The American “half smile” is like a way of saying “I acknowledge your presence, I’m not hostile towards you, I just don’t want to be spoken to.” We are basically conditioned that it’s rude to not acknowledge someone, so we end up doing a closed mouth smile to not be rude but also not have to say hello. That’s why that American guy introduced himself to a room full of strangers. From his perspective it would be really rude not to.
@gdhaney136
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this exactly. I half smile, or smile at everyone, as I walk on by...
@emilyb5307
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I am introverted by nature and wouldn't, say, walk into a room and be like "hi everyone, I'm-" but I nod or smile often, and/or may even just toss out a "Good morning" or "have a nice weekend!" to those nearby in a line or as I pass.
@csw3287
2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@walkerlocker6126
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm a bit shier and wouldn't introduce myself to the whole room, but if I walked into a hotel I'd give the half-smile and half nod to everyone lol
@TheGhostOf2020
2 жыл бұрын
I thought him introducing himself was kind cringy, but now thinking about any possible nuance, if people in the room just started staring at you or something I would probably just cut the non-verbal song and dance and just clarify what I’m doing there. I think it might be related to the greater sense of personal space, so if you feel like you’re intruding on someone else’s space for no obvious reason it warrants a clarification as to what’s going on. But again I don’t think I would ever just ‘introduce myself’ randomly. At most like gauge how much I’m interrupting, and see if I should clarify what I’m doing, and if they’re doing the same, or just make my presence known somehow.
@CelesteSeeker
2 жыл бұрын
The "half-smile in passing" thing is just our way of politely aknowledging someone's presence but not forcing them to stop and talk if they don't want to.
@MrThankman360
Жыл бұрын
Yea. Bc we are all living inside this culture where saying hello or smiling is seen as polite. The halfsmile is our intercultural agreement that we both understand said polite responsibility and our agreeing to do the least and move on.
@anonymoususer9384
2 жыл бұрын
Here in American in the parks we not only have drinking fountains for people, but some also have fountains for dogs.
@jkay6070
2 жыл бұрын
Also, drinking fountains in most large stores, and public buildings.
@cynthiajohnson6747
2 жыл бұрын
In my neighborhood we have drinking fountains for people that people let their dogs use 😫 which is why I will not use a drinking fountain anymore
@FukaiKokoro
2 жыл бұрын
Ew. Why are most dog owners so rude.
@tinabean713
2 жыл бұрын
I have tried to get my dogs to use those fountains but they are usually to distracted by all the goings on at the park to pay them any attention.
@cloudsn
2 жыл бұрын
When I visited Japan I was so shocked at how close people would get to me. Like I was visiting a school (I was also a high school student) and people would pull their chairs so close that our knees would touch. Also, and I know this is really specific, but the elevators. The doors were *aggressive.* Here the doors make the little ding and then slowly shut, opening easily if someone puts their hand on the door. In Japan the doors shut really fast and would only open back up after trying to squish whatever was in the way.
@avsambart
2 жыл бұрын
You think doors are fast in Japan?! I think they're so freaking slow 😭 they drive me insane.
@Kayenne54
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in Australia and visited local doctor's surgery; got the resident Asian doctor (he was originally born in Hong Kong but now Aussie) but when I sat down at his desk he moved so close I got uncomfortable. Which was silly, because he was going to check blood pressure, throat etc. but knee to knee was ...weird. Another time I was in a Chinese run store in another state and the Chinese lady basically almost leant up against me as I stood looking at her goods on a shelf. It was like "Woah!! Is she a pick pocket??" I moved a little away, and she kept her shoulder against my shoulder and I couldn't get out fast enough. We are both women. There was absolutely no personal space. I was two seconds away from saying "Any closer and we'll have to get married".
@justvibing2171
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kayenne54 oh that’s why my doctor always gets so close it weirds me out that our knees touch he’s also Asian
@Kayenne54
2 жыл бұрын
@@justvibing2171 I can really relate. But he was a very good doctor. Just too close. Lol.
@SmashPortal
2 жыл бұрын
In some countries, people feel free to cut in front of you in line if there's any space at all.
@Arkryal
2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother traveled to Wales. At dinner, she was asked if she'd like some more food, to which she replied, "No thanks, I'm stuffed"... that apparently has a different meaning there... Also, years ago, I was working the phone lines for a Game Publisher. A kid from the UK called in who was confused about the standard version and enhanced version of the retail game. He had bought the standard version, but wanted the in-game skins etc that came with the enhanced version, which I explained was exclusive premium content, but he could buy a digital code for the items for $20. "Alright, hold on, I just gotta go knock up my gran and get some more money". "Woah, kid, there has to be an easier way to make twenty bucks, it's just a game!" He was confused, I was confused... then I explained what I thought he said, a very awkward conversation to have with a ten year old stranger over the phone, and I've never heard anyone laugh that hard when he learned what "knock up" means in the US. There are a lot of language difference, it's a bit of a minefield.
@drob841
2 жыл бұрын
I'm an American that lived in Belgium when I was a kid, it was weird to go back to the USA and everybody just started talking to me like they knew me. I turned to my parents and asked, "Why are people are so nice?" If we weren't at the airport I would have thought they knew us!
@BabyGirl18069
2 жыл бұрын
I place some of my drinks inside the freezer for a few hours to turn them into a slushy on very hot days. The coldness enhances the flavor for me.
@TheSulross
2 жыл бұрын
the very hot days are what Mexican beers cooled on ice and drank with a wedge of lime are good for
@GT-mq1dx
2 жыл бұрын
Gatorade slushies are a great way to cool off during the summer months.
@BargertuckyBeaverhogs
2 жыл бұрын
We do quick meals in the US so the servers can get more tips. Staying too long is sort of like stealing from the servers. It’s considered rude.
@christineperez7562
2 жыл бұрын
That depends on the restaurant.
@richardsbrandon5027
2 жыл бұрын
Also... I have ZERO desire to be there for 2-3 hrs. 1 or 1 1/2.
@cloudsn
2 жыл бұрын
The tips thing is partly true but also if it's a busy restaurant you can often see groups of people waiting to be seated. If you're done with your food it feels awkward to hang around and chat while people are standing there waiting.
@heidiii1387
2 жыл бұрын
It's also rude to those waiting to sit - take your catching up elsewhere if you are finished.
@mindyraether
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve found that the standard French or Italian style of eating for hours into the night only happens at fine dining restaurants here in the states. The style and quality of the food and expectation of diners (friends or family) make it more of an event than a regular occurrence.
@jimjackson5544
2 жыл бұрын
I once dated a woman who had 3 boys, 6, 10 & 14 year olds, we were shopping one day (me and the kids) and while waiting at the check out for our turn, I was 'chatting' with a couple in line with us. As we left the store, all three of them boys asked me how I knew those people that I was talking to. They were in shock when I answered that we had just met for the First time ever! (Their mother almost NEVER talked to anyone while out and about. Where I grew up with a mother that talked to anyone at anytime.) I found this hilarious to say the least.
@Rob-ll5xf
2 жыл бұрын
US here, my longest drive in one 24 hour period was 989mi (1591km). the driving here is no joke, people will drive an hour or more everyday for work.
@alinjohn5
2 жыл бұрын
When I come home from being overseas, I’m always cheerfully pleased to see the folks at the airport smiling at each other! I love our smiles, even the half ones. Number of pets is also a American thing. Lots and lots of pets. Ie. My immediate family has 5 large dogs and a cat and a large lizard.
@bigron725
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Fort Worth , Texas . In reference to drive times , It can take as much as 9 to 15 hours to cross Texas ( North to South , East to West ) . Just for your perspective .
@DajNation
2 жыл бұрын
I know people who pride themselves on how fast they eat. I prefer to take my time. You have to tip better the longer you take though. The wait staff gets a bit irritable if you take too long. They like to "turn" tables to maximize tips.
@lynn2574
2 жыл бұрын
Although I’ve lived in the US my whole life, I had never noticed the PJs in public thing. When my daughter was an infant, she got really sick, and I needed infants Fever reducer asap. I went to Walgreens just before they closed in my pj’s and flip-flops. I apologized to the clerk, who said it was no big deal - that he sees it all day, every day. 😂
@Crowski
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in Florida. I see people in PJs daily. 😂
@grod805
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I never go anywhere with my PJs that just feels wrong. I see it all the time in the US though
@nancyandrews398
2 жыл бұрын
The whole point of a bun, or bread, on a burger or sandwich is so you CAN pick it up with your hands. Literally their whole purpose. Unless you have a physical disability that prevents it, to then eat it with a fork is just, frankly, silly. 🤷🏻♀️
@TheCleo223
2 жыл бұрын
If the burger is huge with lits of toppings then I cut it in half and then pick it up. But fork and knife…absolutely not
@Kobemon16
2 жыл бұрын
Plus eating it with a fork makes the toppings spill and it’s just messy
@jonashansson2320
2 жыл бұрын
Swede here. Depends on the burger. If it's just a crap burger from McDonalds or something we always eat with our hands. But a nice restaurant burger is often something like 10-15 cm high, that's just impossible to fit in your mouth, and if you squeeze it together with your hands, your entire hands would be full of toppings. I prefer the food in my mouth when I eat. :)
@Kobemon16
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonashansson2320 nah u gotta shove that thing in there with ur hands that’s the only way to do it u can cut it in half or fourths but u still gotta pick it up
@jonashansson2320
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kobemon16 Well. You can cut it up in a lot smaller pieces than fourths too. And then it works a lot better to get it into your mouth with the fork. :)
@mastisu
2 жыл бұрын
The bit about the length of time spent in restaurants gave me flashbacks of our trip to London a few years ago. We noticed the service was generally slower, like there was an expectation you were going to be there for a while. We noticed tables of guests were more leisurely appearing. And we almost always had to request for our bill. We tried to take our time more, but it was difficult, lol.
@albertpeugh9367
2 жыл бұрын
There are also so very few pick-ups on their roads. In the month I was there last time, I saw exactly 2 pick-ups, and one of them was a midsize Toyota, not even a full size pick-up. Also very few motor homes and or camp trailers. I saw a hand full of camp trailers, but they were all compact, there was nothing close to a toy hauler.
@RicardoRamirez-us7hf
2 жыл бұрын
They're more things that are pointed out to me by none American's almost every week. But yeah that was a good amount. Seeing you two reactions together is the best. Please don't change.
@emilysheldon3284
2 жыл бұрын
I'm learning to drive and today I drove around on backroads in my area for almost 2 hours and I didn't wanna stop. Here in America (at least in the country) driving or riding around in a car with someone is a great pastime. My family is personally very busy all of the time so spontaneous road trips were never really something we did but going on vacations with long drives are very common and we have gone on pretty spontaneous trips a few times but never more than 2 hours away.
@donnajean5372
2 жыл бұрын
Some people drive more than an hour twice a day to go to and from work. We took a trip to Yellowstone snowmobiling last year. When we landed in airport it was 8°, my husband wore shorts the whole time except during the actual snowmobiling. You go James.
@ladydiamondprisca
2 жыл бұрын
I usually go to local dinners and eateries. No one rushes me and I usually spend 2 hours there since I never finish my food and just take the rest home.
@roygillotti4615
2 жыл бұрын
Funny about the driving, Since I living in a rural area, my typical commute into work in the morning is a nearly hour drive. It's a 45 Mile (72.4 Km) drive, twice a day. I have other Coworkers that travel double that a day.
@richh9106
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen a sink garbage disposal in a house or apartment in over 15 years. Live in NJ, NY and WI
@dougmilner6618
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, Being a child of an Air Force veteran of almost 25 yrs. I have lived in many cities and many states. Not to mention traveled through many more states in travel. Each place is completely different. But I grew up in Houston Texas. The largest city there. But it is so spread out. That when I got my first job. It was 68 miles from home. Which for a Houstonian isn’t really uncommon or unheard of. The rough part was sitting in traffic for 3 hours or more to travel that 68 miles. Houston in recent years with a freeway of 18 lanes wide. Was recognized as having the widest freeway on Earth. Don’t know if it is still true. I have driven across Washington State many times just to see concerts.
@scottsmith5302
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t ever fear America. We love you. You are our brothers and sisters.
@cja2192
2 жыл бұрын
In the states we’re not asked if we want ice in our drinks when we go out, they automatically come with it and if you don’t want ice then you have to be the one to tell the server
@guywiththelongcirl
2 жыл бұрын
in america the speedy service has to do with the tipping because if you are taking too long you are taking away money from the server when they could get 3 tables in 1.5 hrs and get a bunch of tips. in maine just a few yrs ago minimum wage for servers was $2.50, now its around $6.
@supervastgut1568
Жыл бұрын
Growing up in montana, weekends were always 4-8 hours long drives to the mountains, some lake, or a river for camping. When i spent time in europe i never felt truly AWAY from people and civilization, in montana most of the state is somewhere where if you were to scream, nobody would hear you because you are the only one for hundreds of miles
@mrredeyex
2 жыл бұрын
In the USA we typically use dinner with a group as a pre meet up,, some drinks quick dinner then out to do the night... Then taco bell at 3am!!! Lol
@shrike113
2 жыл бұрын
So, I’ll say as a former server, we are trained to get you out because we live off of tips, as opposed to a standard wage that you get elsewhere. So we would be assigned a group of 2-4 tables, and if someone takes up one of those for 1.5-2 hours and they aren’t a large group, that’s likely going to heavily affect our income for the night. Even if the restaurant doesn’t seem busy, we have a set section. If there are loads of empty tables, it’s likely that those aren’t even open for seating and don’t have a server assigned to them. Reducing workers reduces wage costs, so most of the time unless its evening, the restaurants here will not be fully staffed. Which means we still have to get people in and out in order to seat new people, despite tables being open as well.
@caelanrileyfriesen3659
2 жыл бұрын
Literally all of these are the same here in Canada. Today alone, I went to Walmart in joggers, had smores with my family and drove an hour and 15 min to work and then all the way back.
@johnclapperton5556
2 жыл бұрын
Root Beer was originaly a type of beer and can still be found but the soda pop is the more common type of root beer.
@TamiThePinkHairedGirl
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much all cold beverages in restaurants in America automatically come with lots of ice, unless you specifically request no ice.
@user-zo9wi5gx1l
2 жыл бұрын
You two are perfect together and I thank you both equally 🙏 stay amazing
@stephenmartin8331
2 жыл бұрын
Ketchup, such a common thing here, you find it around the world now, but when I started traveling 30 years ago, you didn't see it as much in other countries
@beckeydupras2572
2 жыл бұрын
Even here in New England in winter when it us in single digits people wear shorts and drink iced coffee.....I would be lost without my pick up......root beer is a soda....try adding vanilla ice cream to it...called a root beer float
@Victoria-pu9bm
2 жыл бұрын
In terms of eating out: 1: We are fast paced here, and most people dont ONLY eat out on a free evening. Usually they will go do other things, like catch a movie, go to a party or prom, etc. 2. Waiters and waitresses rely on tips. Their base rate is never a living wage. Its considered rude to stay more than 1 hours unless you leave a large tip, because that person waiting on you is missing out on customer tips. You staying there prevents them from getting more customers, which gets them more money.
@IncendiarySolution
2 жыл бұрын
So here in America, you have to operate under the assumption that everyone is armed, which means you want to be nice, you want to keep your distance, you want to assess your threats, and you want to engage for as little time as possible.
@lndsyyb7666
Жыл бұрын
Oh! On the topic of American road trips. I once went on one to California with some friends, starting in Colorado. We really... REALLY didn't want to make an overnight stop. So what we did was: set up a mattress topper in the back and switch drivers as needed. It was an 18 hour drive. No major stops. No hotel room. Just slept in the back while the other person took over driving. And I mean, it wasn't comfortable, but it was fine. Our parents thought we were insane though.
@ClarkCox
2 жыл бұрын
"Real" root beer is brewed and fermented just like beer, but usually the fermentation is stopped after the CO2 is formed, but before any alcohol is formed. You *can* find alcoholic root beer (and ginger beer or ginger ale) but it isn't usually the default meaning when someone says "root beer"
@samjane6267
2 жыл бұрын
There are even water fountains, along a bike trail I use, ever mile or so here in Utah. USA
@johnbernstein7887
2 жыл бұрын
There are actually two kinds of Rootbeer. The non-alcoholic kind and the kind with alcohol. The former is very popular here, the other not so much. However you can buy it.
@mer8795
2 жыл бұрын
Restaurants eating times vary. At lunch especially, most people are going back to work or other activities. If at a 4-star restaurant for dinner, it can be 2-3 hours, as it is more of an event; especially if it is special outing for birthday or anniversary. It is good manners to pay a good tip for both the meal and time if you've been there a really long time., the wait staff is still ensuring that you are taken care if, even if you don't keep ordering.
@stevenbouchard5047
2 жыл бұрын
If you sit at the bar in a restaurant, that's how you usually signify that you will be staying for a while. Also you could tell your server you will be hanging out or just stay we do it all the time. It's usually the business management that pushes the quick tables to make the most profit. For example for lunch time when I was a waiter I was expected to have the table finished and clean in about 40-45 minutes and for dinner the goal was about 15 minutes longer. But that didn't mean I didn't have people for more than 3 hours and you are absolutely never supposed to make the customer feel rushed.
@4Timesdafunky
Жыл бұрын
The lack of public trashcans in Japan was a huge culture shock for me because the streets were immaculate! Not one piece of litter on the ground.
@sarahayden4054
2 жыл бұрын
Root Beer is a soda @TheBeesleys ! It is required for us to take off our shoes when going through security at the airport.
@leecoulon6790
Жыл бұрын
Sassafras, vanilla extract, sugar, carbonated water. My favorite is Barq's rootbeer! It's a Southern US thing!
@ITSHProductions
2 жыл бұрын
HOLD THE PHONE HOLD THE PHONE! WAIT WAIT WAIT ✋️ 12:17 No The Guy would ONLY Smile He wouldn't said anything to people. We Smile like a wave 👋 to a neighbor, but Smile...no words spoken. "Smile, the Whole World Smiles with You. Frown, and you frown alone"
@petenielsen6683
2 жыл бұрын
"In the US 100 years is a long time. In the UK 100 miles is a long distance." I do not know who I am quoting other than Lawrence Brown from Lost In the Pond.
@wasen_aeon
2 жыл бұрын
11:20 This depends completely on what kind of restaurant it was. If it's a normal burger restaurant like for example McDonalds/Max etc, it's usually with hands. If you visit like a restaurant/pub where the burgers are usually bigger (and more expensive) , it's common to eat it with knife and fork.
@emilysheldon3284
2 жыл бұрын
I will say that using blocks as a form of measurement is not necessarily an American thing but specifically for cities. I grew up in the country next door to my grandpa's farm just west of our small town so I didn't even know what a "block" was until I probably saw it in a movie. Even in town I don't think I've ever heard someone refer to blocks.
@jasonross5796
2 жыл бұрын
Biggest difference between Americans and Europeans: Americans think 100 years is a long time, and Europeans think 100 miles is a long way.
@albertpeugh9367
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I didn’t like at all was going to Tesco and having the checker sitting on a stool and having a full conversation with everyone in line. I was only there for a month and didn’t want to spend the first week in line waiting to buy groceries. Then they don’t get in a hurry to scan your items and get you out of the store. I also have never paid to use a grocery cart. You get your pound back, but having to put a deposit on a grocery cart????
@mcmpistachio
2 жыл бұрын
If you're trying root beer try to find the Hires brand. It's hard to find in the states but noting else compares. S'mors are on a whole different level if you use a York peppermint pattie instead of Herseys chocolate.
@Kenneth_James
2 жыл бұрын
lol I eat straight mozzarella too. I also have a weird thing for potato chips with it sometimes.
@ricksundberg5659
Жыл бұрын
1) I drive 1.5 hours each way to work and 16 hours from northern California to Yellowstone isn't out of the question for a 5 day trip. 9 hours to the Grand Canyon, no problem. I think this is why our cars are bigger, we spend more time in them. 2) I consider chain restaurants like fast food, no need to hang around, let's eat and bail. Those types of restaurants don't want you waiting on anything, it's always ok to tell them to slow down. Now when you eat at a small family restaurant or somewhere fancy, the experience is different, 1.5 hours is acceptable. 3) Public restrooms at gas stations and food places is mandatory for customers in most states. Many places have signs saying restrooms are for customers only, so I'll buy something small to use the restroom and not feel weird about it.
@tammywehner3269
2 жыл бұрын
water fountains.... large public displays with statues in them or small drinking dispensers nicknamed "bubblers" ???
@sparklesmcsparticus1462
2 жыл бұрын
In the US we are encouraged to eat our meals way too quickly when dining at a restaurant. It’s not healthy on many levels. I enjoy making an evening of it. Fortunately, there are some chef owned and operated establishments (many farm to table), which, thankfully, serves several courses, and it’s expected to stay most of the evening.
@MannyD90
2 жыл бұрын
Re the restaurant thing: it’s because the servers make their pay mainly from tips. So if people are there forever, that’s less money they can make. That’s why it happens.
@SKOOKM
2 жыл бұрын
Yank here. Just this weekend I drove by myself to a cabin 140 miles (225 KM) just to spend a a single night with friends and then came back in the morning. I suppose in England that would seem like a long trip.
@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage
2 жыл бұрын
Garbage disposals are only for those on sewer. Septic tanks it's against code. So not everyone can have one. Or shouldn't. Just FYI
@hdcrow
2 жыл бұрын
A classic old spring tonic was sassafras tea. Made from the root bark of a sassafras tree. Until the early 60s (?) root beer was made using sassafras. Now its artificially flavored. No better smell than walking into Grandmas house and smelling that tea.
@LadybugLuv
2 жыл бұрын
For my friends and I, it depends on how crowded the restaurant is. If it's crowded usually the service is slower (understandably), we eat and leave. But if the tables are not full or half empty, we may linger for maybe 2 hours at most (dependingon how good the food is)!
@veanell
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from New Orleans - not being able to walk outside with a drink is very weird to me... but we are island for the most part in the US with this one.
@nadiyaangeloff3420
Жыл бұрын
During my childhood, we would take family trips from the Western US to the Eastern US to visit family there. We would spend three in total driving across country and visiting.
@aliceludlow9558
2 жыл бұрын
We have drinking fountains for the dogs at the bark park. USA.
@saksit247
Жыл бұрын
In America, the tables are turned over quick because as a former food server (The Olive Garden), the more tables I get on my shift, the more tips I make.
@Spicoli1Bilek
2 жыл бұрын
2 1/2 hours to the state capital, site see and do shopping and other stuff then home in a day trip. 12 hour drive one way to visit family, spend a weekend and that's every few months.
@drhodes380
2 жыл бұрын
Millie’s low key yawns are awesome.
@xdizzle0460
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah long drives are pretty common here. I remember when I was young having to get in the car for a 16 hour drive from Chicago IL to Denver CO, followed by a 4 hour flight, followed by another 3 hour drive. I had an aunt who would regularly take 16hr drives. My mothers boyfriend regularly takes 18 hour drives to see her. It can be a pain sometimes but that's just the price of living somewhere so vast.
@Hi1mMe
2 жыл бұрын
It's a big thing in my school to just wear pj pants everyday. (Mostly the "popular guys")
@TissueCat
2 жыл бұрын
Part of the electric kettle thing is that our outlets have half the voltage of European outlets, so electric kettles aren't really any faster than just heating water on the stove. The other part of the reason is that we drink a lot more coffee than tea, so that counter space is usually taken up by a coffee maker.
@beanutputterfly
2 жыл бұрын
Root beer is definitely non-alcoholic. My mother is quite elderly (100 as of last month). During Prohibition, my grandfather and g-grandfather brewed their own beer. If they'd been caught, it could have gotten them prison time, so Grandpa would brew my mom & uncle root beer at the same time. If anyone asked what they were making, they could just present the root beer. 😂
@protojager
2 жыл бұрын
Root Beer is a soda that is closely related to black licorice in flavor, and it's definitely an acquired taste. I hate licorice but i love root beer, and if a root beer is too strong and syrupy it starts tasting like licorice.
@lynnpasteris4362
2 жыл бұрын
This was a fun blog!
@GENXplain
Жыл бұрын
To drive across America with no sleep and not stopping......45 hours
@npatony
2 жыл бұрын
That’s insane for me to think about that to you an hour is a long drive because for me here in the states it takes over an hour and a half to get to school each day. I drive 4+ hours very regularly.
@chaosgoettin
2 жыл бұрын
"I have so much social anxiety, i can't do that." me: come to Germany. You fit right in. And you aren't socially awkward anymore. It's the norm here.
@moomoochacoo
2 жыл бұрын
I'm American, and I don't want to be in a restaurant for more than 15mins. IN AND OUT!!!
@SDTimmy23
2 жыл бұрын
10:20 my longest drive was 36 hours from AZ to MD
@JayeEllis
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard it said that Europeans think four hours is a long time to drive, whereas Americans think 400 years is a long time.
@tazylab6233
2 жыл бұрын
Of course if you go to a continent were different countries are not that far from each other your car is going to be inspected if you cross a border!!! It's not the same that going out inside your own country, when I went to the Iguazú waterfalls, it is in Misiones province of my country, but being such a a large site is also shared with 2 other countries Brasil and Paraguay, and it's pretty common to go to visit both national parks the one in Argentina and the one in Brasil, people cross the border daily, but at least for tourist the bus of the hotel has to stop being inspected your documents are required to be shown, because your entering a different country
@oldfogey4679
2 жыл бұрын
I'm used to long drives I currently live 3 hours from family!
@Bad_Miracle
2 жыл бұрын
Wow over and hour is a long drive there? I used to commute to work 4 hours a day 5 times a week!
@andreacastro3379
2 жыл бұрын
There are blocks in Latina America as well. I never realized it does not work in Europe! Good to know since I am going next year 😅.
@Phewy
Жыл бұрын
Now I want to take a trip to europe and smile at everyone, hilarious :D
@Koakoa45
2 жыл бұрын
I use a fork for ALL food! Pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs, French fries etc.. I am American and I was raised to ALWAYS use forks, spoons or knives. Even to this day I just can't use my fingers to eat food.
@barbtries
2 жыл бұрын
what we all need to understand is that in the US, servers in restaurants make an absurdly low hourly wage, like $2 or $3 an hour. They live off tips. That's why they need to move the people through so fast, and for restaurant goers, if we linger we're more or less stealing money from the server. All the differences are not good ones.
@gofortharts
11 ай бұрын
If flannel we use to wear them to college constantly.
@susanstoermer2972
2 жыл бұрын
If it’s lunch time some people need to get back to work so some restaurants try to accommodate that.
@andrewjohnson9284
Жыл бұрын
The reason they rush you when you go out to eat is because the more tables the waiter or waitress takes that night. The more money they make in tips. So if they can do 10 tables that night and all ten leave a tip. They make more money than someone who only did 3 tables.
@Amanda---
2 жыл бұрын
When the Pandemic hit the US all the 24 hour Target, Walmarts, gas stations & restaurants changed to regular hours like 12 midnight & it was really hard to get used to. Some of our Walmarts are not back to normal. Now we are really feeling the Ukraine War in the states. Even food prices have gone up really high. But we are really lucky we are not feeling bombs like the Ukrainians are. 💔✌🤦♀🤗👼💕💯
@R3_dacted0
2 жыл бұрын
As far as restaurant time goes, I prefer the quickest amount of time in and out that doesn't seem like I'm being rushed.
@skaggi
2 жыл бұрын
Lol I'm in Oklahoma the longest drive we've gone as a family (2 cars) was 6 hours 😂 it was like a normal weekend like we made the plan a week in advance and didn't even know who all was going til the day of 😂
@tonicardanini1863
2 жыл бұрын
I think in the US sitting at a table just to talk and chat after everyone is done eating is considered rude because the servers depend on tips and would like to seat as many tables as possible during their shifts.
@gofortharts
11 ай бұрын
Even if the store does not bag stuff they will to hurry up us old folks. Lol
@noremac7216
2 жыл бұрын
Using block as a measurement only works if you live in a big city really. I grew up in a small town and now I'm a grown ass man who has no idea how big a block is supposed to be
@HummingCrowe
2 жыл бұрын
The restaurant thing is easier to explain when you think about the business aspect of it. The waiter or waitress is working for tips on a percentage of what you buy. The restaurant makes money when you buy the food. They can only get so much money from one table being seated. If you stay there for too long you’re actually taking money away from the restaurant because you are occupying a table that could seat another customer that would buy more food and be able to tip the waiter or waitress again. It “eats”😁into the business’ profit and the waiter or waitress’s tips when you stay for an extended period of time. Places that don’t have our “tips system” probably wouldn’t have as much of an issue with this. Having worked in a restaurant in America, I also feel for how hard these people work so I stack my dishes before I leave so that it is easier for them to clean the table after I’m gone. ☺️
@McGriddle69
2 жыл бұрын
A long drive for an average American is over 2 hours but Americans often will do road trips of up to 6 to 8 to even 12 hours. My friend went to college in Arizona and would drive 16 hours home during holidays. That's brutal to me but I've been on similar road trips.
@davenwin1973
2 жыл бұрын
A majority of this is true. For restaurants, our tipping culture prevents us from spending more than an hour at a restaurant. The restaurants need that turnover, so the wait staff can earn more tips. At small independent restaurant, if you're someone who doesn't tip, and regularly dive there, then your service is not going to be as good, and some owners will condone that action, as you're depriving servers tips. The sales tax issue has been discussed numerous times, and the current system will never change. If the price shown is eat you pay, with all taxes included, people will flock to the city or county, where it's cheaper, and the county and city, where it's higher, will see a drop in sales. 45 states have a state sales tax, and some states like Illinois, also allow county and local sales tax. Indiana does not allow other governments to impose their own sales tax. However, if you dine out, or buy hot and prepared foods at grocery stores in one of 8 counties serving the Indianapolis market, there's a 2% sales tax added, on top of the state 7%, to fund the Colts stadium. The prescription and lawyer ads are everywhere. Just became it's allowed, doesn't mean we like them. I don't. Our grocery stores being big, is true, to an extent. It depends on which store you go to, and what is all offered in that store. As for an employee bagging your groceries also depends on the store. When I was a kid, when Aldi came out in the late 70's, most people were that resistant to not only bagging their own groceries, but also bring their own bags. That was unheard of at the time. So their original customers were poor people looking for groceries at a lower price. Other stores came out over the years, and with the exception of Save-A-Lot, which is similar to Aldi, other stores tried to go no frills, and most failed. Most either closed completely, or changed their business model to operate like a traditional grocery store, but offer everything a percentage off the suggested retail price, in exchange for bagging your own groceries. These stores will provide the bags for you (unless not allowed by law, where instead, a tax is added). By me, until 2017, my local Strack and Van Til stores had Ultra Foods, which was started by the founders of the company. For the first 5 years, it operated similar to Aldi, except that Ultra Foods provided the bags. After that, the company shifted to offering other services like deli and seafood services, along with an in store bakery. The bag your own groceries model stayed. The reason Strack and Van Til discontinued Ultra Foods , was because most of the stores were in Illinois, and just 2 in Indiana, and when the grandchildren of the founders bought back the business, only 1 store remained, and they did not want to spend money on advertisements for just 1 store. That single Ultra Foods was rebranded Strack and Van Til. For now, they're keeping a single Town and Country Market store open, which is like what Ultra Foods used to be. But my area has Food 4 Less, which is owned by Kroger, and is like a Kroger store, but you bag your own groceries, and bags are provided. Food 4 Less and Town and Country Market have 2 conveyor belts behind the cashier, and your groceries go down one of those belts, and you pack at that belt. Aldi and Save-A-Lot put everything back into your cart, then you go to the packing table to bag your groceries there. I wish Lidl were in the Midwest, but they chose the east coast to start their business. I don't know how much different they are from Aldi, other than having a bakery in their stores. Now stores that have a full line general merchandise and a full line grocery department in the US are not called supermarkets, like the British like to call them, but they're a superstore. Walmart stores that have a full line grocery department and full line general merchandise section fit the superstore format. Walmart Neighborhood Market stores would be considering a supermarket, or grocery store, as it's just groceries and pharmacy. The few older format Walmart stores with general merchandise and a limited selection of food, are discount department stores. Meijer fits the superstore format, and Kroger has Fred Meyer in Washington state and Oregon, which would be superstores, though I hear on a smaller scale from Walmart and Meijer. The topic of small talk that is common in the US, is also common in most of Australia. I was watching a KZitem video of an America, living in Australia, and they're almost as friendly as American. This would freak out Germans there too. Not sure if they smile at most people. To the right people, it's genuine. With me, I'll smile if I feel good. I also can turn angry just as fast.
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