27 Folks Reveal The Things That Happen In Their Country That Would Give Outsiders A Cultural Shock
Article created by: Denis Krotovas
Our world is very diverse, which makes it an extremely interesting place. Everywhere, people have different beliefs, customs, lifestyles and all the other things. Yet, despite diversity being a reason behind our interestingness, it can cause some misunderstandings too.
For instance, you might do certain things that seem completely normal to you, but someone, let’s say, from abroad, might see them as something that is not common. So, today, let’s take a look at specific examples of such things happening, as shared by various people online. Let’s dive in, shall we?
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Germany:
Sundays are for silence. No mowing lawns, no working outside, no loud parties, no annoying anoyne with your choices.
Sundays. Are. For. Silence.
And it’s the best thing ever.
Quiet talking. Especially people from America (north and south) told me this.
Here in Switzerland, it is considered rude to disturb others, so you’ll talk in a volume that does not bother others. Especially in public transport. And don’t you _dare_ to talk in a cinema.
Dad’s taking care of their kids.
Heard of foreigners asking, “What’s the deal with all the gay nannies?”
Apparently, it’s easier to assume that men taking care of kids have to be paid for it and gay than to assume that dads are actually parenting.
Edit to add country: Sweden, and to specify dads taking care of their own babies. It is very common for dads to take parental leave.
Idk about the rest of the world, but I think americans will get shocked that in Brasil not only the vote is mandatory, but you need to prove your identity with an official ID and your digital fingerprints before you do it. We vote through a machine and it only works after it validates your digital.
I’m from Appalachia and something that always makes outsiders curious is the way we wave to people on the road, even if we don’t know them. It’s just a short acknowledgement, a light lifting of the fingers from the steering wheel. It’s literally just a sign of respect to your neighbors on the road.
Only in America do we treat healthcare like ordering from a mystery menu. You get the treatment first and find out the price never. Hope you enjoyed that $7,000 band-aid 😭.
In Spain I would say that one of the things is the dinner/lunch times. For many people it is too late.
Women can’t legally take the surname of their husband when they get married. There birth surname needs to be used for everything « legal ».
Amount of well cared for stray cats and dogs. They are part of our daily life, we take care of them as members of our society. You already know where I don’t have to tell you.
The Midwest Goodbye.
Its a long process initiated by a knee slap and a “welp I s’pose.” It has been known to last hours and if you navigate it incorrectly you’ll be labeled as rude until the day you die.
God speed trying to navigate that one!
Usa- Tipping. The idea that your meal costs $20 but you’re expected to leave an extra $5 just because someone brought it to you? That throws a lot of visitors off real fast.
Mate 🧉 culture. People cannot comprehend how casually Argentines and Uruguayans will share their drink and the ONE SINGULAR STRAW we drink it from with strangers.
Germany- envy is the highest form of compliment.
Saying phrases like “I’m happy for you” or “good for you” are automatically perceived as sarcastic.
