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Very rarely will a situation come about in anyone’s life that will make them note only question themselves, but their culture simultaneously. Many of us are just trapped in our little world, be it an American one, a Chinese one, an Irish one, or maybe even a Russian one. That’s especially true in America, which is ironically referred to as “The Melting Pot” country because of all the different ethnicities and cultures we harbor.
But about America is strange to most other countries? What do we do that makes others think, “What the fuck is going on in that country over there?” Well, I took it upon myself to research it and find out. Below are 5 things that Americans do that most other countries find strange.
1. Soccer and Football Are Not Synonymous
This one really shouldn’t be news to most people. The majority of countries refer to soccer as futbol. So what’s football called in other countries? The Spanish word for football is ‘Futbol Americano’ while other countries call it ‘handegg’, referring to the players hand and the ball as the ‘egg’.
The other weird part about this sport is the lack of excitement Americans tend to have towards it. In many countries, soccer is their football. If you play soccer, the only people who seem to care in America are other people who play soccer, which is strange, seeing as our team is almost always in FIFA. And still, very few Americans watch it.
2. We Don’t Advertise Product Taxes
Here’s another one that seems to baffle other countries. America is another amongst the few countries who does not include the sales tax on the price tag, no matter what it is that you buy. In fact, the closest you’ll get to it is if you’re buying a car or a house, and they tell you your APR. But if you ever visit America, just know, that $600 laptop isn’t really $600.
And you still have to be careful because each state has it’s own taxation laws on what they do and do not tax. For instance, the Obama administration added a sugar tax to soft drinks everywhere. But, in the state of Ohio, everything is taxed except food and non-sugary drinks. Hop in your car, drive to Delaware, and nothing is taxed. But if you travel to Illinois, you’ll be getting a grocery tax.
Yes, it’s weird. But…America!
3. We Fear Nudity
Before anyone comments, no, I’m not referring to porn. I’m referring to how offended we get by the naked human body. It's hilarious because nudity is banned from public television, but violence isn't. Even if it is a medical show like Dr. Oz (I use the term loosely for him), you will not see a naked person on the television screen. I mean, come on, we all remember that Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake Superbowl incident. If I could post it without it being removed, I would, but you can always YouTube it.
Anyway, for those who do not know, during their halftime performance, Janet Jackson suffered a wardrobe malfunction at the hands of Justin Timberlake, and her left breast was revealed for all to see. It was the talk of everyone for at least two weeks. And people are still offended by it.
Meanwhile, in Britain, they don’t opening their shows like Supersize vs. Superskinny are not subtle at all with the naked body. Again, I would post a video, but alas, rules. But just Youtube Supersize vs. Superskinny season 1, and you’ll see what I mean.
4. We Don’t Use The Metric System
There’s literally only two other countries in the world that don’t use the metric system besides us. Instead, we dare to be different and use the USCS, or the United States Customary System. Apparently, it’s very similar to the British Imperial Measurements. Unfortunately, this means that we have to translate measurements way more often than the rest of the world. For instance, when it comes to weight, some countries use Stones. 1 Stone = 14 pounds. 1 kilogram = about 2.2 pounds. You get the picture. With the development of the internet and other technologies, it’s really not a big deal anymore. Still, it makes us stand out from the rest of the world.
5. We Expect Everyone To Speak English
I’m not sure if this is a fact or a stereotype, but from what I’ve read, many people in foreign countries don’t understand why so many Americans are hung up on everyone speaking English, especially since we don’t have a national language. That’s right. America does not have a national language, meaning that if your neighbor only speaks one language, then so be it. It’s part of what is supposed to make us the “Melting Pot” nation where are. There are Americans who don't care, but not nearly as many who see it as a problem. Refer to the video above to see what I mean.
Several countries, even the ones with English as their national language, house citizens that are bilingual or even trilingual. And, no, they’re not immigrants. They’re natives of that nation. This is mostly found in European countries. Either way, Americans that get upset over immigrants not speaking English are only seen as ignorant assholes to everyone else.
It's okay to be different. No one's saying that America is wrong in anything that it does. Well...except for the non-English speakers being mistreated in the video I posted... That's just rude. But just remember, what we perceive as normal is not necessarily normal to others. So when someone points out that something we as Americans do is weird, it's because, to them, it is.
But hey, what's life without a little weirdness?
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