"The U.S. believes: Everyone has the right to be special. Europe holds: Being ordinary should be OK for everyone." - Alain de Botton

I love to gauge other culture's perspectives on Western culture.  What do you think of Alain de Botton's quote? Is he right?  Is this how Europeans and Americans think within their societies (i.e. their mindsets)?

If you agree with him, which mindset do you think is better, and why? If you disagree, what do you think the mindset might be?  What are the implications of having these American or European mindsets?

If Morocco had a mindset, what would it be?

Please write your response to this blogpost by Tuesday, December 10.