Thank you for this great lesson. If possible, could you continue this lesson with other subjects such as standing in a line properly; ordering at a coffee shop politely; drinking in public, blowing one's nose in public; swearing; lying on resumes; work ethics; table ethics; talking about religion, politics, age, and marital status; interview ethics.
Thank you for watching. Yes, I have more ideas to cover. Thank you for adding to the list. I've address culture a bit in the past. You can check out all my playlists here. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/
It depends on their individual attitude. I found many Americans to be more superficial than rude. In other words, friendly only on the outside, but cynical inside. Apart from that, no, Americans tend not to be rude compared to Italians, for instance. Also, I’ve noticed, some Americans tend to take advantage of immigrants. Again, from the outlook, Americans are generous, but in reality, many of you are opportunistic and materialistic. Altogether, and in spite of having said that, I love the United States. Men apart!
Hi Rita. I'd say that "shallow" can imply little depth intellectually. In your statement, you might mean "superficial" or "not genuine." There's something on the surface, but the hidden reality is different. Yes, Americans will try to be friendly, but there's a definite difference between "being friendly" and "being friends." A lot can be hidden below the surface. Yes, Americans can be materialistic. For any American who's ever insulted or offended you, I apologize. Too many don't realize how hard it is to learn a language and assimilate.
America is also a birth-place of counter-cultures. For instance, the hippie flower-power movement that turned against materialism, and individuality, towards community and spiritual and social values.
I'm American, and I get annoyed when people arrive "fashionably late". If I invite someone to an event, I feel like I'm unimportant if they don't show up on time.
I try to be punctual. :) I agree that there are boundaries. 20-30 minutes late is really pushing it. At the very least, there needs to be communication and an apology.
i dont. i feel like its rude because i assume the person hosting isnt ready hahaha. id wait in my car to be 10 minutes late and thats early in terms of casual parties
I am not trying to say all Americans I come across were rude, but generally speaking that has been the case. For instance, female violin american teachers I had, were easily agitated, asked/made inappropriate personal questions/assumptions, asking whether my Mother is my wife(I am serious), the difference I had with Asian or my armenian teacher its staggering. Also American in 20s are impatient, vulgar, uncultured and loud.
I'm sorry my fellow Americans made a bad impression on you. I also think it depends on the social circle. I would hope that none of my friends would treat you rudely. Any teacher anywhere should have patience with a learner. I also believe in not crossing a line and becoming too personal until that kind of mutual trust is built. Yet another factor could be age. Then again, rude people come in all shapes and sizes! Thanks for watching and reflecting.
@@Englishwithjennifer thanks Jennifer, I also should note there are lovely kind americans like you as well. However, recently the country is experiencing a lot, maybe that has got to do with it 🤔.
Europeans are like Americans, even more formal. In India, sharing a bill between friends and relatives is sacrilege, whoever is senior pays. The word 'personal" has an alltogether different meaning here. Americans are short tempered, cannot understand disprespect to their rules. One world many cultures. Thanks Jen for this short and well produced video; always the best, and the first, thats, American.
Among family, the senior family member usually pays, i.e., the parents not the children, but among siblings, we're likely to split the bill. As for our patience and tolerance, I think it varies from person to person. Americans are not patient when waiting, and we can be (vocally) unhappy if service is bad. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@Englishwithjennifer now i understand.. My wife did her Phd in Kent State was, in US for five years! .. Impatient as the kid waiting for the break period..
Thanks for introducing us to the social etiquette of America. It was quite informative to know how people conduct themselves in a social setting. If Jennifer wasn't there to help, perhaps, we would respond to a simple, how are you? With describing our whole family history. Please have a look at my grammar here. Thanks! Take care!
You're welcome. It actually varies from person to person and the relationship you have with people. When I ask my students, "How are you?" I really do want to know their answer, and I appreciate when they're ready to share the ups and downs of their daily lives. Suggested edits: If it weren't for Jennifer, perhaps we would respond to a simple "How are you?" by describing our whole family history.
My wife is foreign and when we dress up and go to the symphony everyone looks at us strangely because we're all dressed up. When I am in Europe my wife sometimes reminds me to keep my voice quieter. The other nationally that pisses people off are the French Canadians. Brits can also get out of hand when they drink.
I love when people dress up for the symphony or ballet. I cringe when I see Americans in jeans and sneakers at a really beautiful theater. Thankfully, most people dress nicely (not formal, but nice) for upscale theater events, but there are still those who think of it as they do the movie theater. I suppose the habits of one culture -- nearly any culture -- can annoy another. ;) Yes, Americans can talk too loud in public. It's not a good habit when traveling abroad. I was in Canada a few times. I didn't spend a long time there, so I might not have been able to observe differences. I was very comfortable in Montreal in terms of their behavior.
@@Englishwithjennifer I live in Milwaukee and we have one of the best symphonies in the country. I wish people only wore jeans. They come there in sweat pants. French Canadians behave in Canada, but forget all that when they travel. I guess they are on vacation and get a little drunker. My wife is close to a doctorate in Intercultural communications. So I get the expert opinion everyday.
Thank you very much for this lesson. Many students like to know more about Americans and the culture. I would greatly appreciate if you continue this. From Russia with love ❤️
Thanks a million, Jennifer! This lesson is so useful as well as all of your lessons! BTW, I've noticed that the patterns of behavior differ for various cultures, but not so much how it could seem at first sight.
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you again, Jennifer! Yes, I agree with your statement. I mean that religion, the education level, the income level, the family where person grows up gives a big impact on behavior and habits of people. Thise maybe more influence on a person than the country or language makes it.
Pajama bottoms and slippers in public is the worst. The greater problem is that they often wear that because they haven't bathed or dressed and they may not smell very good.
Going out unbathed is very unattractive. You're right that some do it out of laziness. Wearing the same clothes for a few days is unusual in most social circles. Body odor is generally frowned upon in the U.S. We can be somewhat obsessed with air fresheners. But there's also an awareness that some people are allergic to fragrances, so strong use of perfume or cologne is also a no-no.
Good stuff! Thumbs up! I appreciate that. I will watch it again and again untill I reinforce all new words into my memory. What I love about Americans is that they do not care at all about what they wear on public. They don't feel embarrassed or ashamed wearing any clothes that suit them and comfort them. I love Americans because they value freedom and comfort. I don't like when people discuss your way of dressing negatively in public. The other day I went out wearing shorts and a Tshirt a couple of times and the next day I became talk of the town. Though I find it very comfortable to wear shorts. Sometimes I can't not wear what is comfortable and difficult to break away from habits. Cheers!
Watching more than once is always recommended. Try both with and without captions. Note new words or interesting phrases. Try using them in your own sentences. Yes, we sometimes value comfort and convenience over formality. I've driven my children to school while still wearing my curlers. Ha ha. I don't plan on getting out of the car, so I leave the curlers in until I get back and have more time to do my hair. Shorts are comfortable in hot weather, but in some countries, showing that much skin isn't common or acceptable, so you always have to be aware of the local customs. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Very well presented video dear and I learnt a lot about pros and cons of different cultures from your video as well as comments made by the fellow subscribers in here... 🙏🙏❤️ We do have our own set of customs and norms too when it comes to socialising, especially being a buddhist majority country where temples are situated in every nook and corner and if one has to enter it, one has to wear shirts or t shirts which should cover his or her elbows and trousers have to be long enough to cover their knees.. This is just one example and there are heaps of them surrounded by our buddhist culture... Tnx dear Have a good day!! Hugs xoxo "Gams, Srilanka... ❤️🙏
Thank you for watching and reflecting. There are other cultures and places where the legs should be covered. It's certainly wise to know the local customs before one travels to another country. Kind wishes to you!
@@Englishwithjennifer wish you the same dear... I always fancy reading your messages as they are structured in a way that is easy to understand for any reader... 😊 God bless you... Enjoy the weekend! Gams... 🙏
I understand everything you say, but I don't know if watching everything in English will help me after days and months, I've been learning English on my own for more than a year, I can't speak Fluent in English or with pronunciation or I still haven't tried to write in English without a keyboard translator, what would you recommend? i love your videos
Hello. There's a lot you can do on your own, but don't focus only on listening and reading. Make time for speaking and writing. After you watch something, you can summarize it. You can do this orally or in writing. You can also react to what you watch or hear. Again, orally or in writing. When you pick up new words, note them. Try to make sentences with them. I have conversations in my shorts. You can learn the short dialogs and read them with me. If you're not ready to try membership programs yet, then invest in a more integrated approach on your own. More tips here. www.englishwithjennifer.com/study-tips/ BTW, RUclips membership with me is only $1/month. :) We'll have our next livestream in October, but if you sign up now, you can view the most recent posts for members only on my community tab. There are opportunities to write a little. Good luck!
lol, I can't help launching when I was listening to your audio. Good manners. I have seen several elderly women in pijamas having coffee in a bar near her home: In Spain as a Latino country, not only do we speak loud, but also do we say good morning or afternoon merely by yelling words. Nevertheless, when I go to the theatre I am not wearing a tailored suit.
Talking about cultural differences can make us laugh, especially when we recognize behaviors in our own culture that seem odd in some way to others. I also think greetings differ from place to place. For example, how we interact in the city may be different from a more rural area. By the way, I don't think a suit and tie are necessary for the theater these days, but my son wore nice dress pants, a polo shirt, and loafers (not sneakers) when we went to a musical in Boston this past month. I wore a dress. My daughter wore pants and a blouse.
Hi Jude. Thank you for your interest. I welcome high intermediate and advanced students on Patreon. We had our first of three live group events yesterday, but it's still a good time to join. You could watch the recording and start using all the independent practice tasks I've shared with members. If you choose to sign up at the higher levels, we could schedule a 1:1 on Zoom as well. Please look at all the tiers and their perks. Thank you for your interest! www.patreon.com/englishwithjennifer
Remember the context you heard the new word or phrase in. Look in a learner's dictionary for more examples and check the grammar used. Say the examples out loud. Write your own example. Say it out loud. Practice using the word or phrase in a conversation. If you don't have a conversation partner, imagine a conversation. How would you use it? You can use your voice memo app to record a set of examples. Then play it back the next day to review. Continue to read and listen to English. Expose yourself to people using the language for real communication. Choose the models you trust and the ones you want to model your own speech after. Tell yourself, "I can do this!" But don't try to memorize too much in one day. Make time to review.
You can learn. Little by little. Correction/Suggestion: I'm Brazilian. I don't speak English. I'm learning. I speak Portuguese. Helpful lessons: ruclips.net/p/PLfQSN9FlyB6Rm4xMKTyahH3oUOgF0tU4T
U can found any type of person everywhere, but the fact that US people in general do like the most argessive and tough sports says it all. Loud and wild theatrical wrestling, american football. But being rude is not a crime. Somebody would say he likes rudeness. Remember people are people. In the end of the day u want to be yourself - even if somebody dont want to be associated with you. Imagine ur father tends to be rude. And so what? U would say u dont want to be associated with him? Does it hurts him? World is the controversial place if "world" means "people".
You make a very good point. We need to be true to ourselves. Sometimes that's going to mean that people won't like the way you are and won't want to associate with you. It's okay if not everyone likes us, right? I guess one thing, though, is to use tact and observe etiquette. For example, I like to laugh and I sneeze loudly, but I wouldn't laugh loudly when the occasion is serious, and I would try to cover my sneeze if I were at a meeting rather than in my home. So, you can be yourself, but still be aware of what's appropriate for the situation or for the company you're in. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Hi Jennifer. Very interesting all the things you shared today. Here in my country (Brazil) some things make me bend out of shape. I'd like to know if those things are common in U.S. as well. 1) keep looking at the cellphone while another person is talking to you. 2) to ignore something that someone has just told them and then tell their own account of the story, such as - (me)"me and my mother feuded last night" -(you) "me and my mother feuded two weeks ago as well, and since then we haven't seen each other, because of..." Some philosophers call this the "ME CULTURE", in which people are interested only in their own life. Is the 'Me Culture' strong in US? Thank you!
Hi Thiago, Thanks for sharing your reflections. Yes, there's a "me culture" here too. The internet and our devices have played a part in it. Looking at your phone while someone's talking to you is definitely something we're all guilty of at least from time to time -- and it's rude, isn't it? As for the other behavior, we might forgive the person, assuming that they want to make a connection with you, but sometimes it just means the person is really focused on themselves and didn't give your story 100% of their attention because their mind was busy making connections to their own experience. But thankfully, there are strategies to reduce such limited focus. Self-help and self-growth gurus teach us to think beyond ourselves. They tell us to really listen to others, be fully present in our conversations, and see all our gains as something we can use to give back to the greater good.
Yes, we need to remember that about politics too. In every political party, there are good and bad people. A nationality or political affiliation doesn't wholly define a person. Thank you for sharing the proverb: There are good and bad people everywhere.
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@@Englishwithjennifer زبان فارسی شکر است بخاطر ریتم وقافیه مناسبترین زبان برای شعر استliteral meanin:farsi.s sugar.cause specific rhythm .n rhyme its mos proper fer poem.
Great lesson! I would say that the US customs and idiosyncrasies are similar to those found in every country. The habit of keeping our distance when communicating with others would be the only one that varies. Of course, with Covid-19 running amok worldwide, many nations are avoiding the hugging and kissing that is part of their culture.
There are all sorts, I would say, as in most countries. Some are very sweet and polite and nice and others may not be. I've met a lot of very friendly Americans through the internet. In my country, Denmark, American turists have a very good reputation. Americans are made up of people from various countries and cultures. They all mix and blend somewhat, but still the specific culture and values shine through, for instance regarding parenting and family life. Asian-Americans have a family oriented view of life, whereas Americans whose ancestors stem fro europen countries may tend to have a more individualistic view of life.
We Americans have more of an anti-culture grown out of materialist consumerism; the vanity plates, pajamas to the grocery store, the loud voices, valuing comfort and convenience are all examples to that. So yeah we are rather rude and boorish.
Yes and no. There are certainly vain, inconsiderate people in our society, but I'd say the majority are good at heart. I think if you choose where to spend your time and who to spend your time with, you'll find likeminded people. Even in the grocery store I go to, it's rare to find a loud, rude person. Most of us keep apologizing to each other for getting in each other 's way with our carts. We also don't fight to get in line. Most everyone is dressed modestly. If you look for good people, you'll find them. :)
We all have our faults and slightly odd preferences. :) I know more Brazilians than Italians, but I generally have a positive impression of both people. I think Americans can be louder. Ha ha.
Undoubtedly, you can find rude people in every country. Hopefully, though, certain behaviors can be put in the proper context and not be misunderstood.
I'm so grateful for your dedication and passion to teach not only American English but also American culture .
Thank you for sharing this experience with me.
Thank you for this great lesson. If possible, could you continue this lesson with other subjects such as standing in a line properly; ordering at a coffee shop politely; drinking in public, blowing one's nose in public; swearing; lying on resumes; work ethics; table ethics; talking about religion, politics, age, and marital status; interview ethics.
Thank you for watching. Yes, I have more ideas to cover. Thank you for adding to the list. I've address culture a bit in the past. You can check out all my playlists here.
www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you. I'll check them out today.
It depends on their individual attitude. I found many Americans to be more superficial than rude. In other words, friendly only on the outside, but cynical inside. Apart from that, no, Americans tend not to be rude compared to Italians, for instance. Also, I’ve noticed, some Americans tend to take advantage of immigrants. Again, from the outlook, Americans are generous, but in reality, many of you are opportunistic and materialistic. Altogether, and in spite of having said that, I love the United States. Men apart!
Hi Rita. I'd say that "shallow" can imply little depth intellectually. In your statement, you might mean "superficial" or "not genuine." There's something on the surface, but the hidden reality is different. Yes, Americans will try to be friendly, but there's a definite difference between "being friendly" and "being friends." A lot can be hidden below the surface. Yes, Americans can be materialistic. For any American who's ever insulted or offended you, I apologize. Too many don't realize how hard it is to learn a language and assimilate.
America is also a birth-place of counter-cultures. For instance, the hippie flower-power movement that turned against materialism, and individuality, towards community and spiritual and social values.
I'm American, and I get annoyed when people arrive "fashionably late". If I invite someone to an event, I feel like I'm unimportant if they don't show up on time.
I try to be punctual. :) I agree that there are boundaries. 20-30 minutes late is really pushing it. At the very least, there needs to be communication and an apology.
i dont. i feel like its rude because i assume the person hosting isnt ready hahaha. id wait in my car to be 10 minutes late and thats early in terms of casual parties
I am not trying to say all Americans I come across were rude, but generally speaking that has been the case. For instance, female violin american teachers I had, were easily agitated, asked/made inappropriate personal questions/assumptions, asking whether my Mother is my wife(I am serious), the difference I had with Asian or my armenian teacher its staggering.
Also American in 20s are impatient, vulgar, uncultured and loud.
I'm sorry my fellow Americans made a bad impression on you. I also think it depends on the social circle. I would hope that none of my friends would treat you rudely. Any teacher anywhere should have patience with a learner. I also believe in not crossing a line and becoming too personal until that kind of mutual trust is built. Yet another factor could be age. Then again, rude people come in all shapes and sizes! Thanks for watching and reflecting.
@@Englishwithjennifer thanks Jennifer, I also should note there are lovely kind americans like you as well. However, recently the country is experiencing a lot, maybe that has got to do with it 🤔.
Sending kind wishes!
Europeans are like Americans, even more formal. In India, sharing a bill between friends and relatives is sacrilege, whoever is senior pays. The word 'personal" has an alltogether different meaning here.
Americans are short tempered, cannot understand disprespect to their rules.
One world many cultures.
Thanks Jen for this short and well produced video; always the best, and the first, thats, American.
Among family, the senior family member usually pays, i.e., the parents not the children, but among siblings, we're likely to split the bill. As for our patience and tolerance, I think it varies from person to person. Americans are not patient when waiting, and we can be (vocally) unhappy if service is bad.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@Englishwithjennifer now i understand.. My wife did her Phd in Kent State was, in US for five years! .. Impatient as the kid waiting for the break period..
Thanks for introducing us to the social etiquette of America. It was quite informative to know how people conduct themselves in a social setting. If Jennifer wasn't there to help, perhaps, we would respond
to a simple, how are you? With describing our whole family history.
Please have a look at my grammar here.
Thanks!
Take care!
You're welcome. It actually varies from person to person and the relationship you have with people. When I ask my students, "How are you?" I really do want to know their answer, and I appreciate when they're ready to share the ups and downs of their daily lives.
Suggested edits:
If it weren't for Jennifer, perhaps we would respond to a simple "How are you?" by describing our whole family history.
@@Englishwithjennifer
Absolutely!
Thanks for your corrections!
Take care!
My wife is foreign and when we dress up and go to the symphony everyone looks at us strangely because we're all dressed up. When I am in Europe my wife sometimes reminds me to keep my voice quieter. The other nationally that pisses people off are the French Canadians. Brits can also get out of hand when they drink.
I love when people dress up for the symphony or ballet. I cringe when I see Americans in jeans and sneakers at a really beautiful theater. Thankfully, most people dress nicely (not formal, but nice) for upscale theater events, but there are still those who think of it as they do the movie theater. I suppose the habits of one culture -- nearly any culture -- can annoy another. ;) Yes, Americans can talk too loud in public. It's not a good habit when traveling abroad. I was in Canada a few times. I didn't spend a long time there, so I might not have been able to observe differences. I was very comfortable in Montreal in terms of their behavior.
@@Englishwithjennifer I live in Milwaukee and we have one of the best symphonies in the country. I wish people only wore jeans. They come there in sweat pants. French Canadians behave in Canada, but forget all that when they travel. I guess they are on vacation and get a little drunker. My wife is close to a doctorate in Intercultural communications. So I get the expert opinion everyday.
Thank you very much for this lesson. Many students like to know more about Americans and the culture. I would greatly appreciate if you continue this. From Russia with love ❤️
Thank you for watching! 😃
You may like these videos.
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Thanks a million, Jennifer! This lesson is so useful as well as all of your lessons! BTW, I've noticed that the patterns of behavior differ for various cultures, but not so much how it could seem at first sight.
Yes, we have to develop sensitivity to cultural differences. But even then, not all people in a country are the same, are they?
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you again, Jennifer! Yes, I agree with your statement. I mean that religion, the education level, the income level, the family where person grows up gives a big impact on behavior and habits of people. Thise maybe more influence on a person than the country or language makes it.
Yes, there are indeed many factors to consider.
Pajama bottoms and slippers in public is the worst. The greater problem is that they often wear that because they haven't bathed or dressed and they may not smell very good.
Going out unbathed is very unattractive. You're right that some do it out of laziness. Wearing the same clothes for a few days is unusual in most social circles. Body odor is generally frowned upon in the U.S. We can be somewhat obsessed with air fresheners. But there's also an awareness that some people are allergic to fragrances, so strong use of perfume or cologne is also a no-no.
@@Englishwithjennifer I enjoyed your video. I also teach languages and have a RUclips channel. I guess we're colleagues.
Happy teaching!
Good stuff! Thumbs up!
I appreciate that. I will watch it again and again untill I reinforce all new words into my memory. What I love about Americans is that they do not care at all about what they wear on public. They don't feel embarrassed or ashamed wearing any clothes that suit them and comfort them.
I love Americans because they value freedom and comfort. I don't like when people discuss your way of dressing negatively in public. The other day I went out wearing shorts and a Tshirt a couple of times and the next day I became talk of the town. Though I find it very comfortable to wear shorts. Sometimes I can't not wear what is comfortable and difficult to break away from habits.
Cheers!
Watching more than once is always recommended. Try both with and without captions. Note new words or interesting phrases. Try using them in your own sentences.
Yes, we sometimes value comfort and convenience over formality. I've driven my children to school while still wearing my curlers. Ha ha. I don't plan on getting out of the car, so I leave the curlers in until I get back and have more time to do my hair.
Shorts are comfortable in hot weather, but in some countries, showing that much skin isn't common or acceptable, so you always have to be aware of the local customs.
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Very well presented video dear and I learnt a lot about pros and cons of different cultures from your video as well as comments made by the fellow subscribers in here... 🙏🙏❤️
We do have our own set of customs and norms too when it comes to socialising, especially being a buddhist majority country where temples are situated in every nook and corner and if one has to enter it, one has to wear shirts or t shirts which should cover his or her elbows and trousers have to be long enough to cover their knees..
This is just one example and there are heaps of them surrounded by our buddhist culture...
Tnx dear
Have a good day!!
Hugs xoxo
"Gams, Srilanka... ❤️🙏
Thank you for watching and reflecting. There are other cultures and places where the legs should be covered. It's certainly wise to know the local customs before one travels to another country.
Kind wishes to you!
@@Englishwithjennifer wish you the same dear...
I always fancy reading your messages as they are structured in a way that is easy to understand for any reader... 😊
God bless you...
Enjoy the weekend!
Gams... 🙏
So, does the thumbnail, are Americans rude, justify? Yes, they are. They whine too much about everything. But still I love them! I mean most of them.
We have our shortcomings for sure!
I understand everything you say, but I don't know if watching everything in English will help me after days and months, I've been learning English on my own for more than a year, I can't speak Fluent in English or with pronunciation or I still haven't tried to write in English without a keyboard translator, what would you recommend? i love your videos
Hello. There's a lot you can do on your own, but don't focus only on listening and reading. Make time for speaking and writing. After you watch something, you can summarize it. You can do this orally or in writing. You can also react to what you watch or hear. Again, orally or in writing. When you pick up new words, note them. Try to make sentences with them. I have conversations in my shorts. You can learn the short dialogs and read them with me. If you're not ready to try membership programs yet, then invest in a more integrated approach on your own. More tips here. www.englishwithjennifer.com/study-tips/
BTW, RUclips membership with me is only $1/month. :) We'll have our next livestream in October, but if you sign up now, you can view the most recent posts for members only on my community tab. There are opportunities to write a little. Good luck!
lol, I can't help launching when I was listening to your audio. Good manners. I have seen several elderly women in pijamas having coffee in a bar near her home: In Spain as a Latino country, not only do we speak loud, but also do we say good morning or afternoon merely by yelling words. Nevertheless, when I go to the theatre I am not wearing a tailored suit.
Talking about cultural differences can make us laugh, especially when we recognize behaviors in our own culture that seem odd in some way to others. I also think greetings differ from place to place. For example, how we interact in the city may be different from a more rural area. By the way, I don't think a suit and tie are necessary for the theater these days, but my son wore nice dress pants, a polo shirt, and loafers (not sneakers) when we went to a musical in Boston this past month. I wore a dress. My daughter wore pants and a blouse.
Thank Jennifer.
Exellent lesson
Have a great weekend 👍
You're welcome. 😊 Enjoy your weekend as well.
Thank you for your efforts, I would like to know how I can joining in the Zoom platform
Hi Jude. Thank you for your interest. I welcome high intermediate and advanced students on Patreon. We had our first of three live group events yesterday, but it's still a good time to join. You could watch the recording and start using all the independent practice tasks I've shared with members. If you choose to sign up at the higher levels, we could schedule a 1:1 on Zoom as well. Please look at all the tiers and their perks. Thank you for your interest!
www.patreon.com/englishwithjennifer
How to memorize words and phrases in English. I study and forget everything. What techniques do you recommend me to use?
Remember the context you heard the new word or phrase in.
Look in a learner's dictionary for more examples and check the grammar used.
Say the examples out loud.
Write your own example. Say it out loud.
Practice using the word or phrase in a conversation. If you don't have a conversation partner, imagine a conversation. How would you use it?
You can use your voice memo app to record a set of examples. Then play it back the next day to review.
Continue to read and listen to English. Expose yourself to people using the language for real communication. Choose the models you trust and the ones you want to model your own speech after.
Tell yourself, "I can do this!" But don't try to memorize too much in one day. Make time to review.
Thank you !!! I am motivated for you ! God bless you.
I am Brazil !! I dont speak english. I speak only portugues
You can learn. Little by little.
Correction/Suggestion: I'm Brazilian. I don't speak English. I'm learning. I speak Portuguese.
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U can found any type of person everywhere, but the fact that US people in general do like the most argessive and tough sports says it all. Loud and wild theatrical wrestling, american football. But being rude is not a crime. Somebody would say he likes rudeness. Remember people are people. In the end of the day u want to be yourself - even if somebody dont want to be associated with you. Imagine ur father tends to be rude. And so what? U would say u dont want to be associated with him? Does it hurts him? World is the controversial place if "world" means "people".
You make a very good point. We need to be true to ourselves. Sometimes that's going to mean that people won't like the way you are and won't want to associate with you. It's okay if not everyone likes us, right? I guess one thing, though, is to use tact and observe etiquette. For example, I like to laugh and I sneeze loudly, but I wouldn't laugh loudly when the occasion is serious, and I would try to cover my sneeze if I were at a meeting rather than in my home. So, you can be yourself, but still be aware of what's appropriate for the situation or for the company you're in. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Hi Jennifer. Very interesting all the things you shared today. Here in my country (Brazil) some things make me bend out of shape. I'd like to know if those things are common in U.S. as well.
1) keep looking at the cellphone while another person is talking to you.
2) to ignore something that someone has just told them and then tell their own account of the story, such as
- (me)"me and my mother feuded last night"
-(you) "me and my mother feuded two weeks ago as well, and since then we haven't seen each other, because of..."
Some philosophers call this the "ME CULTURE", in which people are interested only in their own life.
Is the 'Me Culture' strong in US?
Thank you!
Hi Thiago,
Thanks for sharing your reflections. Yes, there's a "me culture" here too. The internet and our devices have played a part in it. Looking at your phone while someone's talking to you is definitely something we're all guilty of at least from time to time -- and it's rude, isn't it? As for the other behavior, we might forgive the person, assuming that they want to make a connection with you, but sometimes it just means the person is really focused on themselves and didn't give your story 100% of their attention because their mind was busy making connections to their own experience. But thankfully, there are strategies to reduce such limited focus. Self-help and self-growth gurus teach us to think beyond ourselves. They tell us to really listen to others, be fully present in our conversations, and see all our gains as something we can use to give back to the greater good.
Yes, that's pretty common.
We iranian hev a proverb that say:همه جا خوب وبد دارد.in contrasting meaning:everywhere hes both good people and bad people.
Yes, we need to remember that about politics too. In every political party, there are good and bad people. A nationality or political affiliation doesn't wholly define a person. Thank you for sharing the proverb: There are good and bad people everywhere.
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It's amazing to think how long people have been speaking Persian.
@@Englishwithjennifer زبان فارسی شکر است بخاطر ریتم وقافیه مناسبترین زبان برای شعر استliteral meanin:farsi.s sugar.cause specific rhythm .n rhyme its mos proper fer poem.
Great lesson!
I would say that the US customs and idiosyncrasies are similar to those found in every country. The habit of keeping our distance when communicating with others would be the only one that varies. Of course, with Covid-19 running amok worldwide, many nations are avoiding the hugging and kissing that is part of their culture.
Handshakes have made their way back into some greetings and introductions. I'm seeing more hugs too.
I would love if Jenny could do ASMR 😅 only using her voice☺️👌🏼 is sooooo soft and nice to hear 👂
Thank you Jennifer for this interesting and useful lesson!👍🏻❤🌺
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Mary Poppins is here. "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" and all that kind of stuff.
Your english lesson in vedio very interesting, thank you
Thank you for watching. 😃
Wow! Your T-shirt is charming and glamorous!
Hi dear Jennifer thanks a lot for this great video I think it's essential to get familliar with different cultures ❤❤❤
Glad you value such discussion as well. :)
There are all sorts, I would say, as in most countries. Some are very sweet and polite and nice and others may not be. I've met a lot of very friendly Americans through the internet. In my country, Denmark, American turists have a very good reputation. Americans are made up of people from various countries and cultures. They all mix and blend somewhat, but still the specific culture and values shine through, for instance regarding parenting and family life. Asian-Americans have a family oriented view of life, whereas Americans whose ancestors stem fro europen countries may tend to have a more individualistic view of life.
Yes, I agree. We meet all kinds of people in this world. I'm glad American tourists have represented the US well in Denmark. :)
Your videos are too useful mam. Would you please make a live video for us? Please reply us as soon as possible.
Hello. I go live once a month with a member-only chat. :)
I love your classes very much!
Thank you for studying with me! 😃
Such an interesting video
Great lesson! I can't thank you enough!
Glad you liked it!
100% yes.
I'd like to think that Americans aren't intentionally rude most of the time. :) I'm thankful that most people I encounter are kind.
Such an interesting
Glad you found it useful. Thank you for watching.
Nice informataion
Thanks!
We Americans have more of an anti-culture grown out of materialist consumerism; the vanity plates, pajamas to the grocery store, the loud voices, valuing comfort and convenience are all examples to that. So yeah we are rather rude and boorish.
Yes and no. There are certainly vain, inconsiderate people in our society, but I'd say the majority are good at heart. I think if you choose where to spend your time and who to spend your time with, you'll find likeminded people. Even in the grocery store I go to, it's rare to find a loud, rude person. Most of us keep apologizing to each other for getting in each other 's way with our carts. We also don't fight to get in line. Most everyone is dressed modestly. If you look for good people, you'll find them. :)
Hello ,dear it s been so long not texting u. Pls to remind me why the letter s in Missouri is pronounced z
"Missouri" is from a Native American word. We use English letters to approximate the way the name should sound in that original language.
@@Englishwithjennifer so the originals pronounce it with z that is why we do the same
@@Englishwithjennifer so u mean we follow the originals in pronouncing the word Missouri, right
Jennifer American arent only mood inapropriete. Honestly Brazilians , Italy good manners arent their strong suit . Thank you.
We all have our faults and slightly odd preferences. :) I know more Brazilians than Italians, but I generally have a positive impression of both people. I think Americans can be louder. Ha ha.
We are the same in Israel - don't dress up, go to stores in pajamas...
Ha ha. How casual we have become!
Nice
Thanks!
Yes they are
In the end, it usually depends on the individual. Thankfully, most people I come across are nice.
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100%
There are different aspects of the American culture. Most people I encounter are friendly and considerate. :)
I do love Americans Love you. A
I always appreciate your warm support, Andrea. :) Take care.
The question is "Are Americans cold?"
Are we? It may depend on the person.
Do americans make friends from other countries like India?
I think it depends on the person, but yes, Americans have international friends. I certainly do!
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yeah they are no doubt
Undoubtedly, you can find rude people in every country. Hopefully, though, certain behaviors can be put in the proper context and not be misunderstood.
@@EnglishwithjenniferI'm not saying all are, but majority is rude they dont have good behavior, even they mistreat small kids and rude to them.