This is a non-food comment to you both. My father was American military and my sister and I traveled the world with him and Mum. The one thing I found, even as a child is that: A smile is universal. I would have never had children to play with if I hadn't smiled and offered one of my dollys to play with. Neither knew the other's language, however we found a way to communicate through a smile.
Europeans always complain about our taxes not being included in the sticker price, but the average European vat rate is about 22% while our sales tax average is only 6%. If doing a little simple math is the only negative, and I’m paying over a third less in taxes, I’m not complaining 😁
True, but 80% of the taxes payed return back as services, not to finance wars or space programs. I lived in US and you pay much more to live there, than in Europe, because taxes cover just the administration costs, not all the services. I mean... in Europe I pay 100$ for a x-ray in a private hospital, and 20$ in a public one. Ambulance is free, I have have 30 days off paid per year in my job and a Woman 9 month paid if pregnant. I pay 300$ a year to insurance my car. What you don't pay in taxes in US you pay to have services and it could be 10 times more than in other countries. At the end of the year living in US is much more expensive. Anyway, the problem is not paying the taxes, but the fact you read a price and then paying another when check, and it's nonsense to me.
@@LightMovies You are correct. They just rely on our taxpayer funded military and weaponry to protect them, and borrow our satellites instead of developing their own space program. So, maybe they should be thanking Americans for their free healthcare, and public transportation systems 🙏
If you resent our military expenditures so much, maybe you ought to consider providing for your own protection. Much of our recent military actions had nothing to do with protecting ourselves, but other countries closer to the action (with the obvious exception of Afghanistan and maybe Iraq?????). We would be more than happy to leave Europe to deal with Russia on your own since you are so superior to us in every way after all.
@@crazymom8316 Are you sure you're protecting other countries? In Europe there aren't many citizens living in the streets, the most people you see in the streets are refugees from north Africa, escaping the wars Bush started in 2001, after 9/11. US did their job (or better: the fu** they wanted), never found what they were searching (mass destruction weapons) and left the area in total crysis. Who cares? That will be their problem, and Europe too, which will be flooded of refugees. Not to mention the arab countries without any control reorganized in ISIS. Again: who cares? You're to the other side of the ocean and will never feel the problem. And it's the same with Russia, which have the tension with USA since the eighties (the cold war), and Europe is always in the middle. In a country where you can die if you don't have the money to cure yourself, and you cannot have a baby if you don't pay thousands of dollars, and where you can be fired just because the boss doesn't like you, why should I espect any sincere care? What I've learnt living in US is americans are not so much aware about what really happens in the rest of the world, and why. Anyway, I don't want to sell the Eurpean system as the best, because every country has its flaws, but It's just a matter of personal preferences. Do you prefer spending less in taxes, and total waste that money, and totally charge the services on your wallet? That's ok, but the point is you cannot compare two different systems. If in Europe you would spend 20% of taxes just to maintain the administration that would be the same and then you could compare and saying that 20% is insanely higher (that needs an explenation anyway. It's 22% just on non-primary items. On food, and primary items is 4%). We also have space programs, but we've never lost a spaceship, and the reason is we don't do that just to tell the world "look, we can", but we do them when needed and after be sure everything will be fine, even if that would be take years. Imagine the amount of money you could save, and put it in something more useful, from futile space launches leading to some destroyed spaceships even before takeoff.
@crazymom8316 This is exactly what I been saying. It seems like they are not grateful for us and why they have free healthcare and we don't. I wish all our troops can come home and not stay in countries in europe or anywhere else where they are not appreciated.
The reason taxes are not included in the shelf price is that it would be too difficult to mark each product because taxes vary widely not only from state to state but also between counties and cities. Add on the fact some things are taxed while others are not & it would be a pricing nightmare so the tax is added on at the till. With regards to Walmart, if I understood you correctly, you're thinking they are government controlled? They're not, although it is a corporation the major stock holders are the Walton family so they basically own all the Walmart stores.
Many Americans think some of those things strange too. The reason things are so big in the USA is because they can be. Considering that all of Britain could fit into one of our smaller states, it just boils down to the fact we have both the money and the space to have big things, so why not?
In the US we put a little mayo in our ketchup to make creamy fry sauce... add pickle relish too and have a great burger sauce! (my true favorite tho is mustard and malt vinegar, yummmmmm)
Dinner portions can be large, but it also is not unusual for two people with smaller appetites to spilt one entree (main course). I usually take home half my food for breakfast or lunch the next day-or even as a bedtime snack if we are eating early. Families with kids ofter have dinner between 5 & 6 pm. Elderly folks may eat even earlier! Also, restaurants often have a less expensive menu at lunch time, and the portions are smaller. Dinner (in the evening) is traditionally our big meal.
There are some businesses that will discount for cash as it does cost the business to process credit cards...gas stations very often do this. Other businesses that are not retail, may add the processing fee of a few dollars...local taxes, utilities, etc.
Our issues with guns isn’t because people are drunk as you may think. The main issue is mental illness and extreme racial/political ideologies. A lot of Americans don’t want restrictions like mental health checks on people to buys guns so we don’t have them everywhere
I’m from the US, first had mayo with fries in Belgium 30 yrs ago, and have since preferred it over ketchup. It’s never a problem to ask the server for a side of mayo for fries. In Utah they have ‘fry sauce’ which is basically ketchup mixed with mayo, otherwise known as 1000 Island dressing
The gun problem in the US isn’t that people use them while under the influence; it’s that they’re so widely available. The gun lobby is so powerful that even reasonable legislation limiting access has no chance of being passed. Taxes are all over the place because each state has its own tax laws, from food to income, and vary wildly from state to state.
At the risk of offending the easily offended (nicest way I could think to call them), I was kind of shocked at my immediate thought when you mentioned guns are worse if/when mixed with drugs or alcohol - I thought "well crap - if you're in an alcohol or drug related situation, I'd think that's when you'd want and need a gun most of all" - I can't be the only one who thought that but probably the dumbest for admitting it? BTW, I LOVE YALLS VIDEOS - It breaks my heart yall don't have a lot of the everyday mundane things we so easily take for granted
I appreciate your honest reflection on this topic. It’s a nuanced issue, and your perspective on needing guns in risky situations is thought-provoking. From my standpoint as a Havsuw’ Baaja, or “the people of the blue and green waters,” I believe in the importance of having access to guns and the right to use alcohol and substances recreationally. However, it’s crucial that we also have increased access to healthcare, especially mental health counseling and addiction treatment. Balancing personal freedoms with the necessary support services is key to addressing the challenges that come with these freedoms. Your empathy and appreciation for everyday comforts also highlight the diverse experiences people have and the importance of understanding each other’s perspectives.
If you've seen the videos of america and the wild creatures that are all around, you'll understand why weapons are necessary for protection in the states. ✌️😎🇱🇷
To clear some things up about taxes. It varies state to state even county to county within a state, some states have 0% tax on groceries, while others if you go out to eat can charge up to 10% (luxury tax) so the meal you would maybe pay $32 for after tax is running around $35. Same thing in grocery stores that range from 0-8% the bag of chips/crisps that is listed at $2.99 at the register will cost $2.99-3.17 all based off local laws and regulations.
Needing ID to buy alcohol, tobacco and some medicine, . . . This is less about being the legal drinking age and more about tracking the sale of over the,counter medications used to make Meth. The Alcohol and Tobacco sales were included later. The cashier has NO CHOICE. They need to input your ID to complete the sale. If you are 22, or 92 . . . the machine needs a number, . . . a valid number. And why everyone in the group gets ID'd, . . . if you have to ask, . . . you do not want to know.
In the US, food that is consumed off the premises is usually not taxable. For example, if you buy food from a drive-thru, it is not taxed. However, if you eat the food inside the restaurant, it is taxable. Soft drinks are not considered food and are therefore taxable, regardless of where they are purchased. Many states have exemptions for certain types of goods, including food. For example, in Ohio, food that is not consumed on the premises is exempt from sales tax. In California, cold food is not taxable if taken to go, but hot food is always taxable
You have to go through classes and learn gun safety and have a background check done before you get the gun. Then you have to go through learning to shoot it and handling it safely. My father grew up hunting and was in the National Guards so he was familiar with it. A lot of families hunt for food before they spend money at the store. I've had some wild game meat it's delicious.
In the US taxes get added on top of the prices later, unlike in Europe. So the price that you see in the store is actually not what you pay for a product at the counter. And yeah, on my recent trip to the US they also asked me for ID when entering a bar, even though it was daytime and I just wanted to eat something there. I'm 46 years old.
The reason we do it in the U.S. is to discourage underage drinking & smoking. If the stores or bars don't ID they will be fined and can lose their license to sell those products. In some cases, with enough violations, the establishment can actually be forced to close down. The consequences of not carding can be costly so stores/bars just card everyone. It's easier on them that way.
About the taxes, here in Italy, until a year ago, merchants would add the cost they pay to the bank when you wanted to pay with a card, especially if the amount was small. For example: 'I’d like to pay 1 euro with a card,' but the transaction costs the store 2 euros in banking fees. Those 2 euros would be charged to you. Recently, however, this practice has been prohibited. There is also a public tax on every transaction, no matter on what (it's on the cigarettes as well as food). On food is much lower than on cigarettes or TVs, but it's there. The taxes are included in the prices and return back as services, not wasted in wars, nuclear rehersals or futile space programs (I'm not saying they're futile, but too many just to say "look, we can" could save money). As for smiling, in Europe it depends on the country, and even within the same country things can be very different. For example, in northern Italy people smile less, while in southern Italy much more.
In my neck of the woods, we don't use just blocks. Our streets are set up like a sheet of grid paper. So if anyone is to find a location: they'll be told how many streets down from one place to another. I often ask in just a neighborhood "How many blocks over is this person's house?" versus a business where it goes "What street is this business on and how many do I need to go?".
This is a non-food comment to you both. My father was American military and my sister and I traveled the world with him and Mum. The one thing I found, even as a child is that: A smile is universal. I would have never had children to play with if I hadn't smiled and offered one of my dollys to play with. Neither knew the other's language, however we found a way to communicate through a smile.
Just subscribed to your channel a few days ago. I have to say that your videos always put a smile on my face! Thanks, and Peace Be With You.
I may have misunderstood you. Walmart is not a government store. It is owned by a Texas family. A very rich family.
Europeans always complain about our taxes not being included in the sticker price, but the average European vat rate is about 22% while our sales tax average is only 6%. If doing a little simple math is the only negative, and I’m paying over a third less in taxes, I’m not complaining 😁
True, but 80% of the taxes payed return back as services, not to finance wars or space programs. I lived in US and you pay much more to live there, than in Europe, because taxes cover just the administration costs, not all the services. I mean... in Europe I pay 100$ for a x-ray in a private hospital, and 20$ in a public one. Ambulance is free, I have have 30 days off paid per year in my job and a Woman 9 month paid if pregnant. I pay 300$ a year to insurance my car. What you don't pay in taxes in US you pay to have services and it could be 10 times more than in other countries. At the end of the year living in US is much more expensive.
Anyway, the problem is not paying the taxes, but the fact you read a price and then paying another when check, and it's nonsense to me.
@@LightMovies You are correct. They just rely on our taxpayer funded military and weaponry to protect them, and borrow our satellites instead of developing their own space program. So, maybe they should be thanking Americans for their free healthcare, and public transportation systems 🙏
If you resent our military expenditures so much, maybe you ought to consider providing for your own protection. Much of our recent military actions had nothing to do with protecting ourselves, but other countries closer to the action (with the obvious exception of Afghanistan and maybe Iraq?????). We would be more than happy to leave Europe to deal with Russia on your own since you are so superior to us in every way after all.
@@crazymom8316 Are you sure you're protecting other countries?
In Europe there aren't many citizens living in the streets, the most people you see in the streets are refugees from north Africa, escaping the wars Bush started in 2001, after 9/11. US did their job (or better: the fu** they wanted), never found what they were searching (mass destruction weapons) and left the area in total crysis. Who cares? That will be their problem, and Europe too, which will be flooded of refugees. Not to mention the arab countries without any control reorganized in ISIS. Again: who cares? You're to the other side of the ocean and will never feel the problem. And it's the same with Russia, which have the tension with USA since the eighties (the cold war), and Europe is always in the middle. In a country where you can die if you don't have the money to cure yourself, and you cannot have a baby if you don't pay thousands of dollars, and where you can be fired just because the boss doesn't like you, why should I espect any sincere care? What I've learnt living in US is americans are not so much aware about what really happens in the rest of the world, and why.
Anyway, I don't want to sell the Eurpean system as the best, because every country has its flaws, but It's just a matter of personal preferences. Do you prefer spending less in taxes, and total waste that money, and totally charge the services on your wallet? That's ok, but the point is you cannot compare two different systems. If in Europe you would spend 20% of taxes just to maintain the administration that would be the same and then you could compare and saying that 20% is insanely higher (that needs an explenation anyway. It's 22% just on non-primary items. On food, and primary items is 4%).
We also have space programs, but we've never lost a spaceship, and the reason is we don't do that just to tell the world "look, we can", but we do them when needed and after be sure everything will be fine, even if that would be take years. Imagine the amount of money you could save, and put it in something more useful, from futile space launches leading to some destroyed spaceships even before takeoff.
@crazymom8316 This is exactly what I been saying. It seems like they are not grateful for us and why they have free healthcare and we don't. I wish all our troops can come home and not stay in countries in europe or anywhere else where they are not appreciated.
Thanks guys, enjoyed this. My mom used to say that the bigger your hair is, the closer to heaven😂 She did like her hair big, so did I.
While I do like ketchup on fries, sometimes I like mayo on them, too❣️
The reason taxes are not included in the shelf price is that it would be too difficult to mark each product because taxes vary widely not only from state to state but also between counties and cities. Add on the fact some things are taxed while others are not & it would be a pricing nightmare so the tax is added on at the till. With regards to Walmart, if I understood you correctly, you're thinking they are government controlled? They're not, although it is a corporation the major stock holders are the Walton family so they basically own all the Walmart stores.
I love your videos. I share these with my friends and tell them to watch.
Awesome, thank you!
Many Americans think some of those things strange too. The reason things are so big in the USA is because they can be. Considering that all of Britain could fit into one of our smaller states, it just boils down to the fact we have both the money and the space to have big things, so why not?
In the US we put a little mayo in our ketchup to make creamy fry sauce... add pickle relish too and have a great burger sauce! (my true favorite tho is mustard and malt vinegar, yummmmmm)
Dinner portions can be large, but it also is not unusual for two people with smaller appetites to spilt one entree (main course). I usually take home half my food for breakfast or lunch the next day-or even as a bedtime snack if we are eating early. Families with kids ofter have dinner between 5 & 6 pm. Elderly folks may eat even earlier!
Also, restaurants often have a less expensive menu at lunch time, and the portions are smaller. Dinner (in the evening) is traditionally our big meal.
There are some businesses that will discount for cash as it does cost the business to process credit cards...gas stations very often do this. Other businesses that are not retail, may add the processing fee of a few dollars...local taxes, utilities, etc.
As a kid I loved the ultimate warrior and yeah the undertaker was terrifying lol
Even after finding out it wasnt real, i loved it for years lol
Some places add a percentage on if you use plastic, to offset what they have to pay the credit card companies.
Our issues with guns isn’t because people are drunk as you may think. The main issue is mental illness and extreme racial/political ideologies. A lot of Americans don’t want restrictions like mental health checks on people to buys guns so we don’t have them everywhere
Good video guys!
Guns should be restricted to mature adults. If you drink or do drugs, you're only an adult
The Dutch eat their fries with mayonnaise too! The best way😉
Gross lol. Honey mustard all the way.
I’m from the US, first had mayo with fries in Belgium 30 yrs ago, and have since preferred it over ketchup. It’s never a problem to ask the server for a side of mayo for fries. In Utah they have ‘fry sauce’ which is basically ketchup mixed with mayo, otherwise known as 1000 Island dressing
I can't wait to travel to Europe so I can make videos bashing every country I go to. Good times.
The gun problem in the US isn’t that people use them while under the influence; it’s that they’re so widely available. The gun lobby is so powerful that even reasonable legislation limiting access has no chance of being passed. Taxes are all over the place because each state has its own tax laws, from food to income, and vary wildly from state to state.
It seems all these videos about things people find weird about America are all the same 😅 thank you brothers ❤!
At the risk of offending the easily offended (nicest way I could think to call them), I was kind of shocked at my immediate thought when you mentioned guns are worse if/when mixed with drugs or alcohol - I thought "well crap - if you're in an alcohol or drug related situation, I'd think that's when you'd want and need a gun most of all" - I can't be the only one who thought that but probably the dumbest for admitting it? BTW, I LOVE YALLS VIDEOS - It breaks my heart yall don't have a lot of the everyday mundane things we so easily take for granted
I appreciate your honest reflection on this topic. It’s a nuanced issue, and your perspective on needing guns in risky situations is thought-provoking. From my standpoint as a Havsuw’ Baaja, or “the people of the blue and green waters,” I believe in the importance of having access to guns and the right to use alcohol and substances recreationally. However, it’s crucial that we also have increased access to healthcare, especially mental health counseling and addiction treatment. Balancing personal freedoms with the necessary support services is key to addressing the challenges that come with these freedoms. Your empathy and appreciation for everyday comforts also highlight the diverse experiences people have and the importance of understanding each other’s perspectives.
Always enjoy your reactions to the videos you view. But, I just want to say that the dish is chicken and waffles, not chicken and pancakes.😂
Tax really isnt a big deal. Most states it's between 0- 6%. Basically an extra 6 cents per dollar. And it pays for roads, schools, etc
Never heard of honey on bacon
If you've seen the videos of america and the wild creatures that are all around, you'll understand why weapons are necessary for protection in the states. ✌️😎🇱🇷
To clear some things up about taxes. It varies state to state even county to county within a state, some states have 0% tax on groceries, while others if you go out to eat can charge up to 10% (luxury tax) so the meal you would maybe pay $32 for after tax is running around $35. Same thing in grocery stores that range from 0-8% the bag of chips/crisps that is listed at $2.99 at the register will cost $2.99-3.17 all based off local laws and regulations.
Needing ID to buy alcohol, tobacco and some medicine, . . .
This is less about being the legal drinking age and more about tracking the sale of over the,counter medications used to make Meth.
The Alcohol and Tobacco sales were included later.
The cashier has NO CHOICE. They need to input your ID to complete the sale.
If you are 22, or 92 . . . the machine needs a number, . . . a valid number.
And why everyone in the group gets ID'd, . . . if you have to ask, . . . you do not want to know.
In the US, food that is consumed off the premises is usually not taxable. For example, if you buy food from a drive-thru, it is not taxed. However, if you eat the food inside the restaurant, it is taxable. Soft drinks are not considered food and are therefore taxable, regardless of where they are purchased.
Many states have exemptions for certain types of goods, including food. For example, in Ohio, food that is not consumed on the premises is exempt from sales tax. In California, cold food is not taxable if taken to go, but hot food is always taxable
You have to go through classes and learn gun safety and have a background check done before you get the gun. Then you have to go through learning to shoot it and handling it safely. My father grew up hunting and was in the National Guards so he was familiar with it. A lot of families hunt for food before they spend money at the store. I've had some wild game meat it's delicious.
These videos illustrate many reasons why so many europeans through the decades got the fudge out of weird Europe and emigrated to the US.
I fudge up US and emigrated in Europe instead. Life is way better here.
In the US taxes get added on top of the prices later, unlike in Europe. So the price that you see in the store is actually not what you pay for a product at the counter. And yeah, on my recent trip to the US they also asked me for ID when entering a bar, even though it was daytime and I just wanted to eat something there. I'm 46 years old.
The reason we do it in the U.S. is to discourage underage drinking & smoking. If the stores or bars don't ID they will be fined and can lose their license to sell those products. In some cases, with enough violations, the establishment can actually be forced to close down. The consequences of not carding can be costly so stores/bars just card everyone. It's easier on them that way.
WE DO NOT EAT CHICKEN FOR BREAKFEST WE EAT BACON OR HAM.
Um chicken and waffles, chicken biscuit sandwiches, etc lol. Every fast food place sells chicken for breakfast
@@user-wr9ej6xe4j I don't eat fast food for breakfast.
@@Depression_getsMe Ok well a lot of people do. You yelled in all caps like it's something never done by anyone
@@user-wr9ej6xe4j A lot of people do? 4% of ppl in America dont eat chicken for breakfast 💀
About the taxes, here in Italy, until a year ago, merchants would add the cost they pay to the bank when you wanted to pay with a card, especially if the amount was small. For example: 'I’d like to pay 1 euro with a card,' but the transaction costs the store 2 euros in banking fees. Those 2 euros would be charged to you. Recently, however, this practice has been prohibited.
There is also a public tax on every transaction, no matter on what (it's on the cigarettes as well as food). On food is much lower than on cigarettes or TVs, but it's there. The taxes are included in the prices and return back as services, not wasted in wars, nuclear rehersals or futile space programs (I'm not saying they're futile, but too many just to say "look, we can" could save money).
As for smiling, in Europe it depends on the country, and even within the same country things can be very different. For example, in northern Italy people smile less, while in southern Italy much more.
In my neck of the woods, we don't use just blocks. Our streets are set up like a sheet of grid paper. So if anyone is to find a location: they'll be told how many streets down from one place to another. I often ask in just a neighborhood "How many blocks over is this person's house?" versus a business where it goes "What street is this business on and how many do I need to go?".
Americans love meat with every meal 😂
Nobody in the states is putting honey on bacon.
It is pretty common in the South honey or syrup.
@@screwylooygamingI like the idea myself. It's a nice way to balance the flavors.
@@AC-ni4gt that sweet and salty really works.
@@screwylooygamingYes it does.😊
Currently Sweden had the highest rate of gun crime.
Where did you get this information? I'm checking and the only european state among the first 10 is Albania.
@@LightMovies Sweden might not be considered Europe, i dont know.
@@user-wr9ej6xe4j Very unlikely. Sweden is in Scandinavia which is part of Northern Europe.