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New York City
United States • North America
The City That Never Sleeps
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonApr–Jun, Sep–Nov
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
RegionNorth America
👋 Greetings
A firm handshake and direct eye contact are standard. Hugging is common among friends. Americans tend to be friendly and informal.
🍽️ Dining
Tipping 15-20% is expected at restaurants. Water and bread are usually free. Doggy bags are completely acceptable.
👔 Dress Code
Generally casual. Americans value comfort. Business casual is common in offices. Sneakers are acceptable almost everywhere.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Not tipping at restaurants
- •Cutting in line
- •Standing too close during conversation
- •Criticizing American sports or traditions
- •Being too formal
💡 Did You Know?
The US has no official language at the federal level
Alaska was purchased from Russia for 2 cents per acre
The American flag has been to the moon six times
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City
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