Questions the Rest of the World Has for Americans

5. Do you really need a hall pass to use the bathroom in school?

People from around the world see it on TV all the time. The student in school needs to use the restroom, but before they can go, they need to get a hall pass from their teacher. To Americans, this is completely normal. Most schools require students to have hall passes to roam the halls. But to those outside of the US, it may seem like a mere formality or a confusing obligation. But make no mistake! The student who is outside the room without their hall pass may run into trouble.