The kids peeping in the stalls is common here, one time there was a kid that crawled under the stall I was in and sat there staring at me while I took a dump...😅
My mom was a waitress at a popular diner chain for most of my childhood. She had a regular (A customer that comes in often, usually at the same time and in the same waiter's section bc they enjoy their service) that didn't bring enough money to tip her one day. Instead, he drew her an ink and paper portrait of a wolf (Her favourite animal) with smaller wolves on the sides. Turns out he was a famous local artist. So that picture hung in our living room my whole life.
As an American, I can say that I have never, ever seen a 5 liter coke. 😂 However, my guess is they would be for a house party, like a Super Bowl party, Halloween party,etc., or large family gathering. We have lots of house parties here, well, before Covid anyway. 🤪 And 15% tip at restaurants is pretty minimal. I tip 20% to 25%, or even more for exceptional service. Our servers should be able to make a living wage but they barely make any money except for tips. I have never done that work before but they really do work their butts off.
Stop acting like 20%+ is normal. It's 15% standard. If you want to tip more fine but stop driving it upward. Tipping is stupid and we should be eliminating it, not making it worse. Here, want a $10 meal? That'll be $20 please! 🙄
@@PhyloGenesis If they paid servers a livable wage, I’d agree with you. They don’t. They make a little over $2 an hour. In the meantime, if you want to tip 15%, you do you, Boo. I will continue to support servers by tipping more.
In my whole 21 years of living in America, I have never seen a 5 liter coke or any drink for that matter. Biggest I've seen was 2 liter and that's usually family size or party size, not for one individual.
I was a waiter when I was younger. The standard pay is very low, so you do depend on tips to live, but I never expected anyone to tip me if I gave them bad service. I tried to give them the best service possible so that they wanted to give me a good tip. That was a lot of fun for me, because everyone wants a different type of service, and it really helped me to learn how to read people better and pay close attention to a lot of people at the same time. In the end, I made a lot more money waiting tables than I could at any other job at the time.
Tax amounts are different state-by-state, sometimes city-by-city (not to mention, year-by-year, item-by-item). So I assume this is why it's never automatically added to the price because it's a always different wherever you are and when you are buying something.
I was born and raised in the US and my babysitter was Japanese (my mom's best friends mother). To this day, I don't wear shoes in my house, almost never use my clothes dryer or oven, hand wash a lot of my clothes, and don't own a whisk 🤣 I loved this video, we can all learn from other cultures.
The reason tax isn't included in prices in the U.S. is because the tax on a certain object differs state to state or even county to county. So business's particularly ones spanning the country didn't feel it's worth it to include the tax on the price due how much it varies.
That is not why. It's due to lobbying from businesses who want to advertise lower prices. They charge the tax when you pay so they know what the price will be to put it on the label.
10% tip is making a statement that the person didn't do a good job. Standard tip rate is 15%-20%. Closer to 15% if everything was fine; closer to 20% if they did a good job.
The reason soda bottles are so big is because we pour a glass and then keep the rest in the fridge for later, most people don't finish them all at once. Tipping is usually 10%-20%, depending on the quality of service, more for excellent service. This is because servers don't get paid a living wage in the US. So if they do a great job they earn more money. No I don't agree with this, so I almost always give 20% to be supportive. The gaps in the restroom doors... I don't know for certain, so don't quote me on this, but I I have a theory that it's to prevent drug use because drugs are such a problem in the US. Also prostitution. They're less likely to do it in the restroom if ppl can see them doing it. Hope this helps! ❤️
i honestly just do $3 to $5 because then it becomes like 7.99 10% would be .79 cents in tips. or 1.59, so i honestly just give $3.00 people can do the % but i just go with the flat tip
Yes. I tip 20% because I once briefly worked in a restaurant. I know people work very hard, may not be given enough shifts, the pay can be erratic and not everyone has healthcare. My father is quite frugal. If he leaves the tip, myself or one of my siblings, will hang back and add more money. I once knew a person who owned a business which sold and installed bathroom stalls. They told me the large gaps are helpful in emergency situations, but the more common reason was suppliers save money on materials by leaving larger gaps. I don't know about the deterrence of drugs or prostitution, but I imagine business owners in bad areas may find it helpful. I've no idea if the door gap info shared with me is accurate.🤷♀️😊
I agree that restaurant food here can be very salty but ramen and kimchi are extremely salty too... I think if they stayed at an American's house they'd find we don't over-salt our food on a day to day basis. At least I don't because I've had people complain I don't add enough salt.
Any drink larger than like a 16 oz bottle is usually for parties or used over the span of a week or two. For tax, it is not included because each state has their own laws (not including federal laws) that get applied to the prices. I know in New York State the price of cans or bottles are more expensive, but when you recycle them to a redemption center, you get paid back. For salty food, I’d say that it is just because most people are dehydrated lol. Salt helps retain water so craving salty foods is my way of knowing I need more water. And for portions, yes they are large, but most do not finish in 1 sitting. I would say leftovers are a big thing here. We cook a bunch of food then eat it over the course of a week. Also, if you have food left over, you can get it to-go, which ends up being the next days lunch or we bring it for another family member to eat.
I have never been in public restroom with wide gaps in the doors, thank goodness. I love watching your reaction videos, it's educational for me about the differences between our countries.
I used to work at a smoothie shop where I only made 9$ an hour and we could only accept paper tips 'cause the owner was lazy, old fashioned and didn't want to go electrical 'cause then he'd have to calculate the tips into paycheck/taxes (at least that's the explanation I was given). Usually people would just drop in a 1$ or 5$ and then we'd split up the total between the 3 or 4 of us. There was one guy that would come in twice a month and he'd tip with a 100$ bill. We couldn't give him any change since we never had enough in our drawers, so he'd just say keep the rest and then leave. Thanks to him, I got a hefty 30something$ tip on a day where I was only expecting 5$.
It is at least 15% of the total bill for a tip buy if the service is really good I tip more and I will round up the tip. If the tip would be 4.56 I will round up to 5. There is a Korean street good restaurant where I am a regular so much that I am now good friends with the owner and because the food is great and so is the service I regularly tip 30% or more. If you visit a restaurant several times and you tip well the staff usually will go the extra mile for you.
One thing I’ve noticed between the U S and some other countries, is that in the U S it’s considered rude to stuff your mouth with food, or to loudly slurp noodles or soups. Full enough that your cheeks bulge kind of stuff your mouth. I personally don’t care, but there are people that would be Insanely offended.
i enjoyed seeing them talk about thingss they experieenced traveling abroad. USA is so big, many of us never get the chance to leave, and it can take you several hours to visit an attraction or 3-4 days to travel by car across the country.
Don’t worry, as an American, i tend to eat things with less salt and water down my sugary drinks because i don’t like my food too salty or too sweet. Like i usually drink water, flavored water or lightly sugary drinks. As for salty foods, i get my food with no salt and add the salt to my liking like fries. I honestly envy how healthy koreans eat as a normal daily routine compared to how we eat here in america on average. This is probably why is not as common to see overweight people in korea and more common to see obesity in america.
Annyeong!!! Lol holy shit! I live in the states and I didn't even know we have a 5 liter bottle for soda ! I guess getting the waitresses attention depends on the situation.
The large sizes are bulk. It’s for sharing, pouring into cups. Also the reason taxes aren’t included in the unit price is because of the rounding that happens. For example, if you buy three things, one for $10.49, one for $4.99, and one for $2.89, with a 7% sales tax, if you itemize the tax per item the they cost $11.23, $5.34, and $3.10 respectively, because the tax is always rounded up to the nearest 0.01. The total then would be $19.67. But if you add the prices before tax and apply to the total, then it comes to $19.66. Because the tax percentage is always rounded up, you can’t know what it will be until you get the total of the items you’re buying.
Tips are for good service.... I start at a set amount...then it's up to the server on if it goes down or up. Doing the bare minimum means you earn that. I worked for quite some time dependant on tips...and I never had an issue making ends meet. Especially if you are in a position to build "regulars"....they take care of you and spread the word
I worked for tips on occasion. You tip if the service is good 15-20%. If the service was not what you expected, you can leave a smaller tip or none at all. Some restaurants automatically add 20% to your check.
Tipping is more like 20% now. :( And some restaurants have started adding it automatically to the receipt along with tax. That makes it harder to not double tip.
tipping is rewarding everyone working in that shop/store. Some restaurants however allow the servers to keep their tips and not share. Others pool the money and share amongst all employees. I always tip at least 15-20%. You don't consider how big the tip, just the percentage. And yes, most servers make very little income from the job, so depending on tips is essential. Those servers almost always treat you nicely
Different sizes of food is an issue everywhere even in Africa we have different sizes. I normally look at different Asian dishes and be like I'd need three of those to feel full. It's funny but I need lots of food.. drinks too. Gotta be alot and trust me when i say am one small person with a high metabolism rate 😂😂 it's just a btw
Tipping is usually 15% minimum in the states with the typical good rate being 20%. You only get paid about $2/hr as a server in the states so they really do rely on their tips. The food sizes are for sure big! Also everything is very salty. Love watching these it’s so fun!
Here in the States, no one is bothered by bathroom gaps. It's a safety thing, in case the knob malfunctions and you can't get out. It's easy to clean underneath, and you can quickly see if the stall is occupied or not. A child might peek through, but grown ups don't because they know a thing or two about privacy lol.
In México the taxes are included in the original price. In some restaurants the tips are included in the receipt but normally you have to give directly the money to the waitress and yes is a bit rude if you give lest that the 10%
the servers depend on tips because they receive a lower then minimum wage.......the most i made an hour was $3.50 an hour....so the tips is a major source of income for servers .....the average amount is 15% but most places it is personal choice to how much you tip. Only in expensive or popular restaurants the tip is calculated into the bill.
As a Canadian, if I'm walking down the street usually 9/10 people will say hello, good morning/evening, etc. It's quite nice and brings a smile to my face when it happens 😊 I've also never worn shoes in my house. I don't understand why people do since it means cleaning more. I change out of my outdoor shoes at the front door and put on indoor slippers.
I work at a cafe in the US. At cafes you don't have to tip, but it's encouraged. Also you're usually not spending much so the tip isn't very big, but it can mean a lot to the people working there. My story that happened this week is about this one regular. Every Wednesday he delivers coffee for his whole office. It's usually about 20-25 drinks. It usually costs about $100. He never tips even though we're always polite and even help pack it up and take it to his car and is always rude if we don't have it ready exactly when he thinks we should even though he has a huge order right at our busiest time of day. He's annoying, but we deal with it because he's good for the business. I guess he was sick or something because this week his boss came to pick up the order. Our cashier is an older black woman who's not scared of anything and got talking with the boss and told how he's kind of rude and has never once tipped us even loose change. The boss dropped a $50 bill in the tip jar and said be having a word with the usual guy!! It was hilarious and so satisfying! Just goes to show even in places you don't HAVE to tip in America you're still kind of judged on your manners whether you do or not. Especially if those serving you are going above and beyond and are good at their job it's really rude not to
I really hate the lack of privacy in our public restrooms. One time I used a public restroom, and didn't realize until after I sat on the toilet, that the bottom of the door and walls of the stall were actually several inches higher than the toilet seat. I couldn't get out of there fast enough.
Yeah I don’t get the wide gaps in bathroom stalls either. I can’t stand using public toilets because of this so they are for explosive situations only.
I was a waitress and bartender and was making $3.14/hr. It was definitely a joke among us, but on a Friday and Saturday (especially at night), I paid rent and utilities with one weekend of tips. Most money I ever made from a job. That's probably why I stayed there so long even though it's not usually a great atmosphere to work in because waiters can be very competitive and inconsistent. Like not showing up for work.
Honestly, you don't have to give a tip if you don't want to, but it *does* help the waiter/waitress because they're not paid that much. It's a reason why a LOT of restaurant food in America is cheap and they give out large portions. Many other countries, the wait staff is paid more so there's no need to leave tips. Yes, the US gives out large portions, but if you can't eat the meal, take it home and eat the rest later. Usually, you'll see super large Coca Colas and other drinks because they're for parties (Americans love to celebrate! 😄). That creepy little kid watching you in the toilet, yeah, little kids are usually peepers. 👀Most people do a quick look to make sure a stall is empty and don't stare. Sorry you experienced this. 😔 As for sharing a large dish with others, I do this (before the "rona" outbreak) with friends! It's saves on money and it's fun to share! Sharing Is Caring! 😃
The US has a minimum wage that a person receives in any business/job. Unfortunately in the restaurant business (depending on the restaurant), the pay is usually half of the minimum wage. The rest of a their income comes from tips. As a former server, I try to keep that in mind when I'm tipping.
Each state is different. For example a tipped employee in California will get the full minimum wage of $15 per hour. But a tipped employee in New Jersey will get $5.13 while the full minimum wage for non-tipped employees is $13. Where I live servers get the full minimum wage, plus tips on top. I still tip at least 20% because I'm sure they'll remember me if I don't...
I forget that sales tax is a thing, because we don't have it in Alaska except for certain items like alcohol. It's weird to go to the lower 48 and then have to do the math for sales tax. Also wearing shoes inside the house is a big no no in Alaska from the people I've known. Since there is snow 6-7 months of the year it is really rude to track it into peoples houses. Even in my middle school had a separate pair of indoor shoes to minimize snow and mud being tracked everywhere.
I really think tipping should not be necessary! Employers should have to pay their employees enough without tips, and employees should treat customers politely whether they get tips or not. That said, since it isn't that way, I do tip 15% because I can't afford any more than that, but I don't want to be rude and only do 10%. I'm always uncomfortable in a situation where I am not sure if I should tip or not. I would be happy in Korea where, when they tell you the price of something, it really *is* the price! 🙂
I've never seen the 5 liter coke but as an American I don't find it that odd. People here sometimes drink more than 2 liters of soda a day, so a 5 liter coke is just a couple of days worth of soda. Its not healthy at all but people drink that much soda all the time.
When I lived in America for work i HATED the restrooms. There's a big gap between the sides of the door and the stalls, and I always felt like everybody could just see me sitting there 🥲 oh and also the space where others can see your feet, well.. they can actually see your legs as well, also always felt like they could just see way too much 💀 like i dont get it, why 😒
As an american you can call for your waiter it might be a little rude since they are serving other tables so it will take them time to get to you but they will come to you eventually
A lot of people smoke in South Korea, but they do have a social stigma towards smoking, strangely enough. They don't allow any advertising of cigarettes and I bet their smoking areas are super limited too.
Fun fact: they make the bathroom stalls like that in America because they wanna save on cost and materials😤 As an American I also hate when people wear shoes in the house especially when the streets here are much dirtier than anywhere else! Also I never realized how much I wave/smile/say hello to random strangers especially since I am very introverted lol
oof I have a tipping horror story. My friend and I went to eat at a restaurant and at the end we were figuring out how to split the bill. When I'm about to put money down for the tip, she say "hey don't tip them". I'm like "why?" The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and I can afford it. She say "I just don't want to tip, I want to save money." We get into an argument for like 5 minutes until she literally grabs my arm and pulls me out the restaurant to prevent me from tipping. Right as we're about to exit, the manager stop us and yells in front of the whole restaurant "Hey you didn't tip! You can't leave!" Now I'm mad for 2 reasons. 1. I understand tipping is expected, but it's not a requirement. You can't hold me hostage and force me to tip. 2. My friend was being stingy for no reason and now we're getting embarrassed in front of everyone. I just grabbed my wallet, gave the manager like a $20, apologized and left. I was PISSED at my friend for so long.
Im retired military I was in for 22 yrs and wore my uniform everyday so when I had to eat at restaurants in uniform some people other customers would pay for my meal with out me knowing until I got ready to leave and pay so I couldn’t pay the customer back who bought my meal, they paid to thank me I would always tip the waitress what my meal would of cost plus 10.00 on top of that
I've lived in the USA 63 years and only tip if the service is good. If you rely on tips then you should give good service. I worked as a waitress and I still smiled even though I did not feel like it. Don't feel you have to tip.
One thing Ik for sure as someone from Latin America with different types of flavors is that American food is too salty and Korean a lot of times is too sweet
I feel America and Canada are the only countries that show a price, which turns out *not* to be the price after all. I've never known this strange habit of seeing a price and then having to use a calculator to see how much it'll cost and I've lived in several countries. It's not logical. Why not just include the taxes?
As someone that grew up in New York one thing is certain that you don’t have to tip the waitress/waiter because it depends on you mostly and if you like the service from them. It’s not rude if you don’t give tips because some people might not have it to give, they still appreciate you coming to their restaurant and eating there food.
Lol they’re surprised with tax and tip concept by themselves…wait til they hear they two are combined when ordering delivery lol. You pay both tax and tip the driver lol so they’ll be paying a lot more than buying yourself
10% tip? That's an insult. 15% is average. 20% is good and expected at good restaurants. 25% or more for great service. And those large sizes? Most are for sharing with other people -- not the burger, though. Personally, I can't eat the larger sizes of burgers. When I go to restaurants that only have larger sizes, I end up taking half of it home,
Nope. 10% is not great, 15% is normal, 20% is exceptional. Stop trying to drag it upward. Tipping is stupid. $0 means the service was awful. $1 or like a nickel or something is an insult.
When I was in high school we went on a club trip to Boston. The waiter was very negligent. Slow to take our order, slow to deliver the food so the food wasn’t hot. I think she thought we teenagers were not worth her time but she was wrong we tipped 12-15% on the entire trip. For her we all donated coins, put them in the full water glass and turned the glass upside down on the table so when she picked up the glas there would be a flood of water on the table and wet coins to dry off (by the way the tip was still 10%).
That's mean. Have you never worked as a server? The job is really stressful, they're underpaid, and food service managers are often petty, dehumanizing tyrants, so the chances are good that they're having a terrible day by the time you walk in. Imagine having a terrible day, and then customers punish you on top of that, not even caring why. When I was a host, customers would punish servers the way you did when the kitchen was moving slow -- it wasn't even the server's fault. But they took all the heat for it. Please don't treat hospitality workers this way.
@@misadventuresofcrow I have worked as a server all my life. First at a fast food restaurant 3 days a week while I paid my way through nursing school and then 50 years as a registered nurse. It might have been mean but when someone ignores a table and serves multiple tables that arrived after you before yours just because you are a teenager is WRONG. She still received the minimum tip for that time (10-12%). When I worked at a ice cream parlor which was very busy with lines going out the door on a busy Sunday I still treated everyone with respect and a smile on my face. I always got tips but tips were split among all the employees. I cried the day someone left me a $10 tip because I knew there wouldn’t be any extra money in my check that week. It did get me a 5 cent raise. WhooHoo.
I have never done anything mean like that, but agism is a thing in restaurants. Some servers will completely ignore younger people or kick them out after a very short period of time. My friends and I always tipped very well and were polite to servers, but one night we went out for dessert and the server wouldn't serve us. She stood a few tables down chatting up the older customers. Tried and tried getting her attention politely. Half of our table never received our order, and she came through and kicked out every table with young people. Basically saying "you're done." Manager backed the server. Worst service ever.
The importance of food in Korean culture is always so bizarre to me. The #1 thing people will ask you is "Have you eaten?", which I find to be a bit of a personal question. It's like asking someone if they've exercised or washed their hair that day. Friend or not, get off my back about my day-to-day stuff LOL. Not even my mom would dare ask me that. That's the perks of being an American...we don't care if you've eaten so we don't ask. But Koreans literally invented Mukbang content, which to me as an American is very uninteresting. I don't care to watch people eat food, and yet an entire country of people love food enough to make Mukbangs a thing. Now it's trending even in the west, and it's so bizarre. I love food....but not for my entertainment.
I am sorry but so many of these are just not true...I am an American and yes, people smile and say hello, but the theory that all Americans hug everyone is just simply not true. It is far more common in the states than in Korea, but that does not mean that 330 million people do it. It is not true that you HAVE to leave a tip...it is standard but no one will beat you up if you don't leave a tip. If I am at a restaurant and if there is a mistake with my food, I will still tip because everyone makes mistakes, but if I get a rude server..they will not get a dime from me. I lived in Korea for a year in the early 80s and people would not say hello to me, but the minute they could tell that I was American, many people would tug on my shirt and say any English word they knew. I had perfect strangers come up to me and ask me to teach them English. It was not the same kind of friendly as in the states but my experience in Korea was wonderful and I consider it one of the best experiences of my life. The only issue that I had in Korea was the food...I was warned by Koreans that I will never know if I was getting dog or beef... as I said, that was in the early 80s, I understand that is no longer the case, but in general, Korean food is just not for me. I am a very picky eater. As far as sales tax is concerned, I would rather pay taxes than negotiate price, and just about everything I bought in Korea, the price was negotiated. Some people like that, it is just not for me.
What country made you pay for the public bathroom??? That is a basic human right. As for the stall with the gaps, that's just a poorly made stall, sorry bro.
Stall gaps are very common and deliberate in most of the US. Also basic human rights aside, they charge for bathroom use in Europe to pay for upkeep of the bathroom. It uses water and toliet paper and gets damaged. Someone has to pay for it.
The kids peeping in the stalls is common here, one time there was a kid that crawled under the stall I was in and sat there staring at me while I took a dump...😅
Nooooo😭😭😭😭
Most people in the US consider any drinks larger than 1 L as for a group or for several days
My mom was a waitress at a popular diner chain for most of my childhood. She had a regular (A customer that comes in often, usually at the same time and in the same waiter's section bc they enjoy their service) that didn't bring enough money to tip her one day. Instead, he drew her an ink and paper portrait of a wolf (Her favourite animal) with smaller wolves on the sides. Turns out he was a famous local artist. So that picture hung in our living room my whole life.
So, if she'd wanted to sell it, it would have been well worth it as a tip. But she loved it too much lol
That’s awesome!
as an American, I agree some food is TOO SALTY!! Tipping is optional... but most people do tip! Love your reaction videos :)
As an American, I can say that I have never, ever seen a 5 liter coke. 😂 However, my guess is they would be for a house party, like a Super Bowl party, Halloween party,etc., or large family gathering. We have lots of house parties here, well, before Covid anyway. 🤪 And 15% tip at restaurants is pretty minimal. I tip 20% to 25%, or even more for exceptional service. Our servers should be able to make a living wage but they barely make any money except for tips. I have never done that work before but they really do work their butts off.
Servers should have to be *paid* a living wage by their employers.
@@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim Exactly
Stop acting like 20%+ is normal. It's 15% standard. If you want to tip more fine but stop driving it upward. Tipping is stupid and we should be eliminating it, not making it worse. Here, want a $10 meal? That'll be $20 please! 🙄
@@PhyloGenesis If they paid servers a livable wage, I’d agree with you. They don’t. They make a little over $2 an hour. In the meantime, if you want to tip 15%, you do you, Boo. I will continue to support servers by tipping more.
@@PhyloGenesis 10 percent is pretty standard and I pay 10 per mice t if the service was shitty however if it was good I tip more
In my whole 21 years of living in America, I have never seen a 5 liter coke or any drink for that matter. Biggest I've seen was 2 liter and that's usually family size or party size, not for one individual.
I was a waiter when I was younger. The standard pay is very low, so you do depend on tips to live, but I never expected anyone to tip me if I gave them bad service.
I tried to give them the best service possible so that they wanted to give me a good tip. That was a lot of fun for me, because everyone wants a different type of service, and it really helped me to learn how to read people better and pay close attention to a lot of people at the same time.
In the end, I made a lot more money waiting tables than I could at any other job at the time.
Tax amounts are different state-by-state, sometimes city-by-city (not to mention, year-by-year, item-by-item). So I assume this is why it's never automatically added to the price because it's a always different wherever you are and when you are buying something.
The 5-liter bottles are usually used for parties or large gatherings where people fill their own glasses.
I was born and raised in the US and my babysitter was Japanese (my mom's best friends mother). To this day, I don't wear shoes in my house, almost never use my clothes dryer or oven, hand wash a lot of my clothes, and don't own a whisk 🤣 I loved this video, we can all learn from other cultures.
The reason tax isn't included in prices in the U.S. is because the tax on a certain object differs state to state or even county to county. So business's particularly ones spanning the country didn't feel it's worth it to include the tax on the price due how much it varies.
That is not why. It's due to lobbying from businesses who want to advertise lower prices. They charge the tax when you pay so they know what the price will be to put it on the label.
@@JimFeig But it's a tax, the businesses don't make that money, the government does.
@@noneedtoknow07 They don't want to lose the ability to price things as 4.99 etc
I just cant get over the sound of Sanghak Lee's laugh. It's so nice and satisfying
10% tip is making a statement that the person didn't do a good job. Standard tip rate is 15%-20%. Closer to 15% if everything was fine; closer to 20% if they did a good job.
7:44 if you're waiter is at another table near by you can politely call out to them and if they look around you can raise your hand
The reason soda bottles are so big is because we pour a glass and then keep the rest in the fridge for later, most people don't finish them all at once.
Tipping is usually 10%-20%, depending on the quality of service, more for excellent service. This is because servers don't get paid a living wage in the US. So if they do a great job they earn more money. No I don't agree with this, so I almost always give 20% to be supportive.
The gaps in the restroom doors... I don't know for certain, so don't quote me on this, but I I have a theory that it's to prevent drug use because drugs are such a problem in the US. Also prostitution. They're less likely to do it in the restroom if ppl can see them doing it.
Hope this helps! ❤️
i honestly just do $3 to $5 because then it becomes like 7.99 10% would be .79 cents in tips. or 1.59, so i honestly just give $3.00 people can do the % but i just go with the flat tip
Yes. I tip 20% because I once briefly worked in a restaurant. I know people work very hard, may not be given enough shifts, the pay can be erratic and not everyone has healthcare. My father is quite frugal. If he leaves the tip, myself or one of my siblings, will hang back and add more money.
I once knew a person who owned a business which sold and installed bathroom stalls. They told me the large gaps are helpful in emergency situations, but the more common reason was suppliers save money on materials by leaving larger gaps. I don't know about the deterrence of drugs or prostitution, but I imagine business owners in bad areas may find it helpful. I've no idea if the door gap info shared with me is accurate.🤷♀️😊
I tip more now than I used to, because during the plague, restaurant workers really suffered. I learned to be grateful they're there.
I agree that restaurant food here can be very salty but ramen and kimchi are extremely salty too... I think if they stayed at an American's house they'd find we don't over-salt our food on a day to day basis. At least I don't because I've had people complain I don't add enough salt.
Any drink larger than like a 16 oz bottle is usually for parties or used over the span of a week or two.
For tax, it is not included because each state has their own laws (not including federal laws) that get applied to the prices. I know in New York State the price of cans or bottles are more expensive, but when you recycle them to a redemption center, you get paid back.
For salty food, I’d say that it is just because most people are dehydrated lol. Salt helps retain water so craving salty foods is my way of knowing I need more water.
And for portions, yes they are large, but most do not finish in 1 sitting. I would say leftovers are a big thing here. We cook a bunch of food then eat it over the course of a week. Also, if you have food left over, you can get it to-go, which ends up being the next days lunch or we bring it for another family member to eat.
Omg...you are both so cute...I had to follow you...glad I happened upon your channel....
I have never been in public restroom with wide gaps in the doors, thank goodness. I love watching your reaction videos, it's educational for me about the differences between our countries.
It’s amazing the difference in simple cultural things.
I used to work at a smoothie shop where I only made 9$ an hour and we could only accept paper tips 'cause the owner was lazy, old fashioned and didn't want to go electrical 'cause then he'd have to calculate the tips into paycheck/taxes (at least that's the explanation I was given). Usually people would just drop in a 1$ or 5$ and then we'd split up the total between the 3 or 4 of us. There was one guy that would come in twice a month and he'd tip with a 100$ bill. We couldn't give him any change since we never had enough in our drawers, so he'd just say keep the rest and then leave. Thanks to him, I got a hefty 30something$ tip on a day where I was only expecting 5$.
Love this two cuties!
It is at least 15% of the total bill for a tip buy if the service is really good I tip more and I will round up the tip. If the tip would be 4.56 I will round up to 5. There is a Korean street good restaurant where I am a regular so much that I am now good friends with the owner and because the food is great and so is the service I regularly tip 30% or more. If you visit a restaurant several times and you tip well the staff usually will go the extra mile for you.
Tips are NOT mandatory in USA. Bad service = no tip or small tip.
One thing I’ve noticed between the U S and some other countries, is that in the U S it’s considered rude to stuff your mouth with food, or to loudly slurp noodles or soups. Full enough that your cheeks bulge kind of stuff your mouth. I personally don’t care, but there are people that would be Insanely offended.
Here, in Brasil, its rude too. When I see doramas I wonder why they eating like that?
i enjoyed seeing them talk about thingss they experieenced traveling abroad. USA is so big, many of us never get the chance to leave, and it can take you several hours to visit an attraction or 3-4 days to travel by car across the country.
Don’t worry, as an American, i tend to eat things with less salt and water down my sugary drinks because i don’t like my food too salty or too sweet. Like i usually drink water, flavored water or lightly sugary drinks. As for salty foods, i get my food with no salt and add the salt to my liking like fries.
I honestly envy how healthy koreans eat as a normal daily routine compared to how we eat here in america on average. This is probably why is not as common to see overweight people in korea and more common to see obesity in america.
No one is worried about you
I've always HATED American public restrooms. That's why I almost never use them for #2.
I have never understood the crack in the doors of bathroom stalls
3:45 Sometimes tip is included in the price so unless you want to tip more then look out for it
10% if the service is alright or so-so, if it is good you leave 15% or more and if it is horrible you don't technically have to leave a tip
Annyeong!!! Lol holy shit! I live in the states and I didn't even know we have a 5 liter bottle for soda !
I guess getting the waitresses attention depends on the situation.
In Norway we also don’t say hi to people unless you know them
The large sizes are bulk. It’s for sharing, pouring into cups.
Also the reason taxes aren’t included in the unit price is because of the rounding that happens.
For example, if you buy three things, one for $10.49, one for $4.99, and one for $2.89, with a 7% sales tax, if you itemize the tax per item the they cost $11.23, $5.34, and $3.10 respectively, because the tax is always rounded up to the nearest 0.01. The total then would be $19.67. But if you add the prices before tax and apply to the total, then it comes to $19.66. Because the tax percentage is always rounded up, you can’t know what it will be until you get the total of the items you’re buying.
sanghak and sungwook are by far my favorite duo , lol have them react to funny tik toks with underlying meanings it would be hilarious
Tips are for good service....
I start at a set amount...then it's up to the server on if it goes down or up. Doing the bare minimum means you earn that.
I worked for quite some time dependant on tips...and I never had an issue making ends meet. Especially if you are in a position to build "regulars"....they take care of you and spread the word
I worked for tips on occasion.
You tip if the service is good 15-20%. If the service was not what you expected, you can leave a smaller tip or none at all. Some restaurants automatically add 20% to your check.
6:58 I think it is to check if it is occupied at a quick glance
I'm American - I call out to my server all the time. It just depends what restaurant it is and how busy they are. :)
Tipping is more like 20% now. :( And some restaurants have started adding it automatically to the receipt along with tax. That makes it harder to not double tip.
tipping is rewarding everyone working in that shop/store. Some restaurants however allow the servers to keep their tips and not share. Others pool the money and share amongst all employees. I always tip at least 15-20%. You don't consider how big the tip, just the percentage. And yes, most servers make very little income from the job, so depending on tips is essential. Those servers almost always treat you nicely
It's OK to raise hand to get attention but to loudly call out can seem a bit rude in US restaurants.
Different sizes of food is an issue everywhere even in Africa we have different sizes. I normally look at different Asian dishes and be like I'd need three of those to feel full. It's funny but I need lots of food.. drinks too. Gotta be alot and trust me when i say am one small person with a high metabolism rate 😂😂 it's just a btw
1:02 Ohh right
It was like a quarter of a dollar, it was my groups ISt day and we weren't carrying much change because why would we
Just...yep.
Tipping is usually 15% minimum in the states with the typical good rate being 20%. You only get paid about $2/hr as a server in the states so they really do rely on their tips. The food sizes are for sure big! Also everything is very salty. Love watching these it’s so fun!
Here in the States, no one is bothered by bathroom gaps. It's a safety thing, in case the knob malfunctions and you can't get out. It's easy to clean underneath, and you can quickly see if the stall is occupied or not. A child might peek through, but grown ups don't because they know a thing or two about privacy lol.
In México the taxes are included in the original price. In some restaurants the tips are included in the receipt but normally you have to give directly the money to the waitress and yes is a bit rude if you give lest that the 10%
the servers depend on tips because they receive a lower then minimum wage.......the most i made an hour was $3.50 an hour....so the tips is a major source of income for servers .....the average amount is 15% but most places it is personal choice to how much you tip. Only in expensive or popular restaurants the tip is calculated into the bill.
As a Canadian, if I'm walking down the street usually 9/10 people will say hello, good morning/evening, etc. It's quite nice and brings a smile to my face when it happens 😊
I've also never worn shoes in my house. I don't understand why people do since it means cleaning more. I change out of my outdoor shoes at the front door and put on indoor slippers.
In America the tipping amount is actually 15-20%.
Our portions and added junk are out of control. We need to emulate the European/Asian standards in this regard.
I work at a cafe in the US. At cafes you don't have to tip, but it's encouraged. Also you're usually not spending much so the tip isn't very big, but it can mean a lot to the people working there.
My story that happened this week is about this one regular. Every Wednesday he delivers coffee for his whole office. It's usually about 20-25 drinks. It usually costs about $100. He never tips even though we're always polite and even help pack it up and take it to his car and is always rude if we don't have it ready exactly when he thinks we should even though he has a huge order right at our busiest time of day. He's annoying, but we deal with it because he's good for the business. I guess he was sick or something because this week his boss came to pick up the order. Our cashier is an older black woman who's not scared of anything and got talking with the boss and told how he's kind of rude and has never once tipped us even loose change. The boss dropped a $50 bill in the tip jar and said be having a word with the usual guy!! It was hilarious and so satisfying!
Just goes to show even in places you don't HAVE to tip in America you're still kind of judged on your manners whether you do or not. Especially if those serving you are going above and beyond and are good at their job it's really rude not to
I really hate the lack of privacy in our public restrooms. One time I used a public restroom, and didn't realize until after I sat on the toilet, that the bottom of the door and walls of the stall were actually several inches higher than the toilet seat. I couldn't get out of there fast enough.
I’m from America and I want to do a Dimple video with Sanghak
Yeah I don’t get the wide gaps in bathroom stalls either. I can’t stand using public toilets because of this so they are for explosive situations only.
He said Coca-Cola아저씨들 hahahahaa
I was a waitress and bartender and was making $3.14/hr. It was definitely a joke among us, but on a Friday and Saturday (especially at night), I paid rent and utilities with one weekend of tips. Most money I ever made from a job. That's probably why I stayed there so long even though it's not usually a great atmosphere to work in because waiters can be very competitive and inconsistent. Like not showing up for work.
Honestly, you don't have to give a tip if you don't want to, but it *does* help the waiter/waitress because they're not paid that much. It's a reason why a LOT of restaurant food in America is cheap and they give out large portions. Many other countries, the wait staff is paid more so there's no need to leave tips. Yes, the US gives out large portions, but if you can't eat the meal, take it home and eat the rest later. Usually, you'll see super large Coca Colas and other drinks because they're for parties (Americans love to celebrate! 😄). That creepy little kid watching you in the toilet, yeah, little kids are usually peepers. 👀Most people do a quick look to make sure a stall is empty and don't stare. Sorry you experienced this. 😔 As for sharing a large dish with others, I do this (before the "rona" outbreak) with friends! It's saves on money and it's fun to share! Sharing Is Caring! 😃
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The US has a minimum wage that a person receives in any business/job. Unfortunately in the restaurant business (depending on the restaurant), the pay is usually half of the minimum wage. The rest of a their income comes from tips. As a former server, I try to keep that in mind when I'm tipping.
Each state is different. For example a tipped employee in California will get the full minimum wage of $15 per hour. But a tipped employee in New Jersey will get $5.13 while the full minimum wage for non-tipped employees is $13. Where I live servers get the full minimum wage, plus tips on top. I still tip at least 20% because I'm sure they'll remember me if I don't...
Because of the food size being big in America a lot of people are overweight not like In south Korea where most people are skinny
I've never met anyone who smiles at strangers......
lol what country do you come from? In Europe it's not common, but it's pretty common here in America.
I forget that sales tax is a thing, because we don't have it in Alaska except for certain items like alcohol. It's weird to go to the lower 48 and then have to do the math for sales tax.
Also wearing shoes inside the house is a big no no in Alaska from the people I've known. Since there is snow 6-7 months of the year it is really rude to track it into peoples houses. Even in my middle school had a separate pair of indoor shoes to minimize snow and mud being tracked everywhere.
We also don't have sales tax in most of Oregon.
I really think tipping should not be necessary! Employers should have to pay their employees enough without tips, and employees should treat customers politely whether they get tips or not. That said, since it isn't that way, I do tip 15% because I can't afford any more than that, but I don't want to be rude and only do 10%. I'm always uncomfortable in a situation where I am not sure if I should tip or not. I would be happy in Korea where, when they tell you the price of something, it really *is* the price! 🙂
I'm German so I'm curious how he perceived those 6 months in Germany.
I've never seen the 5 liter coke but as an American I don't find it that odd. People here sometimes drink more than 2 liters of soda a day, so a 5 liter coke is just a couple of days worth of soda. Its not healthy at all but people drink that much soda all the time.
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there's a 5L bottle?
When I lived in America for work i HATED the restrooms. There's a big gap between the sides of the door and the stalls, and I always felt like everybody could just see me sitting there 🥲 oh and also the space where others can see your feet, well.. they can actually see your legs as well, also always felt like they could just see way too much 💀
like i dont get it, why 😒
It's to keep people from having sex or taking drugs, and see who is passed out.
As an american you can call for your waiter it might be a little rude since they are serving other tables so it will take them time to get to you but they will come to you eventually
Oh hell no, they smoked everywhere in SK
A lot of people smoke in South Korea, but they do have a social stigma towards smoking, strangely enough. They don't allow any advertising of cigarettes and I bet their smoking areas are super limited too.
Fun fact: they make the bathroom stalls like that in America because they wanna save on cost and materials😤
As an American I also hate when people wear shoes in the house especially when the streets here are much dirtier than anywhere else!
Also I never realized how much I wave/smile/say hello to random strangers especially since I am very introverted lol
oof I have a tipping horror story. My friend and I went to eat at a restaurant and at the end we were figuring out how to split the bill. When I'm about to put money down for the tip, she say "hey don't tip them". I'm like "why?" The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and I can afford it. She say "I just don't want to tip, I want to save money." We get into an argument for like 5 minutes until she literally grabs my arm and pulls me out the restaurant to prevent me from tipping. Right as we're about to exit, the manager stop us and yells in front of the whole restaurant "Hey you didn't tip! You can't leave!" Now I'm mad for 2 reasons. 1. I understand tipping is expected, but it's not a requirement. You can't hold me hostage and force me to tip. 2. My friend was being stingy for no reason and now we're getting embarrassed in front of everyone. I just grabbed my wallet, gave the manager like a $20, apologized and left. I was PISSED at my friend for so long.
Don't worry. I don't like smiling at everyone I see. I find it weird too. And I would much prefer not tipping and having tax added in.
I’m Canadien and I wonder if Korea or other countries have the milk in plastic bags too?
Most of us Americans detest the tipping culture. We wish it would die, wages go up like every other job, and I wish the price was out-the-door.
the giant cola bottles aren't just for one serving lol. they are likely for buisnesses, parties, or families
Im retired military I was in for 22 yrs and wore my uniform everyday so when I had to eat at restaurants in uniform some people other customers would pay for my meal with out me knowing until I got ready to leave and pay so I couldn’t pay the customer back who bought my meal, they paid to thank me I would always tip the waitress what my meal would of cost plus 10.00 on top of that
Where im from people would think your very rude of you don’t say good morning or after or evening when you enter a room
I've lived in the USA 63 years and only tip if the service is good. If you rely on tips then you should give good service. I worked as a waitress and I still smiled even though I did not feel like it. Don't feel you have to tip.
The minimum for a tip should be between 15% and 18%
One thing Ik for sure as someone from Latin America with different types of flavors is that American food is too salty and Korean a lot of times is too sweet
I always tip between 15% to 20% in a restaurant...10% tip is too small and will insult your server
I feel America and Canada are the only countries that show a price, which turns out *not* to be the price after all. I've never known this strange habit of seeing a price and then having to use a calculator to see how much it'll cost and I've lived in several countries. It's not logical. Why not just include the taxes?
There are some TH-camrs that tip $1000
As someone that grew up in New York one thing is certain that you don’t have to tip the waitress/waiter because it depends on you mostly and if you like the service from them. It’s not rude if you don’t give tips because some people might not have it to give, they still appreciate you coming to their restaurant and eating there food.
I’ve never in my life seen a 5 liter coke. Weird
they're incorrect minimum is 20% for tips
i think they think the food is too salty because they put sugar in everything
Lol they’re surprised with tax and tip concept by themselves…wait til they hear they two are combined when ordering delivery lol. You pay both tax and tip the driver lol so they’ll be paying a lot more than buying yourself
Have you showed North Koreans videos of Texas helicopter hog hunting?
10% tip? That's an insult. 15% is average. 20% is good and expected at good restaurants. 25% or more for great service. And those large sizes? Most are for sharing with other people -- not the burger, though. Personally, I can't eat the larger sizes of burgers. When I go to restaurants that only have larger sizes, I end up taking half of it home,
Nope. 10% is not great, 15% is normal, 20% is exceptional. Stop trying to drag it upward. Tipping is stupid.
$0 means the service was awful. $1 or like a nickel or something is an insult.
The US is built different causea lot of things they have mentioned in the video are also kinda uncommon in Germany
When I was in high school we went on a club trip to Boston. The waiter was very negligent. Slow to take our order, slow to deliver the food so the food wasn’t hot. I think she thought we teenagers were not worth her time but she was wrong we tipped 12-15% on the entire trip. For her we all donated coins, put them in the full water glass and turned the glass upside down on the table so when she picked up the glas there would be a flood of water on the table and wet coins to dry off (by the way the tip was still 10%).
That's mean. Have you never worked as a server? The job is really stressful, they're underpaid, and food service managers are often petty, dehumanizing tyrants, so the chances are good that they're having a terrible day by the time you walk in.
Imagine having a terrible day, and then customers punish you on top of that, not even caring why. When I was a host, customers would punish servers the way you did when the kitchen was moving slow -- it wasn't even the server's fault. But they took all the heat for it.
Please don't treat hospitality workers this way.
@@misadventuresofcrow I have worked as a server all my life. First at a fast food restaurant 3 days a week while I paid my way through nursing school and then 50 years as a registered nurse. It might have been mean but when someone ignores a table and serves multiple tables that arrived after you before yours just because you are a teenager is WRONG. She still received the minimum tip for that time (10-12%). When I worked at a ice cream parlor which was very busy with lines going out the door on a busy Sunday I still treated everyone with respect and a smile on my face. I always got tips but tips were split among all the employees. I cried the day someone left me a $10 tip because I knew there wouldn’t be any extra money in my check that week. It did get me a 5 cent raise. WhooHoo.
I have never done anything mean like that, but agism is a thing in restaurants. Some servers will completely ignore younger people or kick them out after a very short period of time. My friends and I always tipped very well and were polite to servers, but one night we went out for dessert and the server wouldn't serve us. She stood a few tables down chatting up the older customers. Tried and tried getting her attention politely. Half of our table never received our order, and she came through and kicked out every table with young people. Basically saying "you're done." Manager backed the server. Worst service ever.
Everything is big in American
10%-20% i just do $3 or more if there are more people since 10% 0f 12.99 is only $1.29
The importance of food in Korean culture is always so bizarre to me. The #1 thing people will ask you is "Have you eaten?", which I find to be a bit of a personal question. It's like asking someone if they've exercised or washed their hair that day. Friend or not, get off my back about my day-to-day stuff LOL. Not even my mom would dare ask me that. That's the perks of being an American...we don't care if you've eaten so we don't ask.
But Koreans literally invented Mukbang content, which to me as an American is very uninteresting. I don't care to watch people eat food, and yet an entire country of people love food enough to make Mukbangs a thing. Now it's trending even in the west, and it's so bizarre. I love food....but not for my entertainment.
I am sorry but so many of these are just not true...I am an American and yes, people smile and say hello, but the theory that all Americans hug everyone is just simply not true. It is far more common in the states than in Korea, but that does not mean that 330 million people do it. It is not true that you HAVE to leave a tip...it is standard but no one will beat you up if you don't leave a tip. If I am at a restaurant and if there is a mistake with my food, I will still tip because everyone makes mistakes, but if I get a rude server..they will not get a dime from me. I lived in Korea for a year in the early 80s and people would not say hello to me, but the minute they could tell that I was American, many people would tug on my shirt and say any English word they knew. I had perfect strangers come up to me and ask me to teach them English. It was not the same kind of friendly as in the states but my experience in Korea was wonderful and I consider it one of the best experiences of my life. The only issue that I had in Korea was the food...I was warned by Koreans that I will never know if I was getting dog or beef... as I said, that was in the early 80s, I understand that is no longer the case, but in general, Korean food is just not for me. I am a very picky eater. As far as sales tax is concerned, I would rather pay taxes than negotiate price, and just about everything I bought in Korea, the price was negotiated. Some people like that, it is just not for me.
What country made you pay for the public bathroom??? That is a basic human right.
As for the stall with the gaps, that's just a poorly made stall, sorry bro.
Stall gaps are very common and deliberate in most of the US.
Also basic human rights aside, they charge for bathroom use in Europe to pay for upkeep of the bathroom. It uses water and toliet paper and gets damaged. Someone has to pay for it.
@@amorky8391 don't your taxes pay for it?