American tourists can be spotted from a mile away. We’re loud, we’re carrying 1gal water bottles, and we reek of Costco memberships. Perhaps our uncouth nature is what startles locals, but with the promise of tips for every server, American tourists are tolerated in other countries (barely). However, folks from other countries think that we’re …
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Americans Discuss What to Avoid When Visiting the United States
Americans, if someone was planning to travel abroad to the United States, what advice would you give them? If it were me, I’d recommend that they avoid tourist traps completely. If they were planning to stay in New York, they should avoid Times Square at all costs. It’s expensive, overcrowded, and interesting for all of …
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35 Oregon Memes For Pacific Northwesterners Who Are Used To The Rain But Can’t Pump Gas
Oregon has quite a reputation amongst the citizens of the other 49 states. For some of us, it reminds us of the mid-1800s, when pioneers trod across the western United States in search of a better life in Oregon on the titular trail. Whether they found a better life there than in Missouri or whatever …
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History Memes for Online Historians
Did you pay attention in history class? Personally, history was my favorite subject growing up. It didn’t really require a ton of critical thinking, at least for me. You kind of just had to show up to class, listen to the teacher tell stories of what happened before our lifetimes, and maybe read a little …
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4th of July Memes For Patriotic Americans Who Love Fireworks And Hot Dogs
Happy 4th of July, everybody! Did you know that celebrating Independence from Britain is the most common holiday worldwide? If you’re from a country that gained its independence from those isles after the United States, I’m proud of you. Here in the USA, we love to have the most fun while celebrating the day the …
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Florida Memes for Floridians and Friends
Oh, Florida. Perhaps one of the best states In America. Beautiful beaches, warm weather, incredible cities, and Disneyland. The perfect location for a family vacation or a peaceful retirement. Best of all, its population consists of some of this country’s most unhinged individuals. Now, Florida gets a lot of hate. It’s become a meme to …
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Europeans Share Things Americans Aren’t Ready To Hear
American culture can be pretty cringe. Even though I’m pro-America on some Europe vs. America issues (Stephen Sondheim over Andrew Lloyd Webber any day), I am not ignorant of my nation’s flaws. The Pledge of Allegiance is one of my favorite stupid things Americans force children to do. Not only did I have to recite …
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People Share Cool Things From Other Countries the USA Should Adopt
The USA has a lot of things that its neighbors (even the far away ones) should adopt, but the country is also lacking in some areas, and that is what this popular Reddit thread is here to discuss. Let’s state a few of the obvious, like the tax system, the bathroom stalls, and public transportation… …
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Workers Discuss The Possibility of a 4-Day Workweek
The four-day workweek is a very appealing concept to a lot of workers. Everybody always wants a day between Saturday and Sunday. We’re always doing chores and upkeep on Saturday and recovering from the week on Sunday. Maybe we should make that extra day a reality! Most of us spend the majority of our waking …
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‘Go live in a country that pays service workers a livable wage’: Europeans and Americans Debate The Validity of American Tipping Culture
Tipping culture in America is pretty straightforward. If you’re eating at a sit-down restaurant, it’s expected that you tip your waiter 20% of the cost of your meal in total. This system is in place because paying servers far less than the minimum wage is legal and common, with restaurant owners assuming most of their …
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