Thursday, August 27, 2026

From drink refills to dollar bills: things that surprise foreigners

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The American Facts
Have you ever travelled abroad and felt that some things you thought were completely normal are not the standard elsewhere? Or maybe a foreign friend comes to America for a visit and keeps getting surprised by random things like sales taxes, drink refills, or dollar bills? Customs naturally change from country to country, but some American customs can be shocking to others, even if they are completely natural for us. Here are ten American conventions that set us apart from the rest of the world.
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