"Hi, how are you?": Socializing with Americans (And why that’s not really the question

Due to

cultural differences, learning how to greet Americans and carry on casual or formal conversations can be challenging even for native English speakers from other  countries. If you have ever wondered how to respond when your advisor calls you by your first name, or why colleagues ask a question but just keep walking, come to this workshop to explore the unstated assumptions that govern social interactions at an American university.

Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.