American life in the eyes of an immigrant poor

Netizen A and his wife are both from Chengdu. In 2009, they immigrated to the United States through Xintong Education Group and settled in Los Angeles after wandering around the United States for one year. Although the water quality and air quality in Los Angeles are notoriously poor in the United States (according to the survey, it is because of China), the climate here is the best, with plenty of sunshine and below-average welfare benefits, but it is acceptable. Los Angeles has another advantage: no mosquitoes, no matter what season! The life of immigrants in the past few years has given them a practical and deeper understanding of this country. Let's look at his eyes. The real America? It may be quite different from what you thought before. It is a paradise for the poor. 1. About racial discrimination: Many times, it's just a misunderstanding!

We were fed up with discrimination at home, so when I came to America, I raised my eyes to observe the problem. Frankly speaking, in the past three years, as far as I am concerned, I have never encountered discrimination in dealing with the staff of immigration bureau, government agencies, traffic bureau vehicle management office and welfare institutions. Remember, no matter how your English is, please remember to give each other a smile before communicating. Many China people, after arriving in the United States, can't really understand American law and culture because of their own language and ability. At the same time, I am sensitive and encounter unpleasant problems, so it comes down to discrimination.

To give the simplest example, Americans are very sensitive to the taste of cigarettes. Many middle school students come to America and like to smoke in groups in front of shopping malls or restaurants. In California, this violates at least two laws: it is illegal to smoke within ten feet of the entrance of a shopping mall or restaurant. Because the smell of smoke will float into the room or people passing by will be affected. The second is to block the sidewalk when smoking in groups, which may also lead to a ticket.

To win each other's respect, first of all, you need to fully understand each other, and you also have certain qualities. Otherwise, how to win each other's respect?

2. About the votes: Let the dignitaries bow and scrape!

Frankly speaking, I haven't seen what the votes look like in the past three years. Who is the candidate and who won? This is not my concern. However, you have neglected the significance of voting, which is really short-sighted.

The existence of votes is very important to me. No matter who is elected in the end, as long as there are votes, the rich and powerful people will be subservient to Nuo Nuo and bow to Nuo Nuo. Only votes can make those powerful people lower their noble heads. Only by voting can the voices of the people all over the world be taken seriously. So, you can not vote, you can ignore it, but you can't deny the significance of the vote.

3. About the law: the regional differences are huge!

The situation in the United States is very different from that in China. Every state in the United States has different laws. These differences include laws, traffic rules, welfare and so on. When you go to which state, you'd better know the local laws first.

For example, you can't turn right at a red light in new york, but California can. You can smoke in parks in new york, but not in California.

For another example, a classmate once posted that the oil price in California was high, and it was naive to conclude that the oil price in the United States was not cheap either. Because you don't know that in Nevada next door to California, oil prices are much cheaper than California.

4. About the tax return: 1 cent is not required, but ZF is asking the poor for money!

20 1 1, my withholding tax is only a few hundred dollars less than a thousand dollars. I found an accountant recommended by a friend, and she was immersed in fierce calculations. The final result shocked me!

After calculation, we belong to low-income families, and belong to the object of subsidies, all kinds of subsidies, plus children's subsidies 1000 yuan a child, counting low-income labor subsidies of more than 3000 yuan a family. Our family of three, not only don't have to pay taxes, but also get a tax refund of about $4,500 from ZF.

What an amazing thing! You can get back the withholding tax less than 1000 US dollars without saying anything, and you can put an extra 4500 into your pocket. Frankly speaking, I have never enjoyed such treatment before.

In terms of medical insurance, what I enjoy is that my current company bought me medical insurance in full.

See a doctor for 20 yuan at a time. Examination, scanning and taking medicine are free. It feels good. I had a full physical examination in new york and a physical examination in LA. New york didn't spend a penny, because I didn't have a job and enjoyed Medicaid. I only spent 20 yuan in Los Angeles, using the company's medical insurance.

Neither my wife nor I have any serious illness, nor have we experienced emergency. However, i query collected a lot of information. For the poor, it is not terrible to treat diseases, especially emergency treatment.

First of all, in the emergency department in the United States, the patient must be cured unconditionally first, and the patient will send the bill home after discharge, and then collect the money. Therefore, we can't go to the hospital without money to die, or we can make donations with love and wait for donations to save lives.

When you are cured and want to pay the bill, if you have no money to pay, there are many ways. You can apply for emergency medical assistance as a poor person. The application rate is very high, and many patients have applied.

Even if you don't apply, tell the hospital that I have no money to pay the bill. The hospital will coax you in different ways. Let me give you a discount. Can I pay half? How about 30%? How about 10%? Really can't. Installment payment? Give as much as you have. Finally, if you are poor, you really can't afford it. There is really nothing you can do. Then you can sign it, and the hospital has to go back and find the ZF subsidy.

Now there is an understanding in the United States that the reform of medical insurance is basically that ZF is in a hurry and the people are not in a hurry. Many poor people without insurance left after emergency treatment, and they didn't even bother to apply for emergency medical assistance. If it really doesn't work, file for bankruptcy. There's nothing the hospital can do. In the end, the bill can only be paid by ZF. Therefore, Obama should implement universal health insurance as soon as possible, force all uninsured people into insurance companies, and throw the burden of ZF to insurance companies together. I hope this can be a solution.

As for children, there is no need to worry. Our family income meets the criteria for children to join MEDI University of California, which is called a white card in China. This is a kind of free medical assistance for children. Children now enjoy this kind of medical assistance until 2 1 year old. Before 2 1 year-old, the expenses of children's vaccines, doctors, examinations, medicines, hospitalization, dentistry and ophthalmology are all borne by the government.

6. About lawyers: Don't trust too much!

Especially in America, don't trust lawyers too much, but don't trust lawyers' encouragement to sue this and that! Because all you have to do is start a lawsuit, and then you have to spend money on them endlessly

7. About traffic driving: No discussion!

Apart from traffic jams in some areas, driving in America is really a great thing. I drove all the way from Boston to Los Angeles, and followed the surrounding scenic spots all the way, driving about 8,000 kilometers. Surprisingly, I didn't pay any money for the trip.

And the road conditions are too good to be true. It is no exaggeration to say that even if you drive a Lamborghini from Boston to Los Angeles, there is no problem. Whether it is construction management, road design or driving style, our country is more than a little behind.

Let's talk about traffic management in the United States. In the driver's license exams in several States, there is such a question: the speed limit is 65, and the passing speed at that time was 80. Which do you think is safer? The answer is beyond our expectation: the correct answer is to follow the traffic at 80 speed.

There is another test, but the traffic speed in the leftmost lane is 80. If you walk in the leftmost lane with a speed limit of 65, you will disturb other drivers and get a ticket. On the contrary, the speed of the traffic is 65. If you suddenly drive 80 in the traffic, there will soon be a policeman hanging behind you.

Also, remember, ambulances and fire engines are flashing warning lights behind you, so you have to pull over. Ambulances and fire engines coming from the opposite side should also stop on the right. Otherwise, you will get a ticket.

Another example is that a friend and his family of three come to the United States to drive by car. When waiting for the red light, he lit a cigarette in the car, and his son and wife were also in the car. The police stopped him and gave him a ticket of $650. Because California law stipulates that there are children aged 18 in the car, adults are not allowed to smoke in the car.