Happy Day 5 of National Etiquette Week: Be a Citizen Diplomat! So far, we’ve
covered getting a passport, learning a language, the importance of traveling
itself, and respect.
We’ll wrap up NEW with one word:
Interact.
We’ve talked a lot about how to act while
traveling abroad, but did you know that you can still be a citizen diplomat
even if you never leave the U.S.?
Yes! You can welcome other travelers who are
visiting the U.S. Perhaps you could host an international student for a meal…or
a year of school. Student exchange programs are plentiful throughout the U.S.
Or you could check into your state’s international visitors organizations,
which matches adults with international colleagues in their common professions.
What do all of these visitors want when they visit the U.S.? Real interactions
with real Americans. You can provide these interactions—and make them great
ones, leaving your visitors with a positive impression of both you and your
country. That’s the power of a good citizen diplomat!
We hope you take the spirit of National
Etiquette Week with you throughout the year!
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