Here in America men look down their shirts instead. American popular music can be heard booming from trendy clothing boutiques, inside family restaurants, from car windows, and through the paper-thin walls of your hotel room. The moviegoing experience is quite different here than in your country. In fact, in most multiplexes, it's possible to hear the noisier parts of the movie being shown in the adjacent theatre. Don't worry, though, the sound is generally not so loud that it will prevent you from hearing your cell phone ringing or your fellow patrons talking all the way through the film.
Sports are a favorite pastime in the United States.
Watching them, that is, not playing them. Americans attend the games dressed in the colors of their local sports teams, who are usually named for a unique local animal or feature. For instance, basketball's Utah Jazz pay tribute to the state's rich musical heritage. Some visitors to the United States think America is a dangerous country filled with pistol-wielding thugs. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim of America's mostly criminal populace or her draconian laws.