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30 Seemingly Innocent Things People Do That Are Considered No-Gos In American Culture

by Lakeisha

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.

1. No one hates Keanu Reeves.Reddit / firebullmonkey

2. Stay inside.

2. Stay inside.Reddit / firebullmonkey

3. Noted.

3. Noted.Reddit / firebullmonkey

4. Dang.

4. Dang.Reddit / firebullmonkey

5. That's good practice.

5. That's good practice.Reddit / firebullmonkey

6. Unspoken rule.

6. Unspoken rule.Reddit / firebullmonkey

7. Scary.

7. Scary.Reddit / firebullmonkey

8. This is true.

8. This is true.Reddit / firebullmonkey

9. Yeah, don't do it.

9. Yeah, don't do it.Reddit / firebullmonkey

10. It's impolite.

10. It's impolite.Reddit / firebullmonkey

11. That's intense.

11. That's intense. Reddit / firebullmonkey

12. There's a difference between appearing and being.

12. There's a difference between appearing and being.Reddit / firebullmonkey

13. Yes, this has happened more than a few times.

13. Yes, this has happened more than a few times.Reddit / firebullmonkey

14. Doesn't matter what you've gone through.

14. Doesn't matter what you've gone through.Reddit / firebullmonkey

15. Those are personal details and ketchup on a hot dog is blasphemy.

15. Those are personal details and ketchup on a hot dog is blasphemy.Reddit / firebullmonkey

16. This is probably a no-go in every culture.

16. This is probably a no-go in every culture.Reddit / firebullmonkey

17. Wonder what's worse than being shot.

17. Wonder what's worse than being shot.Reddit / firebullmonkey

18. Homely can mean drab and unattractive.

18. Homely can mean drab and unattractive.Reddit / firebullmonkey

19. I didn't know this.

19. I didn't know this.Reddit / firebullmonkey

20. Um. Okay.

20. Um. Okay.Reddit / firebullmonkey

21. Throwing anything at anyone is super rude.

21. Throwing anything at anyone is super rude.Reddit / firebullmonkey

22. This looks like something that's a no-go everywhere.

22. This looks like something that's a no-go everywhere.Reddit / firebullmonkey

23. That's true.

23. That's true.Reddit / firebullmonkey

24. Nope. Don't do it.

24. Nope. Don't do it.Reddit / firebullmonkey

25. Keep your eyes to yourself.

25. Keep your eyes to yourself.Reddit / firebullmonkey

26. You can cause traffic.

26. You can cause traffic.Reddit / firebullmonkey

27. Um.

27. Um.Reddit / firebullmonkey

28. And don't bust out a fart... even by accident.

28. And don't bust out a fart... even by accident.Reddit / firebullmonkey

29. True.

29. True.Reddit / firebullmonkey

30. Sounds like fun.

30. Sounds like fun.Reddit / firebullmonkey

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.

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