5 Tips to Help You Adapt to American Culture

The 8 Biggest Challenges Facing Immigrants

1. Language Barriers. The language barrier is the main challenge as it affects the ability to communicate with others.
2. Lack of Employment Opportunities.
3. Housing.
4. Access to Medical Services.
5. Transportation Issues.
6. Cultural Differences.
7. Raising Children.
8. Prejudice.

Adjusting to a New Life Once they entered the United States, immigrants began the hard work of adjusting to life in a new country. They needed to find homes and jobs. They had to learn a new language and get used to new customs. This was all part of building a new life.

1. Watch American TV. Familiarize yourself with American media.
2. Try local food. OK, when we say American food, you probably think of a giant burger with a side of large fries.
3. Explore your local area. America is massive.
4. Become an expert in small talk. Most Americans are very, very friendly.
5. Share your experiences.

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1. Background. Being from Mexico, the topic of immigration can be a sensitive one.
2. Accept That You Will Have To Leave Things Behind:
3. See Change As A Good Thing.
4. Force Yourself to Integrate.
5. Be Humble.
6. Have An Open Mind.
7. Be Willing To Laugh At Yourself As You Adjust to American Culture.
8. Conclusion.

Below are 15 tips to help tourists blend in as Americans.

1. Use the English system for measurement.
2. Eat giant meals.
3. Own lots of cars.
4. Brag about being dumb.
5. Put ice in every drink.
6. Only include American teams in the “World Series.”
7. Treat pets better than people.
8. Call football soccer.

How to Learn About American Culture

1. Question:
2. Answer:
3. Learn the language.
4. Watch television and movies.
5. Read articles and books.
6. Social media.
7. Visit Museums.
8. Museums are wonderful places to find out about American culture.