Do Americans Have a Robotic Tendency?

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In summary, xxChrisxx observed that American citizens act more robotic than Europeans, and cites examples of how American culture encourages conformity and a lack of freedom. He suggests that this might be due to deeper problems in American society, which he believes are not brought on by external forces.
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These businesses are so popular that they have inadvertantly programmed people to think this way and expect things to be done this way.

I would completely agree with this statement. There is a reciprocal relationship between the buisnesses and the people purchasing from them, because the people purchasing from them are just workers who aren't currently working. We have a push towards "being professional" and there is a distinction between what type of mannerisms are accepted as "professional" and what are seen as too informal.

These procedures are adopted because people tend to suck and be sensitive. If you don't fake a "professional" robotic interaction with recited politeness people can get offended or complain. Then they call all of their stupid over sensitive friends with no real values and tell them not to shop at store x, and store x, in an attempt to save the almighty dolla,r intervenes.

Everybody is worried about "offending" somebody so we make everything procedural and if you deviate from procedure you have the slightest chance of offending some A-hole and then thee company fires you because "If you would have followed the procedure exactly you would not have offended that person".

Also, following rules and doing procedures is built into our heads. You find people who get quite emotionally excited if you fail to do things the normal way. They get angry and call you stupid or immature or something of the like, this type of negative reinforcement has obvious consequences.
I worked at a Burger King once, and fellow employees would make a big deal over the order of operations. That is to say, if you made the sandwich on the top bun and then put the burger together afterwards in order to microwave the bottom bun and save time (resulting in a completely equivalent sandwich) you would get in trouble for "violating procedure".

Then, because we are trained so procedurally, when something deviates nobody knows what to do. But it is ok, because we just figure out a new procedure.
 
<h2>1. Do Americans rely heavily on technology and robots in their daily lives?</h2><p>Yes, Americans do have a tendency to rely heavily on technology and robots in their daily lives. With the rise of smartphones, smart home devices, and other advanced technologies, Americans have become increasingly dependent on these tools to make their lives easier and more efficient.</p><h2>2. What are some common examples of robotic tendencies among Americans?</h2><p>Some common examples of robotic tendencies among Americans include the use of virtual assistants, such as Siri or Alexa, for tasks like setting reminders or playing music, as well as the use of self-checkout machines at stores and online shopping platforms like Amazon.</p><h2>3. How has the use of robots and technology impacted the job market in America?</h2><p>The use of robots and technology has had a significant impact on the job market in America. While it has created new job opportunities in fields such as robotics and programming, it has also led to the automation of many jobs, resulting in job loss for some workers.</p><h2>4. Are there any concerns about the increasing reliance on robots in American society?</h2><p>Yes, there are some concerns about the increasing reliance on robots in American society. Some worry about the potential loss of human jobs and the impact on the economy, while others have concerns about the ethical implications of relying on machines for important tasks and decision-making processes.</p><h2>5. How do Americans view the use of robots in healthcare and other industries?</h2><p>The opinions on the use of robots in healthcare and other industries vary among Americans. While some see it as a way to improve efficiency and accuracy, others have concerns about the potential for errors and the loss of the human touch in these fields.</p>

1. Do Americans rely heavily on technology and robots in their daily lives?

Yes, Americans do have a tendency to rely heavily on technology and robots in their daily lives. With the rise of smartphones, smart home devices, and other advanced technologies, Americans have become increasingly dependent on these tools to make their lives easier and more efficient.

2. What are some common examples of robotic tendencies among Americans?

Some common examples of robotic tendencies among Americans include the use of virtual assistants, such as Siri or Alexa, for tasks like setting reminders or playing music, as well as the use of self-checkout machines at stores and online shopping platforms like Amazon.

3. How has the use of robots and technology impacted the job market in America?

The use of robots and technology has had a significant impact on the job market in America. While it has created new job opportunities in fields such as robotics and programming, it has also led to the automation of many jobs, resulting in job loss for some workers.

4. Are there any concerns about the increasing reliance on robots in American society?

Yes, there are some concerns about the increasing reliance on robots in American society. Some worry about the potential loss of human jobs and the impact on the economy, while others have concerns about the ethical implications of relying on machines for important tasks and decision-making processes.

5. How do Americans view the use of robots in healthcare and other industries?

The opinions on the use of robots in healthcare and other industries vary among Americans. While some see it as a way to improve efficiency and accuracy, others have concerns about the potential for errors and the loss of the human touch in these fields.

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