r/AskTheWorld 8d ago

Moderator Announcement Welcome to r/AskTheWorld - A Global Perspective

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Welcome to r/AskTheWorld – A Global Perspective

We’re a community that values learning from each other. Sometimes, questions touch on politics, and that’s okay, as long as the goal is to understand how things work in different countries — not to attack, stereotype, or belittle others.

Our mission is simple:

  • Compare experiences across cultures and nations
  • Share knowledge respectfully
  • Foster curiosity, not conflict

Community Expectations

To keep this space safe and welcoming for everyone, please remember our core rules:

  • Be polite and respectful – No personal attacks, insults, or hostility
  • Stay on topic – Keep discussions relevant to the question asked
  • No trolling or baiting – We’re here to learn, not to fight

Zero Tolerance for Nationality-Based Harassment

We celebrate global perspectives here. That means:

  • No bashing people for their country, culture, ethnicity, or heritage
  • No sweeping generalizations about nations or populations
  • No xenophobia, racism, or targeted hostility of any kind

Violations will be handled seriously. Depending on severity, you may receive a warning or a short ban, but repeated or blatant harassment will lead to a permanent ban. Basic social rules apply, and we expect everyone to uphold them.

If you want to discuss politics in depth

Here, we aim to compare, not condemn. Let’s keep r/AskTheWorld a place for open‑minded, respectful dialogue where people from every corner of the world feel welcome to share their experiences.


r/AskTheWorld 10h ago

What's the ultimate cooking sin someone can commit in your country?

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4.6k Upvotes

Putting pineapple on pizza


r/AskTheWorld 5h ago

Misc What is your attitude towards Ukrainian refugees?🇺🇦

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552 Upvotes

Since the war began, 7 million people have left Ukraine, most of them for Europe. Tell us more about your experience interacting with Ukrainian refugees.


r/AskTheWorld 10h ago

Why is Japan still having beef with the rest of Asia whereas Germany could integrate into EU?

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1.3k Upvotes

r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

What’s something people romanticise about your country that locals secretly hate?

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525 Upvotes

r/AskTheWorld 14h ago

What’s one food you fell in love with while traveling but can’t find anything close to it back home?

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2.1k Upvotes

Mine is a good sicilian cannoli


r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

Politics What the hell is happening on EEUU

305 Upvotes

i see this video and i have fear for my family who live in EEUU (we are latinos :c)


r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

Misc Politics aside. Who's one person from your country that has done a lot for the people?

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371 Upvotes

His name is Magdy Yacoub. He's a well known heart surgeon here and he built a hospital to help people with heart problems for free with modern technology that wouldn't be found in most places in Egypt.


r/AskTheWorld 13h ago

Culture Which country yours is often confused with?

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875 Upvotes

For exemple Switzerland is often confused with Sweden (which is not the worst to be confused with ❤️).


r/AskTheWorld 14h ago

Misc What is the biggest hypocrisy about your country?

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1.0k Upvotes

In India, public affection is treated like a moral crime. You’ll almost never see parents kissing or hugging, PDA is taboo, and holding hands can get you stared at or even harassed.

Yet somehow, we’re the most populous country on Earth.

Sex is everywhere in practice, but almost nonexistent in conversation. We pretend it doesn’t exist, don’t educate people properly about it, shame young people for curiosity, and then act shocked at the consequences.

We’re extremely conservative in public and extremely… productive in private.


r/AskTheWorld 8h ago

History When was the last time the government was overthrown in your country?

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287 Upvotes

r/AskTheWorld 8h ago

Environment What's the coolest bird from your country?

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263 Upvotes

Great Blue Herons are one of my favorites from the US. I see them occasionally while hiking or fishing and I consider it good luck.


r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

Culture Does your country have a national animal symbol? Would you change it?

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176 Upvotes

If you do not, what animal would you nominate?

beavers are cool and all, but have you seen a moose?

I guess we don’t really eat beavers, though. Except their tails.


r/AskTheWorld 1d ago

Culture What would happen if someone openly carried guns in your country?

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4.0k Upvotes

r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

Politics Which foreign government do you think hates your country?

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93 Upvotes

Like its entire foreign policy towards your country is essentially based on opposing, insulting, attacking, stealing from, or exploiting your country, or anything else distasteful toward your country/people, or government. Personally, I think the governments of the United States, Israel, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Syria are the top contenders. To be clear, I am referring to the governments, not the people.


r/AskTheWorld 13h ago

Humourous Tell a joke from your homeland (example included in the description)

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263 Upvotes

Origin: Milan (Northern Italy)

Two women are chatting. One laments her husband giving her flowers.

"My husband came home with a bouquet of flowers. Now I'll have to spend the whole night with my legs spread with my legs wide open..."

The other woman is puzzled.

"What's the matter, don't you have a vase?"


r/AskTheWorld 9h ago

How popular is metal in your counrty ?

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116 Upvotes

r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

Is there a historical figure like this from your country?

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62 Upvotes

r/AskTheWorld 1d ago

What is that one case from your country that sends shivers down your spine?

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7.8k Upvotes

In September 2020, a 19-year-old Dalit (lowest caste) woman from a village near Hathras in Uttar Pradesh was brutally assaulted by four men from a dominant upper caste (Thakur/Rajput). She was left with a crushed spine and tongue, couldn't walk, and later died in a Delhi hospital. Before dying she named her attackers.

Police delayed filing a rape case. At first, they claimed no rape happened.

Evidence was mishandled or destroyed. Basic forensic steps were skipped or botched.

The dominant upper caste people took out rallies in the village in support of the rapists.

As the case started to get picked up by media, Police barricaded the entire area: journalists and politicians were not allowed to enter and were detained at the border en masse.

After she died, police forcibly cremated her body at night, against the family's wishes, without their religious rites, and while locking the family inside their house.

Pic related: the police burning the body at night.


r/AskTheWorld 11h ago

Misc Is this part of the world western?

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139 Upvotes

My opinion: it’s complicated.

I think non-westerners might generally consider it, but westerners typically don’t. I am fine with either.


r/AskTheWorld 7h ago

Who else here deleted all their social media and moved to Reddit?

65 Upvotes

I did it for my own peace of mind and privacy because other platforms felt too toxic and judgmental. How about you guys? What was your 'last straw' that made you decide to leave everything else behind?"


r/AskTheWorld 21h ago

Language How does a cock sound in your language?

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752 Upvotes

I just found out every language writes rooster sounds differently. In Spain, for example, it’s “kikirikí”. Please write how you say it in your language and mention the language you are using


r/AskTheWorld 2h ago

Culture Here in Argentina right now (summer) we have temperatures between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius, and we still drink "Mate," which is made with water at around 85 degrees Celsius (or more). Do you have any similar customs/traditions in your countries that aren't influenced by the season or temperature?

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19 Upvotes

r/AskTheWorld 19h ago

Education Who is the Greatest Mathematician your country has ever produced?

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342 Upvotes

Srinivasa Ramanujan is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential mathematicians of all time, a self-taught genius from India who made profound contributions to number theory, analysis, and infinite series, despite having little formal training and a short life. His intuitive grasp of complex mathematics produced thousands of theorems and formulas that continue to shape modern math, physics, and engineering, making him a legendary figure in the field.


r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

What’s the biggest cultural shock you had visiting another country?

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