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常言道：When in Rome, do as Romans do.看看在美国留学应该怎么与人相处。
1. Never talk about someone's weight—“you are very fat”.
不要谈论别人的体重——说“你很胖”这样的话。
2. Never ask“how much did you pay for that”or“how much money do you make”.
不要问“你付了多少钱”或者“你赚了多少钱”。
3. Never smoke indoors (unless given permission).
不要在室内吸烟(除非获得许可)。
4. Never change the TV station, the air conditioner or fan controls in someone else's home. If you are cold, put on a sweater.
不要在别人的房间里按电视机、空调或者电风扇的遥控器。如果你觉得冷，穿上针织套衫。
5. Never hit anybody—animal or human.
不要攻击任何人——人或动物。
6. Never talk about the bathroom.
不要谈论洗手间。
7. Never spend more than 5~10 minutes on someone else's phone.
不要占用别人的电话超过5~10分钟。
8. Never bring a friend with you to a party or dinner-unless you have asked the host if it is okay.
不要带朋友参加聚会或宴会——除非你已经征得了主人的同意。
9. Never spend more than 20~30 minutes in the bathroom at one time—others may be waiting.
不要一次使用洗手间超过20~30分钟——其他人也许正在等候。
10. If you sneeze1 in public, cover your mouth and say“excuse me”.
如果你在公共场合打喷嚏，要遮住嘴说“excuse me”。
11. Always be on time—between 5 minutes early and 5 minutes late, no more.
总要保证准时——早到不要超过5分钟，迟到也不要超过5分钟。
12. If you say that you will attend something—attend! Don't say“yes”to be nice and then not show up. If for some reason you cannot attend, call the host ahead of time to explain.
如果你说你要参加——记得参加！不要慨然应允，到时不露面。如果因为某种原因不能参加，提前给主人打电话解释一下。
13. Use deodorant2 and brush your teeth or use mouthwash. Americans are very sensitive about body odors.
使用除臭剂刷牙，或者用漱口水漱口。美国人对体臭非常敏感。
14. When driving, do not honk3 the horn4, except in very dangerous emergencies. It is considered very rude, except in New York City.
开车时不要按喇叭，除非在非常危险的紧急情况下。按喇叭被认为是非常无礼的行为，但是在纽约市除外。
15. Do not flash your lights at someone to tell them to hurry or get out of your way.
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