3. How is the phenomenon of "Keeping up with
the Joneses" a distinctly American concept?

A "Jones" is a typically American name, so the
concept of "Keeping Up With The Joneses"
pertains to anyone in America that is worth
aspiring to

B Unlike in Europe, anyone in America was
thought to be capable of achieving wealth
and status

C In America, it was believed that one's social
status was tied to their family name (e. g.
Jones)

D The Joneses and the people who kept up
with them desired things that did not
indicate high social status in other countries