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•    If a cop (police officer) asks you to stop while you are driving, just stop the car at theright side of the road, and wait inside. Never get out of the car. The cop may shoot you for self defense.

•    Neverthrowanykind of paper orany other waste out ofyour car Windows.

You will be fined for littering.

. Unlike India one has to keep to the right hand side of the road. The driver's seat is on the left side of the car. You will practice left hand driving in U.S.

. For Crossing roads there will be buttons provided on the signal post, which have to be pressed to get the "Walk signal". You must not cross the road unless the walk sign is on.

. You will be fined hea vily, if you walk on the highways. It is for your own safety.

. If you need to use the restroom you are suppose to take the closest exit, and use public rest rooms. Under no circumstances can you stop on the road.

•    In cars, kids under 12 years of age should always be seated at the back with a seat belt. Additional car seat must be used for infants and toddlers.

•    Try to avoid using car horns, unless required.

Apartments

. Normally, apartments provide basie kitchen appliances like cooking burners, oven, and refrigerator.

•    Most of the apartments are equipped with centralized heating system. Only some apartments are equipped with airconditioning systems.

•    You would find both "Hot" and "Cold" water supply at all places like you apartment, Office and public rest rooms.

Eating out

•    At the restaurants, you won't get finger bowl. You can use paper napkins.

. At the Indian restaurants, usually you can order "Thali" or "A La Carte". Both of them are served with some side dishes. Places with buffet are comparatively cheaper to Ala Carte. This is not an absolute rule and prices may vary.

•    At fast food joints and restaurants, you would be asked if the food isfor "here" or "to go?. "Here" means that food will be served in the restaurant and "to go" means that food will be packed.

. At most American restaurants, it is a custom to tip the server (not waiter). People tip a sum of 10% of the check (not bill).

. At buffets, it is a custom to use a fresh piąte for each next serving. Once you have finished eating, leave the piąte on at the table itself and get a fresh piąte for the next serving. The server will pick up the old piąte.

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