United States - Revision history

Guaka at 23:02, 10 December 2018

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	The US uses miles (1.6km), feet (0.3m), gallons (3.8l) and other unique units of measure.		The US uses miles (1.6km), feet (0.3m), gallons (3.8l) and other unique units of measure.

	Laws regarding alcohol, drugs, sex, firearms, and smoking in public vary greatly from state to state. Be aware of the laws in the state that you are visiting. Laws regarding alcohol purchase and consumption can be especially complicated and confusing. The drinking age in all 50 states is 21 years old, and enforcement is very strict. Expect to be required to present proof of age before entering a club or bar and when buying or ordering an alcoholic beverage.		Laws regarding alcohol, drugs, [[sex]], firearms, and smoking in public vary greatly from state to state. Be aware of the laws in the state that you are visiting. Laws regarding alcohol purchase and consumption can be especially complicated and confusing. The drinking age in all 50 states is 21 years old, and enforcement is very strict. Expect to be required to present proof of age before entering a club or bar and when buying or ordering an alcoholic beverage.

	Most people in the US speak only English. Spanish is also spoken widely with public services often available in Spanish especially in the border states of the Southwest and in major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, among others.		Most people in the US speak only English. Spanish is also spoken widely with public services often available in Spanish especially in the border states of the Southwest and in major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, among others.

Edward Travels at 01:52, 14 April 2015

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	While the USA is by certain measures the richest nation in the world, many of its citizens live in great poverty, unable to afford housing, health care, transportation, and sometimes food. The widening gap is especially visible in large cities where one can see people living in dumpsters next to high-rise luxury condominium buildings. Rural areas can also be quite poor.		While the USA is by certain measures the richest nation in the world, many of its citizens live in great poverty, unable to afford housing, health care, transportation, and sometimes food. The widening gap is especially visible in large cities where one can see people living in dumpsters next to high-rise luxury condominium buildings. Rural areas can also be quite poor.

	Do not be afraid to voice agreement with or criticize the actions of the government. Many citizens in this country enjoy talking politics and you can learn a lot about the United States this way. You're sure to get somebody excited no matter which side you take.		Do not be afraid to voice agreement with or criticize the actions of the government. Many citizens in this country enjoy talking politics and you can learn a lot about the United States this way. You're sure to get somebody excited no matter which side you take. Visa information for the United States is available at an external website, here:
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Edward Travels: /* People and Culture */

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People and Culture

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	== '''People and Culture''' ==		== '''People and Culture''' ==

	When traveling to another country knowing a little bit about its people and culture is vital. The people of the United States usually refer to themselves as Americans though this can be confusing for other peoples of the American ~~Continent~~. Stereotypes of Americans are wide-ranging and will not be discussed here.		When traveling to another country knowing a little bit about its people and culture is vital. The people of the United States usually refer to themselves as Americans though this can be confusing for other peoples of the American continents. Stereotypes of Americans are wide-ranging and will not be discussed here.

	When receiving a service in a restaurant, hotel, or taxi you will be expected to include a tip. In restaurants, for example, you should include 15-20% of the cost of your meal. Typically servers are paid reduced wages and are expected to earn more than half their pay from tips or gratuities.		When receiving a service in a restaurant, hotel, or taxi you will be expected to include a tip. In restaurants, for example, you should include 15-20% of the cost of your meal. Typically servers are paid reduced wages and are expected to earn more than half their pay from tips or gratuities.

	Many ~~Americans are~~ easily offended by words such as "fuck", "dick", and "shit". It may be wise to avoid such terms in public. This is especially true in small towns.		Many citizens of the country may be easily offended by course language and swear words (even if these are frequently on display in popular, mainstream films and television shows produced in the USA) such as "fuck," "dick," and "shit." It may be wise to avoid such terms in public. This is especially true in small towns.

	~~Many Americans have~~ a limited exposure to ~~world~~ history and ~~world geography~~. This is a rather complex issue and should not be interpreted as an indication of ~~their~~ intelligence.		Adults in the USA can seem to display a limited exposure to the history, geography, and current events in other countries, although this can be less true amongst Couchsurfers. This is a rather complex issue and should not be interpreted as an indication of intelligence.

	~~Money is very important~~ in the United States. It is even somewhat common for ~~Americans~~ to discuss what may seem like private financial issues such as salary or how much they paid for a certain item.		Personal finances are given significant import in the United States. It is even somewhat common for natives to discuss what may seem like private financial issues such as salary or how much they paid for a certain item.

	~~Many Americans have some~~ association with ~~the Catholic or Protestant Christian faith~~, and this has historically been an important part of ~~American~~ thought. It is important to understand that the US is a secular religious society much like countries in Europe, and a diversity of religious beliefs is embraced. The presence of Islam, however, is still somewhat uncomfortable for many, with a growing fear following the attacks of September 11, 2001. If you travel to the US wearing a headscarf or turban, expect to be treated with special attention at airport and government building security check-points. Some people may even point or make confusing comments referring to jihadis, "9/11", or Osama Bin-Laden. Tolerance and freedom of religion are by far the dominant mode, but one may expect occasional prejudice and mild harassment, especially in rural areas.		The country has a high rate of association with religion, with Christianity being predominant, and this has historically been an important part of national thought. It is important to understand that the USA is a secular religious society much like countries in Europe, and a diversity of religious beliefs is embraced. The presence of Islam, however, is still somewhat uncomfortable for many, with a growing fear following the attacks of September 11, 2001. If you travel to the US wearing a headscarf or turban, expect to be treated with special attention at airport and government building security check-points. Some people may even point or make confusing comments referring to jihadis, "9/11", or Osama Bin-Laden. Tolerance and freedom of religion are by far the dominant mode, but one may expect occasional prejudice and mild harassment, especially in rural areas. The culture is very diverse. Expect a great mix of religions, races, and nationalities, especially in large, urban areas and metropolitan cities.
	~~American~~ culture is very diverse. Expect a great mix of religions, races, and nationalities, especially in large, urban areas and metropolitan cities.

	While the US is by certain measures the richest nation in the world, many of its citizens live in great poverty, unable to afford housing, health care, transportation, and sometimes food. The widening gap is especially visible in large cities where one can see people living in dumpsters next to high-rise luxury condominium buildings. Rural areas can also be quite poor.		While the USA is by certain measures the richest nation in the world, many of its citizens live in great poverty, unable to afford housing, health care, transportation, and sometimes food. The widening gap is especially visible in large cities where one can see people living in dumpsters next to high-rise luxury condominium buildings. Rural areas can also be quite poor.

	Do not be afraid to voice agreement with or criticize the actions of the government. Many ~~Americans~~ enjoy talking politics and you can learn a lot about the United States this way. You're sure to get somebody excited no matter which side you take.		Do not be afraid to voice agreement with or criticize the actions of the government. Many citizens in this country enjoy talking politics and you can learn a lot about the United States this way. You're sure to get somebody excited no matter which side you take.
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Edward Travels: /* Useful Facts */

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Useful Facts

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	Most areas of the United States will require an automobile to visit and explore, although several cities such as Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Portland (Oregon), San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., can often be more easily traveled without one, due to a public transit system that covers more of the metro area than not, or due to their compact nature and ability to get around via alternate forms of transport, such as bicycle riding or walking.		Most areas of the United States will require an automobile to visit and explore, although several cities such as Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Portland (Oregon), San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., can often be more easily traveled without one, due to a public transit system that covers more of the metro area than not, or due to their compact nature and ability to get around via alternate forms of transport, such as bicycle riding or walking.

	Make sure to look for Couchsurfers in towns nearby where you wish to visit. Sometimes hosts live in a part of the city that you are trying to visit that goes by a unique name, so ~~seaching~~ within a radius of 25 miles (40km) is recommended.		Make sure to look for Couchsurfers in towns nearby where you wish to visit. Sometimes hosts live in a part of the city that you are trying to visit that goes by a unique name, so (using the advance or map function on the CS site) searching within a radius of 25 miles (40km) is recommended.

	The US uses miles (1.6km), feet (0.3m), gallons (3.8l) and other unique units of measure.		The US uses miles (1.6km), feet (0.3m), gallons (3.8l) and other unique units of measure.

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	== '''Useful Facts''' ==		== '''Useful Facts''' ==

	Most areas of the United States will require an automobile to visit and explore, although several cities such as Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Portland (Oregon), San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., can often be more easily traveled without one, due to a public transit system that covers more of the metro area than not, or due to their compact nature and ability to get around via alternate forms of transport, such as bicycle riding.		Most areas of the United States will require an automobile to visit and explore, although several cities such as Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Portland (Oregon), San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., can often be more easily traveled without one, due to a public transit system that covers more of the metro area than not, or due to their compact nature and ability to get around via alternate forms of transport, such as bicycle riding or walking.

	Make sure to look for ~~CouchSurfers~~ in towns nearby where you wish to visit. Sometimes hosts live in a part of the city that you are trying to visit that goes by a unique name, so seaching within a radius of 25 miles (40km) is recommended.		Make sure to look for Couchsurfers in towns nearby where you wish to visit. Sometimes hosts live in a part of the city that you are trying to visit that goes by a unique name, so seaching within a radius of 25 miles (40km) is recommended.

	The US uses miles (1.6km), feet (0.3m), gallons (3.8l) and other unique units of measure.		The US uses miles (1.6km), feet (0.3m), gallons (3.8l) and other unique units of measure.
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	Laws regarding alcohol, drugs, sex, firearms, and smoking in public vary greatly from state to state. Be aware of the laws in the state that you are visiting. Laws regarding alcohol purchase and consumption can be especially complicated and confusing. The drinking age in all 50 states is 21 years old, and enforcement is very strict. Expect to be required to present proof of age before entering a club or bar and when buying or ordering an alcoholic beverage.		Laws regarding alcohol, drugs, sex, firearms, and smoking in public vary greatly from state to state. Be aware of the laws in the state that you are visiting. Laws regarding alcohol purchase and consumption can be especially complicated and confusing. The drinking age in all 50 states is 21 years old, and enforcement is very strict. Expect to be required to present proof of age before entering a club or bar and when buying or ordering an alcoholic beverage.

	Most people in the US speak only English. Spanish is also spoken widely with public services often available in Spanish especially in the ~~South and West~~ and in major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, among others.		Most people in the US speak only English. Spanish is also spoken widely with public services often available in Spanish especially in the border states of the Southwest and in major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, among others.

	== '''People and Culture''' ==		== '''People and Culture''' ==

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	Do not be afraid to voice agreement with or criticize the actions of the government. Many Americans enjoy talking politics and you can learn a lot about the United States this way. You're sure to get somebody excited no matter which side you take.		Do not be afraid to voice agreement with or criticize the actions of the government. Many Americans enjoy talking politics and you can learn a lot about the United States this way. You're sure to get somebody excited no matter which side you take.
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