This Aspect Of American Culture Drove Me Absolutely Insane When I Visited The U.S.

When it comes to the differences between the U.S. and other countries when traveling, the list could be endless. Between the culture shock of the scale of the U.S., the reliance on cars over public transport, and the sky-high prices of medicines, there are a lot of differences to get your head around when you arrive in the U.S. for a vacation. However, despite visiting America on numerous occasions and traveling through its different states, there's one thing that always drives me a little bit crazy.

Most stores in the U.S. don't include the sales tax on the price tag, and it's baffling why not. Nowhere else do you pick up an item, look at the tag on the label or on the shelf, and see a different price to what awaits you at the till. It's infuriating. It can even vary between localities,