30 Seemingly Innocent Things People Do That Are Considered No-Gos In American Culture
Traveling is so much fun, right? You get to see new places, experience new things, taste new food and meet new people.
What we generally forget is to adhere to rules and certain no-gos that locals from that country consider forbidden acts. Sure, we often escape with the "I'm just a tourist, I didn't know," statement, knowing that some locals won't buy it.
You can't always get away with doing something that insults the country's culture or belief system. The locals will roast you.
For example, did you know that calling an ambulance when you think someone needs to go to the hospital can be a bad idea? You might be doing it to help save someone's life, but you could end up putting them in debt instead.
I accidentally laughed, but truly it's no laughing matter. I've known women who drove themselves to the hospital while in labor. They refused to call for an ambulance simply because it would cost them a lot of money.
Do you know why? It's the most expensive taxi, that's why!
In 2019, the cost of an ambulance ride per user was a whopping $1,211. It's no wonder some people prefer to not call the ambulance.
Reddit user u/firebullmonkey asked a simple question, "People from the US, what's a no-go in American culture?"
Here are 30 top comments for you. You're welcome.
1. No one hates Keanu Reeves.
Reddit / firebullmonkey2. Stay inside.
Reddit / firebullmonkey3. Noted.
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Reddit / firebullmonkey5. That's good practice.
Reddit / firebullmonkey6. Unspoken rule.
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7. Scary.
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8. This is true.
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9. Yeah, don't do it.
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10. It's impolite.
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11. That's intense.
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12. There's a difference between appearing and being.
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13. Yes, this has happened more than a few times.
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14. Doesn't matter what you've gone through.
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15. Those are personal details and ketchup on a hot dog is blasphemy.
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16. This is probably a no-go in every culture.
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17. Wonder what's worse than being shot.
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18. Homely can mean drab and unattractive.
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19. I didn't know this.
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20. Um. Okay.
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21. Throwing anything at anyone is super rude.
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22. This looks like something that's a no-go everywhere.
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23. That's true.
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24. Nope. Don't do it.
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25. Keep your eyes to yourself.
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26. You can cause traffic.
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27. Um.
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28. And don't bust out a fart... even by accident.
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29. True.
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30. Sounds like fun.
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Wow, some of these things even I didn't know! It's important that you understand and respect a culture's belief system if you don't want to make enemies before you make memories.
When you visit another country, you should respect their way of life, their culture, and their thought process. Sure, things are different back home, but that doesn't mean we can get away with anything if we get caught doing something wrong.
Instead of having to apologize for things you did unknowingly, it's best to be aware firsthand, right? Of course, no one's going to blame you for calling an ambulance to save someone's life, because that's what you would've done elsewhere.
But now we're sure you'll think twice before calling an ambulance in the US! Those are just 30 of the over 450 comments filled with golden nuggets of information for people visiting the US.
