Greetings

The "Greeting" is one of the interesting parts of American culture. In the U.S, we can see greetings everywhere but Japanese people don't do that like Americans. We greet only our friends or family. Why do Amercan people greet so much?

First, communication is an American value. They say "Hi" or "Hello" to the person who they don't well know, for example bus drivers, clerks and customers. If the clerk doesn't greet the customer, the customer will feel uncomfortable and that the clerk is unreliable. Close people, like friends or family, greet and hug each other. If they don't do both of these, they will think the person is angry or doesn't like them. They make relationships through communication.

Next, I think American people like to talk. When I stand in line at a shop, I often see the clerk and customer greet and start to talk as if they are friends! We don't often see such a scene in Japan so I think American people like to talk. The conversation starts from the "Greeting".

Finally, greetings make good relationships. I like American greetings. On campus, teachers always say "Hi" or "How are you?" to me even though I'm not their student! In shops, clerks also say so. I'm pleased at that because it is very good practice for me to speak English to Americans. Therefore, greetings are very important!

To greet is a good part of American culture and it makes me cheerful. I'll do it as an American in the U.S!!