Provides a humorous approach to understanding common American customs and the related expressions. This book explains customs with conversational examples and whimsical cartoons. The topics range from age-old traditions, such as shaking hands and bachelor parties, to more modern practices such as coupon clipping, TV dinners, and tailgate parties.

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.