Eglė Radžiūtė
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Egle is a Content Creator at Bored Panda, specializing in Good News. She has a First-Class Bachelor's Degree in Film and Creative Writing from the University of Essex, and has studied subjects such as Propaganda & Film, Sci-fi Writing, Psychiatry & History of Mental Illness, and more.
Previously a Senior Video Editor, she is now pursuing Writing as her main interest. Alongside this, she is a passionate artist and painter, as well as a creator on TikTok. She enjoys baking, learning new languages and watching True Crime documentaries on Netflix.
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Eglė Radžiūtė • upvoted 32 items 17 hours ago
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Driving everywhere Americans drive a lot. Far more than residents in most other countries.Barackobrock reply
Someone paid just to bag your shopping at the checkout. Makes me feel so awkward and umcomfortable just standing there while they do it.General-Ad-9753 reply
Not owning a passport. I don’t know if that is a myth but I hear that a huge percentage of Americans have never been out of the country and don’t even have a passport. I understand that the US is huge with a massive range of landscapes and climate but it still seems a little odd to me. Edit: according to the US State dept, they estimate 37% of US citizens ~~don’t~~ own a passport. Edit2: I’m sure there are plenty of perfectly good reasons for it. It’s not a criticism. Edit 3: today I learnt a lot fewer people than I realised have passports. Typical that my most upvoted comment on Reddit turns out to be nonsense.WanderingGenesis reply
Air conditioning. I'm very surprised no one has said this yet. It's not that other countries don't have heating and AC. They do. But our use of them, especially the latter during the summer, is astronomically higher than anywhere else on the planet, even when compared to other first world countries.otaku_wanna_bee reply
Give tips at restaurants. And give even more tips for barber / food delivery / massage. And some Asian restaurants will automatically add 20% tip after tax :(Ladorb reply
Calling a water heater, "hot water heater". Edit: as many commented. This isn't what all americans call it apparently. But some definitely do.YakovAttackov reply
While I admit the Brits are pretty close with their Full English Breakfast, the American greasy diner Breakfast of Eggs, Bacon, Waffles/Pancakes and Hashbrowns is pretty uniquely American. My Italian mother has said in the past that it's the only things she's enjoyed about American food culture. My Nonna would be horrified if she heard we were eating fried eggs for breakfast. Edit: spelling, jeez guys it's a freaking typo.Panacea_ reply
Speaking very loud in public places. I think that’s the number one reason American tourists stand out like a sore thumb. Edit: I’m talking about a normal conversation. I get that people get louder when they are drunk or enthusiastic or super happy. But the phenomenon I’m describing here is just day to day conversation in a very loud voice. It’s like there is a lack of awareness of their surroundings. If no one is talking that loud, neither should you. Edit 2: it’s nuts how many of you get angry, defensive and start pointing the finger at others, when so many people agree. Also, it’s a minor flaw, don’t sweat it. I don’t understand why everyone reacts so incredibly.. triggered?
slavname reply
American here. When I studied abroad, I was smiling and friendly to strangers. In London they looked like I wanted to steal something from them!
FlygonsGonnaFly reply
Might just be me, but I do notice when you ask Americans on the internet where they're from, they reply with either a state or a city instead of their country. The thing is, it doesn't cause any confusion, since most people know most American states and at least the major cities. You don't often see an Indonesian person, for example, say they're from West Java. Just that they're from Indonesia. Edit: I'm not saying it's a bad thing, just an American one. I also don't think it's because of cultural variation or population. I'm Indian and I've never seen anyone say that they're from Rajasthan or Kerala on a more global level. A lot of Indian states speak different languages, have different cuisine, and live on different terrain. I think it has more to do with the fact that people broadly know American states and the distinctions between them through movies and American news and politics.A1A5KA reply
Am American. When I moved to Australia I was constantly asked three questions: 1 - How do you pronounce "Aluminum" 2 - How do you pronounce "Jaguar" 3 - Are red Solo cups a real thing? In all the movies whenever there is a house party everyone has a red Solo cup. I was caught completely off guard by the Solo cup question. Ever since then I've been very attentive to thise damn red cups. They really are everywhere.
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Handing your credit card to a stranger, having them walk away, swipe it, then bring it back to like they didn’t just put a down payment on a new house with it…dinerdefilles reply
Singing the national anthem at every possible opportunity, even when the event does not involve any other countries.
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My personal unspoken rule is keep an eye on other girls drinks when you are at the bar. Even if I don't know them. I have asked random strangers to keep an eye on mine and they are always like, "GIRL YES we have to look out for each other!"
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Person 1: I like your dress! Person 2: Thanks! It has pockets! <displays said pockets> If your dress has pockets, you let them know.
worstbrain reply
if you're wearing a hair tie on your wrist and someone asks for a hair tie, you give it to them (and accept that you likely will never see it again)
Wonder_WomanUnderoos reply
If another girl comes over to you and pretends to know you, no questions asked we've been friends for 30 years and haven't seen each other in 5. And always give a tampon if you have one, and someone needs one. Edit: never lend tampons, always give.
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The 5-minute rule. If it can be fixed in 5 minutes or less tell her! If it can't (bloat situation etc..) then there's no need to say anything because it will literally only make her feel bad.
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Good News, Social Issues
Surprising Tactic In The Fight To Preserve Abortion Rights In The U.S. Comes From None Other Than The Satanic Temple, Which Upholds Religious Abortion Rituals
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Good News, Social Issues
Sporting Goods CEO Goes Viral After Announcing Travel Expense Reimbursement For Employees Seeking Abortions
Dogs, Good News
New Pilot Project Will See Rescued Greyhounds Visiting The Elderly In Aged Care Homes In Australia
Good News, Nature
Indonesia Is Planning To Offer A Special Visa To Remote Workers, Allowing Them To Stay There For 5 Years Tax-Free, Including The Dream Destination, Bali
Good News, Parenting
18M People Saw This Video And Loved How These Strangers Jumped In To Help Their New Neighbors After They Bought A Way-Too-Tiny Lawn Mower
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Celebrities, Good News
“You're Officially Gay, My Boy”: Harry Styles Helps A Fan Come Out At Wembley Concert
Good News, People
New Jersey Teacher Teaches Complex Lesson Of Acceptance Through The Simple Symbol Of An Empty Chair
Animals, Cats
Every Private Tenant In UK To Get Legal Right To Keep A Pet In “Biggest Shake-Up Of The Private Rented Sector In 30 Years”
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Calling a water heater, "hot water heater". Edit: as many commented. This isn't what all americans call it apparently. But some definitely do.Panacea_ reply
Speaking very loud in public places. I think that’s the number one reason American tourists stand out like a sore thumb. Edit: I’m talking about a normal conversation. I get that people get louder when they are drunk or enthusiastic or super happy. But the phenomenon I’m describing here is just day to day conversation in a very loud voice. It’s like there is a lack of awareness of their surroundings. If no one is talking that loud, neither should you. Edit 2: it’s nuts how many of you get angry, defensive and start pointing the finger at others, when so many people agree. Also, it’s a minor flaw, don’t sweat it. I don’t understand why everyone reacts so incredibly.. triggered?Barackobrock reply
Someone paid just to bag your shopping at the checkout. Makes me feel so awkward and umcomfortable just standing there while they do it.SuvenPan reply
Driving everywhere Americans drive a lot. Far more than residents in most other countries.otaku_wanna_bee reply
Give tips at restaurants. And give even more tips for barber / food delivery / massage. And some Asian restaurants will automatically add 20% tip after tax :(YakovAttackov reply
While I admit the Brits are pretty close with their Full English Breakfast, the American greasy diner Breakfast of Eggs, Bacon, Waffles/Pancakes and Hashbrowns is pretty uniquely American. My Italian mother has said in the past that it's the only things she's enjoyed about American food culture. My Nonna would be horrified if she heard we were eating fried eggs for breakfast. Edit: spelling, jeez guys it's a freaking typo.General-Ad-9753 reply
Not owning a passport. I don’t know if that is a myth but I hear that a huge percentage of Americans have never been out of the country and don’t even have a passport. I understand that the US is huge with a massive range of landscapes and climate but it still seems a little odd to me. Edit: according to the US State dept, they estimate 37% of US citizens ~~don’t~~ own a passport. Edit2: I’m sure there are plenty of perfectly good reasons for it. It’s not a criticism. Edit 3: today I learnt a lot fewer people than I realised have passports. Typical that my most upvoted comment on Reddit turns out to be nonsense.WanderingGenesis reply
Air conditioning. I'm very surprised no one has said this yet. It's not that other countries don't have heating and AC. They do. But our use of them, especially the latter during the summer, is astronomically higher than anywhere else on the planet, even when compared to other first world countries. Eglė Radžiūtė • is following 3 people
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