Don't listen to this person! You've got the right attitude when you say, be respectful and polite and don't be afraid to talk to people. Americans are generally happy to help and will NOT bite! You're going to have a great time. Welcome!

This lady is full of herself. Also, she is just rehashing some over the top stereotypes and cliches. Most of it is BS

Please don't listen to what she's saying, it's all her personal opinion. You guys will be fine. Enjoy your visit! ❤

No one person knows everything about The USA. it's a large country and behavior may diferent from region to region

As a military veteran, I have been to numerous countries, and I would never insult my host country.

I don't think this chick likes people...that's not at all how we are generally...

LMAO this woman is crazy. The waitress/waiter bringing you the check before you are done eating is a two way street. They bring you the check and you pay it AT YOUR CONVENIENCE or whenever you are ready to leave. They aren't hovering over you waiting for your money LOL. They do that in the event you want to leave quickly after you have finished or take your time. Yes, they might have more hungry customers waiting for a table so it's also a small incentive to prompt you to please don't stay all day kind of thing. But by no means are you going to be asked to leave if you've spent money in there already. Mostly it's just common courtesy to not hog the table when other people need it. We're a big and busy country...be courteous.

I am so happy to read the comments saying don't listen to her. This personal space garbage is something I hear constantly. Use common sense. Do not walk up to someone and stand 4 inches in front of them. I am a New Yorker and get the bad rap of being rude and arrogant. If you want to stop a NYer to ask a question don't be afraid, just don't put your nose up to theirs.

Personal space is simply relative. If it's a crowded subway no one expects to retain any personal space. And if there's lots of room but you're right next to one person but not equidistant to any others then it's simply weird and suspicious. I would think this person is wanting to pick my pocket. Americans don't have an issue with personal space. They have an issue with someone being weird and not spreading out to the available space. And I agree with others who say not to listen to her opinions. Especially about the dining nonsense.

In high school many years ago (1960-64) I had 30 minutes to get my food in the cafeteria line, find a table to sit at and eat, bus my own dishes and get to my next class. Needless to say I developed quick eating habits. The late I joined the Air Force and during basic training had the same 30 minutes to go through the chow line, sit, eat, bus my dishes, get outside and get into formation outside. To this day, at 77, I can go into a restaurant, get seated, read the menu, order my food, eat the food, order dessert, eat it, pay my bill, rarely taking more than a half hour unless I ordered something that takes a long time to prepare.

I have known so many ex Americans like her. I've lived in West Germany and toured throughout Europe and spent 4 days playing on the coast of France near Paris. She should just stay in Europe. 🍻🌹❤️🤘

If a restaurant is not busy, they won't care how long you stay. They'll even come by a few times to ask if you'd like a refill. If there is a line waiting for a table, you won't be rushed out, but it's just common courtesy to leave when you're finished eating. Still, no one will rush you to leave. She mentioned something about a bell. There is no bell.

Public transit can be great in some very large cities, but it's almost non-existent outside of those very large cities. Flights inside the US are expensive, traveling by bus isn't often a good experience, we do not have high-speed rail at all, and what passenger rail we do have only goes to limited cities. Most of the time, you're going to need a car to get around in most cities in the US, and you'll definitely need a car if traveling between cities.

Totally agree on public transportation. Subways in NY are mostly dirty and smelly. I think those who say it's good is because there's nothing else.

I have a feeling this person warns people about things that will cause fights because her personality causes fights. I'm glad she left.

Rule of thumb when it comes to public display of affection, don't do anything in public that you would not be comfortable seeing your grandparents do. Holding hands, a quick peck like kiss is ok, maybe even cuddling under a blanket during a winter horse drawn carriage ride. On the topic of time spent in restaurants, as a general rule plan on leaving within 5 to 10 minutes of when you stop actively consuming food, by this I mean taking a sip of your drink every 2 minutes does not count as actively consuming food, the exception to this are situations like waiting for rain to slack off, etc.

What makes her an expert on France? And comparing France with the US is like comparing apples and oranges. And what’s up with her reference to San Fran. Nobody in California calls it that. It’s „The City.“ Not San Fran and please, never call it „Frisco.“

France gets more people, but it earns far less from tourism, because many people just pop in for a weekend.

She sys "expecially", which makes me suspicious. Chicago has outstanding public transportation, incidentally.

The ‘especially’ comes out like nails on a chalkboard.

Who even is this Karen? She's 95% wrong on everything

9:35 on this one, New York is definitely the exception that proves the rule. Being the biggest city in the US and having the most comprehensive public transit system in the country is what New York is about. Don't expect anything remotely as good in other cities. I still take the subway and buses in my own city that's well smaller, but outside the MAJOR cities you'll have little luck. (I do recommend taking a train ride if you can try it out, though.)

I'm from Texas and the only public transportation we have is the Greyhound bus. Of course in Dallas and fort Worth and in Houston and in Austin and San Antonio there are city buses. But I've always had my own transportation since I was 14 I started on a motorcycle

There's just something about your guest presenter in this video....the Annoy-o-Meter is pegging in the red zone. Is it possible I'm picking up the malodorous stench of an american expat?

That lady is full of crap about public transportation. It's not because a bunch of rich old white guys want us to not have it, it's because we make enough money to buy our own cars and don't have to ride in a smelly subway. Mr. and Mrs. Beesley I do enjoy your videos.

Also, restaurants… we don’t customarily sit in restaurants for several hours because we know other people are waiting to be seated and we are there for a meal. Our restaurants usually have lots of customer traffic during the dinner service apparently unlike European restaurants. It would be extremely rude to just sit at a table and talk while others were waiting to have their dinner. At that point, just invite them to your house. In off peak hours or if a restaurant isn’t busy, it’s not ever a problem. No server is going to give you your bill and “politely” hurry you along. We as Americans are usually in a hurry for the bill at lunch time so we can get back to work on time. The bill at dinner is given as a convenience and is almost always followed with a sincere, “No hurry, take your time.” I often hear foreigners talk about American restaurant servers are extra nice because they want a good tip. Common sense would automatically agree with that but the reality is they are hired because of their people skills because nobody wants a rude or unpleasant or uninterested person serving them food. Americans in most service industries are as a rule, kind, helpful and often enthusiastic.

She was incredibly annoying to watch and listen to. I have a feeling a few of those are her personal pet peeves.

Do not feed the wild life! There will be plenty of people with signs, 10:1 they make more than a fair share of middle class wages; tax free. And it's posted in the parks too. Some parks require a fee to park. Some require a Discover pass. Federal is not State.

ignore her ! just be who you are, and you'll be fine

To be safe, whoever is not driving might want to remind the driver to stay to the right, especially when making a turn. When I drove in England, my friend continually reminded me to stay left, since my default was to go right, particularly when turning onto a different street. Also, in the US, it's allowed - and expected - to turn right on a red light, unless a sign states it's not allowed. If you have your right blinker/turn signal/indicator on and you're sitting at a red light waiting for it to turn green, the folks behind you will get irritated and may beep their horns at you.

This woman is so wrong it is offensive. Her description comes from a point of anger for some undisclosed incident. Maybe she didn’t get invited to prom, or her sister stole her boyfriend.

PDA is fine, I think, for the most part. Most places in the US are so focused on trying to get from point A to point B, we're not even focusing on what others are going on. Unless it's overly excessive, which is what she mentioned.

The tourist numbers are international entries only. Domestic tourism in the US is climbing back up from the pandemic slump to about 1 billion person-trips annually.

I don't know why people say don't believe her. Shes spot in in my opinion. But the things she brought up seems to be things to do and not do anywhere. Just simple common sense and simple respect.

Definitely, definitely. Definitely. Watch what you say in South Virginia. North virginia can be hit or miss but south virginia is not to be messed with and yes there is a big Difference between West Virginia, North Virginia and South Virginia.

This person is certainly not one of my favorites for a few reasons. Look if y'all come to Texas it will be pretty obvious to us once you speak that you are foreign visitors here. And we will almost all be very glad tgat you decided to come to Texas!! It's very likely in many cities and towns you could be invited for drinks and dinner, and you should go. If you want to discuss what you might think are sensative issues you are welcome to do it. We might disagree, and you might even get a 'Bless Your Heart' or two, but we will still welcome you. I can't speak for anywhere else except New Orleans which will welcome you the same as here, but in Texas and the Deep South it is certainly OK to engage locals in coversation about anythibg you would like to know.

Personally I think its more I like; "France better so I better warn you about the US instead kind of video." Most of the time she says, 'They don't it like they do it France.' This is how she's coming off to me.

Yeah, about the public transportation bit, she clearly has ZERO data to back that up about it being “rich white men” that benefit from poor public transportation. Truly spoken like some city dwelling cynic. If she ever travelled much in this country, she’d realize A. Just how massive it is, and B. How utterly prohibitively expensive and impractical it would be in most of places like the Midwest, the south, and mountain west.

This chick seems a bit crazy on a few things...... No! a lot of things

Hold on San Francisco has a lot of public transportation You can travel all over the Bay area on Bart Which stands for Bay area rapid transit It's like a Subway just above the ground

For the line cutting thing, she mentions that people in France do that because they're in a hurry etc. But the way I see it is that everyone in line needs to be somewhere and we're all likely in a hurry. One person who is in a hurry is no more special and deserving of cutting the line than any of the other people who are also in a hurry. I think it's less about following the rules and more about not being selfish and considering other people. I will say though, that while we don't like people who cut in line, you may find people here and there who will offer to let you go in front of them. Like if you're in the grocery store with a small handful of things a person in front of you who has more may tell you to go ahead of them. While it may run against the stereotype the rest of the world has of us I think in general Americans really do value politeness more than just following the rules. We really dislike entitlement and cutting in line when you don't have an emergency is a very entitled thing to do.

Well, I agree with the insulting America part. You can only insult a country if you're a citizen of that country. I feel like that's universal. Visitors don't get to insult.

Meals are big in usa but sometimes you can split a meal between 2. You can ask. Worse you can get is no. Waiters get income taxed on the value they serve weather you tip or not. They make jokes about old CDN not tipping. Get coffee at the start of your meal, I drink a lot of coffee, when they quit giving you a refill it's time to go. Fights are low cost inUS book early and shop around. Rental cars are cheap but the insurance can cost more than the car 🚗 get a credit card that covers rental insurance or arrange it at home. Ya don't road rage as the other person could be carrying🙏. Enjoy😀🤗🇨🇦

Don't worry about this. Everything will work out. Every state has it's own "rules". Just talk to people and get some feedback if you are not sure of something. Just be careful and DO NOT EAT THE SKUNKS. THEY DON'T TASTE LIKE CHICKEN. You can eat dinosaur meat. That tastes pretty good.

Line jumping is something we find very rude, but it happens just the same. For example, at the place where I worked, there was a younger lady who would stop working half an hour early and hang out in the women's restroom until moments before time to clock out. She'd then come out, walk to the head of the line, and jump the queue to be the first at the time clock, then almost run to the parking lot to try to be the first person to leap into their car and peel out of the parking lot like a NASCAR driver. I've even seen her zoom her car out of a parking space with the door still open and one foot on the ground, LOL! But she got, and may still, get away with it because no one wants to get all confrontational over it. It's rude, everyone looks daggers at her, but her ego allows her to get away with it. Sad, but true.

What she's getting at is don't go tongue searching for each other's tonsils. Our mass transit systems suck in comparison to the UK. San Francisco used to be clean and pleasant to ride, but not anymore. As far as the drivers in Miami go, I'd say it's a tie between them and New York drivers when it comes to aggressive driving. Yes, we like our personal space here, but we aren't antisocial. On the contrary, we are very engaging. You may pass someone on the street who will ask "How's it going?" or "Good morning." it's just one of casual greetings we have when we make eye contact with someone as we pass. I usually say SSDD Same Sh*t Different Day

Everyone will talk to you, and I dare you try to avoid a hug. It is WAY more likely that you will be asked if you want to cut in front of the line than you would ever be berated for cutting. If I am at the grocery store with a bunch of stuff and people behind me only have a few items, I will totally tell people to take cuts. SAN FRANCISCANS DO NOT SAY “SAN FRAN”. This girl is nuts.

The average time for lunch is around 45 minutes because people need to get back to work. Dinner is around an hour and a half max. It’s because people want to eat but not drink so once dinner is done usually bars and gastropubs get very busy. Also know the place you go to as certain restaurants are known for a certain clientele like a place that mostly serves cabbies or a place that is mostly lawyers or architects. It’s not that you’re not welcome just be aware of them. I know of places that serve only chefs as they are after hours and they do stuff that no other restaurant would because normal people just wouldn’t be interested in the food.

She's mostly right but you have to take her opinion like a grain of salt because it's just one opinion. And also, I don't like to bring age into a bias but... sometimes age can affect experience. And she's quite young.

Some fast food restaurants here where I live won't let you stay over fifteen minutes even if you're eating.

Hello from Tulsa 👋 hello James and Millie. I hope you guys are having a wonderful day I'm enjoying watching your reaction videos. And don't worry James I click that like button for you buddy

I forgot to mention an example like small towns. They can’t provide transportation to the next town on a daily basis if that town is 300 miles away. It’s the reason we are a car culture. Some of these people just don’t think at all. We are not Europe.

About transportation that is not all true it depends where you live Most big cities have transportation like they do in France

Some fast food restaurants here in Albuquerque New Mexico won't let you stay over fifteen minutes. Even if you're eating.

There are only subways in the really big cities. Like New York, California, and Chicago

As an ex-New Yorker, I almost gave my aunt a coronary suggesting the subway...

90% of the US don't have that great transportation but some of the big cities have very good transportation

San Francisco has changed, radically… Been there countless times… Loved Fisherman’s Wharf… Loved crossing over the Golden Gate Bridge and going in to San Rafael and Tiburon Loved eating at Ott’s and Grisson’s (both Grisson’s) Loved Phinoccio’s (sp) Loved walking in Chinatown… Loved the City of Paris Department Store…especially with the gorgeous Christmas tree rising up from the first floor Loved The Top of the Mark Loved Podesta’s Florists Loved the cable cars Loved Lombard Street LOVED EVERYTHING, ONCE UPON A TIME…❤️

She sounds like a U.S. expat living in France because she doesn't like the U.S. Public transportation is usually pretty good and reliable in most cities, large and small. It's certainly not the same as big cities in Europe. People in the U.S. use highways as their primary means of getting around. Not so in Europe. No, people don't like it when you're six inches away and talking in their faces, so don't be a moron. No one anywhere likes that. You can certainly get into a fight if you want, but you have to go out of your way for that. Use your head and you will be fine. People in the U.S. are happy to meet and engage with tourists! (And is it my speakers, or is she incapable of pronouncing the word especially? It sounds like she's saying "eKspecially" to me.)

The big cities mostly have good public transportation but remember how big the US is, most people outside of the cities have their own cars so we don't need public transportation. I work in a bigger city but still drive there because I live about 60 miles away from my job so I don't need public transportation and honestly would not use it if it was available.

As I understand it, it’s kind of a game for citizens in Germany to try to slip past you in a que, i’ve not experienced this in person however i’ve read several accounts from others, my theory is this may be a holdover from the war and the postwar years, when life’s necessities were severely rationed, they learned how to go toe to toe with their neighbors and countrymen whenever news spread of availability. like black Friday, it brought out a competitiveness in people.

0:31 this video just began and I can tell you, there are no rules!!! Do what you want, as long as it’s illegal!

I've never heard anything against pda , unless they start undressing. She's never paid attention at an airport arrival gate I guess.

Ames, Iowa has great public transportation. Though for the life of me I can't imagine a reason that someone would want to visit here. It's a wonderful city don't get me wrong. There's just not a lot of tourist type stuff here.

I think this woman is giving her personal opinions, not for the rest of the US. The ID thing (but under 40) and public transportation are real, though. The real reason public transportation (especially trains) is so bad is because (1) the US was built on automobiles, (2) most railroads are owned by freight companies; passengers are a side hustle, and (3) states are more powerful than federal. That means that there are different rules for each state, regardless of what the federal government wants.

Most cities have a bus system

There are definitely various levels of public displays of affection which you need to be mindful of.

I think she's actually only talking about extreme PDA.

As an American I disagree with the PDA stuff. You two will be fine. Just come.here and enjoy yourselves.

As far as personal space, as long as I don’t use a urinal right next to another dude when there are more available, I have been just fine.

Millie It's completely right we got married before we were 21 And they would see their wedding bands and they would just let us in the clubs It's true What she said about the other person needing ID even if they're not drinking that Establishment can get in trouble for having miners in it

No, it doesn't. It doesn't make her an expert.

Three opinions into her bit, it’s very obvious to me that she’s being more of an ars instead of being true to what it’s really like here. Ignore her completely and use your own judgement as it’s far better than hers. She’s angry about something and wants to diss on Merica for some reason.

This is hilarious... my sister and both went inthe same car to shop at walmart...i went first in the cue at her insistence..l i was buyin a few essentials and alcohol....she had pretty much the same essentials and alcohol. I left my id in the csr but had my wallet and got carded because of the alcohol...i told the clerk to gave me moment to go get my id but to continue checking our people. My younger sister was in line right behind me...she was not carded for the alcohol...at this time we were both inour mid 40's. I come back 5o her thowing a fit at the register for not being carded when she is younger than me.....i couldn't stop laughing she paid for her groceries i showed my id and paid for groceries. Iheard about this for at leasr 2 yrs after the fact. And the funniest part was the clercktold her she looked 60 and that he tough5 i might not be 21 as i looked like a teenager we were both in our 40's 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I'm living in Washington State born in Cali spent a bit of time in the South could tell you there truth about us there's like three simple rules and you'll live

I am definitely patriotic to my state Texas and my country

The people in the U S will tell you to "Get a Room"

To be perfectly honest with you I'm fine in a crowd I don't mind strangers getting close to me. FYI if I ever see you on the street James or Millie I'm going to walk right up to you and ask if I can shake your hand Don't let it startle you it's just an American being friendly. I'm a big fan and I would get such a kick out of meeting you guys

We call it “ferry rage.” And yes, it’s illegal here.

Public transportation (trains) in the US is not always practical financially or otherwise due to the magnitude of size of the USA. We have trains and buses but not linked to every location from every location because it just doesn’t make sense. Major cities have the same public transit as in Europe. Texas is bigger than all of France but with less than half the people because we’re not on top of one another. But in larger cities, there is fantastic transit. We travel a lot and often take the different express shuttle/bus lines to games or downtown areas from our hotels. It doesn’t even make sense to compare all of American transportation with European tiny little countries. My small hometown in Connecticut has excellent transit even to neighboring cities. There’s the entire New Haven train system from Grand Central NY throughout all of CT. I’m certain it could rival any European city. There are similar set ups in cities all over America. We have trains that connect from all variations of coast to coast. West, east, north, south, central. There’s Greyhound bus lines as well as many others for cross country. And tons of bus systems within individual cities. Whenever you do come to the US, check out that area’s website and their public transportation as well as points of interest. You most likely will be surprised to see what’s actually available.

Just be yourselves , people in America are going to really like you folks. 🤠

Just remember we all have guns and short tempers.

It varies based on where you are.

Beesleys - this woman is the dictionary definition of KAREN. Don't listen to her.

10:01 she just had to throw the race in there 🙄

The feels mostly like common sense, not just here in America.

We do have different cultures within the states, I would recommend visiting the Southern hospitality. But be prepared from one of your earlier videos.. if you greet someone with how are you.. they will tell you. We also dont have subways. Alabama has beautiful white beaches. Y'all come see us some time.

I don't agree with the many things that she has said about the people here...but then again that's my opinion. You guys are going to be fine here in the States do you worry at all. 😊

Yes, we (Americans) are very friendly, but we need our personal space 😊

I think maybe she's the prude

Some of you guys are taking this way too personally. I don't agree with all her points but it's not offensive that she is making them. Making judgments on how she is off of this one video is ridiculous.

NO 1# DON'T. DON'T

I think Y'all are going to be very surprised at How Welcoming ❤ Americans 🇺🇸 Are To People From Other Countries!! A Lot Of The Things She Said Were Just Not True!! Things Like Having A Big Bubble Around You Isn't True For Most States You Visit, There Are Some Just Not The Way She Was Saying It!! Also The Whole Public Displays Of Affection 😍 For The Most Part Is True Just Keep It Clean! Except For Like You Said If Your Having A Picnic There Is Nothing Wrong With Cuddling W/ Your Clothes On Or Walking Together. Y'all Are So Sweet 💕 & Respectfully That It's Going To Be Fine, Just Have Fun!! One Thing She Didn't Say Was You Can't Take Little Archie Into A Place That Only Sells Alcohol ( like a alcohol store or bar) but if it's a restaurant that also sells it that's Ok!! Here's A Few Pieces Of Advice ( if you want them) I Have As A Life Long American 🇺🇸 & Here They Are!! Make Sure Y'all Don't Keep All Your Money Or Cards On Y'all In One(use the safe in the room they come in handy) Place On Y'all!! Spread It Out Between The Two Of Y'all & On Different Parts Of Your Body Not Just Purses Or Bags( you can even put some under little man) While He's In His Seat Or Wrap!! Plus Make Sure You Have Some Cash On Y'all Because, If The Machines Go Down Or The Card Reader Does You Will Need A Way To Pay!! The Last thing is there are some Places 😢 That Have A Lot Of Pickpockets & You Want Even Know What Has Happened Until You Find It Gone!! Y'all Are Going To Have A Fabulous Time & I Can't Wait For The ❤ Videos!! May GOD 🙌 Highly & Richly Bless Y'all In Everything You Do!! In JESUS CHRIST 🙌 Mighty Name I Pray 🛐 For All These Things Amen ✝️

Don't say 'Merica. The word is America.

1. Dont give a bum/beggar/panhandler ANY MONEY!!! 2. DONT EVEN LOOK AT THE BEGGAR/BUM/PANHANDLER...ghost them, pretend you dont see them or hear them. 3. Stay out of big big cities for the most part. Its not worth the chance of crime or safety. 4. Smaller towns and cities are where its at....safer, more friendly. 5. Go see some natural wonders here 6. Have fun!!

Ok now the issue with public transportation is this. The eastern seaboard has cities that are over 100 years old. So they were designed closer together. Out west like California younger cities and people like the suburbs. Can't imagine living in downtown Los Angles. Now Europe, you all had a little spat called WWII. all your major cities and manufacturing were blown to hell.

Oh, you're coming to SF?Our Public Transit is reasonable, and you don't want a car of your own unless you're planning to road trip elsewhere. Even then I'd recommend you not get a car until you're leaving the city. Parking in SF is hell....

We usually give visitors a pass. It's not that serious.

Shes nuts. I dont think she left America voluntarily! 😂

Her observation about being carded when buying alcohol is not true. When I was younger my friends and me would go to a store to buy beers. One person would pay and only they would have to show ID... Nobody else had to and the cashier never asked anyone but the one handing over the cash.