New Zealand Family Reacts to The DONT'S of Visiting AMERICA (When Are We Coming To The USA?)
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One thing to be aware of, in the South (particular the South east) you will have people addressing you with a term of endearment that might sound extremely toward and intimate. So when that waitress if calling your husband (or son) Honey and Sweetheart, she likely doesn’t mean anything by it
Good point.
😟 And there I thought the middle aged woman serving me at Cracker Barrel was flirting with me. 😔
I’m a Jersey girl transplanted to Edmonton, Kentucky.
About being called “honey, sweetie, sugar, etc”? It is way better than being called “Hey you”. 😁
If you happen to talk to a grandparent, talk about grandbabies is a usual topic. The grandbaby could be anywhere from newborn to adults with babies of their own
yup my wife does the same thing lol more of a southern region thing
Very good point.
Don’t be alarmed if someone says
Thanks love, honey, sweetheart, darling.
It’s just a typical thank you or hi or goodbye.
A big one is if you are pulled over, DO NOT GET OUT. The cop will come to you and ask you for your things. Do not reach for anything unless they tell you to.
This is a good one. Prepare to have a gun pulled on you if you get out of your car during a police stop.
They will ask for your drivers license (proof of identity) and vehicle registration (proof of ownership) and will go back to their vehicle to call in a check to make sure you are who you say.
Wait, do you get out in other countries?
Everyone must wear a seatbelt while traveling in a car. If pulled over, put your window down a little, keep your hands on the steering wheel, and don't make any sudden moves.
@@MalachiCo0 We used to here.
this is an old video, but dont be afraid to not finish your meals. portions are quite large over here, and most restaurants will provide boxes so you can take your leftovers with you.
The last thing the restaurant wants is for someone to finish their meal and still be hungry. But, it can be taken to absurd levels.
And you’re right about the to go box. Asking your waiter for one is not seen as rude. It means you enjoyed the meal and want to eat some more of it tomorrow.
About the only sit down restaurant where you are not permitted to bring food home is the all-you-can-eat buffet. You get to eat one stomach full, but that’s all.
You might have to ask for a container for your leftovers, but don't be afraid to ask. Good waiters and waitresses will ask you, but if they don't, just ask.
My mom was born and lived in the U.S. until she was 12. She then moved to a tiny town in Canada (in the early 60's) and her social studies teacher told them there were 52 states. Mom corrected her, and the teacher argued that there had been 50 and then they added Hawaii and Alaska. Teacher finally went into the hall to consult the encyclopedia, came back in the room, and never mentioned it again. 😂
It is 50 lol but people confuse it for a deck of cards still haven't figured out why and I'm American lol
@@helenslay4538 Because poker is more popular than geography. 😭
@@juliehurdman2257 sounds about right 😂
I think they may think Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are states. They aren't but they are commonwealths of the United States.
@@johannabrianna3231 Guam is also possible.
Just be warned, we Americans love the NZ/AU accents so be ready to have a lot of people asking you to say things so they can here it 🤣
I am an american and i approve this statement
I totally agree with this as well xD
Or getting your country of orgin mixed up.
Yeah. They’re gonna need to give people like 10 seconds to process that they have an accent the first time they speak to someone cause, at least in small towns, we don’t often get people with accents 😂
I encountered the same in the UK. People begged to hear our Louisiana accents. Lol.
As an American it's funny to hear "visiting the US" since visiting two states away is a trip for us
Right?!
I just "visited" Atlanta (5 hour drive, 1 hour flight) for work. So yes, very weird to hear that since you could be "visiting" another city in 95% of states.
yeah well as a NZer we don't have "states" also you wanna know another thing? we actually speak proper English, not American dumbed down version. hahahaha
I'm in Alaska. Visiting other places in my state is a trip.
Honestly, I been to more countries than states. Ive been to just at 60 countries and only 26 states.
I went to Germany recently as an exchange student and I met my host's friends. One of them said her parents didn't want her to be a part of the program because us Americans are mean. I immediately asked if he went to a major city like NYC or Chicago and she said yes. But then she said that us exchange students that she met were really kind. So it's really huge to keep in mind that not every American is the same. There's no typical American, only traits that groups of Americans will most likely exhibit, such as an attitude or gesture typical to a certain region.
It's also great to know that parts of America value different things and it's reflected in the way we treat others. People in cities tend to value their time above all else so they GET. TO. THE. POINT. and don't spend time on being as gentle and social as other parts of the country like the midwest or the south. So for example if you're getting into a cab in NYC they're going to say "Where to?" before your butt is on the seat. No greeting, no what's your name, we get to the point, we don't want this trip to be any more money then it already is vs. other parts of the country if you took an Uber they would have asked about your whole life story and told you theirs before you reached your destination. It just depends on the place you are in the states.
We get told the Midwest People are The Friendliest! Esp. if we are in Red shirts That say GO BIG RED! Our College Football Team! lol!
@@PaulaakaPaben Yeah I was surprised reading in other comments that other parts of the country aren't as nice as the midwest. The midwest is must mega nice apparently. I guess it is but I wouldn't know since i've lived there my entire life.
The funny part is that chances are the rude new Yorker may have been from Germany or anywhere else but the US 😂
In California we tend to end a phone conversation with "late" see ya or talk to you soon
As a Californian, I’ll tell you that I always feel like I’m going to another country when I go to another state. They’re all SO DIFFERENT
The sales tax thing is so weird! Working retail, I’ve seen a range of 7.5% to like 13% tax from neighboring cities less than half an hour away! It’s so freakin weird
Even in California alone. I’m from Los Angeles and went to stay at a friend of friend’s ranch in Porterville. Which was only a 2 hour drive & it was nothing but country life compared to the city.
the US is more like a more powerful cohesive EU than it is own country
And y’all have Las Vegas a few hours away, which has some of everything.
True- I have difficulty understanding a lot of people in Georgia & Alabama. Long story short, 1x I somehow I ended up with waffle fries I didn’t know I ordered.
We all definitely say goodbye. They don't on TV or in movies. But in reality life we absolutely do! People usually get angry if you "hang up" without saying goodbye.
True. And if the phone accidentally cuts off we will call back just to say goodbye and to make sure the person didn’t hang up on us on purpose!
Nowadays though sometimes just a text goodbye will do if the phone call gets cut off.
Psychos don’t say goodbye on the phone.
It’s just a shorthand courtesy to say “OK conversation over thanks” lol
Hello, good.
i always say how annoying that is in movies. it flows better cinematically but i would be confused and insulted if they just hung up
I, and almost every American I've ever spoken to on the phone end it with some sort of "goodbye" exchange between both parties. Hollywood, love it or hate it, doesn't always depict things the way they actually are. For example, movies often depict all American neighborhoods as being either very upscale suburbs or inner city ghettos. Great reaction guys... as always! 🇺🇸💙🇳🇿
I think it would be a fun idea to create little polls here for questions about American life vs. what you might see in a movie to get a good sense of whether something is typical or just Hollywood. I would love to participate!
I always say some form of Good-bye when I hang up. I’ve had a person here or that haven’t when talking to me. I, personally, find it rude.
@@tinastar1972 that's a really good idea!!! I'd definitely participate as well! 👍
I always say bye. My sister hangs up while I'm still talking. LOL
@@brendaenglish2477 I totally agree! I think most Americans find it rude as well. It's been my experience that most calls that end abruptly are "lost calls" when dealing with a company's customer service department (in the middle of a conversation or after waiting in a 45 minute queue for someone to answer).
Had some friends visting from europe and they wanted to know why we couldn’t go to Los Angeles for the day (i lived an hour outside of San Francisco). I told them it was a 500+ mile drive, ONE WAY. They didn’t believe me, rented a car and made the trip on their own. They were completely shell shocked when they returned 2 days later.
Yes, distance between places is something people who aren't from North America can't quite grasp.
My cousins from Germany wanted to use my family home in Southwestern Ontario as a base camp for their canoe trip in the Yukon. 😂 They were quite shocked when we told them that it wasn't possible.
People in the US don’t even know how big California is. I live in San Diego and people constantly asking me if I am going to drive to say San Francisco for whatever. I’m like, driving to LA is hard enough in a day trip
@@pb4ugo08OH I feel you 🤣!! I'm from San Fernando Valley and I understand how long a drive it is. It is amazing how people don't understand that 😅
Yes, my daughter had South Korean friends come out to Colorado from the southeast area of US. They thought they'd see all of the state in 3 days. She couldn't get it through to them how far about everything is. Then they actually came here and it all made sense.
We drove highway 1 when we were there a few years ago. That's a great drive to do even if they weren't expecting quite the distance
As an American, I am just as perplexed by people not saying goodbye on the phone in TV and Movies. This is just on the screen. In real life, we say goodbye. Maybe on TV they are trying to save screen time? But it's actually incredibly rude to hang up without saying some kind of goodbye in the US.
Goodbye usually takes like a full 2 min in my family on calls
@@arriannaniv Those are rookie numbers in the Midwest. 🙃
Never thought about it until now.
Even as an American, I can confirm EVERY state is different and it’s crazy because if you drive across our country it’s so crazy because as soon as you cross over the state boarder, you can tell by the environment and nature youre in a different state! It’s super cool! Accents also change too!
I always say “bye love you” or “bye have a good day” to my loved ones and friends, and I get mad if my husband doesn’t say he loves me back 🤣 But again, I’m Cuban American so that might just be a cultural thing like the guy was saying.
even within states theres huge differences
America is complicated. Each state is like it's own nation with its own unique differences and local cultures, but there's also the broader American identity too.
@@treechase4705 Oh totally! Depends on where you go visit or live!
Kentucky was way different to New York
As a note: if someone says “bless your heart” it means they think you’re an idiot and don’t know how you made it this far in life
So true it’s the nice way of saying you’re so dumb so you must be so kind
@@sarahrose5772 actually that’s absolutely a thing. After living multiple decades in Tennessee and surrounding states after that, people ABSOLUTELY say “bless your heart” in a slightly demeaning way, and it’s said quite a lot.
It can be said either way. If you say “my mother died last year”, you might get a genuine “bless your heart”. Don’t assume it is sarcastic. Same as if someone said “Well good for you”, it can either be sarcastic or genuine.
Oof I am from the midwest and I went down to SC for the first time this past January, and the ladies at the restaurant we went to kept saying "bless your heart" and now you got me questioning my entire life man lol I just thought they thought we were funny and were being sweet... I hope they were just being nice and not calling us idiots lol
@@lexiisapenguin9644 A similar thing happened to me when I was 12. I went to Georgia to visit with my moms best friends and her friend kept saying “bless your heart” to me. And I brought up how kind she was to my mom for saying that and she laughed and said “no, she’s saying you’re an idiot.”
In the Midwest there is something we call the “Midwest goodbye” We take forever to say goodbye usually starting a several new conversations even after we have tried to leave or let someone leave. This extends to phone calls too. I usually have to say good bye multiple times while chatting on the phone before I actually hang up.
There's the wrap up conversation after you say it's time to go, the one just inside the door, and the final one as they sit in the car!
Prefer the Irish goodbye. Go to the bathroom and dip out.
That kind of goodbye is also common in the South, particularly the rural south.
😂😂 I'm from Ohio and I do this a lot! Also happend as a kid when my mom picked us up from my grandma's after school. She would say it's time to go so I'd get my coat on and wait, and wait, and wait. After being hot forever I'd unzip my coat and she's still talking to my grandma. So again I wait, and wait, and wait! Finally I'm like ahh, we're not leaving and I'm so HOT, so I would take my coat off and sit down on the little bench in the living room. Of course as soon as I do that my mom stays "Erin, what are you doing? We're leaving get your coat on." So I put my coat back on, zip it up and go stand by the door. What is my mom doing??? STILL TALKING TO MY GRANDMA!!!😂😂😂🙄🙄🙄🤯🤯🤯🤐🤐🤐
Sounds terrible.
I was born on the west coast but have lived on the east coast for half my life. I can tell you that the majority of people everywhere here in the US are understanding, patient and forgiving. Most of us do not get offended easily. We are so welcoming to people from other countries and genuinely curious to talk with them. I wouldn’t worry too much. Most people here are so very kind and open. We love meeting new people and we love New Zealand.
Be prepared to get asked "Where are you from" at least 10 times a day. They're not being rude, they genuinely have an interest and are curious. Given the chance they'll keep buying you drinks to keep you talking. I moved here over 20 years ago and even with a faded accent I still get asked all the time :)
You are so right. We are always interested in where peope are from and generally very happy to brag about our country adding suggestions where to go etc.
This family would probably just have most people assume they're Australian
I was born and raised here and I get that question fairly often. People just want to know where your family came from out of curiosity and wanting to strike up a conversation.
@@tokesalotta1521 We can't tell the difference between british/new zealand/australian/south african accents unless we have a lot of exposure to them. Most people will probably assume they are from the UK at first. I'll be curious to see what they get mistaken for (or not).
@@C__D I disagree. I know a bristish accent over a Australian accent. And most accents. I think most peoole do. But I don't know the difference in Australian and new Zealand accent. That's the only one I'd have a hard time guessing. So yea people will probably guess they're Australian but not British or south African. Lol jeez
One thing you guys will notice is we all love your accent. New Zealand and Australian accents are loved by most Americans.
Yes, and the culture is much friendlier than the English (not to bash them, at all, but they're not as relaxed, in my opinion).
No we don't.
@@Artman710 i said most Americans.
Can confirm
Also if you come to the non-coastal west (Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, Nebraska) or anywhere along the Rockies- hydrate really well and give yourself a day to acclimate before drinking or doing any strenuous physical activity. I’m in Colorado and most areas are a mile above sea level and altitude sickness is very real. Enjoy your trip! Look forward to hearing all about it.
yes !! I went to Fort Collins and we went up to Estes Park, I had to drink water the whole 2 weeks we were there or I would get horrible headaches. I drank at least 10 bottles daily some days.
They call Denver the Mile High City and, when coming in from the East by car, you might be confused since it sits on a high prairie. It is a mile above sea level. It is high prairie because it is well above sea level. The mountains will be in front of you. Colorado is half high prairie and desert and half mountain. Montana is called Big Sky Country because it has no mountains (but does have some hill regions) so the sky has no boundary. Kansas and Nebraska appear flat (and I had a guy from Nebraska say it has gullies!) but the rise is slight. If you are on the east/ west highway in between populated areas, you will notice a slight undulation in the highway as the height increases. If you go to Arizona or New Mexico and try to off-road, be very careful because the soil is slow to absorb water and the rains, though few, are torrential and the gullies become roiling rivers within moments. Within a day, all will be dry again. Very little organic matter in the ground, mostly water crushed rock dust. California is long long long so the weather and the land varies greatly. Almost every terrain type in existence (except tundra and glacier) can be found in California. Might have this slightly misremembered but Mark Twain said the coldest day he ever spent was in SF in July. Barstow is so dry that the rain falls as a fine mist (a worker who transferred from Barstow to Pennsylvania kept standing out in the rain so I asked her why and she said she had never seen rain fall in drops before.) Snow in the NE is very wet but in the West it is very dry. People from out west who think themselves excellent skiers often wind up with broken limbs after skiing in the NE because the snow is so different. NE skiers in the west often wind up faceplanting into trees because the snow is so much faster because it is dry. Also, there are three countries in North America - Canada, the US and Mexico. We all cover the landmass from East to West. The count is higher if you include the island nations of the northern Carribbean but none of us do. And your son is correct - non US folks think, because that is how it is presented on their local media, that the Continental US has 50 states and the stuck on bits of Alaska and Hawaii make it 52. Nope. Alaskans call us all the Lower 48. Since we can technically drive to Alaska (passing through a corner of Canada) but cannot drive to Hawaii, we tend to forget Hawaii except as a fantasy destination. Thanks to 9-11, we need a passport to get there (because you have to fly or travel by cruise ship) and so it has an unreality to it.
As a person born and raised in the USA, thank you for posting this. It explains a lot to those that are NOT native to our country. If you pay your tip on your credit card, then it will be taxed. So, if you are able to give your server a cash tip, the server will get that WHOLE tip. And yes, the tipping culture has gotten WAY out of hand. I have the philosophy that I am only tipping someone that has been doing all the "leg-work" to get me my order. If I am picking up the order, you don't get a tip.
Tip money is income, whether on a card or in cash. If they don't report their cash tips, they're committing tax evasion.
This is absolutely correct and answers the question about whether tipped employees pay taxes on cash tips. If they don't, they may be pursued by the most feared organization of ALL the United States... The IRS.@@mjsj2
He forgot to mention how huge our portion sizes are! Don't be afraid to ask for a box or a to-go container because we fully expect you to take home any food you don't eat !!!!
Or 1 meal for 2 ppl
@@seedsoflove7684 , my wife and I will split a plate when we go out to reduce cost and avoid having to take leftovers home.
Excellent point! Not every dining establishment has huge portions, but many do and it is absolutely normal and expected that you would ask for it to go box or a "doggy bag".
Omg your NOT KIDDING! years I ago I was driving to the Florida Keys from Canada for the 3rd time. I have stomach/intestinal problems so have to be careful what I eat when Im not at home. Worse when I'm on a 2 day driving trip! We stopped in Cracker Barrel since Canada doesn't have them. It was Kentucky or Tennessee. I ordered roast beef dinner, but instead of veggies or salad(cause or car ride) I asked for double mashed potatoes. I weighed about 110 pounds(5ft6inches tall). The waitress- this amazing southern accented women with HUGE HAIR said "Honey, I know ya'll ain't from these parts but I best tell you, we don't have portion sizes like other countries. Ma'am, I know you ain't fixin' to eat a double portion of our mashed. Your such a teeny tiny lil' thing. We'd have to carry you out to yer car. So I will have them put the 2nd order of mashed in a take away container ok?"
She wasn't kidding. Holy crap there is NO need for that much food in one meal. That plate had SO MUCH roast beef and mashed on it. American wait staff must have bionic arms...or Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Oh.. your pop/soda sizes are INSANE too..and usually free refills. I couldn't even drink half of an iced tea(sweet tea). Are these reasons they say (via Google) "The U.S. is the unhealthiest country globally because of its high obesity rate and the heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses that go along with it. America has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world-and it's not just adults who are getting heavier and heavier: childhood obesity is also a problem."
It’s so weird that you mentioned that in American movies people don’t seem to say ‘goodbye’ and just hang up. That’s definitely NOT what anyone here does in real life. Lol. That’s an artifact of American cinema and most of us have no idea why characters on TV and in movies just hang up that way! It’s really interesting that you noticed that.
Yeah if someone in real life doesn’t say goodbye before they hang up, they’re probably upset with you.
Yes! So true!
I’ve actually noticed that in movies as well. I just have never experienced it. So not sure where that came from.
I agree; we do say bye or bye bye. 😊
Oh yeah, we say bye. Sometimes several times we say bye 😂
I’m also from Connecticut and confirm a lot. People in my area describe distance in time it takes to get there rather than the actual distance. One interesting aspect is that people in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut all walk pretty quickly. Stay to the right and people will walk around you to pass. You will see this on escalators, as well. We also drive very aggressively and quickly (speed limits are suggestions here) but I know most densely populated areas are similar with driving habits. Also, with driving, be aware of wildlife. We have deer, bears, moose, turkeys, squirrels, fox, etc., that wander into the road. A deer will total your car and walk away like nothing happened. Each state has their own scary animal to avoid on the road.
The way to think about the US is that each state is it’s own little country. Each state has their own culture, accent, phrases, history, food, cities, and funding. This is why tax is mostly different from place to place, why there’s more tolls in one state and barely any in another, why the roads or public transportation are nicer in one area vs another. This is also true for laws, most notably the gun control laws. Americans kind of mentally break the states down to red (republican) or blue (democrat) although people of parties exist in all states. For example, you’ll find regions of a state are red despite being a blue state.
Something might be really cheap in a state like Missouri compared to the same item in New York City or Hawaii. Everything in Hawaii is imported and costs more. Most other states have prices relative to the cost of living in that state. Reservations have their own laws and set their own prices for things. If they say you need a mask for a tour, they are not kidding. There’s also sometimes reservation taxes based on specific tours on native land.
People up north generally don’t talk to strangers unless they’re working or have something to say (compliment, question, etc) but this changes down south, where people will say hello/good morning if you’re in the same space. Like others have mentioned, Americans will be attracted to your accent and ask you about your trip.
The animal caution is also true for hiking. Do your research on the areas you want to see. I went to Arizona last year and based on the array of poisonous snakes, I opted to not go hiking on lesser known trails. In the desert, there is nothing for miles. Heat stroke is a very real thing. Make sure you have water and snacks if you plan on going for a hike. Keep gas in the car.
My cousins in Australia are under the impression that America is similar to Jersey Shore or The Kardashians. There’s a lot of poverty here that you will come across in especially cities that might surprise you. In my opinion, the national parks are some of the most beautiful places in the country and there’s more to see than Los Angeles and New York City. If you plan on coming to New England, you have to see autumn here. Avoid snow if you can because it’s not easy for newbies to drive in and can be dangerous. The weather varies drastically from place to place, sometimes even in the same state (California is a great example).
America is also really interesting other than having it’s own cuisine place to place. New Jersey, New York, and CT have a large Italian American population and have amazing Italian food. Boston has great Irish pubs. States bordering Canada have great poutine. Florida has great Hispanic food. West coast has amazing Asian food. You have to think about who settled where in combination with what that state has going on, whether it’s a coast, lots of farmland, desert, etc.
Most Americans have not seen the whole country because of how big it is, so don’t feel pressured to do it all. No matter how much time you have, it honestly still wouldn’t be enough.
My hubby is from Indiana. Im from Georgia. When he first moved to GA he would come in from work every day and ask me if he looked sick and and asked me to check his forehead. One day I got him to sit and explain to me what was going on. He said that he must be coming down with something because everybody kept asking him if he was alright. I laughed so hard. Its a greeting. Lol
As an American,I have to say that saying goodbye is far more common than not saying it. Occassionally some will say something like 'see you later or'see you', or even 'it was nice to meet you' instead.
I think it depends, in my experience. It's far more common to say goodbye in the south and Pennsylvania than the west coast, but we also say other things to end a phone call like love ya, talk to you later, or see ya.
@@ruth370 I live in the West and people say good bye most of the time
@@Eniral441 yes we do
As far as tips, yes, they are taxed 😢
Good luck in the south. We will stand there talking to ya for about 3 hours
Big DON'T for America:
DO NOT STOP IN THE DESERT.
Absolutely serious about this as someone who grew up in Nevada. If you are driving out into the deserts of the western US you are absolutely taking your life in your hands - especially in summer.
Every year we have tragic stories of tourists unerestimating how dangerous our wild spaces are like there are places where there is NO ONE for almost 100 miles. Just...avoid or be VERY careful please. 😅
We drove from Phoenix to Flagstaff to Utah, traveling through some of the most beautiful scenery I ever experienced (Sedona is breath taking). Make sure you always have a full tank of gas. Top off when ever you come by a gas station. I wouldn't avoid the trip but definitely be prepared.
As someone who lived in Arizona most my life, I can confirm, being in a desert without water or shelter is really really bad. Especially in the 120 °F (about 50 °C) heat.
Live in Colorado, can confirm. If you are in the Western half of the US plan accordingly, if you run out of gas or your car breaks down or you get stuck you can literally die, please be careful. There is a reason western Americans joke that when our ancestors came here they would have an entirely different group by the time they reached their destination, because everyone they originally left with died along the way. The heat can kill you, the cold can kill you, dehydration, exposure to the element, starvation, snakes, spiders, bears, etc.
If you are in the western US you are in a survival situation, remember that, or you can get yourself killed.
Completely agree! Growing up in Las Vegas you learn to never go driving in the desert with less than a full tank of gas. And if you think you have enough water, stop at a store and pick up more. You'll need it.
@@catherinestringer719 not quite a desert but west texas is hot as hell and you can definitely use half a tank of gas without a gas station
Please don't forget what side of the road we drive on!! My first ever car accident was a tourist from New Zealand (we live in a small town but it's home to the Luray Caverns and we get a LOT of tourism) pulled out onto a divided highway and looked thw wrong way, didn’t see me coming and pulled out right into me. I didn't even have my driver's license yet, I had a learner's permit, and that was TERRIFYING. So. Just remember what side of the road to look at, or just look both ways lol!
In regards to tip #1, we like our space from strangers. But in general Americans are very huggy and open with our friends, family and acquaintances. We give hugs, we welcome them. We also are well known for loving to start conversations with complete strangers just about anywhere lol. Something I find a little different here in Europe where people are more distant. I think in general Americans are very open and friendly and not so closed off.
I know one tip that I never see in videos for people visiting America, is remember that cars can turn right on red. I hear people say all the time that they almost got hit because they tried to cross the street and didn’t know cars can still turn right. I know they are supposed to watch out for pedestrians but just look to be safe. I hope you guys enjoy your trip!
Right on red unless there is a sign saying otherwise. PLUS, some places allow left on red if turning from a one-way to a one-way (Alabama).
You can still cross the street though because a right on red is still yielding to the pedestrian. It is important to look out for drivers who aren’t paying attention though, don’t forget that part.
Many intersections in high pedestrian areas (or at intersections with poor visibility to oncoming traffic from the left) will have signs saying “No Right on Red”. Though I have noticed that many people seem to think a ‘no right on red’ sign is optional
Only in particular States. I live in California and we have a law that says we can go right on red, but honestly it just makes people more neglectful and aggressive on the road
Although you can’t turn right on red in NYC. I’ve been here for 16 years, but for the first year and a half after moving here I didn’t know you couldn’t. It wasn’t until I was driving with a New Yorker when he said, “What are you doing?!”.
As a Canadian, because the us is so big it sometimes helps to think of the different states as individual small countries. They have vastly different cultures, climates and people, so it could be a bit of a culture shock if you think you’re going to see the same things everywhere!
I have to agree with this. But even inside some states the diversity is so phenomenal it's unreal. Like northern Illinois has Chicago and the southern Illinois has cornfields and farming. California has snow on the north end and hot sunny beaches on the south. That's just a few examples.
That's where the "United" part comes from. Each state has their own laws.
The USA is the same. Even within states the cultures can be different and speech patterns. Laws can be very different and enforced differently. Some towns still have laws on the books that if you spit on Sunday you can face a fine or jail. Refrain from spitting in public even if you see others do it. Definitely keep your phone 100% charged at all times.
Ya we kinda have that mindset here in the states too a little friendly state rivalry is common
I think the same way about Canada! And there is Quebec!
The sales tax thing is because each individual city can set their own sales tax. There's a state rate, plus a city rate that varies. And it can vary based on what you are buying, too - for example, in Texas grocery items are untaxed - except for the food that's not considered "grocery," like soda.
The whole 52 vs 50 states thing is in relation to places like Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C. (The US’s capital), Guam and other US territories like others have said. I’m from North Carolina, but I’ve lived in New York for basically my whole life, so I consider it my home state. It’s interesting to see you learn about my country and it’s interesting to see the differences between us here and you guys in New Zealand.
The thing about different cultures is *real.* Two hours in any direction and you'll be met with a whole new set of people, culture, slang, and sometimes even different accents
So true! I moved 90 minutes from where I grew up and there are many stark differences!
Mhmm, and it doesn't respect State borders. In a single state you can have many many different cultures.
Fugget Aboudit!
In texas 2 hours doesn’t get you anywhere
Heck, In Philadelphia, you can travel 2 blocks in any direction and experience this. LOL!
Not sure about other regions in America, but the south has a “southern goodbye.” This takes anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour. The person that initiated this goodbye will continuously say “well I’m gonna let you go” throughout the conversation. Although it is funny to think about saying goodbye for this long, this is a polite gesture that each person will participate in to show the other person that they care.
In the midwest goodbye takes at least an hour, maybe 2. And another 6 pack.
@@spyrobandicoot9689 …as you all walk slowly towards the door, and put on coats, all keep talking. 😄 To everyone: We (I’m in Indiana, from Ohio) love having visitors! 🤷♀️😁 I’m an introvert & even I love having them! Of course, I want to clean up the house when they’re coming over, & I don’t usually have any special food to serve them 😅 but I have to throw together SOMETHING, & then we are busy talking forever (I mean I as an introvert & 1 visitor will talk forever, not in a big crowd), also I have chronic mono that makes, say, just vacuuming 1 room wear me out, so by the time they leave I’m exhausted & want to spend the next 24 hrs lying down. 😆
Interesting! Where I'm at on the West Coast, a polite goodbye on the phone is a quick "Mmmm bye". 😆
Starts with "what's going on?"
"Ohhhh, not much! (insert hour of gossip)"
@@gretahoostal8565 Yup!!! Just say "hey, can i get a quick glass of water before i heade out?"
or "Well i know its getting late, next time yall come by....."
If you’re a foodie, you should visit New Orleans.
Especially during springtime, when the crawfish are in season. Some grocery stores will have boiled crawfish for sale in front of the store, and you can smell the seasoning a block away.
In summer, the snowball stands are open (sweet syrup over shaved ice, with 50 different flavors) serving the perfect snack for a 95° (35°C) summer day.
And then there’s the year round food. Search for a UA-cam video of “Homer Simpson eats New Orleans” to get an idea of how many different local recipes there are.
Fun fact about our flag we have fifty states and fifty stars on our flag one for each state the stripes have meaning to there are 13 stripes which represent the original 13 colonies red is for hardiness and valor white is for purity and innocence the blue represents vigilance,perseverance and justice
The "No Goodbye" on the phone is a movie trope - we absolutely say it.
The "52 States"-thing is because Washington DC an Independent district and Puerto Rico is a US territory - although some people wrongly think both have statehood.
I hope you enjoy your visit!
The only times I have ever heard anyone say the US had 52 states was because they thought we had 50 contiguous states, plus AK and HI.
Agreed, we definitely say goodbye. I never noticed the detail that movies show Americans that way. But, it's not accurate.
The US has more territories besides Puerto Rico. The US Virgin Islands and Guam come to mind. And I have never heard of anyone confusing Washington DC for a state; but I wouldn’t be surprised. In 2008 Barack Obama said at a campaign rally that he’d been to 57 states, but he’s always the smartest man in the room, so it must be fact.
As for phone etiquette, everyone ends a call with something. Bye, So Long, Good Talking With You, etc. Just hanging up would be considered rude or even hostile.
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are territories
And technically we only have 46 states, 4 commonwealth, and 1 district and 2 annexed.
Remember, that the U.S.A. is a very large country and what applies in one place may not be the same in another. Don't be afraid to ask for help wherever you are. Generally, people are happy to help. Once it is realized that you are a visitor, people will often go to great lengths to help you.
Also be careful who you ask for help. Stop in a store or gas station first. Not all locals are kind.
@@patricegronwick6692 When my brother-in-law first moved to D.C., his female co-workers told him that if he got confused on the metro, he should "look for a grandma" to help him out. Older women know it all and they are highly unlikely to hurt you.
@@jackiebuchanan3024 Best advice anyone could give. Even the bad grandmas will help you to the best of their ability
@@bedrock30_40 Bad grannies help no one.
@@bullboo1 I have a bad grandma. They're only nice to strangers
This is so exciting for you guys! I hope you enjoyed your trip. I live in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon/Washington) area of the U.S. but it’s true the culture, terrain and food is so different state to state!
Couple things I’d add is don’t stress out too much about the tips. I typically tip at sit down restaurants but have friends who refuse to and it’s no big deal. I agree it’s a VERY odd concept that I wish we didn’t do.
Most Americans (except in large cities) are very proud of where there are from and friendly. Most of us are excited to share and also learn from you!
Tipping is very important here in the USA because unless you live in a metropolitan area, your hourly pay can be very low. Plus the fact, tips are taxable income.
Many small town restaurant employees actually end up working basically for the tips.
Born and raised in the U.S. since '65, and yes, we do say "goodbye", "bye", "talk to you later", etc., when on the phone. Unless you are in a massive hurry or at work, etc. Most people are friendly and share common courtesy. In addition, it also depends on the person on the other line too. It's extremely rare for someone to just hang up - LOL
I think a lot of us say see ya, see ya later, later, even say Late. We also say things like be safe, safe travels, have a good trip havea good drive. etc etc.
Yeah, whenever I talk to my friend says ya or stuff like that even when I’m texting him, he says like goodbye
It always bugs me in movies when people just hang up the phone when someone tells them some piece of information without any goodbye or acknowledgement. Also, just practically it makes sense, like using “over” and “over and out” on the radio.
It’s part of the screenwriting techniques so the viewers don’t emotionally tune out from the storyline.
@@maureenerickson9302 Yes, there is one scene in one of the biggest blockbuster movies of all time that featured this 'listen and hang up' part. In 'Jaws' when Chief Brody was typing and on the phone with the Medical Examiner at the same time. It's always bugged me too.
The “Don’t touch the Americans” gets me every time. A handshake is enough
Too much if you ask me...some people don't like being touched at all...I don't know where their hands have been & when the last time they washed them was...I don't like pretty much any bodily contact by people I'm not at least somewhat familiar with...& even then I'm not big on it...
Even handshakes are getting rare with younger people
@@colinmarshall6634 if anything I do a sideways fist bump now instead of anything else
@@colinmarshall6634 "I wanna shake your hand! I just wanna shake his hand!"
Because we are zoo animals
also, some beaches don't allow alcohol on them. some may allow it if you have a license, or during a certain time of year. my hometown in florida has a ban for alcohol on the beach during the month of march because of spring break
In the USA you will find most people extend kindness and curiosity towards foreigners. It is genuine. Your accent will give you away. The US is very large and for many Americans it may be years between a conversation with foreign visitors. I enjoy your reaction videos and you are a handsome family.
I agree. Everytime I get to meet a foreigner it's a cool experience. Just learning about them and even helping them out if they need it is very enjoyable.
I feel like the impressions the people make towards foreigners creates a lasting memory of that country. For example, when I went to Greece after my trip to Italy, I was feeling like Greece didn't have as much to offer than Italy. However, when we went to Athens, I was searching for what I wanted to eat and couldn't really decide. I ended up going with a street vendor selling corn on the cob and I believe roasted hazelnuts. I went to order just some corn and as he was getting my order, I was kind of eyeing the hazelnuts because I was trying to decide if I wanted to order some just to try them. I believe the vendor saw me looking at them and gave me a couple for free. It's been like a little over 5 years since and I still remember that experience. That guy, who I'll likely never meet again, made my trip to Greece for me.
That guy is the reason why I enjoy helping foreigners even with seemingly minor things because I know that that can give them a lasting memory of their trip
Not me. I've had my fill of foreigners. Bloody tourists. I live along this transcontinental dirt bike trail that runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific, every summer we get foreigners coming into town every few days and every few nights I have to chase them off our private parking lot. It's for paying costumers only.
That’s mostly true if you look and sound European or in this case/video Australian or New Zealander. If you look and sound latino, asian, african etc they will look at you weird, almost hateful way. At least in rural areas in deep U.S. Not in big cities. That’s just my personal experience
Most people except most people from the West and Northeast lol
I live in the South and everytime I've went to the Northeast and West coast, people are rude, loud, and abnoxious lol
We do say goodbye always. If we don't, it means we're angry LOL. A lot of families too will say "I love you" every single time when hanging up, regardless of time or circumstance.
That is so true! If I am taking to my family or closest friends we always say I love you and goodbye at the end of a phone conversation.
As a kid I only spoke to my grandmother in the phone, so as I got older, I'd often tell complete strangers "I love you" out of habit. I always say I love you to family and friends.
Most of the time for people where I live it’s an argument for who says bye last. You see everybody wants the last goodbye and will wait until there is no answer to hang up. See where I’m going?
The reason they don't on TV is that on TV time is always of essence.
Both for the reason of re-affirming their love and because something awful might happen to anyone at any time. Where they may not have had the opportunity to say it. But there are some people where the expression of love in that manner is unnatural to them for whatever reason. While they may not say it or say it often, it doesn't mean they don't love someone.
He mentioned regional cuisine…the funny thing about that is there can be many local restaurants that serve the same food but different people will have their favorites and can be VERY passionate about it.
Absolutely love your family ❤ God bless ❤
I feel the phone etiquette thing is mostly on TV shows and movies where they don't say goodbye before hanging up. I don't know a single person who doesn't say goodbye. Even when you call the doctor's office or customer service, we all say goodbye.
spot on, croissant :)
I've created so many awkward 3 second silences waiting for the other person to say goodbye first lmao it's in our genetics at this point hahaha
My granddad never says goodbye on the phone, he just hangs up when hes done with the conversation. its so annoying
my daughter never says bye but she’s an asshole.
When I call a business it seems like the "thanks, have a good day" and "thanks, you as well." Goes on too long. Maybe I'm just awkward, but I think it usually gets said more than once.
I don't think I say "goodbye" to anyone. I say "love you, bye" to my mom and "okay, bye" to my husband.
I love how concerned the daughter looks reacting to every single fact
This was an interesting video to watch and I’m from USA! Olympia, Washington. All of these tips are fantastic and I can see how they would really help visitors.
If you going to the Rockie Mountain region or even the Appalachians I would suggest having an awareness of altitude. I've seen to many people who wouldn't be used to the higher elevation and the lower oxygen. Also keep in mind the dryness in the desert areas and the humidity in most other areas of the country, particulary during Northern Hemisphere summer.
Nadine, the not saying bye on the phone is a movie and TV trope that even drives us crazy. We may not say "good-bye," when hanging up, but we will usually say something like "See you later," or "I'll talk to you later."
usually just "BYE"
Exactly, with family ill said "love ya, bye"... depends who you're talking to, if is a business I say "Thank you for your help, bye"
"alright peace out"
Everyone I know says "later" or something besides bye. Guess it depends on who you are.
Or the dreaded Southern goodbye where you say goodbye, or all right, or I'm heading out, but you keep talking
The part about us Americans genuinely wanting to help visitors have a good time is absolutely true. Many people also like to pay for their guests so when you come to America and a fan wants to pay for your dinner, it's best to just let it happen because we won't let it go 😂
Whenever you guys do come, you will have plenty of us wanting to help give you the greatest experience possible
Except for NY City
They probably won't, but I wish they'd come to Montana. We don't even have sales tax.
@@justchillin4065 touché
@@TheMartianGeek sounds like I'm moving to Montana
@@TheMetalstepp You also don't have vehicle inspections here either. lol Was a shock to me when I moved here a few years ago. Went to get my new registration and asked about getting my vehicle inspection and the county clerk didn't even know what a vehicle inspection was. haha Saves me about a hundred bucks a year not having one, which I needed in other states I lived in.
Each state has a different natural beautiful landscape and fascinating sites it is going to blow your mind as to how beautiful our country is and not all people in the US are concerned about their space some of us are huggers and the majority of us do say bye when leaving or when finished on the phone
He really gave good advice. As far as the 50 states, some think mainland has 50 states PLUS Alaska and Hawaii... Only 48 on continental U.S
As an American this is super interesting! There's stuff I didn't realize would be weird for other cultures.
Same! Which is kinda funny since it’s our own culture. 😂
What country in America do you live in? I’ll love to know more about your culture.
@@zachfg970 Do you mean state???
@@finn2188 America is a country filled with states
@@finn2188 Do your research babes
One more don't: Don't stay away. We love sharing our country and meeting new people. Please come on over here and have some fun.
When talking about distance (during the imperial system segment), most people will use distance in units of time; like where I'm from, everyone says, "it takes me about 10 minutes to drive up work," when talking about how far away they live from their workplace
I know other countries do not tip but in USA it is a must. Servers in this country make 2.13 per hour. I waited tables for many many years and it was always a bit shocking when a foreign family of 8 sat at my table, ate 200.00 worth of food, ran me after all their requests for two hours and then left a filthy area with no tip. I worked for them for two hours and made 4 bucks from the facility I worked for. I was always delighted to meet people who were visiting from other lands and would always try and talk with them if it was possible and i soon learned why they didn’t tip…..but nevertheless-it is a lot of labor, for nothing but experience.
A standard of amount to tip is 20% of bill. With exceptional service and a genuinely nice and efficient server, anything over 20% is awesome.
And YES we do pay tax on our tips!! So if you can, tip with cash, it helps us alot because we don’t have to claim it because it is undocumented.
I can say that I, as a guy living in South Louisiana, NEVER end a call with out telling the person on the other end of the conversation “bye” or “bye bye” or at least “thank you” if it’s that sort of call. And some of us in the USA are very considerate of others, whereas some are downright thoughtless. Things differ person to person at times.
I’m a hair dresser and we do claim tips on our income tax 😢
I’ve lived in the southeastern part of the USA most of my life. I’m a grandmama…so that tells you that it’s been a long time. When finishing any phone conversation we usually say “bye,” “bye bye,” or “goodbye.” With business calls, it’s usually “thank you, goodbye.” And before ending a phone conversation with close family, such as spouse and adult children…but sometimes also extended relatives…before the “goodbye,” we might say something like “love ya” or “I love you” or “love you (their name) or instead of their name, we might insert the word “ Darlin’, Sweetie, or Honey” and then say “goodbye.” And that’s not all. If we’re not going to see them for awhile, we might add “Take care.” If someone we know were to hang up on us abruptly, without at least saying some form of goodbye, we might wonder if they’re mad at us! 😙
I'm a New Englander and I have friends and family who don't say goodbye, see ya, or some official conversation ender on the phone. It seems rude to me honestly. Maybe it is a generational thing.
We were always taught to say "love you see you later" if it was in person and if we were talking on the phone it was always "love you talk to you later". My daddy said "saying goodbye" or "bye" was like saying you will never see them again .
@@kimalexander8378 same here about the family or even close friends, especially children and grandchildren, and my parents. Always tell them that I love them before I hang up. I have several grown grandkids too..
In the US, when someone says “How are you?” the proper response is, “I’m well. How are you?” Doesn’t matter how you are doing, just say it and keep going. Usually they will throw back a ‘good’.
In Texas:
"How are you doing today?"
"Great! How are you doing?"
"Very well, thank you. Have a good day."
"You too."
This is a very common interaction in NZ too
It’s definitely not a conversation starter in passing. It’s just a quick check in. If they are obviously trying to engage in a conversation they’ll respond with more.
I just say, "Good, Thanks." It's polite and ends the greeting(s) quickly.
My dad has been an American all of his life and he will answer people honestly every time. I'm like, just lie like everyone else! They don't really want to know! He's really cute,lol.
We definitely say goodbye in the South. In my experience there’s usually an average of three goodbyes before you actually get to hang up the phone or walk away. We’re very chatty down here.
In the US, we are extremely diverse. I moved from New York to Oklahoma and the culture is very different. The words used and accent when talking are also different in the different regions of the US.
I think the lack of goodbyes on phone calls is just in the movies. Once in a long while, I have encountered someone who doesn’t say goodbye, but it’s rare. Most people here do have some form of a farewell when ending calls.
Thanks. I always notice that too. Seems so rude to just hang up on someone.
@@karendaley3184 Most people I know end a call with "Bye"
Everyone says goodbye differently too depending on relationships. Some people never say goodbye as it has a finality to some. Most are more casual with it just saying 'bye' or 'later' or 'see ya' or 'talk to you later'.... there are loads of valedictions other than 'goodbye' that Americans use. They vary widely with region, generations, cultures, and style. The Hollywood hangup is a distinctly Hollywood thing that no one does even in Hollywood. It just cuts down on lines and therefore space in a script
My mother in law does that to my wife 🤣🤣🤣
Pretty much every phone call I've made has some sort of farewell. And everytime they just hang up I'm like wtf, guess they're having a bad day lol.
About tipping: it’s not just wait staff who you tip. You should also tip anyone who cuts or styles your hair, anyone (taxi/Uber/Lyft) who drives you to a destination, anyone who handles your luggage, housekeeping staff in hotels and motels, and anyone who gives you a manicure and/or pedicure. Basically, tipping is embedded in our culture and is expected, especially whenever someone performs a personal type of task for you.✨ Waving for a taxi is only in New York City. Nowhere else has them roaming around looking for passengers. Everywhere else, you have to call for a ride.✨ We here in the USA do say goodbye (or its equivalent) at the end of our phone calls.
Yeah and now even small shops just selling over the counter are prompting for tips. However, I don’t feel the need to tip someone just for ringing me up. It’s getting crazy.
Great points but the hailing of taxis is also something I’ve done in Chicago, and many wait for fares outside hotels and attractions. And you’re better off in some big cities bringing enough money for cabs since driving and parking is pretty stressful.
@@lethalwolf7455, you’re right. Does any other big city have roaming taxis which can be waved over while you’re just walking down the street? The taxis waiting at hotels and other venues, like stadiums, are different, in my opinion, because they are obviously there for the people who are visiting and aren’t driving or are exiting an event. It’s not the same.
i dont tip
I always keep my do not disturb sign up when I've travelled. I don't like people in my room when I'm there. I don't need someone to pick up after me daily.
A big reason for tipping here is sp restaurants can sell the food at a cheaper price. It also encourages wait staff to be friendlier. Crappy service means less money. Wait staff also tend to make much more (if they're good) than those making minimum wage. A lot of waiters/waitresses like having tips. Some make thousands or more a week on tips alone, sspecially if they're good.
Yes, we *do* end phone calls with a 'goodbye' or "see ya later" or what have you. It IS weird that US movies and TV shows never have the characters end a phone call properly. I've noticed it, too, and I live here! It's odd. We do say "bye" 🙂
You are not taxed on your gratuity/tip.
We use Uber or Lyft but in larger cities there are also taxi-cabs and yes, you stand on the side of the street with your hand up, trying to wave one down.
The regional differences are vast and lots of fun if you're traveling across the U.S. Enjoy the different accents, regionalisms, foods, etc.
We do not stand close to one another like in some cultures. However, we are not adverse to hugs 😁 but only if you know the person well enough. I also think this is a bit of a regional thing.
We are friendly, by the way. I think we have a reputation for not being friendly? I'm not saying everyone you meet will love you but don't be afraid to ask for directions, or a good place to eat, etc. Personally, I love it when someone is visiting the area and they ask for suggestions or for help. It's my pleasure to help the best I can.
Food portions in restaurants are HUGE. Be warned!😲
Boston Massachusetts is a historic city and one you might enjoy. It's a smaller city, European in it's walk-ability and it's beautiful. New England, in general, is nice. You have the coast and the mountains. In Boston you lots of great restaurants, hiking trails, history (with self-guided walking tours), museums, art galleries, theater and sports (check out Fenway Park for a tour!). The Duck Boats are fun as is going to the top of the Pru or Hancock buildings for a view of the city.
The Cape is often a summer destination in MA for the beaches but so it the coast of Maine. Go to NH and Vermont for the mountains and lakes. Lots to do and see in the Northeast.
Wherever you go in the U.S, enjoy! ❤
Don’t be offended if people ask you to say things so they can hear your accent. We just love it! And, yes, I say bye on a phone call. Sometimes they’re already off the call, but … 😂
Americans really do love foreign accents, I love hearing English and Aussie and New Zealanders talk. I’m in Pittsburgh so I like to hear pleasant accents once in a while because our own accent is terrible.
LOL that's what I was coming to say about saying "bye" on the phone. If someone doesn't do it back, it feels rude and I usually think they are rude unless proven otherwise.
To be fair, as an American when I was in Australia and New Zealand, people asked me to say things so they could hear my "American" accent lol so we must all do it as English speaking countries 😂 I never realized I had an "accent" coming from Connecticut which is largely considered "accent-less" in the US. I had a group of Aussies tell me they love the American accent and had me say different words for them for about 10 minutes lol
@@tinasapienza6552😂😂.
@@lmnop6140haven't been but yeah no place is free of an accent lol. It's weird thinking I've got an American west coast accent lol.
Also, funny thing from an American: we also often tell you distance in reference of time it takes rather than how far away something actually is. Like 'How far away is X?" "Oh, it's about thirty minutes south.", which I don't know happens anywhere else (haven't been around much)
Agreed. We are always going to tell you how long it is to get there.
Because distance means little when 5 miles one way could take an hour but 20 miles another way could take 20 minutes.
Smoking is hit and miss. Most restaurants and public buildings, smoking is against the law. Curiously it is permitted in casinos in Nevada, but only in the casino part not the hotel or restaurants. Tipping is important. I top around 15% unless we get exceptional service or it is a large party 8 or more people. Don't discuss religion either! He's right about going to regions, but don't think the west coast is a single region. California is one region and Oregon and Washington along with Idaho is the Pacific Northwest and entirely different vibe from California. I think the not saying goodbye is a time thing in movies. Everyone I know say goodbye on the phone or just ' bye. This is pretty accurate but some is regional. Go for mid range hotels/motels if you can, cheap ones can be a nightmare. And sometimes it can be fun to splurge on a single night in an upscale hotel to compare. We travel a lot inside the US and usually go for mid range or mid- high as the beds, linens, carpet are off a better quality and there are nicer amenities. Sometimes locally owned models that seem cheap are actually very nice but not chain motels.
I had some people from the north look at me weird when I told them ‘X’ is 3 hrs away, they cocked their head and looked at me weird and asked again how far away ‘X’ was. We both ended up confused until they asked how many miles, I said I have no idea but I know it’ll take you about 3 hrs to get there.
This gentleman sure put out good points for travelers.
im born and raised in louisiana and it really surprised me how different texas is, its so much bigger and buildings are so tall! its took me 5 hours just to get from where i was at in louisiana all the way to houston! Its a really big place
I love the absolute skepticism on your daughter's face throughout the video.
She is my favorite. Watching her reactions is what made me subscribe. Lol
@@rae8545 The whole family is so cute!!!!
@ Sandra Leigh - I totally agree. They seem so sweet and loving. I often wonder what life would have been like if I had parents like these! ❤️
@@rae8545 Fate would have eventually put us together, and we would have lived a long happy life with each other. I'm not blaming your parents, but darn it! WHY? lol.
@@rae8545 I understand.....
Traveling in the US, whether far or just to the corner, is typically measured in time. Examples include "I'm 25 minutes away" or "The beach is 2 hours away". I rarely use miles to refer to traveling distance. Mostly time.
The bad side of that is the time is different depending on your location or the time of day I grew up in North Dakota very little traffic travel time could vary depending on how many cops were on the road LOL we did measure in time just like you mentioned but when I got older moved to other parts of the country 10 MI which would take typically 10 minutes or just under in North Dakota would turn into 15 to 20 to 30 to an hour depending on the traffic conditions
@@black69camaro2344
Time becomes relative instead of constant, which is why I always say "about" before estimating my time. From home to work is about 10-15 minutes, and for church I drive about 25-35.
But time is a better logistic measuring tool. 10 miles in one direction from somewhere may take 15 minutes, but in the opposite direction from the same spot may take 45 minutes. Traffic congestion, direct routes, and other factors make the average time a good measure versus just pure distance.
Me, I usually go by time but my husband, he’ll likely give you the distance in miles.
In cities for sure, but rural areas are hit or miss. Where I live it's almost always in miles.
Hope tthat you have a great time. I'm in the North Central Plains states but, understand that we arent high on the visit list. Hope that y'all have a great time.
For ending phone calls, it depends on the region. In the midwest, I grew up saying goodbye on the phone. In the North East i have learned that once you have made a decision, you just hang up. It was really odd to get used to and i still have issues with that.
When ending a phone call, I always say goodbye. I don't recall too many people that don't do that. Maybe it a regional thing, but for 73 years I've always done it. Really enjoy your videos!
Yeah I think not saying goodbye or an equivalent is more of a movie/TV thing
Not saying anything is just a movie thing.
Right. It's a movie thing. In real life most people say goodbye or something similar. Not ending a phone call with 'goodbye' in the movies is to make it more dramatic. It would sound silly to have a phone call like this:
'Yo Rico? Got that cocaine?'
'Yeah boss. Got it right here.'
'OK. Meet me at the pier at midnight. Don't let the cops tail you.'
'Got it boss. You can count on me.'
'All right then. Goodbye.'
'Goodbye.'
Not quite right.
I don't think I've ever had anybody in the US NOT say some sort of "goodbye".
I end all my calls with friends and family with “Love You Bye”
A good thing to remember is that if you ask how far something is, someone will most likely tell you in time rather than miles. Loll and we definitely say goodbye. It’s only in movies where people just hang up
Time here is definitely the proper factor. Some places in the mountain ranges like the adirondaks the destination might be 10 or 20 miles and take an hour.
That is a good one (measuring in time it takes, instead of distance), that he missed.
and yet here I am in Indiana and I never "goodbye" on a phone and never run into anyone saying bye on a phone. its just topic over click
Or in the Midwest because we’re so used to our surroundings we wind up saying it’s near where so and so building is and they go “what’s that” whoops lol 😂 and my favorite one for the south and where I’m from “over yonder” and “‘round the bend”
Very good point. We almost always explain how far something is by how long it takes to get there. I live in a small town in the midwest and we are about 45 minutes away from the nearest city.
Dang! Watching this vid and all the food being seen just makes me very hungry. Great vid!
Tip for saving money when eating at restaurants, if you are at a sit down restaurant always order water instead of soft drinks. This will cut about 5-10 dollars off your bill. St fast food establishments always order small drinks, most are self serve and you can refill as often as you like.
Another thing to update this video on, when you ask someone how far something is, they probably won’t say it’s so and so miles, they will most likely says it’s 5 or 10 minutes. We calculate a lot of driving by time, not miles, at least in the Midwest. What’s nice about this is if it’s far away or depending on the time of day, most people will add time due to traffic or weather conditions.
Yeah...by driving and walking. In NYC it would be _"about 3 blocks"_ or _"about a 10 minute walk"_ .
It’s really funny to see this explained, because I really am out here just being a GPS for free. I’ll add time for the red light that has bad timing and all, damn.
@@cactuscadaver It's really funny the unconscious things we are used to doing.
I agree, Almost never will someone say “it’s 5 miles.” It’s almost always “Oh from here to the ice cream place? 15-20 minute drive.”
Especially the big cities!
In the Midwest, it's almost considered rude to not say hi to a passersby, or to hold a door for someone when they're right behind you, or to say thanks etc. Being very polite is the normal and although not mandatory, it could get you a cold shoulder later on, especially in smaller towns.
Ya or you can do the ol hat tip or head nod which is basically saying hi.
Very true! I'm an introvert but it's almost like habit for me to at least smile at someone nicely as they walk by. 😅
Facts this is facts
We are also huggers in the MW
Come to Nebraska. We like to touch, say hi, we talk to everyone! We love people!
No, we definitely say goodbye on the phone. I have one friend who doesn't, and everybody always laughs and thinks that's strange! So for 90+% of us, that's just normal. They only do it in movies because they don't want to add 20 minutes onto the movie with everybody saying goodbye every phone call.
I got an eye infection while visiting Albuquerque, New Mexico. I went to a walk in clinic recommended by my insurance company. Turns out the clinic's computer system didn't accept addresses outside of the state, let alone international addresses. Luckily I had a local friend there so they could send the bill to her and she then forwarded it to my insurance company's US office. If I wouldn't have had a local friend they would have refused to treat me and I would have needed to find another clinic where my international address would have been accepted, not something you would want to do while on a holiday.
As an American I have to say pretty much every other person I’ve spoken on the phone with here fights to be the last one to say goodbye😂 Trust me, we’re also very confused why American movies/tv series display so many phone conversations without the characters saying some sort of “goodbye”
This has always been weird for me to see on tv, also! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t say bye before hanging up.
@@zlaree2012 I know right, it makes no sense!
I was so confused when she brought that up lol, that's so foreign to me
Lol, unless you are using some old rotary or home phone. If you're angry forget about saying goodbye just slam that thing down and let'em hear your frustrations on the other end.
It's a regional thing since most movies come out of Los Angeles, many cultural references are from this city and goodbyes are bout 60/40 leaning towards just hanging up. That's on the rarity that someone calls you, people prefer text messages, and there is no cut-off limit, I get text messages from clients at 2am, and it's a never-ending conversation, thus the never goodbye. I love to get text messages that say, Hey, I just emailed you, or other favorite, iPhone people who like all my responses. I don't need a thumbs up to what I just wrote you, I know you saw it, it says "Read"
Don’t be alarmed by small talk at the checkout at the grocery store! Folks will talk to each other a bit, it’s considered friendly. :) - maybe it’s a southern thing.
Not in chicago, we will get mad if you waste time. Especially at busy well known resturaunts. You better know what you want when you get to the window
@@ScootsMcPoot I’m
Not talking about not knowing what you want to order… just saying, “hi, how ya doing? How’s your week going?”
Same in the great NW
@@ScootsMcPoot this is true in most major US cities
@@peachykeen7634 that doesn't happen here lmao
Mystic, CT is stunning! I hope you get to see it!
The goodbye thing is one of those things that depends on the person or area your from. Like im from minnesota and we say "ope" allot.. which is an expression like "oops". I personally say "alright, talk to you later" even if i dont plan to call them again for a while.
If I asked someone, "How's it going?" as I'm walking by, and they started telling me about their real problems, you'd best believe I'm turning on my heel and stopping what I'm doing to listen. We all have problems, but we all don't have someone to listen. I can definitely take a few minutes to be there for someone, and I know I'm not the only one!
Same!
Likewise. If I say, "How are you?" I'm asking a real question and am willing to hear the answer.
So rude to just keep walking. They need to be heard. Maybe they have no one else to talk to. You can't solve their problem, but you can at least listen. After all that's how you'd like to be treated.
Me too!!
Exactly. We say "how you doing?" And expect a neutral or positive answer. But if we get a negative answer "I've been really sick." We do stop to listen if we have time. We aren't all stuck in our own little bubble, lol.
We DO say good-bye on our telephone phone calls! And as a Mom, I usually say something like “I love you more than all the stars in sky” to my children just before hanging up.
I'm from Montana, and it is one of my biggest pet peeves is when people don't end the phone call with a known goodbye.
I’m sure someone answered, but, yes we do say goodbye or some other courtesy at the end of a call. I think it’s just shortened for tv/movies.
Uber is big here too
As someone who was born and raised in the rural south east US and moved to the north east a few year's ago, i can honestly say there are some extreme culture differences throughout the US.
I moved from Texas to Wisconsin. It was like moving to a foreign country. People couldn't understand my accent and I couldn't understand theirs. I was frequently surprised by what food was brought to the table in restaurants; I was sure I knew what a steak sandwich was, for example.
My in laws are Midwest - phew! There’s almost a language barrier! But I love ‘em anyways ❤
Yep....people in the south are warm, welcoming and friendly. Ppl north are rude and just nasty!!!!
I went from the northeast to the south lol I know the difference you speak of 😂
@@ediebegoniaa steak sandwich?
As someone who’s lived in New York City, Minnesota, Florida, and Alaska, this country is more diverse and expansive than one trip could encompass for you. I’d say 3 trips at least, because each one will be vastly different depending on where you go. One trip you’re takin body shots of rum on Coco beach, next trip you’re 4 IPA’s deep on a snowmachine in the HooDoo mountains.
Florida🤙 woop woop
Not everyone is an alcoholic like you
Skip Florida, not worth it. Too full of nutso too.
Like you, I've lived all around the country, and yes unless your trip is 3 years long, definitely pick a region. My mom's best friend is an American who lives in Scotland, and he told us once that someone there told him they were going to America. They said they were flying in to New York and thought they'd spend the first morning seeing the Statue of Liberty and then drive out in the afternoon and see the Grand Canyon. He just said, "Good luck with that." To the NZ family: you can just Google why that is very, very wrong.
Well said!
I always say goodbye or bye talk to you later when I hang up the phone. My family does too.
Lol I regularly drive from Castle Rock CO to Mathis Tx straight through, in 16 ish hours, 1 playlist for the radio
Here's the answer: "Shoe leather" It's a term in movie production for not showing an unnecessary conclusion, like someone saying goodbye. The movie audience assumes that a goodbye exchange took place between the characters even though it wasn"t seen in the movie. It's like when someone is climbing a flight of stairs in a movie, it's unnecessary to show every step taken because the audience again, assumes that character reaches the top stair. So, to answer you question, we do say goodbye in real life.
The misconception of the 52 states probably comes from the U.S. territories, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, these are sometimes viewed as basically being a state by foreigners, even though most citizens don't feel so and the government hasn't acknowledged it.
I think it’s mostly Puerto Rico and Washington DC that people confuse as the other two
I’m pretty sure they think that there’s 50 in the mainland, and hawaii and alaska count as an extra 2
That’s what I thought with Guam 🇬🇺 Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 US Virgin Islands 🇻🇮 but I always assumed it was all three or I missed the memo
I thought he just meant people thought the continental US was 50 states, and that AK and HI were separate, which is obviously just wrong.
We're too lazy to change the flag. 50 is a good round number.
I always say goodbye. Even with a random secretary etc… “Thank you for all your help, Have a blessed day!”… even if my situation wasn’t resolved. They are all just doing their job!… I’m in South Texas btw! Anywhere west, south and east towards Louisiana… everyone is so nice!!!
Everyone in the USA is going to ask about your accent. It’s because we LOVE it! Your accent is one of our all time favorites. Be prepared because people will ask you about it all the time.
Also we absolutely say goodbye on the phone. They just don’t in movies.
One of the reasons why actors in TV shows don't say "Goodbye" at the end of phone calls is because of the time restrictions. Networks can be extremely strict about how long an episode of a show is, and cutting out the goodbyes saves a second or two for something else. It may not seem like much, but it can be vital when it comes to directors having to edit their episodes to fit into the time slots.
East coast will either say a quick goodbye or sometimes just end a call. Most people say goodbye before hanging up the phone. Midwest goodbye isn't as long as the southern goodbye but does give it a run for the money.
I live in the Northeast, and it is the norm where I live to say goodbye when hanging up a phone call. I think it is rude to hang up without saying goodbye.
Have you noticed that they never shut the door when they walk in out of a house unless it's important for the story. It bugs the crap out of me.
Honestly this depends on who you are speaking to. I have been on calls with people, and as soon as we get the information we need, we hang up without good bye, but this is usually set up at the beginning of the call like if you get to the store, your friend gave you there debit card to buy something real quick and you forgot the PIN they told you you may call and say "hey what's the PIN again?" ""1234" *click*, Other times it will be a bye, or see you in a bit or some other simple phrase "thanks for calling Pizza Hut" or whatever. More friendly conversations you may say bye several times before actually ending the call. SO it really depends on the circumstances. Also, I'm in the midwest and I have never seen anyone hail a cab like is depicted in movies in NY or LA. Here, even in the decades before Uber, we would call the taxi and wait for them to arrive.
I don't think that's why. In movies it is because it is uninteresting and nonessential; referred to as shoe leather.