TY  - BOOK
AU  - Collis,Harry
AU  - Kohl,Joe
TI  - 101 American customs: understanding American language and culture through common practices 
SN  - 0-8442-2407-3
PY  - 2000///
CY  - Lincolnwood, Ill.
PB  - Passport Books
KW  - Lenguaje y cultura
KW  - Estados Unidos
KW  - Inglés
KW  - Estudio y enseñanza
KW  - Estudiantes extranjeros
KW  - Language and culture
KW  - United States
KW  - English language
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - Foreign speakers
KW  - Vida social y costumbres
KW  - 1971-
KW  - Social life and customs
N1  - Includes index
N2  - What is sold at garage sales? Why does no one get wet at a bridal shower? For non-native speakers, here's a humorous approach to understanding common American customs and the expressions related to them. Customs are explained, one to a page, with conversational examples and whimsical cartoons. Topics range from age-old traditions, such as shaking hands and bachelor parties, to more modern American practices - coupon clipping, TV dinners, and tailgate parties
ER  -