🇺🇸10 American Habits Brits Don't Understand! 🇬🇧
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- BBC America wrote an article about 10 American habits British people will never understand and we disagreed with a few and decided to run through them with you guys. What do you think of their list? Do you agree? Disagree? Let us know!
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Being British: Joel & Lia I have a question are you guys dating or is this just like a job thing.
Apart from the drinking milk thing (because I love milk) and flossing (I have to, it hurts if I get food stuck between my teeth), I think I may be British, LOL!
Nevada Lucas They are not dating, just really good friends. They have addressed this already on numerous occasions.
Laurelai Nowicki k thanks just wanted to know.
All love chips not crisps only on the weekend they are awesome then send them one talking about things you didn't do we are raised to believe a stranger is a friend you haven't met cause we are friendly and we believe in picking people up she is just look at her milk is awesome especially chocolate milk we love food wast of food I'll just get 2 plates my grandmother did it every day the only thing I liked about staying at her house then say break fast lia you are hot
all milkshakes are flavored lol Americans aren't just drinking milk flavored milkshakes
hahahahahahaaaa
I know we don’t ever just have a plain milkshakes like since when have had a vanilla milkshake
Aniya - Vanilla is a flavor! lol 🤭
Right! 😂💀
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If you've been talking to an American for a while and you want to stop you can just say "well it was nice talking to you"
I’ll have to try that
that's how i start 🥺
A year+ later reply, but just nodding, to crazy people/drunks or shrugging when asked a question you don't know the answer to is perfectly valid. You can end the conversation before it begins. If that doesn't work, just say "Sorry, I really just... don't feel like talking right now." The pause is important because it gives an illusion of considering your words and being perfectly polite, whilst not wanting to offend them.
However, my experience is limited to the following locations: Las Vegas, Oregon, Washington state, California, and that's about it.... I don't travel much.... perfectly happy with gaming and such. So I don't know the tenacity of a Southerner, New England Resident or Midwesterner.
Truth
@@hollamonm I’m from California and that is super accurate
I live by "strangers are just friends i have not met yet."
Hello friend...
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That is actually an Irish saying.
Isn't that from Streetcar Named Desire?
I love that 😊
Milk. A glass of ice cold milk goes really well with desserts such as pies, cookies, and cake.
And a pb&j.
Also, American cereal. And warm milk to sleep.
Warm milk to sleep?
PyroPlays yes, warm milk really helps you sleep.
Suraya Ranjber yeah but who does that unless you’re 6
Striking up conversation with strangers is called being FRIENDLY!
They don't know the definition of "friendly". Not in their dictionary 💀💀
Yeah for all you know the person could be thinking about suicide and you just being nice to them could cause them not to do it
Small talk is tremendously boring. I loathe interactions with people I know nothing about.
-An American
Some people have the time to be friendly, some don’t. If there’s 8 million people living right on top of each other.... friendliness takes a back seat to the tasks at hand for some people. A smaller city in a different part of the country have a more laid back attitude and more time for interactions. The levels of friendliness depend on the circumstances and the individual that can vary widely from area to area. There is also a spectrum to friendliness that will vary with emotions (fake to fierce). Genuine friendliness has no negative connotation, nor should it.
Not all Americans do this
You guys would hate the south in America lol.. I went to get groceries the other day and a lady asked me where they moved the bread... we ended up talkimg for 20 min and swapping cookie recipies lol...
I think Joel likes the south tho. Lol. But we are chatty!
Yes we are but i love it lol
Me and my grandmother where in Walmart and was on the cake are you isle and us and two other women talked for 20 mins about a cookie recipe and we even each other on Facebook 😂 they ended up knowing each other. That’s Alabama for you!
I’m in Virginia and I’m prone to small talk. I visited Boston once, and people look at you weird just for saying “good morning” when you pass them on the street. 🙄
That is my favorite thing about living in the south. So friendly!
Portions are large in USA partly bc we are charged so much so restaurants know they have to give enough to justify the charge. Also sharing a meal is very normal bc of the large sizes - a waiter/waitress would not find it odd if you say you’re going to share the meal - they will half it on separate plates for you.
Family Bills I us to be a waitress and hated when people wanted to share a meal. When you make $2.10 an hour and now on of your tables is sharing a meal your tip amount just went down. Lucky this didn’t happen much and most people would just take extra food home. I won’t have cared if I wasn’t relaying on tip money to pay my bills.
steph gerber this gotta be a joke... $2.10 an hour! Wtf I would’ve quit that job so fast
i’m british but my mum makes me and my brother share a pizza in any restaurant
@@cristianlopez-me2zc cristian: That's fairly standard in the US for servers. Legally, the restaurant is required to make up the difference so servers make at least minimum wage, but most servers do better than minimum wage with tips. There's a lot of gray areas, especially when it comes to accounting and reporting. Servers' theoretical versus actual incomes are quite different depending on who you ask - whether it's the server, the restaurant, or the tax man.
You don't have to justify the charge if the food is great. Ever see the tiny portions at 5 star restaurants? $200 a dish? The portions are large bc we are pigs.
We lived in England for a year. I would regularly say something banal like 'good morning' to strangers on the bus or at the supermarket. Some looked terrified and scurried away. But most were very pleasantly surprised that someone acknowledged their existence. I think it's a human thing. We all want to be seen and acknowledged.
My parents usually say ‘Good afternoon’ or ‘Good morning’ whenever they walk past someone on a footpath. I’m English
Eloise Keddie same everyone else I know does that too
We live in France for a few years. It was great experience! Even the French greeting strangers to people like us “ bonjour!”. Yes, the English are very uptight with strangers. Sadly very true! Could that be that’s why Maghan markle had a hard time in england? LoL...
It happens here too no one understands small talk
@@cspence4836 HAHA She even admitted that she failed in attempting to employ the 'British upper lip'.
I like how you say how Americans are so chatty when you two go on tangents after every number
Davey_Rulez Exactly what I was thinking 😂
Davey_Rulez this video could have been like 10 minuets long.
They’re talking about unsolicited chatter. What they’re doing is not unsolicited.
LICHERALLY......😂😂😂
@@Wildflower687 No less annoying.....
Honestly, as an American, if you're not creepy or rude about it then I'm completely down for any random conversation with anyone. You never know what that person is going through and maybe they just need someone to talk to if they don't have anyone in their personal life or maybe they just want a friendly chat. I had about a 15 minute conversation with a random lady at the dollar store and we talked about our jobs and she gave me good recommendations for some DIY decorations for my residents as I work at a nursing home. It was a pleasant experience, she was very nice, we learned something about someone we didn't even know a couple minutes ago, and we left the store content. So I think random conversation is normal and for me, welcome. It's always nice to just have a chat and make new friends.
Jason Dean Agreed!
And yet I get told constantly that Americans are closed-minded, introverts, fearful of EVERYTHING..... yet a simple conversation with someone they don't know is somehow pushing the limits of British sensibilities.
Come to the Midwest and the south and you WILL get chatted up, lol! I can chat with any stranger anywhere and never see them again - in the grocery line or wherever and it’s as easy as pie! 😂
Meh I don't like talking to strangers
@@JillPickle416 same here. Also from the MidWest. I met people from California at Happy Hour, we had a great time and they said in Cali people aren't friendly like that.
Someone find out their P.O. box or addys so we can inundate them with our Christmas cards 🤣🤣
😂😂😂
LOL!
AnnKelly 007 😂😂😂
PDF versions?
And Christmas newsletters!
No one I know eats breakfast together unless its a weekend or holiday.
yeah the only time i do is if i’m eating out or on a ferry or in a hotel
@@m0zz4re11a1 same
Yea, my Dad and his family used to do it at the same restaurant each Saturday, but now that they are all gone it doesn't happen as often.
And I always did it for my kids on Saturdays in front of cartoons. Lovely ♥️
As a kid the only day we had family breakfast was Sunday morning before church. The rest of the week was just cereal which we got ourselves.
I mean as a sibling you usually end up doing it even coincidentally when getting ready for school
Americans don’t really brag on Christmas cards we just say happy holidays and it’s on a picture of our families
Yeah, I've never heard of the bragging part before. Every card I've ever sent or recieved has just been a picture (or not) of the family, and some type of well wishes.
They were talking about people who do full newsletters in their cards (and not even necessarily Christmas cards), which I've certainly seen people do, though I think it's becoming less common with so many using social media to keep in touch with extended family. I definitely remember my mom reading such things from grandparents or aunts & uncles when I was a kid.
And we only send these things to other members of out own close family, not just to people we don't know. I would hate that, too.
It's definitely generational more than anything. I actually find it kind of nice, while also being a smite bit annoying simultaneously haha. Getting updates on the goings on from family and friends one hasn't seen in so long, it is very nice, imho.
Says you ... I've _gotten_ those holiday letters that tell you about the WONDERFUL things EVERYone did during the year ... it's a bit of a sizzle reel, IMO.
American. I do speak with strangers, unprompted. I’ve had many a good conversation this way. I’m a grandmother. I do what I want. 😁
That seems more a Southern thing. And definitely not in the big cities.
I’m from metro Detroit.
Tf in the city i find hella people wanna talk
Same lol
I'm from Lansing and I go to Detroit all the time. I'm 14 and I sometimes start up a conversation with older adults. I find it nice to have social interaction lol
On Americans talking to strangers-- When my husband and I travel Europe, we reign in this American impulse.
I *would* say that this comes from a deeply ingrained value in our American psyche of "neighborliness"-- by talking to strangers, you are showing neighborliness to other humans on the planet, especially when such talk is focused on helping them (e.g. helping them choose an item, find their way, etc.). Plus, it is quite fun to meet other people.
U shouldn't curtail or restrict ur natural propensity to being friendly.👍.Of course no one appreciates Pests(u know sometimes on a long distance flight where u need some quiet time and u find urself dealing with constant(q)&I always try to accomodate,if possible)
But the overall American approach has to be the more positive one..P.S And i I have lived&worked in both countrys..
Remember Brits hate it when you generalize Europe there more than one country in Europe
@@jerryoshea3116 oh I'm American that thing there is known as sarcasm I'm from Cadiz ky
@@prestondeloach8416 My Apologies,that sailed way over my head!.I thought the comment was being stated by some pedantic resident of the UK.
Compliments of the season&Happy New year,by the way!
Ur cool man I get it I mean this happens to me all the damn time
We talk to strangers because we’re friendly!! 😂
Talking to strangers unprompted - While out to lunch with my UK girlfriend we overheard the two ladies behind us talking about Sun Tea. They were trying to figure out how its made and I wanted to tell them, but Sue wouldn't let me. I wanted to say "I'm sorry but I couldn't help overhearing your conversation about Sun Tea....." and Sue said absolutely not, it just isn't done here! I don't get that, if I know how to make Sun Tea why can't I help out by telling them just how easy it is?
I think its good to be familiar with the social norms of the culture you're visiting. But you should be yourself, too. If you wanted to offer your insights on Sun Tea, the ladies will hear the American accent, and take that into account. If they don't appreciate your good-intended gesture, then they're a couple of ingrates -- if you ask me. Besides, the Brits love listening to our various American accents. To them, the differences are exotic. Ask your girlfriend.
They might not have minded if you just told them how and then left them alone after lol
You would be eavesdropping and invading their privacy! How dare you be nice. (Sarcasm here)
That’s too bad. I like to think they would have understood your good intentions....but who knows.
Fill a large jug w water, add tea bags, set outside in sun for hours! (Southerners usually add a boat load of sugar too... yuck!)
My only question about talking to strangers unprompted is...how will anyone ever become not strangers if no ody ever starts a conversation?
Faxxx
You tend to stay in touch with people from school
@@monkeyatanofficedesk9253 even in school they were strangers.
@@fuegohobi6286 what?
talking to strangers is one of the most life-affirming positive things that can happen in my day. I love it
Americans are super friendly for the most part. I always speak to strangers.
So, Brits are rude to strangers? Yet you claim to be so polite.
Lydia Smith Jones
Overdone politeness is just to keep people at arms length.
The Japanese are masters in the art.
Not bothering people with pointless yapping about nothing they care about is actually polite.
goblinb
Consider it done.
No they don't want to deal with the vulgar, fake chit chat.
@@ingriddubbel8468 There's nothing vulgar about me, or my chit chat.
Woah! I’m American and I didn’t know what you were talking about a “holiday newsletter” until you explained it. We DON’T do that. We do send family photo holiday cards but for a practical reason - all year round grandma and aunti whatever been asking for a “nice updated family picture” of you/the family. So Christmas comes around we take a “nice” family photo, upload it to the Walgreens website, make a dozen cards, send them off and BAM! You’ve killed two birds with one stone- sending holiday cards and giving grandma and aunt Janet the damn picture they’ve been asking for all year. Lots of grannies put them on their fridge or cut out the picture and put them in their family album and such... so I don’t think it’s self indulgent at all.
I'll send my friends a card from the dollar tree
Kristina Sullivan your dads parents....why wouldn't you say grandparents moron
Laura J. There not holiday newsletters there a Christmas card...
Yeah we do I’ve gotten those mofo Xmas cards in the mail that give a rundown of what the whole fam has been up to
@@KRLEEQ hahaha same here. There was one other family that was always the butt of our jokes because of the Christmas newsletters they would send.
American Christmas cards are simply just to say happy holidays we don't go deeper than that.
I think some people do but I did comment on it may be about being further away from people. America is MUCH bigger than Britain and even Europe. So people there may be able to see relatives more often.
My parents were in the military, so we had friends all over the world. We looked forward to Christmas photos and letters because that was how we kept up with long distance friends and family. (This was pre-social media.)
Ugh some people go crazy with it. And I agree I dont want to know all about your life! If I did I'd ask
@@rebeccataylor9573 As a real friend, thousands of miles from other real friends, I used to LOVE Christmas letters, because it was a way to keep current with people I really love. Some people complained that people "never told the bad stuff," but who wants to spoil the holiday with bad news? I never did a Christmas newsletter, because I'm a lousy correspondent, but I appreciated everybody who did. Now, with social media, the short Christmas card is plenty, but those newsletters were better than gifts for a lonely traveler in places where my native language wasn't used. If you have grandparents, they can still be wonderful. My last just died this month (at 97), so I'm saying thanks here a little late... I save every card, though.
Nothing wrong with sending a family photo Christmas card to family and friends. They are acting like their gagging over it! Also, why not talk to be friendly with people while driving you somewhere, etc. Standing ovations are a courtesy for people putting themselves out there to try and show you a good time. Nothing wrong with that! What's the deal with these Brits? Just heartless or snotty? Not sure... I never knew the Brittish had a problem with how Americans do things, like what they're speaking about.
" unprompted speaking " ... well if you have to wait to be prompted ... no one would ever say anything.
Right! Why arent the Brits more friendly? Lol so weird !
I really think we have more fun in the U.S.
I just don't get the no speaking with strangers. I've met some wonderful people that way
What dodging bullets. ?
We don’t waste food in America
Yeah we’ve started all fun things
James Clark my grandmother is exactly like that
I'm apparently an American stereotype...lol. I'm a chatty American, and I also have whooped as a cheer for my kids. I tend to give standing ovations, and at comedy clubs I laugh at everything. I'm openly sentimental. I take leftovers home. I make a big deal about eating breakfasts at the dining table and bake biscuits by scratch on the weekends.
You deserve a standing ovation in my opinion..Well done as the Brits say!
You are awesome! We would get along great having similar views.
Loosen up, guys! Talk to people! Compliment someone's bag or shoes! It makes people's day! I challenge you to do it once per day! Live on the edge!
Helen Ecklund yes i totally agree, i know why some people think brits are a-holes know
It’s nice to get a compliment....it makes my day.
Also to help eachother out. Just today, I ran across a confused soon-to-be grandpa in the diaper isle. There are so many choices, he looked so baffled. So I struck up a conversation. Once I figured out he needed newborn diapers for a baby girl, I suggested the kind we used with ours. Also told him my experience with the others, ones that leak ect... Nothing wrong with helping out a stranger.
Helen Ecklund Agree! They talk about this quite a bit. If I do get to visit The UK, I will have to be so aware of this. I love talking to people about the lifestyle and culture of the area that I’m traveling in.
I would rather nobody talk to me in public. I was born in the wrong country.
I will talk to strangers in stores, whoop at concerts, and take home leftovers if the portion was too big because I paid for it. I don’t supersize but some restaurants do have large portions as a norm. The milk thing is pounded into our brains to help maintain strong bones and teeth at a very early age. I am sixty and still drink a glass a day. The others on this list don’t relate to me but I know other people who do them so I think is a good list. Keep up the good work.
It’s gotta be so hard having been conditioned to be up tight
We definitely do not eat those restaurant portions on a daily basis. For people I know, big dinner out is a special occasion.
Yep and those portions are big enough that I make 3 meals out of it. But I feel no shame in taking it home. I am paying it for it. Why have it go straight in the bin?
Yes, even a large meal at home is meant to have leftovers for future meals
Growing up working class, touristy fish & chips were dining out, in Morro Bay. Taking leftovers is normal. And Americans are castigated for wastefulness, often by this American!
And I like to take leftovers home for a second meal of no cooking!
I feel like Americans are nicer then Brits...thats the vibe I'm getting, (not saying this as a fact, just by their information). We don't always do standing ovations just because the play was magnificent we also give standing ovations because it takes guts to perform in front of a lot of people. It's a respectable thing. It would be rude to just sit there in silence lol.
Nice is in the eye of the beholder.
I take it you never been to New York city.
Literally it just depends on who u are in the uk cos I live here and my family and friends are nothing like they say we are
@@greywolf7583 There are over 8 million people in NYC which is a fast-paced city with impatient drivers. Of course there are going to be jerks.
I wouldn't say "nicer", but just more open, quicker. Brits have a shell that you have to break through to get to that soft center, which is true of several European cultures. Americans will typically be open and friendly to strangers we're introduced to, or who has something in common with us (like I had a nice chat with a friendly man at the drugstore who was suffering from nerve pain and I thought he would feel less alone in the world if I told him about my dad's nerve pain, because people with nerve pain tend to hurt so much that they isolate themselves - my dad did. So I was just really nice to him and told him my dad understands and I understand that kind of pain, so he's not alone and I hope I brightened his day with a nice bit of friendly conversation).
My brother, a dentist, tells us regularly, "Only floss the teeth you want to keep."
You're lying; I've seen them eating brekky as a family on Downton Abbey. 😂
Ouch... there’s that lying word... no need to go there!
We talk to people because we like to make friends
I don't lol
I like to know people and there stories, and learn from those that have gone before me!🌷🇺🇸🌷🇺🇸🌷🇺🇸🌷🇺🇸🌷🇺🇸🌷
I hate talking to random people. It makes me uncomfortable, and I’m American.
We are talkative because the world around us is depressing enough and talking to others just by saying hi or hope you have a nice day is relaxing and creates positivity. Giving others a nice comment does a world of wonders in a very hurtful and negative world.
+Paige Wright Just wanted to say Hi from another Paige!
How do you make friends and start relationships then if you don't talk?
It's who they've gone to school with.
01denese okay but like are they just forever stuck with the friends they’ve made exclusively from school?
LoveYouMJ87 we don’t lol
@@01denese I strongly dislike and am no longer friends with most people I went to school with.
Lillian Beth That’s pretty sad, isn’t it? Besides, pple. grow up and move away, sometimes all the way across the country! Until FB came along, there were numerous pple. that one would never see/hear from again!
My family only has breakfast together on the weekend. Never through the week. Usually during the week, breakfast is coffee.
Regarding the friendliness with strangers (which I like as a European): remember that practically everyone in America is descended from someone who was new in the US. It was a necessity to speak to strangers, both for help and information and for gauging a person's character - it was often not safe. The more a society is insulated from strangers (like Japan), the less they feel the need to speak to strangers, which they usually trust. Compare this to the old custom of shaking the right hands - it was to show that you did not have a weapon in that hand.
Photo holiday cards - yes. Newsletters - no. Americans hate those, too!
Good to know!!!
Tonya Wehunt, agree.
Truth, many Americans do hate them.
Tonya Wehunt yEs I hate those so much.
worst are the ones still written in microsoft word with clip art and a border!
Not all Americans eat breakfast together. Most of us are too busy. Which is why there is a whole on the go breakfast thing in America. Like drive thrus, cereal bars, granola bars, protein bars, breakfast shakes, smoothies, pop tarts, breakfast sandwiches, etc. And talking to strangers is considered polite in America. As long as it’s done safely. Ex: Don’t go talking to a guy in a park if you are a woman alone. Most Americans are taught to not be cold hearted and be nice to everyone. Like talking to someone in the elevator. It maybe only a minute ride, but striking up a short conversation is considered okay. Just the other day I had to go with my mom to the hospital to take care of a payment issue with the insurance company. The financial lady kept talking to us about random stuff. Tattoos, her adopted kids, etc. Both of us just listened polity. She was lonely and working that job is stressful. She has to hear so many sad stories and deal with people who may not be quite so nice.
I love milk with my meals, and being friendly is very American , how can we understand each other if we don’t communicate
I'm American with Hispanic parents. I do eat breakfast with my family when my work schedule allows it and I like milk but love chocolate milk.
"Dear everyone, This year, Jamie was in rehab and is working her program, and Jimmy was finally paroled! He just has to keep 1000 yards away from schools and daycares. Bill and I are getting divorced because he's been cheating on me left, right, and sideways, and I've had enough. Currently in therapy, and it's really helped! Merry Christmas all."
Karen K maybe you should skip the card and letter this year?
I WOULD FRAME THAT SHIT!!! 🤣😂🤣😂
That's hilarious!
I've never received a holiday newsletter and I live in the US
Bruce Solomon
Only posh, self-involved, introverted-at-heart white women pen (or read) those things.
No one else cares.
Bruce Solomon count yourself fortunate. Throwing up in one’s mouth is not fun.
Here's the thing: if you live in a massive heterogeneous country where there are people near you almost all the time, you get use to it. People from other countries think Americans are shallow when we talk to strangers, but on the flip side, I've seen "strangers" in Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. help other strangers if their car got stuck in the snow, if someone's kid was lost, or if someone was in tears. Yeah, apathy and complacency may be more convenient, but it's not a part of American culture. We talk to strangers, and sometimes commonality is reached. These are great attributes, and as RUclips commenters (from Europe) love to point out, there are negative attributes about Americans. If the negative attributes exist about Americans (which I'll accept), then it's only fair to appreciate the more benign and beneficial attributes.
cqtaylor , Yes, talking to strangers can contribute to community.
cqtaylor dayum. Here here!! Well said. Oh and Southerners are especially chatty. We talk long enough, we end up finding out we’re cousins! 🤣
+Rebecca_Carraway Thanks!
cqtaylor
There's a scientifically-proven reason for that...for smiling and talking to strangers easily.
You identified it: a very heterogeneous society, built upon 400+ years of settlement and immigration from all areas of the world.
(Smiling due to language differences was a necessary unspoken communication tactic that became ingrained in American society and culture.)
+lockandloadlikehell Fascinating! I didn't know that!
“Compulsive Baking” Me: haha that’s ridiculous! *has an cupboard labeled as emergency baking supplies*
American children are taught from the time they're very young to say hello to people and to be friendly
no, American children are taught to not talk to strangers.
I live in Connecticut.. It's very common for people to start a conversation with strangers,... A "good morning" etc... I actually like that, don't see anything wrong with it.. Generally people in America are friendly and will start a conversation with a stranger.. (Of course it varies by region) ... Been to the south and the west and it's always the same. People are nice and are willing to help or chat... I've been overseas and definitely see the difference. Europeans are more reserved and stern... Also regarding portion size here.. That's true... We do have large potions of food..plus how would you make friends without talking to strangers? A smile and a "good morning" never hurts)
Here in Scotland it’s common for people to talk to strangers... I’m American so it’s nice:)
Scotland is different than England. When English say British they forget that the rest of the U.K is not always like England, so when some English say British they mean English.
Oh, you're so lucky! My mom, sister, and I spent 10 days in Scotland for a family vacation and it is far and away one of my fondest memories. Being from the southern U.S. it was a bit like going home, and all 3 of us absolutely loved Scotland and the Scottish! They were so warm and jovial, just beautiful people through and through!
+Amber Higgins Absolutely correct. My father's parents and his two older brothers came from Scotland (Port Glasgow). My dad was the only one in his family to be born in the U.S. So I grew up around Scots. Also I know Scots now. Both the English and the Scots (along with the Welsh and the Northern Irish) are technically British and they share some cultural similarities, but they also have distinct differences. This is rarely acknowledged by RUclipsrs who come from England; whereas, I've only ever heard Scots talk about Scottish culture and Scottish perspectives. They don't tend to put forth their habits and attitudes as representative of "British" people.
Eric Coffey
Scottish and Irish people first settled in the South in the 1700s and 1800s so they are very similar
Its the same in Ireland, we talk to everyone we meet, most Irish people like myself are chatty and want to know everyone's life story.
Milk shakes by definition always have ice cream in them. That’s what a milk shake is.
Yes that’s why places like McDonald’s have ‘shakes. They contain no cream from true ice cream, so they can’t be called milk shakes.
In Australia/New Zealand a milkshake is just flavoured milk & a thickshake contains ice cream
I get a newsletter from my American friend every month, I love it it saves him time emailing different people different things and some of his recipes omg brilliant, just some random guy who sent me a friend request on face book by mistake years ago, he said he thought I was his friends daughter and we just continued chatting from there
Is he from the south? I’m from the north and I have to say southerners are awesome!!
I say if you don't care about someone's life then why do you follow them on facebook and instagram
I'm English - love a glass of milk, open with my emotions and am friendly to strangers, if some talks I answer, it's maybe the only contact someone may have that day.
Nice to hear!👍.As a former Londoner,who has lived in the U.S for over 20yrs(in that time I became a U.S Naturalized Citizen)Now I haven't been back to London since 2011(and a lot can change in that kind of time frame)but i cant believe the load of nonsense&b###ocks these to spout!
I understand that they often use disclaimers"These are not our findings or conclusions"or we're only joking"(but as that old saying goes"Many a true word said in jest")
But all their dealing in is typical, predictable stereotypes and are poorly informed-it really is embarrassing to listen to(and so often either rude or condesending-whether intentional or not)And I hope these aren't their f/t Jobs?.And if they are,then the mind boggles..
Wonderful, I am so glad to hear it!
@@kellygreen2038 These two are pleasant(if some what pretentious)but talk such a load of nonsense(and that's being polite).I think it's just typical of a certain generation(and possibly more prevalent in the UK at present)Where they watch way too much BS Tv or on the internet,and this apparantly gives one such insight into a country!!.
Vacatiions,apart from seeing tourists sites and enjoyong ones self(hopefully)really dont count for "Sweet F.A" (F##K all)You need to have lived&worked in a country..
P.S and i have lived &worked in both the U.S and UK.
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And always smile, I always end up talking to random strangers, some reason they love to tell me everything, I don't mind it helps them
I know no one that sits to eat breakfast together. Milkshakes are always flavored, and I don't know any adults that drink milk at all. Standing ovation is a sign of respect for the effort regardless of the quality.
Things Americans don't understand about Brits: Why can't everyone just do whatever without someone turning up their noses?
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LOL! The only person I know who drinks milk is over 50 and grew up on a dairy farm. My kids stopped around 2.
My entire very large American family from young to old drink milk. And so do most of the people I know. Myself, my mom, my daughter and her husband have a large glass of whole milk with most meals.
@@SandraPannell not saying no one does it. But certainly no one I know. As local farms go by the wayside and people are starting to see through the dairy industry's marketing, there are just far fewer people drinking it. Now that it's more widely understood that it's not a health food I don't think as many people are drinking it for the taste. If you like the way it tastes, go for it.
Preachhhhhhh 👏🏽😂
I learn so much from these videos. That observation about American and British theaters and the difference for the standing ovations was very interesting.
I had never heard “full stop” until the other day when I saw a video about different things Americans vs. Brits say. So like Joel said, “I hate milk. Full stop.” We say, “I hate milk. Period.” I just find it interesting with all our different little sayings lol
It’s because a punctuation “period” is called a “full stop” in England
Or why say "Hard pass"? If you are undecided you don't say "soft pass".
I hate math. It should be maths.
American's do tend to talk to each other more in public settings with people they do not know, but it does vary drastically by region of the country. Generally, in the South, I think people talk to each other more. In the North, not so much. There is a fine line even for us American's where enough is enough. Often, I will make "small talk" with people in Grocery Stores or Restaurants. Here's a example. The other day I was in a Grocery Store getting my Dogs some Treats. There was an older woman selecting some Dog Treats too. We were looking at the Dog Treats and I just said to her - "Our babies need their goodies, don't they." An we talked about our Dogs for a few minutes. I think we do it just to be friendly. It's just the way we are. Also, I'm in Sales, so I tend to talk to almost everyone I meet. You never know who may become a client.
Alan Root i am also in sales and i do it out of habit 😁
You're quite the talker.
sometimes it's quite nice to have someone strike up a chat with you when you're doing some boring task. You never know when someone is having a bad day.
I think it’s also comes from being Americans. All created equal and all that. The unity. and of course the different cultures and heritage that dominate the area.
You know who els have a habit of speaking to strangers? Teachers. :)
Basically anything you said sounds like a classic "American movie" probably doesnt happen in now. Everyone leaves the house at a different time for school/work so you don't eat together. A lot of people don't eat breakfast. We dont worship milk. I havent had it in years.
When I visit London They looked at me weird when I requested ranch
Dovin1990 same!!!
cuz it’s not a thing here
Because it sucks, vile stuff
@@markflint2629 maybe no one in the uk knows how to make it....if you ever visit America I suggest going to Wing Stop and getting ranch with any flavor of wings (except bbq or Korean bbq) and youll likely change your opinion on it
@@markflint2629 marmite, disgusting bruv 😂😂😂
10:10 I think the day "Don't stop believing." by Journey was re-released in the UK and became a big hit, that was an indication that compulsive sentimentality had become accepted over there. But you are probably still behind us in that respect, since we had to suffer the popularity of that wretched song twice and some people (????) still love it here.
Idk why y’all take things so literal. Movie life Is different from real life 🤦🏽♀️
Rasheeda Nash they’re reading it of the bbc America website lol
Theyre brits. They dont know any better.,
stacyblue1980 how about you learn ur own lesson and don’t take everything so literal.
@@colonyofrats4193 chilie
Just yesterday a much, much older woman came up to me when I was sitting on a bench, and shared much of her life with me. I imagine she was terribly lonely and just needed someone to talk to. But honestly, I could hold a conversation with a tree. I’m open to talking with anyone, as long as they’re not actively schizophrenic or something like that. And I’d probably talk to them! LOL!!! 😁😁😁
Breakfasts are on television and movies. If we're lucky once a week for real.
I will talk to someone with schizophrenia any day! No reason not to. Sociopaths, different story if they might be dangerous.
Brits are really social 😂 But they are taught to be careful from a very young age
I'm schizophrenic and I talk to myself all the time.
Same !
I'm not an overly chatty person but a few years ago I was at a restaurant on Thanksgiving day. So I struck up a conversation with the lady that was sitting next to me so that I could pass the time while I was waiting to be seated. She and her son were there before me so they got seated first. After she left I just started reading the book I had with me. The next thing I know the son is standing in front of me saying that his mother wanted to know if I'd like to join them, so I did. I had a very pleasant dinner with them. We didn't exchange phone numbers or addresses or anything like that. We just enjoyed one another's company for an hour then went our separate ways. But this never would have happened if we hadn't started talking with each other. It made my Thanksgiving less lonely.
I’m an American and I don’t understand many of these habits either- particularly wooping, drinking milk alone, being overly chatty with strangers, supersize portions (never done it), and your aunt’s two page yearly synopsis of her boring family’s life. However, Brits are missing out by not taking home leftovers. I’ve made some great breakfast the next morning with them.
Personalized holiday cards are just that. Holiday cards. Yes it has a picture of the family but it usually says like best wishes from our family to yours, or happy holidays from our family to yours
as in christmas cards?
I was going to make a comment... But I haven't been "prompted" to do so... Carry on...
OMG! I liked that one.
Bravo!👏
As an American some of these shock me. I can't imagine not bringing my food home from a restaurant. I paid for the food so I want it lol also I would never drink a glass of milk either. We have breakfast together on the weekends. Never do breakfast during the week though.
You don’t have to have a gluttonous size serving in the first place like the rest of the world, big and tasteless from memory.
@@markflint2629 it's our culture to have huge sized servings, don't be mad it's not like you have to do it
I personally love the Newsletters and photos I get it Christmas. I absolutely love them. Look forward to them every year.
This American gets up 30 minutes before his girlfriend and prepares eggs, sausage, fruit and an English muffin. To me, it’s worth it because I’m simply in a better mood going to work when I’ve had a proper breakfast. My sweetheart really loves me for it too. BTW, we think you two are the cutest couple of Brits that we know of.
In the U.S., milk began to be promoted by the government during the Depression to bolster dairy farmers. Agriculture as a whole continues to be subsidized by the government and has a large lobby in Congress. The "Got Milk" campaign is part of that lobby industry and is meant to keep the public aware of the health benefits of dairy.
Makes me feel blessed that I’m an American!!! They seem rather cold!!!
That’s what I was thinking. I mean in some cases Americans are too emotional in public but overall I like our culture of talking to anyone and everyone out in public.
We aren’t cold we are quite social however we learn from a young age not to talk to strangers but we would have a short conversation
Watch RUclips American children are also taught to not talk to strangers... it’s mainly adults that do talk to strangers.
We just have different cultures, i personally feel blessed to be a brit, i cant say i think america is amazing, because its not. But neither is britain.
Charlotte you hit the nail on the head mate
Joel and Lia have reminded me to start getting my family Christmas newsletter together (I don’t actually send one out, just being cheeky, however my grandparents use to do it and you knew that your life was boring when you got a sentence in the family newsletter LOL)
I’m American and yes... I talk to random people just becaus HI
I know, right? I just unsubscribed from this page for that reason alone. I can't stand people who think they're "too good" to speak with others. Damn them!
They are a bit smug in their desire not to talk to random people occasionally. Not like we (Americans) are constantly talking to strangers. 🙄
That’s my mother! On the subway in NYC and she’s making conversation!!
I'm extremely introverted and even I talk to strangers occasionally just to make conversation.
Rebecca Consley hi!!!
It's perfectly normal in the US to take leftover food home especially when the portions are huge. Leaving food on your plate and not taking it home could mean you hated the food. As I've mentioned before on this topic, STRANGERS are friends you haven't met yet. Americans are generally friendly people and it's not uncommon to start a conversation with strangers especially if you're waiting in a line. People in some states are friendlier than people from other states. I'm from SoCal and we're very friendly people especially with people from out of town.
Kevin P SoCal Friendly? What part do u live in?
I am a friendly American, I don't start conversations with people, I don't know. I have, to have been around you long enough to know you before, I will talk to you. Most of the time, you are never going to see that person again, so why bother. If you, start a conversation with me I will be more than happy to have a conversation with the person. I know that, it makes me sound anti-social which, I am not and I don't mean it that way.
Kevin P I’m from AZ and we love how friendly you SoCal people are!
As an introverted American, I haaaaaate people starting conversations with me in line because I'm not too great at carrying on so I'm just dreading the inevitable awkward silence at the end.
As an extroverted American, I hate the awkward silence if I don't try to start a conversation with the person next to me. I try my best to carry the conversation but if I sense that the person doesn't want to talk, I just end the conversation.
I just found your channel. I’m from California and I’ve only been to London but I LOVED it. My Pastor is British and he makes me laugh so much and we talk about these differences.
I've attended many classical concerts in the US and in England (and I do mean England rather than the UK, as I haven't been to concerts in Scotland or Wales). One thing I've definitely noticed is that it is almost unheard of for English audiences to give a performance a standing ovation, even if the performance is superb, brilliant, fantastic! Whereas in the US it's almost an obligation to do a standing ovation, even if the performance is only so-so.
I don't know where the BBC got that list but its BS. Breakfast together? We don't have time for that.
Tish Talks I was going to say the same thing, where the heck did the BBC get this information???? Whooping??? Lol, just because???? I don’t think I’ve seen anyone do that for no reason, just walking down the street. Also a “newsletter for Xmas” ??? When I think of a personalized card it’s usually just a picture, not their life story included!!!
Ikr? Maybe in like the 1950s, but we simply don't have time on weekdays mornings.
Exactly. I don’t even eat breakfast.
Most of us don't, but there are some that make the time, mostly on the weekends.
Not true, guys. I know here in Iowa, families still eat together around the dinner table. My family does..because we MAKE TIME for it. It's a conscious decision because we feel it is important; it builds closeness as a family unit..rears children to feel loved, warranted, special..cuz we ask about their day then. No technology at the table. Also, yes whooping is TOTALLY a thing in the U.S. I know because it has always annoyed the crap outta me! It's always drunk people in the bars being loud & obnoxious; especially the girls more than the men! That "liquid false confidence" you know. And YES; the braggy family Christmas newsletter is a thing here! Ugh..i always hated them growing up cuz we didn't do one in my immediate family. But we would receive them from our "rich cousins". Always made us feel "less than". We thought they were so bragidocious.
I always crack a smile when I hear Joel say "thrice-weekly." In America, we always say "three times a week." But even though we don't say the word "thrice," I think most Americans are acquainted with the word. It rhymes with "twice," as everyone already knows, and I can occasionally remember hearing people say "once, twice thrice" with "s*** eating grins" on their faces. :) By the way, you guys can laugh at me if you like, but I'm laughing WITH you. Love you guys. Keep up the good work.
Talking to strangers is how you meet people and make friends and I love eating with my siblings on weekdays and whole family on weekends its a way for us to connect and see what going on in each others day :)
I lived in England for 2 years, and am on the talkative side. After awhile when I'd see Americans, I realized how loud we were. I'm okay with sharing my whole life with strangers. Haha. Not everyone here in America does it but, you're right that we do share emotions a lot more. BUT, Brits are very loud also but about other things just not personal stuff. Never see people peeing outside a pub any random day, or chatting me up, or checking out my teeth, or touching my blond hair, or being propositioned like I have in England. I do love that Brits make me laugh. Is humor a cultural thing, because you' all are naturals!
American here. I don't know of anyone who drinks milk by itself. But it is a must with peanut butter, chocolate cake, and cookies.
R H I know I few people who drink milk by itself a lot, sometimes I do as well if there isn’t anything to drink and I’m not in the mood for water.
@@vivan6985 yes I'm sure people do, I just don't know of anyone personally who does
R H ah I see
Ever been to the midwest? People drink milk all the time. Know why? Because there's a lot of cows. Go figure.
Brice McDaniel Me too! And my brother- so that's three people right there.
I’m British and am legit a Milk addict.
So am I
Me too
I only like milk with oreos
• Floss Everytime you brush (after every meal,)
• If you ain't got home made cookies or brownies at least 2× a week what's your problem!
• We are so spread out across the nation and world, and have large families the newsletter Christmas card etc keeps us up to date.
• No I don't want a newsletter from some pompass arrogant and obnoxious Brits who have notions.
• If you don't talk to strangers, how do you meet new friends or network?
• Gotta celebrate, yo! And you might want to give support even if it wasn't great..
• We have emotions and we feel for others. Even if we don't know them.. EMPATHY
• Milk does your body good.. As the ad says, it's awesome!
• How are you not hungry or dead from starvation!
• something's are better at 2am (doggie bags)
• NO ONE eats breakfast together, we all work different shifts and kids slurp a bowl of cereal as mom and dad are biz getting ready for work or rushing kids out so one can go back to bed cuz they work 2nd or 3rd shift.
Serious misconception of American Life ... As usual
Some people/ families eat breakfast together. Some families eat three meals together every day. And, they are learning just like we are. I am not done learning about people or countries. It's good.
Guess who's triggered 🤣🤣
Bubba Clemson as if we don’t have plenty of misconceptions about brits?
@@thefirstechlon5522 ex wife was from Guilford in Surrey
Calm down dude lol. They weren't rude at all about any thing they talked about. Show some of that American friendliness you keep mentioning ;)
I never give that type of letter with my Christmas cards. Only ones I know who do, are people who haven't seen each other in a loooooong time.
How many Americans reached for their dental floss when they mentioned it in this video? (No? Just me? LOL)
Also, taking leftovers home, I plan for that. knowing the portions are huge, I eat half and then take home the other half for lunch at work the next day.
Rick Mitchell I think we all do that the portions here are huge and I hate to waste!!!
I floss after every meal!
Same! You do plan for it. Like when I go to Red Robin, I eat my fries first so they do the bottomless refill that I can then add to the to go box with the second half of the burger ;) I love having a yummy second meal for the price of one. Same goes for why I love Mexican food. Fill up on the chips and salsa and you have a good portion of your meal leftover in the end :D
Frank Zappa ... he wanted to move to Montana and raise it.
I was literally using water pik while this video was rolling!
Literally just had a tall glass of cold milk 1%…with a fresh baked peanut butter cookie - nothing better!
Brian McCleary ahh agreed
Can't do the 1% thing...or 2%. I grew up in the country and we got our milk directly from the dairy. The cream separated and we scooped it off. Nothing tastes like that but to me if it's not whole, it's not milk. It just depends on raising and taste I guess 😊
Never drink 1%. Whole milk is the way to go
_"I grew up in the country and we got our milk directly from the dairy."_
Now I'm half expecting someone to chime in with, "I grew up on a dairy and drank directly from the udder."
Lia, I have the same problem with flossing. What I found is a water flosser that when used with a good mouth wash works as well or better than flossing with string. You also don't have to figure out how to get two hands in your mouth to use it.
I switched to regular floss vs the sticks because my dentist told me the sticks move the debris from tooth to tooth where the string you can use a fresh section each time you floss ! But those have a bit of a learning curve
I'm really confused why they were really disgusted by the milk thing
The texture ain’t good, it’s too thick, makes you tongue feel weird after, and milk is filling and therefore makes my stomach feel heavy, good day to you, cheerio
@@teegabel7840
It's a liquid.....
Milk is generally just gross. It has a terrible smell (to me, personally). Also, I think they're vegan?? They mentioned it in another video I believe.
Lycaon 1765p yes I am aware
@@teegabel7840 liquid doesn't have a texture
I think a lot of the stereotypical American things you talked about are from 1950's movies or TV shows. We don't do all of those things. I never ate breakfast with my whole family except on the weekends when everyone got up at the same time. I worked on a multinational company and had lots of Brit co-workers. One thing that I noticed always freaked them out was the number of churches in America. And also our Independence day holiday, lol.
blame BBC America
Of course brits don't understand Independence Day. They lost the war.
I don't know about you but here down south in Alabama we always eat breakfast together every day and so do most other households.
One reason for the large number of churches in the U.S. is that we have a lot of different sects. Christian sects include Catholics, Baptists, Congregationalists, Unitarians, Prebyterians, Lutherans, Episcopalians, Methodists, Mormons. . . Even in one sect there are divisions; e.g. there are several different Baptist denominations. Within a city, each will have its own church.
Bill Rogers I think it depends on where you are in the USA. I’m from the Pacific Northwest and I was blown away by how many churches there are here in England,. ( built when people walked, or horse and carriage). So, just the opposite for me and I’m one who is a church goer.
We definitely don't do this on the weekdays. But on Saturday and sunday, we do it when we are with family.
As far as the Christmas Newsletters goes that is from large extended families that are spread out over several states and one or more (mostly the elderly) try to keep everyone connected especially if the family cannot keep in contact normally
American are naturally out going, opened minded, and believe in being kind to all. We gladly help strangers, each other if we see someone needing help.. I. E. Grabbing something off high store shelf, or seeing someone not doing well, maybe haven't eaten, giving the strangers a soft hello, smile, how are you doing? Even bringing them food. Help if we can. I always have very polite people keeping doors opened for me if passing through... Always smiles, thank you's, appreciation. Even opening car doors for you, helping out groceries into cars of elderly who might not be as strong, simply having good manners, being polite. So many times I've invited grocery store customer's to go in front of me, while in line when they have far less items.. The same has been done for me. Americans honestly care for each other. Especially in time of crisis. We will drive hours, bring food, blankets, whatever may be needed, even offering a bed, shower, meals when the city has been hit with terrible events. Earthquakes, fires, floods, severe storms, we'll give shirts off our backs to help those afflicted from such disasters. We were taught this from a young age. Always love & care for others... Even strangers. I believe that is why Americans have the reputation of simply being friendly, kind.. No, we're not perfect angels, but most are decent caring folks. 🇺🇸💞
When having a nice meal out, the idea behind the service we are given... In a formal sit down style gathering, is, we paid good money for the dining, if there is substantial amount of food left over, usually they will ask if we'd like to take remaining meal home. They pack it nicely. And it does give you a yummy snack at another time, or if appropriate, we'll bring the meat, T-bone, Rib bone home for our beloved pets.
Christmas letters. They are not self indulgence. We' ll at least those I know aren't. They will simply update family & close friends only, how the family has been doing the past year, especially if we haven't had opportunity to see, or hear from each other much. We love receiving them, and it appears our loved ones enjoy the updates of our family life... And yes, good, or not so good news it told. We're all family, we care, and do want to know. The updates are brief, but always welcomed. Never sent to those who are less of family. No need for them to be bored. 😉
Many American enjoy an ice cold glass of milk with meals, especially dipping oreos, or any cookies into. As well as yummy Chocolate cakes, peanut butter & fruit jam sandwiches. Some prefer Soy, Goat, Almond, Coconut milk as well.
If you eat Cereal in the mornings, don't you do so with milk on top?
In our family, weekend brunches are a family must. Everyone is in attendance, and the food consists of Scrambled Cheese eggs, pancakes or waffles, crispy beacon, breakfast maple style sausage, fresh fruit, (melons, berries, bananas, tangerines or cuties, red seedless grapes, blood red orange juice, ice cold milk, coffee, or expresso, tea and cinnamon rolls, English muffins with various flavors of fruit home-made Jam. But we always MUST have Knotts Berry Farm home-made Boysenberry homemade Jam for the weekend breakfast/noon meals. We usually have at least 20 of us home. Food is not wasted. Leftovers can be made into casseroles, sandwhiches. The golfers/surfers in the family love coming home after day in sun, enjoy brunch leftovers.
Again, apologize if too long for you. Making a video in response would be much better, unfortunately I don't have ability. But do want to share at least one Southern Californian family response to you videos. Peace out.
It's ok if our cultures are of a different mindset when it comes to being open to strangers. But, it does seem so many want to come to America for we are a Nation of mostly good, decent, kind folks.
We do have our fair share of grumpy, standoffish, rude people. But the good, out weigh the bad. 💞🇺🇸
No (annoying) Americans are like your comment. Americans are not openminded. Are you on drugs? We put people in cages, we believe dark skin means you are a separate race from white people? Openminded are you on drugs?
OMG, you two. American movie life is not American life. No body eats breakfast together as a family during the week. We didn't 50 years ago when I was 10. Not everyone likes milk. Speaking to strangers is more about good manners and being hospitable than a desire to have conversations with strangers. Because, really we don't GAS either. Thanksgiving is a celebration giving thanks for the bounty of the harvest. For surviving some really harsh times. Prom, homecoming, school nonsense. Spring break, the schools wanted to have time off. The movies show college students partying, not so much the high school kids. Tailgate parties are parking lot cookouts at football/baseball games and other events, using the truck tailgate as a table for the grill. They usually involve copious amounts of beer because vending food is expensive. Tailgating is also when the car behind you seems to want to crawl up your tail pipe. Your boot sale we would probably call a swap meet or flea market. BTW, creme brulee is nice if you like custard dishes, but you can't really say that American desserts are not as good as British desserts if you haven't tried a decent sampling of them. I can't figure out the fascination you Brits have for treacle, marmite, black pudding, mixed grill or curry.
I would add that sentimentality doesn't necessarily mean emotional, openly or otherwise. (you may keep your grandmother's watch because it has sentimental value and makes you happy to have it not sad). Not everyone sends newsletters at Christmas, in fact I never have and have only ever received 1.
Thanksgiving was my late uncle's favorite holiday because it's the family getting together and enjoying delicious food, but you don't have to buy presents for everyone. You just enjoy a delicious meal with family you don't necessarily see very often. And he was born Italian and raised in France by a French family (because his original family was killed in WW2 and because he wasn't Jewish, he was put in a Catholic orphanage and even survived bone marrow cancer while he was there!)
I think these two are just awful people who judge Americans. I watched the video on their questions/bitching about why we do things in America and I couldn't believe how rude they were. I won't be watching any more of their videos.
Yes we did in my family, thank you very much, and that was 25 years ago.
Uh..one thing I have to say; folks here in the Midwest (I live in Iowa) still eat at least the evening meal together. In my home, whenever we are all home at the same time, you better believe we are going to eat together at the dinner table a proper meal I have prepared for us all to have..whether it's breakfast time, lunch time, or dinner time. And my family loves milk! Cow Dairy Farms are everywhere around here. In fact, I would garner to say Iowa has THE BEST dairy products! (Anderson Erickson brand🖒#1!) And this is not just my family..it is pretty common in the Midwest. Maybe it is JUST a Midwest & Southern practice anymore in this day and age. I know the Southerners still do it. But yeah it is a dying out thing in the rest of the U.S.
*Hi Joel and Lia, I am new to your channel and from Canada. Do you have a video that introduces the differences in terms of things like food? For example here in Canada, we call it a sandwich, and in England do you calla it a Bunty? or something like that?*
Toast rack lol... toaster. I am a person who wears her heart on her sleeve and that also makes me an easy target. I love to hear all your opinions and learning about your culture.
I am from the United States, Louisiana to be exact. I talk to everyone I come in contact with. I am extremely friendly. Most people in the U.S. are. I hug people. I can not stand milk, but everyone I know loves it. We always take a doggie bag home everywhere. It's a waste of money if you don't. We eat all of our meals together. Except on days we work. Family is extremely important and eating together is very common. I enjoy your videos!!! So funny.. Much love..
These two are snobs and I don't understand there culture, they put Americans down for not doing the same things they do. We are different, don't criticize other Countries. Did you know flossing will add 7 years to your life, drinking milk is necessary to maintain strong bones and teeth, plus Americans are lacking in Vitamin C. Not everyone here orders huge portions of food, or supersize, most people care about there health. You should come over here and see for yourself, instead of criticizing from across the drink.
Hey I live in Louisiana too
I live in Morgan City La.
I personally am personable when I get in a cab. Always say hello, whats New ??? Amerians its being polite. U say hello when you get into a cab. or elevator, or share a seat. Hello . Its not hard , its nice. Not rude. Americans think its rude if you get into a cab and dont say anything to the driver as if he is less of a person serving and driving. For Americans its human nature. Americans would find that behavior rude. very rude if you dont say hello at the very least.
I love the holiday newsletters in the cards. Most of the cards I receive are just signed, but when I get a letter in it, I love it. Usually though they are only from family. And when I have done them, I only included the newsletter to the cards I sent to family members or close friends. I think getting a newsletter in a holiday card from someone I don’t know well, like a coworker, would be strange.
yes my family eats breakfast sometimes on the weekends usually on sundays but not during the weekdays because everyone wakes up at different times
You've convinced me...this year's family newsletter will be this: Dear Family, I'm alive. Everything else you need to know is on Facebook. Merry Christmas! Love, Me
I don’t think you understand the complexities of whooping at strangers while flossing one’s teeth.
Or whooping after a ice cold glass of milk and a nice hug with a good friend.
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Floss - usually after every meal. Didn't when younger and now have so many fillings I set off the metal detectors at the airport.