What sets Americans apart
This list, of Ten Japanese Travel Tips for Visiting America, reminds me of old Star Trek episodes where Kirk or Jean-Luc would get tips on correct cultural behavior on an alien planet.
But here is something I have found, in my trips around this country and others, to be true:
“In America, you can make mistakes, fail, and it doesn’t matter. It is a fundamental feeling that to sometimes be incorrect is natural. In addition, rather than thinking about mistakes and failures, Americans have curiosity and say, ‘Let’s try anyway!’ ”
There are worse things than being the curious people who say “Let’s try anyway.” That’s the spirit that put a man on the moon.