American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Stranger Small Talk

There's nothing worse than making small talk while in line or on the bus or some other place where you'd rather just be left alone. Again, Americans just really love to talk, and even if the other person isn't super receptive to a conversation, it doesn't matter. In other countries, people value their alone time while out and about.

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.