Thanks a lot brother muhamedr
U turned us into bookworms
That was a great contribution ...I ,particularly, liked the cultural thingy in that book
WHY DO THEY DO THAT
Touch — Americans are not as openly affectionate as those from some other cultures
may be, but a brief touch on the arm could be interpreted in various ways, ranging from
flirtatious to sympathetic or reassuring depending upon the situation.
Beckoning — It is common to beckon by holding the upturned palm out and up while
wiggling one or two fingers or even all together towards oneself. This is acceptable in
most situations and is not considered rude. However, in a restaurant, it's more polite to
simply hold the index finger up while trying to catch the eye of a server. Do not snap your
fingers to get someone's attention.
Saying goodbye— Usually, the hand is held up with the palm down with the fingers
together as they wave up and down, or the hand is held straight up, palm out bending at
the wrist from side to side.
Kissing hello or good-bye— It is very unusual for some Americans to kiss one another
when they say "hello" or "good-bye," and they may consider it downright bizarre.
However, this does occur sometimes, especially in urban settings where people are more
comfortable with a mix of cultural norms. The best thing to do is follow the example set by
the person you're with.
Handshake — The handshake is firm and bobs up and down two or three times. This is a
standard greeting among people from most regions, regardless of gender or situation.
Laugh — There is a range of types of laughter among Americans, from "big" and
hearty to "small" and softer. Loud, open laughter is not usually considered odd or
offensive; instead it may be interpreted as coming from a person who enjoys life.
Pointing — Point with the index finger, the one next to the thumb.
Do not point with the
middle finger as this is considered an obscene gesture in the U.S. And some people
consider it rude to point directly at other people, so it's best to point to people with the full
hand, palm facing nearly upward.
OK—This is a gesture made with the index finger and thumb forming a circle with the
other fingers extended. It means OK, or that's right, or perfect.
Thumbs up or down — The thumb turned up means "everything is good;" down
means the opposite.
There are some other cultural behaviors to be aware of. For example, Americans may
interrupt a conversation at any time, especially when it is highly animated and among
friends or coworkers. You also may have noticed that
men usually stand up when a
woman enters the room. This is considered very polite but is occurring less and less in
the changing roles of women and men in American society.
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