What are the cultural taboos when studying in the United States?

Updated on educate 2024-06-27
4 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-12

    For children in my country who want to go to the United States for further study, it is not so easy to go to the United States to study abroad. First of all, we must know that the differences between China and the United States are still relatively large, and what you think is relatively common in China may have already committed a big taboo on the American side. Today, I will lead you to understand those cultural taboos during studying in the United States.

    What are the cultural taboos while studying in the U.S.?

    Don't just pay someone else's bills.

    When it comes to payment, it seems to be a very rare and ordinary thing in our country, but in fact, this is also the so-called exchange of courtesies. There is always a habit in China, which is to rush to pay, and this can not only reflect face, but also a kind of righteousness and habit. However, this kind of behavior is rare in the United States, because they like the AA system, which will also make them feel that they do not owe the person a favor, and at the same time, it will not make the individual feel uncomfortable.

    A matter of numbers. It's like thinking that 4 is an unlucky number in our country, because 4 is a homonym for death. However, in the United States, Friday is a bad day, and 13 will be considered an unlucky number.

    In their opinion, if the date is on a Friday, and the number 13 is also encountered, it is even more unlucky.

    Pay attention to privacy. Chinese people like to ask about people's age, education and other related privacy issues. But such a topic is not suitable for the United States, and if you talk about the privacy of Americans during the chat, it is a topic that cannot be mentioned, and it will also make Americans feel that their privacy has been violated.

    Personally, I think. If you choose to study in the United States, you will naturally need to face a new life. The above taboos are only a few of the more common, but there are still many specific taboos, which need to be pondered and practiced by yourself.

    Don't be intimidated when you spot the difference between cultural differences, but rather adjust your mindset and face it positively. In this way, you can better integrate into the United States and also allow you to have a better future in the United States.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-11

    When living in the United States, you must not tell the people around you about your specific situation, and do not inquire about the age of others, enter work, keep a distance from people, do not knock too loudly when knocking on the door, do not knock too often, and do not eat offal.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-10

    These cultural taboos are that you can't insult American culture, you can't cause damage to American culture, you can't verbally insult Americans, you can't insult American**, you can't hurt Americans on American soil.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-09

    If you are going to visit, you must inform them first. Because it is rude to rush there. If you meet an elderly person walking up the stairs or climbing a mountain, don't help them, because they will find it undignified.

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