Americans Informality Americans are informal in dress, relationships between people and methods of communications. Americans address one another by their given name, except in formal situations. Making Friends Most American students smile easily and are not hesitant to talk.
Casual friendships are common among college students.
Most Americans readily accept new people into their social groups. Personal Cleanliness Americans have a saying, Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Most Americans are very conscious of body odors and may seem to be fanatic about taking showers, washing their hair and using many types of toiletries, such as deodorant. Americans are also very particular about the cleanliness of their homes, especially the bathroom. If you doubt this statement, visit any supermarket or store and take note of the large amount of shelf space dedicated to cleaning and personal hygiene products.