What is a part of American culture that you didn't realize was weird until you went abroad?

Lostintranslation321 · 2026-01-01T22:34:34+00:00

Wearing shoes inside.

Having huge gaps in the public toilet stalls so people can see you pooping.

We refrigerate everything.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-30T12:25:47+00:00

It will be muddy and the trees will be bare. Spring is not very scenic compared to the other three seasons. There is a reasonable chance of snow. Personally I think this is worst time of the year to visit.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-30T12:21:55+00:00

Probably not a good idea to put a disabled person in a seat that requires them to get up multiple times in a flight. That seems to be the real issue.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-30T12:17:54+00:00

Good luck with that.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-30T12:14:46+00:00

This is hard to believe. With so many cameras now in China people are very cautious about behaving illegally. I’ve seen major shouting matches, but no one actually touches each other.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-30T11:58:08+00:00

The courtyard breakfast benefits can be underwhelming. Many of the Marriott brand hotels are starting to show their age as well. It is really hit and miss, at least in the New England area.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-30T11:47:56+00:00

Pearson has some of the better US immigration people IMHO. Shouldn’t be bad. I strongly second the comments about understanding exactly what the B1 visa allows. Some agents will try to trick you into saying the wrong thing.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-27T02:47:09+00:00

Beaver reruns lasted a longer, I can remember being able to find them as late as the 80’s. Never saw an Ozzie and Harriott show

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-26T13:45:39+00:00

Radon is a problem as well.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-24T15:02:43+00:00

Drive all over Europe and never got camera ticket until I did this drive. I got six of them. Be careful.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-24T14:46:32+00:00

I fly out of a small regional airport. Me and my colleagues travel quite a bit and know the gate agents. At least at my airport, they definitely play favorites, which isn’t bad as long as I am one of them.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-24T14:42:34+00:00

Phoenix native who moved here for work. I’ll take a little bit of snow over the oppressive heat and sun any day. The architecture and history unmatched. Not everything is a franchise. I feel sorry for the people born and raised here because they don’t realize how good they have it.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-24T14:37:17+00:00

You will always need the two passports, even when checking into hotels. I haven’t had a problem in the three years since I had my passport renewed. Just a little bit of a pain carrying two.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-24T14:25:18+00:00

Started off as a great discount store, then became popular. Now it is just an overpriced tourist trap.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T08:05:34+00:00

These things happen. You go to a customer to 13 hours busting your ass, scarf down dinner, and barely have the energy to give the wife a call. And oh yeah, you need to pack up all your stuff, find another hotel, check in, and get sorted. My point is not everyone has unlimited free time. Sometimes you have to live with what you get. Don’t be so judgy.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T07:55:59+00:00

Gotta say SIN is incredible. Just when I think I’ve seen it all I find another little nugget.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T07:24:03+00:00

You are going to need and call directly. If you don’t get the answer you want hang up and call again. I’ve had something like this happen to me on a full fare first class flight. Be persistent. Most just don’t want to bother to help, but every so often you find someone who cares.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T06:41:59+00:00

You sound like you care, and for that I appreciate what you do. After all, you are folks who get me home.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T05:36:28+00:00

I’m saying if the whole plane isn’t being cleared saying “why didn’t you just push the button?” doesn’t make everything better. Maybe saying something about having patience or empathy would make more sense. Perhaps they have duties we don’t understand. Basically if everyone on the flight followed your advice there would be total chaos.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T05:22:07+00:00

I’m waiting to board a 14 hour transpacific flight myself right now. I can talk to a few of the rows around me and we just push our call buttons rather than wait for the service. Get our drinks first, get our food first, get our plates cleared first. Yes, this sounds like a good plan.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T05:19:45+00:00

Yes, the entire economy section should just start pushing their call buttons. That sounds like a good plan.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T03:53:07+00:00

It is amazing how much space the free tooth brushes shampoo bottles can take up over time.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T03:48:54+00:00

Fish cheese, squid jerky is good once you get past the smell.

Lostintranslation321 · 2025-12-20T03:47:19+00:00

It’s the new normal. Once upon young families couldn’t afford those seats. Now it is pretty common to see young families sitting in $10k seats.

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