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?
More info: Reddit
Read More: 33 Folks Reveal The Things That Happen In Their Country That Would Give Outsiders A Cultural Shock
#1
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.
Image credits: Grindelbart
#2
Leaving your car unlocked so people can escape polar bears.
Image credits: Shytemagnet
#3
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.
Image credits: Unicron1982
#4
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.
Image credits: statisticaIAnomaly
#5
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.
Image credits: LessSaussure
#6
We thank our city bus drivers as we get off the bus at our stops.
Image credits: happyclamjuice
#7
Specific to my state, but iguanas falling from trees in the winter.
Image credits: barbeqdbrwniez
#8
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.
Image credits: Fun-Interaction8196
#9
Putting babies alone outside in their strollers under the winter so they can nap.
Image credits: N3MO_Sports
#10
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 😭.
Image credits: LunaTwist77
#11
In Spain I would say that one of the things is the dinner/lunch times. For many people it is too late.
Image credits: Lebronsito19
#12
Women can’t legally take the surname of their husband when they get married. There birth surname needs to be used for everything « legal ».
Image credits: g4nt1
#13
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.
Image credits: warkrust666
#14
Netherlands. First Monday of the month at 12pm. It’s not an air raid but it sure sounds like it.
Image credits: ripkrustysdad
#15
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!
Image credits: CaptainFartHole
#16
Vietnam- crossing the road.
Image credits: Numerous-Section-805
#17
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.
Image credits: equixyy
#18
Going to the shops in barefeet is pretty common and normal.
New Zealand.
Image credits: MrsNeilPHarris
#19
We have multiple levels on our the bushfire risk scale.
“Very high” is in the middle. The final level is “catastrophic”.
Image credits: Toucan_Based_Economy
#20
Two words: Swooping Season.
Not unique to our country but I’m not sure it’s as prevalent anywhere else 😂.
Image credits: sweet_kitty26
#21
Selling food on the top of their heads (Ghana).
Image credits: anon
#22
Tying cask wine to a washing line lmao.
Image credits: elrangarino
#23
Building a major city riiiight next to an active volcano.
Image credits: Neurotic_Good42
#24
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.
Image credits: Clemen11
#25
Earthquakes, hobbit holes, the word ‘chur’ and super kind hospitality.
Image credits: MangoDry7358
#26
Casual alcoholism of Czech people. We love beer. (me included).
Image credits: CatsBinLaggin
#27
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.
You Might Also Like: 20 People Share Things Their Parents Taught Them That They Later Realized Weren’t Normal At All
Image credits: Marcysdad