Odd Customs
Nov 30th 2004 | 7:14 am
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Re: Odd Customs
That I can pronounce words correctly! 
I cant believe the ordinary words that get so mispronounced. I sometimes wonder how some people ever passed through school.
I cant believe the ordinary words that get so mispronounced. I sometimes wonder how some people ever passed through school.
Nov 30th 2004 | 7:15 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by callë
That I can pronounce words correctly! I cant believe the ordinary words that get so mispronounced. I sometimes wonder how some people ever passed through school.
I cant believe the ordinary words that get so mispronounced. I sometimes wonder how some people ever passed through school.Thanks,
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Nov 30th 2004 | 7:21 am
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Re: Odd Customs
I asked my husband about it and he said pretty much the same thing. He explained that at least in Ohio, the only people that walk are the ones that can't afford an alternative.
Of course, I have made fun of him so much for getting back in his car to drive two stores down in a strip mall!
Of course, I have made fun of him so much for getting back in his car to drive two stores down in a strip mall!
Nov 30th 2004 | 8:00 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Hmmm...didn't mean this to turn into another rant thread
Though the not getting new cutlery at a restaurant is an odd one...
Though the not getting new cutlery at a restaurant is an odd one...
Nov 30th 2004 | 8:05 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by Amywen
I asked my husband about it and he said pretty much the same thing. He explained that at least in Ohio, the only people that walk are the ones that can't afford an alternative.
the same attitude is toward the bus transpo. here ...it's absurd!!!
like i said..how can they even wonder why they are the fattest nation?
Nov 30th 2004 | 8:10 am
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Re: Odd Customs
One custom that is different is that everyone brings a dish to a dinner party. At home one person slaves over the stove all day and then everyone else turns up to eat. Often when I am having dinner at my house my guests will ask what to bring and I say booze, they say no what food shall I bring.
Another custom is Americans use paper plates and cups whenever possible. I guess it makes sense however you would be shot at my families house for daring to try that one.
Another custom is Americans use paper plates and cups whenever possible. I guess it makes sense however you would be shot at my families house for daring to try that one.
Nov 30th 2004 | 8:14 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
er....WALK!!!
When i lived in louisiana there where practically no sidewalks but neverthe less with two little ones in a double stoller i'd take a nice walk to a few of the playgrounds....people would be staring out their car windows at me like I'd just escaped an insane Asylum!!!
Of course driving like a maniac to get to the gym ,to walk on the tredmill makes perfect sense
I'm in a city now, more sidewalks ...but still not too many people about....and they wonder why they're all fat
When i lived in louisiana there where practically no sidewalks but neverthe less with two little ones in a double stoller i'd take a nice walk to a few of the playgrounds....people would be staring out their car windows at me like I'd just escaped an insane Asylum!!!
Of course driving like a maniac to get to the gym ,to walk on the tredmill makes perfect sense
I'm in a city now, more sidewalks ...but still not too many people about....and they wonder why they're all fat
Cathy often jokes that Americans are going to evvolve into these fat beings with two appendages below which are only used to reach the gas and brake pedals.
Nov 30th 2004 | 9:05 am
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Re: Odd Customs
odd customs... hmm
Sugar in EVERYTHING, sweet potatoes SOOO don't need half a pound of sugar in them AND then marhmellows to top it off... my god.. by the time they're done there is NOTHING of the actual sweet potatoe taste left.
and.. agreed on the walking.. I got this only 5mins ago.. I WALKED to Cost Plus (500 yards) and then back... got offered 2 lifts and stared at LOTS... wtf ?
there are more.. but.. I don't want to rant
Sugar in EVERYTHING, sweet potatoes SOOO don't need half a pound of sugar in them AND then marhmellows to top it off... my god.. by the time they're done there is NOTHING of the actual sweet potatoe taste left.
and.. agreed on the walking.. I got this only 5mins ago.. I WALKED
to Cost Plus (500 yards) and then back... got offered 2 lifts and stared at LOTS... wtf ?there are more.. but.. I don't want to rant
Nov 30th 2004 | 9:09 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by ladylisa
One custom that is different is that everyone brings a dish to a dinner party. At home one person slaves over the stove all day and then everyone else turns up to eat. Often when I am having dinner at my house my guests will ask what to bring and I say booze, they say no what food shall I bring.
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What ladylisa describes sounds much like a potluck as its known in my part of the US.
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Nov 30th 2004 | 9:24 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by ladylisa
One custom that is different is that everyone brings a dish to a dinner party. At home one person slaves over the stove all day and then everyone else turns up to eat. Often when I am having dinner at my house my guests will ask what to bring and I say booze, they say no what food shall I bring.
Another custom is Americans use paper plates and cups whenever possible. I guess it makes sense however you would be shot at my families house for daring to try that one.
Another custom is Americans use paper plates and cups whenever possible. I guess it makes sense however you would be shot at my families house for daring to try that one.
Don't have a problem with paper plates, saves on washing, but is a bit odd that, normally done for breafast or lunch at the in-laws, just because of limited hot water if everyone wants a shower.
Nov 30th 2004 | 10:46 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by Bob
So what things do you do that are weird, or seem weird over here? and what have you noticed that you think is weird over here?
I'll start, I like ketchup and mayo with chips and stuff, which certainly gets' weird looks over here
But what I find weird, and this could be just a new england thing, they serve maple syrup with gammon ham steaks and sausages, I get very weird looks when asking for ketchup with the bangers.
Also, tea, everytime I offer, people expect herbal tea or that chai stuff, and have it either plain, with lemon and or sugar, and look aghast when it's plain ole PG tips served with milk.....anyone else get that?
I'll start, I like ketchup and mayo with chips and stuff, which certainly gets' weird looks over here
But what I find weird, and this could be just a new england thing, they serve maple syrup with gammon ham steaks and sausages, I get very weird looks when asking for ketchup with the bangers.
Also, tea, everytime I offer, people expect herbal tea or that chai stuff, and have it either plain, with lemon and or sugar, and look aghast when it's plain ole PG tips served with milk.....anyone else get that?
Guys, the bathroom is inside the house. I've even had relations get up and walk outside to use the bathroom. Man, it's gross.
Nov 30th 2004 | 10:55 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Whisking your empty plate away in a restaurant before anyone else has finished eating, and then bringing the bill (sorry - check ) before you even ask for it - it's like "C'mon - we need this table for the next customer!".
Having said that, I love California
Pat
) before you even ask for it - it's like "C'mon - we need this table for the next customer!".Having said that, I love California
Pat
Nov 30th 2004 | 11:16 am
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by superpat
Whisking your empty plate away in a restaurant before anyone else has finished eating, and then bringing the bill (sorry - check ) before you even ask for it - it's like "C'mon - we need this table for the next customer!".
Having said that, I love California
Pat
) before you even ask for it - it's like "C'mon - we need this table for the next customer!".Having said that, I love California
Pat
And when you get out ... "Where's my car dude?"
Nov 30th 2004 | 12:00 pm
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by rincewind
Inviting family members over and watch in horror as they spit and piss in my yard. And that's just the women
Guys, the bathroom is inside the house. I've even had relations get up and walk outside to use the bathroom. Man, it's gross.
Guys, the bathroom is inside the house. I've even had relations get up and walk outside to use the bathroom. Man, it's gross.
ewwwww!!
and i think i remember you making red-neck jokes !!!!that is GROSS!! and not usual American behaviour i might add....though of course in Georgia it may well be :scared:
Nov 30th 2004 | 12:27 pm
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Re: Odd Customs
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
that is GROSS!! and not usual American behaviour i might add....though of course in Georgia it may well be :scared:
