British Couple Reacts to the Top 10 Rudest Countries.

[@junemason512]

Some years back I was with a group of Americans going from Paris to Normandie. One gentleman, Mr. Winters, was 83 years old and a WW II veteran. We were getting out our passports to show, however Mr. Winters was still trying to get his out of the bag when he reached the agent. The French agent asked, "Have you ever been to France before and Mr. Winters replied that he had. Then the agent said "Well then, you should know when you reach this point, you should have your passport in hand!" We all gasped at the rudeness of saying that to an 83 year old man. Mr. Winters did not hesitate as he said "son, the last time I came to France, I came in at Omaha Beach and could not find a Frenchman around to show a passport to". We all burst out laughing and applauding. The agent's face was brick red and he did not utter another word. Just thought you'd enjoy that little story. When we got to Normandie, we could not have asked for nicer people. They were very pleasant and extremely accommodating, There are nice people all over the world. Actually I loved the Brits and made some great friends with whom I stay in touch with now.

[@gearrazkarraysgyfarnogod8554]

Great story. Thanks!

[@JennyDM92]

This was a great story. Thank you. 😊

[@TanyaQueen182]

Great way that he handled that!

[@rovers141]

Was his name Dick (Richard) Winters? Small chance, but man that would have been incredible to spend some time with that legend of a man!

[@1BobsYourUncle]

The reasons given for the US had nothing to do with “rudeness” the narrator only brings up crime.

[@kentd4762]

It was unfortunate he focused on that. Being the 3rd largest country in the world by area and with ~325 million people, such generalizations aren't useful.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

To be fair... mugging someone is usually considered rude. That's pretty rare, though.

[@darciemerriweather1206]

I am from USA... I this the USA is full of too many opinions and they come across as rude...

[@1BobsYourUncle]

@@rhoetusochten4211 You’re from the USA and then say “they”. You’re not American.,,l,

[@thomaskennedy5728]

@@1BobsYourUncle oh god,you are so smart. You can guess people's country.

[@payersystempro]

The Beach scene in the US is Venice Beach, just south of Santa Monica. It is now overrun with homeless.

[@jamesjones8482]

It's easy to say someone was rude. I've always believed the old saying: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." If you don't respect local customs, you're likely going to receive a nasty reply. Do your homework, before traveling. ❤✝

[@jacob4920]

I find that not talking, until spoken to by the locals, or you genuinely need someone's help, is the best way to get around overseas. No one is ever rude to a "fly on the wall." Also, if you're in Italy, never eat alone. Italians get offended if you don't risk a heart attack every time you dine out for the evening at their restaurants. Italians have notoriously huge appetites. If you're by yourself, they will feed you as if there are FIVE of you, even if they see only one American seated there. And they get offended if you don't finish everything they throw at you. The chefs there literally take it PERSONALLY! lol

[@darciemerriweather1206]

Best answer ever

[@frankisfunny2007]

Ehh.... Every country has it's jerks & rude people. Each country also have a good amount of good people.

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

As an American who has been to England and experienced the rudest treatment of my whole life, it was only London. I went all around the country and fell in LOVE with every small town, village, historical sight, and all the people. If you take away London it was a perfect trip. London was awful, I’ll be back to England but won’t EVER go back to London.

[@kaunghtethtet-mn2uy]

That’s right,some British are actually rudest people in the world

[@shersmk90]

What happend? I come to London and the UK, all my life, and the only time someone was rude, was at the train station, and my British family later told me that the service people from train companies are known to be incredible rude, even for British standards...

[@willvr4]

I think "being rude" is often mistaken for being really blunt and forward when there is a language and cultural barrier most of the time.

[@jacob4920]

Patience is required when dealing with "direct" people. That is true.

[@catwhisperer9489]

Yeah, I'm from the South, and people from the North think we're rude, cuz alot of us shoot from the hip (are blunt). I think we're exceptionally hospitable---and I think they're rude (especially, New Yorkers), cuz they think we're all stupid!!

[@Jprager]

@@catwhisperer9489 I always thought the opposite was true. Cities like Boston and NYC always earn a reputation for being rude and disrespectful

[@catwhisperer9489]

@@Jprager 👍

[@rodmadder]

I (American) spent two weeks in Rome some time back, and found everyone from Rome to Venice to be very friendly and welcoming. Granted, I crammed Italian lessons before we went, and did my best to not be the "typical" tourist. They were very pleasant and accommodating.

[@tammycenter8757]

I managed a Hotel for 17 years. We had guest from all over the world Even from places that most people have never heard of. I met nice people from everywhere and rude people from everywhere. Except France. Every single French person I interacted with in that 17 years was beyond rude. They were mean and nasty to anyone who wasn't French. I believe that no matter where you go you will find nice people and mean people. I am pretty sure they are hard to find in France.

[@lindaslater7782]

I've been to Canada, England, France, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, and Newfoundland. I live in the United States (been to 46 of the 50 states), and in my travels, i discovered something that I think everyone knows...there are nice people and there are rude people. Out of the ones I visited, the U.S., England, Switzerland, and Newfoundland were the nicest.

[@youp9546]

Newfoundland is IN Canada and is not a separate country.

[@jacob4920]

@@youp9546 I think that's simply the part of Canada that he visited, that's why he named it specifically in his comment. The only time I personally have been to Canada is when I visited Quebec (where everybody speaks and reads French). That doesn't mean I think Quebec is its' own country.

[@jilliant.4550]

I spent some time in China for work. It was the most miserable place ever. I am overweight, so everywhere I went people were laughing at me, calling me names, talking about me. They assume that no Americans can speak their language, so no one even tried to hide their opinions. On top of that, the employees at the company I was working for had zero respect for a woman in my position. Even had a few tell me to just keep my mouth shut because no man there would ever listen to me anyway. It was a horrible experience. The coworker that I traveled with was invited out to dinner every day, taken to tourist destinations and guided through town. I was not invited to go anywhere or have dinner with any family.

[@jacob4920]

I find that all the "good" Chinese people left that country a long time ago (to escape Communism). Most of the best and most polite ones are right here in America. The ones that are left in China are so beaten down by their own government that they literally hate EVERYBODY.

[@marieneu264]

I’m so sad for you!!! Sounds like a place I never want to visit!!!

[@jilliant.4550]

@@marieneu264 not unless you are blond, cute, tiny and don't have a better job than the men there.

[@fridaylong2812]

FRANCE. My sister called me from Paris in tears, because they weren't just rude to tourists, they were rude to each other. Pushing and cutting each other off in the subway, etc. She loves Europe, buy she'll never step foot in France again.

[@revtoyota]

If that 1% ruins it for you Cali is not the place you want to move to. As an American I have no problem saying Americans are to the point and blunt but not rude. As for gun crimes we are ranked 11th per capita. France and many others are in front of us on that. Also for some reason they add suicides to our gun crime numbers.

[@EPain560]

English is very dry humor and blunt. Which as an American, some of us appreciate that

[@Fridge56Vet]

17:23 - It's not an antidote, it's an anecdote. No poison is involved. 😂

[@GeorgeKenmore]

Thank you - I like this British couple but that was a dumb video to watch and comment on.

[@juliemanarin4127]

😂

[@linajurgensen4698]

The problem starts with you (as a tourist). You can’t go to Berlin and Paris and expect people to be nice, these cities are known to be rude even in their own countries.

[@judykeith8397]

My dad served in WW2. He 97 now. And if we talk about the war he will still say he liked the German people way more than the French. He says we were there to save their bacon and they treated us terrible. Rudest people he ever saw.

[@RE-bg9ds]

My Son went on a European trip & his favorite place was Italy. He said not only was it beautiful but the people were all very nice. He said that the French were not so nice LOL

[@CherylOstrowskiKass]

I am from New Jersey in America. I am not rude. The guy was wrong about most New Jersey people. You have rude people no matter where you go. I have lived in Pennsylvania since 1997 and have come across rude people here too.

[@frederickknapp5340]

After living in Sicily for 6 years, All Italians and Sicilians are super nice except when you get north of Naples. They then start getting rude.

[@Dragonstalon1001]

I have visited Italy many Times, and my favorite place was Eastern Sicily! With the views of Mt. Etna at night, and the Coasts during the day, that whole area is absolutely Gorgeous, and almost everyone was extremely Happy and Helpful!!

[@aidenember8193]

I’m American and lived in different parts of England over the course of a couple years, and British people were brutal to me all the time. I know British banter throws off a lot of Americans, but I thought it was pretty funny a lot of the time and could appreciate it for the unique kind humor it is. When people were rude to me, it wasn’t banter. I got screamed at several times, sworn at often, called every rude name under the sun, rocks thrown at me by young people, and someone threw their coffee all over me. Granted, I was a religious missionary and I think they’re treated more harshly than an average tourist would be, but still, I thought that level of disrespect and cruelty was unbelievable. That being said, I met some lovely people that I appreciate so much and still stay in touch with. Every country will be a mixed bag of nice and rude people.

[@blackfender100]

I am American and I found Italy to be a very warm friendly place after leaving France LOL

[@Dagobah359]

I spent a month in Germany, and never met a single rude person. I spent just 24 hours in Paris, and didn't meet any rude French, though I did shock someone on the metro when I asked them for help, and there were some drunk footballers celebrating after a match who mobbed me and took over my tourism photography (the sober one took my camera and took pics of me with the drunk ones in front of the Arc de Triomphe).

[@katiehanson6253]

I got lost at age 13 in Paris as a definite tourist.. on a student ambassador program....worst day of that European trip. No one wanted to help. But staying with a very kind host family about 30 min. Outside the city was the best. They were so kind and welcoming, they let us help cook dinner, and play in their orchards.. it was amazing! Basically I love the French and Paris is a place I don't care to visit. I'm American and I'll say I feel the same way about NYC... you either have the skills and skin for big cities or you don't... I for sure don't. Lol

[@debrapyeatt7128]

I stumbled upon your videos and have enjoyed watching them. And if you ever travel back to the USA and happen to visit my area of North Carolina, I can show you some great places to eat!!

[@scottwagner853]

😮I love the way you Kept looking towards the door as if somebody was going to come in and yell at you for saying French people😂😊❤

[@Alex-kd5xc]

I’ve never met any, but from what I’ve heard, Russians and Eastern Europeans in general can be some of the kindest and most generous people you’ll ever meet.

[@julianhinojosa9695]

I made the mistake of going to East St. Louis traveling from Texas to Chicago. Needed gas and stopped there. Was so uncomfortable. A bit poverty-stricken area and we were in a nice car. Got out of there as fast as we could. Lol

[@emmteemee]

I once served on a jury with a woman who was originally from Russia. She was one of the people I ate lunch with, so I got to know her pretty well. One day in the jury room, she asked a question that was perceived as rude by some of the other jurors. Later at lunch she asked us if what she'd said was indeed rude and we told her that we knew her well enough to understand her good intent, but that yes, it was rude. She asked how she could have phrased her question more politely and we gave her some suggestions. She explained that in Russia, they just say what they mean without thinking about being nice and respectful. A few years ago, I spent a few days in Russia and found most people to be nice, but we did have one tour guide who made some disparaging comments about people from some other countries/cultures. I didn't appreciate that. I assume she probably says similar things about Americans when we're not there to hear her.

[@dennistabor8934]

i lived in Germany for 2 years when i was in the army and ive got to say that i never experienced any type of rudeness from the locals the whole time i lived there i loved it and made many friends

[@patrickchambers5999]

Many years ago I was in Venlo, NL for training. It was Saturday and I was walking in the shopping district when I heard someone talking behind me. They were Thai tourists and they said "that guy ahead must be German, look at how he is walking". I stopped, turned, and replied in Thai (learned from two tours in Thailand while in the Air Force), "sorry but I am American". Boy were they embarrassed and surprised!

[@kritterlu4160]

I've been blessed to have done quite a bit of International travel in life. When I was 20yrs old, I went to England and Scotland with my sister & B-I-L. They sponsored a group of Senior High Schoolers that they taught. I have several funny stories from that trip, but here's one. We visited Westminster Abbey and I with another girl saw a young clergyman talking with tourists. We went over to engage him in conversation. He was very nice, with a beautiful smile. He told us of his Church duties, but ended with "I'm a virgin as well." We were a bit stunned he would say this, and I said "pardon me?" He repeated it unabashedly "I'm a virgin as well." What do you say to that? My friend and I turned bright red, said something like "Congratulations " and returned to my sister. We apparently were looking confused because my sister said "Is something wrong?" We told her what the clergyman had said to us. She was quiet for a bit, then burst out laughing. She said "No, he didn't tell you he was a virgin... He is a Virger. That's the title of the British clergy !! Language barriers can turn something innocent Into something rude !!

[@KSGomez88]

Russians are SO NICE!! I went over there with a group of students in 2008 for about 3 weeks... They are so friendly, curious, and inquisitive! I have maintained a few relationships with the other students we met over there! I want to go back!

[@F28aj]

Lol

[@bigal2876]

I was visiting Washington DC and was told by a Park Ranger not to be in the park after dark. Driving down Georgia St I got a rock bounce off my windshield. People hanging in the streets, blocking traffic.

[@JennyDM92]

I have always been told the French were rude. I was obsessed with going there when I was little and I swear almost every time I brought it up someone would say “oh it’s beautiful but the people their are so freakin mean” lol

[@JHulse29]

I was in Paris once and I was walking down a long tunnel on my crutches and a woman looking super concerned asked me...something. I dunno sounded like are you ok? And in Barcelona the guy pushing my wheelchair got so excited when I said I was from Philly he told me all about how he wanted to go up the Rocky stairs. So if you're wondering, no the locals rudeness doesn't extend to handicapped people

[@bonniebrown5102]

I noticed a lot of the countries were in the Mediterranean region. I went on a school trip to London a few years ago, and the Hostel I was staying at was owned by a French couple and had a lot of French people staying at it. I was shocked by how rude they were. My old neighbors were from Germany and they were a lovely family...So I guess it really does just depend.

[@larryjam4112]

The fact you said you didn't remember ever talking to a Chinese person was different. In America, you have to deal with different people from different lands everyday. That's the greatest of America. We experience other cultures even when we aren't looking to. It's a part of America to have dealings with different people, different languages. If you say you can't remember ever talking to a Chinese person in America, people will think you racist.

[@glenvant]

I spent 3 months in Russia one month at a time in the early 90's. People were just fine once we got to know each other. Both countries, the US and Russia had been brain washed by their respective governments. Most people are curious about other peoples, one of the reasons your channel keeps growing in popularity, and are open minded for the most part. It was interesting to talk to ex Russian military veterans and discuss how we trained to kill each other both sides realizing we were just pawns in a greedy world.

[@deonneparrish9850]

The beach in California you commented on is the Venice beach boardwalk. Famous for its street performers and vendors; also for its Skateboard park and Muscle beach. A great place to people watch.

[@Dragonstalon1001]

It has also become overrun with the Homeless Populations lately. So keep a very sharp eye on your Wallet/Purse while there.

[@JonnyRicter]

@@Dragonstalon1001 exactly, this place is a complete dump now. No one should waste their time going to Venice.

[@willvr4]

For the love of god please tell me I'm not the only one who noticed he said "antidote" when he meant "anecdote".

[@emmteemee]

Yes! I had to rewind the video to confirm that I'd really heard him say that. 😄

[@grantmccranie3282]

I have been to London two times and the people there were very rude but one English woman told me to get out of London, that most of the people in London were not English.

[@natemalnaa1]

7:00 what's funny about the language sounding like their yelling is that Milla Kunis speaks Russian and even she says it sounds like Kilngon and that they always sound like their yelling/screaming at each other lol Also as far as gun violence in the US we are 64th out of 65 counties statistically but that also has nothing to do with this list

[@pendragon2012]

Never judge a people by its government. That said, I always laugh at how often people actually in the touristy areas tend to be LESS friendly. When I spent a semester in Britain it was the people out in the middle of nowhere who were super friendly and helpful and the people in the cities tended to be more standoffish. But the Brits were a lot of fun! :-)

[@rchrisutoob]

This is what everyone I know who has visited France has told me: Paris - rude, nasty people. Country villages, and some Southern towns along the coast - friendly, salt-of-the-earth citizens.

[@michellemiller2118]

I really enjoy you guys! Millie, don't let the meanies get you down. You're fantastic, and bring a lot to the videos y'all make for us! It just wouldn't be the same without you (no knock on James, he's wonderful too!) There are a lot of KZbin channels that post reaction videos, but you guys are far and away my favorites! With love from Kentucky, USA ❤️

[@marydavis5234]

I have been to Hawaii, they are very friendly, they get upset when you climb on the National Monuments to take pictures.

[@1BobsYourUncle]

I’ve been 3 times, never encountered a friendly non tourist. I felt like an intruder there, 3 trips is 2 too many for me…

[@magnificentfailure2390]

I always enjoy meeting people from other countries who have come to visit Arizona. I formerly worked at a tourist destination and was there on 9/11. Pretty much the only people there that day were from foreign nations and were so sad about NYC. I did my best to make sure they enjoyed their visit to the museum on such a tragic day.

[@pauletteraspberry2923]

Many English people use words that we would consider extremely rude and the “C” word is extremely offensive in Canada 🇨🇦 and is considered misogynistic and sexist. I’m use to the word because I watch many British panel shows. Love the British banter.

[@BiologyBabe]

Best Spanish phrase - “menos rápidamente por favor” it won’t help you with Spanish, but at least they think you’re trying… 😂

[@bloemundude]

In the interest of counteracting the Americans-as-rude thing, I'd like to say that Millie looks great with her hair down and forward.

[@rjspear]

Looks like Venice beach in Cali and the Michael Kors store looks like Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

[@sue3317]

I guess it just depends on where you go and who you run across. Everyone told us that people in Paris would be rude. Oh course when we went there we got lost. We were afraid to ask for help. We obviously looked lost. Several people came up to us to help. We got a lot of tips on where to go to experience the "real" Paris. We had a great time. The only thing was that several people couldn't understand why so many Americans didn't speak a language besides English. When I was at school we could choose between language classes or the arts. I always took "the arts." I was also told that everyone speaks English. Wish I'd known that wasn't true when I was younger. I've traveled to a lot places as I've gotten older. I find it helps to find out where you shouldn't go as an outsider before you get there. Every state or country seems to have them. Also it helps to be familiar with local customs. I was yelled at in another country for tipping incorrectly. My bad. :( Lesson learned :)

[@jacquesheperd5466]

Have been in London,Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Lovely people everywhere. Got lost in London and a lady noticed our bewilderment and came over to help us find our way.

[@Leannabananaism]

This video should show how you take EVERY video you watch with a grain of salt. As a Canadian I've never been treated rudely by a country but by an individual person/persons. KZbin vids are only as good as who makes them.

[@juliepeterson6639]

I felt great subscribing to your channel, love the content, and the both of you! Thank you from Washington state, U.S.

[@empressoftheknownuniverse]

As a Canadian of Scottish and British descent, I agree that the French are rude...just ask my French boyfriend. 😄😄😄 Edited to include: 🇨🇦🇬🇧but I can't find that cool red dragon on a yellow background flag that all of my father's family fly at their summer lake cabins.

[@bonniebrown5102]

That is the Welsh flag I'm pretty sure. I don't think Wales is considered a sovereign country so it may not be an option on the emojis

[@empressoftheknownuniverse]

@@bonniebrown5102 I was looking for St. Andrew's Cross and couldn't find it. Thank you, I think you explained why. 😊

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

I would have said French as #1 because when I was there the people were rude and one person actually gave me the wrong directions to the subway (which ended up being very close if not for the wrong directions). I have no desire to go back. The people in the UK were hit and miss but it was mainly the retailers that were the problem. It's amazing the attitudes that were given to someone who is paying money for your product.

[@paullangland6877]

I went to Hawaii once. The locals were alright, I went to a luau and one of the locals, of Hawaiian decent mind you, paint a tribal tattoo on my arm. He had no qualms and insisted it was his idea. The locals can be very chill actually. The don't mind sharing their culture and letting you participate.

[@suzettefaircloth5037]

I guess it depends on what part of Hawaii. Unfortunately I lived there for 3 years and was completely miserable! One guy asked e how I liked his country. Go to Nanakuli and see how much you like it. They hate Americans and especially military people. Of course there are Always exceptions to the rule.

[@darkhalf9134]

@@suzettefaircloth5037 Can't blame them when America pretty much forced them into the US states after World War 2. That said I am not saying it's all bad because if it wasn't for American Military in Hawaii back in WW2 they would have been taken over by the Japanese instead.

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@suzettefaircloth5037 I was in the US Navy for ten years . On a couple of occasions my ship was moored in Pearl Harbor . One day myself and a few of my shipmates walked down a road to a tin shack that served beers and snacks . The waitress told us that she would serve us one round of beers and after that we could leave peacefully . There were about a dozen local men staring at us from all around . We drank a round , tipped her well , and went back to the Navy base to continue drinking . While drinking at the Enlisted Club I met a sailor that I had served with in Japan . We talked about how much better the Japanese people treated us than the Hawaiian people did . Aloha my ass .

[@zaniq23]

@@victorwaddell6530 - Geez. What time period are you talking about? Then again sailors coming in port often have a way of distinguishing themselves that leave a bad taste with locals. I remember when I was stationed at the Presidio of Monterey when the Missouri came in and the sailors tore up the town so much that the land based sailors couldn't go out in uniform for ages.

[@xandro2445]

​@@victorwaddell6530 Are you white? I was in the Marines and was always told by my sncos that the locals were racist towards white people especially white service members. I'm sure it has a lot to do with colonizing their nation and turning it into a state.

[@seabuck59]

I am "NOT" a world traveler, from USA, but on one trip I made to London for a week and from there it was the ferry ride to France for two more weeks. The older french prople went out of their way to be rude but the younger people were very kind. Once we got out of the big city it was wonderful. When we got back to London we visited this one pub whose patrons wanted to buy the yanks pints all night.

[@Noname-cn4ly]

I lived in 5 different countries and visited many others and the rudest I experienced was the French, second was the Chinese, third was Germany, Turkey came in fourth for me….

[@sanddunes6504]

As a someone who absolutely love the city of Hong kong and also spent 5 years of my life there, Id like to nomimate Hong Kong. Honh Kong is famous for its rude citizens in chinese speaking world.

[@bluecollardave6370]

I appreciate someone that's blunt, honest and to the point

[@Dragonstalon1001]

I can understand how the Turkish made the list, especially if you just stick to the 'Tourist' Areas. The Shop Keepers will actually Physically pull people into their Shops, and if you leave without buying anything, you might get Yelled at. I even saw one Guy get a shoe thrown at him when he left a shop after haggling over prices for something for about 5 minutes and then decided not to buy the item. Once you get away from the Tourist Areas, things are pretty Chill.

[@danb.6294]

That beach looks like Venice in CA. Great place to people watch. Millies point about speech and inflection and talking with your hands can easily be perceived as rude. His point about bad parts of cities is to the point where you can see the change clear as day

[@iristhundercloud9684]

My experience with a Chinese immigrant in south Dakota I was short on money and she gave me the meal and a couple of egg rolls for free she barely spoke English but she was so nice

[@Adiscretefirm]

I think a lot of foreign tourists visit New York City and base their opinions on one of the rudest cities we have, I bet that happens a lot. Paris isn't France, London isn't England, and to be fair, most locals in places that get a lot of tourists get tired of it.

[@marieneu264]

What’s amazing about the islands around the United States as well as Mexico and South America is that their economy depends SO much on the tourists, so they treat you like gold when you visit. Sometimes, way too good and it almost makes you feel uncomfortable, like they don’t need to wait on you so much as if they’re servants. So make sure you tip them well because their livelihood comes from entertaining guests from around the world and the hospitality business is everything!!!

[@OldPhartbsa]

As a commiefornian pretty near the Route 66, I find your signs behind you kind of charming. As far as the Chinese people, I vacationed in Hawaii and was sitting under a tree smoking. A chinese guy about my age sat and started smoking. We both finished and were waiting on our mini-cruise. He offered me a chinese cigarette, I offered and Marlboro. We both appreciated the smokes and exchanged packages. Didn't speak a word.

[@WillB1970]

I have traveled to several countries in Europe and South America. I have learned that if you want to experience a friendlier environment, stay out of the cities and the areas with a high rate of tourists. That includes here in the U.S. as well.

[@yashar6595]

All I know is when I waited tables there were two groups of people the waiters/waitresses would fight to NOT Serve, that was the Brits AND Germans. They both were notorious for never leaving tips. This was a world class restaurant in America. I get the whole different culture. But I would try to adapt to the culture in another country. Whether you agree or not American food is cheaper in Restaurants because waiters live on tips not an actual wage. But so many foreigners forget that or think you dont have to tip. You are basically making the person work for free and taking up their time and not giving them their wage. Its like having an electrician coming to your house fixing the problem and not paying them.

[@yugioht42]

The problem with the Chinese is most of them who were raised in China can’t read or write English let alone speak it at all so they are completely completely confused on what to do. Plus if people leave China for any reason they usually are working or visiting family elsewhere. If Chinese look like they have something on their mind it’s likely they are doing something right that second and can’t be bothered at all. I’m actually one myself but I was raised American and don’t share the getting too into work or something that takes up too much time in the day. I took to the lazing about for a while.

[@nashtndawg]

Surprising about Spain. Daniel says it's the best place he's ever seen.... :P

[@Lobo4ever]

LOL! So does my sister!

[@kdm71291]

I was thinking France would be #1.....they have that reputation here in the US, as well....especially to American tourists, from what I understand.....and after we saved their butts...TWICE! There's a joke that's been around for some years that you can buy a French Army rifle really cheap and it's in great condition...it's never been used and has only been dropped once! Seriously, though....I try to judge people individually, not as a group. (And I admit that joke, itself could be considered "rude"........keep in mind, I didn't make it up. 😉)

[@sassycatz4470]

I'm surprised about the United States' ranking, because almost every video I've seen about visiting the U.S. talks about how super friendly people are to the point of foreigners suspecting that Americans are fake or they're being friendly just because a server/waiter wants a tip. The places in the U.S. this guy was pointing out to not visit are crime ridden -- not rude! Higher crime areas are not rude. They are crime ridden. Rude is not responding to a question or dismissing someone unceremoniously. It's not about lifting your wallet or doing you bodily harm. That's crime, not rudeness.

[@southernhippie9058]

I grew up in a small southern town and if you were not at least fourth generation from that area you probably got the rude treatment. They did not like outsiders, especially ones from the north or other countries. Once I moved from there I never moved back.. Funny thing is it has now been swallowed up by a nearby city and almost everyone is from somewhere else.

[@rchrisutoob]

One wonders whether the vast portion of the USA rating refers to Manhattan, NY alone. Regarding the decades-old characteristic of the rude New Yorker, it was recently explained to me that it isn't so much rudeness as it is New Yorkers having no time for anything and particularly no time for interruptions on the street. They have subways to catch and long distances to walk. It was explained to me that if one stops in the middle of a sidewalk or stands blocking passage on said sidewalk, New Yorkers will cut them cold! On the other hand, I saw a man-on-the-street KZbin made to test this stereotype where the creator dropped a wallet to see who would stop, point out his "accident" and return the wallet to him; most people did the nice thing. And, I mentioned Manhattan because one goes to other boroughs such as Brooklyn and Queens and meet sweet, kindly people.

[@sassycatz4470]

@@rchrisutoob There's something to that. I don't live in New York City, but I grew up in and around another big city, Philadelphia, and I currently live in Washington, DC. Now, DC is not comparable to NYC in many ways. It's definitely not as populated by a long shot, doesn't have skyscrapers, has wider boulevards with a lot of gov't buildings, but what *is* comparable is that when locals are trying to get to work or an appointment but have to share escalators and Metrorail platforms with tourists, we lose our patience fast when we're trying to move swiftly through the transit system. Stand to the right; Walk on the left is an often stated mantra here regarding escalator protocol. In fact, it's probably best for tourists to wait until after rush hour to make their way to the museums and other sites. But, this is old advice. Since most of us are adjusting to new ways of working, not as many are going into an actual office five days a week, so maybe we won't be so "rude". ;-)

[@robertsmith4912]

I didn't have any trouble with rude people in the UK and only 2 incidences in France. Once in a restaurant ( he was a real jerk!) and once on a train but that lady sought us out at our destination and apologized for being rude. The best rule I have ever been given about foreign travel is "be nice FIRST."

[@cassiemichael7414]

I heard the French are so rude that there's a syndrome that Japanese tourists who go to Paris experience when confronted by the reality of the rudeness they experience. They often picture Paris as if it was the film "Amelie." Not a good start. So, they get the culture shock of a lifetime, and they go into either a state of catatonia or have a heart attack. Japanese people are probably the nicest, most polite, most soft-spoken people on the planet (next to some Canadians), and that level of disrespect is unheard of in their culture.

[@luismauricio3264]

I'm from a small town in Ohio the name of the town is Fostoria and I will tell you this much if you came here you would feel safe and everyone you meet will be very welcoming we have alot of people from all over the world in the North West Ohio it is a huge melting pot around here that's for sure

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I have to say, the English were rude...especially in London. However, the Scottish were very friendly!!! I love Scotland.

[@user-tw4xs8hi2v]

They were probably foreigners. Not real English. Actual English natives are very nice. Migrants give us a bad name.

[@juliemanarin4127]

London people were wonderful to me...I'm American!

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

I went to England and everyone was incredible everywhere except London. London was miserable. The people were horrible to us and to my cousins that were showing us around, and I wish we never even stopped there on our trip. I’ll never go to London again, the people were awful to the point where my mother cried.

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

I can’t stress enough how different it was from everywhere else, I’m SO EXCITED to get back to England so I hope this doesn’t turn anyone off, it was so amazing if I ignore London

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

@@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend, I agree with that. London is just another big city. Most people living in big cities are rude.

[@maxnutty9733]

The problem with most of these is depending where in the country one visits will make a difference on how rude the people are.

[@defftony]

15:12 - I believe that "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks" and can't take something as just banter. If the intent was polite but the words were rude, it's still rude.

[@JoelleGrace]

I think with America the rude people are mostly in the cities or they are perceived as rude. They typically look down on people who aren’t dressed really trendy and they aren’t used to Midwest causal!😂 but tbh most aren’t… also in small American towns you typically get one extreme or another extremely friendly people who dont want to stop talking to you and can get in your personal space or the ones who don’t want to talk and act like you are an intruder! It just depends though!

[@SilvanaDil]

Talk about a "rude" awakening. We all know the real answers: China, France and Canada (except hardly anybody other than a few nearby Americans go there). 🙂

[@albdamned577]

The beach they were looking at was in Los Angeles area, I believe it’s Venice Beach.

[@johnchristopher20]

I went to England and in Stratford on Avon, some English people passing by offered us their tickets to the theater for free. Everyone was great except the Diet Coke had no ice in it. Tragic.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

As an American, I haven't traveled outside the US too often. I've only visited the UK, France & The Bahamas all of which I found folks very nice, if you approach them with a smile & humility. and without any American brashness & arrogance.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Some user here in this comment section said that French people are rude. LoL

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld please share a link if you can.....

[@mattolson7037]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld In my experience they are 🤣

[@dianabryner5081]

Not all Americans are brash and arrogant. I certainly am not. I've been to Germany, Holland, Australia, UK, Fiji, Caribbean, Mexico etc. Not once was anyone rude to me.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@dianabryner5081 did I say all bitch ?

[@colleenmonell1601]

The people on bikes riding beside the beach is Venice Beach/Santa Monica in Los Angeles, CA. Fun and freaky area to visit. Had a cousin living in that area for years and it's a strange and unique part of the area. Since weed has become legal in California you will see quite a few shops open to sell and all I can say is enjoy if you visit.

[@steelpanther9568]

5:41:- It’s nice to see that they have finally straightened up the leaning tower of Pizza behind the two young women, 🇮🇹L🤣L👍🏼

[@moorek1967]

American here, really it depends on where you are in the US, because Canada is also part of North America and some are really rude there. But yes, those big cities usually have rude people. We are really friendly here in rural Midwest.

[@snowdog03]

Visit Cleveland for a while. Plenty of friendly peeps.

[@MKPrive]

@10:26 That’s Venice beach and you can rent bikes and take that path all the way into Santa Monica along the beach. Lots of homeless though now. Also, I think this should be rudest cities vs countries since it’s usually the cities giving these bad reputations. I grew up in nyc and currently live in LA and go out of my way to be nice to tourists to combat these stereotypes.

[@zyzor]

I think America will always be considered the rudest by the rest of the world, and that’s because of our culture. We don’t try to be rude, but we tend to be very casual, we don’t like excessive customs and laws, we value honesty, and convenience. We have been brought up to think anything we want to do or have we can. America always pushes limits, which has its benefits. We are huge melting pot of cultures so we are in some ways vastly more tolerant than other cultures.

[@gregmarcou1705]

I can honestly say the French are very rude! I served in the US Army and was stationed in Zirndorf Germany! I traveled to Paris and found it to be dirty and the people there were rude especially when they discovered that we were American! The German people were very nice to me, maybe it was because I was living there? I unfortunately never made it to England, one of my regrets. I wanted to visit London and was on my list but I rotated earlier than expected back to the State's. It's now on my bucket list.

[@aaronakamatt1747]

To be fair, a KZbinr I watch said the French he met while visiting were very nice to him. So it think it depends on where you go in France and who exactly you run into. He went to the smaller town and villages. And I would say that big cities around the world have a lot of rude people compared to the lower populated areas around the world.

[@david14011]

Go to Normandy. They love Americans.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yes...I went to Paris...they were mean to me since I'm clearly American from Chicago!

[@juliemanarin4127]

@@aaronakamatt1747 Paris was awful...I'm from Chicago!

[@MeOhMyOh2324]

Anyone who thinks Americans are rude doesn’t visit the south lol

[@haroldcruz8550]

I bet the country of California got the 1st place, or maybe New York City.

[@suzettefaircloth5037]

California is a state and New York is a city, none of which are a country

[@jnlaf]

Not to be "RUDE" but California and New York City are not Counties, Calf is a state, and New York City,,well is a City.. Hope I wasn't rude..

[@michaelschemlab]

@@jnlaf he was making a joke

[@jnlaf]

@@michaelschemlab SUUURE he was..

[@kurtsaxton823]

You mean Commyfornia.

[@ronluk76]

James and Millie, I hope you are having a blessed day! I am Chinese AND American so according to this video I must be a very horrible person! Lmao. 🤣 James, you said you have never talked to a Chinese person but you actually have because you have been talking to me! BTW, they don't actually have fortune cookies in China. Chinese restaurants in America created the idea of fortune cookies to appeal to Americans.

[@stpaley]

thank you for that confirmation, i was almost certain the fortune cookies was created in "San Francisco"

[@fgialcgorge7392]

A note about tourists visiting the US, if you kinda hangout around tourist areas you'll have an amazing time and people will be more than helpful, small town America is a little different because we don't have chain stores or anything, everyone knows each other and is super polite and no offense to anyone else, but when you come to small town America if your bring any kinda attitude people will be very short with you. If you come in, smile, are quick, people are gonna be nicer and may even buy you a meal. For real, I've bought a handful of people food from our local store. The owner escaped Iran with his family in the 80s and they make amazing American Iranian fusion food. It's been on food network a few times. It's literally the only store and gas station...and restaurant in or whole town... it's actually the only business lol. We don't even have a main street. It's just an exit off the highway in the Cascade Mountains. Also, that "southern hospitality" and the southern lingo, not the accents, are a rural American thing, not Southern. Rural America is pretty much a culture in itself. Like I said in my previous comment though we are a nation of immigrants so it's like a microcosm of world travel in a way. There's always first and second generation immigrants from everywhere....everywhere. Like who would expect to find Iranians in the middle of a mountain range on the west coast of the US? So you not only have to know "typical" American rules of politeness but also know who you're interacting with, like where they're from. Most will be just fine though. Also in my experience the East Coast, like New York tend to be more short with people because they have so many immigrants that they just assume you should know how to act. The West Coast is generally a bit more chill.

[@sicily7220]

Traveling Chinese oh yeah, met a tour group while everyone was talking to each other local tourist, most of the Chinese do not interact like most from West. France - I suggest get out of Paris and you find the most friendly and helpful. Sorry, the French in Paris vs the rest of the country is like night and day. (Just my opinion). IN the US: all coasts will have beach and bike paths. There some boardwalks that will allow bike riding only certain hours of the day. If you find yourself on busy paths, always keep to the right if you are slower... No law just more understanding.

[@drcandor]

One thing i found interesting listening to Russian exchange students schooling in both the UK and the U.S. is how surprised they were to find people smiling so often in these countries _ They said in Russia the people just aren't that way, and they thought it was a little sad Russians in general are somewhat a stoic culture. . . :>/

[@rickmills4801]

For most of their history, they've had VERY little to smile ABOUT.

[@jamus1340]

"Focus on the flowers not the weeds." That's what Laurence said on his channel Lost In The Pond. It may have been on the video he made about you and other reaction channels. Don't quote me on that but it seems like sound advice. You more than likely have more people that love watching you as you experience other cultures than you think. I run into a troll now and then just in the comments. I try to ignore them too...Just for the record the world is full of nice people as well. Never let nasty folks discourage you.

[@lennychorn147]

I agree except for Russia and France. They're both just full of nasty rude arrogant people.

[@rickmills4801]

Life's like a bed o' roses: enjoy the beauty, but beware th' pricks.

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

Not gonna lie... I've never been to France but I have been to several parts of Canada and I have to say that the French speaking parts of the country that I've visited, have most definitely been the least welcoming to tourists. There's an air of superiority about the people who live in those areas and it really doesn't seem to matter how polite you try to be to them. If anything, they tend to perceive polite people as even more offensive. They'll pretend that they don't speak/understand English just so they don't have to interact with foreigners and will just turn up their noses or laugh right in your face for politely asking for directions. It's rather unnerving and makes you just want to ask them what the heck you've ever done to them to make them treat you with such disdain. This isn't a one time experience either. We've been to Canada MANY times over the years and we definitely prefer the areas where the vast majority of people speak English. Obviously, there are some exceptions to every situation and I want to add that I'm sorry to any French Canadians who are part of that exception. 😊