I know not everyone on this sub is from the US but what are things you have been surprised to learn are not a “standard” in other parts of the world (compared to where you grew up)?

I’ll add a few of mine

  • Ice is not standard outside the US
    • We went to Ireland and I had recently broken a part of my ankle, finding any ice was a wild endeavor
  • US food portions are actually substantial
    • this one is super easy mode but still, it shocked me seeing how and what we eat against other countries
  • Major cities/countries can have power grid issues (looking at you South Africa)
    • I had no idea that the grid was that unstable in SA until this most recent season of Other Way
  • BethyWB
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    1 year ago

    We in America lack actual reliable public transportation, so it is basically required to learn to drive in 99% of the country.

    • buttsandslothsOPB
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      1 year ago

      I am always baffled by this (but definitely understand it) we live in Chicagoland, and recently were in the city for 15 years, even our suburbs have decent commuter rail and whenever I try to explain it to a colleague who is not in IL they’re like What are you talking about???