Etiquette of visiting guests in American immigrant life

The following is an article on "Visiting Etiquette of American Immigrants' Life" for your reference!

Immigration to the United States should respect the habits of Americans, that is, as the saying goes, do as the Romans do. American immigrants should pay attention to the details of etiquette when communicating with Americans, especially when visiting Americans.

1. When addressing Americans, Americans generally don't like to address them as official titles or "Your Excellency". For academic titles and professional titles that can reflect their achievements and status, such as "doctor", "professor", "lawyer", "judge" and "doctor", they are happy to use them as titles in interpersonal communication.

When giving gifts, Americans' favorite colors are white, blue and yellow, and black is taboo.

Generally speaking, unless there is something urgent or important, don't visit before 8 am and after 10 in the evening.

4. When China people go to the United States to do business, they can bring some gifts to connect their feelings. Gifts are not expensive, but they have obvious China characteristics. You can choose more handicrafts with strong local flavor or chic and exquisite. Gifts that are not suitable for Americans mainly include cigarettes, perfumes, underwear, medicines and advertising supplies.

It is necessary to keep a proper distance when getting along with Americans. Americans believe that. Personal space is sacrosanct. Generally speaking, it is appropriate to keep a distance of 50 cm to 150 cm when communicating with Americans.

6. In America, it is impolite to ask others about their income, age, marriage, health, native place, education level, address, race, blood type, constellation, etc.

7. The following body language is taboo for Americans. First, stare at others. Second, stick out your tongue at others. Third, point out your contacts with your index finger. Fourth, put your index finger on your throat. Fifth, give a thumbs up and point behind your back. Sixth, put up the middle finger. Americans think that these body languages are insulting to others.

As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, especially if you want to integrate into local life as soon as possible, there are still many places to pay attention to in American immigration etiquette.