Перевод не с переводчика america is a friendly country with friendly people. in small american towns you hear hello from friends and also from people who have just arrived. people easily start to talk with each other. waiters in restaurants will often tell you their names and talk to you. when you leave, they will tell you to take care or have a nice day. often people you have just met begin to ask you personal questions or start telling you all about themselves. then americans meet people for the first time they usually shake hands.when they meet friends or relatives they haven't seen for a long time they some thing kiss them on the cheek. pot luck dinners are very popular with americans. at a pot luck dinner all the guests bring something to eat and usually ask the host or hostess what they would like. often you bring salad, some vegetables or something sweet. usually guests will arrive ten or fifteen minutes later - this gives your hosts time to finish their preparations. americans love to get together and to have parties. traditional parties are birthdays, moving to a new house, a wedding, new year's eve and independence day. these parties are often infromal and there are not many rules for them. americans like to relax and enjoy themselves. so, maybe the best advice is to relax, smile and enjoy yourself too.