American Norms Surprise

Commenters react to the article's topic by attributing it to typical American practices, expressing surprise or sarcasm from non-Americans, or contrasting it with life in the US.

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Sample Comments

baobabKoodaa Jul 19, 2025 View on HN

That's american values for you.

kome Jul 21, 2023 View on HN

wow americans can't do that already????

downrightmike Dec 2, 2023 View on HN

We're talking about America

tertius Nov 4, 2017 View on HN

Perhaps just not an American...

TiredOfLife Oct 9, 2025 View on HN

You forgot "in America".

organsnyder Jun 12, 2018 View on HN

All too American, I'm afraid.

dustymcp Mar 4, 2021 View on HN

As a non American i cant beleive this is a thing..

brenfrow Feb 17, 2013 View on HN

Hmm... welcome to life as an American.

throttlebody Nov 26, 2025 View on HN

Unbelievable, but I guess this is the USA....

all_usernames Aug 10, 2019 View on HN

Convince me this is any different in America.