Americans Are Sharing "Unspoken Rules" That People Should Be Aware Of Before Visiting The United States For The First Time
Every country has its own set of ~unspoken rules~ that only people who live there really know about. I came across this Reddit thread where u/Praglik asked: "Americans of Reddit, what's something anyone visiting the US for the first time absolutely must know about or be aware of?" and I nodded my head at a lot of the responses.
So whether you're planning on visiting the US for the first time or just want to better familiarize yourself with the culture, read on for some of the very honest answers.
1."Don't get out of your car if you're pulled over by the police unless directed to do so."
2."Tax is added to the shelf prices at the checkout."
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3."Drinks come with ice by default."
4."You can't drive across the country in 12 hours."
5."Never accept something from someone on a street. The CD is not free."
6."Each state has its own driving laws."
7."Our 24-hour diners are legendary."
8."You drive five hours in the US, you’re basically still in the same place. You drive five hours in Europe, everyone’s talking funny and the cheese is different."
9."When we ask, 'How's it going?' we don't need a literal answer. It's just a greeting. I went to college with a guy from Germany and this confused him quite a bit when he first got here. He thought people wanted to know about his whole day."
10."Food portions are huge, but anything you can't finish can be packed up for later. You just need to ask."
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