1. Black people in the United States should should be referred to exclusively as African-Americans.
2. Behave with women with restraint, so you don't get any complaints.
3. Keep an amount of 20-50 USD separate from your main money if you decide to walk through the Latin Quarter. Give it to the mugger.
4. If you lose your passport contact the consulate where they will print a replacement copy for you.
5. It is forbidden to take photos in subways and bridges in major cities because of the fight against terrorism.
6. Tipping is almost universally accepted in the U.S. Tipping is almost universally accepted in the U.S., although it is usually not automatically included in the bill and is left to the discretion of the guest. at the discretion of the guest. In high-end restaurants, you should aim for 15-20% of the bill, but even here it varies from state to state. 15-20% of the bill, but even here the norms vary from state to state - in New York and California, for example, the minimum tip rate is 20%.
7. In ski resorts, it's a good idea In ski resorts, it is a good idea to pay a substantial tip on the first day, so that the service you receive will be perfect. perfect.
8. There is no unified There is no official classification of hotels by category ("stars"), so the actual level of a hotel may be lower or higher than the European level. In the U.S., there is no unified official categorization of hotels.
9. Beds in the US are double beds and accommodating 3 or 4 people means only 2 beds in a room.
10. Smoking is banned in the U.S. in public places, including hotel rooms and many establishments. It's a good idea to check in advance if there are It's best to check in advance for designated areas. The penalties for violating the law are very high.
