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After eight years living in the United States, one thing still quietly fascinates me — not how polite Americans are, but what they’re polite about.

From apologising for existing…
To holding doors from impossible distances…
To saying “sorry” before giving a compliment.

These are moments that, back home in Australia, wouldn’t even register.

This isn’t a criticism. It’s an observation.

A look at how politeness shows up in different places — and what that says about culture, comfort, and the assumptions we don’t realise we’re making.

If you’ve ever moved countries — or simply noticed how small social moments feel different depending on where you are — this one will probably sound familiar.

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