美国社会与文化

Social etiquette

First exchanges between men and women in the United States is more open, having a meal also is dating movie is very common, and the opposite sex to bestow communication does not calculate discourteous. Men and women both parties all can active invitations, men generally more active. Can tear open their account or a party treat. American friends if said: \"let’s go get a beer\" or \"Want a cup of coffee?\" Don't misunderstand him to treat, this kind of situation is usually their pay. If invited to place in a restaurant, after eating can offer for a tip, if master insist on not grant, also can don't have. Sometimes not dating with other implications, also don't say will become a particularity partner. So, if you want to meet someone talk about or watch a movie or with them for dinner, to promote bilateral friendship, have a pleasant time, all can be active and easy to invitations. If you don't want to date to the other party or the other side has to really make you uncomfortable move, but surely can hesitate said \"NO\basic communication principle, and also power.

Second date should be on time, such as dinner a few minutes late for is the best; if early first to master, instead of being impolite. If there is an emergency situation cannot be punctual for appointments, must call and interpretation, and can never died, optional put people empty, etc.

Third the American people will often say \"at any time to seek me\quite sincere invitation, but before the visit should still prior phone is not sure the time, lest his \"always\" and cause other people of inconvenience. If you got the

formal invitation, on the invitation if printed with \"R.S.V.P.,\" go and do not go to must phone call. Large activities invitation Regret sonly usually sports, this time only when not to participate in will be notified. If not for appointments grasp don't light meaning answer; if temporary means for appointments, please phone call. Have any diet can be told. Special cultural customs and diet may have the understanding and respect. If invited to participate in the family party, can ask the host needs what gift, even if the host decline, when still can bring a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers, or to pour take some small gifts with Chinese flavor. Unless prior tell, general party activities to not to take their children to participate in advisable, if the party properties for the picnic barbecue, it can be most family to attend. After their feast in 3 or 4-day don't forget to send a thank you card or of thanks to master, if his owner for the night usually a thank you card sent to the hostess.