The #1 thing I have noticed about Japanese tourists in America is that they are TOO polite and timid. They are so afraid of asking for directions that they will just look at their map until someone stops to help them. So don't be afraid for help, we are (mostly) very friendly and are glad to help you.
Yeah but be careful with that one. People love being asked for help so sometimes they will just make up the directions instead of admitting that they don't know either (maybe because they are embarrassed, or they just decide to guess). People can also feel really awkward correcting someone with an accent or admitting that they can't understand what you are saying even if you say it three or four times, so you could end up lost. Try asking more than one person and if you get the same answer then you know where you are going! I've seen people who think their accent is really good when speaking English and they get a hurt look on their face when I don't understand them. Sometimes I think that they think I am just being difficult, so I will explain that I have a lazy ear. In other words just because lots of people understand you, that doesn't mean everyone will, so please don't give up, and try again. It's not an insult to you or your ability to speak English, it's actually the way our ears hear it different than others. I have to train my ears to understand each new person with an accent and that's not possible with a chance encounter one time, but I am always willing to try!
@@cosmopolitanwonder9675 I think that being too polite can be a thing. When you're being rude, you inconvenience the others around you. But when you're being too polite, you might not want to ask somebody for help for fear of offending them, so it inconveniences you.
+Megan Markel well to be fair if you do dump in to somebody and don't apologize it is kinda rude and if you just let the door shut in there face again it is kinda rude I don't care if someone does but some people do find it rude
It encourages them to hang around humans, and they get pretty bold and aggressive, attacking people and such. And as much as they may like bread and the like as its not well balanced and too much can make them sick. Edited for spelling error.
hi!i'm Japanese. thanks to this video, i can understand other country manner. i am very thankful for this video. In addition, your Japanese is very good! please do your best from now on!
大輔浅利 , intetestingly, the phrase: "please do your best from now on!", actually sounds quite condescending and rude in English. 😅 I understand that in Japanese it's a phrase used a lot and it's considered polite, but in English you wouldn't really ever say this to adults! Only maybe a parent or a teacher would say it to a child - and even then, they wouldn't say the "from now on" bit, unless they're telling the child off for behaving badly or lack of effort, as it would imply that they haven't tried to do their best until then..
Czadzikable True. Is a good point. I don't think the japanese did that way intentionally though, it's quite awkward sounding too in English besides being rude.
Kaylee W they’re not being mean they’re helping their english, it’s a good thing, thsi person is learning English so I’m sure they’ll take tips from fluent English speakers
(Old comment is old, but...) I think there's something lost in translation with the phrase that gets translated "do your best." The original Japanese phrase seems to mean something more like "do a good job," with the idea being that that will happen because you're putting in lots of effort. Americans tend to think if you have to put in a lot of effort, it means you're not very good at the thing you're doing, or maybe you're struggling because you don't have the right tools, and you're probably not going to do a good job as a result. So "do your best" implies you won't do a very good job even though you're trying, because you're unskilled or don't have enough resources. I like the implication that if you work really hard, your best will be good enough. The American version reflects how we're willing to use makeshift solutions in order to get things done, even if the solution is not the best it could be.
I have a Japanese language partner, and one thing I taught him that he didn't know was that a lot of times, Americans apologize for someone's difficult situation. It was a bit confusing for him when he told me about how much homework he had, and I had replied, "I'm sorry" just meaning I was sorry that he had to deal with it!
I found it extra funny, because when I was in Japan (me being European, Dutch to be more precise) I got a very confused look from the cashier when I waited for her to take the money from my hand. I was staying at Kyoto Seika University where they might have been a little more used to foreign students than the rest of Kyoto, and I clearly remember the first cashier simply tapping the desk trying to signal: "Nooooooooo, *this* is how we do things here in Japan!"
to Japanese people visiting America, dont worry! Americans arent really that polite (take it from an American, a lot of people are very rude XD) so dont be worried if you forget some of the customs. the main ones to remember from this video would be holding open doors for the person behind you (but dont worry about it if they aren't that close to you) and always hand your money or card directly to the cashier. dont yell out to your server from across a restaurant, but if you need something, waving to them is just fine. good luck!
ella connaughton You're right. American's are often rude, ESPECIALLY in big cities, which is why even though I am American, I often can't stand a lot of them. :p
ella connaughton Yea i agree! but it really depends where you are, for example in cities the people are less polite and tend to be more in a rush more than anything, but in small towns and slower places the people are very nice!
ella connaughton i've noticed a lot of teens in high school are very rude. im in student council and i am usual out there promoting spirit and trying to get people excited for up coming games. most of the teenagers give me dirty looks or say something like pep-rally's suck it just a waist of time or for example i was helping with the school tailgate handing out bead necklaces when a girl walked up to me and took a hand full out of my hand and started to walk away and when i confronted her about it she gave me a dirty look, said what ever and dropped the necklaces on the ground.
I don't know why I'm watching this... I am a young Australian girl who has never been overseas or speak a different language (unfortunately) haha but these videos are so interesting
+Dakota Woods Learning a new language is a great experience, you don't just learn a way to express yourself, you learn new cultures, you should give it a try
Hi Dakota, Australian here too... do you think that we do some of these things that are considered "rude" in America. We may be alike but we aren't completely the same... just an interesting thought. What is your perspective?
Jean-Luc Maske-Stockdale Yeah, but again we're America. Nobody is going to care. They do what they want. But yeah, it would be nice for people to stop being so rude.
thanks for pointing out that item about leaving money on the counter. I'm American, I live in America, and I have a habit of doing that sometimes - and it never occurred to me that the cashier might view it as rude. *the more you know*
+Michael Gorlitsky Ignorant? Give me break. I don't remember the last time I saw a cashier not stick out a hand for my money, and I can't recall the last time I put money directly on the counter.
+Michael Gorlitsky I think whether its rude or not to drop money on the counter depends on a few things. If the cashier is holding out their hand, and you decide to put the money on the counter instead, that is very rude. If the person paying has a lot of change though, yes put it on the counter because it will be easier to count. If the guy doesn't have his hand out, or is busy before taking your money, then yes, put it on the counter so when he is ready to take it, its right there.
+richanater99 yep, it really depends on the situation. If the cashier doesn't have their hand out, I usually just put in on the counter. But with loose change i feel like it would be easier to put directly in their hand, cuz with me, i would honestly spend quite a few min picking it up XD then again... thats just me.....
Japan is quite susceptible to 'New crime' which is often imported, and usually does extensive damage in a short period of time, until Japanese society adapts to address this. For instance, there was a period where crime tourists would drill holes into the 500 -yuan- *won* coin which was a similar size and thickness to the Japanese 500 yen coin. By drilling holes in them, they reduced the weight of the coin to match the yen coin, and used them in vending machines which verified coins by weight. That ran rampant all over Japan until the industry devised a new way of filtering coins, and swapped out all the units. Putting money in trays is normal now, but that wasn't the case when I was very young. It's a fairly new custom. In Japan, it became common practice to put money in a tray to prevent scams, because in the 80's to 90's there was a spate of change scam by tourists. Customers would hand over money, then claim the change was short. To prevent this, shop owners began the practice of laying out a money tray for customers to place their money in. This allowed the cashier to count the money without opportunity to palm any of it, protecting both the customer and the cashier.
I'm American and I was finding it weird that I watched this and realized how much different the cultures are by seeing what my own culture does. This was an interesting video.
As an American and someone that's worked as a cashier, I have to say that often times it's the people that are 100% American that can be the rudest when it comes to just dumping change on the counter (or even a hand full of wadded up bills) and expecting the cashier to count it out for you. Most foreign customers I've had are really very polite and almost apologetic if they need help figuring out how to use the currency, and are often a delight to help. I would rather help 100 Japanese tourists than a single entitled suburban housewife any day of the week.
If you just make a small effort to be mindful of everyone, you'll be fine. Foreigners get sort of a free pass to make mistakes. The only mistake you can't make is forgetting to take your shoes off when there's a rise in the floor.
+Abel Sebastian I watch a lot of Japanese videos and if I see someone about to eat noodles, I have to turn the volume down. The slurping noise actually makes me tense. I can't imagine what it must be like to trying to eat next to someone making that noise. I might lose my appetite. I understand it's a cultural difference though. So If I go to Japan, I'll deal with it.
+Sebastian Michaelis Wow, I learnt something new! ... I bet I have misophonia as well XD Some sounds just really really bother me :/ People don't usually understand it, because there ARE some things I like loud, etc... eh, it's hard to explain! XD
Nice video Ma'am, I would like to point out one other thing you might mention about the American people and the types of greetings a visitor from Japan might encounter. It is common for Americans to make, and hold direct eye contact while offering a handshake in what some might think a forward sort of way. Its not intended as either forward, or a posture of dominance, or intimidation, it is just an open, and honest gesture of welcome.
Monochromicornicopia maybe because the women are use to people holding the door for them and rarely a guy would hold a door for a guy so hes like thanks
+The Neighborhood Ass Hole No, the Japanese culture is very polite and considerate-just in different ways. Inconsiderate selfishness is never in fashion anywhere and probably why most of the world hates Americans.
+The Emperor of Ass Hole's My rule of thumb for the the door is ten seconds. If someone is 10 seconds or less behind me, I will hold the door for them. What's 10 seconds of my life. If there is a long procession of people coming though at once I will hold the door open until someone else gets it. Normally, if someone sees you've been holding the door for their party SOMEONE will jump in and take over. I think it's one of the rudest things ever to let a door slam in someone's face.
+Flowey the Ass Hole ;Wow not many people get sarcasm and dark humour. @__@ You need dark humour to survive city life. (especially if it rains a lot like Van fml)
Interesting video. At first I was wondering what you were going to talk about because I couldn't think of any rude things. EVERYTHING you mentioned I took for granted that everyone would know. Thanks for posting this video. It is helpful not just for the foreigner but for native Americans and Canadians such as myself to realize the little differences that can be big differences.
I think it is great that you are making these videos, the internet should be used as a tool to help bridge cultural differences and bring people together.
Another polite thing to do at restaurants is to stack your dishes after you finish your meal, placing any trash (napkins, bones, small food bits, etc.) on the top dish. This makes it easier for waiters and much faster for them, and is heavily appreciated by them.
I personally suggest leaving the table organized and clean. I've seen far too many people in the USA leave their tables in a manner that looked like a tornado hit it (including trash in the floor). It takes maybe a minute to swipe table with a napkin, stack plates in an organized manner and ensure you don't have trash in the seat or on the floor.
In spanish we say "salud"(health) after a sneeze, "amor"(love) if you sneeze for a sencond time in a row and "dinero"(money) if you rarely sneeze in a third time . This is when you sneeze consecutively though.
+Andreapisful Really? I like this. I hate saying "bless you" and I hate when people say it to me, but there does seem to be a bit of awkwardness when someone sneezes and nothing is said lol. I think we'd have to keep it Spanish, otherwise it would sound weird saying "health, love, money"
+Andreapisful That's really cute! In Chinese, the reply to the first one is "someone is gossiping bad things about you" (有人骂你） and the second one is "someone misses you"（有人想你）. I think there's a third one too, but I don't know it cause I've never sneezed more than twice in a row.
For those of you that are Japanese and visiting America, there are honestly so many different types of people. Depending on the state you are in and the environment, whether it be a city or the country, people will act differently. What I love about this community and what Rachel and Jun are doing is allowing all different types of people to come together to help understand one another. I personally LOVE those of you that are visiting far from home. You are brave and adventurous for stepping outside of your comfort zone. Even if you make the mistakes that are mentioned in this video, any kind American would be totally understanding and would continue to show you respect and love :)
Actually one thing that is REALLY important: When you go drinking with friends in America, don't just fill their drink for them and don't force others to drink. Everyone likes to drink at their own pace and some are actually designated drivers who don't drink because they are driving people home. It's ok to pour a drink for them if you ask first (many would view that as polite), but if you keep trying to get them drunk they will think your trying to take advantage of them and do something bad! At the very least they will think your pushy and rude. A definite no no!
I'm from the U.S. and I had no idea that it was rude to put your money directly on the counter? I used to work as a cashier and it was really nice when customers would just put their money on the counter, so that I could keep entering stuff into the register while they sorted their change.
Lol i'm a server/cashier and I am personally a little offended if they put it on the table or the register. It makes me think that they don't like me or have a problem or something.
I worked as a cashier for 8 years and I HATED when they didn't hand me the money. I had to scoop their fucking coins off of the counter. When you've got a busy line, it's nice to get the money in your hand, especially when my hand is outstretched.
BatterflyHigh It's a regional thing. In the South it ain't a big deal, but when I was up in the North I got a few weird looks for putting money on the counter instead of giving it to the cashier.
BatterflyHigh I sometimes do that when my brain is being particularly mathematically challenged and I need a place to put it while I'm counting everything out. Sometimes they reach out and take it, but most of the time they wait patiently until I'm done. If they reach out and take it and try to give me a bitch-what's-wrong-with-you kind of look, I just say "I was going to hand it to you" and give a durr look right back lol.
I grew up in New York and I never knew sniffling was rude until I moved to the Midwest, but most people just seem to blow their nose. You can buy little travel packs of tissues to keep in your pocket. You have to try pretty hard to come across as rude in NY - unless you don't tip. Not tipping, or under tipping (less than 15%) is considered quite rude in New York, unless you receive very bad, or offensive service. Keep in mind that the tipping percent varies slightly between the states, but as a general rule of thumb, 15% is acceptable just about anywhere (unless you are at a very nice restaurant where the food is expensive, then you should tip a bit higher). But I will say this - if you're Japanese and you're visiting the United States, keep in mind that the states are very different from one another. Some states, like California, and New York, are very ethnically diverse. Other states do not have as many ethnicities and may not be as used to foreigners. Most Americans feel that there is a big difference between the "North", and the "South". You may want to thoroughly research the state you are planning on visiting, and you will probably enjoy your stay more if you go to places that either get a lot of tourists, or are fairly ethnically diverse. PS : I have never met an American who doesn't like the Japanese culture. That doesn't mean they don't exist, but in the United States, most people seem to feel that the Japanese are creative, intelligent, polite, and technologically innovative. So please come visit our country! We would love to have you!
Amazing how little things in different countries can be construed as rude in others. America is great; those who think we are rude have never been here. You can stop just about anyone on the street for help and we'll help you. In NY, if you're lost on the subway and ask someone for directions more than one person will usually offer help. Large cities are fast paced which might be misinterpreted as rude for those not used to it even other Americans.
Been in 48 of the states and Japan and I must say, I think Americans are rude compared to the Japanese. I've never had someone in America give me directions or help me, whereas, I had several people a day in Japan try to help me..
DevilKittyGoddess Next time ask! Most Americans won't go up to you and offer help but if you ask, we most likely will. So next time ask and we'll be more than happy to help unless you are fool of crap and haven't been to the states.
In america you don’t know if anyone is not american because everyone is a mixed blood. Also not everyone is kind some people are if you visit a small town, but mostly people are kind. When visiting NYC don’t go to the Bronx.
A long time ago when I used to work in retail. If someone made a point of putting their money on the counter instead of handing it to me. I would make a point not to hand it back to them. I'd lay their change on the counter just the same. Sometimes you could see the "light bulb" go off in their head. Like "Hmmm, maybe that was a bit rude".
+Sonya CH I honestly have never thought about that. I have this thing about touch as in when I was dating I wouldn't even let my boyfriend touch me so it's just habit for me to lay it down on the counter if I can. I have an extreme anxiety about touching other people but I also dislike being rude so now I'm torn.
+1991birthday You know, I understand if you have anxiety. It's not going to ruin the rest of a cashier's day if you absolutely can't bear to hand them the money. But if you talk to 20 cashiers, I bet 16 of them would perceive not handing them the money a bit rude. The thing is, you can place the money in the cashier's hand without touching him or her at all. You can drop the coins in the palm of their hand and bills are large enough that if you just reach out with them, the cashier will grab the bills, not your hand. It's not like there's going to be caressing going on.
+Sonya CH I saw a movie about Frederic Douglas decades ago (i hate to give away my age , but it was somewhere around 1974 ). He was working with Garrison , and yet prejudice in the north was one of his angry points. At one point he was paid by an elderly white lady who put the money the table top . Although I was young I did notice that she avoided contact . I hope all of us can see that racism is diminishing , although maybe a lot to slowly
Michael Gorlitsky Coins are also great bus fare if you ride occasionally , and they even up a bill so you just get paper back. a cashier shouldn't usually have to deal with more than 50 cents . Furthermore I always try to be really sweet to the cashier , at least until I get a stink eye .
Michael Gorlitsky Okay , I really wasn't expecting a life / psych lesson . I do actually have deepshit but , I think what I really meant was that I show common courtesy to all . at least until they give show that they are realbitch. I'm generally not manipulative, I think this is part of why friendship is extremely difficult for me because I let people walk all over me and I give with very little in return
Rachel & Jun 失礼??? Oh please. My people behave wayyy better than bunch of illegals in your country. We don't take welfare, food stamps, bring dangerous kakuseizai, trash merchandise at Wal-Mart, etc. etc. Yeah I can understand about tip but what about Mexicans who tip $2.00 for $80.00 restaurant bills..?? Have a nice day.
Lesson1 : DO not use your middle finger to scratch your face while talking to an American person. Such action could cause headache,bloody nose,black eyes due to serious fist fighting. Consult a doctor if it happened.
I wonder how it's even possible for a Japanese person to hold their bowls when they eat when usually the bowls I eat from, I are blazing hot because the food is usually cooked or heated up a minute ago.
+MissPurpur They even feel the bowls too hot and they usually put 'em on the table.And that's why Japanese slurp or should I say, take in hot food as they breath in the air by cooling the food. They don't bother to slurp so they appear rude. Japanese know tastes can change when the food gets cold. And the chefs also want them to eat it while the taste and flavor are still there in the bowl.
I think it's very thoughtful for you to share this advice. Not only does it help our foreign friends understand American customs, but it can also help Americans see from the perspective of other cultures; things we take for granted that others may not be used to.And it can help us be more understanding when they are still learning. :) Thank you for this video.
Also! You can signal your server/waiter from across the restaurant with a wave or a hand up, just don't call across the restaurant. That's how I do it, I just look for a waiter/waitress, make eye contact, and lift my hand up for a moment.
A lot of foriegn exchange students come to California, specifically southern california, Riverside, especially to my university. It's pretty cool. We are literally the most ethnically diverse place you will ever visit, but barely anyone knows it. I can spot out exchange students by the way they dress and carry themselves in public. Sometimes it's their hair style, I don't know how I can tell, but it's like I'm seeing another countires fashion sense.
I'm an American, and a lot of these comments make me so sad. While I agree that we have rude people here, I think those can be found everywhere. America is a very large country compared to some, and we have SO many cultures existing together here. Everyone finds different behaviors to be rude/offensive, depending on how they were raised in particular, and the fact that we do have so many different cultures/beliefs within one country makes experiences inconsistent from area to area. Generally, there are many many wonderful and kind people living here, and the rude ones are considered rude even by other Americans. I am so sad to know that people from other countries hate us so much, because I don't want to be hated for having the title 'American', when that title doesn't - and couldn't possibly - indicate anything about what kind of a person I am. I hope to travel the world someday, and I dread having to tell people I meet that I am from America :( Also, just a note about tipping in America: I have never been a waitress or anything, but the waiters/waitresses I know say it is expected that people tip above and beyond what is included in the large group automatic gratuity charge....it's crazy - I know...but that seems to be what is expected. And yes. 15-20% is most common. In some places such as New York, they are trying to get the customary tipping % up to 25-30% (which I think is preposterous, but so is cost of living in New York).
Another thing I would like to add is that the US is more divided culturally than most smaller, tighter countries, except maybe Italy. Going on a driving trip in Italy is like touring 20 different countries, haha. For example, the South East of the US is less understanding of cultural difference. They experience different cultures less than other areas of the country. The North East is so mixed of cultures that people generally understand there are different rules for different cultures and are more forgiving.
In case you plan on making a third part to this series, one thing that may be good to include is that in America it is customary at restaurants to not begin eating until everyone has been served their food. I'm from Texas and we do this quite often when eating out at restaurants.
+BioMan252525 I don't know about that one.... I'm trying to think of all the times I went out with groups of people or family and I don't recall much waiting until everyone has their food. This may be more of a regional thing....? I don't want to eat cold food because somebody ordered something that takes longer. *shrug
I think we're getting into regional differences. In the south, I think it's much more common to wait until everyone's been served. On the coasts, not as much.
Wow! So cool to hear Rachel speaking Japanese so beautifully. I've been interested lately in what tips people give to those visiting the U.S. for the first time. I am also studying and preparing for my third month-long tour of Japan, so I enjoyed this video on multiple levels! Thanks so much for sharing!
As a clerk in an American store that receives foreign visitors, I don't mind too much when money is placed on the counter as long as it is done with politeness, and not all the way on the customer's side of the counter. I can be difficult to reach across, but I have many customers who will place the money down because their hands are full, or for many other reasons, so it usually isn't a big issue. The sniffling with a runny nose, or slurping soup noisily. things like that tend to be more of an irritation. And bumping into someone without apologizing can be very annoying. Even we understand that it is usually an accident, but apologizing just allows us both to acknowledge the incident and move on. Very nice video, and I appreciate it as a person who hopes to visit Japan one day!
I'm trying to think if there's anything she missed. Ah! Context. Japan is a high context culture (so I'm told), which mean that you assume others know the context of the conversation or request. America is low context. If you want something, don't nod and say "That thing over there." Ask specifically for what you'd like, or if you need an explanation. We're used to giving them so I doubt most Americans will find it unusual. Other than that, I watched this as an American to get a perspective of the pitfalls others run into in our county. Happy traveling friends.
been here my whole life... very much this, so do what ever the fuck you want and who cares what others think, most likely they don't care what you think either... I want out lol.
As an American, it depends who you actually associate yourself with. Some people are extremely "animated" and arrogant while others are more conserved. (As an example) Somebody once tackled me and I found myself asking if they were alright, it only depends on who you talk to.
Judging all Americans off of a few experiences is like me saying every man is a pig after some bad experiences with men I feel like people can be rude in general doesn't matter what part of the planet your on also what's rude to us isn't going to be the same thing as it is to you didn't you watch the video
Even though I was born in the US, this video actually helped me out with stuff I didn't know. My family is Chinese, but some of the issues you talked about are relevant to China too. People in China pick up their bowls and slurp their noodles, and I always did that too and I never really knew that it wasn't considered polite until now. Thanks! :D
And if you have to get up to go get your server in a restaurant, you shouldn't tip them the full 15%. Consider tipping less, if the service is bad or inconvenienced you. I myself was a waitress and when I was learning, people that didn't tip a good amount made me look for ways to improve myself. However- when the food has issues (not cooked the way you like, etc), that is the fault of the kitchen staff, and not your waitresses service. Please don't tip less for that. For issues with food (if you feel inconvenienced), you can always speak to a manager and let them know your experience could have been better.
As an American, I think it's a bit difficult to suggest how to behave because that drastically changes depending on what city you're in and what you're doing. If you're in a very ethnically diverse city during the middle of the day (meaning, not during rush hour) and the crowd doesn't appear to be in a hurry, you can probably relax and be yourself and you'll have a good time. If you're in a dense and busy city, or a place that is consistently 1 race of people - don't make yourself stand out, walk with confidence, and whatever your business is should be quick and to-the-point. You don't HAVE to do any of that, but I suggest this if you want to avoid racists, thugs, and/or losing people's patience. Personally, I would recommend any of the "New England" states to foreigners, as most people there are pretty friendly and open-minded.
I don't know anyone in my generation who can tell a foreign Asian person from a Asian American just by looking at them so if they aren't open to Asian people it has nothing to do with them not being born here
dominique2o06 That's so true. Like there are so many different kinds of Asians so people shouldn't let it bother them. I mean i'm Hmong and I still get mistaken for Chinese. TBH, PEOPLE LOVE Asians and I'm not even trying to be conceited. I have people coming up to me all the time telling me how much they love Asians and I'm just like okay, that's good for you.
Yeah the slurping noises off eating noodles is totally right. My Japanese cousin did that in public here in Canada and I had to tell her to stop it lol she told me it's the Japanese way of saying it's delicious lol
I’m from the UK and the tipping system was a massive shock to me. I always thought 10% was an acceptable amount.....but most of the time in the US it’s not. I think it’s quite sad that people aren’t paid enough wages and that they have to rely on customers to earn enough just to survive.
I watched the part for the "go to Japan" and now the oppostite. Really I didnt' know that Americans had stuff too! I myself am Greek and here...well we just expect you to smile when you do something wrong and then it's ok :p
i didnt knew that u can say ''gesundheit'' in english instead of bless you because its a german word i´m a bit suprised :D (btw ''gesundheit'' means health and u say it because u wish the person that sneezed good health)
yeah we say that in English because bless you is religious, so people who are not religious say gesundheit. I didn't know other languages didn't do that.
You guys are so polite! If I ever came met anyone of you guys in person, I would completely respect you. It must be scary to come to a new country with a different language, different cultures, and a different life style. Japan is such an amazing country, and if I ever get the opportunity to visit, I would try the best I can to respect you and follow your rules.
The #1 thing I have noticed about Japanese tourists in America is that they are TOO polite and timid. They are so afraid of asking for directions that they will just look at their map until someone stops to help them. So don't be afraid for help, we are (mostly) very friendly and are glad to help you.
As I understand it, in Japan, you don't really walk up to people and start conversations. I don't think they realize they can do that here.
Yeah but be careful with that one. People love being asked for help so sometimes they will just make up the directions instead of admitting that they don't know either (maybe because they are embarrassed, or they just decide to guess). People can also feel really awkward correcting someone with an accent or admitting that they can't understand what you are saying even if you say it three or four times, so you could end up lost. Try asking more than one person and if you get the same answer then you know where you are going! I've seen people who think their accent is really good when speaking English and they get a hurt look on their face when I don't understand them. Sometimes I think that they think I am just being difficult, so I will explain that I have a lazy ear. In other words just because lots of people understand you, that doesn't mean everyone will, so please don't give up, and try again. It's not an insult to you or your ability to speak English, it's actually the way our ears hear it different than others. I have to train my ears to understand each new person with an accent and that's not possible with a chance encounter one time, but I am always willing to try!
I don’t think anyone can be TOO polite, but some people can be extremely rude, in America that is. Never met a unpolitically Japanese person.
Key word *mostly*
@@cosmopolitanwonder9675 I think that being too polite can be a thing.
When you're being rude, you inconvenience the others around you. But when you're being too polite, you might not want to ask somebody for help for fear of offending them, so it inconveniences you.
Did NOT expect "Ew, don't touch me you filthy pleb!". Laughed so hard!
We love Japanese people, please come :) ^^
+Megan Markel
well to be fair if you do dump in to somebody and don't apologize it is kinda rude and if you just let the door shut in there face again it is kinda rude I don't care if someone does but some people do find it rude
you are my piano senpai along with animenz and theisther
ありがとう！
gooooood job
Kylelandry I did not expect to see you on this side of UA-cam 😹 (6 months later) IM A SUBSCRIBER :)
and I love your playing piano!
As an American, I can 99% of Japanese people will be fine. just don't feed the seagulls and you'll be fine.
Poor seagulls :(
Explain the seagulls?
It encourages them to hang around humans, and they get pretty bold and aggressive, attacking people and such. And as much as they may like bread and the like as its not well balanced and too much can make them sick.
Edited for spelling error.
LinusScrubTips true
I didn't know that! I've only seen the ocean a few times in my life though.
There are a ton of Americans who would benefit from watching this refresher :'(
Beth Horton lol
hahaha true
It depresses me that this is so true
I was thinking that as soon as I played the video!
I may or may not be guilty of picking my bowl up as I eat...
hi!i'm Japanese. thanks to this video, i can understand other country manner. i am very thankful for this video.
In addition, your Japanese is very good!
please do your best from now on!
大輔浅利 , intetestingly, the phrase: "please do your best from now on!", actually sounds quite condescending and rude in English. 😅
I understand that in Japanese it's a phrase used a lot and it's considered polite, but in English you wouldn't really ever say this to adults! Only maybe a parent or a teacher would say it to a child - and even then, they wouldn't say the "from now on" bit, unless they're telling the child off for behaving badly or lack of effort, as it would imply that they haven't tried to do their best until then..
Czadzikable
True. Is a good point. I don't think the japanese did that way intentionally though, it's quite awkward sounding too in English besides being rude.
@@Czadzikable cmon stop being mean to people just let it go
Kaylee W they’re not being mean they’re helping their english, it’s a good thing, thsi person is learning English so I’m sure they’ll take tips from fluent English speakers
(Old comment is old, but...) I think there's something lost in translation with the phrase that gets translated "do your best." The original Japanese phrase seems to mean something more like "do a good job," with the idea being that that will happen because you're putting in lots of effort.
Americans tend to think if you have to put in a lot of effort, it means you're not very good at the thing you're doing, or maybe you're struggling because you don't have the right tools, and you're probably not going to do a good job as a result. So "do your best" implies you won't do a very good job even though you're trying, because you're unskilled or don't have enough resources.
I like the implication that if you work really hard, your best will be good enough. The American version reflects how we're willing to use makeshift solutions in order to get things done, even if the solution is not the best it could be.
I have a Japanese language partner, and one thing I taught him that he didn't know was that a lot of times, Americans apologize for someone's difficult situation. It was a bit confusing for him when he told me about how much homework he had, and I had replied, "I'm sorry" just meaning I was sorry that he had to deal with it!
この逆バージョンがみたいというコメントを多く頂きましたが、実はこの動画が逆バージョンなんです！！（笑 ）この動画を作る前に「日本でしない方がいい事」という動画を以前作りました。その動画は人気で、再生回数は今370万回程です。その逆バージョンが本動画です。字幕はないですが、リンクを以下に貼っておきます。ご視聴ありがとうございました！ua-cam.com/video/uIyIZZQnuDQ/v-deo.html
Rachel & Jun
この動画めっちゃためになりました。今後アメリカへの留学を考えてるので
Rachel & Jun とても為になります！ありがとうございます！
Rachel & Jun are you Japanese
Rachel & Jun ur not Japanese
Jun is Japanese, and they both live in Japan.
If you come to America, it is considered very rude not to give every person you meet a $100 bill.
XD nice try XD 彼は聞いてない！
lol xD
Oh GEEZE.....LOL
XD
Darn it!!!
日本こんにちは。そして、ここでフィンランドの寒さからの挨拶！。私は日本のアニメや日本に関連するすべてのものが大好き！あなたは信じられないほど素晴らしい人々を持っています。私は2年近く日本を練習してきました。（私はこのトランスレータを使用してきた）私はあなたに日本を愛し
"if you are in american, people usually assume you're american." haha this is so true. Great video
Yeah it is true
"Ew don't touch me you filthy pleb" that is the best thing ive ever read
4:30 lmaooo
I found it extra funny, because when I was in Japan (me being European, Dutch to be more precise) I got a very confused look from the cashier when I waited for her to take the money from my hand.
I was staying at Kyoto Seika University where they might have been a little more used to foreign students than the rest of Kyoto, and I clearly remember the first cashier simply tapping the desk trying to signal:
"Nooooooooo, *this* is how we do things here in Japan!"
to Japanese people visiting America, dont worry! Americans arent really that polite (take it from an American, a lot of people are very rude XD) so dont be worried if you forget some of the customs. the main ones to remember from this video would be holding open doors for the person behind you (but dont worry about it if they aren't that close to you) and always hand your money or card directly to the cashier. dont yell out to your server from across a restaurant, but if you need something, waving to them is just fine. good luck!
I like ur opinion. Agreed
Thank you omakase akkoni
ella connaughton You're right. American's are often rude, ESPECIALLY in big cities, which is why even though I am American, I often can't stand a lot of them. :p
ella connaughton Yea i agree! but it really depends where you are, for example in cities the people are less polite and tend to be more in a rush more than anything, but in small towns and slower places the people are very nice!
ella connaughton
i've noticed a lot of teens in high school are very rude. im in student council and i am usual out there promoting spirit and trying to get people excited for up coming games. most of the teenagers give me dirty looks or say something like pep-rally's suck it just a waist of time or for example i was helping with the school tailgate handing out bead necklaces when a girl walked up to me and took a hand full out of my hand and started to walk away and when i confronted her about it she gave me a dirty look, said what ever and dropped the necklaces on the ground.
I don't know why I'm watching this... I am a young Australian girl who has never been overseas or speak a different language (unfortunately) haha but these videos are so interesting
no hahah
+Dakota Woods Learning a new language is a great experience, you don't just learn a way to express yourself, you learn new cultures, you should give it a try
i dont play them so i would not know
I'm Australian, I think most customs are the same except tipping is nonexistent.
Hi Dakota, Australian here too... do you think that we do some of these things that are considered "rude" in America. We may be alike but we aren't completely the same... just an interesting thought. What is your perspective?
You should make this video in English for Americans to learn how to be polite in America. People can be pretty rude here.
Jean-Luc Maske-Stockdale Yeah, but again we're America. Nobody is going to care. They do what they want. But yeah, it would be nice for people to stop being so rude.
Yeah
こんなに丁寧な動画に対しての感想に「アメリカの観光客の方が失礼」とかお門違いなこと言ってる人たち、日本の民度低いって思われるからやめて。
本当にね。見てて恥ずかしいからやめて欲しい…日本の恥でしかないし、そういうこと言ってるちょっと頭おかしい人達が日本人みんなだと思われる可能性が怖い
別に気にする必要なくない。
そういう人はどこにでもいるし、あなたみたいなお節介な人もまた、どこの国にもいる。それだけでしょ。
thanks for pointing out that item about leaving money on the counter. I'm American, I live in America, and I have a habit of doing that sometimes - and it never occurred to me that the cashier might view it as rude. *the more you know*
+Michael Gorlitsky Ignorant? Give me break. I don't remember the last time I saw a cashier not stick out a hand for my money, and I can't recall the last time I put money directly on the counter.
+Michael Gorlitsky I think whether its rude or not to drop money on the counter depends on a few things. If the cashier is holding out their hand, and you decide to put the money on the counter instead, that is very rude. If the person paying has a lot of change though, yes put it on the counter because it will be easier to count. If the guy doesn't have his hand out, or is busy before taking your money, then yes, put it on the counter so when he is ready to take it, its right there.
+richanater99
yep, it really depends on the situation. If the cashier doesn't have their hand out, I usually just put in on the counter.
But with loose change i feel like it would be easier to put directly in their hand, cuz with me, i would honestly spend quite a few min picking it up XD then again... thats just me.....
Japan is quite susceptible to 'New crime' which is often imported, and usually does extensive damage in a short period of time, until Japanese society adapts to address this. For instance, there was a period where crime tourists would drill holes into the 500 -yuan- *won* coin which was a similar size and thickness to the Japanese 500 yen coin. By drilling holes in them, they reduced the weight of the coin to match the yen coin, and used them in vending machines which verified coins by weight. That ran rampant all over Japan until the industry devised a new way of filtering coins, and swapped out all the units.
Putting money in trays is normal now, but that wasn't the case when I was very young. It's a fairly new custom. In Japan, it became common practice to put money in a tray to prevent scams, because in the 80's to 90's there was a spate of change scam by tourists. Customers would hand over money, then claim the change was short. To prevent this, shop owners began the practice of laying out a money tray for customers to place their money in. This allowed the cashier to count the money without opportunity to palm any of it, protecting both the customer and the cashier.
+Oddie Yang Just curiosity, why would they do that when 500 Yuan is more valuable than 500 yen? Just for the fun of it?
ためになりました！ありがとうございます！！
+怜威渡邊（レイ） ご視聴ありがとうございます！^^
+Rachel & Jun 僕アメリカ大好き
本当に勉強になりました。それにしても綺麗な日本語ですね！
重音テト what
Translation: "this is useful! Thanks!"
I'm American and I was finding it weird that I watched this and realized how much different the cultures are by seeing what my own culture does. This was an interesting video.
Yeah, same here!
As an American and someone that's worked as a cashier, I have to say that often times it's the people that are 100% American that can be the rudest when it comes to just dumping change on the counter (or even a hand full of wadded up bills) and expecting the cashier to count it out for you. Most foreign customers I've had are really very polite and almost apologetic if they need help figuring out how to use the currency, and are often a delight to help. I would rather help 100 Japanese tourists than a single entitled suburban housewife any day of the week.
I was a cashier in high school, and i 100% agree.
After watching the video I really feel like if I'd go to japan I would embarrass myself most of the time :/
SAME!!!! But I would like to say that I'm new to the place or idk... .-. "sorry.. My fault."
I always say "sorry" for most mistakes. So I'm used to people telling me to stop say it.
I still do it anyway, just for good manners.
Not Jake Paul style..
Or Logan, not sure who is who..
If you just make a small effort to be mindful of everyone, you'll be fine. Foreigners get sort of a free pass to make mistakes. The only mistake you can't make is forgetting to take your shoes off when there's a rise in the floor.
I can tolerate everything except when people slurp loudly or chew with their mouths open.
same I hate that so much haha
+Abel Sebastian I watch a lot of Japanese videos and if I see someone about to eat noodles, I have to turn the volume down. The slurping noise actually makes me tense. I can't imagine what it must be like to trying to eat next to someone making that noise. I might lose my appetite. I understand it's a cultural difference though. So If I go to Japan, I'll deal with it.
Sonya CH yea if I ever go to Japan I could try to deal with it but I have misophonia lol
+Abel Sebastian JAPANESE WON'T CHEWING FOOD WITH MOUTH OPEN. It is the most rudest manner in Japan. If you see that, that person is mannerless.
+Sebastian Michaelis
Wow, I learnt something new! ... I bet I have misophonia as well XD
Some sounds just really really bother me :/
People don't usually understand it, because there ARE some things I like loud, etc... eh, it's hard to explain! XD
すごく為になった！こういう動画探してた！ありがとう！
私アメリカいったとき前の人がドア開けてくれる人がほとんどだった…感動した！
日本に戻ってもそれを真似するようにしてます！
Nice video Ma'am, I would like to point out one other thing you might mention about the American people and the types of greetings a visitor from Japan might encounter. It is common for Americans to make, and hold direct eye contact while offering a handshake in what some might think a forward sort of way. Its not intended as either forward, or a posture of dominance, or intimidation, it is just an open, and honest gesture of welcome.
郷に入っては郷に従えですね
コメント欄でアメリカ人の方が無礼だろとかいうアホみたいなコメントありますが、国が違えば文化も違うから当然のことですよね。それに理解を示せない人達はとても可哀想な人達だと思います|ω･｀)ﾌﾟｯ
興味深い動画ありがとうございました！
maggots666 - せっかくいいこと言ってても煽るような発言をしたら貴方も同レベルです。
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most comments cover it, but also, when someone holds the door for you, say thank you!
YES. FUCKING YES.
***** I've noticed that men are more likely to thank you for holding the door than women. Which I find very strange.
I don't know because I always say thanks.
Monochromicornicopia maybe because the women are use to people holding the door for them and rarely a guy would hold a door for a guy so hes like thanks
Rage Quit Hero I was literally typing that when I saw your comment.
ぶつかって謝らないのは日本でもマナー違反ですよ、皆あまり深く考えてはいないでしょうけど…
こういうのは、その国の人からしか聞けないからありがたいなあ
鈴木康介 ご視聴ありがとうございます！^^
波？日本語はわかりません・😔
+Samantha Sanders どうして波を書きました？
+JustAnotherSwede 波？→は？、という意味では？
山田崇史 日本人じゃない、だから分かりません。
なんで日本語しゃべってるだけなのにこんな可愛いの
日本語は英語に比べてかわいいので
ドアを開けといてあげたりぶつかった時に謝るのは日本でも当たり前のことのはずなのに最近はそれを出来る人が減ってきてるのかな…
I just realized I have very good manners...
+The Neighborhood Ass Hole
No, the Japanese culture is very polite and considerate-just in different ways. Inconsiderate selfishness is never in fashion anywhere and probably why most of the world hates Americans.
+The Emperor of Ass Hole's My rule of thumb for the the door is ten seconds. If someone is 10 seconds or less behind me, I will hold the door for them. What's 10 seconds of my life. If there is a long procession of people coming though at once I will hold the door open until someone else gets it. Normally, if someone sees you've been holding the door for their party SOMEONE will jump in and take over. I think it's one of the rudest things ever to let a door slam in someone's face.
+Shlurply hahhahahahhahahaha your flamewar with Flowey is pretty funny when said out loud ! XD
Richard Rabinowitz Just said it out loud. Made my day. Thanks for making the comment xD
+Flowey the Ass Hole ;Wow not many people get sarcasm and dark humour. @__@ You need dark humour to survive city life. (especially if it rains a lot like Van fml)
Interesting video. At first I was wondering what you were going to talk about because I couldn't think of any rude things. EVERYTHING you mentioned I took for granted that everyone would know. Thanks for posting this video. It is helpful not just for the foreigner but for native Americans and Canadians such as myself to realize the little differences that can be big differences.
I think it is great that you are making these videos, the internet should be used as a tool to help bridge cultural differences and bring people together.
Another polite thing to do at restaurants is to stack your dishes after you finish your meal, placing any trash (napkins, bones, small food bits, etc.) on the top dish.
This makes it easier for waiters and much faster for them, and is heavily appreciated by them.
I personally suggest leaving the table organized and clean. I've seen far too many people in the USA leave their tables in a manner that looked like a tornado hit it (including trash in the floor). It takes maybe a minute to swipe table with a napkin, stack plates in an organized manner and ensure you don't have trash in the seat or on the floor.
It's funny how I wouldn't think twice about these things but it's unusual to some people.
外資系企業で働いているのに、あまり意識していませんでした。教えてもらって助かります。ありがとうございます。
鼻水すすってるのは日本在住の日本人の俺でも気持ち悪いと思ってた
In spanish we say "salud"(health) after a sneeze, "amor"(love) if you sneeze for a sencond time in a row and "dinero"(money) if you rarely sneeze in a third time . This is when you sneeze consecutively though.
+Andreapisful Really? I like this. I hate saying "bless you" and I hate when people say it to me, but there does seem to be a bit of awkwardness when someone sneezes and nothing is said lol. I think we'd have to keep it Spanish, otherwise it would sound weird saying "health, love, money"
im hispanic and i never knew about the other ones i always said salud but not amor or dinero
Nathalie Bisono Oh well ! maybe it's just in my country haha greetings!
+Andreapisful That's really cute! In Chinese, the reply to the first one is "someone is gossiping bad things about you" (有人骂你） and the second one is "someone misses you"（有人想你）. I think there's a third one too, but I don't know it cause I've never sneezed more than twice in a row.
+Andreapisful I had a teacher who always salud, amor, & dinero when we sneezed in class. She was Cuban.
For those of you that are Japanese and visiting America, there are honestly so many different types of people. Depending on the state you are in and the environment, whether it be a city or the country, people will act differently. What I love about this community and what Rachel and Jun are doing is allowing all different types of people to come together to help understand one another. I personally LOVE those of you that are visiting far from home. You are brave and adventurous for stepping outside of your comfort zone. Even if you make the mistakes that are mentioned in this video, any kind American would be totally understanding and would continue to show you respect and love :)
Actually one thing that is REALLY important: When you go drinking with friends in America, don't just fill their drink for them and don't force others to drink. Everyone likes to drink at their own pace and some are actually designated drivers who don't drink because they are driving people home. It's ok to pour a drink for them if you ask first (many would view that as polite), but if you keep trying to get them drunk they will think your trying to take advantage of them and do something bad! At the very least they will think your pushy and rude. A definite no no!
批判してる人はこの動画作ってるのが日本人だったら文句言ってないんだろーなあ...
外国行く時に気をつけてね〜って意図の動画なのに、日本では〜〜とかコメしてるやつアホでしょ
既にしてる失礼なことか
I'm from the U.S. and I had no idea that it was rude to put your money directly on the counter? I used to work as a cashier and it was really nice when customers would just put their money on the counter, so that I could keep entering stuff into the register while they sorted their change.
Lol i'm a server/cashier and I am personally a little offended if they put it on the table or the register. It makes me think that they don't like me or have a problem or something.
I worked as a cashier for 8 years and I HATED when they didn't hand me the money. I had to scoop their fucking coins off of the counter. When you've got a busy line, it's nice to get the money in your hand, especially when my hand is outstretched.
BatterflyHigh well change is different than dollar bills. Im sure no one minds change on the counter but dollar bills on the counter is just weird
BatterflyHigh It's a regional thing. In the South it ain't a big deal, but when I was up in the North I got a few weird looks for putting money on the counter instead of giving it to the cashier.
BatterflyHigh I sometimes do that when my brain is being particularly mathematically challenged and I need a place to put it while I'm counting everything out. Sometimes they reach out and take it, but most of the time they wait patiently until I'm done. If they reach out and take it and try to give me a bitch-what's-wrong-with-you kind of look, I just say "I was going to hand it to you" and give a durr look right back lol.
知らなかったことを知る事が出来て良かったです。このようなビデオを出してくださってありがとうございます☺️
I grew up in New York and I never knew sniffling was rude until I moved to the Midwest, but most people just seem to blow their nose. You can buy little travel packs of tissues to keep in your pocket. You have to try pretty hard to come across as rude in NY - unless you don't tip. Not tipping, or under tipping (less than 15%) is considered quite rude in New York, unless you receive very bad, or offensive service. Keep in mind that the tipping percent varies slightly between the states, but as a general rule of thumb, 15% is acceptable just about anywhere (unless you are at a very nice restaurant where the food is expensive, then you should tip a bit higher).
But I will say this - if you're Japanese and you're visiting the United States, keep in mind that the states are very different from one another. Some states, like California, and New York, are very ethnically diverse. Other states do not have as many ethnicities and may not be as used to foreigners. Most Americans feel that there is a big difference between the "North", and the "South". You may want to thoroughly research the state you are planning on visiting, and you will probably enjoy your stay more if you go to places that either get a lot of tourists, or are fairly ethnically diverse.
PS : I have never met an American who doesn't like the Japanese culture. That doesn't mean they don't exist, but in the United States, most people seem to feel that the Japanese are creative, intelligent, polite, and technologically innovative. So please come visit our country! We would love to have you!
ちょこちょこ難しい日本語話しててすごいなぁー
Amazing how little things in different countries can be construed as rude in others.
America is great; those who think we are rude have never been here. You can stop just about anyone on the street for help and we'll help you. In NY, if you're lost on the subway and ask someone for directions more than one person will usually offer help. Large cities are fast paced which might be misinterpreted as rude for those not used to it even other Americans.
*****
an obnoxious minority exists everywhere. Take the comments here below for example, lol.
Been in 48 of the states and Japan and I must say, I think Americans are rude compared to the Japanese. I've never had someone in America give me directions or help me, whereas, I had several people a day in Japan try to help me..
DevilKittyGoddess Next time ask! Most Americans won't go up to you and offer help but if you ask, we most likely will. So next time ask and we'll be more than happy to help unless you are fool of crap and haven't been to the states.
In america you don’t know if anyone is not american because everyone is a mixed blood. Also not everyone is kind some people are if you visit a small town, but mostly people are kind. When visiting NYC don’t go to the Bronx.
DevilKittyGoddess
lol ive had people help me all the time so idk why you experienced that.
礼儀正しく、敬語も丁寧で共感が持てます。ありがとうございます。
外国人の友人が言ってたんだけど日本にきて一番ガッカリするのは丼を持って食べる事とラーメンなど麺を音を立てながらススって食べる事。
けど、友人はそれって文化だから仕方ないし失礼だとも思わないって言ってました。だから日本にいる時は気にせず食べた方がいいですよ。
ラーメンは音を立てて麺をススった方が美味しいし実際美味しそうに見えますもんね。
美味しいっていうか、ただ食べやすいです！
A long time ago when I used to work in retail. If someone made a point of putting their money on the counter instead of handing it to me. I would make a point not to hand it back to them. I'd lay their change on the counter just the same. Sometimes you could see the "light bulb" go off in their head. Like "Hmmm, maybe that was a bit rude".
+Sonya CH I honestly have never thought about that. I have this thing about touch as in when I was dating I wouldn't even let my boyfriend touch me so it's just habit for me to lay it down on the counter if I can. I have an extreme anxiety about touching other people but I also dislike being rude so now I'm torn.
+1991birthday You know, I understand if you have anxiety. It's not going to ruin the rest of a cashier's day if you absolutely can't bear to hand them the money. But if you talk to 20 cashiers, I bet 16 of them would perceive not handing them the money a bit rude. The thing is, you can place the money in the cashier's hand without touching him or her at all. You can drop the coins in the palm of their hand and bills are large enough that if you just reach out with them, the cashier will grab the bills, not your hand. It's not like there's going to be caressing going on.
+Sonya CH I saw a movie about Frederic Douglas decades ago (i hate to give away my age , but it was somewhere around 1974 ). He was working with Garrison , and yet prejudice in the north was one of his angry points. At one point he was paid by an elderly white lady who put the money the table top . Although I was young I did notice that she avoided contact . I hope all of us can see that racism is diminishing , although maybe a lot to slowly
Michael Gorlitsky Coins are also great bus fare if you ride occasionally , and they even up a bill so you just get paper back. a cashier shouldn't usually have to deal with more than 50 cents . Furthermore I always try to be really sweet to the cashier , at least until I get a stink eye .
Michael Gorlitsky Okay , I really wasn't expecting a life / psych lesson . I do actually have deepshit but , I think what I really meant was that I show common courtesy to all . at least until they give show that they are realbitch. I'm generally not manipulative, I think this is part of why friendship is extremely difficult for me because I let people walk all over me and I give with very little in return
外国にいく前に知らないことがあったから知れて良かったです。
Shiori Mariposa お役に立てて良かったです。ご視聴いただき、ありがとうございます！
Rachel & Jun 失礼??? Oh please. My people behave wayyy better than bunch of illegals in your country. We don't take welfare, food stamps, bring dangerous kakuseizai, trash merchandise at Wal-Mart, etc. etc. Yeah I can understand about tip but what about Mexicans who tip $2.00 for $80.00 restaurant bills..?? Have a nice day.
Thanks for the great videos that help to bring our two great countries closer together, and facilitate understanding of different cultures.
As an American its sort of cute and funny to find out all the stuff that Japanese citizens don't know about us and they need to know hehe ^-^
Lesson1 : DO not use your middle finger to scratch your face while talking to an American person. Such action could cause headache,bloody nose,black eyes due to serious fist fighting. Consult a doctor if it happened.
moto611 XD actually yeah that's a good tip... but I mean, if you are scratching your face it could pass.
Tipping was the biggest change for me when I went to Japan.
DevilKittyGoddess Really? Well I'm sure they appreciate it either way ^-^ I'm sure they think you are being generous :P
LordVader1094 Or they think you're an idiot that can't count, hehe.
大事なことだぞ。失礼はやめよう。
I wonder how it's even possible for a Japanese person to hold their bowls when they eat when usually the bowls I eat from, I are blazing hot because the food is usually cooked or heated up a minute ago.
+MissPurpur The bowls are insulated, I think.
+MissPurpur They even feel the bowls too hot and they usually put 'em on the table.And that's why Japanese slurp or should I say, take in hot food as they breath in the air by cooling the food. They don't bother to slurp so they appear rude. Japanese know tastes can change when the food gets cold. And the chefs also want them to eat it while the taste and flavor are still there in the bowl.
+MissPurpur There is the type of bowls that is call "Tyawan" and you will see why Japanese person hold their bowls easily.
日本では和食の場合食器を持つか手を添えないとお行儀が悪いと思われてしまいます。
Subtitles!
*Japanese*
*Dutch*
YES DUTCH
ありがとう！
誰はその字幕を書いたこと知りますか。
Rachel & Jun fuck
+JEROENMEIJER a GB HIV EU
Dank je (thank you) in dutch
勉強になりました！
ですが一番大切なのは心を広く持つことだとも思いました笑
I think it's very thoughtful for you to share this advice. Not only does it help our foreign friends understand American customs, but it can also help Americans see from the perspective of other cultures; things we take for granted that others may not be used to.And it can help us be more understanding when they are still learning. :) Thank you for this video.
I was expecting japanese in the comments. lol nope.
there is one but you gotta search really deep
とても為になる動画だった。
Also! You can signal your server/waiter from across the restaurant with a wave or a hand up, just don't call across the restaurant. That's how I do it, I just look for a waiter/waitress, make eye contact, and lift my hand up for a moment.
thats still a little rude in my state
Everett Reyna how else do you get their attention? Just wondering that's how people usually get my attention.
Yeah, I'd like to know too. I don't think there's anything rude about that unless you are in a diner...
yea i wait for a waiter to look in my direction and i raise my hand/ point my finger(kinda like in a classroom lol).
Yeah, that is what I do.
A lot of foriegn exchange students come to California, specifically southern california, Riverside, especially to my university. It's pretty cool. We are literally the most ethnically diverse place you will ever visit, but barely anyone knows it. I can spot out exchange students by the way they dress and carry themselves in public. Sometimes it's their hair style, I don't know how I can tell, but it's like I'm seeing another countires fashion sense.
What a wonderful series of videos. Anytime we can share cultures with one another the seeds of friendship and respect are sown.
I'm an American, and a lot of these comments make me so sad. While I agree that we have rude people here, I think those can be found everywhere. America is a very large country compared to some, and we have SO many cultures existing together here. Everyone finds different behaviors to be rude/offensive, depending on how they were raised in particular, and the fact that we do have so many different cultures/beliefs within one country makes experiences inconsistent from area to area. Generally, there are many many wonderful and kind people living here, and the rude ones are considered rude even by other Americans. I am so sad to know that people from other countries hate us so much, because I don't want to be hated for having the title 'American', when that title doesn't - and couldn't possibly - indicate anything about what kind of a person I am. I hope to travel the world someday, and I dread having to tell people I meet that I am from America :(
Also, just a note about tipping in America: I have never been a waitress or anything, but the waiters/waitresses I know say it is expected that people tip above and beyond what is included in the large group automatic gratuity charge....it's crazy - I know...but that seems to be what is expected. And yes. 15-20% is most common. In some places such as New York, they are trying to get the customary tipping % up to 25-30% (which I think is preposterous, but so is cost of living in New York).
Touche to your comment. I totally agree with you.
アメリカ在住ですが、お金やチップをテーブルにおいて帰る人をたくさんみます。
あまりアメリカのお店でラーメン食べませんが、ラーメンはすすらないとおいしくないです。
なぜならば、熱くて、麺が伸びないうちに食べないと、まずくなるからです。
だから、ふうふふしながら、適度にすすって食べるとおいしいです。
失礼でも、私はすすって食べます。
旦那はアメリカ人ですが、全くすすれません。
アメリカ人にはすするのが難しいみたいですね。
あと、前、テレビで、すすったほうが体？にいいみたいなこと聞いたことあります。。。
Rose Marry 慣れてないと、確かにすするのは抵抗があるかもしれませんね。チップは、テーブルに置いた方がウェイターにとっては税金の面で都合が良かったりします。：）
世界のマナーに反するラーメン、蕎麦の「すする」行為にはそれなりの理由があるのです。
熱々の麺と一緒に「冷気」を取り込むことで、麺を冷まして食べやすくしているのですよ。
それから「猫舌」対策。舌の先ほど熱さに敏感です。ので舌先を「舌の裏」に隠す事で、
熱いものでも容易に食べられるようになります。
your so pretty
Another thing I would like to add is that the US is more divided culturally than most smaller, tighter countries, except maybe Italy. Going on a driving trip in Italy is like touring 20 different countries, haha. For example, the South East of the US is less understanding of cultural difference. They experience different cultures less than other areas of the country. The North East is so mixed of cultures that people generally understand there are different rules for different cultures and are more forgiving.
知らなかった！！
凄く分かりやすくて参考になった！
知らないこといっぱいあったわ危ねえ
見てよかった
丸山丸夫 まぁ、お前アメリカ人に会う機会ないけどな。
変態糞土方-official chanel ロサンゼルス楽しかったです:)
Moto Life ウソつけ。
Moto Life うそつくな
変態糞土方-official chanel ウソつくなは草
Why aren't other you tubers talking about Japan as sane and intelligent or even charming as you?
Anyway great videos, Thank you!
In case you plan on making a third part to this series, one thing that may be good to include is that in America it is customary at restaurants to not begin eating until everyone has been served their food. I'm from Texas and we do this quite often when eating out at restaurants.
+BioMan252525 I don't know about that one.... I'm trying to think of all the times I went out with groups of people or family and I don't recall much waiting until everyone has their food. This may be more of a regional thing....? I don't want to eat cold food because somebody ordered something that takes longer. *shrug
I think we're getting into regional differences. In the south, I think it's much more common to wait until everyone's been served. On the coasts, not as much.
Wow! So cool to hear Rachel speaking Japanese so beautifully. I've been interested lately in what tips people give to those visiting the U.S. for the first time. I am also studying and preparing for my third month-long tour of Japan, so I enjoyed this video on multiple levels! Thanks so much for sharing!
教えて頂き有難うございました笑
+Orli おーりー ご視聴いただき、有難うございました。^^
As a clerk in an American store that receives foreign visitors, I don't mind too much when money is placed on the counter as long as it is done with politeness, and not all the way on the customer's side of the counter. I can be difficult to reach across, but I have many customers who will place the money down because their hands are full, or for many other reasons, so it usually isn't a big issue. The sniffling with a runny nose, or slurping soup noisily. things like that tend to be more of an irritation. And bumping into someone without apologizing can be very annoying. Even we understand that it is usually an accident, but apologizing just allows us both to acknowledge the incident and move on.
Very nice video, and I appreciate it as a person who hopes to visit Japan one day!
thank you. you just cleared something up for me.
鼻のすすりはしょうがない体質の人もいるから理解して欲しいなぁ、と思う鼻炎もちです。
ひどい時はティッシュ200枚あったって足りない。
肩夜気傍 それな、
俺もかなり重症です。
鼻セレブが１日でなくなったりして困る😰
肩夜気傍 鼻の切り替えってあるよね。止まらないときは本当に止まらない。でも切り替わると止まる
図書館で勉強してる時、となりで鼻炎持ちなのか常に鼻を大きくすすったりグズグズ×100いじったりしててそれがわざととしか思えない度合いで、気持ち悪い不快な音だし集中できないし最悪だった。
ちなみに若い女性。
よっぽど言ってやりたかったけど
我慢した…泣
疾患持ってるのはしかたないけど
迷惑になってるって気づいて！！！
すごくためになりました！！！
I'm trying to think if there's anything she missed.
Ah! Context.
Japan is a high context culture (so I'm told), which mean that you assume others know the context of the conversation or request. America is low context. If you want something, don't nod and say "That thing over there." Ask specifically for what you'd like, or if you need an explanation. We're used to giving them so I doubt most Americans will find it unusual.
Other than that, I watched this as an American to get a perspective of the pitfalls others run into in our county.
Happy traveling friends.
What not to do in America? You can do anything. People are rude there anyway.
This.
Top kek. Americans are the friendliest and most open people on earth.
been here my whole life...
very much this, so do what ever the fuck you want and who cares what others think, most likely they don't care what you think either...
I want out lol.
As an American, it depends who you actually associate yourself with. Some people are extremely "animated" and arrogant while others are more conserved. (As an example) Somebody once tackled me and I found myself asking if they were alright, it only depends on who you talk to.
Judging all Americans off of a few experiences is like me saying every man is a pig after some bad experiences with men I feel like people can be rude in general doesn't matter what part of the planet your on also what's rude to us isn't going to be the same thing as it is to you didn't you watch the video
勉強になりました。
勉強になりました！ありがとうございます。
"Ew, don't touch me you filthy pleb." LMAO XDDD
ゲームをいつもアメリカの人とやってるとたまにクシャミをして「Bless you」と言われてましたが習慣だったのですね
日本で扉をあけっぱなしにするのは他の人に迷惑になる場合があるので真後ろにいる時以外は開けて待つと言うことは少ないかと思いますがコンビニなどに行くと前の人が目の前の場合は開けて待ってくれたりしますが結構離れてたりすると開けたままで待つってことが日本人では少ないかもしれませんね
長文になってしまい申し訳ないです
Even though I was born in the US, this video actually helped me out with stuff I didn't know. My family is Chinese, but some of the issues you talked about are relevant to China too. People in China pick up their bowls and slurp their noodles, and I always did that too and I never really knew that it wasn't considered polite until now. Thanks! :D
留学を考えていたのですごく勉強になりました！
文化の違いとかで悩むときがあるかもしれませんがずっと夢だったことが今叶いそうなので自分に負けず頑張っていきます〜！
And if you have to get up to go get your server in a restaurant, you shouldn't tip them the full 15%. Consider tipping less, if the service is bad or inconvenienced you. I myself was a waitress and when I was learning, people that didn't tip a good amount made me look for ways to improve myself.
However- when the food has issues (not cooked the way you like, etc), that is the fault of the kitchen staff, and not your waitresses service. Please don't tip less for that. For issues with food (if you feel inconvenienced), you can always speak to a manager and let them know your experience could have been better.
As an American, I think it's a bit difficult to suggest how to behave because that drastically changes depending on what city you're in and what you're doing. If you're in a very ethnically diverse city during the middle of the day (meaning, not during rush hour) and the crowd doesn't appear to be in a hurry, you can probably relax and be yourself and you'll have a good time. If you're in a dense and busy city, or a place that is consistently 1 race of people - don't make yourself stand out, walk with confidence, and whatever your business is should be quick and to-the-point. You don't HAVE to do any of that, but I suggest this if you want to avoid racists, thugs, and/or losing people's patience.
Personally, I would recommend any of the "New England" states to foreigners, as most people there are pretty friendly and open-minded.
すべての日本人こんにちは、私はアメリカからと言語と文化を勉強しています。私の日本語は良いことではありませんので、私はこののほとんどのトランスレータを使用しています。私はちょうどあなたがアメリカに来る予定の場合はいつでも人々の多くは、あなたに非常にいいことなので、あなたがしている場合、そのを恐れてはいけないだろうことをお伝えしたいと思います...私はいけない知っている何人かの人々は別の場所に来てほしい彼らのため彼らは収まるが、私を信頼して文句を言わないと思いますが、多くの人が実際にあなたの文化について尋ねます。私は...するだろう！
America isn't as open as she made it out to be.....
I don't know anyone in my generation who can tell a foreign Asian person from a Asian American just by looking at them so if they aren't open to Asian people it has nothing to do with them not being born here
dominique2o06 That's so true. Like there are so many different kinds of Asians so people shouldn't let it bother them. I mean i'm Hmong and I still get mistaken for Chinese. TBH, PEOPLE LOVE Asians and I'm not even trying to be conceited. I have people coming up to me all the time telling me how much they love Asians and I'm just like okay, that's good for you.
dominique2o06
of course it doesn't. it just means they're racist. lol.
I think she explained America pretty well, afterall she did say that it depends where you are. :)
It might seem like that but some states have people who are more chill than others.
こんにちは！チャンスがあればアメリカに来てください！私たちは外国人を愛し、あなたを歓迎するでしょう。私の日本語が悪ければ、すみません。
また、アメリカでは誰かがあなたのためにドアを開けてくれてありがとうと言うことが通例です。あなたがしなければ、それは失礼となるかもしれません。あなたが習慣を忘れたならば、外国人であることはおそらく許されますが。
分かりました！
Yeah the slurping noises off eating noodles is totally right. My Japanese cousin did that in public here in Canada and I had to tell her to stop it lol she told me it's the Japanese way of saying it's delicious lol
***** How you explained that is so funny and sweet :3 (since I'm American)
とても分かりやすい動画をありがとうございました。
全部参考にさせていただきます。
It is also rude to stab people relentlessly for 24 hours. In my town, we make sure we stop after 23.
I use an axe can I stab people for more than 20 hours?
Funny and scary! Hope I never find myself in your town.
I’m from the UK and the tipping system was a massive shock to me. I always thought 10% was an acceptable amount.....but most of the time in the US it’s not. I think it’s quite sad that people aren’t paid enough wages and that they have to rely on customers to earn enough just to survive.
I don’t know anyone in the US (I’m an American from Michigan :)) who actually likes this system but unfortunately we’re stuck with it for now.
「郷に入ったら郷に従え」って諺がある通り、異国に行ったら異国の最低限のマナーは守るべきだと思うので、こういう動画は良いと思う。でも、日本に来る外国人はそうじゃない人たちのほうが多い気がする。例えば、当たり前のように英語で道聞いてきたり、なにか言ってくる外国人がいるけど、少しでもいいから日本語で話しかけるのが礼儀かと。
英語が世界共通語とは言うが、それはグローバルな場面でのことであって、日本での共通語は日本語だしね。
東京に住んでいる外国人ですけど、日本について何も知らずに日本に来ている観光客結構います。その観光客の中で私んお元クラスメイトもイギリスから来て、長野の田舎の田舎ところで英語が知っている人がいないとすごく驚いたそうです。当たり前じゃん！と私は思いました。彼女と喧嘩しました。せめて、ガイドブックとやらを買って旅行のための基本的なフレーズを覚えて欲しい。後は、電車の中で電話をでないことも知って欲しい。こういう失礼な外国人に手伝わない主義です。
でも正直で言うと、残念ながら、マナーが知らない日本人が少なくないです。。。特に外国人に対して。私は金髪で、結構ぶつかったら、誤らないし、家具ストアで店員さんに無視されることも少なくないです。。。もう日本に住んでいる四年目なのに。逆に、函館に行った時に何回優しい日本人に助けられました。本当に本当に感謝しています。私も困っている人を見たら、いつも助けたいと思いますので、皆がすいう考え方を持ってればいいのにな。。。すみません、途中でーますけいを止めてしまって。
とても参考になりました！ アメリカの友達と遊んでいる時、アメリカに行った時などは、しっかりと気をつけていこうと思いました！！😊
ポイント下げないように頑張ります
I watched the part for the "go to Japan" and now the oppostite. Really I didnt' know that Americans had stuff too! I myself am Greek and here...well we just expect you to smile when you do something wrong and then it's ok :p
i didnt knew that u can say ''gesundheit'' in english instead of bless you because its a german word i´m a bit suprised :D (btw ''gesundheit'' means health and u say it because u wish the person that sneezed good health)
yeah we say that in English because bless you is religious, so people who are not religious say gesundheit. I didn't know other languages didn't do that.
+TheCatKitten100 gesundheit means health in German.
Also, something like 20% of Americans are of German ancestry, so there are quite a few German words in use.
I didn't know gesundheit means health! I thought it meant bless you in German. Wow.
I personally prefer bless u but gesundheit is nice too.
I'm not religious but i am spiritual so i like bless u better i guess. 🤷♀️
動画を作ってくださってありがとうございます！助かりました🤩🤩💗
Hi! I'm Japanese.
It's a nice movie 😁
I didn't know the American manner .
You guys are so polite! If I ever came met anyone of you guys in person, I would completely respect you. It must be scary to come to a new country with a different language, different cultures, and a different life style. Japan is such an amazing country, and if I ever get the opportunity to visit, I would try the best I can to respect you and follow your rules.
HANA 、 こんにちはハナさん！
僕はインド人です、日本はとっても素敵国です。今僕は日本語を習っています、いつか、そこに行く！