{"id":1857,"date":"2021-05-18T17:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T17:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kulturedadvisors.com\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2021-05-18T17:05:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T17:05:45","slug":"the-importance-of-american-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kulturedadvisors.com\/fr\/the-importance-of-american-media\/","title":{"rendered":"THE IMPORTANCE OF AMERICAN MEDIA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest export of the United States is their entertainment industry. Part of the <em>soft power <\/em>imposed by the U.S. upon the rest of the world comes from its solid and restless media machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of the African country you come from, it is probable you\u2019re familiar with some of the general aspects of American culture through their entertainment exports\u2014be it music, TV shows, films, theatre plays, books, online content, or many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As such, it\u2019s essential to acknowledge the role of American entertainment as a tool\u2014not only to pass the time and have fun but to integrate yourself into the culture of your new homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although average American life isn\u2019t as it might be depicted in <em>The Avengers <\/em>or <em>Keeping up with the Kardashians<\/em>, consuming USA-made media carries three implicit benefits for expats: language learning tool, cultural exposure, and ice-breaker help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a recently-arrived immigrant who still struggles with English, consuming American media can help you get familiar with the phonemes of certain words, as well as slang and vernacular forms of speech that you may not learn through regular lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, consuming series and TV shows\u2014as fantastic or unreal as they can be\u2014can expose you to cultural customs that you may not be familiar with. Two such examples can be <em>tipping<\/em> etiquette, as seen through multiple films, or the importance of the American flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, consuming American media gives you something in common with everyone around you. Whether it is by discussing the <em>Oscar <\/em>nominees or by talking about <em>Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s <\/em>latest projects, you are making small talk\u2014a most prevalent American vehicle for social interaction and, subsequently, establishing bonds with your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may seem silly and even pointless, but immersing yourself in American media might <em>just<\/em> be the extra push you need.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The biggest export of the United States is their entertainment industry. Part of the soft power imposed by the U.S. upon the rest of the world comes from its solid and restless media machines. 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