Monday, October 13, 2008

Assignment 3:

I walked up to countless strangers asking them the same question, "what comes to your mind when you hear of the American Way of Life?" And each individual of different lives which all seemed to intertwine that one afternoon on 23rd st. had different answers to share. 

The white doorman from the business office answered saying "its declining due to poor market stability...before you can start a family you have to be successful." 

A spanish babysitter walking with two other minority woman, answered saying "Work, work, work. And to pay bills. Its very very hard. Have to work to make it in this country."

A late, middle-aged white woman  who seemed to dress very casual said " pursuing whatever you are passionate about. its not easy to achieve."

Next, a nice lovely old caucasian couple who seemed to be wealthy said "its raising kids. having the basic luxaries."... when asked if they live this lifestyle, or american way of life, they answered saying that they believe they live the basic life, and that it is more normal than others. 

A construction worker, white, and overweight, who when was off-duty and revealed that he lives in Long Island, answered saying "getting your own business. Having a house out of New York. Oh, and a truck. And a hobby...all of these things you can achieve as long as you are healthy."

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