I’m just learning from this thread that we Americans have a reputation for small talk with strangers. For what it’s worth, it’s not really true in my experience. I never have cashiers or people I’m sitting next to on the bus try to engage me in conversation. Though it is true that smiling while interacting with people is considered polite.
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Quacksalber@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
If you only ever had white bread to eat, try other sorts of bread.
In terms of culture, as a German it seems German culture is similar to American culture, just less extreme. Also less small talk with strangers, if that is indeed a thing in America.
Faildini@lemmy.world 6 days ago
ultranaut@lemmy.world 5 days ago
Its a regional thing, some parts of the country it is very common.
Echolynx@lemmy.zip 6 days ago
Seconding the bread for sure. German bread (especially rye) is a real treat, and most larger supermarkets have bakeries in them.