Vocabulary
Feeling grateful or having appreciation for someone or something.
Gratitude
To make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc.
Get your foot in the door
The holiday that is commonly called America's Birthday or Independence Day.
Fourth of July
This action expected when eating at a restaurant, visiting a hair salon, or riding in a taxi.
Tipping
To earn most, or all, of the money an individual or family needs.
Bring home the bacon
Acceptable ways of behaving towards people.
Manners
Drop the ball
A common celebration on Fourth of July including floats, decorations, and passing out candy on a main street.
Parade
Term for little conversations about anything used to fill awkward silences.
Small Talk
Describes something that very rarely happens.
Once in a blue moon
Rules or customs that control acceptable behavior in certain situations.
Etiquette
To unexpectedly present something to someone that they will have difficulty dealing with.
Throws a curveball
A common event at celebrations where Americans eat grilled foods outside.
Picnic
The name for an imaginery/fake thing that represents an American's level of comfort with space between two people.
Personal Bubble
To refuse to acknowledge the reality of something.
Turn a blind eye
Core value of Americans to show independence.
Individualism
Something that is new and refreshing; someone who is different from others in a very positive way.
Breath of fresh air
The American flag has how many stripes?
13 (for the original 13 colonies)
Nickname for America representing how its people consist of many different cultures from all over the world.
Melting Pot
Spice things up
Communication style used to avoid being rude.
Indirectness
Successfully come through some sort of difficulty.
Weather the storm
The Fourth of July celebrates the approval of which historical document?
Declaration of Independence
Term that means showing up on time.
Punctuality
To reveal a secret.
Let the cat out of the bag