10 American Things My French Neighbor Finds Absolutely Ridiculous

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Ice Cubes

Americans have a fascinating relationship with ice cubes – we sprinkle them into every nook and cranny, even our salads!

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Super-Sized Portions

We absolutely adore super-sizing our meals!  But my French neighbor can’t fathom why anyone would require such gargantuan portions.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly

This all-time American treat is a hit with both young munchkins and grown-up snack enthusiasts.

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Supermarkets Open 24/7

We’re accustomed to having a shopping spree at any time we please. Yet, my French neighbor finds it amusing that supermarkets here are open 24/7.

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Drive-Thru Everything

Getting fast food, coffee, and banking without stepping out of our cars is like an extreme sport France hasn’t even heard of!

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Super-Size Sodas

We absolutely adore our jumbo-sized sodas, but this habit of supersizing drinks tends to leave our French neighbor in shock!

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Air Conditioning Everywhere

My French neighbor finds this energy-guzzling habit utterly absurd. Guess they’ve mastered the art of staying cool the French way!

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Big Cars

We adore our colossal SUVs and pickup trucks, but these behemoths are mere luxuries in France. 

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Tabasco Sauce

Hot: a beloved American obsession, yet for my French neighbor, an acquired taste they’re still adapting to. Vive la différence!

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The Obsession with Cheese

Americans are totally cheese-obsessed! Cheddar, mozzarella – we can’t get enough. But for my French neighbor, our obsession is “fromage”-dable.

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