USA

USA

 * 1) In the South, people usually shake hands, it is not very common in the North. 
 * 2) Americans say “Hi, how are you?” They say it even if they are not interested. If there is a possibility, they are usually trying to find something in common. It depends on the level of English, how you are threated from Americans. 
 * 3) Shopping is quite hard if you do not have a car. The malls are mostly accessible only by cars, not on foot.
 * 4) Speed limit is at the neighbourhood 25 miles/hour, out of the town 35 miles/hour and 70 miles/hour at highways, however it can differ by state.
 * 5) Americans do not call people racist names, do not joke about politics, religion, they try to prevent an argument, .
 * 6) Americans give usually 15% tip.
 * 7) Hamburger and barbecue are considered nation foods; without using knife and fork you can eat pizza, tacos and sandwich.
 * 8) The foreign language American speaks is in some cases Spanish, sometimes also Chinese.