Asking Inappropriate Questions | David Mitchell's Soapbox REACTION

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Jodi and Nick return to David Mitchell for advice. This time they need help with how to ask inappropriate questions. How is it done? Should it be done?
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[@luciusverus7697]

The fact that you think posing that question is so widespread gives fair insight into how American that kind of enquiry is. No other anglophone culture would think that is even remotely normal lol

[@bearofthunder]

I live in Norway, and we don't ask each other how much money we make. This is for the inner circle only to talk about. BUT. This information is readily available publicly for every single individual in Norway. The information are published every year online by the norwegian tax authorities, with only one catch though. In order to access this information you need to identify yourself with official national identity, and the person you are looking up will be informed exactly who looked up this information. These rules were put into place because of the Internet. 1. Don't allow foreigners this information. 2. Don't allow criminals to make a list of who to go for. Mostly it is journalists who access this information, but you can check what your aunt in making too, but she will know that you looked it up, and may wonder why. Not a good move to check up somebody you just met, they may not feel inclined to talk to you agian.

[@Jodi_BoringReviews]

That is crazy!! I love that you get notified though!

[@kashers5884]

I've never been asked how much money I make and wouldn't dream of asking such a question to anyone else either. To me, doing such would be the height of bad manners.

[@BoringReviews]

Yeah. I agree.

[@jehanariyaratnam2874]

You "couldn't" care less Nick, not could care

[@stuartmcivor2276]

I know - there is a David Mitchell Soapbox about that exact phrase!

[@andrewdoubtfire4700]

You know, I really do appreciate your reactions and the post vid comment / analysis. It’s interesting to listen to different points of view.

[@Jodi_BoringReviews]

Thank you!

[@winterbas8927]

It's not just Americans who throw the money question at you. Happens a lot in Indian/Pakistani community but more in extended family circles and it's very much a power move type thing.

[@jaccilowe3842]

Not saying it's an American thing BUT it's definitely NOT a British thing.

[@oopsdidItypethatoutloud]

I know, asking people how much money they make would be social suicide 😮

[@michaeldowson6988]

It's definitely considered unCanadian to do so.

[@dianrongyu1326]

I knew I had reason to be offended when they asked me how much I weigh at the doctor’s office..

[@verwulf]

American here. Money discussions were absolutely taboo when I was growin up. Sadly, my parents weren't real good and teaching me money management either. I had no clue how that worked when I first got married. My wife was raised the same way. Thankfully, we managed to survive and figure it out on out own. P.S. I was also raised in a home where the word fart was just as evil and vulgar as the other "f" word. It's now the funniest word I can think of, and I use it often.

[@bushchat28d]

Dave's sketch was contrived for its humour content - not that it was particularly funny. I know and have spoken with many, many Americans and the plain truth in my experience is that they are absolutely lovely people. The majority just ask me to talk, say anything, because they like my accent. Those that don't just want to know "so what brings you to ? If I was ever actually asked the question I might simply say: "more than enough to get me here".

[@oopsdidItypethatoutloud]

We don't ask our best friends or even family about money We'll TELL each other but we don't ask.

[@neilgayleard3842]

Joking aside and to actually answer the question from a British point of view class plays a big part.

[@ellesee7079]

We work a lot harder for the answers in the UK, for example "What do you do for a living?" Answer - "I'm a teacher". Brain kicks in - They get good money, and holidays (😉), but if they are a Head of Year or headmaster, they'll earn more, but usually have to have been doing it a while. Next question - "Been doing it long?" Subtle!

[@jodu626]

true

[@legendarycarrot3450]

teachers and good money shouldnt go in the same sentence

[@Turalcar]

@@legendarycarrot3450 "doesn't", not "shouldn't"

[@tomarmstrong5244]

I'm English and have a lot of American friends, none of whom have asked me how much I earn. I have visited the US several times, and have never been asked that question. There are snobs everywhere, it's part of the human condition. The one question that Yanks do ask, which if not impolite, is unasked in England: 'do you believe in God'. I always laugh and rely 'yes, of course, heaps of them'.

[@Jodi_BoringReviews]

I bet it’s because we’re told England is very anti religion/God.

[@AgentOccam]

You ask the person how much someone in their profession generally makes. Easy!

[@andreathompson7896]

About the guessing your age thing. I was once knocked out in a cycling accident. The thing you need to know about being unconscious is that as you regain consciousness the first thing to come back is your hearing. I remember hearing the ambulance team discussing my age. (By this point they had spoken to one of my friends or relatives on my phone to get details about me.) "She doesn't look 41. I thought she was older" . At the time I was more concerned about the enormous pain that had started to radiate from my shoulder, but now, years and years later. It's the main thing I remember but it always makes me smile rather than upsets me. I'm not entirely sure why it amused me, but it does :) . They didn't know I'd started to come round.

[@braveheartask1]

Nice Hat Nick!!!

[@Duckandcover01]

I have never ever asked someone how much they earned. That is far too rude. My answer would be - it’s none of your business.

[@Glund117]

7:51 "I can care less" 😐

[@arsenalmanic]

We don't ask personal questions like "how much money do you make"? It's a massive no no! If you ask someone even if they don't reply out-loud, in their mind they're saying "mind your f***g business"

[@suzannewaslin3818]

There is a video that is ten things you shouldn't do in the United Kingdom, and one of the things is do not ask what people earn.

[@adz_b]

It’s not what you make, it’s how you spend it 😮

[@stevehartley7504]

Stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason!

[@BastiXIII]

David Mitchell is always fun. Please react to Mitchell and Web look's skit called people person.

[@cristop5]

You shouldn't be shy to ask this question of your workmates, especially those on the same rank as you. The only person who doesn't want you to know this is your boss - and only if they're underpaying you.

[@petervenkman69]

When I lived in Toronto many many years ago, I was arranging a date with an American woman, and one of the first questions she asked me is "What sort of car do you drive?" .... I lived in down town Toronto, so car ownership would have been more of a pain than an advantage. But that was pretty much the end of it. That said 31 years on I still don't drive a car... don't like em much, I ride a motorcycle.

[@Jodi_BoringReviews]

Yah, that’s a gold digger. You were good to run.

[@suerogerts4330]

Oh easy answer well not enough cc couldn't size up my watch this year very disappointing that'll shut them up xx

[@celestialteapot309]

David Mitchell is characture of Englishness

[@rkw2917]

Here in Switzerland income is a very private thing He'll, I'm retired and I would still not tell any of my ex colleagues

[@irreverend_]

Oh this definitely happened to him, maybe slightly embellished but he's never given the impression throughout his career (particularly if you've watched him on Would I Lie To You), that he fabricates things. However, it was always my understanding that it's actually considered rather rude to talk about wages in most of the US, or perhaps that is only within the workplace? To prevent other workers from realising they're getting shafted because they don't demand a pay rise as often as others, or ever. But yeah, I am not surprised to find that most Americans would find it as rude to ask that in the first 3 questions of meeting someone as we would. I've never even been asked what I do for work in the first 3 questions of meeting a very drunk person in the pub in the middle of the afternoon.

[@paulkirby6287]

Was your response really “I could care less”? 😭.. David has another rant for you 😆

[@phueal]

It’s also a bad question for an American to ask a Brit because salaries are so different in the two countries. Almost any Brit’s salary will sound low to an American.

[@kevinporter3212]

In Germany, for example, it's often written into your contract that you can't divulge how much you earn to co workers. In Europe people are more interested in you and people tend to never ask that question of others. When you do hear about it, it's people talking about being on a minimum wage. In the US money is important because you need it for everything! Education, health, pensions! Europe is based on more social capitalist ideologies. Sharing some of the wealth creating strong and free education systems and taxed healthcare. Everyone pays into a kitty knowing 'one day' they'll need it!

[@Jodi_BoringReviews]

Which is so smart! Americans struggle to respect and value education. It’s very frustrating. Since it doesn’t pay out to politicians during their term, it’s not important.

[@kevinporter3212]

@@Jodi_BoringReviews That's such a shame. A highly educated population is the most sensible investment a country can make. Imagine what the US would be like if it followed the Scandinavian's example. Your crime rates would probably lower, especially violent crime and you'd have fewer homeless people. Someone once said, "A civilised society is one that looks after its weakest members and that's what it will be judged on!" I can't remember who said it, but I agree.

[@Jodi_BoringReviews]

@@kevinporter3212 our country has a lot of problems and that is one of them. We are extremely violent. We have record number of school shootings. It’s so sad. As teachers, we often talk about the Scandinavian countries education as well. Unfortunately, we have a major education/teacher shortage. No one wants to be a teacher in the US. It’s a job with very little pay, no respect, very demanding, overcrowded classrooms, little if any consequence for behavior, and we get yelled at by parents and students quite often. I’ve wanted to move countries for years, but our retirement doesn’t transfer (not even to different cities), so we are stuck unless we want to start all over, and that is asking a lot.

[@kevinporter3212]

@@Jodi_BoringReviews Yes, we see most of your school shootings on TV. It's terrible. I think teachers everywhere, apart from the Scandinavian countries, are poorly paid and regarded by governments and parents, which is such a shame because only good things can come from an educated society. Yes, starting over can be very hard. I've done it a few times. I suppose if you had Scandinavian style wages it wouldn't be too bad.

[@Jodi_BoringReviews]

@@kevinporter3212 it would help! 😂 but I do love my job. I’m sorry you’ve started over a few times. I hope it’s going well for you now!

[@helenwood8482]

I'm happy to tellanyoneI make around £12,000 a year. However, I would neverask anyone else what they make unless they were mocking the poor.

[@jodu626]

genuinely. no brit would ask that. it really would have to be a specific reason to kinda ask that question. like so is there good money in that? even if we ask it we still give someone a way out not to have to answer it. you might answer it can be good money but…. we would never give a specific answer to how much we make.

[@scottosborne2915]

to right no one should never ever ask a lady for her age its so dam rude a gentleman will never ask and i am a gentleman so jodi how old are you im guessing your 21 forever right lol

[@stevesmith9285]

Gday. Love watching many of reactions and I have subscribed but….. it’s the most annoying thing a reactor can do, whinging about how many people have not subscribed compared to how many are watching. You should be happy that anybody watches and enjoys your reactions and opinions at all. All that being said, keep up the great and enjoyable reactions. Love your work 👍

[@glastonbury4304]

I'm married to an American and all her relatives and family ask how much do you earn ...it took me a while to understand why they were asking and after that I understood why the Brits don't mention who they vote for, or how much they earn , not all of course but totally opposite culture to the US, more in line with Australia, New Zealand and Europe

[@glastonbury4304]

@@BoringReviews ...I think you need to re-read what I wrote as I haven't got a scooby doo (clue) what you think I'm implying or if you meant to answer someone else's comment 🤷‍♂️😉

[@BoringReviews]

My bad

[@glastonbury4304]

@@BoringReviews ...lol...no not at all, you two are lovely, you can see the love for each other, text is never a good medium for conversion as its read how you feel at that time with little chance to qualify your statement...👍💞

[@Codex7777]

Generally speaking, Americans tend to define each other more by theie job, than is the case in Europe.

[@KernowWarrior]

It would be considered incredibly rude to discuss money at all. From how much do you get paid? To How much did you pay for {insert any random option}

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

he maked 2 million by the way living in London that will eat it up unless he is getting money back on tax through vat tax receipts

[@paulbromley6687]

So how much do you earn ?

[@kevanwillis4571]

How do Americans pronounce 'bouyant'? Boo-ee-yant?

[@BoringReviews]

Boy-ent

[@stevebarnes1857]

It's definitely an American thing. Americans seem far more obsessed with money and wealth.

[@peterforfun210]

Hi lovely couple how much do you make $ on KZbin channel

[@suerogerts4330]

Yatch this year not watch

[@stephenbrough8132]

I love your channel but your intro is SO much L O U D E R than the actual video, I always panic to turn the volume down before all the shouting wakes up my neighbours - then I have to crank it right back up again because the actual video you are reacting to is often quieter than you. I;d be so grateful if you could have a look at the audio levels on the intro - My neighbours must wonder what the commotion is 'cause I can never get to the volume in time to dip all that shouting at the beginning. A minor irritation but no harm in asking. TBH - I don't actually know what all the shouting at the start is meant to represent - it doesn't seem to fit with the actual content, seems a bit incongruous. There - I;ve said it - Now I;m just waiting for the inevitable backlash from someone informing me I am wrong to dislike extremely loud intro's. But yeah, I like/love your channel apart from that.

[@glomc48]

Ugh

[@kevanwillis4571]

Please forgive the English for speaking English.🙄