{"id":38153,"date":"2024-03-08T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/?p=38153"},"modified":"2024-03-09T08:33:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T07:33:55","slug":"a-quick-study-on-american-dissimilarities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/a-quick-study-on-american-dissimilarities\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Study on American Dissimilarities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving across the globe will have you noticing the smallest details and focusing on them to the point where you just have to write about it! <\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve been adjusting to life here, and there are many differences to be in awe of in day-to-day life. Here are some things Americans do differently that I’ve noticed while living here:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The food portions here are huge!<\/strong> I always end up with leftovers. And guess what? Some places even offer refills on these massive portions. Can you believe it? I usually ration them over the week and get creative with incorporating bits into my meals because I haven’t yet adjusted to this quirk.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. American flags are everywhere!<\/strong> I visited a high school as part of a project I’m working on, and I was blown away by how many flags were proudly flying. I see flags outside buildings, on deli corners, and even mini flags hanging on school bags. I think it’s safe to say there is a lot of love for America<\/strong>, and they’re not afraid to show it!<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Another thing I noticed while grocery shopping is that the prices displayed on the shelves here don’t include tax. I was going about my weekly shopping and was greeted with a wallet-tugging, heart-skipping surprise at the register. I’ve since learned that tax isn’t included in the label<\/strong> and have made sure to keep that in mind for future shopping adventures!<\/span><\/p>\n

4. The last thing I want mention, is the heartbreakingly large amount of homelessness here. It’s not really a difference to observe but s<\/span>eemingly a theme that is present across the entire globe. <\/span>It was especially surprising to me because I come from a third world country and wasn’t prepared to see it so frequently in almost every borough I’ve visited! It’s eye-opening and humbling to witness people struggling with basic necessities, even in the best countries in the world, especially in New York<\/strong> where the cost of living and housing is famously challenging for many.<\/p>\n

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