Funny!The Atlantic's Max Fisher does a review of foreign tour guides to the USA and finds in them an interesting insight into how America is viewed outside the USA. Travellers are advised that the real price for restaurant food is 20% higher than advertised ("You have to calculate 20%, write it under the subtotal, and sum to arrive at the real price. Taxis work the same way."), using hands or utensils depends on how chicken is cooked, to be punctual, and to let Americans lead when it comes to hugging and cheek-kissing.
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