Visit America - The DON'Ts of Visiting The USA
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Whether heading to New York, Washington, California or Chicago there are some general DON'Ts of visiting the USA. This video goes over the major things you should not do in the US. From touching the Americans, to not discussing certain topics, to how not to miss out on the food & culture the US has on offer.
This video is designed to teach travelers about the American culture and cultural differences and norms that may be found throughout the US. So if you are going to be visiting the USA, then this is a video you should watch so you better understand how Americans think, act and react in day to day settings.
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Typical American greeting:
Person A: "Hi! How are you?"
Person B: "Good! You?"
Person A: "Good!"
I was surprised Americans actually do that daily to their coworkers, for 10+ years I thought my English teachers were kidding me.
Ha! Nailed it.
Yup, and it is all lies.
I’m American, been one my entire life. Ngl, it took me way too long to realize why people were kind of confused when I responded honestly to “Hi, how are you?”
This happens in thr UK too lol
The funny thing is 90% of people watching this are Americans.
I think it is because we like to learn about what others think of us. The thing is that most of us sort of just think we are the only country and so we don't really hear anything about us unless it's negative usually.
Nah im Aussie , lets go Aussies !!
It's funny, once I somehow ended up on a video explaining Russian grocery stores, and no joke 98% of people watching/commenting were Russians.
@@jolenethellama yeah I think people like to learn what others think of them
“Jimmy don’t you stare at that man for too long, he might try to touch you!”
One I haven't seen on here: Don't trespass, step on their lawn, peak over people's fences, or look in their home windows. That's a major one everywhere in the US.
GET OFF MY LAWN......
@@ronprice2127 Isn't that just common courtesy Everywhere??? Where are you living that it's ok to look through people's Home Windows??
where dont be white?
I also want to say, don't feel self conscious if you're learning English and have an accent. Especially if you visit a big city which are extremely diverse in America. Most people here have no major problems understanding accents, even thick ones. And don't worry about standing out as a tourist. I know when Americans visit your country we stand out like sore thumbs. But here, chances are most of us here will assume you're an immigrant before we assume you're a tourist.
I would suggest most of us find it super cool and would be EXTRA helpful toward visitors.
as specially if you are Scottish or from Welsh
the Americans will understand you allthough NO ONE IN THE REST OF THE WORLD DOES or can can catch a single world or sound of the english
Dont drive slower than the speed limit.
Unless driving conditions warrant going slower.
* don't drive slower than 5 miles above the speed limit
Thank you
In vt you can go 80 in snow and the you will get passed like you are not moving
I can vouch for that 🤣🤣
If someone ask you “How are you?” Just say “I’m good” even if your not.
And dont forget to take your joy
I use "fine, thank you." It is polite but neutral.
Damn thats kinda sad
Americans ask to be polite not because they care lol
as an american, this is true
Don't get offended if you are for example "Irish" and an American says "I'm Irish too" . A lot of American are very proud of where their ancestors came from, they don't mean to take anything away from you, they are expressing kindship, they are happy to meet a person from Ireland. See them as your long lost cousins :)
this is actually such a cute way to think of it 🥹
Except the “I’m Irish too” people aren’t Irish
@@jackdools4744 that was the point of this comment. dont get offended cause some americans do that. never met anyone do that but it does happen
It’s more of an ethnic thing not reallly about nationality for them
@@ChrisMacal Your reading comprehension is lacking
Serious tip for y’all nature loving visitors:
Do NOT underestimate the climate and wilderness here. We have everything from temperature extremes to dangerous predators that will absolutely eat you if they get the chance. Yes, we have beautiful parks and landscapes, but ALWAYS be cautious.
Very true. Don't think bison are tourist attractions you can pet
Especially true in Yellowstone - it is NOT a petting zoo and the geysers/hot pools are NOT jacuzzis.
@@woltersworld oh those nice wooly cows....
...that can gore the crap out of you by an instant!
@@paulsmith4369 ---Seems like we tourists that want to get in on the Darwin Awards. They never learn..lol.
Something I noticed during my 6-month stay in Las Cruces, NM, was that the locals are braver in the face of climate and wilderness extremes than we are in Europe. I suppose they're used to stuff that we rarely experience over here. One example from my travelling around: in the corner of the TV picture there would be a figure standing for the risk of a hurricane that day. Whaaaat! They just get on with things in a matter-of-fact way.
Don't believe us when we say "Its right down the road". because its not.
52vmtp or “it’s across the street”
o i never believe americans. so i will not believe that either.
Metal Videos ok then if you don’t believe us when a cop gives you a lawful command say yes.
Right down the road means 15 miles away lol
52vmtp 😂
"Don't touch the Americans"
Every American in the comments: "Truth has been spoken"
This is the way
Romanis95
I think that’s a big City thing. Something they should realize is how much the culture changes with each region. Like the difference between New York City people how abrupt they can be, how they can be perceived as rude, how nobody makes eye contact because it could be considered a threat, nobody gives a shit about the guy next to them but drive a few hours south say into rural small town Pennsylvania and if ya DON’T make eye contact it’s considered rude and can be perceived as one being deceptive. Their personal bubble is smaller and they don’t mind a pat on the shoulder, they’ll hold the door for you and a stranger might strike up a conversation in a long line making small talk asking maybe if the stuff in your basket is your dinner tonight and what your doing in town (that’s them being friendly)
@@Thereisonlyonefrankdatank It could be a city thing. I live in Missouri. One of the most midwestern states there is and I hate when people get too close without permission but that could just be me.
Romanis95
Because it has been spoken.
@@Thereisonlyonefrankdatank Nah man I spent my life growing up in 5 different towns and through college, and they were all 10k or less population, one being an incredibly tiny town of a few hundred for high school. Not in any of them did people not have a personal bubble haha. All in Minnesota though so of course it could be regional but I've never met any other American who was cool with getting up close to strangers. Some as friends are more lax about it but never just with someone you don't know well.
I ❤❤❤ the US! Such a dynamic, passionate and interesting country that has contributed so much to popular culture. Love from Australia to all Americans!
Love you back mate!!!
Much love from Arkansas! Come visit
Thank you you’re always welcome here
Love ya back 🇺🇸❤️🇦🇺 always welcome in Connecticut
Yeah mostly passionate for the wrong reasons lol
Honestly I would treat every state/region as a separate country culture wise, I recently traveled to Florida from the northwest and it was REALLY different, considering the chain stores, cuisine, the things to do, weather, etc.
I think it depends on perspective
Because usually the big diference for you, for Europeans is like normal regional diference inside the country
I agree. In Europe, you would have many countries, with different languages and cultures, within the same geograpical space that you find in the U.S. Yes, most everyone speaks English (after a fashion), in the U.S. but don't think the differences in various parts of the country aren't significant.
Laughs in Australian
Every state in the US is different, and that’s what’s so cool about it.
I’ve visited the US every day for 15 years since I was born
JCK95 *350 Million people can relate*
Lmaooooo 😭
Lmao
Same
Your profile is indicative of that.
Don't cut Americans off on the Highway. You will lose your life
Kota H XD this is very true I live in south Florida tho so people aren’t in much a hurry the day is too great to
Unless you live in CA. They line cut AND cut you off in traffic.
@@kathycaldwell7126 i live right outside of DC and we have this interstate 270 which is always a total nightmare. I hear CA has their awful highways to
Kota H
When I was moving my daughter into college there two years ago (I’m 58 years old) I was line cut *3* times. A guy behind me commented that if the Californians who did that had been raised any where else they would have gotten their ass kicked after the first time and it would have cured them of that nonsense.
Couldn’t agree more!
Ember Wolf 200
Er, no it’s not. It *is* in Texas while in line. It won’t end well if Californians do that here. Don’t doubt me.
Great video. I would add, don't cut in lines. I have been shocked when I (American) travelled to other parts of the world where you are expected to defend your place in line with your body. That is NOT okay in the US. The video mentioned that we like our space, so we tend to line up a bit loosely. The locals are going to get annoyed if you take that gap as an opportunity to push in!
Yes, sometimes there will be an uncleanness about who is next and the majority of the time people would rather let you go first than try to position you out of the way
Don't flip out when people hold a door open for you. In most parts of the USA it's an acceptable custom regardless of gender. They don't have an agenda when they do it, it's just considered polite. In some bigger cities people might not like it though (depending on where you are).
One of the biggest don't in America is interacting with other people's kids. Just don't lol.
I precisely thought about what you say last time a saw a toddler walking by himself down my street. What could be the best thing to do in these cases? My street is also kind of busy.
Im travelling to the US in august and my Airbnb host has kids, and i was going to bring their kids a small gift from australia as a thankyou, probably just a small plush toy of a native animal. Is that weird? Lol
Sad but true
@@dawngalloper12 That's perfectly fine, things like that don't bother most Americans. Also it's important to note that this rule mostly applies to men more than it does to women.
Nobody from any other country but the US would usually talk to strangers. Which is strange because I live in the US and people from other countries who visit us talk about how polite we are and it makes me even more proud to be an American when they say that. But there are a lot of countries that really say crap about the US and it’s not Iran. It’s Turkey. I don’t know why they hate us but I’ve talked to so many Turkish people and they hate us and I really don’t know why. But countries like the UK, France, and Germany say so many nice things about my country. Honestly I need to visit those countries because I’ve seen so many videos about people going to visit them and they’re all beautiful. I also really need to visit the Nordic countries sometime. Any thanks to the people who say this about my country. This country is becoming divided. Just like in the Civil War when we wanted to abolish slavery now we want to impeach Trump. I’m scared that if he wins the next election the opposing parties will go insane. We can’t really be called the United States anymore because right now, we are as united as we were in the Civil War. We need to fix our country honestly. My backup plan is to go to Australia or The British Isles if everything goes south.
Be advised: every story/rumor you've ever heard about Florida, it's true.
The clouds are indeed crocodiles
As a Floridian, I can confirm this as true.
Don’t think South Florida is anything like stereotypical “southern” states. We aren’t. We’re our own breed of insane.
Lmao i live in FL and i can confirm
I can confirm this.
I am an American and just got back from my first trip to Europe. I must say this video is very accurate and helpful. It's always good to embrace the culture of the place you are visiting and educate yourself on the customs of your destination.
1) Americans don't usually say distance in terms of miles (bc depending on the terrain, that means pretty much nothing), they say it in terms of time (how long it takes to get there). I hear some people in the South say that something is "just a couple miles down the road" or whatever, but that basically just means it's not that far away. Most people use time for a long trip for planning purposes.
2) "How are you?" is NOT equal to "Hi!" No. If you respond "hi," people will be confused. You're just supposed to say "good" and ask how they are, regardless of how you actually feel.
DON'T DRIVE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD
Sure you can. Just won't get far.
Jeremiah Cleveland nah it's fine people will swerve
I've actually seen a few people do that outside of an airport. lol
We had a whole war to not drive on that side of the road!
theapparatus He didn’t say you can’t. He said DON’T do it.
Also.... dont say the n word
Mark Rutte fr, white European kids need to know
the n word? hah. I'll say it right now.
*neighbor*
Allen M. Well it’s always your choice to be an ignorant douche bag
Ni
tro
But my cousin who half african gave me the n word pass even tho Iam German
That is one thing i noticed about Europeans---the personal space issue. I once got into an elevator in London and the two people (Swedish tourists) that were already on the elevator did not move to the back when I entered. Instead they stood right behind me while half of the elevator behind them was empty. It was awkward and weird.
I want to add a note here, one of my coworkers had a father that came over from Hong Kong and he got out of the car when the police pulled him over. Do NOT EVER EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVER do this in the entirety of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Nada. Some countries have this as a protocol but it is NOT HERE. Stay in the vehicle, and if you are driving a vehicle at any point in time, make damn sure that you are somewhat versed on the traffic laws. It does help if you are able to understand written English as well. So many people get that wrong. I have people I know that are not coming back due to warrants for tickets on the traffic lights in some states.
dont touch the americans
I actually backed up from the screen when he got close.
Mood
Same
Same
Lmao
😭😭😭
Don’t get offended when talking to locals and they seem very blunt. It is typical of Americans to speak their mind if they have an opinion.
We can be pretty opinionated.
not really.
Freedom of speech can suck sometimes
Only in America, people.
Because we can
I had a friend from Pakistan who moved to the US. He got pulled over by the police while going 90mph on the freeway (limit 75) and decided to get out of his vehicle and approach the officers car. He was lucky he didn't get shot lol there's your tip. Stay in your vehicle, roll down the window and wait for the officer to approach you. Oh and hands on the steering wheel!
sound if full of TRUST..... ?!
Don't go to the big cities without knowing which areas are good or bad. You do not want to stay in a bad part if town as a foreigner, or worse be outside at night. Most cities have great areas for their night lifes if you're into that, but make sure you have a ride back to your hotel or where you're staying and don't walk through that bad areas, especially alone.
UPDATE: The cigarette purchase age has since increased to 21 years old.
jdiluigi depends on state. Each state is different
No. FDA passed federal law. If someplace ANYWHERE in the country is selling to anyone under 21 they are breaking the law
Imagine if you were 20 and buying smokes for a couple years and wake up to find you have to wait till your next birthday to get them legaly again.
@@jdiluigi Sometimes if you were previously allowed to do something before a law you get "grandfathered in" meaning only people under 18 have to wait untill 21. I do not know if they have decided to do that. Probably not
Not allowed to look at internet porn until you are 18.
Yeah right
DO NOT CUT LINES AT FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS. You will quickly become the most unpopular person in the building.
People actually cut in lines?
Anders Termansen yeah sadly TvT
Yeah. You would be the most hated person in the room if you cut the lines.
@@anderstermansen130 In India, every god damn time
I mean to fair you should be the most hated person for cutting lines lol
"You don't tip at a fast food restaurant" oh the glory days were just 6 years ago 😭😭
Do not drive into the desert southwest without letting somebody know where your going and when you expect to be back. Make sure your car is in reliable mechanical condition. Fill the tank. And always pack lots and lots of water.
I live in America wtf am I watching this for
(edit) Its been 2 years and 11k likes. (double edit) I don’t know why I said that sound, I like a loser.
Because you chose to.
XD same me too
Because you're cheking what someone says about America.
Entertainment much same.😂
Dude same lol
I feel like it was mostly Americans who watched this video wondering what not to do in our own country.
211 pirate LMAOO so trueee. Jersey here
I've been scrolling through the comments trying to find one that wasn't from an american
@@naomiealexandre9026 New Jersey is probably the worst place for a foreigners first visit to the US #SouthJerseyRep
LUCAS HARVEY why do you think so?
Chicago
I haven't got the money or the intention to travel to the us anytime soon, but I still got to enjoy the video and learned a lot. Great content. Keep up the good work!
Specifically for New England/Mountain weather. It changes at the drop of a dime. It doesn't matter that it was 90 and sunny when you started hiking, it might be 10 and snowing when you're halfway up, or just pouring rain. Luckily this is only an extreme issue in the mountains, so come prepared.
Taxi driver in Providence RI told me “if you don’t like the weather just wait 5 minutes” turned out to be great advice
Especially Mount Washington
We don’t use the metric system, we use Pringle’s cans.
AARON CHAMBERS football fields
Washing machines
@yada yada
Nice
@yada yada and they can fit about 60 pounds per square liter of chips.
And don’t forget that we measure liquids in relativity to coke bottles
I thought it was pretty funny when my British friend started to panic because he "forgot his passport", when we were crossing into another state.
Dom LOL
Dom it's because to him it was probably equivalent to traveling to another country in Europe
In the EU you don’t have to be bothered, too most of the time. But the Brits did choose to be bothered so it’s basically their fault
Maybe because he thought you had "States" in the traditional sense as in country.
Lies, fat lies! You so need your ID when crossing borders!
As a Tour Director who leads foreigners through the US this was an awesome video. Pretty much covered all the culture shocks that my international guests experience. Only thing I'd add is Portion size at restaurants. People are blown away at how huge the meals are when you eat out here in America. Also, don't be surprised if you get a lot of "Whats" "huhs" or "Come Agains" when you speak, even if your speaking English. Most of us aren't used to thick English, Australian, Irish ETC accents here.
im getting used to that now, Im aussie and my gf is from Colorado, going to see her soon lol
Thank you Mark🤗 love all your videos. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
How about don't get upset when Americans say "Uh-huh" or "Sure" or "No problem" when you were expecting "You're welcome." To us, it means the same.
But that’s not what they mean you can see the confusion
It's a cultural thing. Those are acceptable, and commonly used, ways of saying "You're welcome". Same as if I went to the UK and was offered a fag, I would look at you like you were mental since to us the word fag is a derogatory slang word for a homosexual person. As an American, it makes perfect sense where if you were thanked for something and replied "No problem" because it was not a problem for us to take a second of our time and help you with whatever you needed.
Oh yeah, I remember talking to a British immigrant who got super confused when I said 'no problem' instead of you're welcome.....funny thing is 'you're welcome' is almost never used anymore except when it chidingly precedes gratitude for not being expressed, or when trying to be cutting because you're mad. So oddly enough, at least where I live, 'you're welcome' has really negative connotations.
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im dutch and i say uh-huh to my (also dutch) friend all the time and she gets so annoyed by it
Here’s a tip: if you’re driving and someone lets you go in front of them, give a nod or wave of gratitude.
Also do that if your crossing a road without a stoplight wave at the driver who let you go or just smile 😊
thats in europe too
Lol that's common in a lot of countries my friend not only in the US
True
This is universal though
I worked in Texas for a company stationed in a much smaller state. They put together a lunch meeting for all of the Texan employees to meet in central texas. This was 300 miles away from me (in Texas). The point is that even the smaller states in the US don’t realize how big Texas and other states can be. A visit could take you weeks to see everything you want to see in just Texas alone. My advice would be figure up time and gas and mileage before you plan road trips here.
Here's my totally unbiased "Don't" as a Midwesterner: Don't assume the Midwest is just fly-over country. There's plenty to do in the Midwest!
Preach!!!!
FINALY a make sence content....! IT IS VERY TRUE !
ALL is about the TRASH.... such as California Holywood Florida NYC Washington MEXICO as if it was the capital of the US and not least Hawaii where the hell would go .... is all the time on SELL
Never those places which is CIVILIZED like the Midwest or Washington State or so on....
greetings from Europe, Agree with you
In big cities, DO NOT walk slow. Just DON’T! Slow walkers are not liked here lol
I thought it's the "land of the free"? I decide for myself how fast I walk. I also don't complain about racing people around me.
they are disliked everywhere bc it's just obnoxious
I will literally push you out of the way while apologizing to you
YES! If there's a lot of foot traffic try to match pace with everyone else or you WILL get pushed, we will break our own personal space rule if you are being a hindrance to the hundreds if not thousands of other people who are trying to walk. If I'm walking to work, I don't want some slow walking tourist making me late because they refuse to match pace, or have stopped in the middle of a busy sidewalk.
This only applies to metros. Not big cities but gigantic.
“Don’t touch the Americans” im American and this made me laugh so hard for some reason. Though it’s quite true.
That is the part of the video I get the most comments on :)
The question is whether that includes hand shakes as well. Or it depends?
Hamid S Hamid hand shakes are very common in America
@@hamedabubakr7584 Hand shakes are common when meeting someone. High fives and fist bumps are also common, but no cheek kissing or hugging, if you do that people will get uncomfortable.
Well basically we are still somewhat brits.
Thank you man! I love your videos, very useful and also instructive. Keep it up, peace!
Thank you so much for this vídeo! Very interesting and useful 🙏🏻
I live in the USA. Why the hell am I watching this at 2 in the morning??
Flappers Flappers 😂😂😂
Lol, it's 2:27 a.m. for me
2:31 a.m. for me, lol
It's 2:33 right now...
Flappers Flappers I don't know I'm watching this at 4AM.... I also live in America XD
"Don't touch the Americans." It sounds like a zoo lmao.
"Can we feed them?"
@@johnfraire6931 "Yes, but some bite.."
PurpleCat we act like idiots soo
@@johnfraire6931 You beat me to it 😆
Bloody colonials
Nice video! Me and my family are going to visit Seattle next month. Really learned a lot. Thank you.
This really helped 🎉🎉🎉thanks. I'm from Jamaica
Why am I watching this? I live in America.
LOL same here
just to see what others think of us
I live here too, but wanted to see if I was doing or saying things I shouldn't. ; )
same
I watched it to see what he said about certain states, like if he said that Texas is gun city or if Florida really is like Australia.
What am I doing here I live in the U.S.
Same, I just wanna know what other people think of us.
I live in the U.S and I wanted to make sure the video was accurate
Panzer Man they think that SMILING IS FLIRTING
Spooky The-Ghost
I am from europe and never felt that smiling was flirting!
I asked myself that but then remembered I just came here to see if there are triggered people commenting
Plan your trip around the activities you like and take into account the weather differences by Region and by Season. For instance, Arizona is a fantastic place for hiking and backpack camping, but if you think 33deg C is hot, avoid June through September. July and August can greet you with 48deg C about mid afternoon in the desert regions. When they say "It's a dry heat", what they mean is that it will creep up on you and you're in serious danger before you realize it. Also, don't count on Emergency Services to rescue you quickly... if at all. Depending where you're at, you may not have cell phone service and even if you do, help could be hours away... longer if you cannot give them an exact location. There is A LOT of undeveloped area here with deceptive terrain.
This may sound oddly specific, But I sometimes volunteer with S.A.R. and every year they pull out bodies of day hikers, or don't find them at all. The majority of these are tourists, or transplants that have lived here less than 3 years.
Lots of undeveloped land here is why I love it. I don’t want developed land. I want it untouched and in its natural state without having my hand held everywhere I go like a child.
Preach brother! Love from mesa
@@satan9107
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Shouldn't you be in Apache Junction??? 😉
@@bluefalconssuck5881 😭😂😂😂😭😭
1. The greetings can be weird:
"Hello" usually starts a conversation. People say "Hi" much more.
“Good morning” is a friendly version of “hi.” It’s always a good choice before noon.
“Good afternoon/evening” is a bit formal. It’s now “Hi,” “Hello,” “How are you?” time of day.
“Good night” usually means “goodbye,” not “hello”. People will often say “have a good night” as a friendly version of “goodbye.”
“How are you” - “good, thanks, you?” or “hi” is normal exactly like the video said. But in a service environment, like a hotel or restaurant, you can reply to “how are you?” with compliments and maybe get free stuff or good tourist advice (“how are you?” “I’m great. I’m visiting from _ and really love Portland and all of the trees and art here”).
“See you later” - when an American says this, it is often a friendlier version of “goodbye” and may not mean there are specific plans to see each other again. But if a tourist first says “see you later” to an American, the American might think that you will actually come back soon to see them during this same trip. (Many Americans don’t travel a lot, so we assume you’re on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to our city.)
“Thank you” or “nice to meet you” are always appreciated.
2. Yes, travel health insurance and auto insurance from the rental car company are important. If something bad happens in the US, it can be very expensive. These two kinds of insurance are worth it.
3. You can use credit cards almost everywhere, and it’s much easier, but carry $100 in mixed bills just in case. You won’t spend much of it and can change it back when you leave.
4. In public, notice how unknown Americans around you greet you and how they greet each other. In small towns, it can be expected that you say “hi” or “good morning” to strangers in smaller settings, and would be rude not to reply. In cities, strangers may only greet you when they want your attention to ask for money. It’s always ok to ask strangers for directions anywhere, in a city or a small town. When you ask for directions, tell people where you’re visiting from and they’ll be kinder; they will see that you’re honestly lost. They will think it’s special you came here to visit and will probably tell their friends (seriously). But don’t expect them to know anything about your home or where it is. In school, we only learn about countries we’ve been at war with.
Don't slurp noodles/soup. don't burp loudly in public, and don't drive on the left side of the road.
ua-cam.com/video/A3Pyo-bH69I/v-deo.html...Martyr General Qasim Sulaimani
..Dead America
If you drive on the left side of the road your going to DIE
I drive on the left side of the road...sadly nobody wants to see me head on
Don’t slurp. EVER. That’s some disgusting shit, man.....
@@fasihitv7414 ok
Don't use the urinal next to somebody unless you have to. No urinal conversations.
No no no no, not even if you have to. You wait until there is a free urinal with no one next to you, or you go into a stall.
Lol
Oh yea, 100% stalls are the way to go
What? I thought that's how we show off our "manhood" and see who is bigger! :O
But that's just universaly awkward. Not just in the US.
LA tips:
1) Dog city. Feel free to pet/talk to dogs, but make sure to ask the owners permission first, especially if it’s a large dog. Don’t try to pet service dogs, they’re on the job, but it never hurts to ask.
2) If you are lost/need something, don’t be afraid to ask. People will usually be very patient and try to explain to the best of their ability, especially if you are a tourist.
3) The ocean is cold, like cold cold.
4) Taco trucks, street food and strip mall restaurants are some of the best foods you’re going to find anywhere, fancy restaurants should be left alone.
5) Do not drink alcohol outside. That includes parks and the beach. That’s a big no no. If you are going to smoke marijuana on the street, try to do it away from children, and expect people saying “daaaamn” as they drive by, they usually mean it in a positive way.
@Fritiof Geisler yeah they'll ask you for stuff. ignore them, and dont go to LA
@Fritiof Geisler - It depends on where you go. Some cities, they are everywhere. Other cities, you won’t see any. Ask in advance.
We usually just ignore them.
I enjoy your helpful reviews & advice, thank you!
DON'T: Talk to Americans about America. It's a sensitive subject.
why is this the case?
Jaekel Scape America is a love- hate relationship for Americans
@@jaekel4661 It isn't the case. That's only the stupid leftist democrats that don't like America.
Internet Mafia Only for the left. They despise America
@@jaekel4661 This might get into politics, but politics in the US are worse than any other country
"Don't touch the Americans"
I need this on a T-shirt
I can make that 😉
Mitche23 bruh he was joking
Took bro 3 hours to figure out the design you go man! Props on being quick to make what your customers want even if it was a joke 😂 Its show you got the skills to pay the bills!
@@zerkmain7041 thanks 😁
@@zerkmain7041 I wasn't joking. People want something, I can make it. It's market supply and demand tactic, simple.
I decided to watch this video because I am nostalgic for these types of videos from this UA-cam channel.👍🏻🥰
1) Do not discuss politics
2) Do not discuss gun ownership
3) Do not discuss lack of UHC
so not discuast anything just say oiug oiug oiug and feel the fresh air form the jungle
In the U.S., allow people to exit the elevator, train, or bus before entering.
Do that in other countries as well.
That's true everywhere except China.
@@johnpetry5321 or India and Japan. I wouldn't want to use public transport there, my claustrophobia would be off the charts!
Seriously. The way many Europeans literally shove their way onto public transit without waiting for people to exit is just absurd
@@endersgameover Most people wait for you to get off, but there are definitely exceptions.
Don't: Just don't talk about star wars. That is legitimately up there with politics, gun control, and religion. Seriously people start screaming over star wars.
Oddly true.
Huh, I had absolutely no idea
NO IT'S NOT THE CLONE WAR YOU IDIOT
Agreed. Star Wars is a very sensitive topic
I always say, "Star Wars. You know, captain Kirk?" Then when they correct you say it's the same thing. . . They LOVE that!
I was thinking about visiting Scotland. Wasn't sure if I trusted what you had to say about it. So , I decided to look up America (where I live) to see what you had to say. Good job. It makes me trust more what you say about other places. So , thank you for the honesty.
As an American this guy know his stuff and every forefinger should watch him. Great job bro. I just subscribed
Thank you
If you're ever stopped by the police, don't get out of the car. Seems in Europe getting out of the car is a norm when confronted by police. You do not want to do that in America.
I suppose so. Normally the cop will approach the car and have you roll down the window.
JIMMYRAY31B Smile. Be relaxed and sincere. Do what they ask. Don't argue.
If you get stopped by the police in spain, you definately dont get out of the car either!
JIMMYRAY31B you will definitely get shot trying to step out the car unless your white then probably just cuffed
JIMMYRAY31B nope its not the norm here. Not many cops would think of an bad action to come if you were to do so but I have never seen someone actualy get out of there car
To all foreigners: Yes, the US is THAT BIG. Don't try to hit all the major cities at once, most of them are so far away from each other.
Fr I’m an American and NYC to LA would take about a week
Edit: read too fast, US and Euro are about the same size. When was searching, searched both in kilometers but it gave miles for one of them for some reason
Europe is 3.9 million sq kilometers. *The US without Hawaii and Alaska is 8.1 million square kilometers.* The US is over twice the size of Europe, or about the size of all Australia.
Texas alone is huge, you’ll drive 10 hours and still be in Texas. It’s crazy
@@sketchycat6223 really? I think California is worse tho
It takes me 3 hours to go half away across my state
Just found this channel. I love it. Fellow American 🇺🇸 living in the UK 🇬🇧
I always love your videos. For years. Thank you so so so much. From southern california :)
"Honey don't touch the Americans it makes them nervous." I'm dying at this!
🤣🤣🤣 It’s so true though. We are “arm’s distance”, “skip the seat” kind of people 😂
@@kadiejones4097 or if your a guy in the restroom if there’s five stalls there only three
Touching the Americans at your own risk; If you do touch this American, and are a male it's not recommended unless if your life insurance is paid up to date, if it's your wife or girlfriend just remind her, the standard feed apply, not responsible for any bites, loss of limbs, or pregnancies that might occur.
Whatever you do, do not, I repeat, do not feed the Americans after midnight or call out their name out three times in a row.
What? Don't touch? If I can't touch asses on the subway, how am I supposed to get dates?
Don't touch the glass they get really shy
Okay guys I’m going outside. So I’m using this video as guide.
TG 1234 be careful out there I’ve heard of this thing called social interaction it’s very scary watch out for it.
Congratulations on kicking your agoraphobia 🤣
Did you enjoy your trip to America? @TG1234
Wish you luck imma stay inside
@@africanjunior7866 wishing him luck. Ima stay inside too
We did New York (cirytripping), California, Utah, Nevada (Campertrip) and now in july we are returning for the first time in 4y with our 2 children to make a campertrip around Florida.
The US is huuuuge! On our California camper trip we did about 3000 km and that was just a spot on the US map 😅 Here in Belgium, if you drive for 2hrs you can cross the entire country 😂
Lovely people, generous, honest and welcoming. We´ve travelled the world but the US is my favorite place to be!
Thank you so much for this video! We are Italians coming to New York and Miami this summer! ❤ Can't wait to see the U.s.a
Im willing to bet 1/2 the people watching this are from the U.S.
Edit: Actually from the responce to this i change my bet to 4/5
We want to know how we're different
Agreed. Always interesting to get an outside look from others.
I am lol, curious to see what might be different for people elsewhere
Ya same
And not living by the "rules" :D
Another don’t is don’t be offended if someone points out your accent. We’re obsessed with accents here. For example if you’re from England someone will likely point it out
Frick, I shouldn't visit the US then as I'm German. I'm very insecure about my accent even though my accent is mostly British, thanks to my South African dad.
@@water9584 just to clarify its not a negative thing, most people will find it interesting. more of an "oh thats cool, youre from germany" type of thing
@@water9584 People here think any type of accent is sexy so I wouldn't worry about it. Some Americans never leave the country so they'll be really interested in you
@@supmaidoods8753 can confirm. Went to high school with a British kid in a small town. Omg everyone loved it, or said he was faking it.
Not just accents from other countries! I'm from Boston, can't go anywhere else without people asking me to say paak the caa in havved yaad!!! Lol!!
The thing about personal space is absolutely true. Case in point, my favorite thing about COVID is the 6 foot rule.
I'm Going State-Side in August... Mighican and Memphis... can't wait, I'll keep these Hints in Mind 🥳
Its funny being american watching people explain things I grew up on :)
Alyssa Martinez Right
me too
Alyssa Martinez funny in what way funny like I amuse you funny like a clown LOL
Alyssa Martinez it's funny you finding humor in people explaining things you grew up on LOL I just said that so I can explain without being too rude how open-ended your conversation was
Slayer 1 did a poor job of not being too rude... :-/
Depending on the situation a simple question like “you good?” has about 5 different meanings
LOL I just posted a comment saying this
You good? = You done for now?
You good? = You alright?
You good? = sassy and sarcastic I warned you
You good? = Everything okay right now?
It’s my favorite response XD
50+ In Oregon
You now have 700 likes cause of me :D
It's interesting to hear what things we take for granted as normal here might seem odd to people from other parts of the world.
I travelled for 3 monts using a Greyhound Ameripass way back in 1977....About 30,000 kms ( roughly 20,000 miles) in a 3-month period.....Loved it....Met nice and kind folks....Some of them even hosted me ( for free) for 2 / 3 days....After 1977 I went back again a few more times .....I even stayed for a year in 1980/81 working as a volunteer.....Never had any bad experiences / encounters while there.....Greetings from Trento, Italy
I'm American I just came here to find the Europeans
👋european here
@@dewisselspeler9080 👋 hello
Wholesome exchange
yo yo yo
Floofy Chill most Europeans know this stuff already, apart from the sales tax.
Another one: Don't get offended if you say "Thank you" to someone and their response is "Uh huh" or "Sure". In America, we say this all the time and it just means "You're welcome" or "No problem at all", it's a polite response. We are NOT saying anything like "Yea, you better thank me", which I realized is how many foreigners hear it. I held a door open for a stranger who said "Thank you" and I said "Uh huh" and then my non-American girlfriend who was with me looked at me in horror. I explained to her what it means, but it always sounds strange to her.
I say this alot when im genuinely saying your welcome but it just depends on the situation and how to use it. Usually if theyre walking fast or with a group i just say mhm or Yup
But if theyre just alone or saying then ill say your welcome :)
I've gotten a few dirty looks for saying no problem from foriegners
@@justanotheranimeprofilepic "No problem" is essentially the American equivalent of the Australian "No worries".
I think this must be a generational thing as it seems to be uncommon past a certain age not to return a "Thank you" with a "you're welcome"
I’ve lived in America my whole life and I can attest to all of this. I’m originally from Kansas now I’m in Dallas TX and I do sometimes get immigrants at my job (I’m a hairstylist) and ask for restaurant recommendations while they sit in my chair and I usually try and recommend restaurants that specialize in Southern Comfort food
You are such a likeable guy. Great video. Thanks man.
We put a lot of ice in our drinks so ask for no ice or light ice.
atmosvere I’m sure you guys like oxygen too huh
But we give free refills so it’s not a big deal
Free refills, if it gets watered down...just ask the waitress for a new refill. You don't have to chug it quickly anything like that.
CrappyOneshots True
Best advice on here!
I'm an American, and I thought "how are you?" Was an actual question.
No one cares about your response, but still a question you have to answer with at least one word.
Answer with "Do you really care?"
@@txdraw
Sounds easy, but it just leads to more conversation on the subject. I would just use one word: "fine," and move on.
I usually go for, "Alright, you?" People usually seem to be positively surprised if you return the question.
@@txdraw good jok men
someone could have blood all over their face and they will still say good
I’m living in Germany at the moment, hearing Wolters mention local food in New England like Clam Chowder, Clam cakes materialised in my mind’s eye, so if you’re in a coastal area of New England, I recommend Clam Cakes..I guarantee, you won’t be disappointed.
Other key tips from a Southerner: Don’t be afraid of small talk, make sure you visit at least one basketball/American football game to get a sense of the sports culture, and keep your eyes peeled for cops. They’re hidden where you least expect it and will pull you aside for the smallest thing.
don't be offended when you say "thank you" and an american replies "yup"
MattyMag yeah in that situation "yup" is just a quick way of saying "you're welcome", I could see how it could be interpreted as rude though.
Yea Americans are pretty casual
"No problem" is also pretty much the same as "you're welcome"
Same with "yeah, sure."
Not gonna lie, I'm from the U.S. and I really dislike when people do that. It's very rarely meant to be rude, but it just feels like the person doesn't care enough to put in the effort of saying "No problem."
"Not just fat guys like me...and my buddy Jeff"
_Jeff was dragged that day_
Lol Jeff didn't sign up for this
@@cherrypop4756 he did sign up for that free buffet down the street tho.
Use me as a *praise for Jeff* button
So sad Alexa play mad world
;c sad!
Come to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Extremely multi cultural and very safe. Beautiful city full of trees and art, amazing food and super kind people. Detroit is cool for a day trip if you're into the post apocalyptic thing.
Ann Arbor...the Athens of the Midwest 🤟 Born and raised...GO BLUE 💙
@@sianefer-ptah1258Yeah!!! Go blue!!!
When you go to Denver, don't overexert yourself. When they say it's the Mile High City, that is *not* hyperbole, it actually, literally is 5280 feet above sea level. That altitude is gonna do things to you.
Don’t and I mean DONT talk about politics.
Most Western Europeans can probably talk politics in any major urban area without too much conflict. It’s when you get to the suburbs that the response could go either way, and then in rural areas that a politically mainstream European might get some interesting reactions to their opinions.
Gimme Coffee I don’t want to talk about politics until I know someone has the same political views as me because I don’t want to scream at anyone
Best advice EVER. That and religion. I've found that any attempt to have a civilized conversation about either subject tends to result in screaming.
Kelli Kocha unless ya wanna get in an argument or if someone’s rlly mad u can get beat up. YAAAAY!!
There are worse things you can do, like grab our ass and hump us.
I’m an American: I approve all the things he said... I really agree with the “don’t touch kids” one..
I'm not an American, and even I agree.
Bro in europe touch unknown kids is weird too. But depends on the context if your intention is good and the parents are near.
Joe Biden needs to take notes
@@danstrikker6465 accurate 😂
Same here
I would suggest that the tip rate in America has been 20% since at least the 90’s. In Texas waiters are paid $2:13 an hour and the living wage comes from the tips
because it is NOT the EMPLOYER who pay them wages - they belive it is the US CITZENS DUTY to pay their employees wages + tax + tips
NOT AMERICAN ORIGINE of the HABIT.
ill be visiting New York in a few months and am really excited, so this is really informative.
Ill also totally count US flags when im there, im barely seeing flags here in Germany, they’re basically only at embassies and state buildings
Depending on where your going in NY, you may or may not see a lot of american flags. It's common for people who live in the suburban areas to put a flag on their house, whereas in NYC, you'll pretty much only see them on Gov't buildings, in public places and in private businesses. If your looking for flags that arent american, I'd suggest visiting the UN, theres a huge display of all the represented countries flags outside the Secretariat Building.
@@Lv-nq9qz thank you, well stay in the city, so not too many flags i guess. Ive already been to the Un once (not in NY, but in Geneva) and the amount of flags was truly impressive.
As a tourist in NYC, watch your back. Things have been a little iffy lately, no reason to cancel the trip, just be aware of your surroundings, keep wallets and purses close, if you ride the subway, stand back away from the platforms edge, DO NOT engage (talk back at, tease or question) with the people on the street or in the subway that are clearly mentally ill or look like they are drunk or high, and remember that slower traffic moves to the right (especially on sidewalks, stairs, and escalators)
Also be aware that some streets in NYC run through the entire borough that they are in. I once assisted a very lost German couple who were on Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights when they wanted to be in Williamsburg. Bedford Avenue runs through almost the entire borough of Brooklyn and goes through various different neighborhoods. Broadway in Manhattan and Queens Boulevard in Queens are two other examples of very long streets, so make sure you double check the address before you start heading out.
@TheBiggerFish🇺🇦 but i really want to see something different- im mentally prepared for a culture shock