Twitter is one of the most widely used social media platforms on which users loudly communicate their thoughts on certain issues. Criticism of the United States is common, but strangely, many tweets from non-Americans talk about the bright side of America – the things they experienced and loved while visiting the US.
With all the negative news on the web, it’s high time to shift our attention and check out some of the more positive tweets about what makes America great. After all, the famed land of milk and honey isn’t as dull and depressing as the media makes it seem. If you’re a US citizen, you may be about to discover that visitors love the strangest things about your country. If you’ve never visited America, you may be about to find your reason to go!
Dad jokes are popular in America, but dads are also very supportive of their kids. This Twitter user noticed they often say, "good job, buddy!" Hannah found it so adorable that American dads are encouraging and supportive of their kids.
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This famous American phrase is charming and very uplifting! Parents in the US often utilize it to applaud their kids for the littlest of things. If only our managers at work would give us a "good job, buddy" from time to time.
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Another famous American greeting is "how you doing?" Which is often replied to with another "how you doing." We’re curious – is it simply a thing to say, or do individuals really care about how the other person is getting along? Nobody truly knows. Indeed, Pam’s brief comment sums it up perfectly.
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All things considered, the answer to this riddle depends on where you're visiting in the US. In some states, you'll never hear an American respond with how they're really doing. It could be that they don't have any desire to share personal information with people, or maybe they’re just being polite.
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We couldn’t agree more with Michelle’s tweet about Americans getting the "I voted today" stickers. It’s like giving yourself a pat on the back for exercising your right to participate in a democratic process. This is a common practice for Americans, who gladly wear their stickers and share selfies on Instagram.
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Such an accomplishment definitely urges others to do their part and vote. Michelle, this is downright amusing! It truly is just like what happens when you’re a kid, and you brave the dentist’s chair or doctor’s office. How adorable!
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Often called a melting pot, the United States has a wide range of cuisines on offer. While many people identify America with fast food, candy, and processed junk, the true scope is far wider. For instance, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are an exemplary American staple.
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As a matter of fact, they are a big part of childhood for many Americans. It's a simple, delicious, and modest meal for a bustling mother to make for her kids. However, many non-Americans struggle to understand such an odd combination.
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Non-Americans appear to view America's secondary school grades as pretty entertaining. In case you didn’t know, the US is the only nation that gives lofty titles to each high school year. These titles are freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior.
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Non-Americans find this ranking system difficult to understand. What’s wrong with plain old numbered grades? When faced with this fancy system, many foreigners wonder, "would you say you are a senior in tertiary or secondary school?” It is an altogether confusing arrangement if you didn’t grow up with it!
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Accents can give an entertaining twist to some words. As per Petra Fox, there's a specific word that sounds adorable when Americans say it. Would you be able to figure out which word it is? It's the word duty!
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Americans most certainly pronounce it like "doodie." It never goes downhill and makes us chuckle without fail. Whenever you're around an American and need a decent snicker, inquire as to whether they play the game Call of Dutyand see what they say.
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Do you want to know how to make any American freak out? Try telling them that you don't have the foggiest idea who Oprah Winfrey is! Dubbed the “Queen of All Media,” Oprah is famed for her humanitarian work and talk shows.
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She even has her own network! We hope this information serves as a lesson to all you non-Americans. Unless, for some reason, you want to have an American to flip out on you, think about watching two or three episodes of Oprah.
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Did you know that a birthday cake is both an item and a cake flavor in America? We’re as baffled as you are, but birthday cake truly is considered to be its own flavor in the US. How could this be when birthday cakes all come in their own different flavors? We’re officially confused!
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We cannot wrap our heads around the fact that Americans don’t realize that there are various flavors of birthday cake. Perhaps they only have a single birthday cake flavor that tastes the same.
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One thing that invariably angers Americans is a line cutter. Note that some Americans will get quite aggressive if you even look like you’re going to cut ahead of them. Some societies barely even acknowledge queues, but America is all about them.
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Americans appreciate order and respect, which is why they like some decorum in their queues. Try cutting in front of an American in line, and you may wind up having to fend off a verbal attack. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
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