P assage 16 For Americans, time is money. They say, "You only get so much time in this life; you'd better use it wisely." The future will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are 1) _____ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans 2) _____ a "well-organized" person, one who has a written list of things to do and a 3) _____ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and 4) _____ other people's time. They do not waste people's time with conversation or other activity that has no 5) _____, beneficial outcome. The American attitude toward time is not 6) _____ shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to 7) _____ something that is simply there around them, not something they can use. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the 8) _____ that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day. In this context the fast food industy can 9) _____ a clear example of American cultural product. McDonald's, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald's restaurats spread around the world, they have been viewed as 10) _____ of American society and culture, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, effciency, and shiny cleanliness.