Hi Lisa, thank you for your excellent insights into the NHS which is one of out better achievements. As a nurse working in the NHS, it can be mentally and physically demanding but rewarding. Your English is really coming along due to your hard work. Looking forward to your next video and insights as always.
Hello Lisa I'm glad you like it here. Our pets are like family. And most people will help you if you fall in the street. Like you said. That's a lively video. You stay safe. And your English is getting better have a great week
Sometimes it takes a person from elsewhere to remind you the positives of living in the country, thanks I enjoyed your video. Sending best wishes to your husband hope he is feeling better
I had a bicycle accident, hit my head, unconscious. A stranger carried me into her house, made me comfortable, called an ambulance, saved my life. Anyone here would do that in the UK.
I, being a Brit, have been on the transplant donation list since I was 20. I am now 73 so my 'Use by Date' has passed I guess. It is nice to hear of so many positives for this country.
Stay on the donor list. There are still useful things they can do with you. Even if it is "only" an autopsy to examine organs to help others be healthier.
Thank you Lisa, it's very interesting hearing your perspective on things and I want to thank you for the effort you put into these videos. I'm sure I speak on behalf of many viewers in wishing you and your husband (and families) good health going forward.
I have lived in the UK and China. I have seen what you said about the UK helping people, and about Chinese ignoring people who need help. However I have also been spit on in the UK for looking like a Chinese. In China I have also had my wallet (dropped in McDonald's) and expensive cell phone (in Yonghe) and both were returned to me. I also visited a doctor in China that didn't overcharge nor ask for red envelop. Simply put, there are good and bad people everywhere. The systems and culture you talk about are also not monolithic.
Don't worry, I'm not disparaging China . I didn’t say overcharge and red envelop. I mean you have to have money to see doctor. In the UK anything is free.This is what surprised me. I'm just comparing . What I talked about in the video is a phenomenon.Because the British will help strangers without thinking.
@@GobbyLisa99 I'm not disagreeing with you - I agree that people are more likely to help in the UK. I think there are many reasons why - religious, historical, population, structural, etc. On the other hand, China has only recently begun to modernize its urban centers (almost completely ignoring rural areas). I remember in the 1990s when I visited a tier 2 city, many of the roads were still dirt (not concrete) and people struggled to make a living. The NHS seems free but it is not. As an international student I pay almost 2,000 GBP a year to use the NHS. British citizens who work also pay a lot into the NHS through deductions on their salaries.
@@sohu86x in fact.Chinese people also pay taxes. In the UK the amount of money paid by international students is not that much.Because an ultrasound or CT scan can cost more than this . I saw an international student had surgery and hospitalized, it’s spent more than that money. In fact, it’s very cost-effective. This money is the most basic.And even if no money, hospitals will save people first.
@@GobbyLisa99 What a terribly biased thing to say that "money paid by international students is not that much". My spouse also pays the international NHS fee but hasn't used the NHS once in two years. There are plenty of people who pay but don't use the NHS. 感觉您在国外带的时间并不是很久，呆几年会发现不是“天堂”。祝您好运。
The UK people are well known for giving vast amounts to charity, even when times are hard. We have regular charity drives like ‘Red Nose Day’ etc. and yes, we will always stop to help people in difficulties. I always have but then I’m a nurse so I also have a professional expectation to do so. But I still stop now even tho I’m no longer registered because I’m disabled. And the UK is very well known for loving pets/animals. It’s a core part of who we are. I know the press often give the UK people overly negative press, but at our core we are strong, we will always come together to help anyone in need - any disasters will show you that. As a small country we routinely send more aid than a country this size probably should be expected to. As health professionals and we always try as much as possible to give dignity in death. Always. I have laid many people out, supported family saying goodbye. Death is just as important as life, and is vital for how the family can deal with what’s happened. I have very strong feelings about how important it is to deal with death whether it’s sudden or expected. Xxxxx
Several of the consultant doctors I have met in London hospitals in recent years are originally from Hong Kong - they were all very nice and good doctors.
An interesting video. The NHS is the best thing that ever happened in this country. It is not perfect, but the principle of free access to medical care is very important to us.
How we treat other, especially strangers, is a reflection of ourselves. If we tear them down, we diminish ourselves but if we help them, we don't. My way of seeing a donor card is if I'm dead and no longer using my fleshy bits then why not give someone else the chance at a better life. The other donation thing to consider is becoming a blood donor, a pint couple of times a year isn't a big ask of anyone.
Dear Lisa, I really enjoy watching great videos from your channel ! I am your new Subscriber and LIKE#436. Greetings from Toronto, Canada Danny Muliana
Very interesting video Lisa. I envy your healthcare system over there a bit. Here in America it's way too profit oriented and insurance companies try to dictate what you will get and how cheaply it can be done. Ambulance service is usually not free here either. I didn't know cremation was done for everyone in China. I guess there are so many people there... land is not available except for the rich? My father, whom I cared for for many years passed away at 100 and was diagnosed with cancer at 95 but did not want to be treated and he remained strong till 100 then had a fall and broke his leg bone (femur) at 100 and passed away because of that not the Cancer.
@@GobbyLisa99 the crazy thing is he was a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy and didn't eat especially healthy at all like most in that generation in America . He smoked when he was young but quit when he was about 40 or so, and it became known about the Cancer risk. Didn't drink except socially. Not overweight but didn't obsess over it like many nowadays. Remained Active until the end (walking, tennis and golf when younger).
@@GobbyLisa99 encourage him to keep as active as possible. Even at 94 there are always things he can do, just take it slow. Best wishes for your husband too.
@@GobbyLisa99 That might be true now but language is just a tool. As with all tools, the more we use them the more familiar we are with them and the better we become at using them. It's a natural progression for most and you seem to be speeding along. Llongyfarchiadau!
We have a law put in place in the uk to prevent what happens in china, i learnt about it during my training to become a carer. It's basically just a law that protects u from being taken to court for trying to help, we seem to have alot of laws like this that unfortunately other countries dont have but the uk is very strict on health and safety its the same with food laws. I wish other places had these especially like america, that country makes people sick to make them pay for health its sickening
We have very high taxes, everyone pays Insurance money from their wages which goes to the state for health care..It is now very difficult for us to get all we need, due to migrants having free treatment..
Hi Lisa, thanks for a great video. I find it hard when im in China not to help when you see people in need, my partner keeps saying not to help because like you say they will try to sue me, because im western and they think western people are very rich.
Thank you. It’s sad that too many people in this society have forgotten kindness for the sake of money 💰 . But if you’re foreigners no problem. Because the police will be on your side.
Thank you for making this video and talking about your experience in Britain and the differences with China. It is very good for us to understand China better. I hope you are enjoying life here, you are very welcome. Your english is great - keep it up. I hope one day to learn Chinese because I do business there.
Hello lovely Lisa, your video was very enlightening, thank you. I also wish your husband all the best with his Immunotherapy, and future health. Cheers!
I really like your videos. I can tell you put a lot of effort into making a good quality video on interesting topics. I appreciate your efforts to produce your content in your second language (english). I also hope your husband can overcome his illness. ^-^
This is a very different approach to cultural differences from the other videos I have seen. No electric kettles, sockets, Marmite and beans on toast! You have really gone deep. Thank you. I enjoyed your video very much.
It's hard to imagine China being poor after traveling to many of the cities. In most places it looks much wealthier than the U.S., but since google doesn't update it's map images of China, it has maybe 25 or 30 year old images, sometimes you can see how places used to look. The last time I was in China, I was in Changsha in 2023 and I had not learned to use Baidu yet, so I tried to use Google maps. I was standing in Yuhua residential district (雨花区) which is one of my favorite places in China. There are many residential areas with malls, and public parks that go along the river in the middle of the area. Families walk in this area every night, and there are many restaurants of all different kinds. There are millions of people living there. But, when I opened google maps, it has maybe a 30 year old satellite map pictures of the location. Literally nothing was there. The whole place was rural farmland with maybe a few businesses. It was a bit like traveling in time.
I heard that in China, harvesting body parts from the dead - and possibly even the less dead if you have a rare tissue type - is compulsory at times, when the recipient is one of "The Great & The Good" (senior Party figures). There are reports of healthy young people with rare tissue types just disappearing, for the benefit of the select few. Even, videos of such people being kidnapped in broad daylight & bundled into a van 😞
I'm originally from Korea. The odd thing about healthcare in Korea is they tend to treat foreigners better in the hospitals then the Korean patients. Not sure why.
I really like your channel Lisa; maybe I suggest that you be careful about political issues. May I ask that you do a video about what foods you miss the most?
I lived in China for 13 years. I've witnessed two traffic accidents where no passers-by would help. On the first occasion I had to literally force two old ladies to call for an ambulance. Empathy is a rare commodity there. I could tell you stories for hours.
I heard the term 'falling down' concerning people not helping each other in China. Whoever falls down first claims the injury. When you are fighting for the scraps, this is what happens.
Thank you - especially for taking the time to enunciate so clearly. Kudos for being multilingual.
It's nice to hear of the differences in our countries you come over as a very lovely person
Hey Lisa, your spoken English and subject matters are just BRILLIANT! Truly lovely! 😊
Thank you.
Welcome to the UK!....... I hope that your husband is feeling much better.
Thank you.
Hi Lisa, thank you for your excellent insights into the NHS which is one of out better achievements. As a nurse working in the NHS, it can be mentally and physically demanding but rewarding. Your English is really coming along due to your hard work. Looking forward to your next video and insights as always.
Thank you for sharing these things. It makes me realise how much we take for granted. Best wishes to you and your husband. Cheers!
Hello Lisa I'm glad you like it here. Our pets are like family. And most people will help you if you fall in the street. Like you said. That's a lively video. You stay safe. And your English is getting better have a great week
Thank you. 😊
Thank you for helping better understanding between British and Chinese people.
Thank you.
I really enjoyed your video and the efforts you put into producing them! Thank you!
I could listen to your voice all day. Bless you lovely lady.
Thank you
Sometimes it takes a person from elsewhere to remind you the positives of living in the country, thanks I enjoyed your video. Sending best wishes to your husband hope he is feeling better
Not sure if this has already been mentioned. We have the Good Samaritan law in the UK. It protects people who try to help others.
I had a bicycle accident, hit my head, unconscious. A stranger carried me into her house, made me comfortable, called an ambulance, saved my life. Anyone here would do that in the UK.
I, being a Brit, have been on the transplant donation list since I was 20. I am now 73 so my 'Use by Date' has passed I guess. It is nice to hear of so many positives for this country.
😊
In China you can buy a donor organ harvested from a political prisoner, if you have the right connections.
You can enrol for a whole body donation at a teaching hospital but there mustn't be an autopsy, so natural causes only.
Stay on the donor list. There are still useful things they can do with you. Even if it is "only" an autopsy to examine organs to help others be healthier.
I'm glad to see you enjoy life in the UK. I hope your husband is doing well.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts about the UK. I hope your husband is well.❤ rab
Thank you.
Thank you for being a bright light, and being so good at what you are doing.
I very much enjoy your videos. I always gain cultural insight from them. Thank you very much
Thank you very much.
I so enjoy your comments and the way you work so hard to pronounce difficult words correctly!
Thank you.
I am sorry to hear your husband was unwell. I wish him a full and speedy recovery
Thank you.
As a British person it’s so nice to hear nice things about Britain
Thanks.
Thank you Lisa, it's very interesting hearing your perspective on things and I want to thank you for the effort you put into these videos.
I'm sure I speak on behalf of many viewers in wishing you and your husband (and families) good health going forward.
Thank you very much.
I have lived in the UK and China. I have seen what you said about the UK helping people, and about Chinese ignoring people who need help.
However I have also been spit on in the UK for looking like a Chinese. In China I have also had my wallet (dropped in McDonald's) and expensive cell phone (in Yonghe) and both were returned to me. I also visited a doctor in China that didn't overcharge nor ask for red envelop.
Simply put, there are good and bad people everywhere. The systems and culture you talk about are also not monolithic.
Don't worry, I'm not disparaging China . I didn’t say overcharge and red envelop. I mean you have to have money to see doctor. In the UK anything is free.This is what surprised me. I'm just comparing . What I talked about in the video is a phenomenon.Because the British will help strangers without thinking.
@@GobbyLisa99 I'm not disagreeing with you - I agree that people are more likely to help in the UK. I think there are many reasons why - religious, historical, population, structural, etc. On the other hand, China has only recently begun to modernize its urban centers (almost completely ignoring rural areas). I remember in the 1990s when I visited a tier 2 city, many of the roads were still dirt (not concrete) and people struggled to make a living.
The NHS seems free but it is not. As an international student I pay almost 2,000 GBP a year to use the NHS. British citizens who work also pay a lot into the NHS through deductions on their salaries.
@@sohu86x in fact.Chinese people also pay taxes. In the UK the amount of money paid by international students is not that much.Because an ultrasound or CT scan can cost more than this . I saw an international student had surgery and hospitalized, it’s spent more than that money. In fact, it’s very cost-effective. This money is the most basic.And even if no money, hospitals will save people first.
@@GobbyLisa99 What a terribly biased thing to say that "money paid by international students is not that much".
My spouse also pays the international NHS fee but hasn't used the NHS once in two years. There are plenty of people who pay but don't use the NHS.
感觉您在国外带的时间并不是很久，呆几年会发现不是“天堂”。祝您好运。
@@sohu86x 我并不认为这里是天堂奥，你看最近乱的，我在英国八年多了，我只是在说当真生病的时候，你会发现你所使用的远远高于你所付的。当然不生病那就钱算多的，好像以前留学生不需要付的，新政策好像，因为NHS快负担不起了，只能从外国学生下手吧，而且现在的英国不能说那些敏感的啊 我怕警察找我。
Thankyou for your video. I enjoyed learning about the differences between life in China and the UK!
@@cosycovevlog3260 Thank you.
People from Britain think we live in a cess pool, we live in paradise compared with most countries, even after 13 years of Tories
little known fact, animals had rights b4 humans in Britain. because they were worth more as labour.
It seems they still have
The UK people are well known for giving vast amounts to charity, even when times are hard. We have regular charity drives like ‘Red Nose Day’ etc.
and yes, we will always stop to help people in difficulties. I always have but then I’m a nurse so I also have a professional expectation to do so. But I still stop now even tho I’m no longer registered because I’m disabled.
And the UK is very well known for loving pets/animals. It’s a core part of who we are.
I know the press often give the UK people overly negative press, but at our core we are strong, we will always come together to help anyone in need - any disasters will show you that. As a small country we routinely send more aid than a country this size probably should be expected to.
As health professionals and we always try as much as possible to give dignity in death. Always. I have laid many people out, supported family saying goodbye. Death is just as important as life, and is vital for how the family can deal with what’s happened. I have very strong feelings about how important it is to deal with death whether it’s sudden or expected. Xxxxx
Thank you so much.
Several of the consultant doctors I have met in London hospitals in recent years are originally from Hong Kong - they were all very nice and good doctors.
I also saw a doctor from Hong- kong, she is really nice .
An interesting video. The NHS is the best thing that ever happened in this country. It is not perfect, but the principle of free access to medical care is very important to us.
How we treat other, especially strangers, is a reflection of ourselves. If we tear them down, we diminish ourselves but if we help them, we don't.
My way of seeing a donor card is if I'm dead and no longer using my fleshy bits then why not give someone else the chance at a better life. The other donation thing to consider is becoming a blood donor, a pint couple of times a year isn't a big ask of anyone.
Hi Lisa, Growing up in this country, my parents always taught us to respect the living and the dead equally.
Will said
Dear Lisa,
I really enjoy watching great videos from your channel !
I am your new Subscriber and LIKE#436.
Greetings from Toronto, Canada
Danny Muliana
Thank you.
@@GobbyLisa99 Dear my friend,
You are very welcome !
Kind regards,
Danny Muliana
Very interesting video Lisa.
I envy your healthcare system over there a bit.
Here in America it's way too profit oriented and insurance companies try to dictate what you will get and how cheaply it can be done.
Ambulance service is usually not free here either.
I didn't know cremation was done for everyone in China.
I guess there are so many people there... land is not available except for the rich?
My father, whom I cared for for many years passed away at 100 and was diagnosed with cancer at 95 but did not want to be treated and he remained strong till 100 then had a fall and broke his leg bone (femur) at 100 and passed away because of that not the Cancer.
I’m sorry for your dad. But he was 100. Wow . His life probably very healthy. You should share his diet to everyone.
@@GobbyLisa99 the crazy thing is he was a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy and didn't eat especially healthy at all like most in that generation in America .
He smoked when he was young but quit when he was about 40 or so, and it became known about the Cancer risk. Didn't drink except socially. Not overweight but didn't obsess over it like many nowadays.
Remained Active until the end (walking, tennis and golf when younger).
I think exercise is very important. My father-in-law is 94 . He is still health. When he was young he used to go for walk.
@@GobbyLisa99 encourage him to keep as active as possible.
Even at 94 there are always things he can do, just take it slow.
Best wishes for your husband too.
@@Steve-hh9gs4yo2i Thank you.
Watched your vids for a little while and I'm surprised and delighted at how your English is quickly improving in every way.
Thank you. But without writing, my grammar is more wrong.
@@GobbyLisa99 That might be true now but language is just a tool. As with all tools, the more we use them the more familiar we are with them and the better we become at using them. It's a natural progression for most and you seem to be speeding along. Llongyfarchiadau!
We have a law put in place in the uk to prevent what happens in china, i learnt about it during my training to become a carer. It's basically just a law that protects u from being taken to court for trying to help, we seem to have alot of laws like this that unfortunately other countries dont have but the uk is very strict on health and safety its the same with food laws. I wish other places had these especially like america, that country makes people sick to make them pay for health its sickening
We have very high taxes, everyone pays Insurance money from their wages which goes to the state for health care..It is now very difficult for us to get all we need, due to migrants having free treatment..
Dear Lisa, I think you will make it to the Leading Britain's Conversation soon.
Hi Lisa, thanks for a great video. I find it hard when im in China not to help when you see people in need, my partner keeps saying not to help because like you say they will try to sue me, because im western and they think western people are very rich.
Thank you. It’s sad that too many people in this society have forgotten kindness for the sake of money 💰 . But if you’re foreigners no problem. Because the police will be on your side.
you are a star thankyou for promoting british values
Thank you.
I enjoy checking in with you from time to time.
Thank you.
Thank you for making this video and talking about your experience in Britain and the differences with China. It is very good for us to understand China better. I hope you are enjoying life here, you are very welcome. Your english is great - keep it up. I hope one day to learn Chinese because I do business there.
Thank you.
Nice talk, I could listen to you all day, BTW, what province in China are you from?
I've been poor - it makes you a lot less discerning about what you eat.
Hope your husband keeps well and you're looking after each other 👍
Thank you.
The first story is a sad reflection of China.
hi lisa were all human more good people than bad must keep that belief
I agree.
Hello lovely Lisa, your video was very enlightening, thank you. I also wish your husband all the best with his Immunotherapy, and future health. Cheers!
Thank you.
I really like your videos. I can tell you put a lot of effort into making a good quality video on interesting topics. I appreciate your efforts to produce your content in your second language (english). I also hope your husband can overcome his illness. ^-^
Thank you 😊
Thanks for another great video, Lisa 💐
Thank you.
You're right.....were TOO nice here!
Some.....most take that as a weakness from the indigenous
This is a very different approach to cultural differences from the other videos I have seen. No electric kettles, sockets, Marmite and beans on toast! You have really gone deep. Thank you. I enjoyed your video very much.
Thank you .
It's hard to imagine China being poor after traveling to many of the cities. In most places it looks much wealthier than the U.S., but since google doesn't update it's map images of China, it has maybe 25 or 30 year old images, sometimes you can see how places used to look.
The last time I was in China, I was in Changsha in 2023 and I had not learned to use Baidu yet, so I tried to use Google maps. I was standing in Yuhua residential district (雨花区) which is one of my favorite places in China. There are many residential areas with malls, and public parks that go along the river in the middle of the area. Families walk in this area every night, and there are many restaurants of all different kinds. There are millions of people living there. But, when I opened google maps, it has maybe a 30 year old satellite map pictures of the location. Literally nothing was there. The whole place was rural farmland with maybe a few businesses. It was a bit like traveling in time.
China is developing very fast.
Love your videos. x
Thank you .
I like the impatient department. Yes, we are all impatient to leave. 😋
I heard that in China, harvesting body parts from the dead - and possibly even the less dead if you have a rare tissue type - is compulsory at times, when the recipient is one of "The Great & The Good" (senior Party figures). There are reports of healthy young people with rare tissue types just disappearing, for the benefit of the select few. Even, videos of such people being kidnapped in broad daylight & bundled into a van 😞
I'm originally from Korea. The odd thing about healthcare in Korea is they tend to treat foreigners better in the hospitals then the Korean patients. Not sure why.
China also treat foreigners better .
I love your voice
I really like your channel Lisa; maybe I suggest that you be careful about political issues. May I ask that you do a video about what foods you miss the most?
Thank you. I won’t talk politics. I will make a video about food.
I thought the Chinese had a reputation for kindness and great courtesy?? Has this changed in the last few years???
I think is better now . Because everywhere is CCTV and Chinese definitely help foreigners. But help Chinese I’m not sure. I left China for many years.
I lived in China for 13 years. I've witnessed two traffic accidents where no passers-by would help. On the first occasion I had to literally force two old ladies to call for an ambulance. Empathy is a rare commodity there. I could tell you stories for hours.
@@paulwally9007 I agree empathy is a rare commodity. But I don’t know now. Because I left China about more than eight years.
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I heard the term 'falling down' concerning people not helping each other in China. Whoever falls down first claims the injury. When you are fighting for the scraps, this is what happens.
😀.
NHS tourist.
cute
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