Categories: Curiosities

15 Normal Things in the US That Are Weird in Other Countries

Putting a lot of ice in our drinks

One small thing that stands out when you visit Europe is that they don’t use a lot of ice – at most restaurants, you won’t get it unless you ask for it.

Americans are some of the only people who use an excess of ice in their drinks. Articles have even written about why we do it. The Smithsonian believes it may be related to our “more is more” vibe in the US.

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