American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Throwing Baby Showers

Throwing baby showers and gender reveal parties is a pretty weird tradition. While it's viewed as a fun custom in the US, it's considered kind of rude elsewhere. To go and give gifts to expectant parents or attend an over the top cake cutting party is a little odd, and we can't forget about parents who struggle to conceive. It can be insensitive and emotional for them.

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