A Turkish living in the U.S. says: 5 surprising details in everyday life

Didem Firik, a social media user living in the United States, described some differences she encountered in daily life in the U.S. in a video she prepared.

Firik highlighted the large portion sizes of food and drinks, noting that in Turkey"large size"she said that products that could be considered "large size" are sometimes seen as normal size in the U.S.

Stores Offer Dozens of Options

Another issue that Firik drew attention to was the variety of products in supermarkets. She noted that there are many different options for items such as milk, yogurt, and coffee, and that it takes time to decide while shopping.

Fire Hydrants on the Streets

Another detail shown in the video was fire hydrants. Firik, who noted that fire hydrants commonly seen in films are part of everyday life in ABD, said they are quite common on the streets.

Employees Prepare Shopping Bags

Firik also explained that in some stores employees bag customers' purchases. According to him, while customers complete the payment, employees package the purchased items.

Garbage Is Collected Once a Week

Addressing the waste collection system in ABD, Firik said that garbage is collected once a week in many places. He noted that household waste and recycling are collected separately, and that on collection days the neighborhood trash cans are taken out onto the sidewalks.

Firik said that as he sees the differences he encounters in ABD, he will continue this list by adding new items.