“In America, dont ask people how much they paid for this.”
Lucky for us, people of theBuzzFeed Communitysharedother American ~rules.~ Here is what some people said.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
“Dont ask people how much they paid for their house or big purchases.”
“Do not show up at peoples houses to visit them without asking them first.
Americans will not put up with that.
Also, do not call American people late at night unless its an emergency.”
psychicdog393
3. ingridconchaherzig
5.
It could save them tens of thousands of dollars."
katies156
6.
“The personal space rules cant be emphasized enough.
Just keep your distance.”
“Do NOT attempt to cut the line!
I KNOW I was here before you!”
sleepingtooth38
8.
“Dont ever touch a pregnant person’s belly.”
“Dont touch a cop’s K-9 dog without asking.”
clairefreeman1
10.
Prices listed do NOT include taxes in the U.S., whereas in Europe, they’re included."
ellie4me
11. chelseajack
13.
“We walk on the right side of the sidewalk.
The same way we drive.”
sleepingtruck52
14.
It shows you have their safety in mind."
“On another note, in the States, asking ‘How are you?’
at the start of a conversation is a social nicety.
We don’t actually want an answer beyond a neutral response like ‘fine.’
A simple ‘excuse me’ if they’re nearby will do.'”
