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When do people in the US celebrate Thanksgiving each year?

On the fourth Thursday in November

Towards the end of November - the exact date is declared by the government

28th November

What do Americans celebrate on the 4th July?

Washington’s birthday

The Declaration of Independence

The signing of the constitution

What do the red and white stripes on the American flag symbolise?

The day on which the flag was adopted - 13th June 1777

The 13 colonies that declared independence

The 13 first presidents of the USA

Select all Ivy League universities from this list.

You had a great conversation with a new contact. At the end they offer you their number and tell you that you’re always welcome at their house. A couple of weeks later you call them and ask when a good time is to come around. How are they likely to react?

They will invite you willingly; why would they have given you their number otherwise?

They will be surprised that you hadn’t called sooner; Americans like to build relationships quickly

They might be a little surprised, as it was meant to be a friendly and polite gesture, but they didn’t really mean it

The person at the grocery store says “Hello, how are you doing?”. How should you respond?

A quick “Hi, I’m good, thanks.” will be enough

Smile and always tell them how amazing you’re feeling today and explain why

Be honest about how you are feeling

What is most useful when meeting new business contacts in the US?

Being able to make small talk

Speaking loudly and clearly

Taking the time to provide a detailed overview of your background and your company

You are at a sit-down restaurant. How much should you tip?

Tipping is seen as a nice gesture, but it’s not necessary, as American waiters and waitresses are paid very well

On average you should tip 15%-20% of the price depending on the service

Handing the waiter or waitress an extra one-dollar bill will be fine

Which attitude will help you most while doing business in the US?

Work should be fun and there is no need to work too hard.

Focus on building company relationships and getting the best deal rather than investing in personal relationships too much

Take the time to make long-term decisions rather than pushing to get things done quickly

Select all Ivy League universities from this list.

Are you ready for America?

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