Topic Customs and Traditions of the Usa
Some Customs & Culture Tips
Society passes principles and values to future generations through Customs, Traditions. It forms our world outlook, through which we view our lives and shape our opinions. Throughout history, cultures have passed the Family Values. The sharing of Family Values nurture future generations. Very often the display of an object or symbol that is meaningful to a family or to society can become a Custom, Tradition or Ritual. Although we should conфsider the definitions from the dictionary:
Custom: A usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class, or habitual with an individual. Long established practice considered as unwritten law. Repeated practice. The whole body of usages, practices, or conventions that regulate social life.
Tradition: An inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior. The handing down of information, beliefs, and customs from one generation to another without written instruction.
1. Social Gatherings
Social gatherings are quite informal in the US. Most people do not use parties to show wealth or taste. Parties are opportunities for people to gather, converse, and relax. The host wants you to "feel at home." You may be greeted at the door with "Make yourself at home."
Invitations are usually informal and often oral, but tell the time and place: "Will you come over Tuesday evening at 8:00?" A statement such as "come and see me sometime" or "drop in" is not an invitation. It means that you must telephone before you drop in. If you accept an invitation, it is important that you go and be punctual, or you should answer for the invitation if you can’t go.
-"RSVP" - you must call the host and tell him whether or not you will be there. The "RSVP" is to help the host plan how much food and drink to prepare.
- "Regrets only" you only need to tell your host if you do not plan to attend. If you are unsure how to dress, call the host and ask, "What should I wear?"
- Student
Society passes principles and values to future generations through Customs, Traditions. It forms our world outlook, through which we view our lives and shape our opinions. Throughout history, cultures have passed the Family Values. The sharing of Family Values nurture future generations. Very often the display of an object or symbol that is meaningful to a family or to society can become a Custom, Tradition or Ritual. Although we should conфsider the definitions from the dictionary:
Custom: A usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class, or habitual with an individual. Long established practice considered as unwritten law. Repeated practice. The whole body of usages, practices, or conventions that regulate social life.
Tradition: An inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior. The handing down of information, beliefs, and customs from one generation to another without written instruction.
1. Social Gatherings
Social gatherings are quite informal in the US. Most people do not use parties to show wealth or taste. Parties are opportunities for people to gather, converse, and relax. The host wants you to "feel at home." You may be greeted at the door with "Make yourself at home."
Invitations are usually informal and often oral, but tell the time and place: "Will you come over Tuesday evening at 8:00?" A statement such as "come and see me sometime" or "drop in" is not an invitation. It means that you must telephone before you drop in. If you accept an invitation, it is important that you go and be punctual, or you should answer for the invitation if you can’t go.
-"RSVP" - you must call the host and tell him whether or not you will be there. The "RSVP" is to help the host plan how much food and drink to prepare.
- "Regrets only" you only need to tell your host if you do not plan to attend. If you are unsure how to dress, call the host and ask, "What should I wear?"
- Student