[Russ]

Originally Posted by Jerrek

So Russ, you're saying that it is only Americans that do these things? Ridiculous. Its been going on for centuries. It is done in Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, China, Malaysia, South Africa, etc. It is hardly an American thing, but if you want to disagree, go ahead. We'll just have to agree to disagree.

You've dodged the question. I'm not assuming America is the only country to do that. I'm asking why it is Americans always seem to assume everything is done around the world the same way as it's done in the States.