🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To 9 THINGS AMERICANS DO THAT BRITS DON'T!

[@toeknee713]

"Who puts ice in their drinks in winter?" Practically every American, at least with certain types of drinks.

[@kabirconsiders]

I like my drinks icy cold as well to be honest

[@themeg1540]

I drink all of my drink at room temperature or whatever comes out of the tap for water. My mom watch some stupid Dateline or 60 Minutes show when I was a teenager showing bacteria and all sorts of horrible things growing in ice at restaurants which ruined it for life for me and making me an ice-hati g America. 🤣

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

@@themeg1540 I have experience working on ice machines. They're virtually never cleaned. Your mom wasn't wrong, but so what? There's bacteria everywhere. It seems like a silly reason to not enjoy cold drinks.

[@TechnicallyTexan]

My husband and I only drink iced coffee (black) in summer. We live in Texas, so drinking a hot drink is unbearable in hot weather.

[@djbell3892]

@@themeg1540 I think my parents scared me in a similar way lol. I put ice in things, but I boil my tap water and then freeze it lol. People look at me like a psycho

[@w6467]

No one gets "invited" to a tailgate. You just walk up and smile at them, and they will ask if you would like a burger/beer most of the time.

[@simoneanne01]

Good to know.

[@ethans7914]

Usually doesnt matter what team either its about just hanging out and making the most of it and being friendly

[@sheataylor1510]

Ya never know when that simple smile or simple wave, head nod, anything, could be the single thing that makes someone's day

[@TexasRose50]

There’s a saying……if you see someone without a smile, give them yours. 😁

[@sheataylor1510]

@@TexasRose50 that's an amazing saying!!!

[@TexasRose50]

I’m glad you like it. It’s so old, I have no idea where it came from. I just know I never forgot it. And I DO smile at people a lot. Have a great night/day.

[@sheataylor1510]

@@TexasRose50 thank you! You as well

[@paultiki9968]

Love and smiles. Two things you can give away and always end up with more than you started with

[@crystalrose7921]

My husband is argentinian and always says the way we say our dates is wrong, but then when asked his birthdate he says month first!! When i ask him why he says it "wrong", he walks away!!!

[@PatricenotPatrick]

LMAO!!! I love this 😂

[@marcieharreld286]

Stubborn men tickle me!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

The free refills are related to the ubiquitous ice. It makes sense to give free refills when 3/4 of the contents of the cup is ice instead of the beverage itself.

[@flibbertygibbet]

Also fountain soda is ridiculously cheap for restaurants to give out. it's like free bread. The restaurant uses that as a loss leader to make profit on the food. The biggest mark up is alcoholic drinks.

[@IONATVS]

@@flibbertygibbet In some places the fountain soda syrup is cheaper for the restaurant than the carbonated tap water it’s mixed in.

[@beth6252]

Nahhh. It has to do with being able to charge more. As soon as the refill thing started, in the 80s, I think, prices went up quite a lot. Some refill. Some top off. Some stick with one fill. Convenience and cha-ching for the business. It’s always about the $.

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

@@beth6252 I agree. Anything that is free, is built into another price and is costing you extra than if you just requested a glass of ice separately from your beverage drink, if refills weren't free.

[@w6467]

Ice is actually more expensive per cubic centimeter than soda because it costs electricity to make. My father owned a restaurant and we did the math.

[@JUNUFC17]

The first time I ever went to Europe, I got a iced water. When I finish it, I eat the ice. I can’t count how many weird looks were sent my way while eating ice.

[@misslady582]

😂😂😂😂 But did they have "the good ice"?

[@carolmilligan3259]

I always eat the ice in drinks

[@CelticStar87]

Kind of surprised there was even ice. When I went to Europe, I only saw ice in the American fast food places. When ordered in a restaurant the water (bottled) and soda (also bottled) were served cold. I also learned to stretch that drink to last the whole meal… if I wanted more to drink I’d have to order another bottled drink (which was expensive for the amount) or order a beer (I dislike beer). Now these were local restaurants, no American chains like Hard Rock Cafe so can’t attest to what they serve. Also found it a little odd that KFC was about as prominent as McDonald’s was. Though didn’t eat at either save a small fry and a small drink when needed something quick and there wasn’t anything else.it’s probably different in different places but this my experience in Germany (Berlin), Czech Republic (Prague), and Poland (Krakow and Warsaw).

[@JUNUFC17]

@@misslady582 no, it was more like a big cube like you put in a whiskey glass.

[@mepucket3029]

And there’s good ice and bad ice

[@elizabethmetzger9078]

Don't feel bad Lawrence, I've lived in the US for my whole life and I've never been invited to a tailgate party either LOL

[@nessa2481]

Pasture party?? C’mon to Dallas! The cowboys are doing good & Jerry World has a HUGE parking lot! I’ll take you! I live by the Texas Motor Speedway too! Car racing is an entire weekend of partying, even though the big race is only a few hours!

[@privateprivate5302]

I grew up thinking those were for people who couldn't afford/get tickets inside the game

[@kademulkerin7313]

Tbh with you even if you don't get invited just show up and you will be welcomed as long as your willing to be respectful and have a good time while walking around

[@rw7668]

Bags of ice make lots of sense. How about picnics? Or coolers at the beach? Keg parties?

[@creinicke1000]

Just do your own. Get a grill.. some brats.. folding chairs a beer!! ( Ok.. some soda too) and a football to toss.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Americans don’t consider sweat pants pajamas. We wear sweats out all the time. 🐝🤗❤️

[@sentrand]

Not all of us wear sweats out all the time!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@sentrand Ok then, most of us🐝🤗❤️

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

@@sentrand That is funny since the guy on the left in your icon has a sweatshirt on.

[@Jenny-tm3cm]

Lol yeah pajama pants usually have a pattern and are found in matching sets at your local Walmart

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@Jenny-tm3cm Right! And sweat pants are casual clothes for running or working at home and sometimes for quick runs to the grocery.🤗🐝❤️

[@ryantannar5301]

The whole free refill thing here started because fountain drinks are so cheap that the seller can literally give you gallons of it before even noticing a considerable expense. The cost per drink is like a couple cents, and you buy it for 1.00 to 2.50 depending on where you eat. It started as a marketing thing to draw in extra customers, but it has become so popular that it is now more or less an obligation. It has become expected of all restaurants out here so you either offer free refills or you lose a lot of customers. At sit down places, it also serves to fill your stomach a little while you wait for you meal. In theory this keeps hungry customers happier while waiting

[@MrPenguinLife]

I have to disagree here, it started in the late 1970's with Burger King and other fast food places switching from full service filling of drinks behind the counter, to handing out empty cups and having self service drink fill stations. This lead to people going back for refills, which lead to the fast food places embracing this practice and started to add free refills, which then lead full service restaurants also embracing the free refill concept. The latest addition to this practice that I have seen popping up in full service casual dining restaurants the last few years is the TO GO cup, where the server will provide an additional free refill in a disposable cup at the end of the meal, instead of refilling the non-disposable glass or plastic cup, mug, etc.

[@ExtreemDreemer]

@@MrPenguinLife what the OP said still is true. Having self serve was a marketing tactic that was widely becoming popular so all other restaurants adopted it once they knew it wasn't losing them money, yet keeping customers happy.

[@SoSoMikaela]

Yeah, the bags of ice are more for coolers. At least in my experience. Great for camping and road trips, which is why you typically find them at gas stations.

[@andrewthezeppo]

yep and beach days too, fill a cooler with ice and drinks.

[@dona4him942]

Yep. That's the way we do it.👍🏻

[@langleyHD]

Lol the pajamas at Wal-Mart is pretty accurate. However, people shopping at wal-mart might have to be another multi-part video for you.

[@oddoperator3524]

Specifically in Florida

[@langleyHD]

@@oddoperator3524 haha yeah.

[@maxdeborde6772]

@@oddoperator3524 yes it's so funny i love florida😂😂😂😂

[@bju194422]

I was thinking the same thing about Walmart! Shopping there is very entertaining. I can wear sweatpants & a baggy t-shirt and feel like the best dressed person in the store! 😃

[@jerryneil8558]

Wal Martin is just another beast in itself

[@grahamklein5683]

Bags of ice is great for when your electricity goes out, or when you need to keep your cooler cold for picnics. You can get them anywhere food is sold. It's not just for drinks.

[@michaelschemlab]

Fun fact about the date thing: The UK used the US way until the 20th century, when they changed it to the modern way to match the format that the rest of Europe was using.

[@hah3456]

Pretty much everything US gets blamed for goes back to our British heritage. “Soccer”, Aluminum, Miles etc....We just keepin it old school in the US 😂

[@hokey8738]

@@hah3456 yeah the wealthy British called it soccer and when they came to America it never translated to football so we get yelled at for what they created 😂

[@isaiahbangura4421]

@@hah3456 We even had their measurement system before they adapted it. In the times of the big warehouses it was used for commercial purposes. Which is why some books have both. They adapted it after and we switched to the other system.

[@davidbeatty3540]

Really?!? ... I'll keep that in mind. As somebody who translates historical things sometimes, various countries (2.XI.1885 - guess what that's in November in written Hungarian...), am familiar with that 'Euro' format from way back. But never knew there was any kind of 'change' in various countries' usages. Interesting. ... something for the memory hole... before that's all gone

[@Bonglecat]

Interesting and yet completely wrong. Is this a deliberate lie or a misunderstanding? I collect vintage magazines and books I have some from the 18th and 19th century and the dates are always written day month year.

[@mythdefied9070]

I may or may not hate the government, but I always love my country. that's something most Americans share, regardless of politics Walmart and its Walcreatures are their own subject

[@laurataylor8717]

You can get unlimited refills of coffee and tea as well so depending how you take your coffee or tea it does not necessarily lead to excessive sugar. Just excessive caffeine. Lol

[@kabirconsiders]

Caffeine’s probably just as bad 😂

[@teenystudioflicks1635]

Diet sodas as well.

[@2436golden]

@@kabirconsiders We are not forced to partake in free refills, I rarely do.

[@SpaceCadetLaC]

@@2436golden Thank-you caption obvious.

[@jp5063]

@@SpaceCadetLaC lol that wasnt necessary

[@millergrrrl]

Pajamas in public started in the 90s, specifically (that I saw) in college towns at first, and then spread like a disease. Many of the societal problems in the US have their origin in college towns.

[@flashduncan4066]

100°F is about 38°C. It's even hotter in the western deserts. The area I am from consistently reaches at least 50°C every year. We love our ice water and bags of ice out here for sure.

[@lorettaross5146]

And the feel of how hot it is is determined more by dew point than actual temperature. 100° with a 50° dew point is way nicer than, say, 85° with a 70° dew point. It all has to do with relative humidity in ways I'm just gonna go ahead and admit I don't understand.

[@vangu2918]

@@lorettaross5146 The dew point is the amount of moisture present in the air, because that moisture effects the ability to sweat and cool the body. After about 50% it doesn't matter how much higher the dew point is in the air you will not be able to cool yourself bysweating. Add to that 85 degree or better temperature and it's totally miserable, because the air lays on the skin. I The air is heavier and it's almost suffocating.

[@lorettaross5146]

@@vangu2918 the key thing, as I understand it, is the *difference* between the temperature and the dew point. Relative humidity. According to NOAA a dew point over 55° starts to be muggy. Anything above 65° is miserable.

[@ChinchillaQueen]

And the dew point adding issues does not make me enjoy Florida temperatures at all. I about cried when I say it was 92°F with a dew point of 94%. I decided I wasn't going outside that day

[@coolhorselover234]

Random Person from out of state: "What's the Heat Index look like?" Person raised in state: "It's dry as hell, and if you don't drink water every 10 min you'll fall over soaked to your bones in sweat or collapse from heat stroke. Also watch out for random nosebleeds." Random Person from out of country: "Wait, what's a Heat Index?" Random Person from out of state: "Thank you." *15 min later* Random Person from out of country: "HOW DO YOU LIVE LIKE THIS." Random Person from out of state: "Remember to keep hydrated." Person raised in state: "Hell yeah!"

[@ajruther67]

I really like Lawrence because of the fact he is British, grew up in Britain and has been living in the States so his opinion and experience is legit and makes it interesting. I learn a lot from him.

[@billbrasky1288]

The free refill is the best when on a road trip. You eat inside a fast food chain and refill your drink right before you leave for the car ride.

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

There are 12 months, 31 days and infinite years... Smallest to largest maximums.

[@wilddog371]

The month comes first because it has the least number of digits (1-12) then the days(1-31) then the year with the largest digits. 🤷‍♂️

[@BrockMak]

Also when you SAY them: 10th of May vs. May 10.

[@MorganaR9135]

Also as a Texan, tailgating is an absolute blast. Hell we even did it in high school outside the football games lol.

[@Heart_rachel]

My high school had a tailgate club and they would come and tailgate at any and all school events, including choir concerts and debate tournaments. Delightful!!

[@nessa2481]

Haha!!! & pasture party’s? I mean that’s basically tailgating with no game!

[@Heart_rachel]

@@nessa2481 oh we partied in fields plenty, but the tailgate club would set up in the high school parking lot with grills and banner and stuff. Like a booster/cheer thing but for any school event, not just sports.

[@mcreena]

The general consensus I've heard throughout my life is every time you see someone wearing pajamas or sweat pants out to the store or in public your default thought is usually "Dang that person has it on lock, I should have done the same". Though it should be noted that when we talk about wearing pajamas in public, we're usually referring to just pajama pants, not a whole pajama ensemble, with a nightshirt and slippers. I think everyone would look at you strangely if you went to the store in a full on pajama set. However, I think it comes down to if you find yourself wearing pjs or sweats *every* time you go out. If it's late night and I need to run to the store, I'm not going to change clothes if I'm already relaxed in my sweats. I'm just gonna run to the store, no one will care. Or if it's a weekend and I see someone out in their pjs or sweats I'd think that person looks cozy and made a good choice. But if it's midday on a weekday, I'd hope my life is put together enough I'd have reason to put on regular clothes! There's also less judgment depending on who you see wearing loungewear or pjs to the store. For instance, if you see a busy mother with little kids or a baby and the mom is wearing pjs or sweats, your reaction would be complete understanding and sympathy. Also little kids wearing pjs and sweats isn't uncommon, especially in the mornings on weekends.

[@rylian21]

They'd look at you funny anywhere except for Wal-Mart. You're frankly lucky if everyone inside is actually wearing clothes.

[@wheelmanstan]

I don't fly often but recently I got an early flight and there I am in jeans and having to remove a belt and boots for the tsa and all that and there's all these people in pajamas, haha, I mean they got it figured out

[@kales2293]

I feel like this is way more accurate of a response than what I came up with. Very true.

[@jaredcole5818]

it should be noted that the people who wear pajamas to walmart are usually judged/looked down at by the people with the decency to at least put on jeans and a tee shirt

[@Em-os1yz]

“Looked down upon” ... not really. Maybe you think “oh that persons wearing pajamas, how strange, it’s only 1pm” but it’s not like people will give them the stink eye. At least where I live lol.

[@_maza_2443]

@@Em-os1yz I and everyone I'd associate with definitely look down on it. It's trashy af.

[@helloimchristina]

I agree

[@helloimchristina]

Super trashy

[@AllUCanEatChurros]

Not in Colorado in winter. We all do it.

[@staceyjohnson2929]

TO be fair, our pajamas are also called "lounge wear" these days... and especially since the pandemic, it's really comfortable to go out in lounge wear :). Most just look like sweat pants and a matching shirt, from what I've seen (and done!).

[@MorganaR9135]

My father was very serious about the flag. We had a flagpole outside our house (many of the neighbors did as well). He would put it up every morning before work, and take it down every evening at sun down. He never let it touch the ground. He never left it up during a storm. He would also make sure to go out and lower it to half mast for Memorial Day, the remembrance days, and any time there was a national tragedy or a government official died. There are also a ton of rules that Texas has in particular about flags and my father was a stickler about them. Also, shall we discuss that in the US all children aged k-12 (4 or 5 - 17 or 18) do “The Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag, every morning, without fail. This meant standing up with the right hand over the heart, and reciting it word for word. Then there would be a moment of silence (usually 30 sec. to a minute long). No matter what you were doing, you had to stop when they said it was time for the pledge (they usually did it over the intercom). I got in trouble as a kid because I was in the hall trying to get back to class and I didn’t stop for the pledge. I was like, “What? I’m supposed to stand alone in the hall and recite the pledge by myself, do a moment of silence, then go back to class.” The answer was yes, and the principal did not appreciate my sass. I also got in trouble once for talking during a moment of silence and once for continuing my work during a moment of silence. In Texas we had to do TWO PLEDGES.. every single morning, since we also had to do the “Pledge to the Texas Flag”. We had to do this because of the fact that Texas was it’s own country (for 9 years) before joining the US in 1845. Oh and there was also a moment of silence after that one too. Only after that would they say “you may now be seated”. After that they would typically make the day’s announcements. People even seem to say the pledges with the same rhythm and intonation because it’s taught so heavily. It honestly feels similar to a chant. To me it’s so normal, that I didn’t even think it was weird until a foreign friend said it “sounded like brainwashing”. To me, it was always just a mild irritant that interrupted whatever I was doing. Here are the pledges, if you are curious. (Yes I still have them memorized. You don’t forget when you say something over and over for that long) The pledge of allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Pledge to the Texas Flag: Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. You’d also be amazed how quickly little kids can recite it to try and get it over with quicker 😅

[@nostalgiatrip7331]

fellow texan who lives in the uk off and on, and so much yes

[@IONATVS]

Even in California the Pledge of Allegiance is done every day in at least K-8, and there was a flag in every classroom even through 12th. Though the state flag didn’t get that treatment, and most California school principals would probably have agreed with you that getting to your class was more important than stopping in the hall to say the pledge to thin air. And would be legally required to honor a conscientious objection to saying the pledge or to the “under God” clause-and even then they’d probably call your parents to make sure you had an actual moral objection and weren’t just trying to be rebellious.

[@Jenny-tm3cm]

Yep up here in the northeast we all had to say it, in high school kids got in trouble for refusing to say it and it was this whole big thing. The teacher was red faced screaming at us about it talking about respecting veterans and such. Eventually our teacher said that we just had to stand for it but we didn’t have to say anything, which is what I opted for until I left public school. I would very much like to know how gen z and younger are reacting to the pledge 😂

[@andrewthezeppo]

I worked at a historic restaurant as a host and part of our job was to do the flag. Since the restaurant is 100 years old and has a large clientele of older people and vets it was serious and people would point out if we did something wrong with when we put it up and took it down. We also had to fold it in the triangle way every day at sunset LOL.

[@pattyfluegel7816]

not done anymore.

[@kay_sou]

Personally, I consider the month first thing a matter of importance more than anything. If I say something is happening on the 14th, that doesn't really give anyone any useful information most of the time, but if I say it's happening in September, that's usually going to be better. The first bit of information given with the American system is usually going to be the most important. No system is wrong or right, but that's the way I see it.

[@papamouse5231]

In the US, there is one day that we will always put the order as day-month-year. (Well, we usually leave the year off...) But you almost always hear "Fourth of July".

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

When I was asked why we did it and considered it, I came up with 2 things. #1 As Laurence mentioned it is how we are taught and since there will always be people that were taught that way changing it on a mass scale would be troublesome. #2 There are up to 12 months, 31 days, and 100 or 10000 years. So I figured it was based on quantity of availability.

[@ivanamendez478]

If they give a date it means within that same month, unless it's after that date already. Like if it's October 3rd and you say "the 14th", it's implicit that you mean the 14th of Oct. If it's October 16th, and you said the 14th with future context.... it's implicit you mean the 14th of November.

[@_kim123]

For me it depends on the tense. If you say something WILL happen on the 14th I would automatically assume you mean the next 14th coming up because you used a future tense. If you said WAS I would assume it was the closet 14th that has passed.

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

@@_kim123 So if i said Valentines day will be on the 14th, you'd assume January?

[@scot60]

I’m a Texan. We always smile or say hi to strangers as we pass. I went to Connecticut a few years ago and smiled at a stranger and he scowled back. So, yeah not always.

[@nessa2481]

Really? I’m Texan! I haven’t travelled up north much! I say hi, smile & talk to lots of people! Walgreens check out lady, barista, hi to the trash guy, smile at homeless (no $$), I try to be nice to all - until I am not, for whatever reason they have given, then I’ll not be nice.

[@adeleennis2255]

I grew up in Upstate NY. If a person waved, nodded, said hello, whatever, you were expected to do it back. It was just considered polite to do so.

[@samcharlie7724]

I'm an Ohioan but my family urinated Alabama. I say "Hi" to most ppl I pass and I find it RUDE when I don't get a smile or a nod.🤬

[@wheelmanstan]

Yeah in Texas we even wave to other people driving past. Well I mean I guess it's a worldwide thing and it really just depends on how crowded your area is. When there's a populated area everything gets hectic. In cities you got all that traffic, long lines, everyone's in a hurry=less politeness. It's sad.

[@dilbertdoe601]

Where I'm from, people that drive trucks give a quick wave at each other as we pass.

[@susantodd3233]

At night I sometimes blink my lights after a truck has safely passed me. Not sure where I picked that up, think some truckers do that.

[@jlpack62]

I've noticed UK and French flags flown in American neighborhoods. It's as if the flag culture in the US has given permission to others to be proud of theirs as well.

[@MarkyMarc89]

My neighbor is Filipino and they hang the Filipino flag 🇵🇭 on their porch symbolizing their race and culture, which I do respect ✊

[@jaimeknoble3315]

I remember having to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag every single morning in class up until middle school in the 90’s. I don’t know if it’s still that way now. “I pledge allegiance to the flag Of the United States of America And to the Republic For which it stands One nation Under God Indivisible With liberty and justice for all” Seems strange now in my forties

[@unity1016]

In aging myself here, but . . . Red Skelton did a bit about the Pledge of Allegiance. It was beautiful.

[@adrianjuarez1162]

They barley do it anymore from what over heard and I've been out of school since 2016.

[@fritzworley6316]

I went to high school in the late 90’s and a lot of us would wear our plaid pajama pants and tshirts to school on fridays. Some flip flops and a baseball cap completed the look. Lol. So yeah people definitely shop in their pajamas. A lot of people here call it lounge wear but yeah they sleep in it.

[@msdarby515]

But it's usually pretty nice. My pajamas don't look any worse than a track suit.

[@nessa2481]

Same. Weren’t most the hats then curved bill & head hugging? Not flat billed with a shaped head. We did a lot of flannel pj pants & sneakers. I cannot imagine wearing that now! Lol - as I sit here in yoga pants…

[@fritzworley6316]

@@nessa2481 they were definitely curved billed and head hugging. Always white college hats. Usually with South Carolina Cocks or Oregon State Beavers, because we were high school boys and found it amusing. Lol

[@sj4iy]

I mostly see the pajama thing these days if I got out to a 24 store late at night.

[@Boogerdick69]

I would wear a white shirt, Cookie Monster or South Park pjs and some jordan slides.

[@christinaridder1451]

I'm first generation American with British parents (specifically Black Country). Here's my general explanation for why we do what we do. It's the multigenerational amalgamation of different cultures. What started out as a "Dutch" tradition (baby showers, wedding showers) or a German tradition (beer gardens thus tailgating) eventually became an "American" tradition. Personally, I'm holding out hope that Boxing Day will eventually catch on.😁

[@ninacohen5401]

Canada has boxing day...

[@reddrake4451]

I was under the impression boxing day was basically christmas

[@turtlesmcgee2399]

In the Midwest it gets very cold in winter, so sometimes people will leave their case of soda or water right outside the door to keep them cold. Saves fridge space, and gets cold quicker but if you leave it out too long it can freeze. We commonly also have an extra fridge in the garage, mostly for drinks but in the winter that fridge has to be set to a warmer temperature, or the added outside cold can even freeze drinks in the fridge.

[@stevesmart170]

The super casual look, yoga pants, sweat pants, etc came about, if I remember about the mid 80's or so. If you look at footage of sporting events from the 50s or before, everyone is dressed, men in suits, ladies in dresses. So it is a fairly new thing.

[@susantodd3233]

Sports clothing, Adidas in particular was popular in the 80s in England especially the Northwest.

[@rybone1rybone189]

Bro you know Free refills doesn't mean "just on sugar products". You've got tons of other options.

[@DeLee596]

I always drink iced tea with no sugar.

[@yvettefortinkeyser2222]

It’s never winter in Florida. It does get a bit chilly for a couple of months which I love because I’m from Michigan. We get our ice from the fridge these days yet I do remember ice trays back in the day. The pajamas at Walmart is sooo strange to me no matter how many times I see it.

[@Razorslash312]

By chilly she means 50°F which is roughly 10°C

[@wheelmanstan]

I'm from Texas and went to Florida, right away I noticed the pajamas and flip flops. haha, it was interesting.

[@cheekyweb8055]

Walmart is like it’s own weird “thing”. There’s even a website of pictures of people wearing random ass things at Walmart.

[@kuywasaamazikeen8048]

Probably because most people dont give a shit what other people are wearing, or see them wearing. Lol

[@AngelA-qi1br]

Since each month has 28, 30 or 31 days, by putting the day first you can mean the day is in February or January, March, May, July, August, October, December or April,June,September, November. Say the month first and you immediately know which part of the year you are referring to.

[@dinhnguyen2110]

I think it also has to do with how we verbalize the date. As an example, we are more prone to saying "December 3rd, 2020" rather than "3rd of December, 2020".

[@breannadeal8610]

@@dinhnguyen2110 calendars are organized by months, it makes more sense to give the month first if that's what you need to know first to find the date.

[@TheIndigoLion]

Tailgating can be wild! I've seen people set up whole RVs and big ass tvs IN THE PARKING LOT set up with chairs. couches and the works. And they'll watch the game from there! My family can't afford that though 😂😂 we just set up a tent, and we just hang out and barbecue while listening to music. If its the big game we have in our city (Tuskegee vs Morehouse) some people even set up stalls and they'll sell food, shirts and jewelry lol the occasional CD guy walking around, and all kinds of things and it can be fun to just walk around and browse. I never even cared about the game, I just go for the food lol. Talking about it really makes me miss it! Covid needs to go like yesterday!

[@violetgibson9]

The pajamas thing started mostly in large cities, where people don’t know everybody in town, so tend to feel less inhibited about behavior and appearance. At this point, it is trending to be called loungewear, so meant to be thought of for relaxation more than sleep.

[@Jenny-tm3cm]

Smiling / saying hi to random people is one of my favorite things in the world. It heavily depends on where you are if people do it. Whenever people look at the ground or into the distance I usually assume they’re from out of town or maybe they’re just having a rough day. Like other commenters have said, you never know when chatting someone up will make their day better. I’ve said “hi how are you” to people and and up having full on conversations with them and I always enjoy hearing what people have to say

[@AJontheguitar]

Ice is amazing. I LOVE UK culture, I'm a bit of an anglophile, but give me ice cold drinks always.

[@scot60]

If you think you’ve seen flags, come to Texas, the Texas flag is everywhere.

[@nessa2481]

Truth!!! & Texas capital is the only capital dome taller than the US capital right? I also seem to remember (in Texas history class - haha) that Texas is the only state that can fly their flag at the same height as Old Glory, right?

[@ravenmills7777]

Same level than the US flag for the Texas one yep

[@kathy2trips]

There is actually a "Pledge of Allegiance" for the TEXAS flag. Yes! Having not grown up here, I was amazed by that.

[@kimyona9746]

@@kathy2trips remember Texas was a country

[@chicotata]

Never get in a pissin match with a Texan 😂

[@Trifler500]

Regarding free soda pop refills: Having worked at a movie theater, I know it costs them less than 5 cents per cup (not counting the price of the cup itself), so considering how much they charge, I just think I dang well better get free refills! Unfortunately for me, I rarely want more when it comes to soda pop. Free water and water refills is definitely good though.

[@Edna2u]

I don't drink much soda. Water good tea or coffee. Love my tea.

[@OceanDream9]

These are so much fun to watch! Ice water: My parents are in a very hot part of Los Angeles County that can get up to 50 degrees Celsius in the summer! Cold water can literally save your life by preventing heat stroke. The weather doesn't get cold in Southern California often, so ice water usually feels pleasant. Smiling: I've visited Europe a few times and always wondered how they'd know to speak to me in English before I even opened my mouth. My friend's British husband cleared it up. We are essentially the golden retrievers of the world, smiling and friendly. An Eastern European friend visited California and said she thought everyone was trying to sell her something for a few days until she realized that we're genuinely very friendly. It can feel a bit exhausting and performative at times though. It's like you're always a guest at a party being introduced to new people. It's really rude to not smile and be friendly back, and you'll be told to smile, especially as a woman. Some days you just want to live your life and not think about how your face looks, so wearing a mask has had that unexpected benefit. Pajamas: I haven't seen someone wear pajamas out since I was an undergrad 20 years ago in early morning classes. Walmart is notorious for dressing your worst. There's no stigma with sweats though, and I see them at the gym a lot. I didn't even realize that they're considering night clothes in other countries.

[@musicandmoviefan9217]

I don't know why it makes me so happy that you are a fan of Lost in the Pond but it does. I love his channel and to know that someone I admire(have watched many of your vids as well) has the same taste in entertainment somehow makes the distance across the water seem much smaller.

[@UtopiaTX]

I'm Texan and still live here, but I prefer my water at room temperature. My husband, the guy from England, likes his water cold. We keep a pitcher on the counter for me and one in the fridge for him.

[@grobinson7507]

Tailgating is amazing. We have the best ones in Green Bay. One year we had Maddon crash ours and he was so much fun. He ate 3 brats and had some beers with us. During the game, he said he crashed a tailgate and he had a blast with them and he said the food was amazing and super cold beer! You don’t need an invite, we would walk around and visit with everyone. Cornhole games all over the place and we all just have fun FYI. The pj part, usually just the Bottoms/lounge ware. No biggee.

[@kabirconsiders]

I can’t wait to attend my first tail gate, I’m so excited!

[@gracefullynadine864]

I used to get dressed to go shopping and in the last couple years I just stopped caring, I like to be comfortable

[@dana8190]

same, and i tend to grocery shop at like 3am

[@michaelh7394]

Dates written in both countries are how it is spoken. That way there is no confusion between written and spoken, unless you are in the US military, which uses dd/mm/yy and 24 hour time.

[@that1mamalady]

You would have a hard time dealing with the summers in Arizona. You'll find days when it's 120 degrees. We also get all of our rain in 3 to 3 & 1/2 months, during the summer. It's truly amazing to see it raining in the front yard & hot & sunny in the back yard.

[@Schizz_Popinov]

Lost In The Pond is a great YT channel. I found it around February and it is very interesting all the similarities and difference in the two countries and cultures.

[@msdarby515]

"Old Glory" belonged to a Sea Captain from Nashville, Tennessee. His mother made it for him and he flew it on his ship and referred to it as "Old Glory." During the Civil War he hid Old Glory to keep it (and I assume himself) safe. When Nashville returned to control of the Union Army he brought it out and it was flown over the state capital above the Tennessee flag.

[@Walker_Bulldog]

Tailgating is wonderful fun. There's no more fun in the world than tailgating at the Georgia/Florida game.

[@cooperharris136]

Go Dawgs!

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

When we smile, it’s like a happy “HI! Have a good day!” Kind of thing if it’s towards a stranger. For us it’s creepy if someone DOESN’T smile (make sure it’s appropriate, don’t do it at a funeral while everyone is crying & they’re lowering the casket). Genuine smiles are considered a hug without someone invading your space. Hope that makes sense! BTW I live in Oklahoma, USA!

[@LarryHatch]

I was really touched one day while in Walmart when a lady who was clearly not a native by her appearance and thick accent asked me for advice buying an American flag. Her small church group has never flown a flag for July 4th and wanted to start a tradition of that. We discussed the space involved, wind, exposure, availability of poles and such, and she decided with a proud smile on a quite a large, premium banner. I was raised that a "good family" always flew the flag for occasions like July 4th, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and also Veterans Day, if not more. It was so wonderful and refreshing to see another culture adopt our tradition and this is quite common.

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

That's a great story!

[@tanglewife]

The bigger the flag, the brighter the flame!

[@vigilolupus]

On the topic of tailgating don't feel you need an invite, I've been offered all sorts of food and beverages at tailgating events. You may have to play a few games of cornhole though before they hand you the BBQ. It's a big community event and there are plenty of people ready to share their own takes on food or fun with other fans of the same team. Sometimes you get to see people from other teams competing in backyard style games before the players hit the field. It's a really unique atmosphere and I guarantee that there will be people excited to share their local culture with people from other countries.

[@Str8Homah]

Cool react. Liked/Subbed. Bags of ice, especially in summer, are mainly used for coolers (portable ice chests) for going to the beach, picnic, camping, parties, etc. Keeps all of your drinks/food cold/fresh in the cooler without needing electricity.

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks bro :) welcome to the channel!

[@Matacron]

FLORIDA MAN HERE! We do have four seasons here in Florida just like everyone else, but we don't call them "Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall." We call them "Summer, Summer, Summer, and Light Jacket and Long Pants Season."

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

You have no idea how freeing it is to go to Walmart, or traveling on long road trips or on airplanes in pajamas. And I agree with his wife, it started in the 90s. Oh, also dropping your kids off at school. No stay at home parent gets dressed before taking their kids to school. We just don't do it. I mean, we are ALL in our PJs. Only people who who drop off and head to work get dressed for the school drop off.

[@_kim123]

The shock on his face when he said sometimes it gets to 100° . 😆 I live in Texas, we keep calm and carry on with 103° + weather. We're used to it. Also the pajamas outside the house are tacky. We don't all do that.

[@michaelschemlab]

All of the Americans I know say “July 13th 2021” (I.e. they say the month, then the day, then the year)

[@joeday4293]

About the only exception is in military-speak: 13 July 2021.

[@donnaroberts281]

What do they call Independence Day? I’ve always called it the 4th of July, it’s common here (Michigan). Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) too, but that could just be Spanish.

[@michaelschemlab]

@@donnaroberts281 4th of July. That’s the only instance I know of.

[@jocrisantos3541]

the first thing he mentioned about British people liking their personal space is a bit contradicting to another video where there is an American guy that says the same thing about Americans. It goes to show you that some people are friendly, some are not. Some don’t want to be bothered, some do, etc.

[@kathleenlindquist4799]

I think we smile and say hi but don’t want you to get too physically close.

[@jackanderson6323]

I think the other guy was referring to places like Spain, Italy, France. People tend to get close/hug/kiss more often as a greeting there, whereas America and Britain rarely do

[@Timmycoo]

Oh man when I was in high school back in the early 2000s, the fashion for the girls back then was to wear PJs with huge fluffy Uggs booties. I'm sure you couldn't go to any school and not see that. Coming from Australia, I was shook seeing that it was normal.

[@earlonaweary9155]

I think that's when it started to become normal. Never liked it.

[@adeleennis2255]

@@earlonaweary9155 It was very common for girls to roll out of bed, slap on a ball cap or bun up their hair, and head to class when I was at university. I wish I could’ve done that, but I usually worked after class. That was in the early 2000s.

[@earlonaweary9155]

@@adeleennis2255 I could never get back into bed with those same pjs on after they've been sitting on dirty public classroom seats 🤢. That's how bed bugs spread. My go-to was t-shirt and jeans; simple. Plus, I didn't have to spend extra money on laundry because I'm double-wearing my pjs🙄

[@kitsunelee007]

Our flag is a symbol of the soul of our country, it's a reminder of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to gives us freedom.

[@WenD1908]

Maryland takes flag pride to a different level. The state flag is everywhere and on everything. I’ve never seen it like this in any other state, even TX.

[@Edna2u]

I'm from Tx and tend to disagree with you. Ive seen places using the state flag over the American and pushing the lone star state thing.

[@debi7227]

That’s because Maryland has such a great state flag design. Very eye-catching and vivid.

[@pinecone2455]

@@Edna2u agreed, asa Marylander living in Texas.

[@xo2quilt]

So when I was visiting London and got into a conversation with some guy who was in his basement flat's patio, that would be weird? We had a lovely chat, just like I did with three young ladies outside of Kings Cross Station. Well, rural-farm-lady went to the big city and behaved just as I would back home! Back before free refills on soda were a thing, I would always order iced tea because there were always free refills with that. Free refills on soda probably go back to 1988 - thank you, Pepsi and Taco Bell!! Not really PJ's, more like "pajama pants" which are brushed cotton or flannel with an elastic waist...super comfortable and sweatpants...warm and comfy!

[@chriscostas8143]

I don’t know the reason for the date, however, I will say that if you have a closed calendar and you have to search for the date would have to turn the to month first then find the day. So, in that respect it makes sense.

[@delana6463]

I do live in the south where it is warmer most of the time, but we do get down below freezing, and sometimes have a bit of snow. I have ice trays in my fridges freezer, an ice maker in the door of my fridge, an ice making machine in my pantry, and have still bought bags of ice from the store. We Americans love our ice. Iced tea is very common, I enjoy a warm cup of tea, but that's not the norm, at least in the south.

[@cuznvinnie818]

On that note about flying the flag, growing up I lived across the street from a family from the UK (actually the husband & wife were from the UK. The children were born in the US). Mr. Greer was THEE MOST patriotic person on the block! On every major American holiday, he would always be flying his American flag outside on the front porch. God bless him.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

To "tailgate" only means to have a little party before a home game. So, put up the hatchback on your car and pull out the goodies, folding chairs and have a great time. Some people don't have tickets to the game but will still "tailgate".

[@chris...9497]

Free refills is a thing that developed during my lifetime, as a perk to draw in customers. Sodas are the least expensive & least effort-required product to be found in a restaurant, so it's used as a 'loss-leader' that draws in customers to buy food whose price is adjusted to more than pay for the quantity any reasonable person could drink. When the practice began, it started with a small surcharge for refills, a discount on the cost of buying a second drink. Eventually, it was more cost-effective to just have people buy the first drink & have the refills free. These days, most fast food places set the fountain dispensers out where people can get their own fills & refills; you buy the cup & then you're on your own. These days people expect free refills & will factor in the cost of full-price additional drinks when they choose the venue (and free refills often win the deciding vote).

[@breannadeal8610]

Tailgating is cool, but you haven't lived until you've been sailgating. My alma mater has their football stadium located on the river so people literally tailgate on their boats before the game. It's so much fun!

[@yugioht42]

The sweats thing at the store is very common. I mean you’re likely going to load a lot of groceries anyway and it makes you sweat. And it helps especially in Florida when everyday it’s like 90 f and humidity is 100% or more. Every bit of clothing helps wick sweat away. It’s fine besides you’re gonna wash everything anyway why not.

[@susantodd3233]

Adidas sports wear was a huge trend in England, at least in the north. Late eighties as far as I can tell. Watch some of The La's live gigs.

[@jwb52z9]

Yes, I believe it is because we say the month first that we write the month first in most cases.

[@joshntn37111]

We use Day/Month/Year in the US military. You must write it that way at all times. Pretty weird.

[@marvinhager8871]

the free refills include not only sodas but also coffee, tea, water

[@uwbadger79]

Of course, with free refills and sugar, you can always get diet soft drinks or unsweetened iced tea.

[@Ayaforshort]

Putting the month first is because it gives the most context. Every month has a 4th. But only one month in a year is the 4th. The month gives the most context of when something is happening. The the day to give context of which time in the month. The year goes last because it stays the same for 365 days and offers the least information unless referring to the past. When we are talking about events of the past we first mention the year(or in some cases the era like the 1800s, then mm/dd/yy), then the month and the day.

[@cajuncraftysue]

The colors of the US flag also represent things. “According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.” I have NO idea why the month is written first. Now you know one of the reasons why we have an obesity/diabetes epidemic in the US!

[@trgoohileshea2820]

I learned almost the hard way when I was over in your neck of the woods, that you have to look right then left before stepping in the street! Because you drive on the other side of the road, I almost got run over by a taxi! Over here we look left, then right. Almost killed me!. Love your channel.

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks TR :) Yeah the driving here is a little different to the American variety 😂

[@LarryHatch]

I suspect New York is a good deal more like London when it comes to not smiling at strangers - and likely true to most larger cities anywhere. Small town American might be more friendly than small town England but that's a guess on my part. Tiny American towns thrive or collapse based on the number of new families they recruit and got to spend tourist money. That breeds friendliness out of pure economic necessity.

[@returntonature8773]

I thought the same until I was in NYC for a month. Italian part of the Bronx was friendly and quiet. People talk if you talk to them first.

[@summersunsets9556]

Ice bags are also good for putting ice in your cooler which is good if your having an outdoor party and it’s hot or even for cookouts. Also people do sometimes wear pajamas to the store, not everyone and not too all stores but in common grocery stores like Walmart it does happen all the time.

[@redthorne1129]

The date thing is funny, as an American, I've always thought it just made sense to go from the least possible amount of numbers (month, 12), through the middle one (day, 31), to the most possible amount of numbers (year, 2021 and counting). Both ways make sense, but the justification is so different :D

[@pattiharvey1787]

My sweats and my pajamas are two different wardrobe decisions. Big difference in each.

[@willrobinson4976]

Hey Kabir, I heard that the way we write our date, actually started in the U.K. and at some point, the U.K. changed theirs to match the rest of Europe. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

[@susantodd3233]

Same as 'soccer.'

[@randyseay4855]

@@susantodd3233 Right. “SOCCER” is a contraction the Brits came up with of asSOCiation footballER, from the name of the sport’s new governing body back in the 1870’s. They added that additional C to keep it from being pronounced “soaker” or “soser”.

[@ohctascooby2]

The pajama phenomena started with 3 groups of people: 1. The truly lazy who rarely wear anything else 2. The people stuck at home sick that need to go out for supplies and have no help so they must do it themselves 3. And young teenage girls having slumber parties that need to get late night snacks

[@2436golden]

A certain class of people go out in their pajamas, it's not by any means the norm. We write the date the way we do for the same reason Europeans write it the way they do. It is the way we were taught to write it when we started school.

[@manxgirl]

I think it's a bit gross when a person goes out to a store or to pickup food from a restaurant in their pajamas. They probably smell of sweat and body odor. Gym and exercise clothes I find more reasonable, because the person would need to stop somewhere to clean off before changing. But the pajama wearers were in their own home, but decided to leave their house smelling like they do.

[@carlaleonard5693]

Its not a class thing what classless comment

[@2436golden]

@@carlaleonard5693 It's most definitely is, and the fact that you don't know that speaks volumes. It's exactly what I said, it's a certain class of people, like yourself, that don't even know that going out in their pajamas is inappropriate. smh... You can be rich or poor but when someone looks at your background, you all come out of some trailer park or ghetto.

[@TheJerseyNinja]

Yeah we put the month first because saying January first is shorter than saying the first of January. So we say it shorter, and write it in the order we say it. Just makes more sense to us

[@jennifermitchell7562]

I’ve lived in America all my life, and I can honestly say that I do not like to see people in their pajamas in public. That. Is. All.😝

[@esfwr17]

I think we (in the US) more or less put the month first, simply because we say "oh that happened on June 22nd (6/22)" as opposed to "oh, that happened on the 22nd of June (22/6)."

[@WTDProductions]

Yeah like others have said, usually the month is the most important piece of info in a date (obviously not always). The year goes last because it doesn’t change often, and the month goes first because it gives you a good general timeframe. I think of it like how you say the hour on the clock before you say the minute.

[@mirandarobinson6005]

Where I'm from in the US, you can get free drink refills, complimentary chips and salsa with free refills, or a complimentary basket of bread with free refills at most restaurants.

[@marfar78704]

The only time I went in public in my pajamas is when I went to the emergency room 😁

[@DuckOfRubber]

If its a good tailgate you don’t really get invited in advance. You’re walking by, they’re cooking something that looks/smells really good. Because we like talking to strangers we compliment them, then they offer us some because they brought way too much, and an hour later we’re practically best friends.

[@emeralddarkness]

In America I am pretty sure the dates are ordered the way they are for two reasons. Firstly it matches how it's more often said. Most people would default to saying August 16th rather than the 16th of August, even if both forms are used. I'm not sure if it's the same way in England, if not this might come back to early printed stuff like newspapers, which charged by the letter and is how colour became color and so on in American English. Secondly is that it gives you more information up front. Its dividing things into broad categories first - "January" gives me more information on the conditions and distance from today than "the 14th" does, and then the year follows up with the least amount of information offered for thinking about it all. It's the same principle as looking for the condiments first if you are looking for ketchup, I guess.

[@halfthefiber]

When work assigned me to France several years ago, one of the things I tried my darnest to cram into my already stuffed luggage (I was there for a year) was an ice mold. I am incredibly American in that I can't drink my water cold-from-the-tap, much less lukewarm: It has to be ice-cold. My French friends found it really strange that I'd have my glass filled to the brim with ice cubes meant for whiskies, but I was drinking plain water. French summers can be especially brutal, especially since airconditioning isn't as prevalent. Ice cubes on my drink helped me survive.

[@reneehomen2226]

Not all of us wear p.j.s to the store. I won't be caught dead doing that. Yes we are a flag flying nation. More homes than not have flags flying from their homes or yards.

[@redstateforever]

We have winter here in north Florida. There was a good 10-15 minutes last year I was downright chilly.