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

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

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

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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