13 Etiquette Rules in the US That Surprise Tourists
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Published 2019-07-03
Are any of these Americanisms different or the same in your country? And to all my fellow Americans, can you add anything to the list?
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TIMESTAMPS
Feel free to ask for some condiments 0:32
Always tip! 1:11
Clean up after yourself at fast food restaurants 2:01
Open gifts immediately in front of the giver 2:46
Be ready for small talk 3:26
Expect a lot of smiles 4:16
Respect the bubble 5:00
No kissing! 5:37
Being loud is (usually) ok 6:07
Indirectness is politeness 6:45
Sit in the backseat of a cab 7:21
Feel free to keep your shoes on inside 7:55
It’s ok to keep it casual! 8:40
SUMMARY
- If you’re eating out and your food is tasting a little bland, it’s completely fine to ask for salt, pepper, or sauces to add a little zing to your meal.
- A lot of Americans feel guilty about not leaving any tip. The rule is 15-20% of the bill, so get ready to do some mental math each time you eat out.
- If you’ve finished eating and your tray is now full of wrappers, used napkins, and empty boxes, take it to the trashcan and dispose of the garbage yourself.
- I was pretty surprised when I found out that opening a gift as soon as you get it is considered bad manners in certain parts of the world.
- Americans love small talk, so don’t be surprised if a stranger just starts chatting with you while you’re waiting in line or sharing an elevator.
- Let me bust the myth that Americans constantly walk around smiling ear-to-ear. Nobody does that because that’d be weird.
- The unspoken rule is to stand about an arm’s length away when you’re talking with someone.
- There might be some Americans who greet the European way, but overall, we don’t kiss each other as a way to say hi.
- The stereotype of the loud American tourist might ring true most of the time since we tend to project our voices, even out in public.
- “No” means “no” even if it’s said indirectly and super politely.
- You should ride in the backseat because the driver might give you a weird look otherwise.
- There are plenty of families here that have a “No Shoes Indoors” policy, although I’d say the majority don’t.
- If you’re ever out and about in the US, you’ll see a lot of people running errands in sweatpants, gym shorts, baseball caps, or even their PJs! But it’s not just about clothes either – we often keep it on a first-name basis even with people that are generally referred to more formally in other countries.
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