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Such great advice he's giving! :D
I'm glad he emphasized that it's ok to ask for a "doggie-bag". I know that in a lot of cultures that's not the case, but it's perfectly normal and expected at American restaurants (except if you're at an all-you-can-eat buffet, then it's not allowed).
It's so strange to me to hear tourist tips about my own country. But it's a great service Hima-sensei is doing, and it's a neat feeling. Makes me appreciate my country a little more. :)
I'm glad he emphasized that it's ok to ask for a "doggie-bag". I know that in a lot of cultures that's not the case, but it's perfectly normal and expected at American restaurants (except if you're at an all-you-can-eat buffet, then it's not allowed).
It's so strange to me to hear tourist tips about my own country. But it's a great service Hima-sensei is doing, and it's a neat feeling. Makes me appreciate my country a little more. :)
Awesome! Spot-on and too cute.
Thank you so much for translating!
Thank you for translating!
And wow, it's weird seeing tourist advice for my country... but I'm really happy that he mentioned the part about trains, my brother's told me about that. Also, that doggie-bag part is probably the best advice anyone could get when going to restaurants here in the US.
And wow, it's weird seeing tourist advice for my country... but I'm really happy that he mentioned the part about trains, my brother's told me about that. Also, that doggie-bag part is probably the best advice anyone could get when going to restaurants here in the US.
I should mention that most of these are true for Canada as well. Everyone can take home a doggy bag.
Thanks for the translation!
This is pretty interesting to read, haha. Although I've never heard anyone say "doggie-bag?" That phrase is odd to me.
This is pretty interesting to read, haha. Although I've never heard anyone say "doggie-bag?" That phrase is odd to me.
I remember hearing it in the early nineties, but I forgot it existed until now. These days, I only ever hear people ask for a box.
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Wow Thank you so much for translating!!!!... Is it true that americans love the meat?? That's funny!! Americans are so cute!!! The "doggie bag" ... .. I'll go to america someday... the spot-on will help me!!!!
Yes, it's very true! Most Americans have meat with every meal. And sometimes even for a snack or dessert! (Slim-Jim and Beef Jerky)
Some will eat just grains for breakfast (bagels, toast, waffles, pancakes, or biscuits) but often will have eggs and milk along with it for protein. But often we have bacon or breakfast sausage too.
For most American meals, the meat is the "main course". Anything else (vegetables, potatoes, bread, rice, etc) are usually considered a "side item" or optional.
There are vegetarian options too, including meat-substitutes made out of soy or other vegetables. But it's easiest to find meat-based food. ^_^
Some will eat just grains for breakfast (bagels, toast, waffles, pancakes, or biscuits) but often will have eggs and milk along with it for protein. But often we have bacon or breakfast sausage too.
For most American meals, the meat is the "main course". Anything else (vegetables, potatoes, bread, rice, etc) are usually considered a "side item" or optional.
There are vegetarian options too, including meat-substitutes made out of soy or other vegetables. But it's easiest to find meat-based food. ^_^
umbrella backpacks look ridiculous until you're visiting washington/oregon/the northwest. learned experience, yep.
also
deep frozen potato croquette stuff
what is this and where can I find it
also
deep frozen potato croquette stuff
what is this and where can I find it
My first thought was tater tots? Or hashbrown sticks? They're the closest thing I've ever seen to croquettes around here... then again I'm from the Midwest.
....huh, and according to Wikipedia croquettes are a New England thing that come with ham. O.o
The more you know!
....huh, and according to Wikipedia croquettes are a New England thing that come with ham. O.o
The more you know!
Thanks for translating!
Gotta agree with some others here, reading tourist tips about my own country is odd. I've never quite gotten used to the idea that people find walking long distances from train stations to their destinations weird, haha. Where I used to live, though, there were usually bus stops within at least a few blocks.
I didn't realize that American bagels were unusual; what's the difference, does anyone know?
Doesn't Japan have ice cream trucks? I could swear I've seen some in anime and manga on occasion.
Lol, "doggy-bag". These days, that's something I hear about as often as "Netscape Navigator" XD
Gotta agree with some others here, reading tourist tips about my own country is odd. I've never quite gotten used to the idea that people find walking long distances from train stations to their destinations weird, haha. Where I used to live, though, there were usually bus stops within at least a few blocks.
I didn't realize that American bagels were unusual; what's the difference, does anyone know?
Doesn't Japan have ice cream trucks? I could swear I've seen some in anime and manga on occasion.
Lol, "doggy-bag". These days, that's something I hear about as often as "Netscape Navigator" XD
as a French girl who went on a trip to america recently (although I went to Boston, not NY!) it's very funny to see hima write things I thought of! And usually yes, walking a lot to a sightseeing destination IS pretty strange. At least in Europe, most big landmarks have their own station, or bus stop or are merely 10 minutes away from the nearest station/bus stop xD
Bagels are an almost strictly american thing! And I've practically never seen them in Europe unless the shop is advertizing them like "a taste of america! try our bagels!" or making a reference to america in some way xD. I did see some when I went to Japan though, and I think I know what Hima is talking about: bagels in japan are not sliced open and stacked with stuff like a sandwich but are more like savory donuts, with a "topping" instead of a filling, like this!
(but I'm not japanese, so take this with a grain of salt, I'm just talking about what I saw on my trips! c: )
I have never seen ice cream trucks outside of America either! it was really funny seeing them when I was in Boston over the summer, I felt like I was in a kid's cartoon. I know for sure they are not a thing in France, and they are relatively rare in the rest of Europe. I thought they were literally everywhere in America!
xD and we still say "doggy-bag" in France, which is funny because asking for one at a restaurant, any restaurant, is a huge HUGE social faux-pas and extremely rude (you can, however, ask if you can bring your wine bottle home if you have not finished it, and depending on the restaurant you will be allowed to bring it home or not. THE MORE YOU KNOW~), so we just use the word when we're joking around. I guess the concept of bringing home your leftovers to feed to your dog (which the term "doggy-bag" implies) is just funny and strange to us?
Finally (wow this was long! sorry, I just love talking about cultural differences, they're so fun!) Hima is right again. The portions in america are MASSIVE. I'm considered to have a pretty healthy appetite back home, but I could not finish a single meal while I was in alfredland! Everything seems so oversized to an european (just /how/ big are your cups? your medium size for a soft drink is quite literally our extra-large size over here!) that I can only imagine how weird it is to a japanese man, since in my experience, Japan's portions tend to be smaller and everything can be single-packed.
Bagels are an almost strictly american thing! And I've practically never seen them in Europe unless the shop is advertizing them like "a taste of america! try our bagels!" or making a reference to america in some way xD. I did see some when I went to Japan though, and I think I know what Hima is talking about: bagels in japan are not sliced open and stacked with stuff like a sandwich but are more like savory donuts, with a "topping" instead of a filling, like this!
(but I'm not japanese, so take this with a grain of salt, I'm just talking about what I saw on my trips! c: )
I have never seen ice cream trucks outside of America either! it was really funny seeing them when I was in Boston over the summer, I felt like I was in a kid's cartoon. I know for sure they are not a thing in France, and they are relatively rare in the rest of Europe. I thought they were literally everywhere in America!
xD and we still say "doggy-bag" in France, which is funny because asking for one at a restaurant, any restaurant, is a huge HUGE social faux-pas and extremely rude (you can, however, ask if you can bring your wine bottle home if you have not finished it, and depending on the restaurant you will be allowed to bring it home or not. THE MORE YOU KNOW~), so we just use the word when we're joking around. I guess the concept of bringing home your leftovers to feed to your dog (which the term "doggy-bag" implies) is just funny and strange to us?
Finally (wow this was long! sorry, I just love talking about cultural differences, they're so fun!) Hima is right again. The portions in america are MASSIVE. I'm considered to have a pretty healthy appetite back home, but I could not finish a single meal while I was in alfredland! Everything seems so oversized to an european (just /how/ big are your cups? your medium size for a soft drink is quite literally our extra-large size over here!) that I can only imagine how weird it is to a japanese man, since in my experience, Japan's portions tend to be smaller and everything can be single-packed.
Edited 2012-10-30 16:45 (UTC)
the advice is so adorable, but yeah, the doggie bag is a must(at least for me). wow! is walking far to a sightseeing place weird or something? I really can't say anything since I'm American .
Whereabouts in America are you? No one I knew up in Illinois thought of it as weird, but a lot of people I talk to in Tennessee seem to expect that trains would take them right exactly where they want to be.
Thank you for the translations!!!
Thanks for the scanlations!
I always find bits like the comment about asking for a doggie-bag to be interesting. As someone who has lived her entire life in the US (as have my parents and their parents), those things are so normal to me that I don't even notice them. If I was giving advice to someone who was visiting the US for the first time, it would never occur to me to mention something like that. ^_^
I always find bits like the comment about asking for a doggie-bag to be interesting. As someone who has lived her entire life in the US (as have my parents and their parents), those things are so normal to me that I don't even notice them. If I was giving advice to someone who was visiting the US for the first time, it would never occur to me to mention something like that. ^_^
Ahh his little advice is so cute!!
I'd say to you non-Americans that this is more-so a guide on how to survive New York specifically, rather than the rest of the country. But you know what they say; if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!
Also the Doggie-bag thing is just a wee bit dated. Nowadays it's "can I get this to go?" or something like that. I actually don't get out myself, haha. (I'm so glad he explained the frozen food thing though! It's true- it's hard to get un-used to convenience...)
As for meat...we just really like it because it tastes so awesome..!! WE DO MEAT RIGHT OVER HERE OKAY *sobs all over a steak*
I'd say to you non-Americans that this is more-so a guide on how to survive New York specifically, rather than the rest of the country. But you know what they say; if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!
Also the Doggie-bag thing is just a wee bit dated. Nowadays it's "can I get this to go?" or something like that. I actually don't get out myself, haha. (I'm so glad he explained the frozen food thing though! It's true- it's hard to get un-used to convenience...)
As for meat...we just really like it because it tastes so awesome..!! WE DO MEAT RIGHT OVER HERE OKAY *sobs all over a steak*
Agreed about it being more about New York specifically; at the very least it seems much more helpful for a trip to a big city. I certainly wouldn't advise a tourist to grab a hot dog from just anywhere, anyway. /hot dog snob
This is... this is almost too cute to be real. 8D
Thank you so much for translating!!!
(This is way too cute.)
(This is way too cute.)
Is avocado in sushi an American thing? That idea never even crossed my mind, I'm so used to it...I'm glad he likes it though.
Meat in the U.S. is not as expensive compared to many other countries; I think that contributes to larger meat consumption (and if he wants to try some American slow-cooked food, barbequed meat is yum <3)
That's a really great tip he included about doggie bags. You're not necessarily expected to eat all that food! My parents say doggy-bag too, I just ask the waiter if I can take the rest to go, or ask for a box ;)
Thanks for the translation :)
Meat in the U.S. is not as expensive compared to many other countries; I think that contributes to larger meat consumption (and if he wants to try some American slow-cooked food, barbequed meat is yum <3)
That's a really great tip he included about doggie bags. You're not necessarily expected to eat all that food! My parents say doggy-bag too, I just ask the waiter if I can take the rest to go, or ask for a box ;)
Thanks for the translation :)
I think he's talking about the California roll, yeah it was made in US. ^_^
Thank you for the scanlations! It's cool to see advice on traveling here in the U.S. x3 (Although I personally would have said "to-go box" as it's sometimes known instead of "doggie bag", but then again, I live in Texas so...)
This is really cute. :3
I have to wonder though what his level of walking endurance is haha I never felt like anything was very far away from a train station in a big city like that. Maybe it's just different in NY than in DC? I feel really bad for tourists who want to see anything outside of cities with a lot of public transportation though.
I have to wonder though what his level of walking endurance is haha I never felt like anything was very far away from a train station in a big city like that. Maybe it's just different in NY than in DC? I feel really bad for tourists who want to see anything outside of cities with a lot of public transportation though.
I feel really bad for tourists who want to see anything outside of cities with a lot of public transportation though.
This is true. Certain cities, such as NYC & San Francisco have excellent public transportation systems in place. Others? (Not sure about DC but Los Angeles fits the bill perfectly here) could use a lot more help. The problem, however, is accommodating the sheer size and scope of the country. And to get funding you have to tangle with politics on a local, state, and federal level -____-
I feel especially for tourists who want to see specific cities on the coasts. A friend from Belgium flew into NYC the week I was there in July and he wanted to know how long it would take to get to California. By car. @_@ Sure a road trip is exciting and all, but that's at least a week long trip. At least. And flying is about 9-10 hours.
This is true. Certain cities, such as NYC & San Francisco have excellent public transportation systems in place. Others? (Not sure about DC but Los Angeles fits the bill perfectly here) could use a lot more help. The problem, however, is accommodating the sheer size and scope of the country. And to get funding you have to tangle with politics on a local, state, and federal level -____-
I feel especially for tourists who want to see specific cities on the coasts. A friend from Belgium flew into NYC the week I was there in July and he wanted to know how long it would take to get to California. By car. @_@ Sure a road trip is exciting and all, but that's at least a week long trip. At least. And flying is about 9-10 hours.
Edited 2012-10-30 03:49 (UTC)
That´s really cute!
Thank you for the scanlation!
Romano >w< and adorable america being a smartsy and whatnot ;v;
Thanks for the scanlation!
I agree with the previous posters - for someone who is used to riding trains that stop at the exact destination, U.S. trains take some getting used to. I live in Southern California, and the nearest light-rail station to me is about 10-15 minutes' walk away. Same for most destinations in the LA area - you get off the train and start walking or switch to a bus. No wonder most people in LA drive. ^_^ Also, until I read this, I didn't know there was such a thing as an umbrella backpack. It really would have come in handy when I was in college.
I loved how the Italy brothers were the tourists. That was cute.
I agree with the previous posters - for someone who is used to riding trains that stop at the exact destination, U.S. trains take some getting used to. I live in Southern California, and the nearest light-rail station to me is about 10-15 minutes' walk away. Same for most destinations in the LA area - you get off the train and start walking or switch to a bus. No wonder most people in LA drive. ^_^ Also, until I read this, I didn't know there was such a thing as an umbrella backpack. It really would have come in handy when I was in college.
I loved how the Italy brothers were the tourists. That was cute.
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thank you very much for sharing this highlight and all your work on it!!!
thank you very much for sharing this highlight and all your work on it!!!
Umm... is it really not ok to ask to take food away? ^^ Where I live (Malaysia) we do it all the time :'D
i'd say it's the norm (in america at least). Unless you have a ferocious appetite it's impossible to finish the portions. You usually just say 'can I get a to-go box please?'
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