Ugly Tourists in Ireland - What Tourists Do That Upset the Irish

[@mats7492]

NOBODY IN IRELAND says „top of the morning“

[@woltersworld]

indeed... though i have never been up early enough in Ireland for one to have the opportunity to say that... so i will take your word for it ;)

[@shaunsteele8244]

I'm sure somebody probably did 200 years ago

[@cathyboiter1185]

Just like no one in the south says “I do declare”

[@JessCausey]

@@cathyboiter1185 my grandmother did

[@02della]

@@shaunsteele8244 we should bring it back 🤣🤣

[@johnfagan3489]

Very good advice Mark from an Irish follower, you are very tuned in to local mindset every where you go! P.S my son in law is American and he loved it so much he lives here.

[@susanlang2645]

Great advice…as always. I love your sense of respect for the cultures you visit and the spirit of fun you show in each video. 🌎

[@woltersworld]

thank you Susan :)

[@GlobalNiko]

Definitely great things to know. I can definitely understand the annoyance at some of the ignorant things someone could say that comes off as disrespectful about the really hard things Ireland has gone through in its pretty recent history.

[@gavinhillick]

And medium-term history. And ancient history. At least we avoided both WWII and the Dark Ages, though.

[@VirtualFeats]

Come back any time! we love finding out about people! sending love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@MrGearoid65]

Love your content Mark. Spot on with the observations as always too. A tip for our much cherished US visitors would also be to try to pronounce place names correctly. Donegal is a good one. We stress the third syllable so it sounds like DunneeGALL. It makes life for the visitor easier when you say the place names as we do. Finally, we speak English and Irish. We never call our native tongue Gaelic. Again the correct use of the term marks you out as someone who knows us well. And we DO love and respect our American friends so stop apologizing to us for the words or actions of your president, no matter who, he (or she) may be.

[@themadfarmer5207]

😍👍👍why not put all of your cards on table and just casually ask a local in a humble polite way. How do you pronounce Donegal??? They will appreciate that and like you for it. Still won't love you though 👍😃😃

[@lc3676]

I find that Europeans deeply misunderstand what most Americans mean when they say they're "Irish" or "German" or "English," etc. It seems to be falsely assumed as them claiming those cultures, or deserving citizenship or something ridiculous. What they're talking about is heritage; family. Every family in America has a story about how they got here. Whether it was from war, famine, slavery, religion, or just better opportunity. That story is important to being a proud American. Our people came to this land from their home countries. So when an American is claiming descent from your culture or country, they aren't trying to butt their way in to a modern society their ancestors never knew, they're instead trying to include you and your nation in the story of America. And your nations and cultures have had an undeniable effect on America, and American people are simply proud of that.

[@shaunsteele8244]

yes, most Americans are from "somewhere else" when you go back a few generations. We all like to know where we came from

[@baerlauchstal]

"... they're instead trying to include you and your nation in the story of America." I think sometimes that's experienced as "making it all about you". It's worth being sensitive to that, surely.

[@shaunsteele8244]

@@baerlauchstal no, not really. Americans just know the USA is something special, or at least it was until about 30 years ago. People who haven't experienced the American dream have no idea what it is... so to them it seems like arrogance or nationalism.

[@baerlauchstal]

"Seems, madam? Nay, it is. I know not seems."

[@shaunsteele8244]

@@baerlauchstal madam? I have a cock & balls but ok lol

[@davidfradgley751]

@wolter as an Irish man I'm a big fan of your videos on Ireland and you're advice to Americans on what not to say is appreciated, while it's mildly irritating to hear Americans saying theyre Irish, the big one is Never call us English or British so thank you for that, just for any Americans who Don't understand why, well do you want to be called British or English? Of course not, they once ruled you but you threw them off and gained independence, so did Ireland, you had the American revolution when you defeated the British and gained independence, Ireland also had a revolution and defeated the British and gained independence. So ,Americans, please never call us British.

[@shaunsteele8244]

you can blame the rising popularity of Ancestry DNA testing for that... we Americans get excited when the test comes back saying we're "70% Irish" lol

[@alandillon968]

@@shaunsteele8244 Why do Americans all want to be Irish somehow not have the same if Italian, French or Dutch etc. What is it with the Americans and Ireland? I find it difficult to understand Americans are so Patriotic and proud of being American but can easily flip and tell anyone who will listen they are Irish because they find out a Great, Great, Grate ancestor or have 20% DNA is Irish! Some have never visited, don't know the geography or speak with an Irish accent but suddenly their Irish. Almost every American President since Kennedy try to show their Itishness or their Irish credentials...Why?

[@shaunsteele8244]

@@alandillon968 America was almost entirely populated by the Irish in the 19th century, that's why. Almost every white American today can claim Irish heritage

[@alandillon968]

@@shaunsteele8244 But that doesn't answer my questions. I know the influx of Irish and many have DNA or relatives of Irish descent but they seem fixated on Irish heritage and no other unless its Native American. Even when the connection is so thin because so far back. Equally I find it interesting that a country of fervent Patriots can suddenly emphasise their Irish credentials, call themselves Irish and think they are still Patriotic Americans. They really say I'm American of Irish decent. Odd when they could have closer links with descendants from another country but ignore it for a tenuous Irish relative some generations back! Particularly when the Irish on arrival in America were looked down upon. 1. Being Catholic. 2. Poor. 3. Ill educated at that time. That's why when Kennedys got elected it was such a big deal, a bit like Obama but, Kennedys were Catholic and of Irish heritage, it had never happened before . Statistically more Germans and the Nordic countries populated America than any other nation.

[@shaunsteele8244]

@@alandillon968 when you're talking about less than 200 years ago, that isn't very far back genetically. My great grandfather was born in Ireland in 1884. America is a unique country because most of us are from "somewhere else". Our nationality is American, but we know our roots are not in America. I don't know too many Americans who are of German or Nordic descent, except maybe in the northern midwest states (Minnesota for example). Most of us are primarily Irish... I guess that's why St Patrick's Day is practically a national holiday lol

[@vickymc9695]

Please don't ask for Irish car bomb at the pub, and don't call a police car a paddywagion. Just don't

[@woltersworld]

ooooooooooooooooo..... yeah, that paddywagon. Hadn't thought of that one

[@jepesuzette]

We call police vans paddy waggons

[@jonathankinnear8431]

LMFAO

[@vickymc9695]

@@jepesuzette yer I've had to explained to quite a few Americans why it's a pretty racist joke. Please don't use it anywhere in Ireland, northern Ireland, or the UK.

[@danielleeming1027]

@@vickymc9695 Northern Ireland is part of the UK

[@emily1]

We complain about the weather more than a tourist would consider

[@BenHughes81]

Here's one I learned that's related to both The Troubles as well as pubs. There's a way to serve beer called black and tan. It's any combination of the two out of three of ale, porter, and stout. The darker beer settles at the bottom of the pint glass, and the lighter beer floats on top. Do not order it as a "black and tan". Order it as a "half and half". The two colors refer to the colors of the uniforms of the police that beat up people during The Troubles.

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

I think they did more than just beat them up.

[@kelly1827]

And don't order an "Irish Car Bomb" either. It's a glass of Guinness into which you drop a shot glass which is half Bailey's Irish Cream and half Irish whiskey. l've heard it can also be called an Irish Slammer too.

[@BenHughes81]

@@AmandaFromWisconsin Of course. But KZbin AI and all. Not trying to get a bogus strike again.

[@BenHughes81]

@@kelly1827 I knew of that one as well, but it slipped my mind. That's also a good one for travelers to keep in mind.

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

yea i can tesitfy that my Great Grandfather was once stopped by the Black and Tans at gunpoint and forced to fill in a crater made from an earlier bomb that i swear had nothing to do with him thankfully he wasn't shot many people who crossed paths with the Black and Tans did not live to tell the tale the most Notorious thugs this Island has ever seen

[@jonathankinnear8431]

Céad míle fáilte. And it's true, when I went to visit my relatives a few years ago in Omagh in Northern Ireland I remember someone from Boston with a Christ cross necklace and a Celtics cap with the thickest southie accent you ever want to come across saying how Irish he was at a pub. The guy turns around and looks at him and says you're not fecking Irish. 😂 I found it hilarious.

[@jonathankinnear8431]

@@qemdriveLMFAO. He kind of reminded me of a character from the movie The departed.

[@NeverMakingVideos]

It's a good thing he wasn't Irish to be fair, man stumbled his way through a minefield. Wearing some Celtic kit and a crucifix down a Northern Irish pub, shouting that he's proud to be Irish - in fucking Omagh of all places. It's a fairly calm town there for sure, but did your cousin tell that lad he probably saved his skin? Every detail, bar the accent, could have landed him in hot water if he kept it up. If he'd done that 20 or so years back even the accent might not have saved him. Tantamount to running into traffic with your eyes shut

[@jonathankinnear8431]

@@NeverMakingVideos oh trust me he was fully aware. Back then not even god himself could have saved that guy. Especially not with that flashy yellow cross he wore across his neck that looked more like a Christmas decoration. Who the hell did that guy think he was declaring himself as Irish. Totally ridiculous maybe.

[@JW_192]

One thing that really pisses me of about Americans is the fact they always have a great great nanny who was Irish 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@steven6918]

Or a nans,second cousins twice removeds ex fellas dog was from Ireland so they are Irish

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

@@steven6918 ah the classic gotta love people who contribute to that old joke

[@chrisfallon9678]

I am English/ British with a Irish surname and a great great .great ? Grandparent....

[@Brian-vn4xb]

Another thing that upsets them is calling the Irish language "Gaelic".

[@nocaom4711]

That's because "Gaelic" isn't our language. "Gaelic" is a group of languages, much like the Germanic languages, or Romance languages. The Gaelic languages are Scott's Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and our own language which is called Gaelige (pronounced gwayl-geh).

[@iforwilliams2509]

Same applies in Wales and Scotland, we're not English, the English are in another country called England.

[@drewwilliams6888]

I would rather be called a Welsh B*****d rather than English Cymru am byth

[@timlinator]

My dad grew up in Limerick and I have visited many times. I don't run around claiming to be Irish although I am dual citizen. Sometimes it comes up in conversation that my dad was born there and of course my relations there know but that is it. Always have good time when visiting and considering moving there.

[@Seanocearbhaill]

Appreciate the consideration but be sure not to feel like you're stepping on eggshells when you're here. We're really not thin-skinned (although you might be forgiven for thinking so given how pale we are)

[@larryolson397]

Sure enough, most Irish will just get on taking the piss when you mess up as a tourist. Buy a pint and all is well.

[@jturie]

I have had bourbon, I have had American, Canadian and Scottish Whiskey/Whisky.....I honestly prefer Irish Whiskey.

[@69Muscle]

Great advice. Bringing up The Troubles, no outsider should ever do that. Be responsible, be respectful.

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Stephen, how are you doing today.

[@joelcarson2165]

I’m northern Irish so I think it’s safe to say that don’t be disappointed when you don’t see any small green clothed gingers running about with a pot of gold I mean don’t get me wrong here in the north we love to dress up in orange and celebrate a Dutch man

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

Certain joking names of cocktails that reference the Troubles (e.g. linking drinks to bombs) are an absolute no-no!

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Andrew, how are you doing today.

[@mikeberkshire8579]

Hey, Mark, just out of curiosity since you've been to so many countries: 1) Where do your ancestors come from? 2) If you could go anywhere that you haven't yet been to, where would it be and why?

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Mike, how are you doing today.

[@Allpars337]

The Irish are wonderful people as a whole in general. Been going there for as long as I can remember ( part Irish mums side). There are two kinds of people those who are Irish or have Irish blood and those who want to be!!

[@au9parsec]

What about dying your beer green while visiting Ireland?

[@kimmontenegro2258]

Just got back from Ireland. The people are amazing! And yes, do not call them English! Glad I got that mistake out of the way on day one. I have NO idea what possessed me🤐😟

[@murphy4yt]

I made the mistake of ordering a Black and Tan in a pub once. (Half Guinness and half Harp). They call them half and half (“we don’t call them that here, mate.”)Apparently, there was a British regiment stationed in Ireland that was not well thought of by that name.

[@steven6918]

Sounds like you got lucky with their reply, I know many pubs that you wouldn't walk out of if you ordered it like that. Also I'd would suggest reading up on what the tans done to our people and to our women

[@baerlauchstal]

"Apparently, there was a British regiment stationed in Ireland that was not well thought of by that name." Jesus.

[@murphy4yt]

@WRITE ME 𝟱𝟭𝟬𝟵𝟬𝟱𝟱𝟲𝟮𝟮 OK, I’m up for further enlightenment. Thanks.

[@brendanlinnane5610]

@@murphy4yt Wikipedia is your friend.

[@ellisevans9099]

A lot of this applies for wales and Scotland too

[@gallowglass2630]

Not really number 1 is similar but different in that neither of those two are independent ,weather and rounds system are the same though .

[@abrahamcalderon1843]

I have no Irish ancestors, but I’ve been on the internet long enough to know how painfully sensitive and gatekeep-y the Irish are about that massive diaspora that left in the 20th Century identifying with their shared roots.

[@danlilly1790]

Serious question for anyone, but esp. actual Irelanders.... So as to show Respect to The Troubles, but ALSO consume my favorite iteration of Guinness, (which in the States is called an Irish Car Bomb) what is it called over there? I've suggested its equivalent could be to call it an American School Shooter?

[@Frank-mm2yp]

Also do not ask for a "BLACK & TAN" in a pub. Say you would like a "Half and Half", instead.

[@tobiojo9454]

Awesome video

[@DesyFishy11]

I’m Irish and when I’m paying with my friend a girl walk up to me

[@conorolaf1762]

Not a good idea to say "God Save the Queen" or to walk around humming 'Rule Britannia' ?

[@brendanlinnane5610]

Americans sing "My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty" to exactly the same tune as God Save the Queen. Back in the First World War the Germans sang their imperial anthem "Heil Dir im Siegerkranz" - "Hail to thee in the victor's crown" to the same tune.

[@rolanddeer6212]

Any verbal depreciation of the IRA is especially shouldn't be spoken of. LONG LIVE IRELAND 🇮🇪

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Roland, how are you doing today.

[@rebeccaharold7141]

All we talk about is weather

[@scottsmith4178]

What about saying, "Top o' the mornin' to ya"?

[@dennisgauss7644]

"Who left that parcel in the Bar ?"

[@inspectahwoke5746]

Don't be discouraged going to the Temple Bar. I knew it was a touristy place, expected the prices to be high (especially the pizzas) but was still a great atmosphere. Live music and a pint of Guinness was amazing.

[@woltersworld]

it is still fun to go to for sure

[@marktrvls1218]

Nice video Walter, maybe the fake Irish accent can be a bit annoying too but most people who come there in my experience are well able dealers especially the Americans because they speak the same language

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Mark, how are you doing today.

[@williamcooper2415]

And number six is: GO ENGLAND !

[@amandadan7878]

Hello William, how are you doing today.

[@rocko44444444]

Is this stands for Northern or Southern Ireland? ;)

[@mikegary2193]

I agree with the previous comments about Irish Car Bombs, although I personally love them. I recommend 2 books that everyone should read before going. THE EASTER RISING by Kostick and Collins, and A SHORT HISTORY OF IRELAND’S FAMINE by O’Donnell. I’ll find time to send in my accommodations and touristy we did.

[@steven6918]

Genocide, there was no famine in Ireland

[@michaelwebber9036]

When we were driving from south to the north I told a gas station attendant we were on our way to the big city at the mouth of the river Foyle with a laugh it much appreciated PS my dad stopped in there a number of times during the mid 40’s, 3 of his shipmates married girls from the same pub/hotel

[@Colin_Power]

I think we know what Americans mean when they say I'm 100% Irish, as I both sides of your family are Irish. To be honest it's great that Americans are proud of their Irish heritage☘️

[@Ciaran_Johnson]

As an Irish person i can confirm that only WE are allowed to complain about the weather here!

[@larryolson397]

Ah, go on, the weather changes every ten minutes. Nothin to complain about! 😂😂

[@KoRnBaKo]

@@larryolson397 Ted, I'm going mad.

[@Modestasgailius]

@@larryolson397 yep before you'll start sun will come out

[@calibvr]

ahh like it's right and nice at times

[@Jill-K]

@@larryolson397 It's true, hot weather I'm dying wishing for cold, in winter it's too cold! You could have a bright sunny day with no clouds and it will rain 🤣

[@erics1626]

As a Dubliner currently living in Florida, I can confirm all of this to be accurate!! We are moving back to Ireland soon and I have told my American wife to be aware of all of these things!! Loved the video.

[@theminecraftduo9542]

I'm a dub to🙂

[@SP-tf9lo]

I am currently in North Texas in up to 107 degrees Fahrenheit and no rain. If I ever make it to Ireland you will not get me out of the rain screaming and dancing with joy!

[@irishnewblood]

Trust me, three days of our weather and you will want to head home lol

[@shaunsteele8244]

@@irishnewblood in 2006 I came to Ireland expecting cold and rain... but all I experience was sunny hot weather. Apparently you were having a rare heat wave that year.

[@jhansen4661]

I've been told to never order an Irish car bomb at a bar in Ireland. They'd tell you, that you wouldn't order a 9/11 at a bar in New York City

[@jayrussell6449]

Being from Northern Ireland I have seen a lot of tourists do the opposite of what is told in the video. A group of young tourists visiting the Titanic Quarter in Belfast remarked “why build something about a ship that sank”. Very sound advice Walter. Need more people to follow it!

[@shch1673]

I was lucky enough to visit Northern Ireland in 2019, and I loved it! I did witness some idiot Americans saying some dumb things, mostly about the food. But I enjoyed everything from the beautiful landscapes, to the lovely, kind people, to the food (I’m admittedly iffy on the mushy peas. But definitely thumbs up on the curry sauce!). I’d go back in a second. I hope I will get to someday. ❤️

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

i mean that seems like the type of comment you should be allowed to Smack someone for in all honesty because it shows an incredible level of Ignorance and lack of common sense

[@baerlauchstal]

The standard reply is, I believe, "Well, she was working perfectly well when she left here." Which is a fair point.

[@mickfromleitrim]

Mushy peas are just nasty, you can smell the sulphur, on account of them being the devil's favourite side dish... probably.

[@aegisofhonor]

and if an idiot American said that, maybe some Irish should come to New York City to the 9/11 memorial and ask why they built a memorial for a building that fell down. If it's "not offensive" there, certainly won't offend anyone here? right?

[@bangbangninergang7573]

I went to Ireland about 4 years ago and my first experience was with a Customs Officer upon landing. The funniest, greatest guy to begin my trip in Dublin. He said: "just some rules in Ireland, you Americans drive on the wrong side so beware, green means go, red means stop" and so forth. The people have been about the nicest most helpful among my trips to Europe. Beer was great in a pub called L. Mulligan Grocer, it had a cash book log from 1916, ambiance was great, food was good and beer was amazing. I always tell people that the best carrots I've had were in Ireland. It's a beautiful place with amazing people. It's just a matter of as said in this video, showing respect and being sensitive of issues that affect or have affected the locals throughout their history.

[@raymonddixon7603]

Mulligans used to be a great pub but it is now only a gastro pub, not frequented by locals, just for the tourists. I am from Stoneybatter and they have a heart attack if you only want a beer. Used to be the best pint of Guinness in town. Now strictly for guillable Americans.

[@alexceltic4629]

🇮🇪🤝🇺🇸

[@Karl_with_a_K]

@@raymonddixon7603 Ray, stop being a grumpy shite! 🤣

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

Good find going to that pub!! 👏🏾👏🏾 gwan Stoneybatter

[@bangbangninergang7573]

@@raymonddixon7603 sad to hear that

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Good Advice and Reminders. It's really about 2 things: 1. Know the History of the place and 2. Respect the People.

[@woltersworld]

Bingo

[@BillGreenAZ]

I'll never forget the time I was working for an Irish company in San Diego. We had a teleconference with the people back in the home office. Jokingly, I asked, "How is the weather over there?" One of the guys replied, "Well, we don't really have "weather" here. It's just a series of overcast days interspersed with a day that's not fully cloudy."

[@shaunsteele8244]

that's funny because the first time I went to Ireland in 2006, I was fully expecting cold and rainy weather. The entire week was sunny and hot, apparently they were having a rare heat wave that year.

[@malcolm4672]

And DON"T say 'top of the mornin to ya", or "To be sure to be sure" and certainly don't put on a fake Irish accent. That will just make you look stupid.

[@woltersworld]

yes it will

[@pedroportillo1585]

Also, if you go Ireland to honor someone who has passed, don’t be shy to share that with locals you chat with after a few drinks. Not only will they appreciate you honoring a fellow Irish, but they might legitimately want to know about the person you are honoring.

[@jonathanelt]

As a Dubliner, you nailed it. All on point.

[@woltersworld]

thank you!

[@KoRnBaKo]

Except for the whiskey, we drink Guinness more than that.

[@k80ola]

another thing connected to the troubles: DO NOT order an "irish car bomb" at a pub and expect to receive anything but a confused look or a hit to the face. extremely insensitive. you can try irish slammer, or irish bomb shot instead, but this is not a standard drink on the island.

[@mickfromleitrim]

What is it? I've never heard of that, is it just something fizzy to slam?

[@shaunsteele8244]

lol yeah I've only seen "Irish car bomb" on the menu in American Irish-themed pubs. It is pretty insensitive when you think about it. Like naming a drink "9-11 plane shot"

[@k80ola]

@@mickfromleitrim it's when you drop a half shot of Bailey's and a half shot of whiskey in a pint of Guinness. The goal is to chug it before the Bailey's curdles. It's super popular on/around St. Paddy's Day in the US.

[@mickfromleitrim]

@@k80ola Thanks lads although that sounds kinda nasty combo, never been state side for St Patricks but if I ever do thanks for the heads up.

[@maryoleary2037]

@@mickfromleitrim St. Patrick's Day in the USA is insane. Everyone claims to be Irish. I much prefer to celebrate in Ireland.

[@raymonddixon7603]

Fair play to you for calling these things out. You hit the nail on the head. Just a small thing. I was in my favourite cafe in Smithfield, Dublin yesterday and eight American middle aged people took a long table. They were playing cards and had bought two large bottles of sparkling water between them. How cheap can you get!!!

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Raymond, how are you doing today.

[@michaelvakarian7906]

As an Irish person, I can confirm this is all true. As a side note, I’d like to add that you shouldn’t assume you’ve seen Ireland from just going to one county. Every single county in Ireland has its own culture, it’s own history and in some cases it’s own dialects of Irish. Every single place in Ireland is different. It’s like 32 countries. I live in Longford, and to me Dublin is a weird, alien place with a completely different culture to what I’m used to. You can’t see Ireland in one trip, don’t think that you can.

[@raymonddixon7603]

Ridiculous Michael. I am from Dublin and travel the country as a musician. People are much the same all over the country. Slight variations from city to rural, but still much the same sense of fun and humour. You need to get out of Longford a bit more.

[@badirishdriving811]

irish also and it's 99% false

[@KernowWarrior]

I'm British but i'v been living in Roscommon for 25 years and I can confirm that Dubliners are very different to us Culchies. Of course its different, its a city just like any other capital city. You have 550,000 people crammed into 45 sq miles. I live in Roscommon a county with just under 6,000 people in about 1,000 sq miles.

[@shaunsteele8244]

I drove all over Ireland in 2006... and about 90% of it was rural hillside and farmland. I loved all of it though... except for Dublin, it's just a big tourist trap.

[@raymonddixon7603]

@@shaunsteele8244 Spoken by someone who has never really visited Dublin!!!!

Don’t use the term “British Isles” should be added to the first point.

[@chrisfallon9678]

No .even though it is a 'british isle

@@chrisfallon9678 No it is not. The term British Isle is not recognised in Ireland and not recognised by the Irish Government. The term British Isles originally did not include Ireland until Ireland was under British rule which we no longer are.

[@chrisfallon9678]

@ it is by ..Island groups classed as .British isles !!!

@@chrisfallon9678 you can put all the exclamation points you want but it doesn't make it true. The British Isles is a political term, not a geographic one. Ireland was included when Cromwell invaded. It's a term that was popularised in 17th century propaganda to legitimise the British claim to Ireland. The term British isles are not on the vast majority of maps for a reason.

[@drewwilliams6888]

@ If an Atlas of the world wishes to name these islands, either the British and Irish Isles or the Irish and British Isles. Simply British Isles is outdated, and a throwback from empire.

[@JohnUnit]

I have also found that any jokes about them being out of potatoes go over poorly

[@woltersworld]

true

[@4thbalanceofpower]

“You might have your own ‘Troubles.’” I see what you did there.

[@EM-fh2tx]

One more tip, please learn to use your 'indoor' voice. Unless your fellow diners are hard of hearing, we don't all need to hear about your day!

[@missimccarthy8408]

Great video as always, thanks Mark! Another point i would make is don't be comparing everything to back home. You're in a different country, embrace it!!

[@woltersworld]

so true

[@shaunsteele8244]

I think that can be hard for Americans... especially if they've never been abroad. We seem to think the entire world is supposed to be just like us lol

[@maryoleary2037]

@@shaunsteele8244 Glad to see that you "get it" Shaun. I backpacked for three months in Europe. In every country, I encountered Americans, who always seemed to be saying, "Well back in the States....." As they told about the wonders of the USA it really ticked people off.

[@Gunfreak451]

I love being American but we do try to overly relate to every culture. 😂 My ancestors may have descended from Ireland but I'm 100% American.

[@llamasugar5478]

My grandfather would’ve smacked me on the back of the head for saying I was any kind of hyphenated American. I am a grateful American.

[@R0swell5104]

Same with Americans claiming to be Italian. It's a little annoying and over the top. Yes they may have Italian roots but they were born in the states and culturally they are American.

[@abrahamcalderon1843]

It’s nothing to do with trying, it’s how it is being part of a diaspora. People who’ve been in the same spot for a couple thousand years can’t relate and that’s alright

[@Modestasgailius]

@@R0swell5104 well i think the Irish or Italians get miss understood when they hear an American claiming to be Irish or Italian, they just mean they have the roots , but yeh its probably better to then just say exactly that because this's a bit true i know from living in Ireland when an American says i am Irish its a little annoying

[@MiloManning05]

@@abrahamcalderon1843 amerimutt

[@louisemcelheron3234]

On the converse, I was on holiday in USA about 10 years ago and had the absolute pleasure to be 'educated' by 2 Americans about 'The Troubles'. They were wrong and I told them so. They insisted I did not know what I was talking about, even after I told them that I am a child of Belfast, born in the 1970s and have lived in Northern Ireland all my life! Just adorable.

[@derekmcmanus8615]

Typical Yanks...living proof that the Native Americans snagged Buffalo

[@purehyper164]

Please tell me the things they got wrong the most

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Louise, how are you doing today.

[@louisedolan2384]

@@amandadan7878 Louise in reverse sounds like an American telling everyone She is Irish (cos her great great grandfather gad an Irish wolfhound- so they r Irish.

[@amandadan7878]

@@louisedolan2384 so where are you chatting from.

[@Frank-mm2yp]

If you are a visitor to Northern Ireland it may be OK to call someone "British" depending on who you are speaking to. Its complicated...

[@amandadan7878]

Hello Frank, how are you doing today.

[@JSTONE9352]

If someone asked where they can find a leprechaun I suspect it wouldn't be well received.

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

John in all honesty alot of them would give you directions to Áras an Uachtaráin that's where our President lives and living proof that Leprechauns do indeed exist

[@gjd8849]

Why would anyone refer to the Irish as English? Would you refer to Norwegians as Swedish? Portuguese as Spanish? Is it because these countries are geographically close that tourists don’t know what country they’re visiting?

[@finestadversary2060]

Pretty solid advice. Like any travel, know your company and be able to read people. Saying the wrong thing about the troubles/the north can get me in trouble and I'm Irish, so just be careful. Best advice is to side step the issue and live your life and enjoy the island of Ireland, it is beautiful.

[@themadfarmer5207]

Not so sure why anyone should involved in commenting on the troubles. A lot happening in Ireland besides The Troubles. It is safer to let your hosts comment if they so wish. If they choose to do so they, they will be absolutely boring. Yawn. Get to hell out and chat about generalities. The donkey in the field across the road. The stature of the guys who put up the top stone of that 200 ft spire, with probably no arse in their trousers, and a few wonky planks to stand on. 👍👍👍Bye

[@sklenars]

Its the same in the US. People like to identify with the country some or all of their ancestors came from. I frequently heard from bar owners in the New York area things like...I'm from Donegal. When I asked them when they arrived in the USA, they'll reply - no I was born here but my grandfather came from Donegal.

[@seanjohn3226]

Spot on, on all the things he said about Americans in Ireland also don't think that we all live in thatched cottages or have no modern facilities it's really annoying. Have seen and heard Americans say this thing And I am Irish.

[@shaunsteele8244]

my uncle came back from Ireland around 1980 and that's exactly how he described it, at least in the countryside. Apparently things were still very "old world" back then.

[@Ciaradexy]

@@shaunsteele8244 😂😂😂Your uncle was insane.

[@puckfook]

Great video, really accurate, although we do enjoy moaning about the weather!

[@woltersworld]

thanks pf!

[@drewwilliams6888]

The only trouble with Ireland, is that you've got to leave and return to your country of origin. What a welcome. and what a people.

[@bethkellum4308]

honestly.... some people should just not travel.

[@Caoimhin1909]

Very correct on all points. If you're not familiar with this country, for the love of God, do at least some research on our history - plenty of good, short vids out there.

[@woltersworld]

it is amazing what just 30 minutes of youtube video watching will do to make someone's trip so much better

[@R0swell5104]

Or just say nothing vaguely political and enjoy the country as a normal tourist.

[@matthowells6382]

Or you could just act the same way you would in any other country??? Really no reason to bring up politics or sensitive history as a tourist. Visiting Ireland does not require you to ‘research’ anything, just go and enjoy

[@Caoimhin1909]

@@R0swell5104 'Normal tourists' still make some basic mistakes, intentional or not, hence why I mention the tiny bit of effort.

[@Caoimhin1909]

@@matthowells6382 Well, evidently, there is if you come over here and think we're still part of the UK or are British. Doesn't take a great deal of effort to discover that.

[@megabisto]

I adore your videos! Take a bow for the respect you show to all the places you visit, perfect points for Ireland. Hello from Cork, give us a shout sometime - take care 👋😀

[@SilverSamurai12]

#6. Don't diss Guinness Good advice :)

[@chuckdraper7776]

Them's is fighting words!

[@ContraryMary]

And.... as a woman, don't ask for a ride! Lol.

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

hahahah yea hitchhiking culture is mostly dead here

[@rigel5]

Good advice especially about buying rounds of drink. Tip for all you tourists: .... If you're not a big drinker but maybe just want to taste a half-pint of Guinness, that's ok but buy your half-pint separately so you're not included in the rounds "system". Note also that a "glass of beer" is the same as a "half-pint of beer"

[@rickhiggins]

Perfect timing! I'm flying in tomorrow for two weeks plus! Thanks

[@woltersworld]

awesome! Have fun Rick!

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

if you happen to see this post Rick just a word of advice " Rick don't go to Crossmaglen "

[@karenwaddell9396]

Ah, but the Irish complain about the weather in conversation like we say how ya doin?

[@Omega30t2RG]

If you are an American with Irish ancestry,please dont get aggressive with anyone with a British accent so it makes you feel even more Irish,because the real Irish are really nice people. We can't change history as much as you can't.

[@KevinandLizGrogan]

If you like you can skip the Temple Bar area altogether and head a few blocks away to City Centre. Check out the great pubs like Grogan’s, Neary’s, The Dame and The Stag’s Head.

[@Amadeo790]

I love Irish culture and wish to go there one day. Having said that, while I love a glass of guinnise(sp?) once in a wile, I prefer my drink sweet like hard ciders. How would I go about ordering hard cider ( and what brand is the strongest) with out looking like a lass? XD

[@cillianwhelton5963]

@@Amadeo790 bulmers and orchard thieves are the common cider brands found in every pub in ireland

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

@@Amadeo790 go for Bulmers it's really the main Irish Cider

[@Amadeo790]

@@kurtpunchesthings2411 sounds delicious, thanks!

[@Ciaradexy]

The reason they're good pubs is because they're not full of tourists and us Dubs have somewhere decent to go meet our friends.

[@_Garrison19]

Never, ever, ever order an "Irish Car Bomb." Hell, it's a horrible drink, a waste of Guinness and should actually never be ordered anywhere, but especially in Ireland.

[@thesquad-airsoftgamingnerf9643]

i've just had to look up what it is, i can confirm that i won't be ordering one

[@arlesoto5657]

Thanks for the information. I will travel to Irland next month and I am very happy.

[@jimwoods9551]

Jeez Mark, you're spending too much time here! You know too much, we'll have nothing left to get offended with...

[@jeffc1347]

Don't go in front of thousands of people at a concert and say "This is for 'the cause!'" like Dave Mustaine did.

[@davidhunt6922]

Coming from Northern Ireland a proud part of the united kingdom so a part of ireland is british and proud of it also when you come to belfast or Londonderry we use pound sterling

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

what was that last part ??? oooooooh you mean Derry yea great place

[@davidhunt6922]

@@kurtpunchesthings2411 was saying that we use pound sterling because we are in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@garyb5998]

A Proud part of the UK... Don't you mean an occupied, subjugated by the English and their Planter Allies part of the Ireland 🇮🇪

[@davidhunt6922]

@@garyb5998 nope proud part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland look at a map and you will find out

[@Ciaradexy]

Even the English consider you irish. 😂😂

[@KoRnBaKo]

I'm from Dublin, born and raised. To be honest, not many people I know even drink whiskey. If they do it's mostly Jack & Coke. :P I live like 15 minutes walk from Temple Bar, and yes The Temple Bar pub is a tourist trap. Bring lots of money if you're planning on partying there... Also if you're coming to Dublin and you like rock/metal music, check out my favourite place called Fibber Magees. Tell them Adam O'Sullivan sent ya. ;D \m/

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

Do they play live music orr...? Through speakers type?

[@sadhbh4652]

For German tourists in Ireland: Don't go around calling everyone an antisemite because they don't worship Israel like you do.

[@shaunsteele8244]

lol Ireland is more based than I thought

[@jennyoshea1958]

Don't say Jesus, Mary and Joseph (equivalent to the F-word ) or ask why there isn't a picture of the Pope or John Kennedy in every room of the house.

[@Caroline-se7gh]

.......me thinks you've been conned into buying rounds of beer for people!!! Majority of people in "local" pubs don't expect this... most prefer to "stay on their own" ie. buy their own drinks, but may still appreciate a chat, no round of drinks required!

[@Jim-bh7gs]

I would have guessed that, but the but your round thing is now embedded knowledge about Ireland.

[@peadarruane6582]

Rounds are still quite common...and you should at least be seen to be making an effort. I remember once I was in a pub in Dublin with my dad, and I heard this lone american trying to strike up a conversation with a bartender. Too busy of a bar to be successful, I decided to do my bit for Bord Failte and sussed that this lad was travelling alone.. Well got chatting to him, nice lad from California. My dad and myself were just finishing our current pint and it was my shout, so I order two more for us and asked the American what he was drinking, so got him a Smithwicks as well. Well that pint was finishing and my dad shouted for three more, When our pints we coming to their ends, my dad purposely nipped out for a smoke, and the lad took out his wallet, took out a tenner, and then put it back in an reached for another note. I thought, Ah he sussed that 10 euro wouldn't cover 3 drinks. Instead he pulled out a fiver and ordered one for himself. Nothing was said, but as one guide book, quoting some comedian said, that if you skip your round, 'you, your children, and your children's children will forever be known as being a bit tight' lol. My advice to American tourists in terms of rounds, is say no when offered a drink, saying you want to take care of your own, and if after that the person still insists on buying you a drink, its a sign of generoisty without an expectation of a round being bought back.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Question - What if you truly aren’t a drinker - and someone offers you a pint - is there a way to turn it down without offending someone?

[@malcolm4672]

Yes just tell them the truth, not everyone drinks.

[@QWERTYOP80]

“Thanks, but I don’t drink” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@R0swell5104]

Yes, be honest, thank them and say something like, sorry I don't or can't drink alcohol but a, insert soft drink here, would be great. Remember people are not stupid or backward, they will understand.

[@Caroline-se7gh]

Nobody is going to force you to drink! Unless you are already drinking and chatting with them, it's unlikely anyone will offer to buy you a drink, pint or otherwise! If they do they will more than likely ask you what you'd like to drink or just order you the same again as what you already have.

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

@@Caroline-se7gh well unless your Connor Mcgregor then you'll get a Cheap shot but it won't be Whiskey ^__^

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Don't say "THE BAR IS CLOSED"

[@barryfletcher7136]

I have been to Ireland multiple times. I am about 1/4 Irish (northern Irish protestant) but I never said anything about it. I didn't say anything about the whiskey or the weather. I avoided saying anything about the Troubles. Oh, God, the Temple Bar area is a total tourist trap.

[@Simonmc78]

we dont recognise anyone who says they are northern irish. its ireland all day long. partition didnt work for the island.

[@barryfletcher7136]

@@Simonmc78 OK.

[@Ciaradexy]

Northern Irish protestant is a planted Scot.

[@ukrainiipyat]

Going in September - will love the cool and rain.

[@gbaca07]

I 100% agree. Americans saying their Irish when they have never been there. Your Irish decent, it's different.

[@gallowglass2630]

If someone buys a drink its important to reciprocate,but as few others have said, you can refuse the drink therefore opting out of the round and say we rather buy our own drinks .Usually people do this because they are on a budget however you don't need to give a reason and if they don't like it don't heed them there only trying to take advantage of tourists.

[@IrishInsomniac76]

Irish living in 🇨🇦. I 100% approve the accuracy of this list. Very insightful. 1 silly addition - Don't say that any other potato chip/crisp is better than Tayto. King Crisps mayyybe

[@lucasmucas2807]

I would say to just steer clear of talking about The Troubles altogether. Even if someone brings it up just try and divert the conversation away from it.

[@danielclitheroe1869]

If in Cork it's better to order a pint of Murphy's than a pint of Guinness.

[@drewwilliams6888]

When I drink Murphys, I think of Cork. Amazing place