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lol, i thought of all the Chinese food we Americans like and i thought of the Chinese theater in LA.
In the US, Chinese cultural influence comes after British, German, and Mexican. It's also far more localized than those. the British part doesn't need to be talked about, it's obvious. There is lot's of Chinese food yes but that's not really representative of the culture, especially since most of it is very Americanized. Chinese culture as a whole is not as well known by Americans in general. Right down to the vast majority of people not even knowing what language we westerners hear most of the time. What we call Chinese is more specifically, Cantonese. it still seems more foreign.
Mexican Culture is a bit more ingrained. It goes beyond just the food. Cowboy culture came from Mexicans right down to words like laso, coral, rodeo and canyon as well as mesa. These factors have become much more ingrained in American culture and therefore seem less foreign.
German influence goes deep as well. I only scratched the surface mentioning Oktoberfest. many things considered very American were brought here by German speaking immigrants. You know these such as Hamburger from immigrants from Hamburg and Frankfurter from Frankfurt. I said German speaking because the Wiener is from Austria, Wien being the German word for Vienna. The three original big American beer companies; Anheuser-Busch, Coors and Miller were all founded by German immigrants. These things are beyond ingrained in our culture, they are part of American culture. Both Germans and American culture have assimilated into one another rather seamlessly.
of course the African influence on American culture is every bit as assimilated right down to the way southerners season and cook their food. Music is another huge contribution.
In the US, Chinese cultural influence comes after British, German, and Mexican. It's also far more localized than those. the British part doesn't need to be talked about, it's obvious. There is lot's of Chinese food yes but that's not really representative of the culture, especially since most of it is very Americanized. Chinese culture as a whole is not as well known by Americans in general. Right down to the vast majority of people not even knowing what language we westerners hear most of the time. What we call Chinese is more specifically, Cantonese. it still seems more foreign.
Mexican Culture is a bit more ingrained. It goes beyond just the food. Cowboy culture came from Mexicans right down to words like laso, coral, rodeo and canyon as well as mesa. These factors have become much more ingrained in American culture and therefore seem less foreign.
German influence goes deep as well. I only scratched the surface mentioning Oktoberfest. many things considered very American were brought here by German speaking immigrants. You know these such as Hamburger from immigrants from Hamburg and Frankfurter from Frankfurt. I said German speaking because the Wiener is from Austria, Wien being the German word for Vienna. The three original big American beer companies; Anheuser-Busch, Coors and Miller were all founded by German immigrants. These things are beyond ingrained in our culture, they are part of American culture. Both Germans and American culture have assimilated into one another rather seamlessly.
of course the African influence on American culture is every bit as assimilated right down to the way southerners season and cook their food. Music is another huge contribution.
In the US, Chinese cultural influence comes after British, German, and Mexican. It's also far more localized than those. the British part doesn't need to be talked about, it's obvious. There is lot's of Chinese food yes but that's not really representative of the culture, especially since most of it is very Americanized. Chinese culture as a whole is not as well known by Americans in general. Right down to the vast majority of people not even knowing what language we westerners hear most of the time. What we call Chinese is more specifically, Cantonese. it still seems more foreign.
Mexican Culture is a bit more ingrained. It goes beyond just the food. Cowboy culture came from Mexicans right down to words like laso, coral, rodeo and canyon as well as mesa. These factors have become much more ingrained in American culture and therefore seem less foreign.
German influence goes deep as well. I only scratched the surface mentioning Oktoberfest. many things considered very American were brought here by German speaking immigrants. You know these such as Hamburger from immigrants from Hamburg and Frankfurter from Frankfurt. I said German speaking because the Wiener is from Austria, Wien being the German word for Vienna. The three original big American beer companies; Anheuser-Busch, Coors and Miller were all founded by German immigrants. These things are beyond ingrained in our culture, they are part of American culture. Both Germans and American culture have assimilated into one another rather seamlessly.
of course the African influence on American culture is every bit as assimilated right down to the way southerners season and cook their food. Music is another huge contribution.
OK, so when it's "lot's of Chinese food" - that's not really representative of the culture, but if it's German beer or hamburgers - that's "German influence goes deep."
Other than that, lol, of course Germans will assimilate in American ( which is really modified British culture) much smoother than the Chinese for obvious reasons.
OK, so when it's "lot's of Chinese food" - that's not really representative of the culture, but if it's German beer or hamburgers - that's "German influence goes deep."
You seem to be taking this personally and not getting the point. having lots of an ethnic food, is not the same as having established institutions long considered to be American. do you really not see this?
Other than that, lol, of course Germans will assimilate in American ( which is really modified British culture) much smoother than the Chinese for obvious reasons.
LMAO @ modified British culture. Next you'll tell us that Mexican culture is "modified Spanish culture" (here's a hint, IT ISN'T) and therefore Spanish culture must be another modified British culture since both are European and that's why there's more Mexican culture LOL
Before you do such a thing; Italians and French people have also assimilated over time but Italian and French traits are still more foreign seeming than most Mexican ones. It's a numbers thing, not a modified culture thing (still can't believe you said that LOL).
You seem to be taking this personally and not getting the point. having lots of an ethnic food, is not the same as having established institutions long considered to be American. do you really not see this?
No, nothing personal, but what "established institutions" exactly are you talking about?
LMAO @ modified British culture. Next you'll tell us that Mexican culture is "modified Spanish culture" (here's a hint, IT ISN'T)
Don't "hint," just tell me what it is.
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and therefore Spanish culture must be another modified British culture since both are European
Are you even familiar with these two ( very different and distinct) European cultures? I suspect that not, judging by your statements.
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Before you do such a thing;
What "thing"?
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