Recently moved to US. Anyone has any book recommendations to understand cultural differences vs other nations? Having some trouble with this fake niceness and packaging every communication. Thanks !

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I dont know what you mean by fake niceness
1. People greet or smile each other while passing by which not necessarily mean they want to have conversations.
2. They keep the door open for the person following. You should do the same
3. At Walmart or any check out counter, always greet the cashier.
4. Do not help anyone until they ask for. They are very particular about privacy.
I liked it I dont see anything in these things being fake. Maybe you will get used to it after some time. When I came back to India people used to stare at me when i smiled at them took some time get back.

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