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[@TexasRose50]

I’m a73 year old lady and I’m always complimenting people for one thing or another. I don’t have much to give, but a compliment costs nothing.

[@andycofin6983]

And that kindness, so rare these days, can turn a person’s bad day into a good one.

[@TexasRose50]

Thank you. 🙂

[@lindseybabekuhl3560]

I know how I feel receiving a compliment so I always compliment someone on something I like or think is cute!

[@lindseybabekuhl3560]

@@andycofin6983that’s a big reason I do it

[@K37-h1z]

Mam, that just made my day. Thx and love from NH

[@lauraschumann7605]

If someone says "i like your coat" the customary response is to say thank you and tell them where you got it and how cheap you got it on sale, lol.

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

Definitely. And the time since it was purchased. "Thank you. I got it a couple years ago for just $25. It was on sale at Macy's.!

[@derpyeh9107]

Are you from the Midwest?

[@CKaffeineIVStat]

Yup. And if it’s a dress brag about pockets!

[@tammyduckworth8199]

I do that especially if I got a good sale. I'm frugal or I try to be

[@robynbeach3198]

​@@derpyeh9107she freaking has to be!!! 50% of on clearance then I haggled it down another 25% because a stitch was crooked! 😂😂😂

[@Musicislife477]

We don’t say “you have to be the best”, we say “Do your best”. There are competitive parents that put that on their children. But we emphasize doing your best in everything you do. Doing your best doesn’t mean you’ll always be a winner, but it instills a sense of pride and confidence in children that carries through to adulthood . 😊

[@amoss1611]

@Musicislife477 That's loser talk

[@Profalllright]

@@amoss1611 We think as boys growing up (in America) second place is the first person to Lose.

[@heysylvs]

I'm half Asian. There was no "do your best" 😆

[@huitrecouture]

Oh go sit down FFS.

[@Profalllright]

@@huitrecouture What does a comment like this mean ? Who are you talking to and what are you trying to say ? So vague ! Please Explain what are you talking about and to whom are addressing . .

[@rasbypowell8529]

Well, let me give you a compliment. Your enthusiasm is so charming. You will do fantastic in the U.S. People will love you.

[@dianalupton5543]

Absolutely!!!

[@well-dressed-bird]

Truly we will! You love us, we'll love you back.

[@wishingb5859]

Yes, that is the same thought I had. Hard to believe that he lives someplace where people are so enthusiastic and charming and precious that he doesn't receive a long list of compliments.

[@JG-4real]

Right? He'd have a ton of friends in the US! He has such a great pesonality.

[@Destiny-jf5pb]

I think foreigners are misunderstanding Americans being nice or giving a compliment as “hitting on” them.

[@KarylLenas]

It's true. Americans will compliment each other. As a white woman, I saw a black woman wirh gorgeous purple and black braids. I complimented her on them. She pulled a wig off her hair & showed me her cool braids is a wig. She had zero shame. GOOD FOR HER. We both laughed. #AmericanLife

[@webbtrekker534]

Girlfriend and I were in an elevator in a medical building and a black nurse got on with us. She, also, had beautiful braids and we complemented her. She thanked us and told us that they were hair extensions. We all got a chuckle out of that.

[@kathymc234]

And Karyl, you wouldn't have had that moment with her if you hadn't complimented her.

[@KarylLenas]

@@kathymc234 and it's still a valued memory. I will remember her. She made me laugh so hard. Great micro-encounter. :)

[@montamagic541]

That lady sounds like my mom. When coworkers would compliment her hair she'd thank them, pull her wig off and ask them if they wanted one

[@jefferyshute6641]

I guess the difference is that instead of worrying about all the reasons why you can't or shouldn't do something, our attitude is "Why not?"

[@catlinhollow]

A lot of times what foreign people think of as us hitting on them is just us being friendly.

[@carolw24]

I thought the same

[@konniemazur6200]

She said they actually asked her out, they were not just being friendly.

[@marinazagrai1623]

@WonderMonkey-xp3xk No, most women and even those who really are beautiful don't realize that. Self doubts start when we reach puberty and stop when we get to menopause. We aren't pretty/tall/smart/etc enough.

[@marinazagrai1623]

@WonderMonkey-xp3xk My parents raised me as the oldest telling me I am the pretty one, and my sister (we are the only siblings) being the smart one. I don’t think I am what I was told, but I grew up thinking I was dumb compared to my sister. I blame my parents telling us this nonsense.

[@garycamara9955]

Thats because Europeans aren't that freindly.

[@kathleenmenker3853]

I always say “Thank you!” to a person who gives me a compliment. Denying it would make the person feel bad or embarrassed.

[@thequeendt]

Yes, throwing a compliment back in someone's face is like saying the compliment giver's opinion is shit.

[@joeterp5615]

Yeah, it’s very rude and dismissive.

[@jftalarico]

Yah, I catch myself doing the "yup" or "mm hmm" instead of saying "you're welcome". It's not that I'm not feelin' the "you're welcome" spirit, it's just that in the US you probably hear thank you about 50-100 times a day...which is good. So the response gets truncated. I work with people in Australia and have also picked up the "no worries" response, which somehow seems to be more fun.

[@purplepumkinX]

That's you're way of thinking. If someone denies it, I just laugh and tell them to hush that stuff

[@VictoriaShaw-mp6qf]

@@jftalarico i say no worries as well, because growing up my aunty and uncle from Australia would visit us every year for 3to4 months at a time and I picked up on it, as a kid they influenced me in a beautiful positive way... Love them very much ❤️

[@deborahbrock3458]

In America, we will initiate conversations with a stranger. It is not always hitting on you. We are generally kind and friendly

[@anthonybangs1211]

Being friendly and interested in getting to know someone from another country isn't always "hitting on them".

[@j348011]

She said the guy asked her out.

[@ssjwes572]

@@j348011 Does that make anthonys statement untrue? "Being friendly and interested in getting to know someone from another country isn't always "hitting on them"." Which part of this has a problem now?

[@StuartistStudio1964]

I was raised to say, "You're welcome" when someone says, "Thank you."

[@JoyDonald-f5g]

I was too. I always say “you’re welcome.” 😊

[@jeanvignes]

As was I. I honestly cringe inside when I say, "Thank you" and the other person says, "Sure" or "No prob" or "Yeah" or "Of course". It feels lazy and disrespectful to me like "You're welcome" is too much of a bother. I think "Really? Three syllables is that much more work than two syllables?" Ha-ha! I'm 67 so there's a generational thing at play too.

[@heatherpayne1995]

​@@jeanvignesthis is a generational thing. You're welcome to a younger American sounds like transactional rather than being genuinely wanting to help someone. Don't be offended. It's more polite for younger people to say, "no worries" or "of course". The Spanish phrase "De Nada" for you're welcome literally means, "it's nothing "

[@chlupl]

I usually say "you're welcome" if I'm more on autopilot.. it isn't so genuine. If I'm actively interacting, I say "oh, absolutely" or "my pleasure" or "think nothing of it."

[@deliarealtor]

Thank you responses - you are welcome, no problem, my pleasure, of course, and many more depending on location and situation.

[@nicolem376]

Ok we all need to complement Lewis because he deserves it. I’ll start… Lewis you have a great laugh and you put me in a good mood every time I watch your videos. ❤

[@Rickety_Cricket]

I think he's hilarious! He really has that 'pure fun' type of sense of humor and energy that I vibe with. He seems like someone that if I met him in a bar, I'd for sure end up buying him a few drinks for the conversation and some good laughs! *Grab a passport, bro!* The east coast isn't even that long of a flight away - and would welcome you very quickly - and show you a hell of a great time! And, YES, Americans are typically *very* direct and you would get hit on, especially when they hear your accent! You would be absolutely shocked your first night out in any average American bar. We don't like wasting any time, that's for damn sure!!! 😂😂😂

[@susansoltys4874]

Lewis is handsome and funny

[@ymaseraph6227]

Your joy and enthusiasm are infectious. You brighten my day just seeing how excited you get about stuff. 😊

[@Timotimo101]

Lewis is awesome and does the same for me ... makes me feel upbeat and joyful.

[@anteeker]

I can't help but notice that he has a great smile and beautiful teeth.

[@gritty011]

The phrase “of course” is short for but of course. It was my pleasure.

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

I don't get why people see it as a negative?

[@gritty011]

I’ve never heard it received as a negative

[@gritty011]

The phrase that drives me nuts is when you ask something or do something and you sorry or excuse me they say “no worries??”

[@gritty011]

What do they mean no worries ?? I was not worried just being polite

[@thequeendt]

@@gritty011 to me it means that helping you has not been a bother - your request has not caused me any trouble or inconvenience, in other words it's my pleasure

[@zvw444x3zefa]

I feel like the response; 'Of course', means, naturally we should help each other.

[@IzzySalami]

Yea, that’s usually how I use it. Interchangeable with “I got you”.

[@joserubio6785]

EXACTLY 💯

[@jstringfellow1961]

Something I've noticed when I visit the UK, mostly in Scotland, is that the people were not raised to be confident about themselves, their family, their abilities, or even how to present themselves in interviews or public settings. I'm amazed at how often the say to me "You're so confident" because see myself as being normal and even hesitant at times. Most people I run into in the UK have not set their goals high enough. They set lower goals so they can attain them; then others come along and step over them to become something or obtain something. People are always cutting themselves and others down, and it's no wonder why depression and anxiety levels are as high as they are. I wish I could teach a class on it!

[@azurephoenix9546]

Then start teaching that class!! I'm sure people could use the encouragement of just being comfortable and confident within themselves. Americans have an odd way of making other people feel confident about themselves, so why not use that to mutual advantage?

[@gracegeraci5113]

I watched a reality show once years ago it was like a spin off of Americas top model and it was American models vs the uk models and I instantly noticed the extreme lack of confidence in the uk girls so much so that it saddened me a little inside because it wasn’t like they were being humble or modest they just really didn’t have confidence and of course the American girls were over confident but the American girls did so much better because they were using their full potential and the uk girls weren’t because they didn’t know or even consider their full potential. It was a show so who knows if everyone is like that just something I noticed that was a huge difference between the girls in the show.

[@stephenanderson9801]

Lewis you are an American. Being American is a way of thinking and living and striving always to do your best

[@ljb8157]

Well said! Being American is almost a state of mind!

[@Americaisfukd]

​@@ljb8157depends on what your state of mind is😊 if you're a trumptard you're a traitor plain and simple😢

[@LisaApril]

I've often concluded that Lewis is American. It's the thought process and the freedom of his being an expression.

[@kenslaughter00]

Dood was just born on the wrong continent is all.

[@ericcartmansfatroll1635]

​@@kenslaughter00homie just needs to throw some tea in the ocean

[@christianoliver3572]

There are millions upon millions of Americans here and if you see someone you think you might fancy then sometimes you just have to go for it and introduce yourself. The thing is that you may never see this person again if you don't just walk over and say hello. That's how I met my wife!! 26 years ago and still going strong

[@kimmarquis2354]

Totally agree. Found my husband with a “Hi, how you doing?” with a smile. We hit 28 yrs together last month.

[@tonnigillis266]

So true

[@PatronSaintOfWitchFaeAndDemon]

The only part we need to learn is to gracefully accept a no and walk away. That’s the part we have trouble with.

[@goldenagenut]

5-star comment! 👍

[@brycereynolds5532]

Totally agree! Thats how I met my wife, and we now have nine grandkids!

[@crescentmoonchild4031]

I think it makes someone’s day…I try to mention when I see something cute about someone’s appearance instead of being quiet. It is a small thing and it may make someone smile…

[@Lynn-kh5rs]

As many times she says she has been to the U.S. it surprises me she hasn't figured out why we use time for distance. If your visiting our large cities distance is not going to give you any idea how long it's going to take to get there. For example; in L.A. & vicinity something may be only 30 miles away but it will take you 1 or 1.5 hours to get there due to traffic and time of day.

[@squiggleworks9]

In NYC, we talk about distance in terms of train lines and time it will take to get there

[@Sandy-es5ge]

Glad you encouraged your friend or mate as you call him to go for it!! I think here in America we have the mentality that failure is just part of life and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. I think it’s more shameful to not try. I mean you may try several different things and fail but one time your going to be successful and you’ll look back at the failures as learning experiences and sort of the pathway to success. One of our sayings here is If first you don’t succeed try, try again.

[@buckeyegirl16]

A good example is YOUR brand loyalty to Coca-Cola and McDonald's, lol 😂

[@Syzygy77]

😂

[@Tbill6763]

Absolutely, come south and people love Dr Pepper. It's a Texas brand so of course many of us are loyal. It's funny to find "foreigners" (non-Texans) who are loyal to it as well. 😊

[@marnieweaver3935]

Love Coke!

[@stevenburkhardt1963]

It’s the Real Thing. Heck, the only jeans u wear are Levi’s

[@BudHenry]

@@Tbill6763 Really? That’s like Georgians wondering about Coca Cola or Native Floridians and awesomeness. lol

[@kwade9298]

I love that you love us so much. We love you too, man. 💯🇺🇸✌🏽

[@Laura-mi3nv]

Confidence is the key to everything. Just don't be cocky.

[@garycamara9955]

Its hard when you are so good at everything!

[@VictoriaShaw-mp6qf]

Exactly

[@zararobnett8284]

Or creepy

[@derpyeh9107]

@@zararobnett8284 Most "creepy" people aren't really creepy. They're just unattractive.

[@kay-collins]

@@derpyeh9107no

[@terrifictomm]

In America, in most families it's not about being THE best. It's about doing YOUR best.

[@VocalCitizen]

We compliment strangers because we're friendly and it's nice to make a random person smile. Yes, Americans are very very friendly, but we're also genuine when we deign to compliment your shirt or your hat or your hair...

[@brimcalister1215]

Don't go easy on your nephew, but take time to praise him when he makes a good move. It shows him respect and takes him seriously when you play your best and give him an example of how he should give his best. Showing that you're proud of him even if he loses may encourage him to keep learning the game.

[@gingersnap22]

In Pittsburgh we're famous for giving directions according to where things use to be. Lol

[@marnieweaver3935]

Me too! In Wisconsin!

[@connierohall4248]

Amen

[@mrtoadslove]

lol, it’s the same here in Tennessee!

[@monicamayer977]

Funny

[@WildLifeDrummer]

Yinz guys goin dahntahn to see Donnie Iris where the old Metropol used ta be n-nat??? lol

[@robinkulwicki7278]

OK, FIRST THING: I found this channel 3 days ago and I have become ADDICTED!!! I need to st0p!!! My comment: I've seen many young European girls talking about the things that are different in the US or mannerisms that are different in the US. I think they are trying too hard to think of these things!!! We are the U.S. We love people. We love fun. There's nothing we won't do/try "just because". We are the US - we love everything and are very outgoing!!! You could have more fun here in 1 week that you can believe!!!!! All the things we are taking about make us Americans - we're fine with it!!!

[@occheermommy]

Found it about 2-3 weeks ago and I have been binging ever since.

[@webbtrekker534]

I've noticed that this trend keeps going on. I'm thinking it is the Europeans that have the problem/issue. What we are doing is pretty much what everyone else here (USA) are doing. It is a function of our society and norms that we all live with. Almost all of us ( our immigrant families) came from some other country, we (they) brought their culture and lifestyles with them and blended them in making 'our' current culture. So what Europeans use to live and brought that here and it became 'American" now. It is evolved.

[@Eric-oq2yu]

Found it a few days ago too and same

[@jpsphoto-vision8803]

I think most people who move here actually assimilate, they bring their style and food which in the US we associate with culture because it's a part of our culture, but they assimilate to what is actually culture... The Value hierarchy and structure of your time, ( which is why even their food americanizes to the quick/ easy/ cost effective version) they also take on our mannerisms etc. we have a culture of different nationalities, styles, food etc. because we will try most things, we are joy seekers, entertainment or fun/ leisure or physical and mental comfort etc. is the majority of what we value for our time. These pleasures are easy to be consumed by when your work doesn't satisfy. To summarize our culture is anything of pleasure is valued, money is only valued for it's ability to provide the things we find enjoyment in, we value our freedom to do what we want when we want which is why we tend to hate our jobs or think we don't make enough money. We would prefer to spend our time outside of work, so if we made more per hour we'd have more to spend doing whatever we want... This actually stems from our large corporations sucking the joy out of work. You should love what you do because you should find joy in the value you provide others with through that work.... our job market is not conducive to satisfying work... This is partly what drives our pleasure seeking culture @@webbtrekker534

[@LeahAllen-h2s]

What I found fascinating is how offended so many Europeans seem to be about our cereal choices. I don't know why. We like our cereal. Get over it.

[@lisabrunell732]

not only is it good manners but it's nice to be gracious and say thank you

[@thurlravenscroft2572]

I was told as a child that you should graciously receive a complement and that false modestly is insulting.

[@Cody38Super]

"Crabs in a bucket"....if one crab tries to escape, the other crabs will pull him down and back into the bucket!

[@annfrost3323]

Are you saying the crabs pulling back are European?

[@Chris-zg7ty]

@@annfrost3323 Makes sense. The one trying to escape the bucket is an American. America did sort of escape from the grasp of the British.

[@martina21953]

@@Chris-zg7ty Sort of? We fought the Revolution against those rascals.

[@martina21953]

In the U.S. we're all cheering on each other. It's been "us" against "them" as long as we've been a country.

[@Chris-zg7ty]

@@martina21953 Not so much anymore.

[@JohnStrandt]

We don’t describe distances by football fields. We describe sizes by football fields (or other things). Like “that ship is over three football fields long….”

[@webbtrekker534]

The other day I had to drive to a close by city to get a prescription that was in limited supply locally. My first reaction, that is was about 30 minutes away. Meaning to me it was that it was close enough and doable. Being too far away would mean the next city that was about 30 miles away and freeway driving and taken maybe 2 hours round trip. Distance is relative to what is comfortable to do.

[@imweakfordeaky]

When I was 10, we moved into a new house with a front yard that was “two football fields long” from front door to road. (And then were hit with the Blizzard of ‘77 when we only had one aluminum snow shovel - thank God the farmer next door saw us struggling to clear our driveway and came over with his big tractor w/ snowplow to help us. And also thank God my dad had gone small-game hunting in the Fall so we had a couple of rabbits and some grouse and quail in our deep freezer so we could eat while waiting for the roads to be plowed)

[@jamiekrhea]

You get rewards for how much money you spend at stores. I just bought my daughter a pair of shoes that were $70 but I had earned $30 from my previous shopping. So, I got the shoes for $40. I think that is what she was talking about but with airlines.

[@tinamisner1322]

We also say "no problem" here as well, just depends on where your'e at and who it is. I don't think all Americans are competitive "at all costs" . Many kids are encouraged to do their best but, having fun is just as important. Of course, there are those families that are extremely serious about competing, but it's not all encompassing here. The schools actually try to tone competition down a bit in some ways. Teamwork is a big focus in my kids' school system.

[@brandiscott4137]

American girl here, who is now starting to seek out your older videos, b/c I enjoy them so much. I spent 3 weeks in the UK, and think it’s cool when you say something that I noticed being different from the U.S. You say you don’t get a lot of compliments, so here you go…you have beautiful eyes and smile…and as an American, of course I love your accent! And you should feel special, b/c I’m not the comment type! Lol. Thank you for all the videos you post!!

[@ojisanhoward8940]

When it comes to being thanked at least where I'm from (Midwest) we usually only say "you're welcome" to those older than us. When it comes to near our age it's "mhhm" "no problem" or "don't mention it" or even "you betcha". Although in professional or service industry we'll say "you're welcome" as well.

[@ojisanhoward8940]

Oh just in case ya ask "you betcha" is basically shorthand for "I helped because I wanted to so there's no reason to thank me but thank you for the thanks!"

[@barbparknavy9119]

"no problem" covers a number of situations, its a really handy phrase!

[@ojisanhoward8940]

@@barbparknavy9119 agreed

[@wyldwyvern1]

Another I have heard and use quite often myself is, "Happy to help!" usually followed with a smile and sometimes the occasional wink. That being said, I live in the south. ;)

[@ojisanhoward8940]

@@wyldwyvern1 Sounds nice!

[@aleigha9141]

I’ve always told my kids “just do your best”. That doesn’t mean they have to BE the best, but just do their best at whatever they’re doing in their life. Brand loyalty is just sticking with the same brand of something bc it’s your favorite. Like always drinking Coke (not Pepsi or generic cola), always eating McDonald’s or Burger King for fast food, always buying the same brand of jeans bc they’re your favorite, etc. you were absolutely right in telling your friend to take the risk and do something he likes rather than staying at a job he doesn’t. Even if he fails he will have learned something and he can try again. “Without failure there is no success”

[@SoulCriminal]

in the states there a large amount of people who look to be part of something, Brand loyalty, whether it be a political group, sports team, tech iphone vs android, clothing like nike vs adidas or versace vs Luis Vuitton, Ford vs Chevy people... but we also like to stick with things that we like...Example i only wore a specific sneaker company for years because they never failed me for comfort...I do the same with jeans etc... hope that helps.

[@angiesmellstheroses]

My mom, sister, and I compete for the best wrapped present every Christmas. Everyone at the Christmas Eve party has to vote and the winner takes the engraved “Best Wrapper Alive” trophy home for the year. So yeah……. We might be a bit too competitive 😂

[@wholovesyababy5574]

I’m American. I have never heard ‘of course’ as a response to ‘thank you’. The responses are: you’re welcome, don’t mention it, no problem, etc…

[@michellemooneyham1467]

Of course, would be very off putting.

[@squiggleworks9]

I hear of course in response to ‘thank you’ all the time. I think it’s situational. Like at work or in a transactional interaction. I complete a work task. You say ‘thank you’. I say, ‘of course’

[@rockymtn1291]

At Chik Fil A, they’re taught to say “my pleasure”

[@libertybell8852]

​@@michellemooneyham1467it's all about tone. Lol!!

[@DrClaw-y2l]

You've lived a sheltered life then.

[@TomBoyChic79]

Im Tennessee we use the saying "As the crow flys" in distance measurements 😄 a lot of southerners use this term.

[@ljb8157]

We use that in the north, too!

[@Myomer104]

That's a rather common one... well, everywhere. Not just in the US.

[@StoneE4]

That's like saying... "In Tennessee we use the word 'the.' A lot of southerners use that word."

[@gregcable3250]

We are big on effort--that is sometimes confused for being competitive. We tell our kids to give it 100% all of the time, if you succeed, fine, if not, too bad, but you gave it everything you've got, or, "well, at least you left it all on the field"-- the sports reference is used for every context, not just in a game/match.

[@evansjessicae]

A big example of brand loyalty would be Apple vs. Android. People who like Apple products are going to choose Apple products over any other brand or operating system. They'll have the iPhone, Air Pods, a MacBook, etc. They would NEVER buy a Samsung phone or Sony earbuds. 😤😜

[@mbrower3304]

I'm an American and I've NEVER heard anyone in the US say something was 2 football fields away. We'd give directions in time or miles.

[@dianalupton5543]

Hey, we country folk in the States have and do use the term as a "guesstimation"

[@dianedeck9790]

we did a research report in high school years ago. Our assignment was to see our people give directions. Find the trends. We found that Men give directions by time and miles and street names, however women give directions by landmarks. So women are more likely to say make turns at the McDonalds on the corner or go three lights down then turn right.etc. Men would say go to Main street, make a left then go down to 32nd St. It will take about 10 minutes if the traffic is good. Of course this wasn't everybody but it was a trend for the most part.

[@kristinrobbins2715]

​@@dianalupton5543i was gonna say, unless youre in the country and directions are by landmarks.

[@jeananjackson1435]

I live in Texas. Distances are definitely measured in time it takes to drive there.

[@peteanderson9577]

@@dianedeck9790 Men tend to see the layout while women see the landmarks

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

Yes,we hit on aka try to meet people in public...I met my wife in a parking lot heading to a store..I got her number and 28 years later we are still together..I called he that night and went out the next day and were together since,married 2 years after we met! Lots of people just talk to you,if they hear your accent etc they ask where are you from..they also compliment you on something you're wearing,your hair etc..etc..They are NOT hitting on you,they are just complimenting you,making small talk..They want nothing of it..

[@alisummers7984]

I explain directions in time! 😂 idc! if someone asks me how far away am I from Target 🎯.. Ill say oh about 10-15 min that way 😂

[@feralon9570]

Well shit, my target is 45 minutes away, just follow 22 west.. lol

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

I had a guy tell me that "it's about a six pack away" and he meant beer drinking time.😂😂😂😂

[@anitapeludat256]

When traveling, speed limits vary and not all roads are straight or direct, giving someone an average time, helps a person plan. We like to be helpful. I'm in Connecticut, and have family in Michigan. It's a 750 mile trip one way to Detroit, Michigan is about 12 hours. Further north to Traverse City, Michigan, is 19 hours . I always drive, most of us travel with another person and also our kids. Our infrastructure is designed primarily for an auto and truck society. We don't all fly everywhere. It's quite costly for a family. Big cities, have buses, and taxis, or subways, or trains. It's not like the convenience of train travel in Europe, even country to country that is so wonderful. But think about the fact that the entire UK fits inside of the State of Michigan. That gives you a picture in your head of just how big something is. She spoke of traveling to the US a lot. I. Often hear if a lot of people from the UK have traveled to NYC a lot, starting as kids. That blows my mind, that's an expensive trip for us. Even within the states. But, we don't get a lot of paid time off like many Europeans do. We know where Europe is, the vast majority of regular working people cannot afford a trip overseas nor do we have enough paid time off to actually enjoy the country. Many Europeans criticize us heavily for not traveling overseas. We simply don't have the time they have. Plus, we visit family in other states and of course the USA is amazing. I know you understand, please spread it around in the UK when you hear someone criticize us. Many people in Europe get at least , 30 days off paid. That's not typical for average Americans. We have to work a long time at a company to earn that.

[@alisummers7984]

@@jack-of-all-trades1234 😂

[@monicamayer977]

I live in Kansas but family in California. I say it's only a day away. (24 hrs of driving )

[@JordynOrca]

I have 3 kids myself (Texan, here). I have never sent my kids out to do a sport or activity to "be the best." First of all, I want to see if they even enjoy it. IF they do, I will encourage them to continue in it as long as they still enjoy it. The truth is, they will enjoy it more if they are better at it, so I may also help them work at it. I do not care if my kids are "the best" because there will always be someone better. I want them to find things that they can enjoy and be good at because it is fun to be good at things and they COULD potentially make money at it.

[@jen03smith]

Yes ma’am! Agree! - Texan mom with 3 kids myself 😊

[@allibrown8960]

2 kids... And yeah... Put everything you can into what you do. If you've done your best, whether you win or not, you have nothing to be ashamed of. When it came to music, it often was, though, that my kids didn't do their best and still won. Talent is a fickle mistress.

[@hayhay349]

How we reply you're welcome in America depends on the situation, the person, the mood, and comfort level. Some people are not comfortable saying you're welcome in some situations because it can seem rude (weird but true). Lol but here are all the responses I have heard or have given besides you're welcome: Most welcome, no problem, thank you too, sure or sure thing, mmmhmmm, yep, happy to help, absolutely, of course, and my pleasure.

[@Wud-f2r]

Never heard anyone describe something as “X football fields away” although that is used as a unit of measurement, as in “the ship was twice the length of a football field” - especially as a football field is an even 100 yards/300 feet in length (about 91.4 M). Still usually used to describe size rather than distance.

[@tnlarkspur60]

Maybe it's blocks as in two blocks down?

[@cmdrfunk]

120 yards

[@Wud-f2r]

@@cmdrfunk 120 yards? Are you including the end zones? The marked playing area is 100, which is why the 50 yard line is the middle of the field. As far as I know the expression has only ever meant 100 yards.

[@doloresharkins5050]

Brand Loyalty is a true thing Coke or Pepsi, Ford or Chevrolet etc favorite Brands and can be for many reasons. Bragging rights are a reason for competitiveness, also the self start spirit and belief in goals ,business sometimes just come from an idea and as Americans we just go with it

[@happy_friday2302]

Brand loyalty is mainly for the points like if you get a coffee from the same place everyday you will get way more free ones than if you go to different coffee shops everyday.

[@SSShadyLane]

Especially when it comes to the iphone. Does anyone still pay for those? 😂😂😂

[@stevenburkhardt1963]

Of course. I had a droid in the past but tried an iPhone. I prefer the iPhone.

[@garycamara9955]

Where is that?

[@happy_friday2302]

@@garycamara9955 Starbucks gives you a free coffee every 25$ you spend unless you get bonus points like if its your birthday or Star boosts

[@michaelhenault1444]

During WWII the Brits said the Yanks were over fed, oversexed and over here. That's why we are so interesting to Brits.😂

[@webbtrekker534]

...and "over paid'

[@garycamara9955]

The Brits were paid their worth, their food sucks sooo, who cares.

[@garycamara9955]

Thats because the brits are underfed, oversexed, and over there. Also over opinionated.

[@davidanthony4845]

...and the British were underpaid, underfed, undersexed, and under Eisenhower.

[@davidstephan5116]

TBF, the Brits should just keep doing what they do well…….. Riding americas coattails

[@rmh258]

Try a social experiment. Everyday give a stranger a compliment in passing. Cool coat, nice hat, that donut looks good.

[@tomroy7332]

Brand loyalty is strong in automotive. There are Ford guys, Chevy Guys and Dodge guys. They generally don't cross over. Harley Davidson motorcycle loyalty is almost cult like. Coke or Pepsi?

[@OneLuckyLady13]

Brand loyalty also goes for FOOD. Pepsi vs Coke, peanut butter, mayonaise, ketchup, clothes, etc. Basically due to SO many varieties.

[@BudHenry]

“If you ain’t first you’re last.” Ricky Bobby

[@Starkogi]

🤖

[@dawnyoung8]

But it’s Ricky Bobby ! Who wants to be him ? He’s an idiot ! I’d rather be Joe Dirt than him ! Lmao😂

[@ladiwilliams9739]

😅

[@OriginalLictre]

Only if you're in a two-person competition. Otherwise, it's the idiocy of Boolean logic in competition. Boolean logic is either/or. For example, a door is either closed, or wide open. Boolean competition logic boils down to "Did you win completely?"

[@BudHenry]

@@OriginalLictre it’s a line from the movie Talladega Nights. It’s a joke.

[@maddcowperklns8275]

I'm a 58 yr old American. My dad always told me be the best at whatever you do . 🌎✌️💖☺️

[@garycamara9955]

You are young then!

[@ronallens6204]

We were raised to always do our best no matter what we do, same as I taught my kids... on any given day someone can veat u, but if you always do your best you never loose even if u r in last place.

[@davidstephan5116]

Second place is just the first loser

[@savannah7375]

4:24 I say things like that as an American but a lot of people will tell you to just learn to take a compliment so I try to smile and say thank you more. We do love to lift each other up, I definitely do. Everyone is facing a battle and the little things like smiles, compliments, paying for a strangers coffee, can just make the day better sometimes 😊

[@spinthepickle1244]

I had a PT that complimented me on something every day and I would always play it down. That made me realize how often I did that and wonder why I felt it wasn't OK to accept a compliment! So I switched to saying thank you. Especially since I am one of those people who compliment everyone all the time! I realized I want them to feel good... so maybe I should do the same for people complimenting me!

[@mbrower3304]

Brand lotalty and incentive programs, such as those offered by airlines and restaurants are different than preferring a certain brand of automobile or...bread. If l have a chance for reduced ticket prices on an airline fare by becoming a member of their club, that's not brand loyalty. Preferring a certain brand of truck, or following a certain college team is quite different.

[@well-dressed-bird]

Yea, there's lots of ways to say you're welcome. "No problem, no worries, you bet, yup, sure thing, anytime. Just endless ways, we're just moving on quickly. It's not many with any malice. Sometimes, we might even just give a nod.

[@revgurley]

Agreed with giving/receiving compliments. If you've noticed you get more when you wear a certain something, or your haircut, it's good to have a "thank you" story response. For example, I have a coat that has a lot of blocks of color. I get a lot of compliments on it. So I say, "Thank you! I call it my "coat of many colors" like Joseph in the Bible." Or if my hair is nice, "Thank you! I'll make sure to tell my stylist!" It's almost a sport in the grocery story....who is going to have something on that's really cool that I can compliment and maybe make them smile today? Yes, brand loyalty is often generational. My parents grew up with Coca-Cola, so I did, too. Wouldn't dream of a different soda (maybe RC). My mother liked to make Stouffer's meals (frozen, heat in oven or microwave), and I still buy their lasagna and mac & cheese.

[@jannibal9273]

Stouffer's frozen entrees are pretty good, been eating them for years

[@susannerobbins]

Here’s a compliment for you. The thing I like about your channel is your pleasant demeanor.

[@amandakennedy6348]

Absolutely happens. 🤣 I've been approached by men in convenience stores, Wal-Mart, walking down the street, etc. Happens, bro! 🎉😂

[@garycamara9955]

I don't normally get approached by men.

[@jannibal9273]

Well you know, if you don't try, you'll just be passed by :) Women hit on guys too, it's not just a one-way show :)

[@ronallens6204]

There are a lot of dogs and bar flies... u can always tell the pretty ones and the ones who put out by the crowd of guys around them

[@davidstephan5116]

I’m calling BS. You’re not pretty

[@teresabryant1781]

As to brand loyalty... I think a better example for you would be always shopping at one store, or driving one brand of car, or only buy Nike sneakers.... brand loyalty is being loyal to a specific brand of whatever product... yes sometimes there's incentive, but not always 😊

[@JodieCantrell]

When I’m in the service industry (such as a waiter) I like to respond to the thank you with ‘my pleasure’

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I think I was driving when watching ur 100k video! But, I was super impressed that it only took a little over a year! That’s an amazing feat! And I honestly think u can reach 1 million fairly quickly! Ur pumping out videos on a consistent basis and they are always fun to watch! 💜

[@seanmetcalf918]

Driving while watching a KZbin video? Jesus H Christ.

[@RamonaFulmore-js6uy]

You need to get to the US. You would have so much content and you would get to a million before you know it. Once you come and meet people here and tell them you do these videos so many people would be on it! We can't wait for you to finally get here. Love your videos. Keep up the good work😊 P.S. you would definitely get hit on over here. Lol

[@andimproud]

Yes he would! Lewis is adorable! ❤

[@jamesoliver6625]

Just stopping to talk to you is not "hitting" on you. It's just being human. Your sports teams are your religion in a way. But that's different than brand loyalty. Brandy loyalty emerges from your satisfaction level with a product or service.

[@BuddhaStephy]

Encouragement and positive reinforcement helps feed confidence which is motivating. When you just criticize someone it takes away their confidence and desire to even try. As for brand loyalty, most of us stick to what we like. Like I love Lucky brand jeans and coach purses and adidas apparel and arenette sunglasses and etnies and dc shoes. For tools I prefer dewalt or Milwaukee. It’s just finding something you like consistently and knowing that you don’t have to even try it to know that you’ll probably like it.

[@LoriWellman]

I don't know where she's been that they describe distances like that. Honestly, I've never heard that before. We generally say how many miles away or how long it takes to get there, or we may just say how many city blocks you have to go to get to your destination.

[@MelNel5]

Every time I see your face, I’m like, “Hey Lewis!”, like we’re family. 😂 We are really. I love your reactions, and you’re such a cool guy. Maybe one day like Laurence from across the pond, you can have dual citizenship! You already seem very American to me. Great video as usual. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@monicamayer977]

I wouldn't want him to be disappointed

[@JaimeGlover]

In Denver Colorado, we often say "go up to Wadsworth and turn west". West is always toward a the mountains and we all know that.

[@karenburke8987]

My dad was so competitive, he never "let" us win even when we were kids!! And not only would he not let us win, he would gloat when he won!!!! Made me and my siblings really competitive!

[@ticiamillermccloud561]

I agree with her on those things. As to Brand loyalty Absolutely. Not just because of perks. I am a Ralph Lauren girl. Ralph Lauren girl my entire life. There are people who are like that with Nike or whatever. You open their closet and you will see Avast amount of a certain brand. We are competitive. I think it comes back to the entrepreneur in most of us. It makes you competitive to survive.

[@richarddickson6208]

That is the secret to America is lifting each other up even in the bad times

[@Cookie-K]

I too am starting to wonder if Lewis is actually European 🤔 I think all the American reactions are affecting him 😊 Its ok Lewis.. Us Americans love you and we know you are going to be very successful!! ❤🤍💙

[@amystreasuresdesign]

In Chicago/IL, we measure distance by time. And everything is 15 minutes away. 😂😂🤣 Granted, the reason for that is traffic can be bad, depending on the road/tollway and time of day. But we're all so used to saying it's x time away, we know what we're talking about. 😂

[@imweakfordeaky]

We also do this in the Greater Cincinnati area. For example, I’m 20-25 minutes from Downtown.

[@Trifler500]

If someone compliments you in the US and you say no, it's crap, then they'll think, "fine... be that way"

[@AdamYJ]

We don’t place as much value on humility as other countries do. In lots of countries (especially in Asia), directly accepting a compliment is seen as conceited or arrogant. Here, we don’t see people as conceited until they’re actually actively bragging and boasting.

[@Trifler500]

@missam3404Talking about strangers, not friends.

[@V-False]

Yeah often times when someone denies a compliment and they aren’t close to me I tend to see it as fishing for compliments or something similar

[@Bi11Hicks]

I'm with you man, I'm not sure that the competitive quality, brand loyalty, or describing distances makes any sense with me, my friends, and family. Maybe my brother is competitive but Some of these didn't seem like "American" qualities. Curious about her observations tho. People are generally kind tho. I got my car stuck and as a dude, I was so curious that another guy walked over and tried to help and wanted to even wait with me for the tow truck. I don't know that all are so ambitious either but I really do appreciate the diversity and welcoming manner. L3WG, You seem just like an American to me! You seem so much like a genuinely good person too. Love your videos!

[@audaniataylor4853]

Brand loyalty is a THING here! I love Eddie Bauer clothing. I'll buy clothes off the website with no hesitation because I trust EB and I know, from experience, their stuff fits me well and will last a long time. Once you get used to a business, yeah, you tend to stick to it and flaunt their merchandise.

[@stischer47]

Even many restaurants, grocery stores, and other establishments give you points that you can redeem for free food. As for competitiveness, any time my brothers and I played poker, dominoes, Monopoly, whatever, our parents and adult relatives cut us no slack. Then when we finally won, it meant something. I would always used the story of Thomas Edison and the lightbulb. When he told a reporter that he tried over 1000 different materials for the filament, the reporter asked him if he didn't feel like a failure trying so many different materials. "No, I then knew those didn't work. I kept trying until we found the right one."

[@lennyo5165]

Directions depend on several items. If it is a straight shot down the road we will tell you in time "it's about 10 minutes that way". However if you need to make several turns to get where you are going we often go all out, "So many (miles/blocks/stoplights) in that direction and you will see a (landmark/store) then turn right onto (street name) go another (miles/block) to your destination. These directions can actually involve up to 6 or 7 turns but the formula stays the same (distance, landmark, turn). So for instance "take this road down past the third stoplight and you will see a Mcdonalds, turn right on Main St then head down 5 blocks to a Walgreens turn left on to North Avenue travel another 2 blocks and that is where you want to be".

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

Exactly! I get so stressed when people use weather vane directions and street names only! For one, my distance vision isn't great. So reading a street name far enough in advance is difficult. And just stick to left or right. My car does have the compass direction display but it's not in my line of sight when I'm driving. Directions I give would be, "take a left out of the parking lot. About two blocks down there's a huge pine tree, on the right, that sticks out in the road a bit. You need to turn left there into that narrow side street, and immediately the first right us the street your looking for. The place you're looking for will be in the left, maybe four or five buildings. Can't miss it it's yellow." Because that's how I navigate and remember. Landmarks, unusual sights(tree growing out of road), and colors! Lol

[@thissideupthatsidedown]

You did right by your friend who wants a new job. Keep encouraging him. He should get the new job, become super successful, and leave those "keep you in the gutter with us friends" in the dust. They do that because his success will shine a bright light on the fact they are "settling" in their life. In my opinion. 😁 If people tried to do that to me I would say "Watch me!" and never speak to them again.

[@jimmyb.6272]

I don’t think of our sports teams as brands, but if that’s what she means by brand loyalty, yes we are crazy loyal to our favorite teams but we will also criticize that same favorite team unmercifully when they are losing. But when I think of brand loyalty in America, some of us will say “I will only own a Chevrolet and I would never own or drive a Ford” for example. But as far as sports, yes we can be crazy loyal in our support for our team. A lot of people will even travel all over the country to attend games of their team when they aren’t playing at home.

[@balddadbodlife]

On the topic of brand loyalty, as an American I know what she means. More than just sports teams it goes beyond that like; Ford vs Chevy for instance. Or tractor/lawn mower with John Deer vs Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, etc...Or DeWalt tools vs Milwaukee or Ryobi or Craftsman kinda thing. Or even clothing like Nike, under armour, etc...

[@anitapeludat256]

We are a huge land mass. Saying , "the trip to a specific city will take about 2 hours, but it depends on traffic .". Describing time it takes is much more realistic for the person asking, versus saying "120 miles at 60 mph. " Travel time depends a lot on traffic on the road, time of day, and how fast each person drives.

[@sherryford667]

So true.

[@AdamYJ]

One other thing is that it’s a common cultural trait for Americans to think their time is valuable (some would even say we can be impatient). So, letting people know how much time they’ll lose is considered a good thing.

[@BittyBooBrown]

Back in my day if you were going to do something you were told to do it well or it is not worth doing. I did the same to my kids also. Because it will give them discipline to have pride in what they do. I was all ways told if your going to half-ass it don't do it. I told my kids the same lol. Congrats on your 100K so proud for you.

[@normanbunch8078]

"Do or do not, there is no try" Yoda😅

[@BryanW-bp3le]

You want to push your kids to strive to be the best. If you’re going to do something, especially if it cost money and a lot of time, then I expect my boys to work hard at it. They will take those lessons and put it towards other aspects of life.

[@samhamilton1172]

As far as brand loyalty, you see it a lot in things like Ford Vs. Chevy. If you’re a Chevy guy, you would sort of tease the other guy for liking Ford. Of course this is all in good fun for the most part.

[@emilyb5307]

6:40 The "thank you- of course" thing is very common, but even in the states you'll see a generational divide of how people interpret responses. Many older folk will understand "no problem" as "oh, so you wouldn't helped if it was difficult? How rude!" When what is meant is more "oh, it was no trouble for me to pause and help, don't even worry" The "of course" means something like "of course I'm happy to help!" And the "mhm" is similar - it's understood as an acknowledgment - "I heard the thank you and appreciate it, but am also continuing on..."

[@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu]

At 80 years old I am definitely an older folk. I would NEVER interpret "no problem" to mean you wouldn't help if the problem were difficult. My friends are also old folk and they see no problem the same way you do. Where did you get that idea? One of us is a bit out of the old folk loop.

[@emilyb5307]

@@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu I worked grocery for 7 years and heard that one quite a lot. I often got corrected! That being said, it's not unilateral - I'm sure there are many who are OK with it like yourself! Could maybe just be the people I grew up around.

[@laurieo877]

I'm old and say "no problem " quite often

[@TexArizocan]

I work as a front desk receptionist at a hotel and I was saying "No problem", and my boss (in her forties) told me not to use it because people might take it that way. She was like, you used to work at Chick-fil-A, why not just say "My pleasure" so I brought that back into my response for "Thank you"

[@everfall1075]

The "older generation" taught me to say no problem lol pretty sure only old rich pricks would have a problem with it

[@marshall517]

In the US when someone responds to Thank You with OF COURSE it means Of course I would do that for you. Go for it. Get er done. You go guy or You go girl and just do it or right on are all used quite often in the US. We love to root for people to do well at whatever they endeavor to do.

[@captnron59]

Next time you play your nephew, stop him when he is making a bad move and ask him if that's what he really wants to do. Get him to rethink his move 😢

[@SM-yb4dy]

This will help him a lot, it takes awhile to get to think just several moves ahead.

[@angelarussom9272]

Hi! Had to put a comment lol. I'm from Northern Illinois U.S, 3 weeks ago I quite my job of 15yrs to take a job in a completely different field. Everyone was supportive of this change because the only time you fail is if you don't try. ❤

[@KateinVA]

We do tend to send our kids to sports or extracurricular activities. It helps them learn to work through difficulties, gives them respect for working as a team, and helps keep them fit and out of trouble.

[@gregcable3250]

We don't use football fields to describe distance, but do so for size. "Oh, that new Wegman's (grocery store) is 2 football fields, pal, so take a snack and put your walkin' shoes on."

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

I don’t do points or loyalty cards. But I do tend to stick with the same brands or stores. For brands it’s because I like what I like. For stores I like knowing where everything thing is. I don’t do miles. I do say it’s about ____ minutes away. I never expected my child to be the best. But if they wanted to do something like join a team they were told that they had to put in their best effort. And once they joined a team and made that commitment, it was just that, a commitment to the team and they couldn’t quit just because they didn’t want to do it anymore. They could quit at the end of the season or the end of the class and didn’t have to do it again if they didn’t want to. But no half way through quitting.

[@catherinesearles1194]

Loyalty comes from saying the Pledge of Allegiance. You learn early on if you are loyal to a thing a place or.a person you benefit from that loyalty, at least that's what I believe.

[@wishingb5859]

The "of course" in reply to "thank you" is something that replaced "no problem" a while back in some parts of the USA and I think it is a way to say the same thing. The older generations say, "My pleasure" and I am an older generation. The younger generation does the "Mmm, mmm" and I think they are giving a positive vocalization. They do shorthand even in typing and texting and everything so we need to understand that their shorthand response likely means the same thing as our formal responses.

[@trechernga1299]

I'd say the brand loyalty ties in a lot with the competitiveness. Growing up, examples were being a Chevy family vs. a Ford family or Coke vs. Pepsi. You stick with your brand and made fun of "the other side." Today it's Apple vs. Android. You stick with one or the other, never cross, and poke at the other side.

[@wikkedspindl]

A lot of times a compliment can easily be misconstrued as flirting. Not saying she wasn't being hit on, just saying sometimes it happens. Reciprocated comments can be answered as "No problem", "You're welcome" "Mhmm" and the silent nod. Brand loyalty. Some places you are just into a team because it's hometown, or been the family favorite for generations. Also some grocery stores will have a members program that the more you spend the more you can save on fuel (a lot of large grocery stores also have gas stations). Conversational short hand is common in a lot of places. Sometimes it's just dumb (like calling pizza as Zah), and sometimes you come across something that sticks like Y'all (you all). Competitive spirit...well, you've seen vids about our military... Taking risks. We have a lot of philosophical adages we use to push ourselves. "Go big or go home", "Do what you love and you will never work again", "The difference between a master and a student is that a master has failed more times than a student has tried". Plus some of the more gloomier weather in the UK has people more pessimistic about the outcome of taking chances. NOT all UK of course!