Americans, WHY do you DO these things???
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Hello everybody! Today, I'm going to talk about things Americans do that confuse Japanese people! Of course, Japanese love Americans, but because of the culture difference, Japanese become very easily surprised and confused by American actions! Sometimes on Japanese TV, they show some kind of American etiquette or action and it is very surprising for us!
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Which of these things do YOU do?? And what are some things that Japanese do that confuse YOU?
A lot of people with hyperactivity, attention difficulties or are on the autism spectrum disorder bounce as a way of calming down or focusing. It might not be something they know they are doing or can be stressful to stop. 💖
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Your culture is very close to our culture sitting on the disk considered arrogance,if I put my feet on a table I would have no feet to walk on by now,cursing is a low life manner,walking in the house with shoes on is a sign of careless person younger person talking over an older person is a very ill manner,to start eating before parents or an elderly is looked at as selfishness .
I love the little skits you do in your videos, one of my favorites was the one about fakkin
I'ma try to keep this as short as possible, but I bet I'll fail. So, first, on the subject of gestures, it's simply an extended set of nonverbal communication. Just like facial expressions and posture, that sort of thing, it's meant to provide more information in some way and they're generally learned behavior, like language itself.
Swearing's a different matter. Traditionally it's been frowned upon at the very least, with certain words or phrases being more unacceptable for various reasons. However, depending on the age group of course, there's a huge culture aspect of hyperbole amongst Americans, which tends to lead to usage of the extreme in mundane situations, which now calls for context to determine the actual severity of a word's usage.
The sitting and feet thing, it's just comfort really. While there has been cultural stigmas against both, it's lost it's bite in much of the my generation and on, for several possible reasons, but realistically, for a lot of us, it's JUST furniture, particularly if you don't happen to pay a lot for it. Like, if you don't prepare food on it and it will support an adult, generally I'll sit on it. Feet on something is a bit more complicated. My stuff for sure, I don't mind, I'll try not to put my feet on anyone else's stuff, particularly if it's expensive, and specifically with shoes, because shoes do scuff up everything. The prevailing concern for me though, is only damage, and not etiquette. In a similar thought, it's dirtiness is not a large concern to me because anything that comes into contact constantly with any any organism is going to be dirty and I imagine hands are the second on the list of most germy after feet, so wash them regularly.
A common enough problem you'll run into coming from a culture as restrictive as Japan's seems to be is the growing counter-culture in the states. For many people, etiquette and culture is not a strong enough reason to align their behavior to without a good, logical reason. Many will respect it, but not adhere to it if they find it ridiculous, and those who are more combative will see it as a reason to act against it to make a point.
We have an expression "put your feet up" which means "go ahead and relax" or "make yourself comfortable".
I think most Americans would still consider it rude to put your feet on things that don't belong to you, unless it's been established that it's ok. It's a gesture that means you're in a familiar space.
In my house, we have foot stools for that purpose. Never on the table.
Yes, putting your feet up is seen as a very casual way to relax around people. Unless you come into my office, in which case you'd better keep your feet off my desk, and get out of my chair! Both are no-nos.
Or a show dominance. Like when your boss puts his feet up while talking to you.
True, and to Americans, desks and tables are just surfaces, though that also depends on the desk and how expensive it is and what it's used for. Like you wouldn't put your feet up on a table where you eat.
I try not to but I'm short with short legs, so it's always more comfortable for me to either have my feet up or sit on the floor.
Japanese- We sit in chairs.
Americans- If I fit, I sit.
Tru dat. Any flat surface is fair game for my lazy tush.😅
I have metallic desk, it's durable so i sit on it
And most don't "fit" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@BlackSakura33 Lol yeah, and bengali people are like send me a google play card to my call center so I can get you a chair that fits.
@@EC-dz4bq Thanks for defending us! 😂
The father saying, "Bring me my sword" had me crying laughing.
His sword was a 357. Lol
@@morrisstewart7586 he's learning! Good taste too.
😂👍🏼
I liked the way you said American cultures. Many foreigners think there is only one American culture.
To be fair, some Americans know not to put their feet up on things. I’m honestly surprised Mr. Eats did that when meeting your parents anyways 😂
I was shock that someone would do that in a stranger's home. I would never do that in a stranger's house. It is rude.
I was taught to never put my feet up on tables or seats unless it's in my own home and I'm not wearing shoes. I wince whenever I see other people doing that.
I have no idea why he did that at someone else's house.. that's usually something someone does at home lol
Definitely agree 100% I mean no disrespect to Mr Eats but anyone with sense would not do that. If you put your feet on my table I will pick you up and carry you to the door.
Even as an American that seems weird to do indoors. The idea of someone putting his stinky feet on a desk I sit at and use or a coffee table I eat off of is gross.
Funny story: my gf is Japanese and she lives in 名古屋. Before ever meeting her family I had this impression that her dad disapproved of our relationship. (I was very wrong about this, by the way) I had a dream one night that I was (naked) being chased by her father with his samurai sword. I told her about it........and she told her family about it also. I didn't know this until our first meeting. （笑）So he proceeded to show me his sword, and then they all laughed.........and I realized then that these were some really cool people.（笑）
Fun story LOL
he showed u his sword O.O …. which one 😂😂😂😂🤣👾👾👾👾
@@MonographicSingleheaded You forgot the other important question, which is: was the OP naked when his girlfriend's dad pulled out his sword?
😂😂😂
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The leg bouncing is fascinating to learn about. Its pretty normal and honestly can be done for hundreds of different reasons. I use to do it all the time when I was bored and other times I would do it because I was excited. I don't think it is just for anxiety or nervousness as all people experience these feelings and not all people do this as a reaction. It is majority of time done unconsciously so makes me wonder what other unconsciously things do other cultures do that people might find strange.
"Maybe they turn into a different person when they drive?!?!"
I've never felt so called out in my entire life 😂🤣😂
Mr Eats puts his feet on table.
Mrs. Eats father: So, you have chosen death.
More like: omae wa mou, shindeiru
Ok Americans. I have a question. Why are there Buddhas in restaurants? For a Thai person like me, it’s like putting crosses in your restaurant. It’s weird.
@@thefolder3086 Fat Buddha is associated with wealth and prosperity and you rub his belly for luck. Its just a fun decoration. You typically find them in Chinese restaurants and buffets. That said, there are a lot of Americans who refuse to eat at a restaurant that has a Buddha statue.
@@maxschlegel3566 well he isn’t as serious as real Buddha but at least give him some respect. You could put him in restaurant but don’t treat him like throw away prop.It’s not because he isn’t important. It’s because he himself isn’t a serious guy. I’m talking about places with real Buddha’s everywhere.
@@maxschlegel3566 some American restaurants do put real Buddha’s in there and it’s weird.
huh, leg shaking is so subconsciously ingrained that I didn't realize some cultures don't do it. It's a sign of nervousness and anxiety, and we don't really do it on purpose. There's even a phenomenon called shaky leg syndrome
It CAN be a sign of nervousness and anxiety, but most of the time people do it when they're bored.
Sounds like there's just a strong stigma against it in conservative Japan. Not surprising, my Canadian mom complains about it all the time.
I remember being in a session in elementry school for certain kids because I was never focused, always drawing or splashing in puddles after the bell rang. The expert guidance I got was: "stop fidgeting!"
@@hamburger2430 That's when they have too much energy, usually because they're nervous.
I bounce my leg when I'm really focused on my work. I suppose people do it for various reasons.
I bounce my legs because I feel like I don't move enough with my job keeping me sitting down all the time.
I've been an American since I was born and never had any friends or family that just put their feet on furniture unless it was at their home but that is their business.
People of Japan seem to have one big issue with well, most of the rest of the planet and that problem is that they can't imagine that other cultures are different from theirs.
This is very strange. If everyone were the same the world would be boring and plain and no one would have reason to visit other cultures.
I like that people are different. The British drink warm beer. The Swiss are known for cheese. Germans are known for sour kraut.
That's how the human race rolls.
I lost it at her dad saying, “bring me my sword.”🤣🤣🤣💀
You're absolutely correct, americans become angry monsters when we drive. We even have a term for it: road rage.
You must have been in a big city with bad traffic if there was that much honking.
Officially, we're only supposed to use the horn for emergencies. That's what we're taught in drivers training. But then the rage monster takes over.
What? Where I live in the USA, people are polite drivers.
@@happycook6737 - yes, whether Americans honk that much or not depends a great deal on local culture. In the late 1980s when I was driving in Charlotte I could go months without ever hearing anyone honk a horn. We've had a lot of New Yorkers move to the area since then, so I hear horns more regularly now, but still not very often.
I was taught to honk, if you want others to notice you. Like, tap the honk before you back up.
It depends where you are. Where i live in America there is very little honking.
@@whataboutbob9786, oh is that what that is? Where I'm from, if you honk your horn while backing up, it's like saying "move out the way or I'll run you over".
Generally, leg bouncing is an indicator of nervousness, anxiety, or even an anxiety disorder.
We grow up from extremely early ages being force-fed sugars, high fructose corn syrup and extreme visual stimulation...
Then people wonder why we act like tweakers
I have done it my whole life...it's Anxiety
@@DeadXManXsXStare That's debunked bro. If you act like a tweaker you probably have ADHD. The ADHD community even has a name for it: "leg bounce", known clinically as Restless Leg Syndrome. It's a form of stimming, like in Autism, the purpose of which is to control your own energy levels and sensory stimulation.
also can be an ADHD thing. For me, if I'm writing essays or I'm in a situation where I really need to focus it happens automatically without me even realizing. It also became a way for me to calm myself down if I'm very nervous or uncomfortable. I wonder If the man on the airplane was nervous about flying?
So true also there's a disorder called restless leg syndrome. And some people can't help it.
Two things i really liked about this video 1) You acknowledged that we each have something to learn about other cultures since we all lump people together 2) you shared some actual information specific to Japan on examples i didn't realize were different as an American. Most of the time people share "things you'd only understand if you were ____" and they end up being genetic things multiple parts of the world experience like using the dishwasher as storage instead of for cleaning dishes saying hi to everyone at a party.
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I can relate to a lot of these things as a Finnish person.
Especially about honking. In Finland it's illegal to honk without a real reason, which is: to alert someone
I do actually bounce my leg. Though I'm pretty sure it's about my anxiety and possible Aspergers (that's still not diagnosed but i have some strong traits)
I think every Finnish person is autistic to some point, it's like an ethnic trait XD very easy to be in a room with.
What you call “shaking” while sitting, is actually called “fidgeting”. It’s getting rid of nervous tension. Shaking when you are cold is called “shivering”. 🤗
Honestly the leg bounce isn't even a nervous thing. It just happens when your leg is at the perfect angle.
Not only fidgeting - I have RLS (restless leg syndrome) and I don't have to bounce my legs *all* the time, but when I have an RLS 'attack' it is VERY uncomfortable to try and sit still. It can be nearly impossible - and the longer I sit in one place, the worse it gets (i.e. trains, planes, etc.)
@@WildStar2002 Ive had RLS before but it was in my arms and even sometimes my torso, and yes the longer you stay still the more the feeling just builds. I would be flopping and swinging my arms around like something out of a horror flick. At least if its in your legs you can go and run or something. lol But yeah it will make you lose your mind.
It's usually not fidgeting, that's usually something to do with the hands. It's typically caused by ADHD or restless leg syndrome. And as someone with adhd I can say it's extremely uncomfortable and almost painful in a way to not move when you get like that.
You're talking about something different.
@@xursed7990 for real, I do this when I'm relaxing.
Americans do put their feet up on everything lol. At home, I know I put my feet up on the coffee table, couch, chair..also sitting on tables and desks for a small break. Never knew it was an American thing.
Putting your shoes up on a thing that is not yours is a insult. Taking off your shoes in someone's house is considered being too informal, generally.
@@magnagazoo4863 oh no not shoes, just bare or socked feet and only my own house.
Yes, I do it on my furniture but I would never do it to someone else's unless it was a piece of furniture for that specific function like an ottoman.
I do it too and I'm not American so yeah it's not just American thing.
No. I am American and was raised that feet on furniture and cursing are low class and very rude.
Every time I need to feel good, I watch your vids!! They are hilarious and very informative lol
Your impressions of your dad absolutely had me laughing out loud! Love your videos and sense of humor 😂
The leg bouncing: it's an anxiety/ADD response. Keeping the body stimulated so that the energy doesn't come out elsewhere. It's also known as "the Jimmy Leg."
We Americans are too hyper, the energy has to go somewhere.
That, and if your leg falls asleep, or you hear a really good song.
Its like Sonic the hedgehog tapping his foot.
No, it's not. Stop using other peoples afflictions as your personal excuse to be an asshole.
I think this is an ADHD problem. It's a pet peeve of mine. I can't stand it. I always tell my friend to stop. And he's like "Dude. My bad. I can't help it." And I'm like "Dude shut up. Fix your legs."
Cursing in the US varies a lot depending on the situation and who you’re talking to. It tends to be more accepted with younger people, in informal situations, and in private. Whereas if it’s with older folks, formal or professional situations, or in public, it tends to be more frowned upon. Of course there are exceptions and overlap, but that’s what I’ve noticed anyway.
"Do you have to use so many cuss words?" - The Stranger, _The Big Lebowski_
I’m 62. I love Shakespeare and opera. I also curse like a sailor.
I curse as a form of expression myself, but try to control it for certain situations. Mistakes happen. I was slapped off my chair using it as a child more than once. Then as I became an adult, I was told not to do it because it was a reflection of my upbringing. This is when I started calling them descriptive adjectives. I would say it is better if you do not get in the habit of cursing, because no matter where other people come from there is a variance in understanding the level of emotion you are trying to convey per the situation. and you end up offending people or they get a misconception of your true meaning.
If you're in the high evangelist dense populations, swearing is heavily frowned upon. I still can't believe "shit" is considered a swear word, I will never be convinced that it is.
Heavy use of curse words often indicates a limited vocabulary. As well as being unprofessional. At any age. The prolific use of cussing in minors is a sign of things to come. These are the things people ignore when comparing Americans to other cultures. Ethics and morals.
I just found your channel recently. I love your videos. You have a great sense of humor. 8 hope to visit Japan one day. I have always wanted to go there since I was little. Thanks for the great content!
Hello Mrs Eats!! I'm a new comer to your channel and very much enjoy your videos. Very informative, thank you!!
Being Italian, if you tie my hands, I have a lisp. I NEEED MY HANDS TO TALK and its hard not to use them, even on the phone. I never understood the shorts...
Hahaha! Yes! In Japan we say Italian need to talk with their hand!! It's so funny!
Lol I think it is true of all Mediterranean cultures. My family is from Lebanon. It's similar lol
@@MrsEats Its the Truth, my spouse is like CALM DOWN and im like...I am calm...and Im waving my hands all over. Being a New York Italian...we NEED our hands!
@@gormanls Too good, its just instintual. I swear you can't live with out it. I was explain this comment thread to my spouse and I was moving my hands. I started laughing
We Armenians talk with our hands also 🤣
I think most Americans should know that putting your feet up in another persons home or out in public is frowned upon. It should be something you can do in the comfort of your own home or really close friends/family settings only.
I'm short; this one kills me. Because I'm happy with my legs up or sitting with them crossed on large chair or floor.
Which always points my feet at people. But otherwise my legs hang down until they got to sleep.
I have always thought that this is what you do in your office...unless the boss is present
I wish more knew not to do it on chairs and tables in public places too 😒
Who actually do it in someone else’s home ?🤣
Yeah im an American and i know to not put my feet on other persons stuff bc it's rude.
"Extremely formal goodbye" is my new favorite. Thank you for this. XD
These are such great facts to know!
I'm American and I put my feet up on my own furniture and in my own house, but I was taught it was rude to do in someone else's house. As a child I was scolded if I did that. 😂
Yeah, it was okay if it was something you owned but extremely rude if it wasn't. I got scolded for thise sorts of things as a kid.
Just a guess, but I think we Americans are vocal with our hands, because of our multiple cultures. Everyone has an accent of some kind, so it's just easier to express yourself with the oldest form of communication.
And it just makes it easier to convey exactly what you mean
Pretty much this. We have a fellow that speaks portugese where i work and communicating with him either means grabbing some of our spanish speakers (since it's close enough to get the gist of what he's saying) or hash it out with hands and mouth. As you might guess, this isn't as effective as the former but it does work.
True, I had to use hand gestures when I was learning English back in 2004. Since then I still use hand gestures, even while talking on the phone 😂
I agree with "the oldest form of communication" part.. Beating my chest, grunting and roaring at people tends to get my point across quite nicely. :)
Very good point. You seriously could tell an entire story with your expressions
Alright u got me! I'm subscribing. The extremely formal goodbye had me rolling!!! 🤣🤣🤣
It’s sooo nice and informative seeing your videos! Thank you so much for introducing us to japanese culture.
The thing that shocked me about Japanese culture is that clicking your tongue is considered very rude! In Iraq, it's very common to see people click their tongue when they're frustrated, or when they're correcting someone on something they said.
There's even a different clicking, where you do it three times in a row (or more), to signify "I can't believe this...", "incredible...", etc.
Thank you for sharing your culture! Yes I do you say clicking your tongue is considered pretty rude in Japan! But clicking your tongue three times in a row or more sounds very very funny! I’m sure you need some skill to do it so many times!
@@MrsEats Yeah I definately do the clicking tongue thing several times (even more than 3 times) if I am like teasingly "condemn" a friend or play offended by something they do and usually shake my head in a "no" gesture. But also there is a tongue clicking noise people do here when trying to get the attention of a dog or a cat. Wonder if that's also not a thing in that context in japan? I though that's like international
@@JustLIkerapunzel My brother will go "pss pss pss" at my cats to call them so he can pet them. I've never once done that. They run away, thinking he has hissed at them.
I feel you mate, I'm Australian and do the same thing. My wife is japanese and gets very shocked and frustrated when I make this noise not on purpose just force of habbit
I know people born in America that do this too and I find it off putting at best. It is not always a click it is also a snapping or sucking noise. They seem to do it when they are thinking about something and it is an audible tell that they are stumped.
I taught at the college level in the US for quite a few years. It is quite common for younger lecturers to sit on the desk when interacting with the class. It is seen as a way of breaking the ice with the class...or "getting down to their level." Among younger faculty, the whole hierarchy thing is seen as an impediment to effective teaching. Sitting on the desk is seen as a form of social "leveling." It isn't as common in lower division, mass enrollment classes, but it is quite common in small seminars and group meetings in university.
This, but I'd also add that in this way it's more of a strategy. It's quite common because of comfort and that's why this strategy is adopted, it shows a person in a more relaxed, approachable posture and it tends to work because it's so common. Similar to the same effect of how extending your hand toward a camera works because culturally we're taught to trust handshakes. Of course, amongst people who understand what's happening it can sometimes have the opposite effect. Once you encounter someone who's misused such trust techniques, it tends to make you suspicious of anyone who uses them.
Given social levelling appears to be frowned upon in Japan, I can see why Japanese would find it shocking. Hierarchy is soooooo important over there... for some reason.
@@Tazer_Silverscar (nod) Whereas making a show of a hierarchical relationship in many Western countries (esp. North America, Northern Europe and I believe Aus/NZ) is considered quite obnoxious. It's a great way to alienate your workforce in those places and lose their respect.
True because my older professors NEVER did that you dared not do it either!
I had a communist English teacher in middle school try this while she explained the toxic masculinity of John Wayne. The desk buckled under her ample weight and the class erupted in uncontrollable laughter. God is good.
The “shaking” you described in your video is used to relax and in some cases (at least for me) I can’t control it at all.
Thank you for the tips Ma'am. I admit i have actually done some of these things (specifically sitting on desks) when i was in Japan, Oblivious of this. I will definitely know better now♥
The shaking leg thing can also be a twitch for some folks - there's also something called restless leg syndrome that's fairly common.
I have RLS I shake my legs constantly. 😂
It makes me wonder about the other "cool teacher" thing American teachers do besides sitting on tables: teachers sitting in school desk chairs backwards when talking to a few students at a time in a classroom. Both things -- sitting on tables and sitting backwards in chairs -- is to show their students they're not stuffy and formal, and they're easily approachable.
You have a very good point! Probably Maggi wanted to be informal and friendly to her students too!
@@MrsEats Right! People in America who want to, for example, show playfulness, friendliness, or romantic interest, will begin by breaking a western societal taboo to show interest. It's taboo in America to sit on tables as well, but breaking the rule as a teacher in a classroom as a teacher sends that message I talked about before. Teachers aren't supposed to break the taboo of sitting on taboos, but Americans often admire rule breakers.
Another example would be someone going to Las Vegas with friends to party, and sticking their head and shoulders out a sunroof of a rented limousine and screaming "Wooooo-hooooo!!!" breaks a taboo (and is against the law!), but it sends it also sends the message that one is a free spirit and brave as all get out. It's a trope of used in a few 1980's, American, coming-of-age movies
Americans to a certain extent admire those who break taboos, where the Japanese value conformity more.
@@MrsEats Mrs eat, I have another question for Americans . Why are there Buddhas in restaurants? For a Thai person like me, it’s like putting crosses in your restaurant. It’s weird.
@@kitsuneneko2567 lol. Understandable. I’ve never seen that . How do people react to that then 🤣
@@thefolder3086 I'm not a primary source, so take this with a grain of salt, but from what I understand it started with Buddhist immigrants bringing part of their culture with them in their business life. A little bit of home in the new, weird surroundings that were America. And then it kinda became a fad.
This was very funny, great job 👏🏻
Love the content. Tip for Asians, when talking about "westerners" we should differ Americans and Europeans, we are way too different :D
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Philosophically, culturally and socially we are not that different at all.
I mean, it's just like them. To them Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc. culture are all way different from each other. But when they think about westerners, compared to their own culture we are so so different such that the differences between Europe and America seem small. It makes sense that most people think that way
Leg bouncing is usually a sign of anxiety or pent-up energy, so that guy must've been scared to fly if he was bouncing the whole time 😭
This is true. Or it can just be a subconscious habit - both my brother& Dad do it all the time for no reason at all (well sometimes my brother does it just to annoy tf outta me on purpose lol).I tend to do it when my Restless Leg Syndrome is acting up but also sometimes due to anxiety or because I'm bored lol!
You're right. Way too much cursing in the US in recent years. I have a potty mouth myself too often. When i was a kid i thought it was far less frequent. I also had the impression that it was little trashy to curse so much. Actually i still do think it's trashy to curse so much even though i do it myself these days lol. The body gesture thing is hilarious lol. I don't think everyone does that but it may be happening more than i reallize.
Yes, I felt like America was a movie with so much cursing! As I said in video, cursing is done usually by little kid or by some gangster or young punk people!
@@MrsEats バカ野郎! Cussing is fun
@@MrsEats There's been more cursing in the US over time. I don't think novels in the 1950s had cursing. There is a tool Google has to see the amount of usage of words over the last 150 years. If you enjoy cursing, you'll 😍 love Mexican-style Spanish.
Japanese kids curse more than adults? That explains some anime subtitles I've seen. It is a strong taboo for kids to curse in America. It is considered an adult thing, like drinking and smoking. Generally adults refrain from cursing around children. We don't even really want them to know the words. Children's media never has cursing in it.
@@MrsEats What's really changed is what is considered a "bad word." In the '90s, it was totally fine to use the word "gay" as a pejorative, whereas "fuck" was really bad. This sort of trend is continuing. In the US, It is WAY worse now, to use racist, homophobic, sexist or bigoted language, vs. stuff like "fuck" & "shit."
Also, it is very context dependent. In public or non-professional settings, people are much more likely to curse. It is still way less common if you're at work, in school or on TV or radio.
The sword part was excellent! That's a sign of a good dad!
The more I watch your videos, the more I know that living permanently in Japan would not be for me. However, I'd like to visit! :)
I have to agree. I'm way too laid back. People would be furious with me every day.
Two of my friends moved to Japan 8 years ago. They both learned Japanese without much trouble and found wives in the first 2 years. I don't think they plan on coming back. I was storing a car for one of them and he decided to just sign the title over to me. If you live near a US military base I suspect life is a bit different. They love it.
I sit on tables a lot. The kitchen counter too and my mom always tells me "counters are for glasses, not asses". I still haven't learned my lesson
Same thing in my house. Sitting on the kitchen counter with your coffee just hits differently.
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@@MrsEats Mrs eat, I have another question for Americans . Why are there Buddhas in restaurants? For a Thai person like me, it’s like putting crosses in your restaurant. It’s weird.
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Wasn't expecting to laugh so much; great video.
Yaayy!! Thank you!
@@MrsEats Mrs eat, I have another question for Americans . Why are there Buddhas in restaurants? For a Thai person like me, it’s like putting crosses in your restaurant. It’s weird.
Same! I'm American, though for most of the video, I keep wondering why Americans do these things
My wife teaches ESL, and has a lesson on all the curse words in English, her logic being that if someone is saying bad things to you on the subway, you need to know you might be in trouble. She also sits on the desk, which invariably shocks her Asian students. She does it on purpose, as a way of letting everyone know they're in an American classroom, which is a lot more casual than they may be used to.
I like how respectful you are to other cultures!
Hahahaha, loved the father impression "bring the sword"! That was brilliant!
I enjoyed this video. Especially when the "dad" asked for the sword.! Hillarious.
It’s a true story!
@@MrsEats Mrs eat, I have another question for Americans . Why are there Buddhas in restaurants? For a Thai person like me, it’s like putting crosses in your restaurant. It’s weird.
@Mrs Eats Is it?
I suspect the honking depends greatly on where you are. Even in large cities in Texas, I don't hear much honking. However, there is no way the worst honking in America can compare with what I've witnesses in Vietnam. Vietnam, with all the motorbikes & traffic rules being regarded as mere suggestions--has continuous honking. They do it mostly to tell the other driver "I'm here". It certainly takes some getting used to.
As a Texan, I got quite the shock when I went to China and I’d hear honking all the darn time! But it’s all relative: I’m sure a Japanese person in America would respond the same way I did haha.
Let me introduce you to India, good sir.
Youre videos are some of the funniest I’ve seen in a while.
Lol..I like your editing !. It's so funny 🤣
That gesture is Chinese, and roughly means a sign of respect. It's quite traditional so seeing it in a martial arts context is where it's still most commonly practiced for the various Kung Fu styles. Your driver probably saw Kung Fu movies and made a mistake.
On shorts, part of it is what you were talking about with higher body temperature, but honestly a great deal of the country gets absolutely miserably hot in the summer. To the point where people die from heat stroke. As a result a lot of jobs that spend a good amount of time outside have uniforms that allow a shorts option.
I love your happy energy
I've also noticed the leg bounce thing is common in America, almost everyone does it, including me. People doing it for a variety of reasons, boredom, nervousness, being uncomfortable or use it as a stim when they have a disorder like anxiety, ADHD or autism. At this point it just makes me feel more comfortable, It even makes me feel better when I'm naseous.
Can't do it when you don't sit at a desk all day.
Adhd here. i do it to help stem\put self to sleep
The president's desk was a gift from Queen Victoria, the wood is from an arctic exploration ship that was abandoned in the ice, then recovered and returned to the Queen. So, the president gets to sit on an epic desk.
You have missed so much not seeing the UPS guys in shorts! Worth the cost of a package. 😁😁😁😁
As someone who worked at a huge regional UPS center for two years, I can confirm. Hahaha
Ma'am, my eyes are up here, gawrsh.
Great video Mrs Eats!!!😍
I love your channel, learning lots about your culture.
I was born and raised in the US and from my personal experience most people view putting your feet on furniture to be rude, unfortunately there are some people who either weren't taught that it's rude or they don't care that it's rude, but it is considered to be rude here as well. Usually in movies when they show someone putting their feet up on some one else's desk or something like that it's supposed to be a sign of disrespect for that person.
Or if it’s their desk it could be showing the person is taking the opportunity to do something that wouldn’t typically be allowed if it weren’t their desk. It could be the person trying to express their new power.
Some people bounce their leg as a nervous tic. Others do it because of Restless Leg Syndrome, which is where you're sitting still, but your legs want to move/kick out involuntarily. I have a form of it and it's really annoying. My legs sometimes just want to twitch/kick and it's REALLY hard to control. So I'll bounce my leg to help tire it out so it won't want to do the kicking thing.
I am an American living In America. My mother taught us to NEVER put our feet up on furniture or sit on a desk or table or even in a chair that was not ours. She was very strict about manners and did not want us to appear rude or uncultured. I will confess that I have been shaking/jiggling my leg since 1977. I do it because of anxiety. It is a self-soothing behavior - just like some people would twirl their hair in their fingers or bite their nails. You're right though - American's often turn into entirely different people when they get behind the wheel of their car. Some are very aggressive drivers. In the area I live you can get shot if you are in a 'road rage' situation.
Honking is definitely a regional thing. I live in the rural Midwest and we only honk when there's someone not paying attention, or for emergencies. Sometimes people honk because they're rude or impatient too. I think in more urban areas it's more common to honk but here where I live it's mostly considered rude unless there's a serious reason to use it.
In Dallas metro, it seems people get offended if you honk even if there’s good reason. So it feels like people are passive aggressive here yelling at cars that can’t hear you because you won’t use your horn, or sensitive people that get triggered if they’re honked at. Of course, most people in the Dallas area aren’t locals and are transplants from other states.
That "sayonara" situation was hilarious
MORTAL KOMBAT!!!
@@MrsEats I think in Fortnite, it means respect
Maybe with the "fist pound", he thought she was Captain Marvel.
@@MrsEats Mrs eat, I have another question for Americans . Why are there Buddhas in restaurants? For a Thai person like me, it’s like putting crosses in your restaurant. It’s weird.
I always get a kick when I go to "Cowboy" American steak restaurant (my daughter's favorite) and the waiters are wearing Australian bush hats, not cowboy hats.
Cowboy hats come in many shapes and brim sizes, allowing for custom look and fit. The Australian bush hat and cowboy hat are essentially cousins, both very effective at protection from the sun.
@@whataboutbob9786 the sun inside the steak house? 😹😹😹
@@jamiejoygatto 😆 why do they dress up like cowboys, does it make the steak taste better?
We have a "Mexican" restaurant with Native American artwork and country music on the speakers. Of course everyone going there knows the food is not authentic.
@@NoiseDay I mean, Mexican's are Native American, so at least it's close.
And if you listen to paisa music it's pretty much country music. At least the older stuff.
OMG - love your channel!!!! It's very educational and funny!!!! You guys are the best!!!!
This video was so interesting! I’m an American teaching English in Kobe. Recently, it was suggested that we introduce things Americans do that’s different from Japan. I’m going to use examples from this video for my next talk! I’ll credit you, of course. The one that really surprised me was the leg bouncing one. My little brother always does that. Now that I think about it, I’ve never seen any of my students doing it! Now I know why. Thank you for such a cool video!
As a really pale guy I can tell you even in winter sometimes it still feels hot even when it isn't and I run around in a shirt or at least a hoodie only, I never really wear jackets either because I start to sweat no matter the season and tempuratures.
Sweating is the worst.
@@gormanls Especially in Winter, I risk getting a cold more if I wear a jacket because of it rather than just not wearing one. where it's still likely to happen haha
As a pale guy myself, yes on all points! Also unless it gets to about -40 with wind chill or the snow is greater than 3 feet shorts and a hoodie is fine because most places are turned to a 1000°. So shorts and hoodie is perfect.
Same here, although I generally will only throw on an unzipped hoodie(or scarf) if it is too windy. The second cold wind hits the back of my neck I start to feel cold. Otherwise it is fine.
Bouncing my legs or feet or fidgeting with my hands helps me control my anxiety and to pay better attention. Strange that people might perceive that to mean I'm poor
I don't know how I came across your videos, but they are so funny! lol
Loved to hear that you studied in NZ. And love your cultural videos. Regards Jenny from Tauranga
Question Mrs. Eats: For many of us, the bouncing legs is a way of helping us keep focus, almost like how people play soft music in the background while working. For us, the movement keeps us from being mentally distracted. My question is, what are some Japanese equivalents you’ve seen to this? Is there any body movements or things you notice some people do in Japan that make you think “Oh they must be really trying to focus.” ?
I thought it was because we have starbucks inside of starbucks across from starbucks next to the starbucks
Yes, It’s a hallmark of ADD - helps focus
@@monicawerner5762 Indeed. I have Adhd and many time I'm doing that, or quietly singing while I work to help myself focus.
...so it's not the lead poisoning in much of the USA's drinking water ??
Which goes back to nervousness. And "many" don't do it. A few do.
Always interesting to see cultural differences.
For honking, I am usually surprised, and sometimes find it funny, when people get mad at it, like they are offended they were honked at. A lot of the time, I see it lately as a way to get people to pay attention to their driving or when the light turns green and they still sit there.
Yes sometimes I could see someone honking and yelling in their car haha! Other person can't hear the yelling but they still try to yell!
@@MrsEats If you watch videos of car crashes & road rage, you'll see that some people lay on the horn for an obnoxiously long time. There's also a video of a guy who fixed his horn so that he can push a button & it does two very light, quick beeps - a polite horn. Some Texan drivers are very territorial. Good luck if you make someone take their food off the gas. 😱
In my place, sometimes people honk to say hi to someone they know.
@@CrashPreinsertion I didnt even know people put food there... Does it help make it taste better?.... oh I get it... they put their foot in their mouth?
@@MrsEats Mrs eat, I have another question for Americans . Why are there Buddhas in restaurants? For a Thai person like me, it’s like putting crosses in your restaurant. It’s weird.
Jajajaja 🤣 the part you play your dad is hilarious !!
This video is: “I was so shocked!”
Great video made me laugh. Thank you!
When you see one American or one American city you are seeing a small fraction of the entire country. There are still many places where cursing is considered rude and low class, though it's become more frequent in the younger generations. The same goes for honking and putting your feet on things or sitting on a surface you eat from. I have no idea what Mr. Eats was thinking. As someone's house guest, especially when meeting the parents, you don't put your feet up on the furniture. You should teach your father another American custom used with family and close friends, the Dope Slap.
I said something similar. LOL!
@@blakejohnson3864 How wonderful is a person who doesn't respect you or your home?
@@blakejohnson3864 Yet you made up a reason to disrespect Roger. You can't even see your own hypocrisy, and it's hilarious.
As a teacher, when i seat on the desk facing the students, is like a sign that "teacher mode is off" and "good friend mode is on". That helps to open up their real thoughts when discussion class issues or complicated topics.
Yeah, don't misunderstand it as being the norm. It's not. Many people thought it was disrespectful for the president to sit on top of the resolute desk
@@guysmiley4830 I think that’s a fairly exceptional situation where some fairly unique elements come into play such as the history of the desk, the fact the desk doesn’t belong to any of the presidents but to the building / office, and the fact that no matter who the president is or what they do, you can expect almost half the nation to boo and hiss simply on principle. Take a picture of a CEO sitting on the desk in their office, a teacher sitting on a desk in their classroom, or even a picture some other politician whose desk comes out of an office supply catalog, and I doubt you’d see any particular reaction.
For the most part, Americans seem to gauge things by the relationship of the person to the furniture. If it’s their office / house, they can sit or put their feet up wherever they like because they’re in charge. Close friends of the person whose house / furniture is in question, they may get to do it because formality isn’t important. A boss may do it in their subordinate’s office because (again) they’re in charge. But an underling sitting on the boss’s desk or someone putting their feet on the coffee table of someone they just met are more likely to be seen as rude because they lack the position to let their hair down or be so casual.
@@guysmiley4830 Only racists. Literally
@@crackthefoundation_ I don't think that word means what you think it means
I'm from Colorado ❄ and I wear shorts in the winter as well, sometimes I even wear sandals if the snow isn't so deep. but only when I plan on being outside for a short amount of time like walking to get the mail or walking to the corner store ( which is close to my house )
The bus driver story is my favorite haha
Some states have a similar law regarding honking your car's horn, so those areas tend to have less noisy cities than others, Also, cities tend see much more horn use than suburbs, so the suburbs tend to be quiet.
Los Angeles and Dallas tend to be much quieter than say Chicago.
Oh very interesting! It was also very interesting to see how easy people do honking too! Like I said in the video, Japanese try not to do honking too much. Most of time, they do small honk to say thank you. But American use honking like to say curse word haha!!
I agree. I live in a town and honking is pretty rare.
In Sweden you are only allowed use it to warn of danger/prevent accidents and so on. Failing to use it when you should, can lead to being given a fine and the same if you use it at the wrong time. (Although I know of no one that has actually been fined for it.)
@@-_Andreas_- That's the law - and situation - here in California, and in most states as far as I know...
The degree to which it is observed however... varies greatly...
I don't think it's so much about the law as regional differences in culture. 30+ years ago it was possible to drive in Charlotte for months between hearing someone use a horn. It's a little more common now due to all the people who have moved to the area, but still not something you'll hear much.
This video is so funny especially the part where your dad pulling off a glock to teach him lesson in american way. I died laughing
My favorite part
revolver ;-)
That ain't a Glock.
That was a revolver.
A Glock is a particular brand of autoloading pistol.
@@gatocles99 Its cool, he's just trying to be gansta.
This video had me crying of laughter I love this
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"Get my sword"! 😂😂😂😂😂 Greetings from Syracuse, New York, USA
having spent time in the military and doing what you did, observe the younglings, I have come to the conclusion that many young adults/teen agers/tween-agers curse when they are scared, unsure of themselves or trying to impress others with their lack of vocabulary and fluidity of thought. It also helps to relate to others (peers) when they are mature adults in times of stress. it seems that cursing is a form of asking for help.
As an Man with Italian heritage I will never cease the use of my full body when having a conversation.
The very formal goodbye made me cry for 3 minutes Im lmfao
Hey Mrs Eats, I am one of those guys that wears shorts in "winter", bounces my legs, and sometimes sits on a table. I think it really depends on where in America your raised, as I grew up in the north I find lower temperatures not as cold as someone from the south. I once biked to work (with pants) in -55 degree! I wouldn't consider bouncing legs as American culture because a lot of people to it if they are nervous or anxious. Your right about European food often misrepresented in Japanese restaurants, but did you know that goes for America as well. People around the world often think we (Americans) identify as Americans first, but we most identify as our states first. That goes for food too, much of American food is regional, like different types of pizza or BBQ. While it's common to eat grits in the south, rarely is it eaten in the north. This is all my experiences so take them with a grain of salt, but I hope sharing shows you more of America.
Indeed. Many people don't realize that the word "state" is a synonym of "country", and traditionally Americans identified first with their country, and then with the federation of states. This was especially true before Mr. Lincoln's war to centralize control.
Truth....I remember the first time I met a Northerner that said to me, "What are grits?" I stared for a few seconds expecting them to say "just kidding". I had my own lessons in regionality.
I would like to add that the main reason for the bouncing of the legs is usually a sign of nervousness, impatience, thinking, or annoyance. Probably has a lot to do with the mass produced food we eat with all the preservatives. Also some people here in the US will have you take off your shoes, but it's either people that are just clean and conscious of the dirt that comes in, or snobby lol.
I Also would to mention the taking the shoes off is also a culture thing as well. In Hawaii its common practice to take shoes off in ALL homes unless told otherwise because of the culture in our state. Also some other cultures found in America also do this. Just not as common in the states.
Good impression of your Dad..."Bring me my sword"...very funny! Thank you. God bless.
I was a foreign language major in university and was instructed by amazingly intellectually and happy Fulbright scholars, I also volunteered to help assists other exchange students with English cultural and word questions.
The main cultural questions I was first asked was to explain English curse words and the meanings.
The leg shaking for me is a nervous tick Mrs Eats, my leg only bounce when I'm siting surrounded by strangers, I don't really like sitting and waiting in crowds
Yea, it's when one is anxious or is waiting for something/someone.
@@herculean616 I mean it happens to me with out thinking, that's what it means when its a tick, not like a Karen waiting for the manager XD that foot tap is the same as a bouncing leg when you are waiting as in time it's seen as a aggressive body motion where me I usualy grab my knees and press down with my palms and try to calm my self down, It never bounce when I'm with someone I know~ as they can pull my attention away from the strangers. You can make your leg twitch like its bouncing by lifting your heal and putting pressure on the nerves in your foot~
Or a math final exam!
My husband does this. I scold him all the time
The bouncing leg thing. I think thats not so much a cultural thing, but an environment thing. Americans eat more sugar and caffiene than most of the world, and spend more time sitting, never walking far, etc. The result is having excess 'nervous' energy. Its also a way to keep focused in school, which is where the habit often starts. I can't speak for every school, but in mine, class was always a few minutes of explanation, then giving us busy-work or a reading assignment for the rest of the hour while the teacher read a trashy romance novel or did paperwork. I slept through many classes, but still got passing grades because i didnt annoy the teacher. So your choices are either sleep, move around to stay focused, or slowly go insane while staring at the clock.
Go ahead and go insane. Save your sanity for when you actually need it.
It's definitely that and a form of ADHD. I don't really see too many people do it. Only on some occasions. The ones who do it all the time are a mental thing
I think they recently did a study that showed sugar rushes aren't a thing (at least in children). I wonder about caffeine though?
Wonderful channel!