Timeless Issues - A list of Things which only Americans do!

1. BLOG: Timeless Issues A list of Things which only Americans do! The United States of America has its own sets of traditions& identity, which is very personal to them. Some of their behavior is only unique to them and can be hardly witnessed anywhere else. People who are thinking of going to America for the first time can look out for these funny American characteristicswhich never fail to amuse the foreigners, who sometimes even adopt them. 1. Smiling at strangers Do not get surprised if you are greeted by unknown Americans smiling at you every now and then. They believe that a smile is the warmest and the most welcoming gesture that anyone can offer. It is their way of saying ‘hello’ when they are passing by someone on the sidewalk or in a party. 2. No vacation Americans take their work very seriously. If you have recently shifted to America for work purposes, you would see that your colleagues never take vacations until it is an emergency. Taking time-off is considered a sin among most of the workaholics present there. 3. Using Red Solo Cups everywhere Whether you are attending a backyard barbecue or a college party, everyone drinks from Red Solo Cups mostly. These cups are hardly used elsewhere other than America. The cups come in opaque and sturdy design which makes it spill-proof and inspection-proof. 4. Carding everyone Foreigners might find it a bit odd when they are asked to show their IDs in the bar or a liquor store even when they look 30 years old. Americans do not go by the looks and would refuse to give you alcohol even if you look old enough. They follow their rules strictly. 5. Ordering coffee to go Americans are known for being coffee addicts. They generally go to Starbucks where they order “coffee to go”. They sip their coffee while they walk to their workplace, a behavior which appears very bizarre to foreigners as they are accustomed to sipping their coffee comfortably while sitting in a café rather than walking down a busy road. 6. Putting ketchup on everything If you are in a restaurant or a café, you would come across Americans who have everything with ketchup on it except on their Pizza. On a lighter note, some of themmight get offended if a restaurant accidentally runs out of ketchup.

2. BLOG: Timeless Issues 7. Pharmacies which are mini-shopping malls Pharmacies in America are not small shops, rather they are in the size of mini shopping malls where you would find canned and packed foods, makeup products, cleaning supplies, and more other than a wide range of medicines. Some stores even sell fruits. So in case you have run out of food at odd hours, you can always go to the nearest medical store. These are few out-of-normal things which are a part of the lives of Americans. There are various other unusual things which you might come across when you visit America. Apart from these, they are very lovable people and their odd behaviors make them unique ad fun-loving people. Location: B5018, 5018 Jardin, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, USA