Buying Groceries

Hello!

Today we are going to explore cultural differences while buying groceries in USA vs Ukraine. Two things come to my mind.
In Ukraine: Lets say, you want to buy salami and there is about 400 grams(1 pound) left then you will not be allowed to buy 300 grams (10 ounces) because the remaining 100 grams (3 ounces) could not be sold to anyone! So it is either all or nothing!
In USA: you can buy as much as you want and most of the time if you want to buy half pound the deli guy will politely ask whether 0.55 pound is ok or not.

In USA: I was pushing my cart and accidentally push the stand with gums and a lot of them fall on the floor and it made a big mess. One of the guys immediately came and said he will take care of this.
In Ukraine: If this was ever to happen in Ukraine I am sure you would be shouted at and explained what an asshole you are.

Stay in touch!

Roma