The Don'ts of Visiting America

[@Matt-zb7hz]

No pushing people is a big thing. I remember my parents went to Hawaii and they talked about foreign tourists (Chinese I believe) just pushing their way through. If you do that in America, don't be surprised to wind up in an altercation (verbal or physical).

[@tommaika9121]

Pushing ahead to the front of the line (queue) is a sure way to get into a fight in the USA.

[@briseidasegura]

Omg yess 😂

[@tommaika9121]

@@briseidasegura If someone does that, it means that they do not respect the system of having a line in the first place and that they don't recognize the people that do ...and are patient enough to stand in line and wait for something.

[@trekranger]

Yes, Chinese people don't know personal space and walk right in front of you.

[@jimmieleepatterson]

Germans do it too, to a lesser effect

[@joshuabrande2417]

In America NEVER point your gun at anyone unless you intend to use it.

[@jonlanier_]

And... keep your booger finger off the bang switch.

[@jacobberry5138]

@David Roberts ...because a handful of videos account for all Americans. You're smarter than that.

[@Cyborg2101]

Jon Lanier hey that’s my line

[@themarbleking]

I don’t respect anywhere where there are so much guns casual use is normal.

[@williamgosvener47]

David Roberts 80% Americans own firearms, that being said drawing a firearm is a serious act. You never point a firearm at a person or unholster it without the intent of using it...... I am American, and people who play with guns and not treat them as serious tools.

[@RossM3838]

A bar can lose its licence if it serves an underage customer, even by accident. Hence the IDs.

[@TroyPosey]

Just another wonderful proof of our country's runway government... First it was prohibition, then the NFA, then downhill from there. "Those who would give up essential liberties to achieve a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty, nor safety..." - Benjamin Franklin

[@kev905]

It's different when you're in your 40's. Getting carded is a complement.

[@TroyPosey]

@@kev905 I'm 33, I take it as a compliment, but at the same time a nuisance, because it's always a pain to dig out your ID in your wallet. It's quite obvious by my beard and the couple stray grey hairs poking out from under my hat that I'm over 21.

[@wms1650]

@@kev905 I should not be taken as a compliment. It is a stupid corporate rule for most large corporations. Also a person/ cashier, in Arkansas, is subject to a 10,000.00 fine and or up to 5 or 7 years in jail. Not a compliment Kevin.

[@CChissel]

It’s such a small matter. Not hard to have ID ready when purchasing something you need to be of age to buy. Its not like you’re buying a can of soda or some gum. I also think it’s a good thing that kids can’t buy it, and everyone is carded to keep it from happening.

[@rizzorepulsive7704]

honestly walking on the grass of someone else's yard isn't that big of a deal. however, walking your dog and leaving crap everywhere is definitely annoying.

[@chrish3720]

Well I don't like it when people crap on my dog.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Rizzo Repulsive yeah that’s terrible ! But these people are just rude and don’t care

[@manonbtravels6343]

Chris H 😂😂😂

[@turdfurguson8359]

I'm a garbage man I cut through yards all the time screw them lol

[@therockymountainredneck6856]

@@manonbtravels6343 maybe they were trying to get their grass to grow or something because some people are actually very picky about their front yards especially older people lol

[@anonygent]

Never drive anywhere without your ID on you, either.

[@anonygent]

William Kallemeyn We had that discussion in law school. Police officers believe they can stop you and ask you questions at any time, but lawyers and judges believe that if you aren't doing anything wrong, you're within your rights to ignore a police officer and walk away. Whether or not it would be wise to do so is another question altogether, particularly if you're here on a visa.

[@turdfurguson8359]

Insurance and registration

[@williamgreene4834]

@Jason Smith Perfect, you are required to have a drivers license or ID if you are the driver.

[@theferrones]

What’s really strange (to me) is watching cops the tv show how often people get pulled over, no Id and cop acts like it’s not that big a deal. Maybe cuz there’s a camera there? I don’t know but I feel weird without one like not having my cellphone with me, incomplete almost. Or maybe it’s slightly different state to state.

[@williamgreene4834]

@@theferrones It's only required as the driver. If you're a passenger they can't ask for an ID unless you're suspected of a crime. I'm not saying it always works that way but it is the law.

[@greglarry11]

Not everyone in the U.S. would get upset if you walked on the edge of the grass. Maybe through their yard.

[@guitargodthor2]

I wouldn't give a shit where they walked if there was no sidewalk. They could cut through my backyard and I'd just wave.

[@jeffreyroot6300]

Most people wouldn’t take offense to you walking on the very edge of the lawn, especially if it’s a busy street. In rural areas it’s much less likely to be an issue.

[@bungholeshagnasty]

@@jeffreyroot6300 Yeah, but not too close tp the house if there are packages on the porch.

[@Nayr747]

She was probably walking on a public easement that people think is their property for some reason.

[@3DJapan]

@@guitargodthor2 My neighbor added a fence to keep their dogs in but included a gate into my yard so they could cut through to the other neighbor's house. When we saw them a few days later they said "I hope you don't mind". I don't mind but I still think they should have asked first.

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

Yelling "Get off my lawn!" is how I say hello.

[@manonbtravels6343]

seems more like a goodbye haha

[@merpius]

@@manonbtravels6343 it is both, kind of like Aloha in Hawaii! 🤣

[@jnetwork3232]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bryku]

It becomes a requirement as a certain age, otherwise you are not doing it right.

[@bradsavory9880]

I was in the Navy in the 80's. In San Diego people had signs on the kawn. "Dog's and sailors keep off the grass" lmao

[@elisabetharbuckle1505]

I was at a park with my child and some mom friends and a nice German lady started up a conversation with us. We were all sitting at a picnic table and when she sat down next to me she was right up against me thighs, hips and shoulders touching even though there was plenty of space on the bench. I had to keep reminding myself that other countries had different ideas about personal space because it was weird to have someone I didn’t know so close to me. She also yelled at a kid that wasn’t hers and then went right back to talking with us. They must have different parenting norms too.

[@IchhabezuvielYoutubegegucktO_o]

As a german I can say that would also be weird in germany.

[@jnetwork3232]

@@IchhabezuvielKZbingegucktO_o lmfao

[@WImob420]

Bigger city's usually have sidewalks. Its the more rural towns that don't

[@manonbtravels6343]

Yeah for sure !! But still it's so annoying haha

[@spikeborn1984]

Road right. You can walk about 5 to 10 feet in to their yard. Each state or county or city are different. And what type of road it is.

[@georgewodicka4839]

*cities

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

cities plural not possessive Fix it!! gn

[@bcrusen]

@@manonbtravels6343 There is a right of way off the road. The landowners do not own the road shoulders. There is at least a sidewalk width that is not their property off the roads.

[@CommanderCronus]

I'm an American and what you said is generally correct, and good advice.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Thankss :)

[@bsansovich]

@Subversive Control oh you, lol.

[@joshdove]

The kiss thing is SO awkward for Americans. I grew up first generation and my family does it but I hate it!! 😂

[@manonbtravels6343]

haha I like it ! The only time I did not like it is when I came back from the USA because we did not do it there so I kinda forgot about it and felt awkward for a a quick moment haha

[@boopsnootandboogie]

I nannied for a woman who use to work for the UN and she had many international friends. She had a guest staying at her house from France. I'll never forget he came out of the guest room in the morning and gave her kisses on the cheeks. I thought they were secretly dating! Apparently not 😂

[@kgthompson5814]

@@boopsnootandboogie thats hilarious 😆

[@luxembros6791]

I’ve never seen anyone do the kiss thing in America but I do know that some Polish or Greek families do it.

[@jamiesmith5598]

I love that you say “PA”! You are a true Pennsylvanian :)

[@Jennifer-is8bv]

I thought the same thing when I heard it. Haha

[@guitargodthor2]

Tru

[@3DJapan]

I noticed that too. AFAIK no other state uses the initials when talking about the state.

[@guitargodthor2]

@@3DJapan we use initials in az

[@manonbtravels6343]

Haha yeah true !! 😂😂

[@korinnab.2318]

Stay tf out of Americans personal space bubbles. Especially when you're in the middle of the country, like the midwest. We really like our personal space

[@Dervraka]

That's very true. Americans kind of have a "two feet" rule, even if you are talking to your best friend or your mother there is always a two feet window of personal space between you. It freaked me out when I went overseas and people you barely knew would stand six inches from my nose to talk to me, I would keep backing up and they would keep moving forward. In America that would be considered very aggressive. The only two cases where Americans get that close to anyone is if we are being confrontational and trying to start a fight or if the other person is our romantic partner who we feel very comfortable with. But beyond that we NEVER get that close.

[@korinnab.2318]

@@Dervraka Exactly. That's the problem I had in Europe too, people standing so close to me I could almost feel their body heat

[@dudeidontcare3430]

@@Dervraka if you notice it's a common thing to all english speaking peoples, not just us. Anglos like their personal space.

[@Lol-tr6cu]

Yep, Illinois here

[@operator0]

Yeah, this is a big country, there's enough space for everyone. There's absolutely no f'ing reason you need to be so close to me that we touch each other.

[@Chris_L034]

if you ever spent any time in the u.s. military you know to respect the grass.

[@danieldunlap4077]

I've been out for 7 years, and I still feel weird about walking across the grass even at a park

[@ByronC900]

Or prison.

[@andrewwash8005]

Amen brother.

[@tibzig1]

Haaaa! LOL! Brought back some memories... the grass does not like to be stepped on...!

[@billterry967]

And if you smoke never throw you're butt I knew a guy that in basic got caught smoking and flicked the butt and had to dig a 6x6 to burie it then got yelled at about putting a butt in his hole and had to find it. To this day he puts his butts in his pants pocket.

[@lozerboozer]

Able bodied people should never ever ever park in handicapped parking spots

[@planojag595]

Especially those able bodied people who somehow obtain handicap tags.

[@SouthernIowaLady]

@Iozerboozer agreed, I also hate it when able bodied persons use the handicap stall. (I have a parent with mobility needs.)

[@mr.balloffur]

@@SouthernIowaLady Just because you think they look able bodied doesn't mean they don't have breathing problems.

[@mr.balloffur]

@#1 ratbag No, the person I was responding to said specifically "able-bodied people." It's very difficult to know sometimes when people have handicaps when they appear "able-bodied."

[@noahwood5686]

@@planojag595 Invisible disabilities exist, ask me how I know

[@loboheeler]

I would think even in France there would be different social behavior between the urban and rural areas. It's huge in the USA, and causes lots of problems.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Yeah for sure ! People are a bit different

[@kev905]

Absolutely! I live in a rural area. People who live in major city centers are almost completely alien to me.

[@grigoregruesome3606]

I live in a rural area but work in the city and am constantly amazed by how city people act.

[@joshdove]

On the topic of IDs it’s also customary to tip servers and bartenders 15-20% of your total bill! While it’s unfortunate how our restaurant system works, a lot of foreigners don’t realize this and so many times servers get stiffed by tourist.

[@Novusod]

This is a huge thing in America. Tip your servers people. In some states they only get paid $2/hr and live off the tips.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Josh Dove yeah I know ! My American friends explained that to me. And yes honestly it’s weird when you come from Europe and they have full salaries to then come to the US and have to tip. Many foreigners don’t know that they don’t make much money without tips. So they don’t understand why they should tip.

[@joshdove]

Manonb travels it’s a big one to share if you ever make another one of these videos! Spread the word cause servers honestly dread serving tourist/foreigners cause they don’t tip. Hopefully that stereotype can change!

[@jackfernandes2028]

I'm a full time server and I like the way the system works. I don't find it unfortunate at all. It's good for everyone.

[@jonathantorres1285]

As an American if a server is rude or unattentive dont anything!

[@timesthree5757]

When walking on the road walk in the opposing direction of traffic. General rule of thumb D.N.T.A. Do Not Touch the Americans!

[@RBNightlinger]

Right. Do not touch the Americans!

[@skiprocker5751]

Hahahaha it just depends what she looks like. I may let her sit in my lap

[@themarbleking]

Why? Are they insane?

[@timesthree5757]

@@themarbleking Part of out culture surrounds privacy. We just feel uncomfortable being to close or being touched by strangers. keep 2 to 3 feet away.

[@hectornonayurbusiness2631]

@@themarbleking Im an American and yes

[@abbywalker8041]

I’m from the US (Iowa) and my family hosted an exchange student from Italy when I was in high school. We went to Italy to visit her a few years ago and her mom and older brothers kissed us on the cheek when we first met!! We were kind of surprised by it, but didn’t care because we were in another country after all!😆

[@manonbtravels6343]

Ohh that's cool you got to do that !! :) but yeah it is normal here. When my parents came to visit me in the USA they kissed my friends and they looked so freaked out by it haha

[@jakan5900]

I am a former prosecutor I can tell you not checking id's could get the server charged and the bar license suspended after multiple complaints . Many bars will fire you first time. Also noticed differences in counting on fingers (thumb is 5)

[@johnp139]

Puritanical BS. I'm over 50 and some places still check my ID, just plain STUPID!!!

[@ront2424]

@@johnp139 I am in trouble then I come from a country where carrying ID is not compulsory.

[@Publiksquare]

What trivial nonsense to have to worry about as an American prosecutor. You will go to jail for serving a beer to an elderly white haired veteran if you don't first examine some of his personal information. Land of the free my arse.

[@RBNightlinger]

Even more strict than not walking in peoples' yards is do not EVER walk through someone's campsite. EVER!

[@jeffw1267]

Before I became a mail carrier I used to avoid walking through yards. Now it's part of my job.

[@RBNightlinger]

jeffw1267 when it’s your job, it’s your job.

[@themarbleking]

Sounds horrible...

[@Vladkhanthehun]

The more rural or remote the area, people tend to be far more private. Backwoods Wisconsin it’s not rare to see trespassers will be shot signs

[@Bruintjebeer6]

That is not typically for the US. In any country they are upset when you gross their yard or front garden like it is an part off the public place. Nobody likes it when you cross there space on the campsite for the same reason. You violate someone’s privacy and property.

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

there is an easement along the road. it represents a sidewalk. this easement is public property. aprox. 5-10 feet off the road.

[@TM-qj6io]

As a surveyor that lives in South Western PA. It depends on what type of road it is.

[@manonbtravels6343]

I did not see that everywhere tho !! In my memory that day there was not any

[@captainmomeyer2237]

In NC on a secondary road (NC Dot) right of way is 30' from the centerline.

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

Captain Momeyer in many states that width can vary from fifteen to fifty from the CL depending on the local (city or county) authorities

[@captainmomeyer2237]

@@jamesbulldogmiller yes, I agree. That's why I specifically referenced NC right of way. Of course it varies from state to state. Municipality to municipality. I was quite specific.

[@davenorthwater741]

That means you have to come back sooner. The IDS on the drinking are so tight be cause the stores and bars can get huge finesand or go to jail for selling underage.Thdy even send underage people in to try to buy to make sure they are checking .

[@Bruintjebeer6]

In the Netherlands they start with an fine but you can lose your license. By law everybody have have an ID with them. In bars, liquor stores, supermarkets etc they ask for you ID if they not sure you over 18.

[@ITIsFunnyDamnIT]

Dave Northwater I remember when they changed the drinking age from 18 to 21. They did that because they figured it would cause less d.u.i. traffic fatalities

[@m0rfeus]

i am 62 years old and just got "carded" last week. I laughed out loud.

[@hectornonayurbusiness2631]

"Get off my lawn" lol

[@tommaika9121]

She can walk across my lawn anytime !

[@crazyd4ve875]

@@tommaika9121 that feels sexual but I don't understand why

[@btube2006]

Not having an ID on you is not only a problem with buying alcohol, but if you're ever stopped by the police it can complicate things. Depending on the situation, you may be detained if they can't identify you.

[@ElBlancoPapi]

Yep because we have become just like nazi Germany.... Papers!!! Show your papers!!! Sad

[@jeffw1267]

@@ElBlancoPapi Unless you're an illegal alien. Then you'll be free to go.

[@themarbleking]

Police state?

[@Bmwguy2011]

Works for 35,000,000 Mexicans!

[@terintiaflavius3349]

@David Roberts Depends on the state.

[@eddieramos6664]

I’m Latin American and also greet with the kisses on the cheek when I visit Mexico. I love that greeting because it shows genuine interest in the people you meet. I wish the US adopted it more.

[@gpcbr1000]

I am from Pennsylvania, and you did a great job on that list, very accurate.

[@3DJapan]

Funny, as a follower of Japanese culture I always though we had a lot of PSA in the US. In Japan it's extremely rare. Even holding hands is not that common.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Yeah next to Japan the US has much more PSA but compare to France a little less ! haha

[@kurarisusa]

@Blake T They meant PDA, public displays of affection.

[@ronaldmalcolm5609]

One quick thing: PSA=Public Service Announcement; PDA=Public Display of Affection. Also, rural Pennsylvania (or any single place) is not going to represent a definitive "American Experience," any more than Toulouse represents all of France. That notwithstanding, I enjoy your videos. As for the drinking, this changed from 18 to 21 in the early 1980s because so many young people were causing traffic accidents while driving after having too much to drink. Remember, most 16 year olds in the US have a driver's license. Once the age was raised to 21, the number of those accidents plummeted.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Ronald Malcolm oh yeah I messed up 😂😅 of course it doesn’t completely especially becaus I live in Paris to compare with ! But I still think that it’s interesting to look at. Thank you !

[@ronaldmalcolm5609]

@@manonbtravels6343 Oh, I agree with you--it's just that many travel/study abroad vloggers come up with these lists like "10 Things about America," which assumes that their experience is somehow definitive, just because they've seen a small part of it. I'm not accusing you of that, I'm just noting that there are a few things that are indeed generally true about living here, it's more like there are 50 smaller nations. For example, my state, Illinois (a former French territory, btw), is mostly rural farm area with the exception of the Chicago area, while Alabama is mostly rural, but with an entirely different culture.

[@tupelohoney622]

@@ronaldmalcolm5609 , so true! Even states in the same region are different. Alabama is nothing like Louisiana even though both are Deep South.

[@guaposneeze]

My father always described Pennsylvania as "Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, separated by miles of Alabama." I always thought that was pretty apt. I haven't spent much time there myself, but everybody I know who has, has described it pretty similarly. If you were an alien looking at random Earth cultures with no context, I think you'd be shocked to find out that PA and NYC are so close to each other geographically.

[@ElBlancoPapi]

Yeah, because teenagers definitely stopped drinking when the law changed..... oh wait

[@AverageMe]

Receiving a kiss would be fine, as I think most Americans would be understanding, but don’t expect a US man to kiss on the cheek. Too risky

[@manonbtravels6343]

Yeah because it is not in the culture so it would seem weird probably. But here it is totally normal

[@benjaminhurlburt3085]

But yeah of course, if someone tells you to get off there lawn you should definitely get off there lawn, but in the case of no side walks I think most people understand that you have no other place to walk.

[@sj4iy]

Where I live in PA that will almost never happen because school kids walk home down the streets and will walk in people’s yards because our streets don’t have sidewalks (my kids included).

[@cobes11]

If someone yells at you to not walk in their lawn, give them the finger and keep going.

[@Delgen1951]

In Alabama the first three feet is an public easement, for sidewalks, so the grass by the road is not private property even if you cut it.

[@SuperSillyhillbilly]

3:30 “wait what are you doing” almost sounded like an American accent coming through lol

[@manonbtravels6343]

Parker Rosenthal I will take that hahah

[@el.reymichael]

Americans call “PSA” “PDA”. Public Display of Affection

[@zabumatthew]

el.reymichael psa stands for public service announcement in America.

[@timotheelegrincheux2204]

@@zabumatthew PSA is also prostatic specific antigen. Below 4 is normal.

[@tommaika9121]

WE NEED MORE PDA in America.. She is right !

[@alexandria.louisa]

@@tommaika9121 No we do not. 🙂🤢

[@tommaika9121]

@@alexandria.louisa maybe you need a good Display of Affection ? Don't we all ! lol

[@bimscutney1242]

I live just outside Pittsburgh and we don’t have sidewalks in our neighborhood. I have no problem with people walking in my yard as long as they stay near the edge near the street. I don’t even mind people walking their dog along the edge of my yard. As long as they clean up after their dog it’s cool. I kind of think of it as a social contract.

[@DieselMech]

Maybe don’t start a conversation about gun control unless you want a really heated discussion

[@MrMwmussel1]

Agreed

[@stingray4540]

Pretty simple, don’t try to force your phobias on me. Don’t tread on me, I won’t tread on you and everything will be fine.

[@jameskoralewski296]

I truly enjoy watching your channel and hearing about your experiences in the U.S. and in comparison to your French experiences. I have always loved the French people. They are so intelligent and their women are so beautiful. And their food and wine are to die for. The people of the U.S. must never forget how helpful the French were in our fight to gain independence from Great Britan. If not for the French and their help, America would probably have a Brittish flag flying over the White House instead of the stars and stripes. And we must never forget their great gift of freedom to the U.S., The Statue of Liberty. Thank you, Manon, for all the cooperation and help that your country provided to America over the years. We will always be friends and allies with the great people of France!

[@malakoth]

Im from Scotland and live in the USA, i have to agree, thank you to the French, they are good people.

[@therobotscott]

As far as kissing to say hello I would make an exception for you

[@Shogun1982]

We'll if she twists my arm.......in the interest of international relations.🙂

[@Matt-zb7hz]

I second this. 😘

[@jnetwork3232]

Dawg lmaooo

[@ticnatz]

I'm 60. While visiting the US recently, I got asked for my ID to buy a beer. I grew up there. You can imagine the smile on my face when this happened.

[@luke4428]

Really awesome and insightful, I keep learning new things on youtube!

[@manonbtravels6343]

Cool ! Glad you enjoyed it !! :)

[@BoSS-dw1on]

Paying at restaurants is quite different. Tipping is expected in the USA but not in France. I always am a generous tipper and like helping out the wait staff. In France, I think it is kind of insulting to tip. Also, asking for the check is different. In France if you don’t ask for the check, you will sit there forever. In US restaurants, they bring it to you and expect you to get the hint and free up the table for another guest (well maybe not that bad but sometimes if it is quite busy).

[@underthetrees4780]

One thing not mentioned, make sure to tip in the US.

[@MrMwmussel1]

Tipping is out of control here. 2 people eating out can easily spend $50. Then I’m supposed to pay an extra $10 because now the expected tip is 20%. So now I’m paying you about $10 for about 20mins of work/interaction with my table so that equal $30/hr. Yes what your employers are allowed to pay you is horrible and just not right. And the clam by restaurants that paying a fair wage would make the food to expensive is crazy.

[@underthetrees4780]

@@MrMwmussel1 if you can't afford the tip you can't afford to eat out. I work in a State where servers get true minimum wage, it adds about 20% to your food costs. The tip system gets you better services, if my wage is fixed you're much more likely to sit with a cup of ice. If you're not tipping and enjoying good service you're a free rider.

[@underthetrees4780]

@Kekkerman most people would make the minimum acceptable effort.

[@manonbtravels6343]

fart sucker yeah I talked about it in a few other videos !!

[@sheilahollley7129]

Always tip!

[@shamus6732]

A young french guy that I met, had spent a considerable time in the US hitch hiking around. His comment was "no" means "no" in America. I'm married to a German who like most Europeans usually says "no" when offered food or something to drink. My young friend learned by going hungry over night In America you say "yes".

[@wilsard]

if somebody yells at you to get off the grass, get off the grass, continue to the next yard, and get back on it.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Yeah I got off did not want to get into a fight haha

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Making out in public is indeed looked down upon. We have a saying for those who do. And that's "Get a Room." Kissing on the cheek as a greeting is indeed something we do not do here. The acceptable forms of greeting are a handshake or a hug. Hugs are generally given among close friends or family. And more so with females. Handshakes are for everybody else. Like when you meet someone, the greeting will go something like this.... "Hi/Howdy/Hello, this is [so and so], pleased to meet you." Followed up by a handshake. Requirement of an ID for alcohol. Yes, Establishments that serve alcohol to a Minor can get into serious trouble and even lose their alcohol license, so they will card/ID anyone who is young looking for whatever reason.

[@V7avalon]

There is no set list of don'ts in the US. All of the topics you covered can depend on an individual, your familiarity with an area or the overall crowd or circle of people you are we with. Most people could careless if your walking on the edge of their yard. You got scolded by some high strung lady that probably has no friends. Making out in public is less visible in general because the population has a higher ammount of older aged people. Go near a college or certain events or locations and you will see more affection. Intimate public display will get you arrested in the US. 🤭 If you said 2 words with a french accent I would understand you are a foreigner and realize you are leaning in for a cheek kiss. 😋 Some younger groups of friends greet each other with very affectionate hugs and passive blessings of "love you". When you have been in an area for awhile and become a familiar face or patreon it is less likely you will routinely carded or asked for your ID. Unless you have a young appearance. 🤗 I guess it's a sense of a broader awareness of knowing what's going on around you and of the possibilities that may occur should someone interact with you. So if you walk down a street of nice houses all in a row with every blade of grass in its place, its probably best to stay off the grass. Kissing as you walk through the park is ok, but refrain from becoming to aggressive near the children's playground equipment or the old couple sitting on the bench. Go to your favorite nightclub enough and you'll no longer need the ID. At the nightclub please kiss me on the cheek when you see me, 😋

[@randysumano5011]

Us Americans are very social and have a positive attitude most often

[@MHTownsend57]

Tipping! Come on Europeans, please tip your hotel valet, bellman, waitress, bartenders, cabs, massuse, when you're getting your nails done, and pretty much a large majority of services when you go out. Please. Most Americans in these types of industries don't get paid very well and live off of the tips. So when you use their service without tipping them they feel they have worked for free for you and resent you. This creates a negative bias that some Americans in these jobs don't like serving Europeans because they know they will have to work hard and won't get a tip, so they ignore you which then makes Europeans think American service is not that good or we are rude. So please just tip usually around 15-20% on top of your bill/price. For a bartender it's okay to give them $1 or $2 for each drink. For a valet at a hotel you want to give them $2-5 minimum every time you use their service and feel free to give them more. I once got a $100 tip when I was a valet for no apparent reason other than watching and taking care of his car. For bellman it's $5-10 when they take your bags. For a massuse sometimes it's nice to just give them $5 at the end and same for a tow truck. However for a cab ride if it's short, sometimes we don't always have to tip, but usually they can keep the change. If it's a long trip with a lot of special requests absolutely tip $10 or even sometimes 15-20% on the fair. Some Americans don't even know this one, but when you check out of a hotel, leave $5 on the pillow for your maid/housekeeping. So tipping is a huge one she forgot to mention and I missed out on a lot of tips from almost every European, Asian, or people from other countries and it was always a bummer.

[@yp8421]

Hey man. Why wouldn’t you guys reunite and solve these problems with your employers? As it look like they just sitting tight on their ass and just moving their financial problems to the head of customers, saying that the is the way how it should be. But it is not the way. Also, living depending of the tips, how is that even possible. Why would you stop agreeing working on low salaries and say them No and stop working until the wages will be fair. Just curious

[@jadyynstarlight9851]

One thing you may not have noticed as a difference between people in the USA and Europe, is personal space. In the states, it is at least 12 inches. In Europe it’s more like 9 inches and in Arab countries I hear it is like 6 inches. You can literally chase someone around a room being European by being too close to them.

[@Duke00x]

Arm's length in the US.

[@THall-vi8cp]

It's sad. Americans are practicing isolationsim on an individual basis. People will do practically anything possible to avoid being near someone unfamiliar.

[@Duke00x]

@@THall-vi8cp We just like lots of space. we like it in our country, we like it in our car, we like it in our house, we like it in our yards and we like it when it comes to personal space as well. We also like freedom. We Also like privacy (something that comes with freedom is the freedom from others knowing your private business unless you want them to). And when someone is too close we lack space and feel like we lack room to move around freely and like our private personal space has been forcibly violated. If we invite you it that is a different story (which is why we allow clouse friends and loved ones to iter said space. though they still often times respect that personal space because they want their respected also and everyone needs alone time sometimes and the respecting of personal space shows you are willing to let people have their alone time when needed)

[@_IsaacJames_]

It's so interesting to see these difference and the different customs of places. 😁

[@noleeps]

I had that experience when my ex-wife was placing a French exchange student with a family. The family was out of town so we took her with us for a family gathering at a beach resort. My ex wife and the student and other family took her to the beach where she immediately took her top off. Didn't go over with some of the family.

[@norwegianblue2017]

I see the kiss on the cheek thing becoming fairly common among friends and family. Not with people you just met though.

[@winomaster]

The French in America have long ago blended in. They don't maintain separate neighborhoods as the Italians do. In an Italian neighborhood I still see the cheek kissing. Where I have witnessed it, it was always a young person paying respect to an elderly person.

[@kennethkalls4031]

The European custom of a fake gymnast hug followed by fake pecks on both cheeks looks as fake and insincere as anything I've ever seen. Americans are more real than that.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Here it is it really just means hello so we do it to strangers as well if they get introduced to us by someone we know for example.

[@jimforehand7571]

I live in a town of about 7500 or so people in rural central Illinois, in the areas where there aren't any sidewalks most people usually dont mind if you go a foot or two into their yard when a car is coming but if there isn't any traffic they do prefer that you walk on the edge of the road

[@paulrichardson3396]

In Georgia it is illegal to serve ANYONE without them presenting an ID.

[@tommaika9121]

Even if I am 55 and have grey hair and a grey beard?

[@paulrichardson3396]

Tom Maika yep

[@KMN-bg3yu]

I not sure why your videos started popping up on my feed but I finally decided to watch a few. They're entertaining, informative and generally fair and balanced. Good job

[@manonbtravels6343]

Idk sometime the algorithm is weird haha but thank you very much !! :)

[@honas908]

The issue with walking on someones lawn isn't that you're trespassing on their property. It's that having a pretty lawn is hard when theres a walking trail through it. Not that I agree that having a pretty lawn is more important than being nice. Just explaining their likely rational. ps: Love your videos!!

[@bethanykennedy812]

You mean PDA Public Display of Affection. PSA is Public Service Announcement.

[@dustinshadle732]

the PSA is more of a person to person thing. but making out is not typically seen in the day. lots of the time, guys will skip the ID to let more pretty girls in and draw in a lot more business

[@9tailedKitsune]

4:05 In the US, kissing *does* have meaning. You save it for relatives or SO's. Other US suggestions: - cars; do not think you can take public transportation for everything; the quality is bad and there may be none outside of the major cities. be prepared to drive yourself -portion sizes are big -be prepared to tip at restaurants; most servers have low wages which they make up for in tips. General numbers are based on how good the service was and how much the meal is: 20% = truly excellent service, 15% = moderate to good, 10% subpar, terrible service should be given a single unit of the lowest denomination you have on you at the time (this is to make sure they know you didn't forget, but considered their service to be very bad)

[@knucklehoagies]

Keep in mind, the USA was founded by puritans. In other words: extremely uptight, religious, and prudent type of people. That puritanical mindset is engrained in our culture, which is why in the US, generally you won't see much PDA, swear words are almost always censored on TV, and bars/clubs are unbelievably strict when it comes to absolutely making sure you are at least 21 thus making you show ID. Some states have rules where in order to drink, everyone at the table must be at least 21.

[@drmachinewerke1]

Jay P I believe the Spanish were Catholic. They settled in Florida decades before Plymouth or Jamestown.

[@themarbleking]

Police state?

[@knucklehoagies]

@@drmachinewerke1 I understand and that is true. However, the original colonies began in the northeast and spread out from there. So I think that's where American's prudence when it comes to alcohol, nudity, etc became embedded into the culture. I'm sure the catholic church had some influence though.

[@danieldunlap4077]

And we've been paying for their archaic ideas of morality ever since

[@michaelstein7510]

Jay P It’s actually kind of the opposite effect in Louisiana. We were a French and Spanish territory long before becoming an Anglo-controlled state, so we have a completely difference civil law code from the rest of the country. Our laws on alcohol are the most relaxed in the nation. We even have drive-thru daiquiri shops!

[@tylersalter9133]

As a native of the USA, your video was very accurate! I would like to say though, a quick kiss is not weird in most public places in the US, but fully making out is just awkward or uncomfortable anywhere in America. Holding hands is totally normal almost anywhere. There are many places in America that have sidewalks, but when there is no sidewalk, you can walk on the edge of the road or even the edge of someone's lawn next to the road and that's fine. The last half meter or so of someone's lawn that borders a road is considered public property. When it comes to greetings in casual, social situations, use this rule: if it's just men, use a handshake. In America, a handshake is like a male sign of mutual respect. If one, or both people greeting is a woman, a hug is the usual greeting. In formal or business situations, always use a handshake. Also, people working in restaurants check your ID because it is usually required in most places. Either the state has laws requiring it, or the restaurant has policies requiring it. They do it because they have to, unless they can visibly tell for sure that you are at least middle-aged.

[@benjaminhurlburt3085]

I think you just came across a cranky person. Most people understand that there is no place to walk so they don’t mind if you walk on the grass. Some people are just unreasonable; I think it’s that way any wear you live in the world that some people are just unreasonable.

[@pag9128]

Yea i walk right on the edge of peoples yards and usually they dont care

[@manonbtravels6343]

Benjamin Hurlburt yeah for sure she didn’t have to yell at me !! Haha but like you said some people are cranky.

[@benjaminhurlburt3085]

🤣 Yeah!

[@kennethkalls4031]

The cranky old man who shouts and screams at any kids who happen to walk into his yard to retrieve a ball or some other toy is a stereotype which gives life to itself. Some people inhabit that stereotype just to ridicule it. It's a somewhat lame attempt at humor, more often than not, but I can readily understand a foreigner being unable to appreciate the humor.

[@5stardave]

Some people spend a lot of time, effort and money maintaining their lawns so I get it, especially after over seeding it. People should be walking facing traffic so you can just side-step on to the yard as a car goes by and then side-step back on the road when it goes by.

[@5stardave]

When I lived in Moon Township, PA there were no sidewalks and everyone that walked would walk facing oncoming vehicles on the street. I never once felt like I had to walk on someone's grass. Keep your phone in your pocket and your head on a swivel and you'll be fine.

[@lanieeek9647]

Hahahha I’m from Pittsburgh it’s cool to see a different perspective of the state Pennsylvania

[@jenniferbrown913]

Also from Pgh! Shout out! Whoop whoop!

[@dominickjustave3558]

From scranton 😃😃

[@FallingGalaxy]

It's pretty common that in America, businesses will threaten to fire an employee who doesn't check ID of someone wanting to purchase alcohol, etc because situations come up with someone underage getting alcohol and someone getting hurt and adults looking to sue someone over it. It's usually down to money like that. I've known people who actually get checked by their employees sending in fake teens to see if their workers are asking for ID or not. And places like grocery stores will tell employees not only will you be fired if you sell something to someone underage, you will likely also get arrested. Big motivators for checking ID.

[@DRFelGood]

💕Thxs for sharing your adventures 💕

[@manonbtravels6343]

X VSJ welcome !!! ☺️

[@lorrielephew1966]

When you go to fast food, don't sit at a table with other people even if chairs are available. Always find an empty table for you and your party. DON"T cut in line or push your way to the front. We take turns here and some people can get really pissed off.

[@TheAverageNooob]

I think people who care about their grass to the point they yell at anyone who touches are something else

[@manonbtravels6343]

TheAverageNoob I think they are bored hahah they just look through the window and yell

[@green6676]

also something to know is that alcohol won't be in supermarkets or in any general grocery store; the only place to get it is in liquor stores (and yes everybody gets ID'd) So if you go into your local grocery store and ask where the wine is you're gonna get some weird looks

[@rtk5847]

Hard to compare the US with different states, its really different from state to state.

[@manonbtravels6343]

yeah I know such a unique country ! each state is so different

[@toemblem]

@@manonbtravels6343 It sounds like you were in Western Pennsylvania. You would feel like you were on a different planet if you came to San Diego.

[@bepositive4494]

What brilliant distinctions you give on American culture and no doubt will be SUPER HElPful for people coming into America. I, a lifelong American, really enjoyed this story. THANK YOU You have an amazing talent. Take the opportunities America can give, You are a bright light and will go far.

[@scenxad]

Never been to Pennsylvania but I hear at least the rural areas are pretty conservative.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Robert Norris yes they are

[@powbobs]

It’s not called Pennsyltucky for no reason.

[@garycarraigeacha8794]

@@powbobs Or Penntuckey

[@NintendoTransformer]

Not sure if this is common in some other countries as well, but people here LOVE their dogs and appreciate it when you compliment them! Just always remember to ask before petting someone’s dog.

[@andymullarx6365]

I'm curious where she was in Pa. It's a big state with different regions. It would be a different experience if she was in Philly as opposed to someplace like Lancaster.

[@Eric-qh7is]

Andy Mullarx I get more of a Lancaster impression. Philly would have been too much for her in my opinion

[@TM-qj6io]

Or in the Western part of the state where I live.

[@3DJapan]

@@Eric-qh7is Philly isn't bad. I knew about 30 au pairs from all over Europe in Philly. Now, they all lived in Chestnut Hill so it was nice, not like North Philly or West Philly.

[@Eric-qh7is]

Phil Nolan chestnut hill is in New Jersey

[@manonbtravels6343]

Andy Mullarx I was in Erie !

[@dianefreeman7194]

The cultural difference about kissing the cheeks as a greeting goes back to colonial times. I read that general George Washington's aides were shocked when Lafayette greeted him that way the first time they met!

[@CC-zr6fp]

The kiss on the cheek happens in Hawaii a bunch, atleast when you go to church

[@manonbtravels6343]

do you do both cheeks or just one then ?

[@CC-zr6fp]

@@manonbtravels6343 some did both and some did only 1

[@lukegallagher353]

Most people don't care if you walk along the edge of their yard if there is no sidewalk

[@semiauto3148]

I watch your videos just to hear you speak ! Love the accent!,

[@manonbtravels6343]

hahaha thank you !

[@coogshunt3626]

Actually you can walk in people's yards near the road if no sidewalk so whoever yelled at ya is stupid or ignorant. ..

[@geraldobrien7323]

Women, don’t take off your top at the beach.

[@Nayr747]

It's actually legal in a lot of states for women to be topless anywhere in public since it would be sexist to enforce a law on only one gender and not the other.

[@taggartlawfirm]

Gerald O'Brien don’t pay any attention to him, you feel free to take your top off...

[@calebmelton3389]

Just do handshakes with acquaintances but with friends we usually do hugs

[@briank8697]

You will stand for the national anthem.

[@eddenoy321]

not necessary

[@briank8697]

@@eddenoy321 its totally necessary and should be enforced via public shaming

[@kmonnier]

While visiting Sweden I realized that Americans don't wait for crossing signals and will cross the street wherever there is an opening.

[@manonbtravels6343]

kmonnier we do that too in France !! We cross anywhere and don’t wait for the light. But I’ve been to Germany and they were a lot more respectful of the lights

[@td021971]

When you are in a big city you have to take the opening or never get anywhere.

[@ericavery3054]

#1 dont complain about guns.

[@mikebetts2046]

But do ask to see or shoot them. Then either be impressed or act as if you are.

[@gordongoodman8342]

@@mikebetts2046 Don't do that either.

[@mikebetts2046]

@@gordongoodman8342 what are you? Some kind of weak wristed city boy.

[@big_petebear8535]

Yes! It's so fucking annoying when people visit and complain about the house rules.

[@gordongoodman8342]

@@mikebetts2046 Explain what that is supposed to mean, then I can answer.

[@Nayr747]

The grass areas on the sides of public roads without sidewalks are generally public easements, which are not private property and are meant to be walked on by anybody. Most people don't seem to know this and just assume it's part of their property (even businesses don't seem to understand this).

[@amphimixis]

In PA, specifically in rural or some sub-urban areas, people are extremely territorial about their yards. Stay near the road if there’s no sidewalk, and be careful when walking on the road or shoulder. We also call some conservative / rural parts of PA “Pennsyl-tucky” because, among other reasons, they’ll shoot at you for trespassing.

[@Fyrwulf]

People flinch when you get close because we hate having our personal space invaded, even by people we've known our whole lives. General rule of thumb is to keep an arm's length distance away.

[@manonbtravels6343]

Alex Larsen yeah for sure I’ve learned that ! Haha I thought it was funny. I’m not used to that kind of reaction in France.

[@Fyrwulf]

@@manonbtravels6343 I've heard from people all over that Americans are uniquely touchy about personal space. Funny thing is, it's one of the few things we rely on nonverbal cues to communicate discomfort. When I was in high school we had a foreign exchange student who thought it'd be hilarious to play troll the American by invading another student's personal space repeatedly and he (the exchange student) realized he really screwed up when he was told, quite angrily, to back the f up. Anyway, I love videos like this because it makes me think about why we are the way we are. Btw, did you ever get used to the brutal temperatures here? I remember over the summer that a heat wave hit France and people were complaining about 90 degrees and I'm sitting here in Texas thinking that'd be a welcome relief. 😝

[@Delgen1951]

well the first 3 feet form the road is a public easement so it is not private property and you can park or walk on it, it is were a sidewalk can be built.

[@loboheeler]

Yes, there is a a public easement off roads almost everywhere. Sometimes not very useful if there are trees or ditches there.

[@THall-vi8cp]

It varies from property to property and according to how the easement is shown of record. For example, even on property that has a sidewalk, there is an easement extending into the property that is usually reserved for such things as widening the road if needed or accessing any public utilities that may be present. It wouldn't necessarily be an easement that allows for walking on someone's lawn, except under certain circumstances that make blocking the sidewalk necessary. In my case, I'll have to read up more simply because there are no sidewalks in my neighborhood, which was built in the late 1930s through the early 1940s and I don't recall seeing any easements along the front on my title policy.

[@jacobwest4771]

Luxembourg is kind of the same as Paris on the PSA. I went for a canoe ride there one time, near a town called Echternach. The stopping point was near an area with tall grass by the bank. As I dragged my canoe onto the bank, I noticed right next to me in the tall grass a young couple undressing each other and making out, clearly about to boink. Although the grass offered them some privacy, I was startled by how open they were right there in a pretty public area. The guy noticed me as he was kissing his girlfriend, and gave me a look similar to the one my dog gives me when he's chewing on a bone and sees me approaching.

[@SaintsLuvv]

I love your French accent!!! I’m from California and I can agree on everything you talked about in the video

[@manonbtravels6343]

thank you !! :D

[@alinabbyy]

In the south is mostly where you’ll see backyards with no fences. In places like California we have fences and sidewalks everywhere lol. I was surprised when I went to the south and saw that

[@manonbtravels6343]

I was in PA ! But yes it also depends if it's more rural or not ! But I never been to California, I hope I will in the next few years :)

[@alinabbyy]

@@manonbtravels6343 if you want to go to a less crowded part of cali, go to the west side. The nicer/more boujee cities are napa and concord. If you want to see bay area culture that’ll be towards SF and Berkeley but all those cities are pretty close together! If you want to see southern cali obviously go to LA though😂

[@charlesjohnson9879]

I'm 64 years old and I'm still asked for ID in restaurants when I order a beer or wine with my food.

[@karlamackey4675]

I live in Ohio. I'm 52 years old with grey hair. I was carded when I was buying a bottle of wine. Later that day I bought a pack of cigarettes and wasn't carded. A store has to see an i.d. if you look under 40 years old. In some stores it won't ring up without scanning your driver's license or state i.d. I think it's a state law that anyone under 21 can't purchase a vape, as well. The attorney general is cracking down on tobacco and tobacco products.

[@kinai01]

As a man in America if you kiss somebody on the cheek you can end up in jail on sexual harassment Charges

[@kevinbaconwasntinfootloose1742]

Id let her kiss me on the cheek.

[@jimmyvegas3834]

Ianis Birliba Yeah, I did that once. That cop really didn’t appreciate it

[@StevenBanks123]

Times are getting very strange.

[@williamkeith8944]

Oh bullshit! If it is unwelcome, maybe. If it is affection to boy or girlfriend it's ok.

[@STMARTIN009]

It's possible. It depends on the situation.

[@wbarcus]

Actually if there is no sidewalk you can walk on the grass, the first 3 feet off the road belongs to the state. It is why the put the mail boxes there, because it is state property.

[@manonbtravels6343]

well that person did not know that haha

[@Joshuawelds]

We in the UNITED STATES: • Kissing Strangers on the cheek...*Gasp!* • Showing You our Massive Horror Movie and Weapon Collection... *No problem!*

[@armadillotoe]

You have a problem with that?

[@Joshuawelds]

@@armadillotoeNa, my only problem is with that chest of yours haha.

[@Bruintjebeer6]

But you hug. At least I got many hugs from people I saw for the first time. In the Netherlands we are kissers. 3 times on the cheek. But only with people we know.

[@brianknight3750]

merica! this so true and really funny. in pa we start shooting guns at like 12 or younger. to a traveler it would be strange.

[@conner3626]

AMERICA never fear cat stuck in a tree GET THE GUN house on fire GET THE GUN the cops are in the area GET THE GUN grandmas paralyzed again GET THE GUN #GunsAreOurReligion

[@jlovebirch]

Don't smoke in a non-smoking area (public buildings, etc.), as opposed to France where they light up in elevators.

[@georgevangordonjr8963]

Walking on someone’s lawn.. as a rule you don’t do it.. some people don’t mind and others do.. legally i believe In every city in America the city actually owns the first 10 feet of everyone’s yard off the street which actually makes it public property... how ever the homeowner is expected to maintain that 10 feet even though the city could come and take that property and use it to build a walk path if they wanted to and the homeowner is helpless to stop it. So yeah it’s a little weird.. the best thing is to just stay off of peoples lawns especially if it is a well kept yard with flowers and such

[@tupelohoney622]

Actually depends on the individual county/state laws. My right of way for a country road is only 3 ft. State highway is 7 ft, I believe.

[@garycarraigeacha8794]

The city or township has right of way. The public does not.

[@KILLKING110]

Don't forget if the sidewalk is damaged they may make you pay for repairing if it becomes a issue

[@Duke00x]

PDA (public displays of affection), PSA (public service announcements), PSA is still technically correct but if you don't explain what you mean afterward most people will think of public service announcement instead of public show of affection.

[@quentindaniels7460]

1. Making Out On Public: As general rule making out is something people would do outside of public view. It’s more-so seen as trashy. But thats just the American culture 2. Walking Yards: That tends to be a big no no. There have been times when I have been in the same situation where there was no sidewalk, so I would walk on the road until I saw a car coming at me and then I would step into the yard wait for the car to pass and then continue to walk down the road 3. Kiss on the cheek: That’s a definite no go here in the states, unless your kissing your wife or girlfriend. We have the privacy “bubble”. We only get so close to someone before we that space has been breached. 4. Alchohol and ID: Unless you have gray hair or look above 35, that tends to be the case

[@chrisspencer4093]

Go in the alley like normal people and gross

[@tupelohoney622]

Regarding #4, an establishment can have their liquor license revoked for serving underage patrons which is why they ID anyone that looks remotely under 30.

[@quentindaniels7460]

Tupelo Honey - True. You may want to say that to every bartender in America. Good luck with that.

[@jdavidkitchen336]

The person who told you to get off his grass was wrong to do so. There is a "Right of way" that extends into his yard. You weren't doing anything wrong.

[@manonbtravels6343]

JDavid Kitchen go tell them !! Haha