Its because american culture has things that are seen as way more friendly than most other cultures, americans tend to act more friendly to strangers compared to many other places, like europe or japan
Our manners include a Happy facade "the American dream" while other cultures don't require politeness and in some cultures a non genuine smile is insulting
@@porkchop5105 The smile isn't a social requirement. If an American smiles at you it's genuine. There are plenty of people happy to engage with strangers. That being said, the greeting itself is a social requirement. For example, at work, I often nod or say 'Hi, how are you doing' with a straight face when passing someone in the halls.
@leeluv96 funny enough, Canadians have a bad reputation as tourists- seen as they have similar manners as Europeans when it comes to touring. But I've heard that they are nice- usually lol
@@fatcatlord8066 Well in that context it isn't. I was thinking more in the context of something like a co-worker or friend, someone well-meaning and excitable. Kind of like how a dog acts.
@@fatcatlord8066that’s wild to me and just shows how American I have because I talk and am friendly to everyone. The Uber drivers. A random person when I’m picking up my mail. The lady behind me at the grocery store.
I was taught as a kid to always smile at strangers because your smile could be the only one they see that day and it could change that person's whole day.
There's also an interesting tidbit I heard about how smiling at strangers or having different kind of smiles in the US started from the immigration and diversity of cultures coming to the country; relying on non verbal cues to communicate and let someone know you mean them no harm when neither of you speak the same language Same for things like waving, thumbs up, etc. and talking with hands (in the American way) are cues that came from of the mass immigrations over the centuries
@@hannanah8036 I didn't say the US was the only place that did it, but when Europeans say they can tell whose American because of how much they smile IN GENERAL that's why It's normal to smile when you meet someone, yes, but talking about strangers on the street, or passing at the store, or servers greeting you, etc. because apparently that open friendliness is not global according to many Europeans on here 😂
I was taught to not talk to strangers and always wear fanny packs or at least put a lock on my backpack so they can’t open it. You must live in a really safe neighborhood
The whole reason most of us walk confidently in the wrong direction is because here in the U.S., if you don’t walk with a sense of purpose or look like you know where you’re going, that’s the easiest way to get robbed. Basically if you’re new to the area, don’t look like it.
10/10 THIS!!! I didn't even think about this but it's so true. If you look in any way, vulnerable, gullible, alone, or like you don't know your way around, in some parts, they will tear your ass APART 😂
literally my dad always says "act like you've been somewhere" when i go to the city. if you act like you know where you're going they'll leave you alone
"fake it till you make it". That's why we walk confidently, even when we're unsure. If you look lost and confused, you'll be take advantage of. And not just in the US, that's worldwide.
Exactly. in New England, if you make eye contact with a stranger, at least one party will duck their head quickly and look away reflexively. If I feel like I'm in a bad area or otherwise vulnerable, I consciously don't duck. This small display of dominance makes me feel less likely to get attacked 😅
It also makes it ever so slightly easier to get where you’re going. If you walk confidently, people subconsciously assume where you’re going is important and open up a path for you. None of this happens on the conscious level. It’s an aspect of parallel processing. Walking around a populated area is a cooperative task. If you’re confident, people will cooperate with you.
It also gives the impression that you're busy and off to do something important, which can be useful in work contexts when you don't want to come off as bored or lazy.
Are you guys British cause I've never seen anyone like that I know this is probably supposed to be a joke and I accept that but also feel pretty insulted idk why I think it's just when people stereotype others
@sprink5904 like for example um people say Americans are stupid but you've actually had some really smart people from America and just cause u come from one place doesn't mean your dumb like I've met people from so called smart countries that get 1 mark on a maths test
As an Australian, I’ll tell you took 40 friggin hours to get there because it took 40 friggin hours to drive. That’s not even including brakes. I’m not gonna tell you it was 3 1/2 thousand kilometres. I’m telling you was 40 freaking hours.
@@Anonymous_Beeoch I say is 3 to 4 hours to Melbourne. Over 356km. If someone ask me how far something is in town it’s ’I don’t know, depends on who’s driving and what time of day. Could be 10 minutes could be 30.’ If they ask about kms then I’d answer like 5-10km most places I go are with in 15km of home and 5 of that is just getting into town. If it’s outside of those 10 km and it’s ‘I don’t know how long it’s gonna take I don’t know how far it is. We’re gonna get there when we get there.’
That's because Australians and Americans are far more similar than I think Australians want to admit. We too are a very similar brand of the offshoot of the Anglo sphere
@@yyyyykdo you live in a place with a lot of tourism? Where I am in Aus, most Americans I have met are very friendly people. Travelling was a different story but I also met Australians travelling and they are a whole league of their own - so I don’t consider American tourists to represent the whole 😅
Showing kindness to strangers isn't an American thing. The way you do it is. It's just cultural differences. Where I live "how is it going" is a weird thing to say to a stranger, but that doesn't mean we just ignore each other, we have our own things we do or say instead. Every culture has its own customs. Things you consider as polite (eg. Eye contact) is seen as disrespectful in other cultures and vice versa
That personal space thing. I hate being in the store and I can feel some stranger breathing on my neck in the check out line…..why are you so close😭😭😭😭
I've heard the distance in time vs. miles is an indicator that someone is from Canada or Australia, too. Maybe it just has to do with large land masses.
Might be and there is also a bit of history and city planning involved. In Argentina and some other latinoamerican countries is common to describe distances with "blocks" (cuadras) due to many of the towns being built and expanded by adding "blocks" (type of way to describe a street from each corner) that had around 100m-150m distance each.
I’d say you’re right about the large landmasses thing. I have no idea how far my state’s capital is from here but I certainly won’t forget the arduous 25+ hours it takes to get there and I have to endure it because ear barotrauma. Also, it is generally more useful to know how long a trip will take than how far it is, particularly in being punctual.
If they say miles they’re definitely American. “How far is it?” “About 5 miles” definitely American. But if they say something like “about 10 kilometers” they’re not American. It doesn’t matter if they use a measure of time or not
I feel like the reasons Americans say how long it takes to get somewhere versus the distance is even in my city something being 5 miles away could take me 10-13 minutes versus something that’s 11 miles away could take me 15 minutes just based on if the freeways nearby and what part of town you’re in
Yeah, the time to get somewhere is definitely more important than exactly how far away it is like. I don't know the distance from my house to Savannah but I know it's 2 hours give or take
Part of it I think is we have pretty full schedules. It doesn't matter how far it is. It matter more if I can go to that place before or after work or fit it into the everything else I have do I in my off days. Could just be me though.
"They want ice in their water" Can I not have a cold drink on a hot day 💀 Edit: Y'all gotta stop replying to that Jah guy he's just trolling because he thinks he's funny👍🏽
I was at a restauaraunt in Canada, in a very small town. A couple came in that i didnt recognize, they got some drinks sat down, looked in their drinks a little puzzled and then returned to the counter to ask for Ice. And thats when i knew they were from the US
Walking with confidence is how you keep yourself safe. If you look vulnerable, people will pray on that. Creeps are more likely to pick on people who already look lost/ alone, so always look like you know where you're going.
@@ilovemycatrosie0 it works on most street scammers in my experience. Especially in populated areas, they move on when they see you won't give them the time of day
That's because it's not true. I'm not American but I have visited the US several times, and I have been to many countries, and Americans are far from the kindest people compared to people in many other countries. (also, everybody leans on things in all countries, this video was BS)
@@nightninja7012 yeah, I agree. And I think we are on average a lot more similar to each other, around the world, than these dumb videos try to make us seem. There are some cultural differences, but it's stupid to think that only people of one country "lean on things"...
my socialogy teacher went to scotland for a year during college and she said the two ways the locals could tell she wasn’t from around there were-she had straight white teeth (braces) and she enjoyed pumpkin pie.
I know back in the day, british were known to have bad teeth. I mean, even their own comedians made fun of it ( Monty python comes to mind) but that was the 70's interesting to think it's still a thing
Yes it is. Passing someone and smiling at them even if you don't know them yeah that's. I don't want you to smile at me..what are you plotting? Plus I don't even try to greet people I knew from school.
Because the ice covers like half of the drink and it’s just less drink per volume and you have to wait for the ice to melt. Only reasonable explanation for ice is if it’s actually that hot outside that the ice would melt no problem
I'm guessing it's because many highly-populated countries are at higher latitudes and don't get as hot as it does in many parts of the US, thus making cold water less important
I’m an Aussie and I like to lean on things too sometimes - I’m 6ft and it’s relaxing if you’re standing for a while. I generally smile at people sometimes too.
@@Tensa_Zangetsu1222 Hey man, different solutions to the same problem. But despite my issues with him, I'll take Teddy Roosevelt's quote on this topic: "In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."
Me: *realizing im so Autistic that i could seem not American* Edit: oh- okay shit I'mma explain, what I meant by this was, I'm autistic and I do none of those things (mostly sensory issues and what not) and I wanted to make a joke- also thanks for the 10k likes
@@Jerseybytes2 If you've known her long enough, you might see her eat a hot soup type meal, and/or drink hot coffee on hot summer day, and eat ice cream in the cold.
@@johneve6744 I pretty much do all that. I'm also the nut case that, when we lived up north walked barefoot in the snow while wearing shorts. Moved to the south where winter lasted 2 and 1/2 days. no clue where I put my winter jacket (not that I need it) and 95% of my shirts are t-shirts, and 2 long sleeve shirts I can wear during those 3 weeks they call spring and fall. hubby is a bit different than me but he carries this huge cup of ice tea anywhere he goes. as for how much ice he adds, let's put it this way: If he was aboard the titanic. in between the time they saw the iceberg and the time they got to it, that thing would be the size of a small car and he'd have the rest of it in his cup.
@@serhumanopromedio.You’re right, America is a continent (South America and North America), but the United States of America (usually referred to as just America) is a country
Your taps should be capable of producing water that's cold enough to not need ice, and restaurants have refrigerators, so it's not really necessary to have ice
@@banana_cow that's why I mentioned restaurants having fridges. Obvs shops all have fridges for their drinks too. Unless you're in the middle of nowhere, there's no situation in which ice is necessary for your water to be cold
@@warwicknaude5563 do they keep their drinks in a fridge though? Like I don't drink things with ice I literally have no ice in my house but I keep all my drinks in the fridge
I was wait for a roast, but can't lie, we do tend to show confidence even when we don't know where the hell we are going. Fake it till ya make it dude 😂
I do the walk confidently in the wrong direction thing my school is a giant circle so if I realize I’m going the wrong way to my class I would rather do a full lap and get back to it than turn around and walk 5 feet to the door
@@invasivepenguin8560 meh I see a lot of them wearing those sun hats and sunglasses and big bags they have funny accents too. They don't sound weird on Tv, but sound so weird in real life.
As an Irish person, we know because most tourists will have bags and backpacks on to go anywhere ESPECIALLY Americans, a lot of American tourists will buy Ireland jumpers and actually wear them while travelling, no one else does this and also the fact that they’re kinda loud (but friendly).
The smile and eye contact gave me away pretty quickly in Italy. My pronunciations were always a bit off, but I asked someone how she could tell and she said that I smiled.
The telling time instead of distance really got me. I am Colombian but been living in NYC for half my life. Telling distance is pointless when you pend +1hr stuck in the same block on downtown Manhattan traffic, but can cover a 6 Mile trip under 15 minutes in uptown Manhattan 😅😅😅.
This is actually so wholesome, as much as I don't have that good of experiences with Americans, I imagine most of them to be just like this and it makes me happy
To be fair, if someone were to take a 2 week trip to most popular America tourist cities, they probably wouldn't see a single gun that isn't on a cop or _maybe_ a security guard. The perception is that they're everywhere. (And they are). _But you don't see them,_ unless you are in some seriously po-dunk southern town. Most people carry concealed if they carry at all. If someone was walking around with a six shooter on their belt, it would be _really_ weird in most places.
Wow…I was literally leaning on a counter when I watched this; I am loud and friendly; and I was just thinking about how my next appointment is a half hour away. Lol
The reason why we hold eye contact is because we where taught to do that, its uncomfortable for me i always shift eye contact lol but growing up in school to look "professional" you hold eye contact in order to appear so
Wearing colored shoes. In Northern Italy people wear two types of shoes: brown and black. The End. You would not believe the disgusted looks I received for wearing purple tennis shoes 😂
Brit here, I measure things in time simply because i dont have a good perspective of distance. I'd have no idea how far 4.6 Km is, but tell me thats a 45~ minute walk? Yeah, that I understand. When im told a distance, i have to mentally translate it into walking time to understand. Thus, its easier to just use time as a measurement
Same for me and I am Indian. Some ppl aren't good with measurement and it's not my fault. My mom is great with direction and I have no clue unless I see the sun rising or setting. If you tell me one direction I can figure out others in no time. I am not dumb, I just don't understand how ppl know direction in a random deserted place
It's also just the only unit of measure that makes sense. Who cares what the physical distance is? I want to know how long it will take to get there. The same physical distance can have wildly different drive times, depending on the roads, traffic, and speed limits. Heck, the same path can be different at different times of day due to rush hour.
Why is this so accurate I was confidently walking in the wrong direction today in Japan and I always lean on the light posts when wiring to cross the street 😂
How’s your day going and how are you doing are not “random” instances. It’s a greeting. And if you don’t know the person well the answer is always “great! How bout you” (even if you’re not doing great)
U can tell people u r having a bad day ive told people random people who asked If u say your having a bad day, people usually say sorry or I hope your day gets better
@@user-bb9dc2zn8oIt's a bridge. Like, a start to a new conversation. You talk about one thing, than ask about the other person so you don't seem self centered? Idk. I was always brought up being told to ask that. Everyone I know was told the same thing. You do it to show you care not just about the discussion but about the person too.
@@maddiewhatever441 ofc u care abt the person im js saying from like a teenage girl perspective when im w my friends the first thing brought up is usually like "u wont believe what happened" and once u get all that off thats when we start asking how youve been its not js for the conversation its js like after all the other stuff where i live
@@maddiewhatever441 this is a concept across cultures called "small talk". Many countries DON'T have that concept (from nothern europe to some asian countries), so it comes across as a genuine question and that's why it's weird.
Growing up I spent summers in Ireland visiting family. I made friends, and they would get a kick out of watching me say Hi to everyone we passed when walking.
I wear my cap backaward all the time, never once set foot in the US. I find it does a better job keeping my hair outta my eyes when its backwards, and I prefer how it looks
Entitled confusion. I can spot them straight away at work because they have no idea where things are and they’re clearly upset that no one’s already helped them. This is Britain love, we ain’t helping unless you ask 😂
As an American tf you mean I ain’t never heard about that song? Yes I know your joking lol 😂 I just say I think journey is a better bet for that. Midnight train going everywhere some will win some will lose some are born to sing the blues~!
I never realize how much I’m leaning against stuff until there’s nothing to lean against and I’m standing there awkwardly
🧍♂️
I just then start leaning onto one of my legs and shift to the other leg after awhile
@@reverseuno1466 Fr bro
Fr, it just feels so natural to lean on things,
Nahh that’s when u pop a hip
I am suprised we didn't get roasted
Me too, in these videos you usually get flammed in the most wicked, merciless, offensive and most aggressive way possible
Fr
Of course not, you are already roasted being American 😊
On god
Well, most of y’all are pretty friendly and confident. It’s just the bad apples are louder sometimes
I always forget "friendly" is somehow an American stereotype
Canadian too
Its because american culture has things that are seen as way more friendly than most other cultures, americans tend to act more friendly to strangers compared to many other places, like europe or japan
Our manners include a Happy facade "the American dream" while other cultures don't require politeness and in some cultures a non genuine smile is insulting
@@porkchop5105 The smile isn't a social requirement. If an American smiles at you it's genuine. There are plenty of people happy to engage with strangers. That being said, the greeting itself is a social requirement. For example, at work, I often nod or say 'Hi, how are you doing' with a straight face when passing someone in the halls.
@leeluv96 funny enough, Canadians have a bad reputation as tourists- seen as they have similar manners as Europeans when it comes to touring. But I've heard that they are nice- usually lol
"incredibly loud but incredibly friendly" is so endearing 😊
Not endearing. I was taught to be scared if someone approached me all friendly-like and I don’t know them
@@fatcatlord8066 Well in that context it isn't. I was thinking more in the context of something like a co-worker or friend, someone well-meaning and excitable. Kind of like how a dog acts.
@@fatcatlord8066 That is sad.
@@fatcatlord8066that’s wild to me and just shows how American I have because I talk and am friendly to everyone. The Uber drivers. A random person when I’m picking up my mail. The lady behind me at the grocery store.
I thought so too 😊
I was taught as a kid to always smile at strangers because your smile could be the only one they see that day and it could change that person's whole day.
There's also an interesting tidbit I heard about how smiling at strangers or having different kind of smiles in the US started from the immigration and diversity of cultures coming to the country; relying on non verbal cues to communicate and let someone know you mean them no harm when neither of you speak the same language
Same for things like waving, thumbs up, etc. and talking with hands (in the American way) are cues that came from of the mass immigrations over the centuries
@@Starburst514weird than that smiling when you meet someone is nearly a global phenomenon.
@@hannanah8036 I didn't say the US was the only place that did it, but when Europeans say they can tell whose American because of how much they smile IN GENERAL that's why
It's normal to smile when you meet someone, yes, but talking about strangers on the street, or passing at the store, or servers greeting you, etc. because apparently that open friendliness is not global according to many Europeans on here 😂
I was taught to not talk to strangers and always wear fanny packs or at least put a lock on my backpack so they can’t open it. You must live in a really safe neighborhood
@@fatcatlord8066 talking and a silent smile as you pass someone on the street is two different things
The whole reason most of us walk confidently in the wrong direction is because here in the U.S., if you don’t walk with a sense of purpose or look like you know where you’re going, that’s the easiest way to get robbed. Basically if you’re new to the area, don’t look like it.
Thankkk youu i walk confidently every knowing theres a chance of some hoodlum or trailerpark methhead trying to rob me😂💪🏿
10/10 THIS!!! I didn't even think about this but it's so true. If you look in any way, vulnerable, gullible, alone, or like you don't know your way around, in some parts, they will tear your ass APART 😂
literally my dad always says "act like you've been somewhere" when i go to the city. if you act like you know where you're going they'll leave you alone
or because most other countries have the roads/walkways going in opposite directions
What
I'll walk confidently in the wrong direction, realize it's the wrong direction, get embarrassed, then make it look like I did that in purpose.
Fake it till you make it👌
Don’t forget the classic “pretend to look at google maps on your phone before turning” move
Like cats😂
"fake it till you make it". That's why we walk confidently, even when we're unsure. If you look lost and confused, you'll be take advantage of. And not just in the US, that's worldwide.
In America:
Person 1 “Hey”
Person 2 “Hey”
In Britain:
Person 1 “Hey”
Person 2 “Piss off”
What u looken at
No they say “How ya doin mate”
Wow Ted Lasso makes so much more sense. I thought they just hated Ted.
Thus why I'll never be seen in Britain
Nah we're just too busy panicking to answer in a reasonable time. Why are you saying hi to me? Am I supposed to know you? Am I being rude right now?
Walking confidently keeps you from being a victim.
Esp as a woman, being strong & confident makes you look less vulnerable.
Exactly.
in New England, if you make eye contact with a stranger, at least one party will duck their head quickly and look away reflexively. If I feel like I'm in a bad area or otherwise vulnerable, I consciously don't duck. This small display of dominance makes me feel less likely to get attacked 😅
It took me a while to lean how to walk confidently after some traumatic events and I'm so much safer now
Yeah ive been SAd so its ingrained in me to walk confidently. Plus it keeos me alert and ready to fight if i need to
It also makes it ever so slightly easier to get where you’re going. If you walk confidently, people subconsciously assume where you’re going is important and open up a path for you. None of this happens on the conscious level. It’s an aspect of parallel processing. Walking around a populated area is a cooperative task. If you’re confident, people will cooperate with you.
It also gives the impression that you're busy and off to do something important, which can be useful in work contexts when you don't want to come off as bored or lazy.
"Arms length away"
It's what we are taught in kindergarten 😂❤
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If I walk unconfidently in the wrong direction I get stolen, so yeah, we’re gonna walk confidently in the wrong direction lol
You can always tell someone is british because they'll be wearing a monocle and top hat 🎩. Usually seen drinking tea and eating crumpets.
How to seem british:
1) look posh
Are you guys British cause I've never seen anyone like that I know this is probably supposed to be a joke and I accept that but also feel pretty insulted idk why I think it's just when people stereotype others
@@JenniferVineyGenuine question, do you feel the same when people stereotype Americans?
@sprink5904 I don't hear it as often but it does like why can't people just meet others and decide what their like rather then stereotype them
@sprink5904 like for example um people say Americans are stupid but you've actually had some really smart people from America and just cause u come from one place doesn't mean your dumb like I've met people from so called smart countries that get 1 mark on a maths test
As an Australian, I’ll tell you took 40 friggin hours to get there because it took 40 friggin hours to drive. That’s not even including brakes. I’m not gonna tell you it was 3 1/2 thousand kilometres. I’m telling you was 40 freaking hours.
And if it’s 20 minutes away? 5? 3 hours?
@@Anonymous_Beeoch I say is 3 to 4 hours to Melbourne. Over 356km.
If someone ask me how far something is
in town it’s ’I don’t know, depends on who’s driving and what time of day. Could be 10 minutes could be 30.’ If they ask about kms then I’d answer like 5-10km most places I go are with in 15km of home and 5 of that is just getting into town.
If it’s outside of those 10 km and it’s ‘I don’t know how long it’s gonna take I don’t know how far it is. We’re gonna get there when we get there.’
Good Americans don’t know our own system
I am Canadian and use time as a measurement of distance too.
That's because Australians and Americans are far more similar than I think Australians want to admit. We too are a very similar brand of the offshoot of the Anglo sphere
That’s the nicest way I’ve ever heard people describe Americans😭
I'm Dutch and I always smile at strangers that's just polite
as an american, i can confirm we do all these things :)
As a europeon i can confirm that we also do most of these things
@@colediepasta604 as an American you're the only European I tolerate have an amazing day
all i do is lean and have ice water.
Same
I’m just gonna keep saying same until I find my comment
I'm amazed every time that just showing kindness to strangers is an American thing.
In my country we actually have the opposite stereotype about Americans. It surprises me to hear that Americans think that they are nice or friendly.
@@yyyyykdo you live in a place with a lot of tourism? Where I am in Aus, most Americans I have met are very friendly people. Travelling was a different story but I also met Australians travelling and they are a whole league of their own - so I don’t consider American tourists to represent the whole 😅
@@yyyyyk yeah same here the stereotype is them being stupid and feeling superior
Showing kindness to strangers isn't an American thing. The way you do it is. It's just cultural differences. Where I live "how is it going" is a weird thing to say to a stranger, but that doesn't mean we just ignore each other, we have our own things we do or say instead. Every culture has its own customs. Things you consider as polite (eg. Eye contact) is seen as disrespectful in other cultures and vice versa
Ya we're like a bag of trail mix
That personal space thing. I hate being in the store and I can feel some stranger breathing on my neck in the check out line…..why are you so close😭😭😭😭
“They’re too nice and enjoy comfort” crazy
I've heard the distance in time vs. miles is an indicator that someone is from Canada or Australia, too. Maybe it just has to do with large land masses.
Might be and there is also a bit of history and city planning involved. In Argentina and some other latinoamerican countries is common to describe distances with "blocks" (cuadras) due to many of the towns being built and expanded by adding "blocks" (type of way to describe a street from each corner) that had around 100m-150m distance each.
I’d say you’re right about the large landmasses thing. I have no idea how far my state’s capital is from here but I certainly won’t forget the arduous 25+ hours it takes to get there and I have to endure it because ear barotrauma.
Also, it is generally more useful to know how long a trip will take than how far it is, particularly in being punctual.
It's pretty common in the UK to say how far away something is with time, even across small distances. Might just be an anglo thing.
If they say miles they’re definitely American. “How far is it?” “About 5 miles” definitely American. But if they say something like “about 10 kilometers” they’re not American. It doesn’t matter if they use a measure of time or not
@@fatcatlord8066 not necessarily. Brits still use miles for whatever reason
I feel like the reasons Americans say how long it takes to get somewhere versus the distance is even in my city something being 5 miles away could take me 10-13 minutes versus something that’s 11 miles away could take me 15 minutes just based on if the freeways nearby and what part of town you’re in
Yeah, the time to get somewhere is definitely more important than exactly how far away it is like. I don't know the distance from my house to Savannah but I know it's 2 hours give or take
hell me coming home from work, 22 miles 20 min drive with light traffic. the last 5 miles take 12 mins
Part of it I think is we have pretty full schedules. It doesn't matter how far it is. It matter more if I can go to that place before or after work or fit it into the everything else I have do I in my off days. Could just be me though.
And always is the underlying assumption born of a car culture: You're getting there by driving.
Exactly! 15 miles at 25 MPH is WAY different than 15 miles at 60MPH.
I need to know how long it will take me to get there!
And here i thought i might get a tip on how people keep guessing I'm a Texan
We go by time elapsed because going 40 miles through Nebraska fields is VERY different from going 40 miles across Kentucky mountains.
Ok look, I ain’t American, but ice water SLAPS.
if other countries arent drinking ice water then they are missing out big time
@@anddanny2263 FRRR
@@anddanny2263 It's too cold
It being cold is the best part. Nothing is as refreshing as ice cold water.
@@jacquelineking5783 AGREED.
"They want ice in their water" Can I not have a cold drink on a hot day 💀
Edit: Y'all gotta stop replying to that Jah guy he's just trolling because he thinks he's funny👍🏽
apparently not
It's not that hot.
@@JAH.13 And you know that because we live in the exact same area with the exact same weather.
@@llldxquxnll what?
@@JAH.13Please explain to me what you think is “not that hot” is
I was at a restauaraunt in Canada, in a very small town. A couple came in that i didnt recognize, they got some drinks sat down, looked in their drinks a little puzzled and then returned to the counter to ask for Ice. And thats when i knew they were from the US
i like how so many of our giveaways is being friendly to strangers and retail/service workers
Walking with confidence is how you keep yourself safe. If you look vulnerable, people will pray on that. Creeps are more likely to pick on people who already look lost/ alone, so always look like you know where you're going.
@@ilovemycatrosie0 it works on most street scammers in my experience. Especially in populated areas, they move on when they see you won't give them the time of day
"They want ice in their water"
Me who's currently filling my water bottle with ice, and just ice, cuz I like to chew on it:
Chewing on ice is a sign of iron deficiency
@@cherylm8017
Wait, actually?
@@cherylm8017not always, I do it sometimes just because.
@@sloaneentenmann1271yep, actually. Not always but ice craving or having “pica” is a symptom of it.
Isnt chewing on ice bad for your teeth too
“Incredibly loud but incredibly friendly” Any introvert referring to their extroverted friend?
Im irish and me and other people do a good few of these things, like smiling to strangers with a "heya"
as an American i was NOT expecting the "friendly" parts
That's because it's not true.
I'm not American but I have visited the US several times, and I have been to many countries, and Americans are far from the kindest people compared to people in many other countries. (also, everybody leans on things in all countries, this video was BS)
@@yyyyykya we're like a bag of trail mix
@@nightninja7012 in that everyone is different?
Or that sometimes you get raisins, if you don't like raisins...?
@@yyyyyk in that everyone is different sometimes there's more bad than good or vise versa
@@nightninja7012 yeah, I agree.
And I think we are on average a lot more similar to each other, around the world, than these dumb videos try to make us seem.
There are some cultural differences, but it's stupid to think that only people of one country "lean on things"...
my socialogy teacher went to scotland for a year during college and she said the two ways the locals could tell she wasn’t from around there were-she had straight white teeth (braces) and she enjoyed pumpkin pie.
I know back in the day, british were known to have bad teeth. I mean, even their own comedians made fun of it ( Monty python comes to mind) but that was the 70's interesting to think it's still a thing
This must have been decades ago because we get free dental one the nhs that or it was American humour I can never really tell
Americans tend to have really white teeth. Even today, bright white teeth in Europe tends to be a sign of an American.
Nowadays British people have* a very good teeth.
Edit: typo
You'd think the accent would be the give away.
the loud bit is absolutely accurate. you can listen to the gossip of an American family from across the restaurant 😂
“Incredibly loud but incredibly friendly” yeah- that’s us
Didn't realize being polite and showing people common decency was exclusive to America.
Shhhhh
It's not but americans tend to be more polite, more friendly than other people.
@@TheUnitedStatesOfficialnahhh the USA's OF is wild
It’s not, There’s tons of other countries that have very kind people. Nicer than the U.S.
Yes it is. Passing someone and smiling at them even if you don't know them yeah that's. I don't want you to smile at me..what are you plotting? Plus I don't even try to greet people I knew from school.
“They want ice in their water” bro.. why wouldn’t you 😭😭
Because the ice covers like half of the drink and it’s just less drink per volume and you have to wait for the ice to melt. Only reasonable explanation for ice is if it’s actually that hot outside that the ice would melt no problem
@@fatcatlord8066 why do you ah e to wait for the ice to melt..?
My teeth are sensitive to cold things that's my reason
Just drink it before the ice melts that’s the point of the ice, to keep the drink cold while you’re drinking it
I'm guessing it's because many highly-populated countries are at higher latitudes and don't get as hot as it does in many parts of the US, thus making cold water less important
I’m an Aussie and I like to lean on things too sometimes - I’m 6ft and it’s relaxing if you’re standing for a while. I generally smile at people sometimes too.
Dang didn't expect being friendly to be the reason
"Walk confidently in the wrong direction"
Explained the whole situation in that country
What?
Yup, can confirm.
At least we're walking, everyone else is yelling at each other trying to pick a direction 😂
@@Barrel4336 blud just proved my point
@@Tensa_Zangetsu1222 Hey man, different solutions to the same problem.
But despite my issues with him, I'll take Teddy Roosevelt's quote on this topic:
"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."
Me: *realizing im so Autistic that i could seem not American*
Edit: oh- okay shit I'mma explain, what I meant by this was, I'm autistic and I do none of those things (mostly sensory issues and what not) and I wanted to make a joke- also thanks for the 10k likes
Idk man I’m way into that arm length personal space but yeah I never ask strangers how their day is going I just can’t bro
Bro same
Ditto
Ditto
@@-_Olivia_-bro I think they meant they do these “American things” bc they’re like autistic traits maybe (I’m autistic too😭)
This is a lot nicer than I thought it would be 😂
It’s crazy that being generally nice is an American thing and not just a global normality
I am Filipino, and I want ice in my water, and I smile at strangers.
one of my kids' girlfriend is Filipina. she's very sweet and friendly
@@Jerseybytes2
If you've known her long enough, you might see her eat a hot soup type meal, and/or drink hot coffee on hot summer day, and eat ice cream in the cold.
In fairness us Americans kinda forced our ways upon the Philippines for a good chunk of time.....some things maaaaay be lingering
@@johneve6744 I pretty much do all that. I'm also the nut case that, when we lived up north walked barefoot in the snow while wearing shorts.
Moved to the south where winter lasted 2 and 1/2 days. no clue where I put my winter jacket (not that I need it) and 95% of my shirts are t-shirts, and 2 long sleeve shirts I can wear during those 3 weeks they call spring and fall.
hubby is a bit different than me but he carries this huge cup of ice tea anywhere he goes. as for how much ice he adds, let's put it this way: If he was aboard the titanic. in between the time they saw the iceberg and the time they got to it, that thing would be the size of a small car and he'd have the rest of it in his cup.
@@Jerseybytes2
Maan, that sounds nice.
I can only dream of going to a snowy country.
Awww being an American I actually teared up a bit. I fully expected for us to get roasted but it was sort of wholesome.
Were loud but friendly. 😅😅😅
America is not a country...
@@serhumanopromedio.. Reread that
@@serhumanopromedio.You’re right, America is a continent (South America and North America), but the United States of America (usually referred to as just America) is a country
@serhumanopromedio keep up the attitude and America will "find oil" in your country.
@@fatcatlord8066 look at that, a gringo with brain
They're usually loud and exited about the most random things 😅😂
What someone yells when they get injured; if they tell you to call an ambulance they're european, if they tell you not to they're American
A ton of other countries shit on water with ice until they start drinking piss warm water with their meal instead of a nice cold crisp beverage
Yeah I don't want to be in the sun all day than drink warm water when I get home
Your taps should be capable of producing water that's cold enough to not need ice, and restaurants have refrigerators, so it's not really necessary to have ice
@@warwicknaude5563 you can't drink tap water everywhere
@@banana_cow that's why I mentioned restaurants having fridges. Obvs shops all have fridges for their drinks too. Unless you're in the middle of nowhere, there's no situation in which ice is necessary for your water to be cold
@@warwicknaude5563 do they keep their drinks in a fridge though? Like I don't drink things with ice I literally have no ice in my house but I keep all my drinks in the fridge
"excuse me sir you have to unlearn how to LEAN as a part of your duty"
"What the FUCK"
😂
I'd be so angry 😭😭
I was wait for a roast, but can't lie, we do tend to show confidence even when we don't know where the hell we are going. Fake it till ya make it dude 😂
As a "Louisianaianan" ice has to go with everything. Water, whiskey, soft drinks, sweet tea etc
I don't wear caps backwards or walk Confidently Especially in the wrong direction And I normally try to double check where I am
Honestly I just never walk confidently. Always thinking I'm going the wrong way.
I do the walk confidently in the wrong direction thing my school is a giant circle so if I realize I’m going the wrong way to my class I would rather do a full lap and get back to it than turn around and walk 5 feet to the door
Not just americans that wear hats backwards tho
I mean I guess the tourists are always more confident people, or the more experience tourist do things confidently so to not get scammed?
@@invasivepenguin8560 meh I see a lot of them wearing those sun hats and sunglasses and big bags they have funny accents too. They don't sound weird on Tv, but sound so weird in real life.
As an Irish person, we know because most tourists will have bags and backpacks on to go anywhere ESPECIALLY Americans, a lot of American tourists will buy Ireland jumpers and actually wear them while travelling, no one else does this and also the fact that they’re kinda loud (but friendly).
Where else am I supposed to keep my stuff? *insert joke inquiring whether or not kilts have extra storage space*
@@Brock_Lee501 Us Irish will hold as many things as we possibly can in our hands (also kilts are Scottish just so you know)
@@-lauren_elizabeth same thing
@@-lauren_elizabethI think that was the point of the joke
@@Brock_Lee501 Ain't no way you just said that Scottish & Irish are the same thing.. 😭 bro what is wrong with you?
The smile and eye contact gave me away pretty quickly in Italy. My pronunciations were always a bit off, but I asked someone how she could tell and she said that I smiled.
I like all of these answers because yeah theyre true. Especially the confidence in the wrong direction one
"hmm... You're friendly... A little TOO friendly... YOU'RE A SPY!!!"
I learned how to confidentially walk without knowing where to, and its way better than being confused
The telling time instead of distance really got me. I am Colombian but been living in NYC for half my life. Telling distance is pointless when you pend +1hr stuck in the same block on downtown Manhattan traffic, but can cover a 6 Mile trip under 15 minutes in uptown Manhattan 😅😅😅.
This is actually so wholesome, as much as I don't have that good of experiences with Americans, I imagine most of them to be just like this and it makes me happy
When they say "what the fck is a kilometer"
Edit: DAMN comments chill I'm doing it because of a meme.
I was saying kilometer this entire video. As a American I can confirm (I forgot what a kilometer was)
I'm American and use kilometers and miles, same with Fahrenheit and Celsius. It ain't hard to learn both lmfao.
Almost every American knows what a kilometer is😭😭 idk why ppl from other countries say we don’t💀
What the fuck is a kilometer?
@@Flwrtzu they prob took memes seriously smh
I expected him to say something about gvns 😅
To be fair, if someone were to take a 2 week trip to most popular America tourist cities, they probably wouldn't see a single gun that isn't on a cop or _maybe_ a security guard.
The perception is that they're everywhere. (And they are). _But you don't see them,_ unless you are in some seriously po-dunk southern town. Most people carry concealed if they carry at all.
If someone was walking around with a six shooter on their belt, it would be _really_ weird in most places.
Wow…I was literally leaning on a counter when I watched this; I am loud and friendly; and I was just thinking about how my next appointment is a half hour away. Lol
As a canadian - americans talk very loudly about private matters in public. as well as talking very loudly on transit.
The reason why we hold eye contact is because we where taught to do that, its uncomfortable for me i always shift eye contact lol but growing up in school to look "professional" you hold eye contact in order to appear so
I’m an extrovert, it’s just natural for me. Usually I can tell a lot by the way they hold or don’t hold eye contact.
@@seanceknowles2911 You can't.
Which is very hard for those of us are neurodivergent and don’t naturally make eye contact.
Look at their nose bridge
@@palesgensler3099I'm the opposite I give too much eye contact, enough to even make neuromild
Wearing colored shoes. In Northern Italy people wear two types of shoes: brown and black. The End. You would not believe the disgusted looks I received for wearing purple tennis shoes 😂
As a American, who has social anxiety I couldn’t do have of those things.
the confidently walking in the wrong direction is so true lmao
Brit here, I measure things in time simply because i dont have a good perspective of distance. I'd have no idea how far 4.6 Km is, but tell me thats a 45~ minute walk? Yeah, that I understand. When im told a distance, i have to mentally translate it into walking time to understand. Thus, its easier to just use time as a measurement
Its a superior measurement over everything
You know i’m american bc i don’t know what tf Kilometers are
@@jada_0440,000 inches
Same for me and I am Indian. Some ppl aren't good with measurement and it's not my fault. My mom is great with direction and I have no clue unless I see the sun rising or setting. If you tell me one direction I can figure out others in no time. I am not dumb, I just don't understand how ppl know direction in a random deserted place
It's also just the only unit of measure that makes sense. Who cares what the physical distance is? I want to know how long it will take to get there. The same physical distance can have wildly different drive times, depending on the roads, traffic, and speed limits. Heck, the same path can be different at different times of day due to rush hour.
These are actually sweet! I thought they were going to be bad stereotypes but I was pleasantly surprised
This is pretty accurate, especially the leaning against stuff and smiling at strangers cuz we're friendly
Why is this so accurate I was confidently walking in the wrong direction today in Japan and I always lean on the light posts when wiring to cross the street 😂
I feel 14yra of retail has trained me to smile and say hi to random strangers as i walk by
a good way to tell if somebody is american is to figure out where they were born
The white smile with "hows it going" and continuing to run will never not make me laugh
“Incredibly loud but incredibly friendly”
Me who’s an introvert and hardly leaves my room: “whelp, guess I’m broken.”
"300 rulers down that way"
Nobody does this
@@redalertsteve_ I know alot of people that do
@@RedWormThinga million inches that way
@@RedWormThing unless youre talking about yards, i call bullshit
@@nocturalTragedy no u bullshit
As an American, you’re just describing extroverts
If this is how you tell somebody is American you won’t be able to tell with me
Ash Ketchum turning on his American toggle when he's in danger
Walking confident gives you a purpose and makes you look like you know what you are doing, you never want to seem vulnerable in a dangerous area.
Half of these apply to pretty much everywhere tbh. Common human behaviours
The incredibly loud but sweet literally describes me
Makes me feel good that friendliness is one of our tells 😊
How’s your day going and how are you doing are not “random” instances.
It’s a greeting. And if you don’t know the person well the answer is always “great! How bout you” (even if you’re not doing great)
i mean the people ik sometimes use it randomly like in the middle of a conversation once all the tea is spilt, "so, how have you been?"
U can tell people u r having a bad day ive told people random people who asked
If u say your having a bad day, people usually say sorry or I hope your day gets better
@@user-bb9dc2zn8oIt's a bridge. Like, a start to a new conversation. You talk about one thing, than ask about the other person so you don't seem self centered? Idk. I was always brought up being told to ask that. Everyone I know was told the same thing. You do it to show you care not just about the discussion but about the person too.
@@maddiewhatever441 ofc u care abt the person im js saying from like a teenage girl perspective when im w my friends the first thing brought up is usually like "u wont believe what happened" and once u get all that off thats when we start asking how youve been its not js for the conversation its js like after all the other stuff where i live
@@maddiewhatever441 this is a concept across cultures called "small talk". Many countries DON'T have that concept (from nothern europe to some asian countries), so it comes across as a genuine question and that's why it's weird.
i was expecting to be insulted but these are mostly all complements
No most of them aren't
Ikr like why do we give each other so much personal space???
I smile at people but they never smile back 😭😭😭😭 they just stare at me or give me a "😒" look 😔👍
As an Australian, we make eye contact, we smile and talk to strangers, we’re helpful and I lean on things because I’m tired and unfit.
As a Kiwi I do most of these to, are these not normal?
Maybe it's a thing that former British colonies do
I think its English vs everyone else really.
The wrong direction is just the right direction for a different time.
Growing up I spent summers in Ireland visiting family. I made friends, and they would get a kick out of watching me say Hi to everyone we passed when walking.
American here.I love these… and they’re all true😊
I always wonder, Are gringos so egocentric that they call themselves after the name of a continent? Yep they are...
I wear my cap backaward all the time, never once set foot in the US.
I find it does a better job keeping my hair outta my eyes when its backwards, and I prefer how it looks
What country are you from?
@@phantmdraws4898 I'm from South Africa, live in the UK now
Yess Americans always ask me “how are you” out of nowhere
Entitled confusion. I can spot them straight away at work because they have no idea where things are and they’re clearly upset that no one’s already helped them. This is Britain love, we ain’t helping unless you ask 😂
even then, it will be begrudgingly given?
If you play fortunate son it is impossible for us Americans not to sing along
As an American tf you mean I ain’t never heard about that song? Yes I know your joking lol 😂 I just say I think journey is a better bet for that. Midnight train going everywhere some will win some will lose some are born to sing the blues~!
I feel so called out. This is very true
He's not wrong I was genuinely surprised we didn't get Roasted lol all of those were pretty wholesome
Im Polish and i also lean on walls etc💀
Some of these are just called being polite💀
Right? It seems some cultures just don't value being polite.
If you’re English and you live in the countryside your smile at strangers 🤷♀️😁
I thought that was just common decency?
@@minigundozer14 yeah
Maybe it is an British isles and derivatives countries thing?