25 American Cultural Norms / Customs
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- As I've traveled the world, I've noticed how some of the things we do in the states are... not normal. In this video, I describe 25 things that are normal in the United States that are weird elsewhere.
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Being an introvert in America is a challenge, strangers just walk up to me and say “hello”, “ hi” , “what’s up” etc. In my head I’m thinking “ please get away “. Didn’t have to worry about this in Japan. 😜
Hey, speaking as an American, we love you! I love talking to people who are from a different place originally! People who are form different countries make the United States fun and culturally diverse. Some Americans, especially in the city( I'm from Washington D.C.) may be kind of rude, but that isn't everyone! We love seeing differences, we love seeing someone who is new, we love welcoming them to our country. Anyone who may see this, please don't shy away from the US! For someone like me, we love having people here, no matter what their nationality is. Americans are very nice, please don't be afraid of us. (I'm in Northern Virginia if anyone needs a tour of Washington DC!
Yawning with their mouth wide opened also seems to be American culture.
0:49 tipping
1:30 separate the checks
2:25 lots of ice and refills
3:04 large portion sizes
3:35 doggy bags
4:10 eat on the go
5:09 food subscription boxes
6:06 taxes are not included in the price
7:29 month day years
8:08 red solo cups
8:54 personal space
10:13 move out at 18
10:18 friendly with a stranger
12:05 we're indirect
13:35 lots of cereal
14:12 tailgates
15:05 school loans
15:51 child advertisement
16:31 two weeks of paid vacation
17:34 complicated taxes
18:48 trick or treats
19:50 lots of toilet water
20:12 stores stay open late
21:04 everyone uses amazon prime
21:51 sign yearbook
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Great job!
I eat your vegetables
We also gain weight because we drive everywhere instead of walking. Poor mass transit and sidewalks in the US.
I'm an American in progress. Currently 66% of the way there. 🇺🇸💪♥️💙
Congratulations fellow citizen to be
Wow!! Very calm,catchy and easy to understand...thank you so much. God bless you.
Thank you so much .for all these information .because I discover some American's norms of its culture that I didn't know before .thank you
For me, eating on the go was the weirdest thing I experienced in America :) I constantly thought: "Why they seem hungry all the time?"
hahaha! love this :)
Eating while walking is less common if you go to mid sized cities or rural areas. The eating in our cars and drive thrus is extremely common however.
My lovely friend how are you doing please I really love to more about this please please💋💋❤️
From SE Asia here. True about the portion sizes. We also get our food to go, but we tell the server we want it for "takeout". Strangers smiling at you or striking up a conversation out of nowhere is generally viewed with suspicion. We don't talk to you unless we know you from school, work, friends, family, etc. We have prom but it's a weird formal version of it, at least in Catholic school (your class is paired with another class at random). We have yearbooks, too. Also, your voice is so clear and calm.
I had that year book as well when high school in China, thanks for your video very much
Thoroughly enjoyed this watching at 1.5. Subscribed! :)
The fact that the tax is not included is amazing, believe me! Here in Brazil, we pay 35%, sometimes 60% of taxes and we don't even know!! We get that info in the receipt only after paying for the product.
I wish my country did that. Im sure there is an upside to the way we do it but I cant see it.
This is just awesome! Thank you :)
very interesting, Thank you
Thank you very much for this video!!!!
Great video. Thank you very much. I'll check on your website ❤❤
Appreciate you sister
>we get two weeks of paid vacation a year
Actually, by law we get 0 paid vacations. It's honestly dependent on your employer. If you have a decent job that usually requires an education or some form of training, you will on average get 2 weeks of vacation. However, this is not the case for majority of working class people in America. If you work in a lower wage job, you will get 0 paid time off for anything. No paid holiday, sick days, or nothing. If you happen to work full time in a lower wage job, you can get paid time off, but it accrues after a certain amount of time that you've been there. I worked at the international dulles airport near the DC and I would have to work around 5-15 years with the same company making $11 a hour just to have some paid time off. For a lot of people it isn't even worth it to stick around to reap the benefits.
I like being American and I'm comfortable with my area's norms. I do wish portion sizes were smaller, taxes were more transparent, commercials wouldn't target children and we were a little more tolerant of the beliefs of others. But I like my yearbook, LOVE my Amazon Prime and Instacart and plenty of alone time and personal space 👍
Agreed! I am a Christian and I get flak from other Christians for being a free thinker as opposed to just turning off my brain and accepting denominational norms.
thanks a lot. Very educational
Really
I wished for this kinda video ❤️
Very informative, thanks ❤
This video is pretty cool! Thanks for this! Could you make other videos about other cool stuff about the U.S.?
Food subscription box is awesome 😂😂😂😂😁😁😁
Thank you very much
i can't believe that i can understood everything, i'm pretty proud and happy of myself. Anyway, this information is help me a lot, i'm studying languages, i'm from mexico and my career we need to learn the culture, history, customs, etc. It's awe to learn and know this incredible culture, i loved it. And your english is so clean, easy to understand, thank you so much.
p.d. f i'm wrong in something please tell me.🙇♀️
No letra
Excellent culture! I like it!
Wow.... im support & love your chennal
such a charming with lots of senses, sad to see her go without a note or where she's gone
VERY NICE!!
6:06 is because different states (sometimes even county) have different taxes, so to have a flat price across country they exclude the variations in taxes.. to be added at check out.
Thank you 😊 👋👍✌️
As for the tax part, our taxes can change. And rather than companies having to change prices every time when taxes change. So companies can keep the same prices for the physical item and tax at that time can just be added automatically
thank you
greetings from Metepec State of Mexico,
Excellent 🥰🌹👌
Useful. I like eating when I am walking.
The craziest thing is the fact that they use month/day/year, toilet stuff
Haha almost everything is very apt !
I really liked the video.. i wish i could learn more about america.!!
visit with ordinary citizens and you'll learn a lot
@@witzelasper2821 oh okay!
Sign yearbook is a good idea.
But I missed it in my school😭🙄😂
Being extroverted is not the norm on this country. The exceptions tend to be in small towns and employee villages.
FINALLY Atleast a good one!
Yes. Good channel
Unless we're going to college or the military, we should stop #12. The later you leave, the more money you should theoretically have saved up so the further ahead you begin which gives you a better chance at success.
I think #14 is a recent thing or in certain areas. I don't know anyone like that and I've been around the country. I never thought about #18; that's probably why I know the entire "Big Red" jingle. Good news on #20: the IRS made their own software which is free and easier to use. Good video!
First time watcher of your channel but where are you from in America. I’m going to guess at least guess Midwest by way you said “bag” lol I’m from Milwaukee WI . (Haven’t looked at your other vids yet to answer my own question if I can)
Hi!! Please tell me which shampoo you use... your hairs are so beautiful
in washington state the waitresses andwaiters are paid minimum wage. So in way they are actually getting paid like everyone else plus they get tips. Seems like pretty good pay to me
The cultural norms covered in the video also apply in Canada.
Generally politeness & Convenience to Americans is something very normal & very important to American. Their is a common saying American saying (work smarter not harder.) Gifts giving and receiving to American can be given in so many different ways & mean so many different things.A gift can be Offensive to a American. We’re very individually dependent So majority of us feel very comfortable in using the word NO in any situation we feel is necessary. Not very many Americans will turn down a gift but it’s not uncommon and it does happen. As in another place it could be very insulting not excepting someone else’s gift or it could be I’ll turn down a gift in American but it’s not uncommon for Americans to do so. In other words in other countries gift giving can be very detrimental rather giving or receiving. it could be very frowned upon or very insulting or even be jeopardizing to your family and to yourself if you didn’t except a gift in that country. depending on who it is & what the gift is & the situation. American love to Celebrate any reason to Celebrate we love parties and gatherings, conventions & fairs in so many different groups or Events taking place in America like several at a time in every state even. you know Americans love to celebrate.
22:08 ah yes, one of a kind, dog selfies.
10% minimum tip, 15% is decent, 20% is "good"
Explain this, if your very individualistic and want your own space; then how is it when your out within a public space the Americans' want to talk to everyone?
Thank you for the explanation about why the United States stands so strong
Here we sign as well but on shirts of our collegues
Meanwhile, poor Courtney is sobbing her heart out watching this and finding out that her “bestie” all through high school wasn’t at all.
Another custom that is rude is when they bring out the check and put it on your table while you are still eating!
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👌👍😊After watching so many movies I already knew most of them but thanks 📺👏I was always wondering why USA has a different metric system and what about these red cups, there's no other color? 😅
The US has 2 systems . In the early 60's the sciences
turned to metric system, the rest stayed with the British Imperial System.
Yes there are other colors of cups and we do use both the metric and imperial systems. Most measured items have both systems printed on the package. We learned the systems in grade school and you had to be able to convert from system to system in your head. We weren't allowed to use calculators. In those days teachers and parents expected you to learn stuff. My car also has both systems.
Blue cups
Hi i want learn english by you ??so nice expretion your face and good pronuntiation
Taxes are only complicated if you have deductions. If you don't you can do a 1040EZ form.
We enjoy cereal most when we are super stoned🙀
Eating while we drive is one reason we so strongly prefer automatic transmissions
i disagree with #14. Being indirect. From my experience, 9 out of 10 of the people i encounter here are very blunt and direct to the point of being almost rude.
for strangers, not people they like
well it depends on whether you want them to be truthful or beat around the bush I know I dont like to beat around the bush its a weak way of cloaking a truth that needs to be confronted just recently I had some one who was complaining that they didn't feel good and they didn't know what they were going to do about it. I looked at the food they bought and told them exactly what some of their issue was they didn't like it but they knew it was the truth. I'm not going to
pick someone's feelings over the God Honest truth.
Dude I agree. It really depends from region to region.
Moving out at 18 years old *laughs in Californian
Here in Brazil when the water level is high like this its because its blocked hahaha
Hi Courtney, I know you from UMD haha
Why all this costumes or probably the majority of them are about food , ?
Btw it's really inspiring to take a look about American culture 🖤
Home sweet home
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Canada claims to have gone metric but they have yet to change the name of that town in British Columbia to 161 km House
There is someone from EEUU that explain me why the taxes are not included in the check? please
School is very traditional in the US as well as Monitoring Your children’s growth and their progress throughout life & save so many memories before they turn 18 & traditionally move out of home and create their own home. The US is very Advanced in technology Which could be a good thing or a bad thing. Technology is Something always being created in add it to our traditions. That’s the one thing that changes to generation to generation is the technology that we constantly keep Introducing it and adding to our culture our tradition as Americans that’s normal.
My lovely friend how are you doing please I really love to more about this please please💋💋❤️
12:40 literally had two people I knew the other day comment on how they noticed I've gained a lot of weight... I mean, it was people I knew and was comfortable with, so it wasn't horrible, but still somewhat embarrassing.
I think then yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😮
Can anyone tell me what is American traditional dress?
America your so advanced in so many areas and primitive in others. Ex, who wants to take a calculator with them to purchase something in a shop? Oh and a cup has a handle and a beaker is without.
I miss free two day shipping
America IS “part” of the world but not THE WORLD. We have a culture and way of doing things that make America AMERICA. And, just like other countries will not/have no intention of changing their culture, traditions, rules and/or regulations to suit us, neither should we change our ways to “fit in” or suit them. America has/have her faults, LIKE EVERY OTHER COUNTRY, but there is no place like America. You do NOT see ppl trying to beat a path to any other country as ppl want to LIVE IN AMERICA. GOD bless America, land that I love.
( PS: This comment may seem a little rough and as though I am criticizing others countries; If so, I apologize. I guess I am trying to say that THERE IS JUST NO PLACE LIKE AMERICA and I am proud to be an American...even with all our habits, unusual traditions & faults).
There is no need to apologize my Friend you speak the honest truth. They can like it or lump it.
@@witzelasper2821 I hear you and Mahalo Nui Loa ( thank you very much ). Aloha from Hawaii
Can you teach me some american expressions that you use often
Hit the hay - go to sleep
That was a piece of cake - that was easy
Break a leg / knock yourself out - go for it / sure, try it
@@lostbusproductions8459 I thought break a leg means good luck 😂
@@skiiminette6725 it does mean good luck typically said to performers and actors before a performance
Going dutch is something kinda new in America. Sometimes waiters will ask if you want to split upfront. When I was younger the host or the person who invited you out to dinner would pay.
THE AMERICAN DREAM IS NOT A HANDOUT. 🇺🇸
one moth at least?! i wish ... usally its between 23 and 28 days i reckon i myself actually got 30 but thats not a thing that usally happens
red solo cups... lol
Or, blue.
It’s super disgusting when you have to put your left overs in a box right there at the table.
An American's face in repose is a smile.
The first three minutes felt like personal attacks!!! This is US 😩
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What happens if you don't tip? Is it illegal?
No. It's just seen as very rude or disrespectful. Americans will purposely not tip to show you that they do not approve of how you did your job. If you're nasty to your customer in America, big chance not only will they not tip but they will complain and get their meal for free. America is big on "customer service" which can be unfortunate because the server is not allowed to have a human issue in the customers eyes. Older generations will tell you you shouldn't have come to work if you couldn't do your job correctly.🙄 So...if your dad dies...don't go to work unless you can act as if everything is butterflies and roses.
You're very sweet and simple like a serene calm lake. I love you😍🥰🤩😘😅😅😁
You need a good old English fry-up for breakfast.
Everything i th Same in Canada except Tailgate.
18:55 Trick or treating- Americans LOVE Halloween (October 31) and spend a lot of money on treats, costumes and decorations. Trick or treating is for children only. After about 14 or 15 years old it is not ok unless you’re escorting a small child. But don’t worry...as a young adult you can still dress up. Many people host costume parties at their homes...usually alcohol is involved. It is common to bring your own alcohol to these house parties. (You might even drink from a Red Solo cup). Adults young and old often dress up on Halloween and go to work in a costume. Ask coworkers the week before the holiday if others are going to wear a costume. Americans LOVE Halloween. It is a chance to be a kid again and silly for a day.
I had a friend come to the US in the Fall and he was REALLY excited to “trick or treat” only to find out it was for children only. He was super “bummed out”. ( sad/disappointed).
Going Dutch- Seperate checks
Tip 20% before tax
Let’s talk about American smiles😊. Why would you smile at someone when it’s actually not genuine. Everybody is different but most of the time,those smile looks more like a formality.
If they "love" their space granted and demand people to keep a distance from them, what's the point of smiling at people? That makes no sense to me.
"American Fever" might still be an issue for us, even at this much later date- it was in a great rush, hot-headed or choleric, to have a new country. As long as the names America and U.S.A. are retained, unwisely, the people will often (I think) have a slight touch of cholera, or fever- and that's not all. To understand- and best apply- the true Name of the land, Nova Scotia or Alba Nuadh- this idea is very remedial. Being neutral or indifferent in retrospective support of a revolution, possibly is very good; best however would be to understand the full truth, which during that Age of Anti-Christ (or, best for us to say, Pre-Avatar Age) was hardly understood. Those "Sons of Liberty" were Sons of Perdition, who were released from that consignment, for a birth. Rather characteristically (for perdition), they made a decision to murder in order to get gain of an entire continent; the full account is not known, how it began with G. Washington as a sly rooftop sniper in Lexington, Rewecixu, methodically taking out British teenage soldiers with a powerful rifle. Unbelievable atrocities were committed by the revolutionaries, false prophets of a Name for which there was no portent. Such exaggerated indulging is typical of Sons of Perdition, especially- raping, murdering then cannibalizing the teenage soldiers. Cursed with an odiousness, they found it too hard to have social or fortune success in Europe. Those who bore the tribal marking, U.S.A. generally had some curse; one of the deities who cursed was Ruhefezed (formerly) Anu, known as The Head One Of The Gods. A "mark of the Beast" in this context could be interpreted as a blockage characteristic of the American Root or Revolution Miasm, in the 8th chakra, called the Nerthus Center; @Celandine Lok; in the eastern, Sat Desh is a term which means the same; Archetypically, Quandary and Qualms is its name... Qualms about closely identifying with any of the Actual human tribes, much less, countries, under an Illusory Name, American, very characteristic. Best to understand now, the patriarchal attribution of the land became fully Celtic, with the Removal of the Frisian or English such from the planet; forsake Anglicisation- fastidiously might be best...
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A version of Tail-gate is popularly known as Car-0-Bar in India specially in the Northern Indian States
15:25 do you really NEED to pay a ton of money?
aren't there cheaper and even free options?
I don't use Amazon. I don't even have bank card. There's no point to it. I don't need to spend money on stuff I don't need to have in the first place. The United States has a huge issue with consumer overspending. They buy a crapload of stuff they don't need. Six months later you'll see it at a garage sale or in thrift store because they got tired of it. So when an emergency happens like the furnace goes out or water heater or your kid needs new glasses or the car needs new tires suddenly there's no money but by God you got that latest piece of furniture or smart tv or whatever.
I got allergies to nosy/gossiping people and Martinsville Indiana is miserable