🇺🇸5 Things AMERICANS Do That BRITISH People HATE! 🇬🇧

[@seamoonsees]

you will only get your 'money back' in a round of 10 people if you can stay upright on your chair long enough to have 10 drinks.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

hahahaha true!

[@dragonbry67]

What if people are ordering more expensive drinks than you? Or is the "round" all the same drink?

[@Dawnsdelightsart]

Lol.

[@laylaxx2585]

Sea Moon key is to not go within the first few so people are so drunk they forget😂😂

[@ninaradio]

Rounds feels like so much pressure to drink as much as the heaviest drinkers in the group. I think rounds used to be more common in the US, but I suspect it’s died out at least partly in conjunction with greater understanding of/concern about alcoholism-people want to protect their control over how much or how little they drink by separating it from the amount and frequency of their companions’ drinking.

[@johnlabus7359]

Being offended by Americans criticizing the Royals is very similar to how Americans feel when we are criticized for nearly everything that we do that's different from general European life. Personally, I don't get triggered by it, but a lot of Americans do. I think that we can all use a little more travel, and a little more "trying to understanding others" instead of just thinking that our way is always correct.

[@arunsalwan8558]

Very true ..it’s called ethnocentrism .everyone is a little guilty when it comes to judging and stereotyping The drinks thing is not accurate according to my experience at least ..

[@kimwright6377]

Very true.But,Being of a particular age and yes I’m a Joel and Lia fan.lol I believe many of the things they say come from there limited life experiences.These guys are still young and as they live and experience more of life and America they’ll see that there understanding of many things about Brits and Americans will change.I remember when I was younger things that I thought I knew I found out weren’t what I thought they were at all.lol

[@mn-ze4hy]

LOL I completely agree. I tend to watch these "comparison" videos to know what the do when (EVER) I visit the UK. heeheee

[@elenikominos7404]

@@mn-ze4hy Just take your sense of humour and have a good laugh..You'll be right mate 😊👍

[@Hugginsince79]

John Labus not to mention they would be speaking German if it wasn’t for us

[@valerielinares2068]

As an American, I'd like to offer some clarification concerning Simon Cowell. I think the reason many American's didn't like Simon in the beginning wasn't so much about his honesty but more the way he delivered it. There's a way to give honest criticism without being cruel. And in his American Idol days, there were many times he was cruel in his criticism when he could have just been constructive, yet still very honest. To give a current example, he began being a judge for America's Got Talent a few years ago. He's doing a MUCH better job of giving constructive and honest criticism without the cruelty and insults.

[@valerielinares2068]

@@SuperBigblue19 "The fact that he was being honest was seen as cruel." Um. No. Go back to watch the old episodes of American Idol. There's many-a-time when he was insulting the people, and not simply giving constructive criticism. I do agree that being honest is important, as I had said in my original comment that there's a way to be honest and give constructive criticism without being cruel. I do believe sugarcoating the truth does more harm than good in the long-run. So, I don't disagree with that thought. However, again, back in the American Idol days, Mr. Cowell was more cruel rather than simply giving honest, constructive feedback. This time around in America's Got Talent, he is doing a great job of simply giving honest, constructive feedback without being cruel about it.

[@a11px6]

I loved Simon

[@anneliesedevercelly7925]

exactly

[@mallorys.8066]

I agree with you. He could be cruel. He didn’t like Mandeesa because she was over weight. I think he eventually apologized to her though. He seemed to be better at the constructive criticism as American Idol progressed. And Americans started to respect his opinion because he didn’t just hand out compliments all the time.

[@johnalexander9859]

Rude not direct it's called using tact

[@billmcclusky2815]

we buy our own drink because some of us have broke ass friends and they never buy "a round"

[@psychopax2685]

Or the "Mr. Greedy" were he doesn't buy it or buys the cheapest

[@TheCityOfHonolulu]

Yeah, I fail to see how the British method is better. A) You are pressured to drink the same drink as everyone else, even if you would rather have something else B) You are pressured to drink the number of drinks that there are people, so you have no real control over your own intoxication level, even if your tolerance is way lower C) You spend the same amount of money as if you had just ordered your own drinks in an equal number and type as the others. No one comes out ahead unless they are being rude So there are no actual advantages to this, UNLESS you are going to be the rude leech fuck, which means there are negatives for everyone else involved. Americans definitely win this "round"

[@Bgrosz1]

@@TheCityOfHonolulu , They don't see it either. They said they see pluses and negatives to both ways but then said the pluses for our way and then moved on to the next talking point :-)

[@saragross5968]

So much YES in this comment. 😂😂

[@jd5368]

I can't imagine going out with a big group of people and feeling pressured to have 10 drinks. I generally just have 1, maybe 2.

[@tshandy1]

I can understand why you don't want Americans to criticize your royal family, especially to your face. That's really none of our business. Likewise, I'm not keen on foreigners assuming I care what they think about Trump.

[@palegael]

tshandy1, I didn’t even vote for Trump, am a liberal, and I can’t stand when other people from other countries give their opinions on Trump. Like...yeah, we know...you hate him. You want a say in our politics emigrate here, become a citizen, and then you can have a say at the voting booth.

[@peterbelanger4094]

What bugs me are Americans who are all "ga ga" over the British royal family. Brits can love them all they want, but the royals don't deserve worship outside their country.

[@mr.bobitto1012]

Pale Gael liberal? Lol gtfo here

[@HoochGuy]

Pale Gael except, please don’t immigrate here lol.

[@MsTrain69]

Well said! I feel the same way.

[@NickRivers-kd3qj]

About Simon Cowell, Americans tend to be more direct but in a very politically correct fashion. Simon Cowell seems insulting because it’s not the directness that bothers Americans. It is the unpolitically correct harsh manner in which he delivers what he is really thinking. Americans like honest but in a more diplomatic delivery. We have a saying “It’s not what you sat but how you say it.” As Americans we value directness; it is the manner in which what one is thinking is delivered.

[@chubbypekingese]

Nick Rivers Simon Cowell is less about being British and more about being someone in the entertainment industry.

[@davidforsyth5157]

On that show, the audience would boo Simon over minor things. I wondered if a "boo" sign would light up if the producers wanted the reaction. It's possible. I noticed on some talk shows, especially at the beginning of the show, there'd be whooping and hollering but no one's lips would be moving.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

As well as showing engagement and honesty by looking people in the eye during conversations.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

@@davidforsyth5157 I suspect that quite a bit of the audience reaction is a taped track like the "laugh track". This hoots and hollers sound very similar from shoe to show.

[@isiscollinssingingandbeaut3485]

Nick Rivers I am American and I love Simon Cowell. I want to sing for him someday

[@heatherpayne1995]

Ten rounds of drinks? I might have one drink and call it good. Sounds like a recipe for alcoholism.

[@jeffrevis3444]

The American equivalent to the royal family is not Washington DC, it's Hollywood

[@The_Gallowglass]

And it's all trash.

[@jeffrevis3444]

Lol

[@psychopax2685]

Is that a insult?

[@seekinghimdaily92]

Psycho Pax: Yes, that was.

[@seekinghimdaily92]

OneHairyGuy: 😂

[@madadivad1986]

I think when people talk about Americans being direct, they really are talking about places specifically like New York. A large portion of the US including the Midwest and the South are anything but direct and default to being nice. Take a look at some of the “It’s a Southern Thing” videos

[@henryperez606]

You are 100 percent right

[@jscho8674]

This southern belle couldn't agree more!

[@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi8327]

People in the West are the same. I've only noticed it with East coast people. I have realized though it turns us into passive aggressive backstabber's, instead of just saying how we really feel.

[@falsenostalgia-shannon]

Sweet Peas and Yarrow: A Ranch Diary - Yes, this! I’m from the northeast (US), and have lived in the south since 1990. For the most part, they aren’t actually nicer down here; they just say it behind your back and not to your face. When a southern woman says “oh bless yer heart!”, she means the opposite. 😂

[@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi8327]

@@falsenostalgia-shannon Ya, never tell someone your secrets until you've known them at least 6 months 🤣

[@EatMyOREO5]

I think the Gordon Ramsay/Simon Cowell thing comes from them being more rude than they were direct. Simon was very honest, but he wouldn't just say "I don't think that performance was good." He would say things like "My ears are bleeding, that's the worst thing I've ever heard in my life." Same for Gordon. They're both assholes. 😂 Americans are direct, but we, for the most part, don't condone being rude!

[@glowhoo9226]

Gordon isn’t an asshole, he’s actually pretty nice to people who know wha they’re doing and know that they need to learn more, the people he yells at on his show are people who think they know everything about cooking and think that their food is perfect, and Gordon just hates to see good food be treated like that, people ask him for help cooking on Twitter and he responds very respectfully and helpfully. Simon however is an asshole

[@4freebird69]

With Simon Cowell, he doesn't understand that giving constructive criticism can be helpful. But to shred someone on stage in front of the world, who in most cases are trying to become what they've dreamed of being is just wrong. It's the productions fault that some probably shouldn't have been there because they weren't ready. That's no reason to belittle them.

[@fionagregory9376]

The word is arsehole. An ass is a donkey.

[@joec0914]

I don't think most Americans would be offended by commentary on a particular president because they are elected officials and subject to plenty of criticism. What Americans might be put off by is criticism of our form of government, or the Constitution, by people who don't really understand how it's structured or really works. For instance, despite what Trump might think his role is, the President is only 1/3 of the government, the Executive Branch.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Ahhh that makes sense!!

[@lidlett9883]

Obama had the problem of thinking he was a emperor. Believing he could bypass Congress with a pen and a phone

[@arunsalwan8558]

L Idlett uhhh..that’s exactly what trump has been doing since day one ..hypocrisy

[@wbmstr24]

@@arunsalwan8558 nope, he has been undoing the pen and phone b.s. that obama did illegally....trump is correcting the stupidity of the obama era and note how things have improved beyond everyone's expectations.

[@jayeff15]

frank tomasic “note how everything had improved beyond everyone’s expectations” LOL are you crazy? Trump is that you? If colluding with Russia to steal the election, having foreign governments siphon money to trump through his businesses and making America the laughing stock of the world through his childish ignorance is beating expectations, then I guess you’re right

[@robcog1451]

If citizens like you don’t know the correct definitions of UK - Great Britain - England, why would others know? Simon Cowell didn’t seem direct to us, he seemed to call names and was abusive. Same with Gordon Ramsey. They aren’t direct, they’re rude and abusive.

[@nadalynm.3145]

We hated Simon Cowell not because he was direct but because he was RUDE!!!

[@cindland]

Nadalyn M. Becoming a father has mellowed Simon. He’s so different now! Haha. But yes, he was rude, but it also got him where he was then so it didn’t seem to work against him.

[@Sullivanin]

Nadalyn M. I agree. You can be direct and still be polite

[@nadalynm.3145]

cindland, I don’t think he could’ve continued in the United States if he had kept that attitude, though. He would say rude things to people about their appearance, even when it was something they couldn’t help. I just didn’t like him before. I think he’s all right now, but I really didn’t like him before he changed his attitude.

[@tarquincummerbund6997]

Ann Robinson, who hosted Weakest Link game show on American TV, was famously rude and insulting to contestants. It was shocking, and hilarious.

[@rw9019]

Simon is usually right though.

[@reallybadaim118]

I'm not buying my broke friends alcohol.

[@leahcfinn]

I feel like some of the “American” traits you’re talking about depend on what region of America you’re from. A lot of Americans from the south don’t qualify for those

[@hoyamu1025]

A lot of Americans in general I would say, I've lived on the east side my whole life and have never met one person who was like this, other than the first thing about the drinks.. Just makes sense..

[@PrussianEmpireEnthusiast]

Here from the north

[@hannahdyson7129]

It's the same in the UK . We areall diffrent

[@ithilnin123]

There’s a vast difference between being direct yet tactful and being flat out rude.

[@josephshafer6598]

Alternate title: British People Get Triggered by British People Also, congratulations on almost 200k subscribers!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

😂

[@livingsimply6283]

LOL...so true.😄

[@cheyennenicole1753]

I live in America and I’m hardly ever direct. I always act like I have no idea what’s going on or how to do something, even when I do. And I’m such a people pleaser, I always say “I’ll think about it” or “maybe, let me check my schedule” when I know for sure I’m never going to do what they asked just so I don’t hurt their feelings or make them mad. 😂

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Ahhh maybe that's a myth then! You sound just like us! haha!

[@tarynriver]

Saaaame

[@kimberlybrown-dias9370]

I'm the same, but it sometimes gets people more mad at me ! LOL

[@crystalsard]

I'm the same way!

[@servicepaws4effect]

I am the same way, I always have been.

[@avikingman1]

Its called going Dutch, pay for your own drinks, if you are buying 'rounds' you say a round on me!

[@londonpop]

After having lived in Britain for some years, I can say that British are generally not tolerant or interested in any other culture or language than their own. In fact, it’s kind of a National past-time to ridicule other cultures, especially Americans. This is completely different to Americans. They are generally fascinated and respectful especially towards Europeans.

[@SafeSpaceInc]

londonpop I agree.

[@hannahdyson7129]

Not all of us . And plenty of Americains have been insulting towards the UK and I have seen them make surrendering " jokes " about the French. Britsh accents and even " Nazi " jokes towards Germans . And these were in " touristy " areas . The difference is a lot of people in the UK know we have bigots and so on .A good number of Amercains don't even know they are being Insulting .

[@ritaa1359]

There the uk they know there surrounded by other European country they’ve heard all accents because they probably r most likely to meet someone from Italy in uk that doesn’t mean there not interested there socially aware that other countries and accents exist but don’t treat u like some weird creature treatment like u get in the USA where I’m from were the same we don’t care we heard all accents

[@ritaa1359]

Americans run based on assumptions and don’t know there insulting

[@neighthyn7]

I work with mostly British people, and my immediate superior has said to me several times, “Now, Nathan, when you get a moment, could you do...?”, and in my Americanness I had thought, okay I’ll put that on my list and get to it when I actually have a moment, but I recently learned that “when you have a moment” doesn’t mean “when you have a moment”, it means “do this now”, so I was mortified and now whenever she says that I put that task at the top of my priority list and do it as quickly as possible. I also have gone out with my coworkers and they always buy me a drink. I thought they were just being nice, especially because I’m much younger than them and don’t have as much money, but now that I know I was likely part of an unspoken round system I feel bad because I rarely paid for my own drink...(I’ll have to opt out because I can’t afford more than two or three drinks”)

[@Luthien_0]

That's interesting! My (American) boss told me when she was training me to be a manager that I should "tell people to do things, not ask." It's because they don't get a choice whether or not to do the task. But obviously I would say it nicely like "please do this."

[@Luthien_0]

I'm also American btw, in case it wasn't clear.

[@neighthyn7]

Lisa Misik That makes sense. In my experience American bosses tell people to do things much more directly. It’s not that I don’t do things that I’m asked to do; I do them, but I often determine the priority of my tasks, but apparently “when you get a moment” is the British way of saying this is really important, do it first. So now I know

[@nancyruiz6305]

There is a fine line between being direct and being rude. Southerners tend to value tact over blunt directness.

[@Deedric_Kee]

True ✌

[@traci-annloves939]

I'm British and triggered at the thought of buying a round for 10 people!!!!! 😱 I am a Northerner (Yorkshire)...we look after ourselves up North! 😆

[@traci-annloves939]

@Eagle007 Glad you've got to meet some friendly northerners there are some great places up north that can be overlooked. 👍🏻

[@conner017_5]

Isn’t Yorkshire a dog breed

[@Sophie.S..]

@@conner017_5 Yes dear - the Yorkshire terrier originated in Yorkshire!

[@hannahdyson7129]

@@conner017_5 Yeah , we are all various dog breeds in the North of England Not humans

[@RachiexBee]

We are actually taught the differences in England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom in school here in the states. Just most people dont oay attention 😂

[@peterbelanger4094]

Though many Americans can't find their own state on a map, let alone know anything about the other 49.

[@corajeffries7798]

Peter Belanger that’s so true. I’m surprised by how many Americans don’t know who the first president of the US was.

[@nourchame019]

Captain Autism I see that you believe in stereotypes.

[@jaedinwatson7498]

Captain Autism shut up

[@emilywhitfield2780]

I'm interested in the British Isles it's people , culture,etc I enjoy learning about other people and their cultures!

[@jobee1]

I think criticizing any country is a bit pretentious. It’s like saying, “you have to be just like me or your bad”. We need to stop expecting people from other cultures to live up to our expectations. Every culture has its jerks but most people are pretty nice.

[@romakregon432]

Actually people from the US don't mind if you criticize our government, haha we'd agree. I think I agree with the British on the bragging and being on the modest side.

[@charlesbell8299]

I am Vietnam Veteran and my family has lived here and fought in every war the USA has been in, I do mind if foreign people criticize our government so speak for yourself, not others. Your name doesn't sound like one from the USA.

[@scottwebb9078]

@@charlesbell8299 "Your name doesn't sound like one from the USA." WTF? News flash, not many names are from the USA. As far as talking about our government. I think it would really depend to whom you spoke, and weather it was informed opinion, or some drivel picked up from MSNBC, and lastly, weather you were being disrespectful.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

@@scottwebb9078 or worse cnn and company...

[@charlesbell8299]

Scott sorry I messaged the wrong person, my mistake @@scottwebb9078

[@debbiejohnson2789]

I mind them criticizing our government because they don know much about it at all. They don’t even know the words to their own national anthem. I am proud of my country as I should be!

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Almost 200 Thousand subscribers. Whooooop. Whhhoooopppp. So extraordinary!!!!!😀😍😎🤓😱🤟✌️

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Can't believe it!!!

[@owenvetro8301]

PewDiePie has 83 million

[@Suzibird307]

He's also a foul mouthed yob who is about as interesting as watching paint dry.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

Simon Cowell was direct in a BRUTALl way, that is what they didn't like

[@Johnny-ci8mw]

I do have to say, Gordon Ramsey is loved in USA. He has produced so many legendary memes and quotes. Same with Cowell.

[@laurenhills239]

Simon Barnett Ugh can you read?

[@longislandpatriot6745]

Yes we are direct. I like to say "spit it out already" as in what are you trying to say. But then I'm a New Yorker.

[@heathermonroe0423]

Yay! Almost 200k subscribers!! Love you guys! Also, I think Americans can be more direct, but not all of us. I sort of shy away from it because I don’t enjoy conflict at all and feel like if I say exactly what I think it would result in backlash or conflict and it scares me! So I tend to be more indirect or maybe just way more polite than I need to be 🇺🇸

[@johnlabus7359]

10 rounds of drinks? Seriously? I like our (American way) because everyone's drinking patterns are different. You two already identified why it's more fair to take care of your own needs.

[@prappsy3028]

It's just a good way of avoiding the whole group of you having to wrestle your way to the front of a busy bar. Everyone can sit and chat while one person at a time sorts out the drinks. It's probably less important if you're at a quiet countryside pub.

[@xnonsuchx]

Since American presidents are far more limited in time-serving, I don't think it's seen as anywhere near like a monarch. At least I've never seen Americans remotely equate a president to the British royal family. American presidents are more like British Prime Ministers since they are only short-term. And I think Brits are FAR more likely to make fun of their Prime Ministers than their royal family, just like Americans are to make fun of their presidents. Also, I think Brits give a lot of weight to when The Queen makes a proclamation (even if they aren't big royal family supporters) regarding to disarray in the British Parliament and it helps British Parliament kinda "get their sh*t together" in some cases because The Queen felt the need to step in. At least that's been my impression as an American who pays attention. And yeah...I knew "thrice" well before watching your vids. ;-)

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Yeah you're right. The general British public are much more likely to make fun of the Prime Minister than the Royals! Probably because the Royals are so neutral and don't align themselves with any political party, so there's not much to take a disliking to. (Unless you have an issue with them being super rich)

[@nadalynm.3145]

ANYWHERE I go, if someone makes fun of Donald Trump, I say, “I know, right?” because he’s an idiot.

[@nadalynm.3145]

I knew ‘thrice’ too, it’s just uncommon.

[@shmiller70]

I knew thrice from an episode of Golden Girls. Lol. Love that Joel and Lia use it.

[@Servingourstories]

Great Britain- Island England-Country United Kingdom-Governing body in politics made up of four countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) Ireland-Country and Governing body and Island *The UK is like how states in the US run their own thing and are separate from each other but United for federal government. Different of course with country and laws and such but kind of the same concept

[@peterbelanger4094]

Yeah, but try to ask an American to find their own state on a map.

[@timbrown5954]

2 things Americans hate that British people do 1. Taxation w/o representation 2. Get into world wars they can't finish

[@crystalthalassa664]

*world And Facts

[@timbrown5954]

@@laurenamy7985 valid points when you boil it down, there are wars every nation has that can't be won or finished

[@crystalthalassa664]

@@laurenamy7985 Valid point. But technically the Korean war wasn't ours to fight. Tho, thats also true. But tbf Every nation and country has or eventually will have wars they can't finish or win.

[@goosequillian]

I just love when a Yank is arsehurt.

[@glowhoo9226]

Lauren Amy we did finish the Korean War you idiot, that’s why there’s a South Korea that isn’t communist. Vietnam was a mess however, however the Americans were kicking ass in Vietnam but just one force wasn’t enough.

[@saramize1073]

I think in America that we like directness. But when being direct, you might come off as rude. I personally try to be as direct as I can while also being polite. (PS- Joel, your Texas Ranger hat will be sent in the mail tomorrow! Also got Lia a little something too😊)

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Yeah directness is definitely a good quality, but hard to pull off without being seen as rude! Aw Sara that's so kind! Thank you so much!

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

That's true in genersl, except in relationships. Men talk directly and women are vague and nuanced expecting men to know whst they mean

[@shelleyabbott9897]

Interesting about the honest/forward vs beating around the bush/ politely nodding. 🇨🇦 I think when it would not hurt someone’s feeling to be straight forward I will do it but if it would hurt their feeling I wouldn’t. That said I’m also considered more blunt then most people.

[@dragonbry67]

This isn't about the content of this vid, but who's with me for loving that hilarious little jingle for their channel: eeba deeba deep dee doo!! 😂😂😂

[@grahamscott1547]

Omg,absolutely hilarious!!...although you just almost just killed me for laughing whilst eating my dinner lol. You pair absolutely destroy me for laughing 😂😂! Keep it up guys...love you both!!!👌🏼💕💖💖💕.xx

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Americans don't hate the Royal Family - we just don't understand it. And I've always wondered the difference between Great Britain, England, and the United Kingdom. Every time I meet a Brit, I ask. And I've never gotten a coherent answer! No wonder I'm so confused! You guys can't seem to explain it, either! LOL

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

I think most people enjoy honesty in all facets. It depends on how it's delivered. Grace, tone and tactfulness go a long way. Being brutally honest usually comes with bullying and meanness. A very thought provoking video. Well Done. BTW ~ feel free to be honest about the current occupant in our White House. Hopefully a hazmat team will be in there to clean it up soon. Hugs. xo

[@darkangel79413]

In America, when someone says “thrice” we laugh at them, because they’re being so proper. Same if they were to say “whom” lol.

[@songbird989]

Okay, here's the deal...Being direct and telling the truth is one thing. Being rude, obnoxious, and possibly hurtful is another. That's why we in the US we don't like Simon Cowell or Gordon Ramsey. That kind of behavior will either get you called out (brought to your attention) or get your butt kicked. It's confrontational behavior and we have a big problem with that. In other words, tell the truth but don't be hateful about it.

[@estebanhenriquez3491]

Lia's last minute rant had me rolling! Girl, breathe! 🤣🤣🤣

[@mallorys.8066]

British people seem so polished and polite! With Simon he was shocking and ruthlessly honest, but America started to respect his opinion more than the other judges because he only spoke honestly. His compliments were rare so when he liked a contestant it was a big deal. Plus he was really creative with his words lol

[@michaelrutledge3750]

I don't think most Americans realize how much interaction with Native cultures changed them from Europeans to a different cultural type. The direct frankness that Brits find off-putting is a part of many Native cultures and you find it discussed in early writings. In my traditional culture (Cherokee) we don't have subjects that are taboo or which need to be handled delicately, like sex or parts of the body. The European shame for those subjects is just as foreign to a native Cherokee speaker, for instance as the opposite is. Now, as some Cherokees become Christianized and assimilated into Euro-American culture, that same body shame and sensitivity about sexual subjects becomes more active and dominant in their minds. Early writings by Europeans discuss how a popular Cherokee idiom was so offensive to them. "You lie," was just a phrase akin to the American, "No way!" It was used to express a mock disbelief or surprise and it was used as often as Americans use, "No way!" Europeans found it very offensive to be constantly called a liar. As you can see, Americans were influenced by interacting with us to create their own version. Much like the nasalization of language comes from Native interaction, the frankness about subjects Europeans find sensitive is just part of the American interaction with Native cultures.

[@stacimanning7868]

There really isn’t a pleasant way to say “I already know that.” I usually just say “Not being rude but just want to stop you, I am already aware but thanks.” Still probably comes off rude but it is better than wasting my time. :).

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

I wish we could be like that! Maybe we will get braver as we get older!

[@cynthiaromero7753]

When someone does that to me I usually just say, “Right. Got it”. Kinda like, okay thanks. And the “right” just lets them wonder if they helped me or if I already knew 😂

[@sawa2295]

I know, right! Sounds pleasant. I usually say 'right' if I am not into talking.

[@Leon-wz1js]

I usually say "Ah, I see" which is a little more noncommittal. Not saying 'I already knew that', but also not selling myself short.

[@adambrundell7382]

I would probably say, "Oh, I know. Thanks, though."

[@danak8185]

I have assumed Simon Cowell represents the average Brit about as much as Donald Trump represents the average US American, lol. Am I wrong?

[@chubbypekingese]

Dana K Simon Cowell’s personality has more to do with the fact that he works in the entertainment industry. If you deal with thousands of people who want you to make them rich and famous you have to be honest with those who don’t have a chance.

[@jessicanicole793]

Dana K Donald Trump does not represent the average American. He did not even win the majority vote. Most Americans don’t like him and would be offended if you compared him to them. He makes the US look bad...

[@danak8185]

Jessica Nicole, you’re making my point.

[@jessicanicole793]

Dana K Then how does Simon Cowell not represent the average brit?

[@danak8185]

Jessica Nicole, LOL! I’m not touching that one.

[@shafrobert]

I do love that Brits are very self effacing and never brag about themselves. Like Gordon Ramsey, Simon Cowell, Richard Branson, Jeremy Clarkson, humble folk like that. :-)

[@PipeDaddy907]

The only thing I took from this video is wondering why she was taking the elevator when she’s AT THE GYM😂

[@SafeSpaceInc]

Zander Zellhuber LOL!

[@karlaalvarez9429]

When I watch your videos I get the urge to drink prosecco and tea

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

That's amazing. I hope you do both! 😂

[@DinoSaurian_]

Hi guys, was wondering if you could do a video on Brexit, I’m just curious of what it is. Love you guys 😘😁

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

We could try, but we don't know much about politics and no one in the UK knows what Brexit means. It's all so unknown!

[@DinoSaurian_]

Joel & Lia 😅 Alright, when you say you will try are you doing what you said in the video 😂 Just kidding, Great video and love ya guys 👏🏻🤞🏻

[@moiczyk]

I’m curious about brexit too ?? Do you look down on Poles?

[@barbd2827]

@Stacey Raven Thanks.

[@cindland]

Stacey Raven great explanation. Thank you. Sounds like our British cousins still have the fighting spirit that caused us to revel and become Americans 250 years ago!

[@hermithag]

Who can drink 9-10 drinks!

[@glowhoo9226]

Look up leather jacket guy, saw him drink the worlds strongest alcohol (96%) and he was fine

[@johnzee4945]

Hi Joel and Lia. Well I'm sure a nice few rounds shared at the pub will help all of us smooth out the differences. Thanx

[@bonnieparker1911]

My great great grandfather came to America from Yorkshire in the late 1800’s so I’m part British. It’s so interesting to hear how British people are vs Americans are.

[@kelliewilborn9154]

I give you permission to criticize my president all you want! I’ll join you!

[@roxcyn]

Me, too!

[@alex._.4564]

ME TOO

[@fruittrix3512]

If someone criticizes us Americans, and it’s true then I’ll agree I be like yup 😂 I don’t really get offended, sometimes I even criticize American ways and I’m American Lmao 😂

[@o9740]

Urmombiggayforkpop GGG the uk needs more Americans like you because whenever an American criticises a British person, I criticise back and then they get offended and I’m like... wAT?😂

[@rockrockandrollman3140]

like a American but voice like a Russian 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bernardolozano8991]

UK MAKES TEA with kettles but americans make tea BY THROWING IT INTO THE HARBOR

[@mikalakeith12]

Bernardo Lozano 😂

[@tiffprendergast]

Bernardo Lozano it was against taxes

[@mplwy]

In the elevator situation, it would depend on my mood and how the person was speaking to me. So, my response could have been, "Oh, thanks!", "Yeah, I know. Thanks!", "Yeah, I know.", and finally if they were talking down to me, "No shit." 😂

[@Tonio167911]

We love Gordon because of the way he is. You have that backward because we love the shit talkers😂😂

[@teknekon]

Very clever guys. You're both so hilarious! Whilst living in the UK I was notorious for buying rounds. I swear I was constantly surrounded by a drunken entourage. But it was worth it! I got to meet a lot of interesting people. Loved this video! Thanks! L&C 👍♥️😘🇬🇧

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Remind us to go out with you then!! haha!

[@patty-cf7jj]

I’m American and love the royal family. They bring in so much more money for you guys by the way of tourism than you spend for them, no doubt about it!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Exactly what we think!! ❤️

[@dragonbry67]

I know they are huge to the economy, but I was under the impression that Brits also paid a lot more than 63 pence per year toward them.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Early Legend Squad. Come to Seattle. It is cold and rainy. You will be right at home. :).

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Yay well done Leo! We'd love to!!!

[@hoagiesupreme]

When I later realize that I had been accidentally lecturing someone on something that they know more about than I do, I feel mortified. Like as if I had food stuck in my teeth and no one could bring themselves to tell me. I’m thankful we are direct here in the US.

[@briansmith3040]

I love when you guys do an American accent.😂 You should do an entire episode like that! That would be hilarious!

[@kevingarcia-sy9ei]

I'm FROM American and these things drive me crazy

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

hahaha not just us then! lol

[@lizdestefano4905]

Same with me!

[@meismeems1]

Me too! The whole bragging thing, the Kardashians obsession, the selfie craze, not my vibe. You can rag on our clown in the white house all you want, but don't say anything bad about Obama to me. 😍

[@BokaLokaToka]

@@meismeems1 Ya I know compared to Trump Obama is incarnation of evil. Just wish people would stop watching propaganda about Trump.

[@jenniferanderson1029]

Me too! I don’t like know it all’s. I am not bold or confident. I don’t want to make others feel badly.

[@Ladyfirst22]

I just have to address the Simon Cowell thing by firstly saying that no one that I know objected to his directness. What they objected to was the unnecessarily cruel and abrasive way he chose to express himself. (Personally, I love it when people are direct because it prevents many misunderstandings; what you think and feel are clearly understood.) The next point I wanted to make is regarding Gordon Ramsey. It's not his directness that many people find offputting, it's the endless verbal onslaught of profanity that I, and many others I know, have no use for. ~ Thanks for your videos and the interesting interchange of viewpoints and perspectives they provide. :)

[@dbg399]

Please go ahead and criticize U.S. politicians. With America's position in the world we affect everyone else.

[@mplwy]

Not only would I be sick, I'd be dead long before the tenth round. Lol

[@HinsonCo]

I think it also depends what part of the U.S. you are from. Southerns (at least on the East coast) tend to be considered less direct (stereotypically) but northerns are usually said to be more direct. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Love these conversations though!

[@DeniseAnne519]

Being direct or indirect depends on the person

[@dm9146]

You can make fun of our president anytime. 😂

[@RonaldJS]

You can criticize Donald Trump all you want in Austin but be careful in other parts of Texas or they might turn all Simon Cowell on you.

[@adambrundell7382]

Pretty much any major city in Texas is anti-Trump, except maybe Fort Worth.

[@RonaldJS]

Adam Brundell And Amarillo

[@lcozzarelli]

As an American, I feel very qualified to criticize Meghan Markle, and now Hollywood Harry. I have nothing but respect for Her Majesty and the Cambridges.

[@dizzywordninja]

You should do an episode on friend insults. I made a British friend online and when he introduced me in chat, his best friend started insulting me like crazy! At 1st I was wondering where it was coming from but then I heard them throwing it back at each other. He called me a dumb cow so I called him a wanker--we've been friends ever since. Apparently VERY dry humour and insults are the way to make good friends in Rugeley, lol. After 15 years, an insult greeting is still how it works.

[@PicturePerfectBeauty]

I find it funny that you think people from the US are direct. I have been living there for a few years now (originally from Germany) and I found that they always try to beat around the bush, which sometimes can really annoy me because it can come off as quite fake in personal life or be unproductive in business situations.

[@RebelRhiannon]

I had a friend from Germany and she was super direct much more than people from the United States (me included)

[@scottjenkins4613]

I know, right? Lived here my whole life. Spent 3 years in Europe and 2 years in Korea and saw all kinds in all places. There are 330 million Americans in this country. Try to fit us all into one neat little box and it won't work. There are 330 million differences of opinion on most things. New York, Austin? Probably the worst places to visit then surmise about the whole of America. Austin is not Texas. Austin is what people build when they wish Texas was more like New York...or West Hollywood.

[@edubunknown8144]

Kerstin Lamping not in okahoma we bout it bout it lol

[@davecolvin7969]

E Dub unknown lul sure

[@Dunedien]

Do you live in the South per chance. I’ve lived in several areas in the US and the general directness of people in each area was very different.

[@ilovejacksepticeye4238]

Love you. Been here since the start

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Aw thanks so much Bethany!

[@kellycooper9254]

🇺🇸 10 rounds of drinks is a LOT of alcohol!!!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

It really is!!! Which is maybe why Brits have the stereotype of being drunks!!!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Your channel is supposed to be about comparing British and US cultures. But in reality, it's about two Brits, who don't have clue about American culture, trying to figure us out. And that's the endearing part. I love it, and I watch every video. Now that you're visiting America, it's even better. I loved it when you visited Walmart for the first time, and when you experienced Girl Scout cookies for the first time. I always thought Britain and US were mostly the same. After all, before the American Revolution, all Americans WERE British. Then I visited London, and I quickly discovered how wrong I was. I was baffled, clueless, and surprised about many things in British culture! Now, you two are discovering and experiencing the same thing - in reverse. Keep up the great videos!

[@pourartistacrylicsbyshanno3987]

You two just perfectly explained why we usually just buy our own drinks. I totally mean this as a compliment, think you're American at heart ;). I think a lot of Americans think primarily of England when talking about the UK that may be why they misspeak sometimes. Having said that I imagine we'd be offended if someone referred to the US as New York or something. I always liked Simon he was my favorite American Idol judge.

[@shelleyosb9798]

Ok so I think saying "I'll consider it" is meaner than just saying "No". Because it gives false hope. If I give you what I think is an exciting idea and you tell me you are considering it...for days I am waiting to hear how brilliant I am, only to be heartbroken when I hear nothing, or worse yet approach you about your thoughts.

[@michaelmullard4292]

Brits are just too nice, overall, haha! No really, Perhaps a difference is that American value authenticity. I would rather have someone be authentic and truthful with me than beat around the bush! I find that just very tiring and somewhat dodgy. Makes me trust them less because I’m not sure of their motives!

[@10outof10x]

Agree. If they can find a nice way to say it, I'd prefer it, but either way straight forwardness is just easier. Overly polite comes across as dodgy and unnecessary

[@jps0117]

We have pence too. He's vice president.

[@PuppyLuv2504]

I’m American, but I do a lot of the British things you mention here, lol! I also think a lot of the Simon/Gordon attitude is exaggerated. They both seem nice on the inside. Love your vids guys! 😘

[@geneinpennsylvania]

You two are fantastic, both hott, funny, quick, creative, smart,articulate, risk takers. You know how many 20 somethings are only one or two of those? Rock on

[@romakregon432]

My! That would be alot of drinking, lol.

[@LA-fz5qw]

Regarding going out drinking in the rounds we do do that sometimes myself I don’t like beer or wine I like hard alcohol and I always feel bad if everyone’s drinking beer and then my drink is like four dollars more than everybody else’s so a lot of times I’ll just go up to the bar and get my own

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Yeah same, it makes more sense the American way!

[@pattycarljackson]

I love Gordon Ramsay.

[@sammylane21]

He is actually a good man. I wish I could afford him to be my cooking teacher.

[@isiscollinssingingandbeaut3485]

patrick jackson I love Gordon Ramsay and I love Simon Cowell . They are so honest

[@anthonyrodgers8233]

You two are so much fun! Keep up the excellent work and thank you.

[@isiscollinssingingandbeaut3485]

I am American and I love Gordon Ramsay and Simon Cowell. I recently had a Marathon of both of their shows. I watched Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent, X factor Uk and USA , American idol, Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Masterchef , Hotel Hell and 24 Hours To Hell and Back

[@sparky711choc]

The bragging that I hate that some Americans do is to say they live in "the greatest country on earth" or that other countries don't have freedom as they do. Simply false! No one country is "the best" and all countries have good and bad points but you hear some Americans constantly referring to their country as the greatest. In fact if you look at country rankings for safety, health care, education and other important things, America is far down the list. Sure they have the biggest army but that's nothing to brag about.

[@prappsy3028]

I don't think they understand how annoying this is and how it contributes to the opinion people have across the globe

[@monaboeger9625]

Funny thing is, I have a friend who lives in Lancashire and she always brags about how great it is to be British. Personally I don't care if she's proud of her country and her heritage, just don't tell me that I can't be just as proud.

[@matthewayres1641]

If America isn't so great, then why do so many people from around the planet want to move here?

[@Dunedien]

As an American, I agree. And it’s obnoxious for us too when our fellow Americans pull this greatest nation BS.

[@MyDyerMaker]

I disagree. Based on my experience as a son of an immigrant and having lived or visited other European countries, the USA is the best country in the world for many reasons.

[@BenRollinsActor]

The reason why you say "add your two cents", is because the phrase originated in the US.

[@Precious-K]

You guys are more than welcome to criticize Trump. We do it all the time 😀

[@indiedavecomix3882]

When it comes to buying rounds, that only applies to pitchers of beer. You buy a pitcher or 2 for the table and then someone else gets the next round. No one wants to pay for everyone's froo froo drinks.

[@zarahcreamer7899]

I would love to see a cooking video where you try and make a classic American dish. Love your videos 😘

[@aaronbrown7217]

To me the thing that annoys me about Americans is when they are over the top patriotic, like we get the point your proud to be American you don't need to shove it in my face every waking moment.

[@prappsy3028]

+1

[@kenh3961]

Well.....they aren't doing it deliberately, they were just raised that way. Life in America rotates around the flag and our freedoms.

[@hdubby4533]

I poop red,white and blue and I'm gonna need you to stop judging me🗽

[@prappsy3028]

@@hdubby4533 Red, white and blue? You sound like a proud Brit

[@hdubby4533]

Quagsnake I mean,I might be..except when I fart it kind of sounds like the Star Spangled Banner so I'm pretty sure it's an American thing😏

[@sleepandrelaxhd]

My favorite Brits!!! Well you guys are the only ones I “know” 😂. But I agree with another commentator. Every place/culture have differences but those differences are minuscule compared to the things we have in common. Also I feel a lot of the differences will depend on which part of the States a person is from. Sometimes us New Yorkers are perceived as arrogant and bold with our speech compared to other cities. I just prefer to be direct and not beat around a topic. And if I know something I’m not wasting time re-learning 😂

[@Leon-wz1js]

A president or British Royal would have to do something drastically wrong for me to speak out against them, publicly. Don't get me wrong, I might not agree with what each does, I might even hate them personally, but what good does it do to speak out against someone ineffectually? The only thing you're doing is whinging, and I detest whinging more.

[@Leon-wz1js]

I completely agree, especially with the last sentence. Well said.

[@edwardboyle4911]

Joel and Lia, l’ve enjoyed your VLog. Funny , informative, reactions and points of view. As for “Triggered” responses, Americans find any criticism of patriotism a extremely hot topic and ones political affiliation a explosive issue. You might be well served by avoiding these topics in the future. Very, very touchy subjects! I have a understanding with my best friends where we absolutely do not talk/ can’t talk about these topics due the extreme passionate points of view( To put it mildly). Otherwise, keep up with your fun topics.

[@SafeSpaceInc]

Edward Boyle EXACTLY. Otherwise they seem like insufferable, pompous, hypocritical twits. LOL!

[@wintersun264]

I hate it when Brittish people call the television, "TELLY". Annoying.