Out of all the things mentioned in this video, which cultural difference do you think is the most noticeable between the USA and Europe? For me, I’d say it’s the public transportation, work-life balance and language diversity! Do you agree or disagree with my opinions in this video? Would love to hear from you guys in the comments down below!
I generally agree with Drew Binskys statement But i would like to clarify in my own words. Despite never visiting Europe with all the information being taken from research and second hand accounts. The things that distinguish USA from Europe which gives a cultural shock to the former include the following four characteristics: 1. Cleanliness - It may sound as a generalisation but Europe tends to be cleaner and eco-friendlier compared to the former as there have been means to contribute to heightened tourism and sustainable future by retaining the landscapes reputation with increased hygiene 2. Safety - Despite some places in Europe are notorious for pickpocketing, serious crime like mass murder are known to be extremely rare. In many parts of the U.S. however, gun laws are lax which contributed to high rates of murder and robbery. 3. Dietary habits: America is known to have high levels to obesity prevailing among youth and adults. In Europe however, people are known to consider their diet well. It may not cover the entire Europe (as some countries have obesity problem). However, those living in the Mediterranean follow "Mediterranean " diet which involves eating healthier foods from olives to salads, which in turn could stamp down its obesity problem thus increasing the life expectancy there. 4. Languages : European countries are known to have a diverse set of languages which may resemble English, but might not be understood or conveyed well by an average American travelling there. Due to their preference of using their own languages, language barriers may be common within the continent.
Why haven't you tried the rail system, or how about the interstate bus system? I have enjoyed the interstate railroad, and the intracity railroad (LIRR). I don't do them more often because they're super expensive. Cheaper to fly. I would be happy if we expanded the intrastate rail system and made it more affordable. I long ago made the switch from NY subway/bus to the LIRR even if it's more expensive, it's worth the cost for speed and convenience. (Only when I'm there to visit. When I lived in NY I used bus and subway)
I'm European and literally noone I know would think Europe = European Union. They may sometimes say this as an abbreviation in a political discussion for example... but noone here really thinks EU is Europe 😅 The European part of Russia is Europe. No question. It's basic geography that has nothing to do with politics. Just like Canada is in America but not USA.... I guarantee you - you come to Europe and everyone will tell you Ukraine IS 100% a European country. We even have parts of countries that you probably think are strictly Asian - such as Kazachstan. Because it's a continent and not a government. Edit: I have never said most people in Europe call Kazachstan Europe. I was driving home the point that Europe is a *continent* so even mostly-Asian countries are in part European. Learn to read, people. I was talking about Ukraine and Russia which *noone* who is even moderately educated will say are not part of Europe... they absolutely are. Period. There never has been a debate about this and I will not waste any more time "discussing" this. "Discuss" with Google.
The statement on European breakfast was a bit weird, croissant, fruits or sweets? Perhaps it's an regional thing but what I grow up with in Sweden was bread with butter and ham/salami or cheese, orange juice, cereal with milk or oatmeal with milk and jam. Most people I know ate similar things.
Almost the same in Denmark apart from the jam thing. But many also have youghurt with fruit taste or youghurt with your own choice of fruit like banana, blue berries, strawberries etc. And coffee, don’t forget the coffee! We are one of the countries in the world who drink most coffee per persona in the world. Oatmeal porridge have become a popular thing again, some put berries and/or chopped nuts in that too, I prefer it as it was served to me as a child: slightly salted and drisseled with sugar and a big spoonfull of butter in the middle slowly melting to dip your spoon in😋
@@kille-4B- The full English Breakfast my friend is what it's all about! 2 bacon,2 Lincolnshire sausages,black pudding beans, 2 fried eggs, fried mushrooms and 2 fried tomatoes with toast coffee,tea and orange juice.Sets you up for the day but to be realistic I only have one once a week as everyday wouldn't be to healthy for you.🇬🇧🇬🇧
@@discipline_clip Right! It's a fucking mass in NL right now due to mismanagement by our goverment! I call the name of one town: Ter Apel! Check it out!
Non, la principale différence entre les USA et l'Europe, c'est que l'un est un pays, l'autre est un continent composé d'une série de pays. Ça n'a rien de comparable. C'est comme comparé le Japon avec tous les pays d'Amérique du Sud.
@@CemilSanli I don't agree. The US is as much a conglomerate of States as Europe is a conglomerate of countries. Every US State has it's own tax rates, traffic rules and general laws and there are even parts of States where you hear more Spanish than English. It's just that they have a 'federal' system for much longer than the EU and everyone speaks English. But most (younger) people in Europe speak English as a second language nowadays (even the French), so the different languages don't hinder communications as much as they used to when I was young (in the 60's and 70's). I have a 96 year old Indian neighbor who speaks perfect English and the Swiss/Russian couple across the street is also pretty easy to talk to in English, as they themselves talk English to understand each other. All in all, I think both are pretty comparable in that aspect.
That`s not true. Europe is ancient and they didn`t dream of cars when they designed cities. Europe CANNOT redesign her streets and cities, so you guys brag about being backwards in many ways. The world no longer spins around proud and cocky Europeans who by the way, still migrate to distant lands in search of better lives... Yep, Europe is not a dream and it has never been. It`s a beautiful continent I must say.
I'm from Portugal. yes, by law it is FORBIDDEN, but a lot of places do minimal effort to enforce it, inside bars, clubs, even concert halls it is not uncommon for it to be reeking of smoke...
My husband is from Wisconsin and I am a Czech native. We got married 24 years ago and stayed in the Czech republic and raised two kids. My husband loves it here, so I am very happy he has chosen my native country to live in.
I think another thing that benefits the weight differences between the US and Europe is the fact that Europe is infinitely more walkable. In America, people will chow down on a massive meal to only them get in a car and not walk. Meanwhile in Europe you’re highly likely to be walking place to place, so you’re losing weight all the time
America is A big country and you cant just walk I live in the hills and 2 to 3 hours to A store near you most of America is like that you don't know what your talking about I know what your talking about my mother is French and most people in France don't have to travel far to do anything .And yes we Americans like to chow down Europe trash have A problem with that your just jealous .
I live in The Netherlands and I see (as they called it here) 'American trends' coming over to Europe: there are more and more fastfood-chains coming this way for example, and people (mainly gaming youth etc) is getting more and more obese; they tend to live less active, no sports, etc.
I feel like a lot of views are from a holiday standpoint :) I've lived in europe all my life and I rarely eat a croissant for breakfast :D I think this is mostly served in hotels and such. We eat different things for breakfast, eggs, cereals etc. You can get fresh baked bread everywhere though which is a plus. Also, most people don't live in city centers in those old buildings with no gardens or tiny balconies. It's way to expensive to live in the city center and you can't park your car anywhere. Yes, a lot of us have cars too :D We also don't really live to relax and drink coffee all day. I wish :D
What you said you eat in Europe, is literally what we eat in America. Just like y'all aren't eating croissants, we aren't eating fastfood and are all fat and don't walk. Goes both ways....
i tend to disagree with you...we still prefer pretzels/bagles/merdenele/peinirli/tiropita/bougatsa to cereals. we still prefer our coffee in a cup, at an outdoor cafe, not in a plastic recipient on the go... where do you meet your friends?! in my country, if you want to catch up with a friend, you almost always say "let s go out for a cup of coffee" [men usually say "for a beer"]...it could turn into a limonade or wine...but... not ALL the people in a town or village will go out at a moment or another, or every day of the week...but you hardly ever find empty cafes or restaurants from 11 on...
I just spent a month in Europe with my two sons, ages 15 and 20. This was a dream for me, as a history teacher. We spent the most time in Prague, which may be my favorite city in Europe. I’m widowed, and have 7 years until my retirement. I’ve lived in South Florida most of my life, but I’m considering Czech or Germany for retirement. I’d like to see the seasons. Anyway, great video, and pot in with your observations. One thing that we noted was different was the topics of conversation. I actually dated a woman in Prague, and she was very proud of their philosophers and literature. As much as I enjoy the typical American talking points (college football- Go Noles!), I loved being able to discuss deeper topics. I was also questioned quite often about American politics by Germans, Poles, Brits, and Czechs along the way. They seemed to have a deeper concern for the upcoming elections than many Americans. I’m looking forward to this next chapter in my life. A life of castles, cafes, and cathedrals.
I love Prague, the Atmosphere is just great and the People are so friendly. I personally live in Germany and I love my Culture, the History bc there's way more then Hitler and we're really open to the World, although sometimes it seems like we're not😉...I wish you all the Best and a bright Future, no matter were in this big World 😊❤
@@stephenbacks3100 Yes Prague its the most beautiful European city, but for retirement in Europe you should check Hungary or Romania , very safe countries and way cheaper for your pension.
If you compare news in the US and Europe, you can see that the US is 98% focused on local news, while lets say in Germany I would say, it's 70% local, 30% international news, maybe even more balanced. Also the percentage of people that watch the news is much much higher. In Germany about 10% of the population watches the news (Tagesschau) in average, while in the US it's
Go Noles!!! Spoken as a native Floridian from Tallahassee.
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I agree with most, except for the smoking in Eu. 20 years ago maybe, but now in most places in Europe it is forbidden to smoke indoors. Also on bus stops, public transport etc. They also put heavy taxes on cigarettes and every packet of cigarettes usually has a pretty disgusting picture of how you might end up if you smoke. Otherwise, the difference in smoking is that 23% smoke in the US and 26% in the EU. This is not such a big difference. But the important thing is that overall use is declining, both in the EU and the US.
probably depends where you‘re from. In Switzerland , where I live, they are uuuuuber strict with smoking rules. You even have designated areas on the train stations, which are a bit outside usually on the station itself you are not allowed to smoke, maybe only all the way in the back. Buuuut then if I look at the Balkans where my family is from, like Croatia but honestly even more Serbia it feels like everyone is smoking everywhere all the time. Even in some restaurants and bars it is allowed to smoke (inside and outside)
Note that also breakfast is complete different in Northern Counties compared to rest of Europe. Scandinavia breakfast is more about scrambled eggs, bread, yoghurt, fruit etc.
Agreed (hate is a little strong wording though). But waiting for paying is the fucking worst. I want to leave bitch, let me leave. I always get happy when I enter places where you pay up front, I know I can leave whenever I want. It's not up to how useless the staff are, holding me hostage.
@@stardustgirl2904 eat out is generally cheaper in the US than in Europe. The ONLY difference is that in Europe you know what the cost is when you order. In US it's 30-50% of the cost that's shown, then taxes, tipping, service charge, plate charge, scam charge, and ownersisana$$hole charge.
@@gonnaga9302it’s not necessarily cheaper in the US, when u always need to use extra money to tip waiters, then it’s not cheap at all, i don’t think i will tip when i go to the US because i don’t wanna use my money on stupid americans who donate the money to hamas 😂
also sad no mention of GAA and hurling at all, Hurling is the fastest field game sport in the world from Ireland but fair enough only really in Ireland but it is televised in USA too.
there are plenty of differences but there are also a lot of similarities too when comparing European countries to the US. I don't understand why some people need to get offended about the minor details. Public transportation in major cities is similar, football is an insanely popular sport in most countries, gun laws tend to be more strict than in most US states, we all use the metric system, etc. there is nothing he mentioned that's completely off. It's necessary to generalise, when talking about an entire continent. When we Europeans talk about the US we tend to generalise too. Gun laws are stricter in the North East compared to Texas or public transport is a whole lot different in NYC compared to LA for example.
@@DJBekno as a spanish myself I agree about your opinion. We can have similarities like public healthcare systems or the reluctancy to guns, but our mentalities are so different that can't be compared.
In Europe, more than 50 sports are played, with organized competitions ranging from football to chess. These are internal leagues between countries, where each region of the country competes to reach a final in the country, and these winners compete in another European league. Every weekend, millions of people travel to play all kinds of competitions.
true there are competitions for almost everything but unfortunately most sports gets very little media coverage with only few fans attending events :( theres also nothing comparable to US college sports
@@goose-lw6jsBro you obviously don't have the right chanels. Have you ever watched Six Nations or Ski Jumping or Alpine Skiing or Biathlon, all get huge tv coverage. Never mind cycling or motorsports that broadcast all over the World, not just Europe. So yeah sport is on even higher level in Europe, most countries are just way smaller.
@@irishspud438 Yeah there are a few regional things. Skiing and Nordic sports is obviously popular in Norway, Germany etc and Six Nations is limited to UK, Italy and France. The vast majority of sports gets little attention. Just look at the summer olympics, most stuff there you rarely see otherwise.
Football is the most popular sport in the world. A single match between Real Madrid and Barcelona is watched by more people around the world than the final of a Super Bowl.
@@JohnDooHh No, the world don't give a fuck about the american football. In Asia, Africa, South America and arab countries, the "clasico" is THE match.
@@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l Real Madrid and Barça is a national event from one single country. And people around the world tune in to watch it. So not only are we spaniards invested, but the entire world has full interest. As a comparison, the world does not tune in to watch the superbowl nor the superbowl half time show nor the superbowl commercials. There isn't a single live national event in the U.S that the world pays attention too, with the only exception being the U.S Open (tennis) were either Nadal, Njocovich or Federer win xD
It's completely false that in Spain companies allow time for a siesta. It's an absurd stereotype that we unfortunately carry in Spain. The siesta in Spain is only taken on vacation by those who enjoy it during the hot summer months, and by retired elderly people during the rest of the year. I have heard that it is done in Greece, almost as if it were official, but in Spain it is as I have said, and the only jobs that might allow it are those that are outdoors and very physical in the hot months, such as construction and agriculture. But let's be serious, it's completely inconceivable that an office building, transportation, or shops would close their activity for a siesta. Let's be serious, please.
but many shops close during the day, for a few hours, i think thats what he means, and thats not a common thing (anymore) in europe. not a single shop closes anytime between 1-5 in germany for example; last time i was in spain, i saw it a lot though.
Paying to use the bathroom keeps homeless people out of sleeping in there, as well as drug users. In addition, it helps to keep public toilets clean. It feels strange and I understand it's shocking but I can also see the positives too
There's public bathrooms in most countries, and there's not random homeless people or drug users in them. They don't need people paying to use them directly to clean them, that's a crazy premise, I'm sure they cost about $20-40 a day to maintain a public bathroom, but they're charging people like 1 to 4 Euros to use it, that's way beyond the cleaning costs
My hack for healthy eating in the US is to avoid restaurants entirely, bc they’re either unhealthy or overpriced for a minimal amount of fresh food. When on the go, just go to a grocery store, buy a box of salad and a can of salmon, and you have a healthy cheaper and fresher dining option.
@@tedstryk2002 I have travelled through the Northeast and the Southeast US on two different trips, and noticed almost EVERYTHING in the Southeast was part of a chain, with few independent businesses, even in the smallest towns.
I actually prefer food and restaurants in the US personally. I like how you get free water and refills of drinks for free. I also prefer the service you get in restaurants in the US unlike what Drew says. I don't mind if the server smiles and acts like they actually enjoy serving you. I find European servers are very blunt and rude and I'm not a fan of how they abandon you after giving you your food.
I am from Ukraine and I love living in Europe, I lived in Canada for half a year, didn't really like it. The US has it's benefits, but the quality of life in Europe is just unbelievable.
I think though that you should give a chance to Canada. 6 months is not really so much that you start to live fully, to fully integrate and so on. Never wanted to live in Canada, I'm not defending it because of that.
@@saralampret9694 I agree, but what I did understand is the overall lifestyle, I just don't see myself living in a car-dependent suburbia and without any beautiful architecture to admire. There are exceptions like Toronto, but it's an insanely expensive place and still doesn't reach the beauty of places like Budapest for example.
From a Europeans perspective, in the US, waiters are fake nice and obnoxiously intrusive by interrupting you every 5 minutes, because Americans want to be served by someone they can feel superior to and hold scraps of payment above servers heads as a way to achieve this, in the way of tipping culture. They don't behave that way because they want you to have the best service. They behave that way because otherwise they don't get paid. In Europe, people that go out to eat get their experience from getting good food in a calm and relaxing setting. Having someone bug you every 5 minutes isn't conducive to having a calm and relaxing setting.
I would rather have a waiter being attentive than sitting long periods waiting for assistance. Funny way of looking at waiters. Americans don't feel the way you describe at all. Nobody feels superior. Just a cultural thing.
@@cdes1776 Wait staff don't wanna be paid "properly". They make much more with tips. I bartended in my twenties and made more money than my father or any of my friends. Plus the cash tips are tax free
In general I found the roads in the US to be very poorly maintained. A massive difference between the US and Europe is the willingness to pay tax and spend it on public good including pavements, roads and parks.
@@cdes1776 Staff gets paid properly by their employers. Handing someone $5 like they are homeless and you are doing them a favor is kinda disrespectful imo
One thing I would add is the cultural acceptability around talking about money. While traveling around the USA I was really surprised how many people casually discuss money, so many people asked me how I could afford to travel and when doing a few walking tours around the world I have noticed that Americans are very curious about housing prices. It’s a question they always ask tour guides. It’s just not something we tend to talk about, money is more of a private conversation. It’s just a little cultural difference that I think is interesting.
I’m American and I was raised in the 60s and 70s so my parents were raised in the Great Depression era. Their generation was very private about money. Sometimes between our generations it became okay to discuss money
People tend to do this here to alot, but mostly by the higher classes. And because this was and IS a " culture " between the rich in Europe, the middleclass and less fortunate tend to act more humble trying not to brag, be more humble, or just don't want others to judge them for what they earn. I don't know, maybe this has to do with spacing, America is outgoing because distances are greater, in Europe everything is jampacked, so you hear more stuff at the same time from different angles and places around you. example, Tokyo. Jampacked, Working culture, but no constant talks about salaries, and more Private socially.
@@klaatoris I see it as a good thing, you have to remember that in the US they tend to be a lot more materialistic and try to associate only with people that make as much money as they do
#19 is super valid but it’s honestly what makes our culture as americans. being friendly shows a sense of community and as much as people think americans are divided, small talk and conversations bring us together as people. those small conversations become the light of some people’s day even if they are strangers. i think that’s the beauty of being american.
I agree! I didn't care for his 'pointless'conversation' comment, but as he mentioned it's his perspective and point of view. There has been times a stranger's words have raised my spirits or gave me a different perspective. I think I've probably affected another in that way too. Not an everything day occurrance but random community interaction has it's value.
That’s one of the huge mentality gaps between Europe and the US. When we Europeans shop we want to get out as fast as we can. We don’t feel the need to do small talk because we meet up with our friends after to have a drink or eat somewhere. I have not met one European who likes to hang out in a grocery store. That’s why you don’t find huge grosery stores in Europe. People don’t like it and it doesn’t work. A store has to be small and efficient with mostly fresh foods, not fabricated foods.
Turkish here..if you call it Europe lol. Been living in the U.S. long time. The loud, obnoxious pointless, extremely over the top superficial small talk is what I hate most. When I first arrived, I didn’t know and thought it was genuine. I was like WTF these people are friendly. Only when I reciprocated their friendliness, they were like WTF why is he inviting me to hang out, is he a serial killer lol. My latest defense to their small talk is “no hablas ingles” this instantly blows their candle 😂
Thanks, Captain Obvious. As an American, I thank you for information we clearly know already. We are well aware that all you idiots except England and Russia needed help during World War II beating the Axis powers.
@@MecTristeEtZehefI used to think the same thing. Then I went there just to find out that in fact we do have a lot in common. It may not be exactly the same but all the essential things are quite similar. Our cultures across Europe are still very much influenced by roman or medieval heritage, yes also christianity (doesn’t really matter which type) or Napoleon (think about most legal systems). Even if we sometimes don’t notice it and sometimes don’t want to admit it. If you want to find differences of course you will find them. Personally, I Iike that. Just think about the food! Europe would be quite boring if we all were the same. Important thing is that we respect our neighbors, and get along well.
One correction is that only a few countries allows you to smoke inside, generally you can smoke only outside. There are lows to enforce that in almost all of Europe.
europeans DON'T ONLY live in apartments its only peolpe who live in the cities who live in a appartment but outside the city there are many houses and you dont need airconditing if its only 30°c
I live in Canada and it doesn’t get super hot in the area I live in. Summer it’s 20-30°, we definitely need AC in that! Way too warm!! Idk if it’s maybe because I live on the east coast, we get very humid weather so the heat plus humidity is brutal😭 it’s beyond uncomfortable without AC lol
Basketball is actually a huge deal in Europe too. There is the Euroleague, where the 18 best clubs play against each other in a league phase. The fans in the Serbia, Greece, Lithuania, Spain are just unbelievable, you get goosebumps just by watching on youtube. Handball is also very popular, especially in my country (Romania) and in Scandinavia where games are very often sold out. The difference is that venues are usually much smaller than US, but the atmosphere is really beautiful. Not to speak about rugby which is absolutely crazy in England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Wales and so on. Europe is more club-oriented, especially for kids. We don’t really have college champioships. Here you go to school, and after school you go to practice to the local venue where you make a team with kids from different schools. This is really beautiful growing up, beacuse you always get to meet new kids.
I agree with 19 of differences you have noticed. For example: CHEAP HEALTH CARE. I have a very rare genetic disease called 'hepatolenticular degeneration' or 'Wilson's Disease'. My treatment (in Poland) costs 200 - 800 zloty (50 $) / month [Zincteral or Cuprenil]. In USA, these cheap pills are prohibited. In case of allergy, Trientine [2000 zloty / 500 $] is ordinated. In America, The Big Pharma want earn more money. In USA, treatment [Trientine] costs about 10000 - 15000 $ / month. Unbelievable huge difference! I disagree with SMALL FOOD PORTIONS. It don't apply to Poland!
that’s fkn insane, america just wants to take money from citizens, or the big pharma should i say 💀 i dont understand why no one is doing more to change it?
@@drewbinsky usually if you rent bigger cars, you will get a diesel, because is more economical. Most of the people when rent a car in Europe prefer a small car, due to narrow roads and those are on gasoline
@@sephoraayoub5723 That doesn't make sense ... 80% of automatic transmission I have seen and driven are gasoline. There has been a slight shift in the last 10-15 years because of the popularity of diesel especially for heavier luxury cars which are often automatic but those are not the typical rental cars.
I've not been to the US. But I've been to Germany, Czech Republic and Poland. The best thing about Europe is the public transportation. It's so good that you'll never want a car anymore! I made sure that I took all kinds of public transportation possible. Trains, trams, buses etc. Travelling from one country to another and even the entire continent with passes, tickets! It's unreal. And the amount of bikes and pets on the roads, inside of trains, buses is really something else! So is the people walking! For the brief visit of 20 days in Europe, in my daily commute, 6 kms of walking was involved! Also, great weather in the summer for walking. And Drew, even though I love Prague, Warsaw was the city which was closer to my heart❤. Felt like a perfect mix of Berlin and Prague.
@@drewbinsky if what you want to see are the cities and towns, public transport is great.but in the US, travel is often geared to national and state and regional parks. If you’re going to Saxon Switzerland or the Camargue in France, or the tatra or parks all over Europe, or ski areas, or isolated beaches, good luck with the public transportation, Most Americans when they go to Europe aren’t that interested in its nature. Amtrak runs trains from San Francisco to Seattle, high speed train going in for LA to Vegas. The fact that you’ve not taken the Amtrak from Boston to Philadelphia or ridden local train networks from Maryland/Dc to Boston and don’t know any8ne who’s done it, well meet new people Germans complain about the DB all the time, especially how late the trains are and how expensive seats are if you don’t buy well in advance, Also, NYC has 24 hour subways, Paris is like Boston, trains shut down after 1 am (or did). Many of the major cities public transport are geared for commuters and at night buses and other lines run much more sporadically, When I was in London years ago, I was shocked that the underground shut down at midnight. I don’t know where you were for 2.5 years for I’m assuming the transport was good. How long to get from Brno to Teplice-Šanov? On train or long distance bus? And an aside, there are no signs of religious life in PUBLIC schools in the US. The image of the crucifix in a classroom is strange if you’re saying it’s a public school. when I was in a Italy I went to a police station and there was a crucifix in the station, shocking to me to see it in a government office. Multilingual? Some. Even in Berlin, I was in a hospital for,four days,. Some folks spoke a few languages but many people were German only . Go to a supermarket in Manchester or Glasgow or Pecs or Ancona or Tirana or Turku or Cahors. See how many folks speak four languages, You like old. Nothing in Europe has things as old as Turkey (eastern) or Egypt… Damascus. Iran…. Yes they have building from the last 1000 years but Malaga and Cadiz are the oldest cities in Western Europe, older than Rome and they’re not crazy old like Jericho. Prague is very cool, But was much more diverse ethnically, linguistically, religiously politically in 1930 than it is now. Hang out in San Francisco, parts of LA, Manhattan, DC. People arent always so casual. Is it fair to compare Wisconsin to Prague or Berlin or Paris or Venice? Maybe CeskyKrumlov, or Jihlava, lots of,non touristicmtowns and suburbs in Europe are completely new, built after 1940. They call them appartements in Paris. In England they say flats, to if Europeans use English as a second language, they may use the British term. Fun fact, the metric system has been legal in the US since the mid 19th century, If it’s minus 22°C. It’s cold in Fahrenheit and Celsius. If you’re not part of the Starbucks culture. You don’t get coffee in a paper cup to go, some cohort? Maybe, Even in regular American diners, the percolated coffee is served in a coffee cup ( free refill) In Germany they don’t like sweet things for breakfast. Check out a German hotel breakfast. It’s not a Croissant and coffee. Cheeses. Cold cuts.fish, breads. Choice (boiled eggs etc), Anyway, who in America has hash browns for a daily breakfast? Bigger difference with breakfast cereal in America vs Europe outside the UK. Go to Ireland and the UK and see how loud folks get. Or,go to a sophisticated European football match If you ever take an Amtrak or a commuter train in New York region, there are quiet cars where you may not speak on the phone, Check the history, no European sporting team is hundreds of years old, not one. The Yankees the Cubs the Red Sox are over 125 years old, how old is Paris Saint Germain or London Arsenal or Ajax or Juventus?
I walked 6km in one day while visiting NYC! The Google Maps went haywire lol. I blamed it on the different GPS systems for Europe and USA. Became completely inaccurate when I landed in the USA.
@@C--A Wow. Google Maps is spot on to the dot, in most parts of Europe. Especially in the cities I visited, I could see it in real-time! You don't need to ask anyone about anything if you have connectivity with enough data. I had to purposefully go and interact with people if I wanted to, which I did sometimes.
Bro, thanks for the effort to make this video, but unfortunately there are a lot of mistakes, like healthcare, food portions, breakfasts, architecture and so on. And just generalizing Europe, which has so many different countries and cultures - is just wrong.
NYC is the only city in the USA that's easily walkable (because of the subway system) all around it. Most European cities apart from the very big ones London, Paris etc don't actually have subway systems. It's much better public transport ie buses (sometimes trams) trains in some European cities compared to most American cities.
fun fact: European cities are not planned, they are the result of centuries of chaotic building, rebuilding, ... Also most historic city centers did have city walls around them, so they had to be very thrifty with space inside those walls, which means narrow houses, narrow streets, narrow little plazas. The ones that don't have a historic city center (anymore), are the ones that got carpet bombed in WWII.
CORRECTION: Holiday isn't the European word for vacation. There's no such thing. The same goes for flat and apartment. Flat isn't a 'European' word. However, in British English holiday means vacation and flat means apartment. Europeans with another native language than English use all of these words when expressing themselves in that language. Some of them are aware vacation and apartment are AE terms while holiday and flat are their BE counterparts, some are not. Personally, I was taught BE in school and I've lived and worked in the UK. When talking to Americans, I have to employ a completely different type of English compared to the idiom I use when talking to people originating from the British Isles. 🙂
Um.. That was confusing. Next you'll probably say a fag is just a cigarette unless I'm south of Kensington, and then a fag is a fag and I can take a deep inhale but I shouldn't blow. Language is always changing. You have to roll with it or you might be called a narky geezer.
Why do you need to ‘employ’ a completely different type of English? Because you don’t think you’ll be understood? Nonsense. Americans understand the vast majority of British idioms and vice versa. Silliness.
@@pacmanc8103 I agree that most Americans will either understand or be open to learning. @HerrBrutal-bl2fk seemed to be sharing their experience without judgment, though it should be understandable to anyone in Europe that the span of a vast ocean would slow our adaptation to European words and phrases. I have travelled extensively by land, but have only experienced 3 countries. In Europe, the next country is often closer than our closest US state. The usefulness of second languages and idioms is minimal in most regions of the US.
@@tabaxikhajit4541 He wrote that he had to use a completely different type of English compared to what he uses with Brits. I asked why? Americans would understand 99% of anything he’d say when talking to a Briton. His implication, for whatever reason is that he ‘has to’ do something different, which just isn’t true. I have no idea what you mean about ‘slowing our adaptation to European words or phrases’ - like what are you thinking of?
I am an American introvert. I seriously hate the fake customer service small talk that is so prevalent here. That is one way I would definitely prefer Europe. I don't want to talk about the weather or what my weekend plans are.
exactly.. veery fake..veery unnatural.. if you meet those people from the restaurant somewhere on the street, they are rather measured or even hostile... it's a pure pretense that makes me uncomfortable
A cultural difference missed is that we call toilets what they are - toilets, not restrooms (not going there for a rest) or 'bathrooms' (not going there for a bath). It's one of those things about America that really rattles my cage.
@@erik2g19s Ya, but you can do the math. If you add up the tax dollars that Americans pay for medicare and medicaid, plus add in the health insurance premiums and deductibles, it is actually more (by far) on average than the difference in taxes. I've worked in both the US and Canada, and I can attest. I've not worked in the EU, and they do have higher tax rates, but they also have higher average wages which should account for the difference.
The UK is basically *halfway between the US and Europe*. Like the US, we have a pretty toxic work culture, expensive education, lower smoking rates, food that prioritises speed over quality, free toilets, etc. We also live in a kind of bubble, because we're an island. But like Europeans, we're more secular, have free healthcare, more public transport, recycling, etc. And we're an old country with small homes that have no dryers ;) Oh, and we even use a mix of imperial and metric measurements! Pints of milk, but litres of water, miles in the car but km in sports. Pounds (and stones) for body weight but kg at the supermarket, and many more. Go figure 🙃
is the same in my country in SouthAmerica, a real halfway between USA political and direct Cultural influence and the Original Europe heritage & Real Tradition keep going to this days!!
As a Bulgarian living in the US, I have to say you’ve absolutely nailed the cultural differences! Both Europeans and Americans have so much to learn from each other, especially with the world being so open to travel now. Drew, thank you for the wonderful content!
tbh, I've paid maybe a handful of times for a public toilet. When you're used to it, you naturally go when you're in a restaurant, museum, train, etc. Besides of course that you don't have to pay for public toilets everywhere in Europe, but free public toilets usually means dirty toilets, so I don't really use them in either scenario anyway.
@@ethandollarhide7943I’m Norwegian, and the nature is stunning for people who come and visit Norway (although us Norwegians are so used to the landscape, and get kinda fed up that it takes so much time to get places because of the mountainous terrain :P)
From my observation when I was in Germany, Spain, France, and Switzerland, people took time with their meal and have discussions. I enjoy this aspect of their culture.
you have to pay for toilets to avoid vandalism, and its a motivator for cleaners and owners to keep the bathrooms clean - it sucks to pay, but I agree with it and its worth it, still better than having to enter a very filthy stinky bathroom full of vandalism
for example public toilets and toilets in all tiers of restaurants in czech republic are so clean and looks like from five star hotel even in cheap pub. Iam glad for it and i dont mind to pay
Cool video! One mention: "most of Europe" is not Prague and German cities...regarding recycling and the perfect tidy old and pretty architectural looks do not apply "everywhere " and probably not even "most places eighter". Eastern Europe was forgotten in this video (Czech Republic is central Europe btw)
Geographisch gehört Tschechien in der tat zu Mitteleuropa. Geschichtlich betrachtet ist es Geopolitisch und Lingustisch der Osten Europas. Der Slawische Kulturraum wird dem Osten zugeordnet. Grüße aus München
it's a 'union' of european states that add up to be about one country worth of total economic and political influence, right? The EU is basically a country
Your videos are great - you’ve got my subscription! 😊 But about Europe: In tourist cities, things can seem different, like people just relaxing or expensive toilets. Outside these areas, it’s often more authentic and affordable. Keep it up
Drew, what an OUTSTANDING video. Congratulations to you. You are such an inspiration! I learned more in this 40 minute video than I did in 12 years of school. This video should be played to billions of people! Thank you so much for being a light in this world and spreading such amazing knowledge!~
At 3:24... Don't ever let someone stay in the seat like that. If you crash the car, that person will die. A famous footballer (soccer player) here in Brazil (Dener) died in the peak of his career in a car accident where he was with the seat just like that
Great break down, I agree with it all. The one thing on the list I'd strongly say America wins on is smoking. It's becoming rare to find smokers anymore and this is a good thing. One other thing I wished would have been touched on is materialism and consumption. Americans seem so much more money, status and consumption obsessed than Europeans. If you meet an American one of their first questions is "what do you go (for work)? It's like they are trying to size up your status by your job to decide your value. Yet I have met Europeans and conversed with them for hours without anyone asking me about my job or talking about work. It's a very interesting cultural difference that I find refreshing.
Because the US is using more e-cigaretts or as they call it vaping. Europe stayed traditional with cigarettes but america chose e-cigaretts. Mostly they are vaping in the car and in school bathrooms 😅
CORRECTION III: Most Europeans do not live in small apartments in big city centres. However, if you go to a big European city and talk to locals in the age of 20-30, they are likely to do so. Some of them still live with their parents. Now, go to NYC or the Bay Area; same thing. Young people (who are not homeless) often live in small apartments because housing is so expensive. Some are 'basement dwellers'. The average European home is smaller than the average American home, but almost no one in Europe is homeless or lives in a trailer park. Furthermore, plenty of the apartments in Europe's big city centres are far from small. Many of them are roomy and expensive. This is because people with money wish to live there. If you're rich in Texas, you buy a ranch and remain there. If you're rich in Barcelona, Paris, Munich or Stockholm etcetera, you own a big apartment in that city and probably at least one house somewhere else while also traveling the world a lot. In general though, rich people in Europe and America have much in common while being poor is a lot tougher in the US.
Great video! I really enjoyed it. But... the feeling a 'European' experiences while trying to explain to US citizens that we are first and foremost Germans, Italians, Norwegians, Greeks, Irish, etc. long before we are Europeans, must be a little like the sinking feeling Native Americans experienced when they tried to explain to the original European settlers that they were really, really, really not Indians 😂
One thing that really shocked us in the US was seeing really old people or heavily pregnant women working. In Austria you get paid leave at least 8weeks before birth and after you can get a year off with almost the same pay. Most people have to retire by 65. I’ve never seen a 70-80year old sitting at a register but I did in Florida everywhere. That’s what universal healthcare also gives you!
I have been to the United States twice as a tourist, so my opinion has very limited value. What has struck me most about the United States is the difficulty in moving from one city to another, even if they are relatively close. I have also been struck by the large portions, the large amount of sauces that mask the flavors, the excess of sugar, and the lack of real bread. What I don't understand is the madness of tips and the fact that prices don't reflect the final price. The best thing about the United States is the kindness and friendliness of the people. I had always believed that people in the south of Spain were very open, but even in New York people are super friendly.
I've been to almost all European countries (exceptions: Ireland and Andorra), and I have a few responses: - I had no problems ordering by the table in Salzburg, maybe you're at a bad restaurant? - Getting an automatic transmission car isn't a problem, just make sure to order in advance. - Use a GPS when driving in Europe, and you'll have NO PROBLEMS. If you don't have one with you, you can ALWAYS rent it from the car rental company. - Yeah, our health care system is great. As a Norwegian, I'll NEVER spend more than 3040 NOK (less than $300) per year for medical stuff. - Bathrooms/toilets. You can find free ones EVERYWHERE. Either on the restaurant you're eathing at, at a mall, or a gas station. Paying for it is retarded, you don't need to. - Smoking. This is getting more and more restricted, so it has become harder to be a smoker in Europe the last few years. - Yes, food is better in Europe. If you wanna REALLY enjoy food, go to Greece - there's no better culinary country :) - No AC in Europe? Abosolute rubbish! Just order a hotel room which have it. - Yes, most hotel rooms are small, but CHECK online sites, like booking.com, and you'll easily find what you want/need. - "In Europe, breakfast is nothing more than a little pastry". LIES. You'll almost always get a GREAT breakfast in Europen hotels (usually a buffet). This is NOT the case in the US. Sorry, but for someone who claimes to have been "everywhere", this isn't a good video.
@@earthkindsanctuary Its not a thing in Southern Europe. Sure you can have a big meal at breakfast but only in established hotels, locals just make do with just a coffee and maybe a croissant/cornetto.
You're finding fault in his generalized statements because you're European... but he's expressing what the normal expectation is... sure you're find AC in high end posh hotels or newer buildings.. but in US no tourist will ever notice lack of AC any where... same for the smoking.. there's no denying it that Europeans smoke WAY more then Americans... He's stating common observations. These aren't meant to be judgment statements and I'm assuming he's meaning it for an American audience, who will also recognize these differences. I for one agree with everything he said! And yes of course, 'europe' is not one country or culture and Scandinavian countries are different then the Mediterranean ones... and maybe he could've clarified some of the differences there.... cause yes in France a croissant and espresso may constitute breakfast but that may not be true for England or Greece... But I think overall, he was right on the money!
@@mercedehb4257 I can't afford to rent "high end posh hotel" rooms. I've been to almost ALL European countries and I have not had any problems getting REGULAR rooms with AC. Do YOU have my level of travel experience? If not, you're talking out of your arse.
The thing is... Europa is not "one" at all, less than ever before. Sure, there are some similarities, but in the end, a lot of countries differ a lot from each other, including the languages, cultures, architectures etc. Greetings from the Netherlands
I am adopted from Kostroma Russia, and when my parents adopted me, I started moving from a lot of countries back-and-forth. The one I lived at the longest was a Czech Republic for five years and that was one of the best places I live growing up and ever since then I’ve traveled the world just as much as you have drew, it’s one of the best feelings in the world
@@argokuusk Don’t know him, never met him, and don’t plan on it. He’s clearly made a niche for himself making inane videos based on what he thinks Europeans (yeah, all lumped into one group) want to see and hear. Why else?
@@argokuusk Most people in the US do not follow the etiquette and will keep on hats, sunglasses everywhere. Here in Los Angeles, you can see dogs sometimes while grocery or clothes shopping.
@@cocoa5011 And still they complain about the service quality like this guy in the video. He seems to be forgetting that here in Europe, waiters do not have to beg for tips as their employers are able to pay them a living wage.
Drew! I have watched so many of your videos over the years and am a fairly experienced traveler myself. It was so refreshing to also see you get frustrated with little things like paying the check 😂 I feel like such an impatient American sometimes but it really can get excessive. Thanks for keeping it real!
Hey man... I've just watched this video on Europe . I'm European that also lived in USA for almost two years and I can tell you , you have a point. Just go on with an idea, explore more and you're on the right way to go.
In order to use bathrooms free of charge in an European city, best thing is to go to a café and order a drink or snack. As a guest you can then use their toilettes for free.
True, I have only once paid to use the toilet, but that was on a discotheque in Denmark in the late nineties. I suppose they did it to keep narcotic consumption down. I never visited that discotheque again. I don't want to drink overpriced beverages and then pay to get room for more 😂
American and European cultures have distinct characteristics, shaped by their unique histories, values, and social norms. In American culture, individualism is highly valued, with a strong emphasis on personal freedom and the pursuit of individual goals. The U.S. is a melting pot of cultures, reflecting its diverse immigrant influences in food, music, and traditions.
But i wouldnt use public toilet beeing homlander... Id go for coffe or a drink and use cafes restroom... When walking around with juonger kids i would even askjust to use a rest room and usualy they dont mind.
The gun thing is so weird to me. I grew up in the rural upper midwest. We had guns but it was always for hunting food, protecting our cattle from animals, but not really for personal protection. What did we need protection from…our neighbor 5 miles down the road?
@@Sheeeeerigirl That argument isn't fit for 2024! It's long past the wild west lawless days! Guns being inbrained shouldn't be a reason to keep them in any country! Only police, army should have guns. No need for anyone else to have a gun period!
@dr.Einstein_von_Brainstorm Not all criminals carry guns. You can look up and find security footage showing home owners fighting off criminals because they were armed. Ideally, we wouldn't have to deal with this problem, but in reality, some people do. Look at the stats for States with the highest gun control. They have some of the highest crime rates in the country. I'm going to repeat a well-known saying that criminals do not care about laws. it's pretty easy to access illegal guns, especially since people can smuggle them in through the borders. If people feel they need to protect themselves, they should be allowed to. It's the reality some people live in.
As a person who lived in Europe for over 4 decades and works for an American company for over 25 years and travelled in Europe and US I think you were very fair on your thoughts. Though, before moving to Europe I used to live in Iran and therefore I selected the country to live in and I choose the UK as it is something in between the US and Europe.
Here in the UK we view the slower paced lifestyle as more of a mainland Europe thing, as well as the paying for public toilets. Most public toilets are free here. One difference I always notice is that at pubs and bars in the UK we order and pay at the bar, however in the US and a lot of the rest of Europe it’s table service
and yet there are still places where they found the way to ignore stoopid enforcement. but sure, let's pretend we obey every stoopidity some goodoers plant on us.
@@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l but we are not speaking about 12-16 hours lunchtime restaurants, but also beer'n'music hospoda where there are just beer snacks to eat. No kids, no meal. Just beer and freedom. And of course in many such places they found the way to bypass the law. Like locking the door for example so no abuser can enter so easily. BTW, many restaurants forbid the smoke during lunch time even before this enforcement. And most supporter's I knew didn't start visit drink pub's more after implementation so there. And as matter of fact in Brittain places with drink'n'smoke parts appeared very soon after that sh!t was implemented in there. Definitely before it got to Czechia.
No European I've ever met will force you to smoke or find it socially unacceptable if you decline. I do think Europeans smoke more than Americans, there are big differences per country however... Some European countries there are barely any people smoking
In the Czech republic you cannot smoke inside in restaurants and bars since... 2017? I don't know wxactly. The only exception are, so called "private clubs" where you need some kind of membership to enter. Those places are not considered retaurants.
Thank you for making this video. As an American who loves to visit Europe, wearing white trainers and a track suit, make you stand out as an America. Americans are so loud and obnoxious in public. They are also unaware of those around them. Always learn how to ask if they can speak in their country. If you don’t, it’s disrespectful and many will act like they don’t speak English. And to the people complaining about “Europe” and Euro countries…. You say Europe as a collective if you are visiting or have visited multiple countries. Americans….in Europe you can go to a completely different country just like driving to another state. Americans…if you have never been out of the country, stop saying it’s the best country in the world. Actually go explore and see all that is out then before acting like we are better…because we aren’t.
28:07 haha i love that you said that it feels like a movie when you are in Europe, but if you ask any European that will say that the us feels like a movie because almost all movies we watch takes place in the us😂
You are right - but only a minority of US cities - most are just suburban wastelands - the ones that are cinematic are NY, San Francisco, and a few spots in LA, Miami, et al. Many European cities and central business districts feel lived in and have lots of shared spaces
NYC felt just like the American movies when I visited 🗽 Would likely be similar a American visiting London. Buckingham Palace, black cabs, red double decker buses etc.
Hi! German here. I just wanted to say that I live in an apartment like this in a big city, we call it an 'Altbau', and it's incredibly expensive. The housing market in cities like this, especially in Central Europe, is hell. And I had to laugh a little at the bit about fashion. I think there are big differences between rural areas and cities, as well as in Europe. When I visit Eastern Europe as a women I always feel underdressed. Edit: And we have university sports, at least in Germany, but it's mainly a way to stay fit. I once took a ballet course, which was definitely amusing. Especially for those who had to watch it.
You should know that sitting your dog at the table and feeding it food from the menu with the restaurant's cutlery would be considered extremely crass behaviour in Europe.
@@rocamadourguillet9605 I didn't say we don't love them. But isn't it disrespectful to put someone else's cutlery in a dogs mouth? You wouldn't do it in a friend's home, so why do it in a restaurant?
Some tips - don’t put you dog in the seat - remove your hat, it’s not a baseball game - say at least hello in their native language - don’t keep browsing the menu. close it and wait - know when it’s busy - don’t go to tourist spots
@@Yeeyeeenation that's fine but when you're a single tourist in between millions, it sticks like sore thumb or shall I say, eczema and bald headed cap acting "I don't care" while screaming inside
In most cities in europe you can just go to a cafe or a restaurant and ask if you could use the toilet. I personally never pay for public toilets, toilets in cafes or restaurants are way more cleaner. But I would like to see in Europe what they have here in South Korea, free public toilets that are so clean, and the best thing is they are everywhere.
I had the opposite culture shock first time I filled up the car in LA (I’m from UK). I was all like, “why don’t the pumps work?” before finally some friendly attendant came out and asked me what I was up to and sorted me out
I lived in Brussels in 1993 as a teen with my parents. We lived on the 27th floor of the old Sheraton Towers. So, my mom and I had to wash clothes at the laundry mat. She hadn't driven a standard since she was in her 20s, and I was only 15 at the time, so I definitely didn't know how to drive a stick. We had to back up from the parking spot in the parking garage and couldn't get it into reverse to save our life, so I got out and pushed it out of the spot. We later found out it had a safety disc on the handle that you had to squeeze and pull up on to get it into reverse, lmao. 😂 It was so beautiful there, though, and I would love to go back as an adult. I know I would appreciate it a lot more now than I did back then.
Not sure about Germany, but in some countries in EU you can get in a lot of trouble for forgetting to pay for gasoline. For example in Bulgaria, police will be called to look for you and investigate, and if they and the owner/manager of the gas station turn out to be not very understanding you will probably be jailed for 24 hours and prosecuted on criminal charges. Do not forget to pay your bill at the gas station :)
Out of all the things mentioned in this video, which cultural difference do you think is the most noticeable between the USA and Europe? For me, I’d say it’s the public transportation, work-life balance and language diversity! Do you agree or disagree with my opinions in this video? Would love to hear from you guys in the comments down below!
first reply please reply drew im subscribed
Second
I generally agree with Drew Binskys statement
But i would like to clarify in my own words. Despite never visiting Europe with all the information being taken from research and second hand accounts.
The things that distinguish USA from Europe which gives a cultural shock to the former include the following four characteristics:
1. Cleanliness - It may sound as a generalisation but Europe tends to be cleaner and eco-friendlier compared to the former as there have been means to contribute to heightened tourism and sustainable future by retaining the landscapes reputation with increased hygiene
2. Safety - Despite some places in Europe are notorious for pickpocketing, serious crime like mass murder are known to be extremely rare. In many parts of the U.S. however, gun laws are lax which contributed to high rates of murder and robbery.
3. Dietary habits: America is known to have high levels to obesity prevailing among youth and adults. In Europe however, people are known to consider their diet well. It may not cover the entire Europe (as some countries have obesity problem). However, those living in the Mediterranean follow "Mediterranean " diet which involves eating healthier foods from olives to salads, which in turn could stamp down its obesity problem thus increasing the life expectancy there.
4. Languages : European countries are known to have a diverse set of languages which may resemble English, but might not be understood or conveyed well by an average American travelling there. Due to their preference of using their own languages, language barriers may be common within the continent.
In the USA you can’t use the bathrooms some places without being a paying customer so it’s very similar.
Why haven't you tried the rail system, or how about the interstate bus system? I have enjoyed the interstate railroad, and the intracity railroad (LIRR). I don't do them more often because they're super expensive. Cheaper to fly. I would be happy if we expanded the intrastate rail system and made it more affordable. I long ago made the switch from NY subway/bus to the LIRR even if it's more expensive, it's worth the cost for speed and convenience. (Only when I'm there to visit. When I lived in NY I used bus and subway)
Stop seeing Europe as a country. You cant compare the US and Europe. Sweden is a lot different than Greece and Spain is nothing like Ukraine.
@@francoisgarcia7457Where did he mention EU? 🙄
@@francoisgarcia7457 YES
I'm European and literally noone I know would think Europe = European Union. They may sometimes say this as an abbreviation in a political discussion for example... but noone here really thinks EU is Europe 😅
The European part of Russia is Europe. No question. It's basic geography that has nothing to do with politics. Just like Canada is in America but not USA....
I guarantee you - you come to Europe and everyone will tell you Ukraine IS 100% a European country. We even have parts of countries that you probably think are strictly Asian - such as Kazachstan. Because it's a continent and not a government.
Edit: I have never said most people in Europe call Kazachstan Europe. I was driving home the point that Europe is a *continent* so even mostly-Asian countries are in part European. Learn to read, people. I was talking about Ukraine and Russia which *noone* who is even moderately educated will say are not part of Europe... they absolutely are. Period. There never has been a debate about this and I will not waste any more time "discussing" this. "Discuss" with Google.
@@stillmind5892Nobody in Europa says Kazachstan is part of Europe.
@@stillmind5892I’m French and nobody says that’s sorry
The statement on European breakfast was a bit weird, croissant, fruits or sweets? Perhaps it's an regional thing but what I grow up with in Sweden was bread with butter and ham/salami or cheese, orange juice, cereal with milk or oatmeal with milk and jam. Most people I know ate similar things.
Almost the same in Denmark apart from the jam thing. But many also have youghurt with fruit taste or youghurt with your own choice of fruit like banana, blue berries, strawberries etc. And coffee, don’t forget the coffee! We are one of the countries in the world who drink most coffee per persona in the world.
Oatmeal porridge have become a popular thing again, some put berries and/or chopped nuts in that too, I prefer it as it was served to me as a child: slightly salted and drisseled with sugar and a big spoonfull of butter in the middle slowly melting to dip your spoon in😋
@@kille-4B- The full English Breakfast my friend is what it's all about! 2 bacon,2 Lincolnshire sausages,black pudding beans, 2 fried eggs, fried mushrooms and 2 fried tomatoes with toast coffee,tea and orange juice.Sets you up for the day but to be realistic I only have one once a week as everyday wouldn't be to healthy for you.🇬🇧🇬🇧
Pretty much the same thing in Poland. Croissant for breakfast? Maybe if you're child...
Absolutely! The same here in the CZ.
I think Drew is comparing commercial breakfasts. Home made breakfast is often something completely different.
I lives in the Netherlands and I see so many thing's that not true is because every european country have own rules and no 1country is same
Has mass immigration destroyed yours yet
@@discipline_clip Right! It's a fucking mass in NL right now due to mismanagement by our goverment! I call the name of one town: Ter Apel! Check it out!
Jij moet ff je steenkool Engels updaten voor je weer voor lul loopt! Sufferd!
@@discipline_clip Soon. It'll get there.
No one asked you assholes to stay though. 👏
Main difference between the US and Europe is that US is designed for cars, Europe is designed for people.
Non, la principale différence entre les USA et l'Europe, c'est que l'un est un pays, l'autre est un continent composé d'une série de pays. Ça n'a rien de comparable. C'est comme comparé le Japon avec tous les pays d'Amérique du Sud.
@@CemilSanli I don't agree. The US is as much a conglomerate of States as Europe is a conglomerate of countries. Every US State has it's own tax rates, traffic rules and general laws and there are even parts of States where you hear more Spanish than English. It's just that they have a 'federal' system for much longer than the EU and everyone speaks English. But most (younger) people in Europe speak English as a second language nowadays (even the French), so the different languages don't hinder communications as much as they used to when I was young (in the 60's and 70's). I have a 96 year old Indian neighbor who speaks perfect English and the Swiss/Russian couple across the street is also pretty easy to talk to in English, as they themselves talk English to understand each other.
All in all, I think both are pretty comparable in that aspect.
That`s not true. Europe is ancient and they didn`t dream of cars when they designed cities. Europe CANNOT redesign her streets and cities, so you guys brag about being backwards in many ways. The world no longer spins around proud and cocky Europeans who by the way, still migrate to distant lands in search of better lives... Yep, Europe is not a dream and it has never been. It`s a beautiful continent I must say.
@@CemilSanli Ciekawe.
@@CemilSanli Asia.
About smoking: due to EU regulations (I think) smoking inside is prohibited in all EU countries. We do not smoke inside bars or restaurants.
smoking inside is prohibited in Romania, also you have to be 18+ to buy cigs
I'm from Portugal. yes, by law it is FORBIDDEN, but a lot of places do minimal effort to enforce it, inside bars, clubs, even concert halls it is not uncommon for it to be reeking of smoke...
@@FXVNDER true. here in spain a lot of night clubs during midnight ignore that law and you can find people smoking in the WC.
not true for germany
@@spassmeyer (info here was wrong)
My husband is from Wisconsin and I am a Czech native. We got married 24 years ago and stayed in the Czech republic and raised two kids. My husband loves it here, so I am very happy he has chosen my native country to live in.
i'm from wisconsin! which part is he from?
@@oliveslays He is from Sheboygan.
Do they have guns in Czech?
@@imonka100 nice! i like sheboygan :)
@@Whit0s83 you have to get a license if i'm not incorrect
I think another thing that benefits the weight differences between the US and Europe is the fact that Europe is infinitely more walkable. In America, people will chow down on a massive meal to only them get in a car and not walk. Meanwhile in Europe you’re highly likely to be walking place to place, so you’re losing weight all the time
If you live in a major US city like NY, Boston, or Chicago, you'll very likely be walking every day. Just not in the suburbs or smaller cities.
America is A big country and you cant just walk I live in the hills and 2 to 3 hours to A store near you most of America is like that you don't know what your talking about I know what your talking about my mother is French and most people in France don't have to travel far to do anything .And yes we Americans like to chow down Europe trash have A problem with that your just jealous .
You should see what kind of bovine pull up to drive thrus
I live in The Netherlands and I see (as they called it here) 'American trends' coming over to Europe: there are more and more fastfood-chains coming this way for example, and people (mainly gaming youth etc) is getting more and more obese; they tend to live less active, no sports, etc.
Western Europe keeps getting fatter though, slowly approaching US levels of obesity
Makes me so happy you see Europe like this. I've been watching your content for the last week. Love it all!
I feel like a lot of views are from a holiday standpoint :) I've lived in europe all my life and I rarely eat a croissant for breakfast :D I think this is mostly served in hotels and such. We eat different things for breakfast, eggs, cereals etc. You can get fresh baked bread everywhere though which is a plus.
Also, most people don't live in city centers in those old buildings with no gardens or tiny balconies. It's way to expensive to live in the city center and you can't park your car anywhere. Yes, a lot of us have cars too :D
We also don't really live to relax and drink coffee all day. I wish :D
Es que ha descrito una Europa muy irreal.
What you said you eat in Europe, is literally what we eat in America. Just like y'all aren't eating croissants, we aren't eating fastfood and are all fat and don't walk. Goes both ways....
i tend to disagree with you...we still prefer pretzels/bagles/merdenele/peinirli/tiropita/bougatsa to cereals. we still prefer our coffee in a cup, at an outdoor cafe, not in a plastic recipient on the go...
where do you meet your friends?! in my country, if you want to catch up with a friend, you almost always say "let s go out for a cup of coffee" [men usually say "for a beer"]...it could turn into a limonade or wine...but...
not ALL the people in a town or village will go out at a moment or another, or every day of the week...but you hardly ever find empty cafes or restaurants from 11 on...
I just spent a month in Europe with my two sons, ages 15 and 20. This was a dream for me, as a history teacher. We spent the most time in Prague, which may be my favorite city in Europe. I’m widowed, and have 7 years until my retirement. I’ve lived in South Florida most of my life, but I’m considering Czech or Germany for retirement. I’d like to see the seasons.
Anyway, great video, and pot in with your observations. One thing that we noted was different was the topics of conversation. I actually dated a woman in Prague, and she was very proud of their philosophers and literature. As much as I enjoy the typical American talking points (college football- Go Noles!), I loved being able to discuss deeper topics. I was also questioned quite often about American politics by Germans, Poles, Brits, and Czechs along the way. They seemed to have a deeper concern for the upcoming elections than many Americans.
I’m looking forward to this next chapter in my life. A life of castles, cafes, and cathedrals.
I love Prague, the Atmosphere is just great and the People are so friendly. I personally live in Germany and I love my Culture, the History bc there's way more then Hitler and we're really open to the World, although sometimes it seems like we're not😉...I wish you all the Best and a bright Future, no matter were in this big World 😊❤
Go Noles!
@@stephenbacks3100
Yes Prague its the most beautiful European city, but for retirement in Europe you should check Hungary or Romania , very safe countries and way cheaper for your pension.
If you compare news in the US and Europe, you can see that the US is 98% focused on local news, while lets say in Germany I would say, it's 70% local, 30% international news, maybe even more balanced. Also the percentage of people that watch the news is much much higher. In Germany about 10% of the population watches the news (Tagesschau) in average, while in the US it's
Go Noles!!! Spoken as a native Floridian from Tallahassee.
I agree with most, except for the smoking in Eu. 20 years ago maybe, but now in most places in Europe it is forbidden to smoke indoors. Also on bus stops, public transport etc. They also put heavy taxes on cigarettes and every packet of cigarettes usually has a pretty disgusting picture of how you might end up if you smoke. Otherwise, the difference in smoking is that 23% smoke in the US and 26% in the EU. This is not such a big difference. But the important thing is that overall use is declining, both in the EU and the US.
Thanks for the info
That can’t be true
Almost everyone smokes in Europe, well that how it felt when I was out there.
@@Madden415
I live in the US, & it feels like everyone smokes here
I think it's different between the south and the north of Europe. The Spanish smoke a lot!
probably depends where you‘re from.
In Switzerland , where I live, they are uuuuuber strict with smoking rules. You even have designated areas on the train stations, which are a bit outside usually on the station itself you are not allowed to smoke, maybe only all the way in the back.
Buuuut then if I look at the Balkans where my family is from, like Croatia but honestly even more Serbia it feels like everyone is smoking everywhere all the time. Even in some restaurants and bars it is allowed to smoke (inside and outside)
Note that also breakfast is complete different in Northern Counties compared to rest of Europe. Scandinavia breakfast is more about scrambled eggs, bread, yoghurt, fruit etc.
EU is not Europe, its an Union *IN* Europe i just wanna point that out cause some people might ask about it.
So many Europeans don’t seem to get that either.
@@Traveler-rf8ye ...''so many Europeans''...I've never met a European that doesn't know the difference between EU and Europe
@vkdrk idk about "so many Europeans" but I have seen a few people from the UK saying "the UK isn't in Europe"
@@eddie-lamardavis1354 I find that weird too, but it's not about the EU, it's about not being located on continental Europe
@@vkdrksome don’t tho, like me tbh 😂
American: Many Americans see Long Working Hours as a Sign of Productivity and Success.
Japanese: That's Cute. 🙂
llol
Americans work longer than the japanese!
Except this a video on European culture vs American culture 🤦🏻♀️
Eh, the average Japanese person takes more holiday from work than the average American. They're more similar to each other than not.
😂😂
As an European, I hate the US waiters. They're annoying. And I dislike the tipping.
Exactly why would I pay extra for someone to just do his job
Agreed (hate is a little strong wording though).
But waiting for paying is the fucking worst. I want to leave bitch, let me leave.
I always get happy when I enter places where you pay up front, I know I can leave whenever I want. It's not up to how useless the staff are, holding me hostage.
That's because you're cheap!😮
@@stardustgirl2904 eat out is generally cheaper in the US than in Europe.
The ONLY difference is that in Europe you know what the cost is when you order.
In US it's 30-50% of the cost that's shown, then taxes, tipping, service charge, plate charge, scam charge, and ownersisana$$hole charge.
@@gonnaga9302it’s not necessarily cheaper in the US, when u always need to use extra money to tip waiters, then it’s not cheap at all, i don’t think i will tip when i go to the US because i don’t wanna use my money on stupid americans who donate the money to hamas 😂
As an Irish person i find this video stupid as no European country is the same and is unfair to all to generalize them as one.
also sad no mention of GAA and hurling at all, Hurling is the fastest field game sport in the world from Ireland but fair enough only really in Ireland but it is televised in USA too.
why "unfair"? youre lucky he didnt mention ireland specifically lol
@@christopherb.2986 as spain is nothing like Germany and non like ireland lol simple really
there are plenty of differences but there are also a lot of similarities too when comparing European countries to the US. I don't understand why some people need to get offended about the minor details. Public transportation in major cities is similar, football is an insanely popular sport in most countries, gun laws tend to be more strict than in most US states, we all use the metric system, etc. there is nothing he mentioned that's completely off. It's necessary to generalise, when talking about an entire continent. When we Europeans talk about the US we tend to generalise too. Gun laws are stricter in the North East compared to Texas or public transport is a whole lot different in NYC compared to LA for example.
@@DJBekno as a spanish myself I agree about your opinion. We can have similarities like public healthcare systems or the reluctancy to guns, but our mentalities are so different that can't be compared.
In Europe, more than 50 sports are played, with organized competitions ranging from football to chess. These are internal leagues between countries, where each region of the country competes to reach a final in the country, and these winners compete in another European league. Every weekend, millions of people travel to play all kinds of competitions.
true there are competitions for almost everything but unfortunately most sports gets very little media coverage with only few fans attending events :(
theres also nothing comparable to US college sports
@@goose-lw6jsBro you obviously don't have the right chanels. Have you ever watched Six Nations or Ski Jumping or Alpine Skiing or Biathlon, all get huge tv coverage. Never mind cycling or motorsports that broadcast all over the World, not just Europe. So yeah sport is on even higher level in Europe, most countries are just way smaller.
@@irishspud438 Yeah there are a few regional things. Skiing and Nordic sports is obviously popular in Norway, Germany etc and Six Nations is limited to UK, Italy and France. The vast majority of sports gets little attention. Just look at the summer olympics, most stuff there you rarely see otherwise.
I found it so cute when US-Americans had (or stil have?) World Championships in sports they exclusively played in 'Murica.
From Turkey, if you call it Europe. Living in the U.S. a long time. I miss Eurosport channels..
I don’t mind paying to use a clean and maintained public toilet if the alternative is a dirty toilet.
First you pay with taxes then you pay more per use?
Vous êtes des vaches à lait...
Payer, payer, payer, payer...
En vérité vous aimez ça, sans ça, votre vie ne serait que néant...
Insane to have to pay for a required bodily function.
Nice! Next year we'll have a tax on the sidewalks 30 cent each block.
The only public place I've ever seen very clean restrooms is at the Indian Gaming Casinos. Everywhere else I try to hold it til I get home.
Football is the most popular sport in the world. A single match between Real Madrid and Barcelona is watched by more people around the world than the final of a Super Bowl.
Is that really something you're proud of? The Super Bowl is a United States event. Your soccer is a world event.
@@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l Real Madrid and Barcelona is a Spain Event
@@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l barca and real are spanish teams, just a league
@@JohnDooHh No, the world don't give a fuck about the american football. In Asia, Africa, South America and arab countries, the "clasico" is THE match.
@@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l Real Madrid and Barça is a national event from one single country. And people around the world tune in to watch it. So not only are we spaniards invested, but the entire world has full interest. As a comparison, the world does not tune in to watch the superbowl nor the superbowl half time show nor the superbowl commercials.
There isn't a single live national event in the U.S that the world pays attention too, with the only exception being the U.S Open (tennis) were either Nadal, Njocovich or Federer win xD
It's completely false that in Spain companies allow time for a siesta. It's an absurd stereotype that we unfortunately carry in Spain. The siesta in Spain is only taken on vacation by those who enjoy it during the hot summer months, and by retired elderly people during the rest of the year. I have heard that it is done in Greece, almost as if it were official, but in Spain it is as I have said, and the only jobs that might allow it are those that are outdoors and very physical in the hot months, such as construction and agriculture. But let's be serious, it's completely inconceivable that an office building, transportation, or shops would close their activity for a siesta. Let's be serious, please.
but many shops close during the day, for a few hours, i think thats what he means, and thats not a common thing (anymore) in europe. not a single shop closes anytime between 1-5 in germany for example; last time i was in spain, i saw it a lot though.
Siesta is taken by whoever can take it. Only small shops close from 14:00 to 17:00.
Just family run businesses close in the afternoon ,the rest are open from morning till evening.
No digas chorradas, yo tengo una hora para comer en teletrabajo y como en 20 minutos y los 40 restantes son para la siesta.
No mientas. La siesta es sagrada 😂
Paying to use the bathroom keeps homeless people out of sleeping in there, as well as drug users. In addition, it helps to keep public toilets clean. It feels strange and I understand it's shocking but I can also see the positives too
There's public bathrooms in most countries, and there's not random homeless people or drug users in them.
They don't need people paying to use them directly to clean them, that's a crazy premise, I'm sure they cost about $20-40 a day to maintain a public bathroom, but they're charging people like 1 to 4 Euros to use it, that's way beyond the cleaning costs
Years ago while in England I was happy to pay 10p to pee. "Thank Goodness! A bathroom!"
I live in Europe and almost all toilets are free, expect the ones at train stations and that makes sense since it’s a hot spot for homeless people.
And the toilet cubicles have no huge gaps like in the US.
Actually, that’s not entirely true..
In Germany at the central stations, I’ve seen homeless and drug users, who have paid to use the facilities.
My hack for healthy eating in the US is to avoid restaurants entirely, bc they’re either unhealthy or overpriced for a minimal amount of fresh food. When on the go, just go to a grocery store, buy a box of salad and a can of salmon, and you have a healthy cheaper and fresher dining option.
There is a lot of good food in restaurants. Avoid chains.
@@tedstryk2002 I have travelled through the Northeast and the Southeast US on two different trips, and noticed almost EVERYTHING in the Southeast was part of a chain, with few independent businesses, even in the smallest towns.
I actually prefer food and restaurants in the US personally. I like how you get free water and refills of drinks for free. I also prefer the service you get in restaurants in the US unlike what Drew says. I don't mind if the server smiles and acts like they actually enjoy serving you. I find European servers are very blunt and rude and I'm not a fan of how they abandon you after giving you your food.
I am from Ukraine and I love living in Europe, I lived in Canada for half a year, didn't really like it. The US has it's benefits, but the quality of life in Europe is just unbelievable.
I think though that you should give a chance to Canada. 6 months is not really so much that you start to live fully, to fully integrate and so on. Never wanted to live in Canada, I'm not defending it because of that.
@@saralampret9694 if they didn't like it in 6 months, they never will lmao. Most people move on after 3 weeks or so not half a damn year
@@choonblaze Hmm, my personal experience say differently. However everybody is different.
@@saralampret9694 I agree, but what I did understand is the overall lifestyle, I just don't see myself living in a car-dependent suburbia and without any beautiful architecture to admire. There are exceptions like Toronto, but it's an insanely expensive place and still doesn't reach the beauty of places like Budapest for example.
@@JPPJustPerfectPlayers Understood.
From a Europeans perspective, in the US, waiters are fake nice and obnoxiously intrusive by interrupting you every 5 minutes, because Americans want to be served by someone they can feel superior to and hold scraps of payment above servers heads as a way to achieve this, in the way of tipping culture.
They don't behave that way because they want you to have the best service.
They behave that way because otherwise they don't get paid.
In Europe, people that go out to eat get their experience from getting good food in a calm and relaxing setting.
Having someone bug you every 5 minutes isn't conducive to having a calm and relaxing setting.
True 👍
They get paid anyway it's a 15% minimum rule,a kind of mandatory.
@@gabiarpinte7223 when it's a mandatory fee, it's no longer a tip.
@@enlightendbel well,they still call it tip
I would rather have a waiter being attentive than sitting long periods waiting for assistance. Funny way of looking at waiters. Americans don't feel the way you describe at all. Nobody feels superior. Just a cultural thing.
As an American, my biggest culture shock was not being ever asked to tip in Europe! It was so nice lol.
Wait staff can be a real pain in the ass, and insincere, to get that tip. Pay wait staff properly!
@@cdes1776 Wait staff don't wanna be paid "properly". They make much more with tips. I bartended in my twenties and made more money than my father or any of my friends. Plus the cash tips are tax free
In general I found the roads in the US to be very poorly maintained. A massive difference between the US and Europe is the willingness to pay tax and spend it on public good including pavements, roads and parks.
@@cdes1776 Staff gets paid properly by their employers. Handing someone $5 like they are homeless and you are doing them a favor is kinda disrespectful imo
As a Brazilian, I say that a tip is an American thing, it doesn't make sense to tip a waiter because he is already paid to do his job 🤔🤷
One thing I would add is the cultural acceptability around talking about money. While traveling around the USA I was really surprised how many people casually discuss money, so many people asked me how I could afford to travel and when doing a few walking tours around the world I have noticed that Americans are very curious about housing prices. It’s a question they always ask tour guides. It’s just not something we tend to talk about, money is more of a private conversation. It’s just a little cultural difference that I think is interesting.
That’s true actually!!! Nice one !! Americans are super nosy haha
I’m American and I was raised in the 60s and 70s so my parents were raised in the Great Depression era. Their generation was very private about money. Sometimes between our generations it became okay to discuss money
People tend to do this here to alot, but mostly by the higher classes.
And because this was and IS a
" culture " between the rich in Europe, the middleclass and less fortunate tend to act more humble trying not to brag, be more humble, or just don't want others to judge them for what they earn. I don't know, maybe this has to do with spacing, America is outgoing because distances are greater, in Europe everything is jampacked, so you hear more stuff at the same time from different angles and places around you.
example, Tokyo.
Jampacked, Working culture, but no constant talks about salaries, and more Private socially.
This is interesting. As a European, I really resent this taboo surrounding talk about money and salaries etc. It's ridiculous.
@@klaatoris I see it as a good thing, you have to remember that in the US they tend to be a lot more materialistic and try to associate only with people that make as much money as they do
#19 is super valid but it’s honestly what makes our culture as americans. being friendly shows a sense of community and as much as people think americans are divided, small talk and conversations bring us together as people. those small conversations become the light of some people’s day even if they are strangers. i think that’s the beauty of being american.
I agree!
I didn't care for his 'pointless'conversation' comment, but as he mentioned it's his perspective and point of view. There has been times a stranger's words have raised my spirits or gave me a different perspective. I think I've probably affected another in that way too. Not an everything day occurrance but random community interaction has it's value.
To be fair us Brits are friendly...
That’s one of the huge mentality gaps between Europe and the US. When we Europeans shop we want to get out as fast as we can. We don’t feel the need to do small talk because we meet up with our friends after to have a drink or eat somewhere. I have not met one European who likes to hang out in a grocery store. That’s why you don’t find huge grosery stores in Europe. People don’t like it and it doesn’t work. A store has to be small and efficient with mostly fresh foods, not fabricated foods.
@@GianniDNtrue. European girl here. When I do food shopping, I’m not there to do chatting, I wanna go home as soon as possible and start cooking!😊
Turkish here..if you call it Europe lol. Been living in the U.S. long time. The loud, obnoxious pointless, extremely over the top superficial small talk is what I hate most. When I first arrived, I didn’t know and thought it was genuine. I was like WTF these people are friendly. Only when I reciprocated their friendliness, they were like WTF why is he inviting me to hang out, is he a serial killer lol. My latest defense to their small talk is “no hablas ingles” this instantly blows their candle 😂
Dear Americans! EUROPE IS NOT A COUNTRY. There are a lot of independent countries in Europe.
Thanks, Captain Obvious. As an American, I thank you for information we clearly know already. We are well aware that all you idiots except England and Russia needed help during World War II beating the Axis powers.
Non ci crederai, ma la STORIA ci unisce: da millenni
Everybody is aware of that.
@@enricacantori2984non l’histoire ne nous unit pas tous. Je n’ai rien ou alors que très peu en commun avec un moldave ou macédonien.
@@MecTristeEtZehefI used to think the same thing. Then I went there just to find out that in fact we do have a lot in common. It may not be exactly the same but all the essential things are quite similar. Our cultures across Europe are still very much influenced by roman or medieval heritage, yes also christianity (doesn’t really matter which type) or Napoleon (think about most legal systems). Even if we sometimes don’t notice it and sometimes don’t want to admit it. If you want to find differences of course you will find them. Personally, I Iike that. Just think about the food! Europe would be quite boring if we all were the same. Important thing is that we respect our neighbors, and get along well.
One correction is that only a few countries allows you to smoke inside, generally you can smoke only outside. There are lows to enforce that in almost all of Europe.
europeans DON'T ONLY live in apartments its only peolpe who live in the cities who live in a appartment but outside the city there are many houses and you dont need airconditing if its only 30°c
I live in Canada and it doesn’t get super hot in the area I live in. Summer it’s 20-30°, we definitely need AC in that! Way too warm!! Idk if it’s maybe because I live on the east coast, we get very humid weather so the heat plus humidity is brutal😭 it’s beyond uncomfortable without AC lol
@@jellybean4350 do you live in one of the atlantic provinces?
@@divitkarekar5803 yes!! The humidity is so awful, dehumidifier and AC in summer is a must😂
@@jellybean4350 We dont use AC even in 40 degree weather in Czechia :D
@@jellybean4350 true😂💯 AC is a must in the Atlantic provinces
It really gets sweaty and humid otherwise
Even BC for that matter
This is 🔥.. make more of this!!
Basketball is actually a huge deal in Europe too. There is the Euroleague, where the 18 best clubs play against each other in a league phase. The fans in the Serbia, Greece, Lithuania, Spain are just unbelievable, you get goosebumps just by watching on youtube. Handball is also very popular, especially in my country (Romania) and in Scandinavia where games are very often sold out. The difference is that venues are usually much smaller than US, but the atmosphere is really beautiful. Not to speak about rugby which is absolutely crazy in England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Wales and so on. Europe is more club-oriented, especially for kids. We don’t really have college champioships. Here you go to school, and after school you go to practice to the local venue where you make a team with kids from different schools. This is really beautiful growing up, beacuse you always get to meet new kids.
and in northern europe ice hockey--
I agree with 19 of differences you have noticed. For example: CHEAP HEALTH CARE. I have a very rare genetic disease called 'hepatolenticular degeneration' or 'Wilson's Disease'. My treatment (in Poland) costs 200 - 800 zloty (50 $) / month [Zincteral or Cuprenil]. In USA, these cheap pills are prohibited. In case of allergy, Trientine [2000 zloty / 500 $] is ordinated. In America, The Big Pharma want earn more money. In USA, treatment [Trientine] costs about 10000 - 15000 $ / month. Unbelievable huge difference!
I disagree with SMALL FOOD PORTIONS. It don't apply to Poland!
doesn’t apply to the balkans either 😭
that’s fkn insane, america just wants to take money from citizens, or the big pharma should i say 💀 i dont understand why no one is doing more to change it?
Most rental cars are not diesel.. I live in Europe and have travelled and rented cars in most countries. Not once was I given a diesel car!
I’ve only been given diesel ! 15/15!
@@drewbinsky You've been given diesel cars because you've been specifically asking for non stick
@@drewbinsky usually if you rent bigger cars, you will get a diesel, because is more economical. Most of the people when rent a car in Europe prefer a small car, due to narrow roads and those are on gasoline
I don't have rented many cars, but there's always been the option to choose from my experience
@@sephoraayoub5723 That doesn't make sense ... 80% of automatic transmission I have seen and driven are gasoline.
There has been a slight shift in the last 10-15 years because of the popularity of diesel especially for heavier luxury cars which are often automatic but those are not the typical rental cars.
I've not been to the US. But I've been to Germany, Czech Republic and Poland. The best thing about Europe is the public transportation. It's so good that you'll never want a car anymore! I made sure that I took all kinds of public transportation possible. Trains, trams, buses etc. Travelling from one country to another and even the entire continent with passes, tickets! It's unreal. And the amount of bikes and pets on the roads, inside of trains, buses is really something else! So is the people walking! For the brief visit of 20 days in Europe, in my daily commute, 6 kms of walking was involved! Also, great weather in the summer for walking. And Drew, even though I love Prague, Warsaw was the city which was closer to my heart❤. Felt like a perfect mix of Berlin and Prague.
So true !! Thx for sharing!
No england?
@@drewbinsky if what you want to see are the cities and towns, public transport is great.but in the US, travel is often geared to national and state and regional parks. If you’re going to Saxon Switzerland or the Camargue in France, or the tatra or parks all over Europe, or ski areas, or isolated beaches, good luck with the public transportation,
Most Americans when they go to Europe aren’t that interested in its nature.
Amtrak runs trains from San Francisco to Seattle, high speed train going in for LA to Vegas. The fact that you’ve not taken the Amtrak from Boston to Philadelphia or ridden local train networks from Maryland/Dc to Boston and don’t know any8ne who’s done it, well meet new people
Germans complain about the DB all the time, especially how late the trains are and how expensive seats are if you don’t buy well in advance,
Also, NYC has 24 hour subways, Paris is like Boston, trains shut down after 1 am (or did). Many of the major cities public transport are geared for commuters and at night buses and other lines run much more sporadically,
When I was in London years ago, I was shocked that the underground shut down at midnight.
I don’t know where you were for 2.5 years for I’m assuming the transport was good.
How long to get from Brno to Teplice-Šanov? On train or long distance bus?
And an aside, there are no signs of religious life in PUBLIC schools in the US. The image of the crucifix in a classroom is strange if you’re saying it’s a public school. when I was in a Italy I went to a police station and there was a crucifix in the station, shocking to me to see it in a government office.
Multilingual? Some. Even in Berlin, I was in a hospital for,four days,. Some folks spoke a few languages but many people were German only . Go to a supermarket in Manchester or Glasgow or Pecs or Ancona or Tirana or Turku or Cahors. See how many folks speak four languages,
You like old. Nothing in Europe has things as old as Turkey (eastern) or Egypt… Damascus. Iran…. Yes they have building from the last 1000 years but Malaga and Cadiz are the oldest cities in Western Europe, older than Rome and they’re not crazy old like Jericho.
Prague is very cool, But was much more diverse ethnically, linguistically, religiously politically in 1930 than it is now.
Hang out in San Francisco, parts of LA, Manhattan, DC. People arent always so casual. Is it fair to compare Wisconsin to Prague or Berlin or Paris or Venice? Maybe CeskyKrumlov, or Jihlava, lots of,non touristicmtowns and suburbs in Europe are completely new, built after 1940.
They call them appartements in Paris. In England they say flats, to if Europeans use English as a second language, they may use the British term.
Fun fact, the metric system has been legal in the US since the mid 19th century, If it’s minus 22°C. It’s cold in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
If you’re not part of the Starbucks culture. You don’t get coffee in a paper cup to go, some cohort? Maybe,
Even in regular American diners, the percolated coffee is served in a coffee cup ( free refill)
In Germany they don’t like sweet things for breakfast. Check out a German hotel breakfast. It’s not a Croissant and coffee. Cheeses. Cold cuts.fish, breads. Choice (boiled eggs etc), Anyway, who in America has hash browns for a daily breakfast? Bigger difference with breakfast cereal in America vs Europe outside the UK.
Go to Ireland and the UK and see how loud folks get. Or,go to a sophisticated European football match
If you ever take an Amtrak or a commuter train in New York region, there are quiet cars where you may not speak on the phone,
Check the history, no European sporting team is hundreds of years old, not one. The Yankees the Cubs the Red Sox are over 125 years old, how old is Paris Saint Germain or London Arsenal or Ajax or Juventus?
I walked 6km in one day while visiting NYC! The Google Maps went haywire lol.
I blamed it on the different GPS systems for Europe and USA. Became completely inaccurate when I landed in the USA.
@@C--A Wow. Google Maps is spot on to the dot, in most parts of Europe. Especially in the cities I visited, I could see it in real-time! You don't need to ask anyone about anything if you have connectivity with enough data. I had to purposefully go and interact with people if I wanted to, which I did sometimes.
Bro, thanks for the effort to make this video, but unfortunately there are a lot of mistakes, like healthcare, food portions, breakfasts, architecture and so on. And just generalizing Europe, which has so many different countries and cultures - is just wrong.
I feel that urban planning is the most noticable. It makes a huge difference in the overall vibe of a city when its walkable vs car centric.
NYC is the only city in the USA that's easily walkable (because of the subway system) all around it.
Most European cities apart from the very big ones London, Paris etc don't actually have subway systems.
It's much better public transport ie buses (sometimes trams) trains in some European cities compared to most American cities.
fun fact: European cities are not planned, they are the result of centuries of chaotic building, rebuilding, ...
Also most historic city centers did have city walls around them, so they had to be very thrifty with space inside those walls, which means narrow houses, narrow streets, narrow little plazas. The ones that don't have a historic city center (anymore), are the ones that got carpet bombed in WWII.
CORRECTION: Holiday isn't the European word for vacation. There's no such thing. The same goes for flat and apartment. Flat isn't a 'European' word. However, in British English holiday means vacation and flat means apartment. Europeans with another native language than English use all of these words when expressing themselves in that language. Some of them are aware vacation and apartment are AE terms while holiday and flat are their BE counterparts, some are not. Personally, I was taught BE in school and I've lived and worked in the UK. When talking to Americans, I have to employ a completely different type of English compared to the idiom I use when talking to people originating from the British Isles. 🙂
Um.. That was confusing. Next you'll probably say a fag is just a cigarette unless I'm south of Kensington, and then a fag is a fag and I can take a deep inhale but I shouldn't blow. Language is always changing. You have to roll with it or you might be called a narky geezer.
Why do you need to ‘employ’ a completely different type of English? Because you don’t think you’ll be understood? Nonsense. Americans understand the vast majority of British idioms and vice versa. Silliness.
@@pacmanc8103 I agree that most Americans will either understand or be open to learning. @HerrBrutal-bl2fk seemed to be sharing their experience without judgment, though it should be understandable to anyone in Europe that the span of a vast ocean would slow our adaptation to European words and phrases. I have travelled extensively by land, but have only experienced 3 countries. In Europe, the next country is often closer than our closest US state. The usefulness of second languages and idioms is minimal in most regions of the US.
@@tabaxikhajit4541 He wrote that he had to use a completely different type of English compared to what he uses with Brits. I asked why? Americans would understand 99% of anything he’d say when talking to a Briton. His implication, for whatever reason is that he ‘has to’ do something different, which just isn’t true. I have no idea what you mean about ‘slowing our adaptation to European words or phrases’ - like what are you thinking of?
I am an American introvert. I seriously hate the fake customer service small talk that is so prevalent here. That is one way I would definitely prefer Europe. I don't want to talk about the weather or what my weekend plans are.
Sameeeeee . For this reason i loveeee traveling abroad, even when i can’t talk to anyone bc i don’t know the language, its fine by me!!
I can’t stand it
I think Europe is definitely for introverts.
Cough * Dutch bros * couch
😂
exactly.. veery fake..veery unnatural.. if you meet those people from the restaurant somewhere on the street, they are rather measured or even hostile... it's a pure pretense that makes me uncomfortable
A cultural difference missed is that we call toilets what they are - toilets, not restrooms (not going there for a rest) or 'bathrooms' (not going there for a bath). It's one of those things about America that really rattles my cage.
You mean the crapper!
I’m sure you can write books 📚 as to why America gets on your nerves 😂 intrigue us more 🤔
then, keep rattling. we don't change or move at your or anyone else's whims.
And toilet here is considered vulgar Europeans we don't think k about u at all
@@darylsledge1456 Didn't suggest you should - but being unable to refer to a toilet as what it is, comes across as infantile.
I will take paying for the bathroom over American Healthcare
Yes! I was totally going to make this comment.
Plus, paying to use the toilet is really just for tourists.
Europeans just stop for a coffee or tea, and use the toilets in the cafe for free.
OMG I was just about to make this comment, but first scrolled to see if nobody hasn't pointed to that already :DDDDDD
But you're paying for Healthcare no matter if you believe it or not. You're taxed for it lol.
@@erik2g19s Ya, but you can do the math. If you add up the tax dollars that Americans pay for medicare and medicaid, plus add in the health insurance premiums and deductibles, it is actually more (by far) on average than the difference in taxes.
I've worked in both the US and Canada, and I can attest. I've not worked in the EU, and they do have higher tax rates, but they also have higher average wages which should account for the difference.
Be careful when use any device on Europe while driving, you can get in alot of trouble if you get caught.
Same here in Tennessee
The UK is basically *halfway between the US and Europe*. Like the US, we have a pretty toxic work culture, expensive education, lower smoking rates, food that prioritises speed over quality, free toilets, etc. We also live in a kind of bubble, because we're an island. But like Europeans, we're more secular, have free healthcare, more public transport, recycling, etc. And we're an old country with small homes that have no dryers ;) Oh, and we even use a mix of imperial and metric measurements! Pints of milk, but litres of water, miles in the car but km in sports. Pounds (and stones) for body weight but kg at the supermarket, and many more. Go figure 🙃
Originality is to be commended.
is the same in my country in SouthAmerica, a real halfway between USA political and direct Cultural influence and the Original Europe heritage & Real Tradition keep going to this days!!
As a Bulgarian living in the US, I have to say you’ve absolutely nailed the cultural differences! Both Europeans and Americans have so much to learn from each other, especially with the world being so open to travel now. Drew, thank you for the wonderful content!
US has to learn from europe. Europe is perfect
That's because it is your personal perspective of what perfect is.
@@MrThejboe3oh5 free healthcare,healthy food walkable cities. US does not have any of these. If this is not perfect then what is?
@@pranshukrishna5105And, don’t forget, you’re an idiot.😂
@@pranshukrishna5105 Delusional, much?
For bathrooms, I usually find a nice hotel and buy a beer and use the bathroom there. Very nice bathrooms plus you get a drink break.
tbh, I've paid maybe a handful of times for a public toilet.
When you're used to it, you naturally go when you're in a restaurant, museum, train, etc.
Besides of course that you don't have to pay for public toilets everywhere in Europe, but free public toilets usually means dirty toilets, so I don't really use them in either scenario anyway.
Hey Drew, can you travel more to Northern Europe in the future? Would love to see more videos featured in Norway, Sweden and Finland
Of course !
That's the actual Greatest place on Earth. Number 1 in almost every positive statistic.
Not in the ice cold winter
yes and UK too!
@@ethandollarhide7943I’m Norwegian, and the nature is stunning for people who come and visit Norway (although us Norwegians are so used to the landscape, and get kinda fed up that it takes so much time to get places because of the mountainous terrain :P)
From my observation when I was in Germany, Spain, France, and Switzerland, people took time with their meal and have discussions. I enjoy this aspect of their culture.
you have to pay for toilets to avoid vandalism, and its a motivator for cleaners and owners to keep the bathrooms clean - it sucks to pay, but I agree with it and its worth it, still better than having to enter a very filthy stinky bathroom full of vandalism
Yeah that's true, but I find it unnecessary at gas stations or McDonald's on highways, for example🤷🏽♀️
for example public toilets and toilets in all tiers of restaurants in czech republic are so clean and looks like from five star hotel even in cheap pub. Iam glad for it and i dont mind to pay
In France you pay only in big cities, and not everywhere. Hopefully most areas are small cities where toilets are free, and often clean.
@@VeraVera-yk9xs In Italy you do not have to pay for toilets inside bars, restaurants etc.
Cool video! One mention: "most of Europe" is not Prague and German cities...regarding recycling and the perfect tidy old and pretty architectural looks do not apply "everywhere " and probably not even "most places eighter". Eastern Europe was forgotten in this video (Czech Republic is central Europe btw)
Geographisch gehört Tschechien in der tat zu Mitteleuropa.
Geschichtlich betrachtet ist es Geopolitisch und Lingustisch der Osten Europas.
Der Slawische Kulturraum wird dem Osten zugeordnet.
Grüße aus München
but most importantly of them all Europe is not a country!
it's a 'union' of european states that add up to be about one country worth of total economic and political influence, right? The EU is basically a country
yes
@@damiannapo8283pay attention that not all European countries are part of the union
@@plue735 good to note!
@@damiannapo8283 There are so many ways that they're not similar though. You included two categories to meet your definition.
Your videos are great - you’ve got my subscription! 😊 But about Europe: In tourist cities, things can seem different, like people just relaxing or expensive toilets. Outside these areas, it’s often more authentic and affordable. Keep it up
Europe is not a single country
But countries are very similar if you compare with the rest of the world.
exactly bro thinks that waiters don't come i live in the uk they do come
Of course not!!!!!!!! O my goodness, you are so ignorant in geography
@@fabriziocoppola6519 What? Sweden vs Greece? Ireland vs Italy??
@@fabriziocoppola6519 what a load of bullshits.
maybe someone has said this but …. Americans are happy to pay mega $ for healthcare but not a bathroom toilet… 😂 the irony.
thats a good one
We are not at all happy about the cost of our health care.
Qué pesados con lo de la siesta!!! En España, se cierra a la hora de comer... para comer!!! No para dormir!!! Cuánto mito sobre España...
I am czech, love your videos and PPPeter 26:29 just made my heart so happy that i need to subscribe now 😂🤍
Drew, what an OUTSTANDING video. Congratulations to you. You are such an inspiration! I learned more in this 40 minute video than I did in 12 years of school. This video should be played to billions of people! Thank you so much for being a light in this world and spreading such amazing knowledge!~
❤❤❤
At 3:24... Don't ever let someone stay in the seat like that. If you crash the car, that person will die. A famous footballer (soccer player) here in Brazil (Dener) died in the peak of his career in a car accident where he was with the seat just like that
Yeah, crazy to see that! NEVER do that!
Great break down, I agree with it all. The one thing on the list I'd strongly say America wins on is smoking. It's becoming rare to find smokers anymore and this is a good thing. One other thing I wished would have been touched on is materialism and consumption. Americans seem so much more money, status and consumption obsessed than Europeans. If you meet an American one of their first questions is "what do you go (for work)? It's like they are trying to size up your status by your job to decide your value. Yet I have met Europeans and conversed with them for hours without anyone asking me about my job or talking about work. It's a very interesting cultural difference that I find refreshing.
Because the US is using more e-cigaretts or as they call it vaping. Europe stayed traditional with cigarettes but america chose e-cigaretts. Mostly they are vaping in the car and in school bathrooms 😅
I'm Czech and can't WAIT to go to Prague! It's beyond beautiful 🤩
If the streets are that small they aren't designed for cars. It should be pedestrians only.
CORRECTION III: Most Europeans do not live in small apartments in big city centres. However, if you go to a big European city and talk to locals in the age of 20-30, they are likely to do so. Some of them still live with their parents. Now, go to NYC or the Bay Area; same thing. Young people (who are not homeless) often live in small apartments because housing is so expensive. Some are 'basement dwellers'. The average European home is smaller than the average American home, but almost no one in Europe is homeless or lives in a trailer park. Furthermore, plenty of the apartments in Europe's big city centres are far from small. Many of them are roomy and expensive. This is because people with money wish to live there. If you're rich in Texas, you buy a ranch and remain there. If you're rich in Barcelona, Paris, Munich or Stockholm etcetera, you own a big apartment in that city and probably at least one house somewhere else while also traveling the world a lot. In general though, rich people in Europe and America have much in common while being poor is a lot tougher in the US.
Great video! I really enjoyed it. But... the feeling a 'European' experiences while trying to explain to US citizens that we are first and foremost Germans, Italians, Norwegians, Greeks, Irish, etc. long before we are Europeans, must be a little like the sinking feeling Native Americans experienced when they tried to explain to the original European settlers that they were really, really, really not Indians 😂
Que vídeo sensacional, obrigado! 👏👏👏
One thing that really shocked us in the US was seeing really old people or heavily pregnant women working. In Austria you get paid leave at least 8weeks before birth and after you can get a year off with almost the same pay. Most people have to retire by 65. I’ve never seen a 70-80year old sitting at a register but I did in Florida everywhere. That’s what universal healthcare also gives you!
Also you can add heavily “heavy” people to the list for US 😂
Most cities in Europe were built before the car was invented. That's why it's a bit narrow sometimes
I have been to the United States twice as a tourist, so my opinion has very limited value. What has struck me most about the United States is the difficulty in moving from one city to another, even if they are relatively close. I have also been struck by the large portions, the large amount of sauces that mask the flavors, the excess of sugar, and the lack of real bread. What I don't understand is the madness of tips and the fact that prices don't reflect the final price. The best thing about the United States is the kindness and friendliness of the people. I had always believed that people in the south of Spain were very open, but even in New York people are super friendly.
Mais peut être hypocrite.....
That friendliness in US is completely fake
I've been to almost all European countries (exceptions: Ireland and Andorra), and I have a few responses:
- I had no problems ordering by the table in Salzburg, maybe you're at a bad restaurant?
- Getting an automatic transmission car isn't a problem, just make sure to order in advance.
- Use a GPS when driving in Europe, and you'll have NO PROBLEMS. If you don't have one with you, you can ALWAYS rent it from the car rental company.
- Yeah, our health care system is great. As a Norwegian, I'll NEVER spend more than 3040 NOK (less than $300) per year for medical stuff.
- Bathrooms/toilets. You can find free ones EVERYWHERE. Either on the restaurant you're eathing at, at a mall, or a gas station. Paying for it is retarded, you don't need to.
- Smoking. This is getting more and more restricted, so it has become harder to be a smoker in Europe the last few years.
- Yes, food is better in Europe. If you wanna REALLY enjoy food, go to Greece - there's no better culinary country :)
- No AC in Europe? Abosolute rubbish! Just order a hotel room which have it.
- Yes, most hotel rooms are small, but CHECK online sites, like booking.com, and you'll easily find what you want/need.
- "In Europe, breakfast is nothing more than a little pastry". LIES. You'll almost always get a GREAT breakfast in Europen hotels (usually a buffet). This is NOT the case in the US.
Sorry, but for someone who claimes to have been "everywhere", this isn't a good video.
He has obviously never heard of a continental breakfast 😅 it's like a feast!
@@earthkindsanctuary Its not a thing in Southern Europe. Sure you can have a big meal at breakfast but only in established hotels, locals just make do with just a coffee and maybe a croissant/cornetto.
Agree i´m from Sweden and it has alot.. and alot of faults!
You're finding fault in his generalized statements because you're European... but he's expressing what the normal expectation is... sure you're find AC in high end posh hotels or newer buildings.. but in US no tourist will ever notice lack of AC any where... same for the smoking.. there's no denying it that Europeans smoke WAY more then Americans...
He's stating common observations. These aren't meant to be judgment statements and I'm assuming he's meaning it for an American audience, who will also recognize these differences.
I for one agree with everything he said! And yes of course, 'europe' is not one country or culture and Scandinavian countries are different then the Mediterranean ones... and maybe he could've clarified some of the differences there.... cause yes in France a croissant and espresso may constitute breakfast but that may not be true for England or Greece...
But I think overall, he was right on the money!
@@mercedehb4257 I can't afford to rent "high end posh hotel" rooms. I've been to almost ALL European countries and I have not had any problems getting REGULAR rooms with AC.
Do YOU have my level of travel experience? If not, you're talking out of your arse.
The thing is...
Europa is not "one" at all, less than ever before.
Sure, there are some similarities, but in the end, a lot of countries differ a lot from each other, including the languages, cultures, architectures etc.
Greetings from the Netherlands
Precies, daarom haat ik die tuinkabouter Timmermans ook met z'n indoctrine!
I am adopted from Kostroma Russia, and when my parents adopted me, I started moving from a lot of countries back-and-forth. The one I lived at the longest was a Czech Republic for five years and that was one of the best places I live growing up and ever since then I’ve traveled the world just as much as you have drew, it’s one of the best feelings in the world
Dining etiquette? Well, in Europe, the etiquette says no stupid baseball caps indoors or while sitting in the table, nor dogs in the seat.
Really?😂 Sorry, but the same etiquette exists in the US.
@@pacmanc8103 Good for you! This guy from the video is obviously not aware of it.
@@argokuusk Don’t know him, never met him, and don’t plan on it. He’s clearly made a niche for himself making inane videos based on what he thinks Europeans (yeah, all lumped into one group) want to see and hear. Why else?
@@argokuusk Most people in the US do not follow the etiquette and will keep on hats, sunglasses everywhere. Here in Los Angeles, you can see dogs sometimes while grocery or clothes shopping.
@@cocoa5011 And still they complain about the service quality like this guy in the video. He seems to be forgetting that here in Europe, waiters do not have to beg for tips as their employers are able to pay them a living wage.
Love your work as always Drew!
Much appreciated!
Drew! I have watched so many of your videos over the years and am a fairly experienced traveler myself. It was so refreshing to also see you get frustrated with little things like paying the check 😂 I feel like such an impatient American sometimes but it really can get excessive. Thanks for keeping it real!
Hey man... I've just watched this video on Europe . I'm European that also lived in USA for almost two years and I can tell you , you have a point. Just go on with an idea, explore more and you're on the right way to go.
In order to use bathrooms free of charge in an European city, best thing is to go to a café and order a drink or snack. As a guest you can then use their toilettes for free.
True, I have only once paid to use the toilet, but that was on a discotheque in Denmark in the late nineties. I suppose they did it to keep narcotic consumption down.
I never visited that discotheque again. I don't want to drink overpriced beverages and then pay to get room for more 😂
American and European cultures have distinct characteristics, shaped by their unique histories, values, and social norms.
In American culture, individualism is highly valued, with a strong emphasis on personal freedom and the pursuit of individual goals. The U.S. is a melting pot of cultures, reflecting its diverse immigrant influences in food, music, and traditions.
especially North americans.. they can only be understood in 2 countries inside of AMERICA.
Here in Ljubljana, public toilets are free, but even when they weren't, they were something like half a euro.
But i wouldnt use public toilet beeing homlander... Id go for coffe or a drink and use cafes restroom... When walking around with juonger kids i would even askjust to use a rest room and usualy they dont mind.
@@katjatusek2518 That sounds very much like a "you" problem.
Increible reportaje. Saludos desde bilbao, españa.❤❤😅
The gun thing is so weird to me. I grew up in the rural upper midwest. We had guns but it was always for hunting food, protecting our cattle from animals, but not really for personal protection. What did we need protection from…our neighbor 5 miles down the road?
Same here!
Your experience isn't the same for everyone. Some do need it for protection.
@@Sheeeeerigirl That argument isn't fit for 2024! It's long past the wild west lawless days!
Guns being inbrained shouldn't be a reason to keep them in any country!
Only police, army should have guns. No need for anyone else to have a gun period!
@@Sheeeeerigirl from who? other people with guns? well if that is the issue, europe doesn't have that issue because of gun control
@dr.Einstein_von_Brainstorm Not all criminals carry guns. You can look up and find security footage showing home owners fighting off criminals because they were armed. Ideally, we wouldn't have to deal with this problem, but in reality, some people do. Look at the stats for States with the highest gun control. They have some of the highest crime rates in the country. I'm going to repeat a well-known saying that criminals do not care about laws. it's pretty easy to access illegal guns, especially since people can smuggle them in through the borders. If people feel they need to protect themselves, they should be allowed to. It's the reality some people live in.
How cool to see you in my home city of Salzburg, in the Café Bazar!
It’s a great place !! But their customer service sucks 😂😂
@@drewbinsky, I have a feeling that the waiter just didn’t like you?
@@theladyofthelakesFTs888I love the Austrian and Bavarian waiters, I come from the industry.😂
@@arnodobler1096, Ich auch.
As a person who lived in Europe for over 4 decades and works for an American company for over 25 years and travelled in Europe and US I think you were very fair on your thoughts.
Though, before moving to Europe I used to live in Iran and therefore I selected the country to live in and I choose the UK as it is something in between the US and Europe.
Wow ! Hope to be back in iran soon :)
The UK is europe
@@Italianelectric kind of. Though, because it is an island people culture is very different. The cultural differences are similar to those of driving.
Here in the UK we view the slower paced lifestyle as more of a mainland Europe thing, as well as the paying for public toilets. Most public toilets are free here. One difference I always notice is that at pubs and bars in the UK we order and pay at the bar, however in the US and a lot of the rest of Europe it’s table service
@@ebi2598it literally is Europe and identical to mainland in many ways
I don't even live in Europe or the US but I still watched the video till the end, great video quality as always Drew!!!
This video is a more detailed version of your very old video. I loved it❤.
Yes exactly !!
In Czech republic you cannot smoke anywhere inside no more. They banned it approximately 7 years ago.
and yet there are still places where they found the way to ignore stoopid enforcement. but sure, let's pretend we obey every stoopidity some goodoers plant on us.
I like that ban. Or they could have just let it be and allow customers to decide whether or not they want second hand smoke with their food.
@@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l but we are not speaking about 12-16 hours lunchtime restaurants, but also beer'n'music hospoda where there are just beer snacks to eat. No kids, no meal. Just beer and freedom. And of course in many such places they found the way to bypass the law. Like locking the door for example so no abuser can enter so easily.
BTW, many restaurants forbid the smoke during lunch time even before this enforcement. And most supporter's I knew didn't start visit drink pub's more after implementation so there. And as matter of fact in Brittain places with drink'n'smoke parts appeared very soon after that sh!t was implemented in there. Definitely before it got to Czechia.
No European I've ever met will force you to smoke or find it socially unacceptable if you decline. I do think Europeans smoke more than Americans, there are big differences per country however... Some European countries there are barely any people smoking
@@skyr1447absolute BS
@@skyr1447 it's crazy for me that some people succumb to peer pressure tbh. how possibly hard could it be to say "no" ?
@@siema14123 It mainly starts early on, especially early teens. As adults, not so much.
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In the Czech republic you cannot smoke inside in restaurants and bars since... 2017? I don't know wxactly. The only exception are, so called "private clubs" where you need some kind of membership to enter. Those places are not considered retaurants.
Same in the UK since 2007
Thank you for making this video. As an American who loves to visit Europe, wearing white trainers and a track suit, make you stand out as an America. Americans are so loud and obnoxious in public. They are also unaware of those around them. Always learn how to ask if they can speak in their country. If you don’t, it’s disrespectful and many will act like they don’t speak English. And to the people complaining about “Europe” and Euro countries…. You say Europe as a collective if you are visiting or have visited multiple countries. Americans….in Europe you can go to a completely different country just like driving to another state. Americans…if you have never been out of the country, stop saying it’s the best country in the world. Actually go explore and see all that is out then before acting like we are better…because we aren’t.
28:07 haha i love that you said that it feels like a movie when you are in Europe, but if you ask any European that will say that the us feels like a movie because almost all movies we watch takes place in the us😂
You are right - but only a minority of US cities - most are just suburban wastelands - the ones that are cinematic are NY, San Francisco, and a few spots in LA, Miami, et al. Many European cities and central business districts feel lived in and have lots of shared spaces
😂european capitals(rome and paris especialfor their narrow sreets) apear in car hase parts of mouvied
NYC felt just like the American movies when I visited 🗽
Would likely be similar a American visiting London. Buckingham Palace, black cabs, red double decker buses etc.
True
Hi! German here. I just wanted to say that I live in an apartment like this in a big city, we call it an 'Altbau', and it's incredibly expensive. The housing market in cities like this, especially in Central Europe, is hell.
And I had to laugh a little at the bit about fashion. I think there are big differences between rural areas and cities, as well as in Europe. When I visit Eastern Europe as a women I always feel underdressed.
Edit: And we have university sports, at least in Germany, but it's mainly a way to stay fit. I once took a ballet course, which was definitely amusing. Especially for those who had to watch it.
You should know that sitting your dog at the table and feeding it food from the menu with the restaurant's cutlery would be considered extremely crass behaviour in Europe.
Absolutely untrue.
We Europeans love our dogs at least as much as Americans do.
@@rocamadourguillet9605 I didn't say we don't love them. But isn't it disrespectful to put someone else's cutlery in a dogs mouth? You wouldn't do it in a friend's home, so why do it in a restaurant?
@@alexanderrutland6349 It isn't.
@@alexanderrutland6349 it's not someone else's cutlery, it's a business. You're paying for the food, facilities and service.
@@choonblaze Sorry I didn't realise that going to a restaurant gives you permission to do literally anything you want because you're paying.
Some tips
- don’t put you dog in the seat
- remove your hat, it’s not a baseball game
- say at least hello in their native language
- don’t keep browsing the menu. close it and wait
- know when it’s busy
- don’t go to tourist spots
I could care less if Europeans don't like baseball caps. I always wear one
@@Yeeyeeenation they usually think you have eczema on your head or bald if you keep wearing silly hats where no one else wears it
@@choonblaze I don't really care what they think. They can get over themselves
@@choonblazesoft
@@Yeeyeeenation that's fine but when you're a single tourist in between millions, it sticks like sore thumb or shall I say, eczema and bald headed cap acting "I don't care" while screaming inside
In most cities in europe you can just go to a cafe or a restaurant and ask if you could use the toilet. I personally never pay for public toilets, toilets in cafes or restaurants are way more cleaner. But I would like to see in Europe what they have here in South Korea, free public toilets that are so clean, and the best thing is they are everywhere.
There are also toilets in all big shopping malls, usually always for free!
@lisaarca1555 Yes, I forgot about that.
Mais vous devez prendre une consommation, ne serait-ce qu’un café. C’est ce que je fais aussi.
A really nice and interesting video, i freaking enjoyed it. And I was glad u mentioned Bucharest, too. ☺️
I had the opposite culture shock first time I filled up the car in LA (I’m from UK). I was all like, “why don’t the pumps work?” before finally some friendly attendant came out and asked me what I was up to and sorted me out
That's how it used to be in the UK
Didnt expect a pppeter cameo!
Was just with him last night!
@@drewbinsky legend!
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing this to us
I lived in Brussels in 1993 as a teen with my parents. We lived on the 27th floor of the old Sheraton Towers. So, my mom and I had to wash clothes at the laundry mat. She hadn't driven a standard since she was in her 20s, and I was only 15 at the time, so I definitely didn't know how to drive a stick. We had to back up from the parking spot in the parking garage and couldn't get it into reverse to save our life, so I got out and pushed it out of the spot. We later found out it had a safety disc on the handle that you had to squeeze and pull up on to get it into reverse, lmao. 😂 It was so beautiful there, though, and I would love to go back as an adult. I know I would appreciate it a lot more now than I did back then.
Not sure about Germany, but in some countries in EU you can get in a lot of trouble for forgetting to pay for gasoline. For example in Bulgaria, police will be called to look for you and investigate, and if they and the owner/manager of the gas station turn out to be not very understanding you will probably be jailed for 24 hours and prosecuted on criminal charges. Do not forget to pay your bill at the gas station :)
In Germany it's the same, every Gas Station has a lot of Cameras, and the Police will find you for sure 😉😁
0:12 As an American, you started out as an American. It's not a 'bathroom'. It's a toilet. If it doesn't have a bathtub in it, it ain't a bathroom.
Americans can‘t tell the difference 😂😂😂
North americana.. papa.. remeberbe that. Y'all can only be understood in 2 countries inside of AMERICA