The US Department of State is going to issue “The World Citizens Guide” for American tourists about how to behave in other countries not to harm the image of the USA, but change it for the better. The US government is seriously concerned about the negative attitude of other nations to American citizens. They are planning to give the guide to all American citizens that go abroad, and also adapt it for children and students.
Researches show that Americans are considered to be arrogant, obsessed with material values and ignorant of the culture of other countries. The guide will contain 16 tips that will teach Americans how to be tactful. For example, American tourists should remember that people abroad may not be aware of occurrences that are obvious for them (movies, music, baseball, Super Bowl winners, etc.), so they should try to study the local popular culture and find topics that are important to it. The same kind of guide was published by the organization Business for Diplomatic Action some years ago. It was meant for American students that study abroad and it was gathered from the information and advice of students that study in 130 countries.
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