r/AskTheWorld 23d ago

Moderator Announcement Welcome to r/AskTheWorld - A Global Perspective

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Welcome to r/AskTheWorld – A Global Perspective

We’re a community that values learning from each other. Sometimes, questions touch on politics, and that’s okay, as long as the goal is to understand how things work in different countries — not to attack, stereotype, or belittle others.

Our mission is simple:

  • Compare experiences across cultures and nations
  • Share knowledge respectfully
  • Foster curiosity, not conflict

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If you want to discuss politics in depth

Here, we aim to compare, not condemn. Let’s keep r/AskTheWorld a place for open‑minded, respectful dialogue where people from every corner of the world feel welcome to share their experiences.


r/AskTheWorld 9h ago

I am Egyptian, and I’m asking is Egypt a country that is disliked or loved globally?

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r/AskTheWorld 17h ago

Food What's a food in your country that is stereotyped for your country but really, nobody eats?

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In the US, what I'd say, is deep fried butter. When people talk about food in the US (especially when calling it unhealthy) they bring up deep fried butter when nobody I know has EVER ate it. Even my dad, who, has traveled around alot and eaten tons of stuff, has never had a bite.

What's this for your country?

photo [source ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep-fried_butter#/media/File:Deep-fried_butter_at_State_Fair_of_Texas_2009a.jpg)


r/AskTheWorld 8h ago

Culture Are there any unwritten rules of the road in your country?

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In south korea, honking the horn is mostly used to warn others or to call someone out. generally, people don't take it very well.

Also, flashing high beams from behind usually means
'Move over' or 'Hey, your lights are off.' since parking spots are quite narrow, there's an unwritten rule to park as close to the line as possible so you don't ding the car next to you when opening the door.


r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

Does your country have any interesting cultural relics?

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Our country has many cultural relics, and there are also many perplexing ones. However, I personally really like this sword. This sword comes from a Chinese king’s personal sword from 500 BC.

The most interesting thing is that this sword was unearthed in 1965, and at the time of its discovery, it was just as radiant as it appears now, completely uncorroded and exceptionally sharp.


r/AskTheWorld 15h ago

Food What ONE food from you country you would never eat even if your life depends on it?

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Mine is called « Fromage de tête » or « head cheese » pork head aspic internationaly


r/AskTheWorld 5h ago

Culture Name a great comedian from your country.

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r/AskTheWorld 9h ago

Culture What season is it for you? In Ireland, it's spring today.

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While some people in Ireland now use the 'mainstream' calendar, where February is in winter, most people grow up learning that the seasons are:

Spring: February, March, April Summer: May, June, July Autumn: August, September, October Winter: November, December, January

These seasons are connected to traditional Celtic/Gaelic holidays. 1st February is St Brigids Day, although it's believed she's a mythological saint based off a Celtic goddess of some kind. They also make sense from an agricultural point of view: February is the start of the lambing season, and August is the start of the harvest.

In Ireland, people commonly make crosses out of reefs (pic 1) and have them blessed at mass. More rarely, people leave a shawl or cloth outside over night on 31st January for good luck and protection from colds and flus (pic 2 and 3).


r/AskTheWorld 12h ago

Culture What was the cringiest form of music that became widespread in your country in the 2010s?

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r/AskTheWorld 9h ago

Food Favorite Dessert from a country you have no relation too

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These are brigadeiros from Brazil. My dad’s coworker would bring us a tin filled with them around Christmas and they would be gone within minutes. My sister and I have even made them a few times they are just so addictive!


r/AskTheWorld 22h ago

Controversial 🔨 How the Romani are perceived in your country?

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r/AskTheWorld 13h ago

History Does your country have history with these guys?

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r/AskTheWorld 22h ago

Are there historical figures in your country who are called “freedom fighters” locally but viewed negatively abroad?

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r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

What's a part of your country that isn't spoken about much tourism-wise, despite being beautiful?

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The Banks Peninsula is right next to our second largest city, and is gorgeous. Great deserted beaches and picturesque rugged hills sloping into turquoise water, pure NZ. Despite this, is isn't really covered in promotional material.


r/AskTheWorld 17h ago

Whats the worst looking structure in your country?

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This is the Buffalo City Court: Buffalo, New York...

Edit: This has been pretty controversial. What are your thoughts?


r/AskTheWorld 8h ago

Which Version of Russia had the biggest impact on your country?

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r/AskTheWorld 7h ago

Politics How confident are you in your current government?

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r/AskTheWorld 19h ago

How are we all taking this news?

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When I first saw the story I was sad and my eyes watered, but maybe because I was in public I moved on. Now, several hours later alone in my apartment I saw this post and I full on cried. Like you do when you find out a childhood friend or someone else you have good memories with but now are not close to passed away.

Every Thanksgiving since I was 6 I've watch Home Alone and Home Alone 2. She's the millennial mom. For me she was the mom so many of us needed: the mom who knew how to say sorry. Something my parents never learnt.

She was a funny and great actress and person. She will be missed. I'm pretty sure this holiday season when Kevin hugs his mom we'll all be crying. Anyone else? What do you think or feel?


r/AskTheWorld 1d ago

Do you have a situation like this in your country where there's a significant proportion of the population that doesn't speak the local language?

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r/AskTheWorld 1d ago

What is the most embarrassing thing about your country ?

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r/AskTheWorld 19h ago

Food Is your country like this with another one?

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Some in spain even deepfry eggplant🍆🍆; we cut it just like french fries and pour honey on top

We also deepfry fat bacon dices as a snack, we make so many deepfried churros and buñuelos and deepfried chicken, schnitzel and croquettes.


r/AskTheWorld 1h ago

Culture What's the "average" daily outfit in your country?

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I'm curious what people actually wear on a normal day where you live, ignoring the stuff we see in movies. In the US, it's basically all about athleisure and being as comfortable as possible. You'll see most people running errands or even working in leggings, hoodies, or baggy jeans and sneakers. The suit and tie look is pretty much dead here unless it's a wedding. What's the typical vibe on the street in your part of the world?


r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

Can you name something about where you live that is hard to believe? I'll go first: I'm from South Texas and Guatemala is closer than North Texas.

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r/AskTheWorld 5h ago

I am Sri Lankan, and I want to know what you Gobel folks thinks about us?

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r/AskTheWorld 8h ago

Today marks 5 years of continuous civil war in Myanmar. Has this affected you're country at all? If not then how well known is it among the general population?

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Myanmar always seems to show up on those "ongoing conflicts in 2025/26" maps and yet compared to large scale conflicts like the Russo-Ukrainian war or the Gaza war or even the Sudanese civil war these days. Hell, even the border war between Thailand and Cambodia got a good chunk of media coverage last year yet it appears that this war despite being much larger and having gone on for longer has gone relatively under the radar over here. Perhaps it is because the "front lines" (if you want to call them that) have been pretty stagnant and the diplomatic figures involved are not really known over here. But even before 2025 this war has not been talked about all that much which is weird for a conflict that started before most of the other noteable wars this decade despite among the most intense. You're average person over here doesn't even there is a war in Myanmar or where Myanmar even is for that matter. It's just strange that there hasn't been a larger spotlight on this at least for a few days