“It feels like a missed opportunity to connect on a deeper level.”

In America, there are a lot of social norms that often seem a little weird.

So when the question “Whats a common social norm that you secretly find ridiculous?”

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wasaskedon Reddit, over 6,000 people provided their thoughts.

“Posting your entire life online.”

“Crossing my arms means Im closed off.

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Actually, Im just really comfortable standing that way.

I do it all the time.”

u/It_is_me_Mike

“I agree.

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Just standing there with your arms hanging feels kind of awkward and not particularly comfortable.”

u/Moominsean

3.“Tipping.

Thank God I live in Europe.”

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“Having to be available 24/7.

I miss the days before mobile phones.

I won’t change.

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I don’t need to.”

u/Formal-Eye5548

5.

“Job adverts are posted without information on the salary.

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Are we really pretending that money isnt a big factor in why Im applying?”

u/gummywormeater

7.

“Spending money to flex.

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Like why the fuck do I care if random people think I’m rich?”

“Insurance companies thinking they know better than doctors about our health needs.

I want to see that system crumble and disappear before the end of my life.

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It probably won’t happen, but I still want it.”

u/ThingsOfThatNaychah

“Doctor: My patient needs prior authorization for X medication because generic isn’t effective.

Pharmacy: The doctor says his patient needs name-brand medication for his patient.

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Insurance: Does she really, though?

Better check with the doctor.

The story of my life.”

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u/MissusNilesCrane

9.

I will die on this hill."

“Two weeks' notice to quit a job.

Then they ask you to stay for another week.

It’s not your problem, though.

Your employer is only as loyal to you as their bottom line allows.

Youre just a number on a spreadsheet.

Once youre no longer useful, youre out.

So theres no point in being loyal to your employer.”

u/masturbator6942069

11.

What an incredible waste of money."

“Not letting kids be weird.

Youre 6, live it up!'

I do believe in making them behave, though.”

u/PlaysTheTriangle

13.

“Having to buy a card for every occasion.

“Obsessing over celebrities or anyone in the media while neglecting your own present life and social circle.”

u/THom_took_Jonnys_H

“Important to note that professional athletes are, without question, celebrities.

u/Gino-Bartali

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18.

What a grandiose waste of money, time, and resources.”

u/Seaworthiness14

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