American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Free T Shirts

Any sporting event, concert, career fair, party, etc. almost always gives out free swag like t-shirts. And for what? Why do Americans love free stuff? Shirts that they'll never wear again don't seem like a memorable prize from your event.

Pharmacies That Sell Everything

Isn't it kind of ironic that pharmacies in the US sell prescriptions for lung disease and cigarettes in the same place? Or pet food and cat allergy pills? Why can't pharmacies just be pharmacies? This is an oxymoron that other countries just don't understand.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.