American business taboo habits

The United States is a country of immigrants, and traces of the cultural traditions of major countries in the world can be found on this land. Although the history of more than 200 years is short, the United States has In the process of absorbing and assimilating foreign culture, it gradually formed and developed its own unique culture. Some of the taboos and habits are the manifestations of this culture on different occasions. People from different countries should on the one hand "do as the Romans do when they are in the country", and more importantly It is a deep understanding of these taboos and habits, which plays an important role in the success of business.

1 Go to appointments on time

Generally speaking, people always go to appointments according to the agreed time, which is a basic principle in business activities.

The United States is a fast-paced country, and people have a very strong sense of time. They hate not being on time for appointments. If the person you meet is late, causing them to wait for no reason, they will definitely think that this is a waste of them. If you have a first acquaintance with the customer, it will definitely leave a bad impression. Chinese businessmen must pay attention to this when dealing with Americans. Once the appointment time is determined, they must go to the appointment on time. If something really happens and it is difficult to get away, they should Call the person you are meeting to tell them to avoid waiting. Under normal circumstances, do not change the appointment. If you want to change the appointment, you can inform the person in advance so that they can make other arrangements as soon as possible.

2 Way of address

American names are composed of three parts, namely: first name, patronymic name and surname. The order of arrangement is first name (given name) first, patronymic name in the middle. The last name comes after. For example, the full name of former US President Nixon should be Richard Milhouse Nixon. In the United States, first names are commonly used in various affairs and activities. Male and female office workers like people to address each other by their first names. When using " "Miss" and "Ms." are generally used together with the surname. "Ms." is becoming more and more popular in the United States and is applicable to both married and unmarried girls, especially when it is not clear whether they should be called "Miss" or "Ms." , it is safest to use "Ms."

When you meet an American for the first time, out of respect, you can address the other person by just "Mr." or "Ms.". Generally, when you start a conversation, you can call the other person by their last name. During the conversation, you can call each other by name. Sometimes Americans will quickly tell the guests how to call them. The older people can call the young people by their first names, but the young people must not do this.

Americans do not have hereditary titles. However, for titles in certain professions, the title is mostly the title plus the surname, such as Dr. So-and-so, Professor So-and-so, Judge So-and-so, Doctor So-and-so, etc.

3 Negotiation Styles and Characteristics

Although Americans’ negotiation styles differ in Eastern, Midwestern, Western and Southern business circles, the general characteristics are:

First, be straightforward and pay attention to crispness. When negotiating, Americans like to present facts, ask questions, speak concisely, and advance negotiations in an offensive manner.

Second, there is always a "comprehensive balance" and "package deal" in the negotiation plan, which often dwarfs the opponent's feelings and is psychologically overwhelmed by the United States.

Third, he has a frank personality, sincere enthusiasm, and can be verbally offensive without causing tension on the negotiation table.

Fourth, he has strong self-confidence and seems to be sure of victory.

Fifth, the pursuit of material interests through strategies is regarded as a normal and common phenomenon, and negotiation opponents who are resourceful and resourceful are particularly respected.

When negotiating with Americans, Chinese merchants should grasp their basic negotiation style. Only by "knowing the enemy" can they flexibly operate various strategies in negotiations, and on a fair and reasonable basis, Promote the success of negotiations. In addition, when negotiating with American businessmen, do not use Chinese to discuss countermeasures with your own people. Many American businessmen understand Chinese, but they will not pretend not to understand in order to find out the opponent's trump cards. During the negotiation gain the upper hand.

4 Ways of doing business

In modern society, people are increasingly using modern communication equipment to do business, which not only saves time, but also reduces the trouble of socializing. For example, in the United States In the eastern part of the country, most business transactions are conducted over the phone. Only after the transaction is completed, the two parties meet to sign the contract. However, this method is difficult to work in the western and southern regions. Company managers in the western region have less business experience. When negotiating business with them, the other party is just coping. To make the business successful, businessmen can only visit each other in person and negotiate seriously. Don't rush for success and be patient. Only in this way can good results be produced. Southern Americans are more conservative and generally It takes a long time to establish a business relationship, and production must go through face-to-face communication. The two parties can only sign a contract based on a deep understanding. Therefore, when dealing with southern businessmen, you must learn to sell patiently and be meticulous. persuade.

5 Business Credit

Americans are generally more trustworthy and work strictly in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Americans in the West emphasize this point even more, sometimes even being demanding. Once they find out If someone violates their credibility, they will be sentenced to "death" in their mind, which means they will no longer have business dealings with them. If they want to restore their reputation, they can strategize to convince them in other transactions, such as In the southern region, when foreign merchants call for overdue payments, southerners generally cannot bear to sign a memorandum to determine the payment date. If you hire a lawyer to negotiate, it will easily anger them. Once they agree to the payment date, they will pay it off in full with interest on that date. When dealing with some businessmen in the eastern region, they must be especially cautious. On the one hand, they should not be dazzled by a large number of orders, and on the other hand, they must carefully consider every word in the contract. , absolutely pay attention to the rigorous wording, and if conditions permit, have an experienced lawyer sign the contract on your behalf, and do not leave any gaps to take advantage of. Otherwise, even though you have invested a lot of energy and financial resources in the delivery, it will not be possible when the delivery is approaching. At the time of delivery, he may find fault with the contract and do everything possible to find reasons to break the contract. The reason is that the market conditions in the international market have changed, the price of the goods has dropped sharply, or more suitable substitutes have appeared.

6 The style of businessmen across the United States

Generally speaking, Americans are very hospitable and eager to establish friendly relations with their guests.

In the Midwest, businessmen are relatively conservative, but amiable and like to socialize. Therefore, some businessmen from abroad cleverly seize this point and often invite them to golf courses and other entertainment venues to express friendship. Treat each other so that when you discuss business with them in the future, they will welcome you as old friends who have been with you for many years, rather than just people in the business field.

People in the southern region have their own distinct personalities. They are more outgoing and do not hold grudges against others, but sometimes they are a bit impatient. Foreigners must be patient when dealing with them and endure their sometimes "stormy" behavior. If one day you receive an aggressive phone call with fierce words and full of resentment, don't be angry and think that you will be treated coldly after meeting. In fact, if you interview him, he will be the same as usual. Treat you like a guest and greet you with a smile.

When discussing business with eastern businessmen, both parties can get to the bottom of the matter and even blame each other. Americans will not take it seriously. However, they must not comment on others by name. This not only constitutes an infringement of all Discussing the person's personality and causing displeasure among the Americans present.

Businessmen of Jewish origin are shrewd and resourceful, and it is difficult to bargain with them. Moreover, their mutual connections are extremely strong, forming a network of relationships that is difficult to break through. They are quite united externally, as if they share the same hatred and the same enemy. ”, if you piss off a Jewish-owned company, you will find that this message is quickly passed on to other Jewish companies, making it difficult to do business with them.

In addition, when dealing with Americans, you must clearly introduce your position, because Americans attach great importance to administrative positions, and it is best for general salespeople to have a title, otherwise even those with senior professional titles will be dismissed I don't think I have the right to decide.

7 American Trade Customs

Foreigners who go to the United States to do business must be aware of some business habits formed in various parts of the United States, so as to facilitate the completion of business. For example, in the Midwest of the United States, The purchase period for goods is from September to November every year. Purchasers generally want to purchase all the goods they need for a year. These three months are the "prime time" for foreigners to do business with them. If you miss this period, Not only will trade opportunities be greatly reduced, but it will also make negotiations more difficult. The basic principle of Eastern merchants doing business is that they must express "yes" and "no" clearly in business activities, and do not be vague and plant hidden dangers for disputes. In the western United States, companies have a shorter history and the scale of the company organization is smaller. If you sell products to them, it is easy to meet the right people. Most of the business is handled by senior leaders such as general managers and deputy general managers, who can Make a decision quickly, waste a lot of words, and go through a lot of procedures. In addition, when it comes to new product promotions, the United States customarily requires manufacturers to provide wholesalers and retailers with a certain number of products at discounted prices, so that stores can promote new products at discounts. To attract customers with their products, smaller foreign manufacturers should be careful not to deal with some large chain stores in the United States, because it is difficult for small manufacturers to afford preferential promotions in such stores. It is best to do so at the beginning of business negotiations. At the first stage, find out how much quantity the wholesaler or retailer's request involves, which can save time and energy and reduce a lot of trouble.

8 Legal Concepts

The United States is a country with relatively complete legislation and strict rule of law. Everything is governed by legal provisions. Therefore, Americans generally have a strong concept of the rule of law. Foreign businessmen in You can deeply understand this when dealing with Americans. If you are not careful, you will suffer big losses. American consumers often resort to law to accuse certain products of being unsafe and demand compensation. Therefore, when foreigners When promoting products in the United States, safety issues must be taken into consideration. For example, electronic products must first obtain "UL" safety certification; secondly, put as many safety warnings as possible on manuals, packaging boxes and equipment, such as writing " "You may fall if your riding skills are not high or the weather is bad." It may seem redundant and ridiculous, but it can effectively protect the manufacturer when being sued. You should also pay attention when signing a contract, try to consider multiple aspects, and pay attention to all details. Include it and strive to make the contract seamless to avoid future troubles. Otherwise, if a dispute occurs, Americans will complain to the law. The law only recognizes the words in black and white on the contract.

9 The glory of debt

Almost everyone in the United States is in debt, even the rich. In an ordinary family, a refrigerator, a color TV, a car, and a house seem to have everything, but often they are If you buy something by installment payment, you are actually spending it with debt. Even if you want to marry a wife and have children, you have to borrow money from the bank. It is unthinkable in the United States not to be in debt. In their concept, if you don’t borrow money, you have no credit. Anyway, Everyone puts their money in the bank, you use mine, I use yours, everyone uses everyone's money, so having debt to Americans should not be considered a poor financial condition.

Germany

Be disciplined and tidy

Germans attach great importance to rules and discipline and take everything seriously. Germans will consciously abide by anything expressly stipulated; Germans will never touch anything explicitly prohibited. In the eyes of some people, in many cases, the Germans are almost dull, inflexible, and even a little unreasonable. But if you think about it carefully, this "inflexibility" is very beneficial. Without discipline, how can there be order? Without rules, how can we be serious?

Germans are very particular about cleanliness and tidiness. They not only pay attention to keeping their own small environment clean and tidy, but also attach great importance to the cleanliness and tidiness of the larger environment. In Germany, everything is clean and tidy, whether it is parks, streets, theaters or other public places. Germans also attach great importance to clothing. Wear work clothes when you work. Although you can dress more casually when you get home from get off work, you must be neatly dressed whenever you have guests visiting or going out for activities. When going to the theater or opera, women should wear long skirts and men should wear formal wear, at least in dark colors. This is especially true when attending social events or formal banquets.

Be punctual and like peace and quiet

Germans are very punctual and will never change the agreed time without special circumstances. When Germans are invited to someone's home or to visit friends, they will arrive on time and will not let the host waste time waiting or have to entertain the guests in advance.

Otherwise, it would be rude. If you are unable to make the appointment on time for special reasons, you will apologize to your friends and ask for forgiveness.

Germans prefer a quiet life and don’t like to be noisy except on special occasions. For example, although many people work in the city, they set up their homes in the countryside or small towns near the city for the sake of peace and quiet. Even those who live in the city pay great attention to the noise-free surroundings of their residences. For example, you are not allowed to play musical instruments or make loud noises from 8 pm to 8 am the next morning. If you want to hold a party at night, explain the situation to your neighbors in advance and ask for their understanding. Try to arrange it on the weekend and make as little noise as possible. Otherwise, the disturbed neighbors will be very angry and may protest in person, and some may even ask the police to intervene.

Be sincere and pay attention to etiquette

Generally speaking, there is not much trouble in dealing with Germans. In most cases, they are relatively straightforward. Whatever they can do, they will immediately tell you "it can be done". If they can't do it, they will tell you "no" clearly, rarely putting on airs, or giving ambiguous answers. Of course, interpersonal relationships and the level of effort are by no means unimpacted.

Similar to many Western countries, Germans pay more attention to etiquette. When two people meet, no matter they know each other or not, or on the road, or in offices, hotels, elevators, etc., they all greet each other and say "hello". When eating in a restaurant, you should also nod and greet the customers who are already seated. It is really "gentle to polite, and it is not strange to be polite to many people." When friends meet, they shake hands as a courtesy, and the same is true when saying goodbye. Very good friends who have not seen each other for a long time can hug each other when they meet or are separated for a long time. In formal occasions, men still kiss women's hands as a gesture, but they do not have to kiss the back of the hand. In the process of communication, most people often use "you" and "Mr." or "Ms." (also called "Mrs.") before their last name as honorifics. Only friends, relatives and young people call each other "you" and by their first names. Women can be called "Ms." regardless of whether they are married or how old they are, but married women should be called by their husband's surname.

Gift giving is also very important in Germany. When you are invited to someone's home, you usually bring gifts. Most people bring bouquets of flowers, some male guests bring bottles of wine, and some bring a meaningful book (or a book written by themselves) or a picture album, etc. Also send more flowers when welcoming guests (such as stations, airports, etc.) and visiting patients. When congratulating others on their birthdays, festivals, or weddings, you can send greeting cards. If you send congratulatory gifts, the principles are practical and meaningful, rather than price. All gifts must be wrapped in gift paper in advance. Many people often open and view the gifts immediately after receiving them and express their gratitude to the gift-giver.

In Germany and other Western countries, women are given priority in many situations, such as entering the door, entering the elevator, getting on the bus, etc. Women are given priority. Men should help women open car doors, hang clothes, and give up seats. A woman can just say "thank you" to this without feeling embarrassed or thinking that the other person has bad intentions. When talking to others, Germans pay great attention to respecting each other. Don’t ask about other people’s private matters (for example, don’t ask about the woman’s age, don’t ask about the other person’s income, etc.), and don’t make fun of those present. When dining and talking, do not talk to people sitting far away across the table for fear of affecting other people's emotions.

Britain

Three Taboos

Don’t queue up. The British have the habit of queuing up. You can see them lining up one by one to get on the bus or train or buy a newspaper. Gagging is a disgraceful act.

Don’t ask a woman’s age. British people don’t like to talk about a man’s salary and a woman’s age. You shouldn’t even ask how much the furniture in his home is worth. It is also very inappropriate if you ask a woman her age, because she thinks it is her own secret, and everyone wants to stay young forever, and there is nothing better than saying to a middle-aged woman, "You look so young." What a better compliment. There is no doubt that every woman's hairstyle, makeup and clothes are to make herself look more beautiful and younger, but if her dress makes people feel too deliberate, then others will criticize her and say that she "appears". Tacky”.

Don’t bargain. When shopping in the UK, the most taboo thing is haggling. The British don't like haggling and think it is very embarrassing. If you are purchasing a valuable piece of art or a large quantity of merchandise, you also need to be careful to agree on a full price with the seller.

British people seldom bargain. If they think the price of an item is right, they will buy it. If they think the price is right, they will walk away.

Bathroom and going to "No. 100"

The original meaning of the word lavatory is a place to wash hands or face, but its actual meaning is a toilet. British people do not use it when going to the toilet. Say "go to the toilet" directly, and do the same when reminding others, without directly mentioning the word "toilet". If you want to use the toilet, you can say "Go to the men's room," or "Go to the women's room," or "Excuse me for a few minutes," or "I want to wash my hands." Little children say "I want to go to that place" when they want to relieve themselves. Among friends and within families, "No. 100" is the most commonly used term.

How not to be rude at a dance

Large-scale dance parties in the UK usually start around 10pm. The dance can be held in a private home or in a hotel. The host should send invitations in advance when inviting guests, and pay attention to the fact that the number of male and female guests invited should be roughly equal; if not, there can be more men than women. According to custom, the host invites people to a dance and sometimes a dinner; sometimes the host invites people to dance without a dinner; and sometimes a few of the guests attending the dance are invited to dinner and dance after dinner; others can only attend the dance but not the dinner. Have a meal. Therefore, the invited people must read the words on the invitation clearly to avoid embarrassing the host. At the dance, the host prepares supper, or just some tea, coffee and sandwiches. Guests participating in the dance must be neatly dressed. During the dance, the male guests must take turns inviting the female guests, and one of them must dance with the hostess. Men dancing with men and women dancing with women are to be laughed at. On major festivals, if a person receives two invitations at the same time, he can attend one dance, leave early and then attend another dance, because it is not rude to attend dances as it is customary for people to come and go as they please.

Ladies first and gentlemanly demeanor

In the UK, respect for women is an important aspect of gentlemanly demeanor. Ladies first is a well-known code of conduct.

Under normal circumstances, the British always give priority to women. If a man and a woman enter a room together, the man should open the door for the woman. Most women go first when entering a room or restaurant, unless a man must choose a table, open a door, or perform other services in front of a woman. When walking on the street or crossing the road, men should walk next to women on the side facing the direction of oncoming traffic. If a man is walking with two ladies, he should walk between them. If the host or hostess or both come in a car to pick up guests for dinner, the guests should squeeze into the front seat of the car and leave the back seat empty, because the driver is the host or hostess. At a banquet, when the host leads the guest into the living room, if the guest is a lady, most of the men in the room will stand up to show respect. If the hostess's daughter is present, she should introduce the guest to her daughter. A man is usually introduced to a woman, unless he is much older or of higher status. The general practice is for the younger to be introduced to the older. Regardless of whether a man or a woman enters the living room, women sitting in the living room do not have to stand up as a courtesy. When the banquet begins, the men pull out chairs for the ladies and help them take their seats.

Some British people lament that in terms of courtesy towards ladies, the world is no longer as good as before. It is said that because women have gained equal rights with men in terms of elections, employment, wages and higher education, they no longer need the same care as in the past. It seems that politeness toward women stems from men's feeling that women need protection.

Guest etiquette and table etiquette

If you are invited to someone else’s home, you will have to consider the following situations. For example, when should I arrive at the host’s house? If it's not a serious business, but just a social gathering, it's rude to arrive early. The hostess is getting ready and you arriving before she is completely ready will make her feel very embarrassed. It's best if you arrive 10 minutes late. Arriving half an hour late is too late and requires an apology to the host. When should you leave? There are no rules, but it is rude to sit too late at the host's house. If you are just invited to have dinner and chat, then you'd better leave between 10 and 11 o'clock or say goodbye an hour after the meal. If you are invited to stay for a few days or a weekend, buy a bouquet of flowers for the hostess before you leave. This will make her very happy. In addition, the day after leaving, send a note to the host to thank you, and attach a small gift such as a box of chocolates or some flowers.

British food is simple, but the eating rules are complicated.

The most important thing is to sit up straight, follow the example of others, do not ask questions cheerfully when eating, and keep talking to others. No one should leave their own spoon on the soup pot or coffee cup or other dish. The spoon should be placed on the saucer of the soup basin, and the coffee spoon should be placed on the saucer. It is best not to make any noise when drinking soup, and to scoop it from the inside out with one side of the spoon. Do not use the head of the spoon, let alone hold the soup basin to drink up all the soup left at the bottom of the basin. No matter what you eat, try not to make any noise, otherwise, you will be considered as not understanding the rules. Each meal usually consists of only one main dish and salad, and a dessert at the end. If the guest is not full, he can praise the hostess for the delicious food and order chicken, steak or other dishes. The hostess will add one more dish to him, but never more. Don't burp in front of others. When serving coffee, drink from the cup and place the coffee spoon on the tray. No smoking at the table. After finishing the meal, the guests should place their napkins on the table and then stand up. Men should help women move their chairs. If the host wants to keep the guests for another meal, the napkin can be folded according to the original crease. After the meal, the guests sit for an hour or two and then say goodbye to the host.

France

When French people meet guests in social situations, they generally shake hands as a courtesy, and girls and women often curtsy. When men and women meet, they often kiss each other on the cheek or face each other instead of shaking hands. The French also have the custom of men kissing each other. When two men meet, they usually kiss each other on the cheek in public. Among certain social classes in France, the "hand kiss" is also quite popular. When kissing the hand, be careful not to touch the lady's hand with your mouth, and you cannot kiss the hand wearing gloves. You cannot kiss the hand in public places, and you are not allowed to kiss the hand of a girl.

The French toast women first and then men when toasting at the table, even if the female guest has a lower status than Ribin. When walking, entering a house, or sitting down, women must go first. When visiting and saying goodbye, you should also greet and thank the hostess first. When introducing two people to each other, generally if they have equal positions, introduce the lady first. Introduce the older ones first by age, and introduce those with higher positions first by position. If there are several guests to be introduced, the ship will introduce them in order of seating or standing. Sometimes the introducer cannot remember the name of the person being introduced, and the person being introduced should take the initiative to introduce himself. Don’t forget to bring flowers when visiting a French person’s home.

When sending flowers, please note that the number of flowers cannot be an even number. Men cannot send red roses to married women. You should pay attention to the type of flowers you send: sending chrysanthemums in the local area expresses condolences for the deceased. The French assign a certain meaning to each flower, so be careful when choosing flowers to send: roses represent love, begonias represent worry, orchids represent piety, tulips represent admiration, primroses represent first love, and daffodils represent love. Cold and ruthless, marigolds mean sadness, daisies mean I just want to see you, lilies mean respect, dahlias mean gratitude, acacias mean trust, lilacs mean my heart belongs to you, white lilacs mean let’s fall in love, upside down Gold represents the passion in the heart, faucet represents self-confidence, dianthus represents fantasy, peony represents shyness, white camellia represents you despise my love, and black camellia represents I think you are the most beautiful. In addition, the French regard bright colors as noble and are very popular. They regard horses as a symbol of bravery. They believe that blue is the color of "tranquility" and "loyalty" and pink is a positive color. However, the French are taboo on walnuts, hate dark green, avoid using spades patterns, and avoid using chrysanthemums on trademarks. The French also regard the peacock as an evil bird, and are taboo against cranes (thinking it is a symbol of fools and prostitutes) and turtles, and consider azaleas and paper flowers to be unlucky.

Most French people believe in Catholicism, followed by Protestantism, Orthodox Christianity and Islam. They believe that the number "13" and "Friday" are unlucky and can even cause some disaster. Older women get upset if you call them "old lady." The French also taboo men giving perfume to women because it is suspected of being overly affectionate and plotting evil intentions. They also don't want others to inquire about their political leanings, wages, and personal affairs. If you give a gift when you first meet, the French will think you are unsociable or even vulgar.

French female guests have the habit of putting on makeup, so waiters are generally not welcome to give them scented towels. When talking to guests, the French always like to stand closer to each other. They think this makes them appear closer. They prefer the rooster, believing that it has both ornamental and economic value, as well as the function of announcing the morning dawn. Therefore, it can be used as a symbol of "light" and is regarded as the national bird.

They also love the iris very much, thinking it is the pride of their nation, a symbol of power and a symbol of the country, and respect it as the national flower.

The French are used to using gestures to express or emphasize their meaning when talking, but their gestures are different from ours. For example, we use our thumb and index finger separately to express "eight", and they express "two"; when expressing the concept of "it's me", we point to the nose and they point to the chest. They also point their thumbs down to mean "bad" and poor.

The French seem to be inseparable from wine all year round, but they do not drink too much. Three meals a day, except breakfast, are inseparable from wine. They are accustomed to drinking aperitifs to clear their stomachs before meals, and drinking strong wines such as Cognac (brandy) to digest food after meals. When eating meat, they eat red wine, and when eating fish, shrimp and other seafood, they drink white wine; rose red wine Wine is a universal type and can be used for both fish and meat. Ladies love to use rose red to show that they have a light taste and are not fond of strong substances. The French are very particular about not only the food and the wine, but also what kind of wine should be used in which glass. Although the French are very particular, they don't drink much. For a party of three to five people per table, a bottle of wine with around 10% alcohol content is usually sufficient.

Italy

Italian people are hospitable and casual, but they do not have a strong sense of time and often miss appointments or are late.

When dining in Italy, it is the habit of Italians for men and women to sit separately. Generally speaking, the order of meals is that cold dishes are served first, followed by the first course with pasta, soup, rice or other staple food; the second course with fish, meat, etc., then sweets or fruits, ice cream, etc., and finally coffee.

Be mindful of etiquette when dining, and don’t ask for more than you can eat at one time. During the meal, do not make clinking noises with the knife and fork. When eating noodles, roll up the noodles with a fork and send them to your mouth. Do not suck them with your mouth. Especially when using soup, do not make any noise. After each dish is finished, the knife and fork should be placed side by side on the plate to indicate that the dish has been used up. Even if there is any leftover, the waiter will remove the plate.

Italian people like to drink and are very particular about it. Generally, an aperitif is drunk before a meal, and the wine is determined according to the dishes during the meal. White wine is drunk when eating fish, and red wine is used when eating meat. You can also drink beer, water, etc. during the meal. Drink a small amount of hard liquor after a meal, add ice cubes. Italians rarely drink alcohol, and they don't have the habit of asking for alcohol during dinners. They just do it casually.

Name

The Italian name consists of a surname and a given name. When filling in official documents, in addition to the person's name, the father's name must be added, and sometimes the mother's name must be written. The order is the person's last name, the first name, the father's name, and finally the mother's name.

Clothes

The food, clothing and housing in Italy are similar to those in neighboring France. Daily clothing is mainly suits, but jackets, T-shirts and jeans have now become the common clothes of the people. I usually dress casually, but when I go to work I pay attention to my appearance. Some hotels stipulate that a tie must be worn when wearing a suit, and shirts are not allowed to be worn even in summer. However, there is no restriction on wearing national costumes.

Food

Italian cuisine is characterized by mellow and fragrant food, and is famous for its original flavor. The cooking skills are comparable to those of France, while pasta is higher than that of France, with 400 Many varieties. Italian breakfast is simple, dinner is the main meal, and the meal time is usually very late.

Accommodation

The housing conditions of Italians are similar to those in France, except that the rent is much lower than in France. Generally speaking, Italians in the north have better housing conditions than in the south. Not many Italians own second homes.

Weddings

Italy is a country with a strong Catholic influence. According to Catholic tradition, weddings should be held in churches, but now more and more people are going to the city hall to register their marriages.

Funeral Ceremony

Since the rise of Catholicism, Italians have been mainly buried after death, and there are cemeteries everywhere. Generally, after an Italian dies, a simple religious ceremony is held in a church, and then the coffin is placed in a prepared grave.