American Habits That Americans Didn't Realize Were So American

Someone on AskReddit asked for Americans to share those habits and cultural practices that they had no idea were so American, until they went abroad. Sometimes you've no idea how unique that normal thing like extra sugary candy is to your homeland, until you get out and explore the farther corners of the world.

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