Alcohol and Native Americans those who would offer a substance that was so offensive to the senses and that made men foolish. Most Native people who did drink alcohol were reported to show "remarkable restraint while in their cups". Most drank alcohol only during social or trading contact with whites. Although drinking patterns since colonization grew almost exponentially, since 1975, drinking patterns among Native Americans have remained constant. Around the world, since 1975, Native Americans can be found more commonly among other US citizens in places that serve alcohol. After colonial contact, white drunkenness was interpreted by whites as the misbehavior of an individual.
Chinese Americans cities with significant Chinese populations, the new year is celebrated with cultural festivals and parties. In Seattle, the is held every year. Other important festivals include the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Analysis indicated that most non-Asian Americans do not differentiate between Chinese Americans and East Asian Americans generally, and perceptions of both groups are nearly identical. A 2001 survey of Americans' attitudes toward Asian Americans and Chinese Americans indicated that one fourth of the respondents had somewhat or very negative attitude toward Chinese Americans in general. The study did find several positive perceptions of Chinese Americans: strong