What is America like??? question from an Australian fella.

South of Seattle

gabers wrote:

To answer your most important question, a dime bag used to refer to a $10 bag of weed. (A dime is $.10, get it?) Nowadays I think it generally refers to about 0.25 oz. of it. But I've been "out of the loop" since my college days about eight years ago, so maybe the definition has changed since. At any rate, a dime bag should keep you high for a while.

A dime is now a gram. For those wondering

I guess another good question is how much time are you going to spend here and how much money are you willing to spend. That will make it easier to make a plan for you.

quelquefois

you should just make a wishlist of places you want to see... doesn't matter how long or improbable the list is... put every weird little pit stop you want to make on it. then get out a map of the US, pick a starting point and an ending point and connect the dots in a way that makes sense for your time frame and budget.. you'll miss a lot of what was on your original list, because you can't do it all... but i did this on a recent trip i did and didn't have any regrets about the places i passed over.

PearlJain

My neighbor - she is also Austrailian. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her accent! (Better than my married British friends accents! - LOL). People will definately listen to anything you have to say - just because of your very cool accent! BTW -It's not the French whom are "rude" - it's just some of those "Parisians." I personally want to visit (possibly move to) Australia.

CJMST3K

DN307676 wrote:

Really want to visit America but have so many questions because it is such a huge country with so many states which all have there own charm.
It would be impossible to visit every state and considering the currency change from Australian dollars to U.S dollars i have to be selective about which states to visit.
Places like New York,California,Las Vegas are a shoe in but would love to see Washington,New Orleans,Miami, the list goes on!!!!!!!!!!
Dont want to do the clique thing,would love to see the cool,unknown towns of the U.S.

I have some questions and would love your thoughts.

questions are,
Would it be better to refer to America as the U.S.A?
Should i tip 10% for everything that i buy?
Are people in New York really as rude as French people?
Is a dime bag really a dime and what is a dime?
Is Alaska really that bad to visit?

Stupid question i know but would love to hear your thoughts.

Im only asking because a fan of Pearl Jam is a fan of mine.......?
Aghh you know what i mean !!

Dan.

Hi Dan,

Tell us more about YOUR interests. No use in going to NYC if you enjoy the mountains, or no use going to Texas if you like Skiing. If we know more about what you like to do, or want to do, that would help.

"Would it be better to refer to America as the U.S.A?"
I'd recommend calling it simply the U.S.


"Should i tip 10% for everything that i buy?"
Nope. No tipping for retail purchases.

When you're getting a service, like at a sit-down restaurant, it's customary to leave at least 15%, up to 20%. I usually tip 20% since the math is easier.

If you're getting a ride in a taxi, I'd tip about 10% or so, with a minimum of $1 or $2.

If you have the valet park your car at a hotel, I'd recommend about $2 to $5 per time to the valet, depending on whether you are in an expensive city or a less-expensive area.

I'm not totally up on all tipping customs, but those are the ones to remember.



"Are people in New York really as rude as French people?"
I'm from NY, but now in Virginia. I wouldn't say they're rude. They're just efficient, so they're just rushing to work, rushing home, and probably won't want to spend much time talking. I'd say if you stop in a pizzeria for a slice of pizza or whatever, just be quick with your answer of what you want.... If you're keeping pace with everything, you'll be fine. (and if you walk around NYC with your head looking up all the time, you'll be spotted as a tourist, and people will try to go around you even quicker, as the sidewalks in NYC get packed).

"Is a dime bag really a dime and what is a dime?"
It's been a long while since I've needed to know this. From memory, just touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of your index finger - and that's about the quantity you're talking about.


"Is Alaska really that bad to visit?"
Depends on your interests. My friends have traveled most of the US, and none of them have visited Alaska. The perception is that it's very cold year 'round. My girlfriend took an Alaskan cruise for a few days. Said it was cold but pretty.


So - anyway, tell us more about what you like to do. The US is so fully of diversity, you'll find completely different things in different areas.

Cheers, mate!
CJ

Byrnzie

soulsinging wrote:

Byrnzie wrote:

DN307676 wrote:

Should i tip 10% for everything that i buy?

Tipping's for fags.

Stay classy Byrnzie.

Always

Pepe Silvia

gabers wrote:

To answer your most important question, a dime bag used to refer to a $10 bag of weed. (A dime is $.10, get it?) Nowadays I think it generally refers to about 0.25 oz. of it. But I've been "out of the loop" since my college days about eight years ago, so maybe the definition has changed since. At any rate, a dime bag should keep you high for a while.

a 1/4 cosrs more than $10, well, it depends on the quality

soulsinging

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

gabers wrote:

To answer your most important question, a dime bag used to refer to a $10 bag of weed. (A dime is $.10, get it?) Nowadays I think it generally refers to about 0.25 oz. of it. But I've been "out of the loop" since my college days about eight years ago, so maybe the definition has changed since. At any rate, a dime bag should keep you high for a while.

a 1/4 cosrs more than $10, well, it depends on the quality

Even at the worst of my pothead days, I don't think I'd have bought weed that was $10 a quarter... that's got to be some schwag... all stems and seeds. The good KB is $50 an 1/8.

lukin2006

If your going to Florida, the Florida Keys are a must.

weenie

lukin2006 wrote:

If your going to Florida, the Florida Keys are a must.

tru dat.......

Anon

Its Evolution Baby wrote:

JB811 wrote:

Anyone that says Alaska is a bad place to visit probably has never been there.

Stay out of California, IMO it is overpriced and offers little. There are just too many other better places to go.

Where exactly have you been in CA? Northern CA is more like Oregon and Washington. Then you have the Bay Area which has great restaurants, museums, wineries, etc etc. The Central Coast is just beautiful beaches and great food. Southern Ca is great for toursity stuff like Hollywood and Disneyland. Then you have San Diego which is great but if you have to much fun you will think TJ is a good idea and it never is. Then you head east for places as diverse as Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Death Valley and much more. And lastly our Governor has killed both the t1000 and the Predator.

You're right. We have nothing to offer anyone.

San Fran, LA, San Diego, Palm Springs. I was not impressed on any of my three times there. I have not been to the Northern part of the state but I'd just go to Oregon instead. Of all the places I've been California would be last on my list for a return visit.

WaveCameCrashin

Save your money P.J. is coming

Byrnzie

JB811 wrote:

Its Evolution Baby wrote:

JB811 wrote:

Anyone that says Alaska is a bad place to visit probably has never been there.

Stay out of California, IMO it is overpriced and offers little. There are just too many other better places to go.

Where exactly have you been in CA? Northern CA is more like Oregon and Washington. Then you have the Bay Area which has great restaurants, museums, wineries, etc etc. The Central Coast is just beautiful beaches and great food. Southern Ca is great for toursity stuff like Hollywood and Disneyland. Then you have San Diego which is great but if you have to much fun you will think TJ is a good idea and it never is. Then you head east for places as diverse as Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Death Valley and much more. And lastly our Governor has killed both the t1000 and the Predator.

You're right. We have nothing to offer anyone.

San Fran, LA, San Diego, Palm Springs. I was not impressed on any of my three times there. I have not been to the Northern part of the state but I'd just go to Oregon instead. Of all the places I've been California would be last on my list for a return visit.

San Francisco's a great city. Probably still my favourite city, though I've not been there in over ten years now.

Smellyman

Byrnzie wrote:

JB811 wrote:

Its Evolution Baby wrote:

Where exactly have you been in CA? Northern CA is more like Oregon and Washington. Then you have the Bay Area which has great restaurants, museums, wineries, etc etc. The Central Coast is just beautiful beaches and great food. Southern Ca is great for toursity stuff like Hollywood and Disneyland. Then you have San Diego which is great but if you have to much fun you will think TJ is a good idea and it never is. Then you head east for places as diverse as Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Death Valley and much more. And lastly our Governor has killed both the t1000 and the Predator.

You're right. We have nothing to offer anyone.

San Fran, LA, San Diego, Palm Springs. I was not impressed on any of my three times there. I have not been to the Northern part of the state but I'd just go to Oregon instead. Of all the places I've been California would be last on my list for a return visit.

San Francisco's a great city. Probably still my favourite city, though I've not been there in over ten years now.

SF is my most fav US city as well.

jlew24asu

Byrnzie wrote:

DN307676 wrote:

Would it be better to refer to America as the U.S.A?

Makes no difference.

DN307676 wrote:

Should i tip 10% for everything that i buy?

Tipping's for fags.

this says alot about your character on many levels.

Byrnzie

jlew24asu wrote:

Byrnzie wrote:

DN307676 wrote:

Would it be better to refer to America as the U.S.A?

Makes no difference.

DN307676 wrote:

Should i tip 10% for everything that i buy?

Tipping's for fags.

this says alot about your character on many levels.

I see they've let you back then.

And you've come straight in with a personal attack on me.

Business as usual is it?

PearlJain

DN307676 wrote:

Really want to visit America but have so many questions because it is such a huge country with so many states which all have there own charm.
It would be impossible to visit every state and considering the currency change from Australian dollars to U.S dollars i have to be selective about which states to visit.
Places like New York,California,Las Vegas are a shoe in but would love to see Washington,New Orleans,Miami, the list goes on!!!!!!!!!!
Dont want to do the clique thing,would love to see the cool,unknown towns of the U.S.

I have some questions and would love your thoughts.

questions are,
Would it be better to refer to America as the U.S.A?
Should i tip 10% for everything that i buy?
Are people in New York really as rude as French people?
Is a dime bag really a dime and what is a dime?
Is Alaska really that bad to visit?

I'm starting to look like I feel some wierd need to comment on everything on this thread. I have an Aussie Neighbor - she loves it here so much - she is becoming a citizen. While I love my country - I'm thinking about moving to Austrailia (or Texas ). You will certainly be popular. Everyone here LOVES an accent. Just have some "depth" to ya as well. Visit NY City (Completely AWESOME!!!!) Visit the Midwest, ....OMG - So much to see here - I can't put it all on this sight. do some research as to the things that interest you
Stupid question i know but would love to hear your thoughts.

Im only asking because a fan of Pearl Jam is a fan of mine.......?
Aghh you know what i mean !!

Dan.

jlew24asu

Byrnzie wrote:

Tipping's for fags.

this says alot about your character on many levels.[/quote]

Byrnzie wrote:

I see they've let you back then.

And you've come straight in with a personal attack on me.

Business as usual is it?

I've been busy traveling this great country seeing Eddie 6 times in the past month. miss me? and this isn't an "attack" on you. its an observation. not sure how you get away with saying such things and others get banned for similar comments. "Tipping's for Fags" is an insulting statement to many and speaks volumes of the type of person you are.

Byrnzie

jlew24asu wrote:

"Tipping's for Fags" is an insulting statement to many and speaks volumes of the type of person you are.

And what type of person am I Jlew? Please enlighten me.

jlew24asu

Byrnzie wrote:

jlew24asu wrote:

"Tipping's for Fags" is an insulting statement to many and speaks volumes of the type of person you are.

And what type of person am I Jlew? Please enlighten me.

no need for me to explain. your very typical comments like the one in question speaks for itself.

soulsinging

Byrnzie wrote:

jlew24asu wrote:

"Tipping's for Fags" is an insulting statement to many and speaks volumes of the type of person you are.

And what type of person am I Jlew? Please enlighten me.

The kind of person that thinks "Tipping's for Fags" is an appropriate and intelligent way to respond to a legitimate question.

Rice is for chinks. Offensive, no?