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There are many differences in the way things work in the U.S. compared to India and other parts of the world.
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India
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USA
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Car (Rental)
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Hire a car and someone drives
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Rent a car and drive yourself
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Crossing roads
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Look right first
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Look left first
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Driving
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Left side of the road
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Right side of the road
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Date form
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day/month/year
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month/day/year
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Distance
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Kilometers
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Miles
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Electricity Switch
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UP is OFF, DOWN is ON
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UP is ON, DOWN is OFF
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Electricity Voltage
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220V
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110V
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Key (insert)
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Straight
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Upside down
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Key (rotate)
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Clockwise to lock
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Counterclockwise to lock
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Pickles
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Too many varieties to describe here
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Generally, cucumbers in brine or vinegar
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Steering Wheel
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Right side in the car
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Left side in the car
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Temperature
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Celsius
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Fahrenheit
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TV System
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PAL
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NTSC
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Weight
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Kilograms
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Pounds
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