Most Americans can’t imagine not showering in the morning, replacing their hand sanitizer with perfume, or deciding not to wear deodorant. As these 14 habits show, our concept of “good” hygiene isn’t universal. 1: Squatting Over Sitting With the possible exception of public restrooms, Americans typically don’t squat to relieve themselves and tend to grimace…
The morality around executions remains a contentious topic in the United States. However, one thing is certain: We’re among the minority of countries that perform executions. Statista published data in May 2023 estimating the number of executions in 2022. They worked with the most accurate data they could, but it’s far from perfect. Certain countries…
We all have habits we aren’t really proud of, and some of those affect our work days. If you find yourself struggling to be productive, check if you recognize any of these bad habits. Mindfully American compiled this list based on bad habits our team shared coupled with recurring bad habits we found online. 1:…
There’s a learning curve for everything, and the kitchen is no exception. Americans love trying their hand at cooking, and some succeed with flying colors. Others, not so much. These are some simple mistakes amateurs seem to make repeatedly in the kitchen. Be honest: How many of them have you made? 1: Overcrowding Cooking everything…
Some everyday habits of Americans might come across as rude in other cultures and countries. If you’re from the U.S., you probably don’t mean to offend anyone while traveling, but it’s easy to do so unintentionally. Everything from the way you laugh to how you accept a compliment could make you seem like another rude…
Many of us have one or two catchphrases we use often. But some buzzwords make well-versed English speakers cringe. How many of these words and phrases are you guilty of saying? 1: Taking Things Literally Overusing the word “literally” in sentences drives some people up a wall. Why do you need to say, “I was…
Regardless of the generation, many Americans look back on the past when they were young as some of the best years of their lives. From CDs and rental DVDs to the all-too-familiar noise of dial-up internet, there’s a lot to be nostalgic about from the 1990s and 2000s. Mindfully American gathered the ’90s and ’00s…
When in the last year have you picked up a book to read and finished the entire thing? If you’re like 46% of Americans, the answer is, “I didn’t.” That’s a troubling statistic, given that reading books offers benefits far beyond entertainment. Reading can strengthen critical thinking skills, build memory, improve one’s writing skills, and…
British and American accents are clearly different, but it’s not just the accents that set them apart. Many expressions that Americans use are unfamiliar to Brits, and the opposite is also true. Mindfully American gathered some of the many phrases Americans use that drive Brits crazy. Has your British friend ever caught you saying one…
I’m an American living within the Panama Canal watershed. Like most Americans, I didn’t learn much about the Panama Canal in school other than it being a shortcut for cargo ships. That has changed since my move to Panama. These are some facts about the Panama Canal most Americans have no clue about. 1. The…
