Americanisms

Americanisms are uniquely American thoughts, beliefs, or actions.

Check our weekly “Culture Thursday” posts on our Facebook page every Thursday for a highlight about an Americanism or typical American slang/idiom.

“Hi, How are you?”: Greetings in the United States
Why Americans say “Bless you!” when they hear someone sneeze.
MIT Speak
RSVP and the etiquette of responding to invitations
Tipping
“Going Dutch” (Splitting the bill)
The worth of a dime
Date Format in the United States
“Jaywalking” and the rules for pedestrians
To Remove Your Shoes or Not?
Small Talk
American Friendship
Eye Contact in the United States
Dating Culture 101 in the United States
Wedding gift tips
Air Quotes
Cold emailing
“Commiserate”
“I’m trying to think…”
Allston Christmas
How the Electoral College works to elect the President
Leaf peeping
Halloween: Origins and Current Traditions
Halloween: Costumes
Day of the Dead
Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving
Three Cultural Holidays in December in the U.S.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties
Valentine’s Day
Boston Marathon
Office of the Vice Chancellor