13 Things Americans Consider BAD Manners that SUPRISE the WORLD | Arab Muslim Brothers Reaction

13 Things Americans Consider BAD Manners that SUPRISE the WORLD Reaction

[dbgdoggie]

Hi Guys. What they are calling pajamas or p.j.'s are not the type of night wear you are thinking of. For example, a majority of women are no longer wearing nightgowns or pajamas to bed. Many now wear flannel or cotton drawn strings pants (also a male version for men) with a tee shirt for a top - of the same kind you would see on the street. This type of clothing was often referred to as lounge wear (something to "lounge around" in at home) but soon became adopted by the comfort seeking youth and the idea spread. I can only speak for the American Midwest, but here you would never incounter someone in public with true traditional nightwear on. Best regards to you and your family.

[renee]

I've never seen a heard of anybody wearing pajamas to the workplace. Where i'm from in the states that would definitely be frowned upon.😊

[theresacavallaris]

Especially in the south we enjoy small talk and we say yes ma'am no ma'am yes sir no sir we teach our kids the same etiquette to be polite at all times and respect your elders

[AzaleaLala]

The personal bubble is so true. When in line for something we give each other space.

[envx]

food servers/delivery drivers and taxi drivers, etc.. typically get paid below the minimum wage by the companies because they are expected to get tips. that's why we tip them here.

[Laura-minv]

The back seat cab thing is for safety. I can't imagine sitting in the front, it would feel so weird. Here, cabs are generally designed so passengers can't even get in the front seat. There are cabs with serious driver protection in cities like NYC. There is a full partition and small window to pay through. Its almost like you'd see in a cop car here. Sitting in the back just makes it safer for everyone. It has nothing to do with anyone feeling above anyone. But here, anyone could be carrying a gun, so perhaps we approach it differently because of that.

[lissavanhouten]

Usually, wedding gifts are not opened in front of the givers. If bride and groom go on a honeymoon right after wedding reception, they might not open gifts until their return. Then, thank you notes are sent out to the givers. (Bride and groom must note down who gave what gift to keep track). Also, if you give someone a Christmas gift before Christmas, for example, they may want to wait to open gift until the day of Christmas.

[Brenda-xzvh]

Restaurants who have a server/waitress were we do tip, don't expect you to clean up after yourself. It only at fast food places that it is polite to dispose of you own garbage (but not everyone does it) and no tipping.

[loisrogers]

My family is VERY touchy Feely! With family and friends. It doesn't matter if they're male or female, they get a hug!😊

[msjrockqueen]

#2: The one I remember learning about in Sociology in high school was [in particular] Japanese dining etiquette; if you leave a tip, because the staff feel they get paid enough to live on, they'll feel insulted so if you enjoy the food & the service, the best thing you can do is compliment & thank them.

[philmakris]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 🔴-"Man, because you're poor" 😂😂

[Dickard-esqx]

Habibi brothers need a p.o. box. Americans love to send gifts!!

[lissavanhouten]

I always take my shoes off in my own home. Most people, particularly if they are family or friends or if you're from the South, are very casual and don't care whether you wear shoes or not--so long as you are not tracking dirt or mud or snow into their houses. Indoors, if it's summer I go barefoot or wear sandles; if it's winter I go just in socks or wear regular shoes (or wear hiking boots if it's snowy or icy outside).

[BaddPapi]

I like that you keep hitting him with the “because you’re poor” line 😂

[steves]

Hey guys, I am a 64 year old American man, born and raised in the heartland of America, Peoria Illinois. And as far as manners go, I could care less about them, manners are dumb to me, I have average manners, but I do not care what manners other people have, it's a non-issue to me. I look at things like this, it is your life do what you want, that is what America is all about, the freedom to do what you want.

[jkgannon]

The opening the gift when received or opening later, varies widely.
For instance, if someone gives me a wrapped gift, I will ask if they'd like me to open it now or later.
PJ wearing in public, tolerated but looked at as eccentric at best or a sign of being slovenly or being an empty headed fashionista.
Tips: the overwhelming majority of waitstaff, delivery drivers, taxis, make far below minimum wage & depend upon tips.
You'll find some US regions do hug, air kiss, cheek kiss upon greeting or meeting.
For instance, all my numerous California cousins greet with embraces & cheek kissing.
I was raised in New England, the east coast US, where such a custom would be, generally, considered rude, too forward.
First names, wait until requested to address someone by their given name.
There are still some of us who frown upon being addressed by a first name by strangers or whilst being waited upon.
We are in the minority and usually much older and/or raised with different cultural values.

[cynthiawhite]

Im funny about my personal space if I dont know someone, like in a line at the store. It makes me very uncomfortable if someone is standing too close to me, esp a man I dont know. But the majority of people seem to respect each other's space

[steven]

10 is a BIG one. You can really be too honest about not liking a gift and that can really cross Americans especially when they go out of their way to get it for you.

[ericmightywombatprince]

We eat pork when they talk about Barbecue it's usually Pork. At home we might grill steak but in the South it's usually Pork. If you Muslim ask first if the are Barbecue any Beef.

[lumbee]

"Man, cause you're poor"! OMG. hahaha That was funny and mean!