I would say a typical stereotype of the States is that our portion sizes are massive. For the most part, I believe that the stereotype is accurate. Coffees, for example, are massive in the U.S. Our small coffees are usually 12 oz and are generally bigger than the large size coffees here in Australia. The small coffees here can nearly fit in your entire hand.
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Also, McDonald's Super Size menu is a horrendous example of large portions in the U.S. As if the large, greasy burger and gigantic portion of fries, complete with a massive coke, weren't big enough, we had to create something to destroy any hope of staying within the average American's daily caloric limit.
What accentuates our portions, I find, is the price of our meals. In Australia, I have gotten some fairly large portions while eating out, but you pay a fair price for them. Back home, everything is dirt cheap. Our average price for a meal out is about $10, whereas in Australia, it's closer to $20. Even alcohol is the same way. I can buy a case of beer in Wisconsin for the same price of a six pack over here.
The noticeable differences are growing everyday. I'm just beginning to wonder if I will get to a point where I consider the Australian culture normal and the American culture foreign.
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