Whenever you travel somewhere new, you probably notice some unique customs that feel very different from life at home. Redditor ButtPlugForPM asked, "What is something from another culture that you wish more people would adopt ?" Here are some of the traditions and customs from abroad that people would love to see in the US. 3.
"I wish it were commonplace for kids to learn a second language. The only bilingual people in our country are those who are raised in bilingual households or did an exchange program (and that’s only if the parents even prioritize it). In many other countries, learning a second language is the norm in school from a young age.
" — Rare-Condition434 6. "I love the Maori tradition of a funeral taking two weeks after someone passes so you actually take time to process your grief." — TinyLittlePanda 9.
"The German rule of Sunday being a quiet time. I would love to have just one Sunday that isn’t full of leaf blowers, drilling, or revving engines." — Fun_Anybody6745 12.
"In Sweden, parents get 480 days of parental leave, which is shared equally between the parents. Single parents get all of it. All but 90 of those days (per parent) can be transferred between the parents (or to somebody else) as they choose.
It's paid by the government at 80% of your salary, up to a certain maximum amount that would put you at slightly above the median wage." — vivaldibot 15. "From Australia, the concept of 'the long lunch' is where people have a relaxed, multi-hour.
