Welcome back to another post about things non-Americans say Americans pretty much can’t understand! We scoured the internet to find some of the best ones, and here they are:
1. RadioShack
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this. It’s 2024 and I just purchased something from RadioShack.” RadioShack filed for bankruptcy in the US in the 2010s.
2. Rivers
The OP said: “The American Mind can’t comprehend this.” Rivers in the middle of a city are not something the average American would see in their daily life.
3. Bike Paths
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend this.” Bike paths alongside sidewalks are a rare sight in the USA.
4. Roundabouts
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Roundabouts are not really a thing for American roads.
5. Miles per Hour
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend km/h.” It’s true that the American metric system focused on miles per hour instead of kilometers per hour.
6. Fresh Baguettes
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” American breads are more geared towards sourdough than Baguettes.
7. Walking to Stadiums
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend walking from public transport to a stadium. #SydneyTSTheErasTour .“Walking may be a universal experience, but walking to a stadium is quite rare.
8. Milka
The OP said: “the American mind can’t comprehend.” Milka is a European chocolate brand, and is not readily available in the US.
9. COVID Tests
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Comprehensive COVID Tests are available over the counter in many European countries.
10. Cheap Medicine
The OP said: “Taking my parents around Basque country. Two pintxos, two txakolis, and a mosto – 13€. Unbeatable. The American mind can’t comprehend this.“
11. Confectionary Stores
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend.” Candy stores are more common in the US, but without the seating arrangements.
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12. Fresh Bread
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” American homes consume white bread more compared to fresh bread.
13. Slippers
The OP said: “american mind can’t comprehend this concept.” Most Americans wear their shoes inside their homes.
14. Tea on the Beach
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Drinking tea on the beach with a light snack is quite British.
15. Central Walkways
The OP said: “the American mind can’t comprehend this.” Roads can be constructed for walking centrally in most countries.
16. Tech Advancements at Airports
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” A lot of airports in other countries have carts for luggage.
17. Plastic Cola Bottles.
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Glass cola bottles are more regularly used in the US.
18. Unrefrigerated Eggs
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend.” Eggs in European countries don’t need to be kept in the fridge.
19. Pet Food Stores
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Pet food stores are rare in America, especially ones that are so exuberant.
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20. Flight Seatings
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Flight seating arrangements can be quite different in other countries.
21. Ikea Food
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Ikea Food looks different in other countries, usually a lot worse than this.
22. French Smoking Rooms
The OP said: The real “American mind can’t comprehend” is the French having a smoking room after passport control but before baggage reclaim
23. Luggage Rack Space
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this amount of luggage rack space.” Luggage space can be quite less in the US.
25. Time
The OP said: ” the american mind can’t comprehend what time this exit/entrance closes.” This is a Japanese specialty.
25. Clustered Subway Lines
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Asian countries tend to have a lot more clustered Subway routes.
26. Beans for Breakfast
The OP said: “This American mind can’t comprehend having beans with breakfast” This is usually found in the United Kingdom
27. McBento
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend the McBento.” McBento exists only in Japan, not even in Europe.
28. Fees
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend this.” Delivery fees depend on time, but for everywhere apart from US, there is usually an option to get it for free.
29. Cheap Meals
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend a £3.40 meal deal with a club card.” We all know food costs are rising in America.
30. Milk
The OP said: “And lastly, this. I honestly have no idea what is going on here. American mind can’t comprehend”
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