Europeans, what is something that Americans have/do that makes no sense to you?

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Religion.

Anti Vax.

Militarised police.

Racism.

Political corruption.

Foreign wars.

Mass shootings.

Healthcare.

Public transit.

Abortion.

UFO.

Capitalism.

Two weeks holiday.

Maternity leave.

At least half of those are not unique to the United States. Lots of countries have problems with militarised police. And of course racism is universal.

Nobody does racism like the Italians.

In before the Balkan countries start arguing about who's better at racism

Middle East, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia: "Am I a joke to you?"

Yes, maternity leave! The US approach is bonkers.

I don’t get two weeks holiday yet. 5 days this year and I had none my first year.

You're actually fucking kidding me, right? That's... inhuman. Can you move overseas?

I wish. I’m looking at other jobs now that I have some time off for interviews.

Yep. You're fortunate if you get 2 weeks in the US as a general rule.