American custom

Health habit

Americans have formed the habit of loving hygiene. There is a saying that you don't have to shine your shoes for a week on the streets of America. When you go out, you don't need to bring sanitary products and water, and you can see sanitary facilities everywhere. It is convenient to use water in the toilet. When I feel thirsty at school, I can drink tap water; When you go to a restaurant, you have good paper towels and paper bags. After eating, customers will consciously take away the leftovers. And when you eat, you should eat with a big mouth and try not to make a sound, so as not to affect others. Rooms are generally carpeted, with ventilation and air conditioning. The house is beautifully decorated inside and outside, and the surrounding environment is clean and beautiful. No one litters or spits.

The habit of queuing

Americans always talk about rules and regulations. So queuing has become their inherent habit. Shop, eat, buy tickets, get on the bus, etc. It's all done in sequence. Absolutely no one cut in line. Acquaintances can just nod to each other when they meet, without taking the opportunity to help. If the clerk who serves you finds someone cutting in line, stop it immediately and show no mercy. When it's your turn, you can't cross the yellow line to receive service until he or she calls you. Otherwise, you will be criticized.

Teachers' habit of giving lectures.

The status of American teachers is neither high nor low, but they have much stronger autonomy and authority than China. Course plan, content, methods, exams, etc. Basically, it was decided by the teacher. Therefore, teachers' thinking is more active, and they pay more attention to students' practical ability to use knowledge. In this way, their basic habits in class are formed: regard themselves as the guide of students, establish an equal relationship with students, * * * discuss with students, turn the contents of textbooks into cases, and let students ask questions and praise them in time, regardless of whether the students' questions are right or wrong. Generally speaking, they divide a class into two halves: the first half, the teacher asks questions or the content of the class; In the second half, the teacher asked the students to discuss around the problem, and the students spoke freely, and the students scrambled to speak. Teachers will affirm each student's performance and then put forward their own opinions or conclusions. Sometimes when encountering difficulties, the teacher will upset the seating arrangement in the classroom and divide it into several groups for discussion. Students trained according to this model are more innovative, open-minded, lively and outgoing, and have strong practical ability.

The habit of speaking.

There are few simple contacts between Americans. It is enough for acquaintances to say hello when they meet, and they seldom call home or drop in at night. Call relatives and friends only when something unexpected happens. Call 9 1 1 if you need anything, and someone will help you right away. The public utility service in America is so good that there is almost no dependence between people. When dealing with strangers, you will bring a small gift to show your concern. You don't need a heavy gift, please give a report or introduce your experience, and you don't need to accept it. The minister of national transportation will introduce your experience, but you can't see that he is a senior official.

Thinking habits

The American way of thinking is very different from ours. English expression is as follows: 1) like to be different; 2) Agree or disagree; Everything is aboveboard.

The American eye

"Forgetting the past is tantamount to betrayal" is the creed of many nationalities. But the American creed is "forget the past and look forward to the future." They think that the past has no real meaning, and only the present and the future are worth spending time on. Therefore, there is no constant resentment between individuals, and they disapprove of the saying that "revenge is never too late for a gentleman for ten years" and "it is too late to hide from the first day, but it cannot be avoided for fifteen days". America's vision is based on reality and interests. They don't like to hear you talk about the history of your country.

The habit of keeping pets

Almost all American families have pets. Pets are mainly dogs and cats. Because American families are very unstable, many are reorganized families. Therefore, there is no eternal feeling between people, and the feelings between husband and wife are the same. We must respect each other's privacy. In this way, pets have become the most ideal emotional sustenance. She is a person's forever friend, who will be at your mercy, please you, and will not quarrel with you, so that you have a feeling of conquering desire and being king. So some people joke that every American is worse than a pet. There are special regulations for pets in traffic rules, and they also have the right of way. If you run over it, you should report it. If you run over it, you should send it to a pet hospital for timely treatment. Otherwise, you will be severely punished. Pets should be buried after death.

The American habit of arguing.

Americans like to argue. They don't like silence. They have formed the habit that mortals must argue everything first. Through argument, we can reach a consensus, but we can't. By raising hands or voting, the majority obeys the minority, which is called democracy. Personal value is more important than anything else. Whether personal value can be realized is regarded as an important symbol of success. The freedom and democracy that Americans talk about is the inevitable result of the development of personal values. The habit of arguing makes Americans adventurous, challenging and creative.

American concept of work

Americans regard work as a part of life. No matter how rich they are, they must have their own jobs. They are very dedicated and efficient. They think it is a crime to waste time and do nothing. There is a clear difference between working hours and entertainment hours. Americans like to talk about "work dignity". Work is the embodiment of people's ability and values. Leaders such as CEOs of American companies may take part in manual labor at any time. They will be respected by others, not looked down upon.

The habit of using e-mail

In the daily life of Americans, e-mail has become one of the most practical and common ways of communication. Besides chatting, people use the telephone more, and basically use Yi Meier to deliver files, notices and messages. Because she is not limited by time and space. But also has high accuracy and strong operability. She is used in the communication between teachers and students at school, in the classroom and in correcting homework at ordinary times. The notices of the school meeting are all in Yi Meier. Businessmen in society use her for business talks.

Concept of marriage

The United States is a country that emphasizes law and human rights. Their values are equality and freedom. Therefore, equality, mutual respect and privacy are the basis of marriage. Americans can have multiple friends of the opposite sex before marriage, but they don't want each other to have friends of the opposite sex after marriage. Once discovered, divorce is inevitable. According to American custom, couples will attend all important social activities, banquets or gatherings between friends. I find American couples in pairs, and they are very loving. However, the divorce rate of Americans is very high, about 60%, which is the highest in the world. After their divorce, they went to find the right person. Some people sum up American marriage in 20 words: romantic teenager, enthusiastic youth, loyal middle age and sad old age. Of course, white-collar marriages are relatively stable.

American customs (2)

meeting etiquette

Greet each other when meeting, and the host should take the initiative to introduce himself, the names of the guests and their work and hobbies (humor). Shake hands with American friends, not too hard, or it will be impolite. Smile and lean forward slightly. When a man shakes hands with a woman, he can't shake hands with the other person until the woman reaches out. Americans have a lot of gestures, and sometimes they put their hands on your shoulders to show affirmation and encouragement. At the end of the meeting, tell them about the plan or feedback.

dining etiquette

Simply freshen up before eating, not too orthodox and not too casual. When eating, put the plate, knife and fork flat, use a fork in your left hand and a knife in your right hand. Americans are used to drinking drinks and wine with ice, and drinking cocktails at large parties. Generally don't drink hard liquor. When drinking, don't gulp and make a noise. Try not to make any noise when eating. Otherwise, they think it is indecent behavior. At the end of the meal, you should tidy up the used tableware, put it back in place, and clean up the rest.

Politeness and etiquette

"This is an American habit. Because they are a vulnerable group, they should be taken care of by healthy people.

Visiting etiquette

Americans cherish time. Wasting their time is tantamount to infringing on their personal rights. Therefore, you must make an appointment in advance to visit American friends. Prepare the topic and leave. If they send some small gifts, they will be very happy. Guests can't visit the room without the owner's permission. Americans don't like visiting, but like to invite some suitable friends out for sightseeing, fishing and parties on weekends.

Dressing habits

Americans dress casually. There is a saying that Americans speak badly, dress rustically and spend money stingy. It's true. When the weather is hot, you usually wear very little, and when it is cold, you wear very strong clothes, wrapped in trench coats or denim fabrics. Wear suits, western skirts and other formal attire only on formal occasions. Someone will tell you when to dress formally.

The habit of using body language

Americans use body language more than we do. An unhappy expression shrugs to show surprise, and a smile shrugs to show affirmation. The index finger and middle finger are loosely V-shaped, indicating the gesture of "victory, refueling and encouragement"; The thumb and forefinger form a "6" shape, which means "yes, agree, very good". When Americans speak, their bodies are always moving, but they don't lose their sense of humor. Just pay more attention. When you speak, don't lean back and don't be too far away from the speaker. You should face each other and lean forward slightly. Rubbing your thumb and forefinger to make a sound indicates encouragement, support or a new idea. Cross your hands or put them on your waist to indicate a fight. Moving your palm up and down means that you are calling someone. Using the index finger alone indicates provocative or impolite behavior, but it can be used to greet animals.

Work and rest habits

Americans have a clear schedule. Work when you should work, rest when you should rest, and don't disturb. To do things and get down to business, you must finish them during office hours. Americans prefer to make decisions in person or at the negotiating table, rather than finding relationships to solve problems afterwards or privately. Friday night is the customary time for friends to get together. They can like singing, dancing, drinking and playing games. On Saturday and Sunday, they take their families or friends to drive to the outside world to play.