Happy-go-lucky, how can China people quickly integrate into local life after immigrating to the United States?

# American Immigrants # Introduction Many people like to stay in Chinese gathering places after immigrating to the United States. Part of the reason is that they don't know how to integrate into local society. In fact, from a nation to a community, there are long-term habits and group cultures. Let's see how immigrants to the United States quickly integrate into life.

Address sb. by name

China people are particularly polite and face-saving. They like to follow their surnames when addressing others, and address ordinary people as "teachers" or "gentlemen", such as Mr. Wang and Mr. Liu. Call those who do business "generals", such as General Gao and General Wang; Address officials include Director Li, Director Wang and Director Wang. When talking to elders, it is generally a respectful title. These are all excellent traditions of China.

But in America, most people use their names, such as Tom and David. Including parents, sisters and leaders. To some extent, this first-name address reflects the status of relatively equal between American leaders and subordinates, with a weak sense of hierarchy.

Keep going back and forth

Americans like to speak straight and never beat around the bush, while China people speak more tactfully. For example, if you are a guest in China and the host asks you if you want to drink water, you will always politely give it a few times before drinking.

If you go to an American home, if you are thirsty, don't give up, because if you say no, the host will think that you really don't drink, and then you won't be given water unless you ask for it yourself.

China's way of communication is a highly intelligent communication. If you have something in your words, you must carefully try to figure out the meaning; American communication style is a kind of communication style with low understanding, and what the other party sends out is what it is.

Independence and individuality

In China, the relationship between people is very close, while Americans are more independent, have personality, like to live their own lives, and prefer to show their personality in daily life.

Teachers in China teach children to draw rabbits, and basically every child is required to draw the same as the template. And American teachers, no matter what kind of rabbit the child draws, will not evaluate the child's painting, but will only praise the child's creativity.

The same is true of adults in China, who like to impose their values on others. In interpersonal communication, people often evaluate other people's clothes, their husbands and so on. In fact, this has violated the privacy of others, and this kind of evaluation can easily arouse others' disgust.

Share the expenses equally

In America, you often see a table of Americans eating. After dinner, some people take out calculators to calculate their own. Americans usually eat a plate, only their own food, and then pay their share of the money after eating. People in China usually invite you to dinner today, and I will treat you tomorrow. AA meals are rare.

Have a quiet meal

Restaurants in China are generally very lively. They like to talk loudly and keep in touch with each other when eating, but American restaurants are generally quiet. The quieter the upscale restaurants, the quieter everyone's voice is.

People in China like to drink while eating, while Americans eat and drink separately, and drink red wine and cocktails at most when eating. Americans usually go to bars if they want to drink and connect. There is music and ball games, and the atmosphere is lively.

parenthood

Old people in China generally like to help them have grandchildren, which is especially envied by American old people. In America, children are very independent. Raising children is equivalent to raising tenants. When children reach a certain age, they will move out and live by themselves. He will only come back to see his parents during the Spring Festival, and he certainly doesn't want to live with his parents unless he has to.

When you first arrive in the United States, it may be difficult to accept or imitate American living habits. However, any habit and culture is a subtle process. Observing more and making more friends will help you integrate into the local society more quickly.