10 Awkward American Questions, rest of the world feels strange

In America , The idea of Awkward American Questions might be more common, in American culture can be fascinating but for the rest of the world it is interesting and peculiar .

1. "What do you do?" This question is quite common in the US and often asked early in conversations, reflecting a culture that places significant importance on one's job or career.

but for some people in other countries , apart of job interview , people don't ask this question .

Once i went to a grocery store, I was waiting there in line. suddenly a passerby came in and asked, "How much is 1 kg potatoes ?"

Grocery shop owner asked "are you new to this area ?"

passerby replied "yes"

then shop owner asked" what do you do"

passerby shouted "i just asked potato price, not your properties " and then he left from there .

2."How are you?" - Although common, it's often used more as a greeting rather than a genuine inquiry into one's well-being.

normally in others places this question people don't ask strangers. we only ask friends and families

3."Can you get free refills here?" - In the US, free refills at restaurants are quite common, but this isn't the case everywhere in the world.

If you ask free refill they might kick you out very politely .

4. "Do you want to go Dutch?" - This question, about splitting the bill equally on a date, can be awkward and is less common in some other cultures.

Oh my god have you ever seen woman paying bill on a date. This is very awkward, if you ask a woman to splitting bill on a date , she will never think of date with you again .

5,"What high school did you go to?" - Americans often use this question to find common ground, especially in conversations about local connections.

Never asked this to a stranger until we become good friends .

6"Can I pet your dog?" - In America, it's not unusual for strangers to ask this question, which might be considered odd or intrusive elsewhere.

In any country , how can we ask such a question , i heard people asking strangers about their pets even before touching they ask , "does your dog bite?"

7"What's your star sign?" - A question that often pops up in social settings, it reflects a fascination with astrology that might not be as prominent in other cultures.

I don't know , never saw people asked this question in their conversation .

8"Why don’t you smile more?" - This can be an awkward and invasive question, reflecting certain expectations around demeanor.

Very Awkward , if you laugh more people think you are crazy.

9"Can I have ranch with that?" - Americans have a notable love for ranch dressing, and asking for it with a wide variety of foods might seem strange to people from other countries.

People are shy , they don't ask extra , especially when we are with strangers.

10."Do you have any allergies?" - This question is often asked at social gatherings or when inviting someone over for a meal, as there's a strong awareness and accommodation for food allergies and intolerances in the US. This might seem overly cautious or less common in other cultures where such allergies aren't as prevalent or openly discussed.

Never thought of this question in my life, before inviting a guest. it might be very awkward if i ask.

These are few questions that offer a glimpse of American cultural habits that can seem quirky or even awkward to those not accustomed to them.