American food culture:

Generally speaking, American meals are casual and simple.

Breakfast is usually fruit juice, eggs, milk and bread.

Eggs are boiled in hot water or cooked in an electric cooker, and milk is taken directly from the refrigerator.

For lunch, take more than half an hour to eat in a hurry in the workplace.

when eating, people take out some sandwiches and a banana from their own small paper bags, and then make a cup of coffee, which is a lunch.

Dinner is usually one or two dishes, and there are some snacks and fruits.

sometimes, although there are many items on the dinner menu, they are just some ingredients.

People like steak or pork chops best, and most large steaks are more than 1.51g..

driver-farm in the United States, customers often drive their own cars into the farm and

pick fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, strawberries and corn at will.

this kind of farm is commonly called "driver's farm". The fruits and vegetables bought in this farm are

not only fresh but also cheap. This distribution method of farmers

not only saves the picking cost, but also saves the profit of middlemen. At the same time, it is welcomed by customers and can be described as "killing three birds with one stone".

Self-help family dinners In order to entertain guests more conveniently, Americans often set up a "buffet" at home.

Especially when entertaining more than two guests, this "buffet" can better show the closeness and informality between the host and the guest.

When having a meal, the host arranges all kinds of foods on a table.

All the guests and friends take a plate to the table to help themselves to their favorite foods.

Then they sit down in another room and talk while eating. Self-service family dinners

are mostly informal banquets, and they don't have a table, so the seats are convenient.

This is more conducive to casual conversation and free contact between the host and the guests.

fast food

fast food is a typical American diet adapted to the pace of modernization.

In recent 21 years, popular fast food restaurants not only spread all over the United States,

but also became popular in Canada, Australia and Japan.

fast food restaurants mainly serve pies, hot dogs (bread with sausages)

hamburgers and doughnuts, followed by desserts, cold dishes, macaroni,

ice cream and various non-alcoholic drinks. People who eat in the store can

choose and use them at will, which is simple, time-saving and affordable.

In recent years, American family diets are becoming more and more fast.

for this reason, many households adopt the method of "avoiding cutting and concentrating on cooking".

The quick-frozen food, instant noodles, canned soup, etc. on the market also came into being.

When a family dinner is invited to an American's home, the host often treats it warmly with a "family-style" light meal.

When having a meal, the host's family, old and young, sit around a table with the guests.

Sometimes, guests may be given seats to the right of the host or hostess to show their respect.

In a family-like atmosphere, everyone talks while eating.

Dishes of home cooking and other foods can be freely passed on by the host and guest, or

served by the host and hostess sitting at both ends of the table.

Generally speaking, "family-style" banquet guests do not need servants to cook or wait on meals.

Cooking is shared by the whole family, and the hostess often cooks and the host mixes cocktails.

Sometimes guests can "show their talents" to enhance the intimate atmosphere between host and guest.

after dinner, the host and guest continued to talk. Cleaning and washing utensils is mostly the business of children or hostess.

Italian-style baked pies are the most popular fast food in the United States.

Common stuffing ingredients are beef, chicken, sausage, mushroom, onion, cream and so on.

Because this kind of pie is baked and sold now, when customers enter the fast food restaurant,

there is no need to wait, and the pie with crisp skin and beautiful filling is presented to them.

Many pie shops have a variety of fillings and stuffing skins for customers to choose from.

When eating this kind of pie, customers can also accompany it with spaghetti or sandwiches, or with non-alcoholic drinks.

Hamburger, a common round bread in American fast food.

This kind of bread is often sandwiched with beef jerky or served with ham, chicken and eggs.

American fast food restaurants often have hamburgers with various ingredients for customers to choose freely.

Hot dog Hot dog, that is, sausage with bread, is a very popular fast food for Americans.

it is said that it originated in Germany.

In p>1852, the Frankfurt Slaughterhouse Association in Germany made a dog-shaped sausage, which was passed down as a traditional famous dish.

In p>1914, during an exposition in the United States, there was a stall specializing in hot sausages.

The boss used long rolls with hot sausages to sell them, so as not to make customers burn their hands.

A few years later, a cartoonist drew a talking sausage named "hot dog".

As a result, the name "hot dog" has spread all over the world. The American hot dog making method is:

mince the mixed beef and pork with seasoning and pour it into sheep intestines,

smoke it with fireworks, then scald it with boiling water and fry it in oil.

Americans almost all eat hot dogs. According to statistics, the national average needs 21 billion dogs every year.

Oat food In recent years, foods based on oat flour have been popular almost all over the United States.

This is because oat food is good for heart health.

Scientists believe that oat bran fiber can reduce cholesterol level by 11%-21%.

Eating 35g oat bran every day can reduce cholesterol by 3%.

American courtesy bow and bow: it is the courtesy of a lower level to a higher level or between peers.

Take off your hat when you bow, and take it off by holding the center of the brim with your right hand.

Your left hand hangs down, and your upper body leans forward about 15 degrees, and your eyes are fixed on the recipient, at the same time expressing greetings. Handshake: It is a common etiquette all over the world.

Originated in Europe, it originally means that there is no weapon or kindness in hand. When shaking hands, guests are required to reach out first before shaking hands. Generally, you don't wear gloves when shaking hands,

but distinguished people and women can wear gloves. Don't cross when saluting, and don't shake hands with women too tightly. Nodding ceremony: it is a courtesy between peers or peers.

if you meet on the road, you can do it during the journey. If you meet an officer,

a superior or an elder, you should bow instead of nodding. Raise your hand and pay attention: this is military etiquette.

When saluting, raise your right hand, keep your fingers straight and even, and touch the right side of the brim with your fingertips.

Keep your hands slightly out of the way, and keep your arms at shoulder level. Keep your eyes on the recipient, and put your hands down after the other person replies. Kissing hands: it is the etiquette of the upper class in Europe and America.

When meeting with a noble woman or lady, if the woman puts out her hand to droop first,

gently hold up her palm and kiss it. If the woman doesn't reach out, she can't kiss her hand. Kissing ceremony: it is a kind of etiquette that the superior shows intimacy and caress to the subordinate, the elder to the younger generation or friends, and

the husband and wife. It is usually a kiss on the recipient's face or forehead.

When you are happy, happy or sad, you usually kiss to show intimacy or comfort. Hugging ceremony: it is a kind of etiquette to express intimate feelings between acquaintances and friends in Europe and America.

Hugging each other when meeting or saying goodbye indicates intimacy and deep affection. Hugging ceremony is usually carried out together with kissing ceremony. American festivals

Thanksgiving Day

The last Thursday in October is Thanksgiving Day every year.

Thanksgiving is an ancient festival created by the American people, and

it is also a festival for Americans to get together. On Thanksgiving Day, the whole country in the United States is very lively.

Dress-up parades, theatrical performances and sports competitions are held everywhere in urban and rural towns.

Schools and shops also have holidays and rest according to regulations.

Children also imitate the Indians in those days and put on bizarre costumes.

They paint faces or put on masks to sing and play the trumpet in the street.

There were also many people in the church that day. According to the custom, people should pray for gratitude here.

since childhood, Americans are used to living independently, and they go their separate ways. On Thanksgiving Day,

they always strive to come back from all over the world, and the whole family sit together,

munching delicious turkey and talking about the past makes people feel particularly cordial and warm.

Christmas

is the biggest and most lively holiday in America.

On February 25th every year, the whole country is immersed in a festive atmosphere.

From the day after Thanksgiving, Americans have been very busy for Christmas.

Every store is full of people, so businessmen should be eloquent and promote their various goods.

Ordinary people are willing to take this opportunity to abandon the old and update them. Christmas Eve is a night of revelry. Americans often hold celebrations all night.

People hang gifts, colorful flowers and colored lights on small fir trees or small pine trees, and there is a big star on the top of the tree.

The adults stood by and admired the Christmas tree, and the children even danced around it.

They even danced around the tree hand in hand.

In public places, the image of Santa Claus is everywhere in new year card.