30 Things Americans Can’t Seem To Live Without, As Observed By Non-Americans

Definitely NOT. Every country has there issues but for a western country the US has some serious big issues that aren't as prevalent in other western countries.

This one is mostly laid at the feet of fox 'news'.

Not just medical debt, but serious debt of many kinds. Everything paid on credit or loan, and people working just to pay interest while being "1 paycheck from the street" while the government will not help you if you get in financial or medical trouble, are hungry or face eviction.

I am English and I am ashamed of MY country's sense of superiority and a denial of the truth of their own history. Especially concerning the slave trade and the way they treated the Irish during the Irish famine.

The fact that even their fast food is worse... there is this show on youtube where they compare Uk and US fast foods from the same brand. example: chips in the UK have potatoes, vegetable oil, salt... in the US, it has 11 other ingredients.

I haven't had any fast food since February. Living without it is no problem. Also, the idea that it is cheap is silly. It is much more cost effective to cook than to buy fast food for a family.

I have some healthy foods in my refrigerator, but yes, it is very hard for people with very little money to eat healthy.

To be fair, this is probably the best option for poor families. Its super sad to see people like that, especially people who worked hard and made sacrifices to the country.

A little Caesar's pizza cost $5. It costs more than that for the meat in spaghetti.

Well, I know it's kinda unhealthy, but I still like burgers.

I try to stay away from it but on occasion a nice grease burger can be a good thing... maybe not for the arteries but for the soul.

A show on Netflix called "Food, Inc." showed that. To buy enough vegetables to make a salad costs more than burgers & fries for a family of four, but to buy a salad at McDonald's is twice as expensive. Really eye-opening program. We went organic/grass fed, etc for about a month after seeing it, but paying $8.00/pound of ground beef for tacos is just too cost prohibitive.

... and American food is also so much more greasier than it is anywhere else

Actually common in a lot of counties, the fruit and veg is expensive, the staples of bread, milk, cheese etc is to much for a lot

I try to avoid "foods" with ingredients.

Most definitely, plus the fact that single parents who are already low on income are working so many hours they don't always have time to cook/bargain shop/coupon clip for healthy food deals. I used to love whole foods because it had a lot of reasonably priced healthy options but it has since closed down.

How is this the cheapest option? And I live in an expensive state but potatoes, ,beans, rice are by far cheaper as a carb/protein source and add a piece of fruit and it's still way cheaper than an average fast food meal, and more healthy.

They need more education - I can cook a healthy meal for about $2.00 a person - can't get $hit for $2.00 at Mickey D's\

Fast food is not the cheapest option. However, for some one who doesn't have the time, it's an easy grab.

This isn't true for my family. We only get restaurant food for special occasions or when we're on vacation. Even then, it's rarely fast food.

The US has the highest percentage of obese adults of any country.

I mean, this flag site is probably a memorial/grave to veterans so yeah, this specific picture might be a tad offensive. However, as an American, I really don't understand why everyone is so obsessed with American flags. Although uh I'll take that flag over,,, certain,,, other flags that show up in the south :(

omg yes, this is terrible. I've been here over five years and I still can't get used to it. :"My god, the temperature is over 100? are we FRYING TO DEATH??"

My friends are always confused when I tell them how there isn't any public transport in most of the US. They didn't understand why Uber was doing so well in the US, well thats why. You need a car to get anywhere and most people can't afford one

And on t-shirts. If I wear a t-shirt with a graphic on it, it’s a band name or beer merch (because I get those free from work lol)

That is not all of us, just the loud ones. You really only see the loud ones.

Yes, ew. I'm American and I hate consumer culture so much.

You're screwed even if you get sick with it.

Maybe I am just privileged coz I could never live in a unit or apartment. I don't need 2 living rooms though. Just an extra room to clean lol.

The history of the US is steeped in race/culture/sex atrocities. I think it is an attempt at over correction.

I think that is just a world wide issue

Some say that the USA is a culture of war rooted within a widespread ethos that uses military force in pursuit of self-interests. The truth is however that the USA has been continuously at war since the earliest days of its existence as a nation and the political, economic, cultural, and moral costs and consequences of war have reduced the USA's moral authority, political stability, and economic viability. Way out? I don´t know the right answer. Perhaps the USA must establish itself as a “culture of peace” by pursuing a new set of cultural ethoses.

Yeah, nobody but America listens to partisan news?...I call BS

(Not) a fun fact: The USA consumes more energy each year for air conditioning than the rest of the world combined, and in fact more electricity for cooling than the entire continent of Africa uses for ALL purposes.

Deep friers are pretty standard in Belgian households: we love our fries :)

Caffeine. It is the only reason any of us are awake. We don't take vacations, and our sleep patterns suck. Ergo, caffeine obsession.

I have never heard the word Garburator before and uh wow I like it much better than garbage disposal.

I think both of these systems are equally arbitrary. That's why scientists use Kelvin.

The system is an issue, first car I bought was told no credit score, aka living within your means was a red flag and I'd need a cosigner.

These people must live somewhere with a cool climate coz we have ice machines all over the place from petrol stations, supermarkets and bottle-o's etc

Everyone I know uses real plates unless it's a party

Our oligarchs are control freaks who like playing chess with the world.

We'd love to live without loans and debt, but for the majority, if you want a job you need a car which needs a loan. You want a job that pays an almost living wage? You need an education, for an education, you need a loan.

Why are they called "solo cups" ?

Cheddar cheese is a big deal in the UK too. After all it comes from the town of Cheddar in Somerset, England.