說起美國，我們會想到民主、自由，發(fā)達……說起美國人，我們會想到獨立、個性、冒險……那么，現(xiàn)實中的美國是怎么樣的americanculture？

　　American Culture 101

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Americans are extremely independent, individualistic, and like to be different from each other.

　　美國人非常的獨立，個人主義的，喜歡跟別人不一樣。

　　2. Americans need a lot of “elbow room”; they like personal space around them.

　　美國人崇尚自由，需要生活在很多可以自由發(fā)揮的空間里； americanculture他們喜歡生活在個人的圈子里。

　　3.You must be over the age of 21 and you must have an identification card with a photo to buy or drink alcohol.

　　在美國，需要年滿21歲并持有效身份證才能購買到酒品。

　　4. In most states, it is illegal to buy cigarettes if you are under the age of 18 and often you can only smoke in certain places.

　　在很多州的一些地方，如果americanculture你未滿18歲販賣香煙以及吸煙都是違法的。

　　5. Americans are extremely informal and call most people by their first name or nickname.

　　美國人在非正式場合，大部分人會互相稱呼第一名或者昵稱。

　　6. Americans smile a lot and talk easily to strangers, sharing personal stories. 美國人喜歡微笑，也很習慣于和陌生人交談，分享個人故事。

　　7. Asking “How are you?” is simply a greeting and is not a question about your health.

　　“How are you?”是非常簡單的問候語，并不是關于身體是否健康的問題。

　　8. When Americans put their hands on their hips, they are usually relaxed; when they fold their arms tightly across their chests, they are angry or very serious (or cold).

　　當美國人把手放在他們的臀部時，通常表示他們很放松；當他們把手抱在胸前時，表示他們很生氣或者很認真（或者很冷淡）。

　　9. Americans don’t push or stand too close to anyone in line. They always wait their turn.

　　美國人不會插隊，他們會一直等待直到輪到他們。

　　10. In a restaurant, the server is usually very friendly and helpful and often will tell you his or her name.

　　在餐廳，服務員通常都非常友好的幫助大家，并且經(jīng)?？梢越谐龃蠹业拿?。

　　11.When the service is good, tipping is expected to be 15–20% of the bill.

　　當服務不錯的時候，給服務生的小費應該是賬單金額的15–20%。

　　12.Usually, when friends meet at a restaurant they each pay their share of the bill or split the bill in half. It’s called going Dutch.

　　通常，當朋友們聚在一起吃飯的時候，他們會自己付自己的那一部分錢，或是把賬單均分。這叫做AA制。

　　13.Americans have parties for many reasons. Sometimes they are held for friends to get together and to meet new people. There is rarely music or dancing at a typical American party.

　　美國人會有很多原因開派對，有時候是為了讓朋友們聚在一起，認識新朋友。在典型的美國派對上很少有音樂或是跳舞。

　　14.When you meet Americans, be sure to look them in the eye, smile, and shake hands.

　　當你遇到美國人的時候，一定要記得看著他們的眼睛，微笑，然后握手。

　　15.Make small talk at the beginning of a conversation. After a few questions, you will be asked, “What do you do?”

　　在剛開始聊天的時候閑聊幾句。在問了幾個問題之后，有人會問你：“你是做什么工作的？”