17 non-Americans share something they'll never understand about the United States.

Between red Solo cups, beer pong, supersized portions of fast food, credit scores, putting Ranch dressing on every food, and having to sell your home to pay off medical bills--America can be a confusing place for people who weren't raised in the United States...

So, when a Reddit user asked non-American people, 'what’s a thing that you don’t understand about America?' people from all around the world were ready to share the most baffling thing about American culture.

1.

Why is that one Kansas, but the other one is not Arkansas? America explain. What do u mean its aRkAnSaW??? - QuizzaciousZeitgeist

2.

The natural confidence. The ability to take your own space, in a positive and refreshing way. I come from Sweden where I feel that kind of mentality is more uncommon with a more tentative and ironic manner. - Haha_Metal

3.

There's a lot. But I visited the US for the first time in December, and one thing that stood out to me: billboards. All along the highway. Billboards everywhere. Most of them for scummy looking lawyers. Why this? - magusheart

4.

Why most of the shower heads are glued to the wall. How on earth do you wash your privates? - Didyoufartjustthere

5.

The amount of sugar in everything. It's so very very much - wadezero27

6.

Why tax is not included in the price tag? - Siniii22

7.

Why do public restrooms include a small opening between the doors that allows passersby to see you when you're taking a piss? - Kaoxpzx

8.

My mom is from Moscow during the Soviet Era, and she is confused why there is no teacher-student hierarchy. She thinks it's weird when teachers participate in school plays or speak to students informally.

She also DOES NOT GET pajama day. To her, it's just the weirdest thing in the world. In Russia, there is an important distinction between 'clothes for home' and 'clothes for outside'. They have a concept of 'home clothes', like your cozy or ugly clothes, that you are supposed to change into after school or work.

At bedtime, you change out of your 'home clothes' into pajamas. As a result, pajamas, for both adults and children, are considered extra-extra private in Russia. My mom perceives pajama day as something extreme like wearing only undergarments to school. That's how private pajamas are considered to be in Russia! - racheltolmach2022

9.

The tipping culture is so foreign to me, I would be so scared to make a mistake or not tipping enough if I ever go to America, because it's not something which is common here in Denmark - Cupsuu

10.

The culture of just...talking to people, strangers you dont know and just up and start a conversation with them or join a conversation. I'm British, and we go through great lengths to not talk to people, let alone opening up and pouring our hearts out to a random person - MrGlayden

11.

How you have to share a room with some complete rando when you go to college. - ChoppingOnionsForYou

12.

Prescription medication adverts on television - PsychologicalRain248

13.

How you can say the word 'mirror' without the use of any vowels. Mrrrrrr. - Otto1968

14.

The amount of National Parks! My dream came true in 2017 to make an RV trip southwest off USA. Yosemite blew my mind away - Independent-Ad9787

15.

Scottish person here but the work/always available for work culture. Minimal vacation time, minimal maternity/paternity leave and the fact you can pretty much just be let go. It makes me sad to think about it! But I do love that you guys cram so much in to your time off - you guys love a road trip! - Frosty_Dragonfly_682

16.

So, why do you buy politicians' merchandise? Shirts, caps, banners, stickers, etc. They're public servants, not rockstars. Also, usually the more boring they are, the better. - akashyy

17.

Does every worker have to file their own taxes or am I just confused? - ThePencil67