Timliness Equals Respect

U.S. professionals take promptness seriously, and the quickest way to lose their respect is to show up late. If you are even five minutes late for an admissions or job interview, you may hurt your chances as a candidate. It does not matter if your car broke down, you were taking an exam, or you were jetlagged and overslept, the perception will be that you consider your own time more valuable than that of the interviewer. This idea carries over into the classroom: missing the first day of class, or even an assignment due date, is considered disrespectful. If you remember only one thing, it is this: if you have an appointment, be there on time, or even early. If you cannot avoid being late, always apologize.

American Idiosyncrasies

When Chinese students come to the U.S. they usually find certain behaviors confusing. In China, you know the social customs. But what happens when you the rules in relating to Americans are not so obvious? Did you ever wonder why American's do and say certain things? We will explore different American Idiosyncrasies.

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