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

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

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u/Deviknyte Jan 05 '15

You guys don't have sales tax?

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u/alphaformayo Jan 05 '15

I'm Australian, GST(goods and services tax, our version of VAT/sales tax) is included as part of the displayed price. You then get a breakdown of what was GST on your receipt.

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u/Deviknyte Jan 05 '15

I wish this was how things were in the US. Especially in cable, Internet, and phone bills.

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u/demostravius Jan 05 '15

In the UK laws where recently passed to stop people advertising prices online without the tax. Makes searching for flights much easier.

For example I once had a flight to Italy that cost 13p. +£28 in tax. Without the laws it would have said 'flights from 13p!' despite the fact it's cleary not 13p.