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British and American Culture
https://stayfine.co/blogs/special-occasions/occasion
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Presidents-Day
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American Cuisine
American cuisine is one delicacy that's hard to
define, given that it was introduced and
influenced by immigrants over the early years.
From Northeast to Mid-Atlantic, Southern to
Southwest, the eccentric blend of exotic food
eventually made America what it is today: a
unique myriad of steak houses, sandwich
shops and burger joints.
A true melting pot when it comes to staple ingredients – from chicken, wheat,
corn, and bread – these components are key in just about any quintessential
American food. The most recognisable ones are the all-time classics such as
pizzas, burgers, hotdogs, and pot pies. However, when it comes to defining the
cuisine by locality, it is a different matter altogether.
Northeastern dishes
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Midwestern dishes
Southern dishes
https://www.unileverfoodsolutions.com.my/en/chef-inspiration/knorr-world-
cuisine/western-trends-and-tips/introduction-to-american-cuisine.html
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Religions in America
The original settlers in America were often driven by a desire to find religious
freedom and religion is still very important in American society. Virtually every
known religion is practised in America and only 23% of Americans identify
themselves as having no religion, according to research by the Pew Research
Center. Around 71% identify themselves as Christian and there are growing
populations of Muslim and Buddhist followers.
Most cities offer houses of worship for most major religions, enabling people to
continue their religious practice. Religious freedom is an important principle in
America and the constitution separates religion and the State, although the
country is not without cases of religious persecution of minorities.
https://www.expatnetwork.com/the-american-people-and-lifestyle/
https://www.prri.org/research/2020-census-of-american-religion/
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IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITIES IN AMERICA
If you've watched most movies about American college life, a large majority of
them take place in a big-name, elite university. Animal House, Legally Blonde,
A Beautiful Mind, Good Will Hunting — all showcase the strange parties and
characters that exist within the walls of these highly respected institutions.
These prestigious and highly selective universities are often grouped under the
term 'Ivy League', and their history is quite interesting and important
to American higher education. If you are considering applying to a Master's in
the United States, here are some essential things you need to know about these
Ivy League Schools.
Ivy League universities in the U.S. began as a group association of eight highly
competitive athletic colleges, namely:
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As their athletic teams began to attract more funding and gained popularity, the
standards for student performance and admission became increasingly more
demanding and rigorous.
As a result, since the 1960s, these Ivy League schools and colleges gained a
widespread reputation for producing graduates with high academic
performances, social prestige, and promising career futures. Even today, these
universities maintain their reputation, and they have a large presence among the
top-ranked universities in the U.S.
https://www.mastersportal.com/articles/1958/what-are-ivy-league-universities-
and-why-should-i-care.html
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Diversity in America
The U.S. is often called a
melting pot because its people
come from many different
backgrounds and cultures, and
there are such a wide variety
of beliefs, values, and
traditions. There is no such
thing as the typical American
- that's part of what makes it
such an interesting place!
Customs vary from region to region and family to family. If you're invited to a
cookout in California, that might mean grilling on the beach; in Texas, it could
be a barbecue competition in a park, or a block party in the middle of the street
in New York City. So get out and experience whatever traditions your host
community has to offer!
https://www.interexchange.org/articles/career-training-abroad/10-things-
to-know-about-u-s-culture/
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Communication in America
Verbal
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Non-Verbal
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-
communication
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Tea and biscuits of British customs
It's not just a stereotype. When asked about quintessentially British customs,
almost all respondents to my question immediately mentioned drinking a nice
cuppa. The word "cuppa" (/ˈkʌpə/) is a common way to refer to a cup of tea, as
when you pronounce the expression "cup of tea", it sounds more like "cuppa
tea". And the humble cup of tea indeed forms the basis of many British social
interactions. Most Brits drink tea for breakfast, more tea during work breaks, tea
before bed, tea when the neighbors visit, tea during a meeting, tea to help decide
how to solve a crisis … you get the idea. And let's not forget the great British art
of "dunking": this means dipping sugary biscuits into tea before eating them. In
fact, one source of national debate is which brand of biscuit is best for dunking
purposes .
https://www.britishcouncil.pt/en/blog/british-traditions-and-culture
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