LANGUAGE AND CUSTOMS

DEFINTIONS

• Language- the method of human communication, either spoken or handwritten
• Customs- what people do such as what people eat or how they dress.

EXAMPLES

• Some of the most popular languages are english, spanish, and mandarin chinese
• Examples of customs are, bowing to show your respect to elders, or praying before a meal

AMERCIAN CUSTOMS

• In america, marriage is a very important custom
• Leaving tips at restaurants is another popular custom in america
• Men tend to work and women usually stay home
• America is know for there fast food restaurants

LANGUAGE IN AMERICA

• 90 % of america speaks english
• Spanish, Chinese, French, and German are the most common languages besides english in america
• The regions of the U.S. have different spins on English
• People in the south tend to talk differently then people in the north

FUTURE

• In america, English will become less popular do to the rise in people from other countries in America
• The customs will continue to expand in america because of all the types of people moving here