The truth is in the eye of the beholder. For Americans, this means endless free refills, red solo cups and supermarket aisles dedicated to an entire kingdom of cereals, sour and crunchy, salty and sweet, family boxes and portion size. For Europeans, this is something they only see during Netflix TV series while shamelessly devouring entire seasons on rainy Sundays.
But in order to find out what cultural differences really stand out as major when comparing the American lifestyle and the rest of the world, one has to look at what people themselves have to say. So we compiled a list of the best answers that reveal what’s totally normal in the US but looks very out-of-this-world in other countries below.
If you have something to add, please hit us in the comment section! And in case you’re in the mood for more culture shocks, check out our previous article on an American living in Italy who shares the incredible USA vs. Italy culture differences she has experienced.
#81
That Dolly Parton has her own theme park in Tennessee. I thought it was a joke.
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20points
#83
How cheap food is - I was in Chicago so it was good food too
Tasty cheap food, who wouldn't get fat?
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19points
#85
Say "I'll just have water" at a restaurant and not be charged for it or be asked "What kind?"
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16points
#86
Not really crazy, but I just learned you guys have like outdoor sirens that get tested somewhat frequently. I’ve only heard those noises in video games and movies until my friend sent me a clip, because I had no idea it actually happened.
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15points
#88
I always thought that the Olive Garden in The Simpsons was just code for ‘generic restaurant’
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14points
#90
The "Take me out to the ballgame song" thats apparently sung at baseball games. still not entirely sure that guy wasnt taking the piss out of me
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11points


