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In association with Businesstravelogue.com,
the Civility Group Inc presents executive business reports on the
United States of America.
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United States
of America
American culture has evolved
from its original British beginnings and is still
evolving from a mixture of world cultures. It is
a large and diverse culture with a strong
emphasis on freedom of expression with extremes
at both end of the spectrum present in its
society. Nevertheless, there are general
characteristics present. Americans may criticise
their government, (that is their legal right),
nevertheless, the majority are very patriotic and
believe the USA is one of the best, if not the
best country in the world. There is a strong
conviction amongst Americans that the USA has set
an example for the world for democracy and peace
between nations.
Americans are generally polite but
they will stand up for what they believe. They
can be surprisingly candid and they will respect
people who are so. They are not shy in voicing an
opinion (this aspect can be seen by many cultures
as being outspoken and aggressive) but at the
same time, they would not want to knowingly
embarrass a guest or host in public. There is not
much an American will not talk about except
possibly strong personal convictions such as
religion. They love humour and sarcasm and can
even joke about themselves.
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American Business Etiquette and Protocol |
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Networking
Businesswomen
Protocols, Business Cards, Introductions.
Making Appointments
Time for appointment.
Business hours.
Gift giving.
Dress
Restaurant Dress.
Invitation to visit.
Who Pays?
Conversation Topics
Tipping.
~ 1660 words
A comprehensive report
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North
American
Do's
& Don'ts |
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Physical
Gestures that should or shouldn't be used
to avoid offence,
Cultural Do's and Don'ts,
Manners,
Taboos
and Customs.
~1800 words
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North
American
Food & Drink Issues |
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Dining
Etiquette and Entertaining,
Do's and don'ts when dining, Manners.
Types of eating establishments.
~1540 words
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North
American
Negotiation Issues |
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What to expect,
How to negotiate.
Etiquette. and Manners when Negotiating.
Hints and Warnings in Negotiation.
~ 1730 words.
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North
American
Travel Issues |
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Seasons to
travel
Personal Safety
Precautions in the USA
Common tricks of criminals
Terrorist Activities.
Female Issues
American Toilets
Car Accidents
Dual citizenship
Souvenirs
Time zone.
Public Holidays
Festivals and Celebrations
Mains Power
We also include links to the major government travel
warning sites.
~ 2160 words
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