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
5. Expatriate life in America
• Moving and everyday life: procedures, accommodation, health, etc
• Leisure, expat communities
• Schools, extracurricular activities, sports.
6. Focus on your expatriation city
• Getting your bearings, moving around the city
• Unmissable things to see and do
7. Making your expatriation a success
• Preparing for adaptation phases
• Practical advice, questions-answers
• Action plan: plan and objectives for the expatriate and their family.