40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused

Groundcontroltomajortom 2 years ago (edited)

This just reminded me that when I was a tween I used to call Canada, Canadia. Still makes me laugh.

11points

Hawkmoon 2 years ago

So, you basically eat the proverbial "Yellow snow"?

23points

Gregg Carr 2 years ago

could be a great prank that

6points

Stephen Duncan 2 years ago

You guys will put Maple Syrup on the moon before a human.

13points

Jennifer Clark 2 years ago

I have always wanted to do this, ever since I read about them doing it in the first Little House on the Prairie book.

11points

The Shadow of Darbows 2 years ago (edited)

I need to try this it sounds amazing

10points

My O My 2 years ago

It does right? Hubs will kill me if I start that though...

1point

Erik Ivan 2 years ago

Sounds amazing. And my diabetes just tried to kill me for even admitting that.

7points

Jus Frpn 2 years ago

I did this as a kid in the midwest. Boil it then throw on snow. Makes an awesome maple taffy!

5points

PlatinumThe8-BitCat 2 years ago

Is it bad that I hate Maple Syrup? It is way too sweet and way too gooey, same thing with honey

4points

Catie Marie 2 years ago

But was it REAL syrup or just "maple flavored cornstarch stuff and things"?

17points

Astrius 2 years ago

Canadian. It’s as delicious as you imagine. As sticky, too.

3points

Steph 2 years ago

Oh, I want to try that! Sounds really tasty!!! 👍🏻

3points

#2

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In Denmark our way of caring for our children baffles a lot of foreginers. i.e. we find it natural to leave them unattended, they are left in their prams to nap basically everywhere, usually outside no matter what time of the year it is.

Zrina94 , Josh Withers Report

Final score:

176points

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Carla Campbell 2 years ago

We can't even send our kids to school without worrying they'll be shot. (USA)

21points

María Hermida 2 years ago

I don't know why you've been downvoted

3points

Historyharlot93 Premium 2 years ago

In America, parents get the cops called on them by boomers when they let their school age kids go to the park unattended. Then moan and complain that “kids never go outside to play anymore, always glued to their phones.” Leaving a baby unattended would probably get you prison time.

15points

Danish Susanne 2 years ago

I seem to remember, that there was a news article about a dane who got in trouble doing exactly that. The defence was of course, that it was how it is done in Denmark, and the parent didn't know it was not allowed in the US

2points

LapCat 2 years ago (edited)

To know that some countries are generally safe enough for parents to do this. My American a$$ would want to sit outside the cafe all day, latte in hand, just to keep watch over the babies. All because this level of safety and trust in most strangers is almost unfathomable to me.

9points

Erik Ivan 2 years ago

Sweden, Finland, Norway, Icleand does the same.

8points

Haywood Jablome 2 years ago

This sounds like it's only possible in a loving, close-knit, and homogenous community

6points

Tee Rat 2 years ago

Smaller towns in the US wouldn't have a problem, but in the bigger cities the cops and Social Services would be there before you left the store.

6points

R Dennis 2 years ago

Small towns aren't safe to do that either. Monsters don't just live in big cities.

6points

My O My 2 years ago

But why? I mean, why do the cops have to stick their noses into that?

1point

Yuffa Kinazzo 2 years ago

Yep. More Karen's than criminals.

1point

South Monk 2 years ago

Do it in Indonesia and China and they get kidnapped or disappear. It's an urban myth that in china they steal kids and disfigure them to make them go begging etc etc. Begging earns alot of money.

5points

◦•●◉ 𝒮𝒽𝓎 𝒟𝓇𝒶𝑔𝑜𝓃 (𝓈𝒽𝑒/𝒽𝑒𝓇) ◉● 2 years ago

I think I saw in a Nas Daily YouTube short that Norway does it too

2points

Burnt Bagel 2 years ago

Yeah…they get kidnapped or shot in the USA unfortunately!

1point

Wendell T Sasaki 2 years ago

I have socks like those.

0points

To learn more about the cultural differences visitors find when traveling internationally, we reached out to Australian travel expert Alyse, also known as The Invisible Tourist. Alyse was kind enough to share a list of things that are perfectly normal in the Land Down Under that might be surprising or confusing for tourists.

“There are quite a few!” she told Bored Panda. “Having Christmas in summer is awesome. We have our extended holiday period over Christmas and New Year's to relax, enjoy beaches and to catch up with family and friends. School kids call erasers rubbers, thongs are what you would call flip-flops, and a slippery-dip is a slide at the local park.”

“We always welcome visitors from abroad with a warning about our Drop Bears,” Alyse added. “These are vicious koalas that jump from trees onto unsuspecting tourists, and the only way to soothe them is with Vegemite (spoiler alert, only visitors believe Drop Bears are real).”

#3

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Throwing cheese down a hill then running after it

Seeyouyeah , Dave Farrance Report

Final score:

165points

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Charlie the Cat 2 years ago

The Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is an annual event that takes place in Gloucestershire, England. The event involves rolling a 7lb (3kg) Double Gloucester cheese wheel down the almost-vertical Cooper’s Hill, near Gloucester. Competitors chase the cheese wheel down the hill, and the first person to cross the finish line is crowned the winner.

71points

Robert T 2 years ago

They really should be crowned "The Big Cheese". ;-)

9points

Rachael green 2 years ago

You forgot to mention the rugby team that spread out across the bottom of the hill to tackle anyone that didn't die on the way down the atrociously steep hill 😂 all good fun though

6points

Jennifer Clark 2 years ago

Don't forget the multiple ambulances needed once they reach the bottom of the hill.

3points

Me. 2 years ago

I think I've been to the hill. Not on a cheese rolling day though.

3points

Mat Hall 2 years ago

I wouldn't say it was "normal"; we accept it despite its eccentric nature, but it's not like it's a commonplace activity.

13points

Elizabeth Elliot 2 years ago

There used to be many local variants, most of which have died out. At Dunstable it was orange rolling down a pretty much vertical slope!

2points

arthbach 2 years ago

This is not a 'normal in their country'. It's pretty weird and interesting in the UK too.

8points

TechPanda 2 years ago

Ozzyman's review of this event is always amazing 😂😂

7points

Jo Davies 2 years ago

Ozzieman's review of EVERYTHING is always hilarious!

2points

Tracy Wallick 2 years ago

I say this as affectionately as possible, while also acknowledging that I too am white: this is the whitest thing I've ever seen. It's ridiculous and I love it.

2points

Grizzly milk 2 years ago

That seems fun

2points

Emma S 2 years ago

It's not an everyday event, though. It's only done once a year in one part of England.

2points

Nea 2 years ago

Indian Pandas, lets make it normal in our country!!

2points

Elisa 2 years ago

I wanna do this 😭

1point

Fred L. 2 years ago

For the records, they are not rolling the actual cheese wheel anymore, that was stopped years ago for hygenic reasons.

1point

#4

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Thanking the bus driver.

Madra_ruax , Csongor Kemény Report

Final score:

163points

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Downunderdude 2 years ago

I rarely take the bus, but thanking the driver doesn't seem at all odd to me. Like thanking your waiter. Or the checkout person. Or the taxi driver. Isn't it just common courtesy?

186points

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

It is in certain countries where good manners are part of the general upbringing.

16points

René Sauer 2 years ago

So, you yell across the bus if you get out at the back door?

2points

Yibo Wang 2 years ago

You know what, I'd never thanked the bus driver, cos most of em in my country are abit bad tampered, but I do thank literally everyone else lol...come to think about it, a bus driver drives the same route for at least a dozen times a day, they'd see all sorts of bad behaved drivers, it's no wonder they're angry at them...

1point

Geoffrey Osterfield 2 years ago

I hear people thank the bus drivers in my town 95% of the time thankfully. UK

19points

Lucas 2 years ago

Same, UK, always say thank you and hear others do so too.

7points

Robert T 2 years ago

It would be rude not to!

2points

JN 2 years ago (edited)

I loved witnessing and doing this when I was on holiday in the UK. In Germany, unfortunately, this is not at all common and you even risk getting a very angry look from the bus driver if you try it (I tried, will not do this again) as they would think that you are making fun of them. Very sad.

0points

Rita Frost 2 years ago

Cheers, Drive.

0points

Sue Lynn Chan 2 years ago

This can be normalized

7points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

I do. Nowadays here about half the passengers do.

1point

Barbara 2 years ago

I come from Chile where we always thank the driver. Even from the back doors, some people shout. When I was a teenager I used to get down on the back doors and shout "gracias tío", which would be something like thank you uncle.

6points

JuniorCJ82 2 years ago

I'm not confused by this at all. This is just pure common courtesy. I've been thanking bus drivers since grammar school.

5points

Jovita A 2 years ago

Tell me one country where you don't thank the driver? If I'm close enough I always say thank you when getting out. Did it in many countries.

4points

MrsFettesVette 2 years ago

I was just thinking (based on how many people from different places say this is the norm)- maybe NOT thanking the bus driver is outside the norm.

5points

Amanda 2 years ago

Saying 'Cheers Drive' here in Wales is basically the law

4points

Amanda Greenwood 2 years ago

Normal where I live in New Zealand

4points

K- THULU 2 years ago

Yep, normal in Australia, too.... Always say Hi when I board and Thanks if I leave by the front door and wave if I get off at the centre door.... Most people do it, just basic politeness!!

3points

Anne Jones 2 years ago

In the UK we always thank the driver. Why wouldn’t you?

3points

DaisyGirl 2 years ago

In Brisbane (Australia) we say thank you to the bi's driver, city cat and ferry drivers, taxis. I also do the same thing in London where have lived for 20 years

3points

The travel expert also noted that Australian slang can be confusing for foreigners. “To get by in Australia, it's essential to shorten words then add an O or IE to the end - arvo (afternoon), barbie (barbeque), mozzie (mosquito), cozzie (swimming costume/bathers), servo (service station/petrol station). An exception to this ends with an A - Macca's, our word or McDonald's.”

“If you're wanting to purchase alcohol for a party, you won't find it in our supermarkets,” Alyse continued. “We have separate stores that sell alcohol only that we call Bottle-o's."

You also probably don't need to worry about snakes if you're taking a trip to Australia. "Visitors are surprised that there aren't snakes everywhere, like social media would otherwise have you believe," Alyse says. "I've maybe seen a real snake in the wild once or twice in my entire life.”

#5

In the UK, its definitely how we treat our friends. At uni quite a few people, especially Americans got pissed at me for insulting them. That's just how we act. Only worry when we're being polite

anon Report

Final score:

155points

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Emma S 2 years ago

The word c**t is a term of endearment in the UK. It's not uncommon to hear people calling their best friends it.

57points

Kharyss 2 years ago

No it’s really not. You might call your friends wankers or tossers etc. but c**t is a step beyond and still unacceptable to most people.

20points

Chewie Baron Premium 2 years ago

Then there’s Jeremy Hunt!

7points

Robert T 2 years ago

That's one word that we tend to reserve for people we don't like in the UK. Usually people who commit minor driving discretions or politicians. ;-)

7points

Bored Alpaca (She/Her) 2 years ago

That's more in Australia, but only if you're an Aussie yourself and tone is everything!

7points

Hannahar 2 years ago

It really isn't.

3points

Ron Baza 2 years ago

“Hey smelly!” was always one of my best mates’ favourite terms of endearment.

2points

Lace Neil 2 years ago

I often greet my friends with "hey, bìtches," which Americans might find offensive.

2points

Tracy Wallick 2 years ago

In the US, you only call someone a c*nt if you're really trying to insult them.

1point

Data1001 2 years ago

I really got desensitized to that word after hanging out with my Brit expat friends.

1point

Sally Hudd 2 years ago

I’m in my seventies and trust me it is not a term of endearment, other than maybe between two drunken men. It is viewed as more insulting than f**k.

0points

Boop the Snoot. Pound the Paw. 2 years ago

Wildly vulgar in the US which is saying something as the US is a vulgar country overall

0points

Little My 2 years ago (edited)

I’m English and I hate that word. It is the worst word you can say in my opinion. I also grew up on a council estate but still find it a shocking word.

-1point

Aileen Grist 2 years ago

I once had a friend who burst into tears when I said I liked her hair - she'd just had it cut and it looked really good - she thought I hated it and was being sarky.

11points

Ripley 2 years ago

It's a very Australian trait too. It's easy to be polite - it takes time and effort to think of mean things to say to your friends, and you don't waste it on just anyone!

8points

Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t 2 years ago

Awight you w@nkaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!

4points

Trish 2 years ago

My dad and his brothers do that. "Dan! You worthless sonofabitch!" "Well hello Doug, you shiteating mama's boy! What the hell have you been up to?!" "Ask your wife!"

4points

Tee Rat 2 years ago (edited)

I was raised in a house of "don't dish it out if you can't take it", we were brutal to each other. My friends calling me Shakes because of my epilepsy or saying if I have a seizure in the bathtub they would throw in their laundry was never an issue. It was all about the comeback.

4points

LapCat 2 years ago

Oh my gawd I am so sorry, your comment got me 😹! And in all seriousness, I hope you are doing ok 🩷

1point

Sue Knerl 2 years ago

You all are just a bunch of c***s.

3points

Little Phoenix 2 years ago

You're all a bunch of wankers

2points

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

c***s and twats all around :-D

1point

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

Anytime you’re around people who come from someplace different, be smart about it. Just take a second and check yourself before you say something that’s considered normal when you’re with your friends, but would probably be interpreted as mean and insulting to anyone else. Not everyone grew up where you did, the way you did, and with the peers you did, so won’t know your true meaning like the locals would.

1point

#6

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Thirty days of confinement to a room in your house after having a baby and only leaving to go to the doctor. Not sleeping by your significant other when they are going hunting the next day because you "have power" that will affect the kill. Not stepping over things while pregnant to prevent the soul from leaving the baby. Also, never touching meat while on "your time" because the "power" will spoil the meat. Dancing for four days without water or food in the early summer to help the people... I am on a reservation in the United States. The US has some 500+ tribes but many have the same beliefs and traditions. So, there US you have something totally bizarre to you that is completely normal to us

nativehoneybaby , JÉSHOOTS Report

Final score:

152points

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Lama 2 years ago

I know it's culture, and an endangered one for that, so it feels almost forbidden to judge, but some of this feels a little unfriendly to women..

149points

Auntriarch 2 years ago

It's pretty widespread across cultures. Menstruation apparently used to affect mushroom growing in France - funny enough it doesn't do that any more

38points

Anne Jones 2 years ago

In some countries menstruating women must go to a special building and stay there until they are “clean” again. It’s the perfect way to stop girls and women from having a proper education or career opportunities because they are only allowed to function in society for a limited time each month.

37points

RedMarbles 2 years ago

I'm a bit concerned about the 4 days without water as well, which isn't good for anyone.

18points

Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago (edited)

Ridiculous things deserve ridicule. Sorry, not sorry.

17points

Spocks's Mom 2 years ago

Some. There are beautiful things in native culture as well. I love how they call on the spirits of their ancestors for guidance and blessings. I think this is more believable and respectful than other religions.

8points

Linden 2 years ago

I'm indigenous, another culture, we have different practices but some are around women and they get judged by our dominant culture (a colonising culture mind you). But the judgement is usually based on wrong assumptions and lack of context and understanding. I still believe that practices should be living, breathing, and shift with time, but that's our work and up to us to decide. It's not for people outside of cultures to offer opinion or comment without wider knowledge. We've all been colonised enough.

6points

A C 2 years ago

Very! I feel that two things can be held true at once. A precious, unique culture that can also be misogynistic.

5points

JuniorCJ82 2 years ago

A little?

4points

Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago

Very interesting, I was thinking some nomad desert tribe ( African maybe). Unfortunately so many men were afraid? of women and our "power" that we have been persecuted for millennium. What I find so sad is that this thinking has been brought on individually by many many cultures. Look up menstrual huts that are still being used today.

8points

Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

Not stepping over things while pregnant to prevent the soul leaving the baby is definitely the strangest one to me. I’m not insulting anyone for their beliefs, plenty of people are superstitious about many things. It was just surprising to read I guess.

8points

Jorge Gonzalez 2 years ago

That makes sense to avoid tripping, with said things, possibly falling and hurting both mother and baby. Maybe that is the origin of the superstition?

10points

Linden 2 years ago

How about people who are not members of a community and do not share indigenous identity just listen and learn? Judging when you know nothing about the reasons, the wider belief context, just do not share the perspective is so pointless.

3points

Jp@nda 2 years ago

Exactly. Just because it's not our way of doing things does not mean it is not valid. We can disagree but still respect each other's beliefs, as long as no one is being hurt

2points

South Monk 2 years ago

Sounds similar to ancient Chinese rofl.

3points

Definitely a Human 2 years ago

Wow. That is absolutely bonkers.

1point

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

"power" hmm "negative power" i m making of this :-(

1point

Paul Pienkowski 2 years ago

My girlfriend is half Native. She abided by a lot of this.

1point

Bubba Jones 2 years ago

W the actual F?!?

1point

Ivy at Eve 2 years ago

Where I live, it is accepted that women during their period should not be making mayonaise because it will guaranteed not succeed.

0points

There are some food names that might confuse visitors in Australia as well. “Cilantro is called coriander here, peppers are called capsicums, aubergines are called eggplants and courgettes are called zucchinis,” Alyse explained. (As an American, I have to say that sounds like a hybrid of British and American terminology…)

“All Aussie kids grow up eating Fairy Bread (bread with butter and sprinkles), Sausage Rolls (meaty pastry), mini Meat Pies and Tim Tams (choccie bikkies) for snacks at parties,” the Invisible Tourist shared.

#7

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused We let cheese melt, throw some schnaps in there and eat it with bread cubes on a long fork. Oh and if your bread falls off the fork you'll have to do some silly stuff like sing a song or jump naked in the snow...

Skinnj , Juliano Mendes Report

Final score:

148points

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Downunderdude 2 years ago

I remember when fondue parties were all the rage.

73points

Catie Marie 2 years ago

Me too and I'm only 40. Are we really this old? That's depressing

17points

Auntriarch 2 years ago

I've got a sweet little orange enamel fondue set

9points

El Cucuy 2 years ago

Fondue restaurants are relatively common in the U.S.

0points

Tumbah 2 years ago

Were?

0points

The Scout 2 years ago

According to "Asterix in Switzerland" the third time you lose your bread you used to get drowned in Lake Geneva... But it seems the customs have softened with the times.

30points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

We once put someone in the nearby river for losing his bread, it was fun times

8points

CT 2 years ago

Léman, not Lake Geneva

5points

Adélia Braga 1 year ago

OMG Yes! I was trying to remember which of the Asterix books had the fondue party! Thank you!!

0points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago

Nobody, not even the snow, wants to see me naked.

7points

Michael Largey 2 years ago

The only thing worse would be hearing me sing a song. People have lost the ability to have children after that experience.

8points

Caro Caro 2 years ago

AND do the dishes :)

5points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

Got to be Switzerland.

4points

The Original Bruno 2 years ago

Why would they call it Welsh Rarebit if it were Switzerland?

1point

Catie Marie 2 years ago

Holy hell my grandma would've LOVED you

4points

Nash Nopper 2 years ago

Käsefondue - LOVE IT!

4points

Sue User 2 years ago

The way you call it cheese fondue implies there are other kinds of fondue.

1point

Marco Richter 2 years ago

Hello switzerland

3points

Abel 2 years ago

A cheesy land. /j

3points

Mickipickie 2 years ago (edited)

At my mom's house you have to wash the dishes.

2points

LapCat 2 years ago

That sounds like a forkin’ great time

2points

#8

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused The friendlier the language the closer you are to a beating, the dirtier the language the more we like you.

anon , Kampus Production Report

Final score:

143points

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vogonpoet 2 years ago

UK or Australia? Or both.

10points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

Not Australia.

1point

Thomas Grant 2 years ago

Us brits are only seen as polite to those we dont know, or worse, dont like. Love is displayed through, at its core, sarcasm.

9points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

If the majority under the peak of the bell curve are so rough when they talk to each other and everyone else, then I guess only the farthest outliers could ever pull off working in the diplomatic corps, where talking like that could start a war.

3points

Fay Louise 2 years ago

I would have thought it obvious that this refers to a social setting and not a professional one. I would also have thought it obvious that one can change their manner and vocabulary quite significantly depending on which hat they're wearing.

1point

David A Paterson 2 years ago

I cannot guess which country this is.

3points

Jo Davies 2 years ago

Context please?

2points

Skinny Pig 2 years ago

Boston?

2points

JuJu 2 years ago

Scottish? Irish?

2points

Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago

Why aren't any of these labeling the countries? Driving me nuts.

1point

Timbob 2 years ago

Can’t be Australia, they’re too busy killing poisonous EVERYTHING !¡

1point

Elchinero 2 years ago

"trouble-n-strife", "china" from Ossieville i.,e "wife", "china plate" "Mate"

1point

Alyse also shared some of her most memorable moments from traveling abroad when she noticed local customs that were different from what she's used to. “Ordering food from a vending machine rather than a waiter in Japan, then sitting down inside and having it brought to the table,” she noted. “Paying for a chair on the beach is weird for us in Europe. We just throw a towel down anywhere on the sand at home.”

“Getting drinks/food from a waiter rather than the bar in continental Europe (ordering it all from a bar must come from our British ancestors),” the travel expert continued. “Having to tip for everything in the USA. We understand why now, but it adds so much extra on top. Not having the taxes included on price tickets in the USA, and having to fumble for change at the register to pay the difference. Paying to use the toilet in the UK and Europe, as we don't need to do that.”

#9

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Apparently white gravy is a thing that's not very common outside of southern America...

kawaiimoesugoidesu , WallyBooger Report

Final score:

136points

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Nash Nopper 2 years ago

It is common in Germany for many dishes, too!

39points

Vera Diblikova 2 years ago

It is main part of central European cuisine, in Czech we call it "omáčka" (dip, but on a plate with "knedlíky" and a slice of cooked beef meat) - rajská (w. tomatoes), okurková (pickles), koprová (dill) etc.

2points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

Absolutely, very tasty, and a surprise for me and my fiance that both of our cultures had that stuff in it. I've actually never seen gravy that was not white, thinking about it

2points

Nelson 2 years ago

In fact German settlers to the South and Pennsylvania brought white gravy and pork bbq; as well as, decent beer to US.

0points

Vermonta 2 years ago

Do you put vinegar in it?

0points

vogonpoet 2 years ago

Bechemal = White gravy?

11points

MellonCollie 2 years ago

I'm also wondering if it is comparable to a bechamel sauce but with added ground sausage.

8points

Spocks's Mom 2 years ago (edited)

Yes. It's basically the same. I usually make bechemal with butter in a sauce pan and gravy with drippings in a skillet. I will usually add more spices to the gravy too depending on what I am cooking.

5points

Scott Rackley 2 years ago

Sawmill gravy is fat/flour/milk, with crumbled sausage

1point

geezeronthehill 2 years ago

Wisconsin. Norse/German immigrants. White gravy on a bunch of dishes.

6points

Ozymandias73 2 years ago

YUM!! Have it over some buttermilk biscuits, or atop a nice country fried steak, superb!!

4points

Spittnimage 2 years ago (edited)

Actually it's common all over America for biscuits and gravy.

4points

KatZen 2 years ago

I'm from Monterey, CA and had this all the time from our local Wendys. I now live in Georgia and it's not easily available here. You'd have to go to a sit down restaurant.

3points

Francisco Javier Bonillo Ponce 2 years ago

what is that? bechamel?

3points

The Original Bruno 2 years ago

Pretty close. Often bacon fat is used instead of butter, and it has lumps of sausage.

2points

Vermonta 2 years ago

White gravy is usually sausage gravy unless its for chicken fried steak

2points

junipurrrrr 2 years ago

I can taste that picture

2points

The_OG_Catlady 2 years ago

We just call it 'sauce'. Gravy for us is brown and meat flavoured.

1point

Jon E 2 years ago (edited)

Over here in the good ol'e uk we call that Vomit. Looks like 8 pints of Stella a McDonalds & a vanilla shake Vomit. And we know our vomit.

1point

#10

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused The fact gum is illegal here in Singapore may be odd to foreigners, but there's a reason for that. The reason being people constantly spitting gum onto the ground, sticking it on cars and elevator buttons, making everywhere you went covered in gum. And when the gum dried up, it would become very hard to remove.

Im_Tsuikyit , Quinn Dombrowski Report

Final score:

135points

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BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago

I totally get this. I hate gum!

76points

Janine B. 2 years ago

I love gum. But I hate people spitting and sticking it everywhere.

13points

Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago

It is not the gum, but the jerks who litter. I have been laughed at for chasing a receipt that got away.

9points

María Hermida 2 years ago

Same here, but it is a stupid measure. Fine people, or make them clean the streets for a year, or whatever, but banning? We don't ban cars because some people speed and cause accidents; we don't ban hammers because a madman somewhere used a hammer to kill his neighbour; we don't ban swimming pools because several kids drown every year...

7points

Data1001 2 years ago

Same. I wish it was illegal everywhere. Whenever I see someone chewing gum it drives me crazy. I also have misophonia, so just the sight of gum-chewing makes me think of the sound of gum-chewing, so my hatred may be related to that.

0points

memeju1ce 2 years ago

i actually use it for medical reasons! i have underproductive salivary glands because of a disease i have, and it’s really messed up my teeth. chewing produces more saliva, which keeps your teeth wet so they don’t go dry and brittle if that makes sense

12points

Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago

And you would be allowed gum in Singapore - And I am sure you dispose of your used gum properly.

6points

Alisa LaVine 2 years ago

You must have Sjogren's. Me too.

2points

Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

Sjogren's?

0points

Vul Va 2 years ago

Was in a town on holiday awhile ago with a passive aggressive sign, something like, "in this town, we put gum in the bin". Guess what was stuck to the sign.

7points

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

Pretty much everything that is not ultra-conservative is illegal in Singapore.

5points

Cyber Returns 2 years ago

I swallow my gum

4points

Angela B 2 years ago

Lots of rules in Singapore I believe (chewing gum, litter, cigarette butts etc) which I really like the sound of. There are negatives (like any place) as well.

4points

Catie Marie 2 years ago

I had a college roommate who was from Singapore and she told me that law (turns out it's a law, punishable by cash) and I didn't believe her. Then my sister went there. Roommate wasn't lying.

3points

Donkeywheel 2 years ago (edited)

Seems like anecdotal but part of a large large catalog of arbitrary interdictions that should remind everyone that Singapore is indeed a complete dictature.

2points

PlatinumThe8-BitCat 2 years ago

I hate how much gum I’ve found on sidewalks, under bleachers, and under desks at my school

2points

Elena House 2 years ago

Every time I get that Shonen Knife song out of my head, someone comes by and sticks it right back in.

1point

We were also curious if there were any customs from other nations that Alyse wished Australians would adopt. “Australia can be a great place to live, but being an island continent has its challenges,” she noted. “Many of us would love to adopt European high-speed or Japanese-style bullet trains to travel between our capital cities. Most visitors don't realize how far away everything is here, for example Sydney to Melbourne is 9 hours drive (870kms), and Melbourne to Brisbane is 18 hours drive (1776km). Heck, even flying from Sydney to Perth or Darwin is 5 hours.”

“The other would be not tolerating drugs and other crimes,” the traveler added. “Countries in Asia have very strict consequences for such things, and therefore crime and delinquency is much lower than major cities in Australia. We tend to go a bit easy here, in my opinion.”

If you’d like to learn more about Alyse’s travels, get some tips for your upcoming trips or learn more about Australia, be sure to visit The Invisible Tourist!

#11

We have like a whole years worth of child leave here in Sweden and are encouraged to split between the parents, so there is lots of dads at the park with their kids. Heard an American ask what was up with all the 'mannys'? -_-

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Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

In America they ask why the mother isn't back to work the next week. :-( No federal law on any paid time off. Currently struggling to try to pass a federal 12-week paid leave. Only about 12 states have any kind of maternity leave law.

13points

Billy Harrelson 2 years ago

I agree with this one. I worked at Target back in my younger days and remember a lady who worked up until almost the day she had her baby. A week later she's back. I'm like "what are you doing here, shouldn't you be at home with your baby?" and she's like "I gotta work or else that baby ain't gonna eat." and that opened my eyes right then to how much these people care about their employees.

12points

David Smith 2 years ago

Only major country in the world without maternal leave is.........USA!!!!!

8points

tuzdayschild 2 years ago

We do have maternal leave, just not a long one. Usually 6 to 8 weeks. Granted, it's not much.

-2points

Haywood Jablome 2 years ago (edited)

In America any man with a child, or looks at a child, or is just minding his business near a child, is assumed to be a predator. This also applies to men in the vicinity of women

3points

Heyday 2 years ago

Sorry for that. Many Americans are just so backward. Contrary to what THEY think, we are NOT the greatest country in the world. It's so sad and frustrating to see us sinking and the same old c**p going on and on...

2points

zgillet 2 years ago

But that would cut profits! USA sucks with employment laws in favor of big corporations.

1point

Lene 2 years ago

It's thr same in Denmark. I actually love that my bf took up to 3 months of paternal leave for each of our 3 kids. :)

1point

Burnt Bagel 2 years ago

Ummm… dad sitting in parks in America tend to get arrested!

1point

Alisa LaVine 2 years ago

That is not true.

-1point

LapCat 2 years ago

Me, an American: Lucky. ☹️

1point

Hans Georg 2 years ago

"whole years"? How long is that? In Germany we have 3 years.

1point

cerinamroth 2 years ago

The amount of Elterngeld drops substantially after the first 12/14 months though, so most people are financially restricted by that and often go back to work after a year. My husband took the year's parental leave with each of our kids because I work from home anyway (would lose my client base to cheaper translators if I dropped out for a year) and I could just work when I wanted to.

4points

Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

It should have been "a whole year's worth of child leave". Not plural "years".

2points

Lil' Cat2 2 years ago

I interpret a "A whole years worth of" as 365 days. Which is odd, since we get 480 days in Sweden.

0points

Wendy Premium 2 years ago

Mat leave can be extended to 18 months in Canada

0points

#12

In Bulgaria we nod for No and shake for Yes. This doesn't make us an impression but foreigners get really, really confused. Tip: Listen to what we say, not how we move our head. :)

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

It's the only country in the world that does this and no-one is sure why.

49points

Cjo 2 years ago

Sort of, people from India like to bob their heads while you talk to them, but it doesn't mean that they are agreeing with what you said.

13points

cerinamroth 2 years ago

It's not - the Greeks do it too, and the Albanians.

9points

S Mi 2 years ago

Sri Lankan people too!

7points

Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t 2 years ago

Not at all, different parts of India have nods, bobs or shakes as yes/no.

4points

Steve 2 years ago

Nodding emphatically

1point

The Original Bruno 2 years ago

To keep the Soviet oppressors confused?

1point

Martin van der Meijden 1 year ago

Try India!

0points

Nelson 2 years ago

India does the same.

0points

Alexandra Davis 2 years ago

As a deaf person, this is my nightmare!

10points

StitchIsCuteAndFluffy 2 years ago

Same

0points

Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

I have a hard time making my brain do this, thinking no and nodding. Definitely takes a second to process lol

4points

Tee Rat 2 years ago

Try patting your head and rubbing your belly while nodding for no.

0points

Jo Reed 2 years ago

We've lived in Bulgaria for 16 years and I catch myself doing it when our girls are over on holiday... confuses the heck out of them. I also speak Bulgarian to them too as I tend to forget the English word for some things at times lol

3points

AlienBarbu 2 years ago

I can confirm, I used to work with some Bulgarian people and yes I got often confused by their little quirkiness

2points

Bleau 2 years ago

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0points

Burnt Bagel 2 years ago

We all have our issues

0points

Kathy 2 years ago

I heard in Greece they do the same :)

0points

We also reached out to travel experts Dave and Deb of The Planet D to hear a Canadian perspective on this topic. "There are so many things that Canadians find perfectly normal that may seem strange to foreigners," the travelers shared.

"The first thought that comes to our head is that we call our one-dollar coins a Loonie. When Canada changed from dollar bills to coins, the new coin had an engraving of a loon on it. A loon is an aquatic bird that is very common in Canada. So instead of calling it a dollar, Canadians called it a Loonie," Dave and Deb explained.

"When the two-dollar coin came out a few years later, it had a polar bear on it. Instead of making a nickname to do with the polar bear, Canadians ended up calling it a Toonie. It rhymes with Loonie and totally makes sense to us."

#13

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused We call flip-flops 'thongs' and erasers 'rubbers'.

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Braineating Spleen 2 years ago

Straya!

56points

Angela B 2 years ago

None of that "duvet" nonsense either. It's a doona Mate.

21points

Jill Rhodry 2 years ago

Bloody oath!

6points

Anna Drever 2 years ago

Rubbers in Kiwi land too, but flip-flops are jandals instead. No idea why. Perhaps a brand name that stuck???

2points

Phoenix 2 years ago

Flip flops were called thongs in the US too, until the underwear became a thing in the mid/late 90's

18points

Skinny Pig 2 years ago

yeah I grew up using that word for the footwear

6points

sbj 2 years ago

It's also rubbers here in the UK

13points

Robert T 2 years ago

And speedos 'budgie smuglers'. ;-)

11points

CrunChewy McSandybutt 2 years ago

Americans used to call flip flops "thongs" until some guy invented butt floss.

7points

The Scout 2 years ago

Both words would create an entirely different context elsehwere...

7points

Booker 2 years ago

I grew up calling them thongs. Haven't heard them called that in 50 years.

6points

Cat Furr 2 years ago

I once killed a spider on my wall with my thong and then had to answer MANY questions when I told the story :)

4points

Data1001 2 years ago

When I was a kid, we had black rubber coverings we'd put over our normal shoes when it was rainy/muddy outside, and we always called those "rubbers".

3points

Kayjunmoon 2 years ago

Jandals

3points

#14

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In the U.S. we have dry counties where stores cannot sell alcohol, but if you drive 4 miles up the road you can buy all the booze you want. Like just sell me my damn booze.

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BrookeBT 2 years ago

But what about all the "freedom"

67points

hwatinternation 2 years ago

Well, you know how it goes. Religious freedom of the few can outweigh actual freedom of the many.

22points

Spocks's Mom 2 years ago

You have it right by putting "freedom" in quotes.

13points

tuzdayschild 2 years ago

You have all the freedom in the world to go 4 miles down the road :)

10points

Heather Gomez 2 years ago

We live in a police state but when the powers that be cloak it as "patriotism" the idiots just comply

7points

Haywood Jablome 2 years ago (edited)

Counties are small communities comprising only a small fraction of the state, so yes it is the freedom of a community to govern itself. If they don't want to serve beer, there are plenty who do

6points

Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago

Freedumb!!!

6points

Vermonta 2 years ago

States can make their own rules too. Each state is like a little country.

4points

Binky Melnik 2 years ago (edited)

We’re free to have blue laws so in some places, you can’t buy alcohol on Sundays. 🙄 In some states, you can only buy alcohol and cigarettes from the government. Of course, people simply cross state lines, as they’re free todo, to get what they need. I blame the Brits for sending their most uptight over here. ☺️

3points

SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 2 years ago

The freedom is getting more scarce here by the day. It’s very confusing that the people who lean toward fascism use the word freedom ceaselessly in their campaigns.

2points

RajunCajun 2 years ago

you have the freedom to drive to the next town over and buy it there. I lived in a dry town growing up. it's really not that big of a deal.

2points

The Original Bruno 2 years ago

There are very few "dry" counties outside of Arkansas, and combined they total way less than 1% of the U.S. population. A handful are in rural Kentucky and Tennessee, with a few more scattered the remotest corners of Florida, Texas and Kansas. The U.S. Constitution expressly forbade restricting guns, but made no mention of any right to alcohol.

2points

The wee giant (any pronouns) 2 years ago

That's just propaganda

2points

Leesa DeAndrea 2 years ago

Freedom to have religious fanatics try to force their reactionary beliefs on you.

1point

Wednesday 1 year ago

That's b******t. Women are now second class citizens and the government will, if trump wins, make us no more than property just lie in the "good old days."

0points

C. S. 1 year ago

Some places only get the super puritanical Christian freedom.

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago

It's total bullsh*t. There is no such thing as "freedom" in the US. (Yes, I live and pay taxes in the US).

0points

Nelson 2 years ago

Only applies to guns, billionaires, orange people and his lackeys

0points

Charles Kormos 2 years ago

You can still buy a gun anywhere.

0points

Cjo 2 years ago

Well, that is what you get when a religion controls your government. It is also the source of the blue laws (closing places on Sunday). I spent two years in Alexandria, Louisiana, USA which had blue laws. It seemed like there was a church on every street, but they made up for that with either a bar or a liquor store on every street too.

13points

My O My 2 years ago

In germany everything is closed on sundays... I hate it

1point

Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago

One of my favorite facts - Jack Daniels Whiskey is made in a dry county.

7points

Timbob 2 years ago

Old joke. Evangelicals don’t recognize Fundamentals, Protestants don’t recognize Catholics, and Baptists don’t recognize each other in the liquor store.

6points

Alex Barnett 2 years ago

I'm from New Orleans, so this is pretty alien to me. I also don't understand being able to buy beer and wine at the grocery store, but having to go to a specific store to buy hard liquor. Also blue laws are fricking stupid and need to be repealed, I don't know anyone who likes them.

6points

Brocken Blue 2 years ago

And meanwhile, in New Jersey, I’m just impressed y’all have beer and wine in your grocery stores. That must be nice.

2points

Burnt Bagel 2 years ago

And don’t even get me started on the f****d up marijuana laws between states

4points

Jeremy James 2 years ago

Dry counties have higher DUI or DWI fatality rates than wet counties. It makes sense when you think about it for a moment.

3points

Verena 2 years ago

Separate stores or closed off sections are standard in the Netherlands and Scandinavia (everything stronger than wine and beer)

2points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

In Australia you can't even get beer or wine without going to a separate store

1point

Robert T 2 years ago

This used to be the case in the UK when alcohol could not be sold on a Sunday or outside certain hours if the supermarket was open longer. You can now buy it pretty much any time except for a Sunday which is restricted to certaining opening hours for the whole shop.

1point

Tamara Augustine 2 years ago

Pennsylvania too

0points

Igor914624 2 years ago

That is a holdover from the puritan ancestors, handed down to the southern baptists. And it is not as bad as it used to be. Most of the dry counties are starting to realize they are losing revenue, so they are repealing the dry laws. In the past, they had "blue laws" that prevented the sale of all but essential items on Sundays. When they were in effect, shopping malls were closed on Sundays, and whole isles in supermarkets were taped off. The blue laws are gone now, but you still can't buy beer before noon on Sunday, and liquor stores are closed on Sunday.

1point

Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago

Massachusetts used to have some wicked blue-laws. After years of watching hoards of people simply drive 10 miles north to New Hampshire - they shut that sh!t down.

1point

Debby Keir 2 years ago

I found it odd in New York that I could buy beer in a supermarket, but had to go to an off licence for wine or spirits....

1point

Dave and Deb also shared their thoughts on customs they've observed in other countries. "Something I find really weird about our neighbors to the south is that they wear their shoes indoors," they told Bored Panda. "Most Canadians don't walk into their houses with shoes on, and when we visit our friends and neighbors, we always take our shoes off. In America, it is common to leave their shoes on. To us it is weird. There is a lot of gross stuff on the streets and sidewalks, why would we want to bring that into our house?"

#15

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In Iran it is common to say no out of politeness when offered something. Only if the other person asks again will you say yes. Actually, you might even say no multiple times. Cab drivers will do this too for instance. You ask how much you owe them and they'll say something along the lines of "oh don't worry it's worth nothing" to which you then reply by insisting on paying. Only then will they tell you the price and bla bla bla.

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Downunderdude 2 years ago

'Thirty shekels, you must be mad' Ring any bells, anyone?

46points

Penguin Panda Pop 2 years ago

Sounds a bit "Life of Brian" but can't recall the exact scene. It's been so long since I've seen that film. I really must see it again.

9points

Jules 2 years ago

Half a dinari for my bl**dy life story!!!!

6points

Tee Rat 2 years ago

"Are you telling me that's not worth 20 shekels?"

5points

LAWLAWLAW 2 years ago

Who you calling big nose

0points

Faith Arnold 2 years ago

The Merchant of Venice. Shylock was ordered to pay back with a pound of flesh.

0points

Mia Black 2 years ago

Whoa this would frustrate me so much. I like straight questions and answers like many northgermans I think. If you ask me how my day is, I will answer how my day is...If your say something is for free I probably would take your by your word... That's what words are for, aren't they?

24points

Kimmie E 2 years ago

Agreed, what if you're in a rush? Haven't got time for all that back and forth. No, no, no, yes.

11points

René Sauer 2 years ago

"How much do I owe you?" " Don´t worry, it´s worth nothing." " Cool, thanks! Bye!"

17points

zgillet 2 years ago

I would do exactly this. I don't have time for games.

3points

Stay Off My Lawn 2 years ago

How this would go in the US: “How much do I owe you?” “Ah don’t worry about it.” “Okay cool. Peace out.”

12points

Dave M 2 years ago

I'm sorry but a cab driver doing that is just stupid. When I get to my destination I want to pay and get out of the car, I don't have time for some stupid dance.

6points

Andrea Steinacher 2 years ago

well, doing this was thougt to be decent in my country Austria among people born in the early decades of the last century, my grandma for example. I was raised to tell people to say no when they wanted to gift me something, because if I would have sayed yes it would have looked as if I were in need - it took me to my mid-thirties to shake that off

4points

Robert T 2 years ago

"No, no, no, yes". ;-)

3points

Chewie Baron Premium 2 years ago

Jim?

2points

WindySwede 2 years ago

Yet kill people who who protests?

3points

The Scout 2 years ago

That is the real tragedy. Iran is a country with very friendly people, a breathtaking landscape, fantastic cuisine and a rich cultural heritage, that, before the "Islamic revolution" of 1979, had a history of religious tolerance. Unfortunately, the US meddling there and, by military force, replacing a popular elected prime minister with a paranoid and corrupt absolute monarch because he offered the better oil deals, was not exactly a stroke of genius. To be fair, probably noone had foreseen that the revolution would be taken over by religious hardliners.

20points

Lydsylou 2 years ago

I would just take advantage of then offering not to pay and jump in

2points

Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago

I am too old to fckn play games. If you want to be paid tell me how much, if you say nothing - then that is the price. I also will not barter - Too expensive I walk away - you lower the price - in my mind you are a grifter and will get no money from me.

2points

#16

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused We burn a Viking galley in January with a +-1000 men with burning torches walking around town all dressed up in anything you can imagine with one main squad dressed up in handmade Viking armour with weapons (diffrent each year), then we burn the boat in the town centre. Then we go to lots of town halls drink and dance for the whole night only to get home in the early hours usually worse for wear.

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112points

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Leekun 2 years ago

Good ole Up Helly Aa!

30points

Robert T 2 years ago

That's cool. We just make an effigy of some bloke and stick him on a bonfire. [Look up Guy Fawkes Gunpowder Plot].

10points

Cristi nah 2 years ago

We in Málaga (Spain) also burn a effigy of a bloke in Saint John's Day

0points

BlindAres 2 years ago

Ok. The others, above, fairly harmless. Imagine seeing THIS on the US nightly news though.

3points

Tee Rat 2 years ago

Well, they'd be stranded in mud and somebody would start a conspiracy theory about cannibalism.

4points

cerinamroth 2 years ago

My husband's adopted people (he's originally from the Philippines but grew up in Shetland)!

2points

Jon E 2 years ago

Yeh..we do that here in the UK too. Usually it's an old sofa a Wheely bin or if the mood is right a car. If the police or fire brigade turn up we aim fireworks at them and cheer. Mostly we're enjoying nitrous oxide & weed,we dance & we laugh & live stream our antics only to get home in the early hours worse for wear.

1point

Elchinero 2 years ago

Much to my surprise, there she was sittin' in the corner A little bleary, worse for wear and tear Was a girl with far away eyes

1point

DaisyGirl 2 years ago

Amazing sight. Love Shetland

1point

Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

I don’t drink or party much anymore, but, I would like to be invited to this party please.

1point

Ronnie Beaton 2 years ago

It's on my bucket list.

0points

Nelson 2 years ago

Norfolk?

0points

Dave and Deb also admitted that they wish Canada would get on board with the heated toilets you can find in Japan. "We loved the Toto toilets that washed and dried our private parts, and that warm seat was so welcoming. They even had Toto toilets in the park's pavilion at Nikko National Park during our hike," they noted. "It was heavenly. Canada should adopt that, and we'd also never have to deal with the 'Great Toilet Paper Shortage' again."

#17

Eating fries covered with cheese curd and gravy.

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Yili Lai 2 years ago

Canadian here, its delicious eh?

62points

Mia Black 2 years ago

It absolutely is. When we went from Germany to Canada for a few weeks this was a must try. I searched or route beforehand and decided we will try it in the sugar shack. On our way maaany kilometres before and after the shack people told us to try it there :-D

10points

Philly Bobcat 2 years ago

Poutine!! US here and I love it!

4points

David 2 years ago

Not at KFC. At least not the one time I tried it at a KFC in Vancouver. However I would consider a KFC to be the finest example of poutine or any other food. Even their chicken is not as good as it was years ago.

0points

BrookeBT 2 years ago

Poutine is AMAZING!

9points

Dasha 2 years ago

It’s amazing

1point

Emma S 2 years ago (edited)

Canada? We do have cheesy chips (fries) and gravy in the UK but we use cheddar cheese.

6points

Rizzo 2 years ago

I tried it and it's not mine. I like crunchy fries and save the gravy for mashed potatoes.

4points

Robert T 2 years ago

You can leave the cheese out, but we even have a song here that "beer and sex go together like chips and gravy".

3points

Verena 2 years ago

My Australian niece was longing for it when she visited me in NL. She was twelve and the closed she could get was in Belgium friet met stoofvlees (fries with a very specific sort of goulash). She couldn't understand that the Dutch and Belgians refuse to drown their perfect crispy fries in gravy to end up with mashed potatoes. They do love their mashed potatoes and gravy, but just cook the potatoes, then.

3points

Henri G. 2 years ago

Poutine(not the Russian one)

1point

Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago

* Putin, Vladimir *

0points

Cydney Golden 2 years ago

Mayo on fries is excellent too. I had it in Amsterdam and was hooked.

0points

Meami 2 years ago

Poutine!

0points

L Smith 2 years ago

Oh that just sounds nasty, coming from an American here.

0points

#18

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Colombia: Putting cheese in our hot chocolate. You put in a bit of cheese in the cup, it melts and you take it out with a spoon and eat it with bread. No, it doesn't make your chocolate taste cheesy, it just melts in a nice way. The first time I did this with foreigners they were completely beside themselves.

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108points

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Zedrapazia 2 years ago

I am Swiss, we have the famous chocolate and the cheese, and I still want to poke everyone who wants to eat this in the nose. How can you?!

33points

SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 2 years ago

Your version of “violence” is absolutely adorable!

2points

Fat Harry 2 years ago

Cheese and (dark) chocolate is a delicious combination.

9points

Tempest 2 years ago

I’m so tempted to try this. It actually sounds tasty!

6points

Daniel Gómez 2 years ago

It is, indeed!

1point

Beth H 2 years ago

What kind of cheese?

4points

Daniel Gómez 2 years ago

Preferably "doble crema", a local variety that's chewy but also kind of creamy at the same time (I know it doesn't make much sense). A bit similar to string cheese or Mexican Oaxaca cheese.

2points

Nizumi 2 years ago

Keep in mind - this isn't Swiss Miss hot chocolate. It's dark chocolate, not overly sweet, and a very mild cheese. The slight bitterness of the chocolate with the mild cheese is lovely.

2points

Elchinero 2 years ago

Gin in tomato soup: Berlin

2points

Robert T 2 years ago

We sometimes put cheese in soup.

1point

Daniel Gómez 2 years ago

Apart from doing it with chocolate, we also have a soup called "changua" in which we put cheese, as well as other local goodies and eggs. Depending on the region garlic might be added as well for flavor, and a sort of arepa which ir Colombia's local corn "bread".

2points

Aidan Campbell 2 years ago

Does this work with cheddar etc?

1point

Daniel Gómez 2 years ago

No, "doble crema" Colombian cheese, a bit similar to string cheese and Mexican Oaxaca cheese.

1point

Stymied Egan 2 years ago

I prefer to use tomato soup.

0points

Sonia Ceacero 2 years ago

I would love try it!

0points

"Canada has a lot of quirkiness," the travelers shared. "I sometimes think we are quirkier than other countries, and we all seem to like it that way. It is a huge country, and there are many quirks in different regions. For example, when visiting Dawson City, Yukon, it is customary to drink the Sour Toe Cocktail that contains an actual dead human toe. When visiting Newfoundland, visitors (Come from Aways) can become honorary Newfoundlanders when they drink Screech rum and kiss a cod fish."

If you'd like to hear more about Dave and Deb's travels or learn fun facts about the great nation of Canada, be sure to visit their blog The Planet D!

#19

In the UK we don't have one tap spout in a sink that you control the temperature of. We have two separate spouts: one hot that strips the flesh from your bones and one cold that gives you frost bite.

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Hodmi 2 years ago

Comes from back in the day when the hot water wasn't potable. The separate spout keeps it separate from the cold water.

49points

Data1001 2 years ago

Ah, I never thought about that. Thanks for sharing.

5points

Daniela Lavanza 2 years ago

Thanks for the explanation but then, why hasn't this changed over time? it was the same in France and italy, but today we get a single mixing tap.

4points

Nelson 2 years ago

I like it better

0points

Meg Pearson 2 years ago

THANK YOU!

0points

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago (edited)

Exactly.Most other people think we're screwed up, but when we explain this, it's like "oh".

0points

Lucas 2 years ago

Haven't had a tap like that in my UK house in years thankfully.

5points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

Used to be that way in the US too, up until about the early to mid seventies.

3points

Robert T 2 years ago

Only in houses built before about 1960 that are still on their original fittings. Pretty much every house has mixer taps these days unless they are trying to keep that "period" look.

2points

Julie S 2 years ago

My mum and dad's house was built in 1969 and doesn't have mixer tapes

0points

Michal Dolyniuk 2 years ago

When I moved to England I just crashed few plates when I do dishes 🤣. They just went flying across kitchen when I put my hand under hot water tap. Took time to adjust 😊

2points

Timbob 2 years ago

Very, very inefficient, and wasteful!

1point

Little but Fierce 2 years ago

That's only in older houses that have never bothered to redo their bathroom. I've never lived anywhere that didn't have mixer taps.

1point

Alexandra Davis 2 years ago

This is less and less common in UK house now.

1point

Emma S 2 years ago

Yep. 🤣

1point

Duvet Woman 2 years ago

Yep 🤣

1point

#20

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Sitting naked and silently in a hot and sweaty room with other people

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Marco Richter 2 years ago

That's Sauna cuture, not country-specific

60points

The Scout 2 years ago

Sauna-Culture is country-specific in a way that some countries do practise it, and others deem it unthinkable. I do not think about sitting in a non-gender-separated sauna in the nude in Germany, as it is normal for me and I just want to relax. But I am kind of appalled when I hear that e.g. Americans prefer to use the sauna in sweaty swimsuits.... I think some countries have an unhealthy relationship to everything regarding the human body.

32points

Verena 2 years ago (edited)

The "naked " part is very country specific. Don't ever try to sit naked in a sauna in the Netherlands!

7points

Ashley Harrold 2 years ago

Usually you will not find nude people in a sauna in the U.S.

5points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

Finland? Or South Korea?

2points

Catie Marie 2 years ago

Only slightly worse is losing your socks to the ice as you barrel down a path to the lake. Ask me how I know :-/

3points

Auntriarch 2 years ago

Oh dear this is more complicated than I thought

1point

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

It's probably more acceptable than sitting there masturbating.

1point

Jay Weigel 2 years ago

I did that in Minnesota!

0points

Nicholas McShane 2 years ago

School detention?

0points

Aballi 2 years ago

I'm in the Bay Area, California, and I'm a member of a small spa with an outside garden area, 2 soaking tubs, a cold plunge and a cedar sauna. Just about everyone goes naked. I love it! I go just about every evening. There's nothing quite like sitting in a hot sauna then soaking in cold water.

0points

the quickening 2 years ago

Don't forget about beating ourselves with twigs of birch tied together! Or the good game of sauna gollum... :)

0points

Spittnimage 2 years ago

Nope.

-1point

#21

* Need some groceries? Get on your bike and stuff everything in your *fietstas*. * Kids need to go to school? Bring them in your *bakfiets* (freight bicycle). * Trying your best to talk Dutch to someone? Get an answer in English.

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The Scout 2 years ago

I think there is no country in Europe where you don't get an answer in English if someone notices you are not fluent in the local language. Well, except in France, maybe - most people there will know English but never speak it out of disdain.

50points

Robert T 2 years ago

In Germany it seems to be that they will only speak English when it becomes aparant that their English is better than your German, which for me doesn't take long! Countries that don't dub their television, most people will speak English to you out of kindness, as they are that fluent (this includes Denmark and the Netherlands). Plenty of other countries in Europe speak little English outside of tourist areas - I spent a week in Poland with only my other half to talk to, save for her cousin who whilst learning English at school had never spoken with a native speaker and a cashier at a petrol station who heard us speaking English, so addressed me in English (my other half is Polish). Greece varies immensely - have had many fun "conversations" with older people in villages - a few words combined with a lot of gestures and pointing! :D

7points

David 2 years ago

My experience in France was locals would speak English to me once I had made the effort to slaughter their language with my little English / French dictionary book. That was long before smart phones and translation apps. Basically when they saw I was not just an arrogant American demanding they speak English they would usually give me a break. :)

6points

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

in France too.

3points

Heffalump 2 years ago

As a Brit, I've always respected the French for that.

2points

Nikki Sevven 2 years ago

My experience in France is that the French would rather stumble through English than listen to French being butchered. Which I found annoying, since I was an exchange student who literally was there to experience the language and culture.

1point

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0points

Vermonta 2 years ago

Same thing with Montreal. They all of the sudden know english, with no french accent, when you go to the cash register. I'm going this weekend. $38.00 USA = $50.00 in Canada

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

Or Spain, because a lot of people can't speak any other language.

0points

Hans Georg 2 years ago

I'd understood it for German but not for English. Yet I met some people in France speaking German.

0points

Lise Brouillette 2 years ago

No, they prefer polluting their language with anglicisms out of snobism. 🙄

-1point

gerard julien 2 years ago

The Scout : BS and typical stereotype, classic french-bashing !

-1point

Mat Hall 2 years ago

I lived in the Netherlands for a while, and at first I tried my best to learn to speak Dutch but once it became clear most people would rather speak English than listen to my mangled attempts to use their native tongue I gave up!

6points

Caro Caro 2 years ago

Come out of the store and your bike is stolen..

4points

cerinamroth 2 years ago

I speak fluent English, French and German. For some reason, when I'm in France, people think I'm Spanish; when I'm in Germany they think I'm Dutch. No idea what my original compatriots think of me!

2points

María Hermida 2 years ago

I really envy you!

1point

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

i speak Swedish a bit. Everytime im there, i have to ask "please let me speak Swedish" or they'll reply in English. And even then they'll tell you why dont you speak English its faster. Or give you eyerolls.

2points

Hannah Hudson-Lee 2 years ago

Me in France: *speaks French* French folk: *reply in English* Me: I need the practice! French folk: It's too much effort not laughing at your accent. (They are not being unkind. I learned to speak French whilst working on a farm in La Perche. I speak French with a hint of an English accent and "rustic" French turns of phrase. Imagine a French person had learned to speak English in the West Country and said, "Allo my loverrrr".

1point

Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago

Question - Do most people appreciate that you are trying ( and failing miserably) to speak their language out of respect?

1point

Dee Lee 2 years ago

That was so hard for me living in Amsterdam - no one (except my relatives) would speak Dutch with me! They all wanted to practice their English!

0points

Yibo Wang 2 years ago

Ah the French, they absolutely loath English in my view, I had to beg a policeman to show me the way to my hotel...

0points

Yibo Wang 2 years ago

But this was 24 years ago

0points

Lily H 2 years ago

Really love the last one

0points

#22

Saying sorry to random people if they bump into you, even if it wasn't your fault.

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Sue Lynn Chan 2 years ago

A small habit of mine. I can be a little too polite.

36points

Elizabeth Elliot 2 years ago

No, don't apologise! It's charming!

2points

StitchIsCuteAndFluffy 2 years ago

I do that too — I’m American tho

8points

GhostlySnail (she/her) 2 years ago

Same. Sometimes, with some annoying people it’s a very angry, sarcastic “sorry” followed by speeding up so they can’t bump into me again. Usually though I say sorry for way too many things, and when someone tells me to stop, what do I say?! “oh sorry”

0points

Ageing_Changeling 2 years ago

Canada?

7points

Spocks's Mom 2 years ago

That's where my mind went.

2points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

Canadians and Swisses I guess, yep

1point

Alex Kennedy 2 years ago

What people don’t realize is that there is specific tone for “sorry” you can use that means “this is all your fault and you’re a bad person and you should feel bad.”

0points

Trish 2 years ago

I apologize constantly. For everything. It's annoying, and I'm sorry about that too.

3points

Linda Lee 2 years ago

Replace 'sorry' with 'thank you'. Example: Someone says something mean to you. "Thank you for sharing your opinion". You are on time but find coworkers waiting for you. "Thanks for waiting, let's go".

1point

Rosecrucian Roeth 2 years ago

Canadian, eh?

2points

Noodlepillow07 2 years ago

New Zealand? We say sorry for random things.

2points

Jessie 2 years ago

Where I live both people apologize if they bump into each other. When you bump into someone or let someone bump into you that means both of you weren’t paying attention so you both have something so apologize for.

1point

Snorky The Pig 2 years ago

I know this is country-specific but as an ohioan I can deeply relate.

1point

Elchinero 2 years ago

Stand-Your-Ground-ville

1point

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

yeah thats me! and thats also most people who i bump into because im not paying attention :-D

1point

#23

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In Singapore, when I go to a foodcourt/coffeeshop/foodhall, I can reserve a table or a seat by placing a packet of tissue/my handkerchief on the spot. No need to leave my bag or bottle or anything else to reserve the spot before I walk over to a food stall to buy food. I come back and my 20cents packet of tissue is still there. Basically, no one will dare steal your spot/tissue or move it away. Pretty convenient eh.

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88points

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I heart Boo-BI-es Premium 2 years ago

Love the name of this restaurant in the stock photo, Dank burrito 🌯. Perfect spot when you get the munchies!

20points

Jeremy James 2 years ago

Their menu looks amazing! Jerk chicken burrito with pineapple-mango salsa? Pork belly burrito with kimchi and Thai chili sauce?

4points

Kat Lyle 2 years ago

Not just me then

1point

Emily Caouette 2 years ago

Whoever wants a dank burrito say "I"

0points

Robin 2 years ago

Am I the only one who thinks people should not reserve tables? You should only go to the table once you have food. Genuine question.

6points

ottotass 2 years ago

I think this was called 'to chope seats'.

1point

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

this is cool

1point

Geoff 2 years ago

Also only seen in Singapore you have to find the yellow square to smoke in. And the streets are so clean.

1point

Amanda Hunter 2 years ago

Like leaving a towel on a lounger at 6 a.m. at a resort.

0points

Nadia D 2 years ago

Interesting) Still I found it’s quite annoying to get the whole tray of snacks and nowhere to sit despite of a plenty of empty tables with only someone’s stuff sitting there… Specially in a rash hour.

0points

Jan Moore 2 years ago

We ended a cruise there and took a tour before our flight to Hong Kong. We stopped at a toast(?) spot and I got something to drink. I didn't realize that they didn't take American cash, they said it was no bother just go ahead and take it. I was so embarrassed about it. When our guide came back I got so money from her and went back to pay.

0points

April Pickett 2 years ago

They do this in Japan (maybe most Asian cultures?). Being from the U.S., I don't think I could do it, just leave my stuff to go get food, etc.

0points

Nelson 2 years ago

Def not USA

0points

#24

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Shabbat elevator service. In Israel, in a lot of places, the elevators are programmed to stop at every floor going up and down, so that the religious people don't have to push buttons and therefore "operate machinery" on Shabbat. So, if you wanna get to your floor on time, just take the stairs.

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

Ah, religion. Such a common sense thing.

119points

Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago

The source of or justification for almost all of the world's problems.

25points

Der Kommissar 2 years ago

its called a loophole, much like a Shabbas Goy or ovens with timers

6points

LAWLAWLAW 2 years ago

We must all wear pointy shoes, kill anyone not wearing pointy shoes for they are heretics, yeah religion made some sense thousands of years ago but we know better now, religion really needs to move with the times or just f**k off

0points

Holly Kowalski 2 years ago

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RedMarbles 2 years ago

I agree many on the left forget this principle in certain areas, but it's harder to stick to when someone else's religion is being forced on you legally, like it currently is with the restriction of reproductive rights, resulting in people being forced to go through potentially life-threatening and certainly physically-damaging pregnancies/births all because fellow citizens consider the non-sentient embryos/fetuses to possess souls, which is a religious thing. I realize the top comment wasn't about Christianity, but the reference to the left being intolerant implies the right is tolerant, and you can't really divorce the right from Christianity these days, at least in the US. Having said all that, I agree that innocuous things like not operating machinery at certain times due to one's religion shouldn't be casually and publicly disrespected. It doesn't help anything, you will convince no one, and all it serves to do is further divide at a precarious time in our collective existence.

3points

Robert T 2 years ago

Would this be the same people who, if driving a motor car and get stuck in traffic, will abandon their cars because it is beyond the hours they are allowed to operate machinery?

5points

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

oh that one is new for me. I already roll my eyes at "dont use electricity or fire but pay someone else to push bottons and make fire"

4points

MrsFettesVette 2 years ago

I honestly don't get this, I had a good friend growing up who was a devout Jew (her family was reformed and more relaxed, but she was dating someone who was v strong in his beliefs)- I asked her once about the methods people use to get around the "rules"...once I asked her if it was okay to have soy cheese on her burger bc technically it was kosher- and she said all of those things weren't okay, according to her. "Because it ruins the spirit of the rule to just cheat". Makes more sense than finding ways of getting around the rules.

2points

Stay Off My Lawn 2 years ago

Most people wouldn’t believe most of the mundane things we all do that would be considered “labor” on the Sabbath.

3points

Saint Thomas 2 years ago

Do you still have to press the button to call it ? Or does it work all day up and down stopping at every floor, even if there's nobody to take it ? Asking seriously.

3points

Tiramisu 2 years ago

There is a Hospital near where I live where the elevators run up and down all day and stop at each floor on Saturdays

5points

Hans Georg 2 years ago

Why not install a paternoster lift in that case? Wouldn't help for high buildings, but there you wouldn't take the stairs anyway.

2points

Definitely a Human 2 years ago

Imagine your God being so stupid that you can trick him like this.

1point

Jonathan Gore 2 years ago

Why can't the religous take stairs instead of inconviencing everyone else?

1point

Holly Kowalski 2 years ago

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v 2 years ago

This must be part of the tolerance you talk about up in Tiny's post. It is, isn't it?

5points

Daniela Lavanza 2 years ago

Pushing a button is NOT work, which is forbidden for religious people. Zealots of all religions are one the world's biggest problem. And I say so as a believer!

1point

A P 2 years ago

There is a very strict definition of what is considered work, including "kindling or extinguishing a flame" which in the age of electricity has been taken to mean using electricity. If you don't like religious fundamentalists, then your problem is with the fundamentals

4points

Wednesday 1 year ago

Why not just let the religious people walk up the stairs since getting on the elevator is using machinery?

0points

#25

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Celebrating the attempted terrorist attack by Guy Fawkes. Explained it to my friends girlfriends from Portland and she thought it was the most bizarre thing ever.

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Duvet Woman 2 years ago

The way that's worded sounds like we celebrate that Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The celebration is that he didn't manage it. Hence putting the " guy " on the bonfire.

72points

Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

Your explanation makes much more sense than the original post, thank you

22points

A Something 2 years ago

Funnily enough had a conversation with a Portuguese friend on this very topic yesterday. Long and short of it is yes, we celebrate the foiled plot not the action but then we mock up effigies of loads of other people and stick em on the bonfire too

4points

cerinamroth 2 years ago

We don't celebrate it in York traditionally because we don't "burn one of our own" (even though he was a Catholic).

4points

J C Steel 2 years ago

I mean that said the guy had a point, he was just waaay ahead of his time...

1point

Charlie the Cat 2 years ago

Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Guy Fawkes and his companions Did the scheme contrive, To blow the King and Parliament All up alive. Threescore barrels, laid below, To prove old England's overthrow. But, by God's providence, him they catch, With a dark lantern, lighting a match! A stick and a stake For King James's sake! If you won't give me one, I'll take two, The better for me, And the worse for you. A rope, a rope, to hang the Pope, A penn'orth of cheese to choke him, A pint of beer to wash it down, And a jolly good fire to burn him. Holloa, boys! holloa, boys! make the bells ring! Holloa, boys! holloa boys! God save the King! Hip, hip, hooor-r-r-ray!

29points

The Scout 2 years ago

Some say Guy Fawkes might have been "the only man ever having entered the Houses of Parliament with honest intentions". That being said, he definitely was no saint. He also was the reason that the rituals to open parliament seasons include a thorough inspection of the cellar vaults before the beginning of the proceedings, although that is mostly symbolic.

17points

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

You got that wrong. It's meant to celebrate him being caught for treason.

6points

AndThenICommented 2 years ago

I think in the UK - and they burn effigies and my understanding is used to get very anti Catholic. Over the years I suppose that’s changed? In NZ it’s just straight fireworks and Guy Fawkes himself more celebrated

2points

Downunderdude 2 years ago

Remember, remember the fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot.

5points

Aidan Campbell 2 years ago

It is not because he failed but because he tried.

3points

Emma S 2 years ago

I love bonfire night. Watching the fireworks eating toffee apples, knowing that Christmas is only six weeks away.

3points

Elchinero 2 years ago

A penny for the old Guy

1point

Anne Jones 2 years ago

We burn Guy Fawkes in effigy as revenge and celebrate his failure to commit terrorism.

1point

sbj 2 years ago

Bonfire Night is the Best! I miss it now I moved from the UK and when I try to explain it to people they are mystified

1point

#26

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Here in England we get totally drunk because the sun is shining. It's reason enough to finish work and go straight to the nearest pub with a beer garden then drink until closing. I imagine in some countries you'd never be sober if that happened.

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Emma S 2 years ago

The sun shines so rarely in the UK that it's a cause for celebration when it does.

45points

Chewie Baron Premium 2 years ago

Especially this summer just gone.

2points

Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

Apparently many people in Florida have adopted your tradition to the detriment of the rest of Floridians

5points

Appalachian Panda 2 years ago

We Americans obviously have individual people who drink excessively, but speaking generally, there is nowhere in the US that can compare to the sort of culture that surrounds drinking in the UK.

4points

Michael Largey 2 years ago

If British pubs relied on sunshine for alcohol sales, there'd be none left.

3points

Robert T 2 years ago

Not any more we don't. We can't afford it. Used to be that every Friday and Saturday night almost everybody would go out either to the local, or do a pub crawl of the town. The towns are just dead now.

2points

Wednesday 1 year ago

Colorado has more than 300 days of sunshine every year. You'd never survive mate...

0points

Abby Rexroth 2 years ago

In the Central Coast of California (except this past winter) we celebrate rain.

0points

Jon E 2 years ago (edited)

and from late September to mid May we hibernate & drink wine..lots & lots of wine.

0points

Burnt Bagel 2 years ago

I actually only drink while I’m awake. Isn’t that basically the same thing?

0points

Elchinero 2 years ago

Be rough year in Phoenix ... the sun shines AT NIGHT!

0points

Horia Georgescu 2 years ago

Not much beer in Tromsø

0points

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#27

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In England it's pretty common to greet someone by saying something along the lines of "you alright?". I said this to my American friend and she responded by asking what I wanted?..

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sbj 2 years ago

And we aren't asking you if you are alright we just mean Hello

31points

BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago

American equivalent "How are you today?"

13points

Nelson 2 years ago

Just start answering with a detailed list of all your troubles……

0points

WA2DK 2 years ago

So........ what are we supposed to respond? Like "yeah, I'm good. You?" Or just "Hi"? 🤷‍♀️

0points

Catie Marie 2 years ago

I legit responded "...I think so...??" And then left bc it got weird

12points

Robert T 2 years ago (edited)

We don't say the "you". It's either "alright?" or "y'alright?". An entire conversation can be "Alright?" "Alright. You?" "Alright." It can be even shorter if they don't ask it as a question "Alright." "Alright." :D

6points

vogonpoet 2 years ago

I've adapted to saying "Y'right?" in an almost Norfolk accent. Don't know why, I'm a Kiwi who lived in the USA for years, and didn't want to pick up the US accent, so now I've got an English lilt, and other Kiwi's ask me where I'm from originally 😂😂

5points

Charlie the Cat 2 years ago

The correct response would be "Fine thanks, you?"

5points

Julie S 2 years ago

No if someone says "alright" the correct answer is "alright"

3points

Robin DJW 2 years ago

In Australia, it took me(an American) a while to realize that when someone who worked in a store asked "Are you right?" it meant "Can I help you?" We were two countries separated by a common language.

1point

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

I never would have thought of that being unusual! In fact, sometimes it goes the opposite way 'Can I help you?' 'I'm right thanks' so maybe that's why it started. Also we often say 'cheers' instead of thank you when someone has helped us.

0points

C. S. 1 year ago

An American should have understood this. We great everyone by saying 'How are you?"

0points

Frank Hammer 2 years ago

We have a similar this in Oz! we'll often say How ya going?' Someone said this to an Indian friend of mine when she was new to Australia, while she was riding the bus, and she looked at him like he was an idiot, and said 'By Bus!' ;-)

0points

Nikki Sevven 2 years ago

In the US, we say, "What's up?" It just means "hi". We're not asking you for information. (Actually, what you'd hear is "s'up".)

0points

Jay Weigel 2 years ago

I had an elderly home health patient in east Tnnlessee who would answer the phone "Y'all right?"

0points

#28

Groundhogs Day must seem incredibly strange to non-Americans.

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Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

It is strange to Americans as well

105points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

Well, maybe yes, maybe no. A lot of cultures have their own prognosticators. Ever since we started settling and planting crops instead of living a nomadic hunting existence, we have looked to every possible source to predict the coming of spring, when we could plant our crops. In the US, it’s a groundhog coming out of their den. If they see their shadow it’s sunny, and therefore likely to stay cold. If they don’t it’s cloudy, indicating changing weather, which itself means it’s getting warmer. Elsewhere, it could be another animal coming out of hibernation, or bird migrating back to the area, or some other indicator. So, not exclusive to the American Groundhog Day, and not really all that strange elsewhere. The prognosticators are just different.

6points

A C 2 years ago

Best holiday in the US! we don't have to buy anything or go anywhere or talk to anyone. We just celebrate a fuzzy animal and ask it ridiculous questions about the weather! It literally does not get better than this!

3points

FoxFriend (they/them) 2 years ago

From Wikipedia: Groundhog Day is a tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year starting in the 16th century. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early.

3points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

Eh, my great aunt had a tree climber frog in a jar that she believed would tell her the weather when it climbs up the ladder that was in there. The only thing the frog actually indicated was that it was hungry and wanted to be fed. Doesn't sound much more crazy than asking a rodent to tell you about the year.

3points

Robert T 2 years ago

Has Phil been busy making little Phils?

2points

Herringbone 2 years ago (edited)

In Scotland it's 'If Candlemas Day be clear and fair Half the winter's to come and mair [more]' Groundhog Day is Candlemas (2 February), so if it's clear, the groundhog will see his shadow.

1point

Wednesday 1 year ago

One of my favorite holidays right along with Pirates day... and arbor day

0points

Wendy Premium 2 years ago

Canadians look forward to Groundhog Day as well, and we have several famous rodents

0points

El Dee 2 years ago

I have only heard of this because of the film..

0points

#29

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In Belgium we have neighborhoods where 90% of the people living there speak French yet they are forced to speak Dutch in all official capacities unless they specifically ask for French after the fact. Call the police, they speak Dutch first, then you have to ask them to speak French to you. Receive official documents from the community? In Dutch first, then you have to ask for them in French. And that's really just the tip of the iceberg.

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Hawkmoon 2 years ago

Living in a totally French-speaking area, I rarely encounter this kind of problem, but I remember, the very first time I went to "Mons" (name of the city), I asked myself questions when I no longer saw the signs " Mons" on the highway, but signs for "Bergen", which is the name of the city in Dutch. I wondered if I hadn't taken the wrong direction somewhere.

19points

gerard julien 2 years ago

exactly the same happened to me in Mons ! then I remembered that Berg in german means mountain (Mons = hill or mountain )

3points

MellonCollie 2 years ago

This picture, however, does not apply to the situation described in the post - the picture shows the border between Belgium and The Netherlands in one of the frontier towns (where the border goes through the town) or the ones with NL / BE enclaves such as Baarle-Nassau.

7points

gerard julien 2 years ago

yep and probably speak flemish on one side and dutch on the other = no big deal since both languages are very similar

0points

SnackbarKaat 2 years ago

I lived in brussels, asked for an official paper in a policestation and not a single person could talk dutch. But when I made a traffic error, the police spoke dutch. Ofcourse.

6points

Tim 2 years ago

The reason you get all paperwork in Dutch is because you are in Flanders. Your are like a Mexican living in a Spanish speaking region in the USA and then compain that get all official paperwork in English and not Spanish. Not sure if there would be a lot of Spanish peoplle complaining about that…

5points

WhiteClawOfDeath 2 years ago

Only difference being that we are talking about the same country. It's just petty to not adapt languages to you inhabitants. I get the sensitivities, but politicians really whine about it sometimes. "Oh no, that guy handed out flyers for his fitness in French"

0points

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

yeah because those areas used to be 100% Dutch speaking or are in a certain region. If you want to explain the language thing in Belgium you'll need a while and it still wont make sense to foreigners. I mean Brussels used to be Flemish. Just saying.

3points

Rob Janssen 2 years ago

Most flemish people speak french most wallon people only speak french.

1point

Ivy at Eve 2 years ago

And vice versa... often being lucky if you get a response in Dutch.

0points

Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 2 years ago

What about Flemish? Don't Belgians speak Flemish as well?

0points

gerard julien 2 years ago (edited)

what is not said here : many flemish, at different levels, speak french but in Wallonia very very few speak flemish and for what I've been told in the german speaking part of Belgium most speak the three languages !

0points

Elchinero 2 years ago

Walloon?

0points

#30

At the longest day of the year, everyone has to gather in a large field and jam a large wooden p***s covered in flowers into the ground. Then we dance around it. Historically this was to ensure a plentiful harvest but nowadays it's just an excuse to get drunk.

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Emma S 2 years ago

Is that Midsummer in Sweden?

28points

TheElderNom 2 years ago

Could be, though I never thought of it as a penis before but I suppose you could see it as one. Though you don't have to go.

8points

Anna Ekberg 2 years ago

Yes, midsommar in Sweden.

6points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

Either it's that or it's Julianos in Finland. Both are excuses to get drunk.

5points

Elin Sandman 2 years ago

And we dance around the penis and sing songs like ”The small frogs” and it goes ”The small frogs, the small frogs, how funny they are. No ears. No ears. They have no tail.” And then you quack like a frog (in tune with the song of course) and jump like a frog. We also have also have songs like “The priests little crow” (about a crow that drove a car down the ditch) and “We are musicians”

8points

John O'Donnell 2 years ago

In England we use a maypole instead, but it represents the same thing. All those May Day festivals are just fertility rites, and most people are completely unaware of it.

3points

Leekun 2 years ago

Midsummer xD

2points

Sian Edwards 2 years ago (edited)

Sweden?

2points

Steve Robert 2 years ago

It's called a P E N I S BP!

1point

Julia Ford 2 years ago

I’m curious what word was censored.

1point

Elchinero 2 years ago

I never seen no p***s

1point

Aileen Grist 2 years ago

what's the censored word please?

1point

Jennifer Clark 2 years ago

Male genitals

1point

Wednesday 1 year ago

p e n i s

0points

#31

Calling your mates c**t, and c***s mate.

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StPaul9 2 years ago

There's sh*t c**t for a person you hate and a s*ck c**t you like. We like to swear.

7points

David A Paterson 2 years ago (edited)

NOT in Australia we don't. Ever.

6points

ColorEd 2 years ago

Oh no, you'd never...🙃🙃

4points

Tangerine Kaleidoscope 2 years ago

Straya!

5points

Emma S 2 years ago

Either the UK or Australia.

2points

Penguin Panda Pop 2 years ago

'Straya again.

2points

ROSESARERED 2 years ago

Not everyone in Australia speaks like this...

1point

Cowws 2 years ago

yeah, I hear a lot of swearing so am largely desensitised to it, but I'd much rather be called mate

1point

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

This really is specific to who you are with though. I and my family and friends would never use that word at all, but others use it every second word. Don't say it to someone you don't know expecting that everyone in that country does it.

1point

StPaul9 2 years ago

I certainly don't throw it around casually, but if you're on a Contiki or something with a bunch of others young rascals it got thrown around.

0points

Aileen Grist 2 years ago

c**t used to be used to mean friend - after all something so popular shouldn't really be an insult.

1point

Wednesday 1 year ago

calling your friends after one of the most incredibly marvelous creations in female anatomy is flattering. Resilient, pliant, tough as nails, a source of great pleasure and all human life. I'd be honored.

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago

We don't really use that word in the US, but as an American woman, I use the word c*nt towards women (and some men) I abhor. Other US women are absolutely taken aghast. I don't care. If you have caused me such upset that I have chosen to use that word, you have REALLY pissed me off.

0points

#32

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Sitting in circles on birtdays and putting sprinkles on bread as breakfast or lunch.

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Rod 2 years ago

Netherlands? Hagelslag?

32points

no (she/them/gremlin) 2 years ago

AUSTRALIA (the fairy bread)

5points

A-c Van Binsbergen 2 years ago

sounds like a worst-kaas scenario ;-)

11points

ChickyChicky 2 years ago

Helaas pinda....

1point

Tangerine Kaleidoscope 2 years ago

I'm Australian and I hate fairy bread. But sitting in circles, isn't that just so you can see everyone better. Doesn't everyone do this?

10points

Verena 2 years ago

The Dutch "birthday chair circle" is very special. One has to experience it.

9points

Verena 2 years ago

And not only saying "congratulations" to the one person who is actually celebrating their birthday, but to everybody else in the room as well.

4points

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

and if you just say "congratulations everyone!" because you dont like to climb over everyone and everyones stuff, shaking 20 hands, some people will hate you forever.

2points

Verena 2 years ago

Sprinkles not as decoration, but as topping of a standard bread slice, instead of peanut butter or cheese. Usually chocolate sprinkles (in a wide variety of taste and size), at least half a finger thick over the entire slice of standard bread. There is a fruit version in rainbow colors, but this is less common.

3points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

As an Australian, I would love it if sprinkles on bread was socially acceptable as an every day food. Here 'fairy bread' is usually only consumed at children's birthday parties. I remember when I first moved out of home I had my birthday mid week, so wasn't seeing anyone to celebrate until the weekend. I decided to make fairy bread, and then it dawned on me I could really have that any day of the week if I wanted!

0points

Robert T 2 years ago

Didn't do this on my birthday, but maybe because I'm not Dutch. I had to work over a weekend on my birthday and they got me a cake and sang happy birthday to me. This would never have happened in the UK!

2points

JuJu 2 years ago

Netherlands?

2points

MellonCollie 2 years ago

Ahhhh The Netherlands ;-)

2points

StPaul9 2 years ago

You mocking Aussie fairy bread? It's gotta have the rainbow sprinkles on it or it's just milo.

2points

Eddie Fawcett 2 years ago

Think they mean The Netherlands

7points

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

and they will offer you a drink, and cake. Dont get your own drinks and esp DO NOT TOUCH THE CAKE. I live in Belgium now. The average birthday or party is just people sitting everywhere, and the drinks and the cake are in the kitchen, free to get whenever and how much you want!

1point

#33

There are beaches where you should be naked (do not have to but you should be, besides maybe little kids or what ever) No pixeling / blackening titts in TV, beer and wine for 16 year olds. And I guess the most important on parts of our "highways" you can drive as fast as you want (which is actually pretty touristy here).

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David A Paterson 2 years ago

Germany?

41points

T. 2 years ago

Germany.

18points

David 2 years ago

This thread is full of 'guess the country'

6points

Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago

Deutschland

1point

Kate Mothers 2 years ago

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JuJu 2 years ago

FKK! Nudity is not (always) sexual.

10points

LadyVischuss 2 years ago

Are you United States we have a double standard for our television shows. At times you can see the entire body of a naked woman but not a naked man. The reasoning is that on a woman the actual reproductive organs are inside whereas with a man since they are outside of the body they can't show that. Never really made sense to me.

4points

Hans Georg 2 years ago

It is not "want", but "can". There is still StVO §1.

3points

cerinamroth 2 years ago

I love being naked on the beach. Do it here in Germany, and in the Netherlands (and in the onsen in Japan). Somehow the British idea of a "nudist colony" (!!!) just seems a little bit too "Carry On/Ooh, Matron!" for me.

2points

gerard julien 2 years ago

"Cap d'Agde is a seaside resort on France's Mediterranean coast.Cap d'Agde has a large naturist resort. The Village Naturiste is a large part at the north-eastern edge of Cap d'Agde. It is fenced-off with an entrance gate, and it is also accessible along the public beach from the east. It is a self-contained town (sometimes referred to as the "Naked City"), where nudity is legal and common."

0points

El Dee 2 years ago

I always thought that naked people are more wholesome than having guns..

1point

RajunCajun 2 years ago

When I lived in Japan it was very common for friend or even people we barley know to stay a night at the house when they were traveling. One day a girl I just met that day came out of my bathroom with nothing but her hair in a towl and went to the gest room to change. I just looked at my wife and she said. Oh she is just German.

1point

Elchinero 2 years ago

Certainly in parks in the summer in Berlin tartlets to Omas

1point

The Scout 2 years ago

...which is why I love to be living in germany sometimes...

1point

#34

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Kissing people on the cheek (even the one you don't know personally) to say hello. Welcome to France guys o/

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

Nah, they don't do that if they don't know you. Total BS

27points

Colt Seavers 2 years ago

it kind of depends: if it's a friend of a friend and you've kissed that friend, you can go ahead and kiss the 2nd person. Family members also (say you meet your wife's cousin for the first time)

22points

Pascale Ehrmann 2 years ago

French here : yes we do, if we’re introduced to friend’s friends or mere acquaintances we kiss them on the cheek (usually on both cheeks, and sometimes twice depending on what part of France you’re from!).

9points

fizzysh7 2 years ago

Yes, they do.

0points

CT 2 years ago

J'ai toujours détesté faire la bise. J'esperais qu'avec la crise du Covid ça ne reviendrait pas, mais non, après 1ou 2 ans les gens ont recommencé... je dois recommencer à repousser les gens "non, je ne fais pas la bise"

7points

Scotira 2 years ago

Oh my dear, come to Switzerland and it's three not one or two 😅🙈 and yes you are correct. I don't do that any more as well, but some have started up again. I just lean back 😇

1point

Anna Ekberg 2 years ago

This a common way to greet people in South America.

5points

Skinny Pig 2 years ago

Many places in the Mediterranean, Mid East, and Latin America as well

4points

Robert T 2 years ago

Is it one cheek, both cheeks, or a third for good measure?

3points

Jojo_hobkin 2 years ago

Both cheeks except on the southeast where it's three

0points

Smoo Thie 2 years ago

"Faire la bise" correspond seulement au fait de poser sa joue sur celle de l'autre personne en imitant le bruit d'un bisou

2points

Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

I visited south France once and didn't see this, but mostly all I have seen of this is from TV, and it seems that more "kiss the air" than the person, at least if the person isn't close to them.

2points

Jojo_hobkin 2 years ago

Nah we do that too, it's just between close friends and family.

1point

Jon E 2 years ago

Head of Spanish football federation anyone?

1point

gerard julien 2 years ago

good one but that was on the lips ! emoji-64f7...dda932.png

0points

Data1001 2 years ago

This used to be common in certain circles in the US, but there was always the milliseconds just before where you had to gauge whether the other person would be cool with it, or would prefer an "air kiss" or nothing at all. But now it's gotten even more convoluted, since many people are very concerned about personal space after the pandemic.

1point

Pittsburgh rare 2 years ago

Two kisses in Spain is the common introductory greeting

1point

#35

Something I noticed is that students (perticulary Greek, Italian, French) that come to the UK find our drinking culture strange. As where maybe they would go out and have a few drinks then go home we will go home once we are dragged back vomiting at out door. P.s. not really something I'm proud of just something I noticed

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David 2 years ago

How s**t are your lives that black out toilet hugging drunk is a routine go to solution for you? When people in the USA do this routinely we call them alcoholics and advise them to seek help. TLDR: It IS strange.

4points

Heather Gomez 2 years ago

Just smoke the devil's lettuce! It's so superior!

2points

Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago

I hear you. Heather!

0points

Robin DJW 2 years ago

But still, per capita beer consumption is greater in the US than in the UK. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_beer_consumption_per_capita

1point

Annita Stephanou 2 years ago

Greeks get drunk as well when we go out. But not that early in the day. We don't go out at 18:00 or 20:00 to drink. That is still coffee time for us.

0points

The Bearded Viking 2 years ago

Aussies do this. Known for it. Heck, infamous for it. And in that state that's when every second word is f#$@ or C*&% instead of every third word!

0points

Abby Rexroth 2 years ago

On your 21st birthday get hammered and you may get it out of your system...I did...55 now and drink very little.

0points

Lyoness 2 years ago

As a Canadian in a British pub for the first time I inadvertently offended the bartender by leaving a tip after my first drink. Where I live it's expected that unless you have a tab, you tip, but this guy just pushed it back at me and asked what I was trying to get out of it. I was like "Nothing, dude. It's just a thank you." He told me to keep my money. It was nice and offensive all at once.

0points

gerard julien 2 years ago

obviously this guy never went to France, Greece or Italy ! he never heard about the wine production in these countries! emoji-64f7...395497.png

0points

Jon E 2 years ago

Come over the pond to our proud country my friend.Getting completely twatted is mandatory & training for this usually starts around the age of 12 or 13 in public parks with friends in the evening. As one progresses with the training it becomes easier & easier to get completely blind drunk on a more regular basis by accessing cheap supermarket alcohol or utilising one of the many 'Public Houses'. With dedication it is possible to achieve absolute legend status often waking up in a skip in the town centre.

0points

#36

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused We call the clear water as "sky juice"

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Wolfik 2 years ago

It’s really poetic.

21points

Emma S 2 years ago

I am referring to all clear lakes as sky juice from now on.

7points

Timbob 2 years ago

Who are “we “???

5points

Jon E 2 years ago

We call clear water 'f*****g rare' in the UK.

4points

David 2 years ago

WHO ARE WE? WHY DON"T HALF THESE PEOPLE STATE WHAT COUNTRY THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT?

2points

Jon E 2 years ago

Awfully sorry old chap. Where did you say you are from? I'm from The United Kingdom, y' know that bit that was torn off Europe way back. We had a couple of skirmishes with them oh & a couple of wars,but we all ended up being friends until we decided that we were bored of them & we voted to split up. Anyway some parts of the UK are actually rather lovely & well worth a visit. It must be good lots of people seem to want to come here.

1point

LadyVischuss 2 years ago

This is mildly similar. I had a niece who was just learning how to drink out of cups and she would not drink milk. Here in the states people will give their children a lot of juice or other liquids such as Kool-Aid and that leads to early cavities. I started calling milk "cow juice"and she just love that. Drank it right up.

2points

Partycat 2 years ago (edited)

I think it is about Malay or Indonesian language (better to wait for native speaker to clarify it). https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=sky+juice and funny translated menu https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/ijbqr3/in_malaysia_we_call_water_sky_juice/

1point

hwatinternation 2 years ago

That sounds pretty cute, not gonna lie.

1point

Lucía Daubnerova 1 year ago

The picture is from Slovakia but it is not said there

0points

Dread Pirate Roberts 2 years ago

I love it

0points

#37

Climbing up a super oily tree trunk along with a bunch of bare chested men with the goal of grabbing a bunch of s****y prizes tied at the top. EDIT: It's called Panjat Pinang.

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Brocken Blue 2 years ago

That sounds like an excellent spectator sport, to be honest. I’d watch

26points

Andrea Steinacher 2 years ago

is done in Southern Germany and Austria too on first of May . it´s called "Maibaumkraxeln"

4points

Batwench Premium 2 years ago

They do something very similar in Egremont, Cumbria each September as part of the Crab Fair.

3points

The Original Bruno 2 years ago

Actually, this is very famously done in the U.S. Naval Academy. Well, a flag pole not a tree trunk. Who knows, they probably learned in from the Philippines.

2points

Jessie 2 years ago

I would pay to see this

0points

Heather Brown 2 years ago

Sounds like this is a common human trait---not to climb an oily tree trunk, but to get revved up over winning a prize, no matter how cheap it is or how silly the task, to get it.

0points

SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 2 years ago

Totally expected this to be a Scottish thing!

0points

Sonia Ceacero 2 years ago

We have something similar in our Basque country (Spain)

0points

Lise Brouillette 2 years ago

In France it's called mat de Cocagne

0points

Mama Penguin 2 years ago (edited)

Usually only done on Indonesia's Independence Day where a bunch of people from the neighborhood would gather and do fun competitions for small prizes. Another competition is eating a large cracker tied on a string with your hands behind your back. Google lomba makan kerupuk.

0points

#38

We eat the inwards of sheep and they are delicious! We call it "κοκορέτσι". It's the greatest greek dish. It's like 4 x gyros!

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Hans Georg 2 years ago

I am fairly sure it is innards and not inwards, but we have something similar in Germany too.

28points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

We actually have a bunch of dishes that have that in the German speaking hemisphere! My favorite is the chopped liver with Rösti

4points

Danny rodreaming 2 years ago

In Scotland they do that for sheep, it's called Haggis.

1point

Andrea Steinacher 2 years ago

I´m pretty sure Germans have no dish that uses the whole lamb or goat offal - heart, liver, spleen, lungs - in one dish, on a skewer wrapped with the intestines

0points

Rizzo 2 years ago

Sounds great!

2points

arthbach 2 years ago

Add some spices and oatmeal, and you get haggis.

2points

Andrea Steinacher 2 years ago

haggis is cooked not grilled

0points

Georgina Lenna 2 years ago

actually the painstakingly cleaned intestines of sheep are wrapped around the liver and other soft innards on a spit .Afterwards the spit is placed above coals or any kind of barbeque. Do not check your cholesterol levels for at least a week after!

1point

Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 2 years ago

Same with cows in Argentina. And cow innards are great!

0points

El Dee 2 years ago

Haggis..

0points

Lise Brouillette 2 years ago

Sounds like a version of haggis

0points

Abby Rexroth 2 years ago

At first, I thought it was gonna be haggis, but I was thinking of the wrong country.

0points

Crescent 3 2 years ago

In the American South and in some Black families, we eat something similar. Chitterlings (or Chitlins') are the boiled and seasoned intestines of pigs. My dad loved them, but I never acquired the taste, and the smell when they're cooking is awful.

0points

Andrea Steinacher 2 years ago

boiled, not grilled

0points

Andy C 2 years ago

Yeah we have haggis, its amazing! My grandparents always ate tripe aswell

0points

#39

Brunost (goat cheese) It's pretty normal in Norway, Denmark & Sweden Edit: Should've said that it's a type of brown colored goat cheese, which contains from whey as one of the main ingredients.

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arthbach 2 years ago

It is delicious! The whey is boiled to reduce it, and cream is added. This produces a hard cheese that taste a bit of caramel, and is a little nutty too.

27points

Auntriarch 2 years ago

Excellent with chocolate

1point

Abby Rexroth 2 years ago

Oooo, I wonder if we can get this in the US...

0points

Mia Black 2 years ago

It is too sweet for me. ..I don't like to mix sweet and savoury that much. But I think it's cool that this exists

0points

Greenmantle 2 years ago

Yum that sounds delish

0points

just.a.loser 2 years ago

*Zyzz music*

1point

Torben Møller-Nielsen 2 years ago

That is NOT normal in Denmark. You can find it, but have to search hard.

1point

arthbach 2 years ago

I used to buy it in a tiny cheese shop in Wales. :)

0points

L Smith 2 years ago

That sounds like the British head cheese, which is disgusting and not cheese at all.

0points

Gregg Bender 2 years ago

It's awesome!

0points

Sylvi Ann Børsheim 2 years ago

The goat cheese is a brown cheese, but not REAL Brunost/ browncheese! Fløtemysost is the best tasting and real brunost! White goat cheese is delicious, brown goat cheese is not.

0points

Klingsor 2 years ago

Brown goat cheese is absolutely delicious. Every time I visit Norway I bring back some with me.

0points

Chewie Baron Premium 2 years ago

Oh I love that cheese! I’ve not had it in so long!

0points

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#40

Calling some random dude "your man". Equal in meaning to "that guy".

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Penguin Panda Pop 2 years ago

Ireland. I love this for some reason.

27points

Awesome At Being Autistic 2 years ago

Also "Yer wan," if you don't want to be gender specific.

6points

Michael Joyce 2 years ago

When I lived there in the early 2000s, we joked that there was a hero like He-Man (I have the power!) called Ur-Man!

1point

El Dee 2 years ago

Isn't this why Ernesto Guevara was called 'Che' Guevara?

0points

#41

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Car - guards. If you park in any public place, 9/10 times a homeless person will approach your car and it's understood that they will "protect" it until you return. You're automatically a d**k if you don't pay them some change when you leave.

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20points

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

Nice, gives them some cash, your car is safe. Win win....

9points

Paweł Duda 2 years ago

Its called extortion. Nothing nice about it.

3points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

Have to admire their entrepreneurial spirit. If they’re good t it, I can imagine them becoming a very in demand car guard.

2points

Odile Wipp 2 years ago

South Africa?

2points

Caro Caro 2 years ago

Yes and pretty normal there. The comments that it's extorsion are by the people who have never been there. Sheees Man !

1point

Janine B. 2 years ago

What country are we talking about?

1point

#42

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In India, 1. you could just eat a whole bag of crackers or chew a gum and toss away the trash wrappers on the street, and no one even looks at you funny. Heck, people even spit their chewy "pan" residues by rolling down their car windows. 2. you find a lot of stray dogs/ cows and sometimes even horses and elephants while you're on the road. (the latter are for commercial purposes) 3. on bikes/ scooters, we could fit in atleast 4 people. easy. 4. there's a play school here with the name, "tiny tits". 5. arranged marriage.

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19points

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$copper-fractions avatar$

Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

6. Women are openly treated like second class citizens. I've lived there, it's true.

19points

Stardust she/her 2 years ago

7. People will be very racist against dark skinned people and will discriminate based on caste

13points

third molar 2 years ago

Here is one bizzare one which is not a stereotypical repetition of anything India: being home to 25 languages it was quite common for folks to know 3-5 languages

4points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago

How many commercials do the elephants have to make?

4points

Samantha Mannion 2 years ago

Omg I went to India to meet my husband's family and I could not get myself to just throw my trash on the streets lol. He would laugh at me when I was like no absolutely not and put my trash in my pocket

0points

Auntriarch 2 years ago

And there is the International Backside Taxi company. It's situated at the rear of the International Hotel - obviously 😂

0points

A.R 2 years ago

gotta love india guys

0points

Saint Thomas 2 years ago

I want to Google the 4., but I'm at work and are afraid the results would not be so safe ^^

0points

Marco Richter 2 years ago

I hope you ment the birds at no. 4... yes? no? Oh....

0points

trevor 2 years ago

Possibly " tiny tots ".... tots being young children

3points

#43

Sunday trading law. In ~~the UK~~ England, By law, all large shops close ~~at 4pm~~ earlier than they do most days

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18points

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Jude Corrigan 2 years ago

I think this should be changed. Religion shouldn't interfere with people's lives, who aren't of that religion.

0points

Robert T 2 years ago

This is not quite accurate. We have restricted opening hours. Usually 10am-4pm. However some shops stagger their opening hours, so will be open 11-5pm. Some open half an hour early for "browsing", where you can pick stuff off the shelves, but can't actually buy it until "opening" time. This does not apply to smaller shops, such as the local corner shop.

0points

JuJu 2 years ago

On Sundays, shops are closed here.

0points

#44

Legally walking around with a gun on your person. ( In Most States)

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18points

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LillieMean 2 years ago

In Finland, even scissors are classified as a bladed weapon, so you must have a good reason to carry them with you. So the fact that you keep a real gun with you seems completely incomprehensible.

5points

Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago

Because half of us are backward f*****g barbarians and zealots.

3points

Robert T 2 years ago

I remember the first time I saw a "No firearms" sign outside a bank. No s**t Sherlock!

2points

the harbinger of doom any 2 years ago

Mercia 🤠🥲

2points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

The majority of Americans are appalled at this too.

1point

geezeronthehill 2 years ago

Used to walk to school with a rifle every week. I was on the school target shooting team. This was a while back, though.

0points

Francisco Javier Bonillo Ponce 2 years ago

They are not civilized

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#45

Here in Belgium, we don't really have fraternities/sororities, but each field of study has it's own student organisation. For example, Medicine, Linguistics, Engineering, Chemistry, etc. They organize a lot of events during the year, usually free or at least extremely cheap. One of the traditions we have is that you can let yourself be sold as a freshman to members of the organisation you're with. Which kind of goes down like however slaves used to be sold, without the whips and chains though. The selling happens like an auction, and afterwards, depending on the rules of the organisation, you'll be the property of the people that bought you for whatever time period they traditionally use (usually 1-3 weeks). Mostly it's a nice way to learn a bit about student life and make some new friends along the way. The nasty bits are usually limited to cleaning some rooms and doing some dishes, along with drinking heavily. Some people are obviously d***s about it and can go on quite a powertrip, but they're a minority, and obviously, you can refuse anything they make you do if you feel it's unreasonable. **TL;DR, we sell freshman university students in auctions as slaves**

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Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

I’m just imagining the train wreck this would be in the states

6points

Jan Rosier 2 years ago

Sounds like good fun, until you read what happened to Sanda Dia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sanda_Dia#:~:text=Sanda%20Dia%20was%20a%20Belgian,later%20renamed%20to%20KU%20Leuven).

3points

Anne Jones 2 years ago

Just read this. Dear god! And they got away with it! 🤬

1point

SoshiDragon13 2 years ago

I actually can't think of any way this won't go bad or get s*xual. At least in America.

1point

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

US colleges have both social fraternities and sororities, as well as the scholastic ones. Both make for a nice professional network after graduation, just in different ways.

1point

Spocks's Mom 2 years ago

😳

1point

Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago

UK Sixth form there used to be a slave auction, but it was never so unsavoury. more like, the winner would get someone to carry their bags and things for the day, fetch their lunch in the cafeteria, that sort of thing. nothing degrading.

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DC 2 years ago

"Fachschaften" in germany are kinda similar, some of them. Most they do is collect old exams and solutions to help people study and prepare for exams and stuff, but some are pretty engaged in partying, too.

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Saint Thomas 2 years ago

You forget to say that the "currency" used during those auctions is beer (at least it was the case in my university). You announce how much beers you're ready to drink to "own" the freshman", and you have to drink them to close the deal Well, at least you have to swallow them, it's totally OK to "undrink" it right after. There was bathtubs around for that particular reason. I've seen some freshmen go for more than 100 beers...

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Petra Schaap 2 years ago

fukcing hell please google "Reuzegom"

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#46

Three kiss greeting. Man this has made things akward over the years.

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Dave Horder 2 years ago

In the Netherlands I think. Right cheek first then left then right again if I remember correctly.

5points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

The French and the Swiss too. I hate it.

1point

Isabel Care 2 years ago

Saw a headline about the Spanish football kiss. 1st thought was "Why the fuss over blokes kissing?" Read it was m/f, that's ok too. Then saw a picture. Not ok. You both hold the other person's upper arms, gently, then air kiss to the sides one to four times (depending on where you are). You do NOT hold their face and plant one on the lips!

0points

cerinamroth 2 years ago

The number of kisses in France also varies by region. I think it also has some historical correlation with whether or not you lived in a Hugenot or Catholic area...

0points

Dave Horder 2 years ago

I lived there for two years ages ago but Dutch ladies are still impressed that I get it right!

0points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

Two is Italy. What's three?

0points

MellonCollie 2 years ago

The Netherlands.

2points

Kevin Velghe 2 years ago

also Belgium

1point

Michel De Ruyck 2 years ago

Belgium

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Vul Va 2 years ago

I think some parts of Italy do 3. Or I just met some overly affectionate itals...

0points

#47

Milk in one-litre bags. If you don't have a bag holder, that must be confounding.

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Sian Edwards 2 years ago

Oh, Canada!

8points

Kaisa 2 years ago

Not only Canada. In Estonia we have milk in bags and sour cream and yogurt sometimes mayonnaise.

1point

S Mi 2 years ago

Only parts of Canada, mainly Ontario is this common

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setsuriseikou 2 years ago

Bags, cartons and bottles in Russia

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Zakaar Bovus 2 years ago

We have bagged milk where I'm from but my state touches Canada so it makes sense

1point

megabeth 2 years ago

Wi?

0points

Stardust she/her 2 years ago

India?

0points

#48

On Sunday's all shop's are closed except for gas station's. Switzerland.

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Downunderdude 2 years ago

But it look's like there's no shortage's of comma's

4points

Mat Hall 2 years ago

*apostrophes - if you're going to be a pedant, at least do it correctly!

23points

Me. 2 years ago

I think it's autocorrect, mine often forgets plurals exist

1point

Kitty1019 2 years ago

Apostrophe's. Lol.

0points

Hans Georg 2 years ago

Apostrophe.

0points

Nash Nopper 2 years ago

and Germany!

3points

Auntriarch 2 years ago

Ah, the greengrocer's apostrophe

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

Bruce is now in prison for crimes against punctuation.

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The Shadow of Darbows 2 years ago

This grammar despises me.

0points

#49

Turning right on a redlight...

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Kitty1019 2 years ago

In the U.S., that's common to keep traffic flowing, unless stated otherwise. Right on red after you stop first, of course, to make sure it's safe.

6points

Hans Georg 2 years ago

Where is that?

0points

Verena 2 years ago

Many countries, Germany too. Grüner Pfeil.

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Cjo 2 years ago

In a country that drives on the left it would be "turn left on red". Note that you are supposed to come to a stop, and then treat the red light as a yield. I'm old enough to remember when they first passed such laws in the US. I also have been in a state that you could turn left on a red provided that it meant you were turning into a one-way street going that way. The point is that as long as you aren't crossing any lanes going the other way, it is a safe maneuver.

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Robert T 2 years ago

We really don't. In the UK, it would be turn left on red, but as we normally have pedestrian crossings phased to the red phase, that would be dangerous. Instead we have "filters" where a separate green arrow will illuminate allowing you to turn when the straight ahead traffic is being held.

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arthbach 2 years ago

No. We most definitely do not need that everywhere! It increases the speed at which cars and lorries travel whilst turning. Making this turn means the driver's attention is on other motorised vehicles, and they do not leave sufficient attention for the pedestrians and cyclists. Make it safer by requiring 'red' to be a full stop.

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#50

In places (some quite close to cities) sheep are free to go wherever they like - including roads.

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Robert T 2 years ago

The whole of the Isle of Arran is like this. Basically sheep have the right of way.

3points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

Ireland?

3points

Lace Neil 2 years ago

Wales?

2points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

Iceland?

2points

Aileen Grist 2 years ago

North West UK - on the moors

0points

Zakaar Bovus 2 years ago

My only question would be is it OK to get close to the sheep? possibly pet them?

0points

#51

Incurring thousands of dollars in debt as a result of illness or needing acute medical care.

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Dee Lee 2 years ago

Yeah - we're #1 (in medical debt)

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Lynn Morello 2 years ago

USA of course.

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#52

Most drivers have a dashcam.

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François Bouzigues 2 years ago

I think the rest of the world will catch up.

6points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

Russia?

3points

Robert T 2 years ago

Was Russia. The rest of the world is catching up.

2points

#53

Women being second class citizens or not being allowed to drive.

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David A Paterson 2 years ago

Saudi Arabia?

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Mav Mav 2 years ago (edited)

first part is almost every country, no?

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Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago

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#54

Maple Syrup. On everything.

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Me. 2 years ago

Canada.

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Mia Black 2 years ago

My partner loved that. Maple in coffee, on dried salmon, beef jerky, as a pie (we still haven't found a recipe for a maple pie how we ate it in the sugar shack, bc)

0points

General Anaesthesia 2 years ago

Even on poutine?

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#55

In our country all shops open at 7 am. And then closes 5 times everyday for 1 hour everytime and would close at 10pm. No shops or restaurants will be open after 10pm. TL;Dr: somebody save me!

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Annik Perrot 2 years ago

Muslim country? Closing for prayers?

7points

Tiramisu 2 years ago

I think so too.

1point

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago

I got a kick out of the TL;DR.

3points

Emma S 2 years ago

Spain?

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

No, Spanish shops open later, like around 10am. They just close for three hours for lunch.

1point

MusicalNerd 2 years ago

Where?

0points

#56

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused People here in Brazil are **very** friendly. Kisses on the cheek first time we see you; Women calling you cute names within 5 minutes of conversation; We will hug you at the ends of conversation, even though it's the first time we've met.

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Marco Richter 2 years ago

Don't even think about trying that here

11points

DC 2 years ago

Unprompted hugging by strangers may lead to an impact between your legs. Can't really stand it...

0points

Sue Lynn Chan 2 years ago (edited)

That’s wholesome, but I don’t think my social anxiety can handle this one.

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

But men on the other hand will think they can do what they want with foreigners, especially women. Gang rape is common, murder is not far behind. It's a country of extremes.

3points

Me. 2 years ago

I would probably be seemed rude as not friendly enough or too friendly, having no idea what to do

2points

JuJu 2 years ago (edited)

Hell, please don't. I'm not good at handling so much physical contact. Waving is fantastc.

1point

Rick 2 years ago (edited)

I am from the US and lived in Brazil for 2 years. It is a very welcoming and inclusive culture. I found that it provides a sense of being a part of the community very quickly. Just don't go to the favelas.

0points

#57

I'm American, and one of my best friends lives in Puerto Rico. They were really surprised by the idea of veterinarians. Like? I explained to them how we have a checkup schedule for our pets, have them vaccinated regularly, etc. I also told them how vets are a very important part of most rural areas and how we usually have a vet in every town. This just was not a part of their daily life.

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BrookeBT 2 years ago

Uh....Puerto Rico is part of the United States.... you know that, right?

10points

Rebelliousslug 2 years ago

Just because it’s a US territory (not a state) doesn’t mean they follow the same cultural norms

11points

Upil 2 years ago

Op never said puerto rico is not a part of us. I think op only wanted to say that even in a same country, different region has a different pov of something, in this case taking pet to a vet. Cmiiw

3points

Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago (edited)

If you're not a state, most citizens don't know and don't care. I'd wager less than 5% of the population can name more than 1 non-state territory, max.

1point

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

This is actually a bit sad to see. Pets deserve health care too, I'd be heartbroken if my fluffy little babies got sick or hurt and nobody's to be found to help

4points

#58

No one signs for their credit card here, we all use pin numbers. Also going to the counter to pay.

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The Scout 2 years ago

Signing fo credit cards is about twenty years out of date. I am baffled every time why a country that is so advanced technologically still relies so much on deprecated technology for everyday life.

5points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

That's true in Aussie land. Isn't it just about everywhere?

2points

Aileen Grist 2 years ago (edited)

Certainly true in the UK - you don't let go of your credit card for anything or anyone

0points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

Thing is, your signature is supposed to be unique to you, whereas a number is a number that anyone can use.

1point

Robert T 2 years ago

So that would be the whole of Europe for about the last 20 years. You don't let your card out of your sight, they bring the payment machine to you. I remember the first time I paid like this in a taxi in France about 2 years ago.

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Verena 2 years ago

The main reason I got a credit card about 30 years ago: I didn't had to remember another PIN. Then they changed it. However, credit cards in many countries in Europe do not build up debt. They are paid fully at the end of the month. And about debt: This does not work for you in any positive way. Even if you pay your rates, having any kind of debt is not positive.

0points

AndThenICommented 2 years ago

Australia and NZ

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Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

Well, I guess this might be a reference to the USA, and in truth it isn't accurate. I can't remember the last time I signed a credit card slip. The truth is worse. When the US credit card companies finally when to "chip" they went to chip and sign, not chip and pin, but most transactions we don't sign anything. So, it is really "chip" and "nothing". And if you have to sign 99% no one checks the signature, and if they do, they have no training, so you can pretty much sign anything you want. It is totally useless. Hmm, restaurants are an exception, sign there, but no one checks (no Ids presented).

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Penguin Panda Pop 2 years ago

Almost no-one uses credit cards in my adopted country. Cash is rare. Vast majority of transactions are done with a smartphone. The country is China.

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#59

Only a small thing, but it's normal to call a woman handsome here, usually followed by "maid".

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

In what century?

4points

MellonCollie 2 years ago

Where is that?

2points

cerinamroth 2 years ago

I think "When is that?" is the more pertinent question!

1point

User# 6 2 years ago

4chan

1point

Dimp1961 2 years ago

Cornwall UK,

0points

Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago

Maid is quite common in Cornwall, UK.

0points

#60

Clamato juice (clam juice and tomato juice) mixed into a beer. Not exactly super common, but enough that I've seen it a lot over the years

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Booker 2 years ago

I've seen this in Massachusetts, USA.

2points

Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago

never come across it, but I'd probably like it

0points

Kayci Styles 2 years ago

Tons of people do this in Northern Minnesota.

0points

madbakes 2 years ago

Mmmm michelada

0points

Living Example 2 years ago

Good with vodka.

0points

Aileen Grist 2 years ago

Yuk

0points

Greenmantle 2 years ago

Where?

0points

Daveychop 2 years ago

🇨🇦

0points

#61

Saying the pledge everymorning

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The Scout 2 years ago

Well, there are actuallly two countries that do require saying a pledge before the beginning of the school day. The other one is North Korea.

15points

Stardust she/her 2 years ago

There’s also India

1point

Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago

My kids don't say it. I don't allow it.

3points

Noyfb noyfb 2 years ago

During the United States postwar anti-communist panic, congressional conservatives revised the pledge from “one nation..” to “one nation under God…” It remains that way today for the (diminishing number of) people who recite the pledge, hand over heart. That ritual is no longer mandatory in public schools in most of the country.

2points

Robert T 2 years ago

Alcoholics Anonymous, or the USA, depending upon which pledge. ;-)

1point

Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

I personally think this is one of those things that people just don't understand. At least when I was in school it was only in elementary school (1st grade to 6th grade). Even then what people don't get is that kids recited it just "because you follow along", not because you actually were "pledging allegiance". The politicians and such want to believe that is the case, but it just isn't true. Yeah, it is stupid, and useless, but far less "meaningful" than people want to make out.

1point

Verena 2 years ago

If it does not matter and is not heartfelt by the majority, then maybe just stop?

2points

PlatinumThe8-BitCat 2 years ago

I no longer say the pledge, unfortunately I’m still forced to stand

1point

#62

USA here, I think the obvious answer is using the Imperial system of measurement. Even I think it's silly.

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General Anaesthesia 2 years ago

It'll be a cold day in hell before cowboys give up their 10-gallon hats in favor of 37.85412-liter hats.

15points

arthbach 2 years ago

I've now an image in my head of cowboys bragging, "10 gallon hat! Pah! I have a 40 litre hat!"

2points

Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

It isn't silly when you consider the costs for changing over. I like the metric system, and I think a lot of people outside of the US (and maybe in the US) don't get how often we do use it, but this is a big country and even just changing the traffic signs would be a tremendous cost. Not to mention if your cabinets 24-inches you would still need a .6096 meter depth not some round number in metric with every other than a new build. No saving on standardization.

2points

Robert T 2 years ago

Depth varies, but the standard width of a kitchen cabinet in most of Europe if 600mm, with appliances designed to fit in them.

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#63

To do engineering (4 years), then PG Diploma in Management (2 years), sometimes even a global MBA with the end goal of becoming a civil servant that requires none of above qualifications. All that just for the social status it brings.

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

Most likely not just social status, but chances for promotion as well.

2points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

China?

1point

AndThenICommented 2 years ago

US? Maybe Israel?

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#64

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused In the UK, people hold doors for each other and smile when you make eye contact with them. I never seen that in any other country I've been to.

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Downunderdude 2 years ago

Well, mate, you obviously haven't been to Australia.

19points

BrookeBT 2 years ago

Or Canada

6points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

Or the US.

4points

Mav Mav 2 years ago

sorry, only true if you're white

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I love the 80’s 2 years ago

This happens in the US too.

6points

Emma Dakin 2 years ago

It's when the door is held open for you and you feel compelled to do a little jog because you can be quite some distance away when it's held open for you!

2points

Appalachian Panda 2 years ago

I wonder where the OP is from and what other countries they've been to?

2points

Summer Woodsong 2 years ago

Honestly, I've seen that regularly in the US.

1point

Petra Schaap 2 years ago

hahaha wat?

1point

PlatinumThe8-BitCat 2 years ago

I hold doors open but I try to smile as little as I can and make as little eye contact possible

1point

vogonpoet 2 years ago

I smile, and don't make eye contact, but I like being as polite as I can.

2points

Dee Lee 2 years ago

USA too :)

0points

Horia Georgescu 2 years ago

France

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Julian Smith 2 years ago

As a teenager visiting New York, I held the door for a lady to enter before me. She then told me "if you trip me, I will Fu****ng sue you!" I was super shocked. #WelcomeToNewYork!

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#65

Drinking a 12-32 oz soda (~1/3-1 L) with a meal and going back for a free refill. (Country: USA! USA! USA!)

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Emma S 2 years ago

Free refills of drinks but you can go bankrupt if you get ill. Go figure.

7points

Francisco Javier Bonillo Ponce 2 years ago

Refill is only water with colorants,I don't have proof but I don't have doubts either.

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Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

Add sugar and CO2 and you got it. The actual cost to the make it is tiny, and it isn't very expensive for the restaurant either, since they get the syrup in bulk and mix it on site, pennies a glass, disposal cup and straw cost more (1,150% markup). "Free refills" when they charge you $4 or more for a drink, you aren't getting anything "free".

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago (edited)

Or measuring liquids in weight rather than volume.

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Cjo 2 years ago (edited)

The US doesn't measure liquids in weight. It sounds like you are confusing "fluid ounces" with "regular" ounces (easy to do). Fluids ounces are by volume and "regular" ounces are by weight. Very bad choice that they both use the same base "unit name". Note that there are 128 fluid ounces in a gallon (3.78541 liters).

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PlatinumThe8-BitCat 2 years ago

I love being able to have free refills, but it always makes me end up having to go to the bathroom more than once

0points

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#66

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Kids clasp their hands together with the index fingers pointing out like a gun and stab each other with that in their buttholes.

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Hphizzle 2 years ago (edited)

Japan!! Kancho is what it’s called. Yes, it’s a common prank type thing that kids do to each other. Generally outgrow it by Junior High School. As a preschool and elementary school teacher, I’ve had to dodge my fair share of getting “Kancho”-ed by the kiddos. The above description is a little graphic, more so finger guns to the butt crack.

5points

Geoff 2 years ago

What did I just read?

4points

David A Paterson 2 years ago

I'm not believing that that is a thing.

4points

Hphizzle 2 years ago

I know from experience it’s very real in Japan.

10points

I love the 80’s 2 years ago

What and where???

3points

Hphizzle 2 years ago

Yep. Lesser know part of Japanese culture. Haha!

3points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

Japanese - and very weird to me. I got very confused when I first saw this in a manga. Who came up with this and why?

2points

Francisco Javier Bonillo Ponce 2 years ago

Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaancho!

0points

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#67

Ordering a Double-Double.

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phanmo 2 years ago

Could also be Canada, it's the name for a 2 cream 2 sugars coffee, usually ordered from Tim Hortons

1point

S Mi 2 years ago

This one is true!

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Michael D Bresnahan 2 years ago

U.S. that's a In-N-Out hamburger. And you can order it animal style, 2 beef patties fried in mustard, caramelized onions, cheese, and special mayo-ketchup sauce in addition to all the fixings of a regular burger.

1point

Tamra 2 years ago

What's a "double-double"?

1point

Angela B 2 years ago

It's an edible heart attack.

3points

BrookeBT 2 years ago

I tried ordering one of those on a trip to the southern states. There was a long staring match between the cashier and myself

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#68

40 Things That Are Totally Normal In Some Countries, Yet Make The Rest Of The World Confused Twerking..... Also grinding. In the U.S. it's pretty normal to dance like that. But i notice when i go to Europe, it's generally not socially acceptable to dance up on a girl. In fact, they hate it :|

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JuJu 2 years ago

Who doesn't love an unknown guy rubbing his groin on your a*s? /s

29points

Zedrapazia 2 years ago

Maybe you Americans should adopt the practice to get mad and punch the people in the nose that won't stop getting too close

3points

Amanda Rose 2 years ago

Plenty of people don't like it here (US) either. Women and men find it inappropriate.

9points

Tempest 2 years ago

Not just Europe. Any country (except the US according to OP) would hate that!

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

Yeah, don't be a d**k and life will be good to you.

1point

Emma S 2 years ago

I'm fairly sure many women in the US don't like it either. I'm guessing OP is a man.

8points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

I think you’ll find that the majority of women across the globe won’t consider this socially acceptable, but put up with it the best they can—-though still hope someone will notice and help get them away from the creep—-if they think it’s unsafe to openly object. Unfortunately, that’s reality. It needs to change.

3points

Appalachian Panda 2 years ago

Yeah, pretty sure it's not all that normal in the US either. No woman I know would be happy about it if a strange dude tried that on the dance floor.

3points

PlatinumThe8-BitCat 2 years ago

Good, everyone should hate it, I despise it

3points

Kitty1019 2 years ago

Ick.

2points

Dee Lee 2 years ago

Gross, vile, and ugly relic of porn culture.

0points

A little Elf Conscious 2 years ago

We hate it in the US too, we're just afraid of rejecting you for fear of what you'll do in retaliation.

0points

#69

Getting all exited to play a game called "Cornhole".

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Kel_how 2 years ago

It's just bean bag toss, and who doesn't love throwing the odd bean bag?

1point

Lynn Morello 2 years ago

Why???

0points

DC 2 years ago

Cornholio must be great at that ... does it involve TP? Bungholes?

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I heart Boo-BI-es Premium 2 years ago

I've heard of people getting excited to play a game called cornhole but I don't think it's played by getting all exited? Does one walk, run, jump or crawl to the exits? Asking for a friend...

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Zedrapazia 2 years ago

What is a Cornhole? Heard of this, never saw one.

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I heart Boo-BI-es Premium 2 years ago

It's a game played using small square cloth bags filled with sand usually. You toss these bags from behind the foul line/board toward a raised wooden board with a hole cut out of it, that are spaced 27 feet apart. Usually played in pairs 2 against 2, up until which ever team gets 21 points first.

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AndThenICommented 2 years ago

US 😂 good times

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#70

The off licence being shut at 10pm as we cannot 'control' ourselves

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Brady Michele 2 years ago

Ireland

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AndThenICommented 2 years ago

Australia? (Broome…)

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#71

Drive through ATM(automated teller machines) machines machinimas are apparently the craziest things ever

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Tiny Dynamine 2 years ago

What just happened here? I hope the OP is okay!

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Spocks's Mom 2 years ago

It seems to be a machine machine machinimas meltdown of the worst kind.

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Summer Woodsong 2 years ago

AI commenting?

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Emma S 2 years ago

How do you even reach the machine to put your card in from your car window?

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Cjo 2 years ago

They are at the height that you can reach them from your car window. That is the whole point. They aren't meant for someone to walk up to them.

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#72

Easy gun ownership. Especially in certain states.

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#73

Watching Fox News

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David A Paterson 2 years ago

Oh, I don't think that's any country is it?

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#74

Roundabouts

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Hans Georg 2 years ago

That is fairly common in almost every european country. So not very strange.

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Verena 2 years ago

Welcome to the Netherlands, too. Driving to work is 30 kms, passing through 15 or more roundabouts and one single stoplight at the entrance of our company. We to have "turbo"-roundabouts, which contradict the idea of going in circles until you found the good direction to go.

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Summer Woodsong 2 years ago

We have quite a few here in the Southeast US. But, the first one I remember was in the late 1960s in the Dallas, TX area. We were a bit baffled when they popped up initially, but after you get used to them no problems. The biggest issue is new users and figuring out the rules for each one - as the rules of each can differ a bit depending on how many lanes and entrances/exits.

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Aileen Grist 2 years ago

Aren't they everywhere? In the UK we have many, many roundabouts - we even have roundabouts on roundabouts (they're confusing)

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