America’s influence around the world remains undeniable, whether through films, music, or consumer brands. However, many facets of its culture may seem confusing to those outside the United States.
This was a recent topic of discussion in a Threads post where someone asked about American habits and customs that British people might find weird. Some were baffled by the healthcare-related bankruptcies, while others questioned the obsession with weapons and the military.
#2
Expecting customers to subsidise staff wages in restaurants.
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58points
#4
Throwing a tantrum to get a perfectly correct red card overturned.
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53points
#7
Pledging allegiance to the flag at every opportunity and singing the national anthem at seemingly every group gathering
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44points
#11
Excessive Nationalistic propaganda easily on a par with North Korea: ‘We are the GREATEST in the world at absolutely everything’
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40points
#13
Being sure America is the greatest country in the world when you’ve never been abroad.
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38points
#14
Equating basic vaguely socialist ideas as extremist left wing notions.
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38points
#17
Instead of protecting kids in school, y’all just have drills.
For kids.
Like, little kids.
“Well, it’s going to happen, so sit under a desk. Cool, we get our funding now.“
WTH?
For kids.
Like, little kids.
“Well, it’s going to happen, so sit under a desk. Cool, we get our funding now.“
WTH?
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37points
#20
Gaps around toilet doors. We can't find a piece of wood big enough???
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32points