American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Cashier Small Talk

Most people like self-checkout so they can avoid cashier small talk. The panicked "hey this juice is really great," kind of conversation is just the product of feeling awkward and pressed for time while scanning your items. In reality, cashiers aren't exactly thrilled to be there either. 

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The More You Know

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