8. The People of the United States
The United States of America is a country
was built by immigrants. From its very beginning
1776, this country has welcomed immigrants from all
the world. During the country's infancy, most immigrants
from European countries such as England, Germany, Italy,
France, but that changed in the years that
. Although many people still come from those countries
the U.S., many other countries are represented here.
from Latin America, Africa, and Asia have also
to the United States, and now call this
their home. With all the diverse cultures that
in this country, it is important to recognize
differences and try to get along with everyone.
cultures differ greatly from Latin American cultures, or
cultures. Language, food, marriage, and interactions within their
can be very different. What is acceptable behavior
one culture may not be in another, or
even be considered rude, or taboo. Japanese people,
example, usually greet each other with a slight
of the head, and a bow from the
. This is considered a formal method of greeting
new in Japan. In American culture, people normally
directly into the other person's eyes and use
right hand to grasp the other person's right
firmly. An up-and-down motion is then employed. This
called shaking hands. A firm handshake is considered
favorable way to meet someone new in America.
cultures use other methods to greet each other,
there are countless cultures in the United States.
advantage of the different cultures of the country.
a new language, or having a meal that
unique to another culture can be a great
. Embrace the customs of your fellow Americans. You
find it much enjoyable.
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