American Things Europeans Find Weird

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🇺🇸Christina

🇺🇸Haley

🇩🇪Hendrik

[itsnemosoul]

As a German I can confirm Hendrik (his viewpoint, his way of speaking, his level of the English language, ...) is very representative of the average German guy in your class. Amazing choice! 👌

[calvin]

3:44 Hendrik says "One glass is expensive already" but the subtitles say "One glass is six pence" (which also doesn't make sense since Germany uses the Euro)

[Twerkulies]

For those who don't know why soft drinks are refilled free in the US, its because it literally cost the business legit like 5 cents per cup. Say you run out of soda and drink 2 more refills, that only cost the business 15 cents whereas you just probably paid $15-20 for the meal.

[sonatine]

I'm German and I love the USA. But I'm not so much into New York etc., but much more into states like Washington, Oregon etc. - I want to see traditions and nature.

[georger.]

Hendrik fullfills the german stereotypes. He is direct and say what he thinks. Like a coconut, a hard shell and a soft core.

[Seevile]

The funny thing about fridge with ice distributor is that in France we actually called them "Frigo Américain" which means "American Fridge" 😂

[BTSARMY-vrut]

As an American, I really appreciate learning the different things we do compared to different regions it helps me be more open minded to try things or appreciate the small things we do as well

[spencertwoeightyz]

i was in germany 20 years ago and afraid of getting lost if i ventured out but eventually found that nearly every shop owner spoke english similar to hendrik. and when asked if they speak english, they would respond (in perfect english), yes, i speak a little bit of english.

[dennisengelen]

"America calls them French fries, even though they're from BELGIUM".

Vielen Dank von Belgien mein lieber nachbar, Vielen Dank! <3

[linajurgensen]

Hendrik is literally the most stereotypical German you could’ve picked.

2:46 I want to say something to what Hendrik said here, it really depends where you live in Germany. In small villages you will often see flags from the specific state (region) the people live in for example the Schleswig-Holstein flag or Bavarian flag when you’re in Bavaria, as the regional (state) pride in Germany is much stronger than the national pride.

[kalt]

I'll tell you why we fly US flags everywhere. The USA is a very big country, made of 50 different states, filled with very diverse groups of people. Each state has its own flag, but the Stars & Stripes is the symbol we unite under. Just as our forefathers did under its earlier versions when they were just considered traitors to the British crown. We respect and take pride in it too, because it represents the values of freedom that were set in our constitution as well as all those that fought and died to protect and uphold them. The flag is interwoven emphatically with our creation myth, our veterans, and all those in military service. It's something that every American can identify with. It's meant for us, to remind us: that we are the United States of America; regardless of our differences or distance between whichever state we may call home, it was never meant to be boastful or tell others that we're better than them.

[azulotl]

It wasn't subtitled but I love Hendrik's little "even though they come from Belgium" when talking about 'french' fries at 7:24 (which is true btw)

[lindaeisenberg]

girls: we have flags everywhere
Hendrik: why? why you guys are so proud?
girls: we love history
Hendrik's mind: Doesn't make sense but ok if you say so WTF, what history are you talking about???? LOL

[ChristinaDonnelly]

It's funny how things that seem to be normal in your country can be strange in others! 😂 Hope you enjoyed the video! 😊 -Christina 🇺🇸

[bekindtoanimals]

I really like that not only was this interesting and educational, but also, it was a discussion, and not a debate.

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[Nimrodel]

Being Italian, I agree with Hendrick's point of view almost on everything. Just one thing: in Italy, we do put ice in water or keep water in the fridge, at least during summer. But I guess that's because Italian summer is much hotter than German summer.

[devorahtucker-fick]

Supersize portions: Please understand that for most people in the US, yes, this is waaay too much food. We usually end up taking half or a third of it home with us for lunch the next day. You don’t have to eat it all! 😃

[barretthighschool]

I loved it anytime he said say "yaw." 🤣🤣

[Soturi]

6:26 my southern was screaming “green beans with wasabi, onions rings and ranch, fried tomatoes, fried pickles!”

[hmvollbanane]

Oh my god this is 100% *the* average german student feeling a bit awkward and flustered while having a conversation in English. Great job in picking him to whoever organized this