On Tuesday, we talked about customs in class. Here are some interesting American customs that we have talked about in class from a couple of different websites (links below) and some new facts that maybe you haven't heard of before:
- After you’ve been introduced to someone, you usually say something like, ‘Pleased to meet you’ or ‘My pleasure’ and shake hands. When saying goodbye, it isn’t customary to shake hands again, although some people do. Among friends, it’s common for men to kiss ladies on one or both cheeks. Men don’t usually kiss or embrace each other, although this depends on their nationality or ethnic origin.
- Men and women in the United States often form friendships that have no romantic involvement. These friends will spend time together, go to the movies, and go out to dinner alone or in groups. If an American of the opposite sex invites you to a party or to dinner, it does not necessarily indicate romantic interest.
- Politeness: Americans believe that some topics are "too personal." For example, asking someone how much money they earn could be offensive. Other topics that may be offensive: body odor, bodily functions, sexual behavior, body weight, and/or age.
Social Customs in the U.S.
Common Customs
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