The Culture Smart Usa Chapter Summaries

As it´s saied ¨When you learn something for people, or from a culture, you accept it as a gift, and itś your lifelong commitment to preserve it and build on it¨. The Culture Smart! USA book by Gina Teague and Alan Beechey, is about the American society and its culture. This book can help many immigrants to understand and become familiar with the American Values, attitudes, and customs. Immigrants must know some general information such as values, customs, attitudes, business and communication about U.S.A. in order to be successful in their lives.

Having a better understanding of American values can help immigrants to success in their lives in the united States. First of all, is equality of opportunity ¨ America is now a nation that has ended all barriers

First of all, family make-up, ¨The American family is a democracy relatively young children are included in family decisions¨(pg86). The American family is different than others, where all opinions get considered into making decisions, which make individuals more considered for others opinions and thoughts. Understanding this won't help immigrants only in their families but also in their work places where they need to listen to others and be considered towards them. Also, the American friendship custom in which ¨The Americans have to be the most open, fun, friendly people on the planet¨( pg.73). Americans tend to be open and friendly to others, when it comes to asking for help or anything else immigrants won't have any problem. Lastly, the American education is another reason where ¨ the people refuse to let the government control education¨(pg.88). Education In the U.S. is open for all the immigrants regardless on the race, religion, or skin color, were everyone have the same opportunity for education. Therefore, knowing the American customs can help immigrants to have easier life in the