59 Times British People Could Not Comprehend American…

59 Times British People Could Not Comprehend American Customs And Practices

America’s influence around the world remains undeniable, whether through films, music, or consumer brands. However, many facets of its culture may seem confusing to those outside the United States.

This was a recent topic of discussion in a Threads post where someone asked about American habits and customs that British people might find weird. Some were baffled by the healthcare-related bankruptcies, while others questioned the obsession with weapons and the military.

For other non-Americans with similar sentiments, feel free to voice them in the comments below.

#1

Electing a clearly crooked and insane president, twice.

#2

Health care related bankruptcies.

#3

Expecting customers to subsidise staff wages in restaurants.

#4

Throwing a tantrum to get a perfectly correct red card overturned.

#5

Obsession with the military.

#6

New mothers returning to work after a few weeks.

#7

100% belief in American Exceptionalism.

#8

Pledging allegiance to the flag at every opportunity and singing the national anthem at seemingly every group gathering

#9

The price on the item you are buying, isn't the final price.

#10

Your obsession with weapons.

#11

Excessive Nationalistic propaganda easily on a par with North Korea: ‘We are the GREATEST in the world at absolutely everything’

#12

Removing a woman's autonomy over her body.

#13

Obsession with religion.

#14

Voting a reality TV host in as president.

#15

Equating basic vaguely socialist ideas as extremist left wing notions.

#16

Instead of protecting kids in school, y’all just have drills.

For kids.

Like, little kids.

“Well, it’s going to happen, so sit under a desk. Cool, we get our funding now.“

WTH?

#17

GoFundMe to pay for healthcare.

#18

Gaps around toilet doors. We can't find a piece of wood big enough???

#19

Being sure America is the greatest country in the world when you’ve never been abroad.

#20

Obsession with flags.

#21

Politicians 'hearing messages from God.'

#22

Underpaying waiting staff and mandatory tipping to give them a liveable wage.

#23

Tipping culture.

#24

World series... "World"...

#25

The concept of other countries having a different currency is completely alien to them.

#26

The idea that everyone wants to live in the US/be American.

#27

Chemical food.

#28

Being afraid to go to the doctor because it might bankrupt you.

#29

Bread that tastes sweet and cheese that has a weird plastic consistency 😝

#30

No women's rights;
No workers' rights.

#31

At the moment, nothing is normal in the US

#32

"Tell your doctor you demand THIS medicine!" adverts on TV

#33

Working late and not taking holidays.

#34

Nasty food in huge quantities.

#35

Saying thank you for your service to random military people and those military people expecting preferential treatment on planes etc.

#36

Using miles, yards, pounds, Fahrenheit degrees...

#37

Pharmaceutical adverts on TV.

#38

The incredibly long paying process which involves the bank card being taken away, a pen, and calculations.

#39

Insurance culture, expensive healthcare provision, lack of annual leave or maternity leave.

#40

Poor public transport.

#41

Being asked for ID to buy cigarettes,when you're in your 60s.

#42

Drive in everything.
Also fake cheese with everything.
And also the friendliness of the people. Can be a bit overwhelming to us cold Northern Europeans