For a foreigner who arrived in another country without knowing the culture (customs) people at the destination often feel confused. Not infrequently there is a dub them like "Fish out of Water" or experiencing "Culture Shock". Therefore, it is better if you listen to these tips before flying off to the land of Uncle Sam.
Habits of Americans:
1. Upholding the values of individual freedom
This means that they can rarely be arranged. They can do what they want and sometimes collide with the interests of others. However, gradually some of them begin to appreciate the benefit of others.
and do not be surprised if you come across an American who is not married but is having a biological child. And do not be surprised if there are some of them living in the house, although not yet married. It is common in countries that values individual freedom.
Habits of Americans:
1. Upholding the values of individual freedom
This means that they can rarely be arranged. They can do what they want and sometimes collide with the interests of others. However, gradually some of them begin to appreciate the benefit of others.
and do not be surprised if you come across an American who is not married but is having a biological child. And do not be surprised if there are some of them living in the house, although not yet married. It is common in countries that values individual freedom.
To gain freedom, Americans are required to independently advance, especially financially independent. So, it's become a tradition when American children aged 9 year has worked as a newspaper delivery or helping a neighbor tile roof leaked. Do not feel sorry for them because they do not want to be pitied. The work they do at an early age does not mean they are poor, but it is an attempt to get a 'self-reliance' and 'individual freedom' them.
2. Sportsmanship in competition
Americans believe that every human being of any race, any color, any religion, and socioeconomic status, possess an equal opportunity to obtain employment, career, and any competition. This is one of the positive values held by Americans. KKN (Corruption, Collusion and Nepotism) rarely play a role towards the success of a person. In essence, success is directly proportional to hard work
3. To the point
Never too often exchange pleasantries with the Americans. Example: when they ask if you need a drink or not, answer honestly. Leave aside the value of "too shy" embraced by the East because you're in the West.
4. On time
No term rubber time there. If you are invited at 7:00 pm, then you have to come up a half hour early (in time). As a precaution, do not ever come on time.
2. Sportsmanship in competition
Americans believe that every human being of any race, any color, any religion, and socioeconomic status, possess an equal opportunity to obtain employment, career, and any competition. This is one of the positive values held by Americans. KKN (Corruption, Collusion and Nepotism) rarely play a role towards the success of a person. In essence, success is directly proportional to hard work
3. To the point
Never too often exchange pleasantries with the Americans. Example: when they ask if you need a drink or not, answer honestly. Leave aside the value of "too shy" embraced by the East because you're in the West.
4. On time
No term rubber time there. If you are invited at 7:00 pm, then you have to come up a half hour early (in time). As a precaution, do not ever come on time.
