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What food takes you back to when you were a kid?

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What book have you read recently that you loved?

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is my texas a&m hoodie likely actually from the university?

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is my texas a&m hoodie likely actually from the university?

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Odds are its not. For many universities, there are a HUGE number of what we call "Walmart fans", especially for the big SEC teams that won a lot and are on TV a lot. They are fans whose only connection to the university is the gear (sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, etc) that they buy at Walmart or some other retail outlet. Texas A&M is the 2nd most popular football program in Texas which has more football fans than any other state..probably more than multiple other states combined. So of all the 2nd hand gear out there, way more of it would be from people who didn't go to the university.

Why aren’t clay tennis courts not popular here in the US?

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Most of the courts here are asphalt because they don't cost that much to install and asphalt requires so much less to maintain.

What's your favourite southern insult/quip?

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Who taught you how to drive a stick?

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One of the older kids in the neighborhood. He had me use the clutch to keep the car at the same place on a hill in our neighborhood. And, I paid it forward and taught younger neighborhood kids when they needed to learn a few years later.

What's your favourite southern insult/quip?

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What's your favourite southern insult/quip?

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What's your favourite southern insult/quip?

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What's your favourite southern insult/quip?

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What's your favourite southern insult/quip?

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"That dog won't hunt." For a plan, policy or even suggestion that either has little chance for success or you just don't like.

What is good replacement for American Graham Crackers for a cheesecake?

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What is the worst thing that can happen if you walk out of a job and quit on the spot in the United States of America?

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Do Americans really split between saying soda, pop, and Coke, or is that exaggerated?

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Someone asks me for a "pop" and I think they want a smack in the head. What they really want is a Coke... meaning any brown carbonated drink or a soda which is any carbonated drink that isn't brown.

Do you use brand names as synonyms a lot in colloquial speech?

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Nope, it was a big, thick felt-tip permanent marker. The tip was angled like a paint brush so you could make a very wide line or a narrow one good for writing. And they had a funky smell, kinda like sniffing glue.

Does any school in the US actually have hall monitors?

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Do you use brand names as synonyms a lot in colloquial speech?

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Do you use brand names as synonyms a lot in colloquial speech?

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Permanent markers actually hold a unique status because the brand name everyone uses has changed. Growing up, they were all Magic Markers, but now they're all Sharpies

Do you use brand names as synonyms a lot in colloquial speech?

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Oh yeah. Any dark soda is a Coke, any tissue is a Kleenex, making a photocopy is Xeroxing, any hot sauce is Tobasco, any jeans are Levis, any glass cleaner is Windex. It's a very common practice

Which bordering states would have the greatest benefit if they merged while making the most sense culturally?

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States will split before any merge, but more likely neither will ever happen. Remember, every state has two senators, and most states always elect either 2 Democrats or 2 Republicans, so no one wants to merge states and give the other side an advantage by giving up not just one, but two members of their contingent. For the same reason, they will fight hard against any split that gives the other side more senators. This is why they'll never give statehood to DC or Puerto Rico. If we ever add states, we would add 2 and they would have to be an almost guaranteed Democratic state and an almost guaranteed Republican state.

What songs come to mind when you see this

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Are Americans aware that the majority of English people view them with affection?

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If you move into a residential area, are you expected to introduce yourself to the neighbors?

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I'm in my 60's and I've NEVER lived anywhere where that was expected. My parents thought it was expected though. It died with the black & white TV and gas less than 50-cents a gallon. Eventually, we introduce ourselves to some of our neighbors if we cross paths or a situation arises where we need to communicate, but it's neither common nor expected.

What do American parents do about their kids ages 1-5?

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Why does the U.S. have so much variety in their stores?

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Choice man....choice. We feel we have the God-given right to have: a. What we want. b. As much as we want. c. Both a. and b. whenever we want it. Freedom and independence means being able to choose from unlimited options.

Do Americans find it hard moving to a new state?

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What are american college applications even about?

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A money grab for the university. I did the math on how much a major university got just from applications in the year my daughter started there. At $100 a submission, I figured it was $11.5-M. Considering there would maybe be some labor costs and software maintenance, at most expenses tied to that revenue would be at most half a million. So pure profit of $11M

Do Americans watch tv shows from other countries?

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How many miles do you consider a move to be “across country”?

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How many miles do you consider a move to be “across country”?

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Do Americans actually oppose public surveillance cameras and stricter civic laws, or is that just a loud minority?

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No, we have an independence streak that's at the core of our culture and both of those are seen as a deep violation of the inherent rights this country was founded on.

Are Americans excited to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

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No. Maybe some immigrant communities are excited for it, but for the most part, this isn't our sport. I've also heard that ticket, lodging and transportation prices associated with the games are ridiculously high and the games will create huge inconveniences to residents in the cities where the games will occur. We're better off without them.

WHY DO YOU TALK SO LOUD?

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Do Americans use the word "niggle"?

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What means Folks?

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It just means people, but it has a bit of nuance. It's used as a term of endearment to a certain extent. It's a way to say you're "my people".

multiple cars per household?

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Yep, unless you're in one of a handful of big cities, you can't go anywhere in this country without a car. It's not unheard of for there to be one car for every licensed driver.

Do Americans realize how fast they switch between joking and being serious in conversations?

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What meal bases are cheap in america?

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​As an outsider, the concept of high schools having massive parking lots specifically for students is mind-blowing. Is it really that common for 16-year-olds to drive themselves to school every day?

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Yes, it's reality in suburbs and rural areas. Schools can be VERY far away from where the students live. The teenagers usually don't own the cars, nor do they pay for the insurance, taxes & tags which can run more than $1,000 per year. Maybe they pay for gas... but most don't. It's the parents who either buy a car for their kids, or, more likely the keep an old car around when they get a new one and hand down the old one to their kid(s). Trust me, being your kid's chauffeur can be a pain and most parents want their teenaged kids to have some independence. And, as I said, school can be pretty far away and the parents might not have time to take their kids to and from school. So letting them have a car is as much about making your life easier as a parent as it is giving them the freedom of their own vehicle.

Why do Americans (not every American) live with their parents for so long?

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Living with your parents as an adult has a really, REALLY bad stigma attached to it. It's seen as a sign that the person has failed to get a job where they can support themselves. Most people think it basically means the person is a loser.

Do you drink tea in America?

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Question from the uk. Do Americans roll their own cigarettes?

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It was a thing 30-years ago, but smoking rates are down so much now, and vaping didn't exist then, but is huge now, I'd say it's not that big anymore

How bad are skunks and their infamous smelly "spray," is it that big a deal?

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Why is the western half of the US not as populated like the eastern half of the US?

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Do you to think staying poor in the US is a choice. Why or why not?

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Of course, but for the hundreds of millions in the middle, most of us are only a couple of bad choices... or one bad illness away from poverty.

Do you to think staying poor in the US is a choice. Why or why not?

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Why do most high schools not allow sophomores with their license to park on-campus and restrict parking passes/spots to juniors and seniors when most students turn 16 during their sophomore year?

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They only have a limited number of spaces and the schools apply the age-old & widespread practice of seniority. The longer you've been part of an organization, the more perks you get.

What's the best American sport to watch?

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How much is 50-100 bucks?

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