Discuss YOUR perspective of the American culture. What do you see here?

Discuss YOUR perspective of the American culture. What do you see here? What are the things that make up Americans value? If you were born here, tell us how you were raised, what you learned. If you were not born here, please tell us your objective view of American culture, as you see it. How is it different from where you were born?

(2) Do YOU believe that our American society identifies more with material culture or non-material culture?  Explain why and give examples to support both positions.