Mastering American Culture And Business For Newcomers

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


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