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I'm from Poland, and I've noticed a big imbalance: Hollywood dominates European cinemas and streaming, while European films rarely get a wide release in the US. I know subtitles and marketing budgets play a big role, but I don't think the gap reflects quality. Hollywood remade my favorite film, the Swedish A Man Called Ove, as A Man Called Otto, and I personally think the original is better. Meanwhile, Andrzej Wajda's The Promised Land is a cult classic across Europe, but as far as I know it's much less known in the US. What's your experience: how easy is it to find European films where you live, and would you watch more if they were easier to find?

I've been reading about 19th-century Mormon converts emigrating from tight-knit English parishes to the US, bringing localized surnames with them. While names like Nutter, Penfold, and Sudweeks remain pretty scarce in Great Britain, they expanded rapidly across Utah pioneer family trees.

I know that especially in the really popular sports like College Football and Basketball there are news of star players earning millions through NIL.

And I am curious as to the earning power of other student-athletes in other sports like volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, etc.

Do you personally know of any college student-athletes, whether friends, family or classmates, who have earned decent money through NIL?

By this I mean how often/how much you text, how long you meet up for dates, how considerate they are early on. I understand that women might be more restraint for safety reasons but the men I’ve gone out with seem very reserved too. This is in NYC.

Is there typically a ‘we don’t owe each other anything’ approach to dating?

Here in Texas, it’s very common to see things described as “Texas-size” instead of family-size or “party-size.” Do other states do something similar?

I've only ever heard that in movies and shows so I thought it was just something people in films said. I live in Ohio and I've only heard people say "pop", never soda. I've heard people call all types of pop "coke" but idk, that's really rare I think. At least where I live, it is

Edit: Sorry if I upset anyone over asking this! I was drinking a can of pop and someone in my TV show asked for a bottle of Soda which made me make this post. Just curiosity!

There's plenty of "US beaches suck compared to X country" arguments everywhere.

But why does nobody ever mention the USVI? it's literally American Caribbean. Or am I missing something?

I wanted to give some attention here to one of my favorite TV shows of all time even as a Gen Z What’s everyone’s opinion of The Waltons?

If you watched it growing up—or discovered it later—what stayed with you? A favorite character, a particular storyline, or simply the atmosphere?

I’m especially curious whether your opinion changed as you got older. Do you enjoy it more now, or does it feel too sentimental for your taste?

Because I personally believe everybody should give this show a chance if you haven’t seen it. It's one of the best comfort shows out there next to Gilmore girls

And if you’ve never watched it, what impression do you have of it?

I’m from China and recently had a funny misunderstanding on Reddit.

Someone answered a question I posted, and I replied with something like “Oh, thank you for the information 🤣.” I genuinely meant to thank them! In my experience, we often use 🤣 just to express laughter or friendliness, so I didn’t think much of it. But the person thought I was being sarcastic and even assumed I’d downvoted their comment (which I hadn’t). We cleared things up, but now I’m curious. Do Americans generally see 🤣 as sarcastic or rude? Or does it just depend on the context?

I’m still learning these little cultural differences, so I’d love to hear your thoughts!

3 I can think of are Costco, In-N-Out and Trader Joe's

I’ve noticed hair conditioners from America like this like to shorten that word. Is that how you guys commonly say it? Like “Buy me some shampoo and condish please.”