Tipping the Bartender is a great way to make friends with them, and friendship comes with perks such as stronger mix drinks, or better service if it is crowded. That may only be the case in the US, but I always toss down an extra dollar per drink at a minimum.
@@plnkfloydian7814 you always take care of your bartender, not surprised. i bartended some when i was working my way through college and the big tippers got the best service. there are still actually people that don't tip at all. bartenders and wait staff pretty much live off of tip money as the salaries for those jobs are so low. drove my husband crazy when we were still living in England i always tipped. of course the guy at the pub looked at me like i had 3 heads but was most grateful.
For me, the one time I visited Europe(Romania), the thing that was weird to me was the lack of A/C. I live in Texas, we would all die of heat stroke without A/C on full blast in the summer but it hardly exists at all out there.
Good point. If the future is more extreme highs and lows, Europeans are completely unprepared and still aren't doing changes to get ready for it. A ridiculous number of Europeans die every year from heat exhaustion, in their own houses!
God the few years lived in London I thought I was going to die And get this, they don't even have screens on the windows. was the deciding factor for my husband and I to come back to our house here. I was fed up. I live in the South and stupid me I thought there was a.c. everywhere and trust me England is hot in the summer.
@@annep.1905 i did for 2 years in England and had enough of that. born and raised in the South is a must. that was the only 2 years i ever lived without it and never will again. my British husband even agreed when we moved back to our house at the beach he wouldn't have it any other way. you can't tell me you are comfortable when he "feels like" temps in the high 90's and 100's is comfortable without a.c. don't care what the electric bill is, it is worth it, full stop. glad you can do it but not me.
@@cathyking8013 I had to learn how, but once I learned, I found I did not want to go back. I won't say you shouldn't have AC, though. I just personally dislike it.
Back when I used to go to my local bar/tavern/pub, the first thing I did was put a $10 on the bar ($3 for the drink & $7 for a tip) for my first drink. Every time, they came fast and furious after that. My drink would be about 20% full and the tender'd have a fresh one already set up for me. Tipping a bartender early can have its perks.
I was a bartender my last 2 years of college. I don't care what all the social-justice warriors want to believe, I loved tips: it's instant cash I can take home that night AND I didn't have to declare it as income. Oh and that's why service in the UK and the rest of Europe-sucks....
Someone needs to do a series of videos on what Americans from various regions think about American things from various "other" American regions. We Americans already know what the various regions/states generally think about each other... but it might help some observers to understand we are not very like minded. It might even help for European countries to discuss the weirdness of their neighbors. Hmmm, then again, maybe not... their history suggests this may have already been tried on more than a few occasions.
@@jamesjenkins4655 nahhh... I think, when it comes down to it, you'd have most people hating on New York and Los Angeles. Except people from Southern California or New York of course.
Blocks are convenient; it's just counting intersections. But, make sure you know the particulars of a city of sections thereof. A block can be quite short or long as hell.
OK you guys, I'm retired and in my late 60's and when it comes to Fries/Chips I'm a ketchup man myself but my children, who are about your age, from mid 20's to mid 30's, well they eat them with Ranch Dressing...It seems to be a thing over here at least for younger folks to put Ranch Dressing on just about everything...Now I have to admit that I have tried things their way...and it's not half bad...but all in all, I'm still gonna ask for my Ketchup when it comes to fries. Enjoy watching you guys, keep it up.
There's a history to the ID checks that are currently made on alcohol that seems to have been lost to the current generations. Before 1980, stores rarely asked for id for anyone that looked close to age. Then MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) organized and there was a big push nationwide to crack down on drunk driving, and fines and penalties became huge. As a part of that, police often sent in minors to buy alcohol in stores and if they did, the clerks and store owners and managers received huge fines and/or were arrested. At first, they would just tell the clerks that if they looked near the age to require id, but many older looking youths were still trapping them. Eventually, many stores made it a policy to just check all id's, no matter how old they appeared 'cause they were getting tired of the huge fines and legal troubles. Edit; I also believe that in many jurisdictions around the country, laws were enacted to require id's to purchase alcohol and tobacco.
I worked for years at a liquor store and there was always the threat of arrest, which I think is absurd. Preventing drinking by underage adults (18-20 is an adult) is not worth leaving a low-paid cashier with a permanent arrest record. It was necessary that I card (ask for identification) anyone I did not definitely know to be 21 and disregard all the sob stories I heard. I found it more difficult to judge the ages of women, especially Asian women, and so I have carded people as old as 40.
I am in my thirties and still every time a cashier will ask for ID when I purchase alcohol Its funny because one of the cashiers at the nearest liquor store lives in the apartment next to mine. He knows I am over 21 and always asks for ID and says "can you just show it for the cameras?" he doesn't even look at it just needs to make sure I had it.
Now add in that every state has different laws pertaining to alcohol and it gets even weirder. I was in Indiana at a convention and they had a temporary beer garden set up outside with a 4-foot high orange fence. You couldn't get in without an ID, you couldn't bring your own beer in, nor could you take any beer out. The guy behind me was in his 70's and didn't have his ID with him. They wouldn't let him in so I told him to go to the far side of the beer garden and stand outside of the fence. I bought 2 beers and handed one over the fence.
@@lennychorn147 Indiana state law only requires ID for off-premises consumption and only if you're under 40 years old. ID is not required in bars and restaurants. If you get carded over 40 or in a bar or restaurant it's only because the owner is covering his butt, it's not the law.
1) I like malt vinegar on my fries/chips, which is a somewhat common practice here in New England. I've often wondered whether this is an English habit we've retained (did fries exist prior to 1776?). I've never put mayo on fries, and I'd rather not risk discovering I like it, since fries are sufficiently fattening by themselves. 2) In most states bartenders are paid $2-3 per hour, just like waitstaff. They are tipped the same, or even better at times. 3) "Chicken and waffles" is now considered to be "soul food," although Wikipedia says it first appeared among German immigrants in Pennsylvania in the 1600s. The modern, soul food origin is from nightclubs that stayed open so late they were serving a very late supper/early breakfast. Soul food is not common in New England, which has always had a relatively small African-American population. I've never eaten chicken and waffles/pancakes. 4) There are several reasons why American laws are so strict for requiring proof of age to buy alcohol and tobacco, and one of them is puritanism. Society decides that certain people are not mature enough for certain activities, and we will ruin their lives if they partake in those activities, unless of course they are rich or well-connected. It's not that there shouldn't be age restrictions, but that the legal consequences for both the underage buyer and the seller are disproportionately severe. The buyer is arrested or fined. The employee who made the sale can be arrested and the business shut down long enough while the licensing board investigates that bankruptcy is a danger. The police even send in underage officers or police cadets to entrap stores. I worked for years at a liquor store and there was always the threat of arrest, which I think is absurd. Preventing drinking by underage adults (18-20 is an adult) is not worth leaving a low-paid cashier with a permanent arrest record. It was necessary that I card (ask for identification) anyone I did not definitely know to be 21 and disregard all the sob stories I heard. I found it more difficult to judge the ages of women, especially Asian women, and so I have carded people as old as 40. Foreigners in the U.S. should have their passports with them at all times, but especially if young and attempting to purchase alcohol or tobacco. 5) The U.S. has the world's highest fees paid by retailers to banks for credit card transactions. Small businesses sometimes pass these fees along to the consumer. I have been charged as much as 3.5%, but I didn't complain because it went to a bank, not the business. Larger businesses just include these excessive fees in the prices of what they're selling. 6) Giving directions by blocks is a big-city practice. In the suburbs people might say something like "turn left at the third traffic light" or "it's in the small shopping plaza across the street from" a grocery store or some other large business. 7) The ludicrous number of commercials on American TV is one of the reasons I am watching you on UA-cam instead. 8) The kindest thing I can say about professional wrestling is that it is a soap opera for men. The fact that intelligent adults enjoy it remains one of life's inscrutable mysteries to me. 9) Not all parts of the U.S. are so overtly public about religion. 10) Not all parts of the U.S. have high gun ownership rates. 11) Not all Americans live in large houses, although the average or median size is probably larger than in the UK. 12) The "Brits have bad teeth" stereotype is probably decades out-of-date.
Waffles and chicken started in Harlem with the jazz musicians in the thirties. It was so late when they got off work that they couldn't decide if they wanted supper or breakfast so one musician asked for both and others started doing the same.
It’s also important to note that each state has there own firearms purchasing and or carry laws. Some carry permits work in some states but not in others. In my state there are little restrictions on what firearms you can purchase; however, in a neighboring state there are specific ids and license you have to have obtained before purchasing any firearm.
Indeed...In my state we have constitutional carry legislation that allows you to carry concealed or open without needing a permit.. It's not scary, in fact I feel safer knowing my fellow citizens have my back if someone where to act out..
My friend whose normal job was as a personal trainer also bartended on the weekends. She would sometimes make more in tips as a bartender in 2 days then she would make as a personal trainer at her gym all week. Tipping at a bar is normal here.
Fry sauce or gravy for dipping your fries. My Daddy was a Gun Smith, a WWII Vet, and a Southerner. I can't imagine my world without guns. He carried his .44 on his hip and a Derringer in his boot, at all times. Also, y'all have beautiful smiles.
On the card thing, I never carry cash, the card is just so much easier and almost everybody takes them. I had a customer tip me $40.00 last October and it was still in my wallet at Christmas. Ended up sticking it in a Christmas card and giving it as a gift. On the gun thing, I can see where if you are from a place that doesn't have them they may seem intimidating. I work in transport and most of our drivers carry them. I grew up with them, they are everywhere, it just doesn't bother me in the least. Guess it's what you are used to.
Vance I am with you. I was in the service industry working my way through college and for me I always tip 25%. maybe a bit much but when customers take it out on the wait staff when the food is not prepared the way they would like it quite a few people will reflect that in the tip. It is not the wait persons fault. When I moved to London I was horrified at the no tipping. I still did my standard 25% and got some strange looks. And the gun thing, I am a retired Police Officer so suffice it to say I am very comfortable with guns and have a CCW and never leave home without one. But like you say it is all what you are used to.
Hi, guys. All Americans don't think British people have poor dental hygiene or are grumpy. These are just stereotypes. People always told me that French people were rude. But when my boyfriend and I went to Paris and didn't know what stop to get off on the train, one French girl actually got off at our stop and physically took us to where we should be going. And I need to mention that both her hands were full of packages!!! Love your videos!!!.
The friendly and attentive service we receive in a restaurant or in many stores, is because it is a requirement of the employer. The service staff is trained to be attentive and can lose their job if he/she does not offer this service. In some stores, they are required to greet you as soon as you enter. It's not because they are friendly, it is because the employer requires it.
If a server is noticeably rude or non-attentive, or even less than pleasant - it gets noticed immediately. Depending on how bad the customer takes it, the person could be reprimanded and often they get fired on the spot. In North America, we expect at least a minimum level of pleasant and attentive service. The customer is the one with the money, we'll go somewhere else if we don't like it.
It was explained to me (by a waiter/W.W. leader) that waitstaff are considered to be salesmen. Part of the job is surreptitiously steering customers to more expensive foods/drinks/desserts. Since salesmen are usually paid on commission, tipping as a percentage of the bill started to make sense to me. However, most customers don't realize that wait staff are salesmen in disguise, so their guard is down. That's why so many people are surprised by their restaurant bill. It's not an accident, and it's not just inflation, people. Props to waitstaff!!
@@ninacohen5401 well at least he's not blaming the customer for his low wage. That's on the employer, and the employee. It's no secret that's what servers get. So if you want a tip, earn it. The original meaning of "T.I.P." is "To Insure Promptness". So, don't be a jerk at the very least, and we'll go from there.
Yeah, we hate the commercial breaks too. They are "technically" less than the actual TV show they are interrupting, but they spread the breaks out in such a way that it makes it feel like there's more ads than the TV show. Plus, 99% of the ads on TV are not relevant to the vast majority of people who watch TV. They tend to target certain age groups based on who they think is watching but they have no idea what the people's interests are or what they're looking for so they're just shooting in the dark which makes the ads far more annoying. It's gotten so bad while the cost of TV subscriptions keep going up that many people would rather just watch UA-cam, Netflix, etc.
After three commercials, I turn off the TV. Nowadays, almost every commercial break is four or more commercials, meaning I never get through a commercial break anymore.
@@anonygent I don't either. Depending on my mood, I'll switch to a streaming service when the first commercial comes on, sometimes three, but the average is two. Nowadays, I just can't watch anything with ads in it...at all.
Millie, I'm sure you've heard about shootings in the U.S., and I know being around guns isn't something you're used to, but don't worry about the guns. It's the gun laws and gun free zones you should be concerned about. The safest place you can be in public is where a lot of people are carrying, and the states with the most people carrying are probably Texas, Arizona, and Alaska, but there are others where firearms are part of the local culture. We have a problem in some of our major cities because some states and cities pass strict gun laws and ordinances, which only work on law abiding citizens. Someone wanting to commit gun violence is still going to get a gun and will be more likely to attack if he knows his victims are unarmed. Over the last couple of decades, virtually all of our mass shootings have occurred in gun free zones. Some states like California and New York have strict gun laws. Chicago is one of the most heavily gun controlled cities in America and has one of the highest gun crime rates (there were 29 shootings with four fatalities just last weekend, and numbers are often higher in the summer). Other cities with high gun crime rates are Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Detroit, which has the highest rate per capita if I'm not mistaken. But don't let that discourage you from visiting because most of the country is pretty safe, people don't randomly pull out guns and start shooting, and people don't just openly pull guns out and and point them at others like in the movies. From what you've said in other videos, I think you're looking to be in smaller cities and other less populated areas anyway (except maybe Atlanta), so you don't have anything to worry about. And in major cities, if you're in the populated business areas, you'll still be okay. Just FYI, we have around 400 million guns in the U.S., which is more guns than there are people, and we're up to 21 states now that allow permitless carry with five more in the process of getting it (which will make more than half the states), so carrying is likely increasing. The rest allow carrying with a permit, and many states allow concealed carry, so you likely have already been around people with guns without knowing it, although, if you stayed in NYC when you were here, I'm not sure how true that is. (Permitless carry is also called "constitutional carry" because it follows the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which reads, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." When the Constitution was written, the right to bear arms was recognized as a God-given right that predates the U.S. government, and this amendment restrains the government from interfering with that right. However, states and the federal government have ignored that and placed unconstitutional restrictions on firearms for decades while the courts have been complicit, but the tide is turning at least at the state level.) We're all used to this, so it doesn't affect our day-to-day activities. The bottom line is that you need to keep it in perspective. As you guys were saying, you just have to trust the people around you, and you can't control it, so you just have to get on with life.
Also it's not as bad as the media portrays. Don't get me wrong. Shootings happen. But how do we have over 400 million guns (more than the population) yet only about 12 - 15K gun deaths (its about 30K but 60% of all gun deaths are suicides. I'm talking about violent) even then most of those are gang related. Random violent crime is lower.
24-hour businesses have become less common since covid. I think some gas stations are still open and there's 1 grocery chain in my area that's still open 24 hrs, but most of the diners or fast food restaurants that used to be open 24 hours have restricted their hours.
Also, I have to say, I have read a great deal of world history and a good bit about other countries, so I don't really find people or customs from other parts of the world "weird". It's cool to meet people from all over and see and hear about different ways of doing things. Cheers all.
In Scotland it's common practice to tip when you buy a round of drinks in a bar or pub. If it's just a drink for yourself or a partner, every few drinks. I'm from just outside Glasgow, which has a grid iron street pattern, like New York, we don't give directions in blocks. However, when we were children and weren't supposed to cross roads, we were told just to play around the block we lived on. Nice video!
The general rule at the bar is $1 tip per drink. A busy bar can leave the bartender with way more in tips than wage. Waaaaaaay more. Also, the gun thing might be a primary reason why we're usually smiley and nice to each other. Usually. :D
Profesional wrestling in the U.S. as an actual sport, died a long time ago. The WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. It used to be called the World Wrestling Federation and was governed by a wrestling commission, that required that wrestlers be licensed. But as wrestling became more of a scripted event, rather than a legitimate wrestling match. The promoters got the business reclassified as entertainment rather than a sporting event.
"Like the more of thses videos I watch the more I want to be an American" We'd love to have the Beesley's over here as American's too! Your heart's already in the right place!
Tipping actually started in English tea houses! The women serving tea and scones would put jars on the tables with labels tips to insure prompt service and the jars with the most money would get hot tea and scones the fastest!
I'm American and I've been using mayo on my fries since I was a kid. Sometimes mix a bit of ketchup with it. Now Heinz sells it already mixed. But I like mine better.
I'm over sixty, have never watched wrestling and have never known anyone who does. I like mayo on sandwiches and burgers, but ketchup on fries -- same as everyone I have ever known, I fly a flag on my house during all holidays, support veterans and their families, and own a handgun (with carry permit) like most people I have ever known. Smile, tip generously, and have visited 35 countries. Love your channel; you are such a sweet couple. Best wishes.
Those of us who own and / or carry guns take it very seriously. Well...most of us do. I live in a "stand your ground" state, which means I have the right to protect, not only myself, but anyone whose life is in danger. I personally, take this very seriously and have taken a lot of training and do not take this issue, lightly. If someone is robbing a gas station (usually less than $200), you stand down. If a shot has been fired? You use your training.
I know you have reacted to other sports videos, you should do the worst weather during American sporting events. I know there is multiple videos out there showing all of the rainstorms, snowstorms, and more our teams have had to play through.
Just recent during the holidays I remember I was in Manhattan and a couple from Germany needed directions to Rockefeller Center. And he was kinda confused so I just took them to there.
Here in the Pacific Northwest USA we are more often mixing half ketchup and half mayo for our fries, jo-jos (wedged fried potatoes) etc. To make burger sauce you mix 3/4 ketchup to 1/4 mayo. and then add some pickle relish. Yum! For dip taco chips we mix sour cream with salsa or picante sauce, again, Yum!
You guys should do a reaction to how big is the mall of America or the new American dream mall it's really cool. Maybe even yellow stone park and why it is one the most beautiful and dangerous park in the world
4:30 tipping in bars...it depends. If you pay cash, I'd say generally leave $1 for something simple like a beer, $2 for something that takes a bit more time and effort like a mixed drink. But since credit cards have kinda taken over, its a bit more complicated. Many bars will give you your first drink, they'll tell you the cost and you can give them cash or your card. If you give them your card, they'll ask if you wan't to close it out or keep it open, which basically means "is this your only drink or do you plan to stay for more?"
I was born and raised in America, and a lot of American things you've mentioned I have never heard of. I came across your channel by accident, and I'm glad I did. I love it!
Now, you see here in Wisconsin, i dont know about anywhere else, but in WalMart you can buy (K'Ranch) "ketchup and ranch mixed" or even something called "Mayo'chup" which obviously is mayonnaise and ketchup mixed and a few others incant name off the top of my head but i use K'Ranch on damn near everything i eat its amazing stuff 💯
Oh my gosh-really? I guess I just never noticed. I am in Chicago and am often in Wisconsin. I will have pay attention next time I am there at the grocery store.
I always tip generously on my first round of drinks in a bar. I normally tip what the price of the first round is. The bartender will remember you and when it gets busy, they will give you quicker and preferential service normally. Also, know the name of your bartender.
In defense of our friends across the pond, the whole "England has poor dental hygiene" thing is a myth. English and US dental hygiene are very comparable to each other (and are generally very good).
West Coast (mainly the Pacific Northwest) we eat fries with tartar sauce. American mustard contains zero sugar...I don't know what they're smoking? The difference is that American Yellow Mustard is made with white seeds with turmeric and vinegar instead of black seeds with wine and vinegar. Also the ratio of mustard to other ingredients is more in European style mustards like Dijon so it's got more of a nose heat to it. Here in Washington State, the thing that most people find strange is the parking signs on the public streets. They'll often say, "NO PARKING EAST OF HERE" or whatever direction. People that are new here always look at those and say, "East? Which way is that?"
As for I.D., this shows the state that the store did indeed I.D. that sale of liquor or cigarettes, since it is scanned along with the order. In the USA, at least on Long Island in New York, brown gravy in a side bowl is popular for dunking your fries (chips) in. Usually only asked for in a diner.
Here’s something to try. French fry/chips dipping sauce. Mix mayonnaise and ketchup. 1 part ketchup to 2 parts mayonnaise. Add a little bit of pickle juice and mix well. I like to put some black pepper in too bit you can do with or without.
Tips are common in the US and most college students working in restaurants and bars have said they can earn more from tips than they might earn from an office or retail job. When you order drinks from a bartender be ready to tip when paying for the drinks. Usually $1 per pint. (Or check online for suggestions on how misc yo tip) When paying with cash a nice way to tip for a drink is pay with a larger bill and tell your server to keep the change.
There's also a problem that when the college student graduates, they may make less money in their profession than they did waiting tables. It's a conundrum, alright! Actually, I had a room-mate, after 3 years in her chosen profession, went back to waiting tables....much to her parents dismay, since they paid for the education. But, I have many more examples in my life. Not just this one lady.
I learned you never tip a bartender when I was in Eastbourne once and tried to tip in a pub. They were very nice about it and brought me the tip back and a lady said, “Sir, you left this on the counter.” I said, “Thanks” and turned three shades of red. I suddenly learned to never tip in a bar or pub.
BEESLEY - just notice a new ad for a new product from Heinz Company - Mayoup (?) - a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup - I may have the name misspelled but the fact that they are advertising it as a new product from their company. This MAY help you and/or Millie !!
Tips in the US, at restaurants and bars are a major portion of a server or bartender’s earnings. In most cases I’d guess tips exceed what tips are actually more than the wages that the establishment is paying them. As many have already pointed out, tips are a recognition and appreciation of the quality of service that the server presented.
10:54 What we call a Concealed Carry Permit is required for concealed carry of a firearm even in the South where gun laws are a bit more lax. In Alabama, I got my concealed carry permit in under 15 minutes and when you have it you can skip the questionnaire and background check so it's good for convenience too if you don't want to carry.
Next time you eat chips or fries try this: mix mayonnaise with the ketchup for the ultimate dip. Here in the US we call it fry sauce and it's delicious. Add a little BBQ sauce for extra zing if desired.
Did you say that you can avoid taxes by paying cash? At a shop? When we buy/sell used things, people often prefer cash for multiple reasons, one being avoiding sales tax, primarily to avoid being ripped off by an unknown buyer. But at a shop, that is unheard of. The store's record keeping would require sales tax on all products sold.
The thing about guns - many states and cities don't allow open or concealed carry. BUT, in states that do allow concealed carry, while you may be scared that they could "pull out a gun", they don't know if you also "could pull out a gun." Most states and cities that do allow open and/or concealed carry are much less violent then those who don't, where only the non-law abiding are the ones with the guns. I'm sure it's a foreign concept and still scary, but we're pretty used to it here.
I was a huge fan of wrestling when I was a kid. It was basically set up as soap operas for dudes. Have drama and duke it out. Great fun back in the 80s. Haven't watched it in 20+ years though.
Tipping culture in the U.S isn't as strong as it once was, but a lot of us still like to tip whenever we can. I tip all of the expected things, like food delivery or a restaurant. But i also tip for haircuts, for the newspaper (when i had it delivered), for car washers, for taxis and a handful of other things i can't immediately think of. To some of us, the idea of being able to tip is important. I have even been in arguments with restaurant managers that had a no-tipping allowed policy. Whenever i get good service from an individual, i want to show my acknowledgment and appreciation of it. I wish i could also tip the mailmen because the ones that do a better job, i really do appreciate it. Sadly though, there are laws that prevent citizens from tipping their mailmen. Not just company policies, but actual laws. The only exception are 'gifts' on days like Christmas or other major holidays. (assuming said gift is under $50)
Even though I was born in the States and lived here my whole life, I think I might have been happier in Europe. Every time I see one of these videos, I can relate to most of them. I hate it when the waiter comes over every 20 seconds, and I hate driving on massive 6+ lane roads that are so wide you can't see where you're turning when you're making a left (a lot of people start turning into the wrong lane and then correct but I don't do that because that's not how you're supposed to drive so it gives me anxiety if I'm unfamiliar with the road). I also don't get why everyone needs to drive a truck that gets like 6 mpg even though 90% of the people that drive them don't do anything you'd need a truck for. I guess you need to be 7 feet in the air to be able to see across the big roads?
Maybe you live in the wrong state... Most states don't have 6 lane highways and waiters come to the table like once unless there's a huge party. I never see restaurants offering free refills either. In fact having to flag down a waiter for a drink refill or extra napkins is like 90% of all US restaurants
@@guppygb6078 I live in a state where they're still developing the infrastructure as the population is swelling. If the roads were built ages ago, they're smaller, but the new roads they build today are designed to handle more traffic. An example, they add lanes to some roads when they put in a new shopping center or supermarket. I grew up in a small New England state where everything was either developed and unchanging, or so rural they weren't ever planning to build it up, but a lot of the big states still have new small cities popping up and massive influxes of people to medium ones that are still mostly rural.
The tipping system is supposed to guarantee great service, the problem is, it often doesn't. I don't go by the generally accepted rule of thumb for tipping because it has become such a racket. Instead, I tip only if I get good to great service. For good service I will tip anywhere from 10-15%, for great service I will tip 20%. For poor or mediocre service, I don't tip at all.
Tipping is not a racket it is the way people earn a living and are paid for it because the restaurant industry does not see fit to pay their employees a living wage. If you go to a restaurant you are usually there for an hour between ordering and waiting for your food and then eating your food and leaving, if you don’t leave a tip Colleen this person has waited on you for an hour and earned two or three dollars. Unless you have have had horrendous service You should always tip generously, if you can afford to eat in a restaurant you can afford to tip the wait staff, it’s not really optional.
I do not like mayonnaise on anything, let alone French fries/chips. Tomato ketchup is the only condiment I like on fries. From what I understand, in the state of Utah, they like "fry sauce" which is half ketchup and half mayonnaise.
If I have a tab running on a credit card I just tip 20-25% of whatever the total tab ends up being. If I'm paying cash I just tip $1-$2 per drink. I'll usually tip a bit more if it's a local bar that I go to often.
Here in the US we tip everyone! If you take your dog to the groomer, you tip there and if you have your hair done, you leave a tip at her station (where you were sitting). Tip the luggage handler for each bag you checked, etc. Definately tip a bartender- anyone doing a personal service. It is customary to include a tip in each business Christmas card you mail. The amount depends on the service. For instance, if a trip to the dog spa for shampoo and grooming runs $45, that's the amount you tuck into a card as sn annual bonus.. E-cards are killing that but you still go there after Christmas. I don't like pumping my own gas so in the winter I drive to the town near me and let the young fellow there fill the tank because it's a full service station. I tip him. Poor kid out there in the bitter cold yet always friendly. I tip anywhere I can, especially if it's young people, even if they aren't working for me. Promotes morale and good work ethic. Speaking of weird, LOL, all this time I've always wondered why you always say "boy and guys." Then something else today reminded me how when the British say "girl" it always sounds like "gull" like a seagull. (No emphasis on the "r"). Then I realized you're saying (what sounds to me like gulls- girls) so fast it come out like "guys"! Lol I'm in western Massachusetts--VERY different accent than Central or eastern Mass. We pronounce the r's; they don't so they probably always understood you to to be saying girls. There is a lady in England I speak with for a couple hours every day and we each learn new things every day! There is a lot we don't understand that we have to explain to each other and we always tease each other that we sound like you both! It's fun! I had been worrying that she has tea every night. You need food too! Now I know! 🤣
Years ago I lived in San Fransisco California and I had 2 Itallian roommates and a German. One night they made some fries and then dipped them in mayonaise. I have never seen that before. It was very disgusting.
Tipping the Bartender is a great way to make friends with them, and friendship comes with perks such as stronger mix drinks, or better service if it is crowded. That may only be the case in the US, but I always toss down an extra dollar per drink at a minimum.
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I tipped 20$ one time and my next drink was supposed to be jack and coke and when I took a sip it was like 95% jack and 5% coke
@@plnkfloydian7814 you always take care of your bartender, not surprised. i bartended some when i was working my way through college and the big tippers got the best service. there are still actually people that don't tip at all. bartenders and wait staff pretty much live off of tip money as the salaries for those jobs are so low. drove my husband crazy when we were still living in England i always tipped. of course the guy at the pub looked at me like i had 3 heads but was most grateful.
Those that have guns legally in America aren’t the ones to worry about. It’s the criminals that have guns that should worry everyone.
For me, the one time I visited Europe(Romania), the thing that was weird to me was the lack of A/C. I live in Texas, we would all die of heat stroke without A/C on full blast in the summer but it hardly exists at all out there.
Good point. If the future is more extreme highs and lows, Europeans are completely unprepared and still aren't doing changes to get ready for it. A ridiculous number of Europeans die every year from heat exhaustion, in their own houses!
God the few years lived in London I thought I was going to die And get this, they don't even have screens on the windows. was the deciding factor for my husband and I to come back to our house here. I was fed up. I live in the South and stupid me I thought there was a.c. everywhere and trust me England is hot in the summer.
If you can't live without AC, you're doing it wrong.
@@annep.1905 i did for 2 years in England and had enough of that. born and raised in the South is a must. that was the only 2 years i ever lived without it and never will again. my British husband even agreed when we moved back to our house at the beach he wouldn't have it any other way. you can't tell me you are comfortable when he "feels like" temps in the high 90's and 100's is comfortable without a.c. don't care what the electric bill is, it is worth it, full stop. glad you can do it but not me.
@@cathyking8013 I had to learn how, but once I learned, I found I did not want to go back. I won't say you shouldn't have AC, though. I just personally dislike it.
Back when I used to go to my local bar/tavern/pub, the first thing I did was put a $10 on the bar ($3 for the drink & $7 for a tip) for my first drink. Every time, they came fast and furious after that. My drink would be about 20% full and the tender'd have a fresh one already set up for me. Tipping a bartender early can have its perks.
What a good tip! I never would think of that.
You must of had a lot of money.
I was a bartender my last 2 years of college. I don't care what all the social-justice warriors want to believe, I loved tips: it's instant cash I can take home that night AND I didn't have to declare it as income. Oh and that's why service in the UK and the rest of Europe-sucks....
Someone needs to do a series of videos on what Americans from various regions think about American things from various "other" American regions. We Americans already know what the various regions/states generally think about each other... but it might help some observers to understand we are not very like minded. It might even help for European countries to discuss the weirdness of their neighbors. Hmmm, then again, maybe not... their history suggests this may have already been tried on more than a few occasions.
Great idea that be Interesting
Everybody will be hating on Florida 😂
@@jamesjenkins4655 nahhh... I think, when it comes down to it, you'd have most people hating on New York and Los Angeles. Except people from Southern California or New York of course.
We did that ourselves...about 150 years ago.
Millie don’t worry too much about the guns, for every bad guy with a gun there are likely hundreds of good guys with them.
And those hundred good ones are one bad day from being another bad one. Personally we should have went Europe's route
Nobody needs guns. Stop this “good guys with guns” crap.
@@JAB2010 yes people do need guns, some people that live in rural areas use them to feed their families so your comment is completely stupid lol
@@chadwickvon8019 y'all eat glocks? Interesting.
@@JAB2010 it's one of those things where America accepted a less safe society for "freedom" and "perceived" safety
Blocks are convenient; it's just counting intersections. But, make sure you know the particulars of a city of sections thereof. A block can be quite short or long as hell.
In cities with regular grid layouts, blocks are useful for directions.
With online maps/directions, it's less of an issue.
All the “stereotypes” I learned about Europeans growing up came from National Lampoon’s European Vacation 🤣🤣
Gosh, I think you both have beautiful smiles! And sweet personalities!
OK you guys, I'm retired and in my late 60's and when it comes to Fries/Chips I'm a ketchup man myself but my children, who are about your age, from mid 20's to mid 30's, well they eat them with Ranch Dressing...It seems to be a thing over here at least for younger folks to put Ranch Dressing on just about everything...Now I have to admit that I have tried things their way...and it's not half bad...but all in all, I'm still gonna ask for my Ketchup when it comes to fries. Enjoy watching you guys, keep it up.
I love the interaction between you two.
"We don't have the same parents!"
This man said a 4-5 hour power nap. That isn't a nap. THAT'S SLEEP! 😂. I Work 16 hours a day and sleep 4 maybe lol.
you gotta tip at the bar! either give a 20 at the start of the night, or give a dollar per pint or so
There's a history to the ID checks that are currently made on alcohol that seems to have been lost to the current generations. Before 1980, stores rarely asked for id for anyone that looked close to age. Then MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) organized and there was a big push nationwide to crack down on drunk driving, and fines and penalties became huge. As a part of that, police often sent in minors to buy alcohol in stores and if they did, the clerks and store owners and managers received huge fines and/or were arrested. At first, they would just tell the clerks that if they looked near the age to require id, but many older looking youths were still trapping them. Eventually, many stores made it a policy to just check all id's, no matter how old they appeared 'cause they were getting tired of the huge fines and legal troubles.
Edit; I also believe that in many jurisdictions around the country, laws were enacted to require id's to purchase alcohol and tobacco.
I worked for years at a liquor store and there was always the threat of arrest, which I think is absurd. Preventing drinking by underage adults (18-20 is an adult) is not worth leaving a low-paid cashier with a permanent arrest record. It was necessary that I card (ask for identification) anyone I did not definitely know to be 21 and disregard all the sob stories I heard. I found it more difficult to judge the ages of women, especially Asian women, and so I have carded people as old as 40.
I am in my thirties and still every time a cashier will ask for ID when I purchase alcohol Its funny because one of the cashiers at the nearest liquor store lives in the apartment next to mine. He knows I am over 21 and always asks for ID and says "can you just show it for the cameras?" he doesn't even look at it just needs to make sure I had it.
Now add in that every state has different laws pertaining to alcohol and it gets even weirder. I was in Indiana at a convention and they had a temporary beer garden set up outside with a 4-foot high orange fence. You couldn't get in without an ID, you couldn't bring your own beer in, nor could you take any beer out. The guy behind me was in his 70's and didn't have his ID with him. They wouldn't let him in so I told him to go to the far side of the beer garden and stand outside of the fence. I bought 2 beers and handed one over the fence.
@@bobthebikerny That's because in Indiana like many states, requires you to have an ID when purchasing alcohol, regardless of your age.
@@lennychorn147 Indiana state law only requires ID for off-premises consumption and only if you're under 40 years old. ID is not required in bars and restaurants. If you get carded over 40 or in a bar or restaurant it's only because the owner is covering his butt, it's not the law.
Parts of the US have "fry sauce" which is nothing more than ketchup mixed with mayo.
And it's amazingggg lol I put it in a bowl and mix it. Just dip the fry in and 🤤
1) I like malt vinegar on my fries/chips, which is a somewhat common practice here in New England. I've often wondered whether this is an English habit we've retained (did fries exist prior to 1776?). I've never put mayo on fries, and I'd rather not risk discovering I like it, since fries are sufficiently fattening by themselves.
2) In most states bartenders are paid $2-3 per hour, just like waitstaff. They are tipped the same, or even better at times.
3) "Chicken and waffles" is now considered to be "soul food," although Wikipedia says it first appeared among German immigrants in Pennsylvania in the 1600s. The modern, soul food origin is from nightclubs that stayed open so late they were serving a very late supper/early breakfast. Soul food is not common in New England, which has always had a relatively small African-American population. I've never eaten chicken and waffles/pancakes.
4) There are several reasons why American laws are so strict for requiring proof of age to buy alcohol and tobacco, and one of them is puritanism. Society decides that certain people are not mature enough for certain activities, and we will ruin their lives if they partake in those activities, unless of course they are rich or well-connected. It's not that there shouldn't be age restrictions, but that the legal consequences for both the underage buyer and the seller are disproportionately severe. The buyer is arrested or fined. The employee who made the sale can be arrested and the business shut down long enough while the licensing board investigates that bankruptcy is a danger. The police even send in underage officers or police cadets to entrap stores. I worked for years at a liquor store and there was always the threat of arrest, which I think is absurd. Preventing drinking by underage adults (18-20 is an adult) is not worth leaving a low-paid cashier with a permanent arrest record. It was necessary that I card (ask for identification) anyone I did not definitely know to be 21 and disregard all the sob stories I heard. I found it more difficult to judge the ages of women, especially Asian women, and so I have carded people as old as 40. Foreigners in the U.S. should have their passports with them at all times, but especially if young and attempting to purchase alcohol or tobacco.
5) The U.S. has the world's highest fees paid by retailers to banks for credit card transactions. Small businesses sometimes pass these fees along to the consumer. I have been charged as much as 3.5%, but I didn't complain because it went to a bank, not the business. Larger businesses just include these excessive fees in the prices of what they're selling.
6) Giving directions by blocks is a big-city practice. In the suburbs people might say something like "turn left at the third traffic light" or "it's in the small shopping plaza across the street from" a grocery store or some other large business.
7) The ludicrous number of commercials on American TV is one of the reasons I am watching you on UA-cam instead.
8) The kindest thing I can say about professional wrestling is that it is a soap opera for men. The fact that intelligent adults enjoy it remains one of life's inscrutable mysteries to me.
9) Not all parts of the U.S. are so overtly public about religion.
10) Not all parts of the U.S. have high gun ownership rates.
11) Not all Americans live in large houses, although the average or median size is probably larger than in the UK.
12) The "Brits have bad teeth" stereotype is probably decades out-of-date.
I ran into using malt vinegar on fish & chips when Arthur Treacher's Fish &Chips first hit the USA. Unfortunately I dont run into that much anymore.
I have always used malt vinegar. If I could find mini bottles, I’d probably carry it in my purse. Lol
Waffles and chicken started in Harlem with the jazz musicians in the thirties. It was so late when they got off work that they couldn't decide if they wanted supper or breakfast so one musician asked for both and others started doing the same.
Try your fries with Ranch dressing; it's brilliant.
It’s also important to note that each state has there own firearms purchasing and or carry laws. Some carry permits work in some states but not in others. In my state there are little restrictions on what firearms you can purchase; however, in a neighboring state there are specific ids and license you have to have obtained before purchasing any firearm.
Indeed...In my state we have constitutional carry legislation that allows you to carry concealed or open without needing a permit.. It's not scary, in fact I feel safer knowing my fellow citizens have my back if someone where to act out..
@@colinkillian9265 Same. Seems to me that the most restricted states have the worse and most crimes.
My friend whose normal job was as a personal trainer also bartended on the weekends. She would sometimes make more in tips as a bartender in 2 days then she would make as a personal trainer at her gym all week. Tipping at a bar is normal here.
Fry sauce or gravy for dipping your fries.
My Daddy was a Gun Smith, a WWII Vet, and a Southerner.
I can't imagine my world without guns.
He carried his .44 on his hip and a Derringer in his boot, at all times.
Also, y'all have beautiful smiles.
Everyone I spoke to in England was sooooo lovely! Can’t believe that man said grumpy England without hesitation?!?!?
On the card thing, I never carry cash, the card is just so much easier and almost everybody takes them. I had a customer tip me $40.00 last October and it was still in my wallet at Christmas. Ended up sticking it in a Christmas card and giving it as a gift. On the gun thing, I can see where if you are from a place that doesn't have them they may seem intimidating. I work in transport and most of our drivers carry them. I grew up with them, they are everywhere, it just doesn't bother me in the least. Guess it's what you are used to.
What is this “cash” thing you speak of?
I was just at a Home Show this weekend that had a lot of cash only food vendors.
I never carry cash either. If I do have cash, it's very rare.
Vance I am with you. I was in the service industry working my way through college and for me I always tip 25%. maybe a bit much but when customers take it out on the wait staff when the food is not prepared the way they would like it quite a few people will reflect that in the tip. It is not the wait persons fault. When I moved to London I was horrified at the no tipping. I still did my standard 25% and got some strange looks. And the gun thing, I am a retired Police Officer so suffice it to say I am very comfortable with guns and have a CCW and never leave home without one. But like you say it is all what you are used to.
And have you noticed that many stores no longer take cash. Lord help us if things go off line. I’ve heard it’s do to Covid or change shortage?
Hi, guys. All Americans don't think British people have poor dental hygiene or are grumpy. These are just stereotypes. People always told me that French people were rude. But when my boyfriend and I went to Paris and didn't know what stop to get off on the train, one French girl actually got off at our stop and physically took us to where we should be going. And I need to mention that both her hands were full of packages!!! Love your videos!!!.
🌸 I've been eating Mayo with my fries for over 40 years. South Carolina in the USA 🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲
The friendly and attentive service we receive in a restaurant or in many stores, is because it is a requirement of the employer. The service staff is trained to be attentive and can lose their job if he/she does not offer this service. In some stores, they are required to greet you as soon as you enter. It's not because they are friendly, it is because the employer requires it.
If a server is noticeably rude or non-attentive, or even less than pleasant - it gets noticed immediately. Depending on how bad the customer takes it, the person could be reprimanded and often they get fired on the spot. In North America, we expect at least a minimum level of pleasant and attentive service. The customer is the one with the money, we'll go somewhere else if we don't like it.
It was explained to me (by a waiter/W.W. leader) that waitstaff are considered to be salesmen. Part of the job is surreptitiously steering customers to more expensive foods/drinks/desserts. Since salesmen are usually paid on commission, tipping as a percentage of the bill started to make sense to me. However, most customers don't realize that wait staff are salesmen in disguise, so their guard is down. That's why so many people are surprised by their restaurant bill. It's not an accident, and it's not just inflation, people. Props to waitstaff!!
@@ninacohen5401 well at least he's not blaming the customer for his low wage. That's on the employer, and the employee. It's no secret that's what servers get. So if you want a tip, earn it.
The original meaning of "T.I.P." is "To Insure Promptness". So, don't be a jerk at the very least, and we'll go from there.
Bars usually have a tip jar and when we get a drink we will throw a little in the jar.
Yeah, we hate the commercial breaks too. They are "technically" less than the actual TV show they are interrupting, but they spread the breaks out in such a way that it makes it feel like there's more ads than the TV show. Plus, 99% of the ads on TV are not relevant to the vast majority of people who watch TV. They tend to target certain age groups based on who they think is watching but they have no idea what the people's interests are or what they're looking for so they're just shooting in the dark which makes the ads far more annoying. It's gotten so bad while the cost of TV subscriptions keep going up that many people would rather just watch UA-cam, Netflix, etc.
After three commercials, I turn off the TV. Nowadays, almost every commercial break is four or more commercials, meaning I never get through a commercial break anymore.
@@anonygent I don't either. Depending on my mood, I'll switch to a streaming service when the first commercial comes on, sometimes three, but the average is two. Nowadays, I just can't watch anything with ads in it...at all.
Millie, I'm sure you've heard about shootings in the U.S., and I know being around guns isn't something you're used to, but don't worry about the guns. It's the gun laws and gun free zones you should be concerned about. The safest place you can be in public is where a lot of people are carrying, and the states with the most people carrying are probably Texas, Arizona, and Alaska, but there are others where firearms are part of the local culture. We have a problem in some of our major cities because some states and cities pass strict gun laws and ordinances, which only work on law abiding citizens. Someone wanting to commit gun violence is still going to get a gun and will be more likely to attack if he knows his victims are unarmed. Over the last couple of decades, virtually all of our mass shootings have occurred in gun free zones. Some states like California and New York have strict gun laws. Chicago is one of the most heavily gun controlled cities in America and has one of the highest gun crime rates (there were 29 shootings with four fatalities just last weekend, and numbers are often higher in the summer). Other cities with high gun crime rates are Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Detroit, which has the highest rate per capita if I'm not mistaken. But don't let that discourage you from visiting because most of the country is pretty safe, people don't randomly pull out guns and start shooting, and people don't just openly pull guns out and and point them at others like in the movies. From what you've said in other videos, I think you're looking to be in smaller cities and other less populated areas anyway (except maybe Atlanta), so you don't have anything to worry about. And in major cities, if you're in the populated business areas, you'll still be okay.
Just FYI, we have around 400 million guns in the U.S., which is more guns than there are people, and we're up to 21 states now that allow permitless carry with five more in the process of getting it (which will make more than half the states), so carrying is likely increasing. The rest allow carrying with a permit, and many states allow concealed carry, so you likely have already been around people with guns without knowing it, although, if you stayed in NYC when you were here, I'm not sure how true that is. (Permitless carry is also called "constitutional carry" because it follows the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which reads, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." When the Constitution was written, the right to bear arms was recognized as a God-given right that predates the U.S. government, and this amendment restrains the government from interfering with that right. However, states and the federal government have ignored that and placed unconstitutional restrictions on firearms for decades while the courts have been complicit, but the tide is turning at least at the state level.)
We're all used to this, so it doesn't affect our day-to-day activities. The bottom line is that you need to keep it in perspective. As you guys were saying, you just have to trust the people around you, and you can't control it, so you just have to get on with life.
Also it's not as bad as the media portrays. Don't get me wrong. Shootings happen. But how do we have over 400 million guns (more than the population) yet only about 12 - 15K gun deaths (its about 30K but 60% of all gun deaths are suicides. I'm talking about violent) even then most of those are gang related. Random violent crime is lower.
Mr Beasley both you two have Impeccable smiles
You can use the word “fake” when talking about WWE. We’re definitely not offended by that! 😂
Chips/french fries dipped in ranch dressing - MAGNIFICO!!!
24-hour businesses have become less common since covid. I think some gas stations are still open and there's 1 grocery chain in my area that's still open 24 hrs, but most of the diners or fast food restaurants that used to be open 24 hours have restricted their hours.
Tipping a bar tender makes sure they will see you when you need another drink and the bar is full.
Usually when you get a drink at a bar, there's a "tip jar" on the bar to put the tip in. At the end of the night or shift they split the tips.
Also, I have to say, I have read a great deal of world history and a good bit about other countries, so I don't really find people or customs from other parts of the world "weird". It's cool to meet people from all over and see and hear about different ways of doing things. Cheers all.
30 years in America, never seen a gun pulled
In Scotland it's common practice to tip when you buy a round of drinks in a bar or pub. If it's just a drink for yourself or a partner, every few drinks.
I'm from just outside Glasgow, which has a grid iron street pattern, like New York, we don't give directions in blocks. However, when we were children and weren't supposed to cross roads, we were told just to play around the block we lived on.
Nice video!
that sounds nice.
Here in the USA, the service workers normally get a base wage of about $3 an hour and rely on tips.
The general rule at the bar is $1 tip per drink. A busy bar can leave the bartender with way more in tips than wage. Waaaaaaay more. Also, the gun thing might be a primary reason why we're usually smiley and nice to each other. Usually. :D
I first got hooked on fries with apple vinegar sprinkled on at local fairs. It is easier to do while walking around.
Profesional wrestling in the U.S. as an actual sport, died a long time ago. The WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. It used to be called the World Wrestling Federation and was governed by a wrestling commission, that required that wrestlers be licensed. But as wrestling became more of a scripted event, rather than a legitimate wrestling match. The promoters got the business reclassified as entertainment rather than a sporting event.
I mix mayo and Ketchup. We call it Fry Sauce. Add a little Worchestershire sauce and pepper. Lots of recipes on Pinterest for this.
Try mixing ketchup and mayonnaise together to eat with your fries. We call it fry sauce in Idaho.
Hmmm gotta try that!
"Like the more of thses videos I watch the more I want to be an American" We'd love to have the Beesley's over here as American's too! Your heart's already in the right place!
Tipping actually started in English tea houses! The women serving tea and scones would put jars on the tables with labels tips to insure prompt service and the jars with the most money would get hot tea and scones the fastest!
I'm American and I've been using mayo on my fries since I was a kid. Sometimes mix a bit of ketchup with it. Now Heinz sells it already mixed. But I like mine better.
A block is usually from one intersection to the next.
I'm over sixty, have never watched wrestling and have never known anyone who does. I like mayo on sandwiches and burgers, but ketchup on fries -- same as everyone I have ever known, I fly a flag on my house during all holidays, support veterans and their families, and own a handgun (with carry permit) like most people I have ever known. Smile, tip generously, and have visited 35 countries. Love your channel; you are such a sweet couple. Best wishes.
Tipping at bars is just as much of a must-do as tipping in restaurants just FYI. 1 OR 2$ a drink.
I lived in suffolk for 2 years while in the USAF, and I loved it.
Those of us who own and / or carry guns take it very seriously. Well...most of us do. I live in a "stand your ground" state, which means I have the right to protect, not only myself, but anyone whose life is in danger. I personally, take this very seriously and have taken a lot of training and do not take this issue, lightly. If someone is robbing a gas station (usually less than $200), you stand down. If a shot has been fired? You use your training.
I know you have reacted to other sports videos, you should do the worst weather during American sporting events. I know there is multiple videos out there showing all of the rainstorms, snowstorms, and more our teams have had to play through.
Pulp Fiction! One of my favorites. You must watch it. I’ve watched it multiple times & I’m sure I’ll watch multiple more times, in the future. LoL
As a Texan, I honestly can tell you, I’ll sometimes have/eat my fries(chips) dipping them in mayonnaise
no hate there......
French fries with tartar sauce is amazing!
Just recent during the holidays I remember I was in Manhattan and a couple from Germany needed directions to Rockefeller Center. And he was kinda confused so I just took them to there.
Here in the Pacific Northwest USA we are more often mixing half ketchup and half mayo for our fries, jo-jos (wedged fried potatoes) etc. To make burger sauce you mix 3/4 ketchup to 1/4 mayo. and then add some pickle relish. Yum!
For dip taco chips we mix sour cream with salsa or picante sauce, again, Yum!
Ranch dressing with French fries (chips) is delicious!
The trick is to combine the mayo and ketchup to make fry sauce. It seems to be regional in the US, but it is amazing.
"A Block" may sound weird, but it couldn't be easier.. From one Crosswalk or Intersection to the next is 1 City Block.
I places I visited in the UK, the bathroom was in the back yard, you paid for electricity in a coin box, and heat got upstairs thru a vent..
You guys should do a reaction to how big is the mall of America or the new American dream mall it's really cool. Maybe even yellow stone park and why it is one the most beautiful and dangerous park in the world
4:30 tipping in bars...it depends. If you pay cash, I'd say generally leave $1 for something simple like a beer, $2 for something that takes a bit more time and effort like a mixed drink. But since credit cards have kinda taken over, its a bit more complicated. Many bars will give you your first drink, they'll tell you the cost and you can give them cash or your card. If you give them your card, they'll ask if you wan't to close it out or keep it open, which basically means "is this your only drink or do you plan to stay for more?"
Mix catsup & mayo together add a little salt & pepper. We call it fry sauce.
I was born and raised in America, and a lot of American things you've mentioned I have never heard of. I came across your channel by accident, and I'm glad I did. I love it!
I honestly don’t know anyone in my friend or family circle that doesn’t own/carry a gun. (Texas btw)
Now, you see here in Wisconsin, i dont know about anywhere else, but in WalMart you can buy (K'Ranch) "ketchup and ranch mixed" or even something called "Mayo'chup" which obviously is mayonnaise and ketchup mixed and a few others incant name off the top of my head but i use K'Ranch on damn near everything i eat its amazing stuff 💯
Oh my gosh-really? I guess I just never noticed. I am in Chicago and am often in Wisconsin. I will have pay attention next time I am there at the grocery store.
Wisconsin here also. I put Hidden Valley Ranch on just about everything. Fries included.
I always tip generously on my first round of drinks in a bar. I normally tip what the price of the first round is. The bartender will remember you and when it gets busy, they will give you quicker and preferential service normally. Also, know the name of your bartender.
They breezed past the religion statement 😆
In defense of our friends across the pond, the whole "England has poor dental hygiene" thing is a myth. English and US dental hygiene are very comparable to each other (and are generally very good).
Today, yes. A few generations ago, that was not the case
@@vodriscoll That's fair.
Yes this is an outdated stereotype that had some truth to it a long time ago.
West Coast (mainly the Pacific Northwest) we eat fries with tartar sauce. American mustard contains zero sugar...I don't know what they're smoking? The difference is that American Yellow Mustard is made with white seeds with turmeric and vinegar instead of black seeds with wine and vinegar. Also the ratio of mustard to other ingredients is more in European style mustards like Dijon so it's got more of a nose heat to it. Here in Washington State, the thing that most people find strange is the parking signs on the public streets. They'll often say, "NO PARKING EAST OF HERE" or whatever direction. People that are new here always look at those and say, "East? Which way is that?"
As for I.D., this shows the state that the store did indeed I.D. that sale of liquor or cigarettes, since it is scanned along with the order. In the USA, at least on Long Island in New York, brown gravy in a side bowl is popular for dunking your fries (chips) in. Usually only asked for in a diner.
Here’s something to try. French fry/chips dipping sauce.
Mix mayonnaise and ketchup. 1 part ketchup to 2 parts mayonnaise.
Add a little bit of pickle juice and mix well.
I like to put some black pepper in too bit you can do with or without.
That sounds like Thousand Island sauce that came out in he 60s. We used to mainly put it on our burgers in the US
@@ltwig476 close. Thousand islands dressing has relish mixed in.
Tips are common in the US and most college students working in restaurants and bars have said they can earn more from tips than they might earn from an office or retail job. When you order drinks from a bartender be ready to tip when paying for the drinks. Usually $1 per pint. (Or check online for suggestions on how misc yo tip) When paying with cash a nice way to tip for a drink is pay with a larger bill and tell your server to keep the change.
There's also a problem that when the college student graduates, they may make less money in their profession than they did waiting tables. It's a conundrum, alright!
Actually, I had a room-mate, after 3 years in her chosen profession, went back to waiting tables....much to her parents dismay, since they paid for the education. But, I have many more examples in my life. Not just this one lady.
I learned you never tip a bartender when I was in Eastbourne once and tried to tip in a pub. They were very nice about it and brought me the tip back and a lady said, “Sir, you left this on the counter.” I said, “Thanks” and turned three shades of red. I suddenly learned to never tip in a bar or pub.
Mix the ketchup with the mayonnaise and we call it fry sauce here. It is very popular in Utah
BEESLEY - just notice a new ad for a new product from Heinz Company - Mayoup (?) - a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup - I may have the name misspelled but the fact that they are advertising it as a new product from their company. This MAY help you and/or Millie !!
Ranch Dressing for my fries (Chips) if I don't want ketchup or I have them plain with just salt.
Tips in the US, at restaurants and bars are a major portion of a server or bartender’s earnings. In most cases I’d guess tips exceed what tips are actually more than the wages that the establishment is paying them. As many have already pointed out, tips are a recognition and appreciation of the quality of service that the server presented.
10:54 What we call a Concealed Carry Permit is required for concealed carry of a firearm even in the South where gun laws are a bit more lax. In Alabama, I got my concealed carry permit in under 15 minutes and when you have it you can skip the questionnaire and background check so it's good for convenience too if you don't want to carry.
Definitely Mayo on chips! Even mustard sometimes.
In the US, we don't necessarily dip our 🍟 in mayo, but we have been known to dip them in cheese, or ranch dressing.
I mix mayo and ketchup for my fries. Sometimes I will dip them in honey Mustard, depending on where they come from
Next time you eat chips or fries try this: mix mayonnaise with the ketchup for the ultimate dip. Here in the US we call it fry sauce and it's delicious. Add a little BBQ sauce for extra zing if desired.
it is the bomb, love it !
Mix your mayo with ketchup. This is awesome, and its a thing in Utah
Did you say that you can avoid taxes by paying cash? At a shop?
When we buy/sell used things, people often prefer cash for multiple reasons, one being avoiding sales tax, primarily to avoid being ripped off by an unknown buyer. But at a shop, that is unheard of. The store's record keeping would require sales tax on all products sold.
The thing about guns - many states and cities don't allow open or concealed carry. BUT, in states that do allow concealed carry, while you may be scared that they could "pull out a gun", they don't know if you also "could pull out a gun." Most states and cities that do allow open and/or concealed carry are much less violent then those who don't, where only the non-law abiding are the ones with the guns. I'm sure it's a foreign concept and still scary, but we're pretty used to it here.
" we don't have the same parents" lol y'all are awesome
I was a huge fan of wrestling when I was a kid. It was basically set up as soap operas for dudes. Have drama and duke it out. Great fun back in the 80s. Haven't watched it in 20+ years though.
Also better acting than day time soaps.
Tipping culture in the U.S isn't as strong as it once was, but a lot of us still like to tip whenever we can. I tip all of the expected things, like food delivery or a restaurant. But i also tip for haircuts, for the newspaper (when i had it delivered), for car washers, for taxis and a handful of other things i can't immediately think of. To some of us, the idea of being able to tip is important. I have even been in arguments with restaurant managers that had a no-tipping allowed policy. Whenever i get good service from an individual, i want to show my acknowledgment and appreciation of it.
I wish i could also tip the mailmen because the ones that do a better job, i really do appreciate it. Sadly though, there are laws that prevent citizens from tipping their mailmen. Not just company policies, but actual laws. The only exception are 'gifts' on days like Christmas or other major holidays. (assuming said gift is under $50)
yes !!!
Even though I was born in the States and lived here my whole life, I think I might have been happier in Europe. Every time I see one of these videos, I can relate to most of them. I hate it when the waiter comes over every 20 seconds, and I hate driving on massive 6+ lane roads that are so wide you can't see where you're turning when you're making a left (a lot of people start turning into the wrong lane and then correct but I don't do that because that's not how you're supposed to drive so it gives me anxiety if I'm unfamiliar with the road). I also don't get why everyone needs to drive a truck that gets like 6 mpg even though 90% of the people that drive them don't do anything you'd need a truck for. I guess you need to be 7 feet in the air to be able to see across the big roads?
Maybe you live in the wrong state... Most states don't have 6 lane highways and waiters come to the table like once unless there's a huge party. I never see restaurants offering free refills either. In fact having to flag down a waiter for a drink refill or extra napkins is like 90% of all US restaurants
@@guppygb6078 I live in a state where they're still developing the infrastructure as the population is swelling. If the roads were built ages ago, they're smaller, but the new roads they build today are designed to handle more traffic. An example, they add lanes to some roads when they put in a new shopping center or supermarket. I grew up in a small New England state where everything was either developed and unchanging, or so rural they weren't ever planning to build it up, but a lot of the big states still have new small cities popping up and massive influxes of people to medium ones that are still mostly rural.
The tipping system is supposed to guarantee great service, the problem is, it often doesn't. I don't go by the generally accepted rule of thumb for tipping because it has become such a racket. Instead, I tip only if I get good to great service. For good service I will tip anywhere from 10-15%, for great service I will tip 20%. For poor or mediocre service, I don't tip at all.
Tipping is not a racket it is the way people earn a living and are paid for it because the restaurant industry does not see fit to pay their employees a living wage. If you go to a restaurant you are usually there for an hour between ordering and waiting for your food and then eating your food and leaving, if you don’t leave a tip Colleen this person has waited on you for an hour and earned two or three dollars. Unless you have have had horrendous service You should always tip generously, if you can afford to eat in a restaurant you can afford to tip the wait staff, it’s not really optional.
I do not like mayonnaise on anything, let alone French fries/chips. Tomato ketchup is the only condiment I like on fries.
From what I understand, in the state of Utah, they like "fry sauce" which is half ketchup and half mayonnaise.
If I have a tab running on a credit card I just tip 20-25% of whatever the total tab ends up being. If I'm paying cash I just tip $1-$2 per drink. I'll usually tip a bit more if it's a local bar that I go to often.
Only a few places in the US can you get malt vinegar with your chips but it is my favorite in fresher, fatter chips.
Chips and thousand island dressing...which is mayo and ketchup and relish mixed together!!!!! You gotta try it....best of both worlds!
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Here in the US we tip everyone! If you take your dog to the groomer, you tip there and if you have your hair done, you leave a tip at her station (where you were sitting). Tip the luggage handler for each bag you checked, etc. Definately tip a bartender- anyone doing a personal service. It is customary to include a tip in each business Christmas card you mail. The amount depends on the service. For instance, if a trip to the dog spa for shampoo and grooming runs $45, that's the amount you tuck into a card as sn annual bonus.. E-cards are killing that but you still go there after Christmas. I don't like pumping my own gas so in the winter I drive to the town near me and let the young fellow there fill the tank because it's a full service station. I tip him. Poor kid out there in the bitter cold yet always friendly. I tip anywhere I can, especially if it's young people, even if they aren't working for me. Promotes morale and good work ethic. Speaking of weird, LOL, all this time I've always wondered why you always say "boy and guys." Then something else today reminded me how when the British say "girl" it always sounds like "gull" like a seagull. (No emphasis on the "r"). Then I realized you're saying (what sounds to me like gulls- girls) so fast it come out like "guys"! Lol I'm in western Massachusetts--VERY different accent than Central or eastern Mass. We pronounce the r's; they don't so they probably always understood you to to be saying girls. There is a lady in England I speak with for a couple hours every day and we each learn new things every day! There is a lot we don't understand that we have to explain to each other and we always tease each other that we sound like you both! It's fun! I had been worrying that she has tea every night. You need food too! Now I know! 🤣
Years ago I lived in San Fransisco California and I had 2 Itallian roommates and a German. One night they made some fries and then dipped them in mayonaise. I have never seen that before. It was very disgusting.
I am American and I love mayo on my fries.