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How connected do you feel with other Americans?

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People refer to the United States as culturally several nations that happen to be politically unified. [A common theory is that there are twelve nations within the Union.](https://magica.com/youtube-summarizer/understanding-the-twelve-nations-of-america-a-cultural-perspective-U2eTN6yDRGE) I think that's a pretty good overview, although the author lumps the Great Lakes region in with New England and the Northeast. As a Michigander I feel I have far more in common with Iowa than with Massachusetts. I think some of this author's divisions come from historical migration rather than current reality. But the basic premise is sound.

Is it normal for Americans to be part of a social club?

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

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

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Do Americans really trust cloud photo storage that much?

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Bridge clearance question

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Keep in mind that the height of the bridge is the lowest spot between the lane lines (not including shoulders). I know what bridge in New Jersey that's marked 13'2, but you're fine if you stay in the right lane.

Bridge clearance question

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Which Regional accent is the most difficult to understand even as an American?

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The really difficult occasion accent is dying out. I'm 54 and I think there are very few people younger than me who still speak that way. The modern Cajun accent is much more a variation of a traditional Southern accent.

How truly big/monumental was the OJ Simpson trial?

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It dominated the conversation for a year leading up to the verdict. After the verdict It went away fairly quickly. I don't think this was because anyone was trying to erase it; I think it's because towards the end of the trial, the Oklahoma City bombing happened. So once OJ was over and done with, the press quickly moved on to that.

How do you guys think republicans of the past would interact with modern day republicans/right-wingers?

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Republicans were the original conservation/environmentalist party. Sometime in the '90s "environmentalism" was (very deliberately) twisted to mean "government ownership of the means of production" and Republicans abandoned the environment rather than correct the error. I think old school Republicans would be disgusted by that.

What do you think about the sport of lacrosse?

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What do non-Americans usually find confusing about how Americans talk in real life?

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There are many dialects in America, but they tend to fall into six broad categories: New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern coastal plain, deep south, Appalachia, Midwest, Western. (I'm leaving out the hyper-isolated dialects like Cajun and Gitchee.) Most actors come from Southern California, which has a very specific coastal variant of the Western type dialect. They don't sound like average Americans; they sound like Californians.

Who's your local personal injury lawyer?

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For 50 years it was Sam Bernstein and his famous 1-800 CALL SAM commercials. Now he's retired and there are six or seven ambulance chasers wallpapering the town with billboards in a nauseating game of King of the Mountain.

What was the worst natural disaster that you experienced in your city or state?

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Detroit, the 1978 blizzard. It was about a month before my 6th birthday. We were out of power for two or three days, so my dad made up an "indoor camping trip" with sleeping bags in the living room, blankets covering the doorways, and a big roaring fire in the fireplace. Every few hours he would disappear for 10 minutes. When I was older I realized he was going down into the basement to check the pipes.

Do American kids usually go to four different schools?

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In Michigan it's called a middle school if it has grades 6, 7, and 8; It's called junior high school if it has 7, 8, and 9. Ninth grade is part of your high school transcript either way.

Growing up did you have a celebrity crush on some who was NOT the typical standard of beauty?

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Okay I need a ruling on the field here. Does Martha Quinn count? She wasn't a beauty queen, but she was definitely cute. So does she belong in this thread? https://preview.redd.it/b10br6zynrtg1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=752714f1b9afbae0f1854c43a685a35eb6bb6f5c

what do americans call a pantry?

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This is one of those words that changes meaning in different parts of America. Where I live in the Midwest, a pantry is [a separate room with shelves for dry food storage](https://www.lilyanncabinets.com/media/wysiwyg/wp_content/White_Built-in_Shelves.jpg), built into the house and not a stand-alone cabinet. They were much more common in the first half of the 20th century, and fell out of favor as builders stopped hiring skilled carpenters. (I'll stop now before this leads to a totally unrelated rant.)

Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Religion wasn't really a problem in this country before the ascendancy of fundamentalist biblical literalism. Back when the majority of Americans were Episcopalian, Methodist, Catholic, and Lutheran, churches were usually a force for good. For the last hundred years, radical Calvinists have been pushing a notion of a quasi state religion based not on "The Bible alone" (which all Protestants believe) but "this very narrow interpretation of the Bible alone." It gets into a whole bunch of extraneous bullshit like millennialism and rapture, and ignores basics like feeding the hungry. Yes, this brand of radical fundamentalism has always existed in the United States; but the other churches were able to fight against it. Around the middle of the 20th century, the fundies started investing in publishing houses, and now they basically own the market on religious texts, tracts, and Bible commentary in the English speaking world.

Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Just you Easterners. We Midwest types are always happy and cheerful... Even when we're [killing 12 people on a rampage across the plains](https://plainshumanities.unl.edu/encyclopedia/doc/egp.law.046.html).

Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Why do Americans all hate each other?

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Why do Americans all hate each other?

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California is the most populous State, so it has the most representation in Congress. Therefore it often feels like 49 states get dragged into something that's really just California's issue. The most inane example of this is [regulating cow farts](https://share.google/P4WwPk11J5WfSRaVF).

Why do Americans all hate each other?

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POV: You're driving and the truck in front of you suddenly catches fire. What do you think caused it?

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What do Americans think of the American Service Members’ Protection Act?

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During the reconstruction of Western Europe after the second World War, De Gaulle and Churchill created NATO and basically shamed America into it so we would be the police force of the Western world. In response, we decided that Americans will only be tried in American courts by Americans. Because God knows the French wouldn't hesitate to send Americans to war and then prosecute us for how we fight.

What is the nickname of your state/city?

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There are quite a few city nicknames in old truck driver CB radio lingo. Many of them have subsequently become the city's self-designated nickname. Examples include: - Shakytown (Los Angeles, due to its propensity for earthquakes) - Mile High (Denver, because the ground is almost exactly 1 mile above sea level) - Beantown (Boston, but I'm not quite sure why) - The Motor City (Detroit, where the cars are made) - Lost Wages (Las Vegas, self-explanatory) - Windy City (Chicago) - The Big D (Dallas)

What is the nickname of your state/city?

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In foreign language classes, did you get your own name in that language?

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Is there a noticeable difference in religiosity in every day life between the bible belt and the unchurched belt (new england) ?

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The primary difference I have seen between Bible Belt religion and non-Bible Belt religion is in their willingness to put it in your face. Southern churches tend to be some variation of Baptist or other Calvinist fundamentalist. In the north, the dominant churches tend to be Lutheran, Methodist, and Catholic. They have a different view about haranguing people. Baptists tend to believe that if they're not annoying somebody, they're not obeying God.

Poor traffic light

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A state in New England (maybe Connecticut?) tried to make this an issue about 10 years ago. They passed a state law requiring drivers to clear the tops of their trailers. OSHA intervened saying there was no safe way for drivers to do that. I believe the state law was overturned by a federal judge.

Was Highlander tv show popular in USA when it aired?

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Be honest: Is American beer really as 'watery' as the memes say? Recommendations for a Mexican traveler?

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The high volume, mass-produced brands are watery, and ridiculously bitter. But there's a wide variety available. If you're familiar with Mexico's Dos Equis Amber, It has a very similar flavor to George Killian's Red. I find both of them quite enjoyable. If your travels bring you up near the Canadian border, there's a Canadian import called Labatt Blue that's my personal favorite. It finishes clean without a lingering aftertaste.

Is it considered rude to snap your fingers to someone to get their attention?

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I have my dog trained to finger snaps. I also used to snap my fingers at my children when they were little, and they understood it meant, "Change your behavior immediately." If I snapped my fingers at a grown adult, they would be justified to believe I was treating them like a small child or a dog.

Genuine question, how can someone want open boarders but also believe Americans are on “stolen land” ?

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Is Hershey's chocolate really taste so bad as people say it is?

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For me Hershey's milk chocolate is the standard of what chocolate should taste like. It's what I've grown up with and to me other chocolates (e.g. Cadbury, Nestle) taste overly processed. The reason for that is apparently because they actually are processed longer, which creates a smoother texture. Experts say that's desirable, but to me it just doesn't hit right.

If I ever wanted to get another truck company would they hire me with this on my report ?

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Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes?

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Fuel oil is still common in the Midwest. I'm in suburban Detroit, and I'm sure I could get it delivered. But I'd probably have to move farther from the city to find a municipality that will allow it.

Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes?

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Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes?

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I think building nuclear for the 20 years (1996-2016) that no new nukes were being licensed would have made an enormous difference. Pernicious litigation was a major factor in that lull.

Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes?

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Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes?

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Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes?

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Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes?

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The vast majority of Americans use either natural gas or electricity for heat. It tends to be gas in the north and electricity in the south. The New England states (The area northeast of New York) use fuel oil, as do certain remote areas like northern Michigan. Wood stoves are a popular option, and becoming more popular in recent years. In the northern states a wood stove can be used as the primary heat source, but you'll need some sort of secondary heater for the coldest days; that setup usually uses fuel oil for the secondary. Pellet stoves are fairly common, but there have been problems with the availability of pellets. There was quite a shortage about 20 years ago and people remember it. A lot of people converted their pellet stoves to wood after that. Coal for home heat just isn't done anymore. I'm sure there are a few out there, but for the most part no. I don't think we even have a distribution system for home-heating coal anymore. If you buy coal in the US, you're buying it by the railcar. It's almost exclusively used in the steel industry.

Crazy. This could be your truck stop neighbor as you’re reading this right now.

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What do you use spam for?

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I don't especially care for it. If you slice it thin and pan fry it it's okay with eggs for breakfast as a substitute for bacon. Other than that, it's just too salty for regular use.

Friendly reminder

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