Inconsistent of understanding Americans
by Mike Botyagov
1. Willingness to criticize everything
1.1. The president of the USA
1.2. Congress
1.3. The grading system
1.4. Parents
2. Laugh at one`s own mistakes and admit one`s weakness
2.1. "I never was good at math"
2.2. "I`m the worst tennis player"
3. Free to comment on something they don`t like
4. The lack of social insistence
4.1. Doctors and professors with Ph.D degrees are addressed as "Doctor"
4.2. Business associates may address you by your 1st name
4.3. A friendly teacher grades each student`s work carefully and critically
5. The disparaging responses to compliments
5.1. "I too, I think I`m pretty good"
5.1.1. "Well, I hope I can do a great job "
5.1.2. "I`m glad you like it"