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#2

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Do not cut in line. We are not British, we won't just shake our heads and mutter under our breath. Americans will absolutely start a fight over line cutting. It will become a whole big thing, people will film it on their phones, and boom! There you are all over [internet], getting beat up because you couldn't just wait your turn in line for a few minutes

iamnoking , Melanie Pongratz Report

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258points

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Jayne Kyra 2 years ago (edited)

Internet? The original says "Reddit". At least acknowledge when taking content from other sites. Edit: For those confused, I am talking about this specific image where they replaced the word "Reddit" with the word "Internet".

90points

bighead1008 , Natilyn Hicks (Aubrey Hicks Photography) Report

#3

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't wear the red hats.

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254points

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Thorfin Wolfsbane 2 years ago

Actually we prefer they wear them. It helps us identify who the easily duped morons are.

225points

#4

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans The word c*nt is lot more offensive in the US (and Canada) than in other English-speaking nations. Don’t use it casually

Aceofkings9 , Chandra Oh Report

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242points

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Shane S 2 years ago (edited)

Also calling someone a pedo. I see that a lot in British tv and movies and of course it’s an insult, but here it has serious implications. If you call someone that, you truly mean it and it can get someone beat up or attract the attention of law enforcement. It’s never said as an offhand comment here.

18points

#5

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans That whole trespassers will be shot thing is not a joke

Tatnatnat , Bjorn Pierre Report

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238points

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

Since someone commented: What, nobody ignores fences? LOL. Yeah, no. They do. They also ignore no-jaywalking signs in other places.

36points

#6

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans The price marked on the shelf does not include taxes. What you see is not what you pay.

Traegs_ , Phil Aicken Report

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227points

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Saico Hipe 2 years ago

Except in Oregon! I just moved here a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised to find that there is NO sales tax on anything! The price on the shelf/sticker/menu etc. is what you actually pay. It's pretty sweet

111points

#7

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans 21 is the Legal Drinking Age. Don't try to reason convince the bartender that it's 18 back "home". It's not that they're being difficult just to be difficult. Their jobs and possibly the liquor license of the establishment (which is super extremely incredibly crazily difficult to get in some places) could be revoked over something as small as this.

huazzy , Michael Discenza Report

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203points

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JJ 2 years ago

I visited the US at the age of 18 and saw a girl my age take a sip of beer from her older friend at a concert. She was led outside. I turned to my bf and said, "This feels crazy to me. Back home I would be legally allowed to buy alcohol and drink myself to coma at the age of 16 and here I couldn't even take a sip if I wanted to." Not that I think it's a great idea to sell alcohol to 16-year-old. It just felt crazy.

56points

#8

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't dine at a sit down/table service restaurant and not tip just to make a point.

Not the way things are done in your country? Great! Part of the fun of travel is experiencing other cultures. You should embrace the opportunity to experience our primitive way of life first hand.

changeant , Priscilla Du Preez Report

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203points

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Rachel Peterson 2 years ago

The fact is that it's not just the 'culture' but it's also (mostly?) the fact that servers and waitstaff SURVIVE on those tips because of screwed up laws allowing food service businesses to pay them super-low wages (like $2.00/hour).

124points

#9

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Back in my MMO days a scottish friend of mine went to Atlanta once and called a black guy 'boy'. I guess you just call people boy in Scotland?

Yeah but do not call black people boy. Its perceived as racist / talking down to them and its a good way to get in a fight. Especially in the South

LordMackie , Nico Marks Report

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200points

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Wang Zhuang 2 years ago

Yeah, as a black American, I can tell you that calling a black man "boy", however innocent it may seem, can cause some problems. Best to avoid it.

26points

#10

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't take selfies at memorials honoring the dead.

I just about threw up from all the selfie sticks at the world trade center memorial in NY.

Osgreat , Axel Houmadi Report

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193points

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Dodo 2 years ago

See also: Auschwitz.

198points

#11

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans NEVER pass an unloading school bus. When those stop signs flap out, you've got to wait until those little crotch goblins get off the bus until you even think of moving again. Whether it's hitting a pedestrian child, getting a nasty ticket, or just the absolute looks of disgust you'll warrant, it won't be worth it.

tyfroidfever , Joshua Hoehne Report

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190points

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Wang Zhuang 2 years ago (edited)

Yes! Many tourists may not realize this, but it's very important. Traffic on both sides of the street must stop when a school bus flashes its lights and the stop sign on the side of the bus pops out. This is to ensure children's safety.

85points

#12

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't complain that taxes aren't included in the price. I know it's annoying, but the poor souls who have to work retail didn't set U.S. tax policy.

kinkachou Report

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188points

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Dave P 2 years ago

This is due to in the olden days before computerized inventory systems you had to calculate federal, state, and local taxes. It was easier to calculate after total purchase than before. We just havent changed

31points

#13

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans If you're driving and get pulled over, DO NOT get out of the car. Roll down your window and wait for the police officer to walk up to your car. Keep your hands visible (resting on the steering wheel).

g00ber88 , Erik Mclean Report

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188points

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AlanandLeila Hoyt 2 years ago

Absolutely. They will think you are coming after them with a weapon or something (which of course does happen). I made the mistake of getting out once and got his gun drawn on me pretty quickly.

73points

#14

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don’t f**king use racial slurs. Good lord, I work in the service industry with lots of people from China and they’ll just say the N-word with the hard R (or just s**tty racist stuff in general) and will be confused as to why people get pissed off.

While America’s race relations are strained at best, it’s completely unacceptable to voice your racist opinions in public. If you choose to do it anyway, you will be completely ostracized - and any people who are accepting of it are probably s**tty racists themselves. Yikes.

erbarme , Priscilla Du Preez Report

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186points

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Potato Panda 2 years ago

The Chinese guys may have been using the Chinese word “那个” instead of the N word It sounds similar but there’s absolutely no connection

33points

#15

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Treat wildlife with respect, you will see it everywhere and it is generally dangerous or can kill you.

Dont try a selfie with a Bear or Buffalo

Badlands32 , Zdeněk Macháček Report

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173points

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

shhhhhh don't give it away we are trying to thin out their numbers - dumbasses i mean.

76points

#16

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans There's 330 million of us. Saying something like "I heard Americans like/dislike," is almost always going to be met with a grain of salt/resentment

grizzfan , Jan Folwarczny Report

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169points

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David Andrews 2 years ago

So we can ignore this entire list then......

196points

#17

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't talk down to people in service industries. They work for the company and not for you. They are not servants, and they deserve respect and decency

purecainsugar , Louis Hansel Report

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169points

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Dodo 2 years ago (edited)

From all the US-based stories floating around online, I think it's your fellow countrymen you need to tell this to, not foreigners.

224points

#18

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't go to dangerous neighborhoods because you saw them on TV.

Not a foreign visitor, but a naive friend from Colorado came to visit in California and wanted to see the gangs on Crenshaw in South Central L.A. because he'd seen it on some cop show.

Yeah, no, we're not driving through the 'hood so you can take pictures of the thugs and poor people. He's a Latino guy, too, so the last thing I needed was someone thinking he was cruising and looking for a fight.

WellLatteDa , Carlos Report

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145points

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Aliquid 2 years ago

Poverty tourism... rather disgusting concept, like you think you are on a safari or something.

25points

Wand_Cloak_Stone , Aqua Mechanical Report

#19

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Smell bad. It sounds like a joke, but Americans are really unaccepting of any type of BO. We (probably) won’t actually say anything to you, but we will automatically dislike you.

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128points

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

I don't think that is just a US thing.

104points

Lordofravioli , Nicholas Jeffries Report

#20

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans I spent a bit of time abroad with people foreign to the US

Pointing is VERY rude! My one friend (from Thailand) would always point to people when speaking about them. It was just very uncomfortable and I didn’t realize it was part of the social structure here until she was doing it everywhere lol. Don’t point at complete strangers and talk about them, you may end up starting a fight

The American South, while known probably to some for being racist, is VERY VERY big into politeness and manners.

Generally do things like hold the door open for others, a cashier may ask you “hi how are you” just answer “good, how are you?” Or “I’m okay, how are you” but whatever you answer remember to return the ask. Always say please and thank you. If you make eye contact with a stranger give a smile and a nod. Unless they say hi, then say hi back. I also tend to end conversations with people by saying “have a good one” if meeting somebody (more of a professional thing) when shaking hands, let the person who initiated the handshake introduce themselves first.

Also Americans tend to be very friendly and will strike up conversations with people, don’t be afraid to chat, just don’t bring up politics

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125points

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Britton Raymond 2 years ago

I am so damn tired of ya'll bashing the American south about racism. We can be talking about fried chicken and you all can still somehow manage to bring up racism. We are talking about manners and the first thing yall bring up is racism. We are not all racist and we are tired of being labeled as such. We do have some racist people down here, but so does every place on the planet.

17points

#21

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't sit around for hours in a restaurant after eating. The wait staff get fussy

reddit , kayleigh harrington Report

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123points

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Trillian 2 years ago

One reason why I hate dining out in the US. The staff will bring the bill the minute they see you chew the last bite. It is so rushed und uncomfortable. Plus it‘s expensive and tax and service are not even included yet.

94points

#22

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't litter

purecainsugar , Jon Tyson Report

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118points

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

ANYWHERE, not just the US.

181points

#23

Americans are about personal bubbles. If you're a stranger, keep an arms distance when conversing with an American. If you are familiar with them, keep an elbows distance. And lastly, unless you are extremely familiar with them, do not touch except for a handshake. We're like the Swedish, but louder.

Kcb1986 Report

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117points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago

Goes double for braids/dreadlocks/spikes. DO NOT EVER feel someone's hair. Don't even ask. It's crazy rude here.

80points

#24

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don’t try to make it cross country in a day. Especially during extreme weather

reddit , Clay Banks Report

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113points

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King Kashue 2 years ago (edited)

"Especially during extreme weather"? As if it's some remote possibility otherwise but the weather makes it a 0%? It's more 2700 miles. Even driving for literally every single second, "cross country in a day" would require an *average* speed of around 115 miles per hour - that number goes up with stops for gas, food, toilet breaks, etc. The Cannonball run record - i.e., the stupidly illegal trip undertaken by people pouring significant resources into it (at least in the modern attempts) is 25 hours 39 minutes. Literally no one has ever done that in a 'single day.'

95points

#25

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans You can buy alcohol in any store in town but you will get the long d*ck of the law if you open that puppy up in public

reddit , Miguel Ausejo Report

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107points

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Scagsy 2 years ago

What about if it's wrapped in a brown paper bag, like in the movies?

50points

#26

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans If you are driving, don't forget that you can make a right turn on a red light, and if you get pulled over by a cop, being friendly/respectful can go a looooooong way

reddit , Mehmet Ali Turan Report

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102points

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D K 2 years ago (edited)

When pulled over by a cop, roll the window down and keep your hands on the wheel where they can see them. Be polite. I would go as far as saying “my license/registration/insurance” or whatever they are asking for are “in my wallet/glove compartment” etc, “may I reach out and get those?”

8points

avocadosoneverything , Clay Banks Report

#27

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Restaurants and stores will take your cards. I know, it is weird. You lose sight of it. If you do not want that to happen have cash prepared.

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101points

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Nathaniel 2 years ago

Y'all got chip and pin?

29points

#28

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans We Americans love foreign visitors and we will pepper you with questions, ask about your language, culture, almost really intrusive questions. Some might even try to relate to you on some level because we Americans are taught that the United States is a melting pot and we all have distant relatives in other countries. For the Irish, English, Scottish, and German; do not be shocked or offended if an American says "Oh! I'm insert heritage too!"

Kcb1986 , Mimi Thian Report

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99points

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Dodo 2 years ago (edited)

If you said 'I have Irish heritage too!' there wouldn't be an issue. The fact that you mostly say it as 'Hey, I'm Irish too!' is the offensive part. You're not Irish. You're American. Your great-great-granddaddy was Irish. (Edit: Changed 'English heritage' to 'Irish heritage' as people really seem to be misunderstanding what I'm saying and this is the only thing I can think might be tripping them up)

63points

#29

For the love of god please just go the speed limit, and NEVER stop in the middle of the road no matter where you are

amh93 Report

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93points

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Thorfin Wolfsbane 2 years ago

In America is best to think of the speed limit as the slowest you can go without being a nuisance.

84points

#30

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans A few from personal accounts of people I know.

Do not think it's acceptable to bribe someone in authority. It's not even a joking matter in the U.S. I grew up in a country where it was an unwritten rule that these things could be "negotiated" and there were tell-tale signs to know whether said authority was open to it.

Coworker of mine knows a guy (comes from a European country where this is common place) that was in the U.S and had to be escorted out of a shopping mall because he cat-called a group of girls... who also happened to be underage. Yeah, that's a no go here. Maybe it will be tolerated at a night club, but in public? You'll likely face repercussions. It's just not culturally acceptable. (Note: that's not to say it doesn't happen in the U.S - as I know it's a problem in a lot of major cities).

huazzy Report

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87points

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Maybe don't catcall period.

161points

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#31

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't get in the water unless it's explicitly marked that you can:

if it's a large body of water like a bay or waterway, it's likely polluted and boats might not see you.

if it's a small body of water in a park, swimming is likely not allowed for conservation purposes or just by cultural norm

if it's a reflecting pool at a memorial, it's disrespectful to those who the memorial is honoring. (People break this one all the time in DC; please don't be one of those people.)

apnorton , L Link Report

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29points

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Dirk Daring 2 years ago

Tourists coming to DC always want to be dipping their feet in the reflecting pool, not realizing it's really a gigantic goose toilet. Just don't.

3points

#32

As awesome as we can be, we are the opposite of a homogeneous culture, this means we have people of different races, religions, and ideologies. I know that our own politics can and will dominate the news headlines around the world, but I suggest you tread lightly when discussing politics and religion. This is because tribalism of religious and ideological beliefs run deep and Americans can and will get offended quickly.

Kcb1986 Report

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28points

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Yo Momma 2 years ago

I am glad I am not one of those Americans that get offended over nonsense. I am an adult and can have an open conversation about any and everything without getting violent, upset, triggered, etc.

9points

#33

Do not drink alcohol in a car, even as a passenger, it's against the law to have an open container of alcohol in a car. Period.

jakegreen58 Report

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28points

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Walking On Sunshine 2 years ago

If you have been drinking and you're sitting in your car with the key in the ignition, that is called actual physical control and it is one step below DUI.

12points

stuckonpost , Hasmik Ghazaryan Olson Report

#34

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Disobey park rules regarding nature and wildlife.

If you’re in a national/state/any park, follow the rules: stay on the trail don’t litter Don’t touch any wild/plant life Camp/cook/dump/use the toilet in designated spaces Etc.

The reason for the park is for preservation, and for you to walk, relax, and breathe in it. It is not to be used to take a giant cooler full of cheap beer, drink half of it, leave it and then take pictures of you knocking over a large rock that’s over a million years old.

Also, if you’re one of the 10 people wading in the World War II monument in DC, the other 90 people are reading the signs that say “No Swimming”, and watching with severe disappointment.

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26points

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Ripley 2 years ago

How many non-Americans are actually dragging huge coolers full of beer into a national park, really?

12points

BenTheHokie , Artificial Photography Report

#35

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Do not haggle for prices except at pawn shops (second hand shops), car dealerships, flea markets, and internet/phone/cable providers. You will be mocked if you do that anywhere else as it is considered rude.

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25points

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Demi Zwaan 2 years ago

Wait, what? You haggle with internet/phone/cable providers? That's really weird.

11points

mycatiswatchingyou Report

#36

Be nice to the animals. We tend to place a really high value on animal life here. If you get to know someone who treats their pet like a human child, don't mind it. And certainly don't purposely try to hurt it. If you get caught abusing an animal--even just a stray dog/cat on the street--you'll certainly face repercussions, whether it be a fine or jail time. You'll also see a lot of roadkill, but don't try to hit an animal on the road on purpose. There's lots of roadkill because we have a lot of opossums and armadillos and they're fairly stupid, so they get on the road and get run over a lot. Most of the time it's an accident.

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25points

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Scagsy 2 years ago

*Sounds of Kurt Zouma cancelling his U.S. trip* (Scumbag)

14points

#37

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don’t carry a large amount of cash on you or carry only big bills. This is so common in japan, a cash based society. A student of mine here in japan told me her husband had his wallet stolen in Boston when he was carrying mostly cash. Major cities and large stores/restaurants are very card friendly. It’s safer and easier.

Evil-Cows , Alexander Mils Report

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24points

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Bernd Herbert 2 years ago

That "robbing" in the US includes the police, see Civil forfeiture. A cop might deem it being suspicious that you carry lots of cash with you and seize it.

20points

#38

Don't critisize our culture or politics (to our faces) , even if we agree with you, it will annoy many of us

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24points

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Walking On Sunshine 2 years ago

Heads up, conservatives in our country turned out to be giant snowflakes.

5points

#39

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Bomb jokes in airport. Thats actually a top tip for every airport.

reddit , Anete Lūsiņa Report

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24points

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ADHORTATOR 2 years ago

worldwide....

17points

#40

If someone asks "how are you?" , just say "good" or something similar, we don't actually give a s**t how you're doing, we ask because it's polite

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23points

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Demi Zwaan 2 years ago

Don't we all?

7points

#41

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't expect to get into bars or clubs under 21. In many countries people can still go to these places underage and not drink, but in the U.S. the vast majority of places other than restaurants that serve alcohol will not allow anyone in under 21.

kinkachou , Alexander Popov Report

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21points

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Ray Heap 2 years ago

Here‘s me, British and somewhere off the beaten track in Kansas. 50-odd and being asked for ID to check my age to get into a pub.

5points

#42

Don't get too far away from any major highway, don't let your tank of gas go under half. Most people traveling here haven't been to a country this big and this empty before. Easy to assume there will be roadside services and get stuck.

netvor0 Report

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21points

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TKA 2 years ago

Don’t take an exit for food or gas or restroom break unless you can see it from the highway.

13points

#43

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't smoke around children.

Definitely do not pester, feed or endanger a wild animal, and don't harm someone's animal. Kicking or mistreating a dog/cat around here is grounds for fighting.

Please show respect and courtesy around monuments, parks, and historical sites, be they local, state or federal. Our history might be young, but it's still our history.

Every gun is loaded. Bubba will not be happy if you blow your hand off, so just don't touch any unless supervised

reddit , Lê Tit Report

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20points

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Dodo 2 years ago

Well this is just common universal sense.

17points

#44

Hit your child in public.

I'm not condoning physical punishment against kids, I just know from experience that in some cultures that's a norm. But if you do it here, chances are you will be confronted by an irate bystander

MatThePhat Report

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20points

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София Харитонова 2 years ago

Oh yeah. If a foreigner hits a kid - it's a cultural thing! If a foreign man hits his wife - it's a cultural thing! Maybe we can drop the pretense and acknowledge that hitting anybody, especially little children, is barbarian no matter what culture you belong to?..

18points

#45

Don't try to walk along really busy roads. Not all roads have sidewalks. Not all roads are walkable. People will think you're in distress and the police may stop you to check if you're okay.

cometparty Report

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20points

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Robert T 2 years ago

Tell me about it. Trying to walk between restaurants on a road lined with restaurants and you need a ****ing car to get from one to the next. I nearly had to call a cab to get me across the to other side of the road.

12points

#46

Respect personal space. I’ve had foreign friends visit and when they talk to you they tend to stand extremely close and it makes me cringe every time. Same goes for standing in lines - make sure to leave a couple feet in between you and the person in front of you.

FetusFish Report

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20points

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

I think the entire world's gotten used to this practice over the past two years.

16points

avocadosoneverything Report

#47

Yes we have food from your country. 9 times out of 10 it is not the same and is Americanized. Sometimes it is better. Sometimes it is not. Some random places have an accurate recreation of that dish. Don't b**ch about how the bangers and mash, pizza, poutine, or something isn't the same. Try some American dishes. You can, maybe, find ingredients from your homeland in a grocery store and can use those if you are renting a house or one of those apartment hotels.

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19points

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Scagsy 2 years ago (edited)

You might want to just stay at home if all you want is your own country's brands of food etc. I've heard fellow Brits return from Benidorm gleefully informing anyone who will listen about how they found an 'English Pub' with HP sauce and a full English breakfast, on the first day. And how they went there everyday after for sausage, egg and chips and a warm pint of Carling. What's the point in visiting a foreign country if you aren't prepared to try some of the local delicacies? I shake my head. I am literally shaking my head right now as I type. My head has been shaken.

28points

#48

If you're male, don't talk to strangers kids, especially daughters.

romulusnr Report

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17points

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Damon 2 years ago

So Americans think the world is full of creeps or something

20points

#49

Don't use politics as a conversation starter. That's something we only really discuss with family in person. I was surprised how often US and World politics came up as an opening conversation while traveling in Europe last year.

Tringard Report

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17points

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

because europeans are watching y'all like people watch a car crash when they drive past. It's basically this fascinating shitshow across the pond. So europeans (and others TBH) want to know (a) why is it such a shitshow and (b) how are you not suicidal and (c) would you like to apply for citizenship here? We have free healthcare...

13points

LilyPotter123 , Pin Adventure Map Report

#50

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Do not try to go across the country in one day like you would in a small country. I hear some people say they want to go from new york and road trip to Miami then San Francisco in one day. That would take a week or two. we are a big country with lots of places.

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13points

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Damon 2 years ago

Wouldn’t you have to be stupid to think that’s even a remote possibility?

10points

#51

Don't stare at people. We just glance. People will think you are on drugs or mentally ill.

Pla-Bonga Report

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13points

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Paul Davis 2 years ago

At the same time in many parts of the country people openly stare at other people without any of that baggage. It's a big country with a lot of different types of people.

0points

#52

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't go without tipping, especially at restaurants. Though it's higher in some states, the national minimum wage of tipped workers is $2.13. It's not considered an extra on top of their pay, but the source of the majority of their pay.

kinkachou , Sam Dan Truong Report

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12points

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Nathaniel 2 years ago

This is such a backward system. Tips should only be given for good/exceptional service.

33points

#53

Dont blare bluetooth speakers in public places.

IstoleSanata Report

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12points

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TXT_is love 2 years ago

Isn't that common sense.

4points

#54

Don't urinate in public areas, even if you think you are doing so discreetly

afrotronics Report

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12points

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago

Is this a thing in other countries?

9points

#55

Don't be late to everything. 10-15 minutes is the polite amount of late for social engagements, but other things, like school, doctors appointments, reservations (bookings) etc, just be ontime ffs

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11points

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AlanandLeila Hoyt 2 years ago

Most appointments will get cancelled after 15 min unless you call ahead

8points

#56

Do not worry about getting shot. That is, unless you are dealing drugs or breaking into someone's house

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11points

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

Or going to school, church, the movies, a concert, a marathon etc.

35points

#57

Don't depend on public transit it's s**tty in a majority of places

ubermuffins Report

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11points

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Beverly Hasegawa 2 years ago

In NYC it's almost obligatory to use public transport. But it's an outlier in that and many other respects.

13points

#58

Don’t call all of us yanks... southerners will depending on the person be bemused or enraged.

Don’t call football hand egg.

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Now that you mention it, hand egg makes a lot of sense.

23points

#59

Don't casually touch (slap on the back, tap on the shoulder, hug, etc) someone unless you know them very well. We're very protective of our personal space, and we dont touch each other in a friendly manner like most European cultures unless they're very good friends or loved ones.

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

* southern europe. In the north they also keep a distance.

13points

#60

Don't: make eye contact with any homeless people panhandling for cash. They will hound you.

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Izzy Curer 2 years ago

Um, you can just talk to them and treat them like human beings. Just say "no" when they ask you for money if you don't want to give them anything. A lot of times, they'll continue to talk to you, so it's not all about money. Sometimes they just appreciate the conversation

5points

#61

Don't forget to tip your bartender

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Lost Panda 2 years ago

People wouldn't have to rely on tips if they were paid appropriately in the first place

5points

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#62

Some of my foreign coworkers didn't understand how dangerous it is driving on snow. Depending on the climate where you're from and how common driving is, you may have never experienced it... you have to drive slower if there's any snow, and depending on the consistency you may have to drive quite a bit slower. Tip one is to watch how other people are driving in it and mimic the more conservative drivers you see. Also, if you're ever driving somewhere that you aren't sure of the conditions, pick a safe spot to try stopping as fast as you can and see how quickly your vehicle actually slows down (don't do this if someone is following you closely because you could cause a wreck).

Otherwise, and idk if this is the case in other countries as much as here, so you may know this already: people are generally more aggressive and less deferential in more urban areas. Even just living in a more rural part of the country most of my younger life, it was a culture shock moving to a large city. People even drive more aggressively, but it tends to be the overall mindset too. People have mentioned cutting in line being a major no-no, but that sort of depends where you're at actually. You might get away with it with no more than a silently pissed midwestern lady behind you if you do it in less urbanized areas... or if you try that s**t in Jersey or NYC, you'll get your a** handed to you. Basically, just don't make the mistake of going to a medium to large city and being overly polite or deferential. People will take advantage... you need to be a hard target, and don't feel bad about it because the nicer people that live places like that understand the need to be guarded and a bit defensive in those areas.

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Bella Wexhome 2 years ago

I'm from NYC. we are frank, we are blunt, and yes..there is a pace you need to keep up with when driving and/or walking. but this if you stop us and ask us how to get someplace, not only will we tell you the fastest way to get there, we'll tell you of 5 places that are better and cheaper. if you listen to the above advice, then yes...we will be assholes. prefer the nyc attitude to the fake bless your heart attitude of the south.

13points

#63

Chew with your mouth open.

We don't do that here and you shouldn't either unless you are literally a farm animal.

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TXT_is love 2 years ago

Chewing with your mouth open isn't acceptable ANYWHERE.

24points

#64

DO NOT try and bribe the police. I know in some countrys it is common, but here you will be arrested. They also wear bodycams most of the time, so there will be evidence if you do.

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Walking On Sunshine 2 years ago

Only if you're in the government.

2points

#65

Get the app waze for driving here helps with traffic. And if you come to Texas drive aggressive haha.

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Walking On Sunshine 2 years ago

Love Waze

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#66

If you make eye contact, nod or acknowledge the presence of the other person

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Damon 2 years ago

What is this advice? Acknowledge another human in your presence?

5points

#67

Don’t diss a man’s car. Don’t bring up politics or religion. Tip. Don’t assume that people from the south are stupid. Assume that people have guns, don’t argue or look for fights.

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ZAPanda 2 years ago (edited)

hmm... so, don't assume people are stupid but assume they have guns? In my book, ANYONE who carries a gun is borderline mentally challenged. The stats show that you are 3x more likely to die by gun violence merely by having one in the house. Furthermore, carring a gun does not in fact guarantee time to respond. Most actual criminals will shoot first before letting you find it. Lastly, carrying one in public is overtly an attempt to intimidate everyone around you and what I think immediately are things like "Sheesh what a prick and sheesh what a wanker". I do NOT admire you at all. I think you are pathetic, in fact, and deeply insecure. But, hey, rightwingers DONT LIVE IN FEAR do they? I mean, what's a little virus?

1point

#68

Do not argue with / taunt police officers.

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Damon 2 years ago

Because You’re allowed to do that outside the USA.

4points

#69

Fireworks are illegal in most parts of California. There are “safe” fireworks that are sold in some areas during the week of Fourth of July, but do not take them to other parts of the state and assume they are ok to use, and do not bring fireworks from other states and use them here.

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago

Why would a foreigner be celebrating the 4th of July?

3points

#70

Try to smoke cigarettes where everyone else is. Lighting up within a building is a no-go

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago (edited)

Just out of curiosity is there strict rules for smoking in public places in the US. I guess it would depend on the state though. In SA you aren't allowed to smoke in the car with anyone under the age of 16, bus/train/tram stops, in shops or workplaces, playgrounds, the front of medical facilities like hospitals, dentists, outdoor dining areas, sports clubs, certain distance from schools etc.

4points

#71

30 Things You Should Never Do In The United States, According To Americans Don't drive on the left side of the road

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Robert T 2 years ago

No! Really! I just drive whichever side I please. When visiting another country it is customary to follow the local conventions, aided usually by the steering wheel being on the other side of the car!

5points

#72

Bribing people, Like I realize in some parts of the world it's perfectly acceptable to grease the wheels a little bit to get thungs done. but it's a no-go here.

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User# 6 2 years ago

Unless they're members of congress, then it's perfectly normal.

12points

#73

Don't wear a speedo at the beach. We don't need to see that.

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Psycho Cat 2 years ago

But you like seeing women in bikinis? Isn't this a little bit of a double standard from the MOST INCLUSIVE WOKE country ever?

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#74

If you go to Texas or anywhere else in the south, you're expected to shake hands when introducing yourself. When I say shake hands, I mean no limp d*ck, clammy noodle. No one wants to feel that s**t. Wipe your hand on your pants, then try to break the other dude's hand before he can break yours

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

so, toxic masculinity and patheticness, is that what you are saying?

6points

#75

Attempt taxation without representation

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Walking On Sunshine 2 years ago

Tell it to DC.

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#76

If you're going shopping, don't wear polo shirts. People will automatically assume you're a store worker, and they can be very rude about it.

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Robert T 2 years ago

Or if you do, try and wear one of a similar colour to those the staff wear in the shop you are intending to visit, then you can have some real fun winding people up.

7points