United States of America High individualism High masculinity Low uncertainty avoidance Low power distance Low long-term orientation

Rules, laws, arguments. Violence and committee meetings. Fans are both homogeneous and individual. Constantly eating.

Each game is a spectacle. Americans love to show off, and to party.

Team sport, but the individual is glorified Football Team sport, but the individual is glorified U.S.: Individualism and competitive socialization Equality of opportunity, independence, initiative, self-reliance Specialize to compete Highly masculine – aggressive – second most prisoners in world Americans accept violence – even like it Disparity in salaries – 691 to 1 (CEO to worker)

Reliance on technology to gain advantage. Americans focus on nuclear family, not extended. (Like squads in football) Huddling Constant reminder that the way to reach a goal is to put differences aside and work together U.S. - Primarily focused on building and accomplishing goals Standardized ranking and comparison of individuals – schools, jobs, football games Time limitations.

Ceremonial Celebration of Perfection Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Our Country is perfect (No one is bigger than the game.) Retired players inducted into Hall of Fame