"Every country has its own unique customs, but the quirky norms and distinct cultural phenomenons associated with the United States might just be the most baffling of all for people not from there. Redditor ExistingTomorrow1447 asked, "Americans, what's something you didn't realize was weird until you talked to non-Americans?" Here's what people said. 1. "The amount of sugar that's in our food. Like ALL of our food contains sugar in some capacity. I worked with foreign students every summer in high school, and they always wondered why our food was so sweet. I didn't realize this was the case until I traveled and ate at restaurants outside the States.""
"19. "Every time my extended family visits the US (they live in France), they always request a trip to Costco/Sam's Club! They are amazed (and probably horrified) at all the bulk items that are just for anyone to purchase." Do you have something to add? What is something you always considered "normal" as an American that you realized other people find strange? Tell us in the comments or in this anonymous form."
American everyday habits include persistent sweetness in many foods, with added sugar present in numerous food products. Certain regional flavors, such as root beer, provoke dislike or confusion among people from other countries. Large-format retail outlets and wholesale clubs promote buying in bulk and draw strong reactions from visitors who find open-access bulk quantities surprising. These consumer tendencies highlight differences in taste preferences and shopping norms between the United States and other countries. Such differences frequently become noticeable during travel, family visits, and interactions with international students or acquaintances.
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