How to integrate into American life? Things that Chinese international students should pay attention to in the United States

1. School life

1. Don’t call the teacher casually. The safest way to address teachers in schools is as "professor". If you know the teacher's last name, you can also call him Professor XX, but do not call the teacher Sir, especially to female teachers, because they may care. Also don't call the teacher by his or her first name unless the teacher tells the student that it's okay to do so.

2. Don’t make marks in the book casually. There are many assignments when studying in the United States. They are included in almost every class. Some teachers may tell you the progress and assignments of each class this semester at the beginning, while others may only tell you during the class. If you know which textbooks you want to use when choosing a course, you can go to the bookstore to buy them first, but keep the receipt and ask the clerk if you can return the books, because the teacher may change the textbooks after the class, and if the students feel after the class that they are too easy, too difficult, or If it is too boring, you may withdraw from the selection. At this time, you need to return the book. Used books cannot be returned, so do not write names, underline, or make any marks on the book at the beginning.

3.. Try to enter the classroom a few minutes early. If you are late, since most classrooms only have one door, you should enter quietly and find a seat nearby. If the teacher looks at you, you can say "I'm sorry" softly. It is the principle not to disturb others, but don't stop going to class just because you are late. Being late is still better than missing class. When introducing yourself, you should specifically state your name. Ask more questions to make the teacher feel that you are involved and aware of your existence. Don’t be afraid that your English is not good and don’t speak up, and don’t be afraid that your opinions are wrong and don’t ask. It’s better to ask questions than to keep making mistakes without speaking. good. When you want to express your opinion, you can ask the teacher for permission in a questioning tone to show politeness.

2. Personal safety

1. Don’t hitchhike casually. Do not hitchhike casually when traveling in the United States. This is due to the public security situation in the United States. Cases such as being robbed of money or being insulted while hitchhiking are common in the United States.

2. Don’t take the subway at night. The subway in New York is extremely dirty and has become a gathering place for gang members at night. Drug addicts, thieves, gangsters, and drug dealers gather here, and the whole atmosphere is chilling and chilling.

3. Dangerous environment issues: American campus culture is relatively open, and alcoholism, drug abuse, rape and other incidents are frequently prohibited. Students should pay attention to cultural differences when attending parties, be prepared in advance when participating in various activities, and stay away from people and environments that may cause harm to themselves. Various regulations and measures are particularly strict for international students, so be careful not to take the law by your own example.

3. Differences in life

1. Don’t take off your shoes in front of others. In the United States, if you take off your shoes or go barefoot in front of others, you will be regarded as a barbarian without etiquette. It is impolite for both men and women to pull down their socks or garters in front of others; if your shoelaces are loose, you should go to a place where no one is around to tie them.

2. People of the same sex cannot dance together. Same-sex couples cannot dance together. This is one of the recognized social etiquette in the United States. If people of the same sex dance together, others will definitely look at them reproachfully or think that they are homosexuals. Therefore, even if you cannot find a partner of the opposite sex, you must not dance with the same sex.

3. Don’t call black people “Negro” and don’t rush to pay for it. When attending an American gathering, don’t just talk about the topics you care about most and are good at. Talking about topics that only you are familiar with will make other people feel uncomfortable.

4. Economic aspects

It is inevitable to spend all kinds of expenses when you are away from home, but it is not difficult to be aware of it. The school does not recommend that you take care of it. Excessive cash, credit card business is very popular in the United States, and major shopping malls and stores can also use credit cards to make purchases. Therefore, you do not need too much cash to live in the United States. You only need to prepare a credit card and repay it every month.