The Amazingly Odd Things Americans Do

Super-Sizing Everything

Americans are big on extra helpings, especially with fast food. So extra-size drinks, double size orders and additional add-ons make us feel like we are getting solid value for what we receive. Elsewhere in the world is considered rude and selfish to go back for seconds or expect large sizes and drink refills, even if one paid for the value. Much of this has to do with a different aspect growing up in many cultures that did not have the large grocery stores, fast food venues and massive consumerism so normal in the U.S.