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25 American customs that make you look like a jerk abroad

By Alex Andonovska of Mediafeed | Slide 1 of 27: American culture is dotted with many customs and gestures that Americans use without hesitation. But these common things can be problematic when traveling abroad, because what is considered perfectly normal in the United States is frowned upon in other countries.Here are 25 American customs you should leave at home when traveling abroad.

Slide 1 of 27: American culture is dotted with many customs and gestures that Americans use without hesitation. But these common things can be problematic when traveling abroad, because what is considered perfectly normal in the United States is frowned upon in other countries.Here are 25 American customs you should leave at home when traveling abroad.

Common American customs considered offensive elsewhere

American culture is dotted with many customs and gestures that Americans use without hesitation. But these common things can be problematic when traveling abroad, because what is considered perfectly normal in the United States is frowned upon in other countries.

Here are 25 American customs you should leave at home when traveling abroad.

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