Russians think that living in America is simply wonderful. Many dream about it since childhood, imagining a carefree life with a cool car and a beautiful three-story house. It seems that moving there is the height of dreams. And some even succeed. But is everything so wonderful, and what are the features of life in America that are better to know and for which it is better to prepare, especially morally.

Katya left for the USA 5 years ago. She recently returned to her homeland, and decided to talk about the peculiarities of life in a distant country of America.

The girl was also one of those who had life in America as the ultimate dream. But not every Russian cope with such a life. Katya couldn't do it either. She nevertheless returned to her native Moscow, and no longer wants to leave it.

1. With feet on the bed.

It was a big shock for Katya. It would seem that there is nothing wrong with the fact that Americans walk around the house in shoes, and can even easily retire to bed like that. But Russians get really pissed off when it happens in front of their eyes every day.

No, they are not bugs. 4 times a day they wash all the roads, while about 4 times a week they do this with special cleaning products. And they hardly ever walk. Everyone travels by car or, in extreme cases, by taxi.

But still the Russians don't like it. Katya said that for her it was, as it were, not respect. Throw your feet on the table, or climb into the bed in shoes. In Russia, as everyone knows, there is even such an expression - "Put a pig at the table, she and her feet on the table." By the way, because of this, you have to constantly change the floors of the house ...

2. Freedom…

In America and in Russia, these are different concepts. The point here is not even in the state, but in society. Therefore, according to Katya, you need to immediately prepare for what you will see. For example, there everyone reacts normally to the fact that two guys will stand in line and kiss. Let it even be a children's toy store. No one has the right to say anything until no one personally does anything to you. Therefore, be prepared if you have children that they will look at it everywhere and all the time. People can be dressed in anything, and this should not bother anyone either.

3. People without housing.

There are a lot of them. Yes, all Russians know that there are a lot of them in America, but no one can even imagine on what scale it is. These people live quietly on the central streets of the city. According to the authorities, this is due to the fact that housing in America is very expensive. Even removing it is very expensive. Not every salary is enough even for a room that has not been killed. In addition, America has stopped funding some hospitals, including psychiatric ones. People ended up on the streets and from there ... If they do not have a relative who can pay for their stay there.

4. Nutrition.

Almost all Americans eat their fatty cuisine. These are french fries, hamburgers, steaks, etc. And if you bring something from home for dinner, and even something useful, they will look at you strangely. Basically, everyone has a quick bite to eat in cafes that are located near offices.

5. Work.

It is especially difficult for those who have not lived in America. They are accustomed to give almost all the time to work. Moreover, the fact that you stayed until the night does not bother anyone. Nobody will pay you for this. And if you don't, you'll just be kicked out. Any employer has the right to do so. Virtually no employment contracts are concluded with anyone. This gives the employee the opportunity to leave the position at any time, but also the employer to dismiss the worker simply because he so wanted to. That is why all Americans are terrible workaholics. They have no other choice. Agree, we are not used to this. We know that we are protected by the law, and that we will not just stay on the street. And there - easily, moreover, without anything. Americans buy everything on credit. Therefore, dismissal means a lot to them - without work, without housing, without a car and everything else, moreover, immediately, within a month.

So, everywhere is good, where we are not ... Not everyone can stand it. Not to mention insanely expensive medicine and stuff.