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The United States is a vast country with so much to offer: gorgeous national parks, friendly people, excellent customer service and 24-hour diners that will serve you a beautiful breakfast plate at 2am that you’ll never forget. And while news cycles often highlight the nation's wildest and least attractive qualities, the truth is that plenty of people around the world actually love the good old USA.
Reddit users have been sharing what they cherish most about the US and Americans, so we’ve gathered some of their most wholesome replies below. From thick and creamy milkshakes to public restrooms that are always free, enjoy reading about some of the best perks of living in the 'Melting Pot', and be sure to upvote the replies you agree with!
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#1
As an european who has done two roadtrips across the states, the main thing i will remember fondly for the rest of my days is how friendly people in the states are. I talked with busy new yorkers and with homeless folks, had a f*****g bbq in Detroit ghetto with the neighbourhood. I spent the night on a farm in Southern Iowa. Clubbing in Vegas, smoking and chilling in LA.
I had long conversations with people who are so far apart from eachother on the political and financial spectrum that its harder to get it any wider, but i didnt met a single person who didnt treat us very nicely. On top of the hospitality, the smalltalk and s**t felt so good when you come from a country where you are considered a f*****g lunatic if you actually say anything else than "hi" to a stranger on the bus.
That country has it's problems, but my f*****g god what a place it is to travel around as a tourist. I'd recommend the roadtripping for anyone who likes to travel. The country is huge and you get to see everything from deserts into snowy mountains, 50 people villages into massive cities.
Sorry if my english sucks, not my native language.
Edit: i also miss some of the restaurants and the overall superb customer service. You dont get that anywhere else.
pico diablo 2 years ago
I would not have guessed english wasn't your first language. About every other year, I get to spend time with someone from the UK here in the US and occasionally with someone from Australia. It is enlightening to hear their points of view and they generally echo your observations, which, is why it's so annoying when BP puts up posts designed to bring out trolls who don't add anything to the conversation except their bad attitude.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I've really wanted to visit the US and spend a couple months at least visiting some of the cooler tourist attractions (think more Grand Canyon, or Yosemite than Hollywood). But would love to have a chance to try some of the more traditional foods, see a baseball game and an NFL game in person. Stuff like that. But, I've been really put off the idea over the last 10 or so years with all the news coverage of crime and violence. As a potential tourist it's so hard to know what is overblown by the media versus what is real (and bad).
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Emma S 2 years ago
I had a very different experience in New York. The New Yorkers I met were rude and aggressive but I'm told that this isn't the norm across the rest of the US.
madbakes 2 years ago
NYC has a reputation to be one of the rudest cities in the US. Most of us Americans are friendly and welcoming. Don't let New York keep you away!
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pico diablo 2 years ago (edited)
mateo p: thanks for all 4 of you're "jokes" in the sentence you wrote.
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#2
Southern BBQ. Goddamn, you guys know your ribs
Mad Dragon 2 years ago
I once had a long layover in Birmingham and went to a random barbecue place to grab supper. OMG I still dream about those ribs!
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Birmingham, ALABAMA - not Birmingham, ENG
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I stopped reading Bored Panda for a while because I was so tired of all the anti-American posts, lists, comments, etc. Thanks for sharing this article!
David Wambold 2 years ago
Now which style of bbq??? Memphis, Kansas City, Baltimore, Carolina or Texas
Tiramisu 🇵🇸 2 years ago
Marylander here, never heard of Baltimore bbq. Is it just chucking Old Bay onto the grill?
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Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
There's a certain faction on BP for whom hating the US and all things American is practically a religion. Anything positive gets downvoted.
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Jennik 2 years ago
I watched a whole TV series about American BBQ - Southern and Western. Aspirations.
William Teach 2 years ago
It's all repeats, but, look for the show BBQ Pitmasters on Destination America. It's great
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
There's a wonderful series called High on Hog that documents how traditional African American cuisine has helped influence southern BBQ. I have not had southern BBQ but it looks delicious.
Kyl Glan 2 years ago
It definitely has but it really matters which southern and what meat. I don't believe it effected Texas brisket in anyway but I wouldn't be surprised to learn it effected things like the Carolina's ribs.
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Blondie23 2 years ago
I live in Texas and BBQ is right up there with TexMex as a staple of food for everyone. It is soooooooooo good when done right!
Uncle Pato 2 years ago
Only problem with Texas bbq is that it's mostly beef. IMO proper bbq is pork!
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#3
The Americans I've worked with have been totally unlike the brash and loud idiots we see on US TV. They have been kind, sensitive, intelligent, thoughtful and very encouraging.
MaximumKarmaSaint 2 years ago
EXACTLY! I've lived here all my life and am still surprised when I meet people like this!
Mojo Flizash 2 years ago
Same as when I meet someone from Europe. They aren't the snobby euro-trash Bond villains that TV makes them out to be. A little more reserved but amazing none the less. You'd almost think TV is make believe .
Shannon Hawks 2 years ago
the ones on tv are not themselves, tv producers want ratings and will have people do anything to get it
#4
What I loved about Americans I met is the encouragement to try new things.
Like: "Just go for it. If it works, great. If it doesn't, you gained experience."
Here in Germany it's more: "Nah, rather be careful. If you dare to fail, you are a loser that we won't ever trust with responsbilities again."
David Wambold 2 years ago
Works with some things. Not with others. Example- try making your own rocket bike.
Alexandra 2 years ago
The odd thing is, many Americans are of European descent, so you could say that this "give it a go" spirit is European, but that for some reason here in Europe this spirit is suppressed.
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Joseph Limbrick 2 years ago
YES! I it's very similar here in Australia. I love this about Americans!!
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
I guess it's kind genetic, Americans always try and are willing to take risks, even if the chances of success seems lower in '22 USA. Still the America I love
#5
The fuggin hash browns in diners. I just love them. And even when i find grated hash browns outside of the US it's never quite as good.
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
American diners don't do fancy. They do old-fashioned comfort food, and they do it better than anyone else on the planet.
Viv Justviv 2 years ago
The secret to making delicious hash browns at home is shredding the potatoes into cold water then squeeze the potatoes while still in the water, drain them, add more cold water, squeeze, drain...do that until the water is clear. You have to get all of the starch out, that's the only way to get crispy hash browns. And I never use oil, I use salted butter. And be sure it's nice and super hot before adding the potatoes. Yum! Hash browns!!
#6
This depends a bit on where in the US you are and also in the pre-covid times, but Americans hug a lot compared to Asians and it makes me feel really fuzzy on the inside
troufaki13 2 years ago
We need 18 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth. (I get 0 most days, more than 18 when I see my nephew 😊)
Caro Caro 2 years ago
Hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug, hug.
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Rylee Evergreen 🇺🇦 (she/her) 2 years ago
Oh gosh this is so true. I'll literally go out in public and if I see someone I'm friends with, we'll hug, even if I just saw them a couple hours ago
#7
Not being racist. America is actually a pretty tolerant place compared to the rest of the world. Go pay a visit to India, Russia, Japan, or South Africa and then get back to me.
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
I'll probably get downvoted to Hell and back for this, but Japan is actually one of the most racist, xenophobic countries on the planet.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
There is a wonderful Youtube podcast called "Ask Shogo". A young Japanese man who used to live abroad moves back to Japan and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about his native country. He does not gloss anything over for travelers to Japan or ex-patriots living there. He has a whole video about racism and xenophobia in Japan and how he was even even viewed as an outsider after moving back despite Japan being his home country. Japan does look like an amazing country with wonderful people, but I feel like a lot of people tend to gloss over this aspect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=893L3Vd86Pg
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Lil Miss Hobbit 2 years ago
I would agree with this. Our racism is publicized. Talking about it is the first step to eliminating it...a lot of other countries haven't got to the point of talking yet.
Charlie B 2 years ago
POC have to teach their kids from a young age what to do in police presence, and the Human Rights Campaign has just declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ ppl. Tolerance?
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Yes, and they don't do that in Poland? Netherlands? C'mon. Get over yourself. I'm not qhite enough to Brexiteers and in the US I'm seen as white. Soooo... Yeah.
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Tiramisu 🇵🇸 2 years ago
Even in Europe! Racism is far worse in Europe. My family has lived in the US for 30 years now, and they found Europe to be more racist, even on short visits, than living in the US. Which I find so ironic given that everyone thinks Europe is so accepting.
Jrog 2 years ago (edited)
That's not really comparing to the gold standard of tolerance, though...
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
It's still a huge percentage of the world though. And they didn't even add in a bunch of the really risky places.
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Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
And us, French bigots with a far right on the steps to be the next at governement,and growing hate speech on the streets, TV news shows and radio
#8
Your outdoors.
The sheer size of the country means there are so many national parks with a large variety of sceneries.
That said, the sheer size of the country also means you’ll be putting the same amount of effort getting there compared to me visiting a neighbouring country.
Culture is somewhat similar so it makes planning / communication easier, though you’re not exposing yourself to other cultures.
pico diablo 2 years ago (edited)
I agree that the size of the combined 48 (continuous) states means traveling between different regions takes the same amount of effort as visiting different regions of the 44 European countries. The OP is wrong, however, about the culture being somewhat similar across the US. ... The fact there is a (mostly) common language disguises the differences for tourists. Tourists probably aren't visiting places where all of the advertising/billboards are in Spanish, or visiting a city's "Chinatown", or visiting where the vast majority of residents are black/African American. Europe has different European cultures, but the US has different European cultures plus ones from Asia, Africa and South America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While on the surface it might seem like the citizens of Vermont (who always elect socialist/Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders) are the same as those in western South Carolina, they are as different as a typical resident of Sweden vs Hungary.
pico diablo 2 years ago (edited)
I'd invite anyone who thinks the US has a homogenous culture to sit in social dining/drinking establishments in different parts of the US and express a commonly held belief in your European country. Anybody doing this would find extremely different points of view on the role of Government, Environmental Issues, Atheism vs Religion [the variety of (extreme?) religious beliefs is astonishing compared to Europe]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furthermore, the manner in which your opinion will be met, will be different in different areas of the US -- this another example of a cultural differences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As a foreigner, there are some places in the US, where you would be considered one of the locals after a couple of years, in others, even if you were an American, you would still be considered an outsider after 20 years.
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Lady of the Mountains 2 years ago
The culture is super difference across the states. There's different standards of pay as well, so your soda will cost more in NYC than in Wyoming, despite both being priced in US dollars. Accents will be vastly different in Alabama or Arkansas than in California or Oregon. The vast cultures, landscape, and expectations between regions and states but similarities in currency, language and the minimal travel restrictions across state boarders make it possible to experience all kind of these cultures and regions pretty easily.
#9
The fact that yelling 'yee-haw' in a country setting will almost always be met with whooping, hollering, and other 'yee-haw's. I live in the US, but am from Ireland. I live in Arizona.
MaximumKarmaSaint 2 years ago
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Isabella Minter 2 years ago
-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWW!
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Blondie23 2 years ago
Try going to Texas and sing out really loud "THE STARS AT NIGHT ARE BIG AND BRIGHT" in a crowd and almost 100% of the time someone will finish it......... "DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!!!!" We are strange breed down here!!!
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
What's really funny is that when we do it where I'm from, we're mocking you, b/c we assume your yee-haw is mocking *us*.
Glenn Milliken 2 years ago
I'm American Irish I can't imagine anyone from Ireland living in Arizona they would immediately go up like a Roman Candle
Kyl Glan 2 years ago
I'm of German descent in Texas. We learn to invest in really good sunscreen. Also 20 minutes outside is long enough for a burn.
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Teri Patrick 2 years ago
Go anywhere in Arkansas and yell “WOOOOOOOOOOOOO” and wait for the reply. 😉
#10
When they do something, they go all out and really commit to it. Very enthusiastic people.
DrBronxx 2 years ago
Depends on what it is, for me. I love sports, but I can't stand die hard fans. I love all sorts of movie franchises, but I can't stand people who have very strong opinions and consider differing ones to be wrong. "Fully committing" to something can mean different things to different people.
Beck 2 years ago
College football in the south. When fall rolls around in Alabama everything is either crimson and white or orange and blue.
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#11
i love the way you've been protesting against police brutality and racism. solidarity from the UK
Tiramisu 🇵🇸 2 years ago
The reasons exist in other countries too. In UK, in the rest of Europe. Racism exists silently in Europe, but that doesn’t make it better. In fact, it’s worse.
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Michael Largey 2 years ago
"In America, when a policeman asks you a question, the whole country answers with you." - Rex Stout, referring to the constitutional rights US citizens enjoy.
Krod Mandoon 2 years ago
Just still wondering when anyone's going to care about what happened to Daniel Shaver...
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
There is racism all over the world and we have to confront it and stand in solidarity with those who fight to combat it.
Princess Bride 2 years ago
The instances of police brutality and racism are far fewer than what the press leads one to believe. Statistics just don't back that up. Please don't believe what the press and Democrats tell you-they lie big time.
Glenn Milliken 2 years ago
The fact that we have so many billionaires willing to pay people to travel and cause these protests and stir up the trouble that's the real shame
#12
As simple as saying good morning when i walk past. Goes a long way
Uncle Pato 2 years ago
Tried the head nod and a friendly smile toward an older gentleman who was looking at me on the subway in Kyiv, Ukraine. Did not go over well, he moved several rows away from me. Learned very quickly that there are to be no smiles and no interacting with those you don't know in public. That said, clerks, servers and taxi drivers are usually very friendly and don't mind talking a bit.
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I try do do this every time I'm out walking. Always smile when we make eye contact and say good morning/evening. Makes me smile, and I want to make others smile :)
#13
I really like that you do proper lemonade. If you ask for lemonade in Australia, if you're lucky you get Kirk's or Gest, if you're unlucky you get Sprite, but you're definitely getting something clear and fizzy that has never in its existence met a lemon.
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Oh yeah. Lemons abound in our lemonade. I freeze whole peeled lemons, then blitz them in the blender frozen, add water, and that's lemonade, baby!
AuntyRah 2 years ago
Why have I never thought of this??! This summer is gonna be amazing now. Thanks Leo :)
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detective miller's hat 2 years ago
One of my cousins became OBSESSED with lemonade when she visited the US. I used to send her giant packages of the powdered lemonade mix, she couldn't get enough of it.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Better off just buying Solo if you want a lemon drink. Out of the "clear and fizzy" lemonades I like Lido more than Kirks or Schweppes.
Elita One 2 years ago
Yep, Sprite in just lemon flavoured, Solo uses lemon juice.
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As a Brit I love it when I’m in the states and I’ll get talking to an American and they’ll ask me like 200 questions about Britain you know the usual stuff about the queen and what we call things like trolly instead of shopping cart. I genuinely love it and it’s so funny seeing their faces when they hear some of my answers
GFSTaylor 2 years ago
I was staying with someone in a fairly remote bit of New Mexico. His wife was a nurse at the local school. I was asked to give a talk to the 7-8 year olds about England and the UK. Most of the kids had barely travelled outside their own state, let alone abroad. It was seen as a real experience for them to meet an English person.
Nicki 2 years ago
This is why we have been traveling with our kids from a very young age. We have been all over the US, Europe and South America. My kids are even considering going to college in Europe. We are traveling to Scotland this year and Germany in 2024. I want my kids to know that the US is not the end all. 😁
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RockSteady 2 years ago
LMAO I married a Portuguese man...and do while our on first date, I asked so many questions about Portugal, his upbringing, etc. I was dumbfounded to find out they celebrated Thanksgiving here and didn't realize immigrant families celebrated American holidays. While his parents moved back to Portugal about 10 years ago, they still celebrate Thanksgiving.
Pandapoo 2 years ago
We evacuated during hurricane Irma and stayed at an inland hotel. Power went out in the middle of the night due to high winds. I went wandering around a very dark courtyard and heard an British accent calling out “Hello, can anyone help us? Is anyone there?” Followed the sound and found a couple at their open hotel room door. “We can’t find our torch!” My mind went to “why would they have a torch?”. Finally realized what they were referring to, so I went back to my room got my torch and helped them find their torch. Lol
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
As someone from the UK living in the the US, I hear ya'.
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Thomas Ewing 2 years ago
The lovely turns of phrase in England: a speedbump becomes a 'sleeping policeman.
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
And it also works to describe being very drunk or high, I was so trollied last night it was unreal!
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#15
Halloween.
Tamra 2 years ago (edited)
I admit, autumn is my favorite time of year...the crisp air, beautiful leaves, apple season, picking pumpkins, baking ginger cookies, and yes, Halloween.
Tushar Roy Mukherjee 2 years ago
Well we Bengalis have Bhoot Chaturdashi.
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ChexmyLicks/egg 2 years ago
i wanna experience halloween n trick or treat. they dont have it in japan
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
We moved back to the Pacific NW a year ago from San Diego. I can't tell you how much I missed a NW Autumn! Halloween was just icing.
#16
Americans can me very upbeating. The casual good mood when it comes to business is so refreshing compared to the always negative swiss/german opinions
#17
As a guy from Turkey i can say - they are really easy going and encoureging about talking and blending in. Some europeans and asians can be cold at first so thats a big plus. - even though they are not well informed about geography or states of other regions, they are willing to ask and learn. Which matters a lot actually. - and they are really thick skinned. Can take a joke or two. Unlike , Turkey :) or some european states. ( Years of dark humour may ve helped this for usa too) Sorry if i made some mistakes.
ChexmyLicks/egg 2 years ago
i like their dark humor, they r rlly funny for me i made tons of friends from USA on the internet. GODDAMN they understood my humor unlike the other people. I think its rlly cool to have friends that understands u and accepted u for being a crazy mf
Itz-Nova (Ve / Ver) 2 years ago
Same same! My friends and I are totally insane lol
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Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Speak for yourself, there's a bunch of us in the US that don't choose to be blatantly ignorant about our surroundings and the world we live on.
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Americans I’ve met are usually a delight to talk to. Very upbeat and talkative from my experience.
I still remember a conversation I had with a small family who were on holiday on holiday where I live. They basically told me their life story and what they were up to that day. Didn’t know them but it made my commute home more interesting.
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Yeah, we do 🤣. How else is everyone gonna know what's going on with my bowels and home life?
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Lil Miss Hobbit 2 years ago
I love this. Like I am waiting for the bathroom in a gas station and the person next to me will be showing me pictures of their dog. It's the best.
Anita Rapp 2 years ago
My mother could meet a stranger and come back and report their entire history.
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Can you tell South Carolina from Mississippi? Probably not.
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For me hands down it has to be milkshakes. Oreo milkshakes are the god dammn best thing that I have experienced when I came to America (I’m from Mexico). It can be midnight and I can just go to a fast food place and order any milkshake I want. It’s so simple but it sure is amazing.
Admiral Graf Spee he/him 2 years ago
Just yes, but we don't have them in the Netherlands any more, so far I know
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Mmmm, American milkshakes. In the UK if you ask for a milkshake you usually get frothed milk with flavoured syrup and no ice-cream.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
There's no secret. A milkshake is just whipped ice cream with enough milk added in to make it a drinkable consistency. After that, it's just variations.
#20
Visited America with my family when I was 16. Almost everyone who talked to us would end the conversation with, 'Have a good one!' It was really nice hearing it all the time, and I use the phrase all the time now.
Blondie23 2 years ago
I never thought about it but I do this... I guess it's nice that we are wishing good on people. Great for our karma!!!
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
It is a nice way to leave on but that's not how karma works.
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#21
Such amazing food, and even better food service. The American restaurant experience is truly heaven.
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Oh! I thought that was a hockey puck sandwich. It's supposed a burger.
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Got Myself 4 Pandas 2 years ago
I sadly have to disagree. There's something about American food that absolutely kills my stomach, I've no idea what it is, maybe some kind of preservatives or something, but I really struggle to eat when over there - I end up coming home lighter than I left but my clothes feeling super tight from the bloating. If I'm ever going back I'm getting a full intolerance/allergy test before hand, I'm not going through that again.
Carrie Laughs 2 years ago
Same! Also, best BBQ I've had was in South Africa - that was amazing.
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#22
They're friendly and invite you to stuff. Maybe it's not 100% genuine, but at least they pretend to like you while figuring out of they like you or not.
GFSTaylor 2 years ago
I was staying in New York with a online friends. A friend of theirs was celebrating his 50th birthday by inviting about 20 of his friends to a little Italian restaurant. My hosts were invited so I got invited along too. He knew nothing whatsoever about me, other than that we had mutual friends, but I was treated like a special guest he was delighted to have at his birthday party - he paid for all the food, including my meal. It was good food too.
RockSteady 2 years ago
I love this. Our friends friends are our friends as well. It transcends across the country and I have experienced this so many times. I do that even with friends family who are in town. We often have a big Thanksgiving and Christmas and if friends or in-laws family are jn town, they are all welcome. We sometimes have 50-60 people in our home enjoying the holiday, and about half of them don't know each other.
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zovjraar me 2 years ago
LMAO this is the best break down of American "friendliness" i've read. yes, we are pretending while we decide if you're ok or not!
#23
Americans make the best stoner foods, they take loads of fast food and smash it together and it tastes amazing
#24
Fried chicken sandwiches, they got it mastered.
Allison B 2 years ago
True. But it's still tasty! Fried chicken sandwiches are my favorite. Especially the Nashville hot ones.
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#25
Saying this as a Canadian I’ve always found Americans to genuinely be so friendly. Depends on the place but in some places I’ve found the people to be friendlier than those back home in Canada. Phoenix, San Diego, Las Vegas and the entire state of Hawaii were places I found to have really friendly people. Some places weren’t this way but I won’t list them
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
I've met some very rude people from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania (mostly Philly) living here as an expat.
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Dan Holden 2 years ago
I (fellow Canadian) remember being surprised at this too. Particularly in major cities. We're known to be friendly and polite in Canada, but Americans seem friendly in a more outgoing way. The first large American city I visited was Phoenix, and I remember being surprised at how many people would smile and say hi just walking down the street, or start conversation in line at the store. I live in a small town so I'm used to that sort of thing here, but it's not something I've experienced much in larger Canadian cities.
PismoBob 2 years ago
In 1975 I went on vacation and decided to go to Vancouver. After entering Canada, I saw a guy and girl hitchhiking with a case of beer. Naturally, I picked them up, went to the party with them, took them home and was given the couch to crash on. Everyone I met there was friendly, even the cop makings us pour beer out since no one was of age.
#26
Have a space program lol
#27
Free soda refills at fast food restaurants
Mojo Flizash 2 years ago
This is a recurring answer on these types of threads. Never knew we had it so good when it comes to restaurant drinks.
#28
I love the US and Americans. My husband and I (29M&31F from Germany) always had an amazing time on our various trips to America and even got married there. The people are so friendly & laidback. Next on our list are Texas & Louisiana! See you after Covid.
usernamenotfound 2 years ago
Lived in Louisiana for about 10 years(originally from Canada) You will LOVE it there!! Ugh...I miss it every day! Lol! The people, the culture, the food. I know what it means, to miss New Orleans ❤️
Sadhu Laich 2 years ago
Please come visit us in Hawaii. As we say in pidgin "We get plenty Aloha,and we like share um
Nicki 2 years ago
I lived in Hawaii for 3 years in my 20's and man... I miss it so much! You guys made me have a newfound respect for Spam. My kids love Spam, eggs and rice and Spam musubi, YUM!
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I grew up in Houston, went to college in Austin (moved away and then went back) and now live in New Orleans. I’ll show you around!
WildFlower 2 years ago
I am from and still live in south Louisiana! Come visit and enjoy everything we have to offer. You will absolutely love it. Find the back roads and small hometown restaurants.
#29
They talk to strangers. I have just moved back to a country where people don’t do that and I hate it.
Mojo Flizash 2 years ago
I have no shame in picking up a conversation with someone. I would be SOOOOOO annoying in other countries. Lol
#30
Their positive attitude and positive thinking. That's amazing and something that my country will probably never learn. Also... I love that america is a general popculture bastion. I would love to live in USA
Caro Caro 2 years ago
This is so true... even if life gives them lemons, people in the USA just get on with life and don't complain. I've heard quite a few say "Oh well, that's life".
Weasel Wise 2 years ago (edited)
US citizen here, I hear a lot of "it is what it is". And, at first, I didn't really get it but after starting my meditation practice, I am now starting to understand and accept what that phrase means and be okay with it as I move through this short existence.
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For me personally? The schools and the school system. I moved here about 12 years ago from SA when I was still a kid and yes while the education (meaning: what you learned in class and how stricter rules were) was much better where I’m from imo i was so shocked that schools here had soooo many clubs and after school programs/activities and even classes? i can’t imagine taking theater as a 12 year old over there!! i also love how involved parents are in school events and programs there was also a lot of involvement from parents where i grew up don’t get me wrong but it’s different here i also really love how teachers decorate their classrooms a lot more? I haven’t been in an actually school in years but i have the fondest memories of my 5th grade class being so decorated and pretty lol im a cornball but really appreciate American teachers for that
Caro Caro 2 years ago
That sounds great. Imagine a child arriving in the USA and the wonder... I would have liked clubs at my school in the Netherlands. There was a music club but that's all besides sports.
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Yeah, I was in three-four clubs at any given time, not counting sports. We just liked doing stuff together, I guess?
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Terry Tobias 2 years ago
I was fortunate to be in a great school system growing up. We had plenty of fun stuff to do, but to give all of us the tools to learn, curriculums varied based on differing intellectual abilities. Brighter kids were able to take advanced classes and kids that needed some extra help were in another class. This started as early as elementary school.The teachers were also exceptional. So we were all able to thrive... in a middle class, public school system.
Partlie Cloudie 2 years ago
Thanks Captain Bring Down. I bet you’re a hit at parties.
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#32
Sausage gravy at breakfast.
Jennik 2 years ago
This one was new to me. I was sure there must be a better image but... they all look like this. I gather it is browned sausage bits in a roux sauce? A Southern specialty?
Ambersaurus 2 years ago (edited)
It's one of those dishes that looks like dog food but tastes like heaven. It's a cream sauce with browned, seasoned pork sausage. Definitely southern, yes.
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#33
That it’s not unusual to air condition your home, nobody bats an eye. Germans are so penny pinchers when it comes to that. It’s a big deal if you have home A/C
pico diablo 2 years ago
Although in Germany, I can see how it would be considered a luxury, whereas in some parts of the US it's as important for survival as having heat.
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Try living in Portland. Two summers ago it was 116°f/74°c and the vast majority of houses in Portland don't have a/c cuz it didn't use to get this hot. 166° people, no a/c, I slept on the linoleum floor butt naked, flat like a star fish. It's funny now, it really sucked then.
Susan Green 2 years ago
I can understand why many people have AC, especially if it’s hot and humid.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
You're a LOT farther north than we are. I live in southwestern Massachusetts, about at the same latitude as Rome and Barcelona. It gets HOT and HUMID here in Summer.
#34
Complain.
I know it sounds weird but it's something you'll notice when you live in a passive country.
It's normal here to work Monday to Monday, not get paid overtime and work multiple jobs at once but be paid for the lowest one. It's insane. They just bend over and take it. Americans, at least, make a scene as much as they can when s**t seems unfair for them. Even if sometimes it's something stupid.
Alexandra 2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure that Americans make a scene if things seem unfair to them. I'm referring to a number of posts on here about unpaid overtime, being denied vacation or even days off, no health insurance, low wages and disrespectful bosses.
Lil Miss Hobbit 2 years ago
THIS. If you were born in the US, you probably can't see it. Americans complain, and complain and complain. They aren't pushed around. They know how to say no. It's a privilege so many people never had and never will have.
#35
As an undercover Canadian living in the US, I find they like buying beers for strangers.
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
We do like buying drinks for strangers. 😁 This comment made me feel good, thanks.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
My neighbor to the south is loud, boisterous, and a little scary. So I understand Canadians quite well.
#36
burger.
#37
2 things I immediately thought of 1. Bbq I've eaten in a number of different bbq places and they've all been great. We have a few in the UK but nothing like the States. Oh and independent burger places where the burgers are homemade in house there is nothing like that here. I'm on a mobile ( cell) phone so excuse the block of writing. 2. Being able to turn right on a red light if it's clear. Turning left at a red is the equivalent here. It's a great idea and works really well. I guess that 3 things not 2!!
#38
The fact they have some pride in their country. Here in Britain it's considered a bad thing to wave or display our national flag other than with a few exceptions like sporting events and royal weddings. Even saying you are 'proud to be British' is considered some kind of far right dog-whistle or something. We are instead supposed to just sit there quietly contemplating all our failings and feeling bad about things our distant ancestors did 200 years ago. We have taken self-loathing to a new level.
StarlightPanda! 2 years ago
Every country has bad history. You're not responsible for anyone's actions but your own. If you're great-great-great-great grandfather robbed a bank or something, that's not on you.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
That's the philosophy of the British Museum about ii-gotten gains in a nutshell.
Load More Replies... Julie Snelling 2 years ago
If you're ever born in another country let us know how they compare.
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Like every other country, we have both pride and shame. The reason that I comment about America-bashing on this site is that no one bashing comes from a country that hasn't done questionable and horrifying things in its past (and sometimes in its present). Tend to your own knitting. We know where our problems are, and most of us are doing what we can to change things. Your bashing is like attacking someone else's family member. THEY can bash their own family member with impunity; YOU shouldn't because it's bloody rude.
#39
Thoughts from an Australian that has visited the USA:
American BBQ is fantastic. I still haven't had brisket anywhere near as good since coming home.
Your large population has allowed for more flavour choices to sell well enough to be profitable to produce. As an example, here in Australia we get none of the Bacardi flavours and only a handful of the flavoured vodkas (I'm talking bottles, not pre-mixes, btw) - your stores have six or seven different flavoured white Bacardis and an entire wall of flavoured vodkas. (Also, anyone coming to Australia that is willing to use their duty free to bring me Bacardi Banana, please hit me up - that stuff is amazing, but import duties are nearly AUD$40 per bottle to get shipped here).
American Football is without a doubt the best sport on Earth. Harder hits, more athleticism and much more cerebral than rugby, soccer or AFL. That sport was great enough to inspire me to travel across the globe and build a holiday around the concept of getting to see my Packers play live just once.
Your people - when they choose to be - can be some of the most giving, lovely, helpful people.
That Southern Belle accent is ridiculously hot. It is kryptonite to my will-power.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Never seen Bacardi Banana, but you can get Bacardi Raspberry and Bacardi Coconut. Captain Morgan has a few funky flavours too. But the point about bigger population providing opportunities to have a wider range of products is definitely true. There's a lot of stuff I wish we could get here but we just don't have enough people to make it viable.
Pandapoo 2 years ago
As a Buc fan and season ticket holder, I do miss having the Packers in the same division. Made for some great games and hilarious back and forth banter in the stands.
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Bryn 2 years ago
"American Football is without a doubt the best sport on Earth" are you nuts? It's horrible, it's a dangerous sport and it makes men dumb
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
And too many players have had traumatic brain injuries that eventually ruined their lives or killed them.
Load More Replies... detective miller's hat 2 years ago
As a transplanted Brit, I have never ever understood American Football. It doesn't seem very athletic at all, they stand around, then run for 10 seconds, then commercial, repeat.
#40
Really talkative, positive and confident. I also really like your patriotism. I am from England and I couldnt really care less about the monarchy but oooo boy do you guys love your flag Edit: I love my country and I am proud to be English. I would fight for our way of life. I just dont feel anything for the royal family
Carrie Laughs 2 years ago
It's mostly the older folks who like the monarchy - according to opinion polls and my own personal experience. The rest of us really are not that bothered about them and many would like them gone.
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
I could do without the patriotism. Blind devotion is not a good thing.
Julie Snelling 2 years ago
I'm English and fairly young (under 50) and I love the royal family.
#41
Free water at restaurants. Free use of bathrooms.
Monday 2 years ago
Isn't that normal? I understand that most places charge for mineral water but if you specify you want tap water isn't it always free?
Chris Jones 2 years ago
It is in the UK and all of the countries I've visited that had potable tap water. Some locations there may be a small fee for the loo - train stations spring to mind (and with the high volume of people you want someone there to keep them clean), but I've not had to pay for the use of a loo (not calling it a bathroom, there's not bath in there 😆) in years - most towns have free facilities.
Load More Replies... Tracy Wallick 2 years ago
IIRC free bathrooms are part of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which we take very seriously.
#42
Most of the non-political stuff that comes out of America is pretty exceptional. I like American culture, media and tech in general.
#43
I’m American, but I live in Europe. Something that always astounds my European friends is the fact that I have a driver’s license. In the area of Europe where I live, it can cost something like €2000 to get licensed, so I’ve had several Europeans express jealousy that so many Americans are able to drive. (Of course, in America it’s a necessity to learn how to drive, since our public transportation is terrible.)
DE Ray 2 years ago
France is notoriously difficult and expensive to get a driving license, though not quite $2k I think. Several French people I've known have said it's common to fail the exam 3-4 times and costs almost 100 Euros each time you take it, plus the cost of lessons.
Load More Replies... Elchinero 2 years ago
In Berlin the written te$t was harsh and the driving te$t, too. (You didn't look at your mirrors enough.) "Schools" are private "for-pay" so requiring an extra month school is $$$$. First Aid class is a day-long ... learn how to do things that would get you sued in the US. Note: "pavement" is a "sidewalk" ... not the road.
Emma S 2 years ago
You can't take lessons until you're 17 in the UK and then they cost about £25 an hour. It takes about 50 hours of practice to be safe enough to sit your practical test and then the first time pass rate is fairly low. I took 4 attempts and it cost me about £1200 in total with lessons and tests and took nearly a year. However, I think the driving test in Europe is generally harder than in US and Europeans mostly drive manual cars.
#44
As an Asian that has never been to America but has a close online friend from America, it's their humour.
#45
Haircuts, Barbers: a majority of hair professionals are very much above average. Never had a bad haircut there. Never.
#46
Friendly. Open. Honest (as in they say whats on thier mind and not layer it like Europeans)
Eh-non-o-mous 2 years ago
Thank you to all of the posters on this thread — I always thought we just looked like stupid loud idiots to everyone else in the world.
LovingKnuckle 2 years ago
Oh just you wait. But yes thanks for the positive post guys.
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#47
I heard the community colleges/ junior colleges don’t exist in some other countries. I spoke to someone who failed their exams for university in their country and they’re basically f****d. In the US you could probs have an easier time fixing your life with CC
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Depends on the country of course. In Australia there are private and public universities and TAFE college. You can get credit for courses at the cheaper places that still count towards degrees. TAFE used to be more trade skill oriented, but it has a much wider range now (maybe it always did but wasn't perceived that way). Even the "standard" universities range in quality/reputation/price greatly.
RockSteady 2 years ago
We have so many options of work without a degree that pays well above the national average, as well. Trades that pay you to learn, military that provides you with free education. Our higher ed also has public service that pays your college debt after 10 years of service, scholarships, etc. Our high ed, while over saturated, if done well, really does open a lot of doors. I just wish we didn't have to waste 2 years of gen ed and go right into our chosen degrees.
Nicki 2 years ago
Right?! We already had 12 years of gen ed, let's get to the good stuff!
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DeoManus Argentem 2 years ago
I've heard of this - is it really so severe? If I was a c**p student that mostly didn't care or just partied during highschool (in the US generally ages 15-18 +/- a year or two depending on birth month/parents/performance) am I really effectively blocked from university or "white collar" fields for the rest of my life?!
#48
Movies
John Dawson 2 years ago
Actually, my wife and I (americans) prefer British TV and Movies... American TV and Movies seem to be remakes of the same old thing, reboots etc....or.... Americanized versions of british TV series. With the exception of "The Office" I have yet to see one Television series based on one from the UK that was even close to the original. Most just plain suck (e.g. Life on Mars)
ChexmyLicks/egg 2 years ago
Y E S. i, tbh i dont like watching movies that r made by my country. idk why but i prefer english movies bc ITS SO COOL and i can actually laugh. IN my OPINION japanese movies can be s****y, and i think anime is overrated. But anime, would be probably the one id watch every once in a while. no hard feelings.
#49
Their entertainment is top notch! TV, movies, sports, Broadway, music
Monday 2 years ago
IMO the best gift modern US has given to the world. Not commenting on the industry standards or practices but a lot of great entertainment comes from the States.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Yes and no. I think sometimes it overshadows great stuff from other countries. And I feel like TV in particular milks a cash cow til it's completely dry (*koff* The Simpsons *koff*). I like the English approach of doing a short 6-8 episode season that maintains quality. And shows that tend to run a finite amount of time rather than being on season 14 and the quality has been mediocre for at least the last five. It is good to see the streaming companies seem to be leaning into that approach.
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Turn at a red light
SCamp 2 years ago (edited)
Yes! Love this! First time I drove in the US it freaked me out and the folks behind me had a conniption, but gee, good rule 👍
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I dunno. Seems like it's asking to have more accidents. It's hard to find good information on it the studies I could find are more than 20 years old. There is an interesting counterpoint to RTOR here though: https://usa.streetsblog.org/2018/05/15/its-time-for-cities-to-rethink-right-turns-on-red/
Load More Replies... RedMarbles 2 years ago
Public service announcement for those who don't know: you can also turn left on red if turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Really makes a difference in keeping traffic moving in a place like Chicago.
Arthur Waite 2 years ago
And, where I live, in Ontario, cities are restricting 'Right turn on Red', in the intent of making everybody safer. The signs are blooming on city streets like mold on bread.
#51
American patriotism is both unnerving and very entertaining - once visited a Navy airbase in North Carolina and the gigantic sign outside, 4ft letters hewn from rock read “pardon our noise; it’s the sound of freedom” I had no idea team America was basically a documentary 😉
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
That sort of uber-patriotism (which is phony as hell IMHO) is found mainly among right-wingers. The rest of us are a bit more laid back about it. ;-)
Tracy Wallick 2 years ago (edited)
A lot of our "patriotism" like the example above is humor; we know that our freedoms aren't exactly in danger by outside powers these days, so a lot of that stuff is said ironically. (In the military, it's a common joke to thank someone for their service or say that they're "doing great things for your country" when someone is doing something really mundane or slightly unpleasant)
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
This isn't emblematic, though. For a military base in a red state in the South, the sign doesn't surprise me. It's not something you would see in New England. We would laugh at it. And we think it's weird that there are a plethora of huge flags and giant crosses everywhere in the South...generally alongside gun stores, liquor shops, and strip clubs.
#52
They make good memes.
ChexmyLicks/egg 2 years ago
Y E S. can be offensive and brutally offensive anddddddddddddddd dark.. i fking love it
#53
I find that Britain really has a mindset where people resent others for doing well. There's still a remnant of the "know your place" attitude which manifests as wanting to see successful people "brought back to Earth". I really like that the US doesn't see aspirational as a dirty word.
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
My dad always told me this in France : ''When watching a nice car parked, the French will get jealous, while the American will try to figure how he could afford and buy the same car''
Monday 2 years ago
Double edged sword. A beautiful thing for the vast majority of people since people aren't going to resent you for your achievements, but it's also likely why so many are against taxing the rich. They still see themselves as being that rich one day.
Load More Replies... Nicki 2 years ago
Hmmm.... If you are a Black person in the states, some people resent you for succeeding in life (I'm Black). They tend think we got handouts (i.e. affirmative action) and/or didn't work very hard to be where we are, which is not the case. FYI affirmative action mainly helps white women. I have had people doubt that I'm a data scientist or that I have 3 degrees. Like, I worked my a$$ off because I grew up poor and wanted more out of life. Just saying...
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Why in the world are you being downvoted? I'm from the United Kingdom and do not doubt that it happens.
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American football. Might sound weird, but I like watching NFL.
StarlightPanda! 2 years ago (edited)
It doesn't sound weird. Sports are sports. Enjoy whichever one interests you.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I mentioned on another post that I'd like to see and NFL and a baseball game live one day. I'm not really a fan of either. But I think it'd be interesting to just be in the crowd for a reasonably big game. Maybe not superbowl big, but a serious crowd.
#55
Small cars with stupidly big engines.
#57
Car culture. Racing. Show cars. Supercars. The lot. Which made it so surprising when American Top Gear sucked so bad.
Monday 2 years ago
I think it's because the appeal of Top Gear was the presenters rather than the actual content.
Chris Jones 2 years ago
Yep, the current UK Top Gear presenters haven't managed to achieve the previous lot's audience and ratings. Not a Jeremy Clarkson fan but the programme worked.
Load More Replies... Taibhse Sealgair 2 years ago
It's because almost every show we try and rip off from GB get "Americanized" and then sucks. Bargain Hunt & Cash in the Attic come to mind. Though Dragons Den/Shark Hunt isn't too bad simply because they didn't change it much.
#58
Their cars, i mean, the Chevy Corvette is f*****g awesome, and the whole thing with trucks is pretty cool too. Not to mention their racing series, the Daytona 500 is the Super Bowl of motorsports, and the NHRA drag racing is crazy
HBTFD 2 years ago
The C8 Corvette is a truly exotic car on par with its Italian competitors
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There's a lot of rich-shaming in Europe, especially in France. Now, I'm not going to clap for billionaire clearly exploiting their exployee in giant society like Amazon, but I do respect succesful people who worked hard and get money out of it. In France, you're shamed for having a nice car. In US, you're applauded. This is the spirit ! Other people success is not a threat to your life, it's an inspiration
#60
Make the best craft beer in the world!
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Don't worry. What America calls "craft beer" is known in Canada as "beer".
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What do you think ?
Chrissie Anit 2 years ago
Why is it always "People share what they like/dislike about the US" or "US citizens share what they like/dislike about Europe/the rest of the world"? Why not "What the Dutch people like/dislike about Germans" or "What the French think of French Canada"?
James S 2 years ago
I love Americans in general. I'm British but I've worked for an American corporation for most of my career. The American attitude of "we can get this done!" is admirable, but their best quality is their friendliness. Once, stuck in a hotel alone in CT at Thanksgiving (my flight home was cancelled). The hotel manager invited me to his parents house for Thanksgiving. I was a stranger to them but his family took me like an old friend. I had the best time and, 25 years later, we still exchange greetings and news. And it was an enormous pleasure to help out one of their cousins who got into trouble here in the UK.
Charlie B 2 years ago
This post comes after another that was something like “people share what they dislike about the US”, and it’s giving ‘not all men’ vibes. Right now, in the US, the Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQIA ppl, because they’re being attacked and killed, their kids are being abducted, they’re medical care is being banned…even speaking about LGBTQIA is becoming illegal. LGBTQIA from other countries are being warned not to visit for their own safety. POC are brutalised and murdered by the police, harassed and attacked in the streets, and the schools are being told not teach their history. Parents are buying bulletproof backpacks for their kids because too many Americans value their guns over the lives of their children. The injured and the sick are being put into life changing debt when they seek help. Half the populations’ rights to decide what to do with their own bodies have been taken away. But at least they have great burgers, right?
unknown 2 years ago
I want out of the US so badly. But our healthcare system, financial system, pay vs. cost of living, insurance system....everything has caused me to be in a deep hole of debt that I can't get out of. I'm happy to have had a career that I generally like, or did, but a veterinary technician makes practically nothing compared to expenses. Companies I can work for don't offer 100% of health insurance, and there's never any money leftover for savings or a retirement plan. I do not come from wealth and have made plenty of my own mistakes. I don't even have ENOUGH debt to declare bankruptcy. Debt relief programs are a joke, and you need to have money and a great credit score to get full help, which, anyone looking into those programs does not have. Politicians are a joke and are only going to help those that can bring them the most money. They have no idea what it's like living as a typical, lower middle class to impoverished American. I'll work until I die in America.
MooMooFutch 2 years ago
As a Brit the one thing I loved about the USA is that the holidays, July 4th and all those ones you folks go all out for the shops are still open. Transport still runs. Here in the UK s**t just STOPS. Sunday service kicks in. It's hateful. Also Americans are so much more hospitable. Everywhere I went my plain old tattoo on my arm no one has ever said a thing about in the UK was constantly commented on. Every day someone was like "Heyy cool tattoo!" Every day I felt good about myself where as here I generally feel like I'm invisible.
ChexmyLicks/egg 2 years ago
finally smth good that i can read abt the USA. there are bad and good things everywhere u go.the only posts i see more bad things abt a country is probably the US and australia (bc of the bugs)
Julie Zugz 2 years ago
It is so refreshing to see that people from other countries have nice things to say about the US. It's so often the opposite. We are aware of our flaws, but it's nice to see others appreciating the goodness here. Thanks to all for sharing!
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
What do Slovaks like? What is common in Hungary? South Korea? ANYwhere else?
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Where are the rise of the images? It's refreshing to read a post that isn't more America bashing.
Candy Sheppard 2 years ago
After news reports have bombarded Americans into believing the world hates us and that the world is out to crush us. This whole thread gives me relief. Next question is wether or not the rest of the world is as scary as the news reports.
Chrissie Anit 2 years ago
Why is it always "People share what they like/dislike about the US" or "US citizens share what they like/dislike about Europe/the rest of the world"? Why not "What the Dutch people like/dislike about Germans" or "What the French think of French Canada"?
James S 2 years ago
I love Americans in general. I'm British but I've worked for an American corporation for most of my career. The American attitude of "we can get this done!" is admirable, but their best quality is their friendliness. Once, stuck in a hotel alone in CT at Thanksgiving (my flight home was cancelled). The hotel manager invited me to his parents house for Thanksgiving. I was a stranger to them but his family took me like an old friend. I had the best time and, 25 years later, we still exchange greetings and news. And it was an enormous pleasure to help out one of their cousins who got into trouble here in the UK.
Charlie B 2 years ago
This post comes after another that was something like “people share what they dislike about the US”, and it’s giving ‘not all men’ vibes. Right now, in the US, the Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQIA ppl, because they’re being attacked and killed, their kids are being abducted, they’re medical care is being banned…even speaking about LGBTQIA is becoming illegal. LGBTQIA from other countries are being warned not to visit for their own safety. POC are brutalised and murdered by the police, harassed and attacked in the streets, and the schools are being told not teach their history. Parents are buying bulletproof backpacks for their kids because too many Americans value their guns over the lives of their children. The injured and the sick are being put into life changing debt when they seek help. Half the populations’ rights to decide what to do with their own bodies have been taken away. But at least they have great burgers, right?
unknown 2 years ago
I want out of the US so badly. But our healthcare system, financial system, pay vs. cost of living, insurance system....everything has caused me to be in a deep hole of debt that I can't get out of. I'm happy to have had a career that I generally like, or did, but a veterinary technician makes practically nothing compared to expenses. Companies I can work for don't offer 100% of health insurance, and there's never any money leftover for savings or a retirement plan. I do not come from wealth and have made plenty of my own mistakes. I don't even have ENOUGH debt to declare bankruptcy. Debt relief programs are a joke, and you need to have money and a great credit score to get full help, which, anyone looking into those programs does not have. Politicians are a joke and are only going to help those that can bring them the most money. They have no idea what it's like living as a typical, lower middle class to impoverished American. I'll work until I die in America.
MooMooFutch 2 years ago
As a Brit the one thing I loved about the USA is that the holidays, July 4th and all those ones you folks go all out for the shops are still open. Transport still runs. Here in the UK s**t just STOPS. Sunday service kicks in. It's hateful. Also Americans are so much more hospitable. Everywhere I went my plain old tattoo on my arm no one has ever said a thing about in the UK was constantly commented on. Every day someone was like "Heyy cool tattoo!" Every day I felt good about myself where as here I generally feel like I'm invisible.
ChexmyLicks/egg 2 years ago
finally smth good that i can read abt the USA. there are bad and good things everywhere u go.the only posts i see more bad things abt a country is probably the US and australia (bc of the bugs)
Julie Zugz 2 years ago
It is so refreshing to see that people from other countries have nice things to say about the US. It's so often the opposite. We are aware of our flaws, but it's nice to see others appreciating the goodness here. Thanks to all for sharing!
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
What do Slovaks like? What is common in Hungary? South Korea? ANYwhere else?
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Where are the rise of the images? It's refreshing to read a post that isn't more America bashing.
Candy Sheppard 2 years ago
After news reports have bombarded Americans into believing the world hates us and that the world is out to crush us. This whole thread gives me relief. Next question is wether or not the rest of the world is as scary as the news reports.
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