international mobility – UNITED STATES (1 DAY)

 

Getting used to the country

1. Understanding the United States
•    The world view of the United States
•    An immense and multicultural country
•    Pioneering spirit, war of independence and the American dream
•    A federal State and federated States: the power dynamic in the United States

2. American values and behaviours
•    WASP culture: a founding reference
•    “Self-Made Man” and “Bill of Rights”: freedom and choice
•    Enthusiasm and “can-do” attitude
•    “Time is money” 
•    Team spirit and competition
•    Mobility as a way of life
•    Patriotism: the country has given everything, it must be returned

 

Getting used to socialisation patterns

3. American communication styles
•    An empathetic way of communicating
•    “Polite but direct”
•    Categorising and simplifying for better understanding
•    Invisible commonplace between Americans and Europeans


4. Living and socialising  with the Americans
•    Social life: forging and maintaining relationships
•    Friendship and fair play
•    Education, school and family
•     Leisure, expat communities
•     Social codes: courtesy, gifts, dress code, sensitive subjects, etc.
 

ADAPTING TO EVERYDAY LIFE