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3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Weird American Norms That Confuse The Rest Of The World
If you are from the United States, there are probably lots of aspects of everyday life and culture that feel so commonplace you'd never second-guess them. But for someone from elsewhere, these American customs might seem totally bizarre. Here are some of the American norms that people from other places around the world find strange. "The fact that there are so many things you can do in America before you can legally drink. It's like they've got it backwards. For me, in Australia, drinking was probably the first 'adult' thing people do." —jaketha-1 "Coffee in the States is often a 'to-go' thing, while in the rest of the world it's a sit and relax thing." —vivalaroja2010 "American flags are EVERYWHERE. In India, it's pretty much illegal to use the Indian flag on anything except actual flags and pins. Meanwhile, I've seen the American flag on underwear." —gernumbligardensi62442 "The fact that curse words are bleeped out on television. This is even funnier in TV shows like The Walking Dead, where they show zombies tearing people apart and eating them, but in the next scene, the one curse word is censored." "Paying for health care." —jungumper "Tipping. On my first visit to Paris, I tipped everyone, and while I got excellent service, my friend who lived there had to explain that tips were included in the bill before it got to us, so I was tipping on top of already tipping. I didn't care after a while. We're so conditioned for this in the US." —marvelouskid298 "I learned that the US week starts on Sunday two years ago, and everytime I remember it I just stare into the void, silently freaking out. It has zero effect on my life, but for some reason, it deeply disturbs me. I can't even describe how unhinged this seems to me. Why do you call the weekend the weekend when it's not the end of the week?! Or don't you count Sunday as a weekend?! And if you do, then why not have the week start with Monday, as it should?! Now I am going think about this all day again." —Shallow "A lot of people dress down instead of dressing up. It's always T-shirts and jeans or sweatpants in America." —cutecentipede613 "How long it takes to get from place to place in the US. This is so baffling to people from other countries. We lived in Oregon, and my husband's Italian business associate called him from NYC one day and said he was going to be in the west. He wondered if he could 'drop by' and visit with my husband. My husband asked, 'Sure, where are you?' The man said he was in Detroit." —homeylatte47 "Putting the real estate agent's face on the 'For Sale' signs outside homes." "How difficult it is to get around if you don't have a car. Not everywhere, but there are some places that are just impossible because there are no footpaths, bike lanes, or decent public transportation." —Potato_times_potato "Am I right in thinking that in the US, shops don't show the *actual* price of the items? You find out when you get to the till and taxes are added? If so, WHHYYYYYYYY???? That sounds so stressful and just totally unnecessary?" —DrHeidiBobble "That your public schools are funded by the county. This means that resources for schools are highly dependent on the wealth of the people who live in each county. Weird." "Costco. It's amazing, and I wish we had it where I live. The mere concept of a place where you can buy rice in bulk but also a tire for your car is hilarious. And the cakes were really good." —snailjuice "American here. Something I didn't realize was weird until I traveled out of the country is that some of our coins don't have the denomination/value on them. For instance, our 10-cent piece just says 'one dime.' How tf are tourists supposed to know how much a dime is worth??" —RelevantPuns "The imperial system instead of the metric system. Can we all agree to transfer over to the metric system like the rest of the world?!" "Saying The Pledge of Allegiance in schools. Its like some sleeper agent mode. And people are so proud of themselves that they remember all the words." —maybbeyesmaybbeno "People have lunch on their desks. And usually it's just a snack. Where I come from, lunch is the most complete meal of the day." —oneaveragejoseph "Restaurants expect you not to finish the food and take it home. My mother finds taking home leftovers from a restaurant to be embarrassing and will not do it. But American restaurants have portion sizes that seem to expect this." —Repulsive_Tear4528 "How friendly Americans are. I lived in California for three years. I made more friends there in that time than I did living in my home country for over three decades." "The ability to make so many substitutions when ordering at restaurants. I'll never forget when I ordered the breakfast platter in England and the waitress just walked away. I said, 'She didn't ask how I want my eggs or what kind of toast I want. She didn't ask if I wanted bacon or sausage!' My local companion rolled her eyes and said Americans are so entitled! I was in utter suspense until the plate came. Elsewhere, you get what you get and you like it!" —Esmer_Tina Do you have something to add? If you're from the US, what is something you always considered "normal" until you realized other people find it unusual? Tell us in the comments or in this anonymous form.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lady Gaga Beats Her Own Record And Claims A New Biggest Hit
'Die With a Smile' by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars hits 38 weeks on the Radio Songs chart, becoming ... More Gaga's longest-running hit on the airplay ranking. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 3: Lady Gaga performs at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation) Throughout her career, Lady Gaga has enjoyed incredible success at radio in the U.S. She has produced more airplay favorites than many other pop stars could dream of, and well over a decade into her time in the spotlight, she's performing better than ever with one of her most recent deliveries. "Die With a Smile," Gaga's collaboration with Bruno Mars, has turned out to be not just a hit, but a career-defining success for both stars. Months after the tune dropped, it remains a huge commercial win — especially in terms of radio play. As it holds on, the cut becomes a standout smash for Gaga. "Die With a Smile" has now lived on Billboard's Radio Songs chart for 38 weeks. The tally ranks the tunes that collect the largest total number of audience impressions across the U.S. each frame. The song's widespread appeal has led to constant rotation — not just on pop stations, but across multiple formats. This time around, it drops from No. 2 to No. 3 on the Radio Songs tally. That's a very lofty position for any track that has spent that much time on what is often considered one of Billboard's most competitive rankings. As "Die With a Smile" holds on, it breaks out of a three-way tie and officially becomes Gaga's longest-charting success on the Radio Songs list. Last frame, it was matched with "Shallow," her collaboration with Bradley Cooper, and her breakout tune "Just Dance," which also credits Colby O'Donis. Those two cuts spent 37 frames somewhere on the roster before disappearing, and are now matched as her second-longest-running successes. "Die With a Smile" still has a long way to go before becoming the longest-charting tune in Mars's discography. As it hits 38 weeks on the list, it stands as his sixth-longest-running win on the Radio Songs roster. One more frame, and it will match "Leave the Door Open," which Mars released alongside Anderson .Paak as one-half of Silk Sonic. "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson remains the tune by Mars with the most frames spent on the Radio Songs chart, with 54 stays on the tally.
India Today
09-05-2025
- India Today
Indian-origin restaurateur stabbed to death inside bank in UK
An Indian-origin man, Gurvinder Singh Johal, was stabbed to death inside a bank in the eastern England city of Derby. Police were called to Lloyd's Bank branch in St Peter's Street, Derby, at around 2.30 pm on Tuesday afternoon (May 6), and despite an air ambulance attending to Johal, he was pronounced dead at the scene, the Daily Mail reported. He was Somali-origin man, 47, who has been identified as Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, from Normanton in Derby, was arrested and charged with his murder on was a restaurateur. He was the owner of Hen and Chickens Bar and Grill restaurant in Shelton Lock. He is survived by three children and a WAS A 'GOOD FRIEND AND A SMILER': FAMILY FRIEND Johal had just returned from a family trip to India with his wife, children and extended family, a family friend of Johal told the BBC. The friend also said that Johal was "a good friend" and "a smiler". A friend said Johal had visited the Lloyds branch to deposit his restaurant's weekend earnings, as he couldn't do it on Monday due to the bank Shallow, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in the East Midlands, said, "After a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal."advertisementA second suspect, a man in his 30s, was arrested but later released without charge or further action in connection with the APPEARED BEFORE THE COURTThe accused appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court via video-link on Thursday, where he spoke only to confirm his identity with the assistance of a Somali has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Derby Crown Court for his next hearing was attended by family members of Johal, who was known to friends as Danny, news agency PTI reported."Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Johal at this time. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial," Shallow said."It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings," Shallow added.
Sky News AU
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Police arrest two people over thwarted bomb plot at pop star Lady Gaga's packed concert in Rio de Janeiro
Police in Brazil have arrested two people in connection with a thwarted plot to detonate a bomb at pop star Lady Gaga's packed concert in Rio de Janeiro. A record-breaking 2.1 million fans attended the 39-year-old American singer's free concert at Copacabana Beach on Saturday about 10 pm. Police said authorities worked with the Justice Ministry to thwart the attack allegedly planned by a group which spread hate speech against children, teens and the LGBTQ+ community in Brazil. Police said the group sought to radicalise and recruit teens to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives to gain notoriety online. The Justice Ministry said it determined the group falsely presented itself as Gaga's fan group Little Monsters and posed a 'risk to public order.' The ministry said the group's false pretence aimed to lure teenagers into 'networks with violent and self-destructive content.' Police arrested and charged the alleged group leader with illegal weapons possession in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul as part of an effort called Operation Fake Monster. A teenager was also arrested and charged with child pornography in Rio de Janeiro. As both arrests occurred hours before the Shallow singer's concert started, police said the event went ahead without disruption. 'The operation was launched to neutralise the digital behaviour that was being coordinated, with potential risk to the public at the event, without any impact on attendees,' authorities said in a statement. "The work was carried out discreetly and precisely, avoiding panic or distortion of information among the population.' However, this led to questions about the seriousness of the threat posed. Serious security concerns at major events typically lead event organisers to cancel them, like pop star Taylor Swift's Vienna leg of her Era's tour over a thwarted terrorist attack plot last year. Authorities said police confiscated phones and other electronics in raids on the homes of 15 suspects across several Brazilian states. Although police believed homemade bombs were intended to be used in the thwarted attack, there was no mention of weapons or explosives found in the raids. A spokesperson for Gaga said the A Star Is Born actress only learned of the planned attack at her beach concert, affectionately dubbed 'Gagacabana,' after the media reported it. 'We learned about this alleged threat via media reports this morning,' the spokesperson said. 'Prior to and during the show, there were no known safety concerns, nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks. 'Her team worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place.' A major security operation featuring 5,000 police officers, metal detectors, drones and facial recognition cameras swarmed the beach, where people travelled nationwide and queued from early in the morning. On Sunday, Gaga posted a lengthy and heartfelt thank you to the crowd. "An estimated 2.5 million people came to see me sing, the biggest crowd for any woman in history," she said. "I wish I could share this feeling with the whole world—I know I can't, but I can say this—if you lose your way, you can find your way back if you believe in yourself and work hard." The city paid for Gaga's concert to revitalise Rio de Janeiro's economy and is estimated to have generated nearly $100 million.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brazilian Police Say They Thwarted Bomb Attack By Hate Group At Lady Gaga's Record-Breaking Copacabana Concert
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro say they thwarted a planned bomb attack by a hate group targeting children, teens and the LGBTQ+ community at Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert held at Copacabana Beach last night, which drew over 2 million attendees. In a press release, the agency, in coordination with local officials, said it served 15 search and seizure warrants across nine cities in four states: Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Duque de Caxias and Macaé, in the state of Rio de Janeiro; Cotia, São Vicente and Vargem Grande Paulista, in the state of São Paulo; São Sebastião do Caí in Rio Grande do Sul and Campo Novo do Parecis in Mato Grosso. More from Deadline Lady Gaga Overcomes Mic Malfunction At Coachella: "At Least You Know I Sing Live" Lady Gaga Recalls Filming 'A Star Is Born' At Coachella During 'Shallow' Performance Lady Gaga Sets 'Mayhem Ball' Tour Dates For North America, Europe & UK Dubbing it 'Operation Fake Monster,' the investigation singled out those who were recruiting participants, including teens, to carry out the attacks utilizing improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails with the aim of gaining notoriety online. An unnamed man identified as the the leader of the group was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Rio Grande do Sul, and a teenager was arrested for storing child pornography in Rio de Janeiro, police said. According to police, the digital-based group was promoting radical ideology among adolescents, including the spread of hate crimes, self-harm, pedophilia and violent content. More… Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery Brad Pitt's Apple 'F1' Movie: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far
