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Essential apps for
United States
EnglishUSD8 apps
Standard Western apps work everywhere. The main choices: which rideshare and which food delivery.
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Power & Plug
TypeA / B
Voltage120V
Freq60Hz
EU appliances need a converter, not just an adapter.
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Tipping
18-22% at restaurants is the social norm. 15% for bad service. $1-2 per drink at bars.
๐Rideshare & Taxi
See all โ๐บ๏ธNavigation & Maps
See all โG
Google Maps
Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Best for transit and walking in any US city.
A
Apple Maps
Strong in US, UK, Europe, and Japan. Excellent transit in major cities.
Strong for Apple users; transit data in major cities is excellent.
๐ฑFood Delivery
See all โ๐Public Transit
See all โBriefing
What to know before you go
โ Do
- Tip generously โ wait staff often depend on it.
- Ask "How are you" expecting "Good, you?" โ it's ritual, not actual inquiry.
โDon't
- Confusing Canada with the US to Canadians (or vice versa).
- Discussing politics with strangers.
โ ๏ธ Common scams to know
- Times Square Elmos/characters demanding tips after photos.
- Fake homeless "needing gas money" near tourist areas.
Going elsewhere?