Your guide to American culture

Understand American values and learn about what is important to Americans. Read why Americans value independence, equality, and being on time. You will see why Americans are direct and informal and why competition, work ethic, and buying things are all important in the USA.

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 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 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 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.