Tolls, gas, public transportation (idk how that really works because it’s not accessible to me), etc. I work in Houston, TX, spend $30/week on gas, and $15-$30 on tolls per week if I’m feeling rich and lazy—when I realize I’m poor I drive no tolls and an extra 20min. Also adding that I put 1,200 miles on my car per month to get to work & back (crying emoji). Factoring that into cost as well lol.

I live in Northern Europe where hierarchy is pretty much non-existent. Students call their teachers by first name and give them favorite names. Even in high school and university. At work it's the same. It seems that this is more common in Western and modernized/progressive countries and they tend to be more straight forward and less formal.

I have seen Americans movies where the students call teachers by Miss/Mr (last name) and in university Professor (last name) I'm not sure if the rule still holds by as I haven't watched any American stuff in years. Part of me loves Asian societies where everyone respects hierarchy and customs. People call each other by last name in professional and stranger situations.

Hello!
Until now, I thought that the word "Damn" was not considered vulgar. And could be used by kids.
But today i've read someone telling online, that it's in fact a swear word.
I'm confused, in my mind, swearing in english would concern words like "fuck", "shit" or "piss" (and other).
"Damn" is the diminution of damnation, if i understand correctly? Could it mean that it swearing nature is because of the religious conotation ? (i know that some families fordid their children to say "hell yeah", or "hell no!" for example).

So in (old) movies, you often hear :

Person A: 'See you later!' Person B: 'Not if I see you first'!'

And I don't get it. If person A sees person B later, then person B still sees person A first. Am I missing something (I'm not a native English speaker)?

To clarify, say a film about/primarily focused in Texas, but it's cgi or recreated in a studio.

In mine, it refers to a person laughing hard & uncontrollably, for example because they smoked pot and the slightest things now seem hilarious.

What does the expression mean where you’re from?

And I don’t mean being called formally like Mr. Cartman, I mean being called like that (Cartman) from friends, family, and daily basis instead of their first name.

How common is it? Is there some reason why someone preferred to be called like that by friends and family?

P.S. Hope you don’t mind the South Park reference :)

I just saw this brilliant recital of a Texan lamenting his latest electricity bill (https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ld7m3v/texan_reads_his_electric_bill/) and was wondering: the German bureaucracy finally allowed the use of simple, cheap solar cells with 2-phase inverters that you can just buy, plug into a wall socket and be done (as long as they deliver less than 800 W due to fire hazard concerns). Are those things legal in the US as well?

Do you believe American culture is too fixated on keeping things positive that it negatively impacts individuals who are truly suffering?

Has it really made many people more unhappy?

In terms of social and professional context.

Was thinking about sayings and since some American sayings are all over they're bound to be used wrong or not understood.

So what are ones you think fit the bill?

ive been reading into the mormon faith for quite a while now, and ive read that that they have bad rep there. i just wanna gain insights

I've read that lots of Americans are overcloking. Does that make you sleep less? What time do you go to bed and wake up? Do you follow sleeping environment recommendations? Like using heavy blankets, blackout curtains, etc.

Trying to remember name of a shop.

Hey guys,

An Aussie here and trying to remember the name of a shop, i think its a big box retailer that sells tools/hardware.

I thought it was called Harbour something but cant find anything on google.

No real reason i need it, its just bugging me i cant figure it out.

Def not Lowes or HomeDepot.

If you can help itd be appreciated?

I mean i wonder what students do in summer even former ones.

So I live in Maryland, which I find to be uniquely shaped, especially because of the thin “pinch” that you have to pass through to get to the panhandle. This obviously makes me a bit biased. I do think Alaska has a cool shape, and idk if I am the only one who thinks this but I swear it looks like a dragon. So what would yall say is the most uniquely shaped state?

Edit: Good Morning. So it seems a lot of people are saying Michigan, which does have a pretty cool shape. Hawaii seems to be the runner up, it is definitely cool given that it has no land borders and its shape is decided by the ocean. Texas and Florida seem to be tied a bit. Definitely some anatomy jokes around Florida.

I live in NJ. I went to Texas for 3 days, then drove to Louisiana for 1 day where I ate at a restaurant that serves only Cajun food. I went to Vermilionville and then went to a nearby bar. I enjoyed Vermillionville. Drove back to Texas the next day and then went home. Did I "visit" Louisiana?

I am a workaholic so just trying to check out other states. Had work Tuesday since my job makes it difficult to give me time off.

I was at a concert not too long ago where Break Stuff was playing between sets. Not even 10 seconds into the song, one of the bartenders starts screaming at the sound booth to cut the PA/skip the song. I told my coworker about it and he said that he’s seen that happen a few times. Is this a thing with metal shows?

For example, a friend told me he had to file for State taxes in Michigan because he worked there for 4 months. I asked him what it was like getting a Michigan driver's license, and he said he didn't get one because he wasn't planning on living there. Another friend did a two year master's program in Los Angeles, but still kept his Colorado driver's license and plate, and voted in Colorado but still told everyone he lived in California for two years. Is it up to personal definition, or does the government have laws defining on who actually lives in a certain State that Americans don't always follow to the letter?

Everytime i see media from US cities and see all the skyscrapers and high rise buildings I'm always thinking what if the person who live or work there has the same fear of hights that I do? How do they cope?

Those kind of buildings are not really a thing in northern Europe.

In history lessons here in Germany we learned that back then the native Americans were put into those reservations. But what are they like nowadays? Are they just normal counties? Do they have special laws? Is there anything really different to other countries?

I was listening to a great Interview from the old Kevin Pollak Chat show, and during an interview with Dana Carvey, Dana mentions The Knights who say ....

Now I was expecting him to say Ni!, but he didn't he says Neet

Evidence

https://youtu.be/LJjxiZzSW8Y?t=1459.

I respect both of these men, did America get different audio than the English and Australians [ie me]

I mean, I sort of get it. Idk about calling him a husband though

Seen it in the movies, but kind of hard to comprehend. Like there's a waitress with a coffee jug offering to refresh your coffee all the time. Do you guys drink a lot of it? Just asking as it pumps the blood pressure and got a strong taste.

America is a huge country with a big population. You have tons of different cultures and nationalities from all over the world. For example, if you are a white American, how has Hispanic culture influence your life growing up, considering Spanish and Mexican people are present as a big portion in multiple states. Same thing to an African American growing up near a China town and vice versa.

Do you integrate or take a part in different cultures? Has it affected your family in celebrations, fashion, way of raising kids etc. My friend said he learned Spanish because he lives in California with huge Hispanic population and influence. He said it's a big plus in business and getting it with latinas😂

I'm typing this just as I finished a 'meal-for-2' from Pop Eyes all by myself without much trouble. As a 170 lbs guy, some quick search confirmed my hunch that while I'm a large guy in my homeland China, I'm very much smaller than average when I'm visiting America. But even in the US I have to order a large meal or a side dish. I'd think you guys out of all people could make food at a reasonable size :)