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Download or read book 101 American Customs written by Joe Kohl and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 1999-10-22 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.