America is huge, especially when I compare it with European dimension. I guess, not in every part of the country are exactly the same manners and etiquettes important. I think it varied a bit. However, I found out that the Midwest is known for friendly, polite and diligent hardworking people and I agree with it, according to my own experience. When foreign people think about America they usually associate things like freedom, independence and self-individualism with it. Everything is possible and with effort you can reach it. It reflects the whole life and lifestyle. The manners are also adapted to these attitudes. Punctuality, eye contact and team playing are important. It is also necessary to respect the personal “bubble”. These personal space is a bit larger here as in Austria. I noticed also differences when you meet someone. Usually is a handshake common – it is the same in Austria, but when you meet a friend in Austria is “kissing cheeks” a normal ritual. I guess it is typical European because I never saw it here, not even between close friends.
Another manner is, when you are invited to a party or dinner, you should bring something for your hosts; it is the same here as in Austria but the dress style and dress etiquettes are really different here especial from students. In Austria nobody goes to classes with sportswear or pajamas. It is an unwritten rule that you have to dress up a bit and don’t go with your leisure time clothes. That could be jeans; skirts, shirts, and something like that, so casual clothes. When you are an economic, business or law major and then get “trained” to represent your future job from the first day on campus. It means that all students of those directions are standing out auf the majority. They usually wear really formal clothes, every day, not only on days with presentations. Unfortunately, titles in Austria are also very important. That means that you have to know and always name titles from persons.
I think the main manners are the same, like the behavior between man and women or everyday things except of a few points.
Another manner is, when you are invited to a party or dinner, you should bring something for your hosts; it is the same here as in Austria but the dress style and dress etiquettes are really different here especial from students. In Austria nobody goes to classes with sportswear or pajamas. It is an unwritten rule that you have to dress up a bit and don’t go with your leisure time clothes. That could be jeans; skirts, shirts, and something like that, so casual clothes. When you are an economic, business or law major and then get “trained” to represent your future job from the first day on campus. It means that all students of those directions are standing out auf the majority. They usually wear really formal clothes, every day, not only on days with presentations. Unfortunately, titles in Austria are also very important. That means that you have to know and always name titles from persons.
I think the main manners are the same, like the behavior between man and women or everyday things except of a few points.
Yes, there are many differences in a large country like US. Great to hear what you think is different between Europe and US~
ReplyDeleteSometimes I like people to be a bit more formal than we tend to be in America. It somehow just shows respect a bit more. Actually, I have noticed when people practice some of the more "traditional" rules of etiquette, they get a great response. What do you think girls, do you like men to open doors for you or not?
ReplyDeleteye.... the difference base on the distance of two countries...
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