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ü Across Europe, tipping is often practiced but it’s not always expected. In France, often tipping is included at the end of menus as a standard. In the United States, things are very different. Tipping is expected in most restaurants, bars and other sit-down services will generally expect a tip. Tipping is often seen as part of dining out.

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ü Most Americans are always on the go. It seems they are often running from one appointment to the next, going to and from work. A common expression you’ll hear is, “24 hours in a day is not enough!”

You may be surprised to see Americans walking around with coffee mugs, or food packaged in to-go containers. For many Americans, there isn’t enough time to sit down in a café and enjoy a cup of coffee, or relax for a few minutes and eat a snack, so you’ll often hear them order their food and drinks “to go.”

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ü A lot of Americans participate in what is called small talk, where you make conversation with strangers or acquaintances about non-controversial topics, such as the weather, sports, or popular television shows. While waiting at a bus stop, in line at a store, or in an elevator, don’t be afraid if a stranger says something to you.

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ü A lot of Americans participate in what is called small talk, where you make conversation with strangers or acquaintances about non-controversial topics, such as the weather, sports, or popular television shows. While waiting at a bus stop, in line at a store, or in an elevator, don’t be afraid if a stranger says something to you.