15+ Weird Things In America That The Rest Of The World Finds Hard To Understand

Layla Will

If you are a foreigner who has ever traveled to the United States, you know for a fact that America is very different from the rest of the world. And if you are an American, have you ever wondered how the outside world perceives Americans and your habits? This question was once raised on Reddit and immediately after, it went viral. The question is exactly: "What is it that Americans think is normal for everyone, but that is actually not normal for anyone but Americans?"
Tens of thousands of responses have flocked to Reddit to answer this question. If you are a non-US citizen intending to travel to the US in the near future, you should really check out all these facts because they are very useful to you and your trip. We have compiled 15+ weird things in America that the rest of the world finds hard to understand. Don't miss them!
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#1. They are so sensitive about swearing.

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#2. They don't want to make eye contact with someone while they are on the toilet.

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#3. American High school lunches are often terrible

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#4. Americans put cream in their coffee

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#5. Peanut butter and jelly is a common strange American snack

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#6. Americans are so loud

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#7. The existence of microwaveable pizza should be a crime

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#8. Welcoming customers into the store is a paid independent profession

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#9. The prolific use of ranch sauce is grim

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#10. The word "lube" is used too freely.

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#11. In some places, you can’t buy most alcohol at grocery stores

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#12. There are many weight loss ads

Source: Keystone Cardiovascular Center


#13. Scones are triangular here

Source: Keystone Cardiovascular Center


#14. The bread is super sweet

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#15. Eating giant portions

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