American Ways

How much do you know about American ways?  This is what the English Co-Curricular Activities Committee (ECAC) offered students in their first workshop of this academic year.  UM students learned more about the American culture and its customs.  On 25 October 2023, ELC instructor Mr. Ricardo Ribeiro hosted the workshop “American Ways”.  The workshop focused on giving basic information about America and its culture. At the beginning of the workshop, a guessing game about places in America added a lively atmosphere to the room.  Then, Mr. Ribeiro shared with the participants details about America, including its size and population.  After that, he introduced and explained some cultural values of the country, people’s behaviour, communication styles, and office etiquette. Straightforwardness and personal space as defining characteristics of Americans were also explained.  Next, he delved into the concept of “The American Dream,” which is arguably the most important of the American values.  Following this, he illustrated several dos and don’ts to remind participants of proper etiquette in America, such as maintaining eye contact when speaking and minimizing noise during meals. Before discussing opinions on these guidelines, a break was taken, during which participants enjoyed snacks and refreshments. Everyone left feeling delighted and satisfied, making the activity a resounding success.

Written by ECAC Student Ambassadors:  Julia, Wang Ting Yi; Yamashita Takuhon; and Helen, Lu Ying Jia.

Campaign video created by ECAC Ambassador Yamashita Takuhon.