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The differences between Americans and Europeans, especially Western Europeans, seem to be endless, no matter where you look. The driving culture is different, the restaurant culture is different, and people carry themselves differently when they’re out and about. Even the smallest things, such as the temperature of drinking water, are things Europeans and Americans are ready to disagree on.

However, if there is one thing both sides can agree on, it's that they love teasing each other about these differences. Americans like to point at European high taxes, paid bathrooms, and awful smoking habits. Europeans, on the other hand, like to bring up the healthcare system, sugary foods, and the unfair tipping arrangements.

So, it’s no surprise that when the recent trend of things that the “European mind can’t comprehend” took off, the Europeans were ready to strike back. They all took it personally and came up with a bunch of things that the “American mind can’t comprehend,” and shared them online. Scroll down to marvel at the funniest of them all.

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BlindAres
Community Member
3 years ago

Yeah, if someone wants to lear at me, while I'm in a public restroom, through a small gap then they better be prepared to defend themselves.

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    #2

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Its almost like the city was designed for humans

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    #3

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    Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    American here. I use 24 hour format at work.

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    #4

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    We used to get a full cooked breakfast on British Airways domestic flights, even on flights on a tiny turboprop that were an hour long. Was soooo much better than the 4 hour drive.

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    #5

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    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Meh, this one's weak. I learned both the moronic imperial system AND the metric system in my 1990-2000s US education.

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    #6

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Europeans understand tipping. It is used to express gratitude for excellent service. What they can't understand is how employees are not paid a fair wage that is not dependant on the number of customers or their generosity.

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    Adam S
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Lol, to be fair I’m a Brit and I once ended up on this unexpectedly…I somehow almost reversed into a ride-on lawnmower. So I’ll forgive the Americans not getting this one either 😝

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    #8

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    In SA, most (in new houses) open to the outside and are top-hung and not bottom-hung. I feel that is better since they aren't falling back on curtains or blinds

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    #9

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    Geoffrey Mason
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    These are common in many places.

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    #10

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    Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    They exist in America. They're just not the same as they once were. The toy is in one half and the food part in the other half

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Solar powered clothes dryer

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    #12

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    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Garlic Aioli

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    #13

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    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    why do I get the feeling that this photo was taken in the Netherlands? >.>

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    #14

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    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I love my bike

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    #15

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    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    But but how else are the bloodsucking insurance companies supposed to make their profits??? Who'll think of the billionaires?? 🥺

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    #16

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    jimmy jack
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Living in Germany these are on every house, dont have A/C but these really help keep the house cool

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    #17

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I thought that was a picture of a morgue at first glance!

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    #18

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    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    They used to be common here. It's the original bidet, for washing "down there". Bidet is a deprecating name for "horse", since you had to ride it. It was introduced in the late 19th century... as a preventative for both MSTs and unwanted pregnancies, and was first popular with courtesans. "Honest" women didn't touch ( or wash) " those places".

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    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Best add the mainland European minds to the list since I've yet to meet one who does this ;)

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    #20

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    Katy McMouse
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    Premium
    3 years ago

    Not incomprehensible - just incredible.

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    #21

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    As opposed to high fructose corn syrup

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    #22

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    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Because it's called Diet Coke in the US?

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    #23

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Americans thinking that is drive time not walking time.

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    #24

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    Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Um...Electric kettle. I have one

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    #25

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm German like that clown and I can't comprehend this either. I hope he just wants to share with 12 buddies

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    #26

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    Awesome At Being Autistic
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Um yeah, American here. I learned to drive on a stick shift.

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    #27

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    Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It looks like just a pen to me. Is there something special about it?

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    #28

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    Kobe (she)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Not everywhere though. Come to the Netherlands and you will pay like 3 euros for a small one ( 1/4 liter , which is half the size on te picture)

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    #29

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    M S
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Never seen somewhere in Europe

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    #30

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    Anne
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I have a lot of US friends and we all whatsapp

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    #31

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    Stardust she/her
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    3 years ago

    The UK must be way smaller than I thought. It takes 2 days to cross my state on car

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    #32

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Why not?

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    #33

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    Michael Hauck
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Are those pigeon spikes?

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    #34

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    My parents did this in the 1930s. Pretty sure we can get a handle on it.

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    #35

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    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm gonna guess it's a Handball.

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    #36

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    Groaver Andout
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Yes. They're not so damn stupid.

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    #37

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    Lydsylou
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Nope canned macaroni is grim it doesn't even remotely taste like cheese

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    #38

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    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    To be fair, most of europe also can't comprehend the British cuisine either

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    #39

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I think they do comprehend humongous serving sizes better than we do

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    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Oh my lord. I'd like to assure any American readers that you are not alone - this is an abomination regardless of nationality.

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