7 USA CULTURE SHOCKS we experienced as New Zealanders in Big City America!

[@TheDLB626]

As a Canadian, I have been to Texas, Florida, Nevada, & California; all in the last 3 years, & I must admit, Americans are far nicer than we are lead to believe. The Mainstream Media, & Social Media would have you believing that you can to get shot or mugged at any moment, but I never felt that at all.

[@sleekilla]

Glad you were treated good. But the crazy part is, is you really can have something bad happen at any moment

[@YerpDerp17]

You aren't completely wrong, but to also be a little more nuanced or fair, there are plenty of places in this huge country where you do actually have to be worried about being mugged, or any sort of crime. It for sure doesn't represent the whole country, and most people who visit here out of the country won't be visiting those areas. But every state has its places that you are best off not coming to, to varying degrees. The thing with the United States is it's so vast, with so many different types of people, that you can't really stereotype it as one single thing. And the news is always going to be reporting crimes, so it's overrepresented by default. But no, the average tourist has next to nothing to worry about here. But if you live in this country, there are for sure many places you don't want to live and avoid at all costs. lol

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I'm a mugger and I've got to say I'm sorry that we missed you. I might have been sick that day. Again, my sincerest apologies. 😉

[@usmc24thmeu36]

The media and the governments are all the hateful people

[@sedmark6328]

That homeless boom has only happened since Trump left the White House. We have always had some, but not like it is now. This is a consequence of our open southern border allowing in mass amounts of drugs, more people and human traffickers

[@quinbatty1026]

It’s nice to see people from outside the USA see us as we really are and not as the media portrays us as.

[@4444mbutler]

Thank you for phrasing it so succinctly!

[@christopherhardy8937]

How does the media portray us? Which media?

[@blake7587]

Correction: “and not as Democrats portray us”. Democrats are evil and always have been.

[@LosVaquero]

@@christopherhardy8937Mostly European media, but it can even be our own. People see us as crazy obese uneducated gun wielding assasins

[@floridaray3380]

@@christopherhardy8937 The leftist media?

[@trapperjones7098]

Texan here. As far as the guns, it’s no surprise you didn’t see any. Most who own are concealed carry. Glad you enjoyed your trip to the US.

[@carsoncasmirri3874]

Honestly yeah. If I’m carrying I don’t want anyone to know what I have and quite frankly it goes a ways to not putting anyone on edge plus it’s just more convenient to carry a sub compact in your waistband vs trying to keep a Desert Eagle on your hip

[@MissMosierable]

My state only had open carry until a few years ago. Now we only have CC. This only applies to people lwgally carrying and followi g the laws, but you'd never know if someone with a CC permit has a gun unless they are using it because pulling it out to show anyone without lawfully using it in self defense immediately after is a felony.

[@theghostofthomasjenkins9643]

open carry is the dumbest thing in the world. a gun that the mugger can see becomes the mugger's gun.

[@themaskedhobo]

I'd argue most who own don't carry, but most who do concealed carry.

[@jeffwarren4938]

​@@theghostofthomasjenkins9643Not if you use a retention holster and are aware of your surroundings.

[@vinhsanity]

3:08 it’s because most of us who carry do so concealed.

[@stananderson4524]

I am a gun owner too. I view guns like penises for some people. They are rpoud of it and want to show it.

[@LbB-e8j]

bro you dont need a permit too conceal a gun in texas... like the only state u can... think about how many gun crimes there is in dallas everyday ... they just rob there drug dealer for meth thats the only time ull see a gun is when u willl get robbed!

[@edwinmedina4338]

​@@stananderson4524Here in Texas most have a few handguns and rifles. You see cowboys carrying but very rarely. No one needs to know

[@NoStepOnNeck]

@@stananderson4524🧐

[@MrAverageViewer]

As a Texan, I must say your Texas accent was SPOT ON!!

[@kkaye76]

Lol. Great Texas accents! 👍

[@nonconsensualopinion]

Yeah, Sam's accents are really good. Very talented.

[@matthewfreant9548]

That was great!!!

[@TheDeedwillbeDone]

Vermont calling! Texas 💪🏻🫶🏻 our Big Brother, we love Taxas in Vermont!! ❤from Vermont

[@marcuschauvin7039]

​@@TheDeedwillbeDoneMuch love from Ft. Worth, TX!

[@ronaldatkins7996]

You guys would be surprised by the many many people that you probably saw and met that were carrying guns, but they were carrying them concealed. Tens of millions of Americans have their concealed carry permit. Speaking for myself, I can’t remember the last time that I went into a public place and wasn’t carrying my pistol (concealed). So glad you guys enjoyed your trip to the USA! 🇺🇸

[@hayfieldhermit9657]

I was thinking exactly what you said. I don't know what the carry rate is in larger cities, but in small town Midwest where I live its pretty high. If you live in rural areas you also hear all the target practicing going on during the weekends.

[@tonya--7704]

Yeah I think it's funny that "visitors" have this impression of gunfights on street corners everywhere they go and everyone in high alert in a battle zone. We don't live in a video game. People don't run around waving guns. And probably half if not more of the people you saw had a gun on their person. There is a little sign at the front entrance to our Walmart that says "Please refrain from open carrying firearms while in the store, thank you" That is so very American.

[@YoMama_JRXC]

​@tonya--7704 even Americans think there's gunfights all over the place without realizing there isn't

[@lifeandfaith]

@@hayfieldhermit9657 In 2023, 47% of adults living in rural areas report personally owning a firearm, as do smaller shares of those who live in suburbs (30%) or urban areas (20%).

[@Rockhound6165]

@@tonya--7704 well, there are certain places in Chicago where there are gun fights on every street corner.

[@victorgurule3711]

As an American, living in Southern California, I can say the majority of Americans are friendly and willing to speak to strangers. Even help them if needed. So glad your family enjoyed your trip.

[@huejaynus3134]

U represent the Southern California, home of the true warriors. Soldiers

[@ogbigwhoopyoassnogga4854]

Commie-fornia 😂

[@huejaynus3134]

@@ogbigwhoopyoassnogga4854 killafornia* corrected it for u

[@daledonaldson3672]

@@ogbigwhoopyoassnogga4854just stop. There’s enough divisiveness. Your comment is unnecessary

[@sapphonymph8204]

​@@ogbigwhoopyoassnogga4854hope they didn't step in a pile of crap on the sidewalk there.

[@UnidadFamiliarCristiana]

It brings a smile to my face knowing there's people out there that really love this country. We love you right back

[@herrrob14]

As a Southerner, I have to say that your accent is spot on.

[@TheTenthWave]

Agree! His southern accent is somehow better than mine, and I grew up in rural Georgia!

[@cathyb5759]

What I loved was he didn't overdo it, like it's done on the screen

[@davidowen225]

That was impressive..he nailed it

[@Zelmel]

For real, that Texas accent was on point!

[@ronsamborski6230]

It was interesting hearing people with Kiwi accents speaking with their versions of our various U.S. accents. 😃

[@Den_Mc_9210]

As an American, I still find it crazy that each state is like its own little country in a way. We all speak American English, but it still has its own flare and accents in each state you go too. And each state has its own style, food, etc. You can literally stay within the states but experience so much.

[@jermsmason2082]

the states were literally their own countries, and the US was these countries allied together for common protection, economic benefit, and resource distribution. It's just since the civil war the central governments power unfortunately has been unendingly increasing. If you go south to like West Virginia, most people in those states identify more with their state than the country.

[@2199SPUDMAN]

Your history and government teachers in high school failed you: as an American you *should* know that each state IS essentially it's own country bound by a federal government. Each state, if it were to separate from the Federal government, would be a sovereign, independent country. We are essentially 50 separate countries functioning as one - by design.

[@paulagardner3218]

That is a feature, not a bug.

[@kd5inm]

Texas is a republic.

[@tvc1848]

@@kd5inm Was a republic. Happy one day belated Texas independence Day!

[@JMKING2008]

As a Virginian who spent five years in Louisiana for the military, you did the Texas accent true justice. Thank you, sir!

[@terryderush2657]

Not at FORT POLK. LOL

[@BluegrassKnight]

Military base in Louisiana, got to be Fort Polk!

[@Dumaski]

I was surprised by his representation of a Texas accent, btw.

[@60jscott]

@@BluegrassKnight Barksdale AFB is just north by I think 60 miles(?), so not just Army there. I was on a TDY to Barksdale and visited Fort Polk one weekend, and OMG did I feel for my Army brothers and sisters.

[@afterburner2869]

I’m from California and I spent 2 years in Louisiana in the Air Force. What a culture shock that was!

[@PS-qn4oz]

I loved this video! Thank you for visiting us and being kind about it. About the accents, I want to say that my daughter and I traveled from our home near Philadelphia to Memphis, Tennessee, this summer. It's a 15-hour drive that took us all day. We stopped in many gas station convenience stores, and the accents, appearance, and mannerisms of people from state to state varied so much, we were shocked. Also, people in the South are sweeter than they are in the Northeast. We had car trouble and had to move our hotel reservation. When we got to the hotel, the receptionist recognized our name and said, "Oh thank heavens you're here, we were worried about you!"

[@edwardneal4819]

As a native Texan, most of us are taught from a young age that good manners don't cost anything and that you catch more Flys with Honey than you do with Vinegar. Y'all come back to Fort Worth just as soon as you can... we'll hold the door open for you. 😉

[@BluegrassKnight]

Yeah, Southern hospitality is part of the culture!

[@thumper7047]

Thats pretty much a southern thing. Someone in New York is much less likely to notice you, greet you, etc., than someone from Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas (Florida is different as it is mostly elder northerners - LOL). AKA -The Bible Belt.

[@gracey1966]

Truth

[@WetheWinklers24]

This is true! I live in Fort Worth as well.

[@DYags19]

@@thumper7047 - I have experienced Southern hospitality. And It's real thing. But Midwestern hospitality is real too.

[@Ira88881]

You do realize that he just did the most fantastic southern accent ever? Seriously: It was absolutely perfect!!!

[@BlakHeart666]

Love to see him do a Cajun/coonass accent

[@garyhatmaker6589]

Dude did a better southern accent then 85% of Hollywood. I actually paused the video just to comment on how good his southern accent is.

[@BrendaBowman104]

Although what he really did was a Texas country accent. They will need to go to Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, or the Carolinas to hear a real southern accent! And the Louisiana cajun accent is completely different. and then there is the Minnesota accent, and so on. 🙂

[@Ira88881]

@@BrendaBowman104 Whatever.

[@BrendaBowman104]

@@Ira88881 I wasn't trying to be offensive....but I've lived in all those states and they are really different.....just saying there is a lot more to explore.

[@leilae6851]

“please keep talking” is how us americans feel w your accents as well!! it’s so fun seeing how people from different places see us. great video!!

[@jimbo2287]

So your apparently from America yet like K-pop Jesus Christ our country is fucked if you ever had to go to war

[@vordt4139]

@@jimbo2287 Cry more snowflake.

[@Blueknight1960]

@@jimbo2287 Have you never had a history lesson? Have you've been living in a dark room and have never stepped outside of it? Ever since this country has existed, we have been in a war about every 10-15 years. So saying we are fucked if we ever had to go to war is just plain stupid. We've had plenty of practice at war.

[@WAFishQuest]

​@@jimbo2287K-pop is great!

[@JazAcrossTheWorld]

@@WAFishQuest I love kpop!

[@nacomdt]

I just love the Kiwis. They were always the coolest cats.

[@M_Gordi]

I noticed that most foreigners think of the US as just one big country, which it technically is, but in reality it is 50 countries agreeing to fly under one banner. Each state is its own sovereign and in short like its own country. Each state has its own uniqueness and culture. It is really seen in the smaller towns of each state. I hope your next trip you will be able to experience that.

[@Loki431]

Culturally and geographically, the US is extremely diverse. I was born in the Pacific northwest, moved to Saudi Arabia for a couple of years in my teens and then to Georgia where the culture shock knocked me for a loop. I expected Saudi to be different but Georgia felt like an entirely new country!

[@user-ug5xr2gb6j]

@@Loki431And it depends where in Georgia. Costal Georgia and the southern half are definitely different.

[@mskytube]

And in Hawaii which is multicultural thanks to its early pineapple and sugar industries that brought in workers from all over the world that had to learn to communicate with each other, we have a mixture of "pidgin english", Hawaiian words plus words from other cultures. Makes for fun conversations! 🤙🏼🌴🌋

[@TheU.S.]

Yes, because the confederacy was formed by states agreeing to join another union.

[@NightfurySkrill_Joel]

The US is literally a Natural fortress.

[@johngrey5143]

I am an American gun owner we have concealed carry in Florida and most states have it too the idea is no body knows u have it for self protection and don't let that make y'all afraid most Americans are really friendly as u experienced

[@Lina_unchained]

And most gun owners are responsible enough to never even draw their weapons in public. Truly, most gun owners are law abiding citizens whom you can trust to not jeopardize you or anyone around.

[@bocatcc]

​@Lina_unchained only draw your gun if you are going to use it. It's not a toy that needs to be shown off.

[@Jay123hollis]

In in Tennessee where I live and a lot of other Southern states they have constitutional carry.

[@Lina_unchained]

​@@bocatccexactly.

[@kahrnivor]

There are guns everywhere we just conceal them. More than half of the states are free to carry.

[@davideastlick654]

You guys look like you really love each other and are having so much fun. I am glad you enjoyed the USA.

[@fobbitguy]

As an American who spent 6 weeks travelling through NZ i can appreciate your country. I thought, oh, this is how it is to live in a nice, clean and orderly contry. It must be nice to live in a small, tidy caffeine free country

[@Osprey850]

Believe it or not, even we Americans can experience some culture shock when traveling around the country, since regions can be so different. I grew up in California and when I first visited the South in my mid-20s, it was such a different environment than what I was used to. I'll never forget getting hugged by a lady that I didn't know just because her daughter was friends with my sister, who was going to college in the area. I was taken aback that a total stranger would want to hug me. After she walked away, I turned to my brother and said, "we're not in California any more." Such unexpected hospitality is part of why I eventually ended up moving to the South... and it still sometimes feels like a different country than I grew up in. So, yeah, you don't necessarily need to be a foreigner to experience some culture shock here.

[@Daisydarthvader]

Also the hugging thing in the south is a bridge too far . . . Slow it down people😅

[@BenjaminCarter-if4gz]

@@Daisydarthvader I was born and raised in the rural south. We were literally raised that when you leave a gathering of friends and family, that it is extremely rude to leave without hugging every single person there. Doesn't matter if it's 25 people. It takes a LONG time to leave a gathering where I grew up lol. And I don't mean rude, like, it's just seen as bad manners. I mean rude as in, people will talk about you after you leave, and you'll probably get a call from your mother or grandmother on your way home because of how you emarassed them with you "uglyness towards so and so".

[@Daisydarthvader]

@@BenjaminCarter-if4gz my father is from Tennessee and we went back once every year and I know what you mean!! Lots of very affectionate aunts and cousins. 😂

[@LesDeplorables]

Yes we have people come and visit Arizona come on and go to our hiking trails, and they see a bunch of us carrying sidearms. We do this in case of a mountain lion attack or whatever. But I see some of them shocked and white in the face. Especially when we are nice and say hello how are you?

[@LesDeplorables]

Lol! Most of us would never think of visiting New York! 🤮 and yes, here in the western states, if you honk the horn you're looking at a fight!

[@kellywoodwardcore6404]

Lived in the USA my whole life and still experience culture shock visiting different areas of the USA.

[@josephknudsen6847]

I know right!? We're all AMERICANS but have a nice and sometimes stank attitude demeanor all at once and act 0:02 like we are all from different countries! It's like you are from a different country I'm from Colorado and your from Iowa!(joke implied) Got to love bein' 'Merican, it's fun annoying the Brits with our butchering of the English language! And let's not even get into OUR accents'!

[@kellyspann9845]

@@josephknudsen6847 So true ! I'm from Texas and a friend of my son came over here from England and when I spoke to him he just looked at me funny and said I love your accent and I said " I Have An Accent ". We just started laughing.

[@lyfheeg]

Same. Lived in the Southeast my entire life and even seen different cultures within the same state. Upstate SC is different that Charleston and Myrtle beach as culture goes. Not to even mention the different dialect like creole, geechee, Appalachia, Coastal, Florida, Deep South just to name a few. Then across US, there's West Coast, East Coast, Valley, Midwest, Texan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New England, New York, Boston etc. all have unique accents and vocabulary. As someone that was taught by my siblings, who are much older and were born in NYC, to enunciate my words, I was shocked that my cousin's friends in NYC thought my "Southern" accent was endearing. My friends in the South don't think I have a noticeable Southern accent. America is so full of different cultures, it's crazy we take that for granted at times.

[@jacobrobinson2299]

sameee. im from nyc and when i visited Vermont, new hampshire and Maine for the first time, i was blown away

[@JamesExcell-InterJex]

Small town America is another level of culture shock. You guys are in for a treat. 😆 😅...and SHOCK.

[@Delet322]

Small town/ village.

[@ffarmchicken]

My county has a population of 6000 and the county seat, the largest town in the county is 1300 people. 😊

[@Kennypowers51]

Most shootinga happen in big cities in the darker areas.

[@tylercrosby2529]

Yup, go hang out in Amish country in central and northern Wisconsin.

[@duckmercy11]

​@@Kennypowers51 Lies.

[@jimbalzer]

I live in California and recently visited New Zealand for the first time. The South Island is so incredibly beautiful! Every drive I went on was quite a treat! It was also my first time ever driving on the left side of the road. It took me a few days to get used to, especially navigating the roundabouts which are everywhere. Also, there was lots of road construction around the town of Queenstown, made it somewhat confusing.

[@LoriL010]

26 lanes on the Katy Freeway in Houston..And in Texas, people carry more than you know, but you don't see them as they're concealed.

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Woah!!

[@hume1963]

I live in Houston and the Katy Freeway is something else.

[@stevemccollum2011]

Almost every adult I know in Texas carry a handgun

[@sjgavenger37]

I live in Florida which has the most number of concealed carry permits then any other state. now people don't even need a permit to conceal carry in Florida. Now we don't really have open carry like Texas.

[@hanschitzlinger3676]

I’m sitting at home on my couch and have an American Arms .22 in my boot and a 410/.45lc derringer on my belt. You’d never see them.

[@marjoryray2564]

You probably walked by several hundred people a day that were packing firearms . Legal law abiding people are not the problem. Love your stuff !

[@alexandermontejo447]

Depends on which state

[@AdmiralBison]

how can you tell those several hundred people carrying heat are law abiding? How can you tell between a "Good guy with a gun" (Fox new. nonsense spin) and a potential sociopath biding their time? legal law abiding is not the problem but proliferating 400 million firearms, regardless who is law abiding or not, certainly is. It doesn't create safety nor a "polite society" (some gun nuts think) ,It just creates more fear and paranoia - which is a very reasonable reaction But that's how it goes in this country - Weapons Sale$ is big business for the richest shareholders of the three major gun and weapons manufacturers and effective gun controls, like every other first world country, would hurt gun profits for the 1% shareholders.

[@aminy23]

@@alexandermontejo447 I don't typically walk past several hundred people on any given day. But in most of the big cities where they may have walked past several hundred people - the concealed carry licenses may be a bit challenging to acquire.

[@aminy23]

​@@AdmiralBison It's all for $$$. Even the Taliban was using American Stinger Anti-Aircraft missiles to shoot down American Military helicopters. They give guns to the bad guys, and then they sell guns to the good guys to protect themselves from the harm they made. The problem is went full circle and came back to haunt us. It's like when the border patrol got shot by criminals using guns that they confiscated.

[@midnightbluevt]

One hundred per cent bro. Once you learn to spot it, you really can't unsee it; it's like "Uhp, there's a fellow carrier... and another... Oh, there's three more just chilling outside that cafe..."

[@jillybeanXOXO]

Our guns are supposed to be locked up, safe and sound. Unless you have a carrier permit. I think squatter laws are different for each state. You don't need to tip for fast food. Standard tipping for nice restaurants with food servers is 15%, or more if you want. Our food is yummy, which is why we have a weight problem. How did you like our ketchup? I've heard we have the best in the world. Hollywood used to train performers to use the West Coast accent because it was considered the purest according how American English is taught. We have many regional and subcultural accents too. I'm so glad you got to come here. I hope you can come again!!! 🎉❤🎉

[@frequentdiner4635]

The cost of food has skyrocketed here. It used to be cheaper but those days are gone!

[@tiamarrow6366]

Blame the GOP….they gutted the Child Tax Credit bill.

[@Mikel3564]

Exactly. I would like to think their experience would have been much different/better if it had been several years earlier. NY and California are disasters now, the economy is terrible, and most states have issues with the illegals

[@User39694]

the good old days of dollar menu drive thru burgers have come to an end sadly.

[@blaze2001]

I remember when Burger King had the five-dollar meal, eons ago of course. It was much for affordable.@@Mikel3564

[@ray24051]

Many of the supermarkets are price gouging especially here in New York My local supermarket had a three-pack of chicken breast for $15 to $18. I then went to the supermarket that is in front of my building and a three-pack of chicken breast was under $8.

[@u.s.a.198]

Thank you for visiting our USA ! I hope everyone was pleasant and your experiences were great !

[@yorkiepuppykisses]

It's refreshing to see some folks come visit us and not bash us - but rather talk about nice - good experiences... We are a nation of endless accents!!! :)

[@davedaring9823]

Wow, your very first KZbin video!

[@mskytube]

The US has been populated by many cultures since its beginnings. And while many have lost their Native accents over the generations, certain areas of the country have kept the "flavor" of their native lands in their speech and customs.

[@brianvandy4002]

For tipping, only tip at sit down restaurants where a waiter comes to your table to take your orders and brings your food to you. If you are standing when you place your order, you do not tip. You are tipping for their service. If you have to go to the counter and order and go back up to it to get your food, there's nothing to tip for. You might as well have been getting your food from a vending machine.

[@jac6548]

if you don't tip, though, please clean up after yourselves

[@brianvandy4002]

@@jac6548 Nope. They have people for that. I'll take my tray/dish to the garbage can if they have one, but cleanliness is not driven by tipping. I'll just say it again. Fast food or counter-service only restaurants do not warrant tips. This is so well known, fast food restaurants are not (at least in my state) are not allowed to pay below minimum wage, like they are where tips are the norm.

[@madbakes86]

There are a lot of other random people to tip, like cab drivers and door men. If you're ever unsure, just ask an American nearby! We're happy to help, though that conversation will likely be longer than you anticipated because 1. We don't kind talking to strangers and 2. We're especially happy to meet foreigners, learn about your culture, and learn about your trip and plans. Really, if unsure about anything in America, just ask!

[@JacksonBock-z3t]

Somebodys a boomer lol

[@brianvandy4002]

@@JacksonBock-z3t Nope.

[@nuckle4270]

Southerner here and that was a perfect southern accent. Perfect.

[@michaelhealy7005]

Your family is welcome to come to the USA anytime you please as far as I’m concerned. It seems you have a bigger appreciation for our country and culture than many Americans living here do.

[@shericarriero6240]

STOP..stop saying bad stuff of America..did you ever think maybe it's you

[@sues3218]

@@shericarriero6240 Every nation has its good and bad things about it. That is just reality. We actually do have citizens here that publicly say they hate our nation. They do it on social media all the time.

[@mrbackjr3938]

​@shericarriero6240 what did they say that was bad about America? He didn't lie.... u have idiots chanting "death to America" over here. Sometimes the truth hurts. #AMERICAFIRST but I do agree with you about if you don't like America..... leave

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@sues3218 👍🏼 It’s too bad that so many of the people who hate the U.S.A. don’t have the motivation to just leave. I say to them “Pick a better country. Nobody’s stopping you from leaving.” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@amicooke1790]

One can appreciate America and still want to improve or correct its glaring flaws. It's not a fucking dichotomy, jackass.

[@cindyv1401]

American here....just a couple hours away from New York City....and I could listen to you guys talk all day long. ❣️🤗❣️ Talk about a cool accent 😍

[@brianrounding4283]

Now spell it the way you say it phonetically.... lol... Im a Texan

[@shariaguillon917]

The thing reason there is a wide variety of accents is because of the different peoples that settled each place had a influence on the accent of that area they settled

[@buzsnyder]

You guys seem like such a great couple. Always so supportive and positive towards one another.

[@bradliehallbauer9225]

Born and raised in Arkansas. I moved up north for about 6 months and they made fun of my accent. I said “I don’t have an accent” then I went home and heard my dad talk and thought to myself “omg, we do have accents” 😂

[@LN-Lifer]

Arkansas here too I have family up in Washington State When I visited there they made fun of my accent and I said the same thing you did But as soon as I returned home I sure as heck noticed the difference!

[@slate613]

We Ohioans do the same thing! lol

[@bradliehallbauer9225]

@@LN-Lifer all it took was my dad saying winda instead of window lol

[@PenguCDL]

You could come down to Louisiana and we would make fun of your accent 😂, but it’s our way to say it’s a cute accent

[@Janice4th]

Everyone has an accent.

[@wolver73]

Most Americans would probably avoid driving in Los Angeles or New York like the plague.

[@lightinthedark9984]

I live 30 miles East of LA; I will not go in there unless my life depends on it.

[@PaulsWanderings]

and Boston

[@LindaC616]

Sontrue

[@LindaC616]

​@PaulsWanderings God, yes

[@Mikel3564]

and Dallas. traffic is horrid here, especially the closer you get to downtown

[@Kristina-xx2vw]

New sub here, I'm American, I love hearing your perspective on the culture here. It made me chuckle to hear how much you enjoyed the fast food! Chick-fil-a is definitely a winner, lol. My nephew studied abroad in New Zealand in undergrad and also played rugby. He ended up extending his time there because he had such a great experience. ❤

[@dpollard5286]

You'll been even more amazed visiting small town America, that's when you see the full effect of what there is here.

[@sandrajintoorkar3181]

Oh yeah... ignorance and racism! Yay!

[@courtneylong4573]

Yes, I came to say this.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

If I were a foreigner coming to the US I would fly into one of the big cities to see it and then spend the rest of the time outside of the large cities to see the amazing country. I did that in the UK (spent two days in London and the rest of the trip driving all over the country) - best trip. I wish I had done that in France.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

I'm glad they added the "Big City" part to the title. Hope they spend some time in small cities/towns when they return. I grew up in a smaller mid-west city and on my grandparents' rural farm, complete with a tiny town for banking and such. Then lived 15 years in Southern California. You can't make general statements about America.

[@noelramirez1551]

​@@MKCarol-ms7lg yea nobody in their right mind would spend thousands of dollars to go to some podunk town they want to go to the theme parks the big cities they could've saved the money and gone to some random town in new Zealand/Australia

[@triciawilkerson456]

As a Texan, I'm tickled to hear that you enjoyed our Texas accents (yes there's more than one in this big ole state) and that you found us friendly.

[@debbylou5729]

Met a lot of Texans. Business offices there. Also lived in Georgia. Never heard one single person say ‘tickled’ (only in Idaho) and have NEVER heard ‘ole’ except a nursing home

[@Sabbathissaturday]

@@debbylou5729 I’m a 6 gen native Texan and I say tickled.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Also say ole! Big ole hamburger!

[@triciawilkerson456]

@@Sabbathissaturday sixth generation Texan too! Not sure if Deb was meeting newly minted Texans or temporary Texans to have not heard these very common words 🤠

[@jonmorey1760]

Glad you all enjoyed your visit to our country. Thanks for all the kind comments about Texas. We certainly like it. Looking forward to having you back in country.

[@jakedunnegan]

SOOO glad you all understand the difference between the two extremes. I mean, you have "big city" America - which is a good way of putting it, and then there's the rest of us. Even smaller cities, like New Orleans have their own flavor (quite literally - the food is amazing) and their own issues (crime is sooooo high there). When I watch videos like this, it makes me realize that America really is a miracle. That people from all over the globe can come here and become American. All it takes is the ability to realize just how luck you are to be here and to work together to keep it what it is - and to keep it from falling apart.

[@gregwillis3194]

How you think Texans are warm, friendly and polite, is how many of us think New Zealanders are. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. You have a wonderful family.

[@snaggletoot3708]

I'm glad to hear that you all are planning a second trip to the small town/semi rural areas of the US. I guarantee it will be a completely different experience.

[@noelramirez1551]

Yea they're going to regret it on the first night when the kids are bored out of their minds and wish they would've gone to Orlando or a place close to the Beach like seriously you really think spending all that money coming all the way from new Zealand is going to ve worth it to see where Grandma makes shoes in the middle of Oklahoma 😂

[@samuelgodsey1327]

⁠@@noelramirez1551 weird take but okay. There are plenty of thing to do and see outside of big cities. Pretty strange thing to say honestly. Have a good one though lmao

[@noelramirez1551]

@@samuelgodsey1327 yea but is it worth spending thousands of dollars? Like I said let's be real people come to the US to see NYC LA Hollywood Miami.... they're not going to go to Wichita Kansas

[@samuelgodsey1327]

@@noelramirez1551 I’d say it is, if you want to experience something, spend the money to experience it, the amount of amazing culture and beauty that this country has to offer outside of the places you listed is endless. Some people only want to experience big cities and that’s okay but there is a lot of amazing things to experience outside of them and I find it sad when people don’t realize that or give it the chance. Just a different level of existence.

[@noelramirez1551]

@@samuelgodsey1327 yea I understand I was just saying the average tourist is going to go stereotypical tourist traps sure some might want to go see the national parks like the grand canyon but usually small towns don't have the adequate accomodations

[@toadsauce8091]

If you ever make it back out west you have to see the redwoods and the Grand Canyon. They will absolutely blow your minds.

[@gaileverett]

It should be a lifetime goal for everyone. Unforgettable.

[@runforrestrun1965]

Yeah man, I think the outstanding things in the US are the state parks. Loved them.

[@toadsauce8091]

The shocking thing about the redwoods is on your way there you’ll see a small stand among regular conifers, and they look like giant weeds projecting through grass. It’s the craziest thing.

[@Leo82655]

@@gaileverett I live among the Redwoods, but I have never seen the Grand Canyon. I would love to see it someday however at my age that might not happen now.

[@jtkyber]

​@@Leo82655The Redwoods used to literally be my backyard (Humboldt County). One of the few things I miss about California

[@MyToxicMasculinity]

In the US we citizens usually carry concealed. Tactically it’s smart because you’re not advertising it and making yourself a target. You also don’t want to invite thieves. It’s just a lot safer and more tactically sound to conceal.

[@jeepstergal12]

Yes, I agree. I'm glad I live in a Constitutional Carry state. Lookong forward to a time when there is carry reciprocity.

[@RacheoomlChristensen]

Also, not all states allow open carry.

[@CJWJR]

A few states have an "Open Carry" law that allows people who have a gun permit to carry their guns on the outside, but most other states have a "Concealed Carry" policy. Seeing a Lamborghini or a Ferrari is a very rare sight for most people living outside of the major metro areas here in America. Food prices (and the prices of everything else) were much cheaper PRIOR to the pandemic. I love you guys! I'm glad you're planning another trip!

[@ajtoofer]

you dont need a permit to Open Carry. you need one to conceal carry

[@gr81disp]

​@ajtoofer it depends on the state. Here in GA, you don't need a permit for either.

[@jtowns485]

You mean prior to Biden

[@herschelsquirts2338]

@@gr81dispsame here in Alaska

[@brandonhill2183]

Open carry does not need a permit

[@jameyburt1805]

I live in Louisiana. Forget accents. I can show you about 30 different dialects in like a 3 hr drive from the central part of the state. One the hardest ones I ran across it took me about 3 months before we could even have a conversation where I understood more than 60% of what he said. He claimed he spoke English. It was new words, new ways of saying them, couple with an accent difference to this day that one blew my mind. We grew up only about 120 miles away from each other.

[@Christinalovesturtle]

I'm from Southern Louisiana & always thought Texas's slogan should be ours instead. I felt like "a whole other country" - culturally - really applies.

[@MikeLikesChannel]

The nice thing about Louisiana is that it's so close to the United States. Much like Florida. Not sure you realize but you're not actually living in the US. It's its own thing.

[@angiebear8727]

Same here in Maine. A lot of people are familiar with the down east coastal accent but there are at least 4 different accents and our population isn’t even close to that of your state.

[@jwmemories]

So, you haven’t truly experienced America until you’ve explored its small towns. The bustling cities are nothing like the charm and character you’ll find in small-town America. It’s not that the big cities are bad; they have their own allure. But if you want to feel the heart and soul of this country, venture into some of the smaller cities. That’s where you’ll discover what truly makes America what it is. Enjoy your trip here in the States!

[@alejandroWar23]

That's a pretty broad statement that small cities are what makes the USA the USA lol

[@o0usf0o]

Nobody wants to visit Greenville Mississippi

[@PelosiStockPortfolio]

As someone from a small town I couldn't disagree more. People in my small town dont like outsiders, especially if they appear to have more money than the average local. Maybe its different if you are talking about an affluent town or resort town

[@Sincewayback1997]

Not true. Nobody want to visit the middle of nowhere

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

You have four people who responded to the negative for your comment. As someone who is living in a town (45,000 pop) but lived in Los Angeles for decades, I agree completely with you. The urban areas with all of their so-called diversity are really very much the same. They have differences in topography but the rest of them are clones. I've been to many cities and going to one is no different than any of the others so I laugh at New Yorkers or Angelinos who think they are so unique. It wasn't until I got out of the cities and started seeing the rest of the country that I found true diversity and differences in personality and culture.

[@BrainExerciser75212]

You guys are so respectful of differences which is so refreshing! I’ve seen so many videos where people complain and speak poorly of any differences from their country of origin to wherever they are visiting. Thank you for being so kind! ❤️God bless!

[@danajohnson4757]

Texan here!! Sam your Texas accent was great!!! I moved to Kansas in my 20s for a few years because my then husband was in the Army and we were stationed there. I never realized how thick my Texas accent was until I moved there. Lol!! After living there for a few years, I started to lose some of it, but when I moved back to Texas, it started coming back. And as many have mentioned, most gun carriers carry concealed. In fact, I can't tell you the last time I saw someone open carry. You were probably around lots of people carrying guns, but did not realize it. Loved this review of the US.

[@IRLtrolls]

I’m born and raised in Texas. The reason the south is so friendly is because it’s too damn hot to be talking to each other with any attitude. We’re all already on edge from the heat 😂

[@SouthernArtist77]

I understand this.

[@1brokemofo2023]

ive been in texas my whole life and i can say without any hesitation....its getting hotter every summer here! i agree thats too hot to have much attitude here 😂😂

[@zyxwut321]

Also, population density. Sun Belt cities are more spread out. New Yorkers (and Bostonians, Philadelphians, etc.) are the way they are in large part because people are so on top of one another. You kind of have to claim your space as you keep on moving. If you stand in the sidewalk in the middle of Manhattan, you WILL get jostled, pushed aside, yelled at and perhaps worse. You HAVE to keep moving and know what you're doing and where you're going.

[@ArmandaV-s4b]

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[@alfredhernandez9799]

I'm from Texas and the REAL reson is that people in the South are just nicer than yankeee.

[@paisleyhen]

You really cannot judge the true American life if you only saw the big cities usually visited by tourists. Once outside of the city, life can be drastically different

[@cabrown308]

We are an amalgam of disparate life experiences but all having relationships to commonalities.

[@paisleyhen]

@@brianvernon7754 We do okay in the education department here in Kansas. PLUS we have really good manners and wouldn’t be that rude. Friendly people who wouldn’t call you out on the dirty toerag behavior you exhibited in your comment.

[@brianvernon7754]

@@paisleyhenfair enough :-) i thought it was funny. but musta hit a lil close to home huh? :-p

[@karlsmith945]

Right, here in Alabama we are very friendly and welcoming

[@Goldenself]

Rural folks always think they're the normal ones, but city folks simply outnumber them

[@michelleransom726]

Accents are my favorite. My husband and I traveled all over for work for over a year and loved hearing all the accents! Born in Texas, grew up in Missouri. God bless ✝️

[@mattcamara6103]

Your Texas accent is 100% spot on!! Well done!

[@KimDsmom]

The U.S. is so diverse; politics (“Red” and “Blue” states), The West Coast vs The East Coast, Northern states vs The South, “The Bible Belt”/Mid-West, farm country/rural, big cities… the culture; food, music, etc, the people; accents, different values and beliefs… and our complex history… it’s a lot to experience!! Even for us!! ❤

[@reginaldforthright805]

Thats why we need to break up into a half dozen smaller countries. We’re too different to coexist.

[@KimDsmom]

@@reginaldforthright805 If you’re ready for this “Great Experiment” to be over, and for all the blood that has been shed for Her to be in vain… I’m not to that point. I pray that other patriots are not, as well. We have to “fight” for the preservation of The UNITED States of America! 🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼 (Our demise will be the death nell for what’s left of Democracy and Freedom around the world. 🙏🏼🙏🏼)

[@Jeffs40K]

@@reginaldforthright805 OR YOU could just MOVE to another country that already Believes what you believe.

[@vividly94]

Yet, we're known for having 'no culture' XD

[@Jasper118]

@@reginaldforthright805ew what? What a goofy thing to say

[@tonysummit3456]

You folks are so nice. It would be super to have you as a neighbor. Your family would and should be welcome in any part of America. Come on back and stay. We need more like you.

[@PJnTEXAS1]

Love your Texas accent, well done! We're happy that you guys felt that we're a warm and friendly bunch, that's how most of us were raised. C'mon back, anytime! We'll leave the front porch light on for you. 🥰

[@taraemerson2835]

I’m in Texas and we pride ourselves on hospitality I always say a smile is free of charge. As I’ve gotten older (50’s) I’m more confident in giving out compliments to everyone I interact with Glad y’all liked our Southern drawl

[@aaronpatterson2369]

Then why dont YALL know how to drive down there in Texas? Zero hospitality OR common sense on the streets or highways.

[@jektonoporkins5025]

In America, owning a gun is like owning a fire extinguisher. The probability of my house burning down is very low, but I keep a fire extinguisher handy just in case. The probability of my house being broken into is very low, but I keep a gun handy just in case.

[@lowerclassbrats77]

Better to have and not need than to need and not have.👍🏼

[@fess1of9]

ahaha you said "a" gun. not being able to choose between pistol or rifle or 3 different calibers in each platform to remind said house breaker inner why they made the wrong life choices to lead them to this moment, well, i just find it uncouth. i didn't count shotguns cuz everyone has a shotgun : P

[@trinidyjohnson9295]

Dude you win the comment of the day!!!

[@AnaLucia-wy2ii]

But do you carry it around visibly? In our house, there’s a gun in a safe. We live in a safe area, so no one drives around with it.

[@user-wi9hv2pb2q]

Honestly I think distance is part of it. Outside of cities it will take emergency services a Long time to get to your house. In a city less than 5 minutes after you call. So both a gun and a fire extinguisher are common sense items unless you live in a city.

[@sherriseay93]

If youre going to visit small town America, make sure to visit Bardstown, Kentucky. It was voted "The most beautiful small town in America." Its also where Bourbon is made. The Historic Bourbon Trail is a gorgeous drive.

[@mixolot707]

I got to 2:24 when Sam referred to our drivers and interstate network as a "well oiled machine" and had to just pause for a moment and reflect on life. haha. I'm very happy that yall had such a worthwhile trip.

[@ashleycnossen3157]

It really is. I love how when I get in a car I just know what other drivers are thinking and we all work together following the same rules.

[@hartman11cc]

The forever under construction interstates yes!

[@darrenlee2775]

My wife and I love your channel. If you ever make it to Maine, be sure to try our amazing seafood. Lobster, crab, mussels, clams, swordfish, haddock, cod, monkfish, we have some of the best seafood in the world. You'll never see a seafood chain restaurant in Maine because any local shop serving our fresh seafood absolutely crushes the sad, frozen excuse for seafood the chain restaurants serve. There is a reason our motto is "Maine, the way life should be", it's beautiful. I'm hooked on your videos, whatever you post, I'll be watching. Kind regards.

[@ralpholson7616]

My daughter went to UNE. She was working with the girls high school soccer team in Cape Elizabeth. One day the girls were having a discussion wondering why there were no Red Lobster restaurants in coastal Maine.🤣

[@nicolethompson8613]

I am sure they would love Acadia!

[@cousinit718]

Make it to Maine...good one

[@msvaj]

I'm a California girl. Now you made me feel like I want to visit Maine because I love eating fresh cooked seafood. Can you suggest some of the restaurants that cook fresh lobster, crabs and shrimp/prawn? Best city in Maine for fresh seafood?

[@cjonesufc]

I’m from Massachusetts and I can confirm that the best seafood in the northeast is in Maine. They’re absolutely known for it.

[@rebelamanda]

Awww, I'm so pleased Texas was great for you. We love visitors🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@singingLeaf123]

you like illegals

[@MonkeyHouseOfPain]

Did they visit Buc-ee's? If not can they say they actually visited Texas?

[@gracie65girl21]

Buc-ee’s is a world of its own. ❤

[@ericparker163]

@@MonkeyHouseOfPainAs great as Buc-ees is, there's plenty that makes Texas Texas without it. Cmon now 🇨🇱

[@daniel_millican]

I hate when Texans use the Chilean Flag. Come on

[@ryanmattson9997]

Thanks guys. Really appreciate how you relate to us all of our idiosyncratic cultures. 🎉🎉❤❤

[@barbaracollins385]

You guys should really come back and visit the small towns and rural areas. The kindness people you will ever meet, if a do say myself. I live in middle Georgia and came here from Germany. In a rural area with 50 acres if land. So peaceful but big cities about 30 to 45 mins away. Can't beat it!

[@conniefoxx9813]

Yeah, but on a side note.....being a native southerner.....it really pisses a lot of us off to have people move here and buy up land while the natives can't afford to buy a home of their own. Why? because historically the southern people have been paid lower wages for decades.

[@norvaz94]

I grew up in California and have lived in Texas for 22 years. I love listening to all the different accents here. I’m within a days drive to Louisiana and Mississippi and still think it’s cool to listen to the different accents.

[@packet802ieee8]

We Americans are shocked by the price of food also. Prices have soared over the past few years more than at any other time in modern history. It's absolutely crazy how bad it has gotten in 4 short years. Fast food restaurants are struggling because they typically catered to lower income customers who now can't afford it.

[@spanishfox2321]

Corporate greed and post pandemic is tragic for the country.

[@adamplez2498]

​@@spanishfox2321 ya and poor government

[@TheRapnep]

The price of food isn't too bad, considering how much you get. You get enough to take home for another meal. I guess you won't be visiting again. Doesn't sound like you enjoyed your visit, sadly.

[@kurtwicklund8901]

There is this little war between two of Earth's largest wheat producers. Less wheat to buy - higher prices.

[@BrettHondow]

​@@michaelbucceri9215 Yep, Bidenomics at its finest.

[@jakefromstatfarm8765]

3:54 just because you didnt see them doesnt mean people didnt have them😂

[@Jonatelloh]

I can guarantee while they were in here in Texas and Florida they passed multiple people carrying. Probably another level of culture shock to dive into that for them ahaha

[@Jwho32]

Driving with 6 lanes in texas, there’s probably 20 guns in a mile radius 🤣

[@Krome1111]

I disagree

[@Hadrianth]

Exactly. It’s called concealed carry.

[@richardvegas3921]

Exactly Just because you don't see them doesn't mean they don't have them?

[@rspapabear9629]

Texan here, well done on the accent. Thanks for making this video.

[@fartzr.schmelli3351]

The more I hear of your experience in my country. The more I want to experience your country! 😊😊😊 New Zealand sounds so very mellow to me❤

[@peggynulsen1365]

NZ is a wonderful country to visit. The peeps are great and Mother Nature has blessed this little country in abundance. Go!!

[@BiologyBabe]

We visited NZ years ago and it was one of the nicest and friendliest places I’ve ever been. When people found out we were from “the states” they never let us pay for a thing… though we tried doing our part.

[@michaeltriptow6877]

I just realized the reason I watch this content is to get to know more about New Zealand. And I like it!

[@MoonsaultMadLad]

I know I'm a little late on this video, but I met a new acquaintance from NZ recently so I felt compelled to watch this. Loved everything you all had to say! Regarding accents, we absolutely love your accent as well as Australian and English accents. I myself find them extremely endearing and can pick up which "Commonwealth" country you're from just by your accents. Thank you for your kind words about the USA. I may be echoing what others have said here, but you mentioned you didnt see many guns while you were here. Well let me quote the Japanese from WWII. "In America, there is a gun behind every blade of grass". They are concealed or within homes, but they exist!

[@Jon651]

As an American, I love watching videos like these folks who are experiencing what I take for granted for the very first time. With all of the rancor and division we see these days, it really makes me feel good about where I am from (ALL of it), even if it does take having to see it through the eyes of folks from outside. It gives me hope.

[@VisceralMonkey]

Love the authenticity of your videos. Your family always brings a smile to this American ❤

[@armedinbama]

The great majority of American gun owners carry concealed. Sometimes it is preferable to be armed and innocuous. 👍

[@xxuncexx]

Majority of carriers. Most gun owners in general I'd reckon don't carry.

[@chazfu]

I would never open carry. I feel it would just make me a target. Concealed carry definitely.

[@armedinbama]

@@chazfu After 40-odd years in a state where open-carry is a constitutional right, I'm equally comfortable either way.

[@chazfu]

@@armedinbama I am mainly thinking of large city situations. In a rural environment I think I would be fine, but there are too many mentally ill people and Karen's to feel comfortable in a population dense area.

[@armedinbama]

@@chazfu So long as you carry some way. The life you save might be mine! 😁👍

[@ChrisCooper-dh8pm]

Sending you love and light from Valley Village California ❤️ 🎉😊

[@karlenedryer2855]

I hope you can see our National Parks, such beautiful and varied landscapes.

[@kevinpalmer886]

Put a smile on my face, nice to hear people speaking positive things about America, so many Americans speak negative about USA! Thanks from San Antonio, Texas for sharing!

[@andynatchison-th4wi]

Thanks for sharing your opinions from y'all's point of view. I love hearing "outsider" perspectives. I live in Texas just north of DFW and appreciate the kind words. One day i hope to visit New Zealand.

[@raquelmanteiga3269]

Awesome reaction! I am glad you enjoyed your visit. We are not perfect but we continuosly work on getting better. Many times we move forward, sometimes we completely fail, but we keep the optimism. Your comments are spot on👏💯. Love your channel❤❤❤

[@Thetruthhurts708]

As a Canadian I found this interesting because I understand both cultures. I have to give you credit for your driving ability - I tried "left hand" driving in the Caribbean and it freaked me out. As for fast food, my daughter lives in Niagara Falls Ontario, and goes across to Niagara Falls NY just for the different food lol. BTW, y'all did an excellent Texas accent!

[@bradG91]

Can't wait to see you guys experience small town America. Small towns are the heart of the country. It's understandable as a tourists from another country the U.S. is too big to experience everything so it's easier to stick to the big names like NY, LA, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, D.C. but the rural parts can be very interesting places that you could possibly fall in love with.

[@perkysweetbunz13]

just coming to say this

[@noelramirez1551]

You really think they're going to like spending 10s of thousands of dollars going to some random podunk town they'll regret it on the first night

[@sonnyjs15]

If you need a free place at the FL/GA Line, hit me up 😉. Okefenokee Swamp tour, Southern style food, and just a couple hours from Disney.

[@wrxstigoabs]

Great video - ex pat kiwi here. Food is quite expensive in places like NYC, LA, SF but much cheaper even at restaurants in middle USA. Likewise the mainstream supermarket chains but if you go to Walmart, Winco or Sam’s Club/Costco it is quite a bit cheaper than New Zealand. I noticed you’re eating it In-N-Out and Chick-fil-A two great favourites here in America and yes, you’re right, the fast food variety is mind-boggling. One of the big things that you’ll notice driving in America is not just the sheer volume of the traffic and the size of the roads but the speed which drivers drive particularly in the western United States. The speed limits are higher and nobody honours them so most people drive 10 or 15 miles an hour above the speed limit with impunity whereas when I go back to New Zealand I can’t believe how slow everybody is driving.

[@nickbusker725]

Good rule of thumb to avoid a ticket in America. Try to stay only going 10mph over the speed limit. Once you go 15-20 over, you’re asking to get pulled over. But you are correct. Hardly anyone treats the posted speed limit as the actual speed limit 😂

[@captnmike597]

You two are ADORABLE! I really love how open-minded you were as you so carefully assessed your visit. Although it's great that you enjoyed the "fast food" I think America's greatest offerings are the diversity of ethnic "mom and pop" foods that you can enjoy here. New York City is the absolutely the best place in the world for this diversity (particularly now in the borrough of Queens) but even here in Albany, NY (about the size of Aukland) we have some fabulous ethnic places. Hit me up on your next visit and I'll take you to a place. Thanks for your video.

[@gracie65girl21]

Born , raised and live in Texas. I’m so happy that you were able to visit and experience Texas hospitality. I traveled the world, and I still believe were some of the most friendliest people around. Ya’ll come back again!🤠❤

[@noelramirez1551]

Yea if you dont pay attention the texas politics and racism

[@gracie65girl21]

@@noelramirez1551 sorry that you’ve had to experience that. Unfortunately, it’s all over not just Texas and it’s a shame that there are still ignorant people behaving like that.

[@Quintana88]

​@@noelramirez1551 If you think texas is "racist" you haven't been here long. One of the most integrated states in America despite the reputation, go north if you want to experience segregation

[@noelramirez1551]

@@Quintana88 Greg Abbott just passed a law allowing police to openly discriminate on Hispanics because they might be illegal it's like if California made a law saying anything that looks like a redneck will be stopped and searched for anything that might suggest they're white nationalist

[@KittenUndercover]

@@Quintana88if you think Texas is NOT racist, you’ve only been to Dallas or Austin.

[@wilsonklaben5512]

I’m from California and going to New York for the first time the constant honking was a culture shock for me

[@paulmryglod4802]

I want to say thank you to Californians in general for caring about pedestrians. In NY, good luck if you're on foot

[@lizmil]

NY is a great walking city. Trying to walk anywhere is LA is awful.

[@paulmryglod4802]

@@lizmil I agree. I was talking more about the individuals there, as a pedestrian.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

Saying you're from California isn't really saying anything. You could be from rural California, so that would be an obvious culture shock. I grew up in California and lived in many different areas - the horns didn't phase me. I used my horn in California a lot (especially in LA).

[@nickruscigno3633]

People that do that out here are from the 3rd world and have no idea how to drive

[@I_leave_mean_comments]

Trust me, we're shocked at the price of food right now too. Over the past 2 years or so, food prices have absolutely skyrocketed in the US.

[@kylemize7616]

@FarBear-by6rwYou have to travel outside of the U.S. to notice a change in food price in the U.S.?

[@chb2551]

So has the monthly rents for apartments. That's gotten worse than the food prices. Sadly, the DSHS Food Assistance benefits, aka Food Stamps, hasn't kept up with the speed of the food prices increases that have happened. The rent hikes are making it so that those who are on a fixed income can't afford the new rent prices. SSA just isn't keeping up with it. That's put a lot of people out into the streets because of the ridiculous increases.

[@johng5710]

Let's go Brandon

[@kylemize7616]

@FarBear-by6rw Oh no

[@larryjones3124]

Inflation for food prices occurred during the pandemic and many food companies are still gouging prices, while the cost of many other things has gone back down. I can understand at the time transportation cost was higher, but gas has leveled out and is no higher than it was ten years ago. Food companies and food service in general is making a big profit right now. Soda costs a few cents to produce, but prices have doubled since 2020 without any reason.

[@CretaceousCollector3710]

I live in Alabama and I can confirm that we love our country and will do anything to defend her! I love that y’all enjoyed it here! 🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅

[@lowerclassbrats77]

The US is large and spread out, making a vehicle an absolute must.

[@robertomartinez5540]

Coming from a Fort Worthian, I’m glad to see a glimpse of the stockyards in your video

[@shannonmclean9349]

Yes!!! Same! Originally from the Ft Worth area and we're still in Ft Worth a lot, but moved way out to the country between Ft Worth & Wichita Falls.

[@Danny_does_it]

You all are great! I enjoy your content so much. I'm from Maryland here in the states. We have our problems here, but the vast majority of us citizens are kind welcoming people, who are being messed around with by our media and government. Glad you enjoyed your visit!

[@jdubdfdub4505]

I live in Dallas...and grew up there as well. I had to let you know that you mimicked the Texas accent PERFECTLY!! I hope my fellow Texans were friendly and welcoming during your visit. We'd love to have you back for some more BBQ! ❤❤❤ Jennifer in Dallas

[@HyouVizer]

13:49 The husband's southern U.S. accents were spot on omg haha. Yes southerners are known for their kindness and hospitality. My boyfriend is one, he is such a warm hearted soul.

[@hughobrien4139]

Being from Texas I find that the people from Australia and New Zealand have the most pleasant accent of all. I’ve always enjoyed listening to anyone from those areas speak. Many of my KZbin channels are oriented around those areas. Many skilled craftsmen particularly in the Motorsports trade. Ford engines got the attention much longer around there than here in the US. I hope to pay an extended visit there some day.

[@yaimavol]

This is a really amazing couple. The mark of a really great marriage is two people so totally in sync with each other and yet having their own opinions at the same time. You guys are so blessed and have an amazing family.

[@scottralitz42]

I'm from a small town in the state of Wisconsin. My wife and I have lived in towns around 2000 people to cities of 350,000, but we also lived overseas in a city of six million‼️ We are back living near family again in a small town. They all have their advantages and disadvantages! Thanks for sharing your stories!❤️

[@Jointlock]

NYC native/homeowner here.....really enjoyed your perspective. please keep in mind the USA is a gigantic country and things are very different from region to region, and even within the Northeast there is a big difference just 200 miles outside of where I live.

[@MATTKBAN]

Well said and very true. Im that 200 miles from you in upstate NY haha! Saratoga here.

[@Jointlock]

@@MATTKBAN too bad the city is going to hell (again)

[@jaredkirchner4817]

Spent 3 years in NY God awful place

[@aubreymacleod2618]

I'm in the upstate NY area myself...in Rochester. what I find interesting is that there are different accents throughout every state. In my area, they say we have more of a nasal sound, or a drawn-out whine when we say certain words. We don't have the "typical" nyc accents. There's a completely different sound to our voices and all within only 300miles, in one state. But I love NY....can't imagine living anyplace else!!❤

[@les_is_more88]

Come to Kalamazoo, Michigan!! The smaller cities and towns are a totally different experience!