What are the taboos of American social etiquette?

America has always been recognized as a developed capitalist country. It is prosperous, open, free and has a fast pace of life. If you want to travel here, the most exciting thing is the famous national forest park here. The scenery is magnificent and exciting.

Such an open country also has its own social etiquette taboos, so we must understand these when traveling. Next, let Bian Xiao tell you a good story!

1, don't call the teacher casually.

The safest way for schools to address teachers is to use "professor". If you know the teacher's last name, you can also call him a professor, but don't call him Mr. Teacher, especially for female teachers, because they may care.

Don't call the teacher by his first name unless the teacher tells the students to do so.

Don't mark the book casually.

There is a lot of homework in studying in America, almost in every course. Some teachers may tell you the progress and homework of each class at the beginning of this semester, and some teachers may tell you in class. ?

If you know which textbooks to use when choosing a course, you can go to the bookstore first, but keep the receipt and ask the clerk if you can return the book, because the teacher may change the textbooks after class.

If students think it is too simple, too difficult or too

If you are bored, you can quit this course. Then you need to return the book. You can't return the used books, so don't write your name, underline or mark them at first.

3. Don't call black people "Negro"

Negro means "black" in English. Especially a black man sold from Africa to the United States as a slave; So don't call black people "Negro" in America, especially when talking to white people.

Otherwise, the black man will feel his contempt; When it comes to black people, it is best to use the word "black", and black people will accept this title frankly.

4. Same sex can't dance together.

Same-sex people can't dance together, which is one of the social etiquette recognized by the United States. Dancing with the same sex, others will definitely cast a reproachful look, or think they are gay. Therefore, even if you can't find a partner of the opposite sex, you must never dance with the same sex.

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

In America, if you take off your shoes or go barefoot in front of others, you will be regarded as a rude savage. Only in the bedroom, or between men and women in love, can you take off your shoes; If a woman takes off her shoes in front of a man, then

It means "do whatever you want";

Men take off their shoes; Will be despised as barefoot natives in the jungle. It is impolite for men and women to pull down their socks and garters in front of others; The shoelaces are loose, too

You should go to a deserted place and tie it up.

6. Don't hitchhike.

Don't hitchhike when traveling in the United States, which is caused by the security situation in the United States. In America, it is not surprising that hitchhiking is robbed of money or humiliated. Some gangsters will take the initiative to stop when they see women coming by the roadside and politely ask for a ride.

If you mistakenly think that he means well, it is tantamount to sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth. In this case, it is best to refuse coldly and don't make any more mistakes.

Not only that, people who ask for a ride should not easily agree, because some gangsters, including young girls, cheat money by threats and other means after getting on the bus.

7. Don't take the subway at night.

The subway in new york is extremely messy, and it becomes a gathering place for triad members at night. Drug addicts, thieves, local ruffians and drug dealers gathered here, and the whole atmosphere was chilling.

If you don't care about this, then

After the accident, the police in new york will not sympathize with you, and may even blame you: "Taking the subway at night is not the same as swimming in the water where crocodiles gather? If something goes wrong, the responsibility lies with you. "

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

"Iamsorry" and "Excuseme" both mean "sorry" and "sorry", but "Iam"

The tone of "I'm sorry" is heavy, implying that you admit that you are at fault or wrong; If you say it easily for politeness, you will often be caught by the other party;

It's not your responsibility to investigate. There will only be "dumb people eating coptis" because

An "I'm sorry" has been admitted wrong. How can we change it?

Modesty is not a virtue

China regards modesty as a virtue, while Americans regard modesty as a synonym for hypocrisy. If a fluent English speaker apologizes that he doesn't speak English well and then speaks fluent English, Americans will think that he lied and is a hypocritical person.

Therefore, when dealing with the United States, we should boldly state our abilities, one is one, and ten is ten. There is no need to be modest and polite, otherwise it will be counterproductive.

10, greeting strangers

On the road, in the elevator, or in the corridor, you will often meet people coming face to face and meet their eyes. It is an American habit to say hello with eyes at this time. We shouldn't look away at once, or turn our faces to one side and pretend not to see them. Only those who are not pleasing to the eye and disdain to do so.

The United States walks on the street in the morning, and if it meets people passing by, it is customary to say "good morning"; Of course, in a street with many pedestrians, you don't have to say hello to all the people passing by.

Ok, everyone should remember these American social etiquette taboos, so that you won't make jokes when you travel to the United States in the future. This is also a kind of respect for others and the country, and we, as citizens of China's etiquette country, should do so even more.