WELL, THEY WATCH THE TV SHOWS, TOO: “An emerging affluent class abroad is drawn to suburbs with U.S. names that mimic the American ideal—down to the master bathroom and tree-lined sidewalk.” Also, while suburbanization is often linked to American character, it’s probably just the way a lot of people people want to live, if they can afford to. “If you look at how countries are moving up the socio-economic ladder, some of the things they all want is a car, a house, a nice view and air conditioning.” Some related thoughts here.