As much as we think we know the habits of the United States of America, to this day many people remain the “other planet” from their favorite TV shows and movies. Those who do visit the bosom of the “American dream” come across a number of interesting details.
Like any nation, Americans have their own habits that are incomprehensible to tourists. Some of them cause a smile, and others – complete bewilderment, writes pochivka.blitz.bg.
Get to know a small part of the habits of Americans that amaze us.
A friendly smile
Americans are taught from childhood to smile and thus show friendliness. Growing up, people do not forget to smile and continue to radiate cheerfulness, no matter what happens in their lives.
In addition, in the United States it is not customary to complain about your life to acquaintances and friends – most likely, a person will turn to a psychotherapist about his problem.
Residents of the United States expect the same behavior from those around them, so if for some reason you don’t smile broadly at all, you’re likely to be asked what’s wrong.
Shoes at home and no formal wear
No, it’s not an American movie cliché. Mostly in the US, people don’t really take off their shoes when they get home like we’re used to here. The thing is that in most cities, local authorities carefully monitor the cleanliness of sidewalks and roads, and therefore local residents do not have to worry about wearing shoes in their homes.
At the same time, if an American needs to quickly go to a supermarket or pharmacy, he can easily do so in a bathrobe or pajamas without fear of judgmental glances. That’s why there are hundreds of pictures on the Internet of unusually dressed people in American supermarkets.
The bigger the better
This principle is ubiquitous in the United States. In supermarkets, drinks are sold in huge bottles, you can safely feed several people with one portion of food, and when choosing a car, Americans often prefer models of impressive sizes. Things are the same in restaurants – the portions are huge and high in calories. This is also the reason why the USA leads the black rankings for population obesity.
Vigilance
If someone breaks the law or behaves inappropriately, Americans are unlikely to make a remark or make a fuss. Rather, they will immediately report what is happening to law enforcement or a special service. In addition, some are not lazy to report even the smallest violations – for example, if someone does not mow the grass around their house.
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2023-06-13 12:32:00
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