4. The United States of America is a federal republic
composed of 50 states.
The Capital: Washington DC
Main Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston
Population: 320 million
Climate: Weather varies widely across the continental
USA, as well as in Alaska and Hawaii. In general terms,
summers are hot and humid in the plains and southern
states, while the southwest is very hot and quite dry.
8. The majority of Americans identify themselves
as Christians, while close to a quarter claim no
religious affiliation. There is a wide range of
racial and ethnic diversity among U.S. religious
groups and denominations. Seventh-day
Adventists, Muslims and Jehovah’s Witnesses
are among the most racially and ethnically
diverse U.S. religious groups.
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10. • 1. Maintain eye contact
• 2. Pay attention to your facial expressions.
• 3. Give them enough personal space.
• 4. Be careful with your body movements.
• 5. Remember that you will be judged first by
your physical appearance and dress
• 6. Punctuality is very important in the United
States.
• 7. Leaning back in the chair or leaning back
during a meeting may show a lack of interest.
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12. Americans avoid meetings that include hugs
and close physical contact unless they are
already known for a long time. The standard
space between you and your partner should
be about half a meter.
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16. Carry a business card with you to give to the
different people you meet with. The Americans
will hand over their business cards when the
meeting begins.
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18. Making a gift is a good gesture, although it
is not expected. Business gifts are usually
made once the deal is closed. It is not
necessary to bring a gift when visiting a
home. Gifts for women like perfumes or
clothes are a lack of education because
they are considered too personal
