1. America is enormous: the third largest country in the world with a population of more than 300 million people.
1. 美國很大，它是世界上第三大國家，擁有3億多人口。當然這和中國比起來真的不算什麼。
2. Americans come in all colors, have all types of religions, and speak many languages from all over the world.
2. 美國人來自世界各地，由不同的種族構成，信仰不同的宗教，說不同的語言。
3. Americans are extremely independent, individualistic, and like to be different from each other.
3. 美國人非常獨立，講究個人主義，非常喜歡和別人不一樣。
4. 66% of Americans are overweight; 37% of those are obese.
4. 66%的美國人超重，37%的美國人患有肥胖症。加起來都超過100%了呢。
5. Americans believe in freedom of choice.
5. 美國人認為選擇自由是非常重要的。
6. Americans need a lot of 「elbow room」; they like personal space around them.
6. 美國人需要很多「施展空間」，他們喜歡擁有個人空間。
7. Approximately 1% of Americans are homeless (3.5 million people).
7. 有1%的美國人無家可歸。而他們通常是真的。
8. Americans talk easily to the homeless but use good judgment and are careful with whom they talk.
8. 美國人能很輕易地和流浪漢交談，不過他們也會有自己判斷，選擇自己認為友好的人。
9. Sadly, the streets of major cities are often dirty.
9. 不幸的是，大城市的街道總是骯髒的。
10. Many people, especially teenagers, wear strange clothes, and many have tattoos and body piercings.
10. 很多人，尤其是青少人，都會穿着奇怪的服裝，有紋身和各種環。
11. Americans follow the rule of law.
11. 美國人特別遵守法律。因此有時也會顯得很死板。
12. Littering (throwing garbage on the street), graffiti and tagging (writing on the walls), and loitering (standing around and doing nothing) are against the law and are punishable by a fine or jail.
12. 隨地亂扔垃圾，塗鴉，在街頭閑逛都是違法的，會被處以罰款或坐牢。不要隨便嘗試你在電影里看到以為很酷的事情。
13. Discriminating against or making any insulting statement about someone else』s religion or ethnicity is against the law and could be punishable as a hate crime.
13. 歧視或語言攻擊他人的宗教信仰和種族也是違法的，會被定以「仇恨罪」。FYI這是重罪。
14. You must be over the age of 21 and you must have an identification card with a photo to buy or drink alcohol.
14. 你必須超過21歲，並且擁有一張帶有照片的身份證件才可以買酒。
15. In most states, it is illegal to buy cigarettes if you are under the age of 18 and often you can only smoke in certain places.
15. 大部分州州法律規定，必須年滿18周歲才能買煙，並且你只能在規定的地點抽煙，同時室內是不可以抽煙的。
16. Americans are extremely informal and call most people by their first name or nickname.
16. 美國人被認為是極度隨意的，通常他們用名和昵稱稱呼彼此，而不是姓。
17. Americans smile a lot and talk easily to strangers, sharing personal stories.
17. 美國人經常微笑，輕易和陌生人交談，並分享自己的故事。
18. Asking 「How are you?」 is simply a greeting and is not a question about your health.
18. 「How are you」是一個普通的問候語，這個問題和你的健康沒有關係。
19. When Americans put their hands on their hips, they are usually relaxed; when they fold their arms tightly across their chests, they are angry or very serious (or cold).
19. 當美國人把手放在自己的臀部時，這表示他們很放鬆。當他們把手交叉放在胸前，這通常表示他們很生氣或很嚴肅，當然也有可能是很冷。
20. Americans don』t push or stand too close to anyone in line. They always wait their turn.
20. 美國人不會在隊伍中推搡，也不會站得離彼此太近。他們通常會乖乖地在隊伍里等着。這一條是給中國人看的吧。
21. In a restaurant, the server is usually very friendly and helpful and often will tell you his or her name.
21. 在餐廳，服務員一般都非常友好，會告訴你他們的名字，這並不代表他們對你有意思。
22. When the service is good, tipping is expected to be 15–20% of the bill.
22. 當服務員的服務非常好的時候，小費一般是15%-20%，當然如果你沒給夠的話，也只會收到微笑鄙視。
23. Polite Americans eat with one hand while the other one is under the table on their laps.
23. 禮貌的美國人吃飯時，只用一個手拿餐具，另一隻手放在桌子下自己的膝蓋上。賽爾君覺得這樣吃飯簡直喪心病狂，一點平衡感都沒有。
24. Usually, when friends meet at a restaurant they each pay their share of the bill or split the bill in half. It』s called going Dutch.
24. 通常朋友間吃飯都是AA制，或對半分，這種做法稱作「going dutch」。
25. If you have guests over to your house, turn off the television, make sure your music isn』t too loud.
25. 如果你邀請朋友來你家玩，記得要關掉電視，保證你的音樂不會開得太響。
26. Americans have parties for many reasons. Sometimes they are held for friends to get together and to meet new people. There is rarely music or dancing at a typical American party.
26. 美國人會用任何理由來舉辦派對。有時他們召集朋友，並認識新朋友。普通的派對並沒有音樂和跳舞，只有大型派對才有。
27. When you meet Americans, be sure to look them in the eye, smile, and shake hands.
27. 當你遇到美國人時，切記要看着對方的眼睛，微笑，握手。
28. Make small talk at the beginning of a conversation. After a few questions, you will be asked, 「What do you do?」 (This means what is your job?)
28. 在正式對話前，可以和對方略微聊幾句，對方會問你，「What do you do?」，這句話的意思是你的工作是什麼。
29. For weddings and showers, people register for gifts at a specific place.
29. 婚禮上，人們通常在一個特定地方送上禮物。
30. Americans open presents and cards in front of people.
30. 美國人會當面打開禮物或賀卡。賽爾君已經養成這個壞習慣了。
31. Be sure you include a card with your gift. The person given the gift will send you a thank you card.
31. 如果送別人禮物的話，記得要寫一張卡片，上面有你的名字和地址，收到禮物人會回信一張感謝卡。禮尚往來是好習慣。
32. At an American funeral, it is not normal to make loud sad sounds. Americans try to keep strong emotions inside.
32. 在美國葬禮上，通常沒有人會發出巨大的悲傷聲，也就是說沒有人會抱着棺材痛哭。美國人一般會把強烈的感情藏在心裏。
33. There is no traditional color or flower that symbolizes death. Any and all flowers can be used at funerals.
33. 美國人沒有傳統葬禮用的花或是制定的顏色。任何花都可以在葬禮上適用。是的，美國人沒有你們這麼多習俗，隨意不要個我們編造，即使我們有，不遵守這些習俗也沒有人會覺得你奇怪。
34. We do not give money at a funeral. Sometimes, we send flowers or plants to the ceremony.
34. 我們不會在葬禮上給禮金，一般送花或者植物就可以了。嗯，美國人不會什麼日子都給紅(白)包。
35. After the funeral, there is usually a reception at the home of the family. There is usually a lot of food and sometimes alcohol.
35. 葬禮過後，主人家都會提供食物，並且是很多食物，有時還會有酒。看來找機會聚餐這樣的事確實是全世界流行的。
36. Never ask Americans a direct question about their religion, age, money, salary, weight, or dress/suit size.
36. 永遠不要直截了當地問美國人關於他們宗教、年齡、存款、收入、體重、尺寸等問題。
37. Do not make any racist or negative remarks about someone』s religion, family background, or sexual preferences.
37. 不要負面評價任何人的宗教、家庭背景、性取向。
38. Men should not make any 「sexist」 remarks to or about women—anything that would make women unequal to men.
38. 男生不能對女生說任何帶有性別歧視的言論，任何帶有男女不平等的言論。這在美國是個大事。
39. Americans say that they don』t want to talk about politics, but sometimes they do. It』s best to just listen first to see the other person』s point of view before you let them know your thoughts.
39. 美國人都宣稱自己不喜歡討論政治，不過有時候他們根本停不下來。你最好一開始只是靜靜地聽着，摸清楚大家的三觀之後在表達自己，避免不必要的爭端。
40. Never go to someone』s house without calling first to see if it is convenient.
40. 去別人家之前一定要打電話確認別人是否方便。
41. If you are invited to an American party, do not bring your children, friends, or family members without first asking the permission of the host.
41. 如果你被邀請參加一個美國人的派對，不要隨便帶上你的孩子、朋友或家人，一定要事先問清楚。是的，美國人很隨意，但最討厭事先不說好。
42. Time is money. Never be late to classes, employment interviews, appointments, parties (especially your wedding!), etc.
42. 時間就是金錢。上課不要遲到，上班不要遲到，面試不要遲到，約會不要遲到，派對不要遲到，你自己的婚禮更不要遲到。
43. Some Americans hug a lot. It is okay for women and men to hug even if they are not close friends.
43. 有一些美國人特別喜歡抱抱，即使男生女生之間不是特別親密的朋友，大家也可以有愛地抱抱。
44. It is normal for American women to have male friends who are just friends (and vice versa).
44. 在美國男女之間的純友誼是很正常的。明白了嗎，討厭的直男癌們。
45. It is not uncommon for American men and women to share an apartment as roommates and not have a sexual relationship with each other.
45. 在美國，沒有任何感情關係的男生女生也可以合租。
46. Most American women do not like possessive or jealous men.
46. 直男癌注意，大部分美國女生並不喜歡佔有慾很強或很喜歡吃醋的男生。
47. Most American women do not feel comfortable having the man pay for everything all of the time.
47. 大部分美國女生對於男生幫他們付錢這個事情並不喜歡。
48. Be careful: Meet new friends in a public place many times before you get into a car or give out your address.
48. 注意：在和新朋友有親密接觸，比如一起單獨坐車或讓他知道你的住處之前，最好現在公共場合約見，多了解彼此。美國人可以很隨便，但也要學會保護自己。
49. American parents speak to their children as adults and teach them how to be responsible for their actions.
49. 美國父母會把他們的孩子當作成人進行對話，並教他們如何為自己的行為負責。
50. American parents encourage their children to question and always ask 「Why?」
50. 美國父母非常鼓勵自己的孩子問「為什麼」?並不會因此把他們打死或趕出去。
51. It is normal for American children to have very messy rooms.
51. 美國孩子有一個像狗窩一樣的房間是很正常的， which makes me feel so American.
52. It is common for young Americans to carry security blankets or a stuffed toy.
52. 美國年輕人經常會披着安全毯(去其他熟悉會讓自己感覺很安全的東西)和自己的長毛絨玩具。So are Chineses.
53. Americans do not hit their children but discipline them by taking things away.
53. 美國人不會用打罵來管教孩子，但他們會用把他們的玩具或ipad拿走的方法。
54. American men try to share equally with their wives in parenting and housework.
54. 美國男人會和妻子分擔家務和孩子的養育工作。
55. Americans hire 「babysitters」 to take care of their children when they go out or are at work.
55. 美國人會在自己外出工作的時候，聘請專人來照看他們的孩子。
56. Americans love their pets, sometimes more than they love people.
56. 美國人很愛特們的寵物，有時候勝過愛人。
57. Homosexuality is protected by law in the United States.
57. 在美國，同性戀是受法律保護的。
58. The majority of older Americans prefer to live in retirement homes for independent living rather than to live with their grown children.
58. 大部分美國老年人更喜歡獨自住在養老院里，而不是和他們成年了的孩子擠在一起。
59. Americans admire youth and often work past age 65 and/or go back to school.
59. 美國人尊重年輕人，即使超過65歲依然還在工作，或者他們會選擇回大學讀書。
60. Domestic violence is against the law. It is illegal to hit anyone: a spouse, a parent, a child, and even a pet.
60. 家庭暴力是違法的，打任何人都是違法的，包括你的配偶、家長、孩子、包括你的寵物。賽爾君今早剛和家裡的小貓大戰一場，好緊張，感覺隨時都會被抓走。
61. There are special seats in the front of buses reserved for disabled people or senior citizens.
61. 公交車前部，一般都會有為老年人和殘疾人設立的專座。
62. Be careful when you offer your seat on the bus to an older or a disabled person. Most older people do not want to be thought of as someone needing help.
62. 當你在公交車上想給老年人或殘疾人讓座時，你可要小心，大部分老年人並不喜歡別人認為自己老了。
63. Most buses require the exact amount of money and cannot make change.
63. 大部分公交車不設找零。
64. Because of pick-pockets, Americans carry credit cards and checks, instead of a lot of cash.
64. 為了防小偷，美國人通常不攜帶現金，而是信用卡或支票。
65. Pedestrians always have the right of way.
65. 馬路上行人的權利最大。
66. Pedestrians must cross at a cross walk or unmarked intersection. Crossing in the middle of the road is against the law.
66. 行人必須在路口或人行橫道處過街，在馬路中間過街是違法的。
67. If it is not a life or death emergency, do not call 911.
67. 如果不是涉及到生死大事，沒事別打911
68. Rent must be paid on time or there is usually a late fee.
68. 房租必須及時付清，不然會有滯納金。
69. If you pay your rent by cash, be sure to get a receipt.
69. 如果你是用現金支付房租，前往記得要收據。
70. Americans love to hunt for bargains and often buy used things.
70. 美國人很喜歡討價還價，也喜歡買二手貨。
71. If the police put the lights on to tell you to stop your car, move to the side of the road right away. Stay in your car.
71. 如果警察打燈讓你停車，你必須將車停到路邊，並留在車裡。
72. Look directly at the officer. Smile and say, 「What seems to be the problem, Officer?」
72. 接上，請微笑直視警官，問「先森，請問有什麼問題嗎?」。記得手不要亂動，沒有讓你出示駕照的時候不要自己去拿，這可能會被認為是去拿槍而被直接打死。
73. When you drive, be sure to always have your license, registration, and proof of insurance with you.
73. 當你開車的時候，記得一定要隨身攜帶駕照、車輛註冊證和車險證明。
74. Never, for any reason, argue with or give money to a police officer.
74. 永遠永遠不要和警官爭吵，或賄賂警官。
75. Always be on time to the job interview and to your job.
75. 上班或面試一定要按時。
76. Dress appropriately for the job interview.
76. 工作面試時需穿正裝。但如果你長得不帥，請不要在西裝里穿毛衣。
77. Smile, look the interviewer in the eye, and shake hands firmly when you meet.
77. 和面試官相遇時，請微笑，看着對方的眼睛，並有力地握手。
78. At the interview, be positive and describe your good qualities.
78. 面試時，積極面對，對自己有自信，並描述自己好的品德。
79. Sexual harassment is against the law.
79. 性騷擾是違法的。會遭到很嚴重的後果。
80. Students are expected to ask questions.
80. 上課時，老師很希望學生提問題。
81. Never use a cell phone in class.
81. 上課時不要用手機。
82. It is normal for an American teacher to sit on the desk.
82. 美國老師坐在講堂上上課是很常見的事。
83. Always call your teacher by his or her name.
83. 記得稱呼老師時最好叫他們的名字而不是姓。美國人才沒有歐洲人哪些臭規矩呢。
84. It is never too late to go back to school and you can almost always find free adult education classes.
84. 永遠不會太晚回學校上學，而且你永遠能找到免費的成人教育課堂。
85. It is permitted to visit most college and university campuses to see what they are like.
85. 參觀大學校園時被允許的，而且不需要買票哦，櫻花季也不需要呢。
86. Children from the ages of 6 to 16 must attend school in the United States.
86. 在美國，6-16歲的兒童必須上學。
87. Do your own work. Copying from a book, a friend, or the Internet is called plagiarism.
87. 你必須自己完成作業。抄襲書本、朋友的作業、網上的資源都是剽竊，那是學術污點。
88. Cheating is serious, and the punishment is strong.
88. 作弊是很嚴肅的問題，你將會收到最嚴厲的懲罰，比如退學，以及永不入境。
89. Americans try to take care of a medical problem early.
89. 美國人相信，有病就要早點治，並且葯不能隨便停。
90. When you have a serious medical problem, it』s a good idea to get a second opinion.
90. 如果你遇到了比較嚴重的健康問題，最好聽聽不用醫生的建議。
91. You can always ask the receptionist how much a doctor』s appointment will cost.
91. 美國看病時很貴的，不過你可以去醫院的前台問問，看一次醫生需要多少錢。
92. When you need to make an appointment with a doctor, list all of your symptoms in English before you call.
92. 如果你預約了醫生，在去之前把你所有的病症用英語列出來，你懂的，以防你到時候不會說。
93. Most states have free or low-cost clinics.
93. 大部分州都有免費或便宜的診所。
94. Never go to a hospital emergency room unless it is a matter of life or death.
94. 如果不是生死大事，不要去急症室，你真的不知道那有多貴。
95. Americans are really careful about not bothering anyone else with their body odor or bad breath.
95. 美國人很在意自己的體味和口氣會給別人帶來不愉快的感受，即使他們的體味真的會很重，所以美國人一般都會用香水。
96. Most Americans take at least one bath or shower each day.
96. 大部分美國人每天至少洗一次澡。
97. Most Americans put on a good underarm deodorant after bathing.
97. 大部分美國人洗完澡都會在腋下用上一點香氛。
98. Throw all toilet paper and seat covers in the toilet to be flushed away.
98. 上完廁所吧所有的測試和墊紙都扔進馬桶衝掉。
99. If you can』t understand the sign on the restroom door, ask someone or check to see who goes in or comes out.
99. 如果你看不懂廁所門口的標誌，一定要問別人，弄清楚什麼樣的人去什麼地方，不要自己亂猜。
100. Americans often talk to each other or on the cell phone while using the bathroom.
100. 美國人經常在上廁所的時候和別人打電話。
101. There are very few 「public」 bathrooms available in U.S. cities and towns.
101. 美國城市裡很少有公共廁所。不過大部分商場或寫字樓的廁所都可以免費試用。如果你實在急的話，和餐廳商量一下，也是可以使用的。
