Well its been 2-3 months since after coming to the US, and there are a few things I have begun to appreciate. Let's go over a few I can recall:

1) No one judges you over here. You can dance on the streets, laugh out loud, be loud about your emotions, talk as if there isn't anyone around. Talk on ANY subject and still have no one look at you with eyes and ears wide open (except maybe on color, where you might end up getting killed).
2) Everyone greets you. However hollow it might be, it still feels good to be greeted and recognized.
3) There certainly IS dignity of labor. You might end up getting taught by the same person who just poured your coffee a few hours ago.
4) People recognise your capability and your limitations. No one expects too much and hence the pressures on you reduce.
5) There is always a learning curve. Stagnation is very limited. And if there is any, I haven't encountered it as yet.
6) Everyone eats the same junk and hence you aren't the only odd one out.
7) Still topping the list is that you can be expressive. :-)