Geography
Define: Fuel
material that burns and creates power
Define: mandatory
required, compulsory
Define: etiquette
manners, being polite
True or False
Most men wear ties to work.
False - Americans dress rather casually. Men usually do not wear ties.
Define: bill
a rectangular piece of paper money
Define: flammable
Easy to catch on fire
Define: disability
the inability to work or live normally due to an injury or illness
Define capping
"In many states, they are not capping the hours you work."
True or False
In America, people take being on time very seriously.
True
Being more than 5 minutes late somewhere is considered rude.
Define: legal tender
any valid type of money that can be used to make a payment
Define: accelerate
to increase in speed
Define: eligible
able/allowed to access or purchase
Define: Punctuality
Someone who is on time
True or False
It is appropriate to hug your coworker in the workplace.
False
Americans find touches among coworkers to be inappropriate.
Define: convert
to change from one measurement into another (e.g., yen to euros)
Define: Climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Define: deductible
a percentage that an insured person pays when making a claim
Define: upbeat
She has such an upbeat personality, she makes a good friend.
Upbeat - happy
How much should you tip at a restaurant you're sitting down in?
15-25%
Define: adopt
to begin using or having, to take on
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions while climate is the weather of a specific region averaged over a long period of time. Climate change refers to long-term changes.
Define: warranty
short-term insurance covering a purchased product or service
What is “Work hard, play hard mentality"?
the practice of having a good work-life balance and prioritizing both professional growth and personal enjoyment.
What are two taboo small talk topics?
Money, Religion, Politics and Age
Name three countries who use the EURO.