- Americans tend to speak in a direct informal manner. They are usually polite and friendly.
- Conversation topics to avoid include politics, religion, homosexuality, racism, abortion, and criticism of the government. It's best to have a strong relationship in place before speaking about sensitive topics.
- Americans do not usually divulge how much money they make or how much they paid for certain things like a houses, car, etc.). It tends to be considered rude to ask and is even more uncomfortable to discuss.
- Americans tend to offer more generous compliments than Europeans. Use of the words "great" and "awesome" sound exaggerated in foreign languages, but are entirely natural in the US.
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