As George Carlin said, in America you have the illusion of choice, 30 different kinds of bagels/donuts......

the average tip in germany is just "keep the change" and it's not even about the tip, it's about not having the waiter waste their time counting back change.

in germany ur alcoholic when ur hands shake after a few hours of no beer. if the hands dont shake, you good! get another one.

"In Europe you have to pay extra for every bag of plastic"... well of course you have! This way you really think if you wanna buy new bags every time or keep reusing older bags, or get a fabric bag, or whatever. If plastic bags were free, nobody would think to not use them. But hey, environment is the last thing the US cares about!

I had great service all over Germany and the Netherlands and I live in upstate NY which is still like the 50s lol.

just come to Romania we got cheap everything , good customer service , preety waiters good food , good beer etc

The thing with Europe is each country is slightly different in culture. Don’t base opinion on experience in just Spain or Prague, France… In Uk we wouldn’t accept a beer with that much froth on, pubs generally have a good choice of beers. Also table service is mostly good. Polite staff etc. But we’re not used to over attentive service and I find it annoying to be asked several times if food is ok etc. We still tip if food was excellent or the waiting staff were friendly and efficient. I personally think staff should be paid at least minimum wage and not have to rely on tips. If they’re good at their job they get a reasonable wage & tips Edit- I have lived and holidayed in USA so know how it works.

The actual reason they don't usually ask you how you want your burger cooked in Europe and the UK is because most burgers here have fillers like eggs, bread etc. in them and the laws say that you have to thoroughly cook beef products unless they're 100% beef, so you'll get a medium cook 99% of the time *edit* the paper straws is why people the UK bought metal straws that some people carry with them

Love your content Mr. Lboyd! Keep up the great work!

I went and subscribed to him. He’s pretty interesting. Back in the late 80s/90s I lived in Stuttgart Germany. I loved it. The Germans treated me awesome. And the Volkswagen marches were the best. Walk awhile get your card stamped. Buy some food and 🍺. Keep walking repeat. Go back to the tent eat and drink more. Loved it. No regrets.

Paper straws? Nah. Plstic straws? Nah. I bet a set of four metal straws. They go everywhere I go. They have a cleaning brush and everything for at home to clean.

I live in Florida it is actually New Jersey south

Dont get triggered when he said a gallon. He was just exaggerating and used imperial measurements. If he was talking to Europeans he would say a liter. Also beer is big thing in most of Europe, just talking about it doesn't make him alcoholic.

I agree. I have never been given a bill without asking. Well unless they are closing or the server or bartenders shift is ending....

in Romania a bottle of beer is 1 dollar and the most expensive is below 3

Your not taking sponsorship revenue by plugging the product yourself (blessedly brief, thank you) is absolutely outstanding. That is both decent and expert...just...SMART. Consummate professional.

Th Story of Beer... Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunter/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter. The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel. Beer required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can was invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed. The wheel was invented to get man to the beer. These two were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups: 1. Liberals. 2. Conservatives. Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to BBQ at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement. Other men who were less skilled at hunting learned to live off the conservatives by showing up for the nightly BBQ's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement. Some of these liberal men evolved into women (i.e., Bruce Jenner). Others became known as girlie-men. Some noteworthy Liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that Conservatives provided.

In Colombia it's very similar. I am going to the Canary Island for the month of June with my fiancé, super excited.

And if they ran out asking why I didn’t tip I would say it’s my policy to never tip

I was just looking this up the other day. Calculating the estimated yearly total, finding what my purchase power is in relation to my annual income, and lo and behold Massachusetts is top of the nation with average annual salary of 86K a year. Connecticut is 76. That means there are so many rich people living in those two states the annual income across the state is that high. I make the “average” but make three times as much as some people.

It' not a big thing to "steal" a coaster. Coasters usually are promotional gifts from the breweries anyways, and they don't mind if you "spread the word" beyond that bar.

The guesthouses around military bases in Germany you had a couple choices on tap. Once got away from the base it did change. Military ID got me across the boards and getting lost then again, I generally just left with no real destination. 1981-83 Thing have changed?

I've never traveled abroad but spent the first half of my 20's living in San Francisco and exploring the U.S. via the old Grayhound Bus in lew of going to College But coming from a small New England town to the "Big City" was an eye opener about the cost of living And I'm speaking specifically about the yrs 90-95 I don't tip btw They chose a low paying job so why should I pay extra for something they're already getting paid to do 🤘✌️🧐

Actually in Spain and Austria I never faced bad service (except in a supermarket or store maybe, but not in a bar or restaurant). Three bone I pick with the USA here is that it is almost mandatory to pay a tip (additional to tax). For me this is a way how restaurant owners can pay hunger wages arguing that the rest is compensated with tipps. If you are basically guaranteed to get a tip it is less likely that you put extra effort into what you do. Even though for the most part service in Canada and that USA has been between decent and great, I do not think paying tips should be default, but the standard if you actually do get a good service and good quality food. Pay your employees a decent wage and they will work well. Allow them to get Tips for good service will only motivate them more. In Spain tipping is common, 10-20% depending on your experience. Now, if you go to places where tipping isn't usual, expect service to not be the best. Now,i am from Austria and I love in Spain, I can't really say that service is bad in Spain, but probably because I do avoid all touristic places like the plague 😂 though, even there I rarely get bad service. Must be something about me that "forces" people to treat me well 😂 Now, about coffee, it depends, you get espresso, short coffees, coffees in many sizes. But usually, coffee with milk can be up to 450ml, but black coffee... More than a double espresso isn't normal, sorry. Also, in the USA you these huge coffees come from filter coffee, which I guess is a lot of water and little coffee to start with.

Water in the restaurants iv been to is free in Finland

Funny thing is that if you buy bottled beer in Czech republic, if you do not go for the biggest brand you can buy really good beer for 50 cents.

In Scotland we have what's called craft bars with dozens of choices ,my local brewery,brewdog makes over 250 types of beer

Lack of choice is because we got smaller menus in europe , we don t want to throw food like u do in us !

Becouse restaurants use tap water

So summer is Jersey would not be great?Is that what the message is?What about Galveston?

It keeps comparing like fast food places to Sit down restaurants . You do get a regular small cup of coffee when you're at a sit down restaurant When you go to a fast food place you can order multiple sizes It's a choice. Fast food restaurants need to have ketchup packets because it's to go orders.They're not going to give away a bunch of ceramic dishes . This guy went to a couple fast food restaurants and spent about twenty minutes in america

Never paid for water at any place in Europe. That's new to me.

Well you go to a restaurant to eat what the chef have put the effort in to make the tastiest dish for you. So it’s a bit rude to alternate the food, if you’re not on a fast food kind of place then it’s ok to customize. And a good restaurant never have to many options of meals, it’s a way to have it fresh and non wasteful. Low quality restaurants always have to many choices, is my experience anyway.

When I was there in the 70s all you got was warm beer.

Living in Czech Republic for 5 years now after masyny years around the world an dmostly US. I have never felt a higher quality of life

Ive been in Russia thou. Its funny, at least more shady bars they almost get angry if u just order small glass of vodka. They are used to bring at starters 1-2 bottles of vodka to table.

The paying for water thing is definitely not unison across Europe. Never been at a restaurant in Norway and been asked to pay for a glass of water.

I'd get more beer if it is cheaper than water

More options means longer order times, with 10 choices it takes ten times longer to decide, if there is one choice only, you have still two options take it or leave it🤔

Oh yeah, you go to an NFL game and a $20 beer isn’t uncommon. BTW, southern NJ ain’t so bad. 😂 When I visited Italy I really enjoyed drinking cappuccinos out of the cups and saucers but I couldn’t care less about what kind of container regular drip brewed coffee is served in.

If I as a European and a waiter in USA asked how I wanted my burger, I'd ask them questions in return... Like : You mean, Gluten free? Lactose free? Vegan!!?

In Europe you also pay for public washrooms. Always carry change.

Should be called ''Differences between Czech Republic and USA''

How would anyone think that "very well done" would mean anything but how it's cooked?

About tipping, most EU countries restaurants doesnt even wanna be tipped. Waiters have good salary and they do not rely on tips...most of EU countries.

no one takes coaster in Czech Republic😂they everywhere and if u ask as a collector they give u brand new…

In Czech Republic beer cheaper than Coca- Cola. It is actually a lot of brand there. But it's only in Czechia or Slovakia, maybe.. Definitely not in Norway or UK.

Dollar store must be under new management. It's no longer a store of savings. It's priced like a gas station/convenient store. Higher prices than Walmart.

I told my friends my next country of visit is Kambodza. They said, ´´are u outta ur mind´´. Some ppl know why did they say that. I know ppl are visiting Kambodza but i stress this, it aint regular tourist attraction country. 1 of my friend have been there and said its ok, very veryyyy cheap to party and dont be a loudmouth. And do not cross any authorities. U will be fine. Very very beautiful country reportedly but soooo sad history. If u dont wanna read about it, watch movie ´´Killing Fields´´ Absolute masterpiace of a movie that doesnt leave gory details out.

Sweden´s capital was used to be very charming place to go. Old Town, little streets and then more modern side of Stockholm. But like US, imigrant crisis in Stocholm is very very bad RN. There are areas that even police doesnt bother to go coz those specific imigrant areas, they will shoot at police if u push them.

Nope, gallon is if i remember correctly about 4.25 liters

this specific beer has to have this much froth otherwise it looks like u piss into the glass and it taste like piss!

once u taste coffee like this in Czech Republic u will never go back for that piss in the plastic cup from starbucks😂

Demitasse cups and coffee cups are two different things.

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If u wanna nice relaxing big city vacation i can tell u where not to go. Tokyo in Japan. Whole huge city is packed with ppl like ant farm. And dont even try to talk ppl there. Dont even say hello. Most of the ppl there travels with trains, busses and taxis. If u go to train station to wait ur train, keep ur personal space as much as possible. They do not wanna be bothered by u. Night life is bit different. U can talk to ppl in bars and such but do not start any arguments or fights. Tokyo has most brutal and gruesome gangs on this planet. If u accidentally cross wrong person there is a good change u wont be going home anymore.

i remember when i got charged for ketchup i was surprised

People in the north, cold regions of U.S. and Canada tend to drink more. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think Czech Republic is also cold country.

Hey....what's wrong with Florida!!

If Norway is on this list, my advice do not buy beer there. Its soooo expensive u cannot belive. Everything in Norway costs much higher numbers than US. Reason: Norway is very very rich country and salaries there are huge. So normal working ppl in Norway those prices mean that much to them. Reason Norway is so rich country is: Norwegian Sea, they posesses huuuge amounts of oil recourses in there. Its like unending cash flow for Norway

Not that big of a deal to me but they do one up on are U.S. bathrooms😅

Thats because every county and every state has there own tax prices it changes where you are.

To be fair, the difference is that unlike the EU, we are 50 separate States, with our own micro 3 party Governments. I lived in Germany from 1989-1993, (Summer) Each Country was autonomous, They each had separate currency, Passports needed to be stamped or have a Visa. Some had taxes included, some did not. I have yet to return post EU, aside from about 3 hours in Ireland returning from Afghanistan in 2007. That said, I find culture shock to be such an interesting thing. I understand that it will be different, there will be language issues, etiquette differences, open and close variations, and more. Yet, research a few things before you go, it's easy these days. Be well.

He is from Prague its like someone from New Orleans; some places breed alcoholics.

getting rid of tipping in america, is like saying. ok here's your check, But!!! you only get half of it. like makes no sense

Err that because they make good beer, the bigger the menu the bigger the fu.

If u wanna get Norse, go to Finland, no imigrant crisis on larger scale, pretty cheap and trust me u wont get robbed even if u walk so drunk middle of the night little less reputable parts of Capital Helsinki. Finland ppl themselfs had made the rules to imigrants, ´´we are honest hard working ppl in here´´ And if some imigrant group robs someone and then some lets say towards criminal behavior concerned Finland ppl hears about this...they will get back at him/them.

Service isn't better in the US, it's just more hypocritical.

In my opinion, the best country to live and work, with the right timing and balance is Germany, without a doubt. Then Italy. The United States is a great country but it definitely needs to improve on 3 aspects: 1. universal public health 2. paid vacations for employees 3. 1 year paid maternity leave for new mothers (4. circulation of fewer weapons) This is the minimum that is needed to live a decent and peaceful life. That's why I'm holding on to my dear old Europe for now.

A ‘tip’ is a gesture to thank someone for their service. It should always be voluntary, based on the customers satisfaction. I live in the uk and always tip when I eat out, as above. Great service: great tip. Bad service, bad tip etc.

This guy says he is an Amaerican. He does not Sound like one. Or I am wrong here. What part of America has that accent?

I want real coffee and at least 12 oz

So Checks are little school girls when it comes to coffee.. got it

Just based off your thumbnail pic, seems like they really missed the mark with Starbucks. Actually good, small cafes exist in just about every major city.

He went to the wrong states. It's not like that in most places. He visits outcast states. Lol

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I don't think this person understands Europe enough to understand we are a collection of countries and yes we are similar but also very different .... the USA has no excuses for its prices expect capitalism .... we I think of America is like been there done that got the T-shirt and I doubt I'd ever go back.... Sorry America you're just not that great and you're Dangerous!!

As an a american and a chef to boot, thank you for nailing it on the head. Capitalism at its best. I wish i could afford to move to Europe. I love my country but...........😢😢😢

I'm sorry, but I prefer the American way of life. I like my multiple options and large sizes, and I'm not fat but require a lot of food and obscene amounts of coffee because in America, you have to work constantly to feed those needs. How dare the workers in America be kind to their customers, I mean, what a tragedy of rudeness.

how is the tip on the bill??before u even get ur food?? naah in Czech Republic u tip only when u really satisfied. I mean u already paying for service so??of course we do tip but waitress not expecting that every time nor asking for it…..

#1: I don't think your wife will like to hear you refer to her as 'Spaniard'. Spaniard is usually a bad way to refer to the people. Better is to refer to her as Spanish. #2: You generalizing: while in the Czech Republic or Spain the choices may be less extensive, but in other countries it may be as exensive as in the USA. #3: The USA is not the only 'melting pot' in the world. There are other countries that can be described as such all over the world. The UK or the Netherlands, for example. #4: The reason why the narrator of the video comes from a place where there is (or was) not much choice is not because it's Europe. It's because Checoslovakia (2 separate countries now) was part of the Warsaw Pact, where communism ruled over 5 decades. #5: Taking Spain as a reference, you MIGHT actually be insulting people in other countries. Not every country has grumpy people, and even Spain has quite polite people. #6: The European take on plastic is quite progressive in comparison to the USA indeed. However, a 'doggy bag' is not that common in Europe though. #7: Portion sizes in Europe are indeed more reasonable then in the USA (or Mexico, for that matter). #8: Cars in Europe are indeed smaller than typical American cars. Maybe that's because Europe has a lot of small and narrow streets (especially in inner cities) in comparison to the USA.

I will not tip

Paper straws are so bad

How would you like your burger ,duh cooked

What you see as "good service" is firstly fake and unprofessional. Tipping in the US has its roots in slavery. Plastic consumption in the US is nuts, just so people don't have to think.

I'm just saying this isn't really a guide it's more of a guy complaining about shit in the us

Europeans have no idea what 'customer service' means...lol. I lived in West Germany for nearly 7 years. Once I ordered a Coca Cola and it came to me room temperature. I asked for some ice. No, No Ice For You!

Not the smartest 😂, average american i guess

xd Man, will you ever say anything good about Spain? There has to be a reason beyond the price of living while you have been living here for so long lol. I know our government is fcked, no matter which party you vote but bruh, I am sure you are missunderstanding our way of being when you said you would never tip anyone from the service in a Spanish bar/ restaurant (they do not accept tips most of the times, I know that but you were speaking fifuratively and so am I) , I bet the food was nice, in most places it is unless tourist trap places. There is racism, that is for sure, but you do not look intimidating or dangerous when wearing glasses, I am sure most people treat you nicely.