[Bart]

Why we don’t list ‘American’ first is an issue of grammar not of preference. In the hyphenated phrase ‘Italian-American’ Italian is an adjective describing the noun American. What kind of an american? An Italian As to why bring it up at all, America is a history of journey, every one came from some where. It used to be fashionable to think of America as a melting pot each sacrificing it’s identity to be come part of the whole. But that’s not realistic. The Salad Bowl theory is more appropriate. ‘each retains it’s own unique flavor while accenting and complimenting the other ingredients. When someone identifyes themselves as a ‘hyphenated-American’ I focus on what is different, so i can leartn, since i already know what is the same, we’re both americans. hope that helps.

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Name : Bart, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : asexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 40, City : Milford, State : NJ, Country : United States, Education level : High School Diploma, Social class : Lower class, 

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