Culture corner eight, exercise 1B, page 149 going to the U.S.A. remember, make space.0:00
Always maintain enough distance between you and someone you're talking to, even a friend.0:37
Personal body space is very important to Americans.0:44
It is not usually acceptable to call someone before 9am or after 10pm Never ask for someone's personal information such as age or salary details.0:49
It is considered very rude.1:04
Don't cut ahead in a line.1:07
Cutters are not tolerated.1:10
Yawning or sneezing without covering your mouth or burping are considered very gross.1:14
Americans have very high hygiene standards.1:21
It's OK to have them.1:28
This manner of direct speaking is often interpreted by foreigners as rude, but it isn't.1:30
Unexpected visits aren't really the done thing in America.1:37
Telephone beforehand.1:42
Remember to knock before entering a room.1:45
Maintain eye contact when speaking to someone.1:49
Not looking someone in the eye can be taken as a sign of dishonesty.1:53
Always try to be on time.1:59
Punctuality is extremely important for Americans.2:01
Never forget to say please and thank you.2:06
Not doing so means that you have bad manners.2:08
It's often okay for young people to call adults by their first names.2:14
It is not considered impolite or disrespectful.2:19
Rather, it is taken as a sign of equality, a highly valued American ideal.2:23
Eating before others are ready to begin is considered very impolite.2:30
Remember to always tip waiters, doormen, taxi drivers, hairdressers.2:36
It's a highly important social convention in the usa.2:42
Switch off your mobile phone when at the movies or at a restaurant with others.2:48
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