Why do american's always put the month first then the day then the year ?

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It’s the way we’re taught. I don’t know the origin of this practice. We also use our eating utensils differently from Europeans. And some of us were brought up using chopsticks or bread instead. People have different customs, and I don’t see that there’s a need for anyone to be wrong.

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