I think almost every house I’ve ever seen has externally opening doors. Where it’s not a thing is in apartment buildings where an externally opening door would be a hazard to other residents.

I know of one small town in my country that has internally opening doors because the local council demands it for aesthetic and historical reasons.

I think him not drinking is the only reason we are exposed to him at all. If he was a drinker, he would be a raging alcoholic, unable to even stand up.