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[@the-superbike-squad]

I only tip at sit down restaurants, delivery drivers, and my barber. Always tip your barber or you will regret it on your next visit.

[@AnnieDC304]

Cab / Uber drivers.

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

Strippers and casino dealers

[@shaneg9081]

tattoo artists

[@RamblingRose08]

Yep.

[@fi2ks]

Cut your own hair.

[@danieldornes8416]

Traditionally, I was taught as a youngster that tipping was expected at restaurants with sit-down service. Tipping is NOT done at fast food places or going up to any restaurant where you need to walk up to a counter to place an order, where you have to pick up your own food and carry it yourself to your table. I was taught that you are tipping for the personal service the server provided to you. (I am an older person now.)

[@greeneyedlady5580]

One thing that I take into consideration is how is the employee compensated. Fast food workers and most other employees and paid at least minimum wage. Although the federal minimum wage is a paltry $7.25 an hour, in some states it's a much more reasonable $15 an hour. I never tip at fat food restaurants. However, food service workers who are expected to receive tips may only earn the food service workers minimum wage of an absurd $2 and change! Adding insult to invite, those employees are taxed on their assumed tips of at least 6% of sales. Those workers depend on tips for their very survival.

[@adaismeus1]

100%

[@ajruther67]

Only difference about the walk up to counter to pay and carry your food to your table is Sizzler. You do tip there.

[@Milehighsnake98]

​@@greeneyedlady5580So there's a few things you brought up worth responding to. $15 an hour is ridiculously overpaid for a minimum. It doesn't help anyone. But the idea with the $2.13/hr tipped minimum wage was that the hourly wage is designed to cover your taxes on your tips. That's it. But many tipped employees take advantage of it. They will claim as few tips as they can so they can still get welfare, section 8 housing, and other federal aid, but tipped employees can make very good wages. We are talking $50+/hr in tips even at a basic restaurant like Applebees. I've known people who worked 4 hour shifts and brought home $500 a day. But in states where there is no separate tipped minimum wage (like mine), I don't tip.

[@LiveFreeOrDieDH]

@@ajruther67 It's been years since I've been to a Sizzler, but I always remember it being sit-down. When did they start having counter service?

[@balancebringer7888]

We moved from Spain to Virginia and our daughter stayed with her biological dad to finish school, when she got off the plane here her first words were "Wow you all got fat" (10lbs) to which I said wow your grounded and we grabbed a pizza on the way home.

[@Kim-J312]

Lol 😅 , that is funny . I think the Europeans have much better food . But in the US it's just super sized everything .

[@wednesdaay_]

He won't be able to fit in his chair after a visit here 😂

[@davidburns5374]

@@Kim-J312 We have good food here. We just need to eat less. They only super size your meal when you tell them too....

[@Meg0307]

​@Kim-J312 It has to taste good enough for people to eat all the large portioned food though and gain the weight. No one is overeating bad or tasteless food. America has fantastic food. Thats why people gain weight when they visit. I can't get delicious barbecue or tex mex in Europe. Lmao.

[@staceytrim]

What kind of pizza? 😂😂😂

[@stinokf]

The subtle sarcasm is one reason Americans like British TV. It's entertaining.

[@retireorbust]

Entertaining from afar. The cynicism gets old after awhile when you live it on a daily basis.

[@KimberlyMills67]

I love Mrs Browns Boys! Hilarious 😂

[@sunnyday5621]

Another rule of thumb is book your room outside of the metro areas and comute to attractions. Rural areas are very safe and more peaceful.

[@Britcarjunkie]

And often cheaper!

[@clownsleftjokersright7027]

Rural can be 20 to 50 miles away

[@RiverRatWA57]

In rural areas it's not uncommon for us to take our guns for a 'walk'.

[@greggraham2642]

Move to the U.S. and you can be like my buddy from London. He drives a 4 door Ford F-150 with a 6" lift, 35s, rockin' stereo, and practically straight piped exhaust system. He wears plaid lumberjack shirts and a big smile when he drives. His truck is loud and so cool. I think he's embraced the culture.

[@thedailygreatness]

THAT is fukin priceless!!!😂😂💯💯

[@sadiegeee]

Bahahah mans said if im goin im goin allll the way and honestly thats a true American spirit

[@petersinclair-day7499]

Why would anyone waste money on trucks that they never utilize?

[@nunyabeezwacks1408]

@@petersinclair-day7499​​⁠He drives it, that's utilizing it. Or, must he conform to your opinion of what is utilization of a truck?

[@ManchurianCounterweight]

@@nunyabeezwacks1408 come, you know what he meant. It's pretty dumb for all of us to drive trucks - which are in the end, farm equipment meant for hauling crap - and barely use them for their intended purpose. It's inefficient and wasteful, but if you want to pay 4.00/gallon for a vehicle that gets 17 miles to the gallon and drives like crap because it's OG purpose was farm hauling, then it is your choice. It's nice to have choices.

[@jefffehringer4538]

The majority of Americans are really interested in visitors countries and cultures...not only do we want you to feel welcome...we want to know about you and yours and point you in the best direction to learn about us/ours... I live in Colorado...I have a set of 'must sees' for visitors either foreign or domestic...

[@withlov]

So beautifully said ❤ I completely agree 😊

[@angeliaparish]

When you read another country's news, you can't help but project stuff about your own environment. I was told by a Norwegian coworker that we're all nuts in US. He was forgetting that his country's population is like our Dallas metro area. You can find anything if your sample size is large enough.

[@briannaharris3856]

A lot of people don't think about that. Thank you for mentioning it!

[@CertifiedSunset]

As an American I grew up watching Dr. Who and TopGear on BBC with my dad. British TV is part of my core memories growing up and I remember them fondly.

[@TJSawyer]

I have no doubt that if you visit the US or move to the US you will have so many ready made friends who will invite you to dinner, parties or to hang out with them. With your great attitude and personality You’ll not have a problem. Looking forward to that KZbin.

[@pacmon5285]

If you want to go around a city and you're concerned about walking into a bad area, talk to a local. Politely explain you're foreign and want to know if there's anywhere you should avoid. Most people will happily tell you where to steer clear of.

[@graftme3168]

That's true! We've even had gang members tell us where NOT to go!

[@The_Crucible714]

⁠@@graftme3168 How did you know they were “gang members?”

[@briannaharris3856]

It's true! When me and my sisters were young adults (before covid), we went to L.A. Our taxi driver heard us talking about how excited we were to be there for the first time. He was so kind! For the whole drive from the airport to the hotel he was giving us advice and tips. He even recommended some places to go, which turned out to be awesome! It's great meeting people like that when traveling!

[@stefankane852]

i have lived in NY, Los Angeles and Atlanta and have never been around a shooting. It is not like in the movies there are not gun fights with automatic weapons in the middle of downtowns.

[@experiencefloridawithjulie4568]

Recently, a double shooting occurred during lunch at a restaurant in the heart of downtown Chicago, in the Loop.

[@fungalcoffee]

I had a drive by happen behind me once but that's been it for me

[@The_Crucible714]

I’m a native NYker and have never even heard live gunfire. I’m a white dude and have traveled all over the city at all hours on public transport. They’re very strict about gun ownership in most big cities (especially NY) although you’d be surprised how many people still own them. The vast majority of Americans use guns responsibly.

[@Jdb74985]

Louisiana here. Had a gun pulled on my twice. Not shot...yet

[@helmedon]

Except when there are. The rest of the time it happens in schools and churches, supermarkets, etc. Gun shots are the leading cause of death for children in the US. More than car accidents and cancer. No, automatic weapons are still mostly illegal, for now. Semi auto is bad enough. New York and LA have fairly strict gun laws. Not sure about Atlanta.

[@barbparknavy9119]

I think in general, Americans are rather enamored with British and Australian accents--so try your best not to lose it, it'll let you get away with some things you might not otherwise get away with! People will be more patient with you and it's a great conversation starter.

[@Michelle1963]

Ooooh, sneaky...good suggestion, and you're absolutely right. Most Americans love hearing people speak in those accents. We put you guys on a pedestal.

[@jeanmarie9797]

When my son was in high-school, he worked at some fast food restaurants. He is super good at accents and he started using his skill in the drive through and found out customers were so much friendlier! Needless to say, he continued this because his job was so much more pleasant!😂

[@briannaharris3856]

People tend to be more gracious with foreigners. That was a really great idea to keep up the accent at work 😂 New employees might not know any better about it. I can imagine them thinking it was so cool they got to work with a foreigner. I'm sure he was making the atmosphere a lot lighter for everyone he worked with too!

[@Sobergirl_]

I like what he said “embrace the country”. We here in the US love all kinds of cultures and foods and styles… it’s like he said, his accent was very helpful. We may not have everything your culture has but we want you to embrace us the way we embrace you.

[@texasforever7887]

There are two prices for health care. The insurance price and the private individual price. They are vastly different.

[@lethe5683]

I don't personally know anyone that has died of any kind of violence, other than a car accident.

[@lethe5683]

@WonderMonkey-xp3xk ^

[@graftme3168]

I don't either. Location, location, location!

[@helmedon]

You're extremely lucky, or very young and don't live near a large population.

[@philbarrows2431]

@@helmedon Not sure where you are living, but I'm in the S.F bay area and in my 60s. One co-worker was mugged 30 years back (bruised but ok), but aside from that, I have not lost any family members or friends due to violence. There have been some fatal car & motorcycle accidents though.

[@bl8388]

@@philbarrows2431 Yeah it's certain cities and neighborhoods with high violent crime rates. Chicago, Baltimore, Houston, etc, have high violent crime rates, especially in rough parts of town.

[@drenkara2415]

Ok,regarding health care costs: Usually, insurance will cover a percentage of the cost and have a max out of pocket limit. Companies with over 50 employees are required to offer health insurance or pay a fine. There are also places that offer affordable health insurance, including through the government. I had to have back surgery. It was over 100k. I had to cover 20%. That was more than my yearly out of pocket, so I only had to pay that. I paid it with my Flexible Health Care that i fund with pre-tax deductions spread out over the year. Yes, medical bills are astronomical, but few people (if any) pay the entire bill themselves.

[@kebonhawk1081]

True. But. Most companies in the US only hire "part time" employees to avoid having to offer benefits. And out of pocket insurance is ridiculously expensive. On top of that you're paying monthly for something you hopefully won't need for years. Nice to have when you do need it but giving it to an insurance company when you can barely afford food, gas, mortgage, and all the rest of expenses of life. Yes there are government services but even those plans you have to pay monthly for and for every visit to the doctor there's a 40$+ co-pay. You'd think the government would want to keep you healthy as long as they could, without struggling to stay alive, to collect taxes for the duration. We all pay social security and medicare with every paycheck but only certain people are eligible for the benefits. Sorry for the rant but this subject infuriates me.

[@kawkasaurous]

​@kebonhawk1081 What are you talking about? 70% of US workers are on an employer sponsored plan. How can you say most companies hire part time to avoid this? Why just outright lie about that? And of the 30% not on an employer plan (harder to find this number) are on a spouse's plan. That is just such a weird thing to lie about. My first summer job offered insurance that I denied cause I was on my parents plan.

[@johnl5316]

Pay for insurance, or pay increased taxes with much longer waiting lists...Trade offs@@kebonhawk1081

[@greeneyedlady5580]

​@@kawkasaurous I just looked it up and looked it up and looked than 50% of American workers are on employer health plans. The hiring employers at less than full time to avoid paying any benefits is especially prevalent in retail services, and food and drink services.

[@ayejay5603]

Medical bills are the number one cause of bankruptcy in the US.

[@stephenhobbs4753]

Britcoms from the 60's and 70's (Are You Being Served?, Chef, and Keeping Up Appearances) were brilliant and dry. Low-key sarcasm that kept me paying attention so I wouldn't miss a great line...

[@lisafrett3600]

I was in the US Navy ("Don't touch our boats!") stationed in Holy Loch, Scotland. On our first weekend in Scotland, some of us went to Glasgow on a train (European trains are a culture shock for Americans). A man next to us told us that we had a funny accent. Then it dawned on him, "Oh. You're Yanks!". It was a great conversation starter. I MISS FISH AND CHIPS! They taste better in Great Britain.

[@hmichaelr1]

I have lived in the States for 61 of my 73 years and could count on one hand the number of times I have felt fear of being physically harmed. I own weapons and have the permits to carry them concealed but rarely do it.

[@CaptainCautious]

Same.

[@KoachOfGaal]

Can confirm.

[@kobisjeruk]

Good for you and everybody who are in the 'same' boat. Of course personal experience is a good way to measure. I mean who cares about statistic, right? If it doesnt happen to me, its not a problem. Keep it up guys.

[@KoachOfGaal]

@@kobisjeruk Not sure where the vitriol is coming from? I intentionally do not live in a big city, the violent crime rate in my area is quite low as and a result I feel quite safe. I am extremely uncomfortable in large cities which is the only location that I have ever felt unsafe.

[@tonyjolley832]

Conversely, we were in London a few weeks ago, and were returning a rental car after hours in the Kensington area, and there were some really loud drunk people fighting and screaming at each other outside the rental agency. I have to admit that we were a little nervous about that. Luckily they dispersed before we found the key return box.

[@harleysjokeryt4347]

Tips are only for places where you have a actual waiter/waitress when it comes to food but there are others like haircuts and stuff

[@nosliwec]

Except now it seems every where asks for tips.

[@traceyfortney]

I tip nearly everywhere except for fast food.

[@sherylkeib4993]

@@nosliwec That's true but I ignore those places

[@nowhereman725_]

British TV I love: Benny Hill, Dr. Who, Keeping Up Appearances, Are You Being Served, Great British Bake Off, Sherlock, Absolutely Fabulous, and several more.

[@margotjones7168]

I, too, love AB/FAB and lots of other Brirish comedies and dramas❣️

[@dobermanownerforlife3902]

Was Kids in the Hall British or canadian?

[@nowhereman725_]

@@dobermanownerforlife3902 Canadian

[@Todd-z8d]

The young ones was INSANE!!!!!!

[@The_Crucible714]

@@margotjones7168 AB FAB was insane, and totally relatable. All my UK friends are like Patsy & Eddie… wild!

[@strix.1]

I 💛LOVE💛 sarcasm...I love when people have dry, sarcastic humor to where you have to think if they are being serious or not. Also love foreign accents, enhances a persons character and makes you pay attention to what they are saying more.

[@snorky2k521]

We had an engineer who moved to Chicago from Manchester UK. The first thing that we really noticed that had us floored was eating corn. We had lunch in the company cafeteria and the corn was the lowest grade of institutional food quality. So, none of us were eating our corn. The Brit could not believe we were not eating our corn and ate all the corn from about 8 of our plates and he was as happy at a pig at an endless buffet. So, British people should visit midwest (including Chicago) and get sweet corn picked 3 hours prior to cooking and covered with real butter. Also, have someone with you capable of making you stop eating it.

[@johnjohnny6480]

You really don’t even need butter on that lovely corn. I’m from the Chicago area.

[@johnlabus7359]

As someone who lived off tips as a waiter many, many years ago, please do not punish a server by not tipping if the mistake is not theirs. An example would be that your meal wasn't up to your satisfaction. Even if the restaurant takes the price of your meal off of your bill, please tip the server as if you paid full price. Also, slower than expected service (waiting for your meal) is often not your server's fault. It's usually because the kitchen is backed up, or short staffed.

[@jefffehringer4538]

Indeed...if the kitchen sucks...don't take it out on the server...

[@markbrown7968]

If the servers suck, don't take it out on the kitchen. You shouldn't run around and take 5 tables orders and ring them all in at once. That's how you back up a kitchen. 4 top times 5 tables= 20 meals at once. 😡

[@revgurley]

I've said for decades that everyone should 1. wait tables and 2. work retail/fast food, in their lifetimes. Otherwise, you don't know the complete scum of humanity that chips away at your soul. Yeah, that was 30+ years ago, and I remember very well the "bad" customers. Just to say I'm always on my best, most humble behavior and tip generously. I know the other side. Everyone should.

[@tpw84101]

Also coupons or deals. Tip as if your paying full price. Don't tip based on the discounted price.

[@mattdorsey2244]

I only tip when I feel that I have extra money to give to someone else who is at their job making money doing what they are paid to do. That's never!

[@JS-TexanJeff]

I'm 54yo. Have lived mostly in California and Texas (6 yrs in England!). Middle class. I don't know anyone in my life who has been shot. It's in the news, but it really is quite rare.

[@sitnhere]

They want our guns........they blow up anything that is a shooting. Among 350+ million population, most of the shootings are the gangs with vendettas against each other.

[@irenegaruba48]

@@kathimoore6527He’s right when he says he doesn’t know anyone who’s been shot. Not everyone does. In the news, yes.

[@homewreckerz7122]

Depends MASSIVELY on where you are. Where im at its incredibly common with 3-9 gsw victims on the weekends. There's crosses all over the place. The house across from me they found a dead guy shoved in a basement closet, he was shot and killed in a parking lot and they hid him in their home. So yeah it depends where you are lol

[@Jdb74985]

Louisiana. Never been shot but had a gun pulled on me twice

[@shaianne7208]

I know many many people who have been shot and I live in the US.

[@sarawoods7874]

My son was flown by helicopter from one hospital to another 65 miles away after he fell 40ft from a tree and broke his back. That bill was $65,000. We had government funded insurance so we didn't have to pay it but i saw the bill and about died! I never saw the ambulance or hospital bills but im sure it was millions

[@jenniferwarren1942]

Good rule of thumb, if the waiter or waitress takes your order at your table and then brings your food or drink to you, you tip them. If you order food at a counter and then take it to your table yourself you don't have to tip, however, there are sometimes tip jars by the register and you can CHOOSE to tip only if you want to, if the service was great or the food was perfect or if you are just in a generous mood.

[@sunnyday5621]

A good rule of thumb. If someone does something special for you, not on the menu, list of options or requests extra steps in preparation. Tip them for going above and beyond.

[@bl8388]

Or to be extra friendly, give them a sloppy kiss, and dip them at the same time. You'll probably go to jail, but, "fortune favors the bold." -Some ancient dead guy

[@johnl5316]

I fell 20 feet off a deck. I was taken on a stretcher up the hill and in an ambulance to a trauma center at a famous hospital on the border of Bereverly Hills and West Hollywood. I paid maybe $20 for the whole thing

[@lesliehardgrove-harrington4276]

Sounds like you have good Insurance! My Mom got a concussion and was passed out on the bedroom floor... The ambulance took her the 5 blocks to the emergency room at the hospital, and her bill was over $600.00 And that was 45 years ago... Would be terrified to know what that same ride would cost now!

[@bigcountry816]

The IT crowd is HILARIOUS! My mom turned me onto that show. We love it.

[@CrazedPop]

That's what I wanted to say too. I loved the IT crowd. I think I've watched through it like 3 times.

[@mrtoadslove]

It’s been one of my favorites for years along with Peep Show and Coupling.

[@bigcountry816]

@@mrtoadslove yeah, I've never heard of peep show or coupling. I need to look them up. Are they comedy as well?

[@mrtoadslove]

@@bigcountry816 yes and very funny. I think Peep Show was the longest running sitcom in the UK but not a 💯 on that.

[@brianrounding4283]

Texas here and Coupling is friggin hilarious... love the brunette

[@adrianescobar3335]

I will say for any person from the uk or across the pond, if you want to move to the states but keep your heritage, cooking is always a great way to show and express that love

[@joycewelsh3876]

My husband was a waiter before we were married and he was always a great tipper (going above the 20% for great service). However, when service was really bad he would go so far as to leave a penny or nickel. Doing so showed that he hadn't forgotten the tip, just wanted to show that their service was subpar. He only left tips for sit down service, never for meals that you served yourself (meaning fast food joints). Note: just because you see a tip jar on the counter does not oblige you to leave a tip. Handing you a donut and cup of coffee does not require a tip. (IMHO)

[@KOS762]

He is right about the accent. We are so interested, not only in your culture, but also in your personal interests. And we trust that you being English, your automatically polite and well mannered. So, that is half the battle, when getting a job. Are you going to say "yes mama/sir... or Dude/bro/chick? This matters, and will have a direct effect on the type of job you will be doing. We would LOVE to show you, what we find worth seeing, while your in our area of the states.

[@Roboto2073]

I'm pretty sure I've never seen you be too sarcastic. I've been subscribed to your channel for a long time and never got offended. I'm glad that you did this reaction though, even though I've seen the original (I'm subscribed to both of them too), It was just nice to see another Brits reaction to a Brit and an Irish girl talking, as I'm from the USA. I found it funny.

[@johnl5316]

Sarcasm, by definition, is mockery. The term only applies to the mocking of a person. If there isn't mockery, it is not sarcasm. I do not like mockery, while many Brits and Irish are open with their verbal sadism. I do enjoy ironic humor, however.

[@gwennahedden8485]

I only tip at a sit-down restaurant. Occasionally I'll tip when I get my latte.

[@The_Crucible714]

I’ve stopped going to Starbucks because on one occasion the cashier just took my change and put it into her tip jar… and it wasn’t just coins either! I always tip someone for table service and before that little stunt I actually would give the Starbucks cashier any coins in my change. I heard she was fired for arguing with a customer although I’ve heard of other Starbucks cashiers with “entitlement issues” who’d just keep the customer’s change.

[@sadiegeee]

@@The_Crucible714ppl like that Starbucks worker are a bigger problem than just being rude and unpleasant, theyre actually the ones driving tipping inflation across the board and its hurting the industries that are actually meant to work for tips.

[@Carib9408]

A word of advice… when you travel ALWAYS purchase travel insurance. Ask the airline about it before you book your tickets.

[@graftme3168]

I have never done that and never had any reason to have it.

[@hmichaelr1]

Travel insurance is a no-brainer - it's dirt cheap and can turn a 'travel nightmare' into a mere inconvenience. I always get it.

[@MrJohnh1963]

British comedy is the best because you're not afraid to insult someone in a fantastic ways

[@patriciabock4299]

Arby's is my favorite fast food restaurant! They have roast beef sandwiches, hamburgers, fish sandwiches, wraps (which are my favorite - Bacon Ranch Turkey wrap that is like eating a salad and a sandwich with Cheese and Ranch Dressing wrapped in a flour tortillia). They do have the best fried fish sandwich! And then there is the Jamocia! A milk shake with coffee, chocolate and whipped cream, very addictive!

[@Psariman]

I’ve been here for 56 years and there are still times where I question whether I should tip or not. Especially after Covid when you were tipping everybody for any reason because the service sector really needed the money. But now that things have come back to normal they’ve kept those tipping requirements, and I’ve actually stopped tipping in certain circumstances. For example, if I order food for pick up and they just give me my food at the counter, when I drive there to get it, I refuse to tip.

[@OkiePeg411]

I never tip in the drive through.

[@suicyco4life666]

​@@OkiePeg411Does anybody? Nobody I know tips at fast food places. I only tip restaurant servers.

[@jftalarico]

Yah, a general rule is if it's personal service, like at a sit-down meal, haircut, tattoo, food delivery, etc. Drive thru or pickup? Never.

[@AnnieDC304]

I tip at least 10% for carryout if it is a restaurant with a dining room. Somebody has to take your order, pack it up and get it to you, and if they are wait staff that is time taken away from tipping customers. If it is a strictly carryout place, I usually throw a buck in the tip jar.

[@vallarygroda8602]

My best friend’s husband is from England . He met her here in Texas in his late 20s & has lived here ever since🎉

[@magsstewart5488]

If you are ever confused about tipping, just ask whatever American is closest, or the person you’re unsure about tipping. 80% of the time the tipee will be honest and lead you in the correct direction.

[@jamesblack9746]

Britt's seem to be more facetious in their sarcasm, I find it funny too.

[@clydeallen8681]

11:46 I once got terrible service at a Tex-Mex restaurant and I showed my displeasure by leaving a 2 cent tip. From the old adage about giving your opinion (your 2 cents worth). I waited for her to come over and see it. When she got upset and questioned me about it I gave her a detailed response as to why. I assured her that I was a generous tipper when the service is great. The next time I sat in her section her service was spectacular and she was rewarded with a better than average tip and every time after that she was always fantastic with her service.

[@genamayhew1961]

Remember in America the grocery stores have such a great variety of different foods that u will want to go grocery shopping until u get use to living here and seeing all the crazy varieties to buy. Then you'll only order out once in awhile. We have lots of delivery services that will bring ur food from a restaurant or go grocery shopping for u & deliver that too. Or even ur prescriptions from a pharmacy they'll deliver .

[@TwoTitans21]

When the wait staff takes our order. Then someone from the kitchen brought out our food. Then a few of us never got more water for our drinks. Then had to ask a near waite person for help with getting our bill. Then our original waitperson brought out our bill and after making payment I left with leaving with about 1% tip since that was about how much effort and respect was given. Just an example

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

It's better just to leave a single penny and a note explaining why 😂❤😂

[@AnnieDC304]

So . . . some of you didn’t get water, and they were slow bringing the bill - so you stiffed the server? You can’t be serious.

[@TwoTitans21]

@@AnnieDC304 yeah all they did was take an order and help me get the bill paid. Not much service. Hence not much tip. I have worked in the service industry.

[@angeleyesgreen1586]

I've tipped the busboy before. But, that was only because it took the waitress 40 mins to bring water, silverware, menus...(we flagged down the busboy for that, and he found her) then she disappeared again and we had to go to the hostess stand to request someone to take our order (another 15 mins later) a random person from the kitchen brought our food after it sat in the window without pick up for awhile, and our waitress only showed back up after we were requesting the check at the end. It felt like she just wanted the tip, but didn't want to bother with doing the service bit. I have the tip money to the hostess, told her about our issues, and requested the busboy and the kitchen person who helped us to get the tip instead of her.

[@Meg0307]

Yup, always tip based on quality service! If your server is ignores you than they get the tip they deserve. Likewise if they do a fantastic job, they should get a great tip.

[@usmc24thmeu36]

I only tip at a sit down restaurant when they take my order and serve my food, no other place.

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Bingo. Because I think tipping a Taxi, Uber, etc or a Bell Hop at a Hotel is pretty silly. It's literally their job. The deal with tipping waiters is that that they don't make Minimum Wage and rely on Tips to make up the difference. You can add in Bartenders with Waiters too, but that's about it. Everything else is BS imo.

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

I tip a couple bucks to the lady that cuts my hair because she only charges $10 bucks😂❤😂

[@OkiePeg411]

​@@WhatDayIsItTrumpDaydoor dashers make only $2 a delivery if you don't tip. That's only $6/hr at best!!! Plus they are spending a lot of time waiting in line/drive thru dealing with the traffic, spending their gas to bring your food to your door. It's shocking that there are people that don't tip their doordasher!!!!

[@brealistic3542]

All of us do. It isn't that hard.No Brit will have much of a problem.

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

You should also tip strippers and dealers in a casino

[@DanielDurbin-k2l]

At buffets(serve yourself) you tip if there’s a waiter or waitress that serves your drinks and maintains your table from dirty dishes. Tip. Servers at sit down restaurants where you are served at your table, barbershops, bartenders and service personnel like people who carry your luggage to your room.

[@barbarahomrighaus6852]

One of my best friends in High School's family was from Haslingdon, near Bolton. It was so much fun learning about Britain. I learned to make Cornish Pasties and Yorkshire Pudding and Trifle. I loved the accent. My mum's family came over from London in the my grandfather was born in 1872. About tipping, if someone provides a service, you give them a tip. For really good service, I sometimes tip 25% I waited tables during college and even after to make extra money. My daughter, too, and my husband worked at Pizza Hut to get through college. So we know good service. If we see someone who couldn't give a crap, we maybe leave like 10% because you never know if they have had a death in their family, a sick child, etc. Super neglected, like 5% but I'd tell the manager why so hopefully they can improve. I love traveling in America because I like trying all the regional food. As I've said, Americans LOVE accents. I will ask people where they are from and strike up a conversation if they feel like it. During the course of my husband's career, we lived in Brisbane, Australia ; Atyrau, Kazakhstan; Bucharest, Romania and Rotterdam, The Netherlands. People spoke to me about my accent. And I had to learn Russian and Romanian a bit. The people were lovely in each country. Every time I'd go from driving in Brisbane to driving near our home in Texas, I'd accidentally make left turns the wrong way but was able to correct, thank God. Under Biden, crime has gotten so much worse because the District Attorneys in many major cities will arrest a criminal, take their fingerprints etc. and, without bail, they're out on the street in 3 hours. With all the people coming across the border without checking who they are, has also increased crime. When we lived in other countries, we had to get shots, get physicals, already have a job there and follow all the country's laws. If you like driving, come to Texas. British TV is awesome. When we lived in Romania, we got BBCs and ITV and I loved The Chase and Untenable. Also, you should find Coupling from the early 2000s. It's freaking hilarious and genius. I learned my British humor from Monty Python and Fawlty Towers and Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes. And my British friends. Dry, sly humor is the best

[@zengirl7510]

If there is a "tip jar" on the counter I usually throw a couple of bucks in it. Like at Firehouse Subs (they deserve it) when I do fast food places, it's usually through the drive-through and I don't tip there. Mostly tipping is done when you are being waited on and unless they're assholes (you won't find many) tipping 20% is considered very polite. I get groceries delivered and tip my shoppers around 35-40% because they are doing shit I don't want to do. They deserve it.

[@graftme3168]

Most people can barely afford food, let alone a 40% tip. 😮😮

[@rachelmiles8521]

I’m in a small town and the kids can walk and ride their bikes and not worry. I love small towns.

[@Julieb615]

I love all of the British comedy shows!!! My sister is seriously addicted to all British detective/police shows. We both love the British dramas and historical shows. We're both elderly and USA born.

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

My (so far) only personal mass shooting experience was in 1993, when I worked at 101 California St., in SF. After many hours of lockdown, my floor was safely evacuated. One year later, to the day, a gunman entered my department, but was subdued before he could harm anyone. We called 101 Cal “the massacre building”. Oh, forgot to mention that my Firm was the largest tenant at 2WTC, both for the 1993 bombing and the 2001 total and utter destruction.

[@Sandman60077]

Never take an ambulance unless you actually have a serious injury or illness.

[@stellaz2595]

If you have insurance, it doesn't cost so much, although I agree that ambulances are meant for serious conditions. My ambulance ride cost me $200.

[@Dragnmastralex]

@@stellaz2595 many ambulance rides aren't covered by insurance. mostly because a lot of ambulance services are private companies that are contracted by the 911 service and not associated with the hospital.

[@MarvRoberts]

As a US citizen, you are welcomed to my driveway and guest bedroom anytime.

[@hmichaelr1]

I feel the same way but live in a location that isn't exactly a tourist travel destination. I'm sure that goes for many of us.

[@debralecuivre3366]

We Americans totally understand sarcasm. We are not generally walking around not knowing what people mean. Granted health care has some costs, but some other countries got into debt with paying for all medical expenses for all citizens. Medicine/specialist expenses are expensive around the world. IDK I think we're all just human beings trying to live our lives.

[@johnl5316]

Sarcasm, by definition, is mockery. The term only applies to the mocking of a person. If there isn't mockery, it is not sarcasm. I do not like mockery, while many Brits and Irish are open with their verbal sadism. I do enjoy ironic humor, however.

[@Lizbethann11]

The only time I let bad service affect the tip is if the server is rude. They could be new, there could be an issue in the kitchen, etc

[@ronbusby4596]

Or their trying to poison you with bad food.

[@kleindropper]

My parents love all the shows about the British countryside. All Creatures Great and Small, for example. Most of them are on PBS or BBC America here.

[@Legendary1xandir]

From the USA here. I do not tip fast food establishments. like Starbucks or subways. I only tip haircutters, tattoo artists, sit down restaurants with waiters, and anything you have delivered.

[@philbarrows2431]

Wouldn't have thought about tattoo artists but it makes sense if it's not their own shop.

[@gsietsema]

OMG. I’m dryly sarcastic all the time. My entire life. And I’m constantly surprised when I’m asked, “Are you kidding or serious? I can’t tell.” I’m 100% American, and my whole family is like this.

[@victoriaroberts8024]

Glad to know I’m not alone. For me, though, it’s not all the time, but apparently it’s enough for people to wonder. 😳😂 Oh, and I’m also an American 🇺🇸.

[@RamblingRose08]

Regarding tipping, Lawrence said it right there "it's not required." It is all what you feel is ok. Personally I tip for a job well done. A waiter/waitress, hairdresser, etc. At a coffee shop AFTER they make my coffee. If someone asks me for a tip at the cash register before i have been served and BEFORE anything has been done for me, it's not gonna happen.

[@shellycoleman5400]

I have always tipped by service. Really good service gets a really good tip, really bad service gets very small or no tip. If it's no tip I'm probably not going back anyway.

[@rachela3869]

If you get a service done, like the spray tan, and it goes bad or wasn't the quality agreed upon; most businesses will typically offer you a discount, offer you a discount on/ free service next visit, or just not charge you. In those instances a tip would not be expected. Also don't tip everyone, because some businesses don't allow the employees to take tips, gifts, etc. from customers. I work at an upscale clothing store, and often time customers and clients want to give us gifts or tips, but we are not allowed to accept them. You mostly tip when you are at a sit down dinning establishment where a waiter or waitress takes your order, gets your drinks and food, and delivers them to you at your table. They will check on you regularly, refill your drinks, make sure you have things you need (like condiments, extra napkins, utensils, etc.), and bring/serve your food to you. That's the most dominant place you'll find tipping. Some people I believe tip a bartender at a bar, but I don't drink or go to bars, but I'm certain it's normal. Other places you may need to tip is barbers/hair stylist, delivery services such as food delivery, or grocery delivery. Also in bigger cities where you take a taxi, I believe it's appropriate to tip your driver. Also if you get an Uber ride, it's probably a good idea to tip. Also some restaurants already factor a tip into the service called a gratuity. You are not required to tip because it's already factored in. That's typically done if you have a larger group of people in your party, but I have seen some places that do that for everyone. The server should let you know up front or before you pay thart gratuity was already included. (It's rare but does happen.) Now if you hang out with some really rich people there are different rules. Like if a valet parks your car, a bellhop in a fancy hotel carries your luggage to your room, a caddy at a golf club carries your clubs and drives you around the course all day, you get a massage/facial, and those types of things then I believe tips are appropriate. I'm sure they tip everyone. 🤣😂 But if you are uncertain about tipping in certain situations, it's okay to just ask, "Do you take tips?" They'll let you know yes or no. It's not rude to ask and especially since you are a foreigner, they should be extra understanding. Most tips are about 10 -15% of your bill. Somethings like grocery delivery or take-out delivery 5-15% is normal.

[@angellouise108]

I am American, born and bread and I have that same kind of sarcasm. I have learned to tell people when I’m joking or to even make a joke about not being funny although I think I’m hilarious because people don’t understand my humor. Maybe that’s why I love British television.

[@johnjohnny6480]

Born and bred

[@kathigifford2311]

Tipping has changed over the years. My personal rules are that I do not tip at a counter. If it's a sit-down place, I tip if there's a server, but not if someone just drops off food and I have to get my own refills. However, if they drop off food and get refills, then I leave a nominal tip. Full server meals 15% for ok service, 20% for good, and up to 25% for exceptional service. I live in the Midwest in a town of under 100,000, so the only other places I usually tip are at a salon for services like hair styling and massages.

[@amyelle7324]

Healthcare isn't as bad as people say from the point of view of a person who has lived below the poverty line bc Medicaid is really good in terms of what it pays for which is pretty much everything. When I was pregnant with my youngest I got $2 Chiropractor treatments my whole pregnancy. Now private insurance can be annoying when something is not covered and they make you think it is and then they bill you....but again you can just ignore the bill until it goes away in like 7-10 years lol and they HAVE to take you at the emergency room NO MATTER WHAT insurance or not they will treat you and bill you

[@donaldstewart8342]

I am disabled and on Medicare,2 years ago I spent over a month in the hospital with covid related problems and other 2 weeks with open heart surgery.Afterwords I got a copy of the bill, insurance paid over $700,000 ,my portion was $100.00

[@Kim-427]

Yeah,I’m the same. But,Many Americans don’t talk about this type of coverage because it doesn’t support the outrageous cost of healthcare story in America that they prefer to tell.

[@ZackHamlin1]

Medicaid laws differ state to state you can’t get it in Georgia for just being poor you must also be disabled or elderly or pregnant etc

[@holliecasey5463]

I've been subscribed to Diane and Lawrence for ages! I'm a more recent subscriber here. Nice to see your faces all at the same table! You're doing an awesome job! Love your content!

[@lawrenwimberly7311]

I miss Top Gear with Clarkson, May, and Hammond... Benny Hill, and still watch Mrs Browns Boys

[@Vanessa-ok3ys]

That was an awesome show.

[@meomy29]

Chicago is EXPENSIVE! My husband's 1st wife was born in Britain and moved to Canada as a very young child. No idea how she did it since she grew up in North America (maybe because of her parents) but she could put on a British accent like nobody's business. She worked at a department store for a few years and they had her do voice overs on their commercials & make the announcement that the store was closing over the loudspeaker. We like foreign accents even though we've got tons of different accents here. Just watched your video about supposedly American things and the guy sounded like he might have been from Boston. The longer you live in a different country, the more you sound like a native.

[@krystalcook1317]

I was taught to tip at sit down restaurants, hair dressers, and mailman. I've never typed 20% 15% is a high as i go. I did leave a now once when we received really terrible service. I wrote, "Tip of the day, so you're job better. Smile and be nice to customers." The next time we went to eat there the same person came to serve us and remembered us. She even apologized. So i guess my now made a difference.

[@GoldBl4d3]

The health care is actually p good. Its expensive but insurance covers most of it and full time employees legally have to be offered a plan where the employer pays a portion of it.

[@bryceford7969]

Tying health coverage to a company shouldn’t be seen as good. Especially in today’s work climate. The fact that your coverage is based souly on what your company feels like paying is ludicrous. I had $112 pulled every 2 weeks for my share of insurance coverage. Just to pay $60 copays and never come close to the 4k deductible.

[@juliehawkins5]

If we get bad service, we will tip like 25 cents as an intentional insult. Luckily, most service is tip worthy and we give 20%. There are also tip calculator apps.if you are unsure what to tip.

[@anselmenator]

Part of the tipping confusion problem is that there's point-of-sale payment processors that prompt for a tip all the time, and there's vendors who wouldn't historically receive tips prompting it - and some are "almost" in the category.

[@briannaharris3856]

Where I live, servers only make $2.13 an hour + tips. So it is rude to go to a restaurant and not tip. The restaurant is required to pay them minimum wage if they don't make enough tips to make at least that much. A good rule of thumb is always tipping 15% on anything. No less than 10% unless you absolutely hated the service. And you can add 5%, 10% or even 15% to the base 15% tip depending on how happy you were with the service. Keep in mind that typically places that are not restaurants are still required to pay their employees minimum wage. So it might seem to be expected for you to tip, but it's not necessary. Tipping means that you like the service, or specifically the way they served you. Sometimes friendly people are tipped more. Sometimes people who don't talk and just quietly and efficiently do their work are tipped more. Outside of restaurants it's not actually rude to not tip. It's just a way of acknowledging the efforts or skills of an individual and showing them gratitude for it. The percentage equals the satisfaction and gratitude of the customer. So, many places have tipping options, just in case someone wants to show gratitude. Since receiving money can be difficult for some people (for any number of reasons which I will not list here), it takes the awkwardness or possible inappropriate gesture and puts it in an acceptable form. I hope that helps reassure you about tipping. Rude people should always tip. Americans are generally very friendly unless others are very rude to them. So they might be nice the first time they serve you. But if you're rude and then don't tip them enough to compensate putting up with you, they will not be so friendly the next time. You shouldn't have any problem with that though. You're nice! If they enjoyed serving you and you showed gratitude in other ways for their service (like complements, being respectful or simply saying please and thank you), they won’t mind if you don't tip. A tip would just be like a cherry on top at that point.

[@Vanessa-ok3ys]

My best food advice for tourists here is eat whats native to where you are. Dont be after BBQ in New England and seafood like lobster in the south. You find a lot of the same things throughout the country but certain regions will do certain foods the best because thats their “thing.”

[@Rosachisp]

I loved “keeping up appearances”

[@marianncadmus9572]

Hilarious!

[@WildLifeDrummer]

Anytime someone performs a service for you in the food/drink industry, when you tip, remember that in many places, the tips are split between everyone working. So even if you have a bad waiter/waitress, the cook, the bartender, and other wait staff may be rocking it. Make sure you consider the experience as a whole. Tipping is also a good thing to do for the guys that do home maintenance (painters, landscapers, etc). The people that help you make your place run and look nice...

[@BTinSF]

When it comes to things like home maintenance, I normally deal with people runnimg their own business where the owner is part of the team doing the work. I feel no need to tip these people. They aren’t working for a wage but they keep the entire charge for the job. To me, tipping is for low wage workers, not small businessmen.

[@WildLifeDrummer]

@@BTinSF Tip the crew...

[@chrisquance7494]

If you visit the South when you visit the US, there is a fast food chain you have to try: Bojangles. Better than any other fast food chain, they are everywhere, and if you like the Cajun seasoning they use on their fries and chicken, you can buy a big container of it to bring home with you.

[@candacealexander5985]

I love Brittish sarcasm. My favorite TV shows are British. The old shows are priceless.

[@bob_._.]

If it's absolute shit service, leave a penny. It makes it clear that you didn't just forget to tip. (I was in food service for years).

[@ecebear3]

This also applies when you’re writing your will. That way they know you didn’t forget to include them.

[@kathyhague1867]

Really shit ways to leave a tip Just leave a tip

[@rowanmayfair9249]

@@kathyhague1867 shit tip for shit service. The American way!

[@silky0439]

This was adorable! Love hearing your insights.

[@gingersnap22]

​@ecebear3 I think it's a dollar or they can contest the will. Lol

[@phoenixmichaels]

Most of those horror stories come out of places like Chicago, where one can read about a dozen shootings in a weekend. I live in Oregon, and in 66 years have only witnessed a single shooting.

[@debbiedoughty]

I live in Oregon, too. Most shootings here seem to be those where friends or family are involved. Not that that makes it better, but it makes me feel safer. On the other hand, we had a school shooting here in my small town. That was horrific.

[@karenbartlett4968]

As for tipping really bad service I used to be a waitress and all I can say is that leaving a very small tip (like 50 cents). Gives more of a message than no tip. If you leave nothing then they don’t know if you just don’t normally tip. If you leave a very small tip then that sends the message that there services were not worth much. I know it sounds harsh but it’s one way to get the message made.

[@loganmaximus2160]

A warning on tipping, sir. I see that others have said something similar to tipping at sit down restaurants and haircuts. That is a good rule of thumb. Tipping is also pretty customary if you have baggage check people in the front of the airport check your bags. You can give them anywhere from $1-5. If you're feeling generous, give more. You also tip cab drivers. Any cab ride I will tip $1, but if the ride ends up being a little longer it will start going up to $3-5 unless I go wildly far. Limo service tips are more in the $20 ish range. My word of warning is about random tip jars and credit card machines that try to semi "guilt" you into tipping. Jersey Mike's machine does that. They are already overcharging for their subs, and by that I mean a full size simple ham and cheese sandwich (plain) is close to $18. Thinking one should have to tip on top of that super high price is ridiculous. If you want to tip in these situations, then it's up to you... but you don't have to feel guilted into it. Another place in America where tipping is highly customary are strip clubs. Shaker joint chicks get tips. I stay away from these places nowadays ;-) I hope you do come and have a blast.

[@FWM50]

It used to be if you were in a shop getting help or getting your hair cut by the owner, you never tipped. It was considered rude. Now owners are fine accepting tips. Do others remember that?

[@twatts1523]

Yes, and it used to be customary to tip the guys who brought your groceries to the car. But now it’s not.

[@Steve-YT383]

Tipping culture & expectations have drastically changed since the pandemic. We're all trying to figure it out.

[@windsorhnd]

I love British sarcasm. I tend to be sarcastic and people don't get it 😂 ❤ British sense of humor.

[@aura81295]

Sarcasm in the U.S. varies a great deal by culture and region as well. I grew up in the midwest and moved to the southeast where pretty much no one gets my attempts at humor but find other things hilarious that to me are not particularly fun at all.

[@johnl5316]

Sarcasm, by definition, is mockery. The term only applies to the mocking of a person. If there isn't mockery, it is not sarcasm. I do not like mockery, while many Brits and Irish are open with their verbal sadism. I do enjoy ironic humor, however.

[@johnl5316]

Sarcasm, by definition, is mockery. The term only applies to the mocking of a person. I do not like mockery, while many Brits and Irish are open with their verbal sadism. I do enjoy ironic humor, however.@@aura81295

[@Loris_channel]

I have lived in the US my whole life and sometimes I don’t know when it is appropriate to tip and how much to tip

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

Ditto

[@PatriotParty]

I'm a deep south American. (All about hospitality, and manners). I also worked as a server at 2 different restaurants when I was 18-20. If you do your job (nothing more, nothing less) then the tip should be 20%, if you do a bad job (don't check up on how the food was, on top of refills, rude, etc etc) expect no tip, and if you go above and beyond (this can drastically change due to differences in people and what they want from a server) then tip above 20%. When ever in doubt 20% is good enough. I personally love how we do it here in America opposed to other places because it gives the workers an incentive to go above and beyond and they sky is the limit to how much they can make.

[@robertq55403]

What has made it more difficult are the P.O.S. (point of sale) apps that automatically present a request for a tip. I do not tip at fast food places, but when paying with a card, it asks if you want to tip right after swiping / tapping / or inserting your card.

[@debbers]

Occasionally we get a server with an attitude, she doesn't get a tip, and the next day she comes in and does a better job, those tips are most of their pay!

[@diamondstud322]

C’mon! Only Dr. Who? What about Red Dwarf? Downton Abbey? Black Adder? Midsommer Murders? Absolutely Fabulous? Some brilliant shows 😄

[@kcook2256]

My family is big on sarcastic humor. But even Americans have different styles. I don’t do cruel sarcasm.

[@caitlinmonge2077]

I only tip at sit down restaurants, food delivery drivers and coffee shops. If you're visiting the US and you take a tour and the guide was good, informative and you enjoyed the experience, it's up to you to tip them or not. That's it.

[@patriciabock4299]

We do not tip fast food restaurants, only sit down restaurants that have waiters. You tip doormen, porters and you can tip drivers. Most Americans tip according to the service they get, bad service little or no tip, good service a normal tip. Some tip according to how many people are served at your table. So most tips are what you feel like you want to give. A couple of dollars to a % of the total bill. More expensive restaurants have a place on the receipt for the tip, if they do not you just leave the tip on the table.

[@RaginAries]

regarding the sarcasm, that's pretty true. When Im using sarcastic humor, I don't smile, keep the same tone, etc and many people think Im complaining or being rude, but Im not. Others make it very clear of their sarcasm by being animated when using it. I think I relate to the Brits in this way. Then, again, we are becoming the "offended" culture now so we have to watch every damn thing we say

[@Howdy1957]

Tipping culture has changed. During the pandemic,restaurants only did take out and the servers depended on those tips for wages. Now that everything is open, some people expect the same tipping. 20 % for sit down restaurant, 10-15% for take out.

[@sheneaymauney4085]

Im sure most ppl are saying they only tip at sit down restaurants. You may be thinking of you sit down at McDonald's you tip there, No. A "sit down" restaurant is considered when you go in and a hostess will sit you or you could seat yourself but you have a waitress/waiter that serves you (takes your order, brings food, drinks/refills ECT..) All you can eat buffets, you make your own plate but a server will bring your drinks/refill but you still tip. Fastfood McDonalds ECT.. no tipping. Subway will ask if you want to tip but you don't have to. I hardly ever tip somewhere like subway.

[@raleighjones5750]

I never thought about why it would be confusing in a place like Subway but now I can see it. They're preparing the food for you, it's not just a burger off the shelf. a good rule of thumb, if you can pick your own table, you don't have to tip. The funny thing is they have started adding a tip as an option when you pay with your credit or debit card at places like Subway and McDonalds. I'm sure there are scenarios where this rule doesn't always apply, but for the most part, tip of there is someone who seats you.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Thanks for helping me understand the British sarcastic ways of talking!😂❤

[@kendavy57]

Generally, I only tip when the meal is served to me at the table. There is one exception, which is at buffets. A new plate is required for each trip to the buffet serving line. To keep the plates from accumulating at the tables, the staff keeps them cleared away. They also serve the drinks to the tables. There is a personal thing about buffets as well. We tend to go to buffets for big family gatherings. With our 5 sons, two daughters-in-law, and 7 grandchildren, our servers are handling 16 people, and they can make or break the outing. We tend to tip very well if the staff does a good job. Buffets generally get us food for the whole crowd, with a good selection of foods, and we don't have to cook or clean up. That's worth a lot.

[@juliefinkjulesheartmagic1111]

Hey UK Lew (my nickname for you!) Love your channel, your enthusiasm, appreciation for the US and life in general. You’ve brought many smiles and laughs to my days watching your content. You are endearing for sure! If I encounter bad service, I always talk to the owner or manager to give them a chance to correct the situation. They might not be aware that there’s a problem and if nobody says anything and customers don’t return, this could literally be the end of their business! I never leave a bad tip or no tip. I am 59, have lived in the US my entire life thus far. I have traveled to Europe and other locations around the world. In the US, I tip well at restaurants and usually at take away/counter service/coffee shops/ bakeries if they were super friendly. Just not as much as I would for a sit down service. I can see how it would be confusing for a foreigner to deal with the tipping here! I still don’t know for sure in some situations whether to tip or not! Lyft, taxis, valet, hairdressers, massage, etc. I tend to do some sort of tip on most services, but not all. If somebody is the owner, especially, I will ask if they usually get tips. Excited for you to finally visit the US sometime soon!

[@SandySellards]

Across the US we have different accents..i lived in Chicago then moved to Kentucky in the eight grade everyday the teacher made me read so everyone could laugh at my Chicago accent..i laughed with them and they saw i could take a joke and made plenty of friends..even after living here for 30 years i was always asked where did i move from!