of protectiveness of the public's fear. We have to remember how unique that is.…

— Zephyr Teachout

In a safe Western world where we're not being shot at and we're not starving, the worst thing that happens to us most days…

— Ricky Gervais

It is no accident that I mention our American friends, as they are always influencing our relations with our neighbors either directly or behind…

— Vladimir Putin

“Whenever I visit the United States, for example, one of the first things I notice is that no one ever touches one another, especially…

— Martin Lindstrom

In general, American social life constitutes an evasion of talking to people. Most Americans don't, in any vital sense, get together; they only do…

— Louis Kronenberger

“Sociologically speaking, as Americans we often lack social, cultural, and mindful awareness. We hear the stories of how our arrogance has been known to…

— Susan C. Young

But she has gathered that Americans, in spite of their public declarations of affection, in spite of their miniskirts and bikinis, in spite of…

— Jhumpa Lahiri

“Confession. Years ago, I was invited to a cocktail party for an Asian-American networking group. As I introduced myself to a Japanese businessman, I…

— Susan C. Young

“It can be a mean world; sadly, there is no shortage of rude people. Throughout my travels, I pleasantly discovered that if you are…

— Susan C. Young

There's a physicality and confidence to Americans; they're very present. That's something I enjoy being around because it rubs off on you.

— Ioan Gruffudd