46. The basic difference between Americans and Canadians lies in their definitions of the individual
in society. (A) While the American Declaration of Independence defines the goal of society in
an individualistic way, the Canadian constitution describes its own in a more collective way.
(B) Along the border between the United States and Mexico is an area blended with Mexican
and American cultures. (C) The following serves as a good example: After guests arrive at a
lecture by a popular personality, the first three rows are occupied by a bunch of noisy
Americans who shout and laugh loudly. (D) By the door stand a group of Canadians speaking
softly and waiting for the decision of the organizer to find out where it would be all right to sit.