Brit Reacts to Top 10 Things You Should NEVER Say to an American

[@garyporterfield7165]

I can't imagine anybody getting pissed if somebody is complaining about how expensive college education is because everybody knows it is

[@PhxVanguard]

It's sort of like being around people who can only talk about politics. It's old hat. I don't think people get angry, as much as annoyed and will just leave a conversation. I do it often with a variety of topics.

[@jayi.6448]

The only time its rude is when you say it to someone who hasn't went to college. Then it can come off as bragging.

[@judydevine6874]

I would probably totally agree with the person. I wouldn’t be mad that they said it.

[@Matty06001]

@@jayi.6448And when you hasn’t went to college, your grammar will tell all anyone needs to know.

[@tudorjason]

They don't want to be reminded about how much they've spent/wasted.

[@brucebrown2241]

As an American, the only thing I hate when foreigners say is the phrase, "Americans are so..." then insert some derogatory word like rude, arrogant, loud, fat, stupid, greedy, ignorant, etc. Of course, there are a lot of Americans who that is true about. I know some where all of those are true, but there are 350 million of us, so no negative trait is universal or uniquely American.

[@BisexualBean49]

I hate that soo much 😭😭

[@brianormonde2175]

Number 2 was kind of weird. I'm American and we all talk about how college is expensive 😂. That's a topic we'll gladly talk to you about

[@deanneparis8888]

I thought so too. We talk about how expensive college is all the time, and paying back student loans etc.

[@pinkonesie]

Yes. Perhaps even endlessly. I'd advise people not to bring it up if they don't want to trigger a rant about how expensive college is.

[@Xassaw]

Absolutely, And what’s worse is that all they’re teaching is communism and socialism and how to hate America! I do not for the life of me understand why people are paying all of this money for their children to learn that garbage!

[@Lina_unchained]

I think it's more in the sense of Europeans comparing their University prices to ours the same way they compare their health care prices to ours. It's not that anybody would get mad about it it's just like one of those "yeah we know, you don't have to tell us we've BEEN here" type of things.

[@MJBJ-cb2jd]

But, people being people, try to rise above the fray if a Yank insults you.

[@77Sean]

I love your enthusiasm and attitude towards America. We are constantly told that people around the world hate us and while I don’t tend to agree with that it can be disheartening. So it’s nice to see someone, especially a younger person who has so much love and admiration for our country. I really hope you get a chance to visit us someday and I wish you nothing but the best in life my friend! Keep up the great content!

[@barbarahomrighaus6852]

💯 agree

[@tommymiller3631]

Couldn’t have worded it better myself

[@ChrisVuletich]

Don't ever ask "who are you going to vote for?" Especially in a bar lol

[@stacythomas9916]

This one is probably more important than any of them on that list.

[@mattg2306]

Yeah it's best to not bring up politics unless you're really close to someone.

[@jlawthelarson]

Depends on what your goal is with that one. You can definitely make a bar fight start that way.

[@stacythomas9916]

@@mattg2306 Also a good way to potentially STOP being close to someone lol

[@mattg2306]

@@stacythomas9916 Exactly. With that said, people with polarized philosophies will typically not get along anyway, even if politics is not explicitly brought up.

[@Gaeilgeoir]

8:11 If you're broke then you don't eat out!! Stay home & cook your damn meals until you can afford to eat out again - and tip 20%. Edit: Fast food places don't expect you to tip because those employees are earning up to $15/hr, not the $2.15/hr (or whatever it is) base pay that restaurant servers make.

[@Mithraschosen]

99% of Americans are not going to care about any of these things. lol As long as you don't come swinging into a conversation, you will have no issues here. 🤣

[@memento_mori6454]

Absolutely 😂 Only those types of people who walk around offended already will be.

[@mindyrolston3915]

Oh yeah you think so come up and talk to me about college tuition and government trying to force taxpayers into paying for these stupid people school debt. I'm not the stupid one that went to a school that I could not afford and I didn't get a degree that would never give me a good paying income. So you still think the people won't get downright pissed off. Clueless absolutely Clueless or you're one of the people that think I should pay your debt

[@spradling3]

Agreed %100

[@kathybouziane5269]

True. Although you would be looked on as a jerk if you refuse to tip . Also just don't slam America in general if you're from another country. We can bitch but you can't.

[@PatrickCurry-ts7ic]

If you can’t afford to tip no one really cares.

[@EdTheStampede]

You have been right all along saying Americans are very confident. Most things don't offend us because we don't really care what other people think. We are just living our lives man. Who cares what other people think?

[@mountainkat5248]

Never EVER make the mistake of insulting our military service members.

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

That's one thing I would agree with. That would be just as bad as downplaying September 11, 2001. Never diss members of our armed forces.

[@rosesilveira344]

Specially in Texas. These are fighting words.

[@Schmool666]

I don't think citizens of any country wants to hear someone insulting their military service members. It's just rude, no matter where you're standing.

[@evanhughes1510]

They did it plenty during vietnam

[@JasMcKenzie]

Unless you ARE one of our military members. Truth be told there are a few status obsessed a-holes in the higher ranks.

[@barbparknavy9119]

One thing I've never seen mentioned but is important (though more of a don't do than don't say) is that you need to be aware that there is a wide degree of tolerance levels when it comes to how protective Americans are about their property lines. Don't cut across someone's yard as a shortcut unless you know the owner is ok with it. In some areas it's not such an issue, but in others, you can be in for a world of hurt if you step onto their property without being invited.

[@israelizzyyarrashamiaak766]

My dogs would take big issue with it: I don’t suggest it. The dogs are there to protect the home because of criminals and that dog has no idea why you are there but does know it has one job- to make you leave! I’m sure some places with low crime are different but where crime is an issue 😮 don’t suggest it personally. I have big dogs well trained . You will leave. One way or another lol

[@twlghtangel8922]

Very true

[@robynbeach3198]

In Georgia they shoot you and the police come to scrape up the body and tell them to have a nice day.

[@BisexualBean49]

*cough* *cough* Texas *cough*

[@Jason-ib4fk]

However, the term "soccer" originated in the UK and was later changed to football. America didn't invent the term. We just didn't change. It's worked much like our accent. We never changed, the British did. 🤣

[@legatomodi3522]

To answer your tip question: you don't have to tip. No ones gonna confront you. The staff might care but they're not gonna say anything to you. You definitely don't tip at fast food like McDonald's. Basically, if it has a drive thru, it's fast food so no tip. Taco Bell and Del Taco are fast food, but authentic Mexican food places which you walk in and sit you probably should tip if you can.

[@DirtSailor5]

It's Mojo, I'm pretty sure I blocked them like 3+ years ago because more times than not they're talking out of their ass and I can see they're still doing it. No one is going to get pissed off or offended at 3/4 of the list and the other quarter are things you shouldn't say to or about anyone in any country unless you're just trying to cause drama. As you as long as you stay away from conversations about religion and politics there is an excellent chance that you can still walk away as friends.

[@rikkatrieseverything]

I agree. Like, aren't open pay discussions protected by labor laws? Wtf was MOJO talking about with that whole thing?! I am pretty sure any agreement to force you to keep your pay secret is illegal.

[@hollykinslow5193]

Some of these, we really DO NOT CARE! The first 3 in particular. The others.....eh, it depends on who you're talking with. We are all (mostly) proud of our Country! July 4th, is my 2nd favorite holiday after Christmas. When one looks into the history of our Founding Documents, they had Vision. What is now is NOT the Vision. We are working to correct it. Watching your reactions I find myself talking back to you! Lol! Answering your questions!! 😊

[@Mithraschosen]

When you come to America, tip directly with cash on the table. Let the money go to the server, because some places take the tip themselves when its electronic. Its hella scammy, so just don't take the risk.

[@dethangelsshadow1722]

Servers are required to report their tips for tax purposes. They get hit with something like 8% of their sales... Even if they didn't actually earn that much in tips that day.

[@cryptoran7777]

You should never give a tip becuz the waitress has to report tips to the IRS....make sure you let the waitress know that the money u leave behind is not a tip but a gift. That way they legally don't have to report it.

[@evanhughes1510]

@@dethangelsshadow1722not true. You report your cash tips at the end of the night, and are taxed based on that amount

[@elcaballeronyc]

@@cryptoran7777as tipped waged workers the tip is assumed and the servers are taxed based on the amount of sales made during their shift which is why not tipping can actually cost the server money as they’ll have to pay taxes on the tip wether given or not however there is a ceiling on the required amount that has to mandatorily be reported by their employer and most don’t generally report more than that threshold even though IRS experts all tips to be reported

[@elcaballeronyc]

Because the UK while officially metric it still uses a mixture of imperial and other measurements like stone for a persons weight in practice and it’s really not all that different from the USA as we do in fact utilize metric for many things essentially in business although it is still primarily imperial

[@paulsalyer6866]

I am an an American and you can say anything you want. Edit: Thank you for the smiles and honesty.

[@stephencooper5040]

8:27 for tipping, the general rule is, if you are seated at a table and someone brings you your stuff, and comes to check on you occasionally… this excludes fast food.

[@TheBrownSys]

What happens if you don't tip? Not much usually. Often customers are gone before the server even sees what the customer has tipped. It's setup that way. You'd have to hang around after paying the bill a long while to have any kind of confrontation at most establishments. Yeah, it's looked down upon generally to tip less than 20% for dinner. However if a server is just awful it's not unheard of for someone to leave a tip of 0.01 USD just to let the server know you didn't forget the tip but actually hated the service. It's also common (less common today) to leave a lower tip if the service was suboptimal. All that said, most people tip well and being a server at a high end, popular restaurant is often a well paying job. Even a low end but popular establishment is often a very good wage from the tips. Hell, even pizza delivery can be a great wage for a university student or anyone needing immediate work.

[@Joanna-dw8nt]

Guys don't normally worry about weight but asking a woman is considered rude along with asking a woman her age

[@xmadxtiox]

Dude, I just recently came up to your channel. I absolutely love it!! Your reactions are so awesome. I normally don't like these types of channels but again, your reactions are great. I'm sure you'd do great here in the US. You seem to like and most importantly, respect our country which not too many people from around the world do because of their jealousy. You're alright, man. Much love from the biggest city on Earth, New York City, NY, USA, Earth, 🌎, lol.

[@SherriLyle80s]

The hamburger patty itself, Germany. The hamburger in-between two pieces of bread, America. In a nutshell.

[@rosesilveira344]

So true, we modified it as we do with most food.

[@PPfilmemacher]

Wrong

[@peachykeen7634]

Correct. We took European food and made it NEXT LEVEL (as usual 😂)

[@jaegybomb]

Connecticut

[@Eriths-Honey-Cakes]

Money, body image and politics are touchy topics in most countries I’ve always thought our hyper patriotism stems from us being a land of immigrants. If we didn’t think the US was great, most of us wouldn’t have moved here. It’s also a commonality among people who may not share language , religion or culture norms. We can all agree - Go America! Now, I don’t think there is any “best” country. You can love your country but also appreciate other countries. They aren’t mutually exclusive. There is enough ❤ for everyone.😉 Thx for all your fun videos.

[@anitapeludat256]

Oh, AMEN to this comment! I whole heartedly agree. I don't know why some very well educated folks don't put this idea together. Since many people came here from many countries where some can only find fault with us, but clearly love their own country, are want to criticize this in us. We are an easy punching bag. The ones that express it with disdain and intolerance are not a credit to their own fellow citizens. I won't put all of any one country into all one category. It's not common sense, but is unkind.

[@debraleesparks]

Tipping became popular after the Civil War, when the railroads and restaurants hired newly freed slaves. They were mostly paid in meals, so it was up to the customers to help them out with a penny or two. This caught on, and we show our appreciation to our servers. Love Grandma Debbie

[@scapelaine4529]

I never knew that and thank you for sharing , see you learn something new everyday❤

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

Wow.

[@Matty06001]

I did read this lately! History is fascinating.

[@zemorph42]

​@@John-cp6ucNo, they really don't get paid minimum wage in a lot of places in the US. In many states their employers are allowed to pay less than minimum wage and the customers are expected to make up the difference. Where are you located that doesn't do this?

[@zemorph42]

@@John-cp6uc Some of them are, others are too well connected and entrenched in their local, state and/or federal power structures and get privileged treatment, or have enough money to tie up any lawsuits in court for many years, or until the plaintiffs run out of money, patience or both and give up. Even if they settle out of court, they generally don't admit to wrongdoing and the penalty is often not nearly enough to be a deterrent.

[@kevincalhoun5612]

The word "soccer" was actually coined in England. It was formed by taking the "soc" out of Association Football and adding the " cer" ending. This was to differentiate it from rugby. Americans started using the word soccer to differentiate it from our football. Over time, England stopped using the word soccer, but we kept it.

[@noone_inparticular]

That clip you asked about wasnt from the Thunderbirds... it was a clip from Team America (the movie I suggested you watch yesterday). Its HILARIOUS and was written by the guys that do South Park 😂 WATCH IT!

[@SwiftieXinfinity]

Tipping waitstaff is important in American culture as most waitstaff makes wages of $2-3 American dollars. They literally make almost zero dollars with the wage because the taxes are taken out of that minuscule paycheck. Most of us who have worked in that industry, as most teenagers get their start in the food industry, have had zero dollar checks. We have had a family of 4 adults and 6 kids (as an example) at a table with high demands and their kids dumping food and/or drinks all over the floor and tables. They won’t say anything to you most of the time but, it definitely helps to feel appreciated for the hard work that was given. We remember the ones who remember us. ❤😊 Side note!!! 😂 OMG!!! The Steve Buscemi line about, “I don’t tip” is HILARIOUS to me!! My mom worked in a casino where his movie “Con-Air” was filmed. After filming, he would play Craps at a Craps Table right in front of her cashier cage. He tipped my mom and her coworkers along with buying them dinner each night. He is a VERY kind and generous man. ❤

[@reindeer7752]

This is just common sense. You don't ask anyone anywhere in the world how much they weigh or how much money they make. You also don't make rude remarks comparing your country to one you are visiting. Europeans have always accused Americans of doing that and yet they think they get a pass for doing it themselves. I've been to every continent except Antarctica, about 50 countries. I travel to learn and experience other cultures, not to criticize what is different.

[@brianharper1611]

I couldn't care any less if someone asks me how much I weigh or how much money I make.

[@elrintowser1]

The don't ask how much money someone makes is a scam perpetrated on us by corporations to prevent us from comparing incomes and demanding to be paid what we are worth. We should normalize salary discussions especially among co-workers. Note: While some companies do have policies prohibiting discussion of wages, those policies are illegal.

[@Wud-f2r]

In some countries it’s not considered rude at ALL to discuss your salary. In the US we’ve been convinced (DESPITE the law saying you’re absolutely allowed to) that it’s rude or even disloyal to your employer to discuss salary with coworkers. Employers don’t like that because you might find out other people are making more than you for the same job and encourage you to ask for more money.

[@reindeer7752]

@LoganS-gf3zl - The video is about what foreigners visiting the USA should avoid asking. It has nothing to do with co-workers comparing salaries.

[@Wud-f2r]

@@reindeer7752 it does, actually, because it involves the whole mindset that talking about it is taboo. But yeah, ok, went a bit off topic. Sorry.

[@deanneparis8888]

I have actually not had the money to tip and got the name of my server to come back. No, you do not tip in fast food places. Sometimes they will put out a cup hoping for tips, but, generally you only tip when you are seated and have a server. I LOVE how patriotic America is!

[@sherylkeib4993]

Many of us are so patriotic because America is a wonderful place to live.

[@lovinlorne]

None of that would offend me, and I totally agree with most of it. And I just have to ask - where do the people who get chased down by wait staff over tipping live? I have never, ever, in my whole 58 years seen anyone get chastised or chased down for not leaving a tip. They’re too busy. At least where I live.

[@1024laf]

Actually it happened to me and my family in Florida; I went to a famous local known ice cream restaurant with my sister, brother in law and their young children at the time at the end of the treat when we paid and the kids were really getting cranky and unbearable shall we say, we just got up to leave completely forgetting to leave a tip the waiter actually followed us out and confronted us about it I tried to explain with the kids acting up we just forgot but my sister blew her top and started screaming at him, can't say I blame her but I also understood where he was coming from but come on you chase down a customer for forgetting a tip. P.S. and no we never ever went back there again.

[@blanketstarry7725]

@@1024laf Once in my life I forgot to tip. I was with my girlfriend and we split up payments and somehow we both thought the other person added the tip. We didn't realize that until a couple hours later, but the restaurant was closed by then. We didn't remember the waiters name either, to drop a tip off the next day. So, the tip never happened and I still feel bad about that...years later.

[@babu357]

Id complain to his boss.@@1024laf

[@kathleenriley643]

I know of 2 cases both in Chicago

[@drzross]

I gladly talk about how much my daughter’s college tuition was, because it set my retirement age back 40 years. I figured out I will be 120 years old by then, but worth every penny spent!

[@cyndisandoval]

I was raised with horses, after school we'd saddle our horses and pretend we were patriots and while riding our horses like crazy we'd scream "the British are coming, the British are coming". 😅😂😅😂

[@JoeyPownall-sk3hx]

my take: ground beef patties were made popular in hamburg germany and called hamburg steaks. it was street venders in US cities that started putting them in a buns. definitely an american staple now

[@MKinney83]

As someone who lives on disability so is often broke I always say if you can't afford to tip you can't afford to eat out period

[@mangayakposowa4334]

If you can’t afford your life as a server, do something else. If you can’t afford to pay your workers, don’t own a business

[@MKinney83]

@@mangayakposowa4334 oftentimes server work is the only thing you can get or delivery work but if you're eating out in America you need to tip

[@Princess_Celestia_]

I don't tip. Wages of employees is already calculated into the prices charged, tipping is just an excuse for the business to not pay their employees.

[@MKinney83]

@@Princess_Celestia_ but they aren't a lot of waiters and such in the US only get paid like $2 an hour it's ridiculous but it's legal they got it legalized back in the depression

[@mangayakposowa4334]

Tips are typically not calculated in their wages, unless the place requires gratuity. BUT in most states, if not all, if the server doesn’t make equivalent to minimum wage, the employer is required to make up the difference

[@nathanbeard3561]

The hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany. That's why it's called that. However, in the late 1800s Street vendors began putting hamburger steaks on bread in big cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, etc. The debate comes from where was the first permanent location that sold them.

[@aprilsunflower7440]

I remember going to a restaurant with 2 friends. One didn't leave a tip so me and the other person add extra. Its considered by most rude/ embarrassing not to tip. ( IMO)

[@twlghtangel8922]

Very true

[@michaelrushton2379]

The imperial system although very confusing was made with real life convenience at mind. Cup, teaspoon, tablespoon, etc were made for ease of use in the kitchen. Same with feet, centimeters, inches, are easier to visualize. For example 6 foot 2 inches is a lot easier to picture than 1.88 meters or 188 centimeters. I know both I liked metric because when it comes to math but most things I encounter daily imperial makes more sense to use if you know it.

[@JustinBurrichter]

White castle was the first place to have not just fast food but also the oldest fast from September 13 1921. McDonald's wasn't built until 1940, Ray Kroc April 1955. I don't care if anyone tells me how much they spent on at college, Universities for 1 I didn't go to any of them. A lot of ladies I know don't like to talk about that topic in fact of weight. Independence Day got to be the greatest movie of aliens invasion, action pack, Patriotic. PA roads are bad bad bad pot holes.

[@mbourque]

10:55 the movie is called "Team America".

[@vernieplummer5148]

You generally don't tip until you're leaving the restaurant, so not much could really happen since you've already gotten your food. Generally if you pay at the table, you leave the money as you're walking out so the waitress would never know it until you're gone. If you paid up at the front and didn't tip you would probably receive a bad look. If you tried to return to a restaurant where you had not tipped, it's quite likely that they would remember and give you terrible service.

[@anandamide8991]

I would beg to differ in the situation where you are at a bar and you are getting regular rounds in that is not the case it is proper to go ahead and tip your waitress/bartender at each round (unless you are a regular). This is especially true if you are in Vegas and getting comped for the drinks. You want your waitress to keep coming, you better tip or she/he will find someone with deeper pockets to serve.

[@Bougiebarefoothippie1]

Damn straight … we remember every one who doesn’t tip and we literally will give you shit serves and treat you bad … don’t fucking try that shit !!!

[@SGlitz]

The beg tip on the credit card machine is the new trend. Even at fast food.

[@alphanerd7221]

@@grateful7912 Man people make lists.

[@christcrusader9062]

Hamburger or ground beef as we know it, originated in Hamburg Germany. But the first hamburger sandwich, a hamburger patty between two pieces of bread with or without other condiments, originated in two places in the 1880s. And is highly debated because one of them originated in Wisconsin and was a meatball between two pieces of bread and the other one was in Texas and was an actual hamburger patty between two pieces of bread. So you could actually say that the hamburger did originate in the United States however hamburger AKA ground beef originated in Germany

[@TanyaQueen182]

If you didn't tip in a regular sit down waitstaff restaurant someone on the staff will probably stop you on your way out and ask you if there was a problem with your meal or service. If you tell them you "just don't tip" they'll probably just stare at you. But don't EVER go back to that restaurant. If you are too broke to tip, go to a restaurant that doesn't have waiters and waitresses bringing your food like McDonalds where you don't have to tip.

[@jayi.6448]

More and more places that are take-out specific have tip lines on the register when you check-out/pay your bill. They sit there as you decide whether or not to tip them for the non-service they provided. I usually tip 5-10% for that... but its purely out of social pressure/guilt. Very rarely would I go to a sit-down restaurant and not tip 15-20%. Some places want 25% plus though and I'm not doing that.

[@TanyaQueen182]

@@jayi.6448 I tip 20%. 25% if the service is great. Always.

[@grateful7912]

I was in the service industry for many years and tipping was 10%. Minimum wage plus tips. The country didn’t feel obligated to supplement our income because the restaurant didn’t pay us enough. That’s life. Our issue and if we had to get another job, then that’s what we did to pay our bills. And that was during a recession. Don’t let anybody pressure you into giving. No one will ever ask you why you didn’t tip. If they do then I guess don’t come back or let the manager know because that’s not OK. Different world now

[@alphanerd7221]

@@jayi.6448 Nobody expects you to tip on carryout. The line is there because all of the restaurant's credit card receipts come out like that.

[@jayi.6448]

@@alphanerd7221 You don't tip on carry out? Ever?

[@adeleennis2255]

Nothing will happen initially if you don’t tip. However, if you go to the same place repeatedly and don’t tip, don’t expect good service. I used to deliver pizzas. Us drivers had a large delivery area so we took 7-8 orders at a time. Most of the time we designed our route based on first order in then whoever was next closest to that order geographically. However, if we knew you never tipped or were always going to give us a hassle, your order would be last. If we knew you tipped extra every time, your order was first on the route. The movie “Waiting” shows a worst case scenario of not tipping or regularly hassling waitstaff. Needless to say, be nice to people who handle your food.

[@FourFish47]

I think telling someone college is expensive is like reminding them they're in debt. 🤔 College has gotten to be more like a business than education, much like the health industry.

[@SGlitz]

Thanks to Government hands in the pot😢

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

Pay too much to learn too little. And what you do learn..... well....

[@garycamara9955]

It definitely is not about education as much as its about employing PHDs that ever learned a marketable skill.

[@Morna777]

In the US you don't comment on someone's weight unless you are their doctor, unless you want to be regarded as a bullying asshole.

[@PaulPerry66]

As an American i love football but really love rugby. Those guys are a totally different breed of humans .

[@martyb5807]

Bringing up college cost may, depending on the company you are in, start a political discussion that could go downhill quickly. Other than that we also love to debate so most of these are opportunities for us to explain why you are wrong 😂😂

[@jeanniewofford8726]

You're amazing! You will be welcomed here ,for sure! We understand everyone has different political, religious and life views. It's fine. I disagree with some of the things this video said. Be yourself! We aren't a perfect country but we've evolved from your country and many others. We do have amazing food, for sure! Everything! We are happy and I love that! We believe in hope! No one can take that away from us!

[@anandamide8991]

Part of the reason why tipping is so mandatory is because in a lot of establishments they force the servers to put their tips into a pile that whinds up getting equally distributed amongst everybody that works at the establishment in the shift you work with, not necessarily with the person who actually was earning the tips. You have no idea how difficult and crazy it gets depending on where and oh yes I used to be a waitress too

[@JILL0704USA]

Good servers are cheated and poor servers are rewarded when tips are forcibly shared among all the servers. That really is NOT fair.

[@KaylieRobinson]

Also, servers are taxed on tips by sales in some states, whether they received those tips or not.

[@Jason-ib4fk]

That sounds like some "Blue State" communist mentality, like everyone getting an award for attendance... Like... WT actual F! Whomover gets tipped more for good service, based on their own merit should keep those tips! Period!

[@blanketstarry7725]

@@JILL0704USA Sounds like a certain political party

[@peachykeen7634]

Yep it’s communism and it sucks. It fosters corruption - aka waiters lying about their tips or buddying up to the manager to get a bigger cut. Letting folks keep their tips is just more ethical.

[@lcozzarelli]

If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to eat out at a place with waiter service. You don’t need to tip at fast fast food restaurants though.

[@martytmf3879]

The hamburger patty came from Germany. Putting it in a bun happened in the U.S.

[@debbers]

None of that stuff bothers me. If you don't tip, they will remember you next time and your service will not be as nice! No you don't have to tip at fast food places, they make better wages than servers in regular restaurants!

[@vernieplummer5148]

If you're in a restaurant and had enough money to pay for the food but not for a tip, what I would do would be to tell the waitress I'm sorry but I just don't have the extra money. Or once again leave and just put the money on the table and don't bring attention to myself LOL. I sure would never return to a restaurant that I had left without tipping though. You're right that there's nothing really consequential that will happen to you. It's just considered incredibly rude.

[@princesstelevision67]

You can always go back later when you do have money and apologize.

[@marymiller1629]

Me and my 3 kids went to a family restaurant on all you can eat night. The waitress must have made 10 trips to the kitchen. One kid spilled there drink that ran on to the seat and floor. I was stressed and I can imagine the waitress. I paid at the exit and forgot to leave a tip. By the time I remembeed it was closed. I felt bad as I knew she was paid less than minimum wage and we were the nightmare customer. I went the next morning to give her a tip. She had quit her job. Still bothers me!

[@deniseschlaeger624]

American football does use their feet to kick the ball several times during the game. Whenever there is a touchdown you only get six points until they kick the field goal and get the extra point, also you get three points for getting within range of the goalposts and kicking it through the goal

[@enzonepa110]

American football in the beginning was much closer to rugby. If any American saw a football game when it 1st started it would probably be unrecognizable

[@KittyShark701]

6:58 Answering the question: what happens if you don't tip? Wait staff/servers in America make an hourly wage below minimum wage. The rate varies from state to state but can be as low as $2.13 per hour. Most paychecks only cover taxes, so a check will come back somewhere between $0 and $10 for a week or two weeks. Servers make the vast majority of their income from tips. Tips are also shared with other front-of-the-house support staff. Bussers, hosts, and bartenders are paid a percentage of the sales of servers. This is called the tip out. The restaurant I work at tips out the bartenders at 5% and the bussers at 3%; thus, the total tip out for me each shift is 8%. This is not 8% of the tips I make but 8% of my daily sales. The assumption is that I should have made between 15-20% of my total sales in tips. When a table does not tip, the server loses money from that table as they are still required to tip out for that table's sales. Let's say at the end of my shift, I have done $1000 in sales My tip out is 8% I will have to pay $80 for the tip out If I get 10% in tips for the day (100-80), I will have made $20 that day. If I get 15% in tips for the day (150-80) I will have made $70 that day. If I get 20% in tips for the day (200-80) I will have made $120 that day. If you don't tip, the server pays to wait on you.

[@radishgirrrl]

At 61, it used to be uncommon for people to ask what you are making. In the last few years, I feel like it's become increasingly common and a lot of people willingly swap information. This might be more common among lower paid employees, not sure. But it's about trying to figure out just how much our employers are screwing us over or where better opportunities are. I don't mind people asking me, although I never ask. Seems like a lot of people readily share what they earn. Knowledge is power when job hunting.

[@rachela3869]

I think it depends where in America you are going I think most of the list here are exaggerated oor not that dramatic. Basically treat people with respect and kindness . Most likely if you would find it rude or offensive, we would too. But because we have many different cultures and races, I think we are pretty open minded and use to hearing and being asked all kinds of things. Unless you just meet a really rude, uptight, prudish, person, I think you'll find most of us friendly and welcoming. But probably not so much in New York City, New Jersey, Chicago, and Boston. You find the Midwest very friendly and most of the Southern states to be very laid back and friendly. The further north you go the more people are fast paced. We talk faster and expect things to be quick and efficient. On the West coast I'd say pretty much anything goes. The East coast is very varied. In the New England states people are going to be the closest to being most like Europeans. New York and New Jersey are gruff and hot tempered. Once you get t the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida, there will be a major difference in the pace of life and how open people will be with you. In the Central US and West, I think you will get a mixture of people. Some will seem laid back and some will be more like northerns.

[@EricGoad]

Also the imperial system is actually very easy to use if you were taught that growing up we have every single measurement that you guys have except we just do it in fractions

[@GeneHarm]

That's right. Twelve is divisible by 1,2,3 and 4. Try that with the decimal system.

[@bsg8336]

Britain actually invented the imperial system. 🤣

[@KHBogWitch]

I was in high school dining with some older guys in a bar/cafe, and I didn’t realize until we left that they hadn’t tipped for their food/drinks (I didn’t have anything, since I’d joined them towards the end of their meal); let me tell you, that server followed us out the door. They’d racked up a $200 tab and tried to get out of tipping her. She was furious and berated their drunk asses into leaving her $50.

[@mprice1991]

The pay one is annoying. The only reason companies dont want you to discuss salary is so they can get away with paying ppl less. I dont do it with everyone but with my own coworkers i discuss it

[@cg123ize]

its actually illegal for companies to prevent you from discussing your salary.

[@Trifler500]

12:03 - Some employers do this because its in their interest for employees not to know. Employers that negotiate with each employee separately don't want them comparing, because then employees in the lower range will start saying, "Well you're paying Bob X, so why not me?" I always thought that was shady on the employer's part. However, companies that pay based on the job (often union, but not always) don't care.

[@SWLinPHX]

That was "Team America: World Police" which used marionettes just like the British Thunderbirds series of the 1960's. "Team America" is from the same guys that created South Park and a lot of other highly sardonic mockumentaries and movies.

[@laurieclayton6270]

You are so much fun, Lewis! Ty! Football in America, well best just be sure and root for them Eagles 🦅 when you come to America! : ) ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@patwilliams8973]

AS AN AMERICAN... I DISAGREE ABOUT THE COLLEGE IS SO EXPENSIVE. WE WOULDN'T GET OFFENDED AT THAT! WE WOULD BE LIKE: EXACTLY!!! IT SUCKS!!!!

[@arkboi2145]

As an employee who has worked over 10 years at a large R2 State University, I completely agree with you. American universities are only * mostly * scams.

[@emjay221]

If you are broke, don't go out to eat. If you can't afford an extra fiber at the end of the meal, you really should not be in a restaurant. You should be eating at home and trying to save that $30.

[@CommonWealther]

When I lived in the US, the waitresses were paid $2.35 per hour. At that time, the Federal Minimum Wage was $8.00 per hour. I tipped all servers, no matter what. If these people are single and have children, they couldn't feed them on those wages.

[@AmeriMutt76]

Federal minimum wage is $7.25. Higher in some states, but there it is. Servers can still be paid $2.13 if they are expected to make up to the minimum wage after tips. It got rough working in restaurants during Covid, people stopped tipping because there wasn't table service. A lot of servers lost their jobs.

[@harrymyhero]

Our measurement system is crazy. I use metric system for my crystal collection, and measuring fertilizer for my gardening, and some other things.

[@misadventuresofcrow]

Re: what would happen if you don't tip: you might ruin your server's day. I've known servers who were throttled for hours by demanding parties - they ran up bills of $200-400 and only tipped like $5. That hurts even worse when it's a classy place with affluent clientele. Tears and lost sleep would be likely. Sometimes bad tippers argue that "the restaurant should just pay them more", but in order to do that, the restaurant would have to increase prices significantly, which would absolutely drive customers away. Another common argument is that "servers should just get better jobs", which seems maaaaaaybe just a little classist... maybe they should STFU and cook at home instead of inflicting themselves on us peasants. Hospitality is one of the industries I think about when I see reports that the US is the worst country in the world for workers' rights. It's a physically and emotionally demanding line of work here, hospitality workers can be treated very poorly by customers and employers. A lot more goes into than just shuffling plates around and taking orders. If you plan to return to a restaurant frequently, tipping well is a good way to ensure that servers know your name and go the extra mile for you. I tend to lose faith in humankind rather quickly, but some of the most reassuring stories I've heard were hospitality-related. My old friend Regina was getting kicked out of her roommate's house so their partner could move in, and was in desperate need of $1500 for a security deposit -- she didn't have any other options, and it was obviously weighing on her at work. A couple of her regulars (a local older couple she knew on a first name basis), noticed and asked her what was wrong. She was reluctant to tell them about it, but they coaxed it out of her, and that evening when she cleared their table, she found that they'd left her a check for $1500.

[@deniseharris9320]

When I was a waitress, the best tables to have were soldiers, truck drivers, construction workers, etc. The tables I hated getting were lawyers and doctors who were taking their office out for lunch. I had a dentist who brought his whole office of 15 out for lunch one day, and I ran my rear off for them, and I got less than $2 in change in tip. I would get more in tips from the truck drivers and soldiers than they paid for their meals.

[@alphanerd7221]

@@deniseharris9320 As someone who worked for tips this looks like a total lie. Doctors are the best tippers by far.

[@deniseharris9320]

@@alphanerd7221 if you say so. Just because they tip good there doesn't mean they do where I'm from.

[@alphanerd7221]

@@deniseharris9320 I don't buy it. It looks like you never worked for tips and made up a story to look cool.

[@susie1111]

Hey recently found your channel and really am enjoying it from Phoenix Arizona. Just wanted to mention that the volume of the video you’re watching is kinda low on our end. Keep up the videos!

[@GrammaNay]

Pretty accurate on everything.but the medical profession does use the metric system. Because it is so much more precise and you really don't want us to give you too much or too little of a certain drug.

[@TymethaDrummer]

Honestly the 2 main things that people will get hostile about are politics and sports teams. For the most part……People are very opinionated about some of these here but I don’t see anyone getting tuned up over any of it lol. Love your videos bud very interesting to see some UK perspective….

[@garycamara9955]

Also the make of a car to,an enthusiast.

[@Marndarrr]

If you don’t tip, you’ll become known to the workers and won’t get good service, and most people will think you’re a jerk. Some places might ban you. You tip at dining places, beauty salons, barbers, donut/coffee shops, some hotels, resorts… it’s usually easy to know where it’s expected because you’ll see a jar labeled “tips” or you’ll see a spot for it on a copy of your receipt which you’ll have to sign and return if you use a card. Most people agree that if you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford the service of the worker and should cook your own food instead; however, if someone is obviously homeless or something and wants to spend what they have on a good meal or a haircut, I truly doubt most any worker would be upset to serve them for no tip, maybe even free.

[@nicolewade275]

Everywhere I've lived, the fast food joints know the homeless people and regularly give them food for free. They get to come in out of the weather for a bit, sit down, get something to eat, and be treated like every decent human should be treated. I've never seen an obviously homeless person in a restaurant with waitstaff, however I'm sure it happens.

[@sydneyjackson6530]

I think for the most part if you don’t tip, you will probably receive very slow service or last priority the next time you go. It’s mostly viewed as being stingy or self absorbed. Fast food places don’t need tips from what I understand but anywhere that you sit down and someone comes to the table needs a tip. If you are too poor to tip at the very least 10% (15%-20% is better) then they can usually tell, and won’t blame you as long as you are kind and polite to them. That being said if you are somewhere fancy of your own accord and don’t tip you will receive some looks due to the cash you have to have to be there

[@robertuber350]

I was born and raised in America and I promise you none of these will offend or upset anybody in this country... WatchMojo pops out numerous videos a day and they don't care whether their videos are fat or not they just care if they get views

[@brockpha9424]

I love that people can hate on us measuring in pounds while that same weight measurement is literally the base and name of their currency

[@brockpha9424]

Also, as for America being the best; depends on your defintion of best. I think the phrase such as being "bested" in a fight is relevant, so... 🤷‍♂️ 😉

[@Bolero6879]

Have you considered setting up a PO box? You could do a whole video or two trying things that we have in america that you guys don’t get in the UK.

[@BaughbeSauce]

I would totally send him some stuff!!

[@BiologyBabe]

I’d send him stuff too.

[@jerrymontgomery3617]

Why not? Upside -won’t have to shop for groceries for awhile. Downside -could get stuck with a week supply of something you dislike.

[@SchroedpieceMedia]

8:15 - the answer to that is: F%*k No! But some odd drive through places still try on occasion. In my opinion, as an American, tips are for table service, and other similarly prolonged service (taxi/uber/lift, food delivery, etc.). Tipping a fast food worker is like tipping a cashier for taking your money, it's not the same prolonged service requirement as any other normal tipping situation. I could totally get behind tipping the cooks at a fast food place, but only AFTER I find that my food was done well, which is a bit challenging to arrange transactionally.

[@Antinoustheartist]

If you didn’t tip they would probably come back to the table and say hey you missed part of the bill and you would say no I didn’t. I just didn’t want to tip. At that point they might get angry. But legally there isn’t anything they can do about it. You don’t legally have to tip anyone. But it definitely is considered rude. Because restaurant waiters often get paid below minimum wage because the belief is they will make it up in tips so often waiters need tips to live on

[@Xassaw]

I’m only on #3, but the biggest response so far , from me at least, is I guess you haven’t tried our food yet. #2? We LOVE to talk about the cost of college. #3? Football sucks! Soccer rocks! #4 tipping sucks. If they’re not paying their people enough, why’s the food so damn expensive. I do tip, if i can, but that’s not always the case. If you can’t afford it, you can’t afford it. At times like that, I will leave some change if I have it or nothing at all. If the service is bad, no way. No tipping at fast food. Probably should leave the weight thing along, no so much with men maybe, most women, don’t go there. I don’t care tho. The pay, probably a touchy subject. The metric system? Yeah, Don’t go there & I’ll stop there. I guess I’ll have to study the definition of capitalism more. AMERICA IS THE BEST! 😁🇺🇸

[@Jihna-v9i]

The only one i have a problem with is number one. Im from the USA and im a proud American. I'm also an Army Veteran. However, the only correct answer is, whatever Country your originally from. You should be proud of your own country.

[@nixtux2003]

The UK and Ireland still use the Imperial system though outside length fluid measurements are different. That's why a car or suv there gets a higher MPG. However the volume of your gallon is larger than ours by 18.26%. A friend of mine from Ireland thought his diesel SUV got better mileage than a 92' Chevy with a 2.2l and a 5 speed because of that difference. He was getting 33MPG while I got around 32. His was a 2006 something so of course more economical. When I pointed out if I go by the British Gallon which they use in the Republic of Ireland I was getting around 38MPG. A few comparisons to current American cars/SUVs and the conversation was never brought up again. For the metric folk, US gallon is 3.78L. British is 4.54L.

[@KaylieRobinson]

In the States, if you can't afford tip, you can't afford to eat out. That's the common phrase I've heard when people ask "what if I can't afford to tip?"

[@kayeweller8854]

I waitress...if someone doesn't tip that's fine

[@quackers584]

Lmfao Kaylie that’s so false. You buying an $8 beer that’s only worth $1-2 is you paying for the waiter/waitress service. You buying that upcharged product comes with the service. If you feel the need to tip beyond that then good on you. But you paying for a $25 steak or you buying and $8 beer is paying for the product AND the service already

[@frankgumpper7112]

Tipping - Places like Dunkin Doughnuts / McDonalds / Subway they put optional tip jars at the register i generally so not tip in those unless the service is really good. Restraints where someone actually brings food out to the table and takes orders you should tip 10% -20% of the bill (depending on quality of service).

[@secretsquirrelgames]

I love that she asks how the country that sent people to the moon can still use gallons and inches as measurements. Ever think that that may be WHY we are the ONLY country to successfully send people to the moon? Think about it. The metric system is holding the rest of the world back. 😜

[@IMAGE_NT_HEADERS]

If you like the aggression in American football, try ice hockey. Best sport ever

[@MonkeyKing000]

Although it differs from state to state, the minimum hourly pay for wait staff is $2.13 in many states, compared to $7.50 for other employees. So, without tips, they make very little. Other employees get raises, wait staff generally do not. Tips are their main source of income.

[@juliehill9247]

In Oregon it’s about 17 an hour

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

I've seen plenty of positions starting at 15 or more where I am.

[@tinalyn5752]

The national minimum wage is now 12.00

[@widowmaker7831]

That show is called "Team America: World Police." It's a comedy made by Trey Parker and Matt Stone the creators of the very popular comedy central program "South Park." There is a lot of satire and outright stabs at politics of the time. I find all of it hilarious they do a spot on job at nailing the issues also. South Park may look like a poorly animated cartoon but it is not really for small children it is definitely adult humor along with all of Trey Parker and Matt Stones other creations. Even that song they were starting to sing is satire, notice they cut out before the first verse could complete and that is because of the explicit language that was about to follow.

[@BeautifulKittenOfLove]

FACT: The "hamburger" was invented in Ashtabula Ohio in 1836 by German immigrant Helga Slappentigel. Helga's prize winning cow "Fahrt-Blossom" accidentally wandered onto a Pennsylvania Railroad track. Ground Fahrt-Blossom flew everywhere with some of her sailing thru Helga's open kitchen window and onto her hot griddle. Helga had not yet washed her dishes so improvised by putting it on a fresh bun and the rest is history. Now you know.

[@victoriah.2083]

Pls reference yr info stats. Haven't found it yet on the net? So, until I can corroborate...😶

[@BeautifulKittenOfLove]

LOL...Vicky..(may I call you Vicky)..you are simply wonderful!@@victoriah.2083

[@Crystl22]

😂😂😂

[@stacythomas9916]

Bro, you need to write up an entire alternative comedic encyclopedia, I think it would sell very well

[@kevinholdgate8565]

Fiction Google says it's Athens TX in the 1880s

[@kathleenriley643]

My father while dating my mother took her to dinner in Chicago to a nice place as a treat. It cost more than he expected it to. He had enough to pay for the meal but didn't have anything left to tip. The waiter followed them out of the restaurant crying about not getting a tip. Talking about how many children he had and he had given them good service. My father explained he didn't have any money left. My mother was so embarrassed she finally pulled some money out of her purse to give to the guy. My dad loved telling that story, it became more and more elaborate as the years went by.

[@philmakris8507]

Hilarious that Europeans claim the metric system is more efficient but don't understand how we write dates 😂

[@TheInfinityzeN]

The US uses the US customary units from the SAE (Society of American Engineers) system which are different from the Imperial system. It was "officialized" before the Imperial system was and so is technically older. For example a US pint is 16 fl oz whereas an Imperial pint is 20. The volume of the fl oz is slightly different too but for practical purposes is the same. A gallon is 20% different in size between the two for example. Almost no countries actually use the Metric System, which evolved over several centuries and has many country-specific oddities and variations. What they use is the International System of Units (Syse international d'unités or SI). There are dozens of measurements found within the Metric System which are not allowed/recognized by the SI. Things like the "tonne" and "litre" are not part of SI but recognized for use with it. The vast majority of other recognized units are not base 10.

[@Pahdopony]

I went to a university for 4 years and it was very expensive. I can’t imagine anyone would get offended if you said that.

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

Tell me about it. I attended StevensHenager College in Utah. Having a baby got me out of my last final. By the time the loans were paid off, that baby was 19 years old.

[@Trifler500]

What would happen if you didn't tip? Nothing on your first visit, since they wouldn't know until after you left. However, not tipping would indicate that the service was so horrible that you would never want to eat there again. So, if you did go there again, you could expect poor service, and in rare cases, someone might spit in your food, and you'd never know. If you were a regular, things would probably go downhill with each visit. How they handle it would vary depending on the personalities of the wait staff and manager. 8:10 - If you're broke, you're probably eating at a fast food place, and tipping is just rounding to the nearest dollar at fast food places. For most of my life, I never tipped at fast food. However, I've learned that I should if I ask them to make any alterations to the order, such as what toppings, etc.

[@nancyfried7239]

I’ve never tipped at fast food regardless of my order. They’re paid $15 or more an hour.

[@Trifler500]

@@nancyfried7239 I agree. No tipping at fast food. Basically, no tipping unless you have a waiter. If you read what I wrote more carefully, you'll see that I said I only tip if I ask for alterations. Otherwise I don't.

[@nancyfried7239]

@@Trifler500 and I don’t tip even with alterations. Changes are expected in fast food it’s part of it.

[@GentleRain21]

The only thing I had a problem with was us being 'overly' patriotic. WTF? Most Americans are aware enough too be thankful to live here and display our appreciation of it by being patriotic. Simple.

[@jijitters]

Nah, I'm American and the patriotism is weird and cult-ish. The constant flags and chants and songs are ridiculous, the military is evil and should not be worshipped like it is, and most of the systems we have in place are inferior to many European countries. If I see an extremely patriotic American it's just about a guarantee they're xenophobic.

[@theweirdandstupidshow]

Bro, I’ve watched a lot of your videos. When you come to the states, look me up. That great smilies drive you said was better in autumn. I live there. Yes the west has a lot, but start your trip the way settlers did. East to west. I’m in the south with mountains and beautiful country. And I love “soccer” more than “American football”.

[@rcansave12222]

When you come to the U.S. please tip your servers well. They work hard and rely on tips to survive. Also, there is a saying that goes, "If you can't afford the tip, you shouldn't be eating out..."

[@kathybouziane5269]

Exactly.

[@wmason1961]

Or you should eat fast food. That's what I do to avoid tipping.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

Employers could also just pay their employees a living wage.

[@wmason1961]

@dreadcthulhu5 and then they would be forced to charge their customers extra for doing so. Either way , it's the customer who will pay their wage. They would make less by getting paid by the employer instead of the customer. And they would not have as much incentive to be a great server. I dont know any server who would prefer to give up tips in favor of a set hourly wage. If you're too cheap or poor to tip properly, stay home.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

@@wmason1961 It's inflation (and to an extent greed) that is the problem, sir. There are ways to make wages and food prices affordable. None of them involve raising the prices or minimum wage. Perhaps everyone could use a good economics course or at least an hour long lecture from Thomas Sowell. He's certainly discussed this topic before. Also, giving the shitty state of restaurants, food service and food quality itself staying home and cooking food from scratch using what you've grown yourself is certainly a better and healthier option. We as a society have given up much in the dubious pursuit of "modern convenience".

[@TTalks93]

No tip when going through a drive-thru (like McD's), just if at a sit-down restaurant where someone is waiting on you/taking orders/refilling your drink...

[@RommeyV1019]

It’s all about the context. Most people won’t get very offended by these things. The weight thing might be an issue if you say something like”oh when are you due?” To someone you don’t know…esp if they aren’t pregnant. The tipping thing…it’s more about how your friends or acquaintances will secretly view you later after if you don’t tip. So if you don’t care about what those who see you not tipping or how employees will judge you then you do you.

[@garycamara9955]

Yes I always top 20%

[@MelNel5]

The only 2 things listed that might offend someone here are, “How much do you weigh”, or “How much money do you make?” Either way you’ll probably just get a response like, “Nunya”, as in nunya business. The one that should never be done in ANY country is criticize the country you’re in if it’s not your own. That’s just rude in any situation, and IMO socially unacceptable. The other ones are no big deal really. P.S. If you are in a dine-in restaurant that has wait staff, please tip your server. I waited tables in high school, and not only is it harder than it looks, the “pay” Is stupid low. Love your reactions. ❤

[@rebeccalaptook3450]

If you don’t have the money to tip, you can order your food carry out. Ever since covid, even counter service people expect tips and ask for them. I don’t do that, because they make regular hourly wages, and no one served me. I really don’t care what anyone thinks about it either. In all honesty, a lot of waitstaff are so entitled regarding tips, that their service stinks and then they’re angry if you don’t tip them. If I’m mistreated, my tip reflects it. I let people know how much I make if people ask. I have a very good friend from England, and we like to compare the differences in daily life, including our salary. It’s so interesting to learn about his culture, and he loves to clear up the rumors that he hears about American life. The news about Americans across the pond, is less than accurate to say the least. I’m shocked over the difference in law. It’s almost like property rights, or the right to defend it or yourself doesn’t exist. I’ll take our “gun culture” any day over that!

[@bigtimelsu]

Dude... you're American!! You are nailing it.