Alien in

America
American Culture
(ENG41201)
TWO forms of immigrants in the U.S.
Illegal immigrant a person w ho entered the
country without an official authorization
Legal immigrant an immigrant who is granted a
permanent resident permit or citizenship by the
government
3 meanings of ALIEN
Illegal immigrant = a person who has entered the
country without legal authorization
Legal immigrant = a person who has entered the
country with legal authorization
Cultural Alien = a person who struggles to blend with the
common practice of American society, and is seen as a
weirdo.
Why the land of
cultural diversity?

Example of Cultural Alien

Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Breakfast,
Dinner,
Supper
Cultural Etiquette
SMILE and say hello if you make eye
contact with someone. Respecting
other peoples personal spaces is part
of American manner. Therefore, do not
feed other peoples pets or ask
probing personal questions like How
much do you earn?, or How much
did you pay for that? American
people just dont do that.
HELLO
HELLO
Cultural Etiquette
Never wipe off your cup, plate or
silverware in a restaurant. If you see that
theyre not clean, ask a waiter to get you
a new one.
Cultural Etiquette
NEVER eat your pizza with a knife and a
fork in the States. Mostly, this will make you
look overly fastidious. To enjoy a slice of
pizza, just take the pizza, fold it in half and
put in your mouth
Cultural Etiquette
Be generous and leave at least 15-20
percent tip to the waiter. Remember, we
dont have to tip at fast food restaurants.
Cultural Etiquette
Do say excuse me. When you burp,
belch, or pass gas in public.

DO NOT horn, except in very dangerous
situations. It is considered very rude,
except in New York City.
Homework Checker: True/False [4
th
Class]
At least three problems correct can be worth for the credit.
1. When women invite men to have a dinner, women
have to pay for the dinner.
2. Americans do not expect to have a long relationship
with colleagues in firms.
3. Eating with knife always in left hand is acceptable in
American society.
4. If you are invited for a dinner party, be sure to be
there five minutes early.
(1) When Wassup meets Dr. Jose, he hesitates to give the business
card to Dr. Jose. (2) After Wassup goes to the meeting, Wassup is
always quiet throughout the meeting in the fear that Wassup will
be ridiculed as fool. (3) When Wassup goes back home, there has
to be a rent payment, Wassup is recalcitrant to see the fine print
before he pays the money. (4) When the landlord smiles
sarcastically to Wassup, Wassup retorts him by grinning at him.
According to the given paragraph, how many sentences
indicate that Wassup follows American etiquette correctly?
A. Only 1 sentence B. Only two sentences
C. Only three sentences D. All four sentences
SUM56
(1) When Wassup meets Dr. Jose, he hesitates to give the
business card to Dr. Jose. FALSE: Amendment #10: Attitudes
towards formality
(2) After Wassup goes to the meeting, Wassup is always quiet
throughout the meeting in the fear that Wassup will be
ridiculed as fool. FALSE: Showing quiescence means you are
irresponsible or have nothing to say.
(3) When Wassup goes back home, there has to be a rent
payment, Wassup is recalcitrant to see the fine print before he
pays the money. TRUE: Americans always see a fine print before
conducting any business transactions.
(4) When the landlord smiles sarcastically to Wassup, Wassup
retorts him by grinning at him. TRUE: Americans love to have a
smile around, even strangers.


(1) When Wassup meets Dr. Jose, he hesitates to give the business
card to Dr. Jose. (2) After Wassup goes to the meeting, Wassup is
always quiet throughout the meeting in the fear that Wassup will
be ridiculed as fool. (3) When Wassup goes back home, there has
to be a rent payment, Wassup is recalcitrant to see the fine print
before he pays the money. (4) When the landlord smiles
sarcastically to Wassup, Wassup retorts him by grinning at him.
According to the given paragraph, how many sentences
indicate that Wassup follows American etiquette correctly?
A. Only 1 sentence B. Only two sentences
C. Only three sentences D. All four sentences
SUM56
#3, #4:
correct