Re: Stairs/Lifts/Ramps. This has to do also with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Places legally are required to be wheelchair (and other mobility equipment) accessible.
There are some exceptions for historic buildings and such, so it's not literally everywhere. But yeah, pretty much anything built or renovated since the mid twentieth century, is going to be accessible at least to traditional wheelchairs, and *new* stuff is typically designed to be accessible to those large motorized-cart wheelchairs that are about the size of a European automobile.
Yes, some people complained about the billions spent on ramps, elevators, and such. Now that I have arthritis I am glad for these things and my friends with small children are too. ADA was one thing the federal government actually got right and the unintended consequences are mostly positive!
@@jonadabtheunsightly You exagerate about the Euro Automobile... I have a friend who drives a Mini Cooper ;) It is small, but not as small as a motorized wheelchair ;) Not griping or arguing, just felt need to clarify this small point ;)
It's worth noting London is at the same latitude as part of Alaska... most of Europe is way farther north than most of the US. I went to Ireland in August and nobody told me to bring a parka sheesh. Also, most of the US doesn't have the generally dreary rainy climate of the UK. Though it's also worth noting that I don't think the US ice behavior changes that much when it actually does get cold and rainy or even in cities like Seattle.
Turning right on red is never required by law. So if you wait until the light turns green, you might annoy people behind you, but you aren’t breaking the law
And reminder to PLEASE come to a complete stop. I got cut off on crosswalks 4 times the other day by people who didn't stop at red lights because they were turning right. Right turn on red includes a complete stop and yielding to traffic/crosswalks.
The uk have the same disabled facilities maybe not to the standard of the US but we do have them . Lifts are in most second or more story buildings here too . Maybe Jersey is not disabled friendly .
@@dennisclouser3458 Why? President George H.W. Bush finally signed the ADA in 1990. Regan didn't want to sign it... and didn't. (But to be fair, by then he was so far gone w/ dementia.... MAYBE he would have otherwise.. dunno). But 1988 was RR's last full year in office... so, NO on thx to RR.
Milk . . . my Dad was in the American Air Force, and when I was a boy we traveled to Germany for a tour. We stayed briefly in a German hotel, and at breakfast my Dad would ask for milk and they would bring us one small cup of milk, . . like for coffee. My Dad would have to tell them we wanted a full size glass of milk for each of us, and they would look at us like we were aliens. It was so weird.
@@ChuckHuffmaster I have a family friend who is a franchisee for a bunch of McDonald's. He told me they make most of their money on the drinks because it only costs them about 20 cents and half of that is the price of the cup/lid/straw.
@@JohnBrown-vn2qw Be careful with that. Several years ago, I came to a full stop, looked and there was no traffic and no cop. I turned, and the cop got me. He was hiding behind a hedge in a pancake place about 50 yards away on the other side of the street. He found a good fishing spot.
LA drivers: In any large city with heavy traffic, there is almost a combat zone mentality. The stress levels are elevated, and the number of rude drivers increases.
Californian here that hates to go into and drive in the LA Basin. The Bay Area is nearly as bad. It is totally stressful and everyone seems to drive as fast as possible.
Part of being "baby friendly" are those "baby changing stations" in most public toilets, the "family restrooms", and also those private "mom & baby nursing areas" in several malls across the US.
@@sierrajohnson7300 Reagan had nothing to do with this. I remember we got the right to turn right on red back in the mid 60's. Some states were ahead of us.
Great video .. really. My dad was in the US Air Force and we lived at RAF Upper Heyford, Oxford Co., England. The family stayed in an English village hotel in Deddington for about 30 days until housing was available on base. This was 1960 ... so only 15 years after the end of WWII .. the Brits were still recovering. One day at dinner a parent ask one of the dining staff for ice .. they wanted to make ice tea. The hotel had a single ice cube tray. One. For the entire hotel. They brought my parents glasses with a single ice cube in each glass. How much has changed since is simply mindboggling having actually been a part of the "old days".
I absolutely love that even with your extensive knowledge of the US that you still were able to have your own experience. Please come back whenever you are ready.
Yes I want a part 2. I had to laugh about your ice comments. We probably don't ask if you want ice in your drink because they assume no one wants to have a warm soda.
I got in an argument in London with a server over ice in coca cola. Had to pull out the "I'm from the city where this stuff was invented, so I think I know what I'm talking about" card to get my ice.
How long are you waiting to finish your soda that it gets warm? Soda is kept under pressure which automatically makes it cold. No need to add wretched ice to ruin your coke. Want your drink to stay colder for longer without ice? Two words: travel mug.
@@md_vandenbergWe want drinks that are freezing. Especially during a hard day's work in oppressive heat. Also, many of us use travel mugs with ice, which keeps drinks cold for twelve hours. So if someone's drink gets watered down, well, they had twelve hours to drink it.
That is not true. If they get it out of a machine the Coke is pretty much certainly ice cold. So it does not need ice. If there is a self serve machine at your local fast food joint why bother with ice? Already cold and unlimited refills.
I know a woman who relocated from the UK to the US, and she said she was all right until she went grocery shopping. She was used to two choices of laundry detergent in the UK, and she knew which one she liked. When she got to the detergent aisle and had to choose from 150 different brands, she was finally overcome and had an ugly cry meltdown right there in the detergent aisle.
crazy that even someone from a fellow G7 nation is blown away by all the choices at a grocery store. Well, we have to remember that we are the most prosperous nation in the history of the world, and the median income for the whole USA (it will be higher or lower in particular places) is 70k versus about 50k in Britain. 😲 In California it's 90k, here in Silicon Valley, 125k! 😮 (I live here but don't make anywhere near 125k lol. but it's the middle class salary, if you're a first year doctor or lawyer, or just graduated with a Computer Science degree, or if you're a journeyman tradesman, you'll make that kind of money, it's a normal salary.)
There’s a trick to this problem. For the most part, just buy what you already know you like. Then each time you go shopping, try one or two new things, just one or two, and get all the rest familiar items. This keeps you from being overwhelmed, from taking forever to decide, from getting frustrated, from all the bad stuff and still have a little surprise to try.❤️🐝🤗
@@neutrino78x swings and roundabouts you pay more in your healthcare , foods cheaper here as well . Great public transport , we both have pluses and minuses to our countries
@@claregale9011 "you pay more in your healthcare " Depends. The employer usually has it covered. I guess if you count $30/month, which is what my last employer offered, then it's slightly more, not a lot. "foods cheaper here as well" Because average salary is lower. Apparently there is not as much choice in food over there, though, at least not at the grocery store. "Great public transport" Yes, our major cities have world class public transit in the USA, as the Beesleys pointed out in this video. You have surely heard of BART here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Subway in New York City. 80% of Americans live in the urban areas, according to the US Census 2020 (Constitution says it must be done every ten years). "we both have pluses and minuses to our countries" Yes, definitely. 🙂
5:13 when I was getting my masters degree, my culminating paper was about helping teenagers find their life’s purpose. I hadn’t thought about how many choices are available. One of the problem we deal with because of this is choice paralysis -where people get overwhelmed and just don’t do anything. It’s not just consumer products, but choices in living arrangements, careers, relationships -things with long term effects-really overwhelm people. I know adults who are stuck in their high school selves because they’ve refused to make a hard choices in 20 years.
My sympathies are with you driving in LA - local knowledge and awareness on peak traffic times on any given route is helpful, but there are some places where the traffic is tough pretty much anytime.
because of the ADA, anywhere there is stairs there has to be a ramp or elevator for disabled people to also be able to go up. this works for the baby carriages as well... this is also why many places have wide walk areas.
Woke up yesterday to 91 degrees. By 6 that night it was 89. The ice helps to keep the drinks and you cool. Also, because of traffic, we state how long it takes to get there and not how many miles. As you said, 10 minutes on a map could be an hour away with traffic.
LA's notorious traffic brings out both the best and worst in its drivers. Many people drive aggressively in an attempt to make up for lost time. But the more experienced drivers realize that the whole system moves faster if everyone works together.
Brits are so amazed about the concept of ice😂 and particularly iced tea when it’s 100° out and 94% humidity who the hell wants to drink a cup of hot tea?? now that you’ve been to Texas, maybe you’ll know this
Regarding ice, yes it's automatically served in every cold drink unless you ask for no ice. You can also ask for light ice if you don't want as much, or just a cup of ice by itself, if you want it for something else.
According to Wikipedia, all 50 states now have right on red. (This wasn't always the case. I have early-childhood memories of adults asking one another, at a red light while traveling, "Does [state] have right on red?") In states that do allow it, intersections where it's not allowed are marked, which is why you saw signs on certain intersections telling you not to do it there. Note that, even when you legally can turn right on red, you do still have to yield to traffic that has a green light. And it's never legally mandatory: the worst that happens if you wait for the light, is the driver behind you gets impatient and beeps the horn at you.
I think one should be able to turn left on red if one sees a gap in traffic. I hate sitting there at a right left turn arrow and gaps in traffic, but I just have to sit there. If I were king for a day, I'd outlaw metered left turns.
Right on Red started around the oil crisis in the 1970s - the thought was that less idling = less gas wasted. After the oil crisis ended, everyone kept the rule.
@@Anon54387 You can legally turn left on red, as long as you don't have to cross any lanes of traffic to do it. (In practice, this generally means you have to be turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street, so it's only possible in communities that have multiple one-way streets.)
@@jonadabtheunsightly Yes - that's the law at least in Pennsylvania though in Philadelphia where there's maybe only 12 to 24 of those intersections (even in a city of 1.6 million people) it's rare occurrences to see one.
If I get a drink in a drive thru (no refills) I will request “light ice”. So I get more soda/ice tea. This is common & restaurant drive thru’s are used to it.
I think the "baby friendly" feature you experienced was actually due to the A.D.A. or Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA requires that all public areas be accessible to everyone in wheelchairs, etc. That translates to lifts, ramps and curb cuts everywhere. And the law is right on red nation wide at all times unless specifically forbidden.
Public transport in larger cities can be decent. A lot of us don't live in large cities, I don't. So here, where I'm at, public transport is pretty pathetic.
Rural areas in Europe are pretty bad at public transit. I'm from a low population city in Spain and there is barely public transit. You might have a bus stop if you happen to be in between two large cities. I live in the US now and transit is definitely not as bad as many people think it is. Europe or Asia have a higher density of people per square mile and cities are not as spread out, therefore building and maintaining lines need less maintenance cost and construction cost while making lines more usable. Plus in the US people love their cars. I definitely love my car. I hated using public transport when I lived in France and England.
@@robertofernandez7773 I feel like the cost is to much for rural areas to have great public transportation. Although my very small town (10,000 people) in the U.S. has a small bus that people can call and arrange a pick-up/drop-off and return home trip within the county for free for all residents of the town.
@@jonstewart9792 yes I agree. My family from my mom side lives in northern Michigan in rural america and they have something like that. Requires a lot of planning but its great for old folks that might not have someone to take them to an appointment. In my town in Spain there are 50000 people and has only three lines. It's ok but not great either. I personally never used it. Sometimes it is faster just to walk. But of course not everyone has great mobility.
My daughter lives in Santa Monica, CA. Instead of renting a car we used UBER and their bus system. The buses were great, but they were not necessarily on schedule. Plus or minus 5 - 10 min
Loving Archie presence in the videos. Even just hearing him in the background keeps me smiling and looking for a glimpse of him. Wishing you all of the best. Been with James for many years. Very proud of the wonderful father and loving partner he has become. I have a son who is the exact same age and just love seeing these boys become loving family men. ♥
Lucky! it's 93F/34C Here! (Central Ohio in a more 'country' area, so SOME cool out of the wooded areas... probably way worse in Columbus. 30+ miles away!
I was stationed at Burtonwood Army Depot outside of Warrington, England for almost 2 years. Had my American car .... was "interesting being on the wrong side of the car and driving on the wrong side of the road...
I hear ya. I took my family to Ireland, and I was totally confused. That wasn't the worst part. Ireland also has a tremendous amount of 'roundabouts'. Then add to that my car had a stick shift. Here I am going around a roundabout having to use a stick changing gears with my left hand, Going in the opposite direction I'm accustomed to, with my entire family in the car. It was exhausting. Did I mention how narrow the two lane roads are?
@@chitowntiger1bruh. Roundabouts are simple to navigate and so is shifting left handed. At least you weren’t driving a giant box truck or something. That’s when it gets spicy. 😂
@@jman0870 My dad was a trucker and he let me drive it with him on the passenger side from Milwaukee to Chicago. It also had a 48 foot flatbed trailer. Just going forward it was surprisingly easy to drive. It's just that I'm so right handed dominant that using my left hand for anything is a challenge...lol
Ice machines in hotels are for road trip travelers who usually have coolers or what you would call a cool box. Travelers driving long distances will keep their drinks and food cold in the coolers with ice. As a travel baseball mom, we use the ice machines at the hotels for our coolers that we bring to the baseball tournaments.
Hi y'all! Mount Dora (just outside of Orlando), Florida here. Love you guys! Too cute. So pleased that it seems you really enjoyed your visit to Cali and Texas! Listen, as for driving in L.A. - kids, I do not drive in L.A. When we visit there, I make my husband drive as he is from there. Most Americans, unless they are from the Los Angeles area or have lived there for a long time, will not attempt driving in Los Angeles. THAT is a monster all to itself. L.A. drivers are mental and we know that. There does not seem to be any rhyme, reason or laws. If there are, they certainly do not follow them. Even most Americans do not have the stomach to take the wheel in Los Angeles, LOL. So now, we got to get you guys to visit the Southeast. Especially Florida. Walt Disney World awaits you. And Archie will love it. He's at the perfect age to enjoy it and make lifelong memories. Love your videos, and best of luck to you both, well, all three. :)
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I'm super happy u guys had a great time here in the states
Remember about 40 years ago a friend related that his Aussie wife volunteered to go out for a loaf of bread while visiting the US. She returned home "overwhelmed" w/ the choices, just like you said.
When turn on red was first introduced there were signs everywhere saying turn on red, but then after years those signs disappeared and now you see a very rare don't turn on red. Also - ICE is king!! There is nothing better than being outside in the summer working up a sweat and then having a large, crushed ice with diet coke - awesome - you can add some clear vodka as well
Glad you had the chance to visit and explore our country. I live in San Antonio, and the Riverwalk is a great place to visit and walk along, especially if there are no crowds.
When go through a drive-thru, which obviously has no free refills, they tend to load up on the ice so only 25% or less of the cup is the drink. Those are massive profits. Many people say "light ice" or "no ice" to keep from being cheated this way. This applies to iced coffees where they don't give you an option but you barely getting a tiny cup of actual coffee.
Just ask for no ice in the soda, then for ice -= offer to pay for it, they usually will just load up a cup for you - or go inside to order, get an extra cup "for water" then skip the water - just load it w/ ice! ;)
We can follow Millie's lead and fill the cup with ice and then add the drink. One of the things that makes this work for us is free refills. If you can keep pouring more drink over that ice, why not? 🤠
Public transportation in big cities is good. When you get out of the city, that's a different story. At best it's limited. In other places it may be non-existent. In rural areas communities are far apart. You have to have a car.
I like you take on public transport, which has been improving in the US, but is still fairly limited outside of large metropolitan areas. I'm glad you had a good experience.
it's "public transit" here....and the major cities have always had great public transit, but you can't really expect it in those redneck flyover areas, as they are undesirable and will never have the population density to support it. 🙂
Can't wait till y'all can come back........y'all need to visit again Texas and other places in the South......Cheers from a Texan living in Mississippi!!!!
I watched some of your visiting videos and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I wish so many Americans would watch videos like yours to appreciate the privileges. I seen a similar video by a woman from Australia and she too was shocked by the low prices and the variety upon variety of everything in a Walmart
The rule of thumb is that it is legal to turn right on red, unless there is a sign stating otherwise. A little info. If you are on a one way street. You are allowed to turn left, from the curb lane, onto another one way road on a red light. Being able to turn on red helps reduce carbon monoxide pollution, reduce traffic congestion, and save on gasoline.
I love hearing all the things you found different and interesting about your experiences in the states and can’t wait to hear more. Even more, it sounds like you had a great adventure and that’s even better. We can’t wait to share in more of your adventures as time goes on.
Years ago, my work company transferred an engineer and his family from SE Asia to Indiana. His supervisor took the family to the grocery store for their first time because he knew they would be overwhelmed by the options for every item. He guided them through the options and helped stock their kitchen. He said they had the deer-in-the-headlights look the entire time.
Actually it helps those of us who get impatient waiting for a green light when nothing is coming. I'd never thought about saving gas. I don't think that would be an issue with me.
@@NurseEmilie turn on red started during the fuel crisis of the 1970s to save gas. The federal government would withhold federal highway fund from any state that wouldn't legalize it
@@NurseEmilie It is a double whammy - It is safe if you are an alert driver, and it also saves on gas (your wallet) and eco-impact (less sitting in an idling car equals less fuel consuption and carbon emissions)
When making a right turn on red, you treat the red light like a stop sign. You check to make sure it is safe to complete the turn. You don’t just act as if it’s a green light and roll through the red light. I see too many people who are narcissistic inconsiderate lunatic drivers who don’t even stop at the red light to make the right turn. They just barrel through it like it’s green.
As far as turning on red here in Massachusetts, there’s a sign that will say no turning on red if it doesn’t say that or the sign isn’t there, you can turn on red here also turning on a one-way street you can turn on red then also, if the sign doesn’t say you can’t if that makes sense lol
Yes I would like a pt 2 from you guys. When you order drinks in the US you should tell the server how much ice you would like in your drink ie; easy ice, lots of Ice or in between. In America don't be afraid to ask for what you want.
It was interesting to hear your perspective about visiting America. Most videos I've seen that discuss specific differences between America and other countries are presented by people I know nothing about. Since we have gotten to know you guys quite well over the years, your perspective carries a lot more credibility. I'll place my vote for hearing more examples in a second video if you decide to make another.
"You're a country of ice" Even many Americans don't know this, but for some time ice was one of American's biggest "crops." Fredric Tudor, a guy from New England, started the ice trade back in the early 19th century. We exported ice all over the world. Including to the English elites during the war of 1812 ;). So yeah I'd say we are definitely a country of ice. We sure love it, don't know how anyone else survives without it!
@@chrischar9428I think that's sever/bar tender, not the host that seats you in US speak. Ice is implied unless you request otherwise when ordering. Exception would be spirits, mixed drinks. Neat= no ice not chilled. Up=chilled no ice ing glass. Rocks=ice in the glass. Straight Up= same as UP, but a mixed drink. Straight=you might get neat you might get up. Maybe regional or an ambiguous fragment of straight no chaser?
I’m so glad you got to experience a taste of America. I grew up in San Diego CA until 20 yrs old. Cali is beautiful! I now live in Washington and it’s a paradise of nature up here ❤
Regarding ice: at many fast-food places you simply receive a cup, and you can put in as much or as little ice as you want, and then fill it with the drink.
Driving: You guys don't understand. The folks on the freeways are cooperating with each other. It's happening so fast and so well you just don't notice. Even Americans from other parts can't drive in CA. Or TX. Or anywhere with 4+ lanes and 60 MPH trafic for you guys I'd imagine. If you had stayed a couple months you'd get used to it. People were letting you in. But they decided to go by you once you didn't react. Then someone took pity on your soul and helped you into the next lane. A wingman of sorts. Not blocking ally's and driveways. All kinds of stuff happens really fast and it's intimidating. From the few videos I saw? You guys nailed it. Not being comfy in traffic on the freeway especially is a common anxiety even for Americans.
Public transport is fine in New York and Chicago. I live in the 3rd most populous county in the US (Harris County Texas, nearly 5 million people), the nearest bus stop is a 3 hour walk from my house.
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Re: Stairs/Lifts/Ramps. This has to do also with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Places legally are required to be wheelchair (and other mobility equipment) accessible.
There are some exceptions for historic buildings and such, so it's not literally everywhere.
But yeah, pretty much anything built or renovated since the mid twentieth century, is going to be accessible at least to traditional wheelchairs, and *new* stuff is typically designed to be accessible to those large motorized-cart wheelchairs that are about the size of a European automobile.
Yes, some people complained about the billions spent on ramps, elevators, and such. Now that I have arthritis I am glad for these things and my friends with small children are too. ADA was one thing the federal government actually got right and the unintended consequences are mostly positive!
@@jonadabtheunsightly Churches are exempt too, historic or not.
@@jonadabtheunsightly You exagerate about the Euro Automobile... I have a friend who drives a Mini Cooper ;) It is small, but not as small as a motorized wheelchair ;) Not griping or arguing, just felt need to clarify this small point ;)
@@gregmason2434Look up the Peel P50. Thing will literally fit in most elevators. 😂
Concerning the ice: if you ever go back to the US know that you can always ask for light ice or no ice at all in your drink.😊
You can always ask for no ice in your drink and a second cup with just ice in it to add to your drink.
I hate ice, and always ask for no ice. (I do ask for lemon on the side) Never had an issue.
@@kristend344yeah because most drinks are cooled but if it’s a drink that isn’t cooled then i just go for light ice
I do that. I hate my tea getting watered down with melted ice, and getting less than a cupful. I add ice at home or put it in the fridge.
It's worth noting London is at the same latitude as part of Alaska... most of Europe is way farther north than most of the US.
I went to Ireland in August and nobody told me to bring a parka sheesh.
Also, most of the US doesn't have the generally dreary rainy climate of the UK.
Though it's also worth noting that I don't think the US ice behavior changes that much when it actually does get cold and rainy or even in cities like Seattle.
Turning right on red is never required by law. So if you wait until the light turns green, you might annoy people behind you, but you aren’t breaking the law
Correct, unless it is posted saying No Right Turn On Red which there are still plenty of.
but waste gas and help warm the earth
And reminder to PLEASE come to a complete stop. I got cut off on crosswalks 4 times the other day by people who didn't stop at red lights because they were turning right. Right turn on red includes a complete stop and yielding to traffic/crosswalks.
@@nobonespurscope and seethe
But you are obstructing traffic and you could get a ticket for that.
The US is very handicapped accessible. Most places have lifts for ADA compliance.
The ADA is one the US's best ideas.
Thank you Ronald Reagan!
@@dennisclouser3458 he's burning down below if you want to see him
The uk have the same disabled facilities maybe not to the standard of the US but we do have them . Lifts are in most second or more story buildings here too . Maybe Jersey is not disabled friendly .
@@dennisclouser3458 Why? President George H.W. Bush finally signed the ADA in 1990. Regan didn't want to sign it... and didn't. (But to be fair, by then he was so far gone w/ dementia.... MAYBE he would have otherwise.. dunno). But 1988 was RR's last full year in office... so, NO on thx to RR.
Good point - the American Disabilities Act made areas baby friendly! Love hearing y’all’s take on things we don’t even see anymore!
ADA, ftw.
As an American, when I went to Germany they thought we were crazy for wanting ice.
Milk . . . my Dad was in the American Air Force, and when I was a boy we traveled to Germany for a tour. We stayed briefly in a German hotel, and at breakfast my Dad would ask for milk and they would bring us one small cup of milk, . . like for coffee. My Dad would have to tell them we wanted a full size glass of milk for each of us, and they would look at us like we were aliens. It was so weird.
The other reason we don't mind ice (especially for dine-in situations) is free refills.
+1 for a part 2.
They're free because the drink sizes are insane and it costs them next to nothing.
Not all restaurants offer free refills for sodas but most give free refills for iced tea
@@ChuckHuffmaster I have a family friend who is a franchisee for a bunch of McDonald's. He told me they make most of their money on the drinks because it only costs them about 20 cents and half of that is the price of the cup/lid/straw.
Ice dilutes your drink as well , no ice for me ill pay for the drink not the extra water
@@claregale9011 Room temp or warm water is gross. I'll take the ice all day.
7:02 A right turn on red is always allowable EXCEPT where there is a sign saying otherwise
Some cities have or will soon ban right turn on red.
NYC does NOT have signs, but you can NOT take a right on red.
It depends on what state you're in. There are a few states that do not allow turn on red.
no cop no stop
@@JohnBrown-vn2qw Be careful with that. Several years ago, I came to a full stop, looked and there was no traffic and no cop. I turned, and the cop got me. He was hiding behind a hedge in a pancake place about 50 yards away on the other side of the street. He found a good fishing spot.
I'm from Texas, which has been that way since the 80s. I have Cerebral Palsy, and I have never had a problem getting around.
LA drivers: In any large city with heavy traffic, there is almost a combat zone mentality. The stress levels are elevated, and the number of rude drivers increases.
Yep. Driving in LA can get intense. Especially during rush hour. CC every major city on earth.
If you think LA drivers are rude, you should see Dallas drivers! I swear they TRY to take off the corner of your car when they pull in front of you.
Californian here that hates to go into and drive in the LA Basin. The Bay Area is nearly as bad. It is totally stressful and everyone seems to drive as fast as possible.
Would love to see a part 2. Always fascinating to hear a new visitors perspective and enjoy hearing you guys just chat with each other.
Hello! Love your videos. Hello Archie!
I wish people who visit would go to small town USA and experience that because it's nothing like they experience by staying in the urban areas.
@@jsjazz12I agree. I live in a rural area of Tennessee. No public transport 😂 but we do have super friendly folks 😊
Part of being "baby friendly" are those "baby changing stations" in most public toilets, the "family restrooms", and also those private "mom & baby nursing areas" in several malls across the US.
The right turn on red came about as a way to save fuel and decrease air pollution by limiting the amount of time idling unnecessarily at a red light.
Reagan started this law right?
@@sierrajohnson7300 NO! 1975, His predecessor, President Jimmy Carter.
1975 was President Ford.
@@sierrajohnson7300it’s not a federal law AND Presidents don’t write law 🙄
@@sierrajohnson7300 Reagan had nothing to do with this. I remember we got the right to turn right on red back in the mid 60's. Some states were ahead of us.
Re: traffic...
We have a saying in Atlanta... "Atlanta is an hour away from Atlanta"
(and it's very very true)
I can drive 3 hours to get to Houston from Houston. 😂
The South sucks
Traffic on 285 during rush hour is no joke!
@@AuntNutmeg How about GA 400?
Similar to how you'd better budget at least a half hour to get anywhere in Miami. Even if it's just 3-4 miles away.
“You’re a country of ice.”. That made me chuckle. I have never heard us referred to that way.
Great video .. really. My dad was in the US Air Force and we lived at RAF Upper Heyford, Oxford Co., England. The family stayed in an English village hotel in Deddington for about 30 days until housing was available on base. This was 1960 ... so only 15 years after the end of WWII .. the Brits were still recovering. One day at dinner a parent ask one of the dining staff for ice .. they wanted to make ice tea. The hotel had a single ice cube tray. One. For the entire hotel. They brought my parents glasses with a single ice cube in each glass. How much has changed since is simply mindboggling having actually been a part of the "old days".
I absolutely love that even with your extensive knowledge of the US that you still were able to have your own experience. Please come back whenever you are ready.
Yes I want a part 2. I had to laugh about your ice comments. We probably don't ask if you want ice in your drink because they assume no one wants to have a warm soda.
I got in an argument in London with a server over ice in coca cola.
Had to pull out the "I'm from the city where this stuff was invented, so I think I know what I'm talking about" card to get my ice.
I think we view ice differently because we fill the cup of ice and then soda, and then we go back for a refill so you do get value for your money.
How long are you waiting to finish your soda that it gets warm? Soda is kept under pressure which automatically makes it cold. No need to add wretched ice to ruin your coke. Want your drink to stay colder for longer without ice? Two words: travel mug.
@@md_vandenbergWe want drinks that are freezing. Especially during a hard day's work in oppressive heat. Also, many of us use travel mugs with ice, which keeps drinks cold for twelve hours. So if someone's drink gets watered down, well, they had twelve hours to drink it.
That is not true. If they get it out of a machine the Coke is pretty much certainly ice cold. So it does not need ice. If there is a self serve machine at your local fast food joint why bother with ice? Already cold and unlimited refills.
I know a woman who relocated from the UK to the US, and she said she was all right until she went grocery shopping. She was used to two choices of laundry detergent in the UK, and she knew which one she liked. When she got to the detergent aisle and had to choose from 150 different brands, she was finally overcome and had an ugly cry meltdown right there in the detergent aisle.
crazy that even someone from a fellow G7 nation is blown away by all the choices at a grocery store. Well, we have to remember that we are the most prosperous nation in the history of the world, and the median income for the whole USA (it will be higher or lower in particular places) is 70k versus about 50k in Britain. 😲
In California it's 90k, here in Silicon Valley, 125k! 😮 (I live here but don't make anywhere near 125k lol. but it's the middle class salary, if you're a first year doctor or lawyer, or just graduated with a Computer Science degree, or if you're a journeyman tradesman, you'll make that kind of money, it's a normal salary.)
Why 150 ?? not needed really is it .
There’s a trick to this problem. For the most part, just buy what you already know you like. Then each time you go shopping, try one or two new things, just one or two, and get all the rest familiar items. This keeps you from being overwhelmed, from taking forever to decide, from getting frustrated, from all the bad stuff and still have a little surprise to try.❤️🐝🤗
@@neutrino78x swings and roundabouts you pay more in your healthcare , foods cheaper here as well . Great public transport , we both have pluses and minuses to our countries
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"you pay more in your healthcare "
Depends. The employer usually has it covered. I guess if you count $30/month, which is what my last employer offered, then it's slightly more, not a lot.
"foods cheaper here as well"
Because average salary is lower. Apparently there is not as much choice in food over there, though, at least not at the grocery store.
"Great public transport"
Yes, our major cities have world class public transit in the USA, as the Beesleys pointed out in this video. You have surely heard of BART here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Subway in New York City. 80% of Americans live in the urban areas, according to the US Census 2020 (Constitution says it must be done every ten years).
"we both have pluses and minuses to our countries"
Yes, definitely. 🙂
5:13 when I was getting my masters degree, my culminating paper was about helping teenagers find their life’s purpose. I hadn’t thought about how many choices are available. One of the problem we deal with because of this is choice paralysis -where people get overwhelmed and just don’t do anything. It’s not just consumer products, but choices in living arrangements, careers, relationships -things with long term effects-really overwhelm people. I know adults who are stuck in their high school selves because they’ve refused to make a hard choices in 20 years.
My sympathies are with you driving in LA - local knowledge and awareness on peak traffic times on any given route is helpful,
but there are some places where the traffic is tough pretty much anytime.
because of the ADA, anywhere there is stairs there has to be a ramp or elevator for disabled people to also be able to go up. this works for the baby carriages as well... this is also why many places have wide walk areas.
Woke up yesterday to 91 degrees. By 6 that night it was 89. The ice helps to keep the drinks and you cool.
Also, because of traffic, we state how long it takes to get there and not how many miles. As you said, 10 minutes on a map could be an hour away with traffic.
Its 105f here today!
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Goddamn 🤯🤯🤯
LA's notorious traffic brings out both the best and worst in its drivers. Many people drive aggressively in an attempt to make up for lost time. But the more experienced drivers realize that the whole system moves faster if everyone works together.
Brits are so amazed about the concept of ice😂 and particularly iced tea when it’s 100° out and 94% humidity who the hell wants to drink a cup of hot tea?? now that you’ve been to Texas, maybe you’ll know this
Regarding ice, yes it's automatically served in every cold drink unless you ask for no ice. You can also ask for light ice if you don't want as much, or just a cup of ice by itself, if you want it for something else.
According to Wikipedia, all 50 states now have right on red. (This wasn't always the case. I have early-childhood memories of adults asking one another, at a red light while traveling, "Does [state] have right on red?") In states that do allow it, intersections where it's not allowed are marked, which is why you saw signs on certain intersections telling you not to do it there. Note that, even when you legally can turn right on red, you do still have to yield to traffic that has a green light. And it's never legally mandatory: the worst that happens if you wait for the light, is the driver behind you gets impatient and beeps the horn at you.
I think one should be able to turn left on red if one sees a gap in traffic. I hate sitting there at a right left turn arrow and gaps in traffic, but I just have to sit there. If I were king for a day, I'd outlaw metered left turns.
Right on Red started around the oil crisis in the 1970s - the thought was that less idling = less gas wasted. After the oil crisis ended, everyone kept the rule.
@@Anon54387 You can legally turn left on red, as long as you don't have to cross any lanes of traffic to do it. (In practice, this generally means you have to be turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street, so it's only possible in communities that have multiple one-way streets.)
@@jonadabtheunsightly Yes - that's the law at least in Pennsylvania though in Philadelphia where there's maybe only 12 to 24 of those intersections (even in a city of 1.6 million people) it's rare occurrences to see one.
Not allowed within New York City unless posted otherwise.
If I get a drink in a drive thru (no refills) I will request “light ice”. So I get more soda/ice tea. This is common & restaurant drive thru’s are used to it.
I think the "baby friendly" feature you experienced was actually due to the A.D.A. or Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA requires that all public areas be accessible to everyone in wheelchairs, etc. That translates to lifts, ramps and curb cuts everywhere. And the law is right on red nation wide at all times unless specifically forbidden.
We do have this in the uk . Maybe Jersey is not baby friendly
Archie is adorable when he joins along.
Yes, and he's a real baby.
HE IS SUCH A GOOD HAPPY BABY!
Public transport in larger cities can be decent. A lot of us don't live in large cities, I don't. So here, where I'm at, public transport is pretty pathetic.
to non existant... tbh (podunk town/county, right next to the county w/ Columbus, OH which (ayt least in the 1980's) had/(s?) decent public transport.
Rural areas in Europe are pretty bad at public transit. I'm from a low population city in Spain and there is barely public transit. You might have a bus stop if you happen to be in between two large cities. I live in the US now and transit is definitely not as bad as many people think it is. Europe or Asia have a higher density of people per square mile and cities are not as spread out, therefore building and maintaining lines need less maintenance cost and construction cost while making lines more usable. Plus in the US people love their cars. I definitely love my car. I hated using public transport when I lived in France and England.
@@robertofernandez7773 I feel like the cost is to much for rural areas to have great public transportation. Although my very small town (10,000 people) in the U.S. has a small bus that people can call and arrange a pick-up/drop-off and return home trip within the county for free for all residents of the town.
@@jonstewart9792 yes I agree. My family from my mom side lives in northern Michigan in rural america and they have something like that. Requires a lot of planning but its great for old folks that might not have someone to take them to an appointment. In my town in Spain there are 50000 people and has only three lines. It's ok but not great either. I personally never used it. Sometimes it is faster just to walk. But of course not everyone has great mobility.
My daughter lives in Santa Monica, CA. Instead of renting a car we used UBER and their bus system. The buses were great, but they were not necessarily on schedule. Plus or minus 5 - 10 min
Loving Archie presence in the videos. Even just hearing him in the background keeps me smiling and looking for a glimpse of him. Wishing you all of the best. Been with James for many years. Very proud of the wonderful father and loving partner he has become. I have a son who is the exact same age and just love seeing these boys become loving family men. ♥
It is 88F/31C where I am as I watch this,thus the ice everywhere.
I am from New England and even in the winter my sister and I used lots of ice!
Lucky! it's 93F/34C Here! (Central Ohio in a more 'country' area, so SOME cool out of the wooded areas... probably way worse in Columbus. 30+ miles away!
I'm from New England and never use ice. Don't eat out often so its easy to avoid.
@@ruthsaunders9507 😊 My mom never used ice.
Kudos for driving on the "wrong" side of the road and surviving. There is NO WAY I could do that. I am wayyyy to dyslexic
Its not hard too hard to get used to. The driver is always in the center of the road.
I was stationed at Burtonwood Army Depot outside of Warrington, England for almost 2 years. Had my American car .... was "interesting being on the wrong side of the car and driving on the wrong side of the road...
I hear ya. I took my family to Ireland, and I was totally confused. That wasn't the worst part. Ireland also has a tremendous amount of 'roundabouts'. Then add to that my car had a stick shift. Here I am going around a roundabout having to use a stick changing gears with my left hand, Going in the opposite direction I'm accustomed to, with my entire family in the car. It was exhausting. Did I mention how narrow the two lane roads are?
@@chitowntiger1bruh. Roundabouts are simple to navigate and so is shifting left handed. At least you weren’t driving a giant box truck or something. That’s when it gets spicy. 😂
@@jman0870 My dad was a trucker and he let me drive it with him on the passenger side from Milwaukee to Chicago. It also had a 48 foot flatbed trailer. Just going forward it was surprisingly easy to drive. It's just that I'm so right handed dominant that using my left hand for anything is a challenge...lol
Love watching you two in our country…❤️. I guess it’s a reminder how lucky we have it and how grateful most of us are. I love your channel ❤️
Most or some
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Cup half full my friend… I’d like to believe that MOST people are grateful. 😊
Ice machines in hotels are for road trip travelers who usually have coolers or what you would call a cool box. Travelers driving long distances will keep their drinks and food cold in the coolers with ice. As a travel baseball mom, we use the ice machines at the hotels for our coolers that we bring to the baseball tournaments.
Definitely a part 2
You two are awesome. I can’t express how warm my heart is that you enjoyed your trip. We do our best to accommodate!
Hi, Archie! I hear you, lil buddy! Thanks for saying hi and letting us know you’re there and a part of it all! 😁
Hi y'all! Mount Dora (just outside of Orlando), Florida here. Love you guys! Too cute. So pleased that it seems you really enjoyed your visit to Cali and Texas! Listen, as for driving in L.A. - kids, I do not drive in L.A. When we visit there, I make my husband drive as he is from there. Most Americans, unless they are from the Los Angeles area or have lived there for a long time, will not attempt driving in Los Angeles. THAT is a monster all to itself. L.A. drivers are mental and we know that. There does not seem to be any rhyme, reason or laws. If there are, they certainly do not follow them. Even most Americans do not have the stomach to take the wheel in Los Angeles, LOL.
So now, we got to get you guys to visit the Southeast. Especially Florida. Walt Disney World awaits you. And Archie will love it. He's at the perfect age to enjoy it and make lifelong memories.
Love your videos, and best of luck to you both, well, all three. :)
I'm super happy u guys had a great time here in the states
I’m glad you had a great time in the US. It’s nice to hear nice things about us and not the usual complaining about us.
No one is complaining about us. Stay off the drugs.
Remember about 40 years ago a friend related that his Aussie wife volunteered to go out for a loaf of bread while visiting the US. She returned home "overwhelmed" w/ the choices, just like you said.
When turn on red was first introduced there were signs everywhere saying turn on red, but then after years those signs disappeared and now you see a very rare don't turn on red.
Also - ICE is king!! There is nothing better than being outside in the summer working up a sweat and then having a large, crushed ice with diet coke - awesome - you can add some clear vodka as well
Coke Zero > Diet Coke, because there's no Aspertien.
Glad you had the chance to visit and explore our country. I live in San Antonio, and the Riverwalk is a great place to visit and walk along, especially if there are no crowds.
When go through a drive-thru, which obviously has no free refills, they tend to load up on the ice so only 25% or less of the cup is the drink. Those are massive profits. Many people say "light ice" or "no ice" to keep from being cheated this way. This applies to iced coffees where they don't give you an option but you barely getting a tiny cup of actual coffee.
Just ask for no ice in the soda, then for ice -= offer to pay for it, they usually will just load up a cup for you - or go inside to order, get an extra cup "for water" then skip the water - just load it w/ ice! ;)
We can follow Millie's lead and fill the cup with ice and then add the drink. One of the things that makes this work for us is free refills. If you can keep pouring more drink over that ice, why not? 🤠
Ikr I think I've already been doing that too. 😅
Public transportation in big cities is good. When you get out of the city, that's a different story. At best it's limited. In other places it may be non-existent. In rural areas communities are far apart. You have to have a car.
In Los Angeles it sux.
I’d love to see a part 2! I enjoyed all of your comments and yes we are very baby friendly ❤!!
I like you take on public transport, which has been improving in the US, but is still fairly limited outside of large metropolitan areas. I'm glad you had a good experience.
it's "public transit" here....and the major cities have always had great public transit, but you can't really expect it in those redneck flyover areas, as they are undesirable and will never have the population density to support it. 🙂
Can't wait till y'all can come back........y'all need to visit again Texas and other places in the South......Cheers from a Texan living in Mississippi!!!!
I watched some of your visiting videos and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I wish so many Americans would watch videos like yours to appreciate the privileges. I seen a similar video by a woman from Australia and she too was shocked by the low prices and the variety upon variety of everything in a Walmart
Can't wait for part 2!
Wow you guys went to a lot of places, that’s pretty impressive especially with a baby! Kudos to you.
Would love a part 2 when you’re feeling better.
It’s not the public transportation, it’s who’s on the public transportation.
Exactly. If you guys ever come to St Louis where I live do not take public transportation. It could be dangerous.
@@LisaD-1969here in San Antonio it's all right, the quality of it I mean. The occasional tweaker but nothing crazy
@@R.Ysabel.Gsounds like marta in atlanta too
Need a part 2
The rule of thumb is that it is legal to turn right on red, unless there is a sign stating otherwise.
A little info. If you are on a one way street. You are allowed to turn left, from the curb lane, onto another one way road on a red light. Being able to turn on red helps reduce carbon monoxide pollution, reduce traffic congestion, and save on gasoline.
I love hearing all the things you found different and interesting about your experiences in the states and can’t wait to hear more. Even more, it sounds like you had a great adventure and that’s even better. We can’t wait to share in more of your adventures as time goes on.
I enjoyed your video, yes a part 2 would be great.
Fun to hear about your experiences!
One reason for ice machines in hotels is so you can fill a bucket and keep drinks cold in it like beer or wine.
I would like to see a part 2 ❤
Chick Fil A, Buccees and Zaxby's have the "good ice" meaning it has a high air content so its chewable :)
Yes! I call it chewy ice😂 cream
I’m glad you guys enjoyed yourselves
We always like a part 2 .. Love you guys and so happy you came over 🌺
I grew up in California but I hate driving in LA. If you hesitate for a second, 3 cars honk at you.
I noticed a similar deal in Washington D.C., light was still red, they are honking for you to go! (at least they did in the 1980's - mid to late!)
I never get tired of your videos. Definitely do a sequel on the topic. It's fun to hear your impressions of American Culture.
Yes please part 2
Years ago, my work company transferred an engineer and his family from SE Asia to Indiana. His supervisor took the family to the grocery store for their first time because he knew they would be overwhelmed by the options for every item. He guided them through the options and helped stock their kitchen. He said they had the deer-in-the-headlights look the entire time.
One of the arguments for right turn on red is that it saves fuel, rather than waiting needlessly.
Actually it helps those of us who get impatient waiting for a green light when nothing is coming. I'd never thought about saving gas. I don't think that would be an issue with me.
@@NurseEmilie turn on red started during the fuel crisis of the 1970s to save gas. The federal government would withhold federal highway fund from any state that wouldn't legalize it
@@NurseEmilie It is a double whammy - It is safe if you are an alert driver, and it also saves on gas (your wallet) and eco-impact (less sitting in an idling car equals less fuel consuption and carbon emissions)
When making a right turn on red, you treat the red light like a stop sign. You check to make sure it is safe to complete the turn. You don’t just act as if it’s a green light and roll through the red light. I see too many people who are narcissistic inconsiderate lunatic drivers who don’t even stop at the red light to make the right turn. They just barrel through it like it’s green.
In some places (Michigan) you can also make a left turn on red IF you’re turning onto a one way street.
Wonderful real and raw format, this video felt like seeing the real you and having a conversation at home, thank you, loved it!
Parts 2 and 3 and however many y'all want to do please ❤😊! Love from Georgia
Yes, this. Your comments are thoughtful and I am sure I would enjoy hearing any and all observations that you would care to share.
It was funny as I was grocery shopping today and saw all the pringles and thought of Millie.
Sounds like you two had a great time!
I'm glad you guys had a good time. Oh with ice through the drive-thru I always ask for another cup of ice 😂
As far as turning on red here in Massachusetts, there’s a sign that will say no turning on red if it doesn’t say that or the sign isn’t there, you can turn on red here also turning on a one-way street you can turn on red then also, if the sign doesn’t say you can’t if that makes sense lol
Thanks!
Yes I would like a pt 2 from you guys. When you order drinks in the US you should tell the server how much ice you would like in your drink ie; easy ice, lots of Ice or in between. In America don't be afraid to ask for what you want.
Definitely do a part 2.
It was interesting to hear your perspective about visiting America.
Most videos I've seen that discuss specific differences between America and other countries are presented by people I know nothing about.
Since we have gotten to know you guys quite well over the years, your perspective carries a lot more credibility.
I'll place my vote for hearing more examples in a second video if you decide to make another.
Definitely need a part two
"You're a country of ice"
Even many Americans don't know this, but for some time ice was one of American's biggest "crops." Fredric Tudor, a guy from New England, started the ice trade back in the early 19th century. We exported ice all over the world. Including to the English elites during the war of 1812 ;). So yeah I'd say we are definitely a country of ice. We sure love it, don't know how anyone else survives without it!
Part two would be awesome! Glad you enjoyed our little country. 😂
It is awesome to see two young people love each other as you two do. And thanks for the videos
Part 2 please.
Yes, definitely would like a part 2!
They don't ask if you would like ice, but you can definitely tell the hospitality agent that you don't want ice and it will be taken care of!
Hospitality agent?
@@chrischar9428I think that's sever/bar tender, not the host that seats you in US speak. Ice is implied unless you request otherwise when ordering.
Exception would be spirits, mixed drinks. Neat= no ice not chilled.
Up=chilled no ice ing glass.
Rocks=ice in the glass.
Straight Up= same as UP, but a mixed drink.
Straight=you might get neat you might get up. Maybe regional or an ambiguous fragment of straight no chaser?
Definitely a part two! I love hearing the differences between our cultures, especially the small ones. Plus, you guys are adorable.
I’m so glad you got to experience a taste of America. I grew up in San Diego CA until 20 yrs old. Cali is beautiful! I now live in Washington and it’s a paradise of nature up here ❤
Regarding ice: at many fast-food places you simply receive a cup, and you can put in as much or as little ice as you want, and then fill it with the drink.
Driving:
You guys don't understand. The folks on the freeways are cooperating with each other. It's happening so fast and so well you just don't notice. Even Americans from other parts can't drive in CA. Or TX. Or anywhere with 4+ lanes and 60 MPH trafic for you guys I'd imagine. If you had stayed a couple months you'd get used to it. People were letting you in. But they decided to go by you once you didn't react. Then someone took pity on your soul and helped you into the next lane. A wingman of sorts. Not blocking ally's and driveways. All kinds of stuff happens really fast and it's intimidating. From the few videos I saw? You guys nailed it. Not being comfy in traffic on the freeway especially is a common anxiety even for Americans.
I noticed the choices when I moved back to America from Germany after living there for 3 years. I'd forgotten.
Right on red is optional. The worse that can happen is the person behind of you honking.
no thats not the worst thing. not even close.
@@MrSGL21 True. An asteroid could strike you.
As far as pram accessibility, all areas have to be wheelchair accessible in the U.S., which allows the use of prams as well.
Public transport is fine in New York and Chicago. I live in the 3rd most populous county in the US (Harris County Texas, nearly 5 million people), the nearest bus stop is a 3 hour walk from my house.
The closest to me is 25 to 30 minutes away.
@@Wellch I live in Chicago. I have 4 stops within a minute and half walk.
That's interesting because Public transportation in the DFW seems fairly adequate. Why is Houston so bad?
YES!!! Part 2!!! Love hearing how the USA is so different than other countries!
Great video you two! I hope you have a great weekend!
I had trouble translating the first section. Tram? Oh! A baby carriage!
Teslas! We used to count VW Beetles. Slug bug!
Many cities do have good public transportation❤
I don't know where you stayed, but if you stayed at a larger hotel you can ask about shuttle service to larger attractions.
Dude, u have GORGEOUS HAIR!