Hello! USA: Everyday Living for International Residents and Visitors

The book was useful as we are locating from overseas to Los Angeles and it gave us an insight into lots of specifics about living in America

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Hello! USA: Everyday Living For International Residents And Visitors by Judy Priven remains a superbly written, easy-to-read, "user friendly" primer and basic adjustment guide to daily living in the United States for those arriving from other lands with other customs. Focusing heavily on practical issues such as what to bring, issues of legal status, transportation, customs and etiquette, paying taxes, finding a home, getting a job, attending universities, and much, much more, Hello! USA is filled cover to cover with invaluable and practical advice, resources, tips, and vital information. Highly recommended, Hello! USA is an indispensable reference for anyone needing to acclimate and accommodate themselves to American society.

I gave Hello! USA to a friend who came here from France with her husband and a little baby. She has been in the United States before, but just to visit. She kept telling me how much she loves this book and how much it has helped her. My friend's English is not that good, but she said she understood almost everything in the book. I think this book is a wonderful gift for anyone coming here to live.

Even though the first edition of Hello USA was attractively presented, and very thorough, the presentation of the second edition is even crisper and the content is even more inviting to the readers. Some welcome additions are website addresses, chapter heading on each page, and references for the Author's Favorites. Suggesting for example the length that food should be kept in the refrigerator is a welcome addition for someone not used to the American kitchen and to the products available in the stores. The technology has changed since 1996 and the book reflects these changes like the wording used for the credit cards from credit cards become more popular to credit cards can now be used.The discussion on the intensive English programs is more generic and therefore offers more possibilities to the readers.I would highly recommend distributing this manual to newcomers. Reading Hello USA would certainly prevent many puzzling and anxious moments to newcomers to the US.

I found this an easy to read and well thought out introduction to everyday life here in the States. Perfect for everyone from corporate transferees from abroad, to the international student coming to America for the very first time. This book helps you get better oriented to American life in many practical ways, and helps make new arrivals feel more at home. I certainly recommend buying the book!