Somewhere in America right now, someone is cranking the air conditioning to 60 degrees so they can get cozy under a blanket. And to the rest of the world, that is completely unhinged behavior. Recently, we asked people what habits make Americans seem strange to everyone else, and the responses didn’t stop coming. Here are 27 things that leave non-Americans going “huh?”:"How Americans are open about how many times they shower or wash their hair per week or per month. Every person I've met showers every day and washes their hair every day — except Americans."Boonchai Wedmakawand / Getty Images — Anonymous, 33, Female, Kentucky"American men, and some women, wearing baseball hats inside. I don't get it. Even worse when they're on backwards. Doesn't make anyone look better, just insecure. It's a uniquely bad American look." — Anonymous, 59, Male, Maryland"Like...saying 'like' before every statement. Like...unhinged." — Anonymous, 75, Female, Arizona"Washing hair in the kitchen sink. Washing the dog in the kitchen sink — totally unhygienic."Creative Images Lab / Getty Images — Anonymous, 54, Female"I'm from Jamaica, and one thing that really surprised me when I moved here was the TV commercials. So exaggerated, total lies and deception. It wasn't like that back home." — Anonymous, Female, Georgia"Ice in drinks."Mstudioimages / Getty Images"The horrible table manners. They chew and talk at the same time. Nobody trained the kids with table manners." — Anonymous, 89, Female, Maryland"Not 'you're welcome' anymore — just 'no problem.'" — Anonymous, Female, Arizona"Most Americans I've interacted with — including those from your Ivy League universities — have poor geography and knowledge of other countries. I was visiting relatives in Cincinnati, and we bought some items from JCPenney. The cashier noticed our accent and asked where we were from. When I said Singapore, she said, without missing a beat, 'Wow, you speak perfect English.' Another exchange student I met seemed to think Israel and Pakistan were in conflict. We're supposed to know all 50 of your states, but you don't bother to learn about countries and cultures outside your borders!"Jetcityimage / Getty Images — Anonymous"Schoolchildren being forced to take the Pledge of Allegiance."Fuse / Getty Images — Anonymous, 63, Male"Taking your bank card away to the cashier in, say, a restaurant. Where are the chip-and-pin machines?"Luoman / Getty Images"We drive everywhere because the majority of cities and towns are NOT walkable. The infrastructure here is much different than Europe. Trust me, I'd love to not have to drive to the store for a gallon of milk, but walking there literally isn't feasible."Jackyenjoyphotography / Getty Images"Most of the world has bidets. Most Americans have never even heard of one! So, I'll tell you a little secret: if you think you're clean after just wiping — wow. Try washing with a bidet first, then you can wipe."Vladdeep / Getty Images
27 American Habits People From Other Countries Say Are 'Really Unhinged'
Here are 27 things that leave non-Americans going “huh?”










