I think as far as service goes, it comes down to expectations. I was disappointed with the service in the US and even Canada at most places I went to. Here in NZ, I have come to expect that every cafe is just different, and that along with the quirky nature of the cafes, this is part of their character. The main thing is, the coffee is good almost everywhere you go. Some places will serve you at the table, but that’s the exception and they will request you to take a seat and then come and take your order. Anything goes everywhere else and ordering and paying upfront (sometimes after) is more the norm. When we go to a cafe we are happy to help ourselves to water; grabbing our own cutlery isn’t a problem. Some places will bring water and/or cutlery. For me, service is all about being served by nice friendly people. In the US, the service was uniform from place to place, but my idea of good service is about feeling welcome. With the exception of two places in Austin where the serving staff made us feel welcome, serving staff were generally efficient but indifferent and disinterested. Disinterested staff stand out like sore thumb here in NZ, but seem to be the norm in the US where warm friendly staff are the exception. It’s not just cafe’s though, it’s retail in general. You can tell that a lot of the hospitality staff in the US don’t want to be there. I agree that tipping creates a uniformly delivered service, but it can either be over-the-top with staff being exceedingly annoyingly helpful, or they are just going through the motions like they don’t want you there. Either way, it’s not great service to feel like you are being worked on for a tip, or treated like you are just a body on a seat.
I just moved to New Zealand a few months ago, I'm also a kiwiamerican and learning so much from this channel thank you so much! I'm still figuring out the basics to settle in and first stumbled upon your healthcare comparison videos. Yes, I do consider this research
Lol I picked up two american girls hitchhiking about 30yrs ago and they had 5 days to see the whole north island. I told them they were nuts and took them to some nice spots along the way - the jetty at kauri point near Katikati and the walk around The Mount. They loved it.
I'm pretty sure Auckland Transport isn't even taking cash anymore on buses. Back in the first lockdown the drivers started waving people without HOP cards on if they tried to offer cash. You can buy a ticket at the station or a card (which makes the fares cheaper too, and they're still kind of expensive so it's worth it) but if you're at a street stop vs a station then there are no ticket machines
Getting short changed or over charged regularly? Where are you living? Friday the supermarket changed me for 2 boxes of beer when I got 1. I only checked the receipt when I got home I returned and they credited my card back the money, no question
@@NZPocketGuide Thanks! I am interested in what it says on your t-shirt "Skydive Taupo". I tried skydiving in Wanaka in 2010 and Queenstown in 2013. At the end of 2017, when I was in Taupo, I wanted to try skydiving, but my schedule did not allow it. When NZ is an open border, I hope to try Skydive Taupo.
Watching from 🇨🇦 here. Robin is really funny and adds a good dynamic. You two also have chemistry - in a ‘friends vlogging’ kind of way. Look forward to the other video you mentioned.
Awesome, We've got a new video with Tara on the channel already and one extra one coming up on Wednesday, feel free to hop on our channel to check them out!
@@LoganLavery Close! It's Robin! You were almost there ;) If you end up watching our channel you'll be sick of hearing my name and you may end up wishing I had a different one though haha!
You are right it isn't cheap here in Aotearoa, but as a disabled person who has travelled the world for work, it's not cheap anywhere when disabled. On average a trip to Hawaii from here is around 12000, due to taking a caregiver and needing certain accommodations. So for Kiwis travelling, it's not cheap. I enjoy your insights, don't always agree but then it's on a par with conversations I have with my American friends.
Huhana - I really appreciate your insight on travelling with a disability. This is something I have not consider and definitely should be considerate of. I am very glad that you have been able to travel. I appreciate your honesty too and I certainly don't expect everyone to agree with me! So glad to share experiences together. Wishing you and your family a happy holidays :)
My dad (Maori living in The Netherlands where I also grew up) always says: when you go to NZ, better stay as long as your visa allows, atleast 2 months. You've travelled far, might as well make the best of it. And it's true, not having to rush from must-see to must-see allows you to actually soak up the experience.
I've been watching your videos for a while now as i'm a kiwi that lives in Australia and just love seeing others perspective on my culture it very interesting. On another note i just have to point out that the thinning of the Ozone layer is over Antarctica and not anywhere near New Zealand, that fact the sun UV rays are higher is caused the sun is closer to the earth on the southern hemisphere. but don't stress to much about the Ozone layer thing because alot of kiwi's and Aussie also believe this.
You're not a "Kiwi" if you choose to live in Australia. Totally don't understand this BIG LOVE AFFAIR that New Zealand has with Australia, because they don't reciprocate this "love affair" back in return! 🙄
@@jaynepowell6864 its so sad to read a comment from someone that i guess calls themselves as a kiwi and be so denying of other kiwi's abroad, your a Rangi Bogan!!!
@@diliantin7544 what the hell is that,! All the "Kiwis" I know that now live in Australia refer to themselves as "Kozzies" - "Kiwi turned Aussie" oh, and they all speak with Aussie accents too!🤪
How you described 'if you're not exhausted by the end, then you didnt have a good trip" is exactly my wifes attitude (she's from overseas too). I think she also had limited annual leave whereas we get 4-6 weeks depending on industry and negotiations... I'm keen to sit and relax! if i wanted to be stressed and exhausted, i'd stay at work :)
It was awesome to host Tara in our studio! Check out more of her videos on our channel right here -> th-cam.com/users/BackpackerGuideNZ (give it a cheeky follow if you feel like it!)
I don't think that Kiwis are extra sensitive to criticism. Anywhere in the world you would get the same reaction. It's the feeling superiority from visitors that can be irritating.
Ivy - I think you are right here to a point. My experience is that kiwis are extra sensitive and I recently did a video on this topic that had a lot of kiwi's agreeing with me. th-cam.com/video/9IbkXIYIaYk/w-d-xo.html
@@Kiwiamericans I’m a kiwi that lives in North America somewhere, and agree with you. Very sensitive and like to dish it out but don’t ‘put up’ as easily.
Two weeks to do both islands? I was thinking I would come with a minimum of 4 months, preferably the max I could get on a tourist visa!! (Or really just move there)
No' 11 tip, the Pavlova baking secret, dont make any noise when your baking one in the oven, my mum use to bake them, and yes yu need fresh picked berries, some should be ripe now? is that an extra family event, berry picking? a side topic, have you been to the 20th American Battle monument in Wellington?
@@markvegar1442 Exactly. Google maps is king when it comes to good navigation. I drive a lot for my job and often go to areas I've never been before and it's never steered me wrong. And yes definitely download some offline maps cause they come in handy in a lot of areas of NZ. Doesn't take that much storage and you can manually choose the areas to download for.
Before paying for gas make sure you are charged the correct amount. As some workers forget to charge people,so they added to your bill hoping you wont notice it.
This has never ever happened to me in 43 years of living here. Nor have I ever heard of it happening. I’m in the South Island and this is definitely not a ‘thing’ here.
Most cafes have good service some aren't so good but shit does it matter if you have to get your own silverware if you ask your waitress or waiter you will get served
Yeah I literally could not care less about walking up and grabbing a knife and fork. Often they're even sitting in the little box on the table with napkins, sauces etc. I know at Coffee Club etc. they're very accessible and that's a pretty nice place as far as chain cafes go
The only reason American service is OTT is because of tips its all about the tips which I find annoying and they constantly hover over you asking this and that when you just want to be left alone to enjoy your meal. The bill at the end indicates they want you to leave which I found rude. The service comes across as forced and fake.
@@JubJub817 I didn’t even notice the OTTness when I went to the US lol. I guess I’m just not wired to care about whether I grab my own silverware from the counter before I sit down. I’ve also noticed that a lot of young Americans have massive guilt complexes about getting that kind of OTT service when they know that servers in low priced restaurants get screwed over by the tipping system.
I do actually agree with you on this one. I don't prefer the "American" way at all and the wage situation is sad. I prefer the way NZ does it but I think a little more training in communication and customer service would go a long way.
have yu thought about joining the Librarian network in New Zealand, its called Lianza, they will really love you, its a email list server to post topics, America has a similar one,
Robin, "Yeah nah" does not mean end of argument, discussion or sentence ...unless the person saying it has had a gut full of biased, inaccurate, or self opinionated information.
Theres a difference from being rude and frank to being honest. If your being honest, you should be able to handle the reaction and it wouldnt bother you. If your being rude, and dont like the reaction you recieved then your being sensitive.
haha yea there are still insecure ppl in this country who have clearly not travelled and think NZ is a snow globe and any criticism of the country will be met with “go back to where you came from then”. I used to be like this… but now I’m glad ppl from overseas are criticising this country.
I’ve also seen a YT channel by a person who migrated here, praising New Zealand lifestyle and some Kiwi’s in the comment section telling him to stop it. Because they don’t want to attract more people to move here. You just can’t win. Lol.
@@Kiwiamericans In Maori culture, generally greenstone is acquired as a gift for others, you should not buy it for yourself. This is why when I have bought greenstone for my wife (who is of Maori and European descent) she will indirectly hint at what she wants (she fully appreciates the need to hint, my being a dense husband) so I can buy and gift it to her.
@@Kiwiamericans Wearing Greenstone Jewelry is a Mana issue, like for chiefs, or some social achievement successes, like graduating, or some family heirloom, etc,
Sydney - well sometimes people think that the busses will just stop if you are at a bus stop - we are just letting them know this is not always the case. Have a wonderful holiday season!
I’ve never waved down a bus. I do have to wave on the ones pulling in which aren’t the service I want. I haven’t come across a service which doesn’t give change either, also Im sure they could exist. They don’t like big notes though.
Some bus drivers are lenient if it’s obvious that you didn’t see them, but yeah, if you don’t wave them down, they assume you’re waiting for another bus. It makes their job easier. They don’t give change anymore? Goes to show how long it’s been since I got my Hop card. “Zee” was acceptable when we had no covid and there was that Spitting Image song that went “Now N-Zee is virus-free, we kicked it in the tits!” I used to say that to Trumpy nut cornflakes online who called us communists. Wait, TH-cam ate part of my comment. I laughed my head off at “no tipping means the service is mediocre at best”. I went to the US and none of the bells and whistles that come with tipped service even registered to me because the New Zealand way is good enough for me, especially when it also means we don’t have to navigate the unspoken minefield of tipping culture and deal with servers bottling up and then blowing up about stuff like not rounding the tip up to the next quarter, because the people who tip the exact percentage are more likely to care than the people who deliberately don’t tip at all. The independence thing is something I think some Americans might like - I’ve seen so many of them complaining about servers taking too long to bring the cheque. As for the “ugh, I have to help you” thing, United takes the gold medal for that, I’m afraid.
Thank you for this video. It seems quite rude and insulting to visit a different culture and then complain about the differences. Be open-minded and absorb the experiences.
+Customers can still tip, ask if its a shared pot, some owners may keep any tips, and it may get taxed. If the service is excellent just quietly slip the server a lazy 20?
Greg - great tip. I have done that and then the server gets quite uncomfortable as they are not sure what to do or if they can take the $$ here in NZ. Thanks for watching.
I almost unfollowed her after she said something very clueless about our suicides that I refuse to believe American mental health advocates would have been OK with either. As for the comments about our service, it helps if you’ve been on international social media long enough to know what the problems with the US service industry are. I just laughed.
@@Kiwiamericans New Zealanders dont laugh about not being good at putting sun screen on our Children, especially as skin cancer is the most common cancer here. Also, poor service being mentioned as a scam at a time when the industry is struggling is to survive...Tone deaf.
Janette - skin cancer runs in my family and so it is a major concern for me. I think that having re- apply the sunscreen so much stresses me out and I often forget because managing a family of 6 is a lot. I agree with you that I may have not been sensitive enough around poor service. I appreciate your honesty and am sorry to see you go. Have a wonderful holiday season!
I think as far as service goes, it comes down to expectations.
I was disappointed with the service in the US and even Canada at most places I went to. Here in NZ, I have come to expect that every cafe is just different, and that along with the quirky nature of the cafes, this is part of their character. The main thing is, the coffee is good almost everywhere you go.
Some places will serve you at the table, but that’s the exception and they will request you to take a seat and then come and take your order. Anything goes everywhere else and ordering and paying upfront (sometimes after) is more the norm.
When we go to a cafe we are happy to help ourselves to water; grabbing our own cutlery isn’t a problem. Some places will bring water and/or cutlery.
For me, service is all about being served by nice friendly people. In the US, the service was uniform from place to place, but my idea of good service is about feeling welcome. With the exception of two places in Austin where the serving staff made us feel welcome, serving staff were generally efficient but indifferent and disinterested. Disinterested staff stand out like sore thumb here in NZ, but seem to be the norm in the US where warm friendly staff are the exception.
It’s not just cafe’s though, it’s retail in general. You can tell that a lot of the hospitality staff in the US don’t want to be there. I agree that tipping creates a uniformly delivered service, but it can either be over-the-top with staff being exceedingly annoyingly helpful, or they are just going through the motions like they don’t want you there. Either way, it’s not great service to feel like you are being worked on for a tip, or treated like you are just a body on a seat.
Chris - Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Much appreciated.
Totally 👍💯
I just moved to New Zealand a few months ago, I'm also a kiwiamerican and learning so much from this channel thank you so much! I'm still figuring out the basics to settle in and first stumbled upon your healthcare comparison videos. Yes, I do consider this research
Awesome! Where in NZ are you?
Add weather can change at a moment’s notice. So many tourists get caught out. Especially on a bush walk etc..
Excellent point!
Lol I picked up two american girls hitchhiking about 30yrs ago and they had 5 days to see the whole north island. I told them they were nuts and took them to some nice spots along the way - the jetty at kauri point near Katikati and the walk around The Mount. They loved it.
That is awesome! Have a wonderful holiday season!
I'm pretty sure Auckland Transport isn't even taking cash anymore on buses. Back in the first lockdown the drivers started waving people without HOP cards on if they tried to offer cash. You can buy a ticket at the station or a card (which makes the fares cheaper too, and they're still kind of expensive so it's worth it) but if you're at a street stop vs a station then there are no ticket machines
Thanks for watching!
There's plenty of room for improvement in Auckland's public transport system.
I am a big fan of Robin and Laura! Having Robin as a guest is always a great idea!
They are amazing people - totally agree! Thanks for watching :)
Getting short changed or over charged regularly? Where are you living?
Friday the supermarket changed me for 2 boxes of beer when I got 1.
I only checked the receipt when I got home
I returned and they credited my card back the money, no question
Yeah I thought that was a weird thing to include.. trust nobody is getting hustled at New World 🤣
Yeah it is true that many times the change is not counted right or they double charge you for things.
I love the background behind you, and the light is just perfect.
Thanks! We took a lot of time setting up our studio! We use if for all our videos -> th-cam.com/users/BackpackerGuideNZ
@@NZPocketGuide Thanks! I am interested in what it says on your t-shirt "Skydive Taupo". I tried skydiving in Wanaka in 2010 and Queenstown in 2013. At the end of 2017, when I was in Taupo, I wanted to try skydiving, but my schedule did not allow it. When NZ is an open border, I hope to try Skydive Taupo.
Good to see you guys having fun! We are safe!
Watching from 🇨🇦 here. Robin is really funny and adds a good dynamic. You two also have chemistry - in a ‘friends vlogging’ kind of way. Look forward to the other video you mentioned.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.. have a wonderful holiday season.
Awesome, We've got a new video with Tara on the channel already and one extra one coming up on Wednesday, feel free to hop on our channel to check them out!
@@NZPocketGuide thanks, btw, is your name Robert ??
@@LoganLavery Close! It's Robin! You were almost there ;) If you end up watching our channel you'll be sick of hearing my name and you may end up wishing I had a different one though haha!
You are right it isn't cheap here in Aotearoa, but as a disabled person who has travelled the world for work, it's not cheap anywhere when disabled. On average a trip to Hawaii from here is around 12000, due to taking a caregiver and needing certain accommodations. So for Kiwis travelling, it's not cheap. I enjoy your insights, don't always agree but then it's on a par with conversations I have with my American friends.
Huhana - I really appreciate your insight on travelling with a disability. This is something I have not consider and definitely should be considerate of. I am very glad that you have been able to travel. I appreciate your honesty too and I certainly don't expect everyone to agree with me! So glad to share experiences together. Wishing you and your family a happy holidays :)
My dad (Maori living in The Netherlands where I also grew up) always says: when you go to NZ, better stay as long as your visa allows, atleast 2 months. You've travelled far, might as well make the best of it. And it's true, not having to rush from must-see to must-see allows you to actually soak up the experience.
Love this!! So great… thanks for sharing!
I've been watching your videos for a while now as i'm a kiwi that lives in Australia and just love seeing others perspective on my culture it very interesting. On another note i just have to point out that the thinning of the Ozone layer is over Antarctica and not anywhere near New Zealand, that fact the sun UV rays are higher is caused the sun is closer to the earth on the southern hemisphere. but don't stress to much about the Ozone layer thing because alot of kiwi's and Aussie also believe this.
Awesome! Thank you! I really appreciate your clarification! Have a wonderful holiday season.
You're not a "Kiwi" if you choose to live in Australia. Totally don't understand this BIG LOVE AFFAIR that New Zealand has with Australia, because they don't reciprocate this "love affair" back in return! 🙄
@@Kiwiamericans thanks and i hope you had a wonderful Christmas
@@jaynepowell6864 its so sad to read a comment from someone that i guess calls themselves as a kiwi and be so denying of other kiwi's abroad, your a Rangi Bogan!!!
@@diliantin7544 what the hell is that,! All the "Kiwis" I know that now live in Australia refer to themselves as "Kozzies" - "Kiwi turned Aussie" oh, and they all speak with Aussie accents too!🤪
No chance you can see 10% of NZ properly in 2 weeks. I would suggest months if you had the time/money
Totally agree - i was here for 2 years and barely scratched the surface.
How you described 'if you're not exhausted by the end, then you didnt have a good trip" is exactly my wifes attitude (she's from overseas too). I think she also had limited annual leave whereas we get 4-6 weeks depending on industry and negotiations... I'm keen to sit and relax! if i wanted to be stressed and exhausted, i'd stay at work :)
We must vacation together :)
It was awesome to host Tara in our studio! Check out more of her videos on our channel right here -> th-cam.com/users/BackpackerGuideNZ (give it a cheeky follow if you feel like it!)
I don't think that Kiwis are extra sensitive to criticism. Anywhere in the world you would get the same reaction. It's the feeling superiority from visitors that can be irritating.
@@ivydickson7596 That's very true, thanks for sharing Ivy :)
Ivy - I think you are right here to a point. My experience is that kiwis are extra sensitive and I recently did a video on this topic that had a lot of kiwi's agreeing with me. th-cam.com/video/9IbkXIYIaYk/w-d-xo.html
@@Kiwiamericans I’m a kiwi that lives in North America somewhere, and agree with you. Very sensitive and like to dish it out but don’t ‘put up’ as easily.
@@LoganLavery thanks for sharing Logan!
Two weeks to do both islands? I was thinking I would come with a minimum of 4 months, preferably the max I could get on a tourist visa!! (Or really just move there)
No' 11 tip, the Pavlova baking secret, dont make any noise when your baking one in the oven,
my mum use to bake them,
and yes yu need fresh picked berries, some should be ripe now?
is that an extra family event, berry picking?
a side topic, have you been to the 20th American Battle monument in Wellington?
Google maps has an offline mode in the menu. You can pre-download a map and it will work for offline navigation too.
Ray - good point!
Don't always take Google maps as gospel. It's not always accurate.
@@ivydickson7596 I use Google maps all the time never been sent in wrong direction
@@markvegar1442 Exactly. Google maps is king when it comes to good navigation. I drive a lot for my job and often go to areas I've never been before and it's never steered me wrong. And yes definitely download some offline maps cause they come in handy in a lot of areas of NZ. Doesn't take that much storage and you can manually choose the areas to download for.
Before paying for gas make sure you are charged the correct amount. As some workers forget to charge people,so they added to your bill hoping you wont notice it.
This has never ever happened to me in 43 years of living here. Nor have I ever heard of it happening. I’m in the South Island and this is definitely not a ‘thing’ here.
Most cafes have good service some aren't so good but shit does it matter if you have to get your own silverware if you ask your waitress or waiter you will get served
Yeah I literally could not care less about walking up and grabbing a knife and fork. Often they're even sitting in the little box on the table with napkins, sauces etc. I know at Coffee Club etc. they're very accessible and that's a pretty nice place as far as chain cafes go
The only reason American service is OTT is because of tips its all about the tips which I find annoying and they constantly hover over you asking this and that when you just want to be left alone to enjoy your meal. The bill at the end indicates they want you to leave which I found rude. The service comes across as forced and fake.
@@JubJub817 I didn’t even notice the OTTness when I went to the US lol. I guess I’m just not wired to care about whether I grab my own silverware from the counter before I sit down.
I’ve also noticed that a lot of young Americans have massive guilt complexes about getting that kind of OTT service when they know that servers in low priced restaurants get screwed over by the tipping system.
Mark - just preparing travellers so they know what to expect. Thanks for watching!
I do actually agree with you on this one. I don't prefer the "American" way at all and the wage situation is sad. I prefer the way NZ does it but I think a little more training in communication and customer service would go a long way.
have yu thought about joining the Librarian network in New Zealand, its called Lianza, they will really love you,
its a email list server to post topics, America has a similar one,
LOL, yeah Tara, call it like it is.
Service is (often) - mediocre.
No urgency, and no training.
Thanks for watching Barry~ have a wonder holiday season.
Robin, "Yeah nah" does not mean end of argument, discussion or sentence ...unless the person saying it has had a gut full of biased, inaccurate, or self opinionated information.
Good to know mate, thanks for sharing!
@@NZPocketGuide I agree with you Robin. It’s actually Nah. Not passive aggressive, but softer way of saying No.
@@LoganLavery Thanks mate! That is usually how I take, I can;t recall taking it bad, even when mistaking it for a Yeah haha!
@@LoganLavery exactly, its saying 'yeah i'm considering it, but nah' :) a softer way of saying it is true!
Any idea when Chrissi and her family will be visiting New Zealand, Tara?
Well vaccine mandates make it hard...
Hi, can you recommend me any youtube channel which show real state properties in nz ? thanks in advance
Coffee club they serve you at the table lol
Yes there are some cafes that serve at the table for sure…
That's great! 🤩
Glad you think so! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Additional 1-2 week in MIQ
Theres a difference from being rude and frank to being honest. If your being honest, you should be able to handle the reaction and it wouldnt bother you. If your being rude, and dont like the reaction you recieved then your being sensitive.
haha yea there are still insecure ppl in this country who have clearly not travelled and think NZ is a snow globe and any criticism of the country will be met with “go back to where you came from then”. I used to be like this… but now I’m glad ppl from overseas are criticising this country.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve also seen a YT channel by a person who migrated here, praising New Zealand lifestyle and some Kiwi’s in the comment section telling him to stop it. Because they don’t want to attract more people to move here. You just can’t win. Lol.
Dont buy Greenstone for yourself.
You can spend just 2 weeks on Beaches and Surfing in the Coromandle.
Greg - can you expand more on this? I am not sure what you are saying here?
@@Kiwiamericans In Maori culture, generally greenstone is acquired as a gift for others, you should not buy it for yourself. This is why when I have bought greenstone for my wife (who is of Maori and European descent) she will indirectly hint at what she wants (she fully appreciates the need to hint, my being a dense husband) so I can buy and gift it to her.
@@WarriorKiwi007 ok thanks that makes sense! Good to know
@@Kiwiamericans Wearing Greenstone Jewelry is a Mana issue, like for chiefs, or some social achievement successes, like graduating, or some family heirloom, etc,
Awesome 🌻🌻
Thank you! Cheers! Have a wonderful holiday season!
I thought all buses need waving down and do not give you change😂
Sydney - well sometimes people think that the busses will just stop if you are at a bus stop - we are just letting them know this is not always the case. Have a wonderful holiday season!
I’ve never waved down a bus. I do have to wave on the ones pulling in which aren’t the service I want. I haven’t come across a service which doesn’t give change either, also Im sure they could exist. They don’t like big notes though.
Robin has a great personality. I'd like to see more from him on his channel 😊
Thanks C! Come and hang out with us in the chat during our weekly travel show it's a lot of fun! -> th-cam.com/users/BackpackerGuideNZ
No worries- you will! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Some bus drivers are lenient if it’s obvious that you didn’t see them, but yeah, if you don’t wave them down, they assume you’re waiting for another bus. It makes their job easier.
They don’t give change anymore? Goes to show how long it’s been since I got my Hop card.
“Zee” was acceptable when we had no covid and there was that Spitting Image song that went “Now N-Zee is virus-free, we kicked it in the tits!” I used to say that to Trumpy nut cornflakes online who called us communists.
Wait, TH-cam ate part of my comment. I laughed my head off at “no tipping means the service is mediocre at best”. I went to the US and none of the bells and whistles that come with tipped service even registered to me because the New Zealand way is good enough for me, especially when it also means we don’t have to navigate the unspoken minefield of tipping culture and deal with servers bottling up and then blowing up about stuff like not rounding the tip up to the next quarter, because the people who tip the exact percentage are more likely to care than the people who deliberately don’t tip at all.
The independence thing is something I think some Americans might like - I’ve seen so many of them complaining about servers taking too long to bring the cheque.
As for the “ugh, I have to help you” thing, United takes the gold medal for that, I’m afraid.
Thanks for watching!
carry change for the bus..don't travel on the cheap ..be flexible when travelling...is this what americans think 'scamming' is?
Be flexible. Yes, stretch. 😂😂😂
Google maps cost you nothing and siri is getting better at pronouncing Maori place names lol
Yes this is true but they don't always load when you need them too. I trust Google over most mapping systems. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Thank you for this video. It seems quite rude and insulting to visit a different culture and then complain about the differences. Be open-minded and absorb the experiences.
KiwiAmerican?
Why not Amerikiwi?
Just a thought.
Name was already taken...
i like watching what you do in NZ for tips in case i find the perfect women,i need all the tips I can get,
if you were wondering?
+Customers can still tip, ask if its a shared pot, some owners may keep any tips, and it may get taxed.
If the service is excellent just quietly slip the server a lazy 20?
Greg - great tip. I have done that and then the server gets quite uncomfortable as they are not sure what to do or if they can take the $$ here in NZ. Thanks for watching.
@@Kiwiamericans kiwi's are a bit shy, just slip to them n say thanks, if yu are in a group,
Gosh how how upsetting that your view of NZ is so negative after 5 years . Happy to unsubscribe!
The alliance with this guy finished me too.
I almost unfollowed her after she said something very clueless about our suicides that I refuse to believe American mental health advocates would have been OK with either.
As for the comments about our service, it helps if you’ve been on international social media long enough to know what the problems with the US service industry are. I just laughed.
Janette - Interesting that you think my view of New Zealand is so negative. I am just talking about a few things to watch out for - I love NZ!
@@Kiwiamericans New Zealanders dont laugh about not being good at putting sun screen on our Children, especially as skin cancer is the most common cancer here. Also, poor service being mentioned as a scam at a time when the industry is struggling is to survive...Tone deaf.
Janette - skin cancer runs in my family and so it is a major concern for me. I think that having re- apply the sunscreen so much stresses me out and I often forget because managing a family of 6 is a lot. I agree with you that I may have not been sensitive enough around poor service. I appreciate your honesty and am sorry to see you go. Have a wonderful holiday season!