American social etiquette is taboo

In local life in the United States, you will find that Americans 'daily life is large-scale and non-stereotyped. The following are some of the social etiquette taboos commonly used for studying in the United States compiled by the editor.

1. Don't call teachers casually

The safest way for schools to call teachers is to use "professor"). If you know the teacher's last name, you can also call him Professor XX, but don't call the teacher Mr. Sir), especially to female teachers, because they may care. Don't call the teacher by his name unless the teacher tells the student that he can do so.

2. Don't make marks on books casually

There are many homework assignments when studying in the United States, and they are available in almost every class. Some teachers may tell you the progress and homework of each class this semester at the beginning, and some may tell you only after class. If you know which textbooks you want to use when selecting classes, you can go to the bookstore to buy them first, but you have to keep the receipt and ask the clerk if you can return the books. This is because the teacher may change the textbooks after class, and if students find it too simple, difficult, or too boring after class, they may also withdraw the selection. At this time, you need to return the books. Used books cannot be returned, so don't write your name, underline or make any marks on the books at first.

3. Don't call black people "Negro"

Negro means "black" in English. Especially black people who were trafficked from Africa to the United States as slaves; so in the United States, never call black people "Negro". This is true when talking to white people, and even more so when talking to black people. Otherwise, black people will feel contempt for him; when it comes to black people, it is best to use the word "Black", and black people will accept this title calmly.

4. Same-sex cannot dance together

Same-sex cannot dance together. This is one of the recognized social rituals in the United States. When same-sex dances together, others will definitely cast a reproachful look or think they are homosexuals; therefore, even if you cannot find a partner of the opposite sex, you must never dance with a same-sex partner.

5. Don't take off your shoes in front of others

In the United States, if you take off your shoes or your feet are bare in front of others, you will be regarded as a barbarian without etiquette. Only in the bedroom, or between a man and a woman who are in love can you take off your shoes; if a woman takes off her shoes in front of a man, it implies "do whatever you want"; if a man takes off his shoes, he will be treated as a barefooted native in the jungle. Be despised. It is impolite for men and women to pull down their socks or pull on their garters in front of others; if their shoelaces are loose, they should go where no one is around and tie them.

6. Don't hitchhike casually

When traveling in the United States, you must not hitchhiker at will. This is caused by the social security situation in the United States. It is not surprising in the United States that cases such as being robbed of money or being insulted by hitchhikers are not surprising. Some gangsters see women walking on the roadside, they will take the initiative to stop and politely ask for a ride. If you mistake him for good intentions, it is tantamount to sending a sheep to the tiger's mouth. In such a situation, it is best to refuse coldly and not make any mistakes.

Not only that, don't agree easily when you encounter people who ask for a free ride, because some gangsters, including young girls, wait for a free ride, and use threats and other means to swindle money after getting on the bus.

7. Do not take the subway at night

New York's subway trains are extremely dirty, and at night they become a gathering place for gang members. Drug addicts, thieves, local ruffians, and drug traffickers are all gathered here, and the whole atmosphere is cold and cold. If you don't care about this, then after the accident, New York police officers will not only not sympathize with you, but may also blame you: "Taking the subway at night means swimming in water where crocodiles gather?" If something goes wrong, the responsibility lies with you."

8. You can't just say "I am sorry"

"I am sorry" and "Excuse me" both mean "sorry" and "sorry", but the tone of "I am sorry" is heavier and implies admitting that you have made a mistake or mistake; if you speak it easily for the sake of courtesy, you will often be caught by the other party; and hold accountable for what does not actually belong to you. At that time, only "dumb people eat coptis", because a "sorry" sentence has admitted that it was wrong, how can we change it?

9. Modesty is not a virtue

China regard modesty as a virtue, but Americans regard excessive modesty as a synonym for hypocrisy. If a person who can speak fluent English apologizes that he is not good at speaking English, and then speaks fluent English, Americans will think that he is a liar and a person who is duplicitous and puts on airs. Therefore, when dealing with the United States, you should boldly state your abilities. One is one or ten is ten. There is no need to be modest and polite, otherwise it will backfire.

10. Say hello to strangers

When we are on the road, in elevators or in corridors, we often meet people walking towards us and meet our eyes. At this time, it is the habit of Americans to greet with their eyes. They should not immediately look away, or turn their faces to one side and pretend not to see us. Only people who don't like it or ignore it.

When the United States walks the streets in the early morning, if you meet someone passing by, you will habitually say "good morning"; of course, on streets with more pedestrians, you don't have to look at everyone who passes by or say hello.