American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Jaywalking

In most countries, people cross the street with caution and abide by traffic laws. In the United States, jaywalking is a common occurrence because pedestrians have the right of way. But what about when accidents happen? Everyone should look both ways whether they think they have to or not.

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American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Jaywalking

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