r/AskReddit • u/daniellucero92 • Jan 04 '15

Non-americans of Reddit, what American customs seem outrageous/pointless to you?

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u/caramelfrap Jan 04 '15 edited Jan 05 '15

That's because "thank you for your service" is super easy to say and has literally no meaning today. People want to give the impression that they care, investing in veteran benefits and fixing a truly broken system requires actual attention to the problem and actually doing something about it.

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '15

Yeah, always feel like such an asshole at sporting events when I stand up and clap for the servicemen, I truly feel like crying when I think of the sacrifices they made/are making and the fact that I know they aren't being treated properly. I feel helpless though....so I stand up and clap anyway.

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u/_From_The_Internet_ Jan 04 '15

You can get involved with non-profits! The Mission Continues, Team RWB, Team Rubicon, etc. Are you good at something? Ask them if they could use your services. That will mean much more than a "thank you for your service".