Because traffic stops can become dangerous to cops quickly. Put your hands on the steering wheel, where the cops can see them clearly. Try to keep calm, listen to the cops instructions. Give them the drivers license AND proof of insurance. Remain still and respectful. STAY IN THE CAR unless you are instructed otherwise. So many drivers have guns in their cars and police get attacked. Cops get nervous too. Each state may have different laws for international drivers. There might even be a required international license.
And make sure you communicate with the officer before you start to move. For example - tell them you are going to reach for your wallet before you start moving to get it. If you start moving around with no explanation it will make the officer nervous.
Are you sure you replied to the right comment? He didn't address any of that. I mistrust cops as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't offer them a bribe: Best case scenario, we have a longer conversation than otherwise, haggling over price. Worst and more likely case, they get offended, and I get arrested, beat or dead. Which could happen anyway, if I nervously mishear some order, so I want to just take the ticket and get away as quickly as possible.
@@WilliamMoses355 You factually responded to the wrong comment. Like, you can literally see that you didn't respond to me, but to the OP. I wouldn't break the law either. But the idea that it doesn't happen, is painfully naïve.
@@Tijuanabill Perhaps not, but trying to bribe an honest cop will cause you all sorts of problems. You want to guess which type of cop you're dealing with? Give. Me. A. Break.
@@WilliamMoses355 ? Stop over reacting. You would not be beat or dead lmao. Of course there are bad police, but statistically the amount of interactions that go well is over 99 percent easily. People think watching mainstream news, using biased algorithms, or using anecdotal evidence gives them an understanding of police in the entire country (it doesn't). Each mayor can hire a chief of police that can completely determine if the department is really good, average, or corrupt. Now think of how many departments there are in the entire country, let alone a single state, and you quickly realize that generalizing all police as bad is hilariously inaccurate. Once again statistics prove my statement correct, the vast majority of officers are good, and do their job competently. Some are not suited for the job, and few are completely bad. I'd say the mayor is more responsible than the police for corruption when you look at the power they hold.
It’s because American police usually find getting out of the car as a threat. They find this as a threat because this is what most criminals do when they exchange fire with police officers.
@@european-reacts Technically one is under arrest once those police car lights go on until the police officer says you may go or you are released under your own recognizance by signing the agreement to appear in court or, for serious crimes, one is taken to the town or county jail and actually booked where one has to post cash bail. So one is in, so to speak, a controlled situation and it is best to ask the police officer if one can get out of the car as I did when I was pulled over for a light on my vehicle being out. Police never used to be as on edge, but lately we have done a really bad job of keeping violent people locked up in my state. It used to be a small probability that an officer would encounter a violent person, but that probability has increased lately.
This is true but respecting property rights can vary based on where you are. In many parts of Europe it's normal and expected to be able to walk through someone's land if there isn't a walking path around it. Try that on a ranch (or the wrong person's backyard) in the US and you might get shot at.
ANd don't be gay, have an accent someone doesn't like, or be an atheist in the south. I've lived all around the country, and the rural south is absolutely horrible to foreigners, LGBT folks, and anyone who doesn't go to church on sunday.
You see signs in the US that say, "Trespassers will be shot on sight", but that obviously wouldn't be legal. Walking up to your neighbors door, ok sure. But if he finds you out in the woods behind his house, you will have a lot of explaining to do.
There are many ppl with invisible illnesses. I am disabled and look perfectly healthy! However, I have a chronic condition where I cannot walk or stand for long periods of time and can no longer work. I even have a wheelchair that I use on occasion. I am extremely weak and easily feel faint. So please do not judge someone who has a handicap placard.😋
I had a hip replaced when I was 70; the surgeon offered me a handicapped plaque but I walked fine from the first day, so I refused it. Too many people think you must be in a wheelchair to deserve a handicap tag.
My dad has one for being low vision because parking in a poorly lit space would be dangerous for him. The disabled spots are generally closer and better lit.
Yeah, exactly. There's no way to discern someone's medical status by looking at them. I have a cousin a few years older than me, in his mid-40's. Just to look at him, he looks like a strapping healthy/fit guy. But, he has a congenital heart condition, and he currently is in congestive heart failure and is on the transplant list. Poor guy gets super winded walking 20-30 feet, which can then cause a sudden blood pressure drop and he passes out. On multiple occasions he's had people get in his face about parking in a handicapped space, even with his legal and valid placard... just because he "looks" healthy at a glance. I personally do not have a handicapped placard, but I also have some pretty serious chronic health problems. I've been very ill for the last 6 years, with multiple complications (some life threatening) and several surgeries (with more surgery to come). But it's not obvious to just look at me or during a short interaction. Spend some real time with me though, and it very quickly becomes very obvious. And I am really good at masking my symptoms and appearing "normal" for a few hours at a time, no matter how sick or how much pain I'm in (most of time anyway, some days masking just isn't possible lol). No one knows, and should never assume, what ANYONE'S health status is based on what they look like, from a brief encounter, or from limited interactions.
@ I’m so sorry to hear about your cousin and your health issues. I have a handicap placard but only use it when I really need it. If someone has a placard, ppl really need to mind their business and stay in their lanes! It is already traumatic enough for him to be so ill and on a transplant list. So for people to gaslight him is egregious! If anyone ever challenges me about parking in a handicap spot with my placard, it won’t be pleasant for them.🥴 Be well, friend.
@@texasgoddess323 Aw, thank you. He is pretty stable for now on his meds and enjoying fatherhood, and my health is slowly improving. Hanging tough. And yes, it's pretty awful. My cousin is a really good guy and a total teddy bear. And all he is trying to do is get from his car into the store entrance, and he'll have some jackass following behind him telling him off about using a handicapped space.... while he's just trying to make it to the motorized scooters before he passes out. Some people really do suck, and definitely need to F off and learn to mind their own business!! I'm sorry about your health struggles too, hang in there and take care of yourself.
That's how you see it. To somebody who has zero money and needs to buy food for their baby, they are a blessing. As long as you pay the load back within a few weeks, you are fine. It is only irresponsible people who can't manage their money that end up in a situation where they are paying ridiculous interest.
I agree with you about the disabled parking spaces. Now that my parents are in their 80s, walking a few steps can be difficult some days. If there is no disabled parking, they go somewhere else, because mobility is slow and painful. However, some disabilities aren't obvious from a moment's look at a person, so if you think someone is using the space illegally, call the police. They can sort it out without you having to ask personal health questions to a stranger, which they don't have to answer anyway, at least not to another citizen. An officer can ask to see their placard. But I believe you are not legally required to give the police your medical history. That's between you and your doctor. The doctor "prescribes" the placard, so the police only need to know that you have an up-to-date placard, and NOT what your disability is.
DO NOT call emergency services to report someone parking in the accessible spot. There's no immediate risk to anyone's life or limb, so it's a huge waste of resources and just not a good idea on a lot of levels. I wouldn't even consider calling the non-emergency police number unless there's someone repeatedly parking in accessible spaces without a placard, or taking up the only space for hours at a time. In the US, calling the cops over a parking space is more likely to cause more trouble than anything.
Andre, the buses will flash yellow lights (letting you know they’re coming to a child’s stop. Then they will flash red and (oftentimes, though not always), a red “stop” sign pops out of the side of the bus. Lastly, this is for BOTH sides of the road and not just the cars following the bus. Sometimes kids have to cross the street to get to their home or neighborhood. So just be aware of that.
Ditto Thanksgiving Day Parade. My sister actually really enjoyed it, but I had to bail because it was SO crowded and cold. I left and went to a warm cafe with a friend instead. Also, you have to get up ass early to get there and find any place to stand. Miserable.
If you dare disturb the sacred nature of the queue, it is a horrible offense to everyone present. You never ask to go ahead. Often people around here ( in TX ), it's more common to be like, "go ahead, you got a small purchase", or deference to elders or veterans. Things move a little slower around here, and you know who's just trying to hustle for the bills, and who's just taking a few as a break.
Very true. It is ok to accept someone's offer to go ahead of them, but generally considered a bit rude to ask. It is definitely not ok to just get in front of someone.
One of my friends from New York state told me about going to Times Square (NYC) for New Year's Eve. It is as inconvenient as Diane says. You have to arrive many, many hours ahead of time to get a good spot. Bathroom breaks must be taken ahead of time. I don't recall if being a group helped in this respect (i.e., take turns finding a public restroom). Diane makes a mistake that many foreigners make: the US is not homogeneous. Your experience will vary considerably by state, county, city/town, or even neighborhood.
Cops in America are generally polite, professional, and friendly in 99% of instances as long as you're not presenting as someone dangerous or making an ass out of yourself. Cops in America just get antsy when you start acting in ways they don't expect, or if you start doing things where they can't really see what you're doing. Starting the encounter with cops off in a traffic stop by simply having the window rolled down with your hands on the wheel and letting them approach you gives them control of the situation lets everyone start the encounter off on the right foot. If you get out of your car, they might think you are going to rush at them, or run away because you have a warrant, or maybe you have something in the back seat you don't want them to see so you're trying to talk to them away from the car, or something like that. Or, if they walk up to your car and you're rummaging around in a backpack, it's going to make them uncomfortable because they might think you're hiding something they aren't supposed to see, or reaching for something that might be dangerous to them like a weapon. If they ask you, and you need to go through your bag to get documentation, tell them that's what you're going to do, they'll acknowledge you're going to do that, and then calmly go for the bag and get what you need. For a lot of minor things, like say you accidentally made an illegal U-turn because you didn't read a sign properly, own up and apologize, say you're not from around here and you're trying your best, and most of the time they'll let you off with a warning. Most of the time they will ask you some basic questions, who you are, where you're coming from, where you're going, etc. You're not required to give them specific information, you can just say, "Oh I'm going over to a friend's house to watch a movie." They're mostly using the small talk to see if you're slurring your words in case you're driving drunk. Volunteering unnecessary information is generally never a good idea, and if you are accused of any crime for any reason make sure to invoke your right to a lawyer and don't say anything to them directly without them, even if you're completely innocent and you just happen to really look like the guy who robbed the bank a few blocks away. Another reason why cops like to keep you in your car is actually for your own safety. There are a lot of traffic accidents that happen related to cars that are pulled over on the side of the road, and people walking around makes that more likely to happen. If someone, say, is driving drunk, and comes up and slams into your car during the traffic stop, you're more often than not going to be safer in it than outside of it. Just relax, be polite, don't be moving around or rummaging through stuff to make him wonder if maybe you're going to do something you shouldn't or hide something he's not supposed to see, and everything will be fine.
@@UseByDate-Expired 330 million people aren't cops duh, that's the entire population of the country. You think every single person in the population is a cop. 99 percent is an approximation, not a literal number to be applied which is why he didn't cite a source.
Re: parking - there are a few different reserved parking spots we have(in my area of the country, anyway) - parent parking for people with kids (typically small kids), disabled (of course), and veterans parking. I've been to th grocery store, and the parking lot was completely full. I was doing laps in the parking lot trying to find a spot, but those spots were empty. People respect that those spots are reserved ❤
Ten year state trooper, basically a traffic investigator. Also a police officer. If you want to be on the good side with police here, just roll down the window and put your hands out. That way the officer knows you’re not armed..
So this is the best, most informative video i have seen her do. Very nice. The term is mostly black and not colored. Some might use person of color but not many. I'd like to add if you visit a gun shop, never point the weapon at anyone. Even unloaded. I hope you have a great vacation.
If you see someone walking to or from the handicap parking may have permits to park on handicap. It doesn't mean unable to walk. It called "invisible handicap disability".
The peeing against a wall thing isn't because the US frowns upon it more than Europe does. It's because the US has "Indecent Exposure" laws against showing your private parts anywhere outdoors, or in public areas indoors (like hallways). It is a crime, even on your own property outside your house.
9:18 Hi. As an immigrant from Spain married to an American I've learned to mimic what the other person says rather than make assumptions about ethnicity. You'll find wide disagreement and ethnic self expressions and they all are dependent on the user. You may see someone as Latino and they consider themselves white or black or Latino depending on the context. "Colored" has racist undertones in America. America is the only country that doesn't have an overt ethnic identity. It has a political or ideological identity and they are all part of the American family. My husband's family still refers to themselves as Irish American ethnicity even tough the family ancestor immigrated in 1727. My husband doesn't even consider ethnicity. I am considered by some as "European" and by others as "American" and by others as "Latina". So I often have to clarify or ignore it. In America I choose my ethnicity (within reason). Correct terminology will always be changed according to the next "offended" person or celebrity or political/social movement. We have friends who are 100% Arapaho Indian and one refers to himself as white and his wife calls herself American Indian. Then they'll claim equivalency with me as Latino (even though I'm European Spanish). It's all very confusing so let the American define themselves and don't be surprised if they change. I'm in Colorado BTW
If you step out of the car, the cop might think you're armed. It's safe to sit with your hands on the steering wheel. The police also touch the rear of the car to leave finger prints in case you try to escape.
As a retired cop I always assumed the person was armed. In or out of a car. In traffic or in a department store. At home or out for dinner. 100% of the time assume the other person is armed.
And no. We do t touch the car to leave fingerprints, we wear gloves. We’re checking to make sure it’s locked and when we walk to the driver door somebody’s not gonna jump out behind us.
@ we never did that. The sole reason was checking the trunk lid. There are no fingerprints through your gloves. No cop I ever knew in any department I had any experience with and checking the trunk was the way it was taught in the academy. You should always AVOID leaving fingerprints on a potential crime scene.
If you want to go for a nature walk we have plenty of forest preserves, they’re particularly beautiful in north Illinois in the late spring and true summer, we also have beautiful leaves in the fall but the air can get a bit chilly
4:53. Yes. Do NOT get out of the vehicle unless specifically ordered to do so. Simply pull over, turn the engine off, put your hands on the steering wheel, and, if weather permits, roll down all of the windows. It puts the officer at ease to be able to clearly see inside the vehicle as he/she approaches. It also helps to have your ID and depending on the state, they will ask for either the registration or the insurance, so having those handy when the officer walks up is always helpful. In older cars, you would throw the keys up on the dashboard, but with push-to-start vehicles now, it's not necessary. Oh and on a different topic, beware "no parking signs" depending on where you're at, you may come back and find your vehicle missing. If so, it's been towed and getting it back is a pain in the ass.
Here in the United States when somebody gets out of the car during a traffic stop they are assumed to be combative and if you would rather not take the chance of getting shot by accident it's best to stay in the car
In the summer, the temperature in cars can rise so fast and so high that kids and pets can be killed. in the south/southwest, we have a deaths every summer from folks forgetting their kids in the backseat. American school buses have flashing red lights and stop signs. Don't pass a school bus on either side of the road if the red flashers are on. There is some subtlety to whether the road is divided and in which state you are driving. Before driving in the US review the traffic laws in the states you're visiting. Most states have the manual for new drivers available online at the Dept of Motor Vehicles or Dept of Public Safety.
Do NOT exit the vehicle if you get pulled over by a police officer. They will instantly think you're a threat. What you should do is roll down your window, keep your hands on the wheel so they are clearly visible and they can assess you do not have a weapon. Be polite and respectful, then you will have no issues. These professionals see a lot of hard things and they're prepared for all outcomes. Don't make their job harder than it already is.
As an American: 1) Yeah, the interest rates on payday loans are absurdly high. 2) All depends how you feel about crowds. It’s something I’d never choose to do. I also hate the St. Patrick’s Day parade in my home town of Chicago. Way too many aggressive & drunk people. 3) Yes, do not get out of the car unless told to. Keep your hands in sight always. Do not reach for anything in the car without saying what you are reaching for and where it is. Start by telling them you are a tourist from Europe and that you don’t have any weapons. Odds are you will be fine. 4) There’s so much public land and huge national parks, just stick to paths in parks. And don’t go off the path in Yellowstone. There’s some seriously dangerous wild areas. Don’t approach bison or bears either. It’s not a petting zoo. 5) Yeah, generally not a good idea. I’ve done it when my kids were asleep in the car and I desperately needed to pee. The car was out of sight for less than 5 minutes. It also depends on the age of the kid. 6) “Colored” is not a term we use here and may cause offense. 7) Don’t pee outside of restroom in general. Most of the time it’s not a big deal, but still just don’t. It’s gross. 8) NO BRIBES! Bribes are a very bad idea in the US! 9) Irrelevant for most tourists. 10) Big, big no! Illegal and unethical. Be aware that not all disabilities are visible. A friend of mine has disabled parking due to extreme sensitivity to the cold. She looks fine, but absolutely needs the close parking. 11) Florida is unique! It has some crazy wildlife. If that’s your thing, enjoy. Best to assume there may be an alligator anywhere in the water in FL. 12) This is not something you want to mess with. Couple it with gun culture and it can be deadly. 13) Don’t use that word. Not okay in most of the US.
I agree on point 4 especially. Because it does happen in Central to Southern Utah when people do that. I rarely hear of it with anyone on the Northern Utah trails.
It’s for your own safety to not exit the car. Traffic keeps whizzing by you and it can be dangerous. And also everyone is assumed to be armed. Don’t freak out if you’re asked if you have a weapon because it’s a normal question here.
During a traffic stop in America . Be polite . Don't lie . Wait for instructions . Follow instructions . If you feel like you were treated unfairly consult an attorney so the attorney can file a law suit on your behalf . If the officer gives you a summons/ticket have your attorney take care of it , do not handle it yourself . If you are arrested , have your attorney handle your case , do not handle it yourself . Do not insult / threaten the officer . Do not argue with the officer . Do not fight with the officer . No matter what the situation is fighting or arguing with the police will only make the situation worse . Always remember that your interaction with the police is being recorded , and the prosecutor and the judge will see it , and they will not be amused if you act foolish .
its true that you shouldn't go to Times Square on New Years Eve cus its a ridiculous amount of drunk people for a 10 second countdown & some live performances that may or may not be worth it plus bad people try to take advantage of tourists during these events as well not to mention how much more money you'll spend just cus its a special event....yes stay in the car unless you're instructed to do so by the cops here in the states....it is illegal to leave kids & pets in cars here in Arizona especially in the summer....just call someone their name or just refer to them as 'that person'....public urination is illegal & it can be charged as indecent exposure....you can actually get arrested for bribing a cop if you try to pay them to get out of trouble....you can get a ticket for passing a school bus that is stopped & has its hazard lights & stop sign out....people will get into verbal & physical fights if you cut a line pretty much anywhere
Talking about the things she talks about, skipping some because they're basically well covered- 1) Loans are a major issue in the US, as the things she read off hint towards. Though, you have to be in a seriously bad way to even think of taking a payday loan. 2) Any festival of high renown tends to be not THAT worth it in the end. The New Year's Party at Times Square is just one of them. 3) When pulled over by the police, you remain seated in the vehicle unless told otherwise (I've personally been pulled over like three times, not once been told to exit the vehicle). It's also recommended to have your driver's license and auto insurance strip/papers on your lap before the officer reaches your window, never make sudden movements, and have your hands on the top half of the steering wheel. Another suggestion is having your in-door overhead light on so they can see better, and absolutely recommend this if you're pulled over at night. The goal of the traffic stop is to make it as smooth for the driver and as safe as possible for the officer, and there's nothing wrong with actually talking with officers, as long as you're respectful during it. Sudden movements or exiting the vehicle without being told to do so can be seen as a possible threat. 4) You generally won't get threatened by property owners unless you're actively damaging the property in a city or trying to enter their home. If you're wandering around in the country side, however, it's generally best to stay on the public roads, and this isn't because of property owners, but because of wild animals. Unless you're wandering around an area near the Southern border, most people would investigate what you're doing and being curious what you're doing there, unless you're *extremely* unlucky. That said, if you are driving around and see crudely made spike traps on the road, turn the vehicle around, do not get out to move them. 5) This is very much illegal, and it's not because of oxygen. Pets and young children can overheat and die of heatstroke in locked vehicles. 6) Even calling someone "mixed" can be seen as an insult. Being called "colored" is a little bit of an issue, largely because "Person of Color" (POC) is mostly a thing again nowadays... That said, she's correct in that "Black/White American" is the more "appropriate" way of saying it. 7) You can easily get away with pissing in alley-ways. Still better to just use a restroom, though. 9) Even the Joker from DC's Batman doesn't want to cheat the IRS. The IRS is among the scariest parts of the Federal Government. They have the power to freeze any financial account you own, normally with reasonable cause. The quote is "There's two certainties in life: death and taxes." 11) A good amount of wild animals avoid humans, so being loud a bit tells them you're nearby and they'll know to retreat. The only ones you'd actually have to worry about is the gators and anacondas. 13) It's absolutely an insult in the US. But with all insults, mind where you are and who you're with, some might actually laugh it off.
Most American supermarkets have electric riding carts for elderly/disabled customers. A they're usually in the same place as the regular carts. If none are available, you just tell customer service or a cashier assistant that you need one and they'll find one for you. They'll offer you a place to sit until they find one. They'll search the parking lot or accompany someone who is leaving the store in an electric cart, help them to unload their purchases and bring you a cart as soon as possible. Cutting in lines is minimal.
I've been pulled over a couple of times in my life (speeding to get to work...single mom life. Not an excuse to speed, that's just why I was doing it) - I've never had a bad experience with a cop. They've always been polite (still got tickets, but they were nice about it) - stay in the car, keep your hands visible and I always say what I'm going to do before I do it ("my insurance card is in the center console, I'm going to get it out now" "my license is in my purse, I'm going to get it") - cops never know what they're going to walk up to in a car they've pulled over, so I try to let them know I'm not a psycho or carrying a weapon. It's probably overkill, but I don't want anyone to feel threatend. All of that being said, treat others with respect and they will do the same. That's been my experience, anyway.
Some states require you to pull over and show your hands out of the window. They will yell it out over the loud speaker if they have instructions. As long as you comply you will be fine. Have your license and registration ready but do not have anything in your hands like a phone or anything that can be mistaken for a handgun. This SHOULD be common sense but somehow isn’t. Since I alway carry my firearm I usually have it in a specific place in my truck and let the officer know for his safety
In a traffic stop, roll down your window, place your hands on top of your steering wheel VERY visible, do not make anymore action, wait for instruction from the officer. By rolling the window down and placing your hands in a visible location the police offer is sure you are not doing anything nefarious that can harm him or her. Passengers should not make significant motions rummage or be overly active. They can place hands higher then the dashboard so they are easily visible. After that a traffic stop is just going to be about listen and responding to the officers questions and commands. I know media has made out officers to be horrible but really most of them OUTSIDE major dangerous cities are just another American. Most will be happy to see visitors to the states, kind, and polite. They will come off as gruff at first but once things go smoothly they will be very amicable.
Cops are like other Americans, but significantly dumber. None of these people could ever make above minimum wage, if they worked in the private sector. But we pay them six figures with no degree, and set them loose with guns and bad attitudes.
We have the same rule here in Canada, where you must not exit the vehicle when you are stopped by police. It's seen as a threat!! You run the risk of being shot. Just stay put.
In the U.S. the summer temperature in a car can get to 120° in just a few minutes. It's hot here. Kids and pets can't be left in car in the U. S. Large fines, or jail, and it's likely the cops will break your window.
The temps in the Southwest can get up to 120 degrees outside during the summer. You can add 20-40 degrees to that for the interior of the vehicle. I’m so excited for you getting to take a trip here finally. Hope you get to come to San Antonio, Texas! You can do the River Walk, drive a little north through Boerne for amazingly large cinnamon rolls and then head East for bbq lunch at Terri Black’s. Try to avoid the freeways in Houston.
In some countries, a "freedom to roam" is legally recognized, and criminal trespass requires that the property owner has ordered you to leave their property. In the US, there is no freedom to roam, and a property owner may assume criminal trespass.
Stay in your car. Hands on the wheel. Be respectful, tell them you're a visitor. They will want your license, registration, and insurance info. As long as you are respectful and do what they ask, you'll be just fine.
For the Cops. If pulled over try to pull into a side street or parking lot. Turn on dome light and have your wallet in hand. it puts the officer more at ease. It puts you in a safety area for you and the police. Tell them your a tourist you have get off with a warning. For school buses don't ever go around Bus with the stop sign out. Children may cross in front of you don't hit them.
I lived in Germany 20 years ago and when you pay the cop a fine, they will give you a receipt as proof of payment. So, if you get a letter in the mail, you already paid the fine.
when getting pulled over.... 1. engine off 2. Roll down the window, all of them if weather permits 3. If it's dark, turn on the interior lights 4. Pull out your license, registration and proof of insurance... 5. Hands in sight, on top of the wheel... documents in hand 6. Follow Police instructions, do what is asked, don't do anything that isn't... the officer MAY ask you to step out of the car... but as i said, if you just do as asked and don't do anything they dont expect... you're good. 7. BE POLITE ("Yes sir", "No sir") In a country with more guns than people, I think you can understand why an officer might be nervous about someone jumping out of a car he's puled over... or hesitant approaching a dark vehicle he can't see into. If you are calm and respectful, they will be as well. I'm heavily tattooed, always carry at least one gun on me, and have on occasion been pulled over with several "Assault Weapons" in plain sight in my back seat... but cops are cool, if you are cool with them... they're just doing their (Extremely stressful and dangerous) job. It's not unusual to have a cop say thank you and let you off with a warning if you are polite.
Additionally, my dad taught me to take the keys out of the ignition and put them on the dash. This signals to the officer that you're not about to try to flee.
One of the reasons you stay in your vehicle is it is safer. If you are stopped on the interstate, cars and trucks are whizzing by at 75MPH. You could step out before traffic can move over and get hit. The police want to give you a chance to live and wait until the traffic goes to the left lane and if he wants you out of the car he will tell you.
7:24 It depends on the state you are in and the type of private property. For example, in Montana, You may walk through privately owned farm land, and even hunt on that land I believe, unless the land owner clearly marks the property with no trespassing signage or paints fence posts bright orange with enough frequency to be visible at all points. Additionally a property owner or authorized person may demand that you leave the property at any time, and if you refuse to leave then you can be charged with trespassing.
@Practitioner_of_Diogenes Gun safety was drilled into me by my father and his brothers as well and my grandfather. I hope to do the same with my daughter when I feel she is ready to learn to respect firearms and the responsibilities that come with them.
I’ve heard that if you piss in an alley or outside, they can also hit you with “indecent exposure” (flashing). Even if that was not your intent, catch the wrong cop on the wrong day and you might have to register as a sex offender. I’ve heard of it, but don’t know anyone that that’s happened too. But since hearing that, I’d never even think about pissing outside or in an alley.
Another thing is police have quotas for speeding tickets. So if it's getting late in the month and they haven't reached their quota, you're more likely to get stopped for speeding just a few miles above the limit.
Been shopping with my mom a couple times; she tends to get a ton of groceries at one trip. So if a person or two in the checkout line behind us has only a few things, we'll let them go ahead of us. But if someone doesn't wait in line and tries to cut in front of us, no, that's not fair to the ten or whatever people behind us.
Times Square on New Year's is a nightmare. People line up early in order to get a place and are put into small square viewing areas around 3pm. They can not leave and return, and there are no bathrooms or port-a-pottys. So, people wear incontinence items and go in their pants.
Don't get out of the car if your being stopped & keep your hands fully visible at all times or it might be the the last thing you will ever do. I'm not Joking.
It’s just respectful to ask if the older generation in line want to go in front of you because some elderly people have body parts that really hurt them and they really just want to get their shopping done so they can rest. That’s why we should be respectful and have manners. Remember a lot of those people went through the great depression and the baby boom craze and we should respect them for their sacrifices they made because without them we wouldn’t be living the way we are living. It’s like disking your grandma if you do that.
If I have a basket of groceries and the person behind me has only two or three items, I'll let them go ahead. It's a different story if they try to bull ahead in line complaining they're in a hurry.
I always let anyone who asks to get ahead of me. But your Great Depression reference is useless they aren’t alive anymore…… I’ve had Great Depression grandparents who have all passed in their 90’s that’s no longer.
@ My grandma is still alive and she’s a Great Depression survivor and my 91 year old nanny just passed away a few years ago ,so yes the Great Depression people are still alive today and so are the ww2 people and survivors of many brutal times around the globe
Correct, never get out of your vehicle!!! You mentioned Al Capone - I was telling you yesterday about my small rural central Illinois town - well we have Al Capone history still here in my county. I live 1/2 way between Chicago and St. Louis. Al Capone built an entertainment center called "The Coliseum Ballroom" hosting big bands and pop-music acts, including Duke Ellington, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Ike and Tina Turner. Out by the coal mine outside my town there are still 3 huge vats buried in the ground. These were Al Capone's bootleg hooch stash! This was during Prohibition (what a joke). However, since most states have legal marijuana now the results are in - more marijuana than alcohol is now being consumed. It is a miracle for us chronic pain sufferers! But I grew up in the 70's so I've been a big fan of weed since my teenage years. I told all 6 of my kids that I would rather have them smoke weed than drink. There is so much alcoholism on both sides of their family. I have zero pot smokers and 6 drinkers, but only one with a problem (he is now deceased at 30)
For example in Norway people have a sort of right to wander or something like that. People go onto other peoples properties usually as they stroll or hike. But I am talking about people with big parcels of land not tiny apartments in urban areas. In the US it doesn't matter how big the property is. The assumption is you stay outside.
American policemen wear cameras. This helps the police from being falsely accused of mistreatment to the detained. Sadly, this is rampant in the states.
About getting out of a car if you are pulled over - she's right - DON'T. It is illegal for him to pull a gun in that case, but he/she will yell at you to GET BACK IN THE CAR! If they ask you to "exit the car" you are in trouble. Also, if they ask if they can search the car SAY NO! They have no right to under the 4th amendment of the constitution unless they can see something illegal in the car. Never pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing. This is not only unsafe, as children tend to run into the street, but it is VERY illegal. You can pass if the bus's lights are yellow, but when they turn red, STOP behind the bus. Usually there will also be a sign that pops out of the left side of the bus too. The IRS. You only need to worry about them if you decide to live in America.
Never get out of the vehicle unless requested by the officer. Proper procedure is: pull over asap, roll down all the windows, turn the engine off (this is crucial), place your hands on the wheel where the cop can see them and wait. Do not fumble around looking for your license, etc. Wait until asked and if asked state where your license, registration, gun or whatever is ( pocket, glove compartment, wherever) and ask permission to reach for it. Do not fight or argue with the cop (that's what the judge is for). Always be respectful. If you do these things you'll be fine.
It's very important to respect the queue (commonly called the line). Depending on where you are you can literally start a fight. Also don't ask if you can cut in front of someone regardless of age wait for it to be offered by the people in line, again this depends on where you are.
Employers are supposed to keep out your taxes from your paycheck, based on an estimated income. So if you're paid $15/hour, 40 hours a week, you get $544 to deposit into your bank, though you earned $600. After New Years and before April 15, you have to figure out how much tax you actually were supposed to pay - some overpay through the year an "get a refund." Some don't pay enough, and owe something. There are so many ways to make money, and they're taxed differently. You have your paycheck (steady income), but you might also have some investments, which aren't taxed to the degree of income, maybe an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). But then maybe you donated a lot to charity, and you can deduct that. Or you need something for your small business - that's a deduction. The problem is that the IRS KNOWS how much you should pay (or get back) in taxes. It's up to you and a professional ($$$) to find the loopholes. If you get it wrong, you've either given the government more of your money than required, or they decide to audit you, because you aren't paying enough (and can get jail time). The FairTax movement is interesting if you're interested in taxation. It would move from an auto-deduction of income to a pure sales tax. Yes, you'd get to take home all $600, but you pay 23% sales tax on everything. I won't bore you with more details, but if interested, please ask.
At a traffic stop, stay in your car with both hands on the steering wheel. Roll down your window so the officer can speak to you Use slow deliberate movements & tell the officer what you are going to do before you do it
Get yourself a international license. Police do not recognize foreign driving licenses unless it’s completely in English. Police do not have much language skills unless in English. Sometimes Spanish but only in places in Miami or New York. Also do not drive in New York City as it’s fricking impossible. Take public transportation like the subway as it might not be efficient at least it works. The best way is to take a uber from JFK or LaGuardia to the airport and just use public transportation the entire time in nyc. Everywhere else use a car.
I’d say in Philadelphia, you’d want to use public transportation, Washington, DC, and probably other major cities with a pretty decent public transportation system.
An advance comes from your employer and is usually interest free. On the other hand a payday loan comes from a private lender and the terms are usually exorbitant.
U r my favorite reactor ..ur such a lovely man. So excited about such small things. I just loved ur biscuts and gravy...stay in ur car, time square is dangerous, very dangerous.most folks will just ask u what ur doing if u walk on their land. The probkem is we have lots of dangerous critters, snakes and such soooo. They are black. I am always amazed at hiw good ur english is.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it in the comments, but that line she mentioned is about the only certainties in life, and is by Benjamin Franklin, one of the United States of America’s founding fathers. The line goes: “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”.
You don't need to bribe a cop in the US. In fact if you travel with too much cash on you the police can take it and you have to go to court to get it back.
I deliver a lot of things. You don't get shot for going on people's property. There is private property and trespassing but again, you don't get shot. That is like one in a million. I literally pull into random properties and even private family properties or private streets. I've never had one person say a thing. That is between millionaires and shotgun trailers. Some stereotypes are wild.
True, never gett out of a vehicle if you are stopped. Keep your hands on the steering wheel & be respectful, police do see this as agression mostly. You would love NY at Christmas or NYE....Absolutely stunning in every way possible!
I have never gotten a payday loan. Don’t even know how to get one. I stay home on New Year’s Eve. Traffic stops: Yes, stay in your car unless instructed to step out by the officer. No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! Why would you walk onto someone’s property anyway/anywhere? No, you don’t leave kids unattended in a car. I don’t refer to anyone based on the color of their skin when talking to them. People are people. I don’t relieve myself on public streets! Gross! No, you don’t bribe police officers. I had an interesting experience in Turkey many years ago. No, we didn’t bribe them. They just took our money. IRS: Correct, don’t mess with the IRS. Don’t park in handicapped spots or pass a school bus picking up or letting off kids. You will get a ticket if you get caught. Florida beaches? Alligators don’t live in the ocean. Jumping the line (queue) is just plain rude. The “C” word is extremely rude here.
Where I grew up, you NEVER used the C word. In fact, calling a women that in public was a quick way to get your butt kicked from another man that overheard you saying it. That might've changed now, but when I was young, this was definitely true.
In Oklahoma, we've never had someone try to get ahead of us in line. We've offered to let some people go first, and sometimes they will take the offer and thank you. Only at a movie line if people know other people in line has it happened, and seldom.
Andre-I just saw a map on my facebook that Lisbon lines up with Sacramento, California (latitude wise). They were showing how cities in the US have the same type of weather as cities in Europe. I guess we have the same type of weather (although, since we have the desert a few hours away, I think we get hotter here sometimes in the summer).
If you get pulled over by the police in the United States. roll down your window, keep your hands visible on the steering wheel, and don't do anything until the officer tells you to.
@Andre It would be good to go online for a driver's manual for whatever state you're going to drive and look it over. See if 'right on red unless otherwise posted' is a traffic rule in that state. Do a quick study over school bus traffic rules. Slower drivers stay in the right lane -- some states make that a law. Police are different in each state. Alot of good policemen quit during the BLM riots and the quality of police personnel has dropped in general everywhere. Try not to get stopped and be overly careful if you do get stopped. You probably won't get stopped. 👍
10:16 - Not saying there's anything wrong with "black", but if she wanted to use similar terminology, it would be African Irish. The first word is the ancestry. The second word is where she was born.
The most important on this list... NEVER GET OUT OF THE CAR. Put your hands at 10 & 2 on the steering wheel. Even good police officers will not like this.
Definitely stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel if you are pulled over. The officer will give you instructions. If you are traveling with a firearm legally, you tell the cop that as soon as they approach you and let them know where it is. The cop will respect you more. There are different laws in different states.
Because traffic stops can become dangerous to cops quickly. Put your hands on the steering wheel, where the cops can see them clearly. Try to keep calm, listen to the cops instructions. Give them the drivers license AND proof of insurance. Remain still and respectful. STAY IN THE CAR unless you are instructed otherwise. So many drivers have guns in their cars and police get attacked. Cops get nervous too. Each state may have different laws for international drivers. There might even be a required international license.
Thank you for explaining this to him.😊
She just reads things from the internet and it is often incorrect or not complete information. That's why I don't watch her.
Another thing you can do is turn on the overhead light.
And make sure you communicate with the officer before you start to move. For example - tell them you are going to reach for your wallet before you start moving to get it. If you start moving around with no explanation it will make the officer nervous.
Cop vibes, but totally agree
Offering a police officer a bribe is a serious crime in the US. It's a good way to get a far more serious charge added than you started with.
What an adorable point of view, that cops are all just honest people, who dedicate their lives to administering fair justice. Give. Me. A. Break.
Are you sure you replied to the right comment? He didn't address any of that. I mistrust cops as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't offer them a bribe: Best case scenario, we have a longer conversation than otherwise, haggling over price. Worst and more likely case, they get offended, and I get arrested, beat or dead. Which could happen anyway, if I nervously mishear some order, so I want to just take the ticket and get away as quickly as possible.
@@WilliamMoses355 You factually responded to the wrong comment. Like, you can literally see that you didn't respond to me, but to the OP.
I wouldn't break the law either. But the idea that it doesn't happen, is painfully naïve.
@@Tijuanabill Perhaps not, but trying to bribe an honest cop will cause you all sorts of problems. You want to guess which type of cop you're dealing with? Give. Me. A. Break.
@@WilliamMoses355 ? Stop over reacting. You would not be beat or dead lmao. Of course there are bad police, but statistically the amount of interactions that go well is over 99 percent easily. People think watching mainstream news, using biased algorithms, or using anecdotal evidence gives them an understanding of police in the entire country (it doesn't). Each mayor can hire a chief of police that can completely determine if the department is really good, average, or corrupt. Now think of how many departments there are in the entire country, let alone a single state, and you quickly realize that generalizing all police as bad is hilariously inaccurate. Once again statistics prove my statement correct, the vast majority of officers are good, and do their job competently. Some are not suited for the job, and few are completely bad. I'd say the mayor is more responsible than the police for corruption when you look at the power they hold.
Stay in your vehicle unless told otherwise.
Ok
Otherwise they will arrest you very quickly i it makes them think your getting out to ether run or attack them
And keep your hands on the wheel, you want them to be able to see them.
It’s because American police usually find getting out of the car as a threat. They find this as a threat because this is what most criminals do when they exchange fire with police officers.
@@european-reacts Technically one is under arrest once those police car lights go on until the police officer says you may go or you are released under your own recognizance by signing the agreement to appear in court or, for serious crimes, one is taken to the town or county jail and actually booked where one has to post cash bail. So one is in, so to speak, a controlled situation and it is best to ask the police officer if one can get out of the car as I did when I was pulled over for a light on my vehicle being out.
Police never used to be as on edge, but lately we have done a really bad job of keeping violent people locked up in my state. It used to be a small probability that an officer would encounter a violent person, but that probability has increased lately.
In the US simply respect the rights of others like their life, property, and place in line.
It's simple
This is true but respecting property rights can vary based on where you are. In many parts of Europe it's normal and expected to be able to walk through someone's land if there isn't a walking path around it. Try that on a ranch (or the wrong person's backyard) in the US and you might get shot at.
ANd don't be gay, have an accent someone doesn't like, or be an atheist in the south. I've lived all around the country, and the rural south is absolutely horrible to foreigners, LGBT folks, and anyone who doesn't go to church on sunday.
You see signs in the US that say, "Trespassers will be shot on sight", but that obviously wouldn't be legal. Walking up to your neighbors door, ok sure. But if he finds you out in the woods behind his house, you will have a lot of explaining to do.
There are many ppl with invisible illnesses. I am disabled and look perfectly healthy! However, I have a chronic condition where I cannot walk or stand for long periods of time and can no longer work. I even have a wheelchair that I use on occasion. I am extremely weak and easily feel faint. So please do not judge someone who has a handicap placard.😋
I had a hip replaced when I was 70; the surgeon offered me a handicapped plaque but I walked fine from the first day, so I refused it. Too many people think you must be in a wheelchair to deserve a handicap tag.
My dad has one for being low vision because parking in a poorly lit space would be dangerous for him. The disabled spots are generally closer and better lit.
Yeah, exactly. There's no way to discern someone's medical status by looking at them. I have a cousin a few years older than me, in his mid-40's. Just to look at him, he looks like a strapping healthy/fit guy. But, he has a congenital heart condition, and he currently is in congestive heart failure and is on the transplant list. Poor guy gets super winded walking 20-30 feet, which can then cause a sudden blood pressure drop and he passes out. On multiple occasions he's had people get in his face about parking in a handicapped space, even with his legal and valid placard... just because he "looks" healthy at a glance.
I personally do not have a handicapped placard, but I also have some pretty serious chronic health problems. I've been very ill for the last 6 years, with multiple complications (some life threatening) and several surgeries (with more surgery to come). But it's not obvious to just look at me or during a short interaction. Spend some real time with me though, and it very quickly becomes very obvious. And I am really good at masking my symptoms and appearing "normal" for a few hours at a time, no matter how sick or how much pain I'm in (most of time anyway, some days masking just isn't possible lol). No one knows, and should never assume, what ANYONE'S health status is based on what they look like, from a brief encounter, or from limited interactions.
@ I’m so sorry to hear about your cousin and your health issues. I have a handicap placard but only use it when I really need it. If someone has a placard, ppl really need to mind their business and stay in their lanes! It is already traumatic enough for him to be so ill and on a transplant list. So for people to gaslight him is egregious! If anyone ever challenges me about parking in a handicap spot with my placard, it won’t be pleasant for them.🥴 Be well, friend.
@@texasgoddess323 Aw, thank you. He is pretty stable for now on his meds and enjoying fatherhood, and my health is slowly improving. Hanging tough. And yes, it's pretty awful. My cousin is a really good guy and a total teddy bear. And all he is trying to do is get from his car into the store entrance, and he'll have some jackass following behind him telling him off about using a handicapped space.... while he's just trying to make it to the motorized scooters before he passes out. Some people really do suck, and definitely need to F off and learn to mind their own business!! I'm sorry about your health struggles too, hang in there and take care of yourself.
Pay day loans are legalized loan sharking. The interest rates are astronomical, and they target the poor. Gangsters.
Nicely said. Now do bank overdraft fees. Heh
That's how you see it. To somebody who has zero money and needs to buy food for their baby, they are a blessing.
As long as you pay the load back within a few weeks, you are fine. It is only irresponsible people who can't manage their money that end up in a situation where they are paying ridiculous interest.
Do NOT get a title loan on your vehicle. It’s loan sharking with extraordinary interest rates. If you default your vehicle will be repossessed.
I agree with you about the disabled parking spaces. Now that my parents are in their 80s, walking a few steps can be difficult some days. If there is no disabled parking, they go somewhere else, because mobility is slow and painful. However, some disabilities aren't obvious from a moment's look at a person, so if you think someone is using the space illegally, call the police. They can sort it out without you having to ask personal health questions to a stranger, which they don't have to answer anyway, at least not to another citizen. An officer can ask to see their placard. But I believe you are not legally required to give the police your medical history. That's between you and your doctor. The doctor "prescribes" the placard, so the police only need to know that you have an up-to-date placard, and NOT what your disability is.
DO NOT call emergency services to report someone parking in the accessible spot. There's no immediate risk to anyone's life or limb, so it's a huge waste of resources and just not a good idea on a lot of levels. I wouldn't even consider calling the non-emergency police number unless there's someone repeatedly parking in accessible spaces without a placard, or taking up the only space for hours at a time. In the US, calling the cops over a parking space is more likely to cause more trouble than anything.
do not pass a school bus that has stopped
Andre, the buses will flash yellow lights (letting you know they’re coming to a child’s stop. Then they will flash red and (oftentimes, though not always), a red “stop” sign pops out of the side of the bus. Lastly, this is for BOTH sides of the road and not just the cars following the bus. Sometimes kids have to cross the street to get to their home or neighborhood. So just be aware of that.
@@danjohnson2986 Though there are some exceptions to stopping on both sides. If the street is divided by a median, for example.
Times Square on new years is nuts. There are so many people you literally can’t move. It took us an hour to walk one block. Plus it’s super cold.
Ditto Thanksgiving Day Parade. My sister actually really enjoyed it, but I had to bail because it was SO crowded and cold. I left and went to a warm cafe with a friend instead. Also, you have to get up ass early to get there and find any place to stand. Miserable.
If you dare disturb the sacred nature of the queue, it is a horrible offense to everyone present. You never ask to go ahead. Often people around here ( in TX ), it's more common to be like, "go ahead, you got a small purchase", or deference to elders or veterans. Things move a little slower around here, and you know who's just trying to hustle for the bills, and who's just taking a few as a break.
it's just not in Texas.
Very true. It is ok to accept someone's offer to go ahead of them, but generally considered a bit rude to ask. It is definitely not ok to just get in front of someone.
Stay in the car until instructed on what to do next. Hands stay on the steering wheel.
If you jump in front of someone in line in the U.S., you WILL GET TOLD! Yes, you are asking for a fight.
One of my friends from New York state told me about going to Times Square (NYC) for New Year's Eve. It is as inconvenient as Diane says. You have to arrive many, many hours ahead of time to get a good spot. Bathroom breaks must be taken ahead of time. I don't recall if being a group helped in this respect (i.e., take turns finding a public restroom).
Diane makes a mistake that many foreigners make: the US is not homogeneous. Your experience will vary considerably by state, county, city/town, or even neighborhood.
Cops in America are generally polite, professional, and friendly in 99% of instances as long as you're not presenting as someone dangerous or making an ass out of yourself.
Cops in America just get antsy when you start acting in ways they don't expect, or if you start doing things where they can't really see what you're doing. Starting the encounter with cops off in a traffic stop by simply having the window rolled down with your hands on the wheel and letting them approach you gives them control of the situation lets everyone start the encounter off on the right foot.
If you get out of your car, they might think you are going to rush at them, or run away because you have a warrant, or maybe you have something in the back seat you don't want them to see so you're trying to talk to them away from the car, or something like that. Or, if they walk up to your car and you're rummaging around in a backpack, it's going to make them uncomfortable because they might think you're hiding something they aren't supposed to see, or reaching for something that might be dangerous to them like a weapon. If they ask you, and you need to go through your bag to get documentation, tell them that's what you're going to do, they'll acknowledge you're going to do that, and then calmly go for the bag and get what you need. For a lot of minor things, like say you accidentally made an illegal U-turn because you didn't read a sign properly, own up and apologize, say you're not from around here and you're trying your best, and most of the time they'll let you off with a warning.
Most of the time they will ask you some basic questions, who you are, where you're coming from, where you're going, etc. You're not required to give them specific information, you can just say, "Oh I'm going over to a friend's house to watch a movie." They're mostly using the small talk to see if you're slurring your words in case you're driving drunk. Volunteering unnecessary information is generally never a good idea, and if you are accused of any crime for any reason make sure to invoke your right to a lawyer and don't say anything to them directly without them, even if you're completely innocent and you just happen to really look like the guy who robbed the bank a few blocks away.
Another reason why cops like to keep you in your car is actually for your own safety. There are a lot of traffic accidents that happen related to cars that are pulled over on the side of the road, and people walking around makes that more likely to happen. If someone, say, is driving drunk, and comes up and slams into your car during the traffic stop, you're more often than not going to be safer in it than outside of it.
Just relax, be polite, don't be moving around or rummaging through stuff to make him wonder if maybe you're going to do something you shouldn't or hide something he's not supposed to see, and everything will be fine.
Well communicated. Nice job.
Well articulated.
Bootlicker post.
One percent of 330 million people is 3.3 million people....
@@UseByDate-Expired 330 million people aren't cops duh, that's the entire population of the country. You think every single person in the population is a cop. 99 percent is an approximation, not a literal number to be applied which is why he didn't cite a source.
Re: parking - there are a few different reserved parking spots we have(in my area of the country, anyway) - parent parking for people with kids (typically small kids), disabled (of course), and veterans parking.
I've been to th grocery store, and the parking lot was completely full. I was doing laps in the parking lot trying to find a spot, but those spots were empty. People respect that those spots are reserved ❤
Ten year state trooper, basically a traffic investigator. Also a police officer. If you want to be on the good side with police here, just roll down the window and put your hands out. That way the officer knows you’re not armed..
They know you aren't going to pull a gun quickly in surprise at least... that doesn't mean you are unarmed though.
So this is the best, most informative video i have seen her do. Very nice.
The term is mostly black and not colored. Some might use person of color but not many.
I'd like to add if you visit a gun shop, never point the weapon at anyone. Even unloaded. I hope you have a great vacation.
0:29 yes stay in the vehicle with both hands visible, don't get out unless asked
Don't answer questions and don't consent to any searches or test. Just show id, registration and insurance and shut up.
If you see someone walking to or from the handicap parking may have permits to park on handicap. It doesn't mean unable to walk. It called "invisible handicap disability".
Heart condition. You can walk, but the distance is limited. Cancers of various kinds can do that too.
The peeing against a wall thing isn't because the US frowns upon it more than Europe does. It's because the US has "Indecent Exposure" laws against showing your private parts anywhere outdoors, or in public areas indoors (like hallways). It is a crime, even on your own property outside your house.
I pee in my yard behind my garage all the time. Hopefully no cops will pop out of the woods and give me a ticket 😂
9:18 Hi. As an immigrant from Spain married to an American I've learned to mimic what the other person says rather than make assumptions about ethnicity. You'll find wide disagreement and ethnic self expressions and they all are dependent on the user. You may see someone as Latino and they consider themselves white or black or Latino depending on the context. "Colored" has racist undertones in America. America is the only country that doesn't have an overt ethnic identity. It has a political or ideological identity and they are all part of the American family. My husband's family still refers to themselves as Irish American ethnicity even tough the family ancestor immigrated in 1727. My husband doesn't even consider ethnicity. I am considered by some as "European" and by others as "American" and by others as "Latina". So I often have to clarify or ignore it. In America I choose my ethnicity (within reason). Correct terminology will always be changed according to the next "offended" person or celebrity or political/social movement. We have friends who are 100% Arapaho Indian and one refers to himself as white and his wife calls herself American Indian. Then they'll claim equivalency with me as Latino (even though I'm European Spanish). It's all very confusing so let the American define themselves and don't be surprised if they change. I'm in Colorado BTW
If you step out of the car, the cop might think you're armed. It's safe to sit with your hands on the steering wheel.
The police also touch the rear of the car to leave finger prints in case you try to escape.
The fingerprint is left in case the officer is gunned down during a stop.
As a retired cop I always assumed the person was armed. In or out of a car. In traffic or in a department store. At home or out for dinner. 100% of the time assume the other person is armed.
And no. We do t touch the car to leave fingerprints, we wear gloves. We’re checking to make sure it’s locked and when we walk to the driver door somebody’s not gonna jump out behind us.
@@santamanone I was talking about back left quarter panel, not the trunk pat. Or at least that's what my uncles did when they were on force
@ we never did that. The sole reason was checking the trunk lid. There are no fingerprints through your gloves. No cop I ever knew in any department I had any experience with and checking the trunk was the way it was taught in the academy. You should always AVOID leaving fingerprints on a potential crime scene.
If you want to go for a nature walk we have plenty of forest preserves, they’re particularly beautiful in north Illinois in the late spring and true summer, we also have beautiful leaves in the fall but the air can get a bit chilly
4:53. Yes. Do NOT get out of the vehicle unless specifically ordered to do so. Simply pull over, turn the engine off, put your hands on the steering wheel, and, if weather permits, roll down all of the windows. It puts the officer at ease to be able to clearly see inside the vehicle as he/she approaches. It also helps to have your ID and depending on the state, they will ask for either the registration or the insurance, so having those handy when the officer walks up is always helpful. In older cars, you would throw the keys up on the dashboard, but with push-to-start vehicles now, it's not necessary.
Oh and on a different topic, beware "no parking signs" depending on where you're at, you may come back and find your vehicle missing. If so, it's been towed and getting it back is a pain in the ass.
Here in the United States when somebody gets out of the car during a traffic stop they are assumed to be combative and if you would rather not take the chance of getting shot by accident it's best to stay in the car
😂 you must have trigger happy cops there
@independentthinker8930 Indeed, due to an excess of entitled idiots with a death wish
You are risking your life if you get out of your car.
Cops might see it as a threat.
In the summer, the temperature in cars can rise so fast and so high that kids and pets can be killed. in the south/southwest, we have a deaths every summer from folks forgetting their kids in the backseat.
American school buses have flashing red lights and stop signs. Don't pass a school bus on either side of the road if the red flashers are on. There is some subtlety to whether the road is divided and in which state you are driving. Before driving in the US review the traffic laws in the states you're visiting. Most states have the manual for new drivers available online at the Dept of Motor Vehicles or Dept of Public Safety.
Do NOT exit the vehicle if you get pulled over by a police officer. They will instantly think you're a threat. What you should do is roll down your window, keep your hands on the wheel so they are clearly visible and they can assess you do not have a weapon. Be polite and respectful, then you will have no issues.
These professionals see a lot of hard things and they're prepared for all outcomes. Don't make their job harder than it already is.
As an American:
1) Yeah, the interest rates on payday loans are absurdly high.
2) All depends how you feel about crowds. It’s something I’d never choose to do. I also hate the St. Patrick’s Day parade in my home town of Chicago. Way too many aggressive & drunk people.
3) Yes, do not get out of the car unless told to. Keep your hands in sight always. Do not reach for anything in the car without saying what you are reaching for and where it is. Start by telling them you are a tourist from Europe and that you don’t have any weapons. Odds are you will be fine.
4) There’s so much public land and huge national parks, just stick to paths in parks. And don’t go off the path in Yellowstone. There’s some seriously dangerous wild areas. Don’t approach bison or bears either. It’s not a petting zoo.
5) Yeah, generally not a good idea. I’ve done it when my kids were asleep in the car and I desperately needed to pee. The car was out of sight for less than 5 minutes. It also depends on the age of the kid.
6) “Colored” is not a term we use here and may cause offense.
7) Don’t pee outside of restroom in general. Most of the time it’s not a big deal, but still just don’t. It’s gross.
8) NO BRIBES! Bribes are a very bad idea in the US!
9) Irrelevant for most tourists.
10) Big, big no! Illegal and unethical. Be aware that not all disabilities are visible. A friend of mine has disabled parking due to extreme sensitivity to the cold. She looks fine, but absolutely needs the close parking.
11) Florida is unique! It has some crazy wildlife. If that’s your thing, enjoy. Best to assume there may be an alligator anywhere in the water in FL.
12) This is not something you want to mess with. Couple it with gun culture and it can be deadly.
13) Don’t use that word. Not okay in most of the US.
I agree on point 4 especially. Because it does happen in Central to Southern Utah when people do that. I rarely hear of it with anyone on the Northern Utah trails.
It’s for your own safety to not exit the car. Traffic keeps whizzing by you and it can be dangerous. And also everyone is assumed to be armed. Don’t freak out if you’re asked if you have a weapon because it’s a normal question here.
During a traffic stop in America . Be polite . Don't lie . Wait for instructions . Follow instructions . If you feel like you were treated unfairly consult an attorney so the attorney can file a law suit on your behalf . If the officer gives you a summons/ticket have your attorney take care of it , do not handle it yourself . If you are arrested , have your attorney handle your case , do not handle it yourself . Do not insult / threaten the officer . Do not argue with the officer . Do not fight with the officer . No matter what the situation is fighting or arguing with the police will only make the situation worse . Always remember that your interaction with the police is being recorded , and the prosecutor and the judge will see it , and they will not be amused if you act foolish .
its true that you shouldn't go to Times Square on New Years Eve cus its a ridiculous amount of drunk people for a 10 second countdown & some live performances that may or may not be worth it plus bad people try to take advantage of tourists during these events as well not to mention how much more money you'll spend just cus its a special event....yes stay in the car unless you're instructed to do so by the cops here in the states....it is illegal to leave kids & pets in cars here in Arizona especially in the summer....just call someone their name or just refer to them as 'that person'....public urination is illegal & it can be charged as indecent exposure....you can actually get arrested for bribing a cop if you try to pay them to get out of trouble....you can get a ticket for passing a school bus that is stopped & has its hazard lights & stop sign out....people will get into verbal & physical fights if you cut a line pretty much anywhere
Talking about the things she talks about, skipping some because they're basically well covered-
1) Loans are a major issue in the US, as the things she read off hint towards. Though, you have to be in a seriously bad way to even think of taking a payday loan.
2) Any festival of high renown tends to be not THAT worth it in the end. The New Year's Party at Times Square is just one of them.
3) When pulled over by the police, you remain seated in the vehicle unless told otherwise (I've personally been pulled over like three times, not once been told to exit the vehicle). It's also recommended to have your driver's license and auto insurance strip/papers on your lap before the officer reaches your window, never make sudden movements, and have your hands on the top half of the steering wheel. Another suggestion is having your in-door overhead light on so they can see better, and absolutely recommend this if you're pulled over at night. The goal of the traffic stop is to make it as smooth for the driver and as safe as possible for the officer, and there's nothing wrong with actually talking with officers, as long as you're respectful during it.
Sudden movements or exiting the vehicle without being told to do so can be seen as a possible threat.
4) You generally won't get threatened by property owners unless you're actively damaging the property in a city or trying to enter their home. If you're wandering around in the country side, however, it's generally best to stay on the public roads, and this isn't because of property owners, but because of wild animals. Unless you're wandering around an area near the Southern border, most people would investigate what you're doing and being curious what you're doing there, unless you're *extremely* unlucky. That said, if you are driving around and see crudely made spike traps on the road, turn the vehicle around, do not get out to move them.
5) This is very much illegal, and it's not because of oxygen. Pets and young children can overheat and die of heatstroke in locked vehicles.
6) Even calling someone "mixed" can be seen as an insult. Being called "colored" is a little bit of an issue, largely because "Person of Color" (POC) is mostly a thing again nowadays...
That said, she's correct in that "Black/White American" is the more "appropriate" way of saying it.
7) You can easily get away with pissing in alley-ways. Still better to just use a restroom, though.
9) Even the Joker from DC's Batman doesn't want to cheat the IRS. The IRS is among the scariest parts of the Federal Government. They have the power to freeze any financial account you own, normally with reasonable cause.
The quote is "There's two certainties in life: death and taxes."
11) A good amount of wild animals avoid humans, so being loud a bit tells them you're nearby and they'll know to retreat. The only ones you'd actually have to worry about is the gators and anacondas.
13) It's absolutely an insult in the US. But with all insults, mind where you are and who you're with, some might actually laugh it off.
Most American supermarkets have electric riding carts for elderly/disabled customers. A they're usually in the same place as the regular carts. If none are available, you just tell customer service or a cashier assistant that you need one and they'll find one for you. They'll offer you a place to sit until they find one. They'll search the parking lot or accompany someone who is leaving the store in an electric cart, help them to unload their purchases and bring you a cart as soon as possible.
Cutting in lines is minimal.
I've been pulled over a couple of times in my life (speeding to get to work...single mom life. Not an excuse to speed, that's just why I was doing it) - I've never had a bad experience with a cop. They've always been polite (still got tickets, but they were nice about it) - stay in the car, keep your hands visible and I always say what I'm going to do before I do it ("my insurance card is in the center console, I'm going to get it out now" "my license is in my purse, I'm going to get it") - cops never know what they're going to walk up to in a car they've pulled over, so I try to let them know I'm not a psycho or carrying a weapon.
It's probably overkill, but I don't want anyone to feel threatend.
All of that being said, treat others with respect and they will do the same. That's been my experience, anyway.
In a shopping line, if someone doesn't have a lot of items, and I do, i always let them go before me.
I know people like you, and thank you for it (although I'm always willing to wait for my place in line). Very courteous of you.
Some states require you to pull over and show your hands out of the window. They will yell it out over the loud speaker if they have instructions. As long as you comply you will be fine. Have your license and registration ready but do not have anything in your hands like a phone or anything that can be mistaken for a handgun. This SHOULD be common sense but somehow isn’t. Since I alway carry my firearm I usually have it in a specific place in my truck and let the officer know for his safety
The loan system in America is a huge issue, please stay in your car it is assumed you have a weapon to defend yourself.
In a traffic stop, roll down your window, place your hands on top of your steering wheel VERY visible, do not make anymore action, wait for instruction from the officer.
By rolling the window down and placing your hands in a visible location the police offer is sure you are not doing anything nefarious that can harm him or her.
Passengers should not make significant motions rummage or be overly active. They can place hands higher then the dashboard so they are easily visible.
After that a traffic stop is just going to be about listen and responding to the officers questions and commands. I know media has made out officers to be horrible but really most of them OUTSIDE major dangerous cities are just another American. Most will be happy to see visitors to the states, kind, and polite. They will come off as gruff at first but once things go smoothly they will be very amicable.
Cops are like other Americans, but significantly dumber. None of these people could ever make above minimum wage, if they worked in the private sector. But we pay them six figures with no degree, and set them loose with guns and bad attitudes.
I also turn on my roof light, not that i get pulled over much
We have the same rule here in Canada, where you must not exit the vehicle when you are stopped by police. It's seen as a threat!! You run the risk of being shot. Just stay put.
In the U.S. the summer temperature in a car can get to 120° in just a few minutes. It's hot here.
Kids and pets can't be left in car in the U. S. Large fines, or jail, and it's likely the cops will break your window.
Actually it can get up to 140°f inside the car. It can get to 120°f outside. (Up to 140°f outside in Death Valley.
The temps in the Southwest can get up to 120 degrees outside during the summer. You can add 20-40 degrees to that for the interior of the vehicle.
I’m so excited for you getting to take a trip here finally. Hope you get to come to San Antonio, Texas! You can do the River Walk, drive a little north through Boerne for amazingly large cinnamon rolls and then head East for bbq lunch at Terri Black’s. Try to avoid the freeways in Houston.
In some countries, a "freedom to roam" is legally recognized, and criminal trespass requires that the property owner has ordered you to leave their property. In the US, there is no freedom to roam, and a property owner may assume criminal trespass.
Note: taxes pay for roads, bridges and so on. I’ve lived in many states. States that have a lower tax generally have poorer infrastructure .
Stay in your car. Hands on the wheel. Be respectful, tell them you're a visitor. They will want your license, registration, and insurance info. As long as you are respectful and do what they ask, you'll be just fine.
For the Cops. If pulled over try to pull into a side street or parking lot. Turn on dome light and have your wallet in hand. it puts the officer more at ease. It puts you in a safety area for you and the police. Tell them your a tourist you have get off with a warning.
For school buses don't ever go around Bus with the stop sign out. Children may cross in front of you don't hit them.
In reality you won’t have trouble with cops unless you talk back in a ridiculous way or just break the law
I lived in Germany 20 years ago and when you pay the cop a fine, they will give you a receipt as proof of payment. So, if you get a letter in the mail, you already paid the fine.
when getting pulled over....
1. engine off
2. Roll down the window, all of them if weather permits
3. If it's dark, turn on the interior lights
4. Pull out your license, registration and proof of insurance...
5. Hands in sight, on top of the wheel... documents in hand
6. Follow Police instructions, do what is asked, don't do anything that isn't... the officer MAY ask you to step out of the car... but as i said, if you just do as asked and don't do anything they dont expect... you're good.
7. BE POLITE ("Yes sir", "No sir")
In a country with more guns than people, I think you can understand why an officer might be nervous about someone jumping out of a car he's puled over... or hesitant approaching a dark vehicle he can't see into.
If you are calm and respectful, they will be as well.
I'm heavily tattooed, always carry at least one gun on me, and have on occasion been pulled over with several "Assault Weapons" in plain sight in my back seat...
but cops are cool, if you are cool with them... they're just doing their (Extremely stressful and dangerous) job.
It's not unusual to have a cop say thank you and let you off with a warning if you are polite.
Additionally, my dad taught me to take the keys out of the ignition and put them on the dash. This signals to the officer that you're not about to try to flee.
I respect the hustle good work keep it up
One of the reasons you stay in your vehicle is it is safer. If you are stopped on the interstate, cars and trucks are whizzing by at 75MPH. You could step out before traffic can move over and get hit. The police want to give you a chance to live and wait until the traffic goes to the left lane and if he wants you out of the car he will tell you.
7:24 It depends on the state you are in and the type of private property. For example, in Montana, You may walk through privately owned farm land, and even hunt on that land I believe, unless the land owner clearly marks the property with no trespassing signage or paints fence posts bright orange with enough frequency to be visible at all points. Additionally a property owner or authorized person may demand that you leave the property at any time, and if you refuse to leave then you can be charged with trespassing.
At 74 I have never had a dangerous incident with guns
I'm 60 and have never been anywhere near any gun violence.
I'm only 30 but I haven't either. My first gun was given to me by my grandfather on my 8th birthday.
Some responsible gun owners in the comment section, love to see it.
@Practitioner_of_Diogenes Gun safety was drilled into me by my father and his brothers as well and my grandfather. I hope to do the same with my daughter when I feel she is ready to learn to respect firearms and the responsibilities that come with them.
I’ve heard that if you piss in an alley or outside, they can also hit you with “indecent exposure” (flashing). Even if that was not your intent, catch the wrong cop on the wrong day and you might have to register as a sex offender. I’ve heard of it, but don’t know anyone that that’s happened too. But since hearing that, I’d never even think about pissing outside or in an alley.
Another thing is police have quotas for speeding tickets. So if it's getting late in the month and they haven't reached their quota, you're more likely to get stopped for speeding just a few miles above the limit.
Yes if stopped stay in car, don't park in handi cap space, don't leave children.
Been shopping with my mom a couple times; she tends to get a ton of groceries at one trip. So if a person or two in the checkout line behind us has only a few things, we'll let them go ahead of us. But if someone doesn't wait in line and tries to cut in front of us, no, that's not fair to the ten or whatever people behind us.
Times Square on New Year's is a nightmare. People line up early in order to get a place and are put into small square viewing areas around 3pm. They can not leave and return, and there are no bathrooms or port-a-pottys. So, people wear incontinence items and go in their pants.
Don't get out of the car if your being stopped & keep your hands fully visible at all times or it might be the the last thing you will ever do. I'm not Joking.
It’s just respectful to ask if the older generation in line want to go in front of you because some elderly people have body parts that really hurt them and they really just want to get their shopping done so they can rest. That’s why we should be respectful and have manners. Remember a lot of those people went through the great depression and the baby boom craze and we should respect them for their sacrifices they made because without them we wouldn’t be living the way we are living. It’s like disking your grandma if you do that.
If I have a basket of groceries and the person behind me has only two or three items, I'll let them go ahead. It's a different story if they try to bull ahead in line complaining they're in a hurry.
I always let anyone who asks to get ahead of me. But your Great Depression reference is useless they aren’t alive anymore…… I’ve had Great Depression grandparents who have all passed in their 90’s that’s no longer.
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My grandma is still alive and she’s a Great Depression survivor and my 91 year old nanny just passed away a few years ago ,so yes the Great Depression people are still alive today and so are the ww2 people and survivors of many brutal times around the globe
I Love your American chef series. You are quite the character my friend (a good thing in the Us) you had me smiling and laughing the entire vid's.
In the US, stay off people's property if it is fenced or posted with "No Trespassing" signs.
My wife and I were in Times Square for New Year's ONCE. Never again, unless you like being treated like cattle...
Correct, never get out of your vehicle!!! You mentioned Al Capone - I was telling you yesterday about my small rural central Illinois town - well we have Al Capone history still here in my county. I live 1/2 way between Chicago and St. Louis. Al Capone built an entertainment center called "The Coliseum Ballroom" hosting big bands and pop-music acts, including Duke Ellington, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Ike and Tina Turner. Out by the coal mine outside my town there are still 3 huge vats buried in the ground. These were Al Capone's bootleg hooch stash! This was during Prohibition (what a joke). However, since most states have legal marijuana now the results are in - more marijuana than alcohol is now being consumed. It is a miracle for us chronic pain sufferers! But I grew up in the 70's so I've been a big fan of weed since my teenage years. I told all 6 of my kids that I would rather have them smoke weed than drink. There is so much alcoholism on both sides of their family. I have zero pot smokers and 6 drinkers, but only one with a problem (he is now deceased at 30)
That is kind of Medieval and gross using a walkway for a toilet.
For example in Norway people have a sort of right to wander or something like that. People go onto other peoples properties usually as they stroll or hike. But I am talking about people with big parcels of land not tiny apartments in urban areas.
In the US it doesn't matter how big the property is. The assumption is you stay outside.
American policemen wear cameras. This helps the police from being falsely accused of mistreatment to the detained. Sadly, this is rampant in the states.
If you see purple painted on signs, fence or trees it means keep out or no trespassing, this is done in some states, Illinois is one of those states.
Yes, and you can't mistake the weird color, Posting Purple. I can't think of ANYthing else you would paint that color.
Never saw it
About getting out of a car if you are pulled over - she's right - DON'T. It is illegal for him to pull a gun in that case, but he/she will yell at you to GET BACK IN THE CAR! If they ask you to "exit the car" you are in trouble. Also, if they ask if they can search the car SAY NO! They have no right to under the 4th amendment of the constitution unless they can see something illegal in the car.
Never pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing. This is not only unsafe, as children tend to run into the street, but it is VERY illegal. You can pass if the bus's lights are yellow, but when they turn red, STOP behind the bus. Usually there will also be a sign that pops out of the left side of the bus too.
The IRS. You only need to worry about them if you decide to live in America.
Never get out of the vehicle unless requested by the officer. Proper procedure is: pull over asap, roll down all the windows, turn the engine off (this is crucial), place your hands on the wheel where the cop can see them and wait. Do not fumble around looking for your license, etc. Wait until asked and if asked state where your license, registration, gun or whatever is ( pocket, glove compartment, wherever) and ask permission to reach for it. Do not fight or argue with the cop (that's what the judge is for). Always be respectful. If you do these things you'll be fine.
Absolutely STAY IN THE CAR with hands on steering wheel!
It's very important to respect the queue (commonly called the line). Depending on where you are you can literally start a fight. Also don't ask if you can cut in front of someone regardless of age wait for it to be offered by the people in line, again this depends on where you are.
In grocery stores ppl who check out too many items in the Express Line are “Express-Holes”. Please don’t do it.
😂🤣 Express-holes! I love it.
Employers are supposed to keep out your taxes from your paycheck, based on an estimated income. So if you're paid $15/hour, 40 hours a week, you get $544 to deposit into your bank, though you earned $600. After New Years and before April 15, you have to figure out how much tax you actually were supposed to pay - some overpay through the year an "get a refund." Some don't pay enough, and owe something. There are so many ways to make money, and they're taxed differently. You have your paycheck (steady income), but you might also have some investments, which aren't taxed to the degree of income, maybe an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). But then maybe you donated a lot to charity, and you can deduct that. Or you need something for your small business - that's a deduction. The problem is that the IRS KNOWS how much you should pay (or get back) in taxes. It's up to you and a professional ($$$) to find the loopholes. If you get it wrong, you've either given the government more of your money than required, or they decide to audit you, because you aren't paying enough (and can get jail time). The FairTax movement is interesting if you're interested in taxation. It would move from an auto-deduction of income to a pure sales tax. Yes, you'd get to take home all $600, but you pay 23% sales tax on everything. I won't bore you with more details, but if interested, please ask.
Don’t let your guard down when driving in or near a forest, especially at night. There’s tons of deer.
At a traffic stop, stay in your car with both hands on the steering wheel. Roll down your window so the officer can speak to you
Use slow deliberate movements & tell the officer what you are going to do before you do it
Stay in the car with your hands on the steering wheel
And don't get mouthy. The cop will tell you when he's ready. Be patient.
Get yourself a international license. Police do not recognize foreign driving licenses unless it’s completely in English. Police do not have much language skills unless in English. Sometimes Spanish but only in places in Miami or New York. Also do not drive in New York City as it’s fricking impossible. Take public transportation like the subway as it might not be efficient at least it works. The best way is to take a uber from JFK or LaGuardia to the airport and just use public transportation the entire time in nyc. Everywhere else use a car.
I’d say in Philadelphia, you’d want to use public transportation, Washington, DC, and probably other major cities with a pretty decent public transportation system.
An advance comes from your employer and is usually interest free. On the other hand a payday loan comes from a private lender and the terms are usually exorbitant.
U r my favorite reactor ..ur such a lovely man. So excited about such small things. I just loved ur biscuts and gravy...stay in ur car, time square is dangerous, very dangerous.most folks will just ask u what ur doing if u walk on their land. The probkem is we have lots of dangerous critters, snakes and such soooo. They are black.
I am always amazed at hiw good ur english is.
“He say stop, I stop, get out of vehicle” I was like “oh my friend that’s where it stopped being a nice story 😂
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it in the comments, but that line she mentioned is about the only certainties in life, and is by Benjamin Franklin, one of the United States of America’s founding fathers. The line goes: “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”.
Payday Loans are for those who live paycheck to paycheck. I've only seen them offered in cities and larger towns.
You don't need to bribe a cop in the US. In fact if you travel with too much cash on you the police can take it and you have to go to court to get it back.
I deliver a lot of things. You don't get shot for going on people's property. There is private property and trespassing but again, you don't get shot. That is like one in a million. I literally pull into random properties and even private family properties or private streets. I've never had one person say a thing. That is between millionaires and shotgun trailers. Some stereotypes are wild.
True, never gett out of a vehicle if you are stopped. Keep your hands on the steering wheel & be respectful, police do see this as agression mostly. You would love NY at Christmas or NYE....Absolutely stunning in every way possible!
I have never gotten a payday loan. Don’t even know how to get one. I stay home on New Year’s Eve. Traffic stops: Yes, stay in your car unless instructed to step out by the officer. No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! Why would you walk onto someone’s property anyway/anywhere? No, you don’t leave kids unattended in a car. I don’t refer to anyone based on the color of their skin when talking to them. People are people. I don’t relieve myself on public streets! Gross! No, you don’t bribe police officers. I had an interesting experience in Turkey many years ago. No, we didn’t bribe them. They just took our money. IRS: Correct, don’t mess with the IRS. Don’t park in handicapped spots or pass a school bus picking up or letting off kids. You will get a ticket if you get caught. Florida beaches? Alligators don’t live in the ocean. Jumping the line (queue) is just plain rude. The “C” word is extremely rude here.
Stay in the car and put your hands on the steering wheel so the officer can see you pose less of a risk to them.
Where I grew up, you NEVER used the C word. In fact, calling a women that in public was a quick way to get your butt kicked from another man that overheard you saying it.
That might've changed now, but when I was young, this was definitely true.
Depending on the situation, getting out isn't necessarily Illegal, but it's Most Definitely Ill advised. Both for the safety of Them and YOU!
In Oklahoma, we've never had someone try to get ahead of us in line. We've offered to let some people go first, and sometimes they will take the offer and thank you. Only at a movie line if people know other people in line has it happened, and seldom.
Andre-I just saw a map on my facebook that Lisbon lines up with Sacramento, California (latitude wise). They were showing how cities in the US have the same type of weather as cities in Europe. I guess we have the same type of weather (although, since we have the desert a few hours away, I think we get hotter here sometimes in the summer).
I do not know where you are looking at going in America, but please do not lean or sit on someone's vehicle that you do not know.
If you get pulled over by the police in the United States.
roll down your window, keep your hands visible on the steering wheel,
and don't do anything until the officer tells you to.
@Andre It would be good to go online for a driver's manual for whatever state you're going to drive and look it over. See if 'right on red unless otherwise posted' is a traffic rule in that state. Do a quick study over school bus traffic rules. Slower drivers stay in the right lane -- some states make that a law.
Police are different in each state. Alot of good policemen quit during the BLM riots and the quality of police personnel has dropped in general everywhere. Try not to get stopped and be overly careful if you do get stopped. You probably won't get stopped. 👍
We have a lot of problems with people forgetting their kids in cars when it’s hot with the windows up tons of kids have died this way
10:16 - Not saying there's anything wrong with "black", but if she wanted to use similar terminology, it would be African Irish. The first word is the ancestry. The second word is where she was born.
NO! Just don't get out Aggressively! Everyone is armed and you don't know what the other person is going through.stay calm
The most important on this list...
NEVER GET OUT OF THE CAR.
Put your hands at 10 & 2 on the steering wheel. Even good police officers will not like this.
Definitely stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel if you are pulled over. The officer will give you instructions. If you are traveling with a firearm legally, you tell the cop that as soon as they approach you and let them know where it is. The cop will respect you more. There are different laws in different states.
PAY-Day Loans are an immoral abuse of the desperate.