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

@isaiahtowers1865

16 күн бұрын

Yupppp and the second you even think of customizing the very house you “own” you have to go through hoops to see if you can.

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.

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

@imhereforthesarcasm8097

17 күн бұрын

I was there for a few months dated a girl from there and her family/extended was amazing and my American family is amazing we live on a lake near the mountains. International Business baby!!!

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.

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

I live in Florida it is actually New Jersey south

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.

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.

"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!

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.

@sodapop83

7 күн бұрын

just yesterday i was offered glass starws by the cashier in the everything-shop cuz it's good price right now

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

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

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.

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

@MrMajsterixx

2 күн бұрын

Iam czech and thats BS, only the worse restaurants dont ask you how u want it cooked and if u dont tell them theyr just gonna do it well done because that is considered llike the "basic" option.

@Vyperus69

2 күн бұрын

@@MrMajsterixx that just means most restaurants in the Czech republic uses 💯 beef and no filler for their burgers, other European countries inside and outside the EU mostly use fillers unless it states clearly that it doesn't, it's a EU rule, I know this because I have worked for both kinds of restaurants in the UK both when in and outside the EU

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

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

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.

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

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.

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?

@jhdix6731

16 күн бұрын

Yes, you usually have several beers on tap, but usually all from the same brewery. In return, the bars get some equipment and interior fittings either for free or at least at a discount.

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 🤘✌️🧐

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.

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🤔

Water in the restaurants iv been to is free in Finland

@TheTerkzzz

17 күн бұрын

Same in the Baltics and Sweden.. Bulgaria too.

Becouse restaurants use tap water

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

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

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

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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

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

@theoteddy9665

17 күн бұрын

a czech kid? it sounds kind you want smb to put all effort, ergo prepared very well.. thats how this sentence sound to czech not advanced in english yet... thats one, I can go on, but you get the point

@MrMajsterixx

2 күн бұрын

@@theoteddy9665 yes

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!!?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

i remember when i got charged for ketchup i was surprised

Demitasse cups and coffee cups are two different things.

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.

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...........😢😢😢

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.

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

I want real coffee and at least 12 oz

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.

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

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

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I will not tip

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…..

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

#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'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.

Paper straws are so bad

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?

@MrMajsterixx

12 күн бұрын

He definetly sounds like american what are u talkin about

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!

@RaduRadonys

16 күн бұрын

I've been to the US and I had the worst customer service there. The waiter kept bothering us, checking if we want something more, if the food was good, if we want refills, if we need something else, etc etc.... I want to enjoy my food with my friends, I don't wanna see the waiter except when I make the order and when I pay. That's it. As I said, worst customer service ever. And oh boy, don't let me tell you what happens if you don't tip them, oh boy....

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!!

How would you like your burger ,duh cooked

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

Not the smartest 😂, average american i guess