Introducing Yourself

There might be occasions wherein you will have to introduce yourself. For example, if you are meeting a new colleague or an associate, you might start off by extending your hand and saying "Hello! I am .....". If you have been introduced earlier to someone, do not assume that the person would remember you and be prepared to reintroduce yourself should it be necessary.

Greetings

Americans shake their hands when first introduced to a new people. Rarely they shake hands while parting. As a part of greeting some times, social kissing is acceptable between men and women and also between women who know each other very well.

Language

If you are with a group of English-speaking people and the conversation is going on in English do not use your native/any foreign language for more than few sentences, as it is not considered to be polite. Try to avoid using any filthy, sexually explicit stories or jokes. When you are in a cinema theatre, play or concert, it's not polite to talk or whisper during the performance.