Yesterday was the fourth of July and although we were thousands of miles from home we were able to celebrate at the local pub. I was extremely impressed with the generosity of the Fresher and the Professor. They allowed us Americans to take over the pub and decorate it in American Flags and play American music. The people here in Plymouth are very kind and helpful. Like the Pub, the locals are very welcoming and friendly. Because of the inquiry project, I have been wondering around the city talking to the locals. They are always polite and many of them even let me record our conversations. It got me thinking about home and if the people in Michigan would be as open to talking to a complete stranger with a funny accent. I just don't think I would have been able to talk to anyone on the streets of Michigan, they would probably be annoyed. I think this is because Americans are taught to be individualistic and to keep to themselves. In England, people are more willing to open up and share their experiences and opinions. It is not hard to start up a conversation with a stranger here in Plymouth. In the US, people would think someone was weird or crazy if they tried to start a conversation with a person they didn't know.
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