American reacts to 'Normal in Europe, RUDE everywhere else'

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[@dpp5285]

Total nudity is not a normal thing in European beaches. Going topless in any beach is acceptable, but going naked only in some reserved and signed beaches. On the streets is even ilegal

[@fabiosoares7660]

Yeah, but in Spain nudity is very normal and there is not even called that. Portuguese ppl have shit brain and think abt malicious things and they see naked people. But in Spain is all about respect , slim , fat , naked, no matter how people are in Spain there is basically no judgement in the beaches

[@fjmmc9907]

Depends. In Lagos, Portugal, there is the Meia-Praia beach, which is 5km long. Near the city nobody will ever do it, but in the last kilometer you'll see many people naked, and it's not a reserved signed beach. As for top-less, it's everywhere and nobody cares.

[@compphysgeek]

@@fjmmc9907 the reason might be because it's the last kilometre? it's where mostly the "initiated" are going so nobody will complain

[@fjmmc9907]

@@compphysgeek the beach is not empty, but have less people. Anyway, one of the things the locals and tourists like to do is walk the 5km of beach. It's always full of walkers, and collectors of shells. That part of the beach is full of big shells.

[@jeffafa3096]

Most European beaches have special nudity zones. In The Netherlands, some areas of the beach on the North Sea shore are nude beaches. There is no fence or anything though, you can walk over the beach from The Hague to the beach near Amsterdam (IJmuiden, which is approx. 50-60 km) and you would cross a lot of areas on the beach designated as nude beaches. Edit: Being topless is not really an issue btw.

[@martinpallmann]

there is no such thing as „European behavior“. That is different in each country in Europe.

[@cart4062]

We have quite some things in common, prob why they don't name each country apart until later in the video.

[@The_oli4]

@@cart4062 I would find it very rude if you walk in my house with your dirty shoes

[@_JOJ_]

​@@The_oli4 Most people would find it rude. But even if you walk in with your shoes on they'll play it cool... ok most of them will.

[@Pilt_1]

​​​@@_JOJ_ If you think walking in someone home with your shoes and there will not be conequences... Don't come to Poland

[@braedynhoward3644]

Yup. Just like behavior across the US is very different.

[@ThePheenixKing.]

Where in europe do people leave on their shoes when entering another persons home? That would be considered rude here in austria!

[@Domihork]

The Portuguese do it... But that's about it as far as I know. Everyone else takes their shoes off. Most of my life I actually thought that keeping shoes inside is some TV trope that only people in series and movies do so that the show doesn't have to constantly stop for them to put on or take off shoes :D Imagine my shock when I realized that Americans actually do that.

[@katii1997]

In germany too. Also you sometimes ask if we should take the shoes off or leave them on. Like when you're picking someone up and wait for them inside their home. or at housepartys you can also ask bc some people don't care bc they will clean the floors afterwards anyways. and hello Mr. Neighbour 🇩🇪❤️🇦🇹

[@lorathys]

In France it would be absolutely rude unless you're being asked not to

[@windshipping]

​​@@lorathys What? In what part of France do you live? I've never seen that in my life in France.

[@AgniechaDygant]

In Poland if a guest comes in you tell them to keep the shoes on in certain situations, but the guest is still usually expected to take them off, no matter what you say

[@anubis9151]

He talked just about the UK for the most part and made so many inacurasies it's insane... Also the fact that some of the countries he compared to are just super specific and different from most of the rest of the world, so it's more like, they are the different ones, instead of european countries being the odd man out.

[@krekolos421]

@@moritzbecker131 From that channel I consider military videos the only ones that are based on some facts

[@chrisparnham]

Yes agreed who lets themselves into someone else's house I've never heard of that being a normal thing to do. We also do not go around patting anyone on the head well not unless they want their head to be hit very hard back.

[@moritzbecker131]

@@krekolos421 Could be, but there are no real sources and since we both probably don't know better we wouldnt supsect it beeing wrong. You see with this kind of videos how cheaply they make there videos. No way they fact check there military stuff.

[@daladirn5119]

And the fact that his video is stated as behiovour considered normal in europe being taken as rude in other countries and then show things that wouldn't be considered rude is also stupid. Like no one is gonna think I'm rude, because I let them sit down on the public transport or that I'm rude, because I didn't rush inside the elevator. Straight up delusional.

[@magnusnilsson9792]

As a european: -Letting people out of the elevator before entering is simply more efficient, it also prevents the elevator from being overpackad and break down. -Taking of the shoes indoors is also just not cultural, dragging in dogpoop or gravel is not very pleasant. -I can understand how public show of affection is frowned upon, especially loud toungekissing, but no hugging in the taxi, is a bit extreme. -Entering someones home by the back door is ok, if you are expected and are good friends or family, but I wouldn't do that in the US, that would be asking for getting shot by a sawed off shotgun, still knocking and yelling while entering would be polite.

[@riidom]

"loud tongue kissing" very figurative, love it! :D

[@arjix8738]

Here in Greece we would only enter uninvited if it's a family home in the countryside or smth

[@0x2A_]

@@arjix8738 this video made it sound like it's normal in the UK for people to just walk in your home, which it isn't. And when it does happen it will be close friends or family who do it.

[@barefoot2470]

@@arjix8738 but still, what if a couple is fucking in the house and you enter it? or a person is literally naked

[@irgendeinname9256]

At least here in Germany, letting people leave before entering isn't something specific for elevators. We also do that in trains, busses and pretty much any situation where people want to exit and enter at the same time.

[@0xFAB10]

Considering Europe is not a country, Asia is 1) not a country 2) absolutely not a country.

[@xenotypos]

It's even worse for Asia since most major cultures inside of it don't have a lot to do with each other. The middle-east has more historical or even ethnic ties with Europe than with the far east for example. Asia is a very artificial entity that lumps together east-asians, Indians, arabs/muslims...

[@mavadelo]

Might I add that Asia is definitely not a country!

[@Akab]

@@mavadelo yeah. also, did you know that asia is not a country?

[@krekolos421]

@@Akab And keep in mind that Asia is NOT a country

[@HeinerDanny]

I like the country which is called Asia

[@fjuvo]

The infographic show is really poorly researched crap. None of their videos teach you anything useful

[@katii1997]

right?! did you watch the video of them with the differences of US-american teens vs "european"- teens ? (I think it was teens or young people. something like that) that video was filled with bullshit

[@jbird4478]

@@katii1997 All their videos are filled with nonsense. The things they do get correct are just by chance. Even a broken clock is right twice per day.

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

They are similar to 'WatchMoJo' videos which often get facts or info wrong, yet upload without checking for any inaccuracies!?

[@acerreteq703]

That channel is pure bullshit and clickbaity. Bad choice to watch any video there.

[@moritzbecker131]

Yes! This! This youtube channel pumps out videos like crazy with only bullshit in it.

[@juraj5]

In Croatia, going topless when sunbathing is quite normal on beaches. Total nudists typically pick a slightly more secluded part of the beach, not the central one.

[@xxxLesy]

I think Americans just consider our normal swimwear nude 😅

[@fabiosoares7660]

Yeah, but in Spain nudity is very normal and there is not even called that. Portuguese ppl have shit brain and think abt malicious things and they see naked people. But in Spain is all about respect , slim , fat , naked, no matter how people are in Spain there is basically no judgement in the beaches

[@timothyreel716]

@@xxxLesy No we don't

[@Hosigie]

I'm Croatian and this isn't really true in my experience. You'd mostly be able to see topless women on secluded beaches. And you'd only see nudists on nudist beaches.

[@solaccursio]

@@xxxLesy I think the same. American men/boys wear that funny uncomfortable knee length swimwear, and what we call a "normal swimwear" they call it a Speedo and think it's inappropriate. I mean, my overweight and 70+ father always wore it and he surely wasn't trying to look sexy... it's just what you wear on the beach😄

[@R0swell5104]

Entering someones home without permission is not acceptable behaviour in the UK or any other European country. If you are going to enter without being invited then the eccepted etiquette is that you knock and announce yourself even if the door is already open. I have no idea where the guy got his information.

[@itsmederek1]

Family friends use the backdoor where I live sometimes, I assume they mean this by unannounced. I don't think this happens in cities but in smaller towns it is not completely unheard of. Obviously you should knock on the open door and say Hello so people know you are entering the house but I am assuming even this is unheard of in the USA which is why its in the video.

[@McMonkeyful]

Both comments are correct. Perhaps with a close family member or friend I'd go in if there was no answer but I'd definately knock/ring/say hello. Who knows what you might see if you just wandered in unannounced!

[@suzakucsgo]

it is okay in the balkans

[@floraflowers]

It's quite common in rural Romania. There are villages where the people still leave their gates and front doors open during the day because everybody knows everybody there. My family had friends in such a village and I've seen it myself a few times. I'd be just chilling in the kitchen/living area and a neighbor/friend of the family would come in and ask if "Mary" or "John" were home. Of course, like I said, I'm talking about a place where everyone knows everyone, this definitely wouldn't fly in bigger towns or cities.

[@itsmederek1]

@@floraflowers That is a nice story. Thank you for sharing :)

[@formatique_arschloch]

Greeting strangers with a kiss is normal in most of Europe? No it isn't. Definitely not.

[@hendrikmoons8218]

Only in France or italy. Not here in Belgium.

[@norma8686]

@@hendrikmoons8218 I'm Italian and we don't greet strangers with a kiss, only family members and close friends. And it's not a real kiss, you just touch each other's cheek (sometimes barely) and make a kissing sound.

[@klejjxd]

​@@norma8686exactly the same here in Poland:)

[@dpp5285]

Depends on where you are in Europe

[@vanesag.9863]

In Spain we give "two kisses" when we are introduced to a new a person (male or female) if you are a woman and if you are a male you "kiss the cheek" of the woman and handshakes the man. I write "kiss" because is more a touching of cheeks with a kissing sound or an air kiss kind of greeting. You are expected to greet family and friends in that way and probably is going to be more kiss than air kiss and lots of hughing but we don't kiss a total stranger. I supose the video talks about meeting a person for the first time.

[@katii1997]

leaving shoes on inside is not normal and is actually considered very rude in most european countries. never seen people petting someone on the head. (at least here in germany nor in London) never heard that asking someone their age is rude if you're meeting new people at a bar or whatever it's perfectly normal to ask them their age. saying "please" "thank you" and "your welcome" is a normal thing to do here in germany too. It's actually something that everyone teaches you as a kid. For example: If someone gave you a gift or candy or whatever as a kid , your parents will say : "Was sagt man?" (What do we say?) meaning that you have to say "Danke" (Thank you) that was a really stupid video. they just compared UK to Asia most of the time and it seems that they think that european countries all have the same norms. There are many videos of The infographic that are filled with stupid and/or wrong information.

[@PeterAuto1]

it was about religious buildings. for example in Japan, when you enter a Buddhist temple you have to take off your shoes. there are also some traditional restaurants where you have to do the same.

[@Songfugel]

Children and lovers are quite often pet/ruffled on the head in most European countries

[@powerviolentnightmare5026]

I dunno. I like headpats but preferably from someone I know and love.

[@spugelo359]

@@PeterAuto1 It wasn't only about religious buildings and the emphasis was on HOME, not religious buildings.

[@timglennon6814]

Not in England

[@mel_ooo]

people in asia aren't okay with being rude, they just consider other things rude than you might.it's only rude if it's not normal or widely accepted

[@Laedde]

His comment to this was so backwards, it reminded me of ancient explorers journals that wrote everything with the perspective of their culture being the only valid one. Interesting how the human brain didn’t change over time.

[@W0Ndr3y]

​@@Laedde not letting pregnant woman sit down on bus is just selfish. We as a human kind should help each other. Asia is super large and cannot be generilzed, but man, some of the norms in some parts of the continent are bananas. And driving a car is some part of Asia should be banned. But I think in this sence people in Asia need more time to learn the car rules. Because it is impossible to have infrastructure like highways and huge intersection and still use the rule of "whoever honked first have right of way" since those only work in lower speed.

[@evelynwilson1566]

Yes, and this video is making some huge generalisations.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Totally true, Asia is older than Europe and certainly America! Their rules are their rules and culture, just don't go there without any prior research US! 😏

[@diablo.the.cheater]

@@Laedde the only valid cultures are the cultures of Europe, every other culture are barbarians.

[@Songfugel]

8:26 yeah, this is not true for all European countries. Actually, now that I think of it, almost all of these "European" things are mostly just from the UK and France aka the Western Europe If you have learned anything so far about Europe, is that West, North, South and East are very distinctively different from each other, and most cultural generalizations do not translate well between them. They do however understand the differences of the other regions, and almost always adjust their behaviour to match the country they are in, as in the saying "When in Rome" thus conflicts over these are quite rare

[@0x2A_]

And most the things they say about the UK and France etc are wrong anyway 😅

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

That's my thoughts. But it does sound like an American voice soooooo 😂😅😂

[@Xia-hu]

That infographic video is ridiculously wrong in most cases. It's okay to be naked on a beach? Nah. There are designated nudist beaches, yes, but those are *designated* and you cannot be naked in most beaches. and definitely cannot walk around naked in town. You get booked immediately.

[@tummytub1161]

That video was definitely a nice combination of "Tell me you are American, without telling me you are American" and a big dash of "Trust me bro"

[@ThePinkCat.]

In Poland entering someone's house like that is very rude (very!). Anyway - just 40% of Poles live in the houses. All the rest live in big buildings like apartment buildings or tenements, so they have no back door :) But even houses - not all of them have the back door. I have seen a lot of people in the UK putting their legs/feets in shoes on the oposite seat in a tram. That was horrible to me. Like... imagine - the UK is very rainy country and someone might take the wet seat. But even if it's dry, your shoes are still dirty. I can't understand, why they do that. Behavior like that is also very very rude in Poland. Another thing - entering any place before letting other people exit is just stupid. In a bus or an elevator/lift if some people leave the place, there is more space for those who enter. So what is the point to enter first? It doesn't make any sense.

[@autistandcat6804]

7:50 Not insulting veterans? The way the US treats their veterans in need is one huge insult to them, their service and their sacrifices.

[@timothyreel716]

Very true, this guy in the video needs a reality check!!!

[@wout123100]

@@timothyreel716 he is known for his very wrong videos, says more about him.

[@andysjam7659]

It’s Ok to pat someone on the head in London - are you kidding!

[@0x2A_]

"American man stabbed for patting Londoner on the head"

[@Kiyuja]

The coming into friends backdoors thing only applies to VERY good friends or neighbours you deeply trust cuz from a legal perspective it is considered "disturbing the piece of owner and property" in Germany, thus can get you into trouble. Yeah the culture shock in Asia is insane, an aquaintance moved to Indonesia and its the wild east over there. Something a punky teen would do like carrying around drugs or consuming them literally gets you executed, its crazy. They dont joke around.

[@jensholm5759]

Its the same for Denmark. And You knock so anyone inside know someone is comming. If ou are a stranger its a the main entrece and there is a bell or hammer.

[@vanesag.9863]

It's a generalization about a bunch of diferents countries inside Europe and Asia. For example, in Scandinavic countries everybody take off their shoes at home and in other homes. I'm Spanish and I have home slippers at my entry hall to change from my shoes. It's true that not every Spaniards do it, but at my home and family homes all people has to take off their shoes to enter. Beaches are not like is suggested in the video. We have (here in Spain) nude beaches where you sunbath in your birthday suit and textile beaches where you can go topless. It's totally normal to see women of all ages go topless at a regular beach. You can see a 17 years old or a 56 one sunbathing only with the bottom part of the bikini. Nobody is going to try to shame them or to say anything because is permited and normal. Nobody is going to stare at them because is probably that if you do it, they are going to call on you (and the rest of the people is going to defend the women involved too) or they are going to call the police if they feel threatened by you. In Japan you have to let the people inside the train get off it to enter. And they form a queue to enter. You can see the marks on the floor of the place where the door of the train is going to stop and the line you cannot pass to let people exit the train. And they have a line to mark where and in what direction you have to form the line to enter the train. They are too orderly and respectful for a Spaniard. I'm sure if you are injured or old, they are going to let you sit. Probably they are going to acompany you to the seat and help with your things.

[@module79l28]

My work consists primarily on entering people's houses (and sometimes I even have to go to multiple rooms) but many times it also involves going in and out multiple times. Imagine if I had to take my work shoes off in every service...

[@Xayidee]

@@module79l28well, in Romania we also take our shoes off when visiting other people’s homes, unless the host insists that it’s ok to leave them on. However this does not apply to people that come to perform any type of work or service (plumbers, electricians, etc.). It is just common sense that they keep their shoes on even if they are dragging in mud on a rainy day - they would just clean their feet on the door mat and then the homeowner would clean up after they leave. It is just practical and a safety issue. Usually the closer the relationship to the homeowner the more people are expected to follow the rules if the home. An acquaintance or a work colleague would not be held to the same rules as a family member or close friend. Churches do not require shoes to be off, but mosques do, so people respect the rules of the religious establishment they are visiting. Orthodox churches require men to take off their hats and women to cover their heads with some sort of scarf (and will provide one), it’s not mandatory for women, but it is for men to take off hats, caps or beanies. I am not religious, so if i’m just visiting a church i don’t cover my head, but if i’m attending a service on a somber occasion (like a funeral) I do. People generally adapt to the occasion.

[@katieb5707]

I think that mostly the southern european countries are known for bathing topless. I think it has less to do with being naturalists or being a hot-blooded nations and more with an obsession for having perfectly evenly tanned body. Germans are also like this and they are also known to love to sunbath until they look like an overfried chicken.

[@Mimimo02]

As a European, I can confirm, that this video is mostly wrong Edit: Our internet technichian actually took off the shoes as they were entering the house, generally you keep shoes off, unless told otherwise And everything else mostly is wrong aswell

[@Ahyler]

Weird, as an European (Spain) most are right. With the shoes I never have been at a house where they take them off.

[@singingcat02]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@AhylerThat seems to be a Spanish/Portuguese thing if this comment section is anything to judge by. Here in France we take our shoes off (most people at least), same in the half dozen European countries I’ve visited, and in Romania too. They also do it in Asia. It’s about leaving the floor as clean as possible when coming from the outside

[@ottonormalverbraucher9679]

Since Europe is not a country most of those points don't speak for most european countries, here in germany for example no one (atleast no one I know) walks with shoes into other homes

[@SuperHawk0413]

Well you enter your and maybe go to the „cellar“ or show area and then take them off. Have never seen people taken them off right outside house/apartment

[@RobertLanard]

Sorry, that might be true for your experiences, but certainly not for Germany as a whole.

[@Angusmoi]

i'm french and i don't kiss everybody. i never see that too except if you have a proper introducing to someone by a friend or someone you know. most of the time if it's not in your friend circle ,you shake the hand first.

[@Haazheelt]

This video isn't about european habits. It deals with cultural differences that are not only european vs. specific countries, especially in Asia and the arab world...

[@Astrogator1]

Nudity on most European beaches …. Really??? Have they been to Europe?? Here In the Mediterranean there are a lot of people who go top less, there are some nudist beaches but not a lot

[@brigittelacour5055]

And it's now a bit out the fashion due to the prevention of skin cancer.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

The "kiss on the cheek" thing is definitely not a European thing. It might be normal in some countries in Europe, but definitely not in all. About the flags: Back in 2006 when the football world championships were helt here in Germany, a German beer company used the German flag as a background for their beer advertisements and nobody cared. Just imagine the sh*tstorm Budweiser would get if they printed beer advertisements on the US flag.

[@LythaWausW]

I don't understand your comment about the flag - Budweiser USA seems to use the flag and a scottish horse breed mostly in their ads.

[@Bezimienny1598]

Kissing on the cheek as a greeting came to Europe from the Romans so it most definitely is a European thing. The majority of European countries do this and the exceptions are the minority. There is no European country where cheek kissing is not done, just rarer than say hugging. For example, in my country of Poland hugging is absolutely the main way of greeting someone but cheek kissing is also seen as acceptable and while not as common, people will not think of you weird if you do it.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

@@Bezimienny1598 If you do that in Germany it's considered weird, especially for males.

[@mehallica666]

@@Bezimienny1598 In the UK, a cheek kiss is quite common for opposing sexes, whereas girls may hug and for men it's a good firm handshake, but hugging as a whole is usually reserved for friends and family. Times are changing though.

[@j3mixa]

@@Bezimienny1598 You can't say that there is no European country where it's not done. In Finland kissing on the cheeks is not done. Ever. Not even within family. Close friends or family might hug each other when they meet but even that is not what most people here do. We say hi and smile, that's enough to tell the other person that we are happy to meet them. For me it feels very awkward to get that close to a stranger but I do it in Southern Europe to be polite. I just feel uncomfortable afterwards.

[@davebirch1976]

Someone being served out of turn at the bar in the UK is extremely rude, I've seen it start arguments 😂 if the barman goes to serve you before someone who was there before you, its good manners for you to say "they're next"

[@kohl2807]

I've been kissed several times from strangers, and it's usually ladies in their fifties plus or grannies. I mean, if they smell, they smell, you put up with it, and let them do it. They're showing you their appreciation for whatever you did. One granny kept smooching me all over my cheeks while thanking me for letting her take my seat on the bus. She didn't have teeth, but it still brightened up my day.

[@kikiliki9603]

Yeah, I would say "Things that are normal in the whole world and considered rude and weird in Asia" 😂

[@austropithecus7055]

You´re right! The cultutal gap, which behavoir is desirable and non-desirable is not between Europe and the rest of the world, but between the Western World (including Latin-America) and Asia. And Asia itself is divided in 3 very different "don´t even thing to do" cultures: The Confucian impressed East Asia, India and the Islamic culture area. Perhaps, Africa is also a case of its own. But I don´t know about....

[@Frahamen]

Entering from the backdoor at someone's home was pretty common here in Belgium too when I was a kid. Needless to say it depends on the neighborhood; if the kids next door are friends or even family, children do it all the time. we also had a whole in our hedge so you don't even go through the street, you enter the garden, look if your friends are home wave and enter.

[@sandrab9088]

I live in the UK and I always keep the front and back doors locked. If somebody is coming to visit I like them to phone me to let me know or to ask if it's convenient to make sure I won't be out. I don't like people to just turn up unexpected unless it's my daughter who I am always pleased to see and who has a key to my house anyway.

[@R0swell5104]

That's fine but with respect, that's just you. Most people don't mind friends and family turning up unannounced. It's also considered acceptable for you to tell them when it's not convenient too.

[@star-pixie]

This is what happens when someone speaks about countries without knowing. I mean, come on; most of the beaches accept nudism? There are specific nudist beaches just because you cannot be naked in the others (which are the most of them). And so on. I have never seen anyone popping in through the backyard door without permision (probably because it is freakin rude and because most back yards are closed and you will be trespassing). Anyway, to whoever made this “facts” video, Ryan and we all deserve better.

[@simonman3042]

Pat somebody on the head in London? Hmm… If you want a bust nose then, go ahead! 😂😂😂

[@Rhys_Thorian]

in Germany it's considered very rude to point at people. but you can point at things

[@johannesthethird9908]

In switzerland it's considered rude to talk loudly on the phone or with some else on public transport. Noone will ever say something, but you will earn quite some stares. You also always let people off the trains and busses first before getting in. Some people might even say something.

[@Michaelgoestofrance]

In France, during the height of the pandemic, it seemed very strange to meet up with friends (once we were allowed outside) and not cheek-kiss, or at least shake hands. It's simply a way of 'opening' and 'concluding' a social encounter. The govt tried to promote touching elbows as an alternative - that's how keen people are on initial and final interaction. If you don't want to cheek-kiss, thrusting your hand out as quickly as possible can help ward off unwanted 'bises' (cheek-kisses) but people seem to be happy to go through with a kiss - it's really more of a brush of cheeks, very few people turn their heads to plant a big sloppy one on you.

[@LythaWausW]

This is very helpful, thank you.

[@Bezimienny1598]

Yeah, in my country, touching your lips to someone's cheek in greeting is actually considered weird, you just brush your cheeks and make a "kissing" noise.

[@emileduvernois6680]

On the contrary, hugging people to greet them makes most of the French feel very uncomfortable. Most of the time, they do not hug.

[@koenigkorczak]

I feel like this video is more about Asia than it is about Europe.

[@eljanrimsa5843]

That's true. And it cherry-picks weird Asian rules as well. If you combine Singaporean anti-littering laws with Thai lèse-majesté laws you have outlawed pretty much all of human behavior yet in 99% of Asia this is not relevant

[@stevemichael8458]

Given that virtually everything this guy says about the UK and Europe generally is incorrect, I don't have much faith in what he says about Asia either!

[@faithpearlgenied-a5517]

I think the shoes thing just depends on the people. I'm in the UK, I have a few friends who have really nice carpets and prefer people to take their shoes off so they just politely ask. The majority of people who's houses I go to don't care about shoes being on. I'd always check the bottom of my shoes and wipe them on the mat before going in of course.

[@Alfadrottning86]

- walking into a friends home unannounced - totally! - i mean, yea, i do it all the time and there is friends of me in my flat when i come home from work, too every now and then (likely eating something from my fridge) - its totally normal. And no, they are not digging through my drawers in my bedroom .. they just make themselves at home - i think thats totally normal. Also, my door is never locked. .. not sure i know where the keys for my flat are anyway. - well, i dont think anyone wants to be naked at our beaches .. but as far as i know, we have no rules about it - so feel free to bathe naked. I dont think we have any rules about nakedness in public. You are expected to be naked in the sauna or when showering at a geotherm anyway. - kissing on the cheeks like the French do is normal now. But i think it only started in the early 2000s here. Usually you hug your friends (still do) but you do the cheeks kiss for people you know, but are not really your friends. (like colleagues)

[@xenotypos]

I assume you live in a nordic country. Those countries are safer, and the population is more respectful of other people, so I guess that's why you rarely close your door (even if I have a hard believing you "don't know" where your keys are). In many other countries, especially UK and France, you've better protecting your stuff.

[@Alfadrottning86]

@@xenotypos no doubt i would find my keys. They are in some drawer - if i had lost them, i would get in trouble with insurence. but yea, its Iceland. No need to lock yourself in.

[@livedandletdie]

This is mostly weird things in some parts of Europe that most Europeans frown upon.. However yes, there's a lot of nudist beaches in Europe. It's not near 100% or even close to 50% but there's a lot of them. After all nudity is nudity, who cares, I mean I even have pictures of myself as a toddler bathing in the kitchen sink... it's just nudity, everyone is born naked, and it's natural. And as someone from Sweden, I must say that it's a lot more Americanized a place these days than it was in the past. Your culture is toxic waste infiltrating all other places. Before the year 2000, Europe was a lot better, after the year 2000, it is worse, and the worst part is that the younger generations have no idea of how good we had it before 00, that there's a huge cultural gap between those old enough to remember the previous century, and those who can't.

[@austropithecus7055]

Yes. The New Puritanism and Wokeism, which is spilling over from Stanford and Berkeley, is fatally.

[@barefoot2470]

"I even have pictures of myself as a toddler bathing in the kitchen sink" cute :)

[@stevefl7175]

Boy, talk about rude. :) Ahhhh yes, the "Good old days". Said by every generation. And of course, it's all America's fault.

[@timothyreel716]

Just like our toxic defense we give you? I agree, we should retract it!!

[@stevefl7175]

@@timothyreel716 I think you have it backwards, but think how you want. The US protects Sweden more then the other way around. Fortunately, there are a lot of other good Swedes out there we appreciate. I'm sure the young people there would love to go back to the 1900's though. Show them how good it was, maybe they'll go for it. I doubt it, but you can try.

[@matejmachacek]

Just been in UAE as european and I have to say that those information seems outdated. Nowadays its mostly overlooked if someone is just huging or give a simple kiss in public. Unless you are fully "make out" nobody seems to have problem.

[@ayahgrig9218]

That what it was also years ago. That British couple as far as I know were very, very passionate in their act. That what gave them the sentence. Peck on the lips or quick kiss is totally normal. Holding hands or have a quick hug as well, even Emiraties do that.

[@RaduRadonys]

@@ayahgrig9218 But they put the women in the back separated by the men who are in the front in public buses, lol :))

[@ayahgrig9218]

@@RaduRadonys no, women are seatted in the front of the bus, not in the back.

[@RaduRadonys]

@@ayahgrig9218 I just saw a video of a couple visiting Abu Dhabi and they told the girl to stay back and the guy in front. They filmed it.

[@ayahgrig9218]

@@RaduRadonys I lived in Dubai for 10 years. Just relocated to another country end on 2022. I don't know what they do in Abu Dhabi, but in Dubai women are sitting in the front of the bus, closer to the driver. So, if any man will decide to assult a woman, driver will be able to see it and call police. It is much difficult to notice any assult from the back of the bus. 🤷‍♀️

[@feldegast]

leaving shoes outside in Australia is inviting spiders to live inside them, not a good idea here!

[@rafaelmoncada9351]

The video he just watched is the typical “USA people thinking they represent what the whole planet thinks and they don’t understand they are just one single country different to the rest”

[@stevetaylor7403]

More like normal in Asia, rude in Europe.

[@chibbamusic]

well... coming in when backdoor is open is weird anyway

[@miraculousanimationsbyZara]

How can I send you video ideas? I posted 3 already but still have a ton left😅

[@nellitheretrogamer8666]

I'm used to thinking that that "walking into people's houses just like that" is something that people in the countryside do. When I was a kid, one day some farmer guy who was selling potatoes just walked into our home because the front door wasn't locked. My mother was sleeping and she got quite startled, and kept the door locked after that. No, we didn't buy potatoes. We lived in a town and didn't expect anyone to come in just like that, although we knew that in rural areas that was common, at least back then.

[@LythaWausW]

I live out in the sticks in Germany and Amazon walked into my house when no one was here and left a package in our entryway. We reported it and subsequent Amazon ppl are very careful, and even mentioned it that they know about that incident. That potato guy just came in your home is worthy of buying a pack of Doberman Pinschers. Actually two would do fine.

[@nameless-hu4mm]

@@LythaWausW Just lock your door. If you dont want someone to enter your house, you lock the door. No need to potentialy kill someone with dogs and go to prison for the rest of your life.

[@Rob-yj9ew]

Onlly friends and family come in the back door, normal guests use the front door. And yes, they can walk in on you while you are naked, but they know that (at least in our case)

[@spugelo359]

My grandparents used to leave their front door unlocked, that allowed family members and relatives to enter and exit freely. But it took only 1 time for a stranger to come in uninvited to change that... the crazy thing though is, it took decades for that to happen first time.

[@Rob-yj9ew]

@@spugelo359 yeah, the old times. When I grew up fro every door there was a cord to open the door from the outside, so the kids could go in and out all day. Neighbors would use it too, or the milkman. At christmas eve and new years eve the front door was open so people could walk in to give you best wishes or join the meal. It changed in the 80ties when people couldn't be trusted on their bleu/brown/green eyes anymore

[@taranvainas]

As a summary: in Europe we are much freer than in any other part of the world. "Live and let live" is one of our most accepted and assimilated mottos.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Incorrect. There are massive differences. Civil rights differ, freedom.of speech differs, election laws differs and there's definitely a difference between genders and LGBT+ acceptance. It's not a monolith entity.

[@taranvainas]

@@charisma-hornum-fries Indeed, as you say there are massive differences. I'll keep ours. Civil rights without health coverage for all, and with no one to stop the neighbors from being armed to the teeth? No, thanks. Freedom of speech or debauchery of speech? Freedom of Expression is one thing (which of course we also have in Europe) and quite another to be able to say anything. Here defamation, injury, slander, lies that affect social peace have their legal consequences. Your freedom of speech is leading you to disaster, and you have a good example in the MAGA. Election laws? We are already seeing it... how the Republicans try and manage to restrict the vote to the citizens, we are already seeing how your Electoral Colleges act. You are the only democracy in the world where the popular vote does not matter. In 25 years the Republicans have won the popular vote only once and yet they have ruled most of the time. A clear democratic anomaly. Difference between genders and LGBT+ acceptance? There in the red states women can't decide on their own body, and we all know what happens in places like Florida, where they try to prevent the word "gay" from being said. No, no, I prefer a thousand times the freedoms we have in Europe. Here we are not scared if we see Michelangelo's David, instead of being scared we consider it one of our cultural symbols. And here the last time books were banned was in Hitler's Germany.

[@sshreddderr9409]

thats bullshit. europe, especially north and central, has crazy high taxes and lots of regulations and laws that cut into individual freedoms. "letting people live" here means taking most of their salary and make everything expensive via regualtions and bullshit laws with virtue signaling excuses, but subjugation as goal

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

Very few people in London get that worried about having 'personal space' invaded, it's crowded enough... What DOES infuriate Londoners are the (mostly) tourists that suddenly STOP in the middle of the pavement, while crossing a street or walking through a shop doorway, thus everyone else ends up bumping into 'them' or having to get around 'them' (and worst still, being British, WE apologise to 'them', for their fault !!!) 😎 😄

[@popps33]

hahah the kissing on the cheeks in France is definitely something to get used to. A cute girl, who was the younger sister of a music artist I am acquaintence with, did their custom with me too. Surprised me for sure! But I was cool with it. 😎

[@miraculousanimationsbyZara]

Can you do a video about underrated countries in Europe? Like Belgium, Luxembourgh, bosnia and herzegovina, estonia (+ most underrated in my opinion) montenegro Like give them a separate video if possible, i can give you links in case you’d like

[@EastFame]

sorry, but there is nothing extraordinary about Estonia for it to be considered underrated, compared to other European countries.

[@user-xi6nk4xs4s]

@@EastFame Not true. Every country has something special. What it is for Estonia I don't know yet, so I would like to be surprised. Or maybe something with Estonia included. I could imagine a video about the link between Finland and Estonia for example. Or maybe something about the 3 Baltic states. Lots of good options.

[@miraculousanimationsbyZara]

@@EastFame that comment is exactly what why i asked for estonia too

[@dpp5285]

Most of the Balkan countries actually

[@Squagglimole]

how is Belgium underrated? The CAPITAL of the EU is in Belgium. The seat of the EU is in Belgium. It's literally the power centre of Europe. Maybe underrated by Americans, but they literally know nothing not directly relevant to their own country

[@TullaRask]

walking around naked in the street? On a beach is one thing, but I'm pretty sure it's not accepteble in most of Europe, maybe even illegal.

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

When an American makes a video, explaining European behaviors, as if Europe is a country like the US. The way the guy in the video talks about others is what I call "Normal in the US, RUDE everywhere else".

[@timothyreel716]

Take a breather, it's same the other way around too!🙄

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

@@timothyreel716 The other way around has yet to cross my way, though I am open for others to change my mind. I'd be thankful, if you could guide me to an example of what you are claiming.

[@timothyreel716]

@@Fuerwahrhalunke Look in a mirror!!

[@knus1959]

What did you do to "give back" that option ? I miss the time, where i could use "watch oldest" or "watch newest" videos from a youtuber.

[@Senovitj]

Once again the Infographics Show show that they have never been to Europe 😅

[@catharinaforbes-boeren82]

To me. Having lived in the USA, I think they are more rude then in any other country !

[@teiher]

Yes, their concept of liberty often borders on disrespect in the eyes of a European. They don't have filters when they speak, so they can be more confrontational or intrusive.

[@timothyreel716]

@@teiher Oh, you mean like opinionated Europeans on YT? Get it through your heads, everyone can be rude!!

[@teiher]

@@timothyreel716 this exact comment is what I was talking about. I wasn't confrontational before, I was only talking about different ways of expression, but you still got triggered and you felt the need to talk back.

[@timothyreel716]

@@teiher And if I made the same remark about Europeans, you would probably response to it the same. What's your point?

[@Gaunter_ODimm]

For the kisses part, I travel a lot in France for example and kisses are not really kisses it’s more cheek against cheek if someone greets you with a kiss mouth against cheek it’s either a (good) friend or someone a little bit weird lol

[@erwintimmerman6466]

In the Netherlands entering via the back door was common before the 80s but the practice has become less since. In more rural areas it's still common though. To prevent embarrassments, you usually yell hello when you open the back door. Also when people have multiple stories, walking around naked is usually restricted to the higher floors. If you want to clean the kitchen naked, you can always lock the back door.

[@Bautinho88]

As a German I laughed already at videos sponsor 😂

[@toms5996]

This video is completely ridiculous. In the Nordics (here in Finland, Sweden ...) most of these things are considered EXTREMELY rude as in all other parts of Europe I've lived in. I recommend for you to not react to this channel anymore as this channel clearly doesn't know anything about Europe. (I got it at the end - is this video meant for US/European people visiting Asia. Even so...)

[@jimpickens5936]

In Germany it’s also considered rude to point at someone directly

[@Stelphy876]

2:00 because they see the living room as a room where you recieve guests. our european houses usually have several floors where the 'private'' rooms are.

[@prunabluepepper]

I think the infographics show was really off. It looks like a high quality video, but it clearly is mostly nonsense. That's why we need the downvote counter back, to be able to identify bad videos. The original video has about 1k downvotes and 4k upvotes. That's a harsh ratio.

[@user-cs4fg7bh4r]

I think you look Europian

[@salala4412]

(In one of his videos he said that he was half German and half Hungarian.)

[@formatique_arschloch]

Well, white Americans are all from Europe😅

[@mzak5204]

Another thing about the UAE- if you like eating poppy seed rolls make sure you don’t have a singular poppy seed on you after entering the country. They’re very strict about opioids and will lock you up™️

[@hannesh234]

Where I live in Europe, you always take off your shoes when entering a house, unless you are told otherwise (sometimes if people invite you to the backyard they will tell you to keep your shoes on). otherwise it is rude to wear outside shoes indoors. Where I live we usually offer indoor shoes to those who are visiting or have a small area filled with different sizes of slides to wear, in case the floors are cold (which most of the time aren't). Also sometimes when people visit they bring their own shoes to wear inside the house.

[@looksee2651]

In most European countries if not all of them, we take our shoes OFF when entering a house or appartment. Walking through the back door unannounced to a friends house is NOT normal at all.

[@Stelphy876]

4:40 in europe the older generation also in northern europe used to dislike walking and eating, eating was seen as a sacred thing you do at home in private or a designated location like a restaurant

[@nefertiti7378]

This video is ridiculous. We don't do that, and Asia is not a country and not comparable. And Europe has own different cultures. Definitely a bad video, just to confuse you.

[@dhahm6884]

"Europe is not one country" is funny, because lot's of people in the US think, that America is a country and everything outside the US is not America.

[@bblake5116]

This must have been made by an American who has never left the USA.

[@DivinityOfBLaze]

I'm in Europe... wearing shoes in the house is extremely rude and disrespectful. I have no idea which country in europe he specifically grabbed for that. Probably somewhere uncultured like the UK.

[@God_Save_The_King]

Most of the stuff I heard is complete and utter BS... The Infographic show is such a bad Channel in general that does extremely poor research for all of their videos...

[@SilvanaDil]

"Must have wrote?" *You* are no grammar expert yourself.

[@katii1997]

what's wrong with that?

[@iampotsataja]

​@@katii1997 "must have written" I reckon

[@amadeuz8161]

I once tackled a young boy into the plexi glass with my elbow to his head when he tried to get on the train before we were able to get off and every one was like "good job, that will teach him to behave". No one even checked if he was ok :D

[@Itsukazutrap]

Tbf in France pointing at people is extremely rude. You can point at things, but not people, as it's like being too obvious and considering a human like an object Also, being topless on a beach is ok. Being nude isn't. Unless it's a nudist beach, you can't just go around in your "birthday suit". The law forbids the lack of tops if you are in a city, men or women. But it's barely applied, police doesn't really care

[@Mikael_Puusaari]

The thing about Dubai is that in tourist areas like the bigger cities they are more relaxed about the rules and laws when it comes to tourists but in most other places they are much more strict In Sweden there are very few rules, take your shoes off when coming to someones home, we like clean floors at home, don't cut in line because in Sweden fairness is important and don't talk about ur salary because no1 is really interested in talking about it, most people are doing fine and if they are struggling u don't want to make them conscious about it Other than those, there are of course many more "rules" that only the snobs adhere to that the rest don't really care about, just try to avoid those people and u will live a happy life 🙂

[@helenroberts1107]

I don’t know anyone in the uk who are ok with people just walking in someone else’s house! 😮. I’m also not sure where this guy got all his facts. If you pat someone you don’t know in London you’re likely to get thumped. The Sex Pistols are now all pensioners.

[@evamayakornstad2576]

Hahaha, my husband are from The Faroe Island. They never lock their front doors up there, and guests just know and enter. And thats in the morning and late in the night

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

The thing with nud!ty, there are naturist beaches where you can be nakey, and topless sunbathing is nothing weird. It's not like we walk around like we were just born :)

[@AshtonishingJelly]

When I was a kid we moved from a small town, to a smaller "country town", neighbouring where we lived first (so close, that I still stayed in my school). And the culturel shock for me, when our old (VERY sweet) neighbour lady, just came in through our back door, and then knocked on the door to the kitchen! 😳😳 😆😂😂 So sometimes culturel differences doesnt have to be between countries or continents, sometomes it's even just between neighbouring cities! 😂 (And/or generations, actually 😊 )

[@AshtonishingJelly]

Also in Scandinavia I don't think it's rude to ask for someone's age.. 🤔 I do think we have inherited that mentality, a bit, from the US, when it comes to a womans age.. Maybe I'm wrong, and it's just how I feel, myself. But I really don't think people in general get offended by having to tell their age ? 🤔 Other Scandies, in here, that can validate or tell me any different?? 😊 🇮🇸🇩🇰🇫🇮🇬🇱🇫🇴🇸🇯🇸🇪🇦🇽

[@BastianNorW]

It's obviously a US citizen that made this video - which thinks that Europe is ONE country. Europe consists of 50 independent countries with their respective differences in cultures. Not like the difference e.g. between Colorado and Rhode Island - which speaks the same language and have almost the same cultural history. We are independent countries, with independent cultures, independent history, our own languages and so much more diversity than the US. You can't use Europe (the continent) or the EU (a political union) as a whole to compare against other countries or cultures. And btw. you'd be arrested in most European countries if you're nude in public.

[@shyzukani]

4:15 This reminds me of the Spongebob episode with the Seabear, where they list random things not to do or else youl get attacked by him xd

[@gamingtonight1526]

Remember... When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Or you can get into hot water!

[@moladiver6817]

I just learned from fellow Europeans here that leaving you shoes on in someone's home is considered rude in many parts of the continent. I had no idea. I'm Dutch and for me it's somehwere in the middle. I never wear shoes inside but that's mostly because of comfort. I prefer to walk barefoot or with socks on when the weather is cold. But that's just it: preference. I do have tiled floors everywhere and no carpets. Maybe that makes a difference. I wipe on a regular basis and to be honest I don't really see much differene after I've walked around in shoes for a while compared to when I haven't. The floor is clean at all times. Of course I wipe my feet as I enter my home. My shoes are always clean. There's no dog shit or anything simply because where I live dogs aren't allowed to just shit on the street. There are designated dog areas for that so it's rather easy to keep your shoes clean. It would be different in muddy areas say with a farm house or a shack somewhere in the forest or on the beach. But in most cities and towns shoes on or off really make no difference so I don't see the point to really make it a point to wear or not wear shoes indoors.

[@layziek2137]

This part of not taking our shoes of outside is a little misconception. In many parts of Europe we do sometimes have different weather throughout the day. That means taking your shoes off outside is a little unpractical. So we wear them when going inside, but the first thing we do once we are inside is taking our shoes off. We even often have dedicated places for the shoes. Never wear them inside.

[@mavadelo]

I was happy to hear your first reaction to the title, it shows that you are learning and growing In certain regions of my country (the Netherlands) entering the house via the back door unanounced is totally normal as well if you are a friend or family. In other parts not so much> That said, if I am walking naked in my home and you entered unanounced and see that... that is a you problem, I don't have a suply of eye bleech so make sure to have some on hand. Shoes on/off: Most uh.. (cough) Europeans (cough) I know take their shoes off at home. I don't believe for a second that l;ine jumping is "accepted and even expected" in Asia. I do see invited line jumping enough in my country though. The "Oh you have just a few items, I have a full cart, please go in front of me" kind of jumping. I did it, others did it for me. "In Europe they will look around to see who needs a seat"..... whahahahaha..... in his dreams maybe.He must have never been on public transport in saay Amsterdam, London or other big European city. Feet up: Weird example that has nothing to do with "Europeans" Pat on the head: If I give someone a pat on the head in London I am pretty sure I get a pat on the head back... with closed fist.... right in my nose. Stepping on money: Another weird example that has nothing to do with Europeans The nudity one had me laughing... and uh.... which beaches.... asking for a friend obviously. Walking around shirtless: (I mean, I don't have to tell nudity in public is accepted nowhere right?): When visiting other countries always check. In most countries, even some in Europe, religion makes it a no no. Always go with "don't do it" untill you see clear prove that it is ok. Maybe SOME countries but in general In Europe we don't go around kissing strangers. Among family and close friends that might happen but it is hardly a standard greeting in any country. Public transport/elevators. You let someone out before you go in. That is just common sense. You can't occupy a space already occupied. Humor: Never expect that the humor of your country is accpted elsewhere. Also just common sense. If you can not joke about your leaders, flag, military or government... are you really free??? Chewing gum: lol... the fak.... he is grasping at straws now For some reason it is not polite to ask a woman for her age but for a man... no problem as far as I am aware. writing name in red: Did I say straws? those are to big... make it hairs. Looking in the eyes: Another highly specific religous thing Medication: If you need medication and go on holiday, you KNOW that in EVERY country, you need a doctors prescription to bring your medication over the border... drug laws anyone? What are these for strange examples.

[@wout123100]

If you can not joke about your leaders, flag, military or government... are you really free??? now this is really a strong one hehe

[@scottosborne2915]

walking into someone's home is a no no but its ok if its family or if its a life long family friend

[@caelumx999]

As a european I even think so few of those are weird or rude. I guess it depends on country too. You've earned new subsriber from Czechia, keep up the good work Ryan!

[@axzyzzen]

The 1st one😂 "Oh hello Mary, I'm just m*st*r**ting here, come in, I'm ready in a minute😂🎉

[@misschieflolz1301]

For the first point, I'm pretty sure this applies more to smaller tight-knit communities. I don't live in a particularly small town, but a lot of people have lived here for generations. What I find most common is we get a quick knock and they let themselves in, and generally that's fine. The house is locked if we're not there and the dog is a deterrant for anyone not familiar to the family.

[@TrudyBusterKittyMadness]

As a BRIT yes we would walk into someone's house that we knew not a complete stranger. More common in rural areas where people now each other well.

[@alexanderelsen9397]

do's and don't vary massively across europe. I think france and uk are good examples where often the differences in etiquette can cause both french people and british people to feel the other is being incredibly rude all the time. (not surprising we had a war lasting over 100 years with them. The more polite we try to be to each other it seems the more rude we come across.). For example if someone said hello to me without any follow up, I'd think I've done something wrong or inconvenienced someone without realising, it's used to usually to announce your presence, kind of implying you think your presence is something important that people should be paying attention to etc. It's correct use is to start a conversation with someone which is currently not paying attention to you, or to announce your arrival at some meeting. If used not as a conversation starter, it can come across as implying that your more worthy of people's attention than whatever they were in the middle of doing, which can seem very conceited, narcissistic and rude. as you're rudely interrupting them and their thoughts for no reason. Whereas in france it's like if you don't say bonjour, it's considered rude. Even though it's just a filler word with no purpose to the actual conversation. If a british person can see you're paying attention to them already, they'll often skip hello and get straight to the point to not waste your time. But in france that's considered rude, even though british people do this usually out of politeness. I think a lot of french people and british people piss each other off straight from the start with both appearing rude to the other right at the start of every conversation or interaction. Which is why we usually don't get along too well.

[@tyynaestonia5220]

As a European myself, while traveling in Europe, I have learned much more about the difference in the cultures of the peoples here. Understand how different the boundaries of "norm" are. How one nation's politeness is misinterpreted elsewhere. Therefore, the author of this video has too little knowledge when he pushes the nations of Europe together. As an Estonian, I can give examples that are strange to us in Europe or different than in our homeland. - In Bulgaria, we had dinner with a group in the garden of a family, so to speak, a Bulgarian home restaurant, outdoors. As Estonians, we already know as children that we don't talk with our mouths full during meals. There is no ban on speaking directly, but rather it happens quickly and quietly, so that we can talk later after the meal. The hostess was shocked because the silence at the table meant to them that the food was bad. - keeping one's word and punctuality are important to our people. You can't even dream of it in Spain. If you make a remark to a latecomer, you have been rude to him. Because it is SO wrong for a Spaniard. I don't know how they get on the plane on time? - In our country, we definitely take off our shoes in the room/hallway. This custom still comes from the climate, where most of the year is wet or muddy. Imagine this soup at home. In Spain, again, mostly stone floors and easy to wash. Precipitation is also quite rare. - Dogs, cats, even stray ones, never sit on sidewalks or asphalt. Unfortunately, Spanish roads are like a minefield. No one sees a problem with this and dount teaches animals. - our children have freedom like in Denmark or Norway, and those who settled in Estonia from the USA are at first shocked and later worried about the harassment of American children. In Spain, however, on weekends and holidays, all playgrounds are full of children with children. We prefer to go out into nature together, do sports, hiking, and only children up to 1-3 years old are with their parents on the playground. Later, they romp on their own. - on the bus, the parent is given a seat, but this is changing, because honestly, the children's school kiotto, which weighs 10 kg, is still very heavy for the little one. Spanish children can only go home from school until the 6th grade when the parent arrives at the school. It would be completely unthinkable for us to get off work in the middle of the day and go about our business. - In our Estonian culture, we keep a distance from strangers and don't touch each other's backs. We also don't tend to chat with strangers for no reason. We respect other people's privacy and personal space. During the spread of Corona, such restrictions were established around the world, where the distance would be 1m, and when it was stopped, Estonians shouted, thank God we can go back to the 2m distance again. :) :) - we are not a nation of huggers and kissers like the Italians and other nations of warm countries. We greet new acquaintances with a handshake. On a daily basis, however, we beckon, wave our hand. - we have a habit of offering transportation to our coworkers or neighbors going in the same direction. Our neighbors, the Finns, offer and take money for such help. That would be unheard of for us. this line could be continued indefinitely. We are very different in Europe. I used google translator, sorry if something got lost in translation.

[@eucitizen78]

I watch most of your videos, it feels like you are a member of the family even if you have no idea who I am, thats kind of funny. 😄

[@johnam1234]

I really enjoyed your videos and comments, plus learning more about the world

[@victorcapel2755]

To stop just after an escalator is insanity. If you're the kind If person that randomly slam the brakes while drivning on the highway, it might be normal but to anyone else it's reckless behavour.

[@PaniPunia]

I always love the "shoes on or off" one. In Poland we usually take the shoes off, because we have it all - snow, Rain, mud, dust, you name it, our appartments are small and often carpented, and you don't want to drag the outside filth. It's not polite to force people to take their shoes off, but if you're visiting family or friends you Just do it without asking. And you always do it In your own home. You may have some inside shoes or slippers, bit they are not the same ones you use outside.