American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

So Many TV Commercials

For those with cable, hour-long programs are closer to 40 minutes, with 20 minutes of commercial time. Many people have done away with cable in general to avoid the lame infomercials and tear-jerking animal adoption campaigns. Most other countries don't have nearly as many time-killing commercials on their channels as the US does.

Bathroom Stall Gaps

What's the deal with these? It's uncomfortable no matter which side of the stall you're on. Many other public bathrooms have regular doors that allow no room for peeking through. Doesn't that sound more ideal, not to mention private?