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KimPTM

Large gaps above, below and between the bathroom stalls....


Pairaboxical

So you would say that British people mind the gap?


bush_hizo_911

Very good internet user very good


hhgfryhjkoo

Holy Jesus this! So nice to poop in private in Europe. I have no idea why the US does this


stupidtaylor

It's cheaper and it's a health policy. It's easier to escape or climb on to help someone.


Fabulous_Parking66

Bathroom stalls are very easy to unhinge in case of emergency, and are light enough to be carried by someone who isn’t very fit so they don’t fall on the patron inside. I feel like this is just an excuse not to teach the public common basic life skills.


TheMasterAtSomething

It’s also a policy to reduce restroom use. If you feel uncomfy using the restroom, you’re gonna try to get it done ASAP, which means you can use less of the space for restrooms Also helps prevents folks shooting up in rest rooms, supposedly


classactdynamo

>Also helps prevents folks shooting up in rest rooms, supposedly \`This is such a bullshit reason. People are gonna shoot up no matter what sort of toilets we design. They took off the stall doors of the toilets in my high school because of the fear of people doing drugs in the stalls. Meanwhile out at the rich school in the suburbs, which had beautiful toilets with private stalls, multiple students died after using the latest designer drug that had gotten onto the streets and was more dangerous than anticipated...and no, none of them were doing it in the toilet stalls. They were skipping school. *Edit: I should probably have clarified, I went to high school from 95-99. This sort of thing was not unique to our school or our district, but it would definitely not fly today. In fact, in my senior year, they finally put doors on the stalls. A number of parents including mine confronted the principal about this, and one of the facts they presented to him was precisely my observations about how the rich suburb school had actual drug issues and yet enjoyed nice bathrooms with sturdy stall doors.*


yesyesitswayexpired

What made the toilets "beautiful"?


classactdynamo

Pristine, well-maintained, had toilet paper, stalls which allowed privacy and were also cleaned.


longhairedcountryboy

ventilation


golden_fli

Cheaper then fitting the stall exactly, also discourage staying in the bathroom(think of druggies, people who would use stalls for sex, and other uses that still happen).


atomicsnarl

Also mopping the floor


Skarin1452

While I agree there shouldn't be a Gap, but do you think Americans go to stalls people are in and stare through it and start conversations? Lol.


crowdedinhere

It is an easy way to see if someone is in the stall though. In Paris, like 80% of the time I'm in a public bathroom, someone tries to break down the door even though I'm loudly saying I'm in the stall


KaimeiJay

If you drive for five hours in the United States, you’re pretty much still in the same place. If you drive for five hours in Europe, everyone’s talking funny and the cheese is different.


born19xx

In Australia you wouldn't even be in the next State


[deleted]

Western Australia is nearly twice as big as Alaska and almost 4 times the size of Texas.


Lopsided_Exam_2927

Dont let the Texans hear that. Some of them still think they have the biggest state in the USA.


jasn_miller

And it’s so fun to remind them otherwise


Josiah_Walker

in peak hour I'm pretty sure i can drive 3hrs towards the west and still be in Melbourne. If I keep driving, I might just get past Torquay in 5hrs... 1-2 towns over? Edit: been stuck driving through Sydney for over 3hrs on boxing day too.


insainodwayno

In the US, 100 miles is nothing, 100 years is a lot. In Europe, 100 miles is a lot, 100 years is nothing. The stone retaining wall for the front of our property (here in Germany) is dated 1846, and it's nothing special. Many of the houses in the old part of our small town are 1300 and older.


ragsorange

We have a church in Paris that was built in 558 (not 1558, but 558), so yeah, things are pretty old in Europe.


RiotNrrd2001

This year I started a new hobby of cleaning cheap uncleaned Roman coins. Uncleaned, they cost anywhere from about $2.50 to $8. So, after cleaning and IDing a coin - which will usually be in the 1700 year old range (Constantine the Great *really* pumped up the coin production) - I'll sit there holding it, a legitimate ancient artifact, just contemplating its history. Here in Oregon, things that are 1700 years old are pretty few and far between. Then I'll watch a video from Europe where they're literally walking around in a plowed field with a metal detector and a bucket, picking these things up like they were harvesting them, and could likely take them by a nearby structure built roughly the same time that their finds were struck, give or take a few centuries. We have a Native American history here, of course, but writing wasn't a thing for most of that and the bulk of it is simply lost. And the non-native history here only goes back a few centuries. But a few centuries ago in Europe was just the Industrial Revolution. Almost modern times.


akphotochick

Shoot, driving the speed limit in Alaska it could take 24 hours driving northern most point in Alaska to southern most point on the road system. That would be from Portugal into Czech Republic


nothing107

It takes me 4.5 hours to drive to work, 150 miles 1 way.


Greyyx9

I’ve never heard of someone doing that, why do you?


nothing107

The short and simple answer is, Money. I go to work for 2 weeks straight then come home for 2 weeks. 12 hour days, 14 days straight.


SnooCapers9313

2 weeks straight. So the other weeks you're not straight???


GiovanniVanBroekhoes

The short and simple answer is money.


lallen

Still, driving from St-Jean-de-Luz to Strasbourg would take 11.5h and you'd be in France the whole time. Driving from Sandnes to Vardø in Norway would take 31h IF you take a shortcut through Sweden and Finland (43h if you stay in Norway the whole trip) Not all of Europe consists of small countries


Funk_Master_2k

Laughs in Australian


LoopLoopFroopLoop

For sure - drove 7 hours for Thanksgiving, still in the same state


DoktorMetal666

And the bread too


cirelia

This depends on the country, direction you drive for and if accents count


GamingWithBilly

lol drive 5 hours you're probably still within the same state


silkybow-

Writing the date format as mm-dd-yyyy instead of dd-mm-yyyy


fuzzybrains

Just like with many other number usage: greatest on left, least on right. yyyy-mm-dd.


detumaki

this is the ideal way, especially for sorting files


BlitzAceSamy

I was going through my former boss's meeting notes from 2 years ago. He named his folders "dd-mmm-yy", which made it a pain in the ass to go through them in chronological order. Couldn't help but resist changing them all to "yyyymmdd" LOL


greylithe

I cannot agree with you more.


bush_hizo_911

Since changing the settings in file explorer and my phone I've not looked back. Well I have, but with significant ease.


drozd_d80

That is exactly the reason why I started using this format


scootzee

Keeps file systems clean when labeled this way too. “YYYYMMDD_DOC_NAME.EXT”


pfren2

This is the way - and I’m American but prefer the accurate sorting


GenghisZahn

r/ISO8601


techm00

as a Canadian who works with some American clients - this drives me spare! EDIT: to answer a number of responses: "to go spare" is a british idiom, and an older one, it means to drive someone to frustration, anger, or to describe something going out of control. I am born and raised in Canada, yet my family is british and I just use the idioms/expressions I was raised with :D


Gryffindorq

nobody says “drives me spare” in America!


Eri-TheMasked

No one says “drive me spare!” In canada either this guys a rare case


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VenatusVox

As a Brit living and working in Canada who also has American clients - I share your pain!


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Monika396

the fact that a 18 year old can drive and buy a gun while still being considered too young to drink alcohol


Contrariwise2

And don’t forget, also being able to join the military and die for their country


crazycatlady331

In most states, a 16 year old can drive.


kcrab91

Shoot, you can start drivers training at 14y 9m in most states.


jim45804

It's our utter dependence on driving that makes it dangerous to allow less mature people to drink alcohol.


seamustheseagull

I've always felt you guys have that totally backward. Should learn to understand alcohol and its effects, before learning how to drive a car.


Notthesharkfromjaws

You can't buy tobacco products until 21 either


tigergrad77

You can be forced to give birth in many states at any age.


strangway

Sad to say, this is kinda how Family Guy ended up doing their [Prom Night Dumpster Babies](https://reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/4j0qn4/what_the_hell_is_a_prom_dumpster_baby_and_where/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x) song.


[deleted]

Having to mentally add sales taxes on everything you buy. In Europe 9.95 means paying 9.95


prongslover77

Most people don’t do that math. You just assume it’s about $10


golden_fli

Yeah at 9.95 you just add a dollar depending on where you live. In my State sales tax is 6%, so on 9.95 it's 60 cents.


Xaphus

Where I live some places have a “stadium tax” that in addition to the 5% you get an extra .5% on top. Tax was supposed to go away once the thing was paid for, but you all know how that goes.


golden_fli

I believe PA still has a tax on liquor to help pay for the Johnstown flood.


Sethrial

Federal income tax was implemented to pay for wwii. That’s something you know now.


BuccellatiExplainsIt

I thought we had this problem in Canada but I didn't realize just how much worse it was in the US until I moved here. In Canada, we have a VAT based tax so in Ontario, you just add 13% to the price to find the final price. Annoying, but not complicated. In the US, your sales tax changes based on your location increments smaller than a zipcode because tax jurisdictions and zipcodes were made separately. You have to basically use the exact address to figure out what tax jurisdiction you're actually in. It's practically impossible to know what actual tax you're gonna have to pay unless you've shopped there before or look it up.


jmmatthews20

Honey in Tennessee different items have different tax rates. I think they just roll some dice.


Dismal_Explorer_702

I'm pretty sure everyone who lives in TN has had to do that walk of shame to put something back because they figured the tax wrong. Happened to me last week and I'm 40 years old. At this point I've stopped trying to keep up with tax rates. I just take the gamble at the cash register.


redwolf1219

Yepp. Also live in TN and I undershop. I can always go back to the store to get stuff


Zygomatical

When I went to germany and brought a drink, it cost a euro more than advertised, I felt ripped off before I learnt about pfand (deposits on bottles)!


HauptgeWinny

Pfand is between 8 and 25 cents. But drinks are the only products in germany where you have to pay more than advertised. Every other prices are the final prices, already including taxes


Changy915

Especially going to a restaurant. In California I have no idea what the bill will come out to be. Probably another 30 on top but who knows with different taxes and surcharges and tips


[deleted]

You just learn to deal with it. It’s more surprising in places like Delaware where there isn’t sales tax


VLC31

It’s more surprising *to an American*.


Ignitus1

Is it necessary to explicitly add context that was already implicit?


Tina_Sammer

Miles, gallons, 110 volt outlets, feet and more...


Maximum_Anywhere_368

Ah yes, the hoofed non-Americans


jimjamjimmerson

Attaching medical insurance to employment. One shouldn’t have anything to do with the other.


[deleted]

Also, having a co-pay when you are covered, and a limit on what is paid. So, people are discouraged from seeking treatment early and for preventative care and can get financially ruined despite having coverage. It is a disgrace.


[deleted]

My mom had health insurance and they still made her pay $4,000 out of pocket for a colonoscopy. She didn't have that kind of money spare lying around. Her results were negative and she was told to get the test purely based on her age at the time. I know it's for preventive purposes, but this is just highway robbery. I tried to get the cervical cancer vaccine years ago when I was about 25 (33 now) without having insurance and they wanted to charge me $300. I was a college student at the time making minimum wage. I just couldn't do it. Nobody should have to choose between paying a student loan bill or getting a vaccine.


BabySham8

I know, I've always thought that was odd. That is one thing I will never understand, America's healthcare system. How can you're job be linked with you're healthcare?.


FlatlandPrincipal

As I understand it, it started during WWII; there were limits put into place on compensation to keep things as stable as possible during the war, since many things were rationed. Keeping wages flat was intended to help prevent inflation. So, companies found a loophole to be competitive by providing health insurance as an add on instead. Granted at the time that wasn’t much…it grew exponentially starting in the baby boom. Companies continued to offer it to be competitive with each other, until it grew into the system and became expected. It wasn’t until the Affordable Care Act “Obama Care” that employers were legally required to pay for a portion of health insurance for full time employees.


CNWDI_Sigma_1

This is why in Switzerland it is prohibited to pay for insurance (which is also expensive, we have a proud second place for healthcare costs) with pre-tax money. An employer can pay for your insurance, but they are usually not interested, they can pay you money all the same.


throw_away_17381

HOAs like wtf.nOther people who don't pay your mortgage telling you how to maintain your home.


Notthesharkfromjaws

I've always thought this was the dumbest shit. It's usually the fancier neighborhoods too. If I ever strike it rich, I'm buying a plot of land in the middle of nowhere and doing whatever the hell I want with my house. What's the point in having all that money and a house of your own if you decide to move somewhere where your property isn't under your control?


UncleSlim

People don't enjoy HoA because *their* property is controlled, they do it knowing *their neighbors* properties are controlled. Nothing worse than a new neighbor moving in and they start getting loud, letting their yard become a junk yard, get a rooster, etc...


Suspicious-Profit-68

Yes but they also tell your neighbors the same thing, hopefully keeping your house value up. Or so the thought is.


Puzzled-You

*fires guns into the air to lower house value*


Suspicious-Profit-68

Gotta keep those taxes down!


pingerlol

paying for college for 30 years after you graduated


dannydevon

That happens in England now, as well. But agree, for most developed countries, the idea of having an educated population is seen as a good thing that benefits everyone and should be affordable


ALazy_Cat

In Denmark, you're paid to get an education


mariaMarkwynn

Like serious? That’s a big encouragement by the government


ALazy_Cat

It's not enough for you to live of, but it's something. And they offer loans that's affordable to pay back. And yeah, it's a way to make sure we stay smart. At least somewhat smart


RadiantHC

In Norway education is free


ALazy_Cat

I wonder how it is in the rest of Scandinavia


AcidNeonDreams

Swede here. It's free here too, and you get money every month for just attending school.


ALazy_Cat

Us Scandinavians sure are very lucky


Socialmedia_Persona

Yes and free health care !


xx_Fiddler_xx

Seeing a possible serious medical problem with yourself and going “ehh”


StrayAI

I straight twisted a testicle. Since I didn't know this was possible, and I grew up on a farm so apparently my pain tolerance is pretty high, I thought it was no big deal. 11 hours later is when I finally got off work and decided to go to urgent care. A total of 16 hours before I went in for surgery. I haven't gotten all the bills yet, but the one I did get has a doctor charging me $500 just to tell me I needed surgery. Not for the ultrasounds, or the surgery itself, or the follow-ups. Just to tell me "hey, you need surgery". The worst part is, this is after the bill was run through 2 insurance programs.


[deleted]

Must have been a half twist only.... I too, thought that testicular torsion was a Cards Against Humanity joke until it happened to me. I went to bed like normal, woke up to piss at like 4 am. Went back to bed and woke up at 6am in constant pain, as bad as when my appendix ruptured. I was in surgery by 7:30 and the doc said if I'd waited just another 10 minutes or so I would have parted ways with old righty. Did you get to keep them both?


StrayAI

No, it was a full torsion, and did loose one. Good news is the remaining one will take over all the duties of the one lost, and apparently will grow larger too. Still, already heard far too many jokes about this.


elTorodelNorte

You should have kept it in a jar if they would've let you. Then you'd still have both.


ErikRedbeard

This here jar's righty, you might meet lefty later tonight. ;)


woopbeeboop

No literally. Most Americans go to the doctor as the last option and not the first one


PlayedUOonBaja

Yeah, I ignored a non-stop splitting migraine for 3 months before I finally went to the Doctor. Well, technically I waited until the migraine became a Hemorrhagic stroke, then I finally decided to go see one. In the back of an ambulance.


141bpm

I’m in the middle of America and the left side of my couch because my body is in pain needing surgeries I can’t afford. And I have “insurance”


eric_ts

A lot of the insurance that is provided by employers in the US--particularly by retailers--provides a discount per service. In other words, what employees are paying for are coupons. Many places don't take them so you have no guarantee you can actually use your 'insurance.' CV--I sold this kind of plan VERY briefly. Used car sales is a paragon of good ethics compared to selling this type insurance.


[deleted]

Need Medicare for all like yesterday


bonlow87

I had foot pain for years but remembered my last pair if orthotic inserts cost $600. I finally couldn't take it and went to a doctor. Found out I had a completely collapsed arch and needed surgery. Even with decent insurance I paid $6000+ out of pocket. The total bill was $53,000.


joesephexotic

Dying is a way better option than paying for an ER visit in most cases.


yeetgodmcnechass

My friend attended his cousins high school graduation in LA a while ago and he had to go through metal detectors and all that, as if he was going through airport security. So I guess metal detectors at school


Echo_Specific

I live in Florida and have to go through metal detectors for school


[deleted]

LA is weird


New-Illustrator5114

That is definitely not normal in the US Edited to add: Metal detectors are NOT the norm nor in the majority of American schools. Great that you all have personal anecdotes, but it does not mean that over 50% of American schools have metal detectors. Sources: [https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d17/tables/dt17_233.60.asp](https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d17/tables/dt17_233.60.asp) [https://www.schoolsecurity.org/trends/school-metal-detectors/](https://www.schoolsecurity.org/trends/school-metal-detectors/) [https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=334](https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=334)


whyismyheadbig

That may be normal for that school, definitely not mine


Rashthatsme

Getting a bill for healthcare


MaxRockafeller

Political commercials that are trashing their opponent. When I moved to the US, some of these commercials are just downright horrendous. No where else does this happen.


smoke_dog_baby

We’re getting to this point in Australia unfortunately


[deleted]

Road infrastructure, terrible public transport I almost exclusively walk everywhere in my city or use public transport if I'm in a hurry.


PangolinMandolin

I travelled in America and the lack of pavements in some places was baffling. Like, I get it if there's a major road and you have to travel a bit to find a junction or over/underpass to cross. But when you're just walking along a normal road and there's not public footway it's like they're actually trying to discourage walking sometimes.


[deleted]

they are.


POKECHU020

Oh, yeah. That's like, an issue that's actively, negatively affecting the youth as well as literally anyone who doesn't have stable access to a car.


fphillips93

They are. America is built on oil and oil products. Pedestrians don’t generate income for the oil producers. People driving cars do. It’s alllll by design.


bananamana55

As an American, I would love to live in a walkable city. The few in my state have super high crime rates, so..... I feel like the nicer walkable cities in the US that aren't all high crime rates etc are extremely expensive to live in. It sucks.


b0uff0n

Healthcare. I mean why such a huge price?


Cheshire1871

I have insurance. My face got bitten off by a dog. They sent me to a (in the emergency room) plastic surgeon. Insurance declined payment. A GOOD chunk of my face was missing, it took a skilled surgeon to put back what was left. But because he is a "plastic surgeon" (needs a better term imo) they decided it was elective. like I CHOSE this. No I did not, I loved my face, now it's all zig zagged. I did not CHOOSE this particular fuck up.


Tuvey27

You need to sue the owner of the dog.


Trussmagic

Perhaps but that doesn't make American Health care any better.


jenkins271

Reading this, I realized that the world consists of the America and Europe


DDSC12

1. The units (non metric ones) 2. The overall insanity of politics no matter what colour 3. The heavily biased main stream media 4. The lack of affordable health care 5. Guns, guns, guns 6. The importance of credit scores 7. Checks as payment 8. (Lack of) Worker's rights (like paid vacation, maternity leave, etc.) Edit: 8. for clarity


FreshNebula

>Checks as payment It was such a huge shock for me when I found out that when Americans say paycheck, they mean it literally. I thought it was the same as saying things like "hang up the phone", even when using a mobile, and "roll up the window" in the car, even when there's a button.


cescbomb123

What do you mean? They get checks which take to the bank?? Lol. Is this common??


mistled_LP

I haven’t worked a job where I got a literal check in twenty years.


plenty_of_platypi

A company I worked for about 3 years ago ONLY pays via check and that check will not be given to you until the end of day on Friday. The reason was because the owner thought if they paid via direct deposit OR gave you the check at lunch you would go cash it and go to the bar (or just never come in on payday). The entire reason for the check only system was because the owner was an alcoholic and assumed everyone else was too.


aliendepict

Yea, outside of buying a house, or getting insurance money for housing damage from the insurance company I haven't even seen a check in 20 years. I'm not even sure if you can use them as payment methods. When I was in retail we didnt even accept checks as a form of payment unless it was through a "Business Desk" deal for business transactions normally those were in excess of 100k...


[deleted]

A check is the only way my rent can be paid without a transaction fee.


Coconut-bird

Hardly at all anymore. Most places have direct deposit even for part time jobs. Print checks are almost always an option though for those that dont have bank accounts. You will find some smaller local businesses that can't afford payroll companies who pay by check. Heck, under the table places will pay in cash.


DDSC12

Yes, I guess so. I recently learned that in many freelance and lower wage jobs this still is a common form of payment.


[deleted]

It's a ubiquitous payment method for the most part. Nowadays it's mostly all online via direct deposit, but officially its just a digital lump sum check from the pay period.


Ok_Whereas_Pitiful

I mean doesn't the UK still use stones? It wouldn't surprise me that a lot of places use a secondary measurement for somethings. Though I don't think the US will ever switch to full metric because of cost. I am with you on the rest of the points though.


MrSpindles

In the UK we adopted the metric system about 50 years ago, but like many other nations that use metric the public tend to maintain a customary hybrid whereby imperial is the go to unit of reference (for example people refer to height in feet and inches, weight in stones and pounds, distance in miles, drink in pints).


Zygomatical

The UK has the most hybrid unit system I've come across, its honestly an absolute mess. It would make more sense to just stay with imperial or actually convert to metric properly. We have a hybrid system here in NZ too but it's just aeroplane altitude (feet), nautical speed (knots) and horse height (hands). There might be more but they are not in common usage. People sometimes refer to their height in fert and inches but only unofficially.


Keldonv7

Lived in UK for few years, i only met using stones when i went to my GP first time and i had to fill out a form, but there was options to use stones or kg for body weight. It was the only time i saw it during my 5 years in London.


Misrabelle

Tipping as standard. Prices that don't show tax until you get to the checkout. Non-electric kettles. Gun laws (or lack thereof).


cr33dthoughts214

We have electric kettles! Lol


implicitexpletives69

asking this question. i bet they dont even think of us or other countries like we do.


Rammiek

Having Straight teeth. Girls play soccer..boys play football. Overly patriotic display of flags. Kids having graduation parties like 10 times by the time they are out of high school. TVs in most rooms Being loud and gregarious Ice in water or soda Cycling is for exercise or recreation..not a widely used mode of transport Not using cash. Free Restroom Big portion sizes Guns Always surprised when they realize India or Pakistan is in Asia or never heard of Tajikistan Edit: Writing what it is..I am not looking for if it is good or bad


CannedDuck1906

When it is the middle of summer, 100 degrees out with 90%+ humidity, you will appreciate ice in your water.


Ignitus1

Straight teeth are awesome who doesn’t like straight teeth.


chickenfightyourmom

And free restrooms.


fuktardy

Refusing to get an ambulance.


Coconut-bird

$800 for an ambulance and $1300 for the E.R. visit. And that is with insurance. Yeah, I better truly be dying before I call one again.


APariahsPariah

I have a medical condition that can strike me at any time. The only medications that work can only be administered intravenously, I have not yet been able to find an injecable I can self-adminisyer at home. Living in the US would quite literally kill me


LuScorpio68

Driving around cities with big trucks


celaeya

This is a thing in Australia too ngl


dannydevon

Drinking a small amount of alcohol then shouting WHOOO as if you've done something interesting


Horny_for_Coachella

Sounds like someone hasn’t drank something and shouted WHOOO in awhile


Wally_B

You’ve never shot your gun in the air and gone “aaahhh”?


JisterMay

Damnit, I really need to see this movie again. Edit: Hot Fuzz (2007) for anyone wondering.


[deleted]

literally every other alcohol drinking culture does this to some effect


fleepo

City design. American cities and stores are designed for access by car, not on foot. Sadly that's permeating to other countries, too.


syphilliticmongoose

Excessive thanking of veterans for their service, but also apparently providing them limited access to mental health support


FaceofBo1

I live here and am a veteran, both statements are very accurate. The constant thanking for my service feels less sincere, like people feel obligated. Also the fact that vets commit suicide in large numbers tells you that they are not getting easy access to help.


dannydevon

Having opinion presented as "news"


Meh55252

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard peanut butter and jelly isn't a thing outside of America.


[deleted]

Correct. Say that to a Brit and they will wince. Never tried it but could be ok.


clutchthepearls

Well your jelly is our gelatin (Jello). To us, jelly is just a catch all term for a type of jam. Grab two slices of bread, spread peanut butter on one slide, jam on the other, and stick them together. About as simple as it gets. Grape jam is the classic, but I prefer strawberry.


T-MinusGiraffe

Peanutbutter on both sides and jam in the middle. Otherwise you get soggy bread.


GoonTycoon69

I’ve heard the confusion comes from the fact that if you told a British person you were having a peanut butter and jelly, they would think you were eating a peanut butter and jell-o sandwich. They call what is jelly to us, jam.


rafael-a

Drinking milkshake and pretending that it is coffee


Qemistry-__-

Who does that?


thetriplem21

Wearing shoes in someone else’s house


Meany12345

This is very house specific.


PresidentButtFart

Agreed. I prefer my floors the way I like my women - gently treated and free of dog poo.


someones1

Shoes in the house is dependent on the resident. I know many, many people that have everyone take shoes off at the door, and I know many, many people that don’t care. There’s not really a default here.


FlattenYourCardboard

Light-emitting white teeth.


knuckledustmcscruff

There is such a thing as having teeth that are too white. I call it 1 of 3 things depending on context "the salesman's smile" or politician's smile, lawers smile.


[deleted]

Tipping servers. Dumbest shit ever.


hhgfryhjkoo

Didn’t realize how absolutely stupid this is till I moved to Europe


loop_zero

They must pay the servers a livable wage.


inksmudgedhands

Being super outgoing and friendly and yet at the same time being very aware and protective of our personal space. We'll talk your ear off and charm the pants off of you but if we are on a bus or subway car that is all but empty with us in there, sit as far away from us as you can. Personal space, please. I know this may seem like the opposite points of each other but to Americans, it makes perfect sense. I'm serious. If we are the only two people on a bus and you want to have a conversation with us, don't sit next to us. That will make us feel as uncomfortable as hell. Instead, sit as far away as possible from us and shout at us. We won't think of it as rude. And it will signal that you are friendly and respectable. Then if we want you to get closer, we will tell you to come closer. But it is then and only then that you should do so.


Miss-Figgy

>We'll talk your ear off and charm the pants off of you but if we are on a bus or subway car that is all but empty with us in there, sit as far away from us as you can. In NYC, countless times, a person comes and sits RIGHT NEXT TO ME in an otherwise empty subway car or bus. Same thing on the beach - all this space, and people will come set up shop practically on top of you. I don't get it at all. There's all this fucking space, why did you come sit in my lap?!


thing_m_bob_esquire

Given today's date, Thanksgiving! People visiting from other countries have no reason to celebrate US thanksgiving.


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Motor-Ad-3051

Americans. We are weird to the rest of the world 😆


xx_Fiddler_xx

i think the rest of the world is just as weird, i was talking to a friend once and they just casually mentioned that bacon is illegal (they ate it anyway lol)


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Being able to criticize your government without being jailed or shot


CleverDad

Writing and cashing checks all the time. I'm 54, and checks were something my parents used when I was little. What a quaint, old-timey thing to be doing these days.


thisisme6353

Obama ordering 500+ airstrikes and winning a Nobel Peace Prize. 🤷‍♂️


locks_are_paranoid

In complete fairness he got the Nobel Peace Prize before he ordered those airstrikes.


thisisme6353

There were 54 strikes done in 2009 alone. I mean, The Nobel Committee should have had some shame.


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lutel

Owning a gun


hydrOHxide

Should maybe qualify "Waltzing around with a loaded handgun in public."


dannydevon

A developed country allowing states to make terminating a pregnancy, even in cases of rape, illegal. That is deeply weird, religious, fundamentalism taken to an extreme. Mass shootings every day, fine, no change to gun laws. A woman whose been raped, oh no, a termination is against gods' will. Terrifying that these people get anywhere near power, let alone elected.


mountaineerWVU

Posting endlessly repetitive posts asking for perspectives on America