In the chapter “Friendly People” in the book I’m a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson, the author describes the experiences of his family in New Hampshire where they moved from England. He writes about many examples of how friendly the people of New Hampshire are and how safe the community is. For example, their neighbors invited them to dinner the first night after their arrival. An example of the safeness of the community is the habit of not locking bikes, cars or homes. Although Bryson may be telling the truth about New Hampshire, he begins the chapter by praising the friendliness of the people of the United States. I have not lived in New Hampshire, but I have lived in Syracuse, New York and Columbus, Ohio and I know that these places are not as friendly as New Hampshire as described by Bryson.
Farhiyo Dahir
This is a good start, Farhiyo. Your goal now is to prove to your readers that Bryson's idea of America as safe is exaggerated, based on your personal experience and on other sources if you have any.
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