British Couple Reacts to THE DON’TS OF VISITING THE US 

Yes ,dont tip at fast foods.Only sit down restaurants

Tip a cabby... do not tip a bus.

There is Native American history that is thousands of years old, but most of the world is oblivious to it.

Look you seem like very level headed, intelligent, and savie people, you don't have to walk on egg's when you visit... just use your heads....we don't bite.

Also For Love of all that's good please Do Not Feed Wild Animals like Bears in Yellowstone.

Never tip any service provided by a government agency, including federal, city or state. A bus, for example, is provided by the city. Don't tip. A cab or an Uber is private. Tip. A service provided to you is usually tipped. However, you don't typically tip at a fast food location.

If I’m at a bar getting drinks I just tip $1 a drink as a general rule

Dont be surprised if Americans that recognize you come over to say hello. Dont be frieghtened. We are VERY friendly!

Having the taxes separate is important so that you are always aware what the government is taking from you. Having it built into the price is just a way for the government to take your money in a more hidden way. And the math isn't hard to do in your head.

Sales tax varies also by county depending on what state you’re in.

I live in a historic landmark home. I find people in my yard constantly - most often in the summers. Several times I have found people picking flowers out of my garden. The last time I confronted someone they said they thought my house was a museum. As if that makes it OK…? Last year I was out front gardening and a pair of cyclists stopped by to ask if they could photograph my house. I thought it was very polite of them to ask and I said yes. They then asked me to step out of the frame. There’s a certain naïve arrogance about tourists. I find it rather charming - when I’m in a good mood. 😊

Tipping is about 15 - 20 per cent. So that's about 15 to 20 cents on each dollar.

If someone asks and you say you've had a bad day, odds are the person will at least lend an ear. They may think you're weird. But they'll be polite. I think I've thought of a general rule for tipping: Tip if the person does their job while you sit.

The reason people don't like strangers walking on their property is because of the potential to be sued. If someone gets hurt on your property, even if they are trespassing/uninvited, they can still sue in a lot of areas. That's why people do not want others on their property...it's to protect themselves.

Some restaurants will give a choice of how much to tip on your receipt.

This may be a regional thing, but at least in the south it is acceptable to BRIEFLY answer honestly when asked how are you, meaning keep it to one sentence. You don't have to just say doing good, etc. It is ok to say things like having a hectic day, It seems like everything that can go wrong is going wrong today. The key is to keep it short, as long as it is something that can be said in passing it is generally ok as a reply. As to tipping bus drivers, no to public transportation drivers, yes to tour bus drivers, maybe courtesy shuttle bus drivers, there is some gray area here for things like public trolleys, buses, etc. in tourist areas.

I was n a hurry so kinda skipped through. The yard thing pretty much is because of a few reasons. It creates a trail and people keep shortcutting on it killing the grass as well they throw their garbage in your lawn or let their dog crap in it then leave. Then there are people who are jus jerks. My driveway was bad for this as it was a small loop and tourist constantly, i mean 10 to 20 times a day miss the waterfalls parking and need to turn around. Wouldnt have cared if they could actually stay on the driveway! I've had to go out because people drove so far off they got their cars stuck in my grass.

Don't tip anyone that hasn't actually served you, as an example they brought food to your table and checked on you while at said table. The other exceptions are what she listed, I will add cab driver to that list. People are abusing the tipping culture in the US anymore.

Americans love a good debate, too.

Y'all are soo nice, you'll do great! 👍 Get ready for people to say, "I love your accent!"🥰

One last piece; on the side of the road, interstate, highways, are mile markers. Each road exit increments but between long road stretches every mile there will be a marker off to the side. If you need to know distance you're going to travel, reset or take note of your trip odometer. In older trucks if you push the black knob on the dash twice, it'll reset the trip. 🎉

Sales tax varies from state to state.

In terms of generalizing America, keep in mind that America is roughly the size of Europe and instead of 54 countries we have 50 states. You wouldn't go to Europe and assume a Portuguese is the same as a Swede.

I live in Sonoma County, its on the Pacific coast, we have mountains.

I have a friend who's in his seventies and when asked how he is will sometimes reply (as a joke)"old and tired". 😊

In general, sales tax is about 10 cents to 12 cents for every dollar. Some places might be a little more. Some places might be a little less.

You dont tip for fast food restaurants.

Do not walk on anyones grass, yard, property. Do not. 1000s are invested in some. People love compliments about them though. In WA we have a 2 meter yard easement edge. The first 2 meters are in care of you, but owned by the city.

1) Never "tip" on a bus! 2) Never leave a tip in pounds, use dollars. 3) People walk through yards on a coner lot when they begin going down a different street. (we don't have fences on front yards) 4) When the French critisize the U.S. for only having 250 years of history, we remind the French that we helped them to avoid speaking German in the last 100 years, twice.

I don't get that in the UK, a lousy should-be-fired server gets paid the same as a helpful attentive server. In the USA, you can tip a lousy server much less. I have even left a quarter, just to let them know I did not forget.

Dont walk on someones property. In Northern New Hampshire i was warned that i could get shot walking across someones property.

As far as walking on someone's yard, it is trespassing. If the property owner has a sidewalk, use it. If there is no sidewalk, use the driveway. If one person crosses the property uninvited, they might be forgiven if they offer an apology. If multiple people trespass, that sets a precedent that must be stopped as early as possible because it is liability for homeowners. Never enter a structure uninvited. Never. That escalates to home invasion at worst, breaking and entering at the least.

Sales tax in "high cost" San Francisco is 8.63%. So your $1 purchase will be about $1.09. If this ruins your day, or even disturbs you a little, you need to relax. Most tourists are not going to buy a car or major appliance or something where it really matters.

Most states allow servers to be paid LESS than that state's legal minimum wage, specifically because, their tips are supposed to make up the majority of their earnings.

Here is an easy guide on what to tip, look at the bill, take the tax amount and double it, most places the tax rate will be between 8-10%, those places that are above 10% usually have a higher cost of living, and therefore expected tips tend to be higher there too. Also your math on tips does not have to be exact round up or down to the nearest dollar is fine. For example my wife and I ate at a small Italian restaurant while on vacation in central Texas tonight, the bill came to about $51, tax showing on the bill was $4.69, so I left about a $10 tip. I actually paid in cash and left $62 total, service was good, but not great.

You don’t need to figure out exact sales tax to shop, all that matters is that the total with tax is within your means and budget. Round the prices up and add ten or fifteen percent to the total, if you can afford that you’ll have enough at the register.

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The political discourse problem is an issue that depends on the person. If you don’t know them, just smile and change the subject. If you do know them then the best approach is to just listen to their pov and ask polite questions.

If there is no sidewalk around a yard, there is legally an easement along the edge of your property that is considered public access.

I ran into one of those "superior" French persons once. I had no problem reminding them they would now be sneaking German had we in North America not helped them out a bit twice. Then, I offered them an inferior North American croissant and coffee.

Hey Beesley's! Im watching from NY, USA❤

You can avoid the "How are you?" and just quickly ask them the same. We probably won't even notice. Food isn't taxed unless it's cooked. Anything you don't eat is taxed. The North and South in the USA are different from each other. The South still resents the North from winning the Civil War. Northerners are referred to as "Yankees". I know, because my mom was from the South and my dad from the north. I was born in the north but she refused to let myself be called a "Yankee."

To clarify the trespassing thing, legally you can only get arrested for trespassing if you know you are trespassing, so if there's a sign posted or if the owner of the property tells you to leave and you don't. Usually the cops will let you go with a warning (assuming you don't just refuse to leave and fight the cops) but if you return to the property you will get arrested. If it's a place that's normally open to the public like a store and you for some reason are told to leave, something similar will happen if you remain there. The video makes it sound like people don't get arrested for trespassing, but that's usually just the first time. Once the cops have a record of that person being on the property and being told to leave, if they have to go back the person is going to jail.

Scope (green) is a decent mouthwash, but will leave an after taste. I recommend coconut oil pulling in the AM. before brushing. The oil fills the teeth pours. Spit it in the garbage, not on the street. Keep a close eye on your purse. Limit the cash you carry.

I once spoke with a British person on the phone during an IT call. After I helped resolve what was happening, I told the guy "I like your accent". His fur got ruffled. He said " *I* do not have an accent. *You* have an accent. I speak the Queen's English."

I tell people honestly as a prank. If it's raining outside and someone asks "How are you?" I reply "Damp and not in the good way" just for a laugh.

When Europeans made fun of American culture in Europe then I started talking about our economy GDP, Power, Technology with most Corporations are American and most modern inventions the US created that shuts them up real fast,quickly and in a hurry! How about how fat the US is? Then I talk about most of the pro leagues in the US -Soccer I say that word is British and it sucks winning most medals in the world of the olympics we are tired of winning all the time! Basically don't start with making stupid ignorant comments because I will start spitting facts ASAP.

If you are in a busy bar and want to get on the bartenders good side tip well after the first round then you can moderate it for following rounds, then show your appreciation when you leave.

Tipping : Don't play into this new trend of forced tipping or pressuring you through a payment machine to include a tip. Fight back, and don't give into those. Leave a reasonable cash tip directly with the person you are intending it for.

This does depend on the State Oregon has 0?sales tax. Friends from other states come here to by those expensive electronics

There is no sales tax on food in the grocery stores in Texas. But there is a sale tax in restaurants. Most of Texas is 8.25 percent... San Antonio has a higher hotel tax, FYI

Sex religion and politics 3 things you dont talk about at parties or in public. Politics is a very sensitive subject. Sensitive like touching a sore tooth. Im doing good, or it's got to get better. Something like that works.. Some items dont have sales tax, depending on the state. We have lots of cultures here, and each region state county town neighborhood is all different. Yard = garden to you. The sidewalk is your path. Stay on it unless invited is the best advice. Best advice is to have fun and be careful on the streets nowadays, especially in California.

Actually CO is really flat until you get close to the mountains. There are a lot more hills in West Virginia, etc. than there is in CO.

I saw someone else said she missed "new things we tip for, counter service, if the electronic tablet asks for a tip, other than the places already mentioned do not feel the need to tip someone who hands you a bag or just turns a screen around that asks for a tip. Those people are already paid a regular wage and don't really provide you any service. If something or someone was exceptional then please tip anywhere you feel it's deserved.

The yard thing is about property. You don't just go on someone else's property without a good reason. Where isn't that true?

If you are standing next to a doorman and he farts, he is due a $10.00 tip minimum. Tipping is out of hand here in the USA. One of my favorite tips to give is "Do not take your money to casinos" There are places here in the USA the tip is automatically added to your bill so, before you leave a tip on the table, make sure there isn't one aready on the bill. Usually if I walk into a restaurant and they ask "How are you"? I tell them I am hungry.

People seem to think that North America history started when the Europeans came to North America. Wrong! Our history goes back thousands of years.

Have fun yall. 😊

Walking on someone's lawn occurs when you cut across when turning a corner or when playing football/etc. NEVER let your dog do their business in someone's yard (not even if you are going to pick it up, not even if it is urine). Wars have been started over this.

Not all states have sales tax. Most do, but there are exceptions like Montana.

We don't have sales tax in Oregon. The price is the price.

You can resound honestly as long as it's short.

Never tip an owner. If you're in the chair of the barber that owns the barber shop, for example, you don't tip. But if an employee at the barber shop cuts your hair, you'd tip.

as far as taxes, with google it is easy to figure out what it is in the area you're in.

my responce to how is it going is, ""could be worst could be better it never goes as easy as it should"

Talk about the weather,food sports or the place you are visiting if you speak with anyone GOOD advice regarding sales tax : Whenever I shop I round each item in my cart to the nearest dollar so I know I'll have enough if Im paying with cash In regard to her French friends and American culture ,no other country has packed so much history in such a short amount of time and advanced as quickly as the USA . In less than 200 years we went from riding horses to riding in a vehicle on the moon We invented jazz ,the blues,rock and roll and the greatest composers in the 20th century were American ( Cole Porter, Irving Berlin )

I don't know that I've ever seen a video where someone gave good examples of how American sales taxes work. In the case of this one, she says 5 cents for $2 dollars, but then $250 on $2000. It's head scratching. She is correct about the nearly countless jurisdictions that can levy sales taxes and how they can vary from place to place within the same state and even within a county. There are even a handful of states that don't even levy a sales tax at the state level, though those states may allow individual municipalities to levy taxes. That said, there is a general range of tax rates that can be expected with some outliers in some places on either the high end or the low end. In my travels across the USA, I find most tax rates to be in the 6-9% range. So, in the case of the higher range (9%), that $2 candy bar would be $2.18, and that $2000 electronic would be $2180.

The U.S.A has many many things to see , I live here all my life and still , I want to see so many things that I haven't see before. I was inside the Empire State Building in New York City. but I have not see the Grand Canyon, that one example. So you have to do is your best that you can do, You never see it all in one trip. ( You will have to make up a bucket list for yourself.)

Tipping is generally 18-22% after taxes. Serves have to pay taxes on the whole bill. Sometimes you will hear don't tip for the alcohol this is wrong also. Also, visiting the east coast we generally get less than $3.00 an hour, so your tips really pay our bills, not our shopping habit. Lol On the west coast their wage is higher, but so is there cost of living. I'm listening to her and I caught another thing, about sales tax on everything, each state is different. If you want to grab some new clothes in America, Pennsylvania has no sales tax on clothing!

Don't tip bus... but hotel & airport shuttles tip cash.

Would love to meet U both hope Colorado is on one of your stops

When asked how are you? I used to say I'm beautiful, how are you? 😂

Indigenous ceremonial site Painted Rock in California's Carrizo Plain National Monument (Currently Superblooming) Has hundreds of images are thought to be remnants of the Hohokam culture from about 300 to 1400. None of the roc is painted. Hundreds of petroglyphs are etched or pecked into the basalt boulders. Also, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, named for its prominent outcropping of marbleized limestone containing roughly 1,185 mortar holes, has been occupied by humans for over 10,000 years. Chaw'se is the Miwok word for the mortar cups that formed in a stone slab as the Miwok people pounded acorns and other seed into meal. The largest chaw'se example can be seen at the park.

You don't tip public transport, like a bus, but you do need to tip hotel shuttle drivers, they get paid very little because the hotels think they can live off the tips.

James now you need to watch Lost in the pond I saw the solar eclipse in total.

You can try tipping a bus driver. It'd be pretty funny.

Prepped food, hot food, objects, all have tax. Packaged food and water do not. Some gas stations will tax candy and drinks.

It has long been my view that American history begins with European history, especially English, since this country began with English colonists breaking away from the mother country. So, in addition to native American history, your history on that side of the Atlantic is also our history. As a result, we have SO much history.

I really enjoy your channel. I'm heading to the UK for a few weeks in a month. I've been to London and Edinburgh ONLY but I'll be driving all over the UK for a few weeks in May. As an American, I can say everything this young lady said was 100% FACT. Tipping: ONLY tip for services where you are being serviced while seated. Tipping for good service is normally 20% MAX but don't feel obligated to tip 20% especially if you had horrible service. I've seen many places like ice cream parlors, some fast food places and coffee shops try to get into the tipping culture. They flip the ipad over so you can tip and sign for your meal / ice cream. There is an option for NO TIP and dont be afraid to choose it. Also, DO NOT TIP ON THE TOTAL BALANCE. TIP only on the balance before tax. The tipping thing in America is really getting out of control and most Americans are over it. I'm writing for Los Angeles. :-)

Come to Kansas I”ll give you really eye opening view of an area people make fun of.

Part of the reason people don’t want strangers to walk on their yard or property is because if they get hurt you could be liable. Say they stepped in a hole and broke their ankle you possibly could be held responsible and sued.

Also as you see we do allow for thpos

its basically in sit down restaurants & bartenders....don't worry since basically everything is done through electronics it'll ask you for tip with options....usually I leave a $5 bill for a sit down restaurant no matter what the total is unless its a fancy restaurant or big group of people....definitely don't bring up politics or religions or gun control or abortion....no if someone tries to talk about any of those topics either just say you don't want to talk about it or just excuse yourself from the conversation & just walk away....it's really not that hard with sales tax cus its usually between like 50 cents to a dollar or two more....we have tens of thousands of history cus of the Native American Tribes & there's still plenty of historical places that you can visit to see that & the tribes still exist & have their own territory of the states called reservations....St. Augustine is the oldest city continually inhabited city in the United States....don't do the tourist things....do the local things

Sales tax in each state and each county in the same state varies 😮

You mentioned chatting with your hair dresser... Actually, chatting while they cut your hair is something that can happen here sometimes (not always). This is probably more to fill the awkward silence that would otherwise be present.

I REALLY think you 2 should react to more movies! You should try The Cable Guy staring Jim Carry! It's hilarious and VERY underrated!!!

I used to work in a convenience store and my coworkers could tell what kind of day I was having when a customer would ask me how much an item was with tax. On a good day I'd do a little math in my head and tell them. On a bad day I would explain that in our area there is seven percent sales tax and go into a super long-winded explanation about how to figure it out, ending by giving them the answer. I would only ever do that to locals of course.

@11:22 merlot? Or dark ale?

Did you know that when you tip a waiter or waitress, they share their to with the hostess, bartender, busboy, server. Your 20.00 is split between a lot of different people

If I am asked "How are you?", my reply is "Been better, been worse, been a little bit everywhere." If they are curious, we have a conversation. If not curious, they nod and move on.

Walking on somebody's yard or let's just say on their property. It's very easy to do because usually there's no fence, But you will notice that most of the people's lawns are very well up kept, They work very hard to keep them looking that way, And if you walk on it, It ruins the lawn and they have to work that much harder to fix it back up. This is why they might yell at you or scream at you to get off their lawn. A lot of people they wouldn't even care or think twice about somebody that stepped off the payment on to their lawn to get around a water puddle or something. They wouldn't even think about it, But then there are those people that you know who they are, They're just looking for anything to yell at someone because they're having a bad day.😎 Just think about it some people spend a lot of money and time fixing up their lawn to make them look nice. And then have somebody walking on them, I think you would get a little upset also if you spent a whole bunch of money to make your lawn look nice and then somebody walks on it and makes it look like crap.🤔

These days you're rarely using paper money anyway you use a card for a lot of payments.

Having a pint of the Black Stuff😂

Yeah.... Just never criticize US history and culture. Especially when you never know when there's an American history teacher nearby.... I have had heard stories from my American history teacher before....

Get a Wise card to put money on so you don't have to use your UK credit card and get hit with the surcharges.

I have a question for you two if you do not mind. When you purchased your airline tickets to visit the good old U S.A, the the airline which you are travelling on charge you taxes. SO if not the the taxes was included in the fares. Please like me know.

Waitresses have to live off of tips because they only make $2.13/$2.35 an hour in most places in North Carolina. It is actually $2.13 an hour in Winston Salem NC. In some restaurants they actually make the waitress share tips with the busboys and other employees on an hourly wage. It is definitely not enough money to live on. So if you figure $2.13 an hour and that person works 40 hours so they're lucky to make $80 a paycheck 😮🤦🏼‍♀️.

In the South, you can actually get away with a real response if someone asks you how you are. They will listen, show empathy if it’s not good and help you resolve a not so good day. That’s how the South rolls.

With sales tax, just round off another 10 per cent.

Ehh, tipping is meh. You don't have to. At least in Texas most servers make liveable wages nowadays and if you feel they don't deserve a tip then either don't give them one or make it $1. Also if you come to Texas go to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. You won't regret it one bit. Also also if you're afraid of rollercoasters, don't be. They are extremely safe. A great first rollercoaster to ride at Fiesta Texas is The Goliath and then Superman along with The Iron Rattler. I tell people this all the time that if you can get yourself on to one then the rest will be easier and you will heavily enjoy your time.