A Detailed Explanation of Social Life Taboos for Immigrants in the United States

    Immigrating to the US Focusing on life in the United States: There have always been significant differences between Chinese and American cultures. For immigrant groups who have just set foot on this vibrant land of the United States, learning and understanding more is a necessary task before integrating into the American social circle.

Socializing is an indispensable part of people's lives. No matter which country you come from, integrating into the social circle of a new country is the beginning of the "homework" for new immigrants. Today, the WorldWay immigration editor will introduce you to some taboos and common knowledge in the American social circle after immigrating to the United States! After all, in countries with different cultures, the existence of differences is inevitable.

 

 

Do not refer to Black people as "Negro"

"Negro" is the English word for "Black person," especially referring to Black people who were trafficked from Africa to the United States as slaves. Therefore, in the United States, you must never refer to Black people as "Negro," whether you are talking to white people or, even more so, to Black people. When referring to Black people, it is better to use the word "Black," which they will accept calmly.

Do not say "I am sorry" casually

"I am sorry" and "Excuse me" both mean "apology" or "I'm sorry," but "I am sorry" has a heavier tone, indicating that you admit you have made a mistake or error. If you say it easily just to be polite, you may often be taken advantage of by the other party, who may hold you responsible for something that is not actually your fault. By then, you will have no choice but to "suffer in silence," because by saying "I am sorry," you have already admitted your fault, so how can you retract it?

Modesty is not a virtue

Chinese people view modesty as a virtue, but Americans view excessive modesty as synonymous with hypocrisy. If someone who can speak fluent English modestly says that their English is not good, and then proceeds to speak fluent English, Americans will think that they have lied and are a two-faced, pretentious person. Therefore, when interacting with Americans, you should boldly state your abilities and do not need to be overly modest or polite; otherwise, it will be counterproductive.

The above is an introduction to the local social taboos that should be noted for US immigration. We hope that those immigrating to the United States will pay attention to the social details mentioned above.