Americans believe that all problems have solutions, and that these solutions can be found and applied to all aspects of life to bring about a better future. Many claim that much of this optimism can be blamed on a short history and widespread ignorance of world events. It may also be linked to their Christian values. The Chinese, while not void of optimism, have a history of more than 5,000 years and have ‘seen it all’ as it were. They tend to be more reserved and pragmatic in the exercise of their sanguinity