American Geography
This is the number of Time Zones in the US
What is
6
What Americans are very particular about that Filipinos take too much of
What is
Time
You don’t really want these furballs falling from the sky. But people say this when there is a heavy downpour
What is
It’s raining cats and dogs
This is what we say instead of “for a while” when we want to ask someone to wait a short period
What is
“Just a moment please”
Old Glory, the name of the US flag, has 50 stars representing the 50 states, and this number of stripes representing the first colonies who fought for American independence
What is
13
This is what DC in the US Capital stands for
What is
District of Columbia
It’s not really disrespectful when you address Americans by this
What is
First Name
Someone who isn’t straightforward is said to be doing this
What is
Beating around the bush
When people say “It’s so traffic” they actually mean this
What is
Traffic is bad
This iconic building is the official residence of the President of the United States
What is
The White House
This is number of States you find in the mainland
What is
48
Engaging in small talk while resolving your customers’ issue is a good way to break the ice but these 2 topics are taboo
What are (any 2)
Religion and
Politics
Gender preference
It has really nothing to do with its color but this heavenly body might appear 2 times in a month
What is
A blue moon
You don’t say “pass by the mall” when you actually want to go in and do something.
You say…
What is
“drop by the mall”
Arguably the most popular bridge in the US, Its name could be confusing because of its actual color
What is
The Golden Gate Bridge
This city is where you can find America’s tallest building
What is
New York City
This is what we should be aware of so we can avoid calling people something that might be offensive to them
What is
Political Correctness
This is what you don’t want your boss to give you during a meeting. It’s embarrassing!
What is
A dressing down
In Filipino this term is used to describe a murder, but in English it means saved or rescued
What is
Salvaged
This Peninsula is the largest state overall, and because of its beautiful landscape, wildlife, and natural resources it has earned the moniker “The Last Frontier”
What is
Alaska
Home of the “Kings” this city is the Capital of the Golden State
What is
Sacramento
In the name : James Earl E. Bird
This is what you ask rather than what the initial in their name stands for when verifying information
What is
The mother’s maiden name
This insurance idiom makes you realize things are expensive
What is
It costs an arm and a leg
“No parking on both sides” Can you do that? Say this instead to avoid confusion!
What is
No parking on either side or
No double-parking
These 4 former presidents atop Mt Rushmore were chosen due to their significance at the time they were in office
Who are
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abe Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt
(double jeopardy)