If you can't find the email you can resend it here. There’s corn syrup in everything, everything. American Foods That Foreigners Find Unpalatable/ Foreign Foods that Americans Find Unpalatable Some American foods do not translate well to the rest of the world, and vice versa. Although it's true that many, many American desserts are much too sweet, comments here about the sweetness of American desserts are just a subtle form of anti-Americanism. Sorry, I don't mean to hijack the thread -- I know there's an entire thread devoted to this important subject! We compiled 15 of the biggest culture shocks non-Americans experienced in the US. It tastes like shit now and is constantly discounted or mixed with other crap like Oreos, "cookie dough" and peanut butter by its clueless owner in a desperate attempt to keep sales from plummeting. -- Natacha, Chile, "Bacon and eggs in the morning seemed weird to me. poisonous pufferfish liver -- which, to be fair, can kill you) beondegi. As an amusing aside, my ex for some reason was absolutely horrified once when the mustard at a restaurant in Germany was served in little tubes like toothpaste. Just don’t sound right. The American way of life may be very different from your own, and that difference is part of your cultural exchange experience. Corn syrup apologists say "everything in moderation" but they don't say what the level of moderation is. Here in Oz, a few much loved childhood treats have survived - but they’re not the same. And $5 for a head of cauliflower? "The biggest difference is that polenta still has the germ left in and are made from yellow corn and grits have the germ removed and are made from white corn. For all the foreign dishes we find confusing, there are plenty of American dishes that non-Americans find odd, troubling, and downright revolting.We took to Reddit to find out what folks from other countries consider weird American food. European Cadbury is now made in Poland with added palm oil etc. Obviously friendliness of American people is shocking for foreigners. and just about everywhere else we congregate,” said Steven Muzik, an American expat now living in Asia, on Quora. unless they were ill or something? I've been to Italy numerous times and have family there. Don't remember the name but he said it was an American tradition. American desserts are way too fucking sweet. While the younger generation will probably be keen to test out their English skills on expats with a friendly greeting, most of the older people in the country speak very little to no English. “This doesn’t happen as often in other countries, I find.” A case of reverse culture shock, apparently. R128 The good stuff in US supermarkets is incredibly expensive, especially good cheese. Basically, they hate processed foods, which is understandable. It has been explained elsewhere, but we have not been able to grow gooseberry in the United States for agricultural reasons as it somehow contaminates pine trees. They aren't even consumed by most Americans, and chances are the foreigner ate grits that weren't prepared well (90% of those found in restaurants ARE bland and gross), or those shitty instant grits. I had to get used to spicy foods and explain to people that not all Hispanics liked spicy foods." I grew up in the south and was raised eating grits, many different kinds. Even the Kiwis didn’t seem to use them as much as we did/do - but they instead have a long standing love affair with Kumera/sweet potato and tend to use that more... Would rarely see pumpkin used here in sweets/desserts much. I'm American and I agree that our chocolate is bad- it's like wax. American mozzarella is a semi-hard cheese whereas proper mozzarella isn't. Posters loathing "American chocolate" are talking about the quality of the cheapo chocolate bars you get at the checkout counter of supermarkets and pharmacies. There are high-quality American chocolates that have become widely available, like Vosges, Askinosie, and Tscho. Help, Houston's independent source of local news and culture. We really do hate pumpkin pie. Ironically it's really only American Mid-Westerners of Norwegian descent do. If you think American desserts are sweet, have you ever tried eating Indian food? I adore it too but I never buy it because it's a real calorie bomb and it's so tasty I can eat the whole jar in one sitting. Candy has no taste other than corn syrup, whether it’s chocolate candy or fruit flavored candy. 17 Things that Will Shock Americans Visiting Paris. So there! Apples are plentiful in the Northeast United States in season, and they last a long time. "I do think biscuits and gravy are gross and strange." They also made applesauce and a lot of apple dishes. Here's some history about the introduction of HFCS. Maple syrup. American "cheese" is the worst. I had a Scottish friend who loved Bovril - she had me buy her some jars when I was in Ireland for a few months for work. R293 Her cooking, because it is like science, just seems too clinical to me. Very generous butter, generous salt, pepper, cheese, gravy, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, egg yolk, onion, hot sauce, or whatever. As an Aussie kid - I was raised on vegemite and prefer it to the alternatives. Also, it is hardly an "American" food. “Sandwich” refers to two slice of bread with filling in between. $4 for a loaf of bread without sweeteners and other crap? 5. Instead, I … No thanks. Actually, the idea of ketchup and eggs together makes me gag as a texture combination. R155 thinks the very idea that Mexican construction workers could possibly want sugary drinks to keep their energy up on the job is impossible and racist. It's pretty mild, actually. Some amazing french patisseries there now tho - and not only do they do the french stuff perfectly - but there’s often little Japanese variations that are great! I’ve never had a corn dog; everything about the look and name seems wrong. They have a remarkably similar bent with both time management and with their sense of organization. Calm down. Emmentaler is probably one of the least pungent cheeses out there. My favorite is a dark chocolate truffle with chili pepper laced into it. On Youtube, I sometimes watch those brief videos of European people trying American foods, so I know peanut butter seems to provoke strong reactions. There's no such tendency; those are specific dishes (of which apple pie and its variants are found in many countries, and pineapple pizza is a disgusting aberration that most Americans don't eat). Different pork parts, such as pork chops and chitterlings, are commonly used in soul food also. Construction workers like sodas. Some features on this site require registration. Americans have huge smiles on their faces, did you notice that? R275 That doesn't sound like Monterey Jack at all. That was probably the weirdest thing I have eaten. The grits were spicy and warm and savory and just so good. American Food Taboos. R299, desserts are supposed to be sweet. Everyone argues about where you'll find the best burger in America. (I love Vermont cheddar, per ejemplo). America is enormous: the third largest country in the world with a population of more than 300 million people. 7. European deserts are sweet as well but there is nice flavour beyond the sweetness. Boiled lunches (turnips, cabbages, rutabagas boiled all morning to a point of complete inedibility). That soft version of Vermont bread is like Wonder Bread. to find some other site They are all too sweet.. This includes most desserts you buy ready made at the grocery store bakery. All was well as the red goo who turned out to be cherry pie filling. Didn’t much hide the origins tho - it was clearly on the label it was made by one of the big dairy corporations here. It's just expensive and has pretty wrappers. [quote]In the U.S., people that make pumpkin pies at home are often making them for large holiday gatherings like Christmas and Thanksgiving, while simultaneously trying to fit a large turkey in the oven and entertain guests, so pie is often made with a lot of shortcuts. There was a premium ice cream in Oz years back - Homer Hudson - which they tried to pretend was some artisanal real deal - made by some ice cream connoisseur - had a huge advertising budget - arty ads in cinemas - and was in all the supermarkets. Their chocolate is priced well above its quality, and their claims for its excellence weren't all true. Commercial pies are under-spiced and taste too bland. Otherwise, what's the point? But as a camping food, they are quite tasty and fun to make. And you're still not "seeing" it, R237, since you don't know how to use that phrase properly. Concerns have been raised over an allergy risk to the Phizer Covid-19 vaccine after two British healthcare workers suffered a reaction after receiving it on Tuesday. The lying CEO promised jobs would stay in the UK so the govt. Corn on the cob is good when you can buy it from a farm stand in the middle of the summer. R47, your friend may have been trying to recreate this: Um regards peanut butter part of the reason is because every name brand adds a shit ton of sugar to the mix. Many foreigners believe Americans are shallow and vain, only caring about pop culture and material things. Hongdae and Itaewon are the two most popular areas with foreigners that like to party. Head cheese. No country settled/colonized by the Brits should be looking down their noses at American food. [quote] No country settled/colonized by the Brits should be looking down their noses at American food. For snacking in the US, string cheese (a mozarella?) In shock, Ms. Zhu, who is 26 and moved to the United States from China five years ago, hurried the rest of the way to the gym. Don't get me started on Marmite or Vegemite. R263 If you eat the whole thing. Contact Us, -- Dragana, Serbia via South Africa, "Mayonnaise! White or black pudding. - contents. There are turkey burgers, veggie burgers, anything with a hamburger bun and a patty of ground meat or veggie patty is a burger. I'd have to be inebriated to be game enough to try jellied eels aka [italic]ål i gele, aspic d'anguille, Aal in Aspik, and węgorz w galarecie[/italic]. People in other countries seemed to regard them as food for farm animals or something. Now get out of here before I add you to "What Makes a Person Exhausting?". So are Vegemite and Marmite the same thing, just different brands? When WW2 cut off Coca Cola syrup to the German subsidiary the Reich invented Fanta as a substitute. Thought after they got busted as fake - they would have been laughed out of the industry? I was such an uninformed kid!" Their desserts are mediocre, IMO, and it's not from any lack of sweetness. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. I worship Mary Berry and would eat anything she makes, also I don't like a runny lemon curd, I prefer an egg custard consistency. Strong Family Connections R235 sounds like a recipe for a heart attack. I used to microwave them all the time, mostly in college for dinner. And yes, no one with taste buds should eat lutefisk. R170 Japan has been known for taking European baked goods especially French patisserie to another level, been that way for years now. 66% of Americans are overweight; 37% of those are obese. Even Cabot can be. I sprinkle lots of chopped scallions all over everything. All rights reserved. All my neighbors had fruit trees growing up. There is not a flavor of Trident gum which tastes anything like Dr Pepper. R206 Indeed. I love Jamaican food but Jamaican dumplings taste like Play-Doh. I think the misconception is that grits are supposed the be good by themselves. They don't use preservatives. That's not cheese. Hello and thank you for registering. An omelette made with just minced onion and melted American cheese in the middle is perfect. And if there is --it's an infinitesimal amount. The US Better Crocker version has one and a half cups (about 300 grams) in the lemon filling of same size pie. The Costco version of Mexican Coke is bottled especially for Costco and has a different formula that has too much sugar. It only accidentally gets on the bacon when the bacon is on the same plate as our pancakes or waffles. I'm not from the South but I love cheese grits with shrimp. Europeans are so full of it. My sister has a place in Ireland and she brings home chocolates but they are not what they used to be. I like it. Cornmeal porridge is popular in many different forms worldwide. Felicity explains and works through it for the non-Americans amongst us (I love her ‘The perfect... column! I find Nutella to be waxy and one-note in taste. Careers, [post redacted because independent.co.uk thinks that links to their ridiculous rag are a bad thing. Stephanie Yang Mar 07, 2017 World. One of the brothers would read books about Steve Jobs and decide that they had to drop everything to implement something he had just read about.....like suddenly shutting down the factory during the holiday rush because everything had to be painted stark white right then and there. Compared to white, non-Hispanic Americans, Black Americans are 2.6 times more likely to contract COVID-19, 4.7 times more likely to be hospitalized … See occasionally people adapt American-style pumpkin pie here - but pretty rarely. I agree with the mustard and the cheese. Americans/American Culture To help you compare and contrast what you observe of American culture and your own, mark the similarities and differences between your culture and what you have read about in this book. -- Arthur, The Netherlands, "I thought the portion sizes were obscene. R156, there are two versions of canned pumpkin. Food Critic Patricia Wells and Husband Walter Discuss Life As Foreign Foodies. Or fun. Not even remotely. All pumpkin pie. Thank God I'm not the only one who finds s'mores disgusting. Grits are great if cooked correctly, I loved corn dogs as a kid but it's not something I eat as an adult. Just vaguely sweet and Unsatisfying. 25 common American customs that are considered offensive in other countries SOPHIE-CLAIRE HOELLER0AUG 8/6/2015 White House task force kept airport Covid screeners in … Bread, soup, sauces,. American-style bread, especially commercial white bread, is the worst - a travesty. But I definitely, definitely want to because I want some funnel cake. It’s been over a year now since my flight to Australia, and I must say that there have actually been a number of shocking discoveries in respect to my American expectations. British traditions and lingo can sometimes be so puzzling that Americans … Perhaps that’s why so sugary sweet shit. To end on a positive note, Americans barbecue can be pretty great. I also don't see the point of processed cheese. The cost of things, for instance: foreigners eventually get used to the prices, but often find they need to budget differently, and adopt the Norwegian tradition of driving to Sweden or taking a ferry to Germany or Denmark to purchase cheaper goods. Folks who say they can't stand American cheese and bread are obviously having low and stuff. Not sure how widely available Tillamook cheese is, but they make Monterey Jack cheese. But I haven’t felt compelled to try this yet. It's not a cherished tradition in this country. I had a mincing prisspot that my grandmother used to use to make Brunswick stew but then we ate all the squirrels and there were none left to mince. Bitter can be nasty and sour but the majority un Brits drink lager (which you call beer). Maybe we inherited the lousy food gene from our founding fathers, the Brits. I tried not to react, but his remarks finally pushed me over the edge. If you’re from North America, these are things that could be ‘cultural shocks,’ though nothing is terribly serious. No thank you. -- Genevieve, France, "So when I just came to America when I was eight, we were invited to this nice host family's house for dinner. Then you might not understand the appeal of candied bacon, R252. Desserts are supposed to be sweet, but one also expects some flavor. I have an old cookbook that is full of early American settler recipes and nothing is overly sweet in it. Okay, so I know that there's loads of answers here, and I couldn't read all of them, so I'd probably be repeating some points. I couldn’t figure out why it made R18’s list. I grew up in Europe on military bases until I was seventeen and now I am married to an American living in England with our family. Bacon not so much. Britain didn't really have any impact on India food....India had a food culture of their own. I grew up on biscuits and gravy, Dr. Pepper. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California Privacy Policy | California Collection Notice | Do Not Sell My Info. Culture shock can include, meeting new people, language barriers, social behaviors, and a sense of community. Visited an American friend and after a barbecue he roasted marshmallows and put it between two biscuits and even added chocolate sauce. Can not imagine making this dinner w/o grits. It’s weirdly greasy and non-chocolatey, like a brown bar of animal fat. That’s what construction workers like. At least in more recent times. 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