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America’s influence around the world remains undeniable, whether through films, music, or consumer brands. However, many facets of its culture may seem confusing to those outside the United States.
This was a recent topic of discussion in a Threads post where someone asked about American habits and customs that British people might find weird. Some were baffled by the healthcare-related bankruptcies, while others questioned the obsession with weapons and the military.
For other non-Americans with similar sentiments, feel free to voice them in the comments below.
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#2
Electing a clearly crooked and insane president, twice.
Skywitness 3 hours ago
I lived in Germany for 3 years and wondered how the German people could have ever followed Hitler. I have a much better idea now.
#3
Throwing a tantrum to get a perfectly correct red card overturned.
Jane Doe-Doe 4 hours ago
Temper tantrum trump throws a hissy fit about a game he knows nothing about
#4
Obsession with the military.
#5
Expecting customers to subsidise staff wages in restaurants.
#6
Obsession with religion.
Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47) 4 hours ago
Obsession with pushing one's own religion onto others.
#7
100% belief in American Exceptionalism.
persephone134 4 hours ago
That's because it's spoonfed into them from an early age onwards. Schools, the media, politics, ... they are all harping on the same theme.
#9
Chemical food.
Jane Doe-Doe 4 hours ago
Yes, their bread would be classed as cake in a lot of other countries
#10
Pledging allegiance to the flag at every opportunity and singing the national anthem at seemingly every group gathering
#11
Voting a reality TV host in as president.
#14
Excessive Nationalistic propaganda easily on a par with North Korea: ‘We are the GREATEST in the world at absolutely everything’
Jane Doe-Doe 4 hours ago
I watched a YouTube video earlier with someone reading ‘ s**t Americans say ‘ and a lot were about how America was the greatest country in the world and EVERYONE wants to move there 😂😂😂
#16
Being afraid to go to the doctor because it might bankrupt you.
StrangeOne 21 minutes ago
I don't think one visit to the doctor, even in the USA is going to financially c*****e anyone. Isn't there a low income program that helps people get medical care if they can't afford it? Don't Americans pay into employee health insurance benefits?
#17
No women's rights;
No workers' rights.
#18
At the moment, nothing is normal in the US
#19
The price on the item you are buying, isn't the final price.
#20
The concept of other countries having a different currency is completely alien to them.
#21
"Tell your doctor you demand THIS medicine!" adverts on TV
persephone134 4 hours ago
If you listen to local American radio stations, you will be bombarded with ads for medicine / local pharmacies, but also lawyers and car dealers. Those seem to be in high demand.
#22
Obsession with flags.
#24
Politicians 'hearing messages from God.'
Skywitness 3 hours ago
If you talk to God that's called prayer. If God talks to you, that's schizophrenia.
#25
Underpaying waiting staff and mandatory tipping to give them a liveable wage.
StrangeOne 4 minutes ago
That's just part of the American capitalism. Everyone is trying to take, take, take as much as they can, even if it means leaving others with little or nothing.
#26
World series... "World"...
#27
Being sure America is the greatest country in the world when you’ve never been abroad.
BarBeeGirl 3 hours ago
It’s drilled into them at a very young age. And the only reason other countries exist is bc America lets them. For now. 🙄
#28
Instead of protecting kids in school, y’all just have drills.
For kids.
Like, little kids.
“Well, it’s going to happen, so sit under a desk. Cool, we get our funding now.“
WTH?
Jane Doe-Doe 4 hours ago
I still can’t wrap my head around that, little children having ‘ school shooter’ drills
#29
The 'American Dream'.
#31
Insurance culture, expensive healthcare provision, lack of annual leave or maternity leave.
#33
Being asked for ID to buy cigarettes,when you're in your 60s.
#34
Bread that tastes sweet and cheese that has a weird plastic consistency 😝
#35
Pharmaceutical adverts on TV.
Skywitness 3 hours ago
How else will you know what new, likely ineffective, prescription will bankrupt you?
#36
The idea that everyone wants to live in the US/be American.
#39
Saying thank you for your service to random military people and those military people expecting preferential treatment on planes etc.
#42
The chlorine in the water. 🤢
#43
The high water level in the toilets.
Skywitness 3 hours ago
TBF I never did get used to the "continental shelf" when I lived in Germany.
#44
The incredibly long paying process which involves the bank card being taken away, a pen, and calculations.
#46
Drive-though everything, including banks.
#47
Drive in everything.
Also fake cheese with everything.
And also the friendliness of the people. Can be a bit overwhelming to us cold Northern Europeans
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 4 hours ago
The only thing liberal about the US is their definition of cheese.
#49
It’s often colder inside than outside.
BarBeeGirl 3 hours ago
Which is fine in the summer but could be a real problem in winter if it’s colder in your house than it is outside
#50
Service staff (even in fast food restaurants) calling you sir or ma'am. It's weird.
#54
Waiters who keep pestering you.
#58
Crushed ice.
What do you think ?
Mari 4 hours ago
I am sorry American friends but your clownesk president made the whole nation unpopular in the rest of the world.
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