Are you planning a visit to the United States soon?It is advisable to learn about American customs before you arrive.Then you can avoid any cultural misunderstandings.Answer true or false for each statement below.
1)In the U.S. it's common to hug people when you meet them for the first time.
False.
In the U.S. it is common to shake hands with people when you meet them for the first time.It is polite to shake hands with both men and women.Only people who know each other very well hug to greet one another.
2)It's polite to stand very close to Americans when you are talking to them.
False.
When talking to another person,Americans like to stand farther away from each other than from you,don't be offend.But,don't try to move closer,either!Also,a man and a woman who are talking stand farther away from each other than two women who are talking.
3)It's advisable to give business cards to all of the people you meet at a party.
False.
In the U.S. it is not common to give out business cards at a social event.People only exchange business cards when they are at work or a work event.Be sure to give another person your business card only if the person asks for it.
4)It's a good idea to wait in line at the bus station.
True.
Americans wait in line everywhere they go.When waiting at a bus stop.even if everyone is sitting down before the bus arrives,Americans will form a line before getting on the bus.Moving ahead of another person in line is very rude.
1.It is advisable to learn about the customs of another country before you visit.
2.Try to stand too close to Americans.
3.Be sure not to hug someone you meet for the first time.
4.It is a good idea to give business cards out at parties.
5.Be sure not to hug someone you meet for the first time.