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30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The actual people.

Government is f**ked. media is d**ked all to hell. inequality is staggering, but most American people I've met have been helpful, compassionate, fun, and kind individuals.

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Final score:

198points

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Radek Suski 3 years ago

Yeah, that’s always wonders me too; looking from outside one could believe they have to all be idiots. Then I know many American people pretty well and they are all decent humans

42points

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The Smithsonian Museums. Very cool and very fun to walk around and see. And they're free.

GullibleIdiots Report

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181points

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Son of Philosoraptor 3 years ago

England is awesome for free museums and such, gotta say

16points

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans National Parks.

Premier_Poutine , maxpixel Report

Final score:

181points

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James016 3 years ago

I've been to both Zion and Yosemite, they are wonderful.

18points

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Americans always know how to get a conversation going! "Hey, where are you from?" And then they are genuinely interested in hearing the answer even if perhaps they've never heard of that place. They are great at small talk, and friendly (doesn't matter if it is "fake" sometimes, e.g. the waitress, it is still a skill to be that friendly and welcoming, in my opinion). They make people feel like a million bucks.

BaileysBaileys , pexels Report

Final score:

166points

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Mazer 3 years ago

I want you to feel like a million bucks. And I have to say for most of us we truly want to know all about you where are you come from how are you live how it differs from how we live and that might just be because you’re from a state over

51points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

LOL, I know, right? I grew up east of the Mississippi River, went to Idaho (the Rocky Mtns), and it was like I was from another planet to the people living there. "What's it like Back East?" Then I got home and everyone asked, "What's Idaho like?"

8points

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CatWoman312 3 years ago (edited)

Most of us are very open minded, welcoming of foreigners, and have a passion for traveling. We genuinely want to hear all about your origin story and what it’s like back home for you. We also want you to enjoy your stay and see the beauty America has to offer.

8points

denzoren 3 years ago

I'm very introverted...this may not work for me. Lol

7points

Night Owl 3 years ago (edited)

Same here LOL I hate small talk, I can do it for a couple of seconds but after that I either need some real information I'm interested in or I'm out

4points

Sam rice 3 years ago

I myself am truly fascinated hearing about other cultures

3points

Lillukka79 3 years ago

A Finns nightmare.

3points

Lunar Bicycle 3 years ago

This is true, but as a socially anxious American unable to deal with small talk, it makes me wish I was from some stoic country where people don’t talk to strangers on the bus. 🙂

2points

troufaki13 3 years ago

I love small talk ^.^

2points

Gosia Buczek 3 years ago

Being an introvert small talk is a nightmare for me 😁

5points

noralin 3 years ago

I hate the fact that people only seem to be genuinely polite but in actuality it's all fake.

0points

Eileen Baird 3 years ago

It's not fake.

2points

zovjraar me 3 years ago

we're only exposed to American culture, so anything different seems exotic and fascinating.

0points

June 3 years ago

I met a californian woman at a train station in France. She was amazing, and really kind, and interesting :)

0points

Colin L 3 years ago

My favorite line to get to know someone I learned from my best friend: "Hi! I don't know you. I'm Colin." As a teacher I *love* getting to know my students... but we all have our misanthropic moments as well.

0points

JustABoredwing 3 years ago

I’m pretty decent at the talking. Starting a conversation is another story though…

0points

Mathieu D. 3 years ago

I’ve always hated the expression « small talk ». I find something like « casual talking » more appropriate.

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Ken Murray 3 years ago

Now some "woke" get offended when you ask that question - you get back - Why yo asking - don't I look American to you?

-1point

Aria Whitaker 3 years ago

Awww look at you, already getting outraged over a made up hypothetical. Lol

1point

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Rosidah Yahya 3 years ago

depends on the individu, not all fake

8points

Pau Tea 3 years ago

Or they ask you the same thing over and over again just to seem interested in what you say...I found it weird and I thought it's because the colleague didnt have a good memory, but later on I realized it's just how they socialize.

0points

Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

Who pissed in your Wheaties? And your colleague’s?

-2points

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The scale and grandeur. I'm used to nature being small, but everything in America is bigger - bigger storms, bigger mountains, bigger horizons. Even the sky seems more. People in America are casually dealing with everything from alligators to bears, pitching tents on the sides of cliffs and walking their dogs through literal wilderness, I genuinely feel like a hobbit watching Aragorn saunter through Middle Earth like it's nothing while I've never been beyond the end of farmer Maggot's farm before. I love it.

coffee_up , pxfuel Report

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SentimentAndBadJokes 3 years ago

New Zealander here, I visited America at the begin of 2020, and the sheer size and scale of your country was truly overwhelming. Like, travelling across the country side, and visiting national parts was just, wow (also love the LOtR's reference!!!)

51points

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans I always hear complaints about the portion sizes, which is fair, they're big. But we gotta give America credit how socially acceptable it is to take the leftover food home. As a frugal Dutch person, this mesmerises me and I'm very sad this is not as acceptable here.

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160points

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Miss Cris 3 years ago (edited)

In Spain it's accepted and people from the restaurant are happy when you ask for it, instead to throw food. Also in most countries of Europe. Just keep asking for it and Dutch restaurants will see less and less weird.

70points

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The amount of nature. Mountains, forests, valleys, deserts, water falls etc

Where i live we got a few hills and theres no place anywhere in the country that is completely untouched or so far from a civilization that you cant hear traffic etc

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139points

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Miss Cris 3 years ago

Natural Parks are the best thing that America have. Take care of them!

39points

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Something Americans are definitely not known for, the food. Yeah yeah the US eats a TON of garbage, but there are also certain regional foods that are just amazing. Tex-Mex in the south, Southern soul food. Maine lobster, shrimp rolls, fried clams and clam strips. Grouper sandwiches. Hell I would drive to Virginia beach just for the softshell crab

A lot of Non-Americans think all you eat are hotdogs and twinkies, but some of the best food I've had has been in the US and most of it was regional dishes you can't get anywhere else

murkar , flickr Report

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137points

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Beverly 3 years ago

Thank God! I'm glad someone appreciates this.

64points

#10

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans It's like each state is a whole different country and I'd like to visit them all.

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123points

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Marky Mark 3 years ago

I've been to 47 of them. There are many wonderful places... and a few states that... quite frankly.... well.... you might as well just fly over.

17points

#11

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The water drinks are served with ice at restaurants.

LethalCursor Report

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118points

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Mazer 3 years ago

I remember my first trip to England. I had to specifically order ice with every single drink and I would get two little ice cubes. So I would routinely order two glasses full of ice with every order I had. Nothing better than an ice cold drink on a hot summer day no matter where you are

15points

#12

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans How madly diverse it is. Admittedly I’ve only seen it on tv but the fact that the Bronx and Texas are the same country is mind boggling.

cdbman , unsplash Report

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117points

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Mazer 3 years ago (edited)

In some states the human diversity is off the charts!! In some states the diversity is with the people in others it’s the geology or the flora and the fauna.

27points

#13

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The ability to drive from winter to summer in 24 hours... Or less!

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113points

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WillemPenn 3 years ago

Way less than 24 hours. Southern California here: skiing at Big Bear then three hours later surfing in Huntington Beach. Yeah is awesome and why I moved out here.

29points

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#14

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans That a lot of Americans are pretty chill, open, and kind people. You wanna just talk about nothing? You can do that. You have mental health issues? People aren't gonna judge. There's a problem going on and you wanna talk about it? You can do that.

In my family's culture, you must always keep to yourself if something's bothering you, always tell white lies, put up this facade of your life being rainbows and unicorns, and mental illness/disabilities/neuro divergence is frowned upon and shows you're weak. It's so suffocating.

Final score:

108points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

Not all of the U.S. is open and chill, but the population is huge. There's room here to find your people, find your community.

58points

#15

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The variety of groceries!

I want sugar free? Boom...everything. Oh there's something we have at home but here's 30 varieties of it! Special dietary restrictions? Don't have to order it...here's the stuff at the local target!

I'm in Canada and although there's a decent selection of these things, it's much better in the USA, cheaper too.

Feralcrumpetart Report

Final score:

106points

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Something 3 years ago

Ironically, though, if you want sugar free products, you'll easily find a sugar free version of everything that is supposed to have sugar, but you will also find that many things that aren't supposed to have sugar have it added for no reason.

43points

#16

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Your wildlife. Lots of beasties on that continent.

theLairdStewart98 , pxhere Report

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106points

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Chocky bear 3 years ago

And a lot more on That continent called Africa

8points

#17

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The arts. Jazz, rhythm and blues, the early rock and roll that inspired the British Invasion. The authors. The films.

LoudTsu , unsplash Report

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105points

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Neil Bidle 3 years ago

Yes, the actual r and b before it became "R'n'B"

16points

#18

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Drinking fountains everywhere. And nearly all public toilets are free.

bounded_operator , unsplash Report

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103points

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Trillian 3 years ago

AND there are public toilets like everywhere. Last time I was in the US I was pregnant and that was such a bliss to find a bathroom every time I needed one (which was often).

23points

#19

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans NASA is America’s best PR.

Sure they could really use triple the budget to seriously get things done, but what they do is admired globally.

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100points

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Mazer 3 years ago

I think science and technology people anywhere in the world blow away people, They constantly amaze me

30points

#20

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans I freakin love the energy most Americans give off. You guys are like extraverted extraverts. If I was introduced to a handful of people from around the world, I could tell you which was the American even with a blindfold, because they'd be the only one to instantly say hello and start chatting when I walk into the room as a stranger. Your talking to strangers energy is almost more than our talking to 20-year-old friends energy.

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Final score:

100points

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Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 3 years ago

No thanks. I'm a major introvert and this would scare me so much.

42points

#21

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Southern cuisine, from BBQ all the way to Creole type stuff... You guys know how to eat down there.

I_hate_traveling Report

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98points

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Phil DeBlanc 3 years ago

Crawdads and Louisiana boudin... yum!

18points

#22

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans I'm from Portugal and living in US right now. One thing that really impressed me when I got here was how green the US was, and how many trees they have.

jpereira73 , unsplash Report

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90points

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Beck(formerly Becca/Gizmo sq) 3 years ago

Trees are awesome.

34points

#23

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The power and quality of their film and TV industry. They can make dreams and fantasies come to life.

Jurassic Park to me as a child was like all my dreams had come true.

SaveSwedishBeauty Report

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88points

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Mazer 3 years ago (edited)

Yeah it’s a very powerful industry, it also can suck peoples souls dry as does the music industry. You just need to have a lot of good people around you looking out for you and know what you want

16points

#24

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans New York City. Hot Dogs. Your Friendliness. Hollywood. Yellowstone. Baseball. Ford GT. Road trips. Coke. NASA. Southern BBQ. Burgers. Yosemite. Your infectious love of the outrageous. Jaws. Your love of English accents ;). Harrison Ford. Rock and freakin roll. Nike. Magic Mountain. Pamela Andersen. Red Vines. The Video games / animation industries. Dr Pepper. Maine Lobster Rolls. Skateboarding. Ralph Lauren. The Sopranos. Jack FM. Baskin Robbins. Car park cookouts. Wake boarding. Ruby’s Diner. Long Island (Iced Tea). Eddie Murphy. Technological innovation. Soul. Southern California. Star Wars. Bronco jeeps. Key Lime Pie.

liam_crean , unsplash Report

Final score:

85points

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Beck(formerly Becca/Gizmo sq) 3 years ago

I feel like we are singing we didnt start the fire.

77points

#25

As opposed as I've been to most of the American military's involvement in the conflicts of the past 20ish years, as a Canadian I have to acknowledge that being your neighbour has made Canada significantly safer.

We don't need to spend as much on defense because America, our closest ally, outspends everyone else 20 fold.

kor_hookmaster Report

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84points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Hey you guys really helped us out during 911 by letting us land our planes in your country. And y’all treated our people super nice while they were they are trying to figure out what the heck was going on! Thanks for that we appreciate it!

118points

#26

The naive optimism. Even if people are disappointed with the way America is going, they still seem to have hope in an American ideal to strive towards.

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82points

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Rosidah Yahya 3 years ago

we r all human after all:)

15points

#27

As a Brit living in America I’m gonna have to go with;

- Not even having to ask for water at restaurants it just comes out!
- Giant Sodas cost like $1
- Almost everywhere has a bathroom that’s open to the public (in the suburbs)

Hevding Report

Final score:

77points

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BryanR 3 years ago

Smh, you know, I and a BUNCH of us, here in the US, will take those things for granted and will pick and chose, when they are not offered

7points

#28

In N Out, no joking

roymustangsimp Report

Final score:

77points

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JustABoredwing 3 years ago

Well, it is what a hamburger’s all about

10points

#29

Entrepreneurial spirit

In a lot of countries, including my own, failing at a business you started is seen very negatively, to the point most people will never try, as opposed to the USA where a business failing is seen as a normal part of the process and you just keep trying, taking the lessons you learned forward

Rarotunga Report

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72points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Entrepreneurs are amazing!! It takes a special kind of person to make a living tinkering in the garage, then knowing without a doubt you just made a product others will want to buy. I have mad respect for entrepreneurs

14points

#30

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Their landscapes f**king slap. Oh, and air-condition is just a thing.

Chrisixx , flickr Report

Final score:

65points

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A.M. Pierre 3 years ago

I live in the southern United States. I can't fathom a car or house being sold around here without air conditioning. It just wouldn't happen.

44points

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#31

Each state has it's own unique culture so everytime you go to different parts of the U.S., there's always something new to explore

ThatBitchBengali Report

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35points

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Tuna Fish 3 years ago

I know right! I love to travel but have never left the United States. I have seven brothers and sisters. All from the same parents. We were military and moved all the time so wherever we were when we turned 18 that was where we settled. I have a sister in Washington state, a sister in Missouri, a brother in North Carolina, a brother in Texas, A sister and myself in Mississippi and a sister in Wisconsin. The range of accents at our every 5 years family reunions are fascinating.

9points

#32

I like how you guys can be very opinionated and are passionate and critical about ideas, even though those ideas may be straight terrible, but just having the freedom to voice your opinion and criticise the government, corporations or each other etc without fear of retribution is one of the hallmarks of a free society...alongside your history of being pioneers on some of the greatest advancements in the 21st century....which is why despite the U.S. hasn't always looked great in recent history, my admiration still remains. I still feel like you guys are still behind in certain areas like education and healthcare, which is puzzling given your resources.

Islandkid679 Report

Final score:

32points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

I had the realization the other day that we Americans are uniquely irate when our elected officials pass legislation designed to keep us alive. It's bizarre. Somehow, we think universal healthcare will strip away all of our freedoms and prevent anyone from ever seeing a doctor. Obamacare though is widely supported now, even though it was highly partisan when it first went into effect.

17points

#33

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.

rhonda1973 , flickr Report

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30points

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Phil DeBlanc 3 years ago

Yeah, they're pretty delicious.

6points

#34

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Some of the best roller coasters on Earth.

Dr_Skeleton , flickr Report

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29points

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Rugchairclockdog 3 years ago

Yeah there are some great parks here

5points

#35

Yellowstone

DaggerMatt28 Report

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29points

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Mazer 3 years ago

I have to agree with you there. What country makes one of the biggest most dangerous super calderas a National Park? And were super proud of it!!

4points

SomeGuyFromAmsterdam Report

#36

I like the 'You can be anything you want' mentality. In the Netherlands people generally tend to question whether what you're doing is sensible, rather than saying: Yeah, you go for it man! Maybe that's just my experience with my country though.

Final score:

28points

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Troux 3 years ago

It's a double-edged sword. There is a significant number of Americans who followed their hearts and chased their dreams and ended up struggling. There are some wonderful success stories but I think not enough people understand the risk. There really is value in being sensible, also.

29points

#37

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans The freedom to criticize it and still not be thrown in jail!

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27points

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MrOwlAteMyMetalWorm. 3 years ago

No,really you guys make fun of politicians and the government all the time !Hell,they are shows for just that purpose,where I live you will be killed/jailed for it.

5points

#38

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans This is something kind of small, but I quite like the way people use 'Sir' and 'Ma'am'. No one really uses those where I'm from unless in very formal situations, so to me it sounds really respectful and polite. I would SWOON if a good-looking American guy said 'Yes, Ma'am' to me lol

ladyblithe , unsplash Report

Final score:

24points

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Pink Floydian Panda 3 years ago

Aw shucks, thank you ma'am!

19points

#39

This may sound ridiculous considering it has a lot of flaws, but the justice/legal system.
Here en South America corruption is so bad that we rarely see any kind of justice even for obvious crimes; let alone a good investigation, just collecting basic evidence has to be called a miracle.

Postludium Report

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24points

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Mazer 3 years ago

It isn’t a perfect thing but it’s what we’ve got so we tend to work with it

10points

#40

Cornbread

Jdawgred Report

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23points

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lara 3 years ago

Oh, angel, I have a recipe for corn bread that will make you wanna slap your momma. It has sour cream, creamed corn, corn meal, butter milk, and a few other things and it is a recipe handed down for over a hundred years.

7points

#41

I've always admired the American sense of rugged individualism.

I've met a number of Americans and they all seem to have it to one degree or another. In its best form, it shows up as a kind of honesty that comes from supreme self-confidence and self awareness. It also includes selflessness, a kind of "I've got all my stuff together, so I can help you out, friend." These are the folks that worked together to tame the wild frontier, as it were. Even though he wasn't born American, I see Arnold Schwartzenegger as the ultimate American. Tom Hanks is another great example most people know.

At its worst... you get Karen.

Ken_Meredith Report

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22points

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Mazer 3 years ago

The Karen’s are there to remind us how not to be. Everybody has their role. I’m hoping in the future there are less Karen’s and more Tom Hanks

15points

#42

I like how open-minded the people are and how much they seem to enjoy varied interests. I've found in my country, we tend to be pretty judgmental of anything we aren't used to seeing, and most people have basically the same hobbies.

purple-nomad Report

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22points

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Mazer 3 years ago

That’s sad. Virtual hugs

9points

#43

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans I love how spread the infrastructure is across the country. Literally massive multinational companies are head quartered in so many smaller cities. Manufacturing can occur in even more towns.

Here in Australia our population is so concentrated in our 3 biggest cities, it's difficult for big business to survive elsewhere. So they move to the big cities and perpetuate the problem. Half our population is in those 3 cities.

stupidperson810 , flickr Report

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22points

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Mazer 3 years ago

As an American I was shocked to find out that there is a super successful guy who works in bio-engineering and he lives right by Yellowstone National Park. Runs a multi million dollar industry right out of his tiny little building. He said he values the open space and the lack of traffic and congestion..who can blame him!

6points

#44

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Freedom of speech. You can make jokes about the president and not worry that FBI is going to show up at your doorstep. Life is very different in developing countries.

ajayrfhp Report

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21points

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Mazer 3 years ago

I met this woman she was talking on her phone as she had parked her car and I heard her accent she was from the deep South I’m from California and we were in California. When she finish talking on the phone I asked her where she was from and I asked her if she liked it here. She said her and her husband moved here from Louisiana and then from Texas. She said her husband came home from the first week at work and he was all excited and she asked him why and he said honey we can talk about anything here nobody pulls a gun on you because they don’t agree with you. Some places in America are more touchy than others about some subjects.

15points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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#45

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Immigrant here. Opportunities. As long as you have the desire to work, you’ll find work. You’ll find a way to make a decent living even if the pay isn’t always great by first world standards. From where I’m from, opportunities like that aren’t available. You can be the hardest working person in the world and all you’d be able to do is hustle for pennies just to get by.

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Mazer 3 years ago

There are a lot of people in America who do not like immigration right now which I think is ridiculous we are Country founded on immigration. And I have to speak for myself on this I have Neighbors from England, Brazil and Tibet. I love the diversity absolutely love it!!

11points

#46

Among other things the "You are innocent before proven" culture & related laws.

Yes, it's not always applied, but still exists.

umlcat Report

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21points

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Eva Bryson 3 years ago

Actually, it's "Innocent UNLESS proven guilty."

1point

#47

Baseball...it is just, such a beautiful sport

santig91 Report

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21points

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Rugchairclockdog 3 years ago

I love going to baseball games especially after they added taco stands

3points

#48

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans Free soda refills.

Pleasework94 , flicker Report

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21points

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Miss Cris 3 years ago

I'd love this with wine 💖

14points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#49

The feel of a small town with mom and pop shops and just a certain vibe. The convenience stores

schwam_91 Report

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20points

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Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago

I love mom-and-pops! Unfortunately, 7-Elevens and Quik-Stops are putting a lot of them out of business.

2points

#50

That services just work. Living in a third world country makes you sad when you compare the efficiency of the services available in your country with those of first world countries such as the United States or Canada, the fact of being able to do almost everything over the Internet without having to go to a stupid government office to wait hours because of the inefficiency of the people who work there is just... horrible, being able to have access to a credit with a social security number is another thing that I admire, in my country you need to go through an odyssey to be able to get acces to a credit.

Daneek1303 Report

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20points

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lara 3 years ago

Obviously you have never been to the DMV. LOL

7points

#51

The absolute juggernaut that is the American softpower.

Doesn't matter if what I'm lookin at is shit or not, if it's American, people are going to talk about it. Sport, food, various social media trends, a huge part of the western culture is influenced by America nowadays.

It's like South Korea in a sense, for all the horrifying things that happen in the K-Pop industry, every new MV of a famous band is directly put on top of the charts.

PeterTurBOI Report

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19points

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Don't_Lose_Ur_Head 3 years ago

I'm honestly surprised BP didn't censor s h i t.

3points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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#52

You do make some pretty rad music, and you also gave us Breaking Bad, so that's a plus.

Nik02003 Report

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19points

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Mazer 3 years ago

I’m glad we made you happy

1point

#53

From Chile.

Your job field in certain areas. As a student coursing a Master's in Economics, I've browsed job opportunities here and I see only a few, mostly academia related. But when watching USA job offers I see plenty of opportunities for my career and many others!

Also, the research job openings also are quite high, which is very cool for economists.

TakenUsernameFUCK Report

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18points

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#54

Right on Red!

Shaunatron Report

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18points

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WillemPenn 3 years ago

The Pittsburgh Left.

3points

#55

The american spirit that you can do whatever you want.

RolliakaHuncho Report

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17points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Within reason, And if it’s not within reason we just hope we don’t get caught

11points

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#56

The people are friendly and helpful. Maybe not as much in the cities, but people are definitely a lot more willing to chat or lend a hand if they see you in trouble.

king-kitty Report

Final score:

17points

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Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago

I spent most of my life in San Francisco, and any time I saw someone struggling with a map, I always went up and asked if I could help. SF is a small city physically, but the hills and wind always seemed to catch people off guard...especially how cold it is, especially in the summer.

4points

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#57

Fruity pebbles

Z00TH0RNZ Report

Final score:

16points

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Rugchairclockdog 3 years ago

Oh well the cavemen did that

3points

#58

The ranch dressing aisle at the grocery store. I sent my Australian friend some Hidden Valley ranch, and she flipped her actual sh** over it and put it on basically everything. I was so proud of her.

ThrillHo3340 Report

Final score:

16points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Another convert, well done!!!

10points

#59

The post-secondary education system.

I attended University of California for bachelor and master degree in Computer Science. The professors welcome me correcting them and proposing better solutions. I feel empowered and motivated. In my home country in South East Asia, the professors would repeat from text books and refuse to accept corrections or any solutions different from ones in the textbook.

rubytraindriver Report

Final score:

16points

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Mazer 3 years ago (edited)

Awwwwww. That last part sucks

4points

#60

That in most places you can get any type of cuisine you want and it’s within 15 minutes of your home

KiwiJaime Report

Final score:

15points

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Rugchairclockdog 3 years ago

Right near my house are Persian Greek Mexican Italian French and BBQ restaurant and that's just within 10 minutes within 20 minutes there's Indian Japanese Polish Irish English and multiple diners

6points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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#61

I was in Tampa Florida two years ago . I was impressed with the drive through aspects of everyday life. I’ve seen Drive through Restaurants but never before Drive through Pharmacies - Drive through Banking - Drive through Oil change for your car.

onikos70 Report

Final score:

15points

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Troux 3 years ago

There are also Drive through convenience stores and drive through funerals!

7points

Redvelvet_dinosaur Report

#62

How much you get into holidays. Halloween, Christmas etc. I’d love to go to a nice little suburb and trick o treat!

You have the movies, Jazz, etc too. I’d love to see a real American diner one day.

I’ve been to SF on a quick lay over and loved the few hours I had there.

Final score:

15points

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Mazer 3 years ago

We are the only country who let one sect of people convince us to take a day off to drink and party. Those people were once ostracized in this country and now they have made us all a member of their clan for a day. If you haven’t guessed it’s St. Patrick’s Day and it’s the Irish. And we are all in now

6points

#63

Disney world, how hot/cold it can get quick and all different time zones I'm in England we don't have different time zones

Jamiecheetham92 Report

Final score:

14points

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Mazer 3 years ago

I live in the San Francisco Bay area of California and I had a friend who wanted to see the sun go down by the Golden Gate Bridge. We were at a friends house and it was about mid 70s nice and warm, light breeze, t shirt weather. No big deal. The Golden Gate bridge, a 15 minute drive away. I told him he was going to need a sweatshirt he told me “hey I’m from Colorado I can handle this, I don’t need a sweatshirt” So I threw an extra thick sweatshirt in the backseat of the car and off we went. He stepped out of the car and his T-shirt and shorts and within three minutes his lips were blue and his chin was quivering he came running back to the car and said he was freezing to death. Yep, the humidity and the wind at 56° will make it seem like you have no clothes on, even if you are wearing three layers. In Colorado you can run around in 40° weather with blue jeans and a T-shirt on because there’s no humidity. Lesson learned

5points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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#64

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans That you can buy a used car for cheap, even if you work minimum wage. In my country even as a college graduate and a full-time emergency room nurse I can barely pay for my 150cc motorcycle, let alone a car.

rangerwcl , flickr Report

Final score:

13points

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Colin L 3 years ago

For a lot of us, owning a car isn't an option... you may love our cars but I love your public transportation!

17points

#65

The United states tends to recognize, reward, and encourage excellence better than any other country or culture I can think of.

Americans, as individuals and as a nation do not apologize for winning or being the best. They will heap glory on it and gloat without reservation or hesitation. And if they think someone else is better than them, they will work their ass off to become better.

This comment is from a Canadian.

ZardozSama Report

Final score:

13points

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Mazer 3 years ago

We also I think will celebrate when people from other nations exhibit the same excellence and drive for excellence, Of course we always want to steal those people and make them Americans!!

9points

#66

The space programme. Best thing you guys have ever done.

Dunnersstunner Report

Final score:

11points

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Scagsy 3 years ago

I think the film Apollo 13 encompasses so much of what is great about the U.S. There's the space programme, Hollywood, American ingenuity, desire to succeed, the elation of success and Tom Hanks, all rolled into one. And Kevin Bacon!

3points

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

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#67

30 Things America Is Doing Right, According To Non-Americans I'm amazed by the people who manage to survive in Florida, and similarly hot places. I've seen a picture of a girl standing next to this table that displayed the temperature, the post titled "it's just the beginning of summer" or "it isn't even summer yet", or something similar. I started sweating just seeing the number. I don't know how you guys do it, but hats off, I would literally die.

VikkiSims , flickr Report

Final score:

11points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

We die too. Over 100 people died in Oregon a couple weeks ago because of a heatwave that hit 115F. A lot is just what your community is built for. In hotter climates, homes and businesses have air conditioning, and people are more likely to drive than in more temperate climates.

7points

Domesticatedfish1879 Report

#68

Just the fact that everything starts in the USA nowadays, seriously, everything begins there, every next big company, every big next invention.

And the High School sports fields, you lucky bastards

Final score:

11points

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#69

cheap walmart ice cream buckets. they're absolutely freakin delicious.

MonstrousElla Report

Final score:

10points

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Don't_Lose_Ur_Head 3 years ago

I ate a whole one on a hot day (I live in Florida). I regretted instantly.

3points

#70

Their tenacity.

bucketbiff Report

Final score:

9points

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lara 3 years ago

Refusing to recognize failure as a result means you go around it and keep at it.

4points

Difficult_Fish7286 Report

#71

20(M) Malaysian

Music and movies. Love em

ItsJustSharma Report

Final score:

9points

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#72

Those big roads in suburban areas.

Final score:

9points

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O 3 years ago

Compared to European suburbs with barely a sidewalk. I get it.

0points

#73

Entertainment industry.

C-doc Report

Final score:

9points

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#74

The variety of options. I'm happy to live on my island but it means a lot of beauty and skincare isn't as available, and what is is more expensive than the drugstore america gets. And shipping it is expensive too. I think it would be overwhelming though.

lorr99 Report

Final score:

8points

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Mazer 3 years ago

For me if I was in your situation I would start a new beauty store import all my products from all over the world. Sounds like you just found a niche that needs to be filled in your area of the planet

7points

#75

I'm a musician. I love the "make it Big" or go home mentality of live shows in US. Hope to play in one of those soon.

Young__Viking Report

Final score:

8points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Hope to see your talents on the big screen sooner than later

1point

#76

It’s hard to put into words but like…advancement ?? Seems like most apps/inventions/advancements start in the USA

As a cdn I’ve realized that proximity shows us what we are missing but that or proximity typically gets us access almost right away as expansion outside USA borders takes place

BMadAd59 Report

Final score:

8points

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Eva Bryson 3 years ago

How about if Canada and the United States became one country?

0points

#77

verbal Communication skills. When people are interviewed on tv they can really explain in detail what happened and it is easily understood. It’s like everyone has a communication major.

in Australia we generally are really bad at this.

for example - interviewing eye witness to shark attack in Australia “yeah nah it was pretty bad”

Alpacamum Report

Final score:

8points

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WoodenLion 3 years ago

we talk weird stuff over here too - I think it was their language first, we just changed it. you talk strange to some people ya' know. We [US] are not the default language.

0points

#78

Everyone has a story to tell.

Nyctofeelia Report

Final score:

7points

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Sue Grigg 3 years ago

This is true across the planet though.

13points

#79

The Patriotism - men sacrifing their lives for a newly formed country that is free from their oppressors, the men that died to keep the flag from falling at Fort Henry, the men that went to Mexico to grow their country, the men on both sides that died for their country and ideology in the civil war, the men that went to Europe to fight with their original oppressors each time, the men and women that went to Afghanistan and Iraq after singing the Anthem at the debris of the Twin Towers. Millions upon millions of men and women that laid rest their lives for the American expirement to continue, knowing that they are apart of something much bigger than themselves, liberty, justice and honor for all, for a European when I think of America I don't think of fat racists shooting guns and eating burgers, I think of the white house, Lady Liberty, Mount rushmore, the New York Skyline, the 50 stars, all to be what I believe are symbols of American prosperity. One country under god, Indivisable, which unfortunately seems to be the trend over there at the moment, I hope the Republicans can forget about trump and move onto work with Pres Biden. I see America outliving myself for centuries to come. Oh say cant you see? By the dawns early light.

Johnny_doesnt_sin Report

Final score:

7points

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Kim Kermes 3 years ago

Thank you so much for recognizing military women. We are so often forgotten.

8points

#80

Big block engine swaps

Hi_its_me_Kris Report

Final score:

6points

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M O'Connell 3 years ago

I hope that people eventually realize that it is FAR more fun to drive a slow car fast than constantly fight with a fast one to drive it slowly. Think classic Mini, or MG Midget. You can tear around full-throttle like you're a racecar driver, yet still largely be within the speed limits.

5points

#81

Chael P. Sonnen, the American Gangster from the mean streets of West Linn, Oregon!

Also your Taco Bells are amazing, much better than the Canadian locations

chargerfanbc Report

Final score:

-1point

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What do you think ?

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Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 3 years ago

Cool! Positive stuff about America for a change!!!

47points

Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago

thank you BP! This has maybe been one of the most requested posts out there and it delivered! Love to see more of this kind (maybe other countries, too?)

34points

Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

As an Iranian-American I’m USA all the way! You couldn’t drag me out of this place! Too many positives.

20points

Noel Bovae 3 years ago

To me, there's too much division in our country rn. So I like to think of ALL American citizens, as just Americans. Regardless of if you're from Africa, Iran, or California, if you're an American citizen, you're an American. We should be 1 big team, all supporting each other, not several separate teams, playing against each other. ❤️🇺🇸

8points

ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago

Did the hell freeze?

12points

witchling 3 years ago

Ikr??? I'm so used to being called fat, loud and obnoxious. I'm really so pleased to see a post where several people say most Americans are outgoing pleasant and helpful. !!!

6points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

I was prepared for another “Hating on America” post, and, welp! Nice surprise. Thanks! 💕

9points

Norart 3 years ago

I am floored and humbled by this post. Thank you for allowing it. I've felt for a long time that BP has singled out the US for problems that have existed within humanity for eons and I have felt before that many here seem to root for our demise. To hear voices from those who have seen the good we have here helps me. Believe it or not, we American capitalists, even dare I say conservatives - have the same hopes and problems as everyone else!

8points

OCDRobot 3 years ago

BP doing a positive article about the US for once?!? About freaking time! Thank you. All the insulting articles were getting very old.

7points

Vicky Zar 3 years ago

I like that smoking is frowned upon in the US (from what I heared). I wish Germany would adopt that view more.

6points

nicholas nolan 3 years ago

That’s only recently, and as a former smoker, I’m glad it is!

4points

CatWoman312 3 years ago

Thank you for this. I know we’re not perfect, but we still have a lot to offer. It’s nice to see America in a positive light for a change

5points

I wish I could live in the ocean 3 years ago

I've never been to the us but I hear you guys have free toilets everywhere. As a chronically ill person I have to say, this has got to be one of the nicest things.

2points

DarkAngelNic 3 years ago

As a Mainer who hates seafood, my brain can never comprehend why everyone gets so excited about Maine Lobster. Oh well at least everyone else enjoys it.

2points

Linziaj 3 years ago

A lot of repeats in these numbers

2points

Neil Bidle 3 years ago (edited)

The realisation, long ago, that you can all be in different time zones and different states, each with their own local laws, but still be part of one big country. For such a large, young country you've managed to figure that one out pretty quickly, and there's the EU doing pretty much the opposite.

2points

nicholas nolan 3 years ago

It might look that way, but it’s not quite as cohesive as you might think.

4points

panDAheART 3 years ago

This was amazing to read! Made me feel so much better and appreciate all that we are and have. We aren't perfect but we have redeeming qualities and nice to have them noticed.

1point

Linny H 3 years ago

I appreciate all these posts very much! Thanks to all who acknowledged a lot of the great things about America and Americans :)

1point

F-Dup 3 years ago

This was refreshing

1point

Kaori Panda 3 years ago

Thank you ^^ Finally a post where I don't feel shame from where I'm from.

1point

MagNat 3 years ago

Nature!

1point

Si 3 years ago

The only thing I don’t like about America is its military which is truly dystopian and terrifying if it’s turned on you. Everything else is fine, pros and cons like everywhere else in the world.

0points

BookCrazyTeen 3 years ago

I feel proud to live here. Nice to get some recognition.

0points

Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago

"Grass is greener on the other side" post. As standing in the said lawn I feel like there's much more work to be done before we can actually call it green.

0points

Beans Are The Musical Fruit 3 years ago

Ughhhh finally some good USA content!!! Fr tho everything has just been hating on us( ˘ ³˘)♥︎

0points

Mark Fuller 3 years ago

Yeah, there is a fair bit of America bashing on here, so this is kinda nice for a change. Like the idea of doing the same for other countries...

0points

Nevits Yibble 3 years ago (edited)

That said... I've noticed even in a positive thread like this some people still can't help themselves with their relentless Piss On America comments

-1point

Julie 3 years ago (edited)

Where do these answers come from? These questions? I am an indigenous from this place, America. I am wondering if this is great????? Because we have New York City. Hot Dogs. Your Friendliness. Hollywood. Yellowstone. Baseball. Ford GT. Road trips. Coke. NASA. Southern BBQ. Burgers. Yosemite. Your infectious love of the outrageous. Jaws. Your love of English accents ;). Harrison Ford. Rock and freakin roll. Nike. Magic Mountain. Pamela Andersen. Red Vines. The Video games / animation industries. Dr Pepper. Maine Lobster Rolls. Skateboarding. Ralph Lauren. The Sopranos. Jack FM. Baskin Robbins. Car park cookouts. Wake boarding. Ruby’s Diner. Long Island (Iced Tea). Eddie Murphy. Technological innovation. Soul. Southern California. Star Wars. Bronco jeeps. Key Lime Pie. Seems more embarrassing than anything.

-1point

Zophra 3 years ago

Thank you!!!

-1point

Kitti B. 3 years ago (edited)

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John Hopkins 3 years ago

Agreed

0points

Ian Smith 3 years ago

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jevais 3 years ago (edited)

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nicholas nolan 3 years ago

We know, and many of us are stuck here. Could you let us have a f*****g moment in the sun, pal? I’m too old and too normal to leave. I need this article.

11points

Burs 3 years ago

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Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

Non Americans call it America too, stop panicking.

12points

Danieletc 3 years ago

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Norart 3 years ago

Hold on now. daneiletc isn't wrong. This article stands out precisely because there is a long history of America bashing on BP. If you can't objectively admit that I don't know why.

0points

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Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 3 years ago

Cool! Positive stuff about America for a change!!!

47points

Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago

thank you BP! This has maybe been one of the most requested posts out there and it delivered! Love to see more of this kind (maybe other countries, too?)

34points

Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

As an Iranian-American I’m USA all the way! You couldn’t drag me out of this place! Too many positives.

20points

Noel Bovae 3 years ago

8points

ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago

Did the hell freeze?

12points

witchling 3 years ago

Ikr??? I'm so used to being called fat, loud and obnoxious. I'm really so pleased to see a post where several people say most Americans are outgoing pleasant and helpful. !!!

6points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

I was prepared for another “Hating on America” post, and, welp! Nice surprise. Thanks! 💕

9points

Norart 3 years ago

8points

OCDRobot 3 years ago

BP doing a positive article about the US for once?!? About freaking time! Thank you. All the insulting articles were getting very old.

7points

Vicky Zar 3 years ago

I like that smoking is frowned upon in the US (from what I heared). I wish Germany would adopt that view more.

6points

nicholas nolan 3 years ago

That’s only recently, and as a former smoker, I’m glad it is!

4points

CatWoman312 3 years ago

Thank you for this. I know we’re not perfect, but we still have a lot to offer. It’s nice to see America in a positive light for a change

5points

I wish I could live in the ocean 3 years ago

I've never been to the us but I hear you guys have free toilets everywhere. As a chronically ill person I have to say, this has got to be one of the nicest things.

2points

DarkAngelNic 3 years ago

As a Mainer who hates seafood, my brain can never comprehend why everyone gets so excited about Maine Lobster. Oh well at least everyone else enjoys it.

2points

Linziaj 3 years ago

A lot of repeats in these numbers

2points

Neil Bidle 3 years ago (edited)

2points

nicholas nolan 3 years ago

It might look that way, but it’s not quite as cohesive as you might think.

4points

panDAheART 3 years ago

This was amazing to read! Made me feel so much better and appreciate all that we are and have. We aren't perfect but we have redeeming qualities and nice to have them noticed.

1point

Linny H 3 years ago

I appreciate all these posts very much! Thanks to all who acknowledged a lot of the great things about America and Americans :)

1point

F-Dup 3 years ago

This was refreshing

1point

Kaori Panda 3 years ago

Thank you ^^ Finally a post where I don't feel shame from where I'm from.

1point

MagNat 3 years ago

Nature!

1point

Si 3 years ago

The only thing I don’t like about America is its military which is truly dystopian and terrifying if it’s turned on you. Everything else is fine, pros and cons like everywhere else in the world.

0points

BookCrazyTeen 3 years ago

I feel proud to live here. Nice to get some recognition.

0points

Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago

"Grass is greener on the other side" post. As standing in the said lawn I feel like there's much more work to be done before we can actually call it green.

0points

Beans Are The Musical Fruit 3 years ago

Ughhhh finally some good USA content!!! Fr tho everything has just been hating on us( ˘ ³˘)♥︎

0points

Mark Fuller 3 years ago

Yeah, there is a fair bit of America bashing on here, so this is kinda nice for a change. Like the idea of doing the same for other countries...

0points

Nevits Yibble 3 years ago (edited)

That said... I've noticed even in a positive thread like this some people still can't help themselves with their relentless Piss On America comments

-1point

Julie 3 years ago (edited)

-1point

Zophra 3 years ago

Thank you!!!

-1point

Kitti B. 3 years ago (edited)

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John Hopkins 3 years ago

Agreed

0points

Ian Smith 3 years ago

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jevais 3 years ago (edited)

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nicholas nolan 3 years ago

We know, and many of us are stuck here. Could you let us have a f*****g moment in the sun, pal? I’m too old and too normal to leave. I need this article.

11points

Burs 3 years ago

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Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

Non Americans call it America too, stop panicking.

12points

Danieletc 3 years ago

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Norart 3 years ago

Hold on now. daneiletc isn't wrong. This article stands out precisely because there is a long history of America bashing on BP. If you can't objectively admit that I don't know why.

0points