Foreigners visiting the US for the world cup shared the things that have surprised them about the country – 18 top takes

10.

Large gaps in public restroom stall doors.
Deepaknaranita

11.

That the tap water in some places tastes like pool water.
RaDeus

12.

Nickle and dime coins don’t have a 5 or 10 stamped on them. Visitors expected to know the value by name.
SylvanSite

13.

I’m not trying to be offensive at all, so far every American I’ve met has been incredibly friendly. But man…you guys are loud.
Cowpool20

14.

Tipping culture is insane. I got a stare when I gave a 10% tip.
swazzz1

15.

Stop signs are just everywhere, it’s really annoying having to physically stop when there is no oncoming traffic or both me and the car opposite are both going straight but we have to stop anyway.
BaronMerc

16.

It’s not like what the news portrays. You guys have beautiful scenery and people.
scoopydidit

17.

It’s really expensive (but I recognize some of that is price gouging for the World Cup itself).
throwaway4231throw

18.

Back home, you just hop on a train or subway to get to the stadium. Here, you are forced to rent a car, pay $80 for an Uber, or walk along a highway.
Markscout78

Responsible_Taro had a complaint – sort of.

WHY DID EVERYONE ON REDDIT TELL ME NOT TO COME TO THE USA AND THAT I WOULD IMMEDIATELY GET DEPORTED OR HATE IT AND BE MET WITH RACISM (BOLIVIAN). AMERICANS ARE SO DIVERSE SOOO NICE THE FOOD IS AMAZING THE STADIUMS ARE AMAZING THE CITIES ARE BEAUTIFUL. EVEN THE COPS WERE NICE.

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