Diane Jennings 10. Yes : if you go to malls ( shopping stores ) the biggest size they have is a size 6 ( I’m a SIZE 18 ) 9. Not necessarily it depends on where you’re going ( I’m less maintenance so I split ) 8. Lower maintenance is just a term that means girls in America ( except for me )spend a lot of money on makeup 7. Yep 6. There’s such a thing as a backhanded compliment so it depends 5. Ur right I respond better to humor 4. Yes, just tell me what you need I don’t need you to beat around the BUSH 3. It’s a racial thing but just don’t 2. We are more direct 1. It takes me more time to mentally prepare for things (I’m naturally tan and I take 10 minutes and I got crooked teeth )
American Dude here: I always took "high maintenance" as meaning a lot of work to keep someone happy, whether it’s attention, gifts, taking them out on the town, etc. Chilling at home, or spending alone time to unwind after a long day is verboten in the High Maintenance world.
For a description of high vs low maintenance women watch When Harry Met Sally. It’s when they are watching Casablanca together while chatting on the phone. There’s a call back to Sally’s ordering of food.
High maintenance usually means that the woman has very high demands for material things. It can include cars, type of home, high end clothing, etc. they do not care about the cost involved in maintaining that lifestyle. It's about a social status to them
As an American, I agree with this answer the most. Time women spend on their appearance can also be included, but that time typically is associated with a monetary value. Examples: "she spent 3 hours at the salon" or "she goes to the tanning bed 4 days a week" or "the shampoo she bought was $50 for a pint size bottle"
@@Luscombag Yes, the OP and this combined... She will spend more money on makeup, clothes, and self care, and eventually you may be expected to pick up the cost of some of this, she does expect more attention as Diane says, she will take forever to get ready when you go some place, and you will be waiting on her because she cannot go out without "getting ready", you may have to do certain things for her, because she'll be afraid of breaking a nail, etcetera
This pretty much says it . It’s more of a observation to marriage , I think . Looks real good , but do you want to be tasked with that maintenance? And maybe you do if that’s what you put value in . Inner value is far more lasting ! The older you both get the more maintenance it’s gona take to maintain that out word facile
Saying a girl is “high maintenance” in America basically means *expensive* for the man. She expects/demands high end food/clothes/etc in order to remain happy. Only rich guys are ok with dating high maintenance women I generally think about that term as a put-down. Like calling someone shallow or selfish.
I don't see it as just about money. When I think high-maintenance for a male or female I think what they kids call "extra". Like... having a quiet night at home watching Netflix is never going to happen, or the kind of significant other who needs constant text updates or gets really angry when you hang out with your friends, I guess money plays a huge part but there's other things as well, IMO anyway
It's definitely a combination between what Airehcaz said and the amount of time you also need to put in. I agree that typically the term is used in a negative way.
I believe i am high maintenance and i dont think that has anything to do with money or being roudy...it just means needy. Whether thats attention, “stuff” or approval. It could be needy in almost anyway.
@@britanysingelyn6195 Have you ever dated or married a guy that turned cart wheels just to get you and then afterwards turned into another person? They turn into a couch potato or running with the boys. I'm sure that's the same for a woman too. Marriage or a relationship takes work and time and if they don't want to give it then you don't want them.
American culture has to do more with chivalry, it's an old English concept that men should be seen as providers, so we tend to express this by paying for a ladys' dinner.
To be honest, I think I've experienced more chivalry when I'm in Ireland, money aside. People aren't afraid to help you get your luggage up or down, open doors, all sorts of things that guys here don't offer to do anymore
@@LindaC616 We also don't want to be seen as creepers, and often times if I'm near a woman who's struggling with something physical and offer to help, I get a "fuck off". Other times, they're a bit grateful, I help, and I go on my way. It's iffy. I know it depends on what the lady has experienced prior, and she could have bad reactions based on prior abuse of some sort, so I don't take any of it personally.
Alan Harris Sorry for the times you’ve gotten a “Fuck off” in exchange for your kindness. That’s a bit extreme & harsh. I can tell you, though, women kind of always have to be a bit on guard & suspicious. There’s so many creeps out there & if you show yourself to need help or be vulnerable, it’s like putting a target on your back. Glad you don’t take it personal & you’re awesome for trying to be helpful!
I was laughing at that too!!! So funny and random. Like you wouldn't want a really dead bored face in the shot when you are doing all of the talking. He was like, "... I just CAN'T EVEN,...." Hilarious!!! And it got funnier and funnier the longer you were talking. Because he was definitely paying attention the whole way thru,.... just in a dead bored posture doing it.
From my perspective, American women are harder to categorize because the country is so big. Women from the northeast are very different from women in the south and both are different from women on the west coast. I'd see midwestern women are probably the closest thing we have to Irish women but again they are very different than the other groups.
In American slang “high maintenance” can also just mean you get your hair and nails done a lot and wear a lot of makeup. That you require physical upkeep that’s expensive.
When I married my wife she was low maintenance but once I started making more money she became very high maintenance. It takes a whole staff of make up artists, hair stylist, hair colorist, blow dry specialist as well as an army of dermatologists and other doctors to make her look good for herself. Now she has to have a new fancy new foreign cars to drive, a no limit budget for purses, shoes, jewelry, clothes and multiple exotic vacations at only the most expensive hotels. We also have on daughter who I love dearly but was raised from birth to be high maintenance. I will never be able to retire because my maintenance costs are so high!
The anger thing? So accurate. I’d much rather have a small tiff frequently and know where I stand than for a girl to lose it over something and stay violently angry at me for two weeks.
American girl here 2 drink limit for me and I nurse those drinks. Started answering other comments, but then it started sounding like a dating add. 😄😄😁😂
“High maintenance” refers to how much money a girl spends on things like make-up, hair, nails, new clothes, massages, etc. Some girls don’t spend that much on such item each month and they would be termed “low maintenance”. Those that go for weekly manicures & pedicures and hair appointments, buy lots of new clothes, got to have the newest of everything etc are called “high maintenance”.
I think it's one thing if a woman spends her own time and money on her "maintenance" - it's only a problem if she's expecting other people (like family, boyfriend, husband, etc.) to foot the bill for this.
Your “American women are better groomed” goes hand in hand with “American women are high maintenance”. In America “high maintenance” women tend to spend a lot more time and money on clothing and cosmetics, including things like Botox or other cosmetic procedures through a doctor. They are more of the “me, look at me, pay me attention” culture, especially the younger crowd. Not me, I’m to old for that, different generation. Remember, this is just my observational opinion.
We have hollywood and fashion shoved in our faces from a young age. Magazines just tell you how to fix things you didn't even know needed to be fixed only to make you end up hating yourself even more. That's why teens in america have such a high rate of self harm and eating disorders. So we feed into this culture we didn't realise until it's too late only to be labeled fake or high maintenance when it's our cultural society that pressures us into it in the first place. I've worked jobs where I was required to have my nails manicured, hair done and makeup along with wear what ever clothes were trending. And that was just clothing stores.
The Irish woman in my life was my grandmother,she left me with an indelible image on the Irish female attitude,"DO AS I TELL YA, OR IT'S THE BACK OF ME HAND YOU'LL BE FEELIN ACROSS YOUR FACE!" That's one reason why I married an English girl.
Hello from TEXAS! Just subscribed today after binge watching about 15 of your vids. Keep up the entertaining work and come back soon! We miss you so much it hurts!! 🤠
High maintenance is more than just attentiveness, it's being financially, emotionally, psychologically, physically, and otherwise taxingly drained with a huge dose of drama to round it all off with. It's like being owned, and not in a fun way.
It's not just a southern thing. Although I imagine it's better received, I often get strange/dirty looks, holding doors or standing when a lady enters for example. It's a lost code.
@@burtmacklin6443 I have noticed that usually the younger, more urban crowd and the people who moved to the South from the north or west coast get pissy when you're polite to them. Born-and-bred Southern women, on the other hand, will literally stand there in front of a door looking at you until you open it for them lol.
I think that what they mean is hair cuts, getting your nails done, facials, spa days, that is what I as a American would think that they would mean if they said, she's high maintenance, she requires alot to keep up appearances
I'm not sure that it's so much the coupon as the Dairy Queen, lol! If there's a nice dinner, I am perfectly cool with a coupon for Dairy Queen for dessert. But having dinner at Dairy Queen? Nah, bro, you have to save that for 3 years into the relationship! 😆
@@LindaC616 Nah bra, if the first date has to be at a high end steak house (or vegan raw foodie thing), that's the start of a high maintenance relationship. If the first date is a fun date that peripherally involves Dairy Queen after other fun activities, that's a low maintenance relationship.
I just Love the Irsh accent, your accents are just So attractive, I wish I could find and Irish girl or Galway girl around here in the US, but love your videos Diane
Thank you for doing these videos, I'm actually learning a lot about myself from you. I'm American but my heritage is about half Irish. I find myself relating much more to the Irish side of your comparisons between Irish and American even though I've lived in America my whole life. Very interesting
High maintenance. Watch the movie, "when Harry met Sally" it explains it in the movie. Being low maintenance is a good thing in guys eyes. The grooming thing goes slipping with high maintenance.
With her blue eyes, shapely nose, flowing hair and quick, genuine smile. As long as she has a body (with all of its original parts), any man would be lucky to see it.
Diane High maintenance woman in America refers that a lady expects the guy to pay for everything whether it's the 1st date or marriage. A high maintenance lady will expect a man to buy expensive items typically eat at expensive restaurants($300 or greater meal), demands $$$$$ jewelry/shoes/clothes/house/vacations Bora Bora, New Zealand, Rome, Paris/cars etc.
The needing attention is definitely part of maintenance, but I've always thought of high maintenance as including the paying for all dates, gifts on holidays and for random reasons, and all the drama. Since you specifically mentioned that splitting the bill on dates, that moves Irish women into the lower maintenance sphere.
My Russian friend who was in Germany at the time, was happily surprised I paid for everything when we were together. That is just one of the cultural differences that makes life fun.
In regards to taking a compliment: I used to have a really difficult time doing that until I had a boyfriend say that when you discount a compliment from someone it offends them. As if you were telling them they don't have very good taste. It was uncomfortable at first but I did learn to just start saying thank you after a while and leaving it there
"Have you ever seen the Seagulls ah flin' over heather or the crimson sails on Goey Bay the fisherman unfurl? The Earth is filled with beauty and it's gathered all together, in the form and face and dainty grace of a Pretty Irish Girl." Oh....She is my dear my darling one, her eyes so sparking full of fun, no other, no other could match the likes of her, etc, etc"... Cheers!
"High maintenance" is a euphemism for "difficult and demanding." "Low maintenance" is a euphemism for "easygoing." Re fake tan, realize that its heyday in America was 20 years ago. It has since become a cliche and now is frowned upon. Whereas the "pale pasty potato" look is actually in here; it's considered exotic and sexy. The grooming move for a pale-skinned woman in America now is not to get a tan - it's to stay pale (or even wear powder) and dye her hair red like Christina Hendricks or Jessica Chastain.
Just in case...Before I even watch any of your Videos, I hit like first...as not forget too. What I'm trying to say is,,,,I enjoy all of your Vids. Cheers for that and Craic on!
Oh man, I kinda want to hear how bad the women tear apart the men now that you've opened up Pandora's Box hahaha. This was fun! Thanks and happy Monday!
Diane may I start off by saying, #6 I love the videos you make, and Chewie is a BLAST. Speaking for myself on paying for everything on a date. That is the way I was raised. The man always pays. I just came across your channel today and have watched a few of them. So part of this post will also be for previous videos. When the scare is lifted and we can all go back to a semi-normal life. Please do plan to come back to America. IF you do stop in North Carolina we can show you around and even take you skydiving if you want. When you do decide to come back let us all know on your site and then say the following... "Where should I go and Why?" You will find a lot of people here willing to help and play tour guide for you. Something to think about. Great Videos and keep up the good work.
To me, high maintenance means they have to have the best of everything. It’s easy to get the woman to pay, just leave your money at home. 😂 Nice list! ❤️U🍀🇺🇸🇮🇪
high maintenance means: needs hair done, nails done, fancy shoes, lots of fancy make up, lots of expensive shoes and clothes, never see her without fully being done up / Low maintenance means: doesn't need much, happy the way they are, wears little to no make up, wears sneakers, can be fancy but generally isn't everyday
My interaction with Irish women consist of 2 young ladies that I watch on TH-cam. Hard to make any rational judgments based on that. Oh well, back to the video.
I like three Irish ladies of TH-cam... two of which have been handcuffed together on one of their videos 😉. That being said, I think these 3 amazing young ladies are among the best of their generation while their moms are among the best of that generation for raising them as well as they have.
"American vs Irish Men" video? Yes, please. 2:35 "Potato body," says the Irish girl. 😂 "High maintenance" vs "low maintenance" - Dating some women is a full-time job. It's not just _paying attention,_ it's a constant requirement to provide affirmation, reassurance, and reinforcement. It's also a spectrum: rather than a binary: "higher" vs "lower" rather than "high" vs "low" maintenance.. 8:30 American women don't merely _hold_ grudges, they caress and fondle and cherish and *nurture* their grudges. If you seriously piss an American woman off, *she will never forget.* In my experience.
I think a bunch of these relate to one another. Being "body conscious" "high maintenance" and "well groomed" (and having better teeth) are all related. To a large extent, all of these things relate to being more concerned about outward appearance and how we are perceived by others. Having a more "high maintenance" attitude, will generally lead to spending more time, energy, and money on grooming, makeup, clothing, fitness, etc.
My Irish girl stereotype: all Irish women talk with a very hot accent. My American girl stereotype: university educated American women want the three sixes: 6 feet tall, 6 figure income, and have a six-pack.
I can only comment on the experience that I've had. I have only met one Irish woman, and it was in a workplace setting. I found her to be very shy, but once we connected (as friends) she was a very faithful and attentive friend. Even then, I found it difficult to tell if she was, say having a bad day or if there was some way to comfort and encourage her through a bad day. She seemed more interested in what was going on with me, then she was talking about what was going on with her.
How about a video comparing and contrasting the overall American bar versus the Irish pub experience? Thanks for making these videos - they really help me take my mind off the shelter in place stir craziness!
I think "high maintenance" means two things: 1) that they do more about their appearance and public image (fussing over their makeup and clothes, caring what others think about them, etc) and 2) that they require more from their partners -- not just attention, but also they want their partners to be fashionable and respectable, too. In general, a low maintenance person accepts things as they are and a high maintenance person has elaborate plans to improve things and draws their partner into these plans. Anyway, that's my impression.
What I think high maintenance means; it means you got to do a lot to keep up your looks (manicures, pedicures, lashes, waxing, botox, fat freezing, laser hair removal, facials, haircuts, hair extensions, hair dyeing, hair masks, not to mention all the skincare and makeup) idk is it just me😂
I think, I THINK, the "high maintenance" one and the "takes compliments" one are linked. I COULD be wrong, probably am, but from what I have encountered, American women require more assurance in regards their looks, weight, hair, attire, where as Irish women SEEM to see such compliments as more, "Okay, what are you after? What do you want, complimenting me?"
At my local WalMart in New Orleans, the butter selection was very poor.... a lot of empty spaces on shelves.... BUT they had KerryGold and I bought it because I have heard you praise it! I look forward to trying it out soon! :)
My definition of high maintenance. Wearing makeup all the time, having your hair done, and dressing up all the time. No slack days (wearing sweatpants while eating a bag of chips and ice cream on the couch). Expecting the best shoes, cloths, makeup, etc as gifts. Ecpecting the best of everything all the time.
When I was in middle school I was a trumpet player in Jazz band. I was usually given the solos. One concert after the show, my Dad came up and told me how great I sounded. I proceeded to tell him about the mistakes I made. He told me that the next time just say thank you because he'd never have known about my mistakes if I hadn't said anything.
Still sad that you didn't show more of your Philly trip. As someone from near there, I was really looking forward to see you there downtown and see your reaction. You know, that is why people pay to send you places. To see the place and get your reaction and report. They don't send you places just for you to have a private vacation.
High maintenance typically means "expensive" - like a costly sports car, but it can also (but not necessarily) include other things like "needing attention" or someone who often needs to be catered to emotionally, etc.
An interesting comparison would be between Irish and Irish-American differences. Although most of my Dad’s side remained in Ireland, my direct ancestors arrived between 1868 and 1893... So they passed down their experiences, while the family in Ireland adapted to their own experiences. It was fun when my Irish cousins visited and we could compare the differences. Many things considered “Irish” here are actually Irish-American adaptations.
So, the maintenance thing is kind of like your take on easygoing for the guys. I watched that video before this one because I just found your channel and have been binge watching it haha. Anyway, a high maintenance woman doesn't just require lots of attention, but she also wants you to take her to the fanciest places, buy her expensive gifts, etc.
Diane is great. She is a great spokeswoman for Irish women. If you're an American man like I am, this video can be VERY INFORMATIVE. You know what they say about stereotypes "their true/false/true maybe."
I'm going to have to call you out on that first one...🤣🤣 If you didn't really care what people think when you get to enjoy the sun, why so cautious not to let yourself be seen in your swimsuit in the Florida video? You even thanked ED for not showing your body in the video... I suspect you don't *want* to care, but you really do. 😏😏❤ Great list!
Running Joke because when I’m on camera I’d prefer people to focus on my content then my body -I thought that was clear, especially after the Game of thrones video 🧐
@@DianeJennings I'll take your word for it! What I remember from that video is that you're the best archer, you dressed as a banana, rode Lenny for your Hodor, and met some lovely dogs. 🥰
Irish girl: Taytos.
American girl: Taters.
This sums it up well
Irish country girl: Tay-os.💚
Don’t you mean...Irish Girl: Taytos. American Girl: Carbs? OMG no!
A good Spud is a Good Spud.
Diane Jennings
10. Yes : if you go to malls ( shopping stores ) the biggest size they have is a size 6 ( I’m a SIZE 18 )
9. Not necessarily it depends on where you’re going ( I’m less maintenance so I split )
8. Lower maintenance is just a term that means girls in America ( except for me )spend a lot of money on makeup
7. Yep
6. There’s such a thing as a backhanded compliment so it depends
5. Ur right I respond better to humor
4. Yes, just tell me what you need I don’t need you to beat around the BUSH
3. It’s a racial thing but just don’t
2. We are more direct
1. It takes me more time to mentally prepare for things (I’m naturally tan and I take 10 minutes and I got crooked teeth )
American Dude here:
I always took "high maintenance" as meaning a lot of work to keep someone happy, whether it’s attention, gifts, taking them out on the town, etc. Chilling at home, or spending alone time to unwind after a long day is verboten in the High Maintenance world.
High Maintenance is quite often a synonym for pain in the butt. If her good qualities outweigh this, you stick around, if not...hasta la bye-bye.
A lot of work or a lot of money.
You two pretty much beat me to the punch. So, Diane, for what it's worth, it's what these guys said.
Yes, this is an accurate description (🇺🇸 guy).
For a description of high vs low maintenance women watch When Harry Met Sally. It’s when they are watching Casablanca together while chatting on the phone. There’s a call back to Sally’s ordering of food.
High maintenance usually means that the woman has very high demands for material things. It can include cars, type of home, high end clothing, etc. they do not care about the cost involved in maintaining that lifestyle. It's about a social status to them
As an American, I agree with this answer the most. Time women spend on their appearance can also be included, but that time typically is associated with a monetary value. Examples: "she spent 3 hours at the salon" or "she goes to the tanning bed 4 days a week" or "the shampoo she bought was $50 for a pint size bottle"
As an American woman, I agree.
I'm opposite, but I'm definitely fairly... unique....
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She will also order food and ask for all the components on the side
@@Luscombag
Yes, the OP and this combined... She will spend more money on makeup, clothes, and self care, and eventually you may be expected to pick up the cost of some of this, she does expect more attention as Diane says, she will take forever to get ready when you go some place, and you will be waiting on her because she cannot go out without "getting ready", you may have to do certain things for her, because she'll be afraid of breaking a nail, etcetera
This pretty much says it . It’s more of a observation to marriage , I think . Looks real good , but do you want to be tasked with that maintenance? And maybe you do if that’s what you put value in . Inner value is far more lasting ! The older you both get the more maintenance it’s gona take to maintain that out word facile
My wife is first generation Irish American.
When she's angry I have noooooooo bloody idea whether it's the Irish or the American kind.
You poor bastard. You have all of my sympathy, especially if it's both angries at once.
morning glory, I should be so blessed...
I married a redhead stupid me
I vote for an Irish men v. American men video! 🙋♀️
Yass Erin!!!
agreed
I'm an American man with Irish heritage, should be interesting
Diane Jennings be ye forewarned they’re different types of American men I want to see Irish men vs African American ( black ) men
For a certainty!
About the foreign women being hotter - there's an old joke from small churches:
Q: What do you call a pretty girl in church?
A: A visitor
@@drewpamon Probably going to Hell, too....heh heh.
Saying a girl is “high maintenance” in America basically means *expensive* for the man. She expects/demands high end food/clothes/etc in order to remain happy. Only rich guys are ok with dating high maintenance women
I generally think about that term as a put-down. Like calling someone shallow or selfish.
I don't see it as just about money. When I think high-maintenance for a male or female I think what they kids call "extra". Like... having a quiet night at home watching Netflix is never going to happen, or the kind of significant other who needs constant text updates or gets really angry when you hang out with your friends, I guess money plays a huge part but there's other things as well, IMO anyway
It's definitely a combination between what Airehcaz said and the amount of time you also need to put in. I agree that typically the term is used in a negative way.
I believe i am high maintenance and i dont think that has anything to do with money or being roudy...it just means needy. Whether thats attention, “stuff” or approval. It could be needy in almost anyway.
@@britanysingelyn6195 Have you ever dated or married a guy that turned cart wheels just to get you and then afterwards turned into another person? They turn into a couch potato or running with the boys. I'm sure that's the same for a woman too. Marriage or a relationship takes work and time and if they don't want to give it then you don't want them.
Agreed. I view it that way also.
From the outtakes: "You're drunk, Diane, go home." Hilarious! 😂
Christine Jackson and she was! 😂
What is a single Irish girl going to do in a pandemic? Drink more often. Alcohol is a disinfectant.
American culture has to do more with chivalry, it's an old English concept that men should be seen as providers, so we tend to express this by paying for a ladys' dinner.
To be honest, I think I've experienced more chivalry when I'm in Ireland, money aside. People aren't afraid to help you get your luggage up or down, open doors, all sorts of things that guys here don't offer to do anymore
@@LindaC616 This sin't a pissing contest, just a thing I noticed about one specific thing
@@LindaC616 We also don't want to be seen as creepers, and often times if I'm near a woman who's struggling with something physical and offer to help, I get a "fuck off". Other times, they're a bit grateful, I help, and I go on my way. It's iffy. I know it depends on what the lady has experienced prior, and she could have bad reactions based on prior abuse of some sort, so I don't take any of it personally.
Alan Harris Sorry for the times you’ve gotten a “Fuck off” in exchange for your kindness. That’s a bit extreme & harsh. I can tell you, though, women kind of always have to be a bit on guard & suspicious. There’s so many creeps out there & if you show yourself to need help or be vulnerable, it’s like putting a target on your back. Glad you don’t take it personal & you’re awesome for trying to be helpful!
@@LindaC616 See Christopher Amador's comment above.
I can't concentrate on what you're saying; I'm too busy laughing at the way Chewie is splayed out on the back of the couch. 🤣
ballybunion9 😂he looked wasted
@@DianeJennings
Doggie hangover...
I was laughing at that too!!! So funny and random. Like you wouldn't want a really dead bored face in the shot when you are doing all of the talking. He was like, "... I just CAN'T EVEN,...." Hilarious!!! And it got funnier and funnier the longer you were talking. Because he was definitely paying attention the whole way thru,.... just in a dead bored posture doing it.
You're not "pasty". The word is "alabaster".
Another descriptor is, _"porcelain."_
The skin tone makes Irish look like goddesses.
From my perspective, American women are harder to categorize because the country is so big. Women from the northeast are very different from women in the south and both are different from women on the west coast. I'd see midwestern women are probably the closest thing we have to Irish women but again they are very different than the other groups.
In American slang “high maintenance” can also just mean you get your hair and nails done a lot and wear a lot of makeup. That you require physical upkeep that’s expensive.
When I married my wife she was low maintenance but once I started making more money she became very high maintenance. It takes a whole staff of make up artists, hair stylist, hair colorist, blow dry specialist as well as an army of dermatologists and other doctors to make her look good for herself. Now she has to have a new fancy new foreign cars to drive, a no limit budget for purses, shoes, jewelry, clothes and multiple exotic vacations at only the most expensive hotels. We also have on daughter who I love dearly but was raised from birth to be high maintenance. I will never be able to retire because my maintenance costs are so high!
“She’s got HUGE tracts o Land”
Monty Python!
Love that movie so much...😂
"What's not to like about her?"
"you see.. I thought your son was a lady"
"I can understand that!" 😂
high maintenance = expensive/needy; low maintenance = not so much. ;-)
The anger thing? So accurate. I’d much rather have a small tiff frequently and know where I stand than for a girl to lose it over something and stay violently angry at me for two weeks.
American girl here 2 drink limit for me and I nurse those drinks. Started answering other comments, but then it started sounding like a dating add. 😄😄😁😂
Back in my 20s, when I did drink(rarely) , I could easily nurse one drink all evening.
“High maintenance” refers to how much money a girl spends on things like make-up, hair, nails, new clothes, massages, etc. Some girls don’t spend that much on such item each month and they would be termed “low maintenance”. Those that go for weekly manicures & pedicures and hair appointments, buy lots of new clothes, got to have the newest of everything etc are called “high maintenance”.
High maintenance means she is a bitch
I think it's one thing if a woman spends her own time and money on her "maintenance" - it's only a problem if she's expecting other people (like family, boyfriend, husband, etc.) to foot the bill for this.
Your “American women are better groomed” goes hand in hand with “American women are high maintenance”. In America “high maintenance” women tend to spend a lot more time and money on clothing and cosmetics, including things like Botox or other cosmetic procedures through a doctor. They are more of the “me, look at me, pay me attention” culture, especially the younger crowd. Not me, I’m to old for that, different generation. Remember, this is just my observational opinion.
This is true
Nail on the head with that one
You left out that American women spend more of OUR money and time because they're high maintenance.
Same here. Too old for that. But mostly because we are from a different generation than these much younger women.
We have hollywood and fashion shoved in our faces from a young age. Magazines just tell you how to fix things you didn't even know needed to be fixed only to make you end up hating yourself even more. That's why teens in america have such a high rate of self harm and eating disorders. So we feed into this culture we didn't realise until it's too late only to be labeled fake or high maintenance when it's our cultural society that pressures us into it in the first place.
I've worked jobs where I was required to have my nails manicured, hair done and makeup along with wear what ever clothes were trending. And that was just clothing stores.
Yeah Chewie, got my attention too. LOL, "star".
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The Irish woman in my life was my grandmother,she left me with an indelible image on the Irish female attitude,"DO AS I TELL YA, OR IT'S THE BACK OF ME HAND YOU'LL BE FEELIN ACROSS YOUR FACE!"
That's one reason why I married an English girl.
@@christopheramador9886,You wouldn't say that if you met me.
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In my house it was a look and one word... spoon. (You'd get smacked with the wooden spoon)
Nice Video Diane! Love how Chewie is in the background seemingly without a care in the world.
He's so hyper, right!? 🤣
Calm down Chewie, relax!
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Paying is usually left to the person who asked for the date.
I've never had status, so humor for the win.
Hello from TEXAS! Just subscribed today after binge watching about 15 of your vids. Keep up the entertaining work and come back soon! We miss you so much it hurts!! 🤠
Having nearly no personal experience with Irish women, I'll just sit back and listen
and be entertained
I wouldn't even know where to find an Irish girl in America. I've never met one that I know of.
@@GhorigOfTheHranFel seriously
If a guy doesn't pay for dinner for an American girl on the first date, there won't be a second date.
as an american girl i find it extremely rude if a guy doesn’t offer to pay
Some guys are always looking for the woman to pay for everything. Drop them like a hot potato!
American women are very focused on desired outcome.
Do a men’s list
"Do a men’s list". FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NOOOO! I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
Old Plumbers wisdom Diane: "The grass is always greener, over the Septic Tank."
High maintenance is more than just attentiveness, it's being financially, emotionally, psychologically, physically, and otherwise taxingly drained with a huge dose of drama to round it all off with. It's like being owned, and not in a fun way.
Perfect definition!
The Southern United States has always had its own code of chivalry that still hangs on today.
It's not just a southern thing. Although I imagine it's better received, I often get strange/dirty looks, holding doors or standing when a lady enters for example. It's a lost code.
@@burtmacklin6443 I have noticed that usually the younger, more urban crowd and the people who moved to the South from the north or west coast get pissy when you're polite to them. Born-and-bred Southern women, on the other hand, will literally stand there in front of a door looking at you until you open it for them lol.
Taken out of context. "When the sun comes out, the clothes come off."
I think that what they mean is hair cuts, getting your nails done, facials, spa days, that is what I as a American would think that they would mean if they said, she's high maintenance, she requires alot to keep up appearances
You have a great sense of humor.
After 30-something years, I think I'll stick with my American woman. Still love Irish videos though!
Number Nine reminds me of Mrs Doyle and her friend fighting about who's going to pay for the tea.
"Take the money! Take the money!"
Accurate
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Never use coupons on the first date!
Her: Where would you like to eat?
Me: I got coupons for the Dairy Queen.
Don Pedigo see if think there’s was smart
I'm not sure that it's so much the coupon as the Dairy Queen, lol! If there's a nice dinner, I am perfectly cool with a coupon for Dairy Queen for dessert. But having dinner at Dairy Queen? Nah, bro, you have to save that for 3 years into the relationship! 😆
@@LindaC616 Nah bra, if the first date has to be at a high end steak house (or vegan raw foodie thing), that's the start of a high maintenance relationship. If the first date is a fun date that peripherally involves Dairy Queen after other fun activities, that's a low maintenance relationship.
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There's a world of difference between steaks and fast food. Ice cream isn't "fun", but that's a question of individual taste
@@LindaC616 what part of peripherally did you not understand?
At the risk of being crass, when American males refer to a girl's "frontage", I don't think "land" is foremost in their minds.
I just Love the Irsh accent, your accents are just So attractive, I wish I could find and Irish girl or Galway girl around here in the US, but love your videos Diane
I would NEVER go on a second date with a guy who did not pay for the first one.
Me & almost every man I know in America doesn't brag about their status when hitting on a woman. That turns a lot of them off
Thank you for doing these videos, I'm actually learning a lot about myself from you. I'm American but my heritage is about half Irish. I find myself relating much more to the Irish side of your comparisons between Irish and American even though I've lived in America my whole life. Very interesting
Geoffrey Wilson aww that’s good to hear!
High maintenance. Watch the movie, "when Harry met Sally" it explains it in the movie. Being low maintenance is a good thing in guys eyes.
The grooming thing goes slipping with high maintenance.
Hello! New sub from Chicago 🤗 I’m enjoying your content, thanks for keeping me entertained while in quarantine.
i bet your “pale pasty potato body” looks fantastic.
That was my favorite
With her blue eyes, shapely nose, flowing hair and quick, genuine smile. As long as she has a body (with all of its original parts), any man would be lucky to see it.
Diane High maintenance woman in America refers that a lady expects the guy to pay for everything whether it's the 1st date or marriage. A high maintenance lady will expect a man to buy expensive items typically eat at expensive restaurants($300 or greater meal), demands $$$$$ jewelry/shoes/clothes/house/vacations Bora Bora, New Zealand, Rome, Paris/cars etc.
The needing attention is definitely part of maintenance, but I've always thought of high maintenance as including the paying for all dates, gifts on holidays and for random reasons, and all the drama. Since you specifically mentioned that splitting the bill on dates, that moves Irish women into the lower maintenance sphere.
That makes sense!
My Russian friend who was in Germany at the time, was happily surprised I paid for everything when we were together. That is just one of the cultural differences that makes life fun.
In regards to taking a compliment:
I used to have a really difficult time doing that until I had a boyfriend say that when you discount a compliment from someone it offends them. As if you were telling them they don't have very good taste.
It was uncomfortable at first but I did learn to just start saying thank you after a while and leaving it there
I like when a woman holds her booze, is low maintenance whether she's Irish, american, or any other nationality. Stay safe weirdo hahaha
Yes, of course we want to see the other way around! I can’t wait!
"Have you ever seen the Seagulls ah flin' over heather or the crimson sails on Goey Bay the fisherman unfurl? The Earth is filled with beauty and it's gathered all together, in the form and face and dainty grace of a Pretty Irish Girl." Oh....She is my dear my darling one, her eyes so sparking full of fun, no other, no other could match the likes of her, etc, etc"...
Cheers!
Diane’s hair is always on point!
Thank you! SEE?!
natural good looks like her's need little maintenance
"High maintenance" is a euphemism for "difficult and demanding." "Low maintenance" is a euphemism for "easygoing."
Re fake tan, realize that its heyday in America was 20 years ago. It has since become a cliche and now is frowned upon. Whereas the "pale pasty potato" look is actually in here; it's considered exotic and sexy. The grooming move for a pale-skinned woman in America now is not to get a tan - it's to stay pale (or even wear powder) and dye her hair red like Christina Hendricks or Jessica Chastain.
Just in case...Before I even watch any of your Videos, I hit like first...as not forget too.
What I'm trying to say is,,,,I enjoy all of your Vids. Cheers for that and Craic on!
Kenny Craig aww Thank you!
Liking re-assurance/attention versus being unable to take compliments? Yeah, that's a bit high maintenance ... or just human.
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Chewie is so chill in the background lol
Oh man, I kinda want to hear how bad the women tear apart the men now that you've opened up Pandora's Box hahaha. This was fun! Thanks and happy Monday!
I really love this video.Happy Monday.
My experience in dating American women is men pay for everything on the first dates. After establishing a relationship paying equals out
Been in the USA for 60 plus years -- where the devil are you finding such women?
Diane may I start off by saying, #6 I love the videos you make, and Chewie is a BLAST. Speaking for myself on paying for everything on a date. That is the way I was raised. The man always pays. I just came across your channel today and have watched a few of them. So part of this post will also be for previous videos. When the scare is lifted and we can all go back to a semi-normal life. Please do plan to come back to America. IF you do stop in North Carolina we can show you around and even take you skydiving if you want. When you do decide to come back let us all know on your site and then say the following... "Where should I go and Why?" You will find a lot of people here willing to help and play tour guide for you. Something to think about. Great Videos and keep up the good work.
Pasty white women forever! We only have 3 days of sun in the summer none in the winter.😎😎
3 is still better than one (Sweden)... 🤷
Hi Diane great video you look Gorgeous, I hope you have a wonderful week!
I just started watching the video and you said...."and I'll be arguing them". Typical!!! I'll just leave that there. 🤐
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Just found this chanel and I love it. Thanks a million. Keep up the fun.
To me, high maintenance means they have to have the best of everything. It’s easy to get the woman to pay, just leave your money at home. 😂 Nice list! ❤️U🍀🇺🇸🇮🇪
L S 😂😂🤣 you think an American woman is going to carry cash with her on a date?! Dude you’ll be in the kitchen washing dishes before she pays.
Yeah and if you try that tactic I can pretty much guarantee you won't see her again
Some women have zero sense of humor. It was just a joke.😂
You should do a dating show based on this. You’d make an amazing host!
This should be interesting! :-D
high maintenance means: needs hair done, nails done, fancy shoes, lots of fancy make up, lots of expensive shoes and clothes, never see her without fully being done up / Low maintenance means: doesn't need much, happy the way they are, wears little to no make up, wears sneakers, can be fancy but generally isn't everyday
My interaction with Irish women consist of 2 young ladies that I watch on TH-cam. Hard to make any rational judgments based on that. Oh well, back to the video.
p.s. CHEWIE!!
only one for me so, yep
I like three Irish ladies of TH-cam... two of which have been handcuffed together on one of their videos 😉.
That being said, I think these 3 amazing young ladies are among the best of their generation while their moms are among the best of that generation for raising them as well as they have.
Great video again Diane! I just wanted to thank you for helping me pass the self Sheltering time.
"American vs Irish Men" video? Yes, please.
2:35 "Potato body," says the Irish girl. 😂
"High maintenance" vs "low maintenance" - Dating some women is a full-time job. It's not just _paying attention,_ it's a constant requirement to provide affirmation, reassurance, and reinforcement. It's also a spectrum: rather than a binary: "higher" vs "lower" rather than "high" vs "low" maintenance..
8:30 American women don't merely _hold_ grudges, they caress and fondle and cherish and *nurture* their grudges. If you seriously piss an American woman off, *she will never forget.* In my experience.
My man brought the science AND the personal😅... Executed beautifully I'll add
I think a bunch of these relate to one another. Being "body conscious" "high maintenance" and "well groomed" (and having better teeth) are all related. To a large extent, all of these things relate to being more concerned about outward appearance and how we are perceived by others. Having a more "high maintenance" attitude, will generally lead to spending more time, energy, and money on grooming, makeup, clothing, fitness, etc.
I Love Irish Girls!!!!!!!
You are very well groomed. Always put together
My Irish girl stereotype: all Irish women talk with a very hot accent.
My American girl stereotype: university educated American women want the three sixes: 6 feet tall, 6 figure income, and have a six-pack.
I can only comment on the experience that I've had. I have only met one Irish woman, and it was in a workplace setting. I found her to be very shy, but once we connected (as friends) she was a very faithful and attentive friend. Even then, I found it difficult to tell if she was, say having a bad day or if there was some way to comfort and encourage her through a bad day. She seemed more interested in what was going on with me, then she was talking about what was going on with her.
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How about a video comparing and contrasting the overall American bar versus the Irish pub experience? Thanks for making these videos - they really help me take my mind off the shelter in place stir craziness!
I'm American and I've spent time in Ireland, American women are more uptight and less approachable.
Love all your videos girl 💕 Julie from Ireland.
Yes, please bash the men! Lol. We need to learn how we are perceived by women.
I think "high maintenance" means two things: 1) that they do more about their appearance and public image (fussing over their makeup and clothes, caring what others think about them, etc) and 2) that they require more from their partners -- not just attention, but also they want their partners to be fashionable and respectable, too. In general, a low maintenance person accepts things as they are and a high maintenance person has elaborate plans to improve things and draws their partner into these plans.
Anyway, that's my impression.
What I think high maintenance means; it means you got to do a lot to keep up your looks (manicures, pedicures, lashes, waxing, botox, fat freezing, laser hair removal, facials, haircuts, hair extensions, hair dyeing, hair masks, not to mention all the skincare and makeup) idk is it just me😂
I liked the video before watching it because I knew it was going to be a great video, Jennings.
I think, I THINK, the "high maintenance" one and the "takes compliments" one are linked. I COULD be wrong, probably am, but from what I have encountered, American women require more assurance in regards their looks, weight, hair, attire, where as Irish women SEEM to see such compliments as more, "Okay, what are you after? What do you want, complimenting me?"
When I wasn’t married the way a man won me over was he was in uniform. I prefer confident men. Self deprecating is not sexy (I’m a woman btw)
At my local WalMart in New Orleans, the butter selection was very poor.... a lot of empty spaces on shelves.... BUT they had KerryGold and I bought it because I have heard you praise it! I look forward to trying it out soon! :)
Cullen Donnelly it’s REALLY nice
I'm baking bread today after being inspired by your attempt @ baking bread also, an American/Irish men vid would be good.
My definition of high maintenance. Wearing makeup all the time, having your hair done, and dressing up all the time. No slack days (wearing sweatpants while eating a bag of chips and ice cream on the couch). Expecting the best shoes, cloths, makeup, etc as gifts. Ecpecting the best of everything all the time.
When I was in middle school I was a trumpet player in Jazz band. I was usually given the solos. One concert after the show, my Dad came up and told me how great I sounded. I proceeded to tell him about the mistakes I made. He told me that the next time just say thank you because he'd never have known about my mistakes if I hadn't said anything.
The drinking age in US used to be 18. It was the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (in the late '80's) that pushed the drinking age to 21.
Still sad that you didn't show more of your Philly trip. As someone from near there, I was really looking forward to see you there downtown and see your reaction. You know, that is why people pay to send you places. To see the place and get your reaction and report. They don't send you places just for you to have a private vacation.
I am an American of Irish decent (among other countries) and I could watch this young lady for days! Good on you!
High maintenance typically means "expensive" - like a costly sports car, but it can also (but not necessarily) include other things like "needing attention" or someone who often needs to be catered to emotionally, etc.
Maintenance equals confidence. That is it Diane Jennings
An interesting comparison would be between Irish and Irish-American differences.
Although most of my Dad’s side remained in Ireland, my direct ancestors arrived between 1868 and 1893... So they passed down their experiences, while the family in Ireland adapted to their own experiences.
It was fun when my Irish cousins visited and we could compare the differences. Many things considered “Irish” here are actually Irish-American adaptations.
So, the maintenance thing is kind of like your take on easygoing for the guys. I watched that video before this one because I just found your channel and have been binge watching it haha. Anyway, a high maintenance woman doesn't just require lots of attention, but she also wants you to take her to the fanciest places, buy her expensive gifts, etc.
Diane is great. She is a great spokeswoman for Irish women. If you're an American man like I am, this video can be VERY INFORMATIVE. You know what they say about stereotypes "their true/false/true maybe."
I'm going to have to call you out on that first one...🤣🤣 If you didn't really care what people think when you get to enjoy the sun, why so cautious not to let yourself be seen in your swimsuit in the Florida video? You even thanked ED for not showing your body in the video... I suspect you don't *want* to care, but you really do. 😏😏❤ Great list!
Running Joke because when I’m on camera I’d prefer people to focus on my content then my body -I thought that was clear, especially after the Game of thrones video 🧐
@@DianeJennings I'll take your word for it! What I remember from that video is that you're the best archer, you dressed as a banana, rode Lenny for your Hodor, and met some lovely dogs. 🥰
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Where you in squad goals? 😂😂
Ya!
@@DianeJennings Cool!