@@meditatewithme6254 Everyone with a local sim and local bank account can use UPI so its not even a question foreigners working here(must have local bank account and sim) probably use it , Only tourists have issue of using it
I spent most of my time in India in the south. Collectively 5 years. I also have acquired an Indian family in Pondicherry. My heart and soul resides in India. My first trip to India was full of adventures, not just with the people but also with nature. I went through Covid19 pandemic while in India and I am so glad I was there instead of the USA. Everything he talks about India relate to. This is a great interview. I really wish I could return and live the remainder of my years there. I'm too old to get a work visa. I'm now retired and don't want to take a precious job from those that need it most. Jai Hind
Ma'am, you can join jobs in NGOs or teaching schools as a native English speaker. You experience will help the kids to grow in life. You are always welcome to come on tourist visa anyways, which can be extended for few bucks. I am moving abroad for work but even I want to retire in a peaceful remote Himalayan village.
In India, we say 'ghar nahin, dil badaa hona chaahiye' (Translation- what matters is not how big your house is, what matters is how big is your heart) when a lot of people have to live together. Indians have an adjusting and accomodating culture. On a train seat meant for 3 people, you will find 6-7 people sitting together with the 7th person just hanging on the edge of a seat on a just 20 sq. inch space. When we have weddings, then even our neighbours help by accomodating our guests in their homes. Poor people are more cooperative as their collective survival depends on cooperation. As you climb the mountain of prosperity, the human relationships become more and more frigid and cold.
Stop the cap there are actually many other significant cultural differences between US and India. Just for evidence I'll mention one rest you can just imagine. Now I'm not going to those family togetherness, individualism, spirituality because those may vary from location to location, cities to cities not necessarily has to be cross border or intercontinental difference. So in U.S. there's a very strong tipping culture in every service provider spot be it restaurant or car washing centres they keep a tip jar and on an average most people actually do give a tip irrespective of the quality of service. Whereas in India people hardly care to tip apart from the bill. It's not something culturally mandatory out there in India unlike US. One more cultural difference in Indian transportational culture there's a compatibility factor specially provided for elderly ones & ladies because there's a sense of special privilege for them in US there's no such concept in their public transportation.
Thank you so much for your channel @max!!! I’m a mid 40s born and bred British Indian…. BUT my heart has always belonged in India… so now.. moving to Goa for good!
I really enjoyed this conversation! But I'd like to clear up a common misconception that some people from Western countries have about Indians. Including some big comedians who often poke fun at the way Indians use a lot of head and hand movements when they talk (However both of you were quite understanding). We don't take offense to this, but there's actually an interesting scientific explanation for it. In India, languages change about every 100 kilometers. As a result, we've developed a habit of using non-verbal gestures to help convey our messages more effectively. That's why we tend to move our heads and hands a lot while speaking. You'll find a similar pattern in some European countries for the same reasons, so it's a fascinating interplay between our muscles and our mind. Nothing more than that! :) BTW keep doing the good work!
@@MaxChernov Every 100 meters. Not kilometeres. India has 1700 languages. An average Indian knows 3-4 languages. But our non-verbal gestures are common.
I live in a small town in India, Not tier 2 or even tier 3 city and I think this type of palce is best in India, We have wifi, Clean air, No traffic and over population, 24*7 electricity and a tier 2 city is just 40 minutes drive if we wanna go there in weekends. Its peaceful.
You are right. I lived in Chennai and Delhi for about 8 years for my work. When I came out of my village, that time village have not that much development and facilities. When I stayed in home for a year in Covid situation, Village lifestyle is far more better than metro cities. About 12 kilometres for tier 3 cities and 40 kilometres for tier 2 cities. My relatives done lot of surgeries in tier 3 city itself. Before 5 years it is not possible. Mainly schools, every top school buses and college buses coming in my village. After 4 g revolution, Internet is way more faster than some cities here. They already put optical fibre cable in my village. Services will be started after 1 year. Better life in village. I am missing that 1 year life now.
Wow. So much better than Bangalore that has horrible traffic, daily power cuts (5 to 90 minutes), water supply issues, noise and mostly good wifi (except when power goes out for more than 60 minutes)
Delhi gives nightmare even to Indians itself not only foreigners. delhi and surrounding region like agra ( you would get many scamming and crimes). All other place are quite good to stay.
Not every part of delhi is like that, it is mostly due to the migrant population from other parts of India that sometimes some places in Delhi become dangerous. There are also better and good places in ncr, new delhi, south delhi, dwark, noida where one can enjoy
Why I love my Mumbai ? I took a Cab from Lower Parel to Worli. The fare was Rs.67. Since I was coming from Bangalore, I gave Rs.100 to the cab driver and started walking towards my office. The driver called me back. He gave me Rs.30 back. I started walking again. He called me back again and gave me 3 bucks back. This is why I love Mumbai. It was Holi Morning. I had to come to office. My cab fare was again 70 bucks. The driver did not have change. He went ahead and bought a Vada (a typical Mumbai snack) worth Rs.10 and returned me the balance. When I was walking away. The driver took his plate of Vada, offered me half of them. “Boss, ek lelo, Holi hai!” This is why I love Mumbai. It was my first night out on Marine Drive. The rainy days were about to start.I sat on the rocks with my friend. And suddenly it started raining. Ohh, I can’t even start to tell you how much people love the first rain here. It was 3 a.m. I saw a group of 3 girls, all dressed up in their short LBDs , probably coming back after party. They got out of their car. And started drenching and dancing in the rain. And no, not a single guy catcalled them. This is why I love Mumbai. Just on the opposite side of the road ,where the girls were dancing, there was an old traditional Muslim couple. They were completely wet . The rain poured like nothing I have ever seen. Yet they sat there enjoying the view of the sea, holding hands. They were in their 60s. This is why I love Mumbai. Every Time I took the local train, I realized there is always a place for another person. It always looked impossible from the outside to get in. But somehow “we” always used to fit in those small coaches. That is why I love Mumbai. Every time it rains here, I wonder if the city is coming to a stop. It literally is like the hell broke down. I saw platform being overflown by rainwater. Then when I reached my office, I saw everyone came to work. People somehow manage to live here, irrespective of anything. The best part is they do it with a smile. That is why I love Mumbai. There used to be a couple, just below my first apartment, on the street. They did not have a place to stay. They were homeless. I used to take the cab for my office from the front of their tent. I saw the old guy reading his news paper, sipping tea and I saw his wife combing hair of her one of the street dogs. I never saw them sad in their happy little home (tent?). The wife always wore a little lilly on her hair. That is why I love Mumbai. I was at Dadar Station . It was 9 in the morning. It is pointless to say that it is one of the busiest hour. I saw a couple smooching on the platform. They were probably saying goodbyes to each other. From what I figured out later the girl was moving to another city on a long distance train. And then I realized I am one of the very few people watching. Everyone else is busy about their own train. That is why I love Mumbai. The city is an infrastructural mess. The air is so polluted at times I could not see the top of my own building due to dust. The place is so over crowded that there is probably more space in a first world country’s prison than in Mumbai. Yet, I saw a Punjabi 26 year old guy,dressed in formal, singing his heart out while coming back from office on a bike. I saw a Jaguar stuck in the same traffic light. And they coexisted happily, side by side. That is what Mumbai is for you “naked, sheer raw acceptance of truth” I saw thousands of small homes. Homes of the size of washrooms of my place in Kolkata . Yet, I never saw a permanent sad face in any of those windows. People ran, people fought, people struggled for their dreams . “One does not live in Mumbai, One struggles in Mumbai”. Mumbai is still the city of dreams. Mumbai can give you respect, happiness, irrespective of your caste, creed, gender and economical status. As the tea stall owner just outside my office used to say.. “Ambani bhi petrolpump pe petrol deta tha.. To hum konsi maal hai?” One more thing , just shout Ganpati Bappa anywhere in Mumbai u will hear MORYA next minute That spirit is the greatness of Mumbai
Such a beautiful write-up! All the reasons you shared, I have experienced. Though I lived in Mumbai for fewer times for work, as I stay in Nasik, but the experience is same. You does not live in Mumbai, you struggle. Thank you 🙏🏻
I am from Mumbai and have moved to the US and it’s been 20 yrs living here but can completely relate all that was mentioned about Mumbai. Mumbai meri Jaan!
@@sahanazperven9804this is some dumb cliche question from people who think from their narrow perspective. Do some research or study to understand how much Indians abroad contribute in different ways to India. I won’t be surprised if It turns out you don’t contribute enough by living locally.
Man I was bought up in the middle-east Saudi, Dubai and such. Did my education in UK, NewZealand. Worked in these countries for several years. I moved to India at the age of 35 and married my wife. I am a Malayali but living in India for last two years. I didn't know what I was missing. I can't be bothered to go anywhere else.
Well my generation the world had no clue about Bharat, and now the entire world knows our countrty, now this is home my kids in college once they gardute I will surely attempt to come back! Its true here in US it feels so lonely, there is actually pin drop silence, streets are emplty as if you are walking in ur dreams - but slowly you get used to this life. @@sahanazperven9804
India's wealth is gone in Britain after 150 years of colonization. London and other major cities got cleaned and nicer by money from colonies like India. Now there is process of rebuilding you can see all over Mumbai and other major cities. In another decade many of these buildings of better roads, railways will be complete. Will look cleaned and nicer.
This guy summarized it pretty well. I am an Indian expat. I lived in India for 30 years, moved to Singapore, stayed there for 4.5 years, and have now moved to the US. This guy clearly explained the cultural differences between the West and India. I remember sharing a 10*10 room with a friend in India. I doubt I can do that now...
Having been born, raised and lived in Mumbai for the first 37 years if my life, I enjoyed this honest feedback from Tyler. Have been living in Canada for the past 18 years and a few months in the US. I still visit Mumbai once every few years. And I can say with a lot of satisfaction that what he says absolutely reflects the Mumbai living culture.
I think this is a good video without the exaggerated emotions that some videos have. He said it with such calmness that it made you realise how carefull he was in his wording bcoz he knew as an outsider how India is perceived elsewhere. So, sensitising himself n his experiences with India as a foreigner but also as a lover of the country really seals the deal for me. He normalised normal😅 Love from India (Mizoram)
This guy is so cool. And sweet. I love being an Indian. I love my country. Our people. It's incredible how we manage to live in peace with each other despite the insane amount of diversity that exists in terms of culture and religion. And how we welcome one another, and others. God bless this nation 🙌🙏🏻
LOL, peace?? maybe after countless gang rapes, murders, castist violence, thakurs killing dalits, kuki's killing meitei's, hindus vs muslims vs christian churches, (ohh did you see daily videos of Raja singh or Narsinghanand calling for genocide), what a nice peace you have?
@@sanobermalhotra6895 Hi thank you for responded. In that context, it’s a matter of ❤️. My memoir Love of Life -A Miraculous Story! synopsis will be interviewed exclusively and post on tube soon. Then you will know more about me and why I said I lost my heart to India. Sokhom Prins, author, international chef, influencer, world activist, historian, humanitarian.
@@aka1sigma Thank you so much, for waiting and welcome me. I will be back one day in the near future. I know that Indian treat guest like god so is Cambodian. I have a friend from Punjab. She’s an amazing person. I love India and has a desire to live there.
He is absolutely right whatever he said. Safe city is Mumbai and communication in English is easy. Plus people are friendly. Delhi will give you chills you can’t trust in some people.
@@SodiumSyndicateThen Mumbai is full of Muslims and The guy in this video got his wallet returned by Muslim auto driver and also Seems he is living with muslim family as he is wearing Kurta
@@SodiumSyndicate ohhh That is why Thakura rape Dalits and Since long time Dalits have been getting raped from Guys like you, and there is no crime instead it is proud moment for you guys If you rape Adivasis and Dalits, Woow Fabulous, Marvelous
This was really nice to watch! Mumbai is actually VERY different from the rest of India. The spirit of Mumbai is comparatively safe and comforting. The people of Mumbai are friendly, polite, and professional. It's in its own bubble, the best of both worlds. You won't find this in any other city in India, other than Bangalore probably. Mumbai is very different. I miss Mumbai sooooo much it makes me cry not to be there. 😢
No other matches Mumbai not Bangalore. Had lived in Mumbai for 21years. Have visited Bangalore but it is not Mumbai. The spirit of Mumbai is different. I really, really miss Mumbai 🥰but not the floods😲
I totally agree, the most thing foreigners need to keep in mind is the cultural differences and the difference in mindset and be willing to learn about the other perspective when you want to understand or live within another culture because your own perspective and understanding is for where you came from and is different so it won’t work.
Hey, bro! Instead of only traveling to Mumbai, explore different parts of India to experience diverse cultures, cuisines, and people. Consider visiting places like Kerala, Gurugram, Gangtok, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Spiti Valley, or the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
@@AviAni-yc4knyhi dikkat hai mumbaikers ki tu chutiya hai tu upar usko north se bata tha chahe woh north se ho bhi na tu konsa south Indian hai be aor woh suggestion de rhi/RHA usmei tujhko kya dikkat hai jo tu target kartha apne Mann se kya chutiya hai tu
Well Its my pesonal take, have travelled across Bharat except East of India due to my work - Also later I travelled across all the continents except 3 but surely Mumbai has its own charm, the way everything is accessible at anytime, Beauty lies in the diverse culture, the only city that allows each individual to be who he or she is, accepts you. I have lived in cities in India and the locals don't accept you like in Mumbai. It is so lively there is always a meal for every budget, always somone to help you with a smile!
There is Auroville township in puducherry which is universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. There you will see more foreigners than Indians.
@maxchernov you started your India series only 8 days back, and I have seen all 3 of your videos. Very fast indeed. And pretty interesting. Actually most Indians might not know that same Western foreigner would stay in India for years together. All 3 are quite nice ones. Your guests are speaking the most part, and you intervene only to take the conversation. Nice host are you Max
this is my favorite interview on this channel, just great vibes and good heart. People from opposite sides of the world enriching each others lives, bravo! He seems a free spirit, I wish Tyler many happy safe years in India.
@@MaxChernov there is one in kerala she has a youtube channel called inverted coconut, but she is super popular in kerala cuz she looks and is a foreigner but her talking Malayalam is as good as ours and she understands our culture too since she was raised in kerala
👍👍I you will create a new video i would like to give some suggestions of questions to foreign nationals living here:- If they have indian bank account then they would surely have upi payment system, ask them about that. Different types of service and different apps for different services. It will be great if you can add these kinds of questions in your nxt video
This series of videos of non-Indians sharing their experiences, is an amazing initiative! Kudos to you.🥂 And the people that you interviewed really had great and diverse perspectives regarding Mumbai and India in general. Loved hearing all the three videos.
Had watched few videos on your channel and this one made me subscribe. Had a smile through and through 😃 Tyler is such a wonderful guy and he articulated everything so well. Patience and being open-minded is the key to understand India. Arey yaar, loved it.
Please do visit the North East and Kolkata, the city of joy. Durga Puja is round the corner and it's a great time to visit our you can handle crowds and walk. Love the fact that you love our country.
I was born in Mumbai . But now live in New delhi 😅. I can confirm that people here are total bitch 😒 . No hospitality. stereotype against other indians on the peck 😢. Always ready to start fight .
Very true… a lot of what he says is spot on. In the US it costs much more to repair something than just throw it away and get a new one. This is not the case in India.
I ❤️ staying in Mumbai bcoz I am born and brought up here. Cow walking on streets is just like nandi walking and we are touching them to pray and felt sacred 😀. I ❤️ people walking around me dashing n bashing me 😀 I ❤️ walking on streets instead of footpath which was occupy by the vendors....in short I ❤️ each and every thing. Bcoz that's life infact a busy life. Living in Canada for last 10 yrs. Life is dull, quiet & still.
I hate that same piece of cake sharing thing. And then people don't give you an option to say No. That you are not comfortable eating "jhootha" piece of cake. They literally make you feel guilty and are offended for considering hygiene.
Yeah i make them eat and then handle the whole piece to them,and then the other person will let me eat a new whole piece...well nobody gets offended for the least😂.why will?
I dont know why all of a sudden I became intersted in India. My employer is indian, my co workers are as well and for some reason I find it fascinating. Im Chinese American and see so many similarities and parts of their culture Americans can learn from too
Chinese and Indians are similar because China has strong dharmic influence, dharmic ideas have shaped China, Japan entir south east asia to some extent. North Indians are slightly different but chinese will find a lot of similarities in general with Peninsular Indians
Tyler communicates really well. He seems to be a really kind and nice person in general. If you are guileless in India, people feel they need to protect you. He won't have any issues in India. There will be people who will care for him.
@@MaxChernovI really love these interviews because you get a true sense of what India is on a very ground level from people who have lived or are living in India. It's a fresh of breath different from all the negativity about India that is often shown in the mainstream media. It's great that you make these videos, and even on their own I find it intriguing to know other people's stories and experiences.
For every foreigner, mainly from western world, India is weird place , specifically when he/ she is visiting 1st time...One life is not enough to understand everything about India ....
yeah thats true Mumbai is safer than delhi ...and Maharashtrian people do look after guests and being friendly and welcoming towards them than delhi people
Are you an introvert because understood the complicated things so easily and missed to understand the small gestures ??? Anyways for you it’s really once in a lifetime to experience this culture and you lived and loved it . More beautiful days to come in India for you 🎉❤
How long have you lived in India and why are you still not subscribed to this channel??
Almost 40 years now. But then I was born here.
ok!
Born American girl - 10 Years, going to have a baby here
Ask them how they are using upi?
@@meditatewithme6254 Everyone with a local sim and local bank account can use UPI so its not even a question foreigners working here(must have local bank account and sim) probably use it , Only tourists have issue of using it
I spent most of my time in India in the south. Collectively 5 years. I also have acquired an Indian family in Pondicherry. My heart and soul resides in India. My first trip to India was full of adventures, not just with the people but also with nature. I went through Covid19 pandemic while in India and I am so glad I was there instead of the USA.
Everything he talks about India relate to. This is a great interview.
I really wish I could return and live the remainder of my years there. I'm too old to get a work visa. I'm now retired and don't want to take a precious job from those that need it most.
Jai Hind
Wow good to hear ❤
"don't want to take a precious job from those that need it most" - such a nice thought.
Respect to you for your kind words about my country 🙏🙏🙏
❤️🙏
Ma'am, you can join jobs in NGOs or teaching schools as a native English speaker. You experience will help the kids to grow in life. You are always welcome to come on tourist visa anyways, which can be extended for few bucks. I am moving abroad for work but even I want to retire in a peaceful remote Himalayan village.
Such a calm and good human. Hope he lives well here.
In India, we say 'ghar nahin, dil badaa hona chaahiye' (Translation- what matters is not how big your house is, what matters is how big is your heart) when a lot of people have to live together. Indians have an adjusting and accomodating culture. On a train seat meant for 3 people, you will find 6-7 people sitting together with the 7th person just hanging on the edge of a seat on a just 20 sq. inch space. When we have weddings, then even our neighbours help by accomodating our guests in their homes. Poor people are more cooperative as their collective survival depends on cooperation. As you climb the mountain of prosperity, the human relationships become more and more frigid and cold.
Same as Zindagi Lambi Nahin Bad honi chahiye. Life should not be long but big.
and they don't give a damn if you paid for the entire berth!
True💯💯💯
Epic last line
Well said ❤
There are no cultural barriers, only cultural bridges one has to have patience to cross over. 🙂
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Stop the cap there are actually many other significant cultural differences between US and India. Just for evidence I'll mention one rest you can just imagine. Now I'm not going to those family togetherness, individualism, spirituality because those may vary from location to location, cities to cities not necessarily has to be cross border or intercontinental difference. So in U.S. there's a very strong tipping culture in every service provider spot be it restaurant or car washing centres they keep a tip jar and on an average most people actually do give a tip irrespective of the quality of service. Whereas in India people hardly care to tip apart from the bill. It's not something culturally mandatory out there in India unlike US. One more cultural difference in Indian transportational culture there's a compatibility factor specially provided for elderly ones & ladies because there's a sense of special privilege for them in US there's no such concept in their public transportation.
Well put
Wonderfully said. This applies to all places around the world.
How beautiful that you adopted an Indian family and they adopted you. This is why I love India. The people in India are so beautiful.
People in Mumbai are calmer and cooler than People in Delhi, I personally experienced that... ❤❤
ey I am from delhi say that again' lol jk
I was born and brought up in North and I have been living in Mumbai for 15 years and I agree.
Yes very true. In general maharashtrian are more accommodating
True.. In Mumbai is more safer as well than Delhi.
@@flixer4K your threat on me clearly fulfills my comment.. Lol
Thank you so much for your channel @max!!! I’m a mid 40s born and bred British Indian…. BUT my heart has always belonged in India… so now.. moving to Goa for good!
Moving to Goa permanently? 🙄
I hope you have a good time! Welcome back. 😊
Nice. Russian Guy interviews American Guy, living in India.
The world has become a better place 🙏🏻❤️👍
We need nicer pollies!
I really enjoyed this conversation! But I'd like to clear up a common misconception that some people from Western countries have about Indians. Including some big comedians who often poke fun at the way Indians use a lot of head and hand movements when they talk (However both of you were quite understanding). We don't take offense to this, but there's actually an interesting scientific explanation for it.
In India, languages change about every 100 kilometers. As a result, we've developed a habit of using non-verbal gestures to help convey our messages more effectively. That's why we tend to move our heads and hands a lot while speaking. You'll find a similar pattern in some European countries for the same reasons, so it's a fascinating interplay between our muscles and our mind. Nothing more than that! :)
BTW keep doing the good work!
Wow, so interesting!
In singapore and malaysia, full sentence will get complete by saying can and cannot. And gestures are asian thing.
tpkumar...i find ur way of reasoning to our head& hand movements while communicating..Very interesting & logical too👏👏
@@MaxChernov Every 100 meters. Not kilometeres. India has 1700 languages. An average Indian knows 3-4 languages.
But our non-verbal gestures are common.
Excellent point, brother. Very true.
I live in a small town in India, Not tier 2 or even tier 3 city and I think this type of palce is best in India, We have wifi, Clean air, No traffic and over population, 24*7 electricity and a tier 2 city is just 40 minutes drive if we wanna go there in weekends. Its peaceful.
Which place is this?
@@capteagle9I live in outskirts of Jalandhar .. i have pretty much same thing.
You are right. I lived in Chennai and Delhi for about 8 years for my work. When I came out of my village, that time village have not that much development and facilities. When I stayed in home for a year in Covid situation, Village lifestyle is far more better than metro cities.
About 12 kilometres for tier 3 cities and 40 kilometres for tier 2 cities. My relatives done lot of surgeries in tier 3 city itself. Before 5 years it is not possible.
Mainly schools, every top school buses and college buses coming in my village.
After 4 g revolution, Internet is way more faster than some cities here. They already put optical fibre cable in my village. Services will be started after 1 year.
Better life in village. I am missing that 1 year life now.
Wow. So much better than Bangalore that has horrible traffic, daily power cuts (5 to 90 minutes), water supply issues, noise and mostly good wifi (except when power goes out for more than 60 minutes)
@@barryobrien1890just move to kolar area there are alot of foreigners nearby golf rest is upto you
Tyler just seems like a wholesome, kind soul
Delhi gives nightmare even to Indians itself not only foreigners. delhi and surrounding region like agra ( you would get many scamming and crimes). All other place are quite good to stay.
oh really! never been
Could not agree more
I feel Bangalore City is more hippy city than other major cities like India .. mix with culture but extremely modern than Mumbai and Delhi
@@GavIsHtii think kolkata is more scamming one
Not every part of delhi is like that, it is mostly due to the migrant population from other parts of India that sometimes some places in Delhi become dangerous. There are also better and good places in ncr, new delhi, south delhi, dwark, noida where one can enjoy
Oh my God! The more I watch this guy the more I am loving it. You know what makes his experience so good here is his open heart.
He himself seems a nice person too.❤
That is what makes us positive or negative. We look others how we are.
Keep having these interactions with foreigners in India, I am getting a new story every day. I love this.
Why I love my Mumbai ?
I took a Cab from Lower Parel to Worli. The fare was Rs.67. Since I was coming from Bangalore, I gave Rs.100 to the cab driver and started walking towards my office. The driver called me back. He gave me Rs.30 back. I started walking again. He called me back again and gave me 3 bucks back.
This is why I love Mumbai.
It was Holi Morning. I had to come to office. My cab fare was again 70 bucks. The driver did not have change. He went ahead and bought a Vada (a typical Mumbai snack) worth Rs.10 and returned me the balance. When I was walking away. The driver took his plate of Vada, offered me half of them. “Boss, ek lelo, Holi hai!”
This is why I love Mumbai.
It was my first night out on Marine Drive. The rainy days were about to start.I sat on the rocks with my friend. And suddenly it started raining. Ohh, I can’t even start to tell you how much people love the first rain here. It was 3 a.m. I saw a group of 3 girls, all dressed up in their short LBDs , probably coming back after party. They got out of their car. And started drenching and dancing in the rain. And no, not a single guy catcalled them.
This is why I love Mumbai.
Just on the opposite side of the road ,where the girls were dancing, there was an old traditional Muslim couple. They were completely wet . The rain poured like nothing I have ever seen. Yet they sat there enjoying the view of the sea, holding hands. They were in their 60s.
This is why I love Mumbai.
Every Time I took the local train, I realized there is always a place for another person. It always looked impossible from the outside to get in. But somehow “we” always used to fit in those small coaches.
That is why I love Mumbai.
Every time it rains here, I wonder if the city is coming to a stop. It literally is like the hell broke down. I saw platform being overflown by rainwater. Then when I reached my office, I saw everyone came to work. People somehow manage to live here, irrespective of anything. The best part is they do it with a smile.
That is why I love Mumbai.
There used to be a couple, just below my first apartment, on the street. They did not have a place to stay. They were homeless. I used to take the cab for my office from the front of their tent. I saw the old guy reading his news paper, sipping tea and I saw his wife combing hair of her one of the street dogs. I never saw them sad in their happy little home (tent?). The wife always wore a little lilly on her hair.
That is why I love Mumbai.
I was at Dadar Station . It was 9 in the morning. It is pointless to say that it is one of the busiest hour. I saw a couple smooching on the platform. They were probably saying goodbyes to each other. From what I figured out later the girl was moving to another city on a long distance train. And then I realized I am one of the very few people watching. Everyone else is busy about their own train.
That is why I love Mumbai.
The city is an infrastructural mess. The air is so polluted at times I could not see the top of my own building due to dust. The place is so over crowded that there is probably more space in a first world country’s prison than in Mumbai. Yet, I saw a Punjabi 26 year old guy,dressed in formal, singing his heart out while coming back from office on a bike. I saw a Jaguar stuck in the same traffic light. And they coexisted happily, side by side.
That is what Mumbai is for you “naked, sheer raw acceptance of truth”
I saw thousands of small homes. Homes of the size of washrooms of my place in Kolkata . Yet, I never saw a permanent sad face in any of those windows. People ran, people fought, people struggled for their dreams . “One does not live in Mumbai, One struggles in Mumbai”.
Mumbai is still the city of dreams. Mumbai can give you respect, happiness, irrespective of your caste, creed, gender and economical status. As the tea stall owner just outside my office used to say.. “Ambani bhi petrolpump pe petrol deta tha.. To hum konsi maal hai?”
One more thing , just shout Ganpati Bappa anywhere in Mumbai u will hear MORYA next minute
That spirit is the greatness of Mumbai
Such a beautiful write-up!
All the reasons you shared, I have experienced. Though I lived in Mumbai for fewer times for work, as I stay in Nasik, but the experience is same. You does not live in Mumbai, you struggle. Thank you 🙏🏻
Mumbai is Mumbai...meri jaan
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Beautifully explained ❤️
❤ so beautifully expressed
I am from Mumbai and have moved to the US and it’s been 20 yrs living here but can completely relate all that was mentioned about Mumbai. Mumbai meri Jaan!
So why not come to Mumbai and contribute to ur motherland why moved to the foreign country
@@sahanazperven9804this is some dumb cliche question from people who think from their narrow perspective. Do some research or study to understand how much Indians abroad contribute in different ways to India. I won’t be surprised if It turns out you don’t contribute enough by living locally.
Man I was bought up in the middle-east Saudi, Dubai and such. Did my education in UK, NewZealand. Worked in these countries for several years. I moved to India at the age of 35 and married my wife. I am a Malayali but living in India for last two years. I didn't know what I was missing. I can't be bothered to go anywhere else.
Well my generation the world had no clue about Bharat, and now the entire world knows our countrty, now this is home my kids in college once they gardute I will surely attempt to come back! Its true here in US it feels so lonely, there is actually pin drop silence, streets are emplty as if you are walking in ur dreams - but slowly you get used to this life. @@sahanazperven9804
@@AguiarMelwyn well said bro, each time I say I'm gonna move to US for higher studies and possible employment these questions always asked to me.
I have a strong feeling that india will become significantly more open, clean and well off in the coming decade
Hopefully! 👍
Thank Christ.....it is the filthiest place on earth!!!
India's wealth is gone in Britain after 150 years of colonization. London and other major cities got cleaned and nicer by money from colonies like India. Now there is process of rebuilding you can see all over Mumbai and other major cities. In another decade many of these buildings of better roads, railways will be complete. Will look cleaned and nicer.
It will be very safe once it becomes Hindu rashtra
@@vaijeet i agree
This guy summarized it pretty well. I am an Indian expat. I lived in India for 30 years, moved to Singapore, stayed there for 4.5 years, and have now moved to the US. This guy clearly explained the cultural differences between the West and India. I remember sharing a 10*10 room with a friend in India. I doubt I can do that now...
Living in India is super easy and simple !
And the best part is you can live the way you want to ….
I'm loving it, knowing India from foreigners perspective 😊
Thanks for the insightful interview.
Having been born, raised and lived in Mumbai for the first 37 years if my life, I enjoyed this honest feedback from Tyler. Have been living in Canada for the past 18 years and a few months in the US. I still visit Mumbai once every few years.
And I can say with a lot of satisfaction that what he says absolutely reflects the Mumbai living culture.
You nailed it bro, Most people are scared to speak their mind out of offending someone. That sounds so much like my 🇮🇳parents.
I think this is a good video without the exaggerated emotions that some videos have. He said it with such calmness that it made you realise how carefull he was in his wording bcoz he knew as an outsider how India is perceived elsewhere. So, sensitising himself n his experiences with India as a foreigner but also as a lover of the country really seals the deal for me. He normalised normal😅
Love from India (Mizoram)
Very interesting content would love to see more foreigners who has been living in india
on the way!
My husband says the same thing abt personal space n he enjoys it
@@moumitasantra9039 where your husband is from?
This guy is so cool. And sweet.
I love being an Indian. I love my country. Our people. It's incredible how we manage to live in peace with each other despite the insane amount of diversity that exists in terms of culture and religion. And how we welcome one another, and others. God bless this nation 🙌🙏🏻
Indeed true. This called unity in our diversity
LOL, peace?? maybe after countless gang rapes, murders, castist violence, thakurs killing dalits, kuki's killing meitei's, hindus vs muslims vs christian churches, (ohh did you see daily videos of Raja singh or Narsinghanand calling for genocide), what a nice peace you have?
I totally believed he has become Indian when he touched the table and said "touch wood" loved it. Love from kolkata, India
😂yes
All your guests till now, have been greatly honest, at least from their perspectives, about the city of Mumbai. Keep up the good work. 🙂
India restoring bond between individual and family. Family is the base and 1st social institute. We cant leave it
Great to have you in Mumbai and feel the Indian vibe ❤
India is not only Mumbai, Delhi and the metros. India is huge in its diversity.
Such a beautiful conversation and good questions as well
Glad you enjoyed it!
His talk is so mature and understood us very much , wow it’s really awesome 😮❤
Man, first American guy... he understands us very very well..
A foreigner with respect and smile. So rare !
don't be mean. Many foreigners are respectful and happy.
I like the questions so clean to the point and gets right answers.
You can see how genuine and honest he is as he is still wearing a Rakhi on his Right hand
This may be my favourite interview amongst the many of your wonderful guests. Thank you.
I lost my heart to India. I was in India in July 1995.
India has kept your heart❤ safely. Come visit us soon and claim it. 🥰
@@sanobermalhotra6895 Hi thank you for responded. In that context, it’s a matter of ❤️.
My memoir Love of Life -A Miraculous Story! synopsis will be interviewed exclusively and post on tube soon. Then you will know more about me and why I said I lost my heart to India.
Sokhom Prins, author, international chef, influencer, world activist, historian, humanitarian.
Please do visit India. We are here to welcome you 🙏 Guest is like God for us. I stay in Mumbai and pleasure having you in future.
@@aka1sigma Thank you so much, for waiting and welcome me. I will be back one day in the near future. I know that Indian treat guest like god so is Cambodian. I have a friend from Punjab. She’s an amazing person. I love India and has a desire to live there.
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I am glad to know you live in Mumbai. I am a world citizen, mean I live everywhere. Right now in …
One day you will know.
Gosh , this man is Spot on ! .. I immigrated 25 years ago to US from Mumbai and I can relate to him 100%. Good video! Thanks for making it.
He is absolutely right whatever he said. Safe city is Mumbai and communication in English is easy. Plus people are friendly. Delhi will give you chills you can’t trust in some people.
Wherever there is mughal-islamic culture and history like Delhi, Hyderabad - you will feel highly unsafe.
@@SodiumSyndicateThen Mumbai is full of Muslims and The guy in this video got his wallet returned by Muslim auto driver and also Seems he is living with muslim family as he is wearing Kurta
@@anjarmaner951 Nope, by a Hindu auto driver and he is living with Hindus - else he would be forcibly converted or beheaded by now.
@@SodiumSyndicate ohhh That is why Thakura rape Dalits and Since long time Dalits have been getting raped from Guys like you, and there is no crime instead it is proud moment for you guys If you rape Adivasis and Dalits, Woow Fabulous, Marvelous
still Indian Muslims are better than Delhi's Bangladeshi Muslims@@anjarmaner951
This was really nice to watch! Mumbai is actually VERY different from the rest of India. The spirit of Mumbai is comparatively safe and comforting. The people of Mumbai are friendly, polite, and professional. It's in its own bubble, the best of both worlds. You won't find this in any other city in India, other than Bangalore probably. Mumbai is very different. I miss Mumbai sooooo much it makes me cry not to be there. 😢
Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai metropolitan cities have similar culture too.
No other matches Mumbai not Bangalore. Had lived in Mumbai for 21years. Have visited Bangalore but it is not Mumbai. The spirit of Mumbai is different. I really, really miss Mumbai 🥰but not the floods😲
@@ushavijayan657 hahaa true
All the places in western ghats are like this only it is rich in culture and nature @@ushavijayan657
I totally agree, the most thing foreigners need to keep in mind is the cultural differences and the difference in mindset and be willing to learn about the other perspective when you want to understand or live within another culture because your own perspective and understanding is for where you came from and is different so it won’t work.
This guy is so well spoken, extremely wise and has great understanding.
Thank you for this video. Wonderful interview with Tyler and listening to his experience in Mumbai.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@MaxChernov😄
So true abt paperwork....my husband says d same thing but he loves it!!!
He learns the head and eye thing to communicate 😊 the most helpful thing ❤
Hey, bro! Instead of only traveling to Mumbai, explore different parts of India to experience diverse cultures, cuisines, and people. Consider visiting places like Kerala, Gurugram, Gangtok, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Spiti Valley, or the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
@@AviAni-yc4knyhi dikkat hai mumbaikers ki tu chutiya hai tu upar usko north se bata tha chahe woh north se ho bhi na tu konsa south Indian hai be aor woh suggestion de rhi/RHA usmei tujhko kya dikkat hai jo tu target kartha apne Mann se kya chutiya hai tu
????? whats wrong in exploring and what does that have to do with anyone being from any part of the world lol@@AviAni-yc4kn
@@mera5232Mumbai ke nalle sapore waale nalle hain bakchodi karni hoti hai inko.😂
Well Its my pesonal take, have travelled across Bharat except East of India due to my work - Also later I travelled across all the continents except 3 but surely Mumbai has its own charm, the way everything is accessible at anytime, Beauty lies in the diverse culture, the only city that allows each individual to be who he or she is, accepts you. I have lived in cities in India and the locals don't accept you like in Mumbai. It is so lively there is always a meal for every budget, always somone to help you with a smile!
no offence but its a bit difficult to trust your words considering it has bombay in it, i mean...@@bombaytalkies6836
Thank you brother.... Happy to hear your words..... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love my india
I moved from Mumbai to the States.
I am jealous of this guy.😅
Tyler, you are genuinely nice person; fit right in to India. Enjoy your life there. Love from USA.
There is Auroville township in puducherry which is universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. There you will see more foreigners than Indians.
Oh yeah I've to heard about it.
I’ll check it out
I have visited it.
@@MaxChernovyou want to meet jews you should visit kasol 😁😁,and for russian goa 6000,
Auroville is actually in Pondicherry
Great interview 👏👏 I’m Indian living in US for 20 years. It’s a great perspective of people and cultural differences and values.
I think the one thing missed being mentioned is the festivals throughout the year which makes India so much colourful and lively
Absolutely... without festivals life is nothing.
Definitely 100%!❤
I really like this interview... so well spoken.. and if u look at his blue kurta, really suits him...he's so indian 😊
@maxchernov you started your India series only 8 days back, and I have seen all 3 of your videos. Very fast indeed. And pretty interesting. Actually most Indians might not know that same Western foreigner would stay in India for years together. All 3 are quite nice ones. Your guests are speaking the most part, and you intervene only to take the conversation. Nice host are you Max
Interesting! I enjoyed hearing about the guest's experiences living in India. Thank you!
Feeling proud that I am Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
this is my favorite interview on this channel, just great vibes and good heart. People from opposite sides of the world enriching each others lives, bravo! He seems a free spirit, I wish Tyler many happy safe years in India.
There's state in India called Goa where you'll find many foreigners, espacially Russians! It's also border state of Maharastra.
Have so many people I know visited Goa!
Pondicherry also you will find many foreigners who lives there....auroville
Tyler, that's pretty cool. Stay long and remain in the family. You will always be welcome.
Very unique observation,
Max can you find someone who was born in india to foreign parents? That would be really interesting
I'll try!
@@MaxChernov there is one in kerala she has a youtube channel called inverted coconut, but she is super popular in kerala cuz she looks and is a foreigner but her talking Malayalam is as good as ours and she understands our culture too since she was raised in kerala
@@MaxChernov also for try Ivana Perkovic- lives in Banglore and Karl Rock is married to an indian from himachel pradesh, both of them are UA-camrs too
There's Tom alter's son, Tom Alter played a Sage in shaktiman.
Kalki Koechlin, the Indian born French origin actress.
Each and everything he mentioned is so true.
Good review. It will also be good if we can get the interview of other foreign nationals living in north, south or different parts of India.😊
Its a lot of logistics involved haha
But surely later, yeh
👍👍I you will create a new video i would like to give some suggestions of questions to foreign nationals living here:-
If they have indian bank account then they would surely have upi payment system, ask them about that.
Different types of service and different apps for different services.
It will be great if you can add these kinds of questions in your nxt video
This was top notch. Wat he said about india is purrfect. Loved it. Want more
This series of videos of non-Indians sharing their experiences, is an amazing initiative! Kudos to you.🥂 And the people that you interviewed really had great and diverse perspectives regarding Mumbai and India in general. Loved hearing all the three videos.
Max, Great job. you are really bringing people together..
I lived in Mumbai and was born there, moved to the US in 2nd grade and go back to Mumbai every 2 years. Completely agree.
Had watched few videos on your channel and this one made me subscribe. Had a smile through and through 😃 Tyler is such a wonderful guy and he articulated everything so well. Patience and being open-minded is the key to understand India. Arey yaar, loved it.
Please do visit the North East and Kolkata, the city of joy. Durga Puja is round the corner and it's a great time to visit our you can handle crowds and walk. Love the fact that you love our country.
Wonderful to watch and listen to Tyler.
He is a good guy. Best wishes bro 👍🏻
Beautifully narrated and put forward
As an indian even we don't like delhi 😂😂😂😂
Please always say I don't like Delhi rather than including all Indians bcz I love Delhi.
I was born in Mumbai . But now live in New delhi 😅. I can confirm that people here are total bitch 😒 . No hospitality. stereotype against other indians on the peck 😢. Always ready to start fight .
Absolutely
It is all based on experiences. Lots of people love Delhi a d lots don't.
I’ve travelled India a lot and as an Indian, Delhi has its beauty but the people are very violent. Bengaluru and Amchi Mumbai people are the nicest!
Do more of these please. Take interview of expats in India and Mumbai.
I moved from Mumbai to Iowa City for graduate school. And I would say all his “cultural shocks” are exactly reversed for me! 😅😂
You make interesting videos. Also like the questions you ask.
Very true… a lot of what he says is spot on. In the US it costs much more to repair something than just throw it away and get a new one. This is not the case in India.
love your video. i need to watch one more time to understand more about indian culture.
Speaking about family unity, not only in india but in most asian countries.
Singapore and Malaysia too
great interview - awesome guest
I ❤️ staying in Mumbai bcoz I am born and brought up here. Cow walking on streets is just like nandi walking and we are touching them to pray and felt sacred 😀. I ❤️ people walking around me dashing n bashing me 😀 I ❤️ walking on streets instead of footpath which was occupy by the vendors....in short I ❤️ each and every thing. Bcoz that's life infact a busy life.
Living in Canada for last 10 yrs. Life is dull, quiet & still.
Never ever going to leave india, i love this country
Me too
I hate that same piece of cake sharing thing. And then people don't give you an option to say No. That you are not comfortable eating "jhootha" piece of cake. They literally make you feel guilty and are offended for considering hygiene.
Yeah i make them eat and then handle the whole piece to them,and then the other person will let me eat a new whole piece...well nobody gets offended for the least😂.why will?
Exactly my thoughts
Arre yaar just watched yr interview, just loved it ,u r so HUMBLE ARRE YAAR
I dont know why all of a sudden I became intersted in India. My employer is indian, my co workers are as well and for some reason I find it fascinating. Im Chinese American and see so many similarities and parts of their culture Americans can learn from too
The real reason is because of MSS
Chinese and Indians are similar because China has strong dharmic influence, dharmic ideas have shaped China, Japan entir south east asia to some extent. North Indians are slightly different but chinese will find a lot of similarities in general with Peninsular Indians
Tyler communicates really well. He seems to be a really kind and nice person in general. If you are guileless in India, people feel they need to protect you. He won't have any issues in India. There will be people who will care for him.
I'm really curious how you find these foreigners.
My networking skills 😁
@@MaxChernovI really love these interviews because you get a true sense of what India is on a very ground level from people who have lived or are living in India. It's a fresh of breath different from all the negativity about India that is often shown in the mainstream media. It's great that you make these videos, and even on their own I find it intriguing to know other people's stories and experiences.
I watched most of your podcasts. I wondered no one was talked about cricket
For every foreigner, mainly from western world, India is weird place , specifically when he/ she is visiting 1st time...One life is not enough to understand everything about India ....
Wonderful interview ❤
yeah thats true Mumbai is safer than delhi ...and Maharashtrian people do look after guests and being friendly and welcoming towards them than delhi people
Beautiful interview ❤
This man is Literally Born for making History ❤️❤️
Proud to be Bhartiya 🇮🇳
Excellent interview.
Delhi has a very bad vibe..compared to Mumbai..that is true..
I like the conversation and explanation of his understanding about indian ppl and culture.
Awesome.. Awesome..
Really good very video..
I subscribed channel after this video
Actually my is not a quite big family it's a very big family there 31 members in my family and we are living under a same roof 💙🫂😁
Are you an introvert because understood the complicated things so easily and missed to understand the small gestures ???
Anyways for you it’s really once in a lifetime to experience this culture and you lived and loved it .
More beautiful days to come in India for you 🎉❤