American tipping culture is something that has always blown my mind. Pay your employees a fair salary, so that people don't have to rely on tips to literally survive. Having said this, good waiters deserve tips.
This! And everywhere you go now expects a tip... Like I can't afford to tip for literally everything and I doubt some of these places are actually giving these tips to their employees
Waiters get tips in EU too, but like you said, they also get a salary, so it's only a nice bonus if someone appreciates great service they've received.
@@marym5852it’s strange how many places want tips now and half of them don’t even really help you with anything or ignore you so it’s like why would I do that? I’ll give tips when dining in but it’s too expensive to do it for tires or clothing stores or whatever else. Another thing, half of those places have already donated money to charities so really you’re just paying them back when they ask for you to round up in that regard
Thanks for sharing your observations! I lived in Japan for 5 years and I really missing the no tipping culture. I wish more American businesses would pay their employees better wages so they didn't have to rely on tips. Another fun thing about some casual Japanese restaurants is some of them will have buttons that you can click when you want a server to come or you can yell "sumimasen" and someone will come over (I emphasize casual because you wouldn't do this at nicer restaurants). I loved this because I could get them to come over whenever I wanted. Sometimes at American restaurants, I feel too much pressure when a server would over every few minutes to check in on me. I'm glad you had a fun time traveling! I'm looking forward to more videos!
Sorry YB but I’m gonna have to disagree with people. When I went to Germany last year everyone was so kind and helpful if I had any questions about the map or the train. One person even made sure I made it to the right train and carried my bags for me. Over here in DC the guy working at the metro station just kept ignoring me whenever I asked him a question. The Europeans may not be outgoing but they are very polite and helpful. Also their public bathrooms are a lot cleaner. I will agree with you about the restaurants and ac thing though.
SOOOO many great tips!! I wish you would have made this before we went LOL. Another tip---if you're traveling to Europe, always keep some Euros in your pocket or purse for bathrooms. Not all of them charge, but the cleanliness of those that do makes it totally worth it!
Thanks for sharing your travels with us! I hope you had an amazing time! Japan servers were the same way, you saw them right at the start to order and then if you ever wanted to see them again or needed anything you had to mount a search party. Cultural differences are always so fascinating.
Thank you for sharing! And everything you said is so true. I'm a Korean-American who lives in France. I just moved recently to be with my husband. We've been long distance and traveled to and from each other's countries for the past 5 years. I learned it's not common to have your own washing machine & dryer unless you rent/own a house. It's more common to go to the laundromat. Apartment complexes do not accommodate them like they usually do in the US. Some of his friends (rarely) own a washing machine but still go to the laundromat to dry their clothes, or let them hang to dry.
True the restaurants are slower but like Herbert said its because it is such a social event to go out to eat. You are meant to slow down and enjoy the company and food. Personally I don't like being asked every 5 mins how I am doing because I know most of the time it is mainly to get me out of the restaurant to turn the table but I understand they need to do as that is the culture we created. I just wish the tipping culture wasn't a thing here. I miss the slow pace, take your time, enjoy your food, no tipping culture of Italy.
Aww Louie 😊. We could learn a thing or two about slowing down, enjoying a meal and companionship... Who am I kidding? I haven't any patience for that... Feed me 😂.
I feel like some of this is LA specific, other cities have less car dependency for sure! Definitely overall friendlier in the US (except I am from NYC so we don't smile). I also never thought about the water in Europe being compensation for tip lol, I was laughing so hard!
I studied abroad in France for two months and most of what your said was true. The only place I could get ice or AC was fast food restaurants like Mcdo (McDonalds) or KFC. And I think the tap water was free but you had to pay for sparkling water, but I also didn't look at the receipts too closely. People in France expect you to say hello to them and it's rude if you don't
I think about food, the culture in Europe is generally different. Going out to eat is usually more expensive, most families cook at home almost every day. But when you go out to a restaurant like once or twice a month at most, it's a special occasion or like 'family quality time'. Sitting down for several hours and enjoying food consciously. If we just want to grab something quick, i guess people would go for a sandwich of some kind - home made or wraps on the go
The biggest difference for me is the bathroom. U have to pay in Paris. Very few free ones with very long line. America is more hectic in lifestyle but definitely more convenient. They both have their pros and cons.
Vacation Time: all the German states have slightly offset summer breaks for school, because between late July and all of August, all of Germany would just be shut down 😂 our little neighborhood becomes a ghost town for about 3.5 weeks in August. It's wonderful
The US is a huge country. You compare European countries to LA because that's what you know...makes sense! While a lot of customs such tipping that are more or less national, availability of waitstaff and interactions with strangers vary greatly by region. In New York City, you strictly avoid eye contact. In the Southeast, if you did that people would think there was something wrong.
My international friends and I agree that Americans use many fluff words that lose their inherent meanings. Like "hi how are you?" is NEVER actually asking how you are. But the frustrating thing is Americans think the only country in the world is America, so they have full expectation that everyone is tuned into their niche communication style.
Like why are people at the bus stops and cash registers just immediately trauma dump onto you, like you're just bffs forever? And they expect you to be so socially engaged to remember every single cash register person. Like they asked me the name of the employees that helped me. Bruh, I can't remember that?? That's madness! America is an extremely social country, like they expect everyone to blend into a "boiling pot" instead of each group just branching out and minding their own business.
When I went to Denmark I remember the taxi driver wouldn’t take our tip and we wanted to tip him because he was so friendly and nice but he kept declining our tip. Europe I feel like takes care of there people over America. I would definitely move to Europe if I had the funds.
In the Netherlands i have the pleasure of 34 days off from my job. I met 2 American lawyers last year and they only had about 7. So unfair for hard working people and they had to work on their vacation...
And those lawyers probably thought that was a really sweet deal. I grew up in the States and if you had more than a couple of weeks vacation (or any at all), it was amazing.
Californians: I'm so curious. Does LA In-N-Out do it differently than up north? I've tried In-N-Out in Colorado and again in Sacremento and I thought it was really mediocre both times. Maybe I'm just not ordering the right items?
In and Out is really standard in all the restaurants. The burgers have always been the same for me, I’m west of Sacramento but the fries are garbage. You have to order them well done otherwise they are half cooked and unsalted.
@@ChristinaVVM totally my experience! I like how clean the fry oil tastes but other than that, the fries are total garbage. Unfortunately, I never found their burgers good enough to make it worthwhile. I'll stick to Shake Shack.
@@lindsayhartje6678 We just got our first Shake Shack in April. Before that it was the usual fast food - McDonalds, Burger King and the like, or In and Out. I really liked Shake Shack when I finally tried it. Right now the wait is way too long but once it calms down I’ll probably go there over In and Out.
As a European and an Irish person it drives me insane when people talk about Europe like it's one country! Europe has 50 countries and is hugely diverse. An Italian, an Irish person and a Norwegian are very different. Just because Herbert is from Germany does not mean he is an expert on all of Europe. In Ireland we have free water in our houses (well paid for by our taxes) and you will get free tap water in restaurants. They tried to charge us for water in our houses a few years back and there was such protests the government had to backtrack. So many of these "European" stereotypes are not applicable in Ireland. Yes, we are part of one continent but we have 50 different cultures. You cannot generalise us.
That is great to know, thank you! I understand what you mean, being a Korean myself I’m used to people generalizing Asians when Asia is the biggest continent on earth. But when foreigners are comparing our customs I do understand why you might lump the whole continent together, like a lot of the Asian countries share similar food and history because of the proximity. Same as Europe! People usually travel to multiple countries in Europe at once and notice these differences. Not ill intended in any way. :)
I recently came back from a trip to Vienna and it was explained to me the lack of air conditioning: there are a lot of heritage sites/buildings that by law aren't allowed to put in central AC because it will damage the structure. Unfortunately, I got caught in a big heatwave in Paris where we had the attic Airbnb and I slept in my swimsuit in a bathtub full of cold water! Still, Paris gets a pass because the food is so amazing. Just don't bother being in a crowded non-air conditioned room trying to get a tiny glimpse of the Mona Lisa. People have been known to faint while waiting in line. Oh, and also, bathing doesn't seem to be a big thing in Europe as it is over here. It's not fun to sit next to someone on a plane (or anywhere for long periods of time) who has bad body odor and has about a bottle of strong cologne splashed on him. Europe, take showers or bathe more!
@@anja5250 I'm a seasoned traveler. When I travel to Asia, I never get a whiff of anyone with body odor. But every time I get on a plane to AND from Europe (UK, Spain, Germany, France especially, Austria, Hungary) there is always a whiff of bad body odor. Not so much anywhere else. And I've been to all 50 states in the U.S. as well. YMMV
@@KimJayViet Because many Asians don't have a certain gene, so a big part of the population doesn't have body odor. Many western migrants in Asia complain about the lack of real deodorant in Asia as they sell mainly body spray without anti aspirants.
@@emilwandel that is not scientifically sound at all and is actually racist as someone who was born in Asia. There are differences in genetics from north to south of the continent. I find your pseudoscience incredibly offensive esp. since I have a degree in biology.
I have been Europe twice now including Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Austria both in the cities, countryside, and Austrian mountains. A big difference I noticed as an American is that Europe has far less spectacular scenic and "wild" beauty and also far less wildlife diversity compared to the US. The only place I saw a single mammal was near the Munich zoo (squirrels), otherwise birds, slugs, snails, fish, and 1 rat was all we ever saw in the summer. This is due to Europe being populated for far longer and there being much less "untouched" nature... The rare exception being Northern Sweden/Finland. These are differences that I could not live with for longer than a few years in Europe personally, even for their better work-life balance.
hmmmm about seeing mammals. i mean in Denmark i see deer all the time just driving on the highway to my work. but Denmark IS very agricultural and rural. outside of Copenhagen prefecture. but ofc if you are just visiting you wont notice these things. i mean, does the average american see deer on their way to work? However american nature is just on another scale SOOOO beautiful and varied, deepest crevices and high mountains
Guess you had bad luck when you were in Sweden, if you really were in real countryside. I live in the swedish countryside, near the lake Vättern, there isn't a day when I don't see some wildlife, mooses, deers, foxes, hares etc. Sometimes even too much, like when they eat all the things in your garden (or your chickens).
@@FrederikEngelmand I think it depends on where you live in the US. We saw deer pretty routinely where I grew up (in the Midwest). And where I live now (a city in Canada), I still see deer driving to work (just less frequently).
What a ridiculous takeaway from two summer trips! 😂 And what an absurd generalization to make! Ok person, leave the wild beauty of the Alps and blue waters of Slovenian lakes and rugged Norwegian fjords to the rest of us. 🤣
I explained it at the end of the video this exact question! But to be more clear: since the individual countries in the EU are so much smaller than the U.S. and all close to each other, with many Europeans traveling within Europe, a lot of the things are similar within the EU (walkability, restaurant hours and service, basically everything I mentioned in this video). When Americans travel to Europe they usually don’t just go to one country, they visit multiple. I know every culture is different, but Europe as a whole shares many characteristics that are SO different from the U.S.! Hope this answers your question :)
Hi! This is not true! I'm from Spain, we have different restaurant hours, we eat and have dinner much later than other countries, tap water is free, servers do come to your table to take note, we LIKE to tip them if the service is good, and usually if you consume a beverage they give you a small portion of free food called Tapa. I feel like as a German your husband should know how different our cultures are? Really tired of this "Europe Culture" thing
What's really funny about the US v. Europe is that servers often ask you how the food is when your mouth is already full. It almost seems like they don't want to get complaints. But if your mouth is full, obviously you are enjoying your food!
Honestly, I thought this a very naive take on the differences. I thought much of this list was common knowledge at this point? I appreciated Herbert's thoughts, as a person who has lived in both places, not just visited. YB, as a person who has grown up between two cultures, I thought you would have had a more nuanced take. Of course the A/C consumption in the US is terrible for the environment! You've visited Europe at least 10 times and you're still surprised by the opening hours of restaurants?? I know you are not likely to want to get 'political' on the channel, but capitalist priority is why the US has the tipping culture, why vacation time sucks, etc etc. Different European countries handle things differently of course, but if you are generalizing, there is more of a view to taking care of its people through supportive policies surrounding wages, vacation, etc etc. You don't need to go into the specific laws and policies passed in the EU to address WHY these differences exist on a basic level. (I'm an American living abroad.)
What I noticed first in UK was no face cloths. Not in homes not in hotels. Just wow! Was not crazy about that! We went to Burger King in London and it was much cleaner and better food. As far as smoking, there used to be open smoking everywhere including doctors offices and hospitals in the US when I was growing up!! Enjoyed this video and crank up that AC guys lol!!! 👱♀️🫶💙 Cindy
American tipping culture is something that has always blown my mind. Pay your employees a fair salary, so that people don't have to rely on tips to literally survive.
Having said this, good waiters deserve tips.
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I agree 1000%!!
This! And everywhere you go now expects a tip... Like I can't afford to tip for literally everything and I doubt some of these places are actually giving these tips to their employees
Waiters get tips in EU too, but like you said, they also get a salary, so it's only a nice bonus if someone appreciates great service they've received.
@@marym5852it’s strange how many places want tips now and half of them don’t even really help you with anything or ignore you so it’s like why would I do that? I’ll give tips when dining in but it’s too expensive to do it for tires or clothing stores or whatever else. Another thing, half of those places have already donated money to charities so really you’re just paying them back when they ask for you to round up in that regard
Thanks for sharing your observations! I lived in Japan for 5 years and I really missing the no tipping culture. I wish more American businesses would pay their employees better wages so they didn't have to rely on tips. Another fun thing about some casual Japanese restaurants is some of them will have buttons that you can click when you want a server to come or you can yell "sumimasen" and someone will come over (I emphasize casual because you wouldn't do this at nicer restaurants). I loved this because I could get them to come over whenever I wanted. Sometimes at American restaurants, I feel too much pressure when a server would over every few minutes to check in on me.
I'm glad you had a fun time traveling! I'm looking forward to more videos!
Sorry YB but I’m gonna have to disagree with people. When I went to Germany last year everyone was so kind and helpful if I had any questions about the map or the train. One person even made sure I made it to the right train and carried my bags for me. Over here in DC the guy working at the metro station just kept ignoring me whenever I asked him a question. The Europeans may not be outgoing but they are very polite and helpful. Also their public bathrooms are a lot cleaner. I will agree with you about the restaurants and ac thing though.
SOOOO many great tips!! I wish you would have made this before we went LOL. Another tip---if you're traveling to Europe, always keep some Euros in your pocket or purse for bathrooms. Not all of them charge, but the cleanliness of those that do makes it totally worth it!
Thanks for sharing your travels with us! I hope you had an amazing time!
Japan servers were the same way, you saw them right at the start to order and then if you ever wanted to see them again or needed anything you had to mount a search party. Cultural differences are always so fascinating.
Japanese servers leave you alone to enjoy your meal but are so easy to call, usually at the push of a button.
Thank you for sharing! And everything you said is so true. I'm a Korean-American who lives in France. I just moved recently to be with my husband. We've been long distance and traveled to and from each other's countries for the past 5 years. I learned it's not common to have your own washing machine & dryer unless you rent/own a house. It's more common to go to the laundromat. Apartment complexes do not accommodate them like they usually do in the US. Some of his friends (rarely) own a washing machine but still go to the laundromat to dry their clothes, or let them hang to dry.
True the restaurants are slower but like Herbert said its because it is such a social event to go out to eat. You are meant to slow down and enjoy the company and food. Personally I don't like being asked every 5 mins how I am doing because I know most of the time it is mainly to get me out of the restaurant to turn the table but I understand they need to do as that is the culture we created. I just wish the tipping culture wasn't a thing here. I miss the slow pace, take your time, enjoy your food, no tipping culture of Italy.
Aww Louie 😊. We could learn a thing or two about slowing down, enjoying a meal and companionship... Who am I kidding? I haven't any patience for that... Feed me 😂.
I feel like some of this is LA specific, other cities have less car dependency for sure! Definitely overall friendlier in the US (except I am from NYC so we don't smile). I also never thought about the water in Europe being compensation for tip lol, I was laughing so hard!
aww Louie loving on Herbert
Europe is so big so different countries have different ways. In Sweden water is free in restaurants.
It also is in France if you ask for tap water, it's free !
I studied abroad in France for two months and most of what your said was true. The only place I could get ice or AC was fast food restaurants like Mcdo (McDonalds) or KFC. And I think the tap water was free but you had to pay for sparkling water, but I also didn't look at the receipts too closely. People in France expect you to say hello to them and it's rude if you don't
I think about food, the culture in Europe is generally different. Going out to eat is usually more expensive, most families cook at home almost every day. But when you go out to a restaurant like once or twice a month at most, it's a special occasion or like 'family quality time'. Sitting down for several hours and enjoying food consciously. If we just want to grab something quick, i guess people would go for a sandwich of some kind - home made or wraps on the go
Hello YB, I always feel intrigued by your amazing videos, hope you guys have a wonderful week. 😊
The biggest difference for me is the bathroom. U have to pay in Paris. Very few free ones with very long line. America is more hectic in lifestyle but definitely more convenient. They both have their pros and cons.
but then again toilets are cleaner in europe. u basically pay to keep it clean.
Every toilet in every museum I ever went was free in Europe. Most of them accessible without a ticket.
The way Louie snapped his head up when you opened the animal style fries 😂😂
Vacation Time: all the German states have slightly offset summer breaks for school, because between late July and all of August, all of Germany would just be shut down 😂 our little neighborhood becomes a ghost town for about 3.5 weeks in August. It's wonderful
Very insightful and informative ❤😊
The US is a huge country. You compare European countries to LA because that's what you know...makes sense! While a lot of customs such tipping that are more or less national, availability of waitstaff and interactions with strangers vary greatly by region. In New York City, you strictly avoid eye contact. In the Southeast, if you did that people would think there was something wrong.
Welcome home, Bistes!
My international friends and I agree that Americans use many fluff words that lose their inherent meanings. Like "hi how are you?" is NEVER actually asking how you are. But the frustrating thing is Americans think the only country in the world is America, so they have full expectation that everyone is tuned into their niche communication style.
Like why are people at the bus stops and cash registers just immediately trauma dump onto you, like you're just bffs forever? And they expect you to be so socially engaged to remember every single cash register person. Like they asked me the name of the employees that helped me. Bruh, I can't remember that?? That's madness! America is an extremely social country, like they expect everyone to blend into a "boiling pot" instead of each group just branching out and minding their own business.
Toilet differences. The use of a bidet. What was Herbert and YB's favorite German food (I'm sure Herbert has a long list)? Congratulations, again.
I’m used to Asian bidets so I didn’t know how to use the European ones 🤣
Herbert’s favorite is schnitzel, mine is currywurst!! hehe
Also true to mention some countries you need to pay for a public restroom, learned the hard way when coin euro was required to use the water closet
When I went to Denmark I remember the taxi driver wouldn’t take our tip and we wanted to tip him because he was so friendly and nice but he kept declining our tip. Europe I feel like takes care of there people over America. I would definitely move to Europe if I had the funds.
could we have a part 2 ☺
In the Netherlands i have the pleasure of 34 days off from my job. I met 2 American lawyers last year and they only had about 7. So unfair for hard working people and they had to work on their vacation...
And those lawyers probably thought that was a really sweet deal. I grew up in the States and if you had more than a couple of weeks vacation (or any at all), it was amazing.
I don't want my server to be extra friendly and nice. I'm not going out to a restaurant to meet the server and make friends.
Hope you guys are okay. The landslides in PV are concerning. Do you guys and your parents plan to stay in the area and keep your family house?
With the land sliggage in your area of CA, are you two OK and living in a safe place?
My biggest pet peeve is when people talk on the phone loudly and don’t go somewhere more private, it’s very rude
Californians: I'm so curious. Does LA In-N-Out do it differently than up north? I've tried In-N-Out in Colorado and again in Sacremento and I thought it was really mediocre both times. Maybe I'm just not ordering the right items?
In and Out is really standard in all the restaurants. The burgers have always been the same for me, I’m west of Sacramento but the fries are garbage. You have to order them well done otherwise they are half cooked and unsalted.
@@ChristinaVVM totally my experience! I like how clean the fry oil tastes but other than that, the fries are total garbage. Unfortunately, I never found their burgers good enough to make it worthwhile. I'll stick to Shake Shack.
@@lindsayhartje6678 We just got our first Shake Shack in April. Before that it was the usual fast food - McDonalds, Burger King and the like, or In and Out. I really liked Shake Shack when I finally tried it. Right now the wait is way too long but once it calms down I’ll probably go there over In and Out.
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relying on tips is still so crazy to me.
YB's 'ja' sounded rather German at 9:30 😎
I tried In n Out in Vegas it did not dissapoint
Second honeymoon? I'm in the wrong line of work.
can't you afford one vacation a year?
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You found it within 5 seconds?
Huh? 😂
As a European and an Irish person it drives me insane when people talk about Europe like it's one country! Europe has 50 countries and is hugely diverse. An Italian, an Irish person and a Norwegian are very different. Just because Herbert is from Germany does not mean he is an expert on all of Europe. In Ireland we have free water in our houses (well paid for by our taxes) and you will get free tap water in restaurants. They tried to charge us for water in our houses a few years back and there was such protests the government had to backtrack. So many of these "European" stereotypes are not applicable in Ireland. Yes, we are part of one continent but we have 50 different cultures. You cannot generalise us.
That is great to know, thank you! I understand what you mean, being a Korean myself I’m used to people generalizing Asians when Asia is the biggest continent on earth. But when foreigners are comparing our customs I do understand why you might lump the whole continent together, like a lot of the Asian countries share similar food and history because of the proximity. Same as Europe! People usually travel to multiple countries in Europe at once and notice these differences. Not ill intended in any way. :)
It’s not that serious. Yb is a kind soul. Maybe relax and sip some coffee
I like the European way much more. Efficiency is overrated.
Why didn’t you call me then?
I recently came back from a trip to Vienna and it was explained to me the lack of air conditioning: there are a lot of heritage sites/buildings that by law aren't allowed to put in central AC because it will damage the structure. Unfortunately, I got caught in a big heatwave in Paris where we had the attic Airbnb and I slept in my swimsuit in a bathtub full of cold water! Still, Paris gets a pass because the food is so amazing. Just don't bother being in a crowded non-air conditioned room trying to get a tiny glimpse of the Mona Lisa. People have been known to faint while waiting in line. Oh, and also, bathing doesn't seem to be a big thing in Europe as it is over here. It's not fun to sit next to someone on a plane (or anywhere for long periods of time) who has bad body odor and has about a bottle of strong cologne splashed on him. Europe, take showers or bathe more!
Trust me, there are people with poor hygiene everywhere. Not a European thing
@@anja5250 I'm a seasoned traveler. When I travel to Asia, I never get a whiff of anyone with body odor. But every time I get on a plane to AND from Europe (UK, Spain, Germany, France especially, Austria, Hungary) there is always a whiff of bad body odor. Not so much anywhere else. And I've been to all 50 states in the U.S. as well. YMMV
@@KimJayViet Because many Asians don't have a certain gene, so a big part of the population doesn't have body odor. Many western migrants in Asia complain about the lack of real deodorant in Asia as they sell mainly body spray without anti aspirants.
@@emilwandel that is not scientifically sound at all and is actually racist as someone who was born in Asia. There are differences in genetics from north to south of the continent. I find your pseudoscience incredibly offensive esp. since I have a degree in biology.
I have been Europe twice now including Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Austria both in the cities, countryside, and Austrian mountains. A big difference I noticed as an American is that Europe has far less spectacular scenic and "wild" beauty and also far less wildlife diversity compared to the US. The only place I saw a single mammal was near the Munich zoo (squirrels), otherwise birds, slugs, snails, fish, and 1 rat was all we ever saw in the summer. This is due to Europe being populated for far longer and there being much less "untouched" nature... The rare exception being Northern Sweden/Finland. These are differences that I could not live with for longer than a few years in Europe personally, even for their better work-life balance.
hmmmm about seeing mammals. i mean in Denmark i see deer all the time just driving on the highway to my work. but Denmark IS very agricultural and rural. outside of Copenhagen prefecture. but ofc if you are just visiting you wont notice these things. i mean, does the average american see deer on their way to work? However american nature is just on another scale SOOOO beautiful and varied, deepest crevices and high mountains
Guess you had bad luck when you were in Sweden, if you really were in real countryside. I live in the swedish countryside, near the lake Vättern, there isn't a day when I don't see some wildlife, mooses, deers, foxes, hares etc. Sometimes even too much, like when they eat all the things in your garden (or your chickens).
German here: in Berlin we have foxes, wild boars, lots of squirrels, rabbits, many different birds and around the city quite a lot of deer.
@@FrederikEngelmand I think it depends on where you live in the US. We saw deer pretty routinely where I grew up (in the Midwest). And where I live now (a city in Canada), I still see deer driving to work (just less frequently).
What a ridiculous takeaway from two summer trips! 😂 And what an absurd generalization to make! Ok person, leave the wild beauty of the Alps and blue waters of Slovenian lakes and rugged Norwegian fjords to the rest of us. 🤣
Why would you compare a continent (Europe) with a country (USA)?
I explained it at the end of the video this exact question! But to be more clear: since the individual countries in the EU are so much smaller than the U.S. and all close to each other, with many Europeans traveling within Europe, a lot of the things are similar within the EU (walkability, restaurant hours and service, basically everything I mentioned in this video). When Americans travel to Europe they usually don’t just go to one country, they visit multiple. I know every culture is different, but Europe as a whole shares many characteristics that are SO different from the U.S.! Hope this answers your question :)
Hi! This is not true! I'm from Spain, we have different restaurant hours, we eat and have dinner much later than other countries, tap water is free, servers do come to your table to take note, we LIKE to tip them if the service is good, and usually if you consume a beverage they give you a small portion of free food called Tapa. I feel like as a German your husband should know how different our cultures are? Really tired of this "Europe Culture" thing
What's really funny about the US v. Europe is that servers often ask you how the food is when your mouth is already full. It almost seems like they don't want to get complaints. But if your mouth is full, obviously you are enjoying your food!
Honestly, I thought this a very naive take on the differences. I thought much of this list was common knowledge at this point? I appreciated Herbert's thoughts, as a person who has lived in both places, not just visited. YB, as a person who has grown up between two cultures, I thought you would have had a more nuanced take. Of course the A/C consumption in the US is terrible for the environment! You've visited Europe at least 10 times and you're still surprised by the opening hours of restaurants?? I know you are not likely to want to get 'political' on the channel, but capitalist priority is why the US has the tipping culture, why vacation time sucks, etc etc. Different European countries handle things differently of course, but if you are generalizing, there is more of a view to taking care of its people through supportive policies surrounding wages, vacation, etc etc. You don't need to go into the specific laws and policies passed in the EU to address WHY these differences exist on a basic level. (I'm an American living abroad.)
What I noticed first in UK was no face cloths. Not in homes not in hotels. Just wow! Was not crazy about that! We went to Burger King in London and it was much cleaner and better food. As far as smoking, there used to be open smoking everywhere including doctors offices and hospitals in the US when I was growing up!! Enjoyed this video and crank up that AC guys lol!!! 👱♀️🫶💙 Cindy