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19 American Customs Foreigners Find Weird

Roy R. Nov 22, 2023 05:00 AM EST

Welcome to a quirky exploration of American customs that have the rest of the world scratching their heads! This article isn't just a list; it's a delightful tour through the peculiarities that make foreigners raise an eyebrow or two. The internet's abuzz with these cultural oddities, turning confusion into a viral trend. Get ready for a witty take on American customs that'll have you pondering the peculiarities of the Land of the Free!

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american customs that foreigners find weird I find the length of your election campaigns so crazy. — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird My friend from India once asked me an American) to explain Groundhog Day to her. I had no explanation-it's just weird. — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird Pardoning a turkey at Thanksgiving. Cracks me up every time, and l've lived here 20 years now! — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird The Canadians I worked with in the oilfield were blown away by all of the television commercials for medicines. — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird The waiter taking vour card away to pay. — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird I'll never forget when a college schoolmate from China asked me "is it true that you have a holiday where children dress up and go around asking for candy?" I had never thought about it before but all I could say was "yes, I guess we do... — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird Let me pull the Uno reverse card on this. I am an immigrant, living in the US for a very long time. Getting your leftovers to go at the restaurants was a surprise to me... But my reaction was, "yeah, why is that not the norm?" Rather than "Americans are strange " — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird As an immigrant living in USA, I love that you can return items you bought a month ago! And some placel allow you to return after 3 months! And to-go boxes after eating in restaurants. I eat dinner and take home tomorrow's lunch to go. How awesome is that? — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird Not including tax in the price tag. — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird Child beauty pageants. Just stop it. — Save

american customs that foreigners find weird Those grocery bags made from paper with no handles. How the h I do you carry more than one or cope with car keys and other stuff in your hands? — Save

Those 19 American customs had the world in an uproar of head-scratching and bemusement! From tipping culture to excessive portion sizes, these habits sparked discussions and laughter worldwide. The internet's fascination with these oddities isn't just about cultural critique; it’s a celebration of global diversity and the quirks that make us unique. As we bid farewell to this cultural escapade, remember, the world’s fascination with American customs continues to raise more than a few eyebrows!

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Roy has been one of the internet's meme tastemakers for more than a decade. He and Phil started Thunder Dungeon in 2012 by posting the stuff they found funny, and it grew into viral photo and video creations, one of the largest meme community apps and one of the best sites for daily meme content. If you've spent any time online, you've probably laughed at one of his memes.