American Food 🍔
What popular American food is made with a beef patty served inside a bun?
Hamburger
If someone says, “What’s up?” what are they usually asking?
How are you? / What is happening?
What free drink will many American restaurants automatically bring to the table?
Water
What holiday is celebrated in the United States on July 4?
Independence Day
In America, if someone asks, “How are you?” in passing, do they usually expect a long explanation?
No
What holiday meal commonly includes turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce?
Thanksgiving dinner
If an American says something is “awesome,” what do they mean?
It is very good or impressive
In many American restaurants, what can you request when you cannot finish your meal?
A takeout box / to go box
On what holiday do children commonly dress in costumes and ask for candy?
Halloween
What personal question about someone's earnings is often considered inappropriate to ask someone you just met?
How much money do you make?
What American breakfast food is commonly served in a stack with syrup?
Pancakes
If someone tells you to “hang on,” what do they want you to do?
Wait
What additional amount of money is commonly left for a restaurant server after a meal?
A tip
What holiday is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November?
Thanksgiving
Americans often use this casual word when speaking to a group of people, regardless of gender. What is it?
Guys
What Southern dish is made by coating pieces of chicken and cooking them in hot oil?
Fried chicken
If someone says, “My bad,” what are they admitting?
They made a mistake
What does “BYOB” usually mean on an invitation or at certain restaurants?
Bring your own bottle / beverage
What object traditionally drops in Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
A ball
In many American stores, what are you generally expected to do instead of negotiating the listed price?
Pay the listed price
What Louisiana dish usually contains rice, meat or seafood, vegetables, and Cajun or Creole seasonings?
Jambalaya
If someone says, “It’s not my cup of tea,” what do they mean?
They do not like it or it is not for them
An American recipe tells you to bake something at 350°. Approximately what temperature is that in Celsius?
About 177°C
What American holiday honors people who died while serving in the U.S. military?
Memorial Day
An American tells you, “We should get together sometime!” but gives you no date or time. Does this always mean actual plans have been made?
No