Section C 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 21 than the past or present, 22 people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans 23 a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of things to do and a 24 for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is considerate of other people’s time. They do not 25 people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no 26 beneficial outcome. The American attitude toward time is not necessarily 27 by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as 28 , not something they can use. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day. In this context the fast food industry can be seen as 29 . 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 restaurants spread around the world, they have been viewed as 30 , bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.