American Specialties and Customs

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American Specialties

The United States has a large land area, good climatic conditions, and fertile land, so it is very rich in products. At the same time, the U.S. has developed both production and trade, sending a large number of specialties to the rest of the world. We have all heard of Sunkist oranges, California red grapes, and U.S. sweet corn, which are in fact U.S.-bred agricultural specialties.

Cranberry

The cranberry is a small, round fruit with a bright red skin that grows on short vines in the cold wetlands of North America, with a global production area of less than 40,000 acres. Cranberries are only suitable for planting in highly acidic, sandy soils, and must be cultivated for 3-5 years to develop bright red fruit.

American ginseng

American ginseng is of good quality and high medicinal value. Because American ginseng here is grown in unpolluted land, its flavor is very sweet. It is a good choice for soup and tea.

Blueberries

Blueberries are perennial deciduous or evergreen fruit trees, shrubs, and berries. Its cultivation history of less than 100 years, the earliest began in the United States. The fruit is soft and juicy, with a mellow flavor and special aroma. Suitable for fresh food, more suitable for processing. It has been medically proven to have a unique effect on reducing eye fatigue and improving night vision.

Concord grapes

The most famous of the native grape groups in the Americas is the Concord grape. Generally, these grapes are used to make grape juice or jelly, not wine.

Basketball Gear

The United States is recognized as the world's basketball nation, and the level of basketball here is a world leader. Of course, the quantity and quality of basketball equipment here is also unparalleled in the world. If you like basketball, you can buy the latest basketball shoes, basketball undershirts, etc. here.

Computer products

I believe that Silicon Valley is a place where everyone has heard of, and it is home to some of the best electronic equipment talent in the United States and even in the world, and it is also home to some of the most up-to-date digital equipment in the world. Here you can find out if there are any cutting-edge digital products that suit your needs.

Traditional Indian crafts

Following the brutal genocide, the Indians left very little behind. But there are still a handful of Indians living in the U.S.

And they carry on the culture that their ancestors left behind, which relies on these crafts as a vehicle.

Conceptual products

Don't think that because of Bush Jr. that the United States are all so low IQ, in fact, their creativity is very strong. There are a lot of stores selling conceptual products on the streets of the US, so take a look, there are a lot of things you wouldn't expect to find inside. Such as spy cameras, toilet stools, spit cans and rice bowls, solar flashlights and so on.

Fashion

America's major metropolitan areas are home to many of the world's most famous brand-name fashion boutiques, so if your finances allow it, you might want to check them out. New York has the World Fashion Show every year, and shopping there is a good choice

American customs

Americans are generally cheerful, sociable and informal. The first time they meet, they don't necessarily do a handshake, but sometimes just smile and say "Hi" or "Hello" even if it's polite. Handshake when the customary grip tight, eyes should be looking at each other, slightly bowed, that this is considered polite behavior. General with the woman shaking hands with Americans like to be gentle. In the farewell time, but also just to everyone waved or said "goodbye", "see you tomorrow". But if others salute them, they also use the appropriate etiquette, such as shaking hands, nodding, embracing, saluting and so on. In the United States, if there are guests visiting at night, the host wearing pajamas to receive guests is considered impolite behavior; when invited to an old friend's home as a guest, you should prepare a small gift; in a friend's home as a guest, long-distance phone calls should be made after the host agrees to leave the phone bill when you leave.

In the United States, if you want to pay a visit, you must first call to make an appointment; business cards are generally not given to others, but only when the two sides want to keep in touch with the gift; in the face of the Americans want to smoke, you must ask the other side whether they mind, can not do as you wish.

In the U.S., if you want to pay a visit, you must first call to make an appointment; business cards are generally not given to others, but only sent when the two sides want to keep in touch; in the face of the Americans want to smoke, you must ask each other whether they mind, can not do as they wish.

Generally happy to entertain guests in their own homes, and not accustomed to treating guests in restaurants. Do not like steamed and braised dishes. Do not like too hot and too hot dishes, like less salt flavor, taste avoid salty, slightly to the sweet for good. Like to drink Coca-Cola, beer, ice water, mineral water, whiskey, brandy and so on. Don't like people to have leftover food in their plates, think it is impolite. Loves Chinese Soviet, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine.

Loves white, which is a symbol of purity; favors yellow, which is a symbol of harmony; likes blue and red, which are symbols of good luck. They like white cats and believe that they can bring luck to people.

Americans have an aversion to looking away when shaking hands. It is considered a sign of arrogance and discourtesy. It is taboo to give perfume, clothing and make-up to women. American women are in the habit of wearing make-up, so they do not welcome the gift of scented wipes to wipe their faces.

In the United States, never call black people "Negro", it is better to use the word "Black", black people will be open to this name. Because Negro mainly refers to the black people who were trafficked from Africa to the United States as slaves. This is true for talking to whites, but it is even more true for talking to blacks. Otherwise, the Negro will feel the contempt.

Jealous of people sticking out their tongues at him. It is considered an insulting gesture. They hate bats and consider them to be a symbol of vampires and evil gods. Taboo on the number "13", "Friday" and other days. It is taboo to ask about one's income and possessions, as well as personal matters such as a woman's marriage, age, and the price of clothing. Taboo black. Think black is a symbol of solemnity, is the color of the funeral. Especially avoid giving cheap gifts with your company logo. Because it is a suspicion of obligatory advertising.

◆Tipping

Tipping is required when you take a taxi, eat at a restaurant, or when you wait on a waiter or airport personnel to carry your luggage. Although tipping is a free and easy act, there is a customary practice, and it is best to ask for it to avoid making a fool of yourself. Generally speaking, when you eat in a restaurant, you should tip about 10% to 15% of the bill. In the buffet restaurant generally do not need to tip, but if someone pouring tea and water, and attentive to the needs of the inquiry, according to the number of discretionary tip. Evening meals require a larger tip than daytime meals. Tipping is a way of evaluating the quality of the service, and some waiters will be especially eager to earn more tips and ask for them from time to time. Tip according to how satisfied you are with the restaurant and the waiter, and no one will interfere with how much or how little you tip. But don't tip in pennies. If you leave a penny on the table, even though you've tipped a lot, the waiter will probably interpret it as a sign of dissatisfaction with the service, and it's a humiliating gesture. So unless the service is really bad, don't put any pennies in your tip, unless you're paying with a credit card and rounding up your tip to the nearest dollar.

When you take a taxi, you can tip the change. For luggage, it's usually a dollar a piece, but when you have too much luggage, you may want to give more to reward them for their labor. Barbers and beauticians in barber shops should also be tipped, about 15 to 20 percent. Gas station attendants, restaurant counters and movie theater ushers need not be tipped. If you are not sure when to tip, ask a friend beforehand.

◆Build a good credit history

Bills should be paid on time, and it's a good idea to pay bills a week or so in advance. If you miss a payment, not only will you be fined, but you will also lose your credit. It's also a good idea to keep more than enough money in the bank at all times to cover your bills, as bounced checks can also affect your credit.