Disclaimer: these aren't verified facts! Just crowdsourced comments.
Ever think of a custom or tradition that you do and realize, "Huh, I wonder if they do this anywhere else?"
Here are some of the most interesting responses:
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In Afghanistan, it's normal for for two male friends to hold hands as a public display of friendship.
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In Germany, it's normal to enjoy a steam in a sauna with different genders.
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In Moldova, it's normal to buy wine at anytime, even though they stop selling alcohol at 10 p.m., because wine isn't considered alcohol.
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In Chile, it's normal to put broken glass bottles on the walls around your house to prevent people from breaking in.
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In the Philippines, and many other Southeast Asian and African countries, it's normal to eat with your hands.
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In Saudi Arabia, it's normal to marry someone without knowing them and only meeting them after the marriage itself has been arranged.
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In Austria, it's normal to "thump on the table" rather than clap your hands when you want to applaud your professor.
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In Denmark, it's normal to leave your baby alone outside while they're napping — as long as they're still in your eye line.
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In the UK, it's normal for the patrons of a bar or restaurant to cheer when someone breaks a plate.
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In the Netherlands, it's normal to ride a bike rather than drive a car.
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In Vietnam, it's normal to put hot sauce on everything.
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In Scotland, it's normal for men to wear skirts year-round.
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In Australia, it's normal to drink alcohol out of a shoe.
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In Portugal, it's normal to have coffee after every meal — regardless of what time it is.
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In Colombia, it's normal to eat fried chicken with gloves on so your hands don't get dirty.
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And, in the US — and nowhere else — we consume pumpkin byproducts at an alarming rate.
What are some normal things in your country that no one else does? Let us know in the comments below!
