101 American Customs

Author: Collins
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Do you know why they do this? Or why they do that? "101 American Customs" brings you a lively, heartwarming, and humorous show of American life! Why do Americans say "cross my heart and hope to die"? Why do they like handshakes? Why do boys wear blue and girls wear pink? Why throw rice at the bride and groom at weddings? "101 American Customs" helps you uncover the background and reasons behind these customs.
This book is divided into 8 themed chapters—"Special Occasions," "Love and Marriage," "Body Language," "Enjoying Food!" "Family Life," "Let's Have Some Fun!" "Happy Holidays," and "American Icons"—explaining the origins and development of various customs from all aspects of American life, helping you gain a deeper understanding of American language and culture.
When introducing American customs, the book not only provides bilingual explanations (Chinese and English) to ensure clarity but also includes brilliant cartoons for a good laugh. Additionally, real-life examples are given to offer an immersive English-speaking experience in real-life scenarios. Of course, you’ll also find the help you need in the timely brackets.