Things Americans Think Are Normal (That Still Confuse Me After 8 Years)

Send us Fan MailAfter eight years of living in the United States, I’ve realised that some everyday American habits feel completely normal… until you step back and look at them from the outside.From root beer and sugary breakfasts, to tipping culture, giant sodas, and striking up conversations in supermarket lines — these are the small things Americans rarely think twice about, but that still catch me off guard as an Australian living here.This isn’t a criticism. I live here. I love living here.It’s simply a reflection on the quiet cultural differences you only notice when you move countries — and how strange your own “normal” can look through someone else’s lens.If you’re listening from the US, you might hear this differently.And if you’re listening from somewhere else, you might recognise the feeling.================================================Support the podcast:☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownundertodownsouth🌏 Website: https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromDownUndertoDownSouth📷 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068568677919🐦 X: https://x.com/aussiemika74📩 Business enquiries & collaborations: [email protected] for listening.Hoo roo maties.Support the showCheck out additional content on our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjipgN51kc8swHyKeSx2tzw