[Alf]

Sorry Maru

But he does have a point

Youtube video

[Maru]

All true.

All except the comment about American football players wearing too much gear... that one I'm not sure because of the way the game is played... CTE is becoming very controversial since it is so detrimental to players, so may end up "nerfing" it anyway... though it is ironic that in the WWE they have the very same issue(s) with cranial injuries but don't wear as substantial protection.

[Maru]

I watched another video about things that are only American underneath that one... and really, we're the only ones who put ice in our beverages? But what about sweet iced tea...

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Maru

I watched another video about things that are only American underneath that one... and really, we're the only ones who put ice in our beverages? But what about sweet iced tea...

We Canadians do as well

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Maru

I watched another video about things that are only American underneath that one... and really, we're the only ones who put ice in our beverages? But what about sweet iced tea...

what about sweet iced tea

tea is hot

or spilt

end of

[Maru]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

what about sweet iced tea

tea is hot

or spilt

end of

Yes... spilt over some rocks and a nice slice of lemon

Originally Posted by Mokka

We Canadians do as well

Sweet

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Maru

I watched another video about things that are only American underneath that one... and really, we're the only ones who put ice in our beverages? But what about sweet iced tea...

Most of the UK's pubs and clubs use hosepipes to put copious amounts of water in their beer and lager kegs and barrels - BEFORE they sell the contents - if that's any comfort, Maru.

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Captain.Remy

I work with plenty of americans, I love them all. But what they say about them is true "You hear them before you see them".
Boy they are so LOUD. Why the hell for?
And the ice cubes everywhere too. Just stop it

I think we're uncomfortable with silence? If we are feeling or noticing something, every random though, it has to be mentioned Silence makes everything feel awkward otherwise... I'm not always a chatterbox so some people may notice this and think I am not as outgoing... silence is underappreciated here I think

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I don't get that one. Ice in beverages is common across the world.

I mean America has a much bigger use of it but it's a warmer country so it's going to.

Yeah that's what I figured. Especially in the deep south... our weather is more tropical. I've started to make blended ice beverages during the summer with fruits and teas... it's very nice on a hot day

I do love hot tea though. I've been experimenting with fruit teas... taking lemon juice, honey, mint leaves and putting in with freshly steeped green tea... pouring over ice and blending... so good

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Most of the UK's pubs and clubs use hosepipes to put copious amounts of water in their beer and lager kegs and barrels - BEFORE they sell the contents - if that's any comfort, Maru.

Yeah when I found out how much water that Starbucks puts into their beverages... hard pass... watered down beer sounds yuck though ... I don't drink beer with ice though... (I don't think many do?).. the exception is a smoothie style margarita...so some fruity froo froo girls drink with hard liquor.. maybe

I love beverages

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Maru

I think we're uncomfortable with silence? If we are feeling or noticing something, every random though, it has to be mentioned Silence makes everything feel awkward otherwise... I'm not always a chatterbox so some people may notice this and think I am not as outgoing... silence is underappreciated here I think

I think that's the case in a lot of places though... I don't really do much in the way of "small talk" and I do find that people have a tendency to just chatter about nothing to "fill the silence". I sometimes think maybe people are too scared of their own thoughts to spend much time listening to them? Maybe I'm thinking into it too much though .

As I've said to customers before, though... The especially chatty ones...

If you're talking constantly then you're not taking much time to think, and if you talk too much without thinking you'll end up saying something you'll regret.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Maru

I watched another video about things that are only American underneath that one... and really, we're the only ones who put ice in our beverages? But what about sweet iced tea...

I don't get that one. Ice in beverages is common across the world.

I mean America has a much bigger use of it but it's a warmer country so it's going to.

[Twosugars]

Don't listen to LT, Maru, iced tea is nice and perfectly civilized

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Don't listen to LT, Maru, iced tea is nice and perfectly civilized

no one drinks it in the uk

fact

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Don't listen to LT, Maru, iced tea is nice and perfectly civilized

Americans.... civilized?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Don't listen to LT, Maru, iced tea is nice and perfectly civilized

Yep liptons make it, it's quintessentially English... not that a Scot would appreciate that.
And if xenophobia is allowed I'm playing

[y.winter]

As an unbiased non-American non-British individual, I can say that the UK is clearly far superior.
No offence Americans, and please don't revoke my visa until I get back from Vegas and New York in three weeks time

[smudgie]

I have only met one American in my life.
She is amazing, besotted with my son, and very very rich.
Love her.❤️

[Captain.Remy]

I work with plenty of americans, I love them all. But what they say about them is true "You hear them before you see them".
Boy they are so LOUD. Why the hell for?
And the ice cubes everywhere too. Just stop it

[Livia]

My fella is American and I can confirm... they are quite annoying.

[glibberglobber]

stereotypically geographically mislocated

[montblanc]

we are GORGEOUS people

[Livia]

Originally Posted by montblanc

we are GORGEOUS people

Yeah.... but annoying :-) Texans though, we let you off because of the accent.
.

[montblanc]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yeah.... but annoying :-) Texans though, we let you off because of the accent.
.

the best american accent

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yeah.... but annoying :-) Texans though, we let you off because of the accent.
.

I was in Texas last month and I thought the whole over-the-top state pride thing was just a stereotype but honestly most the people we met wouldn't shut up about Texas / being Texan.

I love Texas but the over-zealous bragging wears thin after a while, it's like when the Scots go on about how they're better than England when nobody outside the UK know they exist.

[montblanc]

Originally Posted by Jason.

I was in Texas last month and I thought the whole over-the-top state pride thing was just a stereotype but honestly most the people we met wouldn't shut up about Texas / being Texan.

I love Texas but the over-zealous bragging wears thin after a while, it's like when the Scots go on about how they're better than England when nobody outside the UK know they exist.

we literally have our own flag and Texas pledge

in school we would have to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance AND the Texas Pledge

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Jason.

I was in Texas last month and I thought the whole over-the-top state pride thing was just a stereotype but honestly most the people we met wouldn't shut up about Texas / being Texan.

I love Texas but the over-zealous bragging wears thin after a while, it's like when the Scots go on about how they're better than England when nobody outside the UK know they exist.

Back in the1980's my Uncle Ray was a Cab driver in London and he once picked up an American tourist. The guy was a stereotypical Texan - Stetson, huge cigar - the Full Monty.

According to Uncle Ray, the Texan never stopped talking or bragging.

As they drove past The NatWest Tower the Yank asked Uncle Ray what it was. Uncle Ray replied that it was the Natwest Tower - one of London's tallest skyscrapers.

The Yank roared with laughter and said: "Call THAT a skyscraper? Boy in Texas we got the J.P. Morgan Tower that just goddamn dwarfs that 'ole building of yours"

Uncle Ray bristled.

Then as they passed Battersea Power Station, the Yank asked what it was and Uncle Ray told him.

Again, The Yank roared with laughter and said: "Call THAT a Power Station? Hell boy back in Texas we got dozens of power stations with toilet blocks bigger than that"

Uncle Ray bristled even more.

Then the Yank pointed to the Thames and asked what it was, but Uncle Ray was ready for him and replied quick as a flash:

"Oh **** me - my radiator's burst".

Spoiler:

I'm LYING my old black ass off.