What could be Some Reasons Americans could be Perceived in this Way?
In the article it elaborates that American don't look at friends in the Eastern sense, but simply as an acquaintance. This is due to their individualistic culture underlying the friendship to a point that they lack dependability on their friends while those of Eastern cultures, coming from a collectivist culture, depend on their friends. As well, the American connotation for friends is someone you've spoken to a few times while Eastern connotation is someone you can can depend on and who you value.
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