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DIWhy
Why do Americans do everything themselves?
Updated: 2024.09.19
3 min read · Advanced
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DIWhy
Why do Americans do everything themselves?
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
Q3
When do you prefer to do things by yourself, and when do you prefer to call in an expert?
Q4
How does the availability of online information and tutorials impact people's willingness to do things themselves versus hiring an expert?
Q5
How do cultural attitudes towards self-reliance and individualism impact people's decisions to do things themselves versus hiring an expert?
Q6
In what ways do personal values and priorities impact the decision to do things oneself versus hiring an expert, and how do these vary from person to person?
Q7
How would you define individualism, and how does it differ from collectivism?
Q8
What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of an individualistic society, and how do these manifest in American society?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
trope
something (such as an image, phrase, idea) that is used very often
例文
1

It is difficult to break out of the usual trope when writing a story.

例文
2

Common tropes in historical series include forbidden love.

decry
to publicly express disapproval
例文
1

At the town-hall meeting, people decried the shortage of affordable housing.

例文
2

The president decried the human rights abuse happening in Milookoo.

rugged
having or showing toughness
例文
1

Rugged individualism is the belief that all individuals can succeed on their own.

例文
2

“Pull yourself up by your bootstraps” encapsulates rugged individualism.

invoke
to remind someone of a principle or make them have a particular feeling
例文
1

The ritual would invoke religious beliefs in people.

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2

They played the national anthem to invoke patriotism.

*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。
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*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。