Cultural English 62 - New York City
Summary
Host Dr. Jeff McQuillan explores New York City’s boroughs, landmarks, and cultural stereotypes. He explains professional abbreviations like PhD and MD used after names. The episode clarifies the nuances between the verbs say, tell, talk, and speak. Finally, he answers listener questions about napkins versus towels and polite phrases for returning items in stores.
Topics discussed
Introduction to English Cafe Episode 62
Overview of New York City and its population
The five boroughs of New York City
Manhattan, skyscrapers, and the Empire State Building
Broadway musicals and Times Square
New Year's Eve and New Yorker personality traits
Central Park, museums, and airports
Albany as the state capital
Understanding the PhD abbreviation
Other professional abbreviations: MD, RN, DDS, CPA, Esq
Differences between say, tell, talk, and speak
Difference between a towel and a napkin
How to return clothing in a store politely
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