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Non-Americans who have been to the US.. What is the weirdest thing about America that Americans don't realize is weird? (lemmy.world)

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[–] doggle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

It is very much state pride as well, and force of habit; most Americans don't travel out of country much (for a few reasons) so we don't often have to tell people where we're from who don't already have a good grasp of American geography.

Also, frankly, people can usually tell we're American before we tell them, for better or worse. Might as well give you a bit more specificity.