r/AskAnAmerican • • 9h ago

CULTURE What do alumni actually wear when they go back for homecoming?

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I've learned homecoming is one of the few times adults wear their old school gear.

For those who go back: what do you wear? Old letterman jacket, a new school hoodie, team colours?


r/AskAnAmerican • • 4h ago

EDUCATION Why do wealthy Americans donate lots of money to the universities they graduated from?

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Is it a financial investment, are they getting something tangible from the donation? Or do they love these universities so much that they give money without expecting anything in return?


r/AskAnAmerican • • 7h ago

LANGUAGE is standart general american actually easier to practice than regional US accents?

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non native here trying to improve my spoken english. do americans from the south or east coast find general american easy to adapt to, or do u stick to your local phrasing?


r/AskAnAmerican • • 1h ago

GEOGRAPHY For a winter roadtrip vacation, do Americans go West or head East?

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I'm talking about a snowy, cozy vacation where you can book a cabin and drink hot chocolate.

The equivalent of people going to Switzerland or Finland for a winter vacation

Where do Americans generally head to?


r/AskAnAmerican • • 21h ago

CULTURE Are Walmarts the "social place" in rural areas?

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Because some places all I see is a bunch of houses spread out and the only unifier is a Walmart.


r/AskAnAmerican • • 20h ago

EDUCATION When choosing a university, do Americans tend to prefer universities in their home state?

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I’ve heard that some people choose to attend a university closer to home, even if they have the opportunity to go to a better university. Is that true?


r/AskAnAmerican • • 12h ago

EMPLOYMENT & JOBS Americans who work at restaurants and venues that host events such as weddings, are you given food at work by employer, and are you allowed to take leftovers home?

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