Things to note when traveling to the United States

1. Tip. In the United States, almost all service items have the habit of paying for consumption. If you do not pay a tip, it may be regarded as disrespectful by the locals, and you will most likely be refused service next time.

Generally speaking, when dining in a restaurant, you need to tip 15% of the meal price; if it is a bar, you have to give the bartender $1 for every drink you order; take a taxi You need to pay an extra 15% as a tip for the driver; for hotel cleaners, you also need to pay a tip of US$2-3 per day, and for people who help you carry your luggage, you also need to pay a tip of US$1.

2. Customs and taboos. The United States is a country of immigrants. It respects the various customs and habits of all ethnic groups and has no special taboos. It should be noted that since each state in the United States has its own laws and there are certain differences, independent travelers should pay attention to the differences in traffic regulations in different places. Another thing to note is that smoking is not allowed in government buildings, most vehicles, public places, and most indoors. Many non-smoking hotels are equipped with detection equipment.

3. Safety. Many American cities have high crime rates, but crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods of the city. Since most Chinese visitors carry cash, they are attracting the attention of pickpockets, and incidents of property theft occur from time to time. Generally speaking, the western part of the United States is safer than the eastern part. Outside the city is safer than inside the city. It is safer during the day than at night. You must not carry too much cash. If you encounter a robbery, do not resist. If you lose too much, you can call the police afterwards.