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Why do we put the before United States of America?
There is the definite article/determiner “the” in The USA because it specifically refers to the united states of the country of America, which form the American federation. It specifically refers to that one country only.
Which is correct a Indian or an Indian?
Basically we use “ I am an Indian”. And Indian is starts with vowel letter and consonant sound.
Who named the Americas?
Amerigo Vespucci
America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer who set forth the then revolutionary concept that the lands that Christopher Columbus sailed to in 1492 were part of a separate continent.
Where is USA located?
North America
United States/Continent
The United States of America is the world’s third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. Located in North America, the country is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Along the northern border is Canada and the southern border is Mexico.
Is it ever okay to ask someone their ethnicity?
Ask yourself why you’re doing it before you question someone about their background. If their ethnicity is relevant to the conversation, or perhaps you’re at a point in your friendship where the question is appropriate, then it’s fine. But chances are, if you’re asking just to ask, you really just shouldn’t.
Is it rude to ask the questioner about their background?
Of course the question remains as to why it is so important for the questioner. It is not always rude when handled correctly, but often times I am left feeling as if I am foreign in my own country. If I skip the run around by explaining my background the questioner will often become uncomfortable.
Why do some people ask where your parents are from?
People who were natively from the UK would ask the exact same thing. He has always preferred it when someones asked where his parents were from to get information on cultural heritage, rather than the assumption he wasn’t originally from the UK. He’s a first generation immigrant, so this isn’t the case for everyone.