Cheryl Obal, Cross-Cultural Communication Expert
Cheryl Obal, Cross-Cultural Communication Expert
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US-China Cultural CLASH | Unlocking the Secrets of US-China Cultural Differences: Top 3 Revealed
“You can never become a Westerner.” US-China relations took an interesting turn in the last week, with comments by Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, and then positive remarks by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during a visit to Beijing.
Wang Yi was speaking to Japan and Korea in these remarks, as the two nations have recently strengthened ties with the US, while China becomes an increasingly stronger economic power and bigger rival to the US.
The comments were quoted in the CNN article by Nectar Gan on July 5.
I am Cheryl Obal, a cross-cultural trainer, advisor and consultant. This means I help people not make an ass out of themselves when they deal with other cultures. I have lived in fast-east Asia for 3 years.
You are in the right place to hear a cultural analysis of conundrums just like this one between the US and China!
The three major cultural differences between US and China:
-Low-contect vs. high-context communication
-Individualism vs. collectivism
-The "saving'face" value
Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
✅ For cross-cultural training, consultation or advisory, contact me at info@cherylobal.com
Cheryl Obal & Associates
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Want to become a cross-cultural trainer, and travel the world with amazing work opportunities? Check out my course on Udemy "How to Become a Cross-Cultural Trainer" here: bit.ly/2TcNZfV
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Work in Saudi Arabia as an Expat | Find a Job in Saudi Arabia and Change Your Life!
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Ever wondered how you can find work in Saudi Arabia as an expat? You may have seen my previous videos about Saudi where I talked about my life, work, and doing business in the Kingdom. In this video, I will explain how YOU can find a job in Saudi Arabia. ✅ To find out how to obtain my services, including personalized job search assistance for Saudi Arabia, visit my website: workinginsaudiarabia...
Myths About Saudi Arabia: Debunked! | I Lived in Saudi | 7 Biggest Myths about Saudi Arabia BUSTED!
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What's it like to live in Saudi Arabia? In this video I’m going to de-bunk seven myths about Saudi Arabia. You must be interested in learning the real story about this Arab Gulf nation which is not so well known and often misunderstood. There are so many misconceptions about Saudi Arabia and you’ve come to the right place to learn about life in Saudi Arabia. Do you want to learn about safety in...
My Daily Life in Saudi Arabia at KAUST: The BEST Place to Work in Saudi Arabia!
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What IS this beautiful place on the coast of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia? This is KAUST, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, a place I am proud to call one of my homes. A place I spent 4 years of my life, which gave me amazing cultural and professional opportunities as well as the chance to meet and work with brilliant minds from all over the world. This video is for anyone who ...
Launch an Online Course in 2023 | Cross-Cultural Trainers Network Session February 16, 2023
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Make 2023 the year you decide to launch a digital course! If you are wondering how to launch an online (pre-recorded) course, this session is for you. I will go over my experience of launching my courses "How to Become a Cross-Cultural Trainer" and "UK Interview Success" on the Udemy course platform. I will also share my experiences with other platforms. We will discuss: -How to organize your c...
Free Online Resources For Cross-Cultural Trainers: Feb. 7, 2023 | Cross-Cultural Trainers Network
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Did you know that there are so many free resources out there in the intercultural training world, which we can utilize to enhance our training? In this session, Cheryl Obal, the Founder of the Cross-Cultural Trainers Network, shares her favorite free online tools, then opens up the floor for others to share theirs. Cheryl Obal has 20 years of experience as a culture and communication skills tra...
BEST Road Trip Route Across Europe: 7 Countries, 4 Days, 1 Epic Journey! | Europe driving trip
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Want to know the best road trip route across Europe? Come with me on a 7-country journey from Italy to France, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, and England. Why did we decide to go by car? When you travel by car, you see so many things that you don’t see when you travel by plane. You can also stop throughout your journey and see small towns, and less touristy places. Small towns ...
How to Conduct Intercultural Training for Young Audiences: Session with Eva Gaborikova
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Has it ever happened that a training company asked you to provide cross-cultural relocation training for a whole family? Maybe your experience is mostly with adults, since cross-cultural training is often for mature audiences. However, the need to develop and deliver training for young learners is becoming increasingly more common. So the question is: "HOW can we teach cross-cultural competence...
CultureActive and its Team Tools with Michael Gates | Cross-Cultural Trainers Network
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Michael Gates is an internationally-recognized teacher and writer on cross-cultural management, and an Associate Fellow at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. With over 30 years of experience in multinational companies across the world, he is widely known as an expert in the field. Michael is going to take us through the uses of CultureActive, a cross-cultural profiling tool based o...
Interview with Cross-Cultural Book Author Dr. Julia Kirst | Cross-Cultural Trainers Network
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Welcome to the 3rd session of the Cross-Cultural Trainers Network! In this session I interview Julia Kirst, PhD., Author of "What the United States Wants." Julia is a Harvard Graduate, cultural anthropologist, entrepreneur, author and speaker originally from Brazil, with over 3 decades of experience in the US. In this interview we hear her perspectives on the following: How did she get the insp...
An Afternoon with Mussolini: Uncovering Fascinating Secrets about a Legendary Dictator!
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Are you ready for some dark tourism? We visited Mussolini's hometown, birthplace, and resting place. Disclaimer We are not Mussolini supporters, and we are not supporters of fascism! We are simply interested in history, and it's always good to know the history of the place you live in. The mausoleum where Mussolini is buried is located in his hometown of Predappio, in the Emilia-Romagna region ...
Questions about Saudi Arabia: Answered! | 10 More Answers, What You Always Wanted to Know
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To learn more about my daily life in Saudi Arabia and life in Saudi Arabia as a woman, watch this video! I lived in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, and had an extremely positive, in fact, life-changing experience. Now I encourage others to open their mind and see what Saudi Arabia has to offer. ✅ To find out how to obtain my services, including personalized job search assistance for Saudi Arabia, vis...
Networking for Cross Cultural Trainers | Second Meeting of the Cross-Cultural Trainers Network
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Networking is essential to career success in a niche field like cross-cultural training. But HOW can you develop a network? This session was an open discussion forum in which shared my advice about the following, and opened the floor for anyone to add their points: 1. Additional networks, groups and organizations interculturalists can join 2. Networking skills building: how to have conversation...
Top 10 Reasons Why I Loved Living in Saudi Arabia | Life in Saudi Arabia as an Expat
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My life in Saudi Arabia, the life of women in Saudi Arabia, and life in Saudi Arabia as an Expat. Get all your questions about life in Saudi Arabia answered! ✅ To find out about how to obtain my services, including personalized job search assistance for Saudi Arabia, visit my website: workinginsaudiarabia.com/ Get my 15-page Jobs in Saudi Arabia packet HERE: cherylobal.gumroad.com/l/Saudijobs I...
Let's Discover Italy: 5 Cultural Lessons Teenagers Need to Know! | When Young People Travel to Italy
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When young people travel to Italy, there are some cultural lessons teenagers need to know. Maybe you are finally going to visit Italy, or maybe your family is going to LIVE there! If YOU are going to Italy soon for the first time, and you are a teenager, this video is for you. Stay tuned to find out how you can adapt and be culturally prepared for your upcoming Italy visit or long-term stay in ...
10 Questions About Saudi Arabia: Answered! | Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask
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10 Questions About Saudi Arabia: Answered! | Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask
★ Magical Malta! ★ | Valletta, Malta walking tour | Downtown Valletta | Beautiful Malta
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★ Magical Malta! ★ | Valletta, Malta walking tour | Downtown Valletta | Beautiful Malta
7 Key Lessons on Solopreneurship from the First 2 Years | Business Journey of an Entrepreneur
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7 Key Lessons on Solopreneurship from the First 2 Years | Business Journey of an Entrepreneur
Communication in Multicultural Teams: 6 Steps to Make it Work | Be an Effective Communicator
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Communication in Multicultural Teams: 6 Steps to Make it Work | Be an Effective Communicator
The Pivot Factor in Cross Cultural Management | How to Effectively Manage People Across Cultures
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The Pivot Factor in Cross Cultural Management | How to Effectively Manage People Across Cultures
Top 5 Tips for Building a Network | Networking Skills 101 | PLUS 5 Ways to Build Rapport Instantly
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Top 5 Tips for Building a Network | Networking Skills 101 | PLUS 5 Ways to Build Rapport Instantly
How to Build Your Network as an Expat | 5 Easy Ways to Meet People in a New City & Country
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How to Build Your Network as an Expat | 5 Easy Ways to Meet People in a New City & Country
Mastering Money: The Ultimate Guide to Saving as an Expat
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Mastering Money: The Ultimate Guide to Saving as an Expat
Top 7 Reasons I Moved to Italy | Is Living in Italy Right for YOU? | Expat life in Italy
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Top 7 Reasons I Moved to Italy | Is Living in Italy Right for YOU? | Expat life in Italy
Top Resources for Learning Italian Language | Best Apps, Websites, Podcasts, YouTube Channels, Books
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Top Resources for Learning Italian Language | Best Apps, Websites, Podcasts, UA-cam Channels, Books
White Cliffs of Dover UK | Amazing Day Trip to Dover, England! | Iconic White Chalk Cliffs
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White Cliffs of Dover UK | Amazing Day Trip to Dover, England! | Iconic White Chalk Cliffs
Roman Baths in Bath, England | Ancient Roman History and Culture | REAL Roman bathhouse!
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Roman Baths in Bath, England | Ancient Roman History and Culture | REAL Roman bathhouse!
STONEHENGE | A Visit to the Iconic Ancient Monument in England | One More Bucket List Item Done!
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STONEHENGE | A Visit to the Iconic Ancient Monument in England | One More Bucket List Item Done!
Bell Tower of San Nicolò | Lecco, ITALY | Second highest tower in Italy!
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Bell Tower of San Nicolò | Lecco, ITALY | Second highest tower in Italy!
Lake Garlate in Lecco, Italy | Beautiful Lake Garlate Extension of COMO LAKE | North Italy
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Lake Garlate in Lecco, Italy | Beautiful Lake Garlate Extension of COMO LAKE | North Italy

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @AlHemsh3ZoOoZ
    @AlHemsh3ZoOoZ 5 днів тому

    Happy to hear you 😎😎... Looking forward for more videos 🙂

  • @Savage_Viking
    @Savage_Viking 6 днів тому

    I used to live there. Great place.

  • @usmannadeem1958
    @usmannadeem1958 8 днів тому

    I am so proud of my father cuz he also works here his name is Muhammad Nadeem and he is a senior speaslist in LEM

  • @NtabanganyimanaWellarise-p5q
    @NtabanganyimanaWellarise-p5q 8 днів тому

    ua-cam.com/video/fqaURzP86xI/v-deo.htmlsi=c-kE5GxibXosfPl5

  • @pushpopschilly
    @pushpopschilly 10 днів тому

    My neighbor says she is Greek, but her name origin comes from Saudi Arabia. Why would she lie?

    • @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert
      @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 днів тому

      I have no idea 😂

    • @pushpopschilly
      @pushpopschilly 9 днів тому

      @@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert her maiden name was "Alsamain". She married a Jordainian. But she is Muslim and is a Hijab that doesn't wear her scarf, and also lies about being a Christian.

  • @bestasphaltgamerever197
    @bestasphaltgamerever197 12 днів тому

    Where is the cats adopting center

  • @mdataulla
    @mdataulla 13 днів тому

    I am new person in saudi.i am come from bangladesh.i am also try to follow your information.thank you so much for your kindly information ❤❤

  • @sunilpandey2638
    @sunilpandey2638 14 днів тому

    Good 👍 sister

  • @Danish.7117
    @Danish.7117 15 днів тому

    Asllam alaikum I'm working here in Hvac department

  • @markfelixelechi4381
    @markfelixelechi4381 18 днів тому

    Thanks for the update madam

  • @SupercarVlogs12
    @SupercarVlogs12 19 днів тому

    Coming soon saudi

  • @bobbytpatio9211
    @bobbytpatio9211 20 днів тому

    wow so changed

  • @hab1157
    @hab1157 20 днів тому

    I likes Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

  • @peterkobor5470
    @peterkobor5470 21 день тому

    Saudi Arabia is certainly on my list of countries that I would like to visit. The prince is doing an excellent job in diversifying the country. The projects that are being built there are truly mind blowing. Hopefully the world can live in peace again. Your video was Compact and informative. Nice !

  • @manuelbusto4136
    @manuelbusto4136 21 день тому

    Hello!! And what about salaries?? What is a normal salary for an expat engineer? And companies normally paying house and accomodations for all the family?

    • @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert
      @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 20 днів тому

      Hello! Salaries vary a lot according to job and employer, as well as location. If you work in a remote area, chances are the employer covers everything for you and your family. If you work in a big city, sometimes the employer provides. housing and sometimes they give you an allowance instead, and you arrange it yourself. There are many variables, but you can calculate around 3-5 times your salary in your home country.

    • @manuelbusto4136
      @manuelbusto4136 20 днів тому

      ​@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert3 or 5 times more my gross salary in my country but receiving tax free in Saudi Arabia?

  • @manual1377
    @manual1377 21 день тому

    What abiut the water quality, Did you face hairfall issues there??

  • @PascaleAndersonMair
    @PascaleAndersonMair 22 дні тому

    There is one thing that bothers. It would be great if white people present thenselves as immigrants, not expats. You are an immigrant, not an expat.

  • @debradocekal-lusk5802
    @debradocekal-lusk5802 Місяць тому

    I lived in Saudi for 4 and a half years and all I can say is it was the worst years of my life. I always said if I could be free like an American is and live there it would be great. I was not free and you learn from living there how much you love your freedom.

    • @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert
      @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Місяць тому

      Sorry to hear you didn’t have a good experience and I wonder when you lived there. Things are very different now. It also depends also on where you work and live.

    • @AbuAhmed1243
      @AbuAhmed1243 7 днів тому

      ​@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpertalso varies. What kind of freedom do you want? You do not have the right to do everything. You cannot walk naked in Saudi Arabia as you do in America. The limits of your freedom stop at the limits of others.

    • @artisthusnatalal3099
      @artisthusnatalal3099 3 дні тому

      Celebrate your country full of crime

  • @02317895
    @02317895 Місяць тому

    I have been applying for various roles in riyadh the previous 7 months, but after observing carefully linkedin in premium, I realised for every single vacancy, recruiters receive approximately 1600 -2000 applications within a time period of a month. As you understand, it WILL BE practically impossible to call you back for an interview, even if you have done a very good job with the CV.

  • @Arcyamen
    @Arcyamen Місяць тому

    Unfortunately it's near impossible even with UK citizenship & tons of experience in the UK & Saudi. 1 year now looking for a construction job in Saudi with no luck (should be piece of cake looking to NEOM construction boom but it's all on TV with no genuine openings) . Plus all employers want to pay you the crumb or to get you for a local usual salaries

    • @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert
      @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Місяць тому

      Don’t give up hope. It takes time to find a job in Saudi. You have to search a lot and be very patient. It also helps if you have a connection, someone you know already working there who could help you get an interview. The second time I went back to Saudi, it took me 2.5 years and hundreds of applications before I got an offer.

    • @Arcyamen
      @Arcyamen Місяць тому

      @@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Thanks for the heads up Cherly, there's hope but the recruitment process is ridiculously lengthy and lots of berucratic non sense. As you hinted, ''Wasta'' has a big influence so you need someone who has influence and is genuinely willing to help from inside org. thankfully I live with parents now so not worried about rent. The job market in the UK isn't encouraging either...

  • @submissions72
    @submissions72 Місяць тому

    It's not just Saudis it's how we all Muslims are raised. The Zionists Jews in the west have done everything to tarnish our image

  • @MehediHasan-bj8gq
    @MehediHasan-bj8gq Місяць тому

    Hello mam. I'm a final year Civil Engineering student from Bangladesh. I have a dream to live in Saudi Arabia. Can you please tell me the process, How i become a lecturer/Assistant Professor of any Saudi Arabia University. If i got a MSc Degree from other Country like Turkey,Malaysia,Japan etc, is there any chance?

  • @Sooriyah7
    @Sooriyah7 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much ❤

  • @ahzeam5369
    @ahzeam5369 Місяць тому

    Thank you very much! Very informative! I truly appreciate this.

  • @dannyphantom6860
    @dannyphantom6860 Місяць тому

    How can I find a job as a US citizen who has highschool diploma in Saudi Madina who only speaks English

    • @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert
      @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Місяць тому

      You need a university degree to get a work visa for Saudi

    • @dannyphantom6860
      @dannyphantom6860 Місяць тому

      @@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert I have a sister who is interested in working in Saudi Arabia and has a four-year bachelor's degree in psychology what kind of job can she get in Saudi and what salary? How much is she looking at a year? she’s a beginner with no experience entry level

  • @user-gq8xd8bx5q
    @user-gq8xd8bx5q Місяць тому

    Most jobs for Saudi nationals 🙃

  • @UndoEverything
    @UndoEverything Місяць тому

    Nice vid. Thanks. - Hi from Finland.

  • @giovannipadova2729
    @giovannipadova2729 Місяць тому

    I just visited Vicenza for the first time and agree with you, this underestimated city it's a very nice place where to live!

  • @SAHANDOONOFFICIAL
    @SAHANDOONOFFICIAL Місяць тому

    2:30 exactly. That’s one thing I can’t stand, and sadly, I don’t even know how to respond to these kind of comments. It’s kind discomforting tbh 😂

  • @NuhuHassan-lb7wp
    @NuhuHassan-lb7wp Місяць тому

    I ❤❤❤

  • @NuhuHassan-lb7wp
    @NuhuHassan-lb7wp Місяць тому

    هل كنت تحب النبي محمد؟ إذا قمت بذلك، من فضلك؟ اسمحوا لي أن أعمل في معظم.

  • @zakirh9850
    @zakirh9850 Місяць тому

    Great country Alhamdo Lillah. Cheryl you missed one more reason that is its a safe country, due to its strict laws and security

  • @r..8574
    @r..8574 Місяць тому

    Can international girls be educated at KAUST?

  • @unsolicited_comment
    @unsolicited_comment Місяць тому

    How is it to raise kids as non Arab muslim there? My kids are 10,5, and 4 years old. They neither speak the local language nor english, I am worried about schools and that they can't adapt. I have a job offer and I am not sure about it.

  • @A._J_.
    @A._J_. Місяць тому

    Silician food in Vicenza is considered "ethnic"

  • @lelon02
    @lelon02 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. Very informative. Are staff members allowed to bring their pet dogs?

  • @egosangjeff202
    @egosangjeff202 2 місяці тому

    Kudos girl. The research is awesome.

  • @saminagaffur8086
    @saminagaffur8086 2 місяці тому

    Hi how ate you thank you so much for that much information Pleas could you give me more detail about 1.1 working in school i have 12years expeince working with chilldren in school i live in uk but i really wants to move to saudi with my children xx

  • @shihabuddinfaisal9340
    @shihabuddinfaisal9340 2 місяці тому

    Can I do Bachelor there??

  • @user-xh5mo6bh2g
    @user-xh5mo6bh2g 2 місяці тому

    Thank a million for a very informative video . I looking for a job. iT project manager.

  • @AnnaFrancescaCelestino
    @AnnaFrancescaCelestino 2 місяці тому

    Great coverage. Looks amazing. Thank you!

  • @amjadamjadawan386
    @amjadamjadawan386 2 місяці тому

    In Saudi Arabia. Now don't have easy way to get the money jobs. Because young people Saudi are in new job

  • @gavingomeze6021
    @gavingomeze6021 2 місяці тому

    You look beautiful

  • @hannahkariuki8018
    @hannahkariuki8018 2 місяці тому

    How can I become expert in Saudi Arabia. What are the qualifications for an expert

    • @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert
      @cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 2 місяці тому

      Well, to start, you should live here, spend a lot of time with Saudi people and read a lot of books about Saudi!

  • @noushadvadakkekettil9437
    @noushadvadakkekettil9437 2 місяці тому

    I am Noushad from India. Have post graduation in Commerce and Arabic. Now like to move soudi for job. Can u help me

  • @daviOzBr
    @daviOzBr 2 місяці тому

    Wow! That’s an amazing video. Much appreciated. The more I learn about Saudi Arabia, the more I want to visit it. Can you recommend me a nice area to stay for tourists? Somewhere convenient for short walks when you want to have dinner after a long day sightseeing, for example, instead of taking a cab or something to cross the city? Shukran.

  • @haniisqeel1964
    @haniisqeel1964 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot for this video 🤗 I’m planning to apply for masters in chemistry. Please any information that can guide me through my application?

  • @livingcolour7015
    @livingcolour7015 2 місяці тому

    Hello, I'm a Canadian considering a move to Saudi Arabia. I have over a decade of experience working in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Need your guidance

  • @austinmezzy6064
    @austinmezzy6064 2 місяці тому

    Duolingo!!

  • @mpumikhumalo5341
    @mpumikhumalo5341 2 місяці тому

    Nice ❤