Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.

    Talk about location. Americans love to talk about location. When speaking to strangers, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place. For example, "Oh, I have a friend who studied in Los Angeles. He says it's a beautiful place to live in. "

    Talk about work. Americans commonly ask "What do you do?" It's not considered impolite and is a popular topic of discussion between strangers.

    Talk about sports. Americans love sports! However, they love American sports.

    Address people. Many Americans prefer using first names, even when dealing with people in very different positions. Americans will generally say, "Call me Tom."

    Always shake hands. Americans shake hands when greeting each other. This is true for both men and women. Other forms of greeting such as kissing on the cheeks are generally not appreciated.

    Smoking is out! Smoking, even in public places, is strongly disapproved of by most Americans in the modern United States.

A. Most Americans will then willingly talk about their experiences living or visiting that particular city or area.

B. Conversation Tips.

C. When speaking about football, most Americans understand "American Football", not soccer.

D. Talking with people.

E. Americans prefer to make friends with foreigners.

F. Public Behavior.

G. Then they expect you to remain on a first name basis.