Thank you for sharing this experience with me.

Hi Rita. I'd say that "shallow" can imply little depth intellectually. In your statement, you might mean "superficial" or "not genuine." There's something on the surface, but the hidden reality is different. Yes, Americans will try to be friendly, but there's a definite difference between "being friendly" and "being friends." A lot can be hidden below the surface. Yes, Americans can be materialistic. For any American who's ever insulted or offended you, I apologize. Too many don't realize how hard it is to learn a language and assimilate.

America is also a birth-place of counter-cultures. For instance, the hippie flower-power movement that turned against materialism, and individuality, towards community and spiritual and social values.

I try to be punctual. :) I agree that there are boundaries. 20-30 minutes late is really pushing it. At the very least, there needs to be communication and an apology.

i dont. i feel like its rude because i assume the person hosting isnt ready hahaha. id wait in my car to be 10 minutes late and thats early in terms of casual parties

I love when people dress up for the symphony or ballet. I cringe when I see Americans in jeans and sneakers at a really beautiful theater. Thankfully, most people dress nicely (not formal, but nice) for upscale theater events, but there are still those who think of it as they do the movie theater. I suppose the habits of one culture -- nearly any culture -- can annoy another. ;) Yes, Americans can talk too loud in public. It's not a good habit when traveling abroad. I was in Canada a few times. I didn't spend a long time there, so I might not have been able to observe differences. I was very comfortable in Montreal in terms of their behavior.

@@Englishwithjennifer I live in Milwaukee and we have one of the best symphonies in the country. I wish people only wore jeans. They come there in sweat pants. French Canadians behave in Canada, but forget all that when they travel. I guess they are on vacation and get a little drunker. My wife is close to a doctorate in Intercultural communications. So I get the expert opinion everyday.

Thank you for watching. Yes, I have more ideas to cover. Thank you for adding to the list. I've address culture a bit in the past. You can check out all my playlists here. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/

@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you. I'll check them out today.

I'm sorry my fellow Americans made a bad impression on you. I also think it depends on the social circle. I would hope that none of my friends would treat you rudely. Any teacher anywhere should have patience with a learner. I also believe in not crossing a line and becoming too personal until that kind of mutual trust is built. Yet another factor could be age. Then again, rude people come in all shapes and sizes! Thanks for watching and reflecting.

​@@Englishwithjennifer thanks Jennifer, I also should note there are lovely kind americans like you as well. However, recently the country is experiencing a lot, maybe that has got to do with it 🤔.

Sending kind wishes!

Among family, the senior family member usually pays, i.e., the parents not the children, but among siblings, we're likely to split the bill. As for our patience and tolerance, I think it varies from person to person. Americans are not patient when waiting, and we can be (vocally) unhappy if service is bad. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@@Englishwithjennifer now i understand.. My wife did her Phd in Kent State was, in US for five years! .. Impatient as the kid waiting for the break period..

Going out unbathed is very unattractive. You're right that some do it out of laziness. Wearing the same clothes for a few days is unusual in most social circles. Body odor is generally frowned upon in the U.S. We can be somewhat obsessed with air fresheners. But there's also an awareness that some people are allergic to fragrances, so strong use of perfume or cologne is also a no-no.

@@Englishwithjennifer I enjoyed your video. I also teach languages and have a KZfaq channel. I guess we're colleagues.

Happy teaching!

You make a very good point. We need to be true to ourselves. Sometimes that's going to mean that people won't like the way you are and won't want to associate with you. It's okay if not everyone likes us, right? I guess one thing, though, is to use tact and observe etiquette. For example, I like to laugh and I sneeze loudly, but I wouldn't laugh loudly when the occasion is serious, and I would try to cover my sneeze if I were at a meeting rather than in my home. So, you can be yourself, but still be aware of what's appropriate for the situation or for the company you're in. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

You're welcome. It actually varies from person to person and the relationship you have with people. When I ask my students, "How are you?" I really do want to know their answer, and I appreciate when they're ready to share the ups and downs of their daily lives. Suggested edits: If it weren't for Jennifer, perhaps we would respond to a simple "How are you?" by describing our whole family history.

@@Englishwithjennifer Absolutely! Thanks for your corrections! Take care!

Yes and no. There are certainly vain, inconsiderate people in our society, but I'd say the majority are good at heart. I think if you choose where to spend your time and who to spend your time with, you'll find likeminded people. Even in the grocery store I go to, it's rare to find a loud, rude person. Most of us keep apologizing to each other for getting in each other 's way with our carts. We also don't fight to get in line. Most everyone is dressed modestly. If you look for good people, you'll find them. :)

We have our shortcomings for sure!

Yes, we have to develop sensitivity to cultural differences. But even then, not all people in a country are the same, are they?

​@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you again, Jennifer! Yes, I agree with your statement. I mean that religion, the education level, the income level, the family where person grows up gives a big impact on behavior and habits of people. Thise maybe more influence on a person than the country or language makes it.

Yes, there are indeed many factors to consider.

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Remember the context you heard the new word or phrase in. Look in a learner's dictionary for more examples and check the grammar used. Say the examples out loud. Write your own example. Say it out loud. Practice using the word or phrase in a conversation. If you don't have a conversation partner, imagine a conversation. How would you use it? You can use your voice memo app to record a set of examples. Then play it back the next day to review. Continue to read and listen to English. Expose yourself to people using the language for real communication. Choose the models you trust and the ones you want to model your own speech after. Tell yourself, "I can do this!" But don't try to memorize too much in one day. Make time to review.

Thank you !!! I am motivated for you ! God bless you.

I am Brazil !! I dont speak english. I speak only portugues

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You're welcome. 😊 Enjoy your weekend as well.

Yes, we need to remember that about politics too. In every political party, there are good and bad people. A nationality or political affiliation doesn't wholly define a person. Thank you for sharing the proverb: There are good and bad people everywhere.

@@Englishwithjennifer dear jennifer hi again.4 sure u know that persian language in addition to french,greek ,n eupropan india are 4 classic language in whole world.cause at late thousand years they.ed the least changes in linguistic structure.

It's amazing to think how long people have been speaking Persian.

@@Englishwithjennifer زبان فارسی شکر است بخاطر ریتم وقافیه مناسبترین زبان برای شعر استliteral meanin:farsi.s sugar.cause specific rhythm .n rhyme its mos proper fer poem.

Watching more than once is always recommended. Try both with and without captions. Note new words or interesting phrases. Try using them in your own sentences. Yes, we sometimes value comfort and convenience over formality. I've driven my children to school while still wearing my curlers. Ha ha. I don't plan on getting out of the car, so I leave the curlers in until I get back and have more time to do my hair. Shorts are comfortable in hot weather, but in some countries, showing that much skin isn't common or acceptable, so you always have to be aware of the local customs. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Hi Thiago, Thanks for sharing your reflections. Yes, there's a "me culture" here too. The internet and our devices have played a part in it. Looking at your phone while someone's talking to you is definitely something we're all guilty of at least from time to time -- and it's rude, isn't it? As for the other behavior, we might forgive the person, assuming that they want to make a connection with you, but sometimes it just means the person is really focused on themselves and didn't give your story 100% of their attention because their mind was busy making connections to their own experience. But thankfully, there are strategies to reduce such limited focus. Self-help and self-growth gurus teach us to think beyond ourselves. They tell us to really listen to others, be fully present in our conversations, and see all our gains as something we can use to give back to the greater good.

Yes, that's pretty common.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow! Mary Poppins is here. "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" and all that kind of stuff.

Handshakes have made their way back into some greetings and introductions. I'm seeing more hugs too.

Thank you for watching and reflecting. There are other cultures and places where the legs should be covered. It's certainly wise to know the local customs before one travels to another country. Kind wishes to you!

@@Englishwithjennifer wish you the same dear... I always fancy reading your messages as they are structured in a way that is easy to understand for any reader... 😊 God bless you... Enjoy the weekend! Gams... 🙏

Yes, I agree. We meet all kinds of people in this world. I'm glad American tourists have represented the US well in Denmark. :)

Thank you for watching. 😃

Glad you value such discussion as well. :)

Thank you for studying with me! 😃

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Talking about cultural differences can make us laugh, especially when we recognize behaviors in our own culture that seem odd in some way to others. I also think greetings differ from place to place. For example, how we interact in the city may be different from a more rural area. By the way, I don't think a suit and tie are necessary for the theater these days, but my son wore nice dress pants, a polo shirt, and loafers (not sneakers) when we went to a musical in Boston this past month. I wore a dress. My daughter wore pants and a blouse.

Hello. I go live once a month with a member-only chat. :)

I'd like to think that Americans aren't intentionally rude most of the time. :) I'm thankful that most people I encounter are kind.

Ha ha. How casual we have become!

"Missouri" is from a Native American word. We use English letters to approximate the way the name should sound in that original language.

@@Englishwithjennifer so the originals pronounce it with z that is why we do the same

@@Englishwithjennifer so u mean we follow the originals in pronouncing the word Missouri, right

Thanks!

Glad you liked it!

We all have our faults and slightly odd preferences. :) I know more Brazilians than Italians, but I generally have a positive impression of both people. I think Americans can be louder. Ha ha.

Are we? It may depend on the person.

In the end, it usually depends on the individual. Thankfully, most people I come across are nice.

Glad you found it useful. Thank you for watching.

I think it depends on the person, but yes, Americans have international friends. I certainly do!

Thanks!

There are different aspects of the American culture. Most people I encounter are friendly and considerate. :)

Thanks for watching.

I always appreciate your warm support, Andrea. :) Take care.

Hello! 😊

Undoubtedly, you can find rude people in every country. Hopefully, though, certain behaviors can be put in the proper context and not be misunderstood.

@@EnglishwithjenniferI'm not saying all are, but majority is rude they dont have good behavior, even they mistreat small kids and rude to them.