American customs

American customs and habits (1)

Hygienic habits

Americans have developed a habit of loving hygiene. There is a saying that if you walk on the streets of America for a week, you don’t need to clean your leather shoes. As soon as you go out, you don't need to bring sanitary products and water. Sanitary facilities can be found everywhere. It is very convenient to use the toilet and use water. When you go to school and feel thirsty, you can drink water from the tap; when you go to a restaurant to eat, there are good paper towels and paper bags. After finishing the meal, customers will consciously take away the leftovers. And when eating, eat big mouthfuls and try not to make any noise so as not to disturb others. The rooms are generally covered with carpets, equipped with ventilation equipment and air conditioning equipment. The interior and exterior of the house are very beautifully decorated, and the surrounding environment is clean and beautiful. No one litters or spits.

The habit of queuing

Americans follow rules and regulations when doing things. Therefore, queuing has become their inherent habit. Shopping, eating, buying tickets, getting on the bus, etc. are all done in order. No one jumps in line. Acquaintances only need to nod to each other when meeting, and they will not take the opportunity to help. If the clerk who provides you with services finds someone cutting in line, stop him immediately and show no mercy. When it's your turn, you have to wait until he or she calls you before you can cross the yellow line to receive service. Otherwise you will be criticized.

Teachers’ teaching habits

The status of American teachers is neither high nor low, but they have much greater autonomy and authority than Chinese teachers. Class plans, content, methods, examinations, etc. are basically determined by the teacher. Therefore, teachers’ thinking is more active, and they pay more attention to students’ ability to actually apply knowledge. This has formed their basic habits in class: they regard themselves as students' guides, establish equal relationships with students, participate in students' discussions, turn textbook content into case studies, and let students ask questions. Praise them promptly, whether their questions are right or wrong, and whether they agree or disagree. Generally speaking, they divide a class into two halves: in the first half, the teacher raises questions or the content of the lesson; in the second half, the teacher asks students to discuss the issues, and the students speak freely, and the students rush to speak. The teacher will confirm each student's performance and then put forward his or her own opinions or conclusions. Sometimes, when encountering a more difficult problem, the teacher will disrupt the seating arrangement in the classroom and divide it into several groups for discussion. Students trained according to this model are more innovative, have a broader vision, have a lively and outgoing personality, and have strong hands-on ability.

Conversation habits

Communications between Americans are few and simple. It's enough to meet and say hello to acquaintances, and rarely make phone calls or visit at night. Only call relatives and friends when something unexpected happens. Just call 911 if something happens, and someone will come to help immediately. Utility services in the United States are so good that there is almost no dependence between people. When dealing with people you don't know well, bring some small gifts to show that you are interrupting the other person's conversation. There is no need for heavy gifts. Asking someone to give a report or introduce their experience is simple and simple. No reception is required. The state transportation minister comes to introduce his experience. It is not obvious that he is a senior official.

Habits of thinking

Americans’ way of thinking is very different from ours. The English expression is as follows: 1) Like to be different; 2) Agree to disagree; 3) Everything is above board.

American Perspective

“Forgetting the past is tantamount to betrayal” is the creed of many nations. But the American credo is to "forget the past and look to the future." They believe that things in the past have no real meaning, and only things in the present and future are worth spending time on. Therefore, there are no constant grievances and grievances between individuals. They do not agree with the sayings that "it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge in ten years" and "it is not too late to escape on the first day of the lunar month, but not on the fifteenth day". Americans' vision is based on reality and benefits. They don't like to hear you talk about anything from your personal history to your country's history.

The habit of keeping pets

Nearly all American families have pets. Pets are mainly dogs and cats. Because American families are very unstable, many families are reorganized. Therefore, there is no eternal relationship between people, and the same is true between husband and wife, and each other's privacy rights must be respected. In this way, a pet becomes the most ideal emotional sustenance. She is a person's eternal friend. She will listen to your mercy, will please you, will not quarrel with you, and will give you a sense of victory and kingship. So some people joke that every American is worse than a pet. There are special provisions for pets in the traffic rules. They also have the right of way. If they run over a pet, they must report it. If they run over it, they must send it to a pet hospital for prompt treatment. Otherwise, you will be fined heavily. Pets need to be buried after they die.

Americans like to argue.

Americans like to argue. They don't like silence. They have developed the habit of mortals arguing first about everything. Political consensus is reached through debate. If political consensus cannot be reached, through a show of hands or a vote, the majority obeys the minority. This is the so-called democracy. Personal value is more important than anything else. The realization of personal value is regarded as an important indicator of success. The freedom and democracy that Americans talk about are the inevitable results of the development of personal values. The habit of arguing makes Americans adventurous, challenging, and creative.

Americans’ concept of work

Americans regard work as a part of life. No matter how rich they are, they all have to have a job. They are dedicated to their work and very efficient. They consider it sinful to waste time and do nothing. Work time and play time are clearly separated. Americans like to talk about the "dignity of work." Work is a reflection of human abilities and values. Leaders such as CEOs of American companies may participate in physical labor at any time. They will be respected rather than looked down upon by others.

Habit of using email

In daily life in the United States, email (Email) has become one of the most practical and common means of communication. In addition to using the phone more for chatting, people basically use Yimeier to convey files, notifications and information. Because she is not limited by time and space. It has high accuracy and strong operability. She is used in the school for communication between teachers and students, for classes and for correcting homework. Notices of school meetings are all given in Yimeier. In society, businessmen use her to negotiate business.

The concept of marriage

The United States is a country that values ??laws and human rights. Their values ??are equality and freedom. Therefore, equality, mutual respect, and the right to privacy are the foundations on which marriage depends. Americans can have multiple friends of the opposite sex before getting married, but after getting married, neither of them wants the other to have friends of the opposite sex. Once found, divorce is inevitable. According to American custom, couples attend important social events, banquets, or parties between friends together. I found that American couples are very affectionate when they are in couples. However, the divorce rate in the United States is very high, about 60%, which is the highest in the world. After they divorced, they each went to find the person they loved. Someone summed up American marriage in twenty words: romantic youth, passionate youth, faithful middle age, and miserable old age. Of course, white-collar marriages are relatively stable.

American Customs and Habits (2)

Meeting Etiquette

When meeting, you should greet each other, and the host should take the initiative to introduce his identity and the guest's profile to the guest. Names and their jobs and hobbies (with a bit of humor). When shaking hands with American friends, don't shake hands too hard, otherwise it will be considered impolite. Smile and lean forward slightly. When a man shakes hands with a woman, he should wait until the woman reaches out her hand before shaking hands with the other person. Americans have rich gesture language. Sometimes they will put their hands on your shoulders to express affirmation and encouragement. At the end of the meeting, tell them about your plans or feedback.

Dining Etiquette

Before dining, you should briefly groom yourself, neither being too formal nor too casual. When eating, place the dishes, knives and forks flat, use the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand. Americans are used to drinking drinks with ice, wine, and cocktails at large banquets. Generally don't drink hard liquor. When drinking, don't drink in big gulps or make any noise. Likewise, try not to make any noise when eating. Otherwise, they consider it unsightly behavior. At the end of the meal, tidy up the utensils you used and put them in their original places and clean up any leftovers.

Courtesy Etiquette

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Visiting Etiquette

Americans value their time. Wasting their time is a violation of their personal rights. Therefore, you must make an appointment in advance and leave after talking. They will be very happy if you give them a small gift. . Guests are not allowed to visit the room without the owner's permission. Americans do not like to visit, but like to invite some suitable friends to go out for sightseeing, fishing, parties, etc.

Wearing habits

Americans dress very casually. There is a saying that Americans are fashionable in speech, fashionable in dress, and stingy in spending money. They usually wear very little when the weather is hot, but they wear everything when it is cold. Wrapped in a windbreaker or denim. Only wear more formal clothes such as suits and skirts on formal occasions. Someone will tell you when you need to dress more formally.

Use body language. Habits

Americans use body language more than we do. A shrug with an unhappy face expresses surprise, and a shrug with a smile expresses affirmation. The index and middle fingers are relaxed into a "V" shape, which means " "Victory, cheers, encouragement" gesture; the thumb and index finger form a "6" shape, which means "right, agree, very good". When Americans speak, their bodies are always moving, but they still have a sense of humor. Just pay more attention. When speaking, the body should not lean back or be too far away from the speaker. You should face the other person and lean forward slightly. Rub your thumb and index finger to express encouragement, support or a new idea. Putting the hands together or on the waist indicates a fight. Moving the palm upwards means calling people over. Using the index finger alone indicates provocative or impolite behavior, but it can be used to greet animals at work and rest. Americans' working and resting habits are very clear. Work when you need to work, rest when you need to, and don't interrupt.

Doing business and talking about business must be completed during work hours. Americans like to make decisions in person or at the negotiation table, rather than finding relationships to resolve problems after the fact or in private. Friday night is a customary time for friends to get together. They can enjoy singing, dancing, drinking, playing games and other recreational activities. On Saturdays and Sundays, they take their families or three or five friends to drive out into the outside world.