What are the etiquette requirements of Americans?

1, shaking hands is the most common greeting. In the United States, when shaking hands, the woman between men and women holds out her hand first. A man should not hold a woman's hand too tightly. If the other person has no intention of shaking hands, the man can only nod and bow. Between the young and the old, the old reach out first; Between the superior and the subordinate, the superior reaches out first; Between the host and the guest, the host reaches out first.

2. When shaking hands, look at each other and take off your gloves. If you can't take off your gloves for some reason, you must explain the reason and apologize to the other party. It should also be noted that people should not cross their hands for a long time, and women should not shake hands when they meet. Just like the order of shaking hands, when introducing two people, you should first introduce the man to the woman, the young to the old, and the low status to the high status.

Second, the title:

1. Most Americans don't like to address themselves as Mr., Mrs. or Miss. They think such a title is too serious. American men, women and children like to be called by their first names and think it is a symbol of kindness and friendliness. Americans, regardless of their position or age, always try to call each other by their first names to shorten the distance between them.

Third, social occasions:

1. In social situations, men should be modest and love women everywhere. When walking, men should walk on the side near the road; When seated, please ask the woman to sit down first; Get on and off the elevator and let the woman walk in front; When entering the door, the man should open the door first and invite the woman in. But when you get off the bus and go downstairs, the man should walk in front to take care of the lady.

2. When entering restaurants and theaters, men can walk in front and find seats for women; When eating, ask the woman to order first; When greeting a woman, a man stands up, but a woman doesn't have to stand up, just sit and nod. When men and women shake hands, men must take off their gloves, but women don't. A woman's things fall on the ground, and a man should help her pick them up whether he knows them or not.

Fourth, catering:

1, eat elegantly. Shut up and chew, don't drink soup, and don't make any noise when eating. If the soup and vegetables are too hot, wait until they are cold. Don't blow them with your mouth. Don't spit out the fishbones and bones in your mouth directly. Cover your mouth with a napkin, take it out with your hand, or spit it gently with a fork and put it on a plate.

2, leftovers, used tableware toothpicks, should be placed on the plate, not on the table. Don't talk with food in your mouth. Cover your mouth with your hand or napkin when picking your teeth.

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Other American manners

First, polite language.

1. Whoever gets help from others will say "thank you", even the president. In shopping malls, salespeople always smile. When customers come in, they will take the initiative to meet them and ask, "Can I help you?" When customers pay, they will smile and thank them. Finally, I will send you a thank you. Similarly, customers will repeatedly thank them for receiving the goods.

Americans are also used to saying "sorry" to others. Some trivial things, such as asking for directions, passing other people's seats in the theater and so on. Americans will apologize again and again. Americans think it is impolite to burp in public, or sneeze or cough when talking to others. In this case, they will say "I'm sorry" and ask for forgiveness.

Second, talk.

1. In American society, everyone's actions are individual-centered, and personal interests are inviolable. This principle permeates all aspects of social life. People talk everyday and don't like to involve personal matters. Some questions are even taboo for them, such as age, marital status, income, religious belief, who to vote for in the election, etc. This is very presumptuous and rude.

2. When speaking, don't stand too close, generally keep a distance of 50 cm. Whenever you go to a restaurant or a library, you should try to keep a certain distance from others. When you have to sit at the same table or next to others, you'd better say hello and ask, "May I sit here?" Don't sit down until you get permission.

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