What annoys me in the USA: the experience of a Russian-speaking immigrant - ForumDaily
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What annoys me in the USA: the experience of a Russian-speaking immigrant

“I’ll tell you about ten reasons that really piss me off about the USA and the American way of life,” writes the author America Inside blog on Yandex.Zen. Next - from the first person.

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Reason №1. People in the USA are simply incredibly skeletal, not flexible, and under-instructed. They live according to instructions, directions and rules. It is simply impossible to deviate from the rule. Anything not according to the instructions is not acceptable. Because of this, sometimes it can be very difficult even at the everyday level. Perhaps this is good for the state, and you yourself, following the rules and instructions, will be protected and confident in the result, but... When you hit the wall of instructions, you understand that our people are more flexible, understanding, with a soul or something.

Reason №2. Prices in stores exclude sales tax. It’s incredibly annoying when, having chosen a product, at the checkout you receive a check 3-5% more, and in some states even 10%. It took me a long time to get used to this.

Reason №3. Independence from outside opinions, reaching the point of absurdity. An everyday example: it doesn’t matter how you look in the eyes of others, even if you weigh under 150 kg (and this is not uncommon), but are dressed in tight pants or shorts, thereby exposing your body. I repeat - this is just my opinion.

Reason №4. Girls. Looking back at reason # 3, I would add that most young girls do not take care of themselves at all. Now the reason is clear why their peers from the CIS countries stand out so much against their background. This is why movie stars and pop singers are so popular because they are very different from the average American woman.

Reason №5. American hypocrisy. Behind the question “How are you?” and a big smile usually costs nothing. They are not interested in what is going on with you. It's just a traditional courtesy. In such cases, you remember our compatriots.

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Reason №6. Eternal dissatisfaction with someone, someone or something. There is not a single day that I do not see or hear about some kind of meeting, demonstration or strike. Here, women, minorities, people of color, and others are dissatisfied or express dissatisfaction. Any strata or group of the population. They are dissatisfied with the fact that they are oppressed (allegedly oppressed), infringed, not allowed to develop. Sometimes it comes to complete delirium. But, nevertheless, the state reacts to this, tries to do something about it. And this does them honor, what is there to dissemble.

Reason №7. American food. I consider huge portions a very big disadvantage. In addition, all food is somehow too tasty, which suggests the addition of various flavor enhancers. I really don't like it.

Reason №8. Homeless people. There are a huge number of them, especially in large cities. Moreover, they feel very at ease; they are located on the central streets right on the sidewalk. In addition, they behave very defiantly and arrogantly, asking, no, demanding money or food. This, as you understand, causes a lot of inconvenience and unpleasant moments.

Reason №9. Tip. In a cafe or restaurant, tips are not included in the bill, but they indicate three recommended amounts: 15%, 20%, 25%. Moreover, it is not customary to leave a tip here. The same situation as with sales tax: the recommended percentage of tip must be added to the invoice amount. Just to look polite.

Reason №10. Medicine prices. If you don't have insurance (and insurance varies widely), then a typical ambulance call will cost you $1, and an appointment with a primary care physician who will refer you to other doctors will cost $500-$200.

Once again, this is what stresses me out about American life. Of course, everything taken together is outweighed by the mass of advantages that I received and continue to receive after moving to the USA, but nevertheless...

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