Etiquette
Imagine you are a student in a US high school. What would you call your English teacher?
Mr. González
In British English, the person who lives close to you is your...
neighbour
In the US we typically say...
________ is better
a) faster
b) stronger
c) richer
d) bigger
d) bigger
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Why do Americans call the season "fall" instead of "autumn"?
Because the leaves FALL off the trees.
True or False:
Pets are considered part of the family. It is customary to take family photos with them as well as celebrate their birthday.
True!
Many Americans celebrate their pets' birthdays. It's also common to take family pictures with your pets present.
What do we call university in American English?
college
The "typical" job has the hours of...
9 to 5
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Name the top 3 most popular sports
American football
Basketball
Baseball
You've just walked into a restaurant and walk past a couple eating while on the way to your table...
Do you tell them to enjoy their meal?
No.
Typically, we do not comment on other people eating as it can be considered rude.
Fill in with the correct words:
The first day of the week in the UK is ________, but in the USA the first day of the week is ________.
The first day of the week in the UK is Monday, but in the USA the first day of the week is Sunday.
This popular clothing style is a hybrid of athletic clothing which is usually worn as everyday wear:
a) athlounge
b) sportrelax
c) Lululemon
d) athleisure
d) athleisure
The last two states to join the union were:
a) Hawaii and Alaska
b) Florida and Alaska
c) Florida and Hawaii
d) Texas and California
a) Hawaii and Alaska
What are 5 symbols of the USA?
Bald Eagle
The Statue of Liberty
Liberty Bell
Capitol Hill
Uncle Sam
A standard tip for good service is:
a) 5-10%
b) 10-15%
c) 15-20%
d) more than 20%
c) 15-20%
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
What is the difference between a biscuit and a cookie in American English?
A biscuit is a roll of bread
A cookie is a sweet, typically dipped in coffee or milk.
The most common pay period in the United States is:
a) monthly
b) weekly
c) twice a month
d) twice a week
c) twice a month
What is the official language of the US?
There is no official language, though English is the most widely spoken.
Circle the correct answers:
Puerto Rico is/isn't a territory of the United States.
Puerto Ricans are/aren't citizens of the United States.
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States.
Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States.
American style of eating involves switching:
a) the knife from the right to the left hand
b) the fork from the left to the right hand
c) the knife from the left hand to the right hand
d) there is no such thing as American style
b) the fork from the left to the right hand
It is customary to first cut your food with your knife in your right hand and your fork in your left hand. Once finished, you then switch your fork back to your right hand to eat. You should pause and place your fork on your plate between every bite.
The American English spelling of this word is...
a) grey
b) gray
b) gray
The median age for marriage in the USA is _____ for women and _____ for men.
28 for women and 30 for men.
(in Spain it's 34 for women and 36 for men)
This style of music was born in the 1920s in New Orleans.
Jazz music
Audrey has a US passport
Audrey's husband has a Spanish passport
Their daughter has a US and a Spanish passport
Can Audrey have both passports? Why or why not?
No.
I would have to give up my US passport in order to obtain a Spanish passport. Legally, I cannot have dual citizenship.