在美国旅行时，你应该知道的交流的首要规则

在美国旅行时，你应该知道的交流的首要规则

Before going on an abroad trip, learning about the rules of indigenous people is a must. Sometimes there are differences in communication culture that can hinder your experience and make you feel not confident, so please refer to these things to remember when traveling to the US.

在出国旅行之前，了解土著居民的规则是必须的。有时候交流文化的差异会阻碍你的体验，让你感到不自信，所以当你去美国旅行时，请记住这些事情。

From tipping customs and payment expectations to entry requirements and road rules, here are important things to remember before visiting the United States of America.

从付小费的海关和付款要求，到入境要求和道路规则，来美国之前要记住以下重要事项。

How to greet

如何问候/打招呼

Many people think that Americans are very open about how to communicate so when they meet, they can kiss or rub their cheeks together. Actually, such greetings are only for close relationships, or long-term acquaintances. If it is the first time you meet someone, then people just shake hands. Shaking hands is the most common way of Americans to say hello or goodbye. So do not hesitate to shake a hand to show respect.

许多人认为美国人在如何交流方面很开放，所以当他们见面时，他们可以亲吻或摩擦脸颊。实际上，这样的问候只适用于亲密的关系或长期的熟人。如果这是你第一次见到某人，那么人们只是握手。握手是美国人说你好或再见最常见的方式。所以，不要犹豫，握手表示尊重。

Things not to say in a conversation

谈话中不能说的事情

Americans in particular and Western countries in general do not like to be asked about their income, religion, politics, or sexual orientation. In particular, asking a woman about her age will make her unhappy. There are things you should not be curious about. If you don't want the conversation to be too boring, you can ask about their hobbies and discuss a book or dish together, which would be much more fun.

西方国家一般不喜欢被问及他们的收入、宗教、政治或性取向，特别是美国人。特别是，问一个女人的年龄会让她不开心。有些事情你不应该感到好奇。如果你不想谈话太无聊，你可以问一下他们的爱好，一起讨论一本书或一道菜，这样会有趣得多。

Behaviors in public spaces

公共空间的行为

When in public, thanks and apologies are always present in American conversations, showing their politeness and understanding. You will notice this feature most clearly when taking the bus or in the supermarket, restaurants... Passengers often greet, smile and say thanks to the driver. If they feel they are interfering with someone else's problems, they apologize sincerely. Besides, when going to a supermarket, the person who goes in first often stops to hold the door for the person who comes after, and that person will say thanks.

在公共场合，美国人的谈话中总是会出现感谢和道歉，显示出他们的礼貌和理解。当你乘坐公共汽车或在超市、餐厅时，你会最明显地注意到这个特征……乘客经常向司机打招呼、微笑并表示感谢。如果他们觉得自己干涉了别人的问题，他们会真诚地道歉。此外，去超市时，第一个进去的人经常停下来为后面进来的人扶门，那个人会说谢谢。

Tipping

付小费

You may have seen US travelers giving a tip to waiters. It is the habit of most Americans because in this country, tipping is like a mandatory task after each use of the service. Usually people will leave about 15% of the bill, sometimes up to 20%, and the waiter is entitled to the amount as a reward for their work.

你可能见过我们这些旅行者给服务员小费。这是大多数美国人的习惯，因为在这个国家，小费就像每次享受服务后一项强制性的任务。通常人们会留下账单的15%，有时会达到20%，服务员有权得到这些钱作为对他们工作的奖励。

About pets

关于宠物

Americans love animals, so you should pay close attention. The way they pet their pets or even others’ will surprise many people a little. Americans value dogs, cats or other domestic animals and treat them like true friends. Herds of goats and deer can be found standing and grazing on cliffs near an area full of vehicles without fear of being hunted. Those who commit animal abuse here will be prosecuted.

美国人喜欢动物，所以你应该密切注意。他们宠爱自己的宠物甚至是别人的宠物的方式会让很多人感到惊讶。美国人重视狗、猫或其他家畜，并把它们当作真正的朋友。成群的山羊和鹿站在悬崖上吃草，附近有很多车辆，不用担心被猎杀。那些在这里虐待动物的人将受到起诉。