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 A handshake, smile and a positive ‘hello’ work well in all American
settings.
 People don’t mind being addressed (когда к ним обращаются)
casually by their first names.
 It’s important to give everyone equal importance, regardless of (вне
зависимости) seniority or gender (пола).
What role do women play in the American business industry?
 It’s a modern progressive society in which stereotyping of women is
looked down upon (смотрят свысока).
 Women play an active and equal role in the office and home.
What is the right gift-giving etiquette in the US?
Unless (если только) it’s Christmas, an anniversary (годовщина) or a
birthday, gift giving is a simple affair (дело) in the US; most organizations
have policies against receiving gifts exceeding $25 in value.
 A decorative card or personal note is an acceptable token of
appreciation (знак внимания).
 If invited over for a meal, chocolates, wine or a potted plant (растение
в горшочке) for the hostess are considered to be polite.
What is the correct dining etiquette in the US?
 Americans are highly social and their meals can be in the form of a
barbeque, a dinner at home or in a restaurant.
 Though the settings and mood are casual, be on time, especially when
invited to someone’s home.
 Wait for the host to direct you to your seat.
 One can use either a knife and fork (eg: to cut meat ) or just a fork (eg:
for spaghetti or pasta) for your meal.
 You may politely refuse (отказаться) certain foods or drinks if you do
not wish to consume (употреблять) them. It won’t offend (обидеть)
the host.
 You may be required to take your own servings (порцию). This allows
you to take as much as you want if you want it.
 Wait for the hostess to start or signal to eat before you begin with your
meal, especially if you are new.
 To indicate you have finished with your meal, lay your knife and fork
parallel along the right side of your plate. In the South, however, they
only eat with a fork and keep it crossed mid-plate when the meal is done.
But this is a practice limited to the Southern states.
Though the American culture is well exposed, to grasp (осознать) the nuances
(нюансы) of local etiquette it would be preferable to utilise (использовать)

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