If you want to study in the United States, you must know some common sense about studying abroad. Here are some common sense about studying abroad in the United States. I hope you like them! Common sense about studying abroad in the United States (essential):

1. Two for three dollars

Many people have the same question when they first go to a supermarket in the United States to buy things. If it says Two for three dollars, can I buy just one? The answer is yes. Will it be more expensive to buy one? Actually not at all. If it is Two for three dollars, then buying one is one and a half dollars. But the situation is different in fast food restaurants. McDonald's or Arby's often have some promotions, such as Arby's 2 Subs for 4 dollars. In this case, you can't buy one alone.

2. Buy one get one free

This is a common promotional method in the United States. From daily necessities to cars, there is a buy one get one free offer. However, since it is buy one get one free, the price of getting two is the same as getting one, which is different from the two for three dollars mentioned above.

3. NeverbuyingbeerswithoutyourpicturedIDinhand

According to the law in the United States, all alcohol products must be shown with a picture ID. (You must be of legal age to buy alcohol) And the regulations of each state and even county are different. Some places can sell liquor, while others cannot. Some states also have some very strange regulations, such as Georgia, which stipulates that alcohol cannot be sold on Sundays (how can there be such a strange rule) The first time I didn't know about it, I happily went to buy a box of beer on Sunday to have a party, but the counter staff refused to sell it to me and told me, Don't you know that? It's law!

4. BringyourIDtothebar,moviesandwhenyouwriteacheck

Generally, dancing bars have age restrictions, some are 18, some are 21. For example, in places where the age limit is 18, if you are over 21, they will give you a bracelet, which means you can buy alcohol inside. As for movies, some theaters will separate regular and restricted movies, and you cannot enter without an ID. As for checks, we are generally not used to using checks, but remember that when using checks, they will also ask for your ID.

5. Themallscloseat6pmonSunday!

It is difficult for people from Asia to understand why almost all businesses in the United States (I think the same is true in Europe) close at 6pm on Sundays. So if you want to go shopping on Sundays, go early. On other days, the business hours are usually until 9pm, and on Saturdays, they are open until 10pm.

6. Remembertorenewyourinsurance

When the insurance expires, remember to renew it yourself (renew in English). Some insurance companies will forget to send you a notice, so remember to renew it yourself. Medical expenses in the United States are very shocking, so don't gamble with your life and health. In addition, the insurance money is called premium. Since the word premium can also mean "premium", you can see many products called premium in supermarkets, such as orange juice, pizza, etc. So don't confuse these two meanings. When talking about insurance, premium refers to the insurance money.

7． Downpaymentandmonthlypayment

Generally, there are two ways to pay for things, one is to pay in full, and the other is to pay in installments. Installments are divided into down payment and the amount to be paid every month. Generally, when buying larger items such as cars or insurance, the amount to be paid for different payment methods will be listed on the website. Some promotional advertisements will say "No down payment". This means that there is no need to pay a down payment. However, if it is an installment payment, you usually have to pay an additional finance charge (equivalent to interest). Is it worthwhile? Calculate it yourself.

8. Payyourtagfeebeforeyourbirthday

Tagfee is the car license tax, which is paid once a year, usually between $200-400. Due to different laws in different states, the payment method and amount are also different. But generally, you must prepay the tagfee for the next year before your birthday, otherwise you will be fined 10%.

9. Getyouremissiontestforyourcareveryoddyear

The laws of each state are different, but they should be similar. Georgia law requires that vehicles be tested for emission every two years, and the fee is a public price of $25. If you need a specific location for emission testing services, Georgia residents can go there.

10． Leftturnfirstifthereisatune-leftsignthere

Driving in the United States is very different from Taiwan. When the light changes from red to green, if there is a left turn signal, it will turn to the left turn signal first, so the left-turning car goes first. (In Taiwan, the left turn signal is switched after the straight-ahead light is on) So there is no such thing as waiting for the green light to turn. Please don't play tricks. (Like I did when I first arrived in the United States) But if there is no left turn signal, the straight-ahead car will turn to the left turn signal after the straight-ahead car has finished.

11． Tendollarsrebateandtendollarscashback

Rebate and cashback are both very common promotional methods in the United States. Rebate means that after you buy something, you fill out an application form, attach the product's computer barcode (UPC), and mail it to the manufacturer together with the receipt, and they will mail you a check. It takes from two weeks to two months. Cashback means that you will get cash back directly when you check out, but you still have to pay the tax on the refund. For example, if you buy something worth $20, you get a cashback of $10, but the tax you pay is still calculated on $20. You may not notice it for small items, but if you buy a car and get a cashback of $2,000, you will know how big the difference is.

12． Takeadvantageofthefirstcourtesy

The so-called first courtesy means that if you make a mistake for the first time, you can ask for forgiveness from others (usually the bank). For example, if you are fined by the bank for bouncing a check, or for not paying your credit card after the due date, or even if your car is seized, you can ask if there is a first courtesy policy. Each bank is different, some have it and some don't. If there is, you can save yourself a considerable amount of fines.Top Ten Common Senses for Studying in the United States, ,Safety tips for studying in the United States, ,Legal knowledge that international students in the United States must know, ,Common knowledge about studying finance in the United StatesThe problem.

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