Mastering American Culture And Business For Newcomers

A Three-Part Course Focused on American Culture, Socializing in America, and Conquering American Business

What you'll learn
Basic American History and Culture
How to Socialize With North Americans
How to Succeed in North American Business
How to Become a Successful Leader in North America
You'll be taught by two American lawyers who are the children of immigrants and know what it takes to succeed as someone new to America
Requirements
A working knowledge of English will be helpful. That said, don't worry if English is not your first language–just listening to our videos and our use of the English language will help improve your English skills!
While this course is focused on helping immigrants and newcomers from Asian countries succeed in America, ANYONE looking to learn more about American culture and succeeding in American business can benefit from this course
A willingness to take the concepts learned in this course and apply them in real-world settings
Description
America has its own unique culture and rules. No matter how educated or hard-working you are, to succeed in America, it is absolutely necessary to learn the cultural norms that make America so unique. That's where we come in. This course is dedicated to helping  Asian immigrants and newcomers from other countries master the cultural skills that are necessary for succeeding in America. The course is taught by two American lawyers–Ryan and Kristian–who share their knowledge and experience about what it takes to succeed in North America. The course contains over 100 videos which are separated into three complimentary sections: (1) American Culture; (2) Socializing in America; and (3) American Business Culture.In the First section, we address American Culture with videos such as American History (The Civil War, the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, Vietnam, etc.), American Food, Politics, American Hygiene, American Drinking Culture, American Drug Culture, and What's Illegal in America.In the Second section, we address Socializing in America. Here, the curriculum dives into topics including Making Friends in America, Restaurant Etiquette, Cultural Faux Pas (i.e. Cultural "No-Nos"), Dating in America, and American Sex Culture.Finally, in the Third section, American Business Culture, we use the knowledge you've gained to show you how to succeed in American business. Here, we cover topics such as Drafting a Resume, Conquering the Interview Process, Asking for a Raise or Promotion, and Giving an Unforgettable Speech. While the course focuses on helping Asian businesspeople and students, the content is general enough that anyone looking to learn about American culture and business can benefit from our videos.Join us and and unlock the secrets to succeeding in America as a newcomer.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: American Culture

Lecture 2 History: American History

Lecture 3 History: The American Revolution and The Start of a Nation

Lecture 4 History: The Civil War

Lecture 5 History: The Great Depression of 1929

Lecture 6 History: World Wars I and II

Lecture 7 History: Jim Crow Laws and the Civil Rights Movement: 1950s and 60s

Lecture 8 History: The Vietnam War

Lecture 9 History: September 11th and the War on Terror

Lecture 10 History: The Black Lives Matter Movement

Lecture 11 History: COVID 19

Lecture 12 Food: American Food and Eating Habits

Lecture 13 Food: Famous American Foods and Where to Find Them

Lecture 14 Politics: Politics in America

Lecture 15 Politics: American Politics Parties

Lecture 16 Politics: Asian Communities and Modern American Politics

Lecture 17 Geography: America's Physical Geography

Lecture 18 Geography: America's Cultural Geography

Lecture 19 Religion in America

Lecture 20 Fashion: American Fashion and Clothing

Lecture 21 Fashion: Dressing for the Occasion for Men

Lecture 22 Fashion: Dressing for the Occasion for Women

Lecture 23 American Sports

Lecture 24 American Hygiene

Lecture 25 Gender: Gender in America

Lecture 26 Gender: Femininity in America

Lecture 27 Gender: Masculinity in America

Lecture 28 Gender: Closing Remarks on Masculinity and Femininity in America

Lecture 29 American LGBTQ+ Culture

Lecture 30 Alcohol: American Drinking Culture

Lecture 31 Alcohol: What to Drink in Different Settings

Lecture 32 Alcohol: Different Types of Alcohol

Lecture 33 Alcohol: How to Drink

Lecture 34 American Drug Culture

Lecture 35 Transportation in America

Lecture 36 What’s Illegal in America?

Section 3: Socializing in America

Lecture 37 Making Friends: It's Not Personal/Getting Over the Fear of Talking to People

Lecture 38 Making Friends: To Make Friends, Start by Looking Within

Lecture 39 Making Friends: Types of Friends

Lecture 40 Making Friends: Where to Meet Friends

Lecture 41 Making Friends: Meeting Friends Online

Lecture 42 Making Friends: Meeting Friends Offline

Lecture 43 Becoming a Master Conversationalist: Making an Introduction

Lecture 44 Becoming a Master Conversationalist: Keeping a Conversation Going

Lecture 45 Becoming a Master Conversationalist: Off-Limit Topics

Lecture 46 Becoming a Master Conversationalist: Ending a Conversation

Lecture 47 Developing and Maintaining Friendships: What to do Within 24 Hours of Meeting

Lecture 48 Developing and Maintaining Friendships: Your Second Meeting

Lecture 49 Developing and Maintaining Friendships: Consistent Follow-Up

Lecture 50 Always Look for Opportunities to Help Others

Lecture 51 Treat the Janitor with the Same Respect as You Treat the Owner

Lecture 52 Restaurant Etiquette

Lecture 53 Restaurant Etiquette: Making a Reservation and Dress Code

Lecture 54 Restaurant Etiquette: Arriving and Getting Seated

Lecture 55 Restaurant Etiquette: Western Utensils and How to Use Them

Lecture 56 Restaurant Etiquette: Ordering Food and Interacting with Bussers and Waiters

Lecture 57 Restaurant Etiquette: Etiquette While Eating

Lecture 58 Restaurant Etiquette: Dining Conversation

Lecture 59 Restaurant Etiquette: Paying the Bill and Tipping

Lecture 60 Cultural Faux Pas: What Not to Do

Lecture 61 Cultural Faux Pas: Who Not to Say

Lecture 62 Social Media Etiquette: LinkedIn

Lecture 63 Social Media Etiquette: Twitter

Lecture 64 Social Media Etiquette: Facebook

Lecture 65 Social Media Etiquette: Instagram

Lecture 66 Dating: Where to Find a Date

Lecture 67 Dating: Asking Someone Out on a Date

Lecture 68 Dating: First Come First Serve

Lecture 69 Dating: Interracial Relationships

Lecture 70 American Sexual Culture

Section 4: Succeeding in American Business

Lecture 71 American Business

Lecture 72 Drafting a Resume

Lecture 73 Conquering the Interview Process: Preparing for the Interview

Lecture 74 Conquering the Interview Process: Do Your Research

Lecture 75 Conquering the Interview Process: Interview Etiquette and Body Language

Lecture 76 Conquering the Interview Process: Thank You Notes

Lecture 77 Conquering the Interview Process: Handling Technical Interview Questions

Lecture 78 Conquering the Interview Process: Common Interview Questions

Lecture 79 Going From the Mailroom to the C-Suite

Lecture 80 Going from the Mailroom to the C-Suite: Gain as Much Experience as You Can

Lecture 81 Going from the Mailroom to the C-Suite: Time and Dedication are Unavoidable

Lecture 82 Going from the Mailroom to the C-Suite: Look for Opportunities to Add Value

Lecture 83 Going from the Mailroom to the C-Suite: Adopt a We Not Me Approach

Lecture 84 Going from the Mailroom to the C-Suite: Always Deliver and Do So on Time

Lecture 85 Handling Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Lecture 86 Asking for a Raise or Promotion

Lecture 87 Interacting with Superiors and Work Colleagues

Lecture 88 How to Interact at Social Events vs. Work Events

Lecture 89 Giving an Unforgettable Speech

Lecture 90 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Entertaining Your Audience is Your Top Priority

Lecture 91 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Enthusiasm

Lecture 92 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Smile

Lecture 93 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Tone, Pacing, and Pausing

Lecture 94 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Using Humor

Lecture 95 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Using Props

Lecture 96 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: The Shorter the Better

Lecture 97 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Slides Are for Your Audience's Benefit

Lecture 98 Giving an Unforgettable Speech: Practice, Practice, Practice

Lecture 99 Conclusion

Immigrants and newcomers from Asia and elsewhere who want to succeed in American business and social circles,Anyone looking to become an effective American leader,Anyone Looking to learn more about American culture, socializing in America, and American business