culture
When you finish eating at a sit-down restaurant in the US, what percentage of the bill is customary to leave for the server?
15% to 20%
What is considered the most common and safe topic for "small talk" with a stranger?
The weather
What does the "B" stand for in the party invitation abbreviation "BYOB"?
Beverage
In the United States, what color are the buses that take children to school
Yellow
what letter grade means you did a perfect or great job on a test?
A
What is the most common phrase people say right after someone sneezes?
Bless you!
In an American high school, what titles do students usually use before a teacher's last name?
Mr., Ms., or Mrs.
What is the two-word phrase used when splitting the bill so everyone pays for their own meal?
Going Dutch
What color are the famous double-decker buses in London, England?
Red
What is the name of the school for very young children before they start 1st grade?
Kindergarten
You received a party invitation with "RSVP" at the bottom. What is it asking you to do?
reply or respond
In Western cultures, what are you expected to make during a conversation to show confidence and that you are listening?
Eye contact
It is considered bad table manners in Western cultures to rest your [ ] on the table while eating.
Elbows
What word is written on the red street sign that tells cars to wait?
STOP
What do we call the fun school activity where students bring a toy from home and talk about it to the class?
Show and Tell
You are invited to a "potluck" dinner. What are you expected to bring to share with everyone?
food
When standing in line, what do we call the comfortable distance people keep from each other?
Personal space
If a host says "Make yourself at home," how do they want you to feel?
Comfortable
In the UK, a place to cross the street has black and white stripes. What animal is it named after?
Zebra or Zebra crossing
What is the longest school holiday in English-speaking countries that happens during the hot season?
Summer vacation or Summer break
When someone says "How are you?" in passing, what is a typical short and positive response?
Good, thanks / Fine, thanks.
What is the most polite phrase to say when you need to get past someone in a crowded place?
Excuse me.
What is the most common word people say right before drinking a toast together?
Cheers!
In New York City, what do they call the train that runs under the ground?
Subway
What do students use to carry their sandwiches and snacks to school for lunch?
Lunchbox