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Skoda ze je tak velkej nepomer mezi mesicni cenou a tou dvojrocni chtel bych to nekdy zkusit ale jen na mesic.. na vic to nevyuziju.. proste obcas jo obcas ne
I'm a Czech and my girl is from Slovakia, we've been in the States earlier in our lives (West Coast for her, Idaho for me) and from time to time we talk about going on a trip there - visit to the Yellowstone, 5th Avenue, Boston, New Orleans, places like that - and the discussion always ends with, "But we'd have to talk to everyone, be nice to people, pay tips... let's go to Italy one more time instead!"
I love this response! I feel the same! We’re moving to the Czech Republic in a little over a year and for the last five years, we’ve been taking vacations truly far and well away from people because we just don’t wanna be chatty to people anymore. 😂 we have gotten into Vanlife and wild camping and it’s great to keep away from people in this manner.
In Italy they don´t give tips, but they love speaking 😉 in Italian, which I´m studying... Also in Czech Republic I always do some small talks, hi? where are u from? They like it, I can´t imagine it with Germans...😉 And Italians love Prague so much
I am a native Coloradan (now living in Washington state) married to a Czech man (from Plzen) and we're getting ready to move to the Czech Republic - so this video was kind of "full circle" for me and very interesting for me and my husband to watch. I agree with all of your reverse culture shocks and I still live in the US! Trucks EVERYWHERE for no reason whatsoever, tipping culture out of control, etc. I do have to admit that I will miss the friendliness of Americans, no matter how superficial, when I move to the Czech Republic - I find the surliness of checkout clerks to be quite off-putting. That being said, I think the video was really great - loved the format and Honza's commentary. You should do more video chats with him. And, of course, your sweet little Tobik.
I've found greeting the checkout clerks with Dobrý den and then saying Díky/Děkuji when they're done does wonders to melt the hard crust they tend to have. Some of them even opened up to chat!
@@Elgard2 Ano, souhlasím s Vámi. Také prodavačky, pokladní zdravím, děkuji, přeji hezký den. Kolik kyselých ksichtů za den spatří ... Před pokladními mám zvlášť respekt, protože každá jejich chyba (manko) se jim promítne do peněženky...
Czechia is not a great place to move to nowadays. Inflation is too high and future economic growth is questionable. I moved to London as it offers much better job opportunities.
Yeah actually mine too, but after 13 hours of flying and 2 hours of driving, I somehow appreciated the Americanness of it. Though I couldn’t do two nights in a row. I prefer my quiet Czech pubs
Hi Jen, I live in Aussie land (Australia) for 37 years now. Am still homesick!!!!! 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿 I was born in České Budějovice. Love South Bohemia. Too old to go back and leave son here. Love to see your periodical videos and wishing you and Honzík many happy days. Love Pav❤
Are you too old for that, indeed? Only you know what's best for you. Only you matter. But you're never too old to listen to your heart ;) Sending warmest regards from Prague! ❤
Hello, can you please help me and my parents with sponsorship to move to the USA under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program? We would be very grateful for your help. I will be 18 years old in 5 months and if I move to the US, I will work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool because I have been swimming professionally for 8 years, my mom is a hairdresser, she has been cutting hair for about 25 years, so she could work as a hairdresser in the US, and my dad is a handyman, so he could work at any job. If you can't help, maybe one of your friends can? I would be very grateful if you could ask your friends
Another brilliant video. :D Loved seeing the clips from the US as well. I remember a (very short-lived, thankfully) era when the KFC chain (including our local one in Brno) was asked to be more international (or I cannot imagine another sound reason :D) and had to go all "Starbucks", asking people for their first name to call it out out loud when the meal was ready for pick up. The customers looked mortified, the cashiers looked even more mortified...everybody looked mortified. :D The sight of an 18 yo teenager calling out a 60 yo man's first name in a trembling voice as she was looking him in the eyes, holding his fried chicken, was a sight to behold. Thankfully, they dropped the idea pretty quickly. :D
Haha, brilliant! I am playing the scenario through in my head in the Czech language and a Czech setting… It feels completely absurd. “What do you mean, ‘Karle’?? That’s Ing. Petrášek to you!”
When asked about my name in Starbucks (I've been there 2 times in my life) I always answer Maxipes Fík. Because you can pour me coffee without knowing my name, thank you.
Hi Jen, Old Quibbler at your service again! These reverse culture shocks never get old - they allow one to reassue himself on the other people that one is a slave to the habits one creates, in the environment he lives in... Thanks a lot Jen and Honzo - after a long break, fun and informative again (only when it comes to beer instead of Zichovec try Hostivar - they have it in every Albert)! Bye! ;)
Went to Czech Republic in may with me and my girlfriend. Had a blast great food and beer. Did 3 days in Prague 3day out of Prague. Driving was great (I am from DC Maryland area, speed limits are guidelines there to and a lot of traffic) the biggest cultural shock I had was not a lot of public bathrooms and you had to pay.There was a lot of trucks out and about when driving back from Prague.The ram dealership had more truck at it than where I’m from now and that’s North Carolina . I love the fact when over in Czech Republic the server leaves you alone and let you eat in peace, and not having to hear their life story. Do miss the food beer and skoda cars
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
I grew up in Wiscnosin in the 1960s. All of this came in over the past twenty years. My 21yo daughter and I walked out of a club when the band we paid to see was cranked up so loud that we had to cover our ears. I stopped going to bars about ten years ago because of the sensory overload. I miss the days of smoky polka bars!
This video sparked this question, how does both y’all’s parents feel about you living so far away? My husband is Czech but we’re living in the US while my parents are alive. We feel so torn. Czechia is absolutely amazing and we miss it.
I feel with you. I'm a Czech guy, living in Germany, married to a Chinese girl, and I totally can relate to the "being torn" feeling. Luckily there is the interenet, so we see each other on both sides of our families quite often online, but it's not the same.
Once I read somewhere a comment from a Czech guy describing his return from the US and his cultural shock. After he landed in Prague he got on a bus and while on the bus he pulled out money from his pocket to find out how much leftover dollars he still got. Right across from him were sitting some old Czech ladies and when they saw his dollars they uttered: Zasrani Americani and that's how he knew he is back in Czechia 😆"Ceska nasranost" should be Czech motto in my opinion 😁
bohužel, to je to poznamenání komunismem 😉já ho sice zažila jenom jako dítě, ale ten vliv trval dál... A kdybych v něm prožila delší dobu, tak by mě to asi taky víc ovlivnilo... Myslím, že se to s cestováním mění, mladší generace jsou už taky jinde no... Osobně nemám ráda, jak se sami na sebe díváme hrozně kriticky... jako: Česi nosí ponožky v sandálech, ble... no třeba holky na jihu Itálie vytáhnou v letním vedru ke kraťáskům dlouhé kozačky... 🥵 prostě všude je něco, my se zbytečně rádi sebeshazujeme
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
Hi Jennifer, Sir_Mac here, as always! This kind of stuff is, what I was waiting and hoping for! You and Honza, you are native Americans, obviously, but you live here in CZ long enough to understand uniqueness of a czech soul, of a czech personality. So with that understanding, you know what to promote / point out so America is "attractive" to czech people! If I remember correctly, Jennifer, you are a vegetarian, right? So let's make Honza the center of a video for once, and let him do the reviews of czech hamburgers. If they taste like the american ones, if they don't, ... what kind of special hamburgers you can find here in CZ and in America... I like you very much, Jen, but I would like to see Honza to participate more in a field, where he has a lot to say, I assume! Sir_Mac
I just went. I am hooked. Saw Grandma's Family name ("Rodini"=family name) Bačik and Bačikova on about a fifth of the headstones in the small hrbitov in her town in Moravia. I'm going back... to Prague, to Terezin, to Moravia, to Bratislava, and maybe to Munich. Don't know when. But I am going back. I mean, just look at my surname! LOOK at it!! lol (used to be Pijaček). I want to explore of the recent history of the world wars, and I want to explore more of my families roots. Can't wait. Will be planning for a year!
Oh no, not the American public toilets where you can make eye contact with the person queueing in front of the stall while you're doing your business inside... 😅
17:00 - Speaking about Czech republic. Fancy (cocktail, whisky, anime) bars also serve water for free without asking and nobody expects to pay for that. On the other hand, if you walk into a restaurant which remembers Brezhnev, you'd not only need to ask for tap water, but often also pay for it.
We live in New York city, but spend a month in Prague every year. A few years ago (pre-pandemic), we took a car to the airport. The driver picked us up, drove to the end of our block, and began entering the trip into his meter. He go to the tip screen, and asked us how much we wanted to tip him - 20% (normally the standard for a NYC tip), 25%, 30% or, I think, 35%. He was surprised and a little embarrassed when we said we didn't know that until we've actually had the ride. In Prague, we told some friends about this, one of whom was a taxi driver, and they nearly died laughing.
Afterthought on this - I don't think that driver even considered a tip to be a "well done" reward. He just thought it was something we owed as part of the payment, and whether it was a small or large tip had more to do with us - whether we were stingy or generous.
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
i liked very much this "episode"! jen was so unusually relaxed (and herself), i would appreciate this style more often. not so predictable, tight and "busy" when you want to stuff as much as possible informations into video. such beer talk is good format. exactly my taste...
This is an awsome video... I can relate so much with what you come up with (and I have family on the NW coast) but after years in Europe... I be long here 😊
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
@@JosephineMarch7 In fact only + is always correct, since on different continents they add different number of zeroes. In Europe we add "00", while in USA they only one "0", that is why + sign is used as a substitute.
God, it's so true about the pin in the metro (train, tram, etc.)! God forbid someone gets a phone call. "I can't now, I'm on the tram" and those murderous looks... I laughed for about an hour. 🤣🤣
Every single time I’m in USA I have ALL of those feelings and experiences. Love that you captured it so perfectly. Headed back to Prague and I’m gonna miss that free water…but looking forward to perliva voda 😂
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
Hello, can you please help me and my parents with sponsorship to move to the USA under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program? We would be very grateful for your help. I will be 18 years old in 5 months and if I move to the US, I will work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool because I have been swimming professionally for 8 years, my mom is a hairdresser, she has been cutting hair for about 25 years, so she could work as a hairdresser in the US, and my dad is a handyman, so he could work at any job. If you can't help, maybe one of your friends can? I would be very grateful if you could ask your friends.
Jen mentioning the weekly pick-up truck shopping reminded me of one thing that surprised me when visiting the States - why do people buy the whole cartons of like 32 or more of the smallest bottles/cans of soda instead of big bottles?
I know I have nothing to do with you guys feeling home here, but I still feel kinda proud of it! Btw. these casual talks with Honza are really good, love your energy together! :)
I have a culture shock from the US everytime I watch the news - a bull in a China shop. Now imagine how much nicer this world would be, if Czechs were a superpower!
Hi Jen, really perfect video! Thank you for that! The State of Colorado must be really beautiful. I'm thinking first of all about the Rocky Mountain range. I wish I could visit the U.S. again. I also wish I could go to the Rocky Mountain states.
You've just sent me to Colorado, thank you! Like...it's yet another US state on my bucket list (!), but having been in only 6 so far, I definitely need to catch up on that.
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
@@m1kus960 I'm at home here, so I'm staying (it's not just the health insurance and strict gun laws, it's also thanks to my involvement in helping the ukrainian refugees over here). It's just...despite of my objections to certain american habits, I somehow grew fond of literally every US state I had the chance to visit.
@@petrlorenc7230 Hi, could you please write how much money you can save in your city/state from your salary after all monthly expenses, working, for example, as a lifeguard in a swimming pool or in a fast food restaurant? In Czechia, you can save about $470 if you rent an apartment, and about $640 if you rent a dorm room. I'm thinking about whether to stay in Czechia or move to the US in about a year, some say that in the US half of the population lives from paycheck to paycheck in trailers and can't even rent an apartment, and others say that they save a lot of money in the US and in a few years they bought a big house. And they also say that if you have an accident in the United States or break a bone, for example, or need to have your teeth treated or even worse, have an operation, you will have to give all your money that you have earned and they also say that they are laying off workers en masse and that people cannot find work.
@@petrlorenc7230 Hi, I'm thinking of going to work as a Lifeguard in Czechia in a year, and I figured that I can save about $500 from my salary if I rent an apartment (not in Prague, because renting an apartment in Prague is expensive, you can only rent a room there) And I thought maybe I should move to the US if I can save more money from my salary there, in the US the average Lifeguard salary before taxes according to Indeed 15. 87$ per hour/2623$ per month/37048$ per year, and in Denver, CO $19.89/$3,288/$46,441. In your opinion, how much money can I save from this salary after all monthly expenses if I save? I only know that in Denver, CO according to the data Numbeo Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center costs approximately $ 1,718.26 I know that salaries and cost of living differ from city to city, you can write the city where you know the prices and cost of living, and I will write you what is the salary of Lifeguard there, or you can look at Indeed and deduct the cost of living from the salary, I will be very grateful for the information. Also, what do you think about Fire lookout (Fire watch) work, it seems to be an easy job, and you can save a little more money from your salary
You were in my neighborhood up in Breckenridge. I've done that Fairplay drive more times than I can count. Sadly, the waitstaff still isn't making a decent wage. They are reliant upon tips to make a living.
Expecting a "decent wage" for any low-skill work can be frustrating. My guess is that living around the Breck area more than compensates for it , so there are takers. In addition, what's stopping those feeling sad for the waitstaff to tip them 50% or more?
@@DreamPrague I think that getting offended is a luxury entertained mainly by those already well off. The average rent in Breckenridge starts at around 2K (1 bedroom, if you can find it) and up to 4.5K for something bigger. So healthy tipping helps!
Pickups are common in europe too. Not these big Ford F550 trucks , but smaller like Ford Ranger / Toyota Hilux size . But I have seen Dodge RAM several times in Slovakia.
Over the years I have noticed how much Czechia and Prague in particular is becoming Americanized. And you know what? Some of it is not a bad thing,like Czechs having better customer service ( still not there but getting better little by little). 😊
When I heard that at Parlament the servers checked a few times if everything is alright, I thought I would be annoyed that someone is dsturbing me while I am eating. 😀
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway.
@@m1kus960 It really depends on each individual and what they value. Czechia is safer. One doesn’t need to worry about violence and shootings. Although I know there was a shooting in Prague but it is rare. America on the other hand offers many opportunities in business and employment. USA is a big country and one comes into contact with people from every corner of the world. I’ve always loved that about the US. Americans have no problem picking up and moving from one end of the country to the other. Then on holidays the airports are packed with people trying to get together with their families. I think Czechs maybe the younger generation not so much,have a problem just picking up and moving to a different city. 🙂 Life is obviously slower in cities outside of Prague. So anyway each country has its pluses and minuses. I’ve been living in the US from the age of 15 I am now 60 so majority of my life. I actually moved back to Prague in 2019 and thought that I could just live there. The Covid pandemic kind of ruined it for me. I felt as if I was back in the ČSSR. I just couldn’t deal with all the restrictions. I move back to Florida in 2021. I know everything is back to normal now and everything is open but I just feel like I don’t belong there anymore. Even thou I speak fluent Czech few experiences ( such as a realtor not wanting to rent to me,because my last name is not Czech. My Dad was Bulgarian.) Have really left a sour taste in my mouth. Here in the States no one cares what is your last name. And that’s the way it should be.
@@PragueNYC Hi, could you please write how much money you can save in your city/state from your salary after all monthly expenses, working, for example, as a lifeguard in a swimming pool or in a fast food restaurant? In Czechia, you can save about $470 if you rent an apartment, and about $640 if you rent a dorm room. I'm thinking about whether to stay in Czechia or move to the US in about a year, some say that in the US half of the population lives from paycheck to paycheck in trailers and can't even rent an apartment, and others say that they save a lot of money in the US and in a few years they bought a big house. And they also say that if you have an accident in the United States or break a bone, for example, or need to have your teeth treated or even worse, have an operation, you will have to give all your money that you have earned and they also say that they are laying off workers en masse and that people cannot find work
@@PragueNYC Hi, I'm thinking of going to work as a Lifeguard in Czechia in a year, and I figured that I can save about $500 from my salary if I rent an apartment (not in Prague, because renting an apartment in Prague is expensive, you can only rent a room there) And I thought maybe I should move to the US if I can save more money from my salary there, in the US the average Lifeguard salary before taxes according to Indeed 15. 87$ per hour/2623$ per month/37048$ per year in your opinion, how much money can I save from this salary after all monthly expenses if I save? I know that salaries and cost of living differ from city to city, you can write the city where you know the prices and cost of living, and I will write you what is the salary of Lifeguard there, or you can look at Indeed and deduct the cost of living from the salary, I will be very grateful for the information. Also, what do you think about Fire lookout (Fire watch) work, it seems to be an easy job, and you can save a little more money from your salary
Just came back from US and I can proudly say I experienced all of that you talking about... and maaan so many ice in soda while at freezing open football stadium, still cant wrap my mind around it. LoL
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway.
i don't know, I eat pizza with my hands, never with a fork and knife... i like italian pizza, american pizza has too thick dough for me, it's not pizza but some kind of cake...
I like to keep my American spirit alive even after 20 years in a small village in Moravia. I drive a big RAM pickup truck and park in small mall parking lots. I fold my pizza, leave tips on the table, and add salt and pepper to every dish. Admittedly, I might seem a bit odd to some.
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
10% tip is very generous. Especially for just a few beers and pizza. I would never give more. 7 USD Thats a whole meal here in the restaurant!!!! 200 CZK
Plus in 1 hour how many tables is paying their bill? 5? Maybe. I don't care how much the waiting staff are paid. Are they supposed to have 40 USD/hour? For what? Bringing plates and glasses? Work that requires no education or skills. American culture is seriously fucked up
I think the Wall-to-wall Big Screen in the James Joyce Irish Pub with soccer (football? Rugby? I don't even know) playing and 14 strapping twenty-something lads hoisting twenty-ouncers qualifies it as a sports bar.
Ale prd! Kvalita je plus/mínus stejná, však motory se vyrábějí a ladí podobně pro celý svět, jiná je metodika, jak se k tomu srovnávacímu číslu dojde. V Evropě je RON (oktanové číslo), v US AKI (antidenonační index).
Tbh I prefer video game bar than sports bar :) Also working as a server is not easy, because you have to store lot of data inside yourself and your LEDs flicker constantly.
I think this was the first time I heard you say John instead of Honza, so weird 😅 Also, I hope one of your videos will go viral and you’ll gain more subscribers, the quality of your videos, your editing and your humour need to be appreciated by more people 🤗
Hi Jen, thanks for your another video. It is nice to see that normal shots of civilian American life. I must say that american tips are brutal. I'm not stingy, but can not imagine giving a 30% tip. And 4 beers for 60 USD - that's scary. I would be abstinent.
Tipping is terrible .... I should pay ~17$ she asked me if I want to leave a tip ..... so I said make it 20 ....... it was the most expensive bacon avocado burrito in my life;-DD Of course it didn't cost 20, but 37 ....
While there are no legal consequences for not tipping in the US, it's important to understand the cultural implications. Tipping is deeply ingrained in American culture, and not doing so can be seen as rude or inconsiderate. Here's what might happen if you don't tip: Poor service: Servers may be less attentive or even resentful if you don't tip. Social disapproval: You may face negative reactions from others who witness your behavior. Potential for confrontation: In rare cases, a server might confront you directly about not tipping. it should actually say this is what will happen if ur employer dont pay. as a client in a restaurant im NOT ur employer
You are definitely Czech, now ! Why ? No shoes inside house ! Bare feet in living room, around coffee table! Wow ! That would never happened in Woodland Hills! All guests would leave ! LOL ... PS: YES, tips in the US are out of control !
Ahoj Jen, super video, jako vždycky... ale nemělo by to náhodou být označeno jako placená propagace? Nebo byla ta lahev, pečlivě nastavená etiketou do kamery a ten relativně špatný herecký výkon při ochutnávání piva zadarmo? Jinak to jezení pizzy "na prasáka" je běžné i v ČR (nebo alespoň já jí tak jím skoro vždy :D)
Dear Jen and Honza. Thank you for your videos. I think I need to hire you to teach me how to love my native country again. I have been living in Europe for 20 years now. I say Europe because I lived in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, now I am in Germany. My feelings are mixed. I am like a homeless, I am not home anywhere. Yet, I miss the Czech Republic, I go there, I have a cultural shock and I leave very fast. Though I love the countryside, I stopped liking the people behaviour. Jealousy, arrogance, aggression, xenophobia, bad words, alcohol. Reading news from Internet also does not help much. I have a feeling that people have lost decency, respect, good manners, modesty. The corruption affairs, fights, stealing... but the fish stinks from the head, do not want to blame people who lost a hope in the leaders and see that what a politician, that a thief. Anyway, for the time being, the only place where I would like to die is a country, where I grew up. Return to the innocence.
Jina kultura, jina mentalita, jine zvyky. Jsem za to rad. Tady je odmena za skvelou obsluhu, jidlo a piti. Zakaznik oceni a nebo neoceni. Dal jsem 40%, BEZNE DAVAM 5-20 a take jsem nedal nic a vse si nechal vyplatit do koruny ( OBSLUHA SE NAS POKUSILA OKRAST). A pokud nejsem spokojeny, nedela mi problem dat take 0 kc. Pokud nejsem spokojeny nestava se casto- naposled vlas v omacce svickove).
I have started to see a good number of F150 or similar pickups in Olomouc. Never say never, they will just block the streets and whine about bikers, like Americans. It is coming here.
8:37 Ohledne tipovani, neni zadny zakon ze musim davat tip, proto "No tip a Skip". Staci me, ze si k uctu pridaji dan. At jim majitel plati living wage nebo at si najdou lip placeny job.
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Skoda ze je tak velkej nepomer mezi mesicni cenou a tou dvojrocni chtel bych to nekdy zkusit ale jen na mesic.. na vic to nevyuziju.. proste obcas jo obcas ne
I'm a Czech and my girl is from Slovakia, we've been in the States earlier in our lives (West Coast for her, Idaho for me) and from time to time we talk about going on a trip there - visit to the Yellowstone, 5th Avenue, Boston, New Orleans, places like that - and the discussion always ends with, "But we'd have to talk to everyone, be nice to people, pay tips... let's go to Italy one more time instead!"
I love this response! I feel the same! We’re moving to the Czech Republic in a little over a year and for the last five years, we’ve been taking vacations truly far and well away from people because we just don’t wanna be chatty to people anymore. 😂 we have gotten into Vanlife and wild camping and it’s great to keep away from people in this manner.
@@Tangocita444 Good luck on your move - you'll fit right in! 😀
In Italy they don´t give tips, but they love speaking 😉 in Italian, which I´m studying... Also in Czech Republic I always do some small talks, hi? where are u from? They like it, I can´t imagine it with Germans...😉 And Italians love Prague so much
In USA it is so crazy that even when you order through a machine it will ask you for a tip. I believe soon even the ATMs will ask for tips :D
Czechs have name tags so you know who you're complaining about :D
HaHaHa! Bullseye! 😅
i came to the comments to write that :D
I was goint to write the exact same thing
Haha sooo true!😂
Loved this casual conversation format. Feels like I could have been right there with you.
Glad you joined us!
I am a native Coloradan (now living in Washington state) married to a Czech man (from Plzen) and we're getting ready to move to the Czech Republic - so this video was kind of "full circle" for me and very interesting for me and my husband to watch. I agree with all of your reverse culture shocks and I still live in the US! Trucks EVERYWHERE for no reason whatsoever, tipping culture out of control, etc. I do have to admit that I will miss the friendliness of Americans, no matter how superficial, when I move to the Czech Republic - I find the surliness of checkout clerks to be quite off-putting. That being said, I think the video was really great - loved the format and Honza's commentary. You should do more video chats with him. And, of course, your sweet little Tobik.
Thanks for chiming in! The topic is full circle for you! Glad you like the chats with Honza, we’d like to do more of those.
I've found greeting the checkout clerks with Dobrý den and then saying Díky/Děkuji when they're done does wonders to melt the hard crust they tend to have. Some of them even opened up to chat!
Good luck in Czechia and I want to welcome you here ahead! 🙂
@@Elgard2 Ano, souhlasím s Vámi. Také prodavačky, pokladní zdravím, děkuji, přeji hezký den. Kolik kyselých ksichtů za den spatří ... Před pokladními mám zvlášť respekt, protože každá jejich chyba (manko) se jim promítne do peněženky...
Czechia is not a great place to move to nowadays. Inflation is too high and future economic growth is questionable. I moved to London as it offers much better job opportunities.
The sports bar sounds like my absolute worst nightmare.
Yeah actually mine too, but after 13 hours of flying and 2 hours of driving, I somehow appreciated the Americanness of it. Though I couldn’t do two nights in a row. I prefer my quiet Czech pubs
Hi Jen, I live in Aussie land (Australia) for 37 years now. Am still homesick!!!!! 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿
I was born in České Budějovice. Love South Bohemia.
Too old to go back and leave son here.
Love to see your periodical videos and wishing you and Honzík many happy days. Love Pav❤
Are you too old for that, indeed? Only you know what's best for you. Only you matter. But you're never too old to listen to your heart ;) Sending warmest regards from Prague! ❤
Budejovice jsou super a vubec cely jizni Cechy! :)
Thank you Pavla!
V Českých Budějovicích by chtěl žít každý....
@@zyrnur147Kromě mě (pro ty, co nejsou cimrmanology, je to vtip, České Budějovice jsou opravdu nádherné).
This is so facinating! I’m an American, but considering a Fulbright in Czechia. I love your account! Thank you for making these videos :)
You're so welcome!
Go for it. It will definitely be a live enriching experience!
Hello, can you please help me and my parents with sponsorship to move to the USA under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program? We would be very grateful for your help. I will be 18 years old in 5 months and if I move to the US, I will work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool because I have been swimming professionally for 8 years, my mom is a hairdresser, she has been cutting hair for about 25 years, so she could work as a hairdresser in the US, and my dad is a handyman, so he could work at any job. If you can't help, maybe one of your friends can? I would be very grateful if you could ask your friends
Nič mi nebolo, ale už mi je lepšie. Super rozprávanie na získanie pohody na celý deň. 👍👍
Awww, I love relaxing atmosphere of this video! Just two nice people chatting about interesting experience. So wholesome! ❤
I’m glad 😀 you enjoyed it Josephine! We want to make more videos like this.
Another brilliant video. :D Loved seeing the clips from the US as well.
I remember a (very short-lived, thankfully) era when the KFC chain (including our local one in Brno) was asked to be more international (or I cannot imagine another sound reason :D) and had to go all "Starbucks", asking people for their first name to call it out out loud when the meal was ready for pick up.
The customers looked mortified, the cashiers looked even more mortified...everybody looked mortified. :D
The sight of an 18 yo teenager calling out a 60 yo man's first name in a trembling voice as she was looking him in the eyes, holding his fried chicken, was a sight to behold.
Thankfully, they dropped the idea pretty quickly. :D
This whole scenario cracks me up! 🤣
😆
Haha, brilliant! I am playing the scenario through in my head in the Czech language and a Czech setting… It feels completely absurd. “What do you mean, ‘Karle’?? That’s Ing. Petrášek to you!”
😂@@gentlemanjim480
When asked about my name in Starbucks (I've been there 2 times in my life) I always answer Maxipes Fík. Because you can pour me coffee without knowing my name, thank you.
Úžasný dialog, úžasné video, roztomilý pejsek, který Vás dva miluje. Jste doma, už jste naši.
Ať se Vám daří! 🙂
Hi Jen, Old Quibbler at your service again! These reverse culture shocks never get old - they allow one to reassue himself on the other people that one is a slave to the habits one creates, in the environment he lives in... Thanks a lot Jen and Honzo - after a long break, fun and informative again (only when it comes to beer instead of Zichovec try Hostivar - they have it in every Albert)! Bye! ;)
Hearing your own language when coming back home is something that always gets me, somehow.
Nice comparison video, there were some good points!
You guys are awesome! It's always fun to hear you talk about culture stuff :)
Thanks! 😃
Went to Czech Republic in may with me and my girlfriend. Had a blast great food and beer. Did 3 days in Prague 3day out of Prague. Driving was great (I am from DC Maryland area, speed limits are guidelines there to and a lot of traffic) the biggest cultural shock I had was not a lot of public bathrooms and you had to pay.There was a lot of trucks out and about when driving back from Prague.The ram dealership had more truck at it than where I’m from now and that’s North Carolina . I love the fact when over in Czech Republic the server leaves you alone and let you eat in peace, and not having to hear their life story. Do miss the food beer and skoda cars
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
I grew up in Wiscnosin in the 1960s. All of this came in over the past twenty years.
My 21yo daughter and I walked out of a club when the band we paid to see was cranked up so loud that we had to cover our ears. I stopped going to bars about ten years ago because of the sensory overload.
I miss the days of smoky polka bars!
I think the Dutch Pub near Národní Třída can be close to the "sports bar". :)
I u nás bývá solnička a pepřenka na stole, pokud nechodíš do nějakýho pajzlu nebo naopak hogo fogo restaurace, ale stačí se zmínit a donesou ti to.
This video sparked this question, how does both y’all’s parents feel about you living so far away? My husband is Czech but we’re living in the US while my parents are alive. We feel so torn. Czechia is absolutely amazing and we miss it.
I feel with you. I'm a Czech guy, living in Germany, married to a Chinese girl, and I totally can relate to the "being torn" feeling. Luckily there is the interenet, so we see each other on both sides of our families quite often online, but it's not the same.
CZECH REPUBLIC not czechia
@@DABLOUKY se neposer
@@DABLOUKY....je to to samé....🤣🙈
@@DABLOUKY Můžeš si na to buď zvyknout nebo se kvůli takové prkotině vztekat na netu. Hádej, co je dospělejsí.
Jen, I am getting culture shock any time I go back to Czech rep.from the USA.Living in the US 34 years.Love this country.My home.
Once I read somewhere a comment from a Czech guy describing his return from the US and his cultural shock. After he landed in Prague he got on a bus and while on the bus he pulled out money from his pocket to find out how much leftover dollars he still got. Right across from him were sitting some old Czech ladies and when they saw his dollars they uttered: Zasrani Americani and that's how he knew he is back in Czechia 😆"Ceska nasranost" should be Czech motto in my opinion 😁
bohužel, to je to poznamenání komunismem 😉já ho sice zažila jenom jako dítě, ale ten vliv trval dál... A kdybych v něm prožila delší dobu, tak by mě to asi taky víc ovlivnilo... Myslím, že se to s cestováním mění, mladší generace jsou už taky jinde no... Osobně nemám ráda, jak se sami na sebe díváme hrozně kriticky... jako: Česi nosí ponožky v sandálech, ble... no třeba holky na jihu Itálie vytáhnou v letním vedru ke kraťáskům dlouhé kozačky... 🥵 prostě všude je něco, my se zbytečně rádi sebeshazujeme
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
Hi Jennifer,
Sir_Mac here, as always!
This kind of stuff is, what I was waiting and hoping for! You and Honza, you are native Americans, obviously, but you live here in CZ long enough to understand uniqueness of a czech soul, of a czech personality. So with that understanding, you know what to promote / point out so America is "attractive" to czech people!
If I remember correctly, Jennifer, you are a vegetarian, right? So let's make Honza the center of a video for once, and let him do the reviews of czech hamburgers. If they taste like the american ones, if they don't, ... what kind of special hamburgers you can find here in CZ and in America... I like you very much, Jen, but I would like to see Honza to participate more in a field, where he has a lot to say, I assume!
Sir_Mac
I just went. I am hooked. Saw Grandma's Family name ("Rodini"=family name) Bačik and Bačikova on about a fifth of the headstones in the small hrbitov in her town in Moravia. I'm going back... to Prague, to Terezin, to Moravia, to Bratislava, and maybe to Munich. Don't know when. But I am going back. I mean, just look at my surname! LOOK at it!! lol (used to be Pijaček). I want to explore of the recent history of the world wars, and I want to explore more of my families roots. Can't wait. Will be planning for a year!
Oh no, not the American public toilets where you can make eye contact with the person queueing in front of the stall while you're doing your business inside... 😅
😂🥹
17:00 - Speaking about Czech republic. Fancy (cocktail, whisky, anime) bars also serve water for free without asking and nobody expects to pay for that. On the other hand, if you walk into a restaurant which remembers Brezhnev, you'd not only need to ask for tap water, but often also pay for it.
Nice jacket/shirt/top/whatever its called, Jen!
Also when that woman told you "you hit my leg", my reaction (when angry) would be "Se neposer" xD
Lol the eye contact during Cheers. That’s how my husband hooked me 😆
Tobík: Honza ok, teď zkusím Jen 😘
Colorado is beautiful
We live in New York city, but spend a month in Prague every year. A few years ago (pre-pandemic), we took a car to the airport. The driver picked us up, drove to the end of our block, and began entering the trip into his meter. He go to the tip screen, and asked us how much we wanted to tip him - 20% (normally the standard for a NYC tip), 25%, 30% or, I think, 35%. He was surprised and a little embarrassed when we said we didn't know that until we've actually had the ride. In Prague, we told some friends about this, one of whom was a taxi driver, and they nearly died laughing.
Afterthought on this - I don't think that driver even considered a tip to be a "well done" reward. He just thought it was something we owed as part of the payment, and whether it was a small or large tip had more to do with us - whether we were stingy or generous.
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
i liked very much this "episode"! jen was so unusually relaxed (and herself), i would appreciate this style more often. not so predictable, tight and "busy" when you want to stuff as much as possible informations into video. such beer talk is good format. exactly my taste...
So we’ll make some more for you!
@@DreamPrague thank you jen. not just for me, i noticed in comments that there are more people with same opinion...
Tobík at the end is like "Where did they go?" xD
This is an awsome video... I can relate so much with what you come up with (and I have family on the NW coast) but after years in Europe... I be long here 😊
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
In Czech we have "tip sport bar" every time in day there is some match you can watch and place legal bet... 😂
if +420 cannot be used in the area code, the numeric entry 0420 is used.
Actually it is 00420…
@@JosephineMarch7 I think to call abroad from US you have to dial 011, then the country code.
@@JosephineMarch7 In fact only + is always correct, since on different continents they add different number of zeroes. In Europe we add "00", while in USA they only one "0", that is why + sign is used as a substitute.
WoW Colorádo vypadá fakt skvěle to jsem netušil , že je tak hezké :)
God, it's so true about the pin in the metro (train, tram, etc.)! God forbid someone gets a phone call. "I can't now, I'm on the tram" and those murderous looks... I laughed for about an hour. 🤣🤣
Yet another excellent vid! 👏 And the thing with J is so cool and funny :D
and smart 🙂
I love the innova disc golf discs rack at the enter to the liquor store. :D
I pointed that out to Jen as well. So Colorado.
Great relaxing video. You may not even know that + can be replaced with the digit 00, so 00420 works too :D :D
That US town was sooo lovely and beautiful! But I like the Czech way more. Although I would really like to visit a place like this.
Every single time I’m in USA I have ALL of those feelings and experiences. Love that you captured it so perfectly. Headed back to Prague and I’m gonna miss that free water…but looking forward to perliva voda 😂
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
Welcome back to the US! ❤
Hello, can you please help me and my parents with sponsorship to move to the USA under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program? We would be very grateful for your help. I will be 18 years old in 5 months and if I move to the US, I will work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool because I have been swimming professionally for 8 years, my mom is a hairdresser, she has been cutting hair for about 25 years, so she could work as a hairdresser in the US, and my dad is a handyman, so he could work at any job. If you can't help, maybe one of your friends can? I would be very grateful if you could ask your friends.
Jen mentioning the weekly pick-up truck shopping reminded me of one thing that surprised me when visiting the States - why do people buy the whole cartons of like 32 or more of the smallest bottles/cans of soda instead of big bottles?
Such a good point! I have no idea but the small cans are stupid.
I know I have nothing to do with you guys feeling home here, but I still feel kinda proud of it! Btw. these casual talks with Honza are really good, love your energy together! :)
Thanks Radek! We’ll make more of them😎
This was lovely 😊
I have a culture shock from the US everytime I watch the news - a bull in a China shop. Now imagine how much nicer this world would be, if Czechs were a superpower!
Hi Jen, really perfect video! Thank you for that! The State of Colorado must be really beautiful. I'm thinking first of all about the Rocky Mountain range. I wish I could visit the U.S. again. I also wish I could go to the Rocky Mountain states.
You are so welcome! Yes I recommend Colorado 100%!
I don't tip by % . What is so much harder about bringing me $20 glass of Scotch vs $5 beer?
Good point
Bobik is the star of this video!
You've just sent me to Colorado, thank you! Like...it's yet another US state on my bucket list (!), but having been in only 6 so far, I definitely need to catch up on that.
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
@@m1kus960 I'm at home here, so I'm staying (it's not just the health insurance and strict gun laws, it's also thanks to my involvement in helping the ukrainian refugees over here). It's just...despite of my objections to certain american habits, I somehow grew fond of literally every US state I had the chance to visit.
@@petrlorenc7230 Hi, could you please write how much money you can save in your city/state from your salary after all monthly expenses, working, for example, as a lifeguard in a swimming pool or in a fast food restaurant?
In Czechia, you can save about $470 if you rent an apartment, and about $640 if you rent a dorm room.
I'm thinking about whether to stay in Czechia or move to the US in about a year, some say that in the US half of the population lives from paycheck to paycheck in trailers and can't even rent an apartment, and others say that they save a lot of money in the US and in a few years they bought a big house. And they also say that if you have an accident in the United States or break a bone, for example, or need to have your teeth treated or even worse, have an operation, you will have to give all your money that you have earned
and they also say that they are laying off workers en masse and that people cannot find work.
@@petrlorenc7230 Hi, I'm thinking of going to work as a Lifeguard in Czechia in a year, and I figured that I can save about $500 from my salary if I rent an apartment (not in Prague, because renting an apartment in Prague is expensive, you can only rent a room there)
And I thought maybe I should move to the US if I can save more money from my salary there, in the US the average Lifeguard salary before taxes according to Indeed 15. 87$ per hour/2623$ per month/37048$ per year, and in Denver, CO $19.89/$3,288/$46,441.
In your opinion, how much money can I save from this salary after all monthly expenses if I save? I only know that in Denver, CO according to the data Numbeo Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center costs approximately $ 1,718.26
I know that salaries and cost of living differ from city to city, you can write the city where you know the prices and cost of living, and I will write you what is the salary of Lifeguard there, or you can look at Indeed and deduct the cost of living from the salary, I will be very grateful for the information.
Also, what do you think about Fire lookout (Fire watch) work, it seems to be an easy job, and you can save a little more money from your salary
Jen drinks faster then Honza...:) good girl!
Every time 🤣
The segue to your pitch for the VPN company was so smooth. Well done indeed.
Oh that’s nice to hear, thanks!
Holy sh!t, your Ř is wonderful! I was amazed by many things from your Czech life, but this one really got me!
Ahojky :) Také jsem žil rok a půl v Coloradu přímo v Denveru :) Colorádo je krásné a čisté.
Strašně by mě zajímalo co říkala tvoji krajané n nás, naše zvyky a ty kulturní rozdíly . Díky
You were in my neighborhood up in Breckenridge. I've done that Fairplay drive more times than I can count. Sadly, the waitstaff still isn't making a decent wage. They are reliant upon tips to make a living.
Thanks for your perspective! Always happy to tip well for friendly service! Hopefully we didn’t offend her too much 🤓
Expecting a "decent wage" for any low-skill work can be frustrating. My guess is that living around the Breck area more than compensates for it , so there are takers. In addition, what's stopping those feeling sad for the waitstaff to tip them 50% or more?
@@DreamPrague I think that getting offended is a luxury entertained mainly by those already well off. The average rent in Breckenridge starts at around 2K (1 bedroom, if you can find it) and up to 4.5K for something bigger. So healthy tipping helps!
Ha I was literally in that liquor store not 3 months ago :D
Pickups are common in europe too. Not these big Ford F550 trucks , but smaller like Ford Ranger / Toyota Hilux size . But I have seen Dodge RAM several times in Slovakia.
Over the years I have noticed how much Czechia and Prague in particular is becoming Americanized.
And you know what? Some of it is not a bad thing,like Czechs having better customer service ( still not there but getting better little by little). 😊
When I heard that at Parlament the servers checked a few times if everything is alright, I thought I would be annoyed that someone is dsturbing me while I am eating. 😀
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway.
@@m1kus960
It really depends on each individual and what they value.
Czechia is safer. One doesn’t need to worry about violence and shootings. Although I know there was a shooting in Prague but it is rare.
America on the other hand offers many opportunities in business and employment. USA is a big country and one comes into contact with people from every corner of the world.
I’ve always loved that about the US. Americans have no problem picking up and moving from one end of the country to the other. Then on holidays the airports are packed with people trying to get together with their families.
I think Czechs maybe the younger generation not so much,have a problem just picking up and moving to a different city. 🙂
Life is obviously slower in cities outside of Prague.
So anyway each country has its pluses and minuses.
I’ve been living in the US from the age of 15 I am now 60 so majority of my life.
I actually moved back to Prague in 2019 and thought that I could just live there.
The Covid pandemic kind of ruined it for me. I felt as if I was back in the ČSSR. I just couldn’t deal with all the restrictions. I move back to Florida in 2021.
I know everything is back to normal now and everything is open but I just feel like I don’t belong there anymore.
Even thou I speak fluent Czech few experiences ( such as a realtor not wanting to rent to me,because my last name is not Czech. My Dad was Bulgarian.) Have really left a sour taste in my mouth. Here in the States no one cares what is your last name. And that’s the way it should be.
@@PragueNYC Hi, could you please write how much money you can save in your city/state from your salary after all monthly expenses, working, for example, as a lifeguard in a swimming pool or in a fast food restaurant?
In Czechia, you can save about $470 if you rent an apartment, and about $640 if you rent a dorm room.
I'm thinking about whether to stay in Czechia or move to the US in about a year, some say that in the US half of the population lives from paycheck to paycheck in trailers and can't even rent an apartment, and others say that they save a lot of money in the US and in a few years they bought a big house. And they also say that if you have an accident in the United States or break a bone, for example, or need to have your teeth treated or even worse, have an operation, you will have to give all your money that you have earned
and they also say that they are laying off workers en masse and that people cannot find work
@@PragueNYC Hi, I'm thinking of going to work as a Lifeguard in Czechia in a year, and I figured that I can save about $500 from my salary if I rent an apartment (not in Prague, because renting an apartment in Prague is expensive, you can only rent a room there)
And I thought maybe I should move to the US if I can save more money from my salary there, in the US the average Lifeguard salary before taxes according to Indeed 15. 87$ per hour/2623$ per month/37048$ per year
in your opinion, how much money can I save from this salary after all monthly expenses if I save?
I know that salaries and cost of living differ from city to city, you can write the city where you know the prices and cost of living, and I will write you what is the salary of Lifeguard there, or you can look at Indeed and deduct the cost of living from the salary, I will be very grateful for the information.
Also, what do you think about Fire lookout (Fire watch) work, it seems to be an easy job, and you can save a little more money from your salary
Different minimum wage for tipped employees is ultrastupid concept which leads to many akward sutiations.
Hey Jen and Honza, i forgot to ask you. Did you dance there on the country ball ?
Do I rember correctly that Jarda Jagr used to own sport bar in US style near Vaclavak? Is it still there?
Just came back from US and I can proudly say I experienced all of that you talking about... and maaan so many ice in soda while at freezing open football stadium, still cant wrap my mind around it. LoL
ooh and I use NordVPN and it works great
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway.
Colorado, my second home.
i don't know, I eat pizza with my hands, never with a fork and knife... i like italian pizza, american pizza has too thick dough for me, it's not pizza but some kind of cake...
I like to keep my American spirit alive even after 20 years in a small village in Moravia. I drive a big RAM pickup truck and park in small mall parking lots. I fold my pizza, leave tips on the table, and add salt and pepper to every dish. Admittedly, I might seem a bit odd to some.
In your opinion, which country is better, the Czech Republic or the United States? I know that many people dream of moving to the US and say that the US is much better than the Czech Republic, I also thought about moving to the US, but I decided to stay in the Czech Republic because over the past 2 years the Czech Republic has seen the largest number of Ukrainians per capita, despite the fact that Europe and America were open to Ukrainians, but they chose the Czech Republic anyway
Best video so far. You guys are really funny 😁 😂 😀 👍 Keep them coming.
The sports bar as described is my idea of absolute hell.
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10% tip is very generous. Especially for just a few beers and pizza. I would never give more. 7 USD Thats a whole meal here in the restaurant!!!! 200 CZK
Plus in 1 hour how many tables is paying their bill? 5? Maybe. I don't care how much the waiting staff are paid. Are they supposed to have 40 USD/hour? For what? Bringing plates and glasses? Work that requires no education or skills. American culture is seriously fucked up
Americans are different and generous when tipping is involved.
I live in the Czech Republic, and I never tip anyone, I value my earned money
I think the Wall-to-wall Big Screen in the James Joyce Irish Pub with soccer (football? Rugby? I don't even know) playing and 14 strapping twenty-something lads hoisting twenty-ouncers qualifies it as a sports bar.
benzín je síce lacnejší, ale menej kvalitný (85 až 91 oktánov) a tie autá "žerú" podstatne viac.
Ale prd! Kvalita je plus/mínus stejná, však motory se vyrábějí a ladí podobně pro celý svět, jiná je metodika, jak se k tomu srovnávacímu číslu dojde. V Evropě je RON (oktanové číslo), v US AKI (antidenonační index).
Tbh I prefer video game bar than sports bar :)
Also working as a server is not easy, because you have to store lot of data inside yourself and your LEDs flicker constantly.
I think this was the first time I heard you say John instead of Honza, so weird 😅
Also, I hope one of your videos will go viral and you’ll gain more subscribers, the quality of your videos, your editing and your humour need to be appreciated by more people 🤗
That’s really kind of you to say. Made my afternoon 😘
Nice talk👍I enjoyed it 😉
Hi Jen, thanks for your another video. It is nice to see that normal shots of civilian American life. I must say that american tips are brutal. I'm not stingy, but can not imagine giving a 30% tip. And 4 beers for 60 USD - that's scary. I would be abstinent.
There are sports bars all over Prague.
Tipping is terrible .... I should pay ~17$ she asked me if I want to leave a tip ..... so I said make it 20 ....... it was the most expensive bacon avocado burrito in my life;-DD Of course it didn't cost 20, but 37 ....
While there are no legal consequences for not tipping in the US, it's important to understand the cultural implications.
Tipping is deeply ingrained in American culture, and not doing so can be seen as rude or inconsiderate.
Here's what might happen if you don't tip:
Poor service: Servers may be less attentive or even resentful if you don't tip.
Social disapproval: You may face negative reactions from others who witness your behavior.
Potential for confrontation: In rare cases, a server might confront you directly about not tipping.
it should actually say this is what will happen if ur employer dont pay.
as a client in a restaurant im NOT ur employer
13:30 If you have a heart attack in the "privacy" of the Czech stall, they will find you only after the smell becomes suspicious.
"It was about 10% it was terrible tip"
That was 10% more than anyone should tip then
Miluju tenhle kanal a vas dva ":D
3 - zapomněl jsi na Tobika!🐶🤓😂😉😄😆😛
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You are definitely Czech, now ! Why ? No shoes inside house ! Bare feet in living room, around coffee table! Wow ! That would never happened in Woodland Hills! All guests would leave ! LOL ... PS: YES, tips in the US are out of control !
Ahoj Jen, super video, jako vždycky... ale nemělo by to náhodou být označeno jako placená propagace? Nebo byla ta lahev, pečlivě nastavená etiketou do kamery a ten relativně špatný herecký výkon při ochutnávání piva zadarmo?
Jinak to jezení pizzy "na prasáka" je běžné i v ČR (nebo alespoň já jí tak jím skoro vždy :D)
Hele i kdyby, tohle sis mohl odpustit.
spropitné u karetních transakcí je i u nás v některých restauracích :)
Nice American/European perspective of view over the USA.👍😉
35%😳 It is an axtortion with no mercy! 🤣🤣🤣
Percentage based tipping is so bone headed. My solution is just to avoid sit down restaurants, I don't tip at the counter.
oh, so lovely!!
Dear Jen and Honza. Thank you for your videos. I think I need to hire you to teach me how to love my native country again. I have been living in Europe for 20 years now. I say Europe because I lived in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, now I am in Germany. My feelings are mixed. I am like a homeless, I am not home anywhere. Yet, I miss the Czech Republic, I go there, I have a cultural shock and I leave very fast. Though I love the countryside, I stopped liking the people behaviour. Jealousy, arrogance, aggression, xenophobia, bad words, alcohol. Reading news from Internet also does not help much. I have a feeling that people have lost decency, respect, good manners, modesty. The corruption affairs, fights, stealing... but the fish stinks from the head, do not want to blame people who lost a hope in the leaders and see that what a politician, that a thief. Anyway, for the time being, the only place where I would like to die is a country, where I grew up. Return to the innocence.
Why do Czechs have name tags? Well, you should know exactly who you want to complain about and you'll feel good about them getting paid less.😃
Czech staff has name tags so that if you want to complain on them you knew on who 😆
7:22 kde to je?
2x in the US this year (different places) after few years (and after covid) and sadly staff is now anything but friendly (and competent) now..
Jina kultura, jina mentalita, jine zvyky. Jsem za to rad. Tady je odmena za skvelou obsluhu, jidlo a piti. Zakaznik oceni a nebo neoceni. Dal jsem 40%, BEZNE DAVAM 5-20 a take jsem nedal nic a vse si nechal vyplatit do koruny ( OBSLUHA SE NAS POKUSILA OKRAST). A pokud nejsem spokojeny, nedela mi problem dat take 0 kc. Pokud nejsem spokojeny nestava se casto- naposled vlas v omacce svickove).
I live in the Czech Republic, and I never tip anyone, I value my earned money
Tipping has gotten WAY out of hand!
Já jsem tak nadšený tím, jak propagujete Zichovec. Nejlepší! :)
Very average Czech beer.
Americans are very generous.
I have started to see a good number of F150 or similar pickups in Olomouc. Never say never, they will just block the streets and whine about bikers, like Americans. It is coming here.
8:37 Ohledne tipovani, neni zadny zakon ze musim davat tip, proto "No tip a Skip". Staci me, ze si k uctu pridaji dan. At jim majitel plati living wage nebo at si najdou lip placeny job.