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English Proyect 1
English Proyect 1
why choose
choose the country?
• Are you planning to travel to the United States or are you already
preparing your trip? Entering the U.S. as a tourist or residing temporarily
for business, work or studies means facing particular laws on the entry of
travelers and a rather expensive health system. For this reason, it is
necessary to process a series of documents before leaving and it is
advisable to take out travel insurance such as those of InterMundial that
cover high amounts of medical expenses, cancellation and COVID-19.
1° Visa: Depending on your nationality or the length and purpose of your trip to the United States, you may or may not need to be
issued a specific visa.
2° Passport : Depending on the type of permit or visa, one type of passport is valid for travel to the United States.
3° Travel insurance: Although the United States is a safe country for travelers, the most relevant incidents are related to medical
assistance in case of accident or illness, baggage problems and flight mishaps.
4° Credit card: It goes without saying that the U.S. currency is the U.S. dollar. Check the value of the dollar in relation to your
national currency before exchanging any money before leaving for the U.S. You will always need to have cash for small payments.
5° Vaccinations: There are no mandatory vaccinations for travel to the United States except for COVID.
6° Driving license: Another tip for your trip is the one that has to do with driving within the country. In the United
States, traffic regulations and traffic rules are not national and each state has its own laws.
7°Travelers' Registry: This registry of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation facilitates the contact and
location of travelers abroad by the Spanish authorities in case of emergency.
Rules of etiquette
• Infringing on personal space: U.S. Not tipping: It may not be Interrupt the movement or flow
citizens generally like to have their customary in your home country, of other people: When it comes
own personal space, so not letting but in the U.S. not tipping is to driving on the streets,
them have it and trespassing on it
considered a discourteous act and Americans tend to always drive
will make them very uncomfortable,
which can radically change the way a great offense. Although it is not on the right side, so if you are in
they interact with you. mandatory, it is customary to a hurry to overtake other people
leave 15-20% of the full amount you can move to the left to pass
for the service received. them, but move back to the right
side so as not to interrupt their
path.
Talking about politics, religion or Interacting with children you don't Not respecting their flags and
race: There are three topics that are know: In the United States, hugging or symbols: Questioning the
very sensitive for U.S. citizens and touching a child in any way if you don't patriotism of the military or not
that you should avoid. Avoid talking know the child may make you look like a respecting the American flag or
about politics, religion or race, and pedophile. For this reason, avoid such symbols is considered a great
above all do not confront them with situations if you do not want to get into offense. For this reason, always
the views that exist in your country. trouble. try to respect them and if you
disagree with something, be
aware of the person you are
talking to and know that they
will not be offended by it.
ORLANDO (FL)
Famously known for its major theme parks like
Disney world and Universal Studios, this Florida city
is home to a number of family-friendly attractions.
From beach days at Cocoa Beach & Clearwater to
swamp tours and shopping & dining, there is
something for everyone in the family!
CULTURE
America is famous for many things, but sports, music, and the arts are some of the most important elements
of American culture. American football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey are the four main sports played
in the country.
Cheers
The world famous "How are you?" it's not so much a question, but a casual greeting. While "I'm fine, thanks"
is a perfectly acceptable response.
Americans are also a bit louder and more talkative than the average person, which can lead to some
energetic interactions.
Holidays
-New Year's Day (January 1) -Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (Third Monday in January) -President's Day (Third Monday in February)
-Memorial Day (last Monday in May) -Independence Day (July 4) -Labor Day (first Monday in September)
-Columbus Day (second Monday in October) -Christmas Day (December 25)
The multicultural history of the United States also means that holidays
such as Easter, Eid al-Fitr, St. Patrick's Day, and May Day are celebrated
in different ways in different regions. There are also regional holidays,
such as Patriots' Day in New England, a holiday that commemorates the
first battles of the Revolutionary War and many government offices and
schools are observed to be closed.
Sports
Americans love sports. Football, basketball, baseball, and hockey are the
four biggest sports for viewership in the US, with other activities like
soccer, auto racing, tennis, and golf each one with a large base of
exclusive fans. You'll hear the American national anthem before most
professional sporting events, and many Americans will stand up, doff
their hats, and face the flag throughout the song.