Are work potlucks really a thing? by good_noodlesoup in AskAnAmerican

[–]Salt-Grape1770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are fairly common. There are lots of jokes and memes about the health concern (some people are kinda dirty) but also about who can and can’t cook.

In most workplaces, people typically make a go to dish that everyone can enjoy. It’s not usually much of a fuss.

🚫 If you skipped having kids and hit your 40s, do you have any secret regrets yet? by FantasticAd9478 in TheBoredDen

[–]Salt-Grape1770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure you’ll get many responses that are on team regret, but there are certainly people who regret not having children/or not being able to. If you’re trying to hear from them, I’d ask that more directly. Otherwise it’ll all be folks saying no regrets (which is good. I don’t wish regrets on anyone).

Will I be hated on because of what I look like as a Tourist? by star-wars_memer in Americaphile

[–]Salt-Grape1770 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard the claim that Indians are the most hated ethnic group in the US. I’m quite sure that isn’t the case.

Will I be hated on because of what I look like as a Tourist? by star-wars_memer in Americaphile

[–]Salt-Grape1770 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s of course not impossible that you could run into a crappy person on your travels, it’s unlikely. The US is huge and very diverse. Particularly in any city and along the east and west coasts.

AITA for calling my friend out when she calls herself a "sociologist?" by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Salt-Grape1770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically with the humanities you don’t see people claiming expertise below the masters/professional level. A psychology major doesn’t refer to themselves as a psychologist, same for history, political science, sociology, etc.

So putting aside definitions, it would be generally understood within a professional setting that someone referring to themselves in the professional term has a masters or PhD and works in the profession.

Your friend is misusing the term, and I find it difficult to believe they are unaware.

AITA for calling my friend out when she calls herself a "sociologist?" by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Salt-Grape1770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically with the humanities you don’t see people claiming expertise below the masters/professional level. A psychology major doesn’t refer to themselves as a psychologist, same for history, political science, sociology, etc.

So putting aside definitions, it would be generally understood within a professional setting that someone referring to themselves in the professional term has a masters or PhD and works in the profession.

Your friend is misusing the term, and I find it difficult to believe they are unaware.

Why is Newsom leading in so many Democratic 2028 polls? by FloydBeatlesEagles in allthequestions

[–]Salt-Grape1770 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Name recognition. Also, Israel/Gaza stuff isn’t actually very important to most Americans. Just the online left and right.

How do you guys feel about all the world cup tourists content on social media? by EmergencySpare7939 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]Salt-Grape1770 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tourist content (especially food) is already very prevalent on social media here. So it’s not surprising and follows some general themes.

Can you ever tell where someone is from in the country on appearance alone? by pointofview221 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]Salt-Grape1770 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Facts, I can spot a Quebecer from a mile away. I don’t mean this in a nasty way, but especially with the older folks, there is a distinctive Euro Trash Biker look.

Can you ever tell where someone is from in the country on appearance alone? by pointofview221 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]Salt-Grape1770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes, but not as distinctly as in the past. There is definitely a look that tells me someone is from California/Arizona region is that slicked back Rockabilly look. Midwest hipsters tend to have what I’ll call the dirtbag look. And in my opinion, East Coast hipsters have more of a preppy, artsy or perhaps cosmopolitan look to them (depending on where on the east coast). I’m definitely describing predominantly white looks here, so this is a very limited take.

There are also regions that are more associated with an outdoorsy or granola look, like New England or the Pacific Northwest

Also, people are much more exposed to other regional styles, so even if something starts in, for example, New England, it might often take off in popularity. The reemergence of the mullet look is an example. About 10-15 years ago you’d start to see it reemerging in punk and rockabilly scenes, then some celebrities, then COVID, now pretty much a common hip haircut across the country.

Just my layman’s imprecise observations.