What should I prepare for my trip to America in mid-April? Who is an enthusiastic friend to help me make a memo? O(∩_∩)O Thank you.

Many cities in the United States have a high crime rate, but crimes are mainly concentrated in specific blocks of the city. As tourists from China carry a lot of cash, they are concerned by pickpockets, and property theft happens 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 the city, and during the day is safer than at night. It must be pointed out that:

1. When traveling in the United States, don't carry a lot of cash, try to use credit cards, checks or check cards or traveler's checks;

2. Take care of your belongings and check whether there are any left-over items or money when you leave the hotel;

Please don't talk to strangers when members go out. It is best not to act alone, especially at night.

Don't resist when you are robbed. Guns are rampant in the United States, and gangsters often carry guns. Deal with it calmly. After the robbery, if the loss is large, you should call 9 1 1 or call the police nearby.

(1) The downtown area is a dangerous area.

Due to historical reasons, the downtown area of the United States is a bustling place, and it is also a zone with mixed crowds, chaotic public security and high crime rate. Especially at night, it is easy to encounter the danger of violence because of alcoholism, drug abuse or other reasons, and property theft is more likely to occur in the city center than in other areas.

(2) Go to noisy entertainment places less. If you often hang out in bars and other places, you are likely to be followed and blackmailed by bad guys. So you must be more careful when you walk around the city center. If you travel and live near the city center, you should avoid going out at night and try to avoid going to crowded and noisy entertainment places, especially at night. The longer you stay, the more likely you are to become a victim.

(3) Note that urban slums can still be distinguished from downtown areas. You can basically judge what this area is like by the dilapidated degree of the block and the clothes and quality of the residents. Many cities can find the crime rate of each block through online information. In some dilapidated communities, don't leave if you can drive, because it is safer in the car than outside. Girls try not to go to those areas, and boys try to choose daytime if they go.

(4) Choose a safe area to rent a house. You can't be greedy and cheap. Pay attention to the urban area where you live. Some houses are cheap because they are unsafe or located in high crime areas. If you can afford it, try to live in a safe place with good reputation. If it is the first time to rent a house, I suggest asking my brothers and sisters or the China Students and Scholars Association of our school. Places with a large population in China can be given priority, and then change to other places after getting familiar with the situation.

Tip problem

In the United States, almost all personal services require clients to pay tips. If you don't tip, you are extremely dissatisfied with his or her service. If there is nothing wrong with the service itself and you don't tip, you may be refused service next time.

When eating in a restaurant, it is generally necessary to tip the waiter 65438+ 05% of the total meal fee (unless it is a fast food or buffet, or the bill indicates that tipping is included, there is no need to tip).

For every drink ordered in a bar, the bartender should get 1 USD.

Taxi drivers usually have to pay an extra 15% as a tip.

For tour bus drivers and tour guides, each passenger has to pay $ 5~ 10 every day.

Hotel room cleaners usually need a tip of $2 to $3 per bed every day.

You need to pay a tip of 1 USD for each piece of luggage that the bellboy helps you carry.

If the hotel doorman calls a taxi for you, you need to tip him 1 USD. If the taxi stops at the door, there is no need to tip.

The masseur in the spa needs to pay 20% of the spa fee as a tip.

If you win money in the casino, you usually have to give the dealer 10% profit (but generally it doesn't need to exceed $25).

Custom taboo

As an immigrant country, the United States respects the customs of all ethnic groups and has no special taboos.

Because every state in the United States has its own laws, and there are some differences. Free travellers should pay attention to the differences of traffic regulations in different places.

American police patrol everywhere by car when they are on duty, so please obey the traffic rules even in places with few people and cars. Pedestrians who jaywalk may be fined by the police 100 USD.

Since the American police are armed with guns, if you need to communicate with the police, please try to follow the instructions in front of them and don't make any sudden movements, especially don't suddenly put your hand into the inner pocket of your coat to avoid misunderstanding. If you hear "freeze" or "stop" asking you to stop immediately, please do it. If you have communication difficulties, you can tell the police "I can't speak English" and they will try their best to solve it.

It should also be noted that smoking is not allowed in government buildings, most vehicles, public places and most indoors. Many non-smoking hotels are equipped with testing equipment.

If you accidentally hit someone, say "sorry"; Ask others to make way and say "I'm sorry"; Don't smoke in public places. Before smoking in other places, ask people around you, "May I smoke?" ; Follow the western habit of "ladies first" and let the ladies go first; Say "hi" first when greeting people.

Second, the dietary precautions for traveling to the United States

Avoid going to restaurants on holidays or Saturday nights. Because there are too many guests, many hotel chefs can't guarantee the quality and quantity. Hotel work almost never calls in sick. A restaurant owner who has children to support won't stay at home because of laryngitis, but these people are fixing food for you. When consumers' dissatisfaction turns into personal attacks, mixing other things into food or drinks is a common means for waiters to retaliate. Some waiters do spit on guests' food. Never say "I'm a friend of your boss". Because the restaurant owner has no friends, your words make you romantic at once. Treat others as you want them to treat you. Don't snap your fingers and call the waiter. Don't order anything that is not on the menu. You're forcing the chef to do something he hasn't done. If he cooks the same dish more than 10000 times in a month, then this dish is delicious. Just order a main course and share it with two people, but don't order lemonade and make your own soda.

Precautions 1. Try not to take the subway at night. 2. Don't call it black. 4. Don't hitchhike at will. Modesty is not a virtue. 5. Greet strangers. 6. Topics in conversation. 7. Don't forget to say hello to the children. 8. Same sex can't dance together. 9. Don't take off your shoes in front of others. Don't say sorry 165438+.