• Do say “Hi” or “Hello” when first meet, it’s not necessary for handshake, but do respond appropriately if they shake hands, nodding, or hugging first.
• Do make a tight grip when shaking hands, and have eye contact. Americans consider it as rude and arrogant when shaking hands without looking at each.
• Do make an appointment before visit someone, and do prepare a small gift when visit a friend.
• Do drink modestly and maintain gentle manner at the banquet. Drunk in the American banquet will fall into contempt.
• Do avoid number ‘13’, ‘3’, ‘Friday’ and use the bat for the design of goods, and packaging materials, as they are associated with the bad luck.
• Do mind the conversation topic. Try to avoid some taboo topics, such as polygamy, abortion, pedophilia, incest, race, religion, and suicide.
• Do take off hat, coat and sunglasses indoor
• Do say hello to strangers. Turn your eyes away or pretend not see others is considered disdaining others.
• Do wait in front of the restaurant door for the waiter to lead you to the table.