50 Questions Non-Americans Asked Americans with Surprising Answers

Paper or plastic?

You’ve probably heard the line, “Paper or plastic?” uttered by the bagboy in movies. Back in the day, plastic was considered the more environmentally friendly way of packaging goods. Today, we’re wiser, and many people opt for plastic or even cardboard when taking their groceries home.

To answer this question, yes, we do use paper bags. They’re inconvenient to carry, but they’re a lot better for the environment. What is a myth, at least in most places around the country, are bagboys. Not once have I seen a bagboy at a supermarket in my entire life!