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1、American Social Customs1New dads use to give out cigars at the birth of a baby. Now they give out gum or pictures of the baby since few people smoke.2Covering your mouth when you yawn. In ancient times people believed that an open mouth could invite evil spirits, so they covered their mouths. Today
2、it is considered good manners to do it.3Helping other across the street is considered good manners.4Lunch is usually cold and for a short period of time. 56Sharing an umbrella i s b e i n g k i n d .7When burping cover your mouth and then say “Excuse Me”.8To go boxes are used for the extra food left
3、 when eating at a restaurant. These to go boxes are also called “doggie bags”9Opening a door for a woman is considered good manners.10Spitting spread germs and illnesses.11Pulling out a chair for a lady or an older person, is considered good manners.12Coughing the best way to prevent the spread of g
4、erms is to cough into your arm so your hand is still clean.13Helping with packages and suitcases is good manners.14When you need to pass gas or fart, try to move away f r o m p e o p l e . T o b e polite say “Excuse me”.15When people move into a n e w h o m e t h e y o f t e n receive “housewarming
5、gifts”.16S t a n d i n gin line and waiting your turn is kind.17Eating with your mouth closed and cutting food into bite size pieces with your knife and fork is being polite.18Always use a tissue to blow you nose.19Gifts are opened when they are received to the enjoyment of all. 20Littering is not tolerated. T r a s h g o e s i n t h e t r a s h can not the ground or street.21Personal Space is larger in America22
