10 Strange Things Americans Do

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Tipping

Tipping is part of American society, and most people do it without thinking. It's customary to tip 15-20% if the service is good.

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Large Portion Sizes

American portions are huge. Restaurant meals can contain three times the required amount of food.

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Ice in Beverages

American drinks usually have ice. We rarely think how unusual this behavior is in other countries. Ice cubes in drinks are strange in many nations.

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Using Fahrenheit

The Fahrenheit temperature scale is popular in the US. Outside America, the Celsius scale is preferred. Both scales accurately measure temperature using different methods.

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Obsession With Flags

Flags are everywhere in the US due to Americans' infatuation with them. Every home and practically every business proudly displays the American flag.

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Extreme Patriotism

Patriotism inspires nationalism. American patriotism involves celebrating Independence Day and Memorial Day, hanging the flag outside homes and businesses, and buying American-made items.

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Drive-Through Culture

American culture has embraced drive-through culture. Americans drive through fast-food establishments and banks.

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Baseball and American Football

Baseball and American football are America's most popular sports. Both are longstanding and firmly ingrained in American culture.

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Sales Tax Not Included

In the US, products and services are usually sold without sales tax. However, this method may seem weird to other countries that incorporate taxes in prices.

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Halloween Celebrations

Halloween is celebrated worldwide, including in the US. Costumes and pumpkin carving are popular Halloween activities for Americans.

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