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Americans use the word “friend” in a very general way.They have school friends, work friends, sports friends and neighborhood friends. These friendships are based on common interests.1．, the friendship may fade. Because American society is one of rapid changes, American friendships develop quickly.

People from the United States may at first seem friendly. 2．.They exchange information about their families, hobbies and work. They may smile warmly and say, “Have a nice day” or “See you later”. But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship. So we should learn how Americans view friendship to help us avoid misunderstandings.

1. Be willing to take the first step. Don’t wait for them to approach you. Americans in another country may not know you can speak English. They may be embarrassed if they can't speak your language.

2. Use small talk to open the conversation. 3．, why they came to your country, etc. Remember to be careful to avoid personal questions about age, salary and appearance.

3. Show an interest in their culture, their country or their job.Americans like to talk about themselves!

4. Invite them to join you for dinner or just for coffee or tea. Try to set a specific time. Americans sometimes make general invitations like “Let’s get together sometime.” Often this is just a way to be friendly.4．.

5. 5．. Maybe they’re just being friendly. But maybe they do want to be your good friends. It will take time to tell. After all, there are some differences between the two cultures.