13 Etiquette Rules in the US That Surprise Tourists

If you’re heading to the US anytime soon, I’ve got some tips for you on what we Americans consider the rules of etiquette and some stuff that’s totally ok in the US that other countries might consider rude! Let’s start with my favorite: food etiquette!
Are any of these Americanisms different or the same in your country? And to all my fellow Americans, can you add anything to the list?
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TIMESTAMPS
Feel free to ask for some condiments 0:32
Always tip! 1:11
Clean up after yourself at fast food restaurants 2:01
Open gifts immediately in front of the giver 2:46
Be ready for small talk 3:26
Expect a lot of smiles 4:16
Respect the bubble 5:00
No kissing! 5:37
Being loud is (usually) ok 6:07
Indirectness is politeness 6:45
Sit in the backseat of a cab 7:21
Feel free to keep your shoes on inside 7:55
It’s ok to keep it casual! 8:40
SUMMARY
- If you’re eating out and your food is tasting a little bland, it’s completely fine to ask for salt, pepper, or sauces to add a little zing to your meal.
- A lot of Americans feel guilty about not leaving any tip. The rule is 15-20% of the bill, so get ready to do some mental math each time you eat out.
- If you’ve finished eating and your tray is now full of wrappers, used napkins, and empty boxes, take it to the trashcan and dispose of the garbage yourself.
- I was pretty surprised when I found out that opening a gift as soon as you get it is considered bad manners in certain parts of the world.
- Americans love small talk, so don’t be surprised if a stranger just starts chatting with you while you’re waiting in line or sharing an elevator.
- Let me bust the myth that Americans constantly walk around smiling ear-to-ear. Nobody does that because that’d be weird.
- The unspoken rule is to stand about an arm’s length away when you’re talking with someone.
- There might be some Americans who greet the European way, but overall, we don’t kiss each other as a way to say hi.
- The stereotype of the loud American tourist might ring true most of the time since we tend to project our voices, even out in public.
- “No” means “no” even if it’s said indirectly and super politely.
- You should ride in the backseat because the driver might give you a weird look otherwise.
- There are plenty of families here that have a “No Shoes Indoors” policy, although I’d say the majority don’t.
- If you’re ever out and about in the US, you’ll see a lot of people running errands in sweatpants, gym shorts, baseball caps, or even their PJs! But it’s not just about clothes either - we often keep it on a first-name basis even with people that are generally referred to more formally in other countries.
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[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

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[@felixconnor1783]

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[@kevvyy_7945]

Philippines!

[@ReallyNow12]

U.S

[@jiyoungkim871]

🇨🇦 Canada

[@COLOSSAL_SQUIB]

🇺🇲USA🇺🇸

[@time2danz441]

in the US if you accidentally bump someone it's it's very important to say excuse me or pardon. I noticed in Asia they bump into others all the time and keep going and that's not acceptable in the US

[@JoseGranny]

Honest question. I'm sorry if I sound ignorant but is there a word for "excuse me" in Chinese? Whenever I ride the bus through Chinatown in San Francisco, people seem oblivious to other's personal space. Like they bump into you, or cut in front of you While getting on the bus and not even seem to notice. Yet, if I say excuse me or excuse yourself, they look at me like I'm crazy, lol!

[@watccr]

Unlike America, Asian countries are crowded and bumping into someone every now and that would not be a big issue. People are mature enough and understand other's situation on why the person bumped and so instead of feeling egoistic about requiring an apology, we just let go. However, that doesn't mean we are unaware of breaching someone's personal space. So, if you observe carefully, we do apologize but in non verbal ways. E.g. By raising the hand and slightly bowing the head. This is because, as I primarily told you that you are prone to bump someone in crowded cities every now and then and so do not require to have formal apologize (in words). As an Indian, this is also very much accepted because even though Indians are 2nd most English speaker in world but that accounts to about 10% only. We have more than 1000 languages and language barrier is a big issue. So, for small talks, we have adopted non verbal communication. If you look closely, every person in the world is same. Working hard for food, shelter, family and a little respect. So don't expect others are not as same as an average American.

[@aduritefx7605]

Time2danz yup

[@anteater9408]

No, that's not true. We do say sorry for bumping into sometime accidentally. Why, in my place we sometimes touch the person we bumped into and then keep our hands on your forehead. It is a way of saying I see God in you and am sorry for hurting you.

[@b-radg916]

Pavan Menghani: I'm Chinese, born in America, and I promise you that when those little old Chinese ladies push and scrap to get on the bus in San Francisco's Chinatown, none of them are giving any thought about apologizing for their behavior! 💪🏼

[@kyle2034]

A big one I learned when served a mission in Peru... in the United States it's OK to toss things across the room instead of handing it to the other person directly if you are close with them. Your wife/son/roommate may ask you to toss them the keys. This was considered offensive in Peru and if you ever try it without warning them usually they won't even lift their hands up and they'll watch the keys travel across the room and smack them right in the face. Honestly I think it's because we play baseball in the U.S. so you're taught how to throw from very young.

[@orcmcc]

Same in the UK, although with cricket instead of baseball. Same concept of learning to catch though.

[@CanaryCaia]

Hahahaha in Argentina It would be ok. Just warn people you are tossing something to them.

[@ilovebell2024cocobi]

I’ve lived in this US for my whole life and i didn’t know my country is unique

[@deanniharasym3544]

Mostly the same here in Canada, except for the friendly part. Americans are WAAAAAYYY more friendly!!!!!! Canadians are much more reserved and keep to themselves. You’re more likely to get a subtle “Hello”, rather than an expressive “hey how ya doin today?!”. But not this Canadian.... no way! I’m way more American bevhavior. Of course, living within an hours drive of the border, traveling there millions of times over my 54 years, and having plenty of family there explains a lot!

[@luckdragongirl]

For #2, you should have explained that servers are not paid minimum wage. They're paid much less by the hour, so tipping is not only polite, it helps pay their wages. Yeah, if the waiter stinks, don't tip, but most of them are fine.

[@AlWorth9738]

You should have added that this applies to SOME SERVERS, not all of them. Also, it is NOT the customer's responsibility to pay a server's wages.

[@rrrrrrrr7860]

@@AlWorth9738 well until legislation changes servers will still need tips

[@tishgihl1072]

Not in California . But guilt tipping is out of hand

[@awphooey2u519]

OK, I'll add more even tough I'm half Brazilian. I was raised in the US. 1. There is a time and place for smoking but make sure you watch the signs. People WILL get mad at you. 2. 2 things to never talk about in polite conversation (outside of family or friends) gun safety and politics. You will cause fights 3. We use the imperial system. Literally, the only metric system we know is 2 litre bottles of soda. 4. You will be glad to know 24 hour stores exist. You will need them when you travel

[@keywestconch8]

We only know this metric measurement: 2 liter bottle of soda.. lol! Funny because it is true.

[@tlr.33]

Any other Americans watching to see if these are true? Also, almost always take your shoes off in Asian households...

[@mattier.9095]

Tyler Jang yes - yes, yes, yes, do NOT cut in line, so rude. Americans will call you out and embarrass a person if they cut in front of you. (I’m American). We don’t walk around smiling, true, but have a pleasant look on your face. Americans don’t like a sour, RBF face. Yes, open gift in front of the gifter. Looks ungrateful if you don’t. Small talk is okay - but now not a must. Some Americans don’t small talk.

[@murray_wolf0056]

All these are true 1.Just don't be rude much to people that you don't even know or people that are friendly to you 2.make sure you don't give bad comments about what's different in America 🇺🇸 that is not on you state that you live in 3. People may have a small talk to you but don't feel weird about it (I say these things cuz I am American 🇺🇸🗽)

[@annabellehillis6946]

Yeah, everything is pretty much true. The shoe rule is a little debatable but it is definitely true that we are more lenient on wearing shoes inside.

[@devsutt1]

@Emily Grace lol I have and I said "poof your a cab" lol

[@irenefelix6637]

Yes’

[@positivitymahi3613]

I love the concept of personal bubble..i wish everyone would follow that...some of my family members forget..its so annoying....life would be so much better if everyone respects the personal bubble :) Smiling..that too..all for it..people should do that more often..to keep this world a happy place for all...

[@TG-xp5zw]

Thank you for mentioning that you need to dump your own trays at fast food. I’m disgusted with customers leaving everything behind because it could take me hours to finally get a little down time to catch up with the cleaning before more customers come.

[@IdahoTricia]

Yes! It seems many Americans need this reminder too. Also, return your shopping cart. That annoys me.

[@bradleyanderson4315]

I even save a napkin to wipe off my table before I leave. I hate to sit by some people with a toddler, pigs are more sanitary, and the parents do nothing to prevent the mess.

[@rhondal8887]

@@bradleyanderson4315 Prevent the mess when a toddler is eating? 🤣🤣 Obviously you don't have kids.

[@valkyrie9646]

In certain areas in cities, I see this a lot. Ppl either leave their trash all over the table and floor and throw it away right next to the disposal can-on the ground. I don't understand why ppl enjoy embarrassing themselves.

[@sw2938]

In USA the pedestrian has the right of way on the road and drivers follow the traffic rules. Cutting in line is rude.

[@sco9691]

No you don't say...how old are you kid?

[@xSkittlesxNewbx]

That is incorrect, the correct procedure is the same as in the rest of the world: right of way only applies if the pedestrian has not noticed a car, otherwise it's the cars right of way

[@sw2938]

Loaded with Glitch older than you...

[@tarawriste2101]

Depends on the roadway. For example, pedestrians do not have the right of way on a freeway, interstate or highway. In most cities they only have the right of way at crosswalks and stop signs.

[@sw2938]

Jessica Simms ...obviously you missed the topic of this KZbin post. In other countries, pedestrians will get run over even on crosswalks...drivers will not yield. Here, the rules are followed closer and are enforced.

[@jaydaalverson2260]

More things are 1) free refills at almost every restaurant 2) it's not impolite to listen to music with head phones out in public if you're visiting you'll see a lot of that 3) SERVICE DOGS America (and Canada) have service dogs for mental disabilities and physical disabilities (not just for the blind unlike most countries) so if you see a well trained dog (most likely with a vest on) in a restaurant or other areas that you think ad dog shouldn't be it's fine the dog is supposed to be with the handler at all times 4) it's impolite to lift up your bowl or plate when eating

[@handle-bar-handle]

I don’t think it was mentioned but we don’t generally tip at fast food restaurants. We tip waiters because they’re underpaid and rely on tips

[@cl759]

Hold it there, are the fast food people paid better then waiters, just asking

[@elibeth06]

Lidija Cullen yes! A fast food worker will get paid minimum wage $7.25 per hour or more depends on the place and state and a waitress will get paid around $4 or $5 an hour, the rest they have to make it on tips

[@rexhunt4695]

Waiters are paid at least as much people at gas stations, maids, some of the people at stores like Vons, etc Department stores..fast food joints..to name afew..alot of times

[@acunningham0702]

Lidija Cullen waiters get paid 2.13 per hour actually and are expected to make the difference up in tips.

[@acunningham0702]

elibeth06 wait staff in the south gets paid 2.13 an hour.

[@Lookdownhereiam]

#8 is missing details - like Americans consist of multiple cultures so depending on if you recognize the culture and they regularly greet with kisses, then it's ok. But in general, girls will hug, and men will shake hands and a man and woman will shake hands or wave.

[@catmomjill]

As to personal space, many of us are "touchy-feely" with our friends. Also, you should have mentioned that a handshake is a standard way to meet someone. Offering your hand when being introduced to someone is expected.

[@julien_r1715]

I’m watching this but I already live in USA...........

[@miriamgarcia2758]

Exactly!

[@arizona972]

We are making sure they are representing true facts 👍😄

[@stevejames5844]

I'm not in, but can you guys please share some more insights. l'll love it. Love you guys

[@myradickerson62]

Same

[@JanetSantana-ze1oj]

:p

[@lenofaus]

Not all Americans are friendly and wanna talk and smile all the time. Like me for example. I'm quiet and could go a whole day with no talking and when I talk everyone tells me I talk to quiet or to fast

[@marcilk7534]

Savannah Toms I don’t talk as much as others too. When I talk, I’m told I’m too loud and my voice is annoying.

[@the-queenmaleficent7727]

Exactly same as a lot of people think Americans are rude just because some are doesn’t mean all!

[@nekogusa]

Well in Europe you need to clean up after eating in fast food...

[@bethanyhanna9464]

I worked at Wendy's in the 1980s. Back then, we had a salad bar, and there was someone specifically assigned to keep the salad bar and dining room stocked and tidy. The trash closet (Held 2 oversized trash bins) was off limits to customers. We were one of the first fast food establishments to offer refills, but either the customer, or dining room attendant had to retrieve them at the service counter. Fast forward to today. Every fast food restaurant has self service trash/recycling. But there are practically no salad bars anywhere. And Wendy's is still the only place you have to get a worker to refill your drinks, in the majority of their locations.

[@mattier.9095]

Eye contact should be added. Americans expect direct eye contact whether you’re arguing with the person, laughing or having a talk. .....Lack of eye contact in the USA, generally means you are lying , doing something wrong or up to no good. 👌🏽

[@Electrician_In_Moscow]

Good point!

[@DoctorsSong]

A hint if a household takes off there shoes is if there are shoes at near the door, but when in doubt ask.

[@MelinaAcosta569]

You forgot about the free soda refills. Other countries don’t provide free refills but American restaurants they usually do 🥤

[@sco9691]

You have evidence for your claim?

[@rachaelmccann8796]

@@sco9691 go to any restaurant?

[@leafwild2964]

I don't think so. People just kinda do it. And if employees say anything they'd probably be sued

[@HiThereHeyThere]

Ask tho! Several eateries call the cops and arrest you for stealing, as refills are becoming more less common.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Gloria TX do u live in USA?

[@osheyofficial]

I know that in Latin, Central, and South America, it’s rude to refer to the US as America instead of “North America” since the other Americas are technically American too; it’s makes us sound like we are the one and only American country. I learned that the hard way. They call us “The States”

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

You made a good point... Actually, North America is a CONTINENT comprising of three countries: *Canada *The United States (USA) *Mexico Canada often gets overlooked...and Mexico is often considered to be more of a Latin American country (rather than being part of North America) Btw I'm from Australia and if I meet someone with an "American" accent, I will ask them if they are from The States... Initially it's quite hard to distinguish between the US accent and the Canadian accent...

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

Here's a question: Which countries are considered part of Latin America? Also, how is Latin America different from Central America? I was unaware there was a difference!

[@rebekkahdavi8493]

Actually, the North America continent consists of Canada, the USA, Mexico and all of the countries of Central America. South America starts after the end of the Isthmus of Panama.

[@osheyofficial]

Rebekkah Davi as stated above, to Dominicans, they are taught America is one continent. They don’t separate North and South into separate continents.

[@jovetj]

Calling the United States "America" does not refer to the continent directly, but instead is a shorter version of the proper name of the country: The United States of _America._ When referring to one of the American continents, it's always best to just use the full name: South America, or North America. It's far too large to be thought of as just one continent! (There is no such thing as "Central America" formally, but the phrase "central America" can refer to the region between Panama and Mexico.)

[@vindigregorio6697]

This list is better than I was expecting. They were all good tips.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Vinny DiGregorio thanks! Where are you from?

[@vindigregorio6697]

BRIGHT SIDE Brooklyn, New York.

[@CaraRexroad]

Don't freak out if your in the south and people call you sweetheart or darling we are not trying to be disrespectful its just a southern custom of talking.

[@wolfbandit77]

Or that kids are generally taught to say "yes ma'am/yes sir" Some areas consider that rude but in the south it's just good manners for kids.

[@CaraRexroad]

@@wolfbandit77 you are so right my daughter was yelled at for doing that.

[@butchieblock9118]

@@wolfbandit77 my grandson was born in Maryland but he relocated to Mississippi when he was 4 and yes, absolutely, he says yes ma'am on quite a regular basis. I think it's respectful!

[@wolfbandit77]

@@butchieblock9118 Me too! 😁

[@marymorris6897]

I grew up in the South, and I never liked that. But it's rude to act offended.

[@blindinglight1716]

"Are you just gonna ignore someone if you share the space with them?" Yes. I have social anxiety

[@joyson7]

Me too lol😆😅

[@don_p7546]

Me too haha. If I sit on a bus I rarely talk to people next to me.

[@blindinglight1716]

@@don_p7546 I think the bus is the easiest place to ignore people because you can just take a nap or at least pretend to be asleep

[@caramelcupcake1275]

@@blindinglight1716 hahaha I don't have social anxiety, but I'm the same cause I find it weird if strangers make small talk with me. I'm British though so for most of us Brits we don't like strangers talking to us for no reason lol. It's weird and completely unnecessary

[@kelleyjohnson7949]

i had that same exact train of thought lol

[@tillietrue9397]

I don't appreciate being walked in front of when I clearly am looking at or trying to get something, as in a store. If you have to walk in front of someone, please say..."excuse me." The shoe thing is debatable, and differs from one home to the other. My family prefers shoes off, it keeps your home cleaner. I think possibly more and more Americans are adapting to this.

[@mangot589]

tillie grandma Yeah I agree. Growing up in the 60’s NOBODY took, or was asked to, take off their shoes. This is a fairly new thing in the US. I would never dream of asking someone to take off their shoes.

[@therealcornholio2583]

i never take my shoes off. unless i'm asked to do so. even then i argue and throw the meatballs that were served with dinner at the host.

[@barrythomas6429]

I thought tipping was to compensate the staff for their miserable pay rates.

[@b-radg916]

Barry Thomas: Yes, it's basically because the owners capitalize on the ability to push some of their payroll costs onto the customer.

[@alishabreithaupt7910]

For some places yes, but in others I am not really sure why it is traditional. I had a roommate that was a hairdresser. She made a percentage of the cost of the each haircut she did. She brought home around 2K a week and then around another 1K in tips, and she had been out of cosmetology school for less then a year. Most of the ladies that worked at the same salon made more then her. This was in the late 1990s when I was working part time while going to college and was lucky to bring home 2k a month.

[@mrsTraveller64]

I think tipping shows you believe the cab-driver or waitress or whoever has less salary than you!! And for me having a low salary I don't ever believe anyone else is having a lower salary than me so therefor I don't tip. Yes I do when I travel and play "rich" tourist,wich I'm in fact not,I've been saving for a year to be able to afford two weeks in a warm sunny country(I live in Finland..)

[@mangot589]

I believe tipping started to show good service, then the bosses figured how to use that to their advantage.

[@mrsTraveller64]

@@mangot589 yes,wich means we,the customers pay the waitresses salary,wich is beyond my understanding. when I est out I'm ready to pay for my food NOT the salary of the workers!!! Thats why I never feel guilty when not leaving tips,it is not my problem if the boss doesn't pay his workers,he cant push that on me. And me not giving tips is showing him "you don't tell me what to do",I wish more people would think like me.

[@ReallyNow12]

My mom and grandma be on people heels about their shoes. We absolutely have to take off our shoes at the door or you're not coming in.

[@subarashii2374]

We have indoor shoes you never wear outside or you don't wear shoes at all

[@renaejackson7739]

We have to keep ours in the laundry room

[@loxny8664]

Some places here (USA) let you keep your shoes on

[@leafwild2964]

Same and I live in the USA. I kinda dont like wearing shoes inside anyway

[@loxny8664]

Yeah not all people do :/

[@denkoxh8610]

Always tip...simple, the US needs to pay their workers more. There's nothing more annoying than paying 20% ontop of the bill.

[@chaoshelverson4021]

you say that as if the bill wasnt 20-40% lower in america than in europe or asia dining out is so much cheaper here and portions are bigger so why are you complaining that our custom is to let the customer determine what they feel it was worth. there is nothing more annoying than cheap foriengers who dont tip good service.

[@joea1433]

It is a custom that goes way back and it also allows for the wait staff to make better money just from being attentive. I have NEVER heard of wait staff complaining about the practice! A lot of people desire the job because of the good pay that results from tipping. Just consider what it really is, the wait staff are a separate business from the restaurant allowing the restaurant to concentrate on the food. Wait staff then manage the dining room in a professional manner. Americans would rebel if the wait staff were on a salary and had an attitude of indifference.

[@leafwild2964]

Oof I don't do math when I tip-

[@amyanderson4123]

Waiters only make $2.00 hour compared to 7.50 hour for minimum wage. So they get tips. They work hard for the money. I’ve been there.

[@evelynharber6077]

@@joea1433 I live in a country where people are paid a set wage dictated by the government. A liveable wage for all dependent on employment. No-one has to be sweet and pleasant to a rude boorish group of customers in the hope of getting a good tip! If an employee does not give good, respectful and fast service then the manager or leader or owner is informed in no time flat. I, as a stranger to the American way of customer service and although I have watched many T.V. series and movies are still unable to understand why and how customer service employees can survive on such pitiful income and why they have to work until almost in their graves!

[@PeopleGasm]

The urge to make small talk is real. I was in a London tube not too long ago and I complimented another girl casually on her nails. She looked at me at first like she was shocked I spoke to her but seemed happy for the compliment. It was pretty funny.

[@mojomagic8148]

Yah, I talk to everyone (California, USA). It takes me twice as long to shop since I chat with folks. Seldom do I get a non-participant - it usually brightens someone's day, people like to talk about themselves.

[@tobysmom1111]

"...Even their p.j.'s..." Yep! I had an entire family come to my counter while working at the DMV one day wearing their p.j.'s, slippers and robes. They looked comfy but it seemed odd.😳

[@lauriesliz2731]

to far for my comfort lol.

[@piave874]

"Casual Friday" has become every day . Not getting out of your pj's and slippers before going out in public is just Lazy or just a sign of insanity. neither is a good look . just sayin'

[@lilyseven5769]

No one I know would wear pjs in public but I have seen it done. That is just nasty!

[@bradleyanderson4315]

Better than obese women wearing yoga pants. That poor over worked elastic.

[@Pop_rocks17]

Luke Atme I’d rather be considered insane and comfy in pjs than sane and in tight itchy uncomfortable clothes

[@lukemwills]

I've lived in the US my whole life and I find it strange to open a gift immediately, unless they've brought it to my house. Otherwise the proper etiquette I was taught is to open it at home on your own time and follow it up with a thank you note.

[@zara9517]

We all do what we gotta do 💁

[@lukemwills]

@@zara9517 I didn't mean to knock other people's sense of etiquette, but rather to point out that I don't think it's necessarily a universally accepted norm in the United States as this video implies.

[@acunningham0702]

lukemwills I get awkward receiving gifts, but I usually ask if they would like for me to open it now. When in doubt ask.

[@ProfVRandall]

No tipping is based on the totally inadequate wages.

[@tarawriste2101]

ProfVRandall _ When I waited tables in the late 90s-early 2000s, my hourly pay was $2.13 per hour.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

ProfVRandall _ do you work in the sphere of tipping?

[@kimwilliams3026]

Once I learnt that why tipping happened in USA I felt annoyed. Staff deserve to be paid enough to live. I always thought tipping was extra . Sad

[@thorstambaugh1520]

@@kimwilliams3026 Wrong, it rewards the best workers. Tipped staff make good money unless they are lazy and worthless

[@laugesen18]

We don’t tip because we DO have adequate wages. You can if you want though.

[@artistjoh]

The tipping thing is one of the most stressful parts of being in the US, along with prices in stores being increased at checkout with added on taxes. It is normal in many countries to never charge more than the advertised price so taxes are added on to the price on the shelf. That way there are no unpleasant surprises for the customer. Tipping is not common in much of the world because people expect restaurant owners etc to pay staff a reasonable wage. What happens in the US is the restaurant prefers to increase profits by underpaying workers then expecting customers to make up the difference. Those of us from non-tipping countries might want to tip when someone is being exceptionally helpful, but often find the calculations etc of tipping to be a difficult experience.

[@benjaminsirensjo9807]

0:31 in Sweden, we literally have those thing already on the table so you don’t need to ask

[@dustymint2967]

In turkey its also like that

[@craerae]

In India as well

[@cosminionascu]

Same in Romania

[@MissTopsieX]

In some more informal places, they are usually on the table or somewhere close so you can get them yourself. But usually at fine dining, you'd have to ask and the chef or staff won't get offended.

[@architect3927]

Even in india also

[@marilon]

The thing that drives me crazy is the mandatory How are you, I'm fine, and you, with EVERY phone call, even if you just spoke to them five minutes ago.

[@HiThereHeyThere]

Its rude to just state what u want on a call, or in person, as it shows you do not care about the other person. This likely comes from Jesus command in Americas Christian founding background and society to love others

[@PatrickCogen]

Good tips! I Will use them once I get into USA :D

[@TG-xp5zw]

Patrick Cogen where are you from?

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Only if the service is good.

[@sco9691]

You'll still survive if you don't

[@stevejames5844]

@@TG-xp5zw where you're from.

[@stevejames5844]

@@TG-xp5zw where you're from.

[@joea1433]

Small talk acknowledges the humanity of the other person. It is supportive of a sense of community.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Joe A are you American?

[@joea1433]

To@@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL - Yes! Basic to human happiness is being part of and being accepted by a community.

[@VSCCC696]

BRIGHT SIDE b

[@confuzedpenguin9974]

The U.K. don’t do small talk lol

[@ladyalibat6564]

That's all good and well if both parties WANT to make small talk. Not everyone does.

[@stevejames5844]

You Americans are just so awesome. I don't why but just kind of hate the rules and the policies of the society of my country. Love You guys. USA USA USA.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pandabuilds2143]

Steve James thank u

[@stevejames5844]

@@pandabuilds2143 Yeah! Saw your channel trumpet lesson was good. Even though I never saw one but I love it's sound 😊😊😊so gooood.

[@hazeleyeschickjen1816]

Thank you!

[@aduritefx7605]

Steve James oof

[@annmartindale1046]

What country are you in ?

[@Perpetual_Kid]

Yes, personal space. Especially when you're in line

[@rebeccafields-pittman4788]

I have heard that in some other countries they don't queue up and wait their turn in a line. Definitely rude to jump ahead in line in the US.

[@rosedawson1248]

I noticed some of the things (like the personal bubble of space around a person) isn't general here. I'm from Northern USA but currently living in Southern USA. Northerners have a much bigger bubble than southerners; and the touchy-feely thing is much more common in the South. Northerners in the South are considered stand-offish when we take a while to warm up to people; Southerners are naturally more open and friendly. Northerners are just as friendly but we respect other's personal "bubble"/space more. Neither is bad; just a regional difference.

[@babylonisfallen5142]

So true!

[@hollyjollyxmas]

Rose Dawson THANK YOU 🙏 (I’m a New Yorker in North Carolina)

[@seagantaylor7470]

Don’t forget about tax when shopping. If you want to know how much it might cost (for budgeting purposes) then add 2 dollars per item when calculating. and listen carefully when the cashier tells you your total and then either pay the total or let them know that you have changed your mind about buying an item or two and would like to leave out those items and then just pay for what you decide to keep. Another good rule is: do not gather items that cost more than $5 each while at the grocery store, because those items cost too much and will cost even more with tax and you won’t be able to pay for as many groceries as you likely need.

[@hellokittyangel211]

$2!? Where are you living? California?

[@seagantaylor7470]

hellokittyangel211 No. I know it might only be cents or one dollar tax depending on the item, but I put $2 because It allows some slack for all the variables when doing math so that U can make sure you have plenty of money to cover the cost in the end. and I doubt it’ll B more than $2 per item.

[@seagantaylor7470]

hellokittyangel211 I currently live in a relatively expensive city/large-town in eastern Kansas

[@hellokittyangel211]

@@seagantaylor7470 That makes sense and thank you for the explanation. I also want to apologize if I came off as rude, that wasn't my intention in the slightest. I was just super shocked the figure was so high since that dollar amount percentage wise would get you close to 7% or higher range depending upon the item and the only place I knew where rates could easily get to that point was CA since they have both a state AND country tax on some of their items.

[@ethancollins8477]

As an introvert in the US it pains me to have to talk to a stranger... usually

[@thehaneys5352]

In my home, shoes should not wear in the house, and it does make sense! Shoes in the house makes the carpets/floor dirty!! ... And we have babies . Need to stay clean!😁

[@caramelcupcake1275]

Same! I'm British and most of us Brits don't wear shoes in the house. Instead we have "house shoes" which we wear at home cause they're clean since we don't take them outside :)

[@thehaneys5352]

Caramel Cupcake that's right! We have a 3-year-old toddler and 7-month-old twins so we have to make sure it's clean in the house

[@caramelcupcake1275]

@@thehaneys5352 yup gotta keep it clean when you got babies and small children. We don't have babies, but clean floors are a must cause less germs and a clean environment is important for everyone

[@HiThereHeyThere]

Yep. But i think it was ok till linoleum was invented and used in homes, cuz carpet made it so it was washed regularly. Linoleum easy to clean. But a lot of Americans do not wear shoes beyond the door entry. Not just Asians

[@thehaneys5352]

EVG 1 true that!

[@sethers9922]

Mostly accurate. Don’t keep your shoes on inside. That’s considered rude by most people but they won’t say anything if you’re a guest.

[@wendyraines8011]

NEVER HITCHHIKE ANYWHERE IN THE USA!

[@DrakeD3th]

Smart phones are destroying small talk and other subtle human interaction in lines, elevators and waiting rooms... 😶📲😶📲

[@Electrician_In_Moscow]

The whole social structure has been destroyed by smartphones.

[@candacecasey5634]

There is a simple solution: turn it off.

[@AkiraSevenz]

Not all of us want to interact with other people 🙄

[@amythomas1124]

Candace Casey exactly! There are some places like doctor’s offices that require you to turn your phones off, but I’ve seen many that ignore it.

[@aliciamarie2147]

In all of my 30 years of life, I’ve always hated small talk. So awkward. Half the time I just stare at my home screen just to seem like I’m doing something.

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

You're partly right about taxis in Australia, (I'm an ex taxi driver) generally a man would sit in the front and a woman would sit in the back. Doesn't really matter though, it's just what we tend to do. And oh yes, loud American tourists is a thing. You can always tell who the American's are. lol

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

Totally agree with your comment...

[@tamf61]

Usually about our style of dress on vacation as well as I was told in Belgium 😂

[@acunningham0702]

Derek Martin this made me question if I’m loud when visiting. I have never gotten funny looks from natives.

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

@@acunningham0702 lol, you may not be, not all American tourists are loud. But you might have missed the funny looks. Some years ago I was on a bus tour of Scandinavia, there were a few of us Aussies, and a lot of American, initially they were loud, and a lot of "in (insert state here) we do this" eventually they settled down, and we got on really well. Once they realised that we weren't impressed with their bragging it became a more pleasant trip.

[@acunningham0702]

Derek Martin I know I’m more outgoing when visiting other cultures. I get excited to learn.

[@schr4pnel]

3:28 True, my dad occasionally just talks to people saying, "Hey, love the shirt!" or something. Sometimes he'll conversate a little.

[@sco9691]

Does he offer candy to kids?

[@SpencerKlouds]

Did you know today in the continent of ASIA is July-3-2019??

[@newtons4o114]

Justine Theorix it’s July 3 for me!

[@SpencerKlouds]

@@newtons4o114 you right,your right

[@llaylamarie]

Justine Theorix it’s July 3 for me I’m in usa

[@schr4pnel]

Same here...

[@krishnav4296]

Yyy

[@ProfVRandall]

This differ according to subculture -- in many american subculture - you take your shoes off

[@mattier.9095]

ProfVRandall _ I agree lots of Americans like to take their shoes off inside.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

ProfVRandall _ interesting! Which subcultures for example?

[@mizelle4096]

i agree. if you're not sure, just ask! if you see a bunch of shoes near the door, chances are you'll take them off.

[@thatoneguy2136]

This is very true, I remember back in tenth grade I had to go to go to one of my classmates house to shoot a video for a class and I noticed the shoes by the door so obviously I took mine off, didn’t even had to ask cuz duh. Same thing happened when my friends and I went to another friends house. Come to think about it, only with my Mexican friends’ houses I keep my shoes on. It’s with my white friends I take them off

[@lilyseven5769]

Many people in the US now remove their shoes in the house since most people now have central heating and plush carpets. When I was growing up. you had to wear shoes inside in the winter or you would freeze your feet. Customs change with the times. Even in the old days tho we had a place in the entry way to remove muddy or snowy shoes and boots. We were not savages, we just wanted to keep our feet warm.

[@DanielDSizemore2]

I’m from the South-East US, and a lot of people prefer you to take your shoes off, and can get offended if you don’t. I think the difference is if you live in a urban area there’s not much mud,dirt, dog poo to worry about but in the country a lot of people have dirt drives, dirt walkways and carpet in there homes and really don’t want to shampoo them every time we have a guest.

[@jhufelcarcellar463]

“SAY IT IN FRONT OF MY FACE”.... learn this the hard way . here if you have a problem with someone it’s always better to say it in front of his face and settle the matter right there and then . This happened to me at work and being from the Philippines I am not confrontational at all . One co worker really frustrated me .Trouble was I went around instead airing my negative feelings about her to a lot of people until she learned about it . She confronted me and that totally caught me off guard and nothing came out of my mouth . She explained that she wasn’t angry , she just wants to hear it straight from me .

[@jornenlars2632]

Hi I wantend to say: I hope you have A great day

[@sealsurgeecho8879]

Thx dude

[@anthonymorris65]

Tysm

[@antigay720]

K

[@user-ii4ww7lt1g]

Great day to you too~

[@mattier.9095]

Jorn en lars thank you 😊 you too! Cheers!

[@evageloskal5933]

In my country some of the things are the same. So if you ever come to Greece don't worry! And expect a lot of kisses.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

evagelos kal like which ones?

[@evageloskal5933]

@@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL the 3d, 5th, 6th and 9th 😀

[@cl759]

Not coming now, just because of the kissing

[@Gamecraft2010Y]

I'm not American I am from Egypt so thank you for telling me that and I am 9 years old on!! And Egyptian people don't wear shoes at home.

[@janani1826]

Btw don't trust this channel they tend to be very incorrect

[@devsutt1]

In my experience here in the USA we don't like to wear shoes in our homes all the time its generally when you have a party or a group of friends over that you would wear shoes in the home.

[@MM-bn9dm]

Welcome!

[@aysamir6119]

Janani Siva Actually, this video is quite accurate.

[@IdahoTricia]

We never ask anyone to take their shoes off. We don’t usually keep ours on around the home, but it’s because of comfort, not “dirtiness.”

[@MidnightViolex]

1.) DON’T. CUT. IN. LINE! 2.) NEVER think you’re better then anyone. (People WILL quote the Declaration of Independence or the constitution) 3.) Don’t be afraid to just say ‘Thanks’ instead of ‘thank you’ in some places it’s considered rude to just say thanks. Don’t worry about that if you come to the U.S.

[@Nova77842]

Timestamps Feel free to ask for some condiments 0:32 Always tip! 1:11 Clean up after yourself at fast food restaurants 2:01 Open gifts immediately in front of the giver 2:46 Be ready for a small talk 3:26 Expect a lot of smiles 4:16 Respect the bubble 5:00 No kissing! 5:37 Being loud is (usually) ok 6:07 Indirectness is politeness 6:45 Sit in the backseat of a cab 7:21 Feel free to keep your shoes on inside 7:55 Its okay to keep it casual 8:40

[@Yoongistangerinedealer]

"Are you just gonna totally ignore their presence?" Yes.

[@momokoishida5402]

I feel exactly like this not American but all of the things apart from the tips are so me and also seems like basic manners anyway. I find it uncomfortable when you’re in a space and no one makes small talk or smile back. I also hate it when someone I don’t really know invade my personal bubble.

[@Nrdgmr2k]

We always have ice in our drinks, even soda. You have to ask if you don't want ice

[@Electrician_In_Moscow]

So, the USA is an iced country.

[@Nrdgmr2k]

@@Electrician_In_Moscow yes, we love our ice

[@lukemwills]

I'm from the US, but I hate when people put ice in my drink that's already cold. That's so annoying to me. If it's room-temperature iced tea, or course, that's different. But a soda from a fountain is plenty cold enough.

[@Nrdgmr2k]

@@lukemwills I always have very low ice when it comes to soda because 1) It takes up more space, 2) it melts and makes it all watery and gross

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

These were all pretty accurate. The personal bubble IS spot on. 😉

[@veronikamaki3618]

One more unique custom here in the US is the return policies of the stores. You can buy anything in a store or on line and if you are not happy or changed your mind with the purchase, you can return it.

[@saintbread5080]

That's how it is in all countries I've been/lived in Europe.

[@palakbola8315]

Does anyone else agree that tips are given in the U.S. not only to show gratitude but also because of how low some waiters and staff are paid (minimum wage)

[@KristiLittleArts]

there is a different minimum for servers. it is much less than the minimum wage

[@SimonSays86]

hi i'm from South Africa and here is some things i know. 1. We don't mind shoes inside the house some family's sweep regularly there house so wearing shoes indoors is a normal thing. 2. For most of the time we great people with a hand shake family friends or strangers. 3. The present rule of opening in front of the giver, your welcome to open it later in privet or in front of the giver. what ever you choose 4. tipping a person is totally up to your decision. if you want to tip go ahead, if your not in the mood also fine. 5. asking for spice or sauces is nothing out of the ordinary here, if you like to eat a kind of sauce with your meal just ask if they have it and they will get it for you, most of the time the spice and sauces are already on the table. 6. were also a causal country but on a weekend when were out and about we like to dress weekend clothing, jeans t-shirts or anything comfy and nice. but at home anything go's.

[@jazmin9817]

In my family it's rude and gross to see people eating with their mouth open, please chew with your mouth closed! Thank you. 🙂 - I live in the USA, Austin Tx

[@Miranda-hs1dc]

#11 is also a safety thing, its to prevent unwarranted accusations of forwardness and other possible dangers. With the urban legends we have of cab drivers murdering passengers or passengers murdering cab drivers its just sensible to sit in the back.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Good tips! I would add that we respect people in line; don’t shove ahead just because you can. Also my European friends were surprised that they’d show up for dinner at a friend’s house, then have drinks and appetizers instead of eating dinner right away.

[@Blendsaga1111]

That's y I love USA. Like people there are so generous and kind , Happy goin Like full of Love and affection. 💕😻 And uh their culture is really very good. Would love to visit America someday. Love from India🤗

[@aprillockabyradford3679]

💜

[@Blendsaga1111]

@@aprillockabyradford3679 ♥️♥️

[@ericspycat]

Almost everything is the same in the Philippines. In relation to no. 12, filipino visitors/guests would first, as a sign of respect to the house owner, offer to remove their footwear before entering the house. Usually the house owner/resident, as a sign of hospitality, would allow visitors to enter with their footwear on.

[@candacecasey5634]

I am sorry but I don't care who thinks it's " rude" my " no" is always firm.

[@parkalienzzz]

U should always clean up after yourself on fast food resturants, even if the fast food place has people who clean up

[@morganaluna78]

Parkalienzzz in Europe fast food is called self-service.

[@Beadacut_]

I was exchange student in Kalahari resorts in wisconsin dells WI for 3 months and just arrived here in my country Philippines, I will definitely come back next year. I'm so excited! I learned a lot in America. I'm so excited to go back. :">

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS Feel free to ask for some condiments 0:32 Always tip! 1:11 Clean up after yourself at fast food restaurants 2:01 Open gifts immediately in front of the giver 2:46 Be ready for small talk 3:26 Expect a lot of smiles 4:16 Respect the bubble 5:00 No kissing! 5:37 Being loud is (usually) ok 6:07 Indirectness is politeness 6:45 Sit in the backseat of a cab 7:21 Feel free to keep your shoes on inside 7:55 It’s ok to keep it casual! 8:40

[@bradleyanderson4315]

Never get to close to a person who is entering their debit card PIN into a scanner. In fact find a different direction to look.

[@jmxtorikushix3422]

Why??? I'm curious 😕😕

[@ramazanbakhtyari2221]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CerebralTombstone]

American here. A note about shoes in the house to my foreign friends: nobody will think it’s weird if you remove your shoes unprompted. Some of us remove our shoes as well. My partner is from India and we are a no-shoes household. Nobody will think it’s strange to remove your shoes, so feel free!

[@mattier.9095]

Americans are “loud” when we are doing outside activities or at home. We are generally not loud at places of business. It depends on the location.

[@Electrician_In_Moscow]

...also in church.

[@mattier.9095]

Электрик в Москве. Yes, some churches in the USA are quiet... but there are some gospel churches that are loud but in a beautiful way.

[@mattier.9095]

Being loud isn’t always a bad thing. Lol

[@craerae]

Anyone in the world would say 'You don't have to take off your shoes' that's like formality. They won't be very happy when they're cleaning tho😂

[@sco9691]

What.

[@ManishSingh2k]

It was a great experience, especially the small talks and the gesture to hold the door.

[@lebenslachen]

Germany here. Most of the list is quite different here. No smalltalk with strangers or at official places like work or the grocery store. It‘s okay with friends. No tipping here expected. If you like to, tip 5-10%. Friends usually hug each other when meeting, otherwise it‘s shaking hands but we usually never kiss. Shoes in the house is handled differently so you better ask. Some people want you to take your shoes off, some don’t care. You would probably put your shoes off any time unasked if it‘s not heavy sunshine outside. Open the gift right in front of the giver is common here too. However, if the party is a big one (like your 30th, 40th...) and you get some big special gifts it‘s totally okay to put them aside and open them later or the next day, on your own. Cleaning your table isn’t common here which depends on the fact we don’t have these fast food diners here often. And even if we have you would not need to clean up. However, most people will take their tablet and ask the cashier where to put it, to be polite. McDonalds or Burger King have their trash bins and somehow expect you to clean your table before you leave but you won’t get any weird looks if you don’t.

[@zaxlight1586]

aaaaaaaaw 😍 i love your animations i wish i can animate like that

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

SteveBrine 101 lots of work, my friend!

[@zaxlight1586]

@@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL yeah thats always gonna happen to all youtuber a lot work gonna do

[@Angi3_6]

My mom is from Dominican Republic, and she would slap me if she caught me with me PJs out in public.

[@mollieorzehowski7773]

Jimenez I'm from the US and my dad wouldn't have let me out the house. I don't do it and don't allow my daughter to also. When I'm out in public and see it I just shake my head.

[@Angi3_6]

@@mollieorzehowski7773 I'd just wear it to school, because I was too depressed to put on actual clothes (at the time, i didn't realize it was out of depression). My mom worked in the morning, so I didn't have to worry, but it was 50/50 if she'd be home after school though.

[@mollieorzehowski7773]

Our school dress code didn't allow it unless it was spirit week. Which is to basically show loyalty to your schools athletic teams but was fun. One of the days would always be pajamas. Some others would be college sweatshirt day, school colors day. Our colors were blue and yellow.

[@theunderratedarteest1508]

Thanks for the Tips BRIGHTSIDE! I might need it when I go to US! ^^

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Vanilla Ayu are you planning to?

[@andinbriwel1092]

Idk about #9. There always seems to be that one person in a bar or restaurant who just has to be louder than everyone else, but the majority dislike that one person. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, people are typically practically shouting at each other, even inside the house. 😉 ✌️

[@eitanpaster5692]

I don’t know why I am watching this because I live in the US.

[@Electrician_In_Moscow]

It's always interesting to look at yourself from the point of view of somebody else.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

CrazyGaming Dodgers do you agree with these points?

[@RojaRamaniPradhan]

Probably to leave a comment down here😂

[@linkalynx9591]

CrazyGaming Dodgers I am from the US and I watched it out of curiosity.

[@daltanda3908]

Spanish people are much louder than Americans though...

[@keywestconch8]

¡Gracias!

[@catherineevans4718]

Some tourists from other countries are surprised that many Americans believe in bathing daily. No joke. One of my college associates said that his Greek roommate asked him , with some concern, after awhile, if he, the American, had a disease when he noticed that his American roommate bathed daily. Also, many nationals from other countries do not consider it normal to return to school for further education. Due to how many foreign education systems work, it is difficult if not impossible financially for people who drop out of school to return, and it is apparently frowned upon to try to go back, rather than going straight through from the primary education years. One Ghanaian National whom I met shared with me that he knows it is standard for people to return to school as adults here. He said that if someone said that they were going back to school, in his country, they would literally ask the student if he/she was crazy.

[@lunatic_sicko6892]

Off the topic, I love how your channel animates. It makes me understand some stuffs furthermore than expected. It's entertaining as well as knowledge-gaining. If you wouldn't mind, may I know how many editing tools are you using for a vids like this?

[@mattier.9095]

We are loud - lol 😂 please don’t kiss us if we don’t know you. Americans like eye contact too.

[@bartricky5894]

If you take your shoes off and they're Nikes they won't be there when you leave... but tip anyway..

[@sco9691]

Nike is not all that..ugh

[@stevejames5844]

Ha ha ha 😂😂😂 Nice one. But I don't think they're gonna do that for sure brother.

[@renaejackson7739]

Uhhh I wouldn’t say Nikes, Maybe J’s or something like that

[@sco9691]

@@renaejackson7739 J's are not all that either...i'll give them away for free

[@Failedprodegy42]

We dont laeve our shoes outside. They are usually left in the foyer.

[@audreyshirley1597]

In certain countries they do not serve ice with water or drinks ever but in America they always serve it with ice at restaurants so be sure to say you do not want ice when ordering a drink

[@borleyboo5613]

I’m in England and I HATE it when strangers (cold calls usually) ask ‘How are you today?’ Or when anyone says ‘Have a nice day’. Ugh!!!!

[@Pop_rocks17]

Borley Nun. Why would you hate someone telling you to have a nice day? That’s just friendly wish since one wants someone to have a bad. It’s giving out positive vibes.

[@overshadowingpast6925]

There were nothing extraordinary about the etiquette in the USA. For example in my country in Poland the rules are rather the same so I guess the situation is similar in a lot of countries as well.

[@TheMsmay2]

You forgot In the US to ya consider rude to stare at people in Asian it’s kinda a compliment But coming from a different culture you got everything on point

[@anteater9408]

I live in Asia and it's considered rude to stare here

[@DPryorAustralia]

As an American living overseas, I find myself often needing to correct people about why Americans tip. It is because we know that wait staff in restaurants make almost no wage and rely on tips to live. Yes it's true. I do not understand it either but has been this way for a millenia. If you don't tip you are taking food from their kids mouths - it's that simple. The food is a lot cheaper in the US so it shouldn't be a stretch to make sure your waiter or waitress can feed their kids. This does not apply to fast food restaurants, only sit down restaurants where you have a server or wait staff who comes to your table ~

[@ramudukuruva3268]

Hey thanks for the video I just entered USA a month ago

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Ramudu Kuruva Are you planning to stay there?

[@ramudukuruva3268]

No I am a visitor

[@lenofaus]

I'm from America and everyone always tells me I talk to quietly.

[@lauriesliz2731]

I have that same reaction, I think they make each other deaf. hahaha

[@leviismyoppa967]

If you are sharing a space with someone, are you totally gonna ignore them? YES.