I have noticed since being back in America, after having been in Moldova for the period of a year that things seem a little different. In reality, things are exactly the same but not the same through my eyes. I theorize that this is because I have suddenly been put into a situation in which I am cognizant of seeing things from a different point of view. On the list of things that suddenly seem culturally interesting:
Guest Rooms (an entire bedroom dedicated solely to the possibility that someone might need to sleepover, definitely a phenomenon which occurs primarily in countries under the developed heading)
Coon Dog Days/Firefly Festival/WoolyWorm Festival (no offense to these events intended, I have attended them all and they were lovely affairs; but, one must admit that it is a unique selection of species in which to pay homage)
Petting Zoos (a place where children can pet and feed barnyard animals... creatures that in most countries are considered commonplace necessities that must be taken care of in order for consumption, not something on which you lavish affection)