There is no use denying the fact that every nation has its own culture. That is why, there is a great number of different cultural peculiarities in the world, as there is also a lot of states which promote development of their own lifestyle and appreciate their values. The process of development of every country is unique because of onliness of the sets of factors which influenced it. The culture has always been modified by these sets. That is why, every nation appreciates different norms of behavior in society, values and lifestyles. Taking this information into account, it is interesting to analyze the peculiarities of own culture to understand what values are appreciated and what factors are attached greater significance.
Being often taken as the mixture of different cultures, American culture though is a unique phenomenon which has its own peculiarities (Weaver 3). They are determined by complicated development of this state. Religiosity could be explained by the fact that the first colonizers were Calvinists, which suffered in Europe. Tight family bonds appeared due to the importance of family support. Moreover, respect for human rights is a result of a long struggle of the USA for its independence. This mixture of values and peculiarities influenced appearance of a social ethics which main aim was not to allow humiliation of a persons dignity and not to bother other people with your own behavior.
Taking it into account, it is possible to say that peculiarities of the behavior during the interview are also the result of appreciation of certain values. First of all, it is connected with the impossibility of humiliation of humans dignity. A person should not respect his interlocutor only, but a server to, being polite and respectful to him (Lord para.1). The next peculiarity of the interview is connected with the great self respect and traditions of ethics. Having arrived in America, the first colonizers already had knowledge of the table manners and tried to save them.
That is why, it is obvious now that a person should use a napkin, a spoon and a fork (Howcast). However, some of these manners are connected with a persons desire to get a job as it is also an integral part of American culture. It is quite usual that a person wants to earn money since his childhood, trying to obtain independence and stability. Due to this fact, there is a special etiquette for business lunches which main aim is to impress an employer and make him hire a person. This etiquette means less formal, however, still polite and business conversation (Doyle para. 1), that is way all main table manners should be followed.
It is possible to say, that these peculiarities of an interview, which evolves a meal, seem quite logic and usual for me. It is obvious, that a person should impress his employer and do his best to be hired. It is possible to afford some relaxation at home and not to follow all rules, however, such behavior is inadmissible while interviewing.
Having analyzed peculiarities of behavior, table manners and interviewing, it is possible to make certain conclusions. First of all, it should be said, that all these norms reflect peculiarities of American culture and values which people appreciate. That is why, it is possible to say that they have a great influence on the behavior of people.
Works Cited
Doyle, Alison. “Tips for Job Interviews at Restaurants” About.Com. n.d. Web.
Howcast. “How to Have Top-Notch Table Manners“. Online video clip. YouTube. 2009. Web.
Lord, Kelley. “Servers Not Servants: 31 Things Your Waiter Wishes You Knew“. Elite Daily. 2014. Web.
Weaver, Gary. American Cultural Values. n.d.