Your guide to American culture

Do you want to understand American traditions and values in the USA? Learn how to communicate and get tips on being polite in the USA. Find information on LGBTQ rights and what it means to be in a diverse country.

What are American values? What is important to Americans?

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What are American values? What is important to Americans?

Are you new to the USA? Learn about American values. Find out why Americans value independence, equality, and being on time.

Understanding American cultural differences

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Understanding American cultural differences

Americans have their own customs and way of doing things. It can be confusing for newcomers. Get information about American society and cultural differences to help you understand US culture.

How to be polite and have good manners in the USA

How to be polite and have good manners in the USA

How do you know what is polite in a new country? Different cultures behave in different ways. These 10 tips will show you good manners in the USA.

Diversity in the United States

Diversity in the United States

Diversity means a mixture of different things. It means people of all kinds from different backgrounds, of different ages, and with different beliefs. But Americans often use the word to mean people of different races. Learn about diversity in the United States today.

LGBTQ: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities

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LGBTQ: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities

LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning. In every country and society, many people belong to one of these communities. In the USA, LGBTQ people have the same rights and freedoms as everyone else, including the right to marry partners of the same sex.