Americans, what custom from another country would you steal?
Posted by taube_d@reddit | AskAnAmerican | View on Reddit | 24 comments
Not talking laws or politics, just the everyday stuff that hits different when you see it somewhere else.
Old_Distribution_235@reddit
Universal health care. Please.
TheLeopardMedium@reddit
I'm not muslim, but I love hearing the call to prayer throughout the day. It adds something.
Jobear049@reddit
Thanks to Inglorious Bastards and my excuse that I'm 12% German, I do the 3 that way now😜
GeneralBlumpkin@reddit
The order and cleanliness from Japanese society
First-Ad-7855@reddit
After living in South Korea for two years, it makes me mad when Americans do not organize themselves to the right on escalators to make room for people walking past.
Old_Distribution_235@reddit
Come to DC, stand on the left side of a Metro escalator at rush hour, and see what happens. 😉
spacedman_spiff@reddit
Some of us do.Â
ChoppedUnc-SF@reddit
Bidets
Cynicalsonya@reddit
Socialized medicine, low cost college, and free daycare.
Standard_Attitude_19@reddit
6-12 months of maternity and paternity leave
ExactPickle2629@reddit
Americans are way too cagey about physical affection, even among families. I like that kissy cheek greeting I've seen French people do. We should do that.Â
CraftFamiliar5243@reddit
Pretty much any business I went into in Thailand offered hospitality. At least water or fruit juice and sometimes some fresh fruit.
revengeappendage@reddit
Siesta. From Spain.
I love the later start and breaking up the day.
Birdywoman4@reddit
Going home at lunch time and having enough time to take a one-hour nap. Or allowing employees to take naps in the breakrooms.
LABELyourPHOTOS@reddit
The parks and the way they use them in France and Portugal.
Everyone gathering in gorgeous parks all over in the evenings with cocktails and family feels so cozy.
dan_blather@reddit
I like the idea of night markets from east Asia.
Give-Me-Plants@reddit
The Spanish daily schedule. Especially the siesta
-RedRocket-@reddit
Tea - an afternoon snack break with a hot drink and a little something. Almost but not quite a fourth meal.
MartyPhelps@reddit
The French seem to be more open about sex than we are, that looks like fun.
tranquilrage73@reddit
Quiet Sundays
GSilky@reddit
Siestas.
emmasdad01@reddit
Nap time sounds like a welcome addition to the day.
Lumpy_Branch_552@reddit
6 weeks vacation and going home for a long lunch
Pyroechidna1@reddit
Kirchweih / Kärwa from Germany
Shinto rituals from Japan