New Zealand Family Reacts to Top 10 Things Only Americans Do And Think it's Normal

[@MHM6081]

I'm American and never even noticed the red cups in movies until foreigners pointed it out to me. It was just a cup we use. We bought them because they tend to be the better option compared to the other cups. They were sturdy and had indentations to measure alcohol for mixed drinks and shots.

[@jamieflowers534]

It also keeps drunk guests from breaking your glasses. 😂

[@Thehuntinghillbilly]

Used a red solo cup at parties, cookouts etc for as long as I can remember, way before the movies. Sturdy and the ridges are good for measuring for mixed drinks an best of all you can write your name on your cup!

[@plrussell]

“Red solo cup. You fill me up! Let’s have a party! Let’s have a party!” 😂

[@FiddyAutomotive]

@@plrussell was just about to comment this😭😭

[@plrussell]

@@FiddyAutomotive 😂 best party song ever. Played almost every time there’s a red solo cup

[@johndavidlynn8653]

The red Solo cup, paper plates and plastic utincels was made popular here in the US not because of movies but because they were a cheap and made cleanup after parties, BBQ's, picknicks, and Pot Lucks much easier. Before the Solo cup we use to use paper and waxed paper cups that just did not last as long as some of our celibrations can last from a few hours to a full day.

[@williambanks2223]

Toby Keith writing a song about them didn't hurt either.

[@johndavidlynn8653]

@@williambanks2223 ya but we were using them long before he wrote the song. I am 54 years old and can remember using them in the late 80s and early 90s for going to the beach and during the summer my mom would give you one with your name taped to it and you had to use that one cup all week long and if you broke it, lost it, of could no longer use it for some reason then you had to wash dishes all week.

[@debraparsons2618]

​@@williambanks2223 FUN SONG🎶

[@ronclark9724]

@@johndavidlynn8653 I recall paper cups and paper coffee mugs before red plastic cups and styrofoam cups... Why bring glass to a picnic or have to wash twenty or more glasses after a party when you can toss a plastic cup into the bin... I am not even whether most families or college students have twenty glasses.... Maybe 8 or 12, few have twenty or more...

[@williambanks2223]

@@johndavidlynn8653 Very true. I'm 57 and used them for most parties because they were cheap and easy to get. Still like using them.

[@shingoku999999]

I don't say this often but your channel is very wholesome. It's obviously a loving family that supports each other. We need more of that in the world.

[@susanengel-ix8bl]

I agree, they r a sweet family 🥰

[@kiillabytez]

My favorite part is: "Bash, smash!"

[@DestinationFreedom]

I didn’t expect that big of a reaction to a gallon of milk! 😂😂

[@jeremygilbert7989]

lol right? I was like, "D... do you guys not buy by the gallon? I thought that was the standard."

[@annadion4134]

@@jeremygilbert7989 Me, too!

[@Ira88881]

Me too!!!

[@edwardolson2615]

Besides a gallon being almost 4 liters, that gallon was held very close to the camera making it seem larger than it would in Sam's own hand.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

I know. We always buy several gallons at a time, because we don't want to go back out to the store again a few hours later.

[@chandlerjohns02]

Red solo cups have been the ultimate party cup for way longer than they’ve put them in movies. It’s all about convenience. Don’t have to do dishes. Also, the lines on the cups are actually measurements. Makes it easy to make mixed drinks.

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

And contribute to the world's environmental problems. Like all such disposables they should be banned.

[@ThizzDiggs]

@@Lily_The_Pink972 cry more. America barely contributes to pollution when you look at the world in total.

[@From-North-Jersey]

@@Lily_The_Pink972 Ok, are you going to give every business who has to accept the deposit bottles back a 20% tax decrease so they can write off part of their floor area to convert it into empty bottle storage? There are two other reasons humanity got rid of deposit bottles 1)roaches 2) Rats. If only you were born when they were teaching people how to think instead of just telling them what to think. "Cause and Effect" you might want to look them up.

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

@@From-North-Jersey 🤣🤣🤣 I'm 70 years old and grew up in postwar Britain where nothing was taken for granted and disposables didn't exist! Beer bottles and pop (soda to you) were returned to the shop and exchanged for a small deposit of a few pennies. Milk was delivered to the door in glass bottles which were washed and returned after use. Our only takeaway food was fish and chips wrapped in newspaper and very often our fresh fruit and veg were wrapped in newspaper as well. Our clothes were darned, mended, handed down. Our household rubbish was burnt on an open fire. And guess what? We have more rats and pests, including foxes, in towns and cities now than back then because of all the plastic and polystyrene waste produced by the too numerous fast food outlets. Don't preach to me.

[@From-North-Jersey]

@@Lily_The_Pink972 You're welcome that your country survived the war in tact. Glad you are enjoying not speaking German. Don't preach to me. You have what you have because of our help, a little gratitude is in order. Our benefits vastly outweigh the paper hangers foibles.

[@wdking8833]

Walgreens is listed as a pharmacy. However, I worked in one of their larger stores (they have four sizes). We sold not only pharmaceuticals, but groceries, household paper products, household cleansers, pet supplies, toiletries, phone accessories, video and music tapes and discs, household items such as towels and washcloths, automotive supplies, small kitchen items such as can openers, blenders, toasters and such and even clothes and shoes. We also had a full photo shop, complete with items such as totebags and blankets with your photos on them. We referred to our store as a mini-Walmart. I was without a car for two years and was able to buy everything I needed except fresh meat and fruits.

[@chilldon26]

I’m 26 and from Michigan and never once thought we used red solo cups because of the movies. It’s just normal to use them here for holiday parties or partying (drinking) cause they’re easy to clean up and if you drop them, they don’t shatter like glass. You can also write your name on them with sharpie if you need to. Would recommend

[@booty9457]

Typically they are used when doing things like tailgating where alcohol is not allowed. If you are not overtly advertising that you’re drinking from a beer bottle with a label on it, one might think it could just be apple juice and the police will leave you alone. So, there is a reason, it is not just a movie thing.

[@marymitch316]

Google "Red solo cup Toby Keith" - this song explains it all!

[@trentalexander9742]

It's also a measuring cup. Look it up.

[@Heathcoatman]

It's just a cheap way to serve lots of drinks and be somewhat covert. Nobody cares if they are red, bluee, yellow or polka dot. The movies make a bigger deal about red solo cups than most americans would ever care about. It's a cup, if all you have for a drink for me is a Yahtzee shaker, serve it up.

[@laanyan]

"Woah, that's a big milk." Growing up, we went through about a gallon of milk a day.

[@xyex]

My mom and dad always complained because they'd buy a gallon and then when they needed it for dinner it was gone, lol. Milk was my go to drink as a kid.

[@rich7447]

We buy milk 2 gallons at a time.

[@broncobra]

I quit drinking milk a few years ago. I easily went thru a gallon a day. I would be at the checkout with 4 gallons, and the lady might comment, "Oh, you have a lot of milk drinkers in your family"? I'd say no. Just me.Giving up milk was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I gave up milk, Mountian Dew and beer, and lost 75 lbs. I only drink water and beer now. NO sodas. no caffine. Just water and beer.

[@katiepotatie1980]

The milk industry convinced our parents if they didn't pour milk down our throats with a funnel we would get osteoporosis and our bones would become brittle

[@smorris281]

@@broncobra Only water and beer. You don't see anything wrong with that? You do realize that you're going to need lots of calcium as you age due to bone density issues, not to mention a host of other issues? Theres nothing wrong with drinking milk. I lost 80LBS a few years ago and i still drink milk.

[@rwilson7197]

Clarification: Honoring our military is the least we can do for those who put their lives & mental health on the line for their country. It is not being "obsessed" to be aware of the large # of veterans who come home injured or with PTSD. I am lucky to have had a father who served in ww2 and came home. But he also had PTSD. & Americans know our veterans often sacrificed when they served. Love your channel. Very interesting!

[@kkaye76]

I thought it odd that they used Ps Obama in the military section. There hasn't been a more disrespectful president to the military, maybe ever.

[@BrosephGordon-Levitt]

@@kkaye76Biden has entered the chat…

[@SirenaWF1]

Real honouring would come from actually taking care of all the members of the military. This "I'll pray for you" literally does nothing to someone who's suffering from PTSD.

[@spanishfox2321]

@@kkaye76 lololol idk i think Trump calling them all "suckers" and "losers" makes him the biggest pos. I believe most GOP voted to cut military benefits too. the more you know.

[@tobystevens3109]

@@spanishfox2321 Fake - came from Kelly whom Trump fired for incompetence. Democrats normally despise the military because few of them have the guts to serve. We always fare better under a Republican administration, at least my VA is usually better staffed. Currently it's 3-4 months to get an appointment and getting worse. It's always a relief to us soldiers when we dump the Dem.

[@JohnHowshall]

I love the imperial system and wouldn’t trade it for anything. It makes measuring easy when you can just use body parts to estimate length. Some of the units are specific to certain applications, like the hand is only used to measure horses and the yard is mainly used in measuring fabric and talking about the distance to a target when shooting.

[@maxpeck7382]

Yes it is a big milk, it is a gallon of milk. For a household of a number of people though who use milk as a beverage, for their Cereal, and for cooking like when making a box of Mac and Cheese it doesn't take a long time to go through it.

[@tattooedman42]

When I was a kid (in the dinosaur days lol), my mother had 2 one gallon glass jugs that she would fill twice a week, right at the farm. There were four of us kids.

[@toddmills2651]

Don't. Forget coffee and tea

[@spydergs07]

Also, many of us in America use both Metric and Imperial. We were taught both and use both pretty regularly.

[@amyleerue7131]

The health care industry is metric

[@lisadiane40]

No we don’t.

[@Chris-fn4df]

@@lisadiane40 Yes we do. Nearly every speedometer in the US shows both km and miles, and some of the most popular school age sports are football and track events. Football fields are literally a field measured in imperial, surrounded by a track measured in metric. There are very few Americans who don't know the relationship between a meter and a yard. As far as volume is concerned, we all walk around with cups and bottles measured in both liters and ounces. I honestly think the fact that most Americans _know_ imperial and _understand_ metric, while the rest of the world is largely clueless as to American measurements is just another example of how flexible and adaptable the American mindset is.

[@pnut3844able]

No we're not taught both lol

[@spydergs07]

@pnut3844able In my school we learned both in Principles of Engineering and CAD design. I graduated in 2005 and I took POE/CAD for Sophomore, Junior and one semester of Senior year. Just because you didn't, doesn't mean many of us didn't.

[@chrisinidaho4569]

The red plastic Solo cups for parties are great. It allows the host to have a lot of people over and not worry about whether they have a enough glasses for everyone. it also makes cleanup easy since you simply throw them away rather than spending a lot of time doing dishes. If you are hosting an event where people may want to set their drink down, people can use a marker to write their names on the cups so you won't pick up someone else's drink by mistake.

[@johnbratcher8398]

We use them, paper plates and plastic silverware for all parties, when family is here for more than a day and during girl scout cookie season. There aren't enough hours in the day during those times to keep up on dishes.

[@chrisinidaho4569]

@@johnbratcher8398 Amen

[@Cricket2731]

Solo Cups also come in green, yellow, & blue.

[@thomasfreeman2088]

Also the red solo cups lines are actually measurement lines for mixing drinks

[@josea7908]

I’ve had the “calling ourselves Americans” discussion with friends from other parts of the Americas. The weak argument is we are all Americans. The reality is no one from any other parts of the Americas refer to themselves as Americans, only in this argument they do. We only do it because it’s in the name of our country and it’s easy to say. It’s not because we are arrogant or ignorant.

[@bigploppa154]

additionally “The United States” or “The States” is also not direct enough if we are being technical. As the official title of Mexico is the United Mexican States.

[@josea7908]

@@bigploppa154 That’s true but if we are honest, No one refers to Mexico in that way. Again, the only time something like that is brought up is In argument but in reality it’s not practiced.

[@LovelyMels1]

Correct, why would we call ourselves "united states of americans"?! That's silly right!? Or I'm a United State'n... 😅

[@kaylew108]

Indeed.

[@NateKyng]

I came to say just this. Not to mention, we're the "United States of AMERICA"

[@KrisM-m5g]

Love the parents and adore the kids. Both so well behaved and polite.

[@anndeecosita3586]

I’m from the USA and there are other countries who refer to us as America. In fact, I remember a few times telling people I was from the US and they didn’t understand what I meant until I said America. Also we are called Americans because America is part of our name. Secondly, most people I know differentiate between a drugstore and a pharmacy. Mom and pop pharmacies don’t sell groceries. It’s the drugstore chains that do this and in those cases the pharmacy is a department of the drugstore that operates semi independently. The drugstore hours of operation aren’t the same as the pharmacy hours of operation. You can’t pay for pharmacy purchases in the drugstore but you can pay for drugstore purchases in the pharmacy. And when there is a pharmacy inside of a grocery store sometimes the pharmacy isn’t part of the same business as the grocery store just leasing the space.

[@msdarby515]

When I tell people I'm American, there isn't a single one that is confused about where I live. 😁

[@shirleyk7647]

Totally backwards that people outside the USA don’t refer to the country as America. Just the opposite, except in countries outside the USA in North and South America, particularly in Latin America, and somewhat in Canada, where the USA is more commonly referred to as United States or the U.S. ‘American’ is known to mean U.S. citizen, everywhere, though in North and South America, with the thought I’m mind that geographically it could apply to anyone living on those continents, but has come to be synonymous with US citizens, thus the Organization of American states which includes people and countries from both continents.

[@WyoMedic540]

Besides, Canadian, Mexican, Guatamalan, all make sense. United States-ian? Naw.

[@shirleyk7647]

🇨🇦Lived in US, but raised in Canada. I remember as a young teenager in Canada we had visitors from California. They had a 4 year old daughter. The 4 year old looked at my 6 year old sister and said rather arrogantly “You’re not an AMERICAN girl”. I chimed in quickly, “Yes she is, she’s a North American girl”. Anyway that saved the day, but if the little girl had said United States-ian …..’’American’ is about the only word that cuts it, and is understood by people everywhere to mean a U.S. citizen, but at that time using it as a continental term helped two little girls get along.

[@anndeecosita3586]

@@shirleyk7647 I have visited to/lived some in Latin America and their education system teaches that “America” is one continent versus we and some other countries consider North and South to be separate continents. They teach North, South, andCentral are regions of one continent. I mostly speak Spanish when I go there and the Spanish word for a citizen of the United States of America is estadounidense. So basically they choose to use the first part of our name, and we use the latter. But when I was in countries in Europe and Africa, most people referred to my country as America and to me as American. I’m skeptical the woman who made this video has actually been very many places. Also you don’t have to even be from this part of the world to be American because the USA has territories so for example people born in Guam are Americans by citizenship.

[@andrewjackson8421]

Actually during the 80s, the Red Plastic Solo cups became popular because people wanted to get away from Styrofoam cups and they just became very cheap. So instead of risking getting your things broken at a party, you just bought a sleeve of Solo cups, a box of plastic utensils, and paper plates. They do come in other colors like Blue and Yellow, but Red is just the color most people choose so it’s the one color most available. But I remember them being a staple for years before I ever saw them on TV or in the movies. As for the Metric System, we are taught it in school, or at least I was, but we just understand and feel more comfortable with the Imperial system. However, most mechanics have tools in both SAE & Metric, & most medical measurements are in metrics (cc, ml, kg, etc.). The Imperial system was widely spread by the Romans. A Mile for instance was introduced as the Mille Passus (1000 paces) with a pace being 5 feet so the Roman Mile was 5000 feet. The British changed it to 5280 ft (not sure why). A foot seems like an obvious measure, an inch is about the length of the last digit on ones fingers. The Romans divided the Foot into 12 inches. A yard is 3 feet or approximately the distance from the nose to the tip of the middle finger on an outstretched arm, and roughly 2 cubits (which no ones uses anymore). A gallon of water weighs 10 pounds. US gallons are made up of 4 quarts vs the Royal Gallon of 5 quarts. A Quart is 2 pints, a pint is 2 cups, roughly a tea cup, not coffee mug. (Actually my great grandma used a Tea cup to measure out her flour and sugar.) Remember, for most of history, measurements were approximations, not exact. For most of us, we still think in approximations so being able to “eye” things comes in handy when measuring things out vs having to be precise. Most recipes in fact you can get by with approximations in measurements. That being said, we did attempt to convert to metrics in the 1970s but so many just were opposed to it and preferred our traditional way that we gave up trying to convert over.

[@johnbratcher8398]

I spent over 25yrs in the auto industry. Mechanics don't have both because they just love spending outlandish money on unnecessary tools. It's because parts on vehicles come from all over the the world, therefore, it is a necessity as both are required just to work on a single vehicle. They don't like it!

[@demsandlibsareswinecancer4667]

Which Cubit are you referring to? Because the people that designed the replica of Noah's Ark used the wrong Cubit so they built an ark that was only 435 ft long. In actuality it was the royal Egyptian Cubit that was used based upon the education that would have been received at the time and that actually makes Noah's Ark over 500 ft long. And what do you know when they found the ark it was precisely that long.

[@TheDoctorsDancer]

When my mom passed down a family recipe to me she showed me the original, measured in hand-fulls and pinches, and then we used one that her father's sisters had made using cups and teaspoons! These approximate measures still apply when your recipe calls for 'heaping' cups of flour! :)

[@dullahan7677]

Also, the moonshine that my grandparents made would blow straight through a styrofoam cup.

[@dullahan7677]

@@johnbratcher8398 Yeah, at first it was a massive headache(the SAE vs Metric switch), but it's been years since I've seen a new, late model vehicle with SAE fasteners or measurements, even on American vehicles. So much so, that when you do find the odd SAE bolt during a job, you actually double check, just to make sure. Most vintage/antique car will still be predominantly SAE, but now that most are considered "Classic", owners that can afford really nice examples will usually have a specialty shop perform any maintenance/repair they might need.

[@miscellaneousb]

I love our weird measurements. Baseball sized hail, a bus sized sinkhole and a cantaloupe sized fetus is something we can all visualize. Lol

[@valinov1]

Don't forget its raining cats and dogs 😅

[@hortagent5687]

If on the farenheight thermometer, water freezes at 32 and boils at 212 and on the centigrade thermometer, water freezes at 0 and boils at 100 , what happens when all those units of temperature measuremnt that are on the farenheight scale disappear when you use the centigrade scale with fewer increments? This is is what happens: You're not measuring on the centigrade scale when you lose all those increments! Do the math. Farenheight is more accurate of temperature changes because it uses more increments. The only reason most of the world uses centigrade is because it's easier for scientists to use in research and the governments of those countries imposed what science chose for the lives of everyday people...even though it's nit as accurate regarding the measurement of temperature changes that the human body feels.

[@Dagobah359]

Those aren't measurements, those are comparisons.

[@Dagobah359]

@@hortagent5687 You're describing precision, not accuracy. And precision is not baked into a unit system, it's something to do with measurement devices. For example, use a thermometer with 0.1 C marks and 1.0 F marks, and the celsius measurement will have more increments and be more precise.

[@NotEvo12]

​@@hortagent5687 Im not sure but isn't one of the main things that are nice about Fahrenheit is that it allows for the idea of what the body feels.

[@elaniarkady7351]

I think as an American we learn both measurements depending on what we do. A handcraft or cooking requires knowing both or conversions. Hugs all!

[@Sunset553]

true. In car mechanics and science we use metric system

[@brianisgett1095]

not to mention our favorite form of currency ammunation

[@teeheeteeheeish]

This is true. In the military we use the metric system!

[@melaninqueen2413]

I'm an American, too, and I agree. We use the Imperial system, but we do learn about the Metric system in high school and in college. I just rather use and stick with the imperial system because it makes more sense to me and it's easier to understand.

[@77marioland]

I just hate having to buy two sets of tools, I'd rather we just pick one and be done with it. Honestly, it doesn't matter to me what one we choose.

[@mcseforsale]

I'm 52 and they tried TERRIBLY hard to convert us to metric when I was in elementary (primary) school. It was a nightmare. But, it was always funny watching friends drive down from Canada and wonder why everyone was driving so fast and honking at them on the roads. LOL. The outer ring on our speedometers is in MPH while theres is in KPH.

[@theradgegadgie6352]

Speaking as a Brit, metric can go and screw itself. Lol

[@GummeeH3]

yeah, for a while there distances were in both miles and km on all interstate signs I saw. Didn't 'take' to the consternation of the rest of the world, which makes it less likely we'll change because 'Murica!

[@pauladuncanadams1750]

But the speed limit is the speed limit. Theirs is in Kilometers and ours in miles.

[@Jesussayspayattention]

USA also has very large Feed & Farm Supplies Stores that also sells Western Style Apparel, Lumber& building supplies, fencing, water tanks, Equine supplies and Horse Tack, all different kinds of animal feeds, Snacks, and even Hot Foods inside stores.

[@jeffrey723]

I enjoy watching your reactions to American stuff,it helps us to understand what the rest of the world thinks of us. The pledge of allegiance is recited every morning in school and it's probably the reason that we are so proud of are country. When I see an American get a Gold metal at the Olympics and the flag and national anthem is played ,I really get emotional with pride! We do learn the metric system in school and I was told that we will be converting some day, but I don't think we will. I'm 54 and they still say the same thing to kids today. We do use cups and fractions there of as well as , teaspoons, and table spoons for measuring liquids. I'm sure Atlanta knows about this from the recipes.

[@jacklynbrown1768]

It's not something to be proud of, it's a very dictatorey feeling, I always hated doing it honestly

[@midogei]

@@jacklynbrown1768 honestly

[@miller37c]

Yeah the medical costs here in the states are absolutely ridiculous. Some of my buddies just outright refuse to go to the doctors because they don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars just to be told they have the flu or something then be prescribed medication that’s costs hundreds as well

[@dft1]

Yep. we spend so much more and yet have lower life expectancy, pathetic

[@widowmakerx7]

Well due to how much we spend on Healthcare, the US is also responsible for a majority of medical breakthroughs in the last 50yrs. We make all the discoveries for the rest of the world, then we can't afford to use it ourselves.

[@johncremeans969]

Why would you go to the doctor when you have the flu don't be stupid

[@tanyarobinson1146]

​@@widowmakerx7that is because the rest of the world puts caps and don't help offset the cost of development. We bare the burden.

[@Leightr]

The US military uses a lot of metric measurements. When I did the land nav course for the Army the benefits of having easy to calculate conversions was very apparent. And once you learned the system you could give map coordinates to within about 200 meters just by "calibrated eyeball"

[@carriejardine9501]

Some states don't have sales tax, but they have higher property taxes, so the government gets their money one way or another! My family loves watching your family!

[@V10BEETLE]

States without sales tax have a higher price on goods built in that adds up to sales tax amounts. After tax here in VA, a cheeseburger from McD's is $1.05. In Delaware, its base price was $1.05 for the same thing.

[@russellcharles7839]

Or very high state tax like Oregon.

[@h.s.lafever3277]

@@V10BEETLE Not so here in Alaska, our higher prices are caused by higher freight charges, and environmental fees... most of our stuff is shipped in, wed like more home produced, but we are at mercy of environmentalists and federals blocking development. oil revenues fund our state, and the people rightly reject taxes via vote every time the politicians try to foist them upon us because they cant control their own spending...

[@V10BEETLE]

@@h.s.lafever3277 Obviously, Alaska and Hawaii are going to be outliers in this equation.

[@aspenrebel]

Go to New Hampshire..

[@jasonlebeau1288]

The appearance of red solo cups in so many American movie party scenes is a reflection of the American party lifestyle. We don't use them because they were in the movies, movies use them because they know we use them all the time.

[@piperbird7193]

I think he means they became popular in other countries because they see them in our movies, not that they became popular here due to movies. Since the red cups are used for every party or cookout, it's natural they'd make it into movies about every day american life.

[@kayleevernetti8157]

In Chicago I was taxed four times for a bottle of wine: 1. state tax 2. local tax 3. cook county tax 4. state liquor tax. The $17 dollar price tag ended up being about 21-22 after the taxes at the checkout

[@SteveWest-R215]

Ha ha from tax free New Hampshire

[@scottyrobinson5708]

I swear this beautiful fantastic magnificent New Zealand Family never fails or disappoint this is a family I will never get tired or bored with I love you 4!💯⭐️🤩❤️❤️❤️

[@eloiseharris2014]

I remember learning the metric system in preparation for the "change" in school in the late sixties, early seventies. It never happened early. We live about 35 miles from Canada, so I could really use it

[@lookoutforchris]

The US has been on the metric system for ages and is an integral part of the system. We are the metric system. If you don’t use it in your day to day you’re just a consumer. Everything is based on it now and has been for a few generations.

[@LindaC616]

But interesting that in the UK, you'll still hear people discussing distances in terms of miles, older measures such as weight in stones, etc

[@pressinpickle345]

Red solo cups are sold everywhere here and at a fair price. There availability at a moments notice and that they can be thrown out after is why we use them for parties.

[@draagax]

We also use "cups" in the US when cooking/baking. A lot of recipes will say something along the lines of "add one half cup of" etc. But yes, we do use ounces and pounds for measuring weight/amount of something, such as meat. As a former long distance runner, I also know meters as that's what tracks are measured in. Kilometers are where I start getting slightly confused and having to do the math for a moment first, outside of knowing 5k is just a tad over 3.1 miles, the distance for cross country races.

[@JenniferDaniels909]

A cup is 8 oz. We are still measuring in ounces.

[@paulmartin2348]

@@JenniferDaniels909 (that is 8 fluid ounces) not the weight as in 1/16th of a pound.

[@JenniferDaniels909]

@@paulmartin2348 I wasn’t assuming everyone was too dumb to understand this. Americans also use ounces.

[@anneo3754]

Travel insurance is one thing you're going to want to look into for your big trip here. Just in case someone gets sick or injured you'll want to be prepared. We do have great doctors and hospitals here but they can get expensive. I don't know if the schools here teach the metric system any longer. I had to learn it in 4th or 5th grade because they had plans to change it back then. My favorite drug store has a full pharmacy in the back and a wide variety of nonpharmaceutical items in the rest of the store, including limited food items.

[@pointnclick22]

While on a vacation in mexico, i had a long drunk chat with a few canadians about the differences between america and canada. I dont remember too too much of it but from what i do remember, they were very surprised by the calmness of my family and i and also that our country is generally seen (from canada at least) as a melting pot of culture and people. It really gave me a new appreciation for the openness to new people here in america (even tho people attempt to portray america as uninviting and arrogant lmao)

[@bradparnell614]

I thought about you guys yesterday. I was at a restaurant, where I had a great Hot Brown by the way, and while I normally don't get much in the way of free refills, I was a little dehydrated and managed to get filled up three times.I thought about you and my friends in the UK and remembered not to take it for granted.

[@Rob-rx3jw]

I recited the pledge in school from 1988 through 2002. No regrets.

[@emirosem.sc.597]

My mom told me "Being American means when you grow up you can decide to travel, move or even become a citizen of another country. Not all countries allow citizens to leave" and then I was like oh hell yes I pledge allegiance!

[@cjpreach]

I recited the Pledge of Allegiance from 1966-1979.

[@Ihledome1]

​@@cjpreach I did it from 1980 to 1994

[@paganbornspiritbear8249]

@@Ihledome1 Were you a bicentennial baby too? Lol!

[@arlenefisher1164]

@@cjpreach I did from way back in the 50's !!!

[@courtneyyoungs6667]

Hello family! I absolutely love your channel, I find it so interesting! Even as an American, I find some of them very interesting. Can’t wait to hear all about your trip to America when you come! It really is a special place. My husband was a soldier in the US Army. He passed away 2 years ago. I find your “patriotism” for our country, astounding! Thanks for sharing, your family is amazing! ❤

[@you_can_call_me_T]

When I was in elementary school in the 80s, they sort of half heartedly taught us the metric system in preparation for the ever-imminent "big switch" (which obviously never happened lol)

[@Willbotx]

same lol. I remember they seemed so sure that metric would take over for day to day life.

[@MegaMantim]

Remember the baseball outfield fences would have both the Imperial and the Metric numbers posted...Pfffffftttt...Experts say Metric is more exact and cost effective too...

[@Pete_Finch]

While the metric system of course makes significantly more logical sense on every level, it just doesn't matter if you don't grow up with it and have an intuition for how much the measurement means. I know how far a mile/yard/foot is intuitively, and although I know all the metric values I still need to convert them to imperial in my head to get a feel for how far/heavy/dense/hot something is, etc.

[@marioelburro1492]

I was in 3rd grade when my state stopped making it a requirement to learn cursive. Metric is still used in science and other stem subjects, but many still dont understand it oddly

[@you_can_call_me_T]

@@marioelburro1492 I'm glad they're at least using it a little still. Although we don't use metric on the regular we should still have at least a vague understanding of it lol... How old are you? They just stopped teaching cursive in my state a few years ago. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that one lol. For us, learning cursing was a right of passage. It was like being let in on the adult secret language.

[@dragonbrn]

PS. I recited the Pledge every day from Sept. 1956 through June 1970, and many times since. It has the power to bring tears to my eyes, especially when I am watching our beautiful flag flying at the same time.

[@PApro]

Thats the power of indoctrination.

[@brianthomas6316]

@@PApro Or the power of pride in one's country.

[@PApro]

@@brianthomas6316 And how did one get such pride? Through Indoctrination...

[@ridingtheroad185]

@@PApro Through our families fighting for this country.

[@brianthomas6316]

@@PApro By your definition, not mine.

[@ChrisBGramz4u]

Not sure about today, but just a few years ago, a Waiting job only paid around $2.50 an hr. At fancy restaurants, some wait staff work only for tips.

[@nikoknightpuppetproduction369]

In school, we are taught both Customary US measurements and metric. We also use liters when buying bottles of soft drinks and other items.

[@debiogle3798]

Most of us Americans do say a form of goodbye…..like “see ya later”, “bye”. To family members many say,”love ya”. We lived in Italy for 7 yrs and every time we would visit another country, my sweet husband would always research the top 10 foods to try! When you do visit the USA you must try Krispie Kramer donuts…..when the Hot sign is turned on!

[@cameron1100]

Krispy Kreme! But yes. They are the best! 😋

[@ksmlcisme]

I don’t know anyone Who doesn’t say goodbye when they hang up.

[@yeldarb141983]

...here we go... give me Dunkin Donuts over krispy kreme any day of the week. cake donuts > bread donuts. Just saying.

[@pressinpickle345]

We measure food in ounces, pounds, cups (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full), fluid ounces.

[@LuckyBethy]

You may already have comments on this, but what you refer to as ACC sounds similar to workers compensation in the US. If you get injured on the job you will have your medical expenses covered. But any medical expenses incurred outside of work are not covered and is what you saw in the video… illness, disease, accident not working,etc. PS. Love the channel and I’ll say, when I visited your country in 2013, I fell in love. It’s been my dream to go back but there’s always so much more of the world to see, and as you know, we don’t get that much vacation. Lol. Keep up the fun videos!

[@allies7184]

America is not the only country to have a national anthem. We're just the only country to get a lot of slack for it: Here are the countries who have a daily pledge: The Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Turkey, and Jamaica. In fact Jamaica has one of the most beautiful pledges around: " Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength and vigor of my body in the service of my fellow citizens; I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to think generously and honestly, so that Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race." It's often said in schools with the national anthem, and at major events.

[@timothyduncan6903]

I lived in India for 6 Years, Before every Movie in the Movie Theaters the Pledge is Played, and sometimes it would be played during the scheduled intermission as well.

[@lesleyledford9393]

When I grew up in NZ the National Anthem (God Save the Queen) was played at the beginning of every movie and event. Don’t know if that still happens, I have been gone a long time 🙂

[@oldfogey4679]

Alle Russia also has a beautiful national anthem! I thought all countries had national anthems I'm surprised? Canada has a national anthem as does the UK too!

[@veracastle9]

Actually, EVERY country has their own national anthem.

[@anndeecosita3586]

A bunch of stuff in this video listed as ONLY in the USA is wrong. This chick is clueless.

[@paulmartin2348]

I was taught the metric system in school and told how superior it was. Since then I have lived life, mostly as a machinist with also a large amount of construction work. In a machine shop the measurements are in 1/1000ths of an inch or 10th of 1/1000 so it's all base 10 and very effective. When doing construction we use fractions where something 37 and 3/16ths inches when you need the middle you measure to 18 and 19/32. I also use the metric system when needed and it's not really a problem.

[@marke7441]

I’m 62 and I remember when I was in school we were told we would be moving to the metric system. I think we even were taught about it. It used to be that you’d see road signs that had both measurements. At some point those went away. As far as medical, I’d say most of my credit card debt is medical related. I think a lot of people either skip or stop healthcare because they are afraid of the cost and charges and payment can be confusing. Often you don’t get billed for months and you might get bills from several entities.

[@kurtsalm2155]

In the US, good health insurance is as essential as food, water and oxygen. You can't live without it.

[@lesterglorioso5237]

Actually, the US healthcare system has been using metric measurements for many years. Everything is measured in the metric system from clinical healthcare treatment notations to medical supplies. I am retired now, but in my 43 years in healthcare, I don't remember anything being measured using the imperial system dealing with healthcare since I started in the 1970.

[@515aleon]

I'm in my 70s, and at some point remember teaching the metric system. The medical "system" in the US is among really the worst in the world, because there are so many people without it. When you go on Medicare, things all change for the better, but Medicare itself was stripped and I carry supplemental insurance.

[@patrickmcginnis7]

Insurance Industry and medical suppliers are are all capitalists. I paid 6k a year for health insurance. when I needed an injection in my spine, the insurance company rejected the doctor's treatment and cancelled my injectiom. I had told the dr. I would pay out of pocket if there was any issue. They allowed the cancellation and dropped me as a patient because I was now considered a difficult patient. I spoke to the ins. co. and told them they were in breach of contract, then shut down communication immediately and shut down access to my records. Except, they kept sending me bills ... I still have no relief from spinal stenosis. i went to pay out of pocket with drs. and specialists, they required I do physical therapy, did that...still no injections into spine... went to neurologists ... tried a few meds ... ended up worse than i started. 12+K out of pocket ... circle jerk. My daughter broke her hip, got on medicaid immediately... Botched 3 surgeries!!! charged medicaid for all 3 - 60k+ per, and my daughter is still fucked up, needs another surgery. Couldn't change drs., no other competend dr. would follow the incompetent one. Years in a wheelchair ... makes you want to go and do bad things to some of these f*cking assholes.

[@jasonlallathin6782]

Red cups don't break, and they are marked for different drinks. PLUS you can throw them away or recycle them too!

[@Rockhound6165]

I was today years old when I figured out the lines at the bottom of a Solo cup were different measurements(shot, jigger, etc).

[@chrisstrand500]

We (US) are actually taught both imperial and metric systems. Which is used depends. The military and scientific communities by in large use metric and sometimes a blend. Private industry primarily uses imperial.

[@TheRockInnRobin]

We still use cups as well as ounces and pounds, especially in cooking. It’s funny too because each and every state has “cottage law” for making and selling foods from home and every single one has different rules. Georgia won’t let you make salsa and “can it” whereas Alabama next door does! We all have our own set of eccentricities to remember😅

[@lookoutforchris]

The US has been on the metric system for ages. Stuff like cooking doesn’t matter so it’s still traditional units. This is no different than the UK.

[@rukus9585]

​@@lookoutforchris you should do at least a tiny bit of research before making a fool of yourself on a KZbin comment section for fks sake. Smh...

[@brash_and_sassy]

Another interesting thing about sales tax is that it can be different in certain areas of the same city. For example, I live in Chicago, and my office is downtown. If I go out to lunch, or even grab a snack at a drug store, there’s an additional “tourism tax,” since there’s such a large tourist population downtown. That means I can buy the exact same meal 1 mile away, and it’ll be cheaper. It’s truly wild.

[@RisingMoonEnt]

The “below minimum wage” subject they bring up is completely accurate. When I was a server, I made $2.13 per hour as base pay which we are told is strictly meant to pay taxes. My tips were my only source of income which we are also required to claim on our taxes.

[@yomommamack9069]

I made $.50 per hr minimum wage at my very first job in 1969.

[@IcyTorment]

Although, of course, the employer has to guarantee that you get at least minimum wage after tips are included.

[@RisingMoonEnt]

@@IcyTorment that is only if you don’t reach the level of minimum wage income with your reported tips. Once you reach that cap, you will not see a pay check.

[@pauladuncanadams1750]

​​@yomommamack9069 THIS ISN'T 1969. This law needs to be eliminated or modified to today's minimum wage and make tips optional as they should be. If they were guaranteed minimum wage, the current law wouldn't be necessary.

[@Kingepticon]

Always hand the check to the man at the table lol.

[@amethystanne4586]

#9 …. Our local Walgreens recently downsized from a grocery store/liquor/cosmetics/candy/etc with a pharmacy in the back --> to a pharmacy with a big assortment of bandaids/aspirin/knee braces/vitamins/etc and a very small amount of odd household things.

[@anndeecosita3586]

That’s interesting. Sounds more like how a locally owned pharmacy operates.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

I grew up in the 50s with family members who had ongoing medical needs. Pharmacies were not conglomerates, just small buildings where a pharmacist sold prescription medications, asprins, and band-aids.

[@amethystanne4586]

@@MKCarol-ms7lg I was born in 1954. Pharmacies during our childhood were as you described. It was weird to me when you got your prescription from Rite Aid/Walgreens/CVS/etc., you could also pick up a gallon of milk, a magazine, a bottle of alcohol, whatever.

[@jgwill]

Ask the Canadians why my sick grandmother chose to use her American pay-for health insurance rather than be treated in the country she was born in for free... Went to Canada to begin cancer treatment and immediately returned to pay for it in America

[@pepperVenge]

You did not.. Shut up 🙄

[@keriezy]

Why? I've seen many Canadians go through treatment.

[@jreyman]

Canada isn't interested in real healthcare. They just want to kill everyone, with their M.A.I.D. program.

[@amyslilmer8]

I used to be a residency coordinator. Interestingly many Canadians doctors chose to come to America to be trained too. I know that is a different thing than what you are saying but they told me it was normal for Canadians to come to America to be trained.

[@blueptconvertible]

My friend's dad did that too. Came to America to pay for his treatment. He didn't want to wait the 9-12 months for treatment in Ontario letting the cancer grow.

[@xionix4]

American here, I use both systems. Personally, I use metric more (science nerd with hobbies), but my job and everyone I know uses imperial or "standard." lol - I'm usually the one converting units when necessary, or suggesting a 19-mm socket when 3/4 in is just a touch too big and is stripping something. I know most conversions by heart.

[@christinabrunk8461]

As far as medical here's an example: My son, now 24, was born permanently disabled with multiple disabilities one of which is epilepsy. Takes multiple medications to keep from having bad seizures. Insurance is expensive, doesn't cover everything and have to fight to qualify. There are government helps but you have to "qualify" for them by being super low income or unable to work. It's crazy hard to keep him cared for.

[@NJT109]

The red cup issue. I was recently sick and had to drink a lot of fluids. So much easier to toss the red cups than to use all my glasses and fill the dishwasher. It's just such a convenience. Not just for parties!

[@conniecrawford5231]

Some Igor’s also charge excise taxes for local upgrading of local infrastructure-I remember paying extra taxes in Phoenix To build or upgrade their airport !

[@vannederynen1]

The red cups became popular because they were fairly sturdy disposable cups. They also have pour levels designed in for pours of shots, wine, or beer.

[@stephanielov5828]

Yes, google it. the lines on the cups are actually measurements for other alcohols

[@theylied1776]

I remember way back when I was in school, in the land before time, we had foreign students attending our college, and they were shocked that red Solo cups were real.

[@Jesussayspayattention]

In USA there's many stores that have pharmacies in the store, as well as electronic sections that sell cell phones and other handy devices such as computers, TVs, Video Game department, music CDs, Automotive Dept, Camping & Outdoor gear, Fabric & Sewing Dept, Toy Section, Groceries, Furniture Section, Kitchen Section, Hardware Dept... stores like Walmart, BiMart, Costco, Fred Meyers, and too many others to list here. Oh forgot to mention about the Gardening Section in stores, even the Gun & Rifle Dept. Even sell Safes. But even the smaller chain grocers some also have pharmacy and also Bank such as Wells Fargo. I shop at BiMart more than Walmart. Also household sections that carry paints, hand tools, different types of sealants, you name they have it. Many various Pharmacy Stores names vary depending where you at in USA; Walgreens, Sav-On, Rite Aid, CVS Pharmacy, Safeway, Albertsons... just about every small town has an Drug Store that sells more than just medicine stuff.

[@drun_do_kun]

I am one of the few that never touched an alcoholic drink when I turned 21, I have always been against alcohol.

[@davidslone9776]

Messiah Jesus drank wine, and no, it was not grape juice. It is the incorrect use of alcohol that is the problem, not the alcoholic drink itself. If you want to do that, fine, you are free to abstain.

[@xyex]

Same. I'm 38 now and I've never had alcohol nor any interest in it. Always get weird looks when I tell people I don't drink and never have, lol.

[@xyex]

@@davidslone9776 Jesus also got crucified so "Jesus did it" isn't exactly a good measure of what's good for you~ Alcohol alters and disrupts brain function. Nothing that interferes with brain function is truly healthy.

[@davidslone9776]

@@xyex You are comparing apples to oranges. Crucifixion, and drinking wine, is not the same thing. Being crucified is not what we need to copy, or emulate. That is painfully obvious, so your point on that is nonsense. Jesus, and that generation, drank wine, for various reasons. Paul later stated to take a little wine for your stomach's sake. The creator of the universe drank wine. He made everything, and He gets to set the rules, not you, or me. However the Bible also warns against excess, not only in alcohol consumption, but a lot of other things as well. Jesus never forbid anyone not to drink alcohol, much as you would wish He had. If you choose not to, that is your free choice. We can be assured that what Jesus did, as a human being, and what He said, is true, and safe to copy. You seem to be advocating that God would do something that would be harmful, and unhealthy to His creation...or that is how I take it. Jesus' example ruins your opinion on his subject.

[@karennorris6135]

I’ve heard horror stories about public health too. A lady I knew waited 2 years for back surgery this was in Spain. An English lady waited 6 months after finding a lump in her breast before seeing anyone. Maybe some of us go broke but I wonder how many die because they can’t get in

[@bridge2space]

Even more here, because they can pay.

[@theraweggfiles]

That doesn't excuse the exorbitant price of medical care here. I once went to the ER b/c I was throwing up blood. They stuck me in a hallway (not even a private ER cubby), gave me a shot of morphine, x-rayed my stomach, and they had the nerve to charge over $15000.

[@desertdawn540]

I have an aunt and Uncle that live in Canada. They come to the US for healthcare, and pay in cash! They told me that they could wait up to six months to see a Dr.!

[@KMeiBirk]

A lot

[@adeleennis2255]

@@desertdawn540 It depends on where you are and how serious your condition is. I have friends whose infant daughter was suffering hundreds of seizures a day. It took seeing many specialists before a diagnosis was pinned down because her condition isn’t that common. My friends are not bankrupt from her medical care. Could they use some really cool wheelchair accessories like a sled? Sure, but their daughter gets the specialized care and therapies she needs as a now pre-teen and the whole family lives a good life because of socialized health care. They are not rich by any means, so without a socialized system to care for their daughter, she might not be here today.

[@woodruffmd]

What's funny about the measurement system is that in the U.S. we use imperial consistently. In some European countries they'll switch back and forth. Especially to give a good indication of how large or far something is they'll use miles.

[@aburns1999]

I had the pleasure of visiting New Zealand and your country is absolutely stunning-the scenery and the people. I hope to return but that flight was soul sucking. Many blessings from New Mexico.

[@luchts4547]

It's brutal, 12-13hrs from LA or San Francisco. I watched the whole LOTR trilogy with time for a nap part way thru.

[@StreetofCrocodiles]

The Red Cup's primary brand is Solo. So we mostly call them Solo cups. Hollywood movie depictions of them come from reality and not the reverse. Also, the houseparty style you see in movies isn't super off from how a house party you might actually attend might look. Sure, the people aren't going to all look like movie stars, and the social interaction isn't slick and stylised, because it's not scripted. I have personally been to a number of them in my school days that were actually wilder than many of the ones in movies. But yes the huge houseparty with beer pong is a real thing and not a Hollywood creation.

[@chasstiles7611]

I've been to many house parties in my younger days,a few had been cut short by the cops,one time I was at party the cops broke up and made a bunch of drunk teens leave.we all left in our cars drunk and no one got pulled over

[@amberraedawntollenaar3513]

So when I was growing up, and still to this day, most people I know who freely recite the pledge of allegiance do it out of gratitude to live in a country as rich and free as ours, not out of just blind loyalty or obligation.

[@cornpuffs1357]

absolutely

[@mattalley4330]

I’m American and I agree, as long as it’s adults doing it. It wasn’t portrayed to me as optional when I did it in elementary school. It has the vibe, atleast to me, of some cult-like child indoctrination when done that way

[@amberraedawntollenaar3513]

@mattalley4330 I get why you'd say that, but if these things aren't taught until adulthood then the concept is never instilled. As adults we don't just randomly decide to take part in selfless patriotic things, the knowledge and habit of reminding ourselves to be grateful to live in a country with freedoms unlike any other starts when were young and we're learning the rest of the values that we carry through life. Just like kindness, consideration, cleverness, problem-solving and accountability, patriotism and gratitude are things to be taught while our brains are still eager to learn.

[@FarginhoodMcBastage]

@@amberraedawntollenaar3513 that's the thing though, children aren't taught what a pledge is or what allegiance is before they actually pledge their allegiance. They should at least do that first. Also, there are plenty of other countries that have the same freedoms as the U.S., more even. Choice of who to see for Healthcare, free speech, commerce, and so on. You can always be thankful to not have been born in the middle east or in areas where food is scarce, or in Russia, China, North Korea and what not. So there's plenty to be thankful for. But freedom that is exclusive to the U.S. isn't one just because we aren't the most free. That's just something people say.

[@STONEAJE]

I'm a veteran and I agree. I bleed red white and blue, and the pledge will always be near and dear to my heart

[@CinnamonKnightEntertainment]

The rings in the red solo cups are for measuring certain mixed drinks so they are utilitarian and cheap.

[@ariesvixen853]

And now I'm singing "Red Solo Cup" in my head. Those are a national staple here, we all have a stack in the cupboard 🥂❤️‍🔥

[@chrissmith7202]

To be absolutely fair, pretty much every thing described in this video is like having an obstacle in the road with you having to go around these obstacles. If you know how to navigate or whomever is navigating for you, you should be in a good place! Cheers from Gulfport Mississippi!

[@dawsdawg19]

The red plastic cups have wider widths towards the top of the cup, so for different types of alcohol are measured evenly at a safe amount.

[@serenitymaurine]

I'm visiting family in New Zealand and was surprised that the milk here is much smaller here.

[@kafullerster]

I lived in New York in the 60s during the Viet Nam war. The soldier’s complaints were that they could go to war but not drink at 18. So they changed the law to 18. Drunk driving accidents soared, lots of kids got killed driving drunk. Eventually, they changed it back to 21.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

The 18 vs 21 law is a first world problem. Personally, if it's lowed I don't really care. If it stays the same, well, same thing. I don't really care.

[@johnbratcher8398]

I loved gping to Louisiana in 1989 as a high school senior to visit family. The drinking age was still 18 there.

[@lorainefleeman6011]

Exactly. And one common misnomer is people don't think alcoholism is a problem in Europe. YES IT IS. It's even worse there. I've been to enough alanon meetings both in person and online, and know better.Ive met plenty of people from other countries in them.

[@davidcosta2244]

A state could still have their drinking age at 18, but they would lose federal highway funds.

[@sassycatz4470]

"Happily" when I turned 18 in New Jersey, the drinking age was actually at 18 so I could drink then. Later, after I was passed 21, most states had changed to 21. So, I never dealt with that issue. However, I certainly understand the reasoning behind it.

[@daniellarodgers7908]

Baking/ cooking we use cups. Red solo cups we like because they are sturdy and people won’t break the glasses. We don’t use styrofoam because it gives cancer. Also the lines in the red solo cups measure your drink for you the low like is for shots, the middle is for wine, the top is for mixed drinks

[@LL3Jay]

I sometimes work 60 hours per week… I thought it was normal. Somebody’s got some explaining to do.

[@luchts4547]

The corporations that control our government have run a very successful propaganda campaign that has made most Americans believe they're better off working harder for lower wages and no benefits. Other countries regulate businesses so they have to treat their employees better, and their executives have to take home a smaller annual bonus. In America that notion is disregarded as "communism".

[@aspenrebel]

Hee hee hee!!

[@russellhoyt588]

I'm certainly not a workaholic. I do my 40 hours per week (just M-F, no weekends), and pass on overtime when it's offered. And I'm not one to worry about work outside of work. Once my shift ends, I'm done dealing with it until next shift.

[@AutumnKyliee]

Yes but other countries don't think working 40hour work weeks plus overtime with no paid holidays is normal. In the eyes of people in other countries, what you just described is being a workaholic. (From how I understand it. I've never been outside the US so I'm not speaking first hand)

[@mattbasford6299]

I can't remember the last time I worked only 40 hours until a week. Being able to work is an honor, not an obligation. It's another example of how people justify being lazy.

[@drayreign0391]

In baking and cooking most recipes in the US for dry measures and most liquid use cups, teaspoons, tablespoons but there are some liquid measures that use ounces

[@yesdeere1376]

My uncle had to take an ambulance ride from a racetrack just outside of town. About 15 miles (not far). $1500. An overnight stay in the ER with a cat scan has costed my family (with a good insurance plan) $1000. It’s madness. Oh, and yeah, I’ve filed for bankruptcy due to medical bills. Enjoy your trip guys, and stay out of the hospital. 😉

[@stephaniec5064]

I feel like the pharmacy with groceries thing is relatively new in America. I'm only 41 and when I was a kid, my local pharmacies did not have groceries. THey might have had convenience store snacks, but primarily they stocked medicine and beauty products. Then, when I was in high school, that's when department stores merged with grocery stores and some larger chain grocery stores put in pharmacies. Now, those large department stores include groceries, clothing, housewares, and pharmacy all in one.

[@oooof6861]

I’m 54 and I still haven’t seen a pharmacy that sells groceries. I see grocery stores that have a pharmacy department regularly though. Stand alone pharmacy businesses aren’t very common- at least in my travels

[@rayvolk9662]

@@oooof6861 the 2 big chains where I live (Chicago area) are CVS and Walgreens. Mom and Pop pharmacies don't exist around here.

[@tiberiussempronious6252]

Nothing has made me prouder of my country than knowing your Kiwi daughter has an American curriculum course in her school. Can't believe it... Hope she aced it

[@davidpeak6103]

We started to learn about metric in school in the 70's but cooler heads prevailed. Of course, we had nine planets then too. Love you guys. Dave from Ohio

[@Diffidentone]

Pluto Pluto Pluto

[@broncobra]

I watch a lot of these type of videos. No one from other Countries can understand all of the U.S. flags? You better get used to it. I talked to a girl from NZ on the internet for 8 years. She had a wicked sense of humor. You were our close ally in wars. You guys absolutely ROCK! She pointed that out to me. Very proud of that. Thank you for being our friend.

[@morganhale3434]

I worked as a delivery driver for a gourmet pizzeria, and I lived off of tips. I earned more money on tips than most other blue-collar workers did in salary. So much so, that I only had to work 25 to 30 hours a week and made more money than most of my friends who worked 40 hrs a week. It was sweet.

[@LancerX916]

Everyone I know who is in the service industry would rather make tips, then get a higher hourly wage. In fact, my sister was promoted to management when she was younger and after 6 months requested to go back to being a server since she made more with tips. I have a friend that makes more in 3 nights bartending then she does 5 days at her day job.

[@TexanSupremacy]

I know servers who make six figures. High end resort servers make a killing

[@leslieallen7070]

Is that so,that’s crap most don’t get rich on tips ok,80 % of Americans live by pay cheque by pay cheque.

[@0816M3RC]

@@TexanSupremacy I call bs on that.

[@blanketstarry7725]

You have to work yourself up to a good shift at a good restaurant, but once you do that you can make bank as a server. Much more than a "living wage" in other countries. I suspect most servers would vote to keep things the way they are.

[@LancerX916]

@@leslieallen7070 Who said anything about getting rich. I stated they get more money from tips than they would be making $20 an hour. My friend makes like $50 an hour as a bartender. BTW, most work pay check to pay check on a living wage, too. It's all on how you manage your money in the end.

[@barbnorton]

That was a gallon of milk.🥛~Most people get a gallon or two for their families each week or so. We only have two in our family, so we get a half gallon for 2-3 weeks. We only use it for cereal and scrambled eggs, but some drink it every day. 🥛

[@aspenrebel]

How the hell does milk last for 2 or 3 weeks without going sour?

[@cpace123]

We do measure in cups for cooking. Medicine dosage we use both mm and oz, tea spoon, table spoons etc

[@tony_25or6to4]

Tips were an incentive to be friendly and to do a good job. Those who go above and beyond, should make more.

[@PApro]

Yeah but its the company that should reward good employees and filter out the bad, not the customer.

[@tony_25or6to4]

@@PApro although the server should treat all customers with kindness and respect, the company doesn't always see how the server acts with a customer. Some people will not complain...they will just tell other people and not come back. The company will not tip a server, they'll just fire them when there is a problem and eventually replace them with a robot. Everyone should be paid at least minimum wage (like many states) and then servers can make more through tips.

[@jasonhoffarth]

@@tony_25or6to4 should get rid of the tipped minimum wage all together so that all employees are at least paid the same minimum wage and any tips are on top of that

[@tony_25or6to4]

@@jasonhoffarth that's what I said. Everyone should be paid at least the federal minimum wage regardless of state or job.

[@MJKeenan30]

@@tony_25or6to4 They are paid at least the federal minimum wage. If they don't make enough tips to make that much, the restaurant is required to pay them minimum wage by law. The biggest group of people who are against eliminating tipping are the servers themselves. They make WAAAY more than minimum wage because of it.

[@mama2boys123]

I was working 50 to 60 hours a week as a nurse well into my 60's until it wrecked my health and I was forced into retirement.

[@karlamackey4675]

I worked 40 hours a week, minimum wage, in a billing department for a manufacturing company for about 10 years. The last 3 1/2 years of working there, I was made to work 60 hours a week. Nobody in the office was allowed any overtime except for me and 2 other ladies. I already had a chronic illness and my health was deteriorating. The final 6 months I worked there I was forbidden from working more than 40 hours a week by my doctor. The factory went on strike so the owner and controller decided that it would be a good idea for me to work in the factory with a push broom sweeping up lamp black. Lamp black is a black pigment made from soot to manufacture, in my case, rubber flooring and step treads for busses. It just so happened to be in the hottest part of summer. It was about 90 degrees farenheit outside and about 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the factory. They also felt that it would be a great idea to pair me with the company owner's personal secretary. After working 1 day I told the controller I simply couldn't do it and why. Here's the thing, his wife and my mom were best friends from high school. My brother and I played with their sons almost every evening in the summer. He knew my mom had a serious physical condition and I had inherited it from her. So, he couldn't get rid of me that way. An employee can't, by Federal Law, be fired due to illness. The next day I was back in the office. A couple of days later I was put on a mandatory vacation. While I was off, I was sent a certified letter through the mail stating that I was put on indefinite leave. I had added an extra 0 in a price and mailed it. Apparantly, the customer called and was fuming! I highly doubt that they were so angry that they had no other option than to fire me. They found a way while I was on "vacation". They included a copy of "my error?" I just so happened to see the controller while at the grocery store about a year later. Since I was working on the same site as the strike, State Law will not allow a nonunion employee Unemployment Benefits, I didn't get anything. He said he thought I would get benefits. I filed bankruptcy. My health never did recover and I'm now receiving Widows Benefits in my mid fifties.

[@johnbratcher8398]

I left my nice paying job as a GM when my eldest was going into high school. I didn't remember her ever being in middle school. I was very well compensated for my time, but I nevet saw my children. I make a lot less now, but I actually got to see my kids grow up. I was lucky if I worked less than 80hrs.

[@nickelpeed]

There are definitely over worked fields. It's very sad.

[@jeffhall4228]

Love you guys, thanks, from your American friends.

[@troyd1820]

Thank you for another awesome video! You might find this interesting. When I was in elementary school (grades 1 through 5) they started introducing us to the metric system. I remember the teacher telling us that we needed to learn this because within 10 years the entire country would be converted. I am now 57 years old and we are still using the imperial system. LOL😂

[@LindaC616]

Same! 😄

[@wwiggins65]

Same here! 57 years old as well and I remember being taught the metric system for the same reason.....and have never used it! lol

[@troyd1820]

@@LindaC616 😀

[@troyd1820]

@@wwiggins65 😀

[@Strmchsrtv]

Just stumbled across you all a week ago and I can already say as an American, you guys solidify my stance on why I’d move to NZ if I ever left the US. Much love to you all! -Zee

[@Mindy14]

the red cups are a typically Solo brand, and they do come in different colors but red is the most typical, and they are used for any drink.

[@PinkiemachineStudios]

Lol, my mum was from New Zealand and she homeschooled me in the Imperial system because all our textbooks were American, but she was very vocal about how she wished she’d taught me and my siblings metric and how metric is “superior” 😂 I guess she was lamenting the fact that here in the States, that knowledge would be completely useless.

[@joeinarmona]

I always told my European family that Rome became great without the metric system, and so did Great Britain, and the USA. Then I ask them what great things their country accomplished, and when they start listing things I point out that they hadn’t used the metric system yet in most of their examples.

[@americansoldier2530]

The metric system is stupid... Probably. For some reason.. why is "a stone" 14 pounds? That's dumb. But I will admit, that 0 being freezing and 100 being boiling certainly makes things quite a bit easier to figure out.

[@Road_Rash]

Before I went into business for myself, I'd once accumulated 30 vacation days & was planning on taking a full month off & was told, 'If we can get along without you for 30 days, we don't need you'...basically telling me I'd get fired if I took them all at once...also, I love the imperial measurement system with fractions! However, there are certain things that I do use metrics for just because it can be easier to find exact center on an art project using millimeters...I have no idea how Celsius temps work though...

[@johnbratcher8398]

I took 30days off while on active duty. I swore I'd never do it again. I was going stir crazy by the end, and we were literally driving cross country from one coast to the other. When considering leaving my job as a GM i was talking to my wife about having to start over on vacation days. I had over six weeks a year and was withing a couple years of eight. She reminded me that while i did earn that many, i rarely even took two of tgem a year. I like to stay busy.

[@JustMe-dc6ks]

Celsius: one hundred degrees from freezing 0 to boiling 100. It makes a Celsius degree almost twice as big a change in temperature as a degree Fahrenheit.

[@nickelpeed]

The one big problem American businesses have is they never teach someone to do more beyond their job. They make it very hard for anyone to be gone more than 7 days because nobody knows how to do the job. The "it's not my job" is over done in America. So, unless you're working in an entry level job, nobody knows how to do yours when you are gone. It's ridiculous.

[@martyklestadt6766]

Celsius is fairly easy to get used to. They way I do it is not by the conversion formula, but by going by the scale. I know that 20 C is 68 F. And then for every five degrees C, it's nine degrees F. So 10 C is 50 F, 25 C is 77 F, 30 C is 86 F, and so on. Then for the in-between ones, just do two degrees F for every one degree C. Once one gets used to the scale, just hearing or seeing a Celsius temp will already give one an idea of exactly how hot or cold that is.

[@willreviewsketo]

Red Solo cups are more for parties with Kegs and mixed cocktails. They are also a way for people to drink without their being a label attached to the can or bottle. Also. Not using the metric system..One big thing we would have to change is the name for american football. It would becime .305 meter ball.

[@MrGreen876]

I remember learning about the minimum wage (being $7.25) and my mom telling me she only made $2.30. at first I was mad but then realized she somehow made more than dad did at $25 an hour

[@mattalley4330]

She was probably a damn good waitress but yeah. Crazy that she got that kind of hourly wage

[@DavidDeelLoco]

Healthcare in the U.S. is crazy. HOWEVER, there are so many and varied reasons causing. Firstly, our population is huuuuuge compared to most others. (Most) Secondly, our freedoms actually cost so much. So many lawsuits to so many individuals and different companies. So very vary many people use the hospitals as there primary care physician. And you cant imagine the amount of people who either receive free emergency services or never pay. No one is ever refused health care at public hospitals. And if severe enough, private hospitals have to by law stabilize the patient before transferring to a public hospital. Hospitals and doctors pay an outrageous amount of money for their own insurance (malpractice for one) protecting them from going bankrupt and out of business. The U.S. is so incredibly regulated. It takes tons of money just to get a new prescription on the market. And adding to their costs, if we as citizens abuse that medication, we sue THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES for our ignorance, AND WIN! Most career type jobs provide insurance, some at a nominal cost, some pay completely. But if you want a menial minimum wage job to be your career move, don't expect much. Government red tape and regulations is insane. But the thing I want to address is the ambulance service. I'm 66 and have had MANY rides in an ambulance. As of yet I have not found one that doesn't accept insurance. I THINK in more major big cities this might be a thing, I really don't know. We call 911 and they send the ambulance service. I believe it's what you do with your life. Make wise decisions, get educated and learn a trade or other higher paying job and save your money for retirement. Of everyone I've known in my life, beyond mere acquaintances, I don't know anyone who has gone bankrupt from health care. Though it sometimes is difficult. But most of the rest is spot on.

[@garycamara9955]

I remember when the minimum wage went from a dollar to a dollar twenty five, then to $1.30

[@krizrose04]

​@@DavidDeelLoco, Most of the ambulance services have to work with YOUR insurance, or you get charged separately. This is typical in several states. Also, public hospitals DO refuse to treat people. They're not supposed to, as life is supposed to be more precious than money, but they still do. Or, if they do actually run you through the system, they don't "waste resources" on your treatment, so you might not wind up better off after leaving. There are also some doctors, especially if they are not partners with YOUR insurance company, who will bill you extra or not treat you. Then there is the double standard when it comes to gender and body autonomy. Don't get me started there. Summary: we have a loooong way to go with healthcare. I really hate to have to state that this is the case, but it is. However, it helps to watch these videos to help put the rest into perspective. Especially when all the news wants to spread is the negative. Thank you, New Zealand Family, for sharing all the reactions and enjoyment!!!!

[@7eddiii]

yea american waitresses are the highest paid in the world

[@gmac9987]

Art imitates life... the red cups are way cheaper to buy, way easier to clean up, and you dont have to worry about cleaning up broken glass all over the place after a big get together or party!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gunthrek]

The gallon is the standard unit of milk measurement here in the US, lol...

[@davidcantrell7192]

Avoiding sales tax on large purchases is sort of a national sport for some people. If you live next to a state with no sales tax, make the drive over the border and buy there. New Hampshire has no sales tax which is why they have a lot of shopping malls built along the border. Likewise with Delaware. But then in places like Massachusetts we get a sales tax holiday every year (usually).

[@lisasharf1442]

I’m in Ohio, and there’s a sales tax holiday once a year before school starts. Anything that can be considered “school supplies “ are tax-free.

[@jeannine1739]

In the US, recipes can be found measured in volume based around fluid ounces (a Cup is 8 fluid ounces, that "big milk" was a Gallon, a very common milk size here, and 1/16 of a Cup is 1Tablespoon, which is 3 Teaspoons) , or weight (usually in dry ounces, 16 ounces to the pound), though we do have a lot of kitchen scales that measure grams, too. Since you're metric, do you have metric measuring spoons? If not, do you weigh your baking powder and such? My curiosity abounds! :)

[@edwardolson2615]

The copper measuring set I sent to Atlanta that she uses on occasion in her videos has both US and metric milliliter (ml) measurements on them.

[@edwardolson2615]

A milliliter of water weighs the same as a milligram of water, btw. 1 liter of water weighs 1 kilogram (1000 grams).

[@AldrickExGladius]

As a metal fabricator I use Metric and "Standard" on a daily basis at work and convert one to the other on a regular basis as well. I have several tape measures I keep on and use because of this and it SO hard to find a good quality metric tape measure. Its easier to order them off the internet then to try to find one on a store.

[@derekarensman4154]

A thing I’ve heard a lot is the amount of American flags we strung about isn’t normal I’ve heard many foreigners say they never expected to see a flag like every block

[@maddyc2412]

I mean, it's pretty weird

[@deadassdgaf100]

i mean ...💁🏻‍♀️ i own 3 DIFFERENT American Flag bikinis right now & i have ∅ shame about it. ...and WHO'S TO SAY what's "normal", anyway.

[@maddyc2412]

@@deadassdgaf100 it's a weird obsession to have that's all, just kinda nationalistic and cringe

[@deadassdgaf100]

@@maddyc2412 gotcha. but...imagine your country is the f'n G.O.A.T. & tell me ya wouldn't wanna see it (symbolically) all the time. #🤘🏼🇺🇸‼️ 'MERICA

[@maddyc2412]

@@deadassdgaf100 how is the GOAT when it falls way behind almost every developed country in nearly all measures? Your wages suck, your workers rights suck, your healthcare system is a joke and so is your education, your food is garbage, none of your cities are are walkable and you have to do literal school shooter drill with children. The rest of the world is embarrassed of America, we feel sorry for the US.