So I can't help wondering about how preparing myself for this amazing experience!
We all have an idea about this country and their habits, right ?
But what I really want to know before leaving is :
How encountering a new culture in general ?
The more I think about this question, the easier it seems. I have lived abroad and I actually come from a multi cultural family already, so I guess I'll have to stay open minded and loose all the stereotype I know.
I have to let myself be surprised by this culture and leave my french Parisian habits at home !
It's a very exciting change in my life, and I am sure once there, you just forget your habituals behavior and create new ones !
In order not to offend people, I should really ask maybe an American friend or a teacher how to behave in specific moments and learn more about this culture.
For instance : How do you act when someone introduce himself or a friend ?
As you know in France you just kiss the person on both cheeks.
The thing is, I don't think it would really be appropriate in the US. People could misunderstand my action and think I'm making a move.
How embarrassing, would that be!
Anyway I'll try to be natural in every day life interaction with others and wish they act the same way to me!
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