Living in the U.S.A Author: Alison R. Lanier Author: Alison R. Lanier Presentation by Edward lo Presentation by Edward lo

Introduction Living in the U.S.A. is a fast-paced. Readable survey of what Americans are like and how they conduct their lives. Living in the U.S.A. is a fast-paced. Readable survey of what Americans are like and how they conduct their lives. The book telling about a lively, indispensable guide and compendium of customs, courtesies, and caveats giving practical advice on almost anything that might occur during a sojourn in the U.S. The book telling about a lively, indispensable guide and compendium of customs, courtesies, and caveats giving practical advice on almost anything that might occur during a sojourn in the U.S. Therefore here introduce the detail about “ Moving around Your New City”. Therefore here introduce the detail about “ Moving around Your New City”.

Moving around Your New City You get yourself around a city on foot or by bus, taxi, car or (in some cities) subway (sometimes called the metro just as you do anywhere else in cities. You get yourself around a city on foot or by bus, taxi, car or (in some cities) subway (sometimes called the metro just as you do anywhere else in cities.

On Foot If distances are short or you need to go in two directions (east and north or north and west), the quickest way to go may be on foot. If distances are short or you need to go in two directions (east and north or north and west), the quickest way to go may be on foot.

By Bus Trams or trolley cars are now rarely found in U.S. cities: generally the public travels by bus. Trams or trolley cars are now rarely found in U.S. cities: generally the public travels by bus.

By subway (Or Metro) Subways, called “metros” in some cities, are by far the quickest way to move about. Networks of them lie under a number of cities, operating day and night. Subways, called “metros” in some cities, are by far the quickest way to move about. Networks of them lie under a number of cities, operating day and night.

Something should be observed when you by Subway~ Something should be observed when you by Subway~ 1.Naturally you avoid rush hours if you can, Subways are crammed from about 8:00 to 9:30 A.M. and again from about 4:30 to 6:00 or 6:30 P.M. 1.Naturally you avoid rush hours if you can, Subways are crammed from about 8:00 to 9:30 A.M. and again from about 4:30 to 6:00 or 6:30 P.M. 2. Choose to sit in cars where are other people, rather than empty ones. 2. Choose to sit in cars where are other people, rather than empty ones. 3. For safety while waiting for a train, stand near the token booth if possible. 3. For safety while waiting for a train, stand near the token booth if possible. 4. Hold your purse firmly and consciously, don’t let it dangle 4. Hold your purse firmly and consciously, don’t let it dangle 5. Save yourself trouble by buying tokens in quantity if you plan to use subways regularly. 5. Save yourself trouble by buying tokens in quantity if you plan to use subways regularly.

By Taxi Because at first they feel uncertain, most people are likely to travel by taxi when they arrive in any new place. Here taxis definitely come under the heading of luxury travel. Because at first they feel uncertain, most people are likely to travel by taxi when they arrive in any new place. Here taxis definitely come under the heading of luxury travel. In Chicago or New York, the meter reads $1.00 or more before you even move! In Chicago or New York, the meter reads $1.00 or more before you even move!

By Car Costs Costs Owning a car in any U.S. city is expensive. Owning a car in any U.S. city is expensive. Licensing Licensing If you bring your car, it is recommended that you get an international registration marker for it before leaving home. If you bring your car, it is recommended that you get an international registration marker for it before leaving home. Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance It is imperative that you protect yourself adequately with liability insurance. It is imperative that you protect yourself adequately with liability insurance. Renting a Car Renting a Car People renting car only when they need them out-of-town trips or vacations. People renting car only when they need them out-of-town trips or vacations.

Parking Rules When you park a car, read the signs carefully. Parking regulations vary in different parts of the city, at different times of the day, on different days of the week or seasons of the year. When you park a car, read the signs carefully. Parking regulations vary in different parts of the city, at different times of the day, on different days of the week or seasons of the year.

The following are some common parking rules: No Stopping No Stopping No parking No parking No standing No standing Fire Hydrants Fire Hydrants Bus Stops and Taxi Stands Bus Stops and Taxi Stands

Some Details Driving while Drunk Driving while Drunk Traffic Rules Traffic Rules Speed Limits Speed Limits

Summary There book processes with which someone living or working in the United States must deal and more subtle social and cultural facts which affect the foreigner. There book processes with which someone living or working in the United States must deal and more subtle social and cultural facts which affect the foreigner.

Reflection This book is worth to everyone who want to travel in the U.S.A or even live or work, you can learn about the social and cultural in the book, it also teach me how to use the local language, there are many chapters I don’t mention it, but you can go any place in the United States just bring this book! This book is worth to everyone who want to travel in the U.S.A or even live or work, you can learn about the social and cultural in the book, it also teach me how to use the local language, there are many chapters I don’t mention it, but you can go any place in the United States just bring this book!