It’s not a fun time in America right now. Division brought on by political turmoil is at its peak. It’s no longer the world’s second-favorite destination to visit.
But there are those who would still choose to visit the US of A, whether to see places they’ve seen in movies or simply to experience the American way of life firsthand. Many will still likely have a good time and make fond memories, but some may also experience a culture clash.
Here are some of those “What the hell?” moments, as shared in this Reddit thread from a while back.
#41
'sorry I don't speak brazilian'
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you're too white to be brazilian :|.
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you're too white to be brazilian :|.
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11points
#43
I visited from Canada a couple years ago. Everyone was very nice, and had the exact same mildly interested reaction to a credit card with a chip...
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9points
#44
There was a place called "Norma's" in Washington State. Somewhere rural. Anyway, it was like a shrine to George Bush. The owner was guy and the back of a menu had his face with the quote "Just call me Norma" on the back.
Best burger I ever had, called the Geroge W Bush Burger.
Best burger I ever had, called the Geroge W Bush Burger.
9points
#45
Do you use the US dollar as a currency in the UK? From a very friendly Subway worker.
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9points
#46
I was surprised how popular cocktails seem to be in restaurants and cafes. I thought Americans were quite puritanical about drinking, yet everywhere we went there were people downing quite expensive spirit cocktails with their meals, even at lunchtime.
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9points
#48
In Virginia a cop pulled me over. Said I was speeding (I wasn't but ok) and that I owed him $300 cash or he would take me to jail since I had Canadian license plates (his reasoning was as soon as I left state I wouldn't pay the ticket). I said I only have $80. He took it and pocketed it in front of me and let me go.
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5points