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📣 Hinweise für Reisende

The United States possesses diverse geography, ranging from the skyscrapers of major cities (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago) to natural wonders in states like Yellowstone and Alaska, the coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest, and the beaches of Florida and Hawaii.

• Federal holidays cause closures for post offices and banks; private businesses may operate normally.
• The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is the 'holiday season,' characterized by heavily crowded travel, commerce, and transportation.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance typically shifts to the nearest weekday.
• All Souls' Day observances can be interdenominational, involving prayer and decorating graveyards.
• Table manners are often European-influenced. Be mindful of general dining etiquette, such as avoiding loud conversation or slurping. When in a private home, it is polite to bring a small host gift if not prompted to contribute a meal item. At all times, always ask servers for take-away containers if you do not intend to finish your meal.