Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- About the Authors -- Contents -- Map of the USA -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- 1. Land and People -- Climate -- Regions -- A Nation of Immigrants -- Government -- The USA: A Brief History -- Covid-19 in America -- 2. Values and Attitudes -- America-The Ideal -- Equality of Opportunity -- Individualism -- Self-Reliance -- That "Can Do" Spirit -- Vox Populi -- Egalitarianism -- Work Ethic -- Conservatism and Morality -- Giving Back -- Diversity -- Patriotism -- 3. Customs and Traditions -- Separation of Church and State -- Hatched, Matched, and Dispatched -- Holidays-What They Are and How Are They Celebrated -- 4. Making Friends -- Friendship, American Style -- Getting to Know You -- Greetings -- Come on Over! -- 5. At Home -- America's Homes, Sweet Homes -- The Blended Family -- Growing Up in the USA -- Education -- The Daily Grind -- 6. Time Out -- Vacations -- Shop Till They Drop -- How to Pay -- Sports-Play Ball! -- Eating Out -- Culture -- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety -- Arrival -- Hitting the Road -- Road Sense -- Taking Flight -- Riding the Rails -- Get on the Bus -- Local Public Transportation -- Where to Stay -- Health -- Safety and Security -- Batten Down the Hatches -- 8. Business Briefing -- Snapshot of the American Workplace -- The Bottom Line -- Management Style -- If You're Standing Still, You're Moving Backward -- Working as a Unit -- Meetings -- Presentations -- Negotiations -- Women in Business -- Business Entertaining -- 9. Communicating -- Linguistic Traditions -- Communication Style -- Body Language -- Humor -- The News Media -- Keeping in Touch -- Conclusion -- Useful Apps -- Further Reading -- Picture Credits.