Today I've made a big progress as I have decided to tell you what I found out during my visits in the beloved USA! There are some things that I love and adore, but also some that I can't get or stand. Let's start with the good ones.
1/ Nice people. That was my first impression in USA. When I first came to States, 6/26/02, the customs officer's first question was "How are you, how was your flight?". Got it? Anywhere in the world the guy would just check your passport and let you go (if you're lucky). Not in America. I just love the way the people are trying to be nice all the time. Remember, Americans never get tired of trying to help other people.
Manhattan skyline
2/ Fun. Hey, somebody told me, that all Americans will never grow up. They just act like children all the time, i mean that they will never stop joking! It's great that whenever youre with some American you won't get bored! 
3/ Wealth. American dream - yeah!!! 
Has been attracting many immigrants for centuries and is definitely worth reaching it. As you arrive to USA from anywhere else on the planet you will recognize that Americans just have better cars, bigger malls, taller skyscrapers etc.
4/ Highways. Surfin' USA!! 
I love it, its just so cool to hit the highway, tune your favorite radio and stop for lunch at service plaza. In Europe, all your friends live 30 minutes from you, in USA, you're on the highway most of your life.
5/ Pride. As you come to USA from the Old continent, you will probably think "hey, whats the matter with all the flags? is it a world cup final today or wtf?". I say, nope. Americans just love to be Americans. I like the fact that they will never let their country down. Moreover, you should come and see the 4th of July celebrations!!!
6/ Parties. As I was working in Ohio in 2005 and in Pittsburgh in early 2006 summer I found out that American parties are just so funny! The guys in here are not ashamed to do crazy things so every party usually turns into a wild evening full of fun and laugh. So, if you want to have a great time, visit the Put-in-Bay island on Lake Erie or Ohiopyle House Café in Ohiopyle, PA. Unfortunately, my recent place, Coatesville, PA, appears as "no-parties-allowed" one. Hope it's gonna get better!!!
American party: Hey baby, jump on top!
7/ Attitude to foreigners. Respect, they don't have an obssession with finding out where you are from. You may have a bloody accent, but they don't need to play racial taxonomy games. My colleague last year asked a new starter where she's from, then said "Sri Lanka - don't you mean Ceylon? Hahahahaha! Oh yes - is it Myanmar? Is it Burma? is it Myanmar? Oh nobody knows - we get that every day of the week!"
8/ Natural salesmen. That´s one thing I like about Americans. They can sell you anything, and that´s what makes them the greatest salesmen in the world. That reminds me kinda of our visit in the Cedar Point amusement park. Not only you pay $39 for the tickets, but right behind the gate there is a guy with camera to picture you for reasonable $5.99, right next to him is another one selling park T-shirts on sale for $14.99 and so on and on … Don't be surprised to get out of there with nothing but ID in your wallet.
9/ Great service anywhere. American entrepreneurs care about their customers. One for many, you get a glass of iced water when you sit down in a restaurant - without being asked or charged. And they dont make a fuss if you want tap water with your meal rather than bottled water.
10/ MOST OF ALL .. I like my American friends! I love you, Steve & Maria , Mark, Jess , Troy , Danielle, Danielle jr. , Meghan, Jerry, Stacey, John , Stephanie, Derek and Christine. Also thanks guys from Giant for helping me at my new job, i really love working with you. Thanks for being here with me!
To be continued with … THINGS I DISLIKE!
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