What are the characteristics of the United States?

1. Warm and friendly Americans.

When I first came to the United States, I was very unfamiliar with everything. When I went shopping in the supermarket, I was often at a loss because I was not familiar with the placement of the goods. At this time, there will always be enthusiastic staff who will come and take you to the items you need; when taking a bus or bus, a friendly passenger or driver will show you the way and tell you when you have arrived; go to the bus library, The attentive service staff will explain patiently until you find the books you need...

2. Men, women and children who are studious and motivated.

Whether we are waiting at the bus station or on the bus, we always find many Americans holding books and studying them carefully. Once I met a "blind man" with his eyes glued to the book (only one eye still had some sight), reading with gusto and completely forgetting himself.

On campus, it is rare to see leisurely students wandering around. Students are hurriedly walking through various classrooms or libraries, even sitting scattered on the campus grass, bathing in the warm autumn sunshine. , they still held thick books in their hands.

The most touching thing was the scene I saw at the Denver Public Library. The slow-moving old man carrying an oxygen bottle on his back browsed in front of the bookshelf with the young people and borrowed various books; the old man with mobility difficulties was sitting in a wheelchair and looking for information on the computer. His focused expression made people sincerely admire and admire him. .

3. Rigorous work style.

Americans' work style can be said to be windy and rainy, and their meticulous work style is really awe-inspiring. Not to mention that when I entered the country in San Francisco, the U.S. customs officials gave me a "shout" and shocked me. In the most commercial places, many shopping malls, Americans also follow the rules. I don’t like to bargain too much with customers when I’m doing errands. Sometimes, when you go to check out with the goods, you will unexpectedly get a big discount because the clothes are on sale at this time; and sometimes, you clearly see this Products can be priced at 10, but Lao Mei requires you to show your membership card that you have applied for in advance, otherwise it will be a "NO" and there is no room for accommodation and negotiation.

4. Eat and dress casually.

In the United States, there are many adults and children wearing T-shirts and jeans. They all dress casually and informally. Only on very formal and grand occasions will they wear suits and ties, elegant dresses, and classy clothes. Be a gentleman and a lady.

Simple diet is their specialty. A hamburger, a cup of Coke or coffee can be their three meals a day.

On Thanksgiving Day, I was invited to an American family as a guest. At first, I didn’t know the other person’s family situation, so I followed him in confusion. Unexpectedly, this turned out to be a wealthy family, a garden villa, very luxurious and elegant, but the host and hostess were dressed very ordinary, casual, and treated people cordially and sincerely. I thought that such a Thanksgiving dinner must be very sumptuous, but I didn’t expect it to be very average. Moreover, the food was brought by different friends from home. In addition to the traditional dishes-turkey and ham, there were also some salads and pumpkins. Pastes, jams and breads.

So, when you meet an American for the first time, don’t judge a person’s financial status by his clothes. Maybe he is a millionaire.

5. People-oriented and respect others.

In the United States, many public facilities are people-oriented, and all human factors are taken into consideration.

Take buses as an example. The doors can be raised and lowered automatically, which greatly facilitates people with disabilities or the elderly to get in and out of the car. Whether it is shopping malls, restrooms, various museums, or exhibition halls, this is done to the greatest extent possible. Taking into account the disabled, the elderly or babies, we provide convenience everywhere and make people worry-free, just like at home. Therefore, disabled people can be seen everywhere. They bathe in the sunshine and live as peacefully and peacefully as normal people.

In schools, whether in primary, secondary schools or universities, the campus environment and classroom layout emphasize people-oriented. Teachers talk to students. Even if they are students with poor performance, teachers always squat down. Or kneel down to talk to students, so that students feel a sense of respect rather than superior majesty. However, if students violate discipline in class and do not respect the teacher, they will also be punished in various ways.

6. Feel good about yourself.

Because the American education system is determined to focus on bringing into play each student's strengths, tapping students' potential, cultivating creative abilities, and emphasizing that every student can do anything. Therefore, students’ self-confidence is highlighted and their desire for self-expression is strong.

And Americans tend to put country first. If you say ten sentences to an American, at least two of them will be about the country. They all feel good about themselves. It can be said that good self-feeling comes from the education system, politics, economy, and culture of the entire society. Since the American society has a small population and many jobs, Americans usually have no crisis of being laid off, and their wages are relatively generous. Even unemployed people can enjoy monthly benefits of US$1,000.