What Do New Zealanders really think of Americans? American stereotypes in New Zealand.

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What do Kiwis REALLY think of Americans?
As an American living in New Zealand over the past few years, I've learnt a lot about what the Kiwis think.
So in today's video, I'll share what they think as well as share some of my thoughts on whether I agree with them (or not...)
0:00 - What Kiwis think of Americans
0:59 - Americans are friendly
1:33 - They speak their mind
2:53 - Americans are loud...
4:20 - They do everything BIGGER
5:08 - They're wasteful?
6:05 - This week's sponsor: Squarespace
7:14 - Americans are patriotic
9:00 - USA like the movies?
10:07 - They're naive to the world...
11:39 - Best in the world?
12:39 - Driven by money
14:12 - Thanks for watching!
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[@Kauritree08]

We do have tall poppy syndrome (it's kind of annoying) and we are passive aggressive. We think of it as being polite. I don't think you've been on the receiving end, when we've decided to not be so polite. We've been accused of being a very blunt and direct people and there's truth to that. If pressed, we're not afraid of "telling ya like it is". And it's not always a shining moment for us. But you probably won't hear us apologize for it either. We say what we mean and we mean what what we say. Both a blessing and a curse. So we air on the side of caution first. That's that passive aggressive stuff coming out lol. So if you ask a kiwi for the truth, especially on an important or sensitve issue... you need to be sure you want it... and then you need to be ready for it. Because we are very passionate people towards things that are important to us.

[@johnpaki1534]

Hahah! New Zealand a small country with a big voice and image

[@Kiwiamericans]

Yes good point! This is totally true - better want it if you are asking for it. Thanks for watching.

[@madeinnz3289]

I love everything about your comment and yes tall poppy is VERY annoying... being proud is not arrogance, we seem to get it confused. Loved this ( you need to be sure you want it... and then you need to be ready for it ) If you ask a Kiwi a question and said Kiwi says (do you really want to know) brace yourself... but we will try to do it in a nice way 😊

[@heatherrhind]

Kauritree is so right. We are careful to be polite, because when we aren't, we truly aren't. All of us without exception will give you our personnel opinion bluntly if asked. Also, we really don't wish to, but when we do, yep, you best be ready for it. If we feel passionately about something, it's best not to get us started.

[@Kauritree08]

@@madeinnz3289 I think that the good intention is there. But sometimes the delivery can be a little peppery and spicy. Even though it was meant in a way that was well meaning.

[@chrisheath5233]

I have American friends. I’ve been to the US (pre-Covid) a few times and loved being there. One thing that struck was Auckland airport vs Houston airport. In Auckland, it’s the international terminal where all the shopping and eating happens. In Houston, all the shopping and eating is in the domestic terminal, and the international terminal feels, empty, neglected and lifeless. Also, when in Seattle I went on an underground tour in the old part of the city. The guide asked everyone where they were from. All the tourists were domestic tourists. I was at the back of the room and called out New Zealand. Absolutely every person in the room turned around to check me out. Maybe they were expecting to see a hobbit or something. I learned that only 30% of Americans have a passport, and that states differ so much, when traveling state to state, is the equivalent of traveling overseas (although it’s not really). I didn’t meet any tourists from Europe; just a lovely Indian couple who had visited New Zealand and they were now living in the US.

[@larrybell1859]

Americans are slowly increasing their passports.

[@glenthorne6055]

@@larrybell1859 I wouldn't b surprised. There is so much conflict, not enough work/life balance, too much inequality esp wealth/wage discrepancy, the healthcare system sucks & don't even get me started on (lack of) gun control,gun crime & the mass shootings. I could not bring up children in the US, there r so many other desirable places. Oz isn't too bad either EDIT-ASSUMED U MEANT TO MOVE BUT IF GETTING A PASSPORT TO TRAVEL,THATS GOOD TOO. ANYONE WHO HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL SHOULD, ITS ALWAYS EDUCATIONAL,DISCOVERING NEW CULTURES,PLACES & THINGS. HELPS PUT THINGS INTO CONTEXT TOO. IS OUR WAY THE BEST WAY?

[@larrybell1859]

@@glenthorne6055 Part of the problem is the educational system and as a result, a good portion of Americans live in "harm's way".

[@glenthorne6055]

@@larrybell1859 I was gunna mention that too.glad U did

[@willhayes867]

I just dealt with this on the way back to Houston from Auckland. The international terminal in IAH is miserable in comparison to AKL, no comparison

[@Jamac007]

I do feel if Americans did travel more outside their borders other than Mexico or Canada they would have a better perspective on the rest of the world.

[@larrybell1859]

They are slowly doing that but remember, it is very expensive to travel through and from the USA as compared to Europe.

[@kerrytodd3753]

So how many times have you been to the US?

[@bigverybadtom]

I already have, and I have heard from others who have. Turns out that other nations are not better than us, just different.

[@pippenlapue9643]

Beware of this women, she is a cancer.

[@pippenlapue9643]

​@@larrybell1859its sad that an American soo mean not only of the people from USA but the New Zealanders that have welcomed you. She failed in the USA. And she is failing financially in yours. We love America because it affords everyone the right to build wealth. She speaks negatively with a smile on her face. Beware of her opinions.

[@gayemccabe4732]

Being a kiwi who married an American and having lived in both countries I’ve thought about this a lot. In the end the difference between us is Americans live in constant fear. Fear of their neighbours having guns, fear of others, fear of someone having more than you, fear of getting sick, fear of constantly having to save face, fear of poverty, fear of silence. Everyone at all times is afraid and on edge. It’s just such an unpleasant way to live and be, and totally exhausting to experience.

[@iceomistar4302]

Yep NZ is so much better

[@kerrytodd3753]

And you’re a liar…..I don’t fear ANY of those things, nor do any of my friends. Speak of that which you know about, not what you FEEL. You have let your emotions control you, typical…..

[@u235u235u235]

depends on which state/city you live.

[@bigverybadtom]

Other nations love to talk about how they don't have social problems like the USA does. The truth is that other countries have theiur problems too. We Americans are merely open and honest about them.

[@Scp-049-e7e]

Eh I live in Maine so I rarely see any violent crime there

[@kilgh]

The "loud" thing for me is that after a while it comes across as fake and self-absorbed. Kind of the "look at me! look at me!" drama queen thing. You can't be that enthusiastic about everything all the time so it has to be fake. Kiwis hate fake. We only get enthusiastic about special things. And we hate confrontation so we a 100% passive aggressive but are also very clued in on the signs of passive aggression and can get the message pretty quickly without confrontation. Subtle disapproval is not so subtle to us. I also guess Kiwis do indeed have a better balance between mental and physical health and money gathering. I also think if you DON'T work your butt off in America you can end up on the street with nothing. It is why the US can treat it's citizens so poorly. In NZ, if you choose to have a work-life balance you and your family won't die from lack of health care and food. Long may that last. And, when we think something is important, we really work hard at it. We understand that being the richest plumber or store owner in the world with the biggest franchise isn't worth giving up your life, health and family for. But, say, making a life-saving cancer vaccine is.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts Kilgh!

[@tweedataf3286]

yea, I too think Americans are self centred and seem to have to be the loudest. Its a bit odd. Must be exhausting speaking so loudly all the time! For me to get the same level of noise, I feel like Im yelling! In fact I see it as embarrassing behaviour. Like you are drunk or something lol....

[@frisco21]

@@tweedataf3286 ...keep in mind that this is a stereotype. There are over 300 millions Americans, and I can assure you that a large percentage of them would fit in perfectly with the Kiwi mindset.

[@fatherson5907]

The irony of these comments is pretty funny. NZ is a tiny, weak country and your people are incredibly insecure about that.

[@shauncummings2361]

Yes 👍 now that’s speaking your mind

[@mdnickless]

I feel that America is not very confortable with itself right now. It seems to be a bit of a lost soul. New Zealand might be a small, isolated country, but on the whole people are more at ease with the lifestyle and their place in the world. It is not perfect of course.

[@larrybell1859]

Americans are changing too but slowly. They are realizing that all work and no play is not good is not good in the long run. However, Americans are not comfortable becasue the economy is slowly going south.

[@christellakm3186]

America is a big place and we only see what they show us on TV unless we’re there, my American friends are all pretty clued on when it comes to life lol

[@fatherson5907]

You put too much stock in what you see on TV.

[@RPGabe]

As an American, I think you phrased it very eloquently and accurately.

[@bigverybadtom]

@@christellakm3186 What they show on TV rarely corresponds to reality. It's like thinking you understand sexuality from watching "Benny Hill".

[@derekmills5394]

Love how you perpetuate your perceived stereotypes "you cant be the best in the world working 30 hours a week - thats just how it is" Well sorry, but we seem to manage it perfectly well - maybe not as many times as US but I'm sure we punch above our weight for innovation AND have morning tea too!

[@christellakm3186]

She’s right though lol be honest, if you didn’t have to work you wouldn’t, and you’d be better for it too :)

[@unclemay6648]

No , managing poorly with that child abuse stat, mental health terrible. bullying in schools. suicides and housing crisis in which there is more land that hasnt been built on per capita than most western nations on the planet. Worst efficiency rating of all Western Nations statistically. But hey Goooo AB's oh wait AB's just lost 2 in a row now AAAAhhhhhhhhh the world is ending.

[@francoiselafferty-hancock5112]

Depends where you work and how much you enjoy your job. Work is work and beer is beer. Each have their place. And do people's gravestones say how much unpaid overtime they did? Life's to short to miss out on actually living. I can't remember ever having morning and afternoon tea though. I might eat a snack while I keep working. Depends what job you have as to whether tea breaks are an actual thing.

[@FerretKibble]

Also taking breaks means you're more efficient at the job you're doing! People aren't machines.

[@pippenlapue9643]

@@FerretKibble who says Americans dont take breaks. Its the law. Paid breaks, two 15 mins breaks and 1 hour lunch paid

[@lizg5574]

Watching other American family channels, I am appalled at the number of paper plates and plastic cutlery they use. Why? Why throw so much into landfills when some soapy water and reusable items are plentiful!

[@larrybell1859]

I agree and that has to change.

[@laskinov]

Kiwis and Australians as i live here, tend to, work to live, and not live to work. Great vid, and totally agree with being loud and brash.😳🤣🤣

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for watching Sam!

[@peekakuchu6878]

Yes work to live, I only work enough shifts that pay the necessities and gives me extra to play, so if I have to buy budget or go without something so I work less have more days to do what I want then I'm good. I might not have a safety net, but that's ok I'm not gonna worry about it till it happens lol

[@pippenlapue9643]

@@laskinov yes we are loud and brash, and we love it just like the utube influencer your watching. She said that is why NZers love her channel. And she is bringing in more like her to NZ.

[@laskinov]

@pippenlapue9643 I totally agree with the " loud and brash" because I've experienced it first hand when the wave of Americans in the early 90s first appeared in huge numbers in NZ, and they had money to burn. They pissed and moaned about everything, the que at the supermarket, and they made it very clear that they were American, mean while we Kiwis joined the que and waited patiently, that is just one example. Personally, I'm following Tara for her thoughts on living abroad in another country, and I'm a Kiwi living in Australia for the past 15 years. You sound like a Trump supporter! Go, Kamala, go blue!💙

[@pippenlapue9643]

@@laskinov thats great. The Americans Tara is recruting to NZ are the Kamala supporting ones. Loud mouths like Tara. Kamala was the District Attorney of Califonia. Jailed blacks and brown, for minor crimes kept them incarcerated even after they did their time so she used them to work. And paid them $.85 a day. I get it, if NZ has indigenous people to arrest and work them for cheap labor. I see why you support Kamala's policies. Good on you. Good Americans were patient enough. We have our Constitution that protects us and we are using it now. I hope enough teachers like Tara move out to NZ. Thank you for taking them on.

[@binklebonknz]

We may not say what we think straight away because we know you come from a different culture, nothing wrong with being polite when getting to know people.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Of course - totally agree. I was referring to close friends. I have very close friends here and still find it hard to get a straight answer sometimes. Thanks for watching.

[@feebeedoc78]

@@Kiwiamericans That’s an interpersonal relationship, not an international one.

[@meganmills6545]

@@Kiwiamericans Yep - that sounds like a Kiwi. We don't much like confrontation and don't like risking that we'll hurt your feelings if we like you, or even if we don't like you - and certainly not if you're a stranger or a guest. If we don't like you or you've ticked us off that's when you're more likely to get the "blunt" answer. It's generally not a good sign if you get one of those unless you're very close to someone and absolutely trust that they won't take what you say the wrong way. And then after we've cooled down a bit we'll probably feel really bad about it if you do get hurt feelings and/or take it the wrong way, wish we'd found a way to be more diplomatic or tactful and then try to find a way to "smooth things over". :-)

[@pianoman4967]

Loved the vid Tara! Found it pretty much spot-on, plus you explained it with clarity and passion! From personal experience there is a large difference between well traveled Americans and those who stay at home. I've found the travellers to be much more broad minded politically and also, because they've experienced more of the world, they are more accepting that other countries have a lot going for them too. Thanks.👍🏻💕🇳🇿

[@gerdpapenburg7050]

I am a German and I must really thank you for this video. It has really enabled me to understand some of the opinions of "Antionette Emily" who is a New Zealander living in Germany more thoroughly.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Gerd - so glad I could help!

[@charlottegurnell2628]

Gerd have you watched the 'lifeswap' videos on youtube? They compare german and kiwi lifestyles and they are very accurate and funny. We had a german exchange student live with us for over a year and she said she watched them before moving over and was worried about how indirect and overly polite we would be. She quickly got used to it though!

[@nzfalcon8698]

hello from New Zealand

[@rttheo7327]

You have identified some of the main stereotypes and managed to explain them well. These US/NZ comparisons are great...keep them coming.

[@raeward1605]

Thank you for sharing your insights on what New Zealanders think of Americans. I agree with your summary of each topic, having lived in the USA for 6 years and being a Kiwi. One thing I think you might have added is that generally Americans are more religious than Kiwis. We seldom speak in public about religious things and I think even American politicians especially will reference God or prayer a lot more than we do. Another thing I remember, although with Covid this might not be true now, is that Americans have an "eat out" mentality. I remember we got that way too because it was so cheap to take everyone out for dinner instead of cooking at home. Even breakfast was often at a local Waffle House or Pancake House for us back then. This would very rarely happen here for most families. You did a great job being staying neutral about the differences and that made me very happy. I loved being in America and have great respect for the average everday American people, who are not Hollywood Stars, Politicians or rich and famous. I was blown away by how generous, warm and welcoming ordinary Americans were to us. Thanks again, I love your channel. 👍👍👍💜💜💜

[@johnpaki1534]

Yes I agree, being a kiwi we meet a black African American who came here for a holiday and he was nothing like what white Americans portray them to be, he was kind and beautiful infact he didn't want to leave, next I want to meet a native American another beautiful people

[@Kiwiamericans]

Rae - thanks for your comments and I could not agree more. Yes good point about religion. I am very involved in church here and find the Christian church to be more apathetic then in the USA. Yes and the eat out mentality - totally different and not affordable for families in NZ. Thanks for watching.

[@katerinakemp5701]

Yes we are a country of seeing is believing or can you show me that is the truth and not shite. We can be believers or nonbelievers

[@weehudyy]

@@Kiwiamericans Some might say Kiwis are just less gullible . We look at the US Evangelical movement and wonder ' Have any of these people actually READ the book ? ' . We look at folks like Matt Gaetz and Newt Gingrich waving their flags and wearing their ' christianity ' , on their sleeves . People like Mick Hukkabee waffling about being responsible for the words you utter and the company you keep , then ' jamming ' on TV with Ted Nugent , draft dodger , ' guardian ' of a 14 year old girl, inciter of violence against women ... The song they were playing was about promiscuous women ... The disgraced former guy having demonstrators roughed up so he could hold someone else's Bible upside down for the media . That is how Kiwis see American ' religion ' . Rank hypocrisy .

[@bigverybadtom]

You might want to know that we Americans don't like our own celebrities or politicians either, Especially the ones who tell us how to live when they are very wealthy themselves. That fact unites the rest of us Americans very well.

[@s6r231]

Kiwi here, this list is very accurate!! All of those things are so true about Americans and yes, most kiwis do think that about them.

[@MichaelS1995]

Excessive patriotism, worship of money, the wastefulness, the "we're the best" mentality and ignorance to the outside world are the ones that annoy me the most. Speaking my mind doesn't come naturally to me as I'm on the spectrum. The rest don't bother me as much.

[@MRresievil310]

I don’t think we’re the best at all, never did 😂 I do agree that most Americans are arrogant

[@bigverybadtom]

Sine the USA has to serve as the world's police force because nobody else will do it, we have every reason to think the way we do. And the people who think this actually have seen the outside world.

[@janettesteele631]

@@bigverybadtomtotal B.S butt hurt American comment.

[@rwags6848]

@@bigverybadtomThat you have “American exceptionalism”; that you come from the “land of the free”; that you have “the greatest democracy“?… Really?

[@bigverybadtom]

@@rwags6848 Yes, really. We have no reason not to think so.

[@therealscoobydoo]

America and Americans are very difficult to categorize! America is a very big country geographically and in population and is diverse in every way imaginable. Whether good or bad, America is everything you think it is and everything you think it isn't. On the outside looking in, America has lots of guns, lots of crime, lots of prisons, poor healthcare, poor schools, racial issues, school shootings, etc., and we seem to be constantly fighting with each other about everything. On one hand there are some truths to the negatives; however, 99.9% of schools in Americans have never experienced a shooting and there is absolutely no place on earth where you will find communities consisting of as many multiple racial groups, cultures and religions living together without any of the strife you see in the news media. America has poor schools, but America also has some of best grade schools in the world. America's healthcare system is among the worst and the best at the same time. I live in an area with a fair amount of New Zealanders, Australians, South Africans, Indians and Chinese; most of them came here for school or work and never went back to their home country. I have 2 Kiwi families that live on my block; they are very proud of New Zealand, but prefer to live here. One of the Kiwi families, all of the kids were born here and the parents applied for citizenship. America has a lot of problems, but it "receives more visa requests than the rest of the world combined". When Americans living abroad start KZbin channels, they tend to focus on how great their adopted country is as compared to America, yet the majority expats end up moving back to America with the first 3 years and I think over 70% have returned to America within 7 years.

[@sarahfox3312]

I think us Kiwi’s tend to eye roll when there are American visitors here around us who’s voices elevate for the “look at me” effect. We hate that. But ask any kiwi who has spent time in the US and return and they’re always surprised how much they love Americans. We are totally passive aggressive! 🤪

[@johnpaki1534]

Please don't get me wrong but I would love to meet a native American or the african american, and ask them what they think of their country

[@Kiwiamericans]

Sarah - yes totally agree with your observations. Thanks for watching :)

[@katerinakemp5701]

Lol no.

[@laskinov]

Totally agree there.

[@anthonycorboy5122]

I was in America in 1989 and they were just like us realy

[@konikuz]

One thing I've noticed with some Americans who've visited tend to compare and expect us to do things like them 🙄 you're not in Kansas anymore Dorothy

[@RetroJack]

Kansas*

[@katerinakemp5701]

👍🤣👍

[@konikuz]

@@RetroJack corrected my bad 🤦

[@RetroJack]

@@konikuz No worries. 🙂

[@haleyrichardson8818]

To be fair, visitors/immigrants from anywhere in the world do this...and we do it when overseas too...

[@luluwalker8601]

Kia Ora/Hello. My name is Ngarui Walker, I'm Maori/Tangata Whenua which means I was born and bred in Aotearoa New Zealand. I had watched a few videos on your TikTok a couple months ago and fell in LOVE with your content. So needed more and found you have a KZbin. Yaaay! I've been watching for a 2 months now (and caught up on the past videos).... Love the content, keep it coming! Also, If you need cultural/indigenous perspective, always keen to spread the love

[@amandas198]

im planning on moving to nz soon my partner soon to be hubby is Maori once borders open up again, i have learned so much from your videos and from him hopefully it wont be to much of a shock once i get there.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Wonderful! Where are you moving too in NZ?? You will love it here.

[@amandas198]

@@Kiwiamericans Christchurch cant wait, sorry took a while got a few fires near by that messed with my net

[@FerretKibble]

Finding out that US universities often REQUIRE students to share their bedroom with a stranger was a huge shock - even though I have seen that in movies and t.v. shows my whole life! It just seems so horrific.

[@karlfranklin6564]

American here and sharing a room with a stranger in the first year of university is true. We called it moving in blind.

[@philmccracken179]

Finding out you guys shut down your whole country for 1 Covid case seems horrific

[@razikof]

@@philmccracken179 it was delta

[@philmccracken179]

@@razikof oooooooh even scarier!!!

[@bob837]

@@philmccracken179 atleast new zealand acted quickly and didn't have thousands of deaths in one day

[@kaptainkiwi]

I lived in the USA (Chicago) for 4 years and married an American girl, and I can tell you from personal experience that there is no middle ground it's either left or right of any spectrum and most are loud and stressed out most of the time. and the food OMG it's all fast food and dining out 4-5 times a week...and yes they love BIGGER, and personally, I don't like bigger, louder, and test everything is disposable. love the vids, keep up the awesome content.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Mike - thanks for watching and sharing your similar experience!

[@philmccracken179]

So your forced to eat fast food? You can eat whatever you want you weirdo

[@sylviagarcia9151]

Hi, I'm from San Antonio, Texas...do you all have all the food to make Mexican food at home since you don't have the restaurants! Let me know if you need any good recipes!

[@kevmarsh2380]

As a Kiwi living in Australia for 20 years I look forward to the day I get to travel and learn more from America. Just have to get over this Covid lockdown in Sydney. I've also had holidays to fly back in September but all flights cancelled...

[@harrycullen1643]

Going by the americans i met who came here to play bball over the years. Humble and friendly guys .Love these guys.

[@johnpaki1534]

Yes don't get me wrong but I would love to meet a black African American and a native american as opposed to a white American and see what they have to say about their country, very interesting indeed

[@harrycullen1643]

@@johnpaki1534 yes.they were all black bar one and he was awesome too.

[@katerinakemp5701]

@@harrycullen1643 so you have not got the prospective of all sides, just your porspective of encounters with the otherside of the pocs. What a load of kaka.

[@harrycullen1643]

@@katerinakemp5701 hey,youre tiko comments are racist. You havent met Benny,Lamar or Cwebb and i judged them on how they related to me over a 20 yr period. Now there were 3 pakeha fullas and i didnt know them quite as well but once again they treated me well. Im an avid reader and have devotedly read books on trying to understand why Trump got elected. Ranging from the Slave trade,the civil war,thesettlement of USA by the Twin sins of genocide of native Americans and importing of slaves. John Crow laws,the unique political system,the amendments to the constitution etc etc. Americas imploding right now with covid and a far right white movement that may head to an internal civil war. Dont try and belittle my friends and my right to judge them on how they were to me and mine. The Kaka is coming from your heart .

[@philmccracken179]

@@harrycullen1643 “far right movement”?!?? Leftist have literally been burning down cities , blocking traffic, dragging people out of cars for 8 years, but it’s “right wingers” Huh? 👌

[@chezwarden659]

Hey Tara my thoughts are that yes the USA is more driven work wise than most countries but mostly because the companies have all the power. Yes 'stuff' needs to be taken care of and get done but not at the expense of all else is my thought. The US workers generally have low wages and a lot of the time there are few to none government rules in place to help them keep a job. I imagine workers are scared to say no to the boss and feel they have to work to keep their job. A lot don't have many if any sick days or annual leave mandated by government like MOST other countries around the world. Sometimes I wonder what the actual role of the government is in the USA as far as looking after it's people not only work and health wise but in general. The USA seems set up for those who run big companies, which is fine to a point but it only alienates the citizens who feel left behind and can never get ahead. There has to be balance for society to thrive, work and feel united. I think one of the reasons the whole freedom and less rules and regulations is pushed so hard by government is so the government doesnt have to try and regulate things. Not to mention the whole campaign donations that are effectively given to buy votes to favour those who gave the money. They end up running the USA not the government. As for political parties people vote for, seems very ingrained in the people from the US I talk with. They rarely if ever change parties and mostly the whole family vote the same way. I never have voted for the same political party all my voting life. I take in what the current one has done and says it's going to do and weigh it against what the opposition party is offering and vote for the one I feel is HOPEFULLY going to do a better job and do what they said they would.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Chez - thanks so much for all your thoughts!

[@barrynichols2846]

Yeah, you are right. The Supreme Court citizens united decision effectively ruled money was speech. It was already bad, but that was a steroid boost

[@Becca.Loveless]

@@barrynichols2846 It's so scary watching the US right now, and even scarier thinking about what the future is going to look like for them.

[@weehudyy]

The US has no universal healthcare , despite being the richest country on the planet , no paid maternity leave and public education has been deliberately defunded for decades . So many people are tied to their jobs for healthcare , at the mercy of a workplace skewed to the employers . Running flat out just to stay in place .

[@markwairepo2871]

Honest as per usual, you are a credit to your upbringing, well done and pretty accurate

[@Kiwiamericans]

I appreciate that!

[@kelvinbrunton4780]

Americans may work harder than Kiwis but I don't think that makes them more efficient. Surely it is more efficient to have a happy family than to be a wealthy solo parent which is where most families end up with all this moneyfying bs.

[@MrKiwi106]

Hi nice video, I've enjoyed watching and hearing your experience with Nz and how Americans see us kiwis in general. I would like to say that you touch on a really good point about some Americans not knowing anything else outside the u.s , I hope everyone from America watches your yt videos so get a better understanding of here🙏🙏. Cheers keep up the good work👍👍

[@davidthemod4729]

I've been to America twice and both times I found them friendly and especially helpful. I think they found me a bit of an oddity being a Kiwi, which was cool with me. Americans are definitely hard working. I don't think they're loud, it's more about being confident. Americans encourage people who have potential to succeed, where's as in NZ your knocked down. I'm not saying Americans don't have their vices, but I find them more positive and always on the go and getting things done ... Cheers.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Agreed! Thanks for sharing your thoughts David.

[@davidthemod4729]

@Acura Quebec they were also humble

[@u235u235u235]

@Acura Quebec lol THE BEST, #1, never loses, WINNING ALL THE TIME!! haha.

[@howudoin8282]

​@Prince George in your dreams Pedro, in your dreams!

[@garthpaul6216]

I think most Kiwi's find American politics very complicated. Seeing famous people in NZ, oh, there's ???, I think most Kiwi's just leave them be, rather than approach them. Classic American cars in NZ, pretty high percentage for the population. I have a 1982 Chevy van ( owned it for about 23 years), bought of owner who moved here from BC. I have two friends that had restored first generation Camaro's, got offered crazy money to sell by American tourist's, and ended up back in the US, because you couldn't get anything that good, for the price in US.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Yes agreed- I get a lot of questions around American politics. Thanks for watching Garth!

[@francoiselafferty-hancock5112]

There's so many classic American cars that go down Jackson Street Petone! Must be a car club nearby. They were even at a couple of the Christmas parades ( when we used to have them before Covid cancelled everything).

[@rachelcharest-bertram8120]

I am an American, I 100% agree with all of these stereotypes. 😬😆 I can’t wait to visit New Zealand, it’s definitely on my short list of places I’m exploring to relocate to. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Awesome! I am here to help when you do decide. Thanks for watching

[@rachelcharest-bertram8120]

@@Kiwiamericans what is the best way to reach out to find out about your consulting services? 😄😄😄

[@dwilliams7377]

I think there are realities in America that the movies do accurately reflect, but there is such a diverse range of socio-economic realities & living situations. I live in a tiny, decrepit 100 year old house surrounded by the largest mansions in my city. One of my neighbors had the whole tennis court, batting cage, swimming pool, mansion, basketball court craziness that you'd see on MTV cribs. It's just crazy here. We have so much variety.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Yes very true

[@PhilipTaramai]

I have only met 1 American and we played sports together for 3 years, and yes very loud but we are talking voice volume and you quickly get used to that, not a big deal. The one outstanding feature he had was his confidence. We would be 3 matches down no hope of getting away with an embarrassing loss, he never stopped asking more from the squad. Nice guy, missed him when he went back. Americans must hate losing, kiwi's not so much. We try, we lose, in our heart's we are all still winners.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Yes a lot of American's are quite competitive :)

[@Not-Ap]

I agree with that assessment. My opinion is you guys give up too easily but maybe you just hate conflict as well.

[@warp65]

Since lockdown and the breakfast you tube trawl has become a habit, I am amazed how many Americans have settled here. Welcome.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks!

[@heylily2446]

As a kiwi I think it would be best for Kiwis to say what they think on Americans

[@Kiwiamericans]

Sure - what do you think?

[@johnpaki1534]

It's hard to say what I think of americans only what I see and here on tv and it's all been negative there are 300mil+ of them so there's bound to be odd ball amongst them and each will have a story to tell so I will sit on the fence with this one

[@Moamanly]

In my experience, people are pretty much the same, all over the world. We all have similar wants and needs. Maybe it is better to stick to saying what you think about people you have met yourself and not just sticking the same pin in 330M? I don't know, it's just an idea.

[@lisamora8141]

A good idea too would be to talk only about kiwis one has actually met then as well would it not given your comment and assumptions made in this clip about kiwis?

[@Moamanly]

@@lisamora8141 I thought Tara went to great lengths to emphasise that she was speaking in general terms. I'm a kiwi and I thought she was spot on about the passive-aggressive thing. Generally we strive to avoid confrontation and direct speaking on sensitive issues.

[@meganmills6545]

What's really interesting to me is how different the Americans are who choose to live somewhere else, travel broadly and/or are genuinely "outward-looking" compared to those who stay home and remain insular. There's a world of difference and I have a definite preference for one over the other. No prizes for guessing which one. :-)

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video. It was really interesting to hear your thoughts. I have not been to the USA (I am an Australian, so just next door to NZ), but I can say that I have never met an American I did not like.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for sharing!

[@glenthorne6055]

Maybe because most ignorant,loud, overly patriotic Americans don't travel much & the ones that do r more open minded & r genuinely interested in how others live & see the world. I've been constantly traveling Oz, backpacking in my teens, following work a bit later & now caravanning with my family yet AmericansALWAYS seem to b the most underrepresented nation I come across. To the extent where if we hear a nth American accent we usually assume they're Canadian as very few yanks seem to travel much esp out of the cities

[@aderyn50]

I was informed that the World series derives from a newspaper named The World which sponsored the early series.

[@rwags6848]

Great subject... but it’s a bit like poking the bear, in US parlance. I believe, we as Kiwis, have tended to not seek to initiate discussions about America and Americans (read USA). We do about Aussies 😬, but not Americans. In my experience, it’s been only discussed when the subject has been raised directly. Unfortunately, the previous US president meant that the subject of America, came up continuously. I have travelled in and out of NZ most of my working life, so I feel I have a good international perspective. The good news: the Americans I have met and got to know, have been great people. I don’t count casual meetings when visiting the States, although I do remember rudeness at Immigration, and a very rude hotel worker, who didn’t believe I had no small change for his tip, after arriving off an international flight. Anyway... the good news: My American friends are great, the shopping was good (but I wish the final taxed price was printed on shop items), the food can be great but sizes are overwhelming (and we suspect that most foodstuffs are processed)... On the flip side.... - “Have a nice day” appeared to be more a Pavlovs Dogs indoctrination than a genuine wish. - “Greatest Democracy” claims? When and if the US ever listen to the will of the people, we can discuss that one again. Currently - No, - “Freedom” claims? Not according to the Human Freedom Index. NZ is No.1. The most incarcerations of any developed country, and these idiots refusing to wear a mask/take the vaccine, as it impinges on their freedoms... give me a break! - Loudness. Yep. A generalisation but they appear to have little appreciation of others in close proximity... surprisingly, we’re not interested in your conversation. - Religion. I’m all for believing what you will but it’s so “ in your face” in America. Would an atheist ever be elected? - Guns! We don’t understand their need for them and they don’t understand we choose not to have them. I certainly wouldn’t want my kids having to go through “Active Shooter” drills at school. - Sacred Constitution? The one that allows “family members” to be jurors at an Impeachment Trial? The one that allows a president to pardon co-conspirators and murderers? The one that allows “news” channels to spread bs and conspiracies for ratings $$$? A slew of Amendments are required there. - Money and politics? Buy-a-politician seems to be a national pastime for Corporates. And many politicians seem to be in it for the $$$ with not so hidden corruption, insider dealing, nepotism, abuse of power... all rife. - Parochialism. Lack of travel (except if you’re in the Armed Forces), seems to be the default and consequently, limits experiences of the outside world. - Gullibility. 620,000 dead from the pandemic yet large numbers trust their (R) politicians over medical experts? A supposed billionaire, milking his “believers” for more $$$? - National Healthcare? Sold to many as “socialism” and to be avoided like the plague? Note gullibility above. - Racism and bigotry. All countries have it to a degree but the lid has been taken off the box in the US, over the last 4-5 years. Perhaps was always there given the history but not overtly displayed? ... I better get off my soap box. Suffice to say, I’ve been extremely disappointed and saddened by America’s rapid decline over the last several years. Decent Americans appear to need a 21st century Harriet Tubman ! My apologies if this offends. It’s not aimed at normal Americans but the ones giving America a bad name. ... it does make us appreciate just what we have here in Aotearoa ... more and more, every day.

[@philmccracken179]

So you didn’t tip the guy and he is the rude one? Wow! Another entitled foreigner. If you did not have tip money then carry your own damn bags

[@philmccracken179]

So a government forcing you to wear a mask and take an experimental shot is not imposing on your freedoms?

[@rwags6848]

@@philmccracken179 Carrying my own bags wasn’t given as an option. I asked for his name so I could give him something when I had change... believe or not, when we promise to do something, it’s what we do, as Kiwis. He slammed the door.

[@rwags6848]

@@philmccracken179 Taking guidance from medical experts is what we do here. 26 deaths vs 620,000++ is a pretty clear indicator of which country got it right... but you stick with your “freedoms”. Take your seat belt off; drive at any speed; refuse to go to work if you don’t want to; shoot a neighbour, don’t pay for your groceries.... Go on... celebrate your freedoms.... that a nasty government has taken away.

[@philmccracken179]

@@rwags6848 I’ll be civil. so do you think “science” or “scientific data” can be bought and paid for? Have you seen all the damage done by the vaccines? Even if you downplay that fact, you got to admit taking healthy people and making them play Russian roulette with a jab, forced by the government is ridiculous. The people who are afraid of invisible stuff are free to wear six masks and wear bubble tape and get a vaccine everyday. But I am free to be a normal person.

[@CapitalVideo]

I treat people much the same as they treat me, no matter where they come from. If someone starts trying to dominate me or treat me unfairly, then I will do the same to them and most do not seem to like it. Maybe everyone should look into a mirror first before becoming aggressive. Some Americans are loud and aggressive, however the enthusiastic ones, such as you, are definitely worth the effort to communicate and interact with. Americans also seem to be far more materialistic whereas Kiwis tend to be more interested in the more salient aspects of life and endeavour to find a better balance between materialism and our environment. A brave effort to make some very valid comparisons, well done Tara!

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks Graeme! I agree it was a brave effort. Sometimes you should not shy away from hard topics :)

[@Malo_e_lelei]

As I was thinking that she was loud the topic of being loud and enthusiastic started

[@zeissOholic]

Americans are our cousins. We have similar cultures although different in various ways; some very different and some hardly at all. In NZ us older Kiwis grew up on a diet of American TV shows. I remember Mr Ed, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Flintstones, Perry Mason etc. etc. When I was in my mid 20's (1978) I traveled extensively all over the U.S. by Greyhound Buses as I had a three month open ticket. I have been back twice since then, once in 1981 and then in 1997. What I noticed the most in 97 were the amount of Japanese made cars as opposed to 1978. The people were the same, almost always polite and friendly. Good people. As regards lifestyles and work there are plenty of workaholic Kiwis who think that money is the answer to everything. There are also a lot of wealthy Kiwis in NZ who live in huge beautifully designed houses tucked away out in the countryside and other places, many a long way from the public roads that people never see. Regardless of all that, there are more and more Kiwis these days that don't have a home to live in and it's getting worse. The bottom line for me has always been that America is the guardian of our democracy and her military might and love of freedom and basic human decency is what keeps us living free and in peace in this beautiful country. You've got to know what side your bread is buttered on. You're either with your friends or you're not. I'll take freedom and our easy way of life over communism or some other fascist regime any day.

[@charlottegurnell2628]

Yep, totally agree with your observations!! We were suprised when we spent a month in US, we mostly stayed in Brooklyn and the news was just about what was happening in brooklyn, then a tiny segment on wider NY. But no news about even wider US let alone the world in general. And it was during Zika virus so there was definitely stuff going on in the world. Obviously different news stations would be different I suppose but in NZ most of our news is about whats going on abroad, so it was surprising! We made friends with the neighbors and they said if they could travel anywhere in the world it would be to LA... 😅

[@larrybell1859]

That is true but they do have BBC, DW, and a few other international news channels.

[@riri12345678910]

We don't learn anything about other countries... ;-;

[@johnkemp1486]

I like the loud they differently are interesting and Awesome.

[@richardsmith175]

I'm writing a graphic novel and one of the protagonists is a Kiwi. This video will be a great help in my research. I appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@weehudyy]

Accepted wisdom is write what you know ... videos like this tell you nothing

[@richardsmith175]

@@weehudyy You're ignorant to the writing process. Your're not giving wise advice just your unsolicited stupid opinion. Go play in traffic

[@weehudyy]

@@richardsmith175 Thank you for being your unadulterated self Dickie , now USE that unresolved anger in your scribblings . More advice, You probably need to spend more time in a life drawing class too , everybody does . Now you have a nice day .

[@richardsmith175]

@@weehudyy you're stupid

[@weehudyy]

@@richardsmith175 USA , currently 30th in world educational rankings ...Too dumb to know just how stupid they are . Welcome to Kiwi smartarsery ... I trust you are taking notes .

[@davidhughes6]

I have to say you have got this spot on!!

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks David!

[@shanebielski5424]

You put things very politely. Out of the Americans I've met in my life, about 10% are nice people, while the rest are, in my opinion, loud mouthed, opinionated, obnoxious, and have holier than thou attitudes.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for watching!

[@alfwalker5698]

The first place I had ever been to outside New Zealand - was Los Angeles... followed by NYC. I’m from Christchurch NZ, second largest city in the country.... population 400,000. So as an impressionable mid-20 something - visiting these places was jaw dropping (was in the late 90s). I remember being in a corner store in Manhattan- the wife and I were looking for chewing gum and of course we didn’t know the brands so we’re going through them all... the store owner leaned over the counter and in a very loud New York voice said ‘are you going to buy those or what?’. For us - it was a shock that he was so direct. In NZ it would be impolite. But that is the difference when you come from a small place versus a huge city where everyone is competing for time / attention etc. So, it was a big learning curve for us. I have always found Americans to be very friendly - just so what loud... but I can see why they are that way...

[@Kiwiamericans]

Alf - great story and thanks for sharing!

[@obi4842]

I have restrainted myself to give an informed comment about America because most things are negative but I will say your country needs to stop going to war because you don't agree with that country. military industrial complex is major reason why we will have ww3

[@Kiwiamericans]

Obi - thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@larrybell1859]

It is more complex than you think but part of the problem is most Americans do not perform their civic duties.

[@deneofarrell496]

I have never been to North America, so I cant comment on what its like there...... Alas like anyone who comes to our country, go out meet the people, share your experiences, taste the food, experience the culture of our country. I have the opportunity to talk to people from different countries in NZ, I am always trying to gauge what there culture is, get a bit of insight and their thoughts about our part of the world.

[@gerrymunro5600]

Even though you have been here for a few years, I think NZers are still trying to be nice but not necessarily truthful to you. They don't want to affend you so they play down answers because being humble is quite important to them

[@Kiwiamericans]

Yes Gerry I think this is true...

[@micheledix2616]

Well said Gerry

[@francoiselafferty-hancock5112]

I went to school in the US for six months when I was 10. I rode the yellow school bus and always wondered if junior high was going to be like on TV (we left to go back home to NZ before I got to go). Thanks for clearing that up. I always wondered if I'd missed out on the High School Musical experience.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Haha - you are welcome!!

[@johnforde7735]

Yeah, Americans are loud. On a trip to San Francisco I was constantly turning around because I thought someone was talking to me. Or trying to get my attention. But they weren't. They were just talking, but much louder than I was used to. ;-)

[@johnpaki1534]

I was on a tourist bus travelling Hong Kong and out of the whole 30 of us there was one American and he wouldnt stop talking wouldn't leave our tour guide alone...😂🤣😂🤣

[@Kiwiamericans]

Really - that is so funny. Thanks for sharing John!

[@downsouth5447]

As a New Zealander you are bang on with every point!

[@Kiwiamericans]

Awe - thanks for watching!

[@bhanani5480]

Kiwis are laid back and we just get on with things without the fanfare. We also value different things to Americans. Yes we do have the culture of morning and afternoon tea but most ppl will consider refilling your drink as the tea break rather than sitting in the lunch room for 10mins. I think we work hard but we work smarter/efficient rather than longer but that being said we aren't too precious to get stuck in and do manual labour. Personally I don't see it as tall poppy syndrome, I see it as being humble and not big headed. The whole thing of Americans having to do everything big is wasteful in my opinion, and in terms of food it's unhealthy (big fizzy drinks, huge combos etc) it seems like are all about promoting yourself and 'all-about-me' rather than helping or serving others. Good video Tara and observations 👍

[@johnpaki1534]

Well said bro, we produce hard workers not millionaires and are usually happy with what we have

[@Kiwiamericans]

Bhanani - thanks for sharing! I agree with all that you are saying except the working smarter/efficient part - at least in my experience you cannot get things done in an efficient manner at all.

[@johnpaki1534]

@@Kiwiamericans then you need to delegate your work load...hehe! Becomes more manageable that way😎

[@bhanani5480]

@@Kiwiamericans Sorry about that Tara, yes you were talking about your own NZ work experience which is in the Education sector and I have no experience in, so fair comment 👍

[@indigobeaumont1246]

Now this one is going to be interesting 👀 lol I'm an American. I don't think outsiders view us positively. Given our recent state of affairs tho, I don't view us positively either... 🤭😂🤷‍♀️😂 I think every kind of 'group' - be it nationality, ethnicity, etc. - has some amount of stereotypes placed on their community. Stereotypes are a complex topic, but they exist because there's a varying degree of merit involved (even if you don't want to admit it lol), but don't let the generalizations paint the WHOLE picture, y'all! 👏 I know the stereotypes, that we're all roaming the streets with guns and eating huge portions of food 😂 but we're not all crazy here! 😂 Some of us know life could be SO much MORE than what it is now, like universal healthcare! (At this point, it's an embarrassment that we don't a nationalized system). Some of us see what you all see - the reality. We know it's...a mess right now, but we're helpless because half the population is just too far gone. We're drowning in vaccines that millions of Americans won't take. It's a slap in the face to other nations that would love to have their populations vaccinated. These days, I'm more embarrassed than proud to be an American.

[@harrycurrie9664]

Rest assured the majority of NZers would understand your problems and concerns, NZ has much the of same but on a smaller scale, most of us are too afraid to say what we really think of matters incase it's construed as biased or racist... and it would be even if it was a proven, truthful, and honest opinion.

[@indigobeaumont1246]

@@harrycurrie9664 thanks for your input! ☺️👍 I've read that NZers can be standoffish with small talk (this was just one source, of course) and that Americans can come across as loud or abrasive. I consider myself a nice enough person, but I'm curious to see how that kindness can be interpreted differently when I start to travel. Do NZers, in general, find us annoying?

[@honestlee3435]

I am American. My son fell in love with a Kiwi and now I have a very beautiful grandson who I never met because of the borders being closed. I am subscribed to many NZ youtube channels. So you get to know each other. Some comments are very rude to Kiwi's or non Kiwis. I can't wait to come visit

[@harrycurrie9664]

@@indigobeaumont1246 No, In general I would never consider Americans annoying from my experiences, they can be loud but that is something many races are ... we are all different. I do recall a time when overseas and at my hotel waiting for a pick-up, amongst many others, to visit a factory when a person yelled out anothers name .. Hey Ted ...Ted ...I'm here ! and everyone turned to see this obvious American guy in checkered trousers and a stripped jacket standing at the top of the staircase waving his arms around ... some businessmen looked disgusted ....I had to laugh... So American.

[@johnpaki1534]

Hey indigo if it's any constellation my backyard (New Zealand) ain't exactly pretty either but we all learn and live through the good the bad and the ugly and most of all we as a nation are content and happy with what we have, I would love to visit all country one day

[@TheButlerNZ]

The hand thing.. My dad grey up in NZ in an Italian rich area of Wellington and inherited the hand gestures.. Did you come from an Italian influenced area? All the Americans I have met in NZ were great... (Perhaps the great ones choose NZ as a destination)... I went round the world once.. (If you can call NZ, Singapore, UK, Boston, San Fran, LA, NZ that... but on a globe it's actually very close to an actual round the globe circle)... In that trip I didn't really interact with a lot of Americans as they felt a little standoffish... You could spill your soul chatting in an Subway's NZ... You could get arrested in an American one... (But at least the US foot longs were half the price). "Having a gun makes you safer". America has more guns than people, and the highest (twice the 2nd place) per capita in the world... Therefore America must be the safest to live in? Basically 50% of Americans that voted... Voted for Donald Trump... Take that fact any way you like... Personally I miss 'The Don'. That was some of the funniest TV to come from America since 3's company (oh wait that was a copy of a Brit Comedy... The Office... no... How about the most streamed... "Wellington Paranormal"... Nahh that's filmed here in Wellington... and most people in Wellington know someone associated with it. (Hey when Sauron falls (lord of the rings) and Viggo Mortensen stands aghast... My mate stands (with very few others visible) right at his shoulder... Tall Long hair blond, a shoe in for multi NPC roles including an Orc I believe... America is Beautiful... (Unless you make the mistake like I did of accidently Youtubing Philadelphia homeless.... Just don't....) Note: Most of our homeless are homed during Covid. Big UP's again to the NZ Govt. Ok not perfect.. but man, Where else will you see the top person say. "I'm not really sure right now, can I get back to you on that please"?... That's what I'd like to believe I would do... NZ Big business do scale... Every chance they get they make whole departments redundant or split a company section off for sale... (tho they will often hire the staff they made redundant back on contract because it looks better on the books..... ahh gotta love it when bean counters run a company...

[@allergy3659]

bro.

[@whitelinez378]

The reason there is a lot of passive aggressiveness here is because if you say the wrong thing to the wrong person you could have a fight on your hands pretty easily, so on the flip side, if we know someone really well/know what will trigger them, we will quite often straight up insult one another as a form of bonding.

[@adammccarthy6661]

As a Kiwi, if you ask me what I think of Americans, to be honest the first things that come to mind are probably less positive: 1. Loud 2. Excessive 3. Insular I think these are the things that stand out because they’re not aligned to our values. On the positive side, the US is the birthplace of some of the greatest elements of global culture i.e. music, food, fashion, products, etc. You have to give credit to Americans for that.

[@NZKiwi87]

Good comment 👍

[@Kiwiamericans]

Yes I think the values are different! Thanks for watching.

[@TheMarathonomahos]

What is interesting about New Zealand, is if Auckland was in America, it would be the sixth most populated city in America.

[@nicholasmaude6906]

Tara, you should get Chantel do a video about what we think of Canadians.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Good thought - will tell her :) Thanks for watching.

[@DazednConfused0]

Americans are naive to the rest of the world but the question you get most is if America is like the movies?

[@larrybell1859]

Felix Chetland de Vries, You stated "My original comment was about culture. Nothing to do with American products like the no shoes or no service that you would only expect that to be somewhere fancy now it is more common everywhere. The Yanks took over the parent company of a place where my mate works and the cancelled company drinks and barbecue on Friday. More and more parents are not letting their children walk to school despite safety increasing. Where exactly this is all coming from, I like to know? But it looks a lot like the American media you see online." Well, then do not follow the culture. I mean there is nothing from the USA forcing you live like Americans.

[@Melc4ake]

Thanks for the video! Would you do a part ii video of stereotypes? Or stereotypes Americans think of NZ? 😂

[@Kausion]

Agree id like to hear their(Americans)views on what they think of NZ and its people that would be interesting lol

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for the idea! Not sure if there is much to say other than - "how is it down in Australia? " Yeah they barely know NZ exists.

[@Kausion]

@@Kiwiamericans i had that in mind NZ were left off of i think Universal Studios Globe because they never knew we existed 🤣 and many do think NZ is somewhere in Australia lol but the US friends/people ive talked to online (after showing pics) comment how beautiful NZ is hoping to visit one day and how nice i seem to be as a person i realuzed many outside NZ have nothing but nice things to say and how friendly,kind and down to earth NZ people are

[@riri12345678910]

@@Kiwiamericans It's so true. I told my parents I wanted to go to NZ and they just...had no idea where it was... They didn't want to learn another language to travel somewhere and I just was so sad to tell them that they speak english in NZ. It's a sad time talking to family members about other countries, because most of the Americans that I know don't know anything about the world. They just know Mexico, Canada, UK, France, "Asia", "Eruope", and "Africa".

[@DevilJin01]

Nice video. We Americans definitely are loud and probably dont realize it until we go somewhere else. The country is so big that a lot of us haven't even seen most of the things that Kiwis may have seen on TV or movies. I live in the DC metro area and have still never walked by the white house

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for watching! Is that true?? You have not walked by the White House?

[@DevilJin01]

@@Kiwiamericans Nope. Ive driven in front of the Capitol a few times but thats about it as far as the big monuments and congressional buildings go. Mostly have stuck to museums and restaurants when i go.

[@iallso1]

It is not just Kiwis that have difficulty understanding the US political system. As someone brought up in the UK I also struggle with several aspects of US politics. The Republicans referring to the Democrats as liberals on even socialist is a stretch, when both parties seem to be quite conservative when compared to British and European political parties. That in a country where everyone is supposed to have a fair crack, and governance is supposed to be by the people, for the people, only the super rich can even run for the role of President and I assume that applies to other political positions. That one party can block the attempts of the elected government to make changes or elect officials, but then can elect officials themselves even after they have been voted out. And specifically regarding Trump, that any person who is not a politician and has never been involved in politics can be nominated to lead an existing political party. I could understand if they were running as an independent or starting a new party. Also how difficult is it to count votes, and just how can a country describe itself as democratic when it prevents a significant proportion of its population from voting and making it difficult for others to cast their vote. Look at how NZ made voting easy and safe during the last election despite the concerns regarding Covid-19.

[@philmccracken179]

Who exactly is prevented from voting? Are you saying asking for an ID is restricted people? What people? Black peoples? Are you saying black peoples aren’t capable of getting an ID?

[@iallso1]

@@philmccracken179 the indications prior to the last presidential election were that, some people had been prevented from registering to vote, and that in some communities the polling stations were not being opened, making it difficult for those that were registered to cast there vote. And there seemed to be a move to make postal ballots into an issue, to discredit the system and in some parts to not include postal ballots in the count. Here in New Zealand as soon as I received my residency visa I was encouraged to enrol to vote, before local or national elections we are encouraged to confirm that our voting details are correct, this can be done on line. We can elect to post in our ballots safe in the knowledge that it will not create an issue, and the polling stations of which there were lots, were opened for 3 weeks prior to election day in order to make it easy for everyone to vote at their convenience. I seem 6o recall that in my township of 20,000 people there were 13 locations at which you vote if you wanted to.

[@philmccracken179]

@@iallso1 with all do respect if your in New Zealand so you wouldn’t really know. The media isn’t very honest. Not only can everyone easily vote but this last election people here in California were mailed many ballots with random peoples name on them. So got up to 20. I received 7. So think about that one Biden voter could send in all the ballots. Let me tell you there is no way trump list. He was the most loved president ever. Even here in California we got stand over the freeway with trump signs and most people driving by honked.

[@iallso1]

@@philmccracken179 only Biden supporters received multiple ballots and were willing and able to use them? If Trump was such a popular President how come he received fewer votes than his opponent in both elections in which he ran? I'm sorry despite living in a remote island I'm not naive enough to buy your argument that we really don't know what it's really like in the US. We have friends, colleagues and family in the US who have provided the opposite position that Trump, overall was far from the most popular.

[@philmccracken179]

@@iallso1 well they sent them mostly to the Democratic parts and “urban communities” . The whole country is red except for the shitty cities.

[@lindsaytewhare970]

Kiaora American whanau, what NZr's think about Americans. As a Maori, NZr one thing I've observed about Americans they intend to talk to much & have a very bad habit of talking over each other & don't really listen to each other, is that same ol, same ol I'm right & your wrong. Mind you what we see on media outlets & social media doesn't help, It's like the country has a dark cloud hanging over it with a whole lot of no good. Especially with this delta virus pandemic people are gambling with their lives & some Americans ain't following the Science, the Medical fraternity & the CDC directions. You either live or get seriously sick or God forbide you could possibly die. The world isn't a happy place atm & you can see that in the way some Americans attitude is towards this pandemic. I'm sure President Joe Biden & his administration are trying their best to try & handle this horrible virus, but you got some goof ball politicians in the Republican party who are still going on about the elections being fraud & got governors in some Republican party are so ainty Democratic are really wanting to railroad the direction of President Biden. Ill feel for the Americans who are just trucking on & getting on with bussiness. But other than that I think some Americans are cool, Chur.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks Lindsay for taking the time to share your thoughts!

[@chrishellize]

You are right, we are SO passive aggressive and we really hate confrontation. Its kind of like we dont really care if someone dislikes us, as long as they dont say it to our face! Perhaps Americans are the reverse? ;)

[@Kiwiamericans]

Well it depends - plenty of passive aggressive people in the USA too.

[@larrybell1859]

Most Americans wear hate on their sleeves.

[@dragonite87]

@@Kiwiamericans Apparently Minnesota has something called "Minnesota nice" which is basically passive agressiveness. As opposed to New Yorkers who are just blunt. At least that's the stereotype (I haven't been so I can't confirm).

[@chrisfisher7692]

I've lived in the USA for the past 30-years but I also lived in NZ for 27. People are people no matter where you live. Some of the most loyal people you will meet are Americans and some of the biggest arseholes are also Americans. You tend to find that people in the South are more relaxed, easy going and willing to help you. People on the West Coast and upper East Coast tend to be more watchful and untrusting. But having said that, some of the most loyal and awesome people you want to meet are Kiwis. They tend to be more trusting and helpful and generally nicer. That's not always the case though. There are plenty of nasty, scheming scumbags out there as well. In both NZ and the US, just pick your friends better and you'll be fine.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Well said - thanks Chris!

[@olivermailata8178]

Thats a great insight on the differences from the US and Nz,as NZers have a great work ethics, we enjoy the quality time with our families too.I think the difference between our 2 countries is the cultures.

[@simonwinn8757]

I'm Australian and I understood why Trump was elected. I problems I come across, is that people here can be just as insular and have no knowledge whats happen overseas, plus our news about america has been filtered.

[@MRresievil310]

I really want to visit NZ, but my biggest fear is that I’ll somehow end up disappointing people because I’m from America. I feel like as of late our country has been nothing but a bad influence to everyone else. I feel like NZ is a place to get away from all the mess we have here in the states.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Nah - they know that Americans don't represent the crazy government over there :)

[@usakiwi1986]

That's what I thought when I was younger, that America was just like on TV or the Movies

[@jamesglenn4266]

As far as no.2 is concerned it's a thing called "tact". New Zealanders know how to point their point of view across without being rude and they don't have tickets on themselves. As for no.3, I don't think anyone in the world would disagree !

[@josephdonoway]

My honest opinions about Americans is that you guys are energetic, showing pride to your country (patriotic) and think about themselves. In general I don’t hate all Americans its just that they think that the US is the centre of the universe

[@MRDAthe5TH]

I meet an American woman at work the other day. She was saying how people say NZers are really friendly. Then around 4 years after living here, she worked out that we aren't. Us kiwis like to say, hmm OK - interesting - o, right, with facials, like we are taking notice of what you are saying, but in actual fact, we're not listening & are thinking, dude I really couldn't give a shit about your problems.

[@fatherson5907]

You take a lot of facials, I’m sure

[@rodrobson903]

I think that you nailed this well.

[@shaunmckenzie5509]

Can you do a video specific to tertiary education in both countries? More so how campus is run, culture etc

[@Kiwiamericans]

That is a great idea!

[@Ashton__]

Reviewing this as a New Zealander born and raised: 1. If I’m thinking about the stereotypical American then no, I don’t think Americans are nice 2. Yes, we think Americans speak their minds, but in a bad way. Like bigotry. 3. Americans are loud but again, the stereotype is not in a good way 4. Yeah. Everything is bigger in America. Again, not in a good way. We don’t love that. 5. Americans are wasteful 6. Yeah, we think Americans are patriotic. But not in a good way 7 no comment bc wtf 8. Yes 9. Yeah. It’s a problem. I find it so weird that an American is telling Americans what kiwis think of Americans. I think I would have left this one to a New Zealander who was raised in the kiwi culture. To me, there’s a lot of misrepresentation of us kiwis in this video

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for your thoughts on this Ashton. I was sharing what Kiwis tell ME what stereotypes they generally have on Americans. Trust me, I am not asking for this information. It does not bother me - just wasn't asking

[@mrFalconlem]

At least we have central heating in America so we don’t freeze to death, Many a Taranaki morning I was happy for my electric fire !

[@Kiwiamericans]

Yes totally - they just live cold here!

[@brownry2000]

I think Jono is confused. We love... Canadians. Its what America should of been. They still have a bit to go regarding race relations with the indigenous population. All their talent is shipped to US of A and claimed as their own. You look at what Trump did which brought the ugliness of America to the surface, peeled away the facade and what was left was True America.

[@Kiwionwing]

I agree yes Canadians are our north American cousins

[@anerdwithglasses7429]

I prefer the British over other countries

[@Kiwionwing]

@jono major you are wrong. I have no problem with my kiwi literal cousins moko's or any humans tattooed body. And you if you are Maori know my cousins father who passed last year. Though I can look at them as any cultural, spiritual art whether I like it or not. My business has no issues with any cultural, social nuance Though do understand how some businesses should have a choice of their staff, even if it costs them financially. And will do if they chose wrongly Our company had large proud gay and trans group in early 90s (not nz or USA)

[@MelHyde]

CAN is the little sibling to the USA. They see what the US does wrong and avoids it hahaha

[@Kiwionwing]

@@MelHyde Ha Ha If you close usa's borders You will be Australia's and New Zealands big brother with 38,111,901 people

[@iallso1]

I think that American politicians, there advisors and policy makers seem to believe that every other country wants to have the same type of system that the US has. That US foreign policy ignores that the peoples of other countries want to decide for themselves what type of country they live in and not have it imposed by the US, and that just because the US doesn't like a regime that doesn't give them the right to meddle in the affairs of other countries.

[@lisamora8141]

Well said. There are 196 countries, only one seems to think they can dictate to all others. I am old enough to remember USA treatment of NZ because kiwis chose their own country to be nuclear free, suddenly we weren't an allie anymore, at least until USA false war with weapons of mass destruction that never existed, suddenly they wanted kiwis to fight their wars again. They should sort out their own backyard before dictating about any other country.

[@nicholasmaude6906]

I wouldn't say that we're necessarily passive-aggressive but we are reserved. As for the US's gun-laws, Tara, I learnt some years ago that going into the 1970s a lot states had sensible gun-laws and the NRA supported gun-control but then around 1978 the NRA was taken over by a bunch 2nd-amendment gun-loons and they hopped into bed with the gun-makers (Colt, Smith&Wesson, etc) so said companies could make more money selling guns.

[@camaroz28rhd76]

There's nothing wrong with US gun laws, I'm furious with the NZ Police, It was there failure in not enforcing gun laws that led to the massacre in Christchurch of Muslim's, At the same time John Howard is portrayed as a anti gun hero while denying the 2005 Cronulla anti Muslim race riot wasn't actually a race riot, Despite UK and Aus having extremely tough firearms law gun crime was the same as NZ before banning of semi auto's and the ban has made no difference. Guns that were worth $500 $1500 are now worth $5000, $15000 on the black market, I'm guessing from Australia where a AR cost's $15,000. Only 20% of semi autos where handed in. Your post is extremely racist against Black people in the US who are mostly pro 2A.

[@taniac1860]

@@camaroz28rhd76 what gun laws did the police not enforce? The gunman was a fully licensed, legal gun owner. Nothing is infallible, especially when human nature is involved. The reason that the massacre took place in Christchurch NZ, and not Australia, is because Australia banned assault rifles years ago. And when it comes to US gun laws, you’re statement is untrue, as the laws differ from state to state. Some states have reasonably good gun laws, where as others leave a lot to be desired. As for his comment being racist, that’s a crock of rubbish and you know it. It was a general comment.

[@camaroz28rhd76]

@@taniac1860 His comment was racist I think you should listen to Killer Mike from Run the Jewels as well as US Black intellectual's like Cornel West and Aldous Reed. Your'e ignoring actual facts to support your narrative, Gun laws were the main instrument to attack the Black Panther movement.

[@taniac1860]

@@camaroz28rhd76 I’m sorry, but clearly everything is open to interpretation these days. There is nothing racist about his post. And no, I don’t need to read someone else’s thoughts on what they consider racist and how to apply it to my life. I am mixed race, I understand exactly what racism is, and I also understand what paranoia is. As far as I can see the 2nd amendment isn’t “owned” by any particular group, race or ethnicity that in discussing it pre-determines which particular group of people you are speaking about. So, no, it is not and can not be a racist comment.

[@Moamanly]

@@taniac1860 Excellent post.

[@niueanlaho]

ive worked with a few Americans from Cali in Auckland and they are very friendly people.....

[@luketrenwith4552]

Thanks. Interesting comments. I spent six weeks in the states and had a very positive experience with the locals. I did notice two things. Yes - the patriotism. Flags everywhere. It felt extremely oppressive. Plus I noticed the culture is very insular. Knowledge about NZ, for instance, was extremely limited. I was told I had a high level of English.

[@GS-wz1ud]

I thought your vlogs are presented enthusiastically, but not too loud, because I usually turn down the volume, lol.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for that G S - thanks for that!

[@sharynhunt6961]

I'm looking forward to it Tara

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks Sharyn!

[@jenniferblakeney1581]

Very much agree with these stereotypes of Americans. Being one myself, the ones that bother me the most are that they are naive to the rest of the world, and that they have the be the best in everything. Most Americans don't travel, and with that comes a lack of awareness about other people, cultures, countries, etc. The world has billions of people, and Americans make up a tiny percentage of that number, yet they insist that their way is the best way and the greatest way. It's annoying and embarrassing, and frankly, America can learn a LOT from other nations. Travel is the greatest gift, I wish more people did it!

[@spidermek5416]

I don't like to make comment about America. I have a American friend who told me that American are loud and love to talk proudly what they do. Kiwi he told me never talk about what they do. They don't. You can drink and talk with kiwi high class people and you have no idea what they do. They don't talk about what they do like aggressive American.

[@victorwahanui6391]

We had an American arrive to us at work and the first 2 things we presented to him was did he vote for Trump and are you going to be an idiot? Turned he was loud but we liked him anyway :)

[@Kiwiamericans]

Nice Victor - very accepting!

[@tgchism]

Yes, you covered the items really well! I'm always trying to tell people here that even though Australia & New Zealand have universal healthcare that it is quality healthcare and that it's not taking all their money in taxes to get it! I'm certainly more like the Kiwis in my thinking. I tell co-workers all the time that I don't live to work, I work to live as I want. My job is not who I am! Oh, I have to ask, can you get corn masa there if you wanted to make your own corn taco shells? I'm guessing not by the way you say Mexican food is lacking there!

[@Kiwiamericans]

We can get polenta here - this is what I make corn bread with so you should be able to make corn tortillas with that right?

[@aiyayah5793]

Best kiwi American on KZbin EASY!

[@Kiwiamericans]

Well - I like to think so :) Thanks for watching :)

[@purpleiceprincess]

I have american friends who are really lovely and kind and are awesome mates, but unfortunately i have also met some who just seem to complain a lot more they need to...seems to be a lot more Karens, a lot more "i want to speak to the manager" or "im going to sue you" type of behaviour....a lot more "go back to your own country" kind of narrative...a lot more "i can say what i want and do what i want because this is america" kind of talk or "speak english! you're in america!" thats just horrible....using freedom of speech to say nasty, belittling or racist things to others. There are so many cringy videos here on youtube containing these ^^^ folks ugh. But in saying that, we also have many assholes here so yeah lol i'm glad i live in New Zealand xx

[@love_love_me_do]

Can you pretty pretty please do one of these in the opposite POV "What Americans think of Kiwis" I'm super curious 'cause I know New Zealand has risen in popularity overseas as far as people becoming aware that we exist, or where we are or little bits of our culture that slip through

[@frisco21]

"What do Americans think of Kiwis?" Sorry to be the bearer of unwelcome news, but the simple truth is that the average American would likely have no opinion of a New Zealander, because they would know next to nothing about that nation. In fact, if you referred to them as "Kiwis," you would mostly get blank, puzzled stares. A rare few might have some vague concept of NZ as being "part of Australia," but they would be unable to identify a single city, geographical feature or politician from NZ. They would probably view such knowledge as pointless. This attitude of blissful ignorance is not based in hostility so much as it reflects the general American view that their country is so vast and bounteous in every way that there's no need to investigate what lies beyond the borders of the USA. This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the American point of view on the part of non-Americans.

[@fatherson5907]

@@frisco21 sorry to deflate your delusions, but nobody cares about NZ because it’s a tiny, irrelevant country. No contributions to the global economy. It’s the same as saying, what are your thoughts on people from Lesotho.

[@frisco21]

@@fatherson5907 ...not sure what "delusions" of mine you are referring to, but I stand by everything I wrote in my comment.

[@Bingo756]

Is it hard to make friends there, I heard it is? Also I want to move to NZ after school, so what tips do u have for moving here? 💖 ,

[@ShortyStylez]

I actually wonder about the cheese in the USA lol.. I mean on the informercials it looks almost orange lol I mean is the cheese like plasticy... sort of... if that makes sense

[@NZKiwi87]

Less of a cheese, more of a cheese inspired product! 😬

[@philmccracken179]

What does that mean “cheese in the USA”. You can get any cheese you want, we don’t have one cheese

[@charlottegurnell2628]

@@philmccracken179 she is referring to the super yellow cheese, i think its a type of cheddar? In NZ all our cheese is pale. In ads and on TV the cheese always appears very yellow compared to our cheese (like I said, tasty, cheddar, edam, mild, they're all pale here). Its just a generalisation you obviously have different types of cheese

[@ShortyStylez]

@@charlottegurnell2628 thank you

[@NZKiwi87]

@@philmccracken179 generally in New Zealand we buy cheese in large blocks (1kg) and it is cheese according to the actual definition of cheese. By contrast we often see people in the US use ‘American cheese’ (a processed cheese product developed in the 1910’s), or even Cheez Whiz. Obviously there are plenty of types available over there but it appears that ‘cheese based products’ are more commonly consumed / used than actual cheese.

[@rwags6848]

7:39 Certainly, we don’t understand voting for a convicted criminal (and the baggage that goes with him). But it’s not political difference we don’t understand. It’s values and decency that appear to be back-pocketed! It’s taking everything he says as the truth, when it’s patently not! True… we don’t understand that at all.

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

There are many people in the states that really do value money, and things, and the influence and power they perceive it gives them. But that is a pretty small percentage of the US. Most are just doing the day to day just like everyone else in the world. I think it would surprise those outside the US how many people and families are exceedingly poor, or homeless. I firmly believe everyone at some point in their life should visit another country, or two. It gives you a unique perspective of your home country and the world.