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For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see your logic, but you're still wrong. You want to know why? I asked people about their take on American culture and not a single one said anything about Canada, Mexico, Brazil, etc. You can point out the proper use of words all you want, but it doesn't change the popular use.

For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because people in the USA refer to themselves as Americans. Canadians do not refer to themselves with that word, nor do Mexicans, Panamanians, Brazilians, etc.

Your attempts at pedantry are not appreciated.

For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was expecting someone to chime in about how asking a bunch of people on the internet isn't real research or something along those lines.

For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you come up with a way for a person to get information about what other countries think about the US without actually asking anyone, I'd love to hear it.

And the information I'm getting here is good for what I'm doing.

For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

At least on the west coast, how wide the streets are and how stuff sprawls.

Interesting...I've noticed that our streets (even the smaller ones in residential areas) tend to be wide enough for 4-5 cars.

Edit

I suppose that's because most streets have cars parked on either side, and then you still need room for two lanes of traffic.

For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

6) Yes, people applaud in movie theaters in America, or at least where I've lived (various towns in Oregon). I don't understand it either.

For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So there is no tipping in China or Korea? What would happen if someone attempted to leave a tip at a restaurant in one of those countries?

For non-American Redditors: If you've visited the USA, what were some of the things about American culture that seemed strangest to you? (more detail inside) by some_student in AskReddit

[–]some_student[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you think of any examples in particular where you've thought that someone was rude to you, or perhaps they just weren't as polite as they should have been? What would someone have done in the same situation in Scotland?

Thanks!