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Our FIRST IMPRESSIONS of ROMANIA!!
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- Опубліковано 22 січ 2022
- Hi guys! Today we sit down and talk about our very first impressions of Romania as foreigners! Most of them are all good and some are a little weird! We hope you enjoy todays video! Don't forget to like and subscribe! You can also follow us on Instagram @the_calderonfam
Hey guys! Thanks for watching our First Impressions of Romania! Don’t forget to like and subscribe!❤️🇷🇴
@Anca P. Muntean yes!
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Bucharest Romania is my home and I think people mostly are amazed by how our country really is, if you only knew that much and see more than just Bucharest you can be really like WoW
@@cashmafiaromania yes, so many beautiful places in Romania!🥰
Voi sunteti cu adevarat niste ambasadori ai României in lume si va multumim ! Poate ca noi românii nu suntem cei mai cei de pe pământ ( nici nu ne dorim asta !) dar suntem sinceri si stim sa ii prețuim si sa iubim cu adevărat pe cei care ne privesc cu respect ! Românii sunt un popor foarte mândru ! Multumim ! ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇺🇸❤️
mulțumesc! iubim România!🇷🇴❤️
The thing about smiling is that because people don't smile at you for no apparent reason, when somebody finally does, you know it's special ;)
If you can imagine as a Romanian, I did 2 years of English in kindergarten and 11 years from 2nd grade to 12 grade, french from 5th to 8th grade, in the 9th grade you can choose between English and French, some other schools also have German from 5th grade, all of these in the state-funded public schools.
That’s awesome!
It’s awesome that you were taught these foreign languages in pubic school. I think the only foreign language I could take in school was Spanish, and it wasn’t required, so I just took English.
That should be public, not pubic.
I ve been to Puerto Rico many times...as a romanian working on cruise lines ! Its a COOL place which always will stay in my mind! Cheers !...and easy to understand the locals...hahahaha!
That’s awesome!
About salami -- I had culture shock here in America. I was looking for 100 different kinds of salami but was shocked to only find two kinds lol
😂😂that’s awesome!
I think a large part of why Romanians handle the English language better than others is the exposure, by not having anything dubbed. Well, not anything anymore, I see more and more kids stuff being dubbed. Somehow we didn't mind at all in the '90s watching toons on Cartoon Network without subtitles even. We even watched cartoons on German cable TV that were dubbed in German, nevermind what was on Italian or French channels. I think in Romania they should only dub stuff for children younger than 6 or 7. If younger kids watch more complex stuff, they should make the effort, like we did :) To be fair, there was a type of dubbing on cartoons being shown on state TV in the early 90s. Only one person was doing the dubbing and you could hear a bit of the original dialogue in the background - it is very common(or it used to be) in the former Soviet Union, for all kinds of films. And very funny.
So here is my “only in Romania” airport story. While visiting Romania, we took a short trip to Italy flying Blue Air. On our way back to Romania, since it is a budget airline they don’t let you out directly into the airport, rather you have to exit the plane and then get on a bus. Being one of the first off the plane we ended up sitting in the hot bus for 15 to 20 minutes waiting for everyone to exit and fill up the two buses. It’s summer time so it is hot, humid, and there is no AC on. When the bus finally starts to move, it pulls up about 25 feet, makes a turn, and then immediately stops and lets us out. I couldn’t believe it, we literally could have walked from the plane to the door in 1 minute or less, but we waited so long for the bus to take us to the door. Nonetheless, we still love Romania.
Haha! That is definitely crazy 😂
Many countries use a bus to get from the airplane to the airport entrance. It is a common thing when you are in a big airport, the lanes are not all close to the airport to just connect them. Also, it is common to wait a bit if there are more passengers, they will not go if there are still people coming from the airplane. I think that you need to travel a bit more. Go to the Charles de Gaulle Airport from Paris and then we can talk.
Also if the door was that close, you could have just asked if you can walk there and most probably they would have said yes. Is not like the bus driver or airplane personnel will check your documents 😂😂😂😂😂
@@mihaela.2914 I travel a lot (more than the average person), and I have been through CDG in Paris on multiple occasions. I know how airports work along with how taking a bus from the plane to the terminal works.
The point of the story is that none of us knew how extremely short the bus ride would be. If we had known we likely would have just asked if we could walk instead.
Why did you write such a serious response to what is clearly meant to be just a funny or ironic story?
enjoy life do not let yourself be influenced by those around Romania is gorgeous as well as America
winters were all like that snowy winter until some recent years, global warming folks, this is it. every, single, winter it was veery snowy and heavy. now it-s just a long autumn
😅 the small pickering between you, guys, is so much fun!
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We didnt know our Coke is the best, hahaha. We usually had winters with much snow.. but know the weather has its own way here. Romanians are hospitable and open to strangers, that is why Romanian (middle aged ppl) speak english too, we have it in schools since 1st year of study. I, personally, call english, my second language. Thank you for your honest thought, they are 100% convincing and honest and yes, you were right about all that you depicted. Those kiddos make my heart melt! I subbed to the channel. Looking forward to seeing new videos, guys! Have fun! Vă salut și vă respect!😘
Thank you so much!
beautiful family. God bless them
About friendliness,many years ago I got lost in Queens, NYC, and was negatively surprised at how unhelpful people were, even with me speaking English and being decently dressed, while in Europe people are so helpful when they see you are a foreigner, even if you do not speak their language. So maybe there are cultural differences across the USA too.
Definitely! The east coast, especially New York, is more that way.
Such a wonderful family. Funny as well. :D You look so great together. Have a nice stay in Romania!! :)
Thank you!
usually it was snowing alot, but in the last years, the weather changed a lot... You have to love the fact that most of the people don't own a gun
What a beautiful family !
This is toooo funny, listening to you guys about your first impressions about Romania! I am Romanian/Cluj-Napoca, born and raised, who happens to live...in US/NY, for the past 25 years. I have absolutely enjoyed listening to your story! You've definitely put a smile on my face, by remembering the romanian culture and how much I've changed throughout the years, adapting to a new culture!!! Love your videos! Good job, guys! Keep it up and keep us posted with the latest!
Thanks so much for watching!
Cluj-Napoca changed a lot in the last 25 years, its much bigger richer and a lot more developed.
Dropping a second comment to CONGRATULATE you on reaching 800 SUBSCRIBERS!!!
Woohoo!! Thank you! 🎉❤️
Funny you noticing the smiling. I noticed the difference in England, where people were smiling at strangers and when I mentioned it to my host she said, well, probably it's because the day was sunny. :)
😂 love it!
Hi guys! I just discovered your channel and I'm going through every clip you have here. Welcome to Romania and welcome to my city, Brașov! I live in South Texas and you cracked me up with your observation about smiling. 🤣
Pablo, you are soo cool! Way you go mate!
Va multumesc 🥰
Hobby is right on my alley . About smiling at people you do not know,I mean. Great video.
Thanks!
You are officialy ,,Vampires" now!😉🤗
Haha!🧛♂️
The first time I've heard about Dr. Pepper was a looong time ago, in the Forest Gump movie, that was in 1995, in Romania.... Well, I find you guys that now you have also a Romanian identity. Good look in your future guys!
Thank you!
Honestly, after all these videos you should have your own reality show! So many adventures for one family. Luv this channel with all the updates on your Romanian experience. How about "Keeping up with the Calderons" for a TV show? 😊
😂 not sure we would have enough drama to keep everyone entertained!
@@THECALDERONFAM LOL! 😃
Thank you guys for this very beautiful story !
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Sunteti adorabili !
Just wanted to let you know that there are places in the US that are safe. I live in Maine and kids run free and we don’t lock out doors or cars. I used to live in Georgia so I know the difference. I definitely would lock up everything in there. Romania sounds amazing and I hope to get there someday. For sharing your experience.
True, there are several safe places still, which is awesome!
I guess it's a little late to live a comment for you guys, but i think you've noticed that all americans are very much welcomed to Romania, so welcome 🤗.
Thank you ❤️
Great video guys! We were born in Romania so I understand exactly what you're saying 🙂 The Sibiu salami is the best and I remember when I was in 1st grade and used to walk to school, by myself, with the house key on a string around my neck :-) My friends here in Canada don't really believe me when I tell them...
That’s awesome!
Today there are some more salamis, which can beat the Sibiu one.
@@ppn194 Oh, nice! Can you recommend some? I would like to try when I come to Romania, hopefully in a few months.
A very well known romanian food in USA it's "Pastrami ". Pastramă in romanian. Another tie fun fact between Romania and USA is that a Romanian general who fought American civil war bought Alaska from Russians for USA. His name was Pomutz
I never knew those things! ❤️🇷🇴
When you touch Romanian souls you are Romanian...no language needed...you must go to Maramureș, there you will Experience humanity..
40 years ago till mabe 15 years ago...Romania had strong winters...nothing what is today...! Cheers
That’s interesting! I hope we get some strong ones again!
Does most of Romania have cold winters, or does the Southern region have milder weather?
@@larryjernigan2947 in the mountains- center of the country - you ll see lot of snow...in S-E where I live winter became cold autumns.the S is definetly wormer.Colder also is near Ukraine- North of Romania.Cheers
Some interesting insights in your presentation. Thanks guys! 😀
Thanks for watching!
Recently I bought several Hungarian salamis. Sibiu or Sinaia salamis in Romania are much better than those now. Back in time in the 90s I used to think the spicy Hungarian salami is so good... Today it's kind of average at most!
We’ve been to Hungary a few times but never tried their salami!
Nice people
Watching your videos from India, Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
your well, I read Bible and pray. Nice to see you'll, your video just showed on my mobile screen.
Guys, you gotta come visit Oradea, you’ll hear a lot of English with an American-Transylvanian twist. This is an official invite, btw.
Thank you for the invite!🥰
Where is Oradea located and what do you like about living there.
@@larryjernigan2947 Oradea is located in Romania, of course. 😊 In N-West part, near the border with Hungary. The city has even an International Airport. But is a lovely 🏙️ city.
Mie mi-a plăcut episodul ăsta.
La mai mare!
I'm so curious. What made you decide to move to Romania? What was the internal motivation? Why would you give up the US for Romania? I know you're from Puerto Rico and that sounds great. I know it's a great country but it's hard to understand if you're not Latin. That's why Romania doesn't have a very good connection with the neighbouring countries because it's different in terms of culture. I have friends in South America with whom I resonate very well and that helped me understand that the Latin side plays an important role in our culture.
Well, Pablo is in a band (The Ineloquent) and they toured in the states for several years. The other couple decided to move to RO (the wife is Romanian). Pablo traveled back and forth a few times doing music and then we felt that God was calling us to move, so we did!
I'm glad you like my country. It's not like Montana but it's beautiful too. I subscribed 👍
Yes we do love it! And thank you!
Hello Hello!🥰
Hello!
Sooo sweet family 😊
About the toilets with huge gaps and the ever smiling people, I think these are just American things. I mean I'm pretty sure that most of Europe and probably the entire world is like Romania in these aspects. There is an explanation for the smiling thing: there are people from many countries in the US, it's a country made up of other countries initially so people had to communicate non-verbally since they all spoke their own language, so they developed this habit of expressing feelings without words. And about the toilets, they say it's for security, but the real reason is because they are cheaper to make and maintain. These are not my ideas, but things I've read and learned (I like to learn stuff about countries) :) .
That’s interesting!
Holy shit, you said Romanian Coca Cola is best? Im stunned, I as a Romanian always thought that the Coca Cola in America is the best because you know... it was invented there..... Im shocked 🤯 well Im happy for my country we have the best Coca Cola then... thanks!
It really does taste better! America started using corn syrup instead of regular sugar.
interesting to hear your impressions! Bathrooms, and escaping the airplane with the 2 big impressions!! LOL!!
😂
whaaaat?! a lady got arrested because she let her 10 year old child go by himself in the nearby park? is it Norway?! I am so glad I am Romanian.
Yes it was insane!
Happy to see you guys settle in. By the way how you guys seebromanian traditions ( easter, x-mas etc)?
We’ve adopted a lot of Romanian traditional foods on Easter! I’m not sure of all their holiday traditions though.
Ce frumosi sunteti ! Minunat de frumosi 😀😀😀❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
mulțumesc foarte mult!
You should visit Cluj-Napoca!
We love Cluj!!
You like it bcz you are good family ppl .
Romanians are very kind as your intentions and behaviour is good and respectful towards other ppl ,its simple ,nice video 😃👏✌️
Great video guys. I'm glad you enjoy living in Romania. I was born there and have lived in San Diego since the age of 3. I am curious though, how was finding work for you guys with the language barrier and all?
Hi! Almost everyone in our town speaks English, which definitely helps!
@@THECALDERONFAM Thanks for the reply. I have family in Bucharest and Pitesti. Far less English speakers in Pitesti as it's a much smaller city. Was it difficult to find work? I currently work in Human Resources but have several business degrees.
@@2dblefistn265 we actually had a couple volunteer things lined up before we moved here, so we didn’t have to actually search for a job.
I think Romanians tend to be very suspicious and before behaving friendly towards you they have to get to know you a little bit. Funny thing is though that while this apparent unfriendliness made me uncomfortable at first I realized I get more work done when I feel slightly uncomfortable. So it can be a win-win, I guess. On a second thought suspicious might be too strong a word. Shy, maybe...?
That’s a good observation!
There are several reasons for not smiling or otherwise being what Americans call "friendly" to strangers, but mainly this is it: we see it as a way of respecting your private life.
You have your own thoughts, your own problems to think about, perhaps you just want to go for a quiet walk, why would we keep forcing you to constantly smile and engage in idle conversations?!
Also, smiling to a person of the opposite sex you do not know is seen as flirtacious.
Honestly is true that us Romanian people in general want to get to know someone better before opening up to you. It is just a cultural difference. We consider talking to strangers without a good reason could bother them and take away from them their valuable time and personal space.
Also evan if not many people will say this the truth is us Romanian people are not that good at small talk. We are generally and culturally build mentally to prefer deep and long conversations over small talk.
The more we talk with you the more it means we like you as a person.
Also be aware of the fact that us Romanian people are in general brutally honest about everything. This comes from our cultural upbringing. Since childhood one of the first things parents tell us is to always be honest. Therefore telling the truth is part of that mentality to be honest with everyone. For sensitive foringers that are more acostumeted with a different type of aproch this might come across as unfriendly or rude way of communicating. Again is just a cultural difference.
We consider the direct aproch in conversations and evan in personal relationships the best one because it takes away from the awkwardness and second guessing the other person mind.
@@leliavoinea9402 These are great things to know!
Meh, some of us smile and can be very friendly. Those raised in Communism have been trained not to smile, for some reason. Hopefully things are changing with the younger generations, and things continue on the path to normality.
5:08 Pan y queso, tio! Pan y queso.
How did you get used to the metric system?!?! What was the impact like, when you went to the grocery or the farmers market? Grams, kilos, meters, cm, mm, km?!?!
It was definitely a hard adjustment! Grocery stores were fine but the farmers market were a little challenging at first!
so sweet
Welcome to Romania :D
Thank you!
Nice family!
Thank you!
You are wearing winter attire. Is it that cold in your apt.? Do you both have jobs in Romania? You guys seem really nice. Have you been well accepted by the natives?
We’ve been very well received! We like to keep it a little colder in our apartment. Pablo does a lot of volunteer work, but I stay home with the girls ☺️
respect.
the next superstar of the vlog, Mila ;) p.s.: i hate diesel, i use only gasoline.
😂❤️
Which is cheaper in Romania, gas or diesel? Diesel is more expensive in the U. S.
@@larryjernigan2947 in the past diesel was cheaper, nowadays they tend to have similar prices, even go higher diesel but not significantly.
Is so funny we belive our coca cola is worst here then other places :D
😂 that’s crazy!
You haven't tested Western Europe Coca Cola then.... It's awful, it has no taste. So yeah, Romania Coca-Cola is by far the best I had, and I had quite a few. I don't anymore since I drink exclusively water and tea.
I think just you believed that! Ce va mai place sa va dati cu firma-n cap si sa va umiliti gratuit!
@@danascully6698 wtf you talking about ?! 😂
Hello, do you move permanent in Romania ? Why you chose this country when you have maybe other better options in EU ?
We definitely don’t have any plans to leave anytime soon! Pablo is in a band (The Ineloquent) and the other couple in the band moved to Romania a few years before we did, so we decided to follow!
@@THECALDERONFAM cool, i already see you explain video, God bless your amazing family
Daniel, which country do you live in?
Sibiu salami - the best!
I think the exact opposite here in Canada everyone , almost, is smiling, in Romania yes you're right people don't smile that much but that's not because they don't like it they are just real and honest. for me it was weird to see canadians smile for no reason for me is kind of fake that smile so I prefer not to see them smile fake and see them smile like for real when they really feel like. When I was young like 7 my mom would leave for work before I woke up and I would have a key, get ready for school by myself and then go to school, and then come back and wait for her to come home from work. You guys are such a nice family, your girls are so sweet. Greetings from a Romanian in Toronto !
Younger Romanians are normal and smile a lot. The older ones who grew up in communism seem to have a stick in their behinds, but the younger ones are far less suspicious of others, and far more positive and willing to smile. Also, in small villages where there is a high level of social trust, even the older people smile freely.
nice vlog :)
I was few months ago in Los Angeles with my job and I tried to drink Coca Cola and after that I had problem 1 week with my stomach :))). I think Coca Cola is stronger there :D
Thanks! And that’s crazy about the coke!
1:36 Where you going?
Home!
Where is home ?
The whitehouse
It might be 'American soil', but that "soil" is on ROMANIAN LAND😎
Exactly!
What is the current situation on romania or cost of living ...or safety or how expensive education for children...
I believe that the public education is free. Obviously if you want a private school, you will have to pay (I know of one that is about $7000usd a year).
Apartments can go for about 300-400 euros for a 2 bedroom.
so, you have never been outside Romania, in Europe? Go to Greece this summer! why not? now, that there is freedom again in Greece, you should. the nearest Island is Thassos, only 550 km by car. and it is worth it! good value for money, and great beaches! let me know if you need more details. now, at the end of June, it is the perfect time, almost Romanian tradition (except for when they wanted those bloody certificates, plf s and stuff, tests and#@$#).
We’ve been to some other European countries, but not Greece! We have travel plans already this summer, but we will definitely consider it for next summer!
the problem with 'romanian english' is the fact that we don't practice it too much, we study english at school quite a lot but because we don't practice it we are having issues, as a Romanian that travels around europe a lot in the last few years, our english level is lacking
Hey Brother did You tatoo Romania on You te arm?
Yes, he got the outline of Romania!
Like !
if u dont listen to stereotypes trust me,,,romania is the best place to live and grow u kids..
That’s one of our top reasons for living here!
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@THE CALDERON FAM: Most of the salamies contain nitrites (look on the label) - which are carcinogens. PLEASE don't feed your children that ! There are a very few bio salamies and sausages without those poisons, but please read the labels carefully.
Yes, I definitely want to limit their salami because I know the nitrates are terrible! I will definitely look for some bio ones….thank you!
Hi, In the Holy Bible in Daniel 7:13-14 it says "I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. (14) And there was given him dominion and Glory and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which SHALL NOT PASS AWAY, and His Kingdom that which shall NOT BE DESTROYED." God loves you so much that He sent His Holy Son Jesus from heaven to earth, to be born of a virgin, to grow up & die on a cross for our sins, and to be put into a tomb 3 days and rise from the dead the third day, and He (Jesus) went back up to heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, & the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, & believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, & abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith & trust in Him today & please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?
Amen!
HALL0 GUYS WAT A BEAUTIFUL GIRLS
Very very high chance of people speaking english if they are under 40
So true!
Good reason for American expats to move there, besides the cost of living. Some expats don’t want to, or can’t learn a foreign language.
O traducere cât de cât în română se poate ? Nu toți românii care vă vizionează cunosc engleza. Mersi mult !.
Va trebui să verific în el
@@80nei mdaa, daca înțelegeai întrebarea nu comentai aiurea ,asta semnifică că ești analfabet funcțional ( ști să citești dar nu înțelegi)
@@thebigfootromania8391 Doar de atat esti in stare? Vad ca e la moda ca toti "scriitorii" sa lase astfel de comentarii! Veniti si voi cu ceva nou. D-aia merge tara asta asa de bine, ca stiti voi sa scrieti 3 cuvinte corect! Bravo, nota 10! Cine se uita la astfel de videoclipuri,clar stie cat de cat engleza sau macar o intelege. Nu stiu franceza,clar evit clipurile in franceza. Asa ca lasati-o mai moale cu textele de "scriitori" ! Noroc cu internetul sa va puteti varsa naduful pe unde apucati!
@@80nei un prost când nu este băgat în seamă , comentează aiurea comentariile altora , definiția hăetărului.
Apasa CC, si din Settings selecteaza Subtitles(CC) > English(autogenerated) > Romanian.
we dont do fake smile..like uk and america.we like u or we dont
we speak english but we love u to speak romanian..