Where did tou learn to use your hand like that. For example in the intro when you turn and show whole prague like in a cabaret. You must some kind of classic dancing training in you, right?
I think there are plenty of viewers who are wondering - Jen, are you all right? Is Honza using “pomlazka” out of season? Are you saddened by something? Or are you simply allergic? (Just like me)
I was also guilty of some. Most famous is when I came to visit my Girlfriend for the first time and as I got off the plane I said "Its great to finally visit East Europe." I was almost sent back on the next flight. Lol.
People say it's nothing, but it is an important distinction. If a journalist finds some dirt on some politician in Western Europe, the politician resigns. If it happens in Eastern Europe, the journalist disappears. We're in the middle, so nothing happens here.
For as, it is something like Texas it isnt Nebraska and Alabama is totally different as NY. if you want to visit Eastern Europe go to Ukraina, Belorusia or Moldavia, for Baltic state Luthinia, Latvia or Estonia and Central Europe is Central Europe Czechia it is same like Germany or Poland. Totally no offence, it is an example.
@@wongalcz1611 when you get a 100 CZK fine for driving the wrong way in a one way street, that smells more like Eastern europe than Central europe to be honest. I don't think Germany/Austria/Switzerland do 4 euro fines, lol. CZ may be geographically central but that's where is ends. CZ is the same like DE? Are you saying CZ is socio-economically at the same level as the richest, most powerful nation in Europe?! I'd say it's time to buy those Ryanair tickets and start travelling!
@@mortisCZ When an outsider refers to CZ as Eastern Europe, he's not talking about the geographic location, he is referring to you being east or west of the famous iron curtain. It's actually funny how Czechs try to point them to the map and say; 'look we're actually not east, we're central'. Who are they fooling? I'm not sure Austria and Switzerland agree on you being part of 'Central Europe'. When you travel from Prague to Vienna you are going west by going east, that's quite unique, lol. Ignoring reality/history by pointing out the geographic location on a map does not alter said reality/history. Look, I cannot blame the Czechs for having been invaded and ruled by communists, there is no way a small country like CZ can defend itself against an agressor like Russia but what I do blame them for is that 3 decades after the Velvet revolution the smell of communism and socialism is still hanging around on the streets, the vibe is definitely an eastern vibe in way too many places, I blame the Czechs for not getting rid of this stench! Are you fine with being reminded of this horrible and sad past every time you wait for a tram or bus (if you know what I mean, lol)?
Pravdou je, že my Češi, mnoho věcí děláme automaticky. Nemyslíme na ně. A je skutečně zajímavé, že si toho někdo všimne. Jenn, tvůj komentář byl naprosto perfektní. :-)
@@krikri3600 Zrovna na to si neustále stěžuje Dopravní podnik města Prahy, protože se jim opotřebovávají ložiska pouze na pravé straně. Kdysi už i prosili lidi, aby stáli rovnoměrně, ale někteří prostě potřebují chvátat víc, než je nutné. Pak je obvykle vidím stát na nástupišti, když je dojdu.
@@drakulkacz6489 Dopravni podnik si na to stezoval jednou a hodne rychle to zrusil, staryho psa novejm kouskum nenaucis a bylo to pak i nebezpecny. Nicmene o tom spechani, ja treba nedokazu na eskalatoru stat, nejen ze je to ztrata casu, ale treba takovy schody na Andelu pro me byly i skvelym treninkem, takze jsem si je kazdy rano vybeh a taky diky tomu, ze lidi na eskalatorech i chodej, tak vy nemusite dole stat takovou frontu, protoze se tim zvysuje kapacita schodu. A kdyz to pak mate i nauceny, tak treba pri prestupu na Florenci jedete o metro driv jen diky tomu, ze jdete (nemusite ani bezet). Ja chapu, ze nekdo nevi, co s volnym casem, ale jsou i lidi, kteri radsi denne usetri 20 minut a pak je vyuziji k necemu lepsimu, nez stani na eskalatorech a na peronu. 20 minut kazdy pracovni den, je asi 3.6 dne za rok.
Indeed, we are very sensitive about the "Eastern Europe" thing. Just say Central Europe. It's geographically accurate and it will make us appreciate you more, because we'll know you've been studying ;) Also, my personal favorite is "the heart of Europe" phrase
The only time I call it Eastern Europe is to wind up my Czech girlfriend, good job she takes it with pinch of salt and just slaps me till I'm crying lol
Been to Czech Republic six times. Learning some basic words is something Czech's appreciate. At least they know you are trying and will really warm up to you. Ostrava, Kutna Hora, and Cesky Krumlov are really neat cities and very different from each other. And amazed how young people will leap out of their seats on the metro or tram for an older person or mother with children.
Hi Larry, you are absolutly right. I was shocked in Britain travelling there by public transport. No good manners at all. I was so disappointed... Nice days from the Czech Republic in Central Europe...🖐😁
Although we really appreciate you trying, some rude people can shame you because they "don't understand" and you can always switch to English, there is probably someone to help you with that 😇 English here is like our second mother tongue.
Honestly, it's quite confusing. Don't put Czech words in, use full English. Just few day ago some turists asked us for 'bankomat', which is ATM, cash machine. They put in in middle of English sentence. Of course they were saying that word completely wrong, so it took us time to really find out what's going on. Just don't do that...
Hey, Jenn! Tak tohle mě vážně dostalo: "...dokonce zahlédnete skutečného Čecha v přirozeném prostředí!" Že ty ses nedávno dívala na film "Gorily v mlze"?! V tom případě jsi měla přidat i varování: "Hlavně ho nevyplašte!" 😂😉😄😃😛
@@DreamPrague Jenn, snímek "skutečného Čecha v přirozeném prostředí" (Tebe) z Tvého videa jsem si uložil do počítače. Až získáš české občanství, pošlu ti ho na Tvůj e-mail s gratulací k oficiálnímu potvrzení, že i Ty jsi už "skutečný Čech"! 😉👍🇨🇿
Well about that grandmother comment. My grandmother was married 12 times, due to her drinking skills and high tolerance. Only my grandfather survived that. :-D
@@vaclav_fejt není černá vdodva, spíše jde o rodinný černý humor. Většina mužů naší babičky v reálu umřela na rakovinu, nebo na komplikace díky oslabenému imunitnímu systému (díky léčbě rakoviny)... A cukrovka. Ta je hned druhá. Každopádně přirovnávat naší babču ke stařence taky sedí.
@@KarTheDeamon to už je spíš efekt karmy a je dobrý to vyřešit. tohle množství mužů už by mělo babičku dohnat v vyřešení nějakého problému, který má a nejspíš o něm neví.
So right about the Czech Republic being in Central Europe. Most Americans are unaware that Prague is further west than Vienna, Austria. As a Czech American I really enjoy your content.
The “how are you?” thing…omg! I never understood the weird looks I was getting in Australia when I genuinely replied to this question. Though it is a part of their “overly friendly” attitude and that it is polite to answer. 😅
@@Lumirel Well, our "How are you?" is kinda like Czech "Dobry den." I mean, they are both just greetings. In your heart, are you really wishing them a good day or just saying hello?
@@ZDrozd That is a darn good question. In my experience, we know that the question is serious from the intonation. In addition to that, a person would only ask with that intonation of seriousness if they were really allowed to ask. For example, if I run into a friend, then my question is answered in all seriousness. Or if I had just told closer acquaintances about something serious in my life like someone dying or me losing a job. If I am buying a coffee (not at Starbucks. I can burn my own coffee at home.) the question is merely social and not answered seriously. I am so sorry English does so much weird stuff, Zbynek.
I used to live in UK and up there in north everyone was like "you alright, Hun?" ...after answering like third person within one day "I feel kinda shitty today" , then followed by their intense surprised staring, I figured, I am probably not supposed to answer that so literally 😅
Spot on! I am Czech living in the UK for about as long as you do in Czech and love watching your videos. It somehow feeds my Czech sole at times when Travelling is a bit hard to plan. Thank you
Another good video Jen! Let’s meet in Olomouc! You have no idea what treasure you are missing! I will bring my Canadian family whom you have been inspiring this whole COVID time! 😀
@@Lumirel There are people in Austria who still call it Czechoslovakia (personal experience). So we still have a chance at pretending it never happened :D
IDK if it's only my family who does that, but when we say "don't take off your shoes, it's okay", we actually mean it, but it's true we only say it to people like plumbers, electricians and so on 😀
I had a grill party at home once and it was a bit rainy so I expected I'll clean the floor other day anyways and I insisted on everyone keeping their shoes on when they go inside. In the end I was the only one keeping the shoes and making mess I had to clean up anyways. I was so pissed off :D
It is the first time I am watching your video in Prague, after watching your videos in Brazil for about 3 years, dreamming to live here again, and now my dream came true!
So accurate 👌🏻 It was fun watching as a Czech 😁 Great video. I used to explain my life story when asked "hows going mate" (I live in Australia) , oblivious of the sentence being just politeness. I know better now.
Minutes ago, my Czech neighbor greeted me and I said "Hi, How are you?" and walked away without waiting for an answer. I see how rude that can seem! I hope she understands my American habits. 😥
Jen has got this completely spot on. If you are coming to Czech Republic for the first time, watch this video 2 or 3 times. There is a lot packed into this video, and it will really help you blend in.
As a Russian, I was struck by how many Czech words mean the opposite of their Russian counterparts. úžasný = "terrific" in Czech, "horrible" in Russian. čerstvý = "fresh" in Czech, "stale" in Russian.
There are actually a lot of traditional vegetarian Czech dishes (legumes or vegetable based), however, you are right that just a couple of non-veg restaurants prepare them.
Why visit only cities? Look for some castle ruins on some hill. You will find amazing views, barely any people and there will still be some pub in the nearby village to get some beer. That's how I relax. :-D :-D :-D
Why endeavor some laborious climbs up a steep hill when you can get nice views after a certain amounts of beers as well, still sitting put on your butt??? 🙃 🤣😵
@@DreamPrague Go to Kost, its not that far and has a really really good grill there with amazing local meat from "daněk", which is a really weird elk thing I have no idea what its called in English. And its delicious.
@@DreamPrague Also make video about some smaller towns like Olomouc, Kroměříž and many others. Prague and today even Český Krumlov are not true Czech Republic. Towns that I took as example and many similar have no tourists and local prices. Those are true hidden gems.
@@BedaVenerabilis Dunno who "us" are, but I haven't heard loud German while riding a tram in Prague for a long time. Loud Spanish was pretty much a guarantee in trams around the center pre-lockdown.
She's so accurate, but I experienced the end of summer when it was dying down from tourist..it was so pleasant and beautiful..I learned to just listen and learn words to get what I needed.. can't wait to my trip back..it will certainly be much longer
Pravdou je, že my Češi, mnoho věcí děláme automaticky. Nemyslíme na ně. A je skutečně zajímavé, že si toho někdo všimne. Jenn, tvůj komentář byl naprosto perfektní. :-)
Several years ago a Czech friend and I were walking down a busy street in Prague. A very expensive car pulled into a parking place and a man and very beautiful woman got out. Of course we were both trying not to stare but for sure we looked at that woman as they passed us. About 100 steps further along my friend turned to me an said, “Hey, that was Jarlomir Jagr”!!
Excellent tips! I had to learn some of these the hard way when I fist moved to Prague. Of course, when I moved there in 1991, it was still Czechoslovakia ... and I was living in Kostelec nad Orlici (u Hradce) when Czech and Slovakia split .... hardly anyone in Czech even noticed! :) well .... that is how I remembered it anyway! And oooohhhhh how I miss smažák!! Fried mozzarella here in America just doesn't cut it! I still remember the audio that played at every metro stop .... "Ukončete prosím, vystůp a nastůp, dveře se zaviraji! Přiští staníce ... Českomorávská" And yes ... there are many great towns to visit outside of Prague ... Brno being one of my favorites (have you toured through the castle - Špielberk-- there yet? Very cool experience)! Interesting fact ... Brno was the home of yhe great geneticist Gregor Mendl .... Karlovy Vary is another beautiful little city, with the best fresh Oplátky! Okay .... this is my second long comment on one of your clips! Say good night Honziček ... Dobrou noc, Honziček! 😊
Another thing about metro tickets, Prague public transport is free if you’re over 70, you only need to show your passport or a photo ID with your date of birth.
You guys have the right of way, right? I mean, except for emergency vehicles, trams have precedence. Is that true? (And I hope you will never have anyone under your wheels ever.)
This reminded me of my first time going grocery shopping in Canada. The cashier was putting each item in the bag for me after scanning it and i was thanking her like 10 times saying she didn't have to do that, hahaha. She looked at me like i was crazy.
I was surprised the first time a stern waitress looked directly at me with no facial expression and mumbled "Mate prani?" My first thought was "of course; that's why I'm in your restaurant" but it was clear that she was just asking me for my menu selection. All languages have colloquial phrases that may say or ask one thing but mean something different. Part of learning new languages and cultures is learning how the locals use their words. If I go to Canada and say that I need to jump out of myself, they would have no idea what I'm saying, but it makes sense in the Czech Republic. As a rule, I don't try to attribute cultural attitudes based on colloquial phrases, as I don't believe one country exclusively owns universal superiority, correctness, kindness or sincerity.
Very good recommendations, indeed. Regarding trams, their drivers are not reckless but if you get in the way the driver has to choose between harming you and harming everybody on board. Even though he will definitely try to stop using maximum reasonable braking power, you'll be the one pulling the short end. Regarding use of Euros, large shopping chains like Billa accept them at reasonable exchange rate, you'll not be robbed. You can even get better rate than in an exchange office. But any returned change will be in czech crowns.
@@vaclav_fejt Trams have magnetic brake. It's that block of metal hanging between wheels. If used to maximum power, it sticks to the track and will stop the tram on the spot. I have heard it happened once and the tram pulled the track out of the ground and it needed to be rebuilt.
I'm Czech and even though I'm not originally from Prague, but to me so many of these seemed so normal and automatic, that I didn't even notice them (i just had a problem with the escalators cause i was not used to it). I got bumped to on an escalator and few times my phone flew half way down, but i remembered really fast. :D
I hated the question "How are you?", when I worked at the airport. I literally answered the question 120 times an hour on Delta flights 😂 I felt really exhausted at the end of the day
Great sum-up for turists from unknown country speaking with thick American accent who asked me to change his USD in to "Prague Dollar" when I worked in an exchange office pre-COVID. :D Also it was very nice to meet you finally in person today. :) ;)
Moc se mi líbylo toto video. Prakticky vše dobře vysvětleno. Je to fakt na nic když se dozvím že na netflix pod kategorií východní země tak tam jsou české filmy. Dekuji za video.
I love your vids I am sooo in love with Czechia I want to visit as soon as we are put of lockdown. I must say Czech's sound a lot like Melbournians in Australia to be honest....so many similarities 😍
Thanks for these videos. I am just loving your humor. By the way, there are two things that foreigners are quite missing out on the public transports (and some Czech youngsters too): 1. It is appropriate to let one's seat to an elderly, pregnant or disabled person. Or to make room for those with a pram or some heavy burden. 2. It is rather convenient and polite to take one's bag out of the back in a full tram. Simply not to be an egocentric ...
So endearing and kind-hearted of you, Jen, like always. Whether one agrees or not with some views, you just give a remarkable perspective. And those witty allusions of yours (The president is Russian? Well... 😂), how Czech! Please carry on. Thanks, all best to Honza+Tobik, and you three enjoy the summer. ❤️ 👍
Hi Jen, do you ever plan to do a QnA? I would love to know how different would the relocation to a foreign country be with small or bigger kids. Would you prefer to raise a family in Prague or would you move back to LA, if you ever decide to? What would you recommend to fellow Americans?
Oooh, a Q&A would be fun! My parents always dreamt of moving abroad with all of us kids, but I think it's an intimidating idea. I would definitely recommend moving here with kids. It's incredibly safe, and I think challenging your kids to grow up in another culture is one of the best gifts you could give them.
I wish Prague had a good connection with the airport. Try Stuttgart, the not only connect with the airport with train, but the central station in the city connects underground, train and tram at the same station... We are far from this in Prague.
About the shoes ... Czechs very often have nice carpets in the rooms and we hate germs. And we usually have some comfortable slippers for our guests. Usually some trendy models from IKEA.
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Where did tou learn to use your hand like that. For example in the intro when you turn and show whole prague like in a cabaret. You must some kind of classic dancing training in you, right?
I think there are plenty of viewers who are wondering - Jen, are you all right? Is Honza using “pomlazka” out of season? Are you saddened by something? Or are you simply allergic? (Just like me)
- "But...your president is Russian"
- "well..." :DDD
u have a great czech humor and vids, keep doing them :D
I second that!
Love the combination of Czech humor and American correctness
nice one
Exactly! :-D
Yea ... Czech will laught to that one.. but do not try it with someone from Poland or Ukraine.. they will rip your head off :-)))
I was also guilty of some. Most famous is when I came to visit my Girlfriend for the first time and as I got off the plane I said "Its great to finally visit East Europe." I was almost sent back on the next flight. Lol.
Understandable. I'm cosmopolitan and polite as possible but it gets me prickly rather fast. :-D
People say it's nothing, but it is an important distinction. If a journalist finds some dirt on some politician in Western Europe, the politician resigns. If it happens in Eastern Europe, the journalist disappears. We're in the middle, so nothing happens here.
For as, it is something like Texas it isnt Nebraska and Alabama is totally different as NY. if you want to visit Eastern Europe go to Ukraina, Belorusia or Moldavia, for Baltic state Luthinia, Latvia or Estonia and Central Europe is Central Europe Czechia it is same like Germany or Poland. Totally no offence, it is an example.
@@wongalcz1611 when you get a 100 CZK fine for driving the wrong way in a one way street, that smells more like Eastern europe than Central europe to be honest. I don't think Germany/Austria/Switzerland do 4 euro fines, lol. CZ may be geographically central but that's where is ends. CZ is the same like DE? Are you saying CZ is socio-economically at the same level as the richest, most powerful nation in Europe?! I'd say it's time to buy those Ryanair tickets and start travelling!
@@mortisCZ When an outsider refers to CZ as Eastern Europe, he's not talking about the geographic location, he is referring to you being east or west of the famous iron curtain. It's actually funny how Czechs try to point them to the map and say; 'look we're actually not east, we're central'. Who are they fooling? I'm not sure Austria and Switzerland agree on you being part of 'Central Europe'. When you travel from Prague to Vienna you are going west by going east, that's quite unique, lol. Ignoring reality/history by pointing out the geographic location on a map does not alter said reality/history. Look, I cannot blame the Czechs for having been invaded and ruled by communists, there is no way a small country like CZ can defend itself against an agressor like Russia but what I do blame them for is that 3 decades after the Velvet revolution the smell of communism and socialism is still hanging around on the streets, the vibe is definitely an eastern vibe in way too many places, I blame the Czechs for not getting rid of this stench! Are you fine with being reminded of this horrible and sad past every time you wait for a tram or bus (if you know what I mean, lol)?
"But your president is Russian?!"
"Well..."
Ahahahaha, I died (inside)
S tím prezidentem jste uhodila hřebíček na hlavičku (loose translate of "Uhodit hřebíček na hlavičku" is "put one's finger on it" 👍👌😉)
Kdepak, vy už nejste američanka, vy už jste naše. Ty rady jsou přesné ;)
Přesně, to že se v metru na pravo stojí a vlevo jde neví ani zdaleka hromada Čechů.Tak ze fakt klobouk dolů. ..😉
Pravdou je, že my Češi, mnoho věcí děláme automaticky. Nemyslíme na ně. A je skutečně zajímavé, že si toho někdo všimne. Jenn, tvůj komentář byl naprosto perfektní. :-)
a taky moc milá
@@krikri3600 Zrovna na to si neustále stěžuje Dopravní podnik města Prahy, protože se jim opotřebovávají ložiska pouze na pravé straně. Kdysi už i prosili lidi, aby stáli rovnoměrně, ale někteří prostě potřebují chvátat víc, než je nutné. Pak je obvykle vidím stát na nástupišti, když je dojdu.
@@drakulkacz6489 Dopravni podnik si na to stezoval jednou a hodne rychle to zrusil, staryho psa novejm kouskum nenaucis a bylo to pak i nebezpecny. Nicmene o tom spechani, ja treba nedokazu na eskalatoru stat, nejen ze je to ztrata casu, ale treba takovy schody na Andelu pro me byly i skvelym treninkem, takze jsem si je kazdy rano vybeh a taky diky tomu, ze lidi na eskalatorech i chodej, tak vy nemusite dole stat takovou frontu, protoze se tim zvysuje kapacita schodu. A kdyz to pak mate i nauceny, tak treba pri prestupu na Florenci jedete o metro driv jen diky tomu, ze jdete (nemusite ani bezet). Ja chapu, ze nekdo nevi, co s volnym casem, ale jsou i lidi, kteri radsi denne usetri 20 minut a pak je vyuziji k necemu lepsimu, nez stani na eskalatorech a na peronu. 20 minut kazdy pracovni den, je asi 3.6 dne za rok.
Indeed, we are very sensitive about the "Eastern Europe" thing. Just say Central Europe. It's geographically accurate and it will make us appreciate you more, because we'll know you've been studying ;) Also, my personal favorite is "the heart of Europe" phrase
It really is the heart of Europe!
The only time I call it Eastern Europe is to wind up my Czech girlfriend, good job she takes it with pinch of salt and just slaps me till I'm crying lol
@@skinniestfatman5641 is that the norm for a "pinch of salt"??? 🙃 🤣
@@conceptalfa when it comes to the girlfriend..........yes lol, we love making each other laugh
I say Central. Though friends tell me the mentality is very Eastern Europe. Czech friends, I mean.
Btw, I am that Czech who says to "how are you?" "well, kinda crap, I couldn't sleep and my deadlines are approaching..."
🤣
I would be very surprised why a random foreigner asks about that 😁😁
It's a relic of the British "How do you do" greeting.
Been to Czech Republic six times. Learning some basic words is something Czech's appreciate. At least they know you are trying and will really warm up to you. Ostrava, Kutna Hora, and Cesky Krumlov are really neat cities and very different from each other. And amazed how young people will leap out of their seats on the metro or tram for an older person or mother with children.
100% of all these!
Hi Larry, you are absolutly right. I was shocked in Britain travelling there by public transport. No good manners at all. I was so disappointed... Nice days from the Czech Republic in Central Europe...🖐😁
Although we really appreciate you trying, some rude people can shame you because they "don't understand" and you can always switch to English, there is probably someone to help you with that 😇 English here is like our second mother tongue.
I learned a bit of Czech before coming. People were puzzled as to why I would bother.
Honestly, it's quite confusing. Don't put Czech words in, use full English. Just few day ago some turists asked us for 'bankomat', which is ATM, cash machine. They put in in middle of English sentence. Of course they were saying that word completely wrong, so it took us time to really find out what's going on. Just don't do that...
Oh girl with all your irony and sarcasm, you are local. I'm proud of you.
Jo? Hm. Pak jsou asi taky všichni Britové Češi xD
Hey, Jenn!
Tak tohle mě vážně dostalo: "...dokonce zahlédnete skutečného Čecha v přirozeném prostředí!"
Že ty ses nedávno dívala na film "Gorily v mlze"?! V tom případě jsi měla přidat i varování: "Hlavně ho nevyplašte!" 😂😉😄😃😛
😂😂😂😂
@@DreamPrague Jenn, snímek "skutečného Čecha v přirozeném prostředí" (Tebe) z Tvého videa jsem si uložil do počítače. Až získáš české občanství, pošlu ti ho na Tvůj e-mail s gratulací k oficiálnímu potvrzení, že i Ty jsi už "skutečný Čech"! 😉👍🇨🇿
:-D
Well about that grandmother comment. My grandmother was married 12 times, due to her drinking skills and high tolerance. Only my grandfather survived that. :-D
TWELVE? Wow. She trumps even Nanny Ogg. Is the the real Black Widow?
@@vaclav_fejt není černá vdodva, spíše jde o rodinný černý humor. Většina mužů naší babičky v reálu umřela na rakovinu, nebo na komplikace díky oslabenému imunitnímu systému (díky léčbě rakoviny)... A cukrovka. Ta je hned druhá.
Každopádně přirovnávat naší babču ke stařence taky sedí.
@@KarTheDeamon Clovece to zila v jakom kraji ze tam tak muzi umierali? V nejakej uranovej lokalite ci co?
@@j4uznev1mc0 Né. Nádražačka.Projela kdejakou zapadlou dědinu v ČSSR.
@@KarTheDeamon to už je spíš efekt karmy a je dobrý to vyřešit. tohle množství mužů už by mělo babičku dohnat v vyřešení nějakého problému, který má a nejspíš o něm neví.
"But your president is Russian"
"Well..."
This is gold...😅😂😂
So right about the Czech Republic being in Central Europe. Most Americans are unaware that Prague is further west than Vienna, Austria. As a Czech American I really enjoy your content.
The “how are you?” thing…omg! I never understood the weird looks I was getting in Australia when I genuinely replied to this question. Though it is a part of their “overly friendly” attitude and that it is polite to answer. 😅
I don't understand why are they actually asking in English "How are you?" when they don't care at all.. :-D
@@Lumirel Well, our "How are you?" is kinda like Czech "Dobry den." I mean, they are both just greetings. In your heart, are you really wishing them a good day or just saying hello?
@@js-pb2kf Well, what do you do when you really want to know how the person is? How do you ask then?
@@ZDrozd That is a darn good question. In my experience, we know that the question is serious from the intonation. In addition to that, a person would only ask with that intonation of seriousness if they were really allowed to ask. For example, if I run into a friend, then my question is answered in all seriousness. Or if I had just told closer acquaintances about something serious in my life like someone dying or me losing a job.
If I am buying a coffee (not at Starbucks. I can burn my own coffee at home.) the question is merely social and not answered seriously.
I am so sorry English does so much weird stuff, Zbynek.
I used to live in UK and up there in north everyone was like "you alright, Hun?" ...after answering like third person within one day "I feel kinda shitty today" , then followed by their intense surprised staring, I figured, I am probably not supposed to answer that so literally 😅
actually you can get great vegetarian food anywhere in CZ, you know, "tekutý chléb" :D
So true.. :-D
Tekuty fakin chlebicek
"They're nice and they can buy many beers." 😄
Btw. I love your outfit in 9:16. 😊
Thank you! 😃
Spot on! I am Czech living in the UK for about as long as you do in Czech and love watching your videos. It somehow feeds my Czech sole at times when Travelling is a bit hard to plan. Thank you
Another good video Jen! Let’s meet in Olomouc! You have no idea what treasure you are missing! I will bring my Canadian family whom you have been inspiring this whole COVID time! 😀
you might even get a smile from your waitress.... that was a good one
Czechoslovakia is fine... Chechnya is worse .-)
It´s like to say: Hi, you are from United States of Arabia, right?
lol, actually as a Slovak most of the points mentioned are valid here as well ;)
I also don't mind Czechoslovakia, even that it's bit sad that we've split.
Totally! That pisses me the most
@@Lumirel There are people in Austria who still call it Czechoslovakia (personal experience). So we still have a chance at pretending it never happened :D
IDK if it's only my family who does that, but when we say "don't take off your shoes, it's okay", we actually mean it, but it's true we only say it to people like plumbers, electricians and so on 😀
We also say it to people who just go through the flat to the balcony/terrace. Though it is okay if someone takes off their shoes to put them on later.
To má svůj důvod. Tuhle jsem měl v bytě instalatéra a krutě jsem litoval že se zul...
@@pajduscz 🤣🤣🤣👍
Ani by mě nenapadlo chtít po elektrikáři, ať se zouvá :D
I had a grill party at home once and it was a bit rainy so I expected I'll clean the floor other day anyways and I insisted on everyone keeping their shoes on when they go inside. In the end I was the only one keeping the shoes and making mess I had to clean up anyways. I was so pissed off :D
It is the first time I am watching your video in Prague, after watching your videos in Brazil for about 3 years, dreamming to live here again, and now my dream came true!
Rosana, that's so great to hear! Congrats on your arrival!
So accurate 👌🏻 It was fun watching as a Czech 😁 Great video. I used to explain my life story when asked "hows going mate" (I live in Australia) , oblivious of the sentence being just politeness. I know better now.
Minutes ago, my Czech neighbor greeted me and I said "Hi, How are you?" and walked away without waiting for an answer. I see how rude that can seem! I hope she understands my American habits. 😥
35. only in Prague say that Prague is amazing
36. Outside Prague NEVER say that Prague is amazing. (mainly in Brno)
or Ústí nad Labem xD
:D Let's see what would people (me) from OSTRAVA say about Praha and Brno. :D
Hahaha
Jen has got this completely spot on. If you are coming to Czech Republic for the first time, watch this video 2 or 3 times. There is a lot packed into this video, and it will really help you blend in.
Thank you! Especially for public transport advices. Every Czech should see this video.
Máte úžasná videa, objevila jsem je dneska náhodou a už dlouho jsem se tak nezasmála - ty postřehy jsou naprosto přesný 🤣👍❤️
As a Russian, I was struck by how many Czech words mean the opposite of their Russian counterparts. úžasný = "terrific" in Czech, "horrible" in Russian. čerstvý = "fresh" in Czech, "stale" in Russian.
Jste skvělá. Za těch pár let jste pochopila naší mentalitu. To samé posílám svým příbuzným z Německa, Rakouska, Kanady. Jste skvělá
Well yet another great vid! And you are giving out great "Czechian vibe" too!
Thanks Luboš! 😃
I love the painting in the background so much!
Super video i návod.. hezky jsi to vystihla 👍😉🍀🍻
Thanks for the tips! We are still hoping to visit Prague later this year.
I hope you can make it! We might still be light on tourists this year, so that will be a nice experience for you - not too crowded.
Absolutely great again. :) Very good job :)
"You may even get to see a real czech in a wild" 😂👍
Jen, thank you for another great and informative video!
My wife and I can't wait for the day that we move to Prague. 😍
I hope I've given you an accurate portrait of the city!
I'm sure you have, if not, not big deal.
I know things change all the time.
Thank you again, Jen! 😀
Výborné, děkuji moc, na toto video jsem čekal, aby se tyto věci pořád neopakovaly.
A ta scéna s Grand Canyonem... 😂
Excellent Video, Great Production, Big Thank You
There are actually a lot of traditional vegetarian Czech dishes (legumes or vegetable based), however, you are right that just a couple of non-veg restaurants prepare them.
Why visit only cities? Look for some castle ruins on some hill. You will find amazing views, barely any people and there will still be some pub in the nearby village to get some beer. That's how I relax. :-D :-D :-D
Of course! I revealed my city girl roots. I'll have to make a video about castles!
Why endeavor some laborious climbs up a steep hill when you can get nice views after a certain amounts of beers as well, still sitting put on your butt??? 🙃 🤣😵
@@DreamPrague Go to Kost, its not that far and has a really really good grill there with amazing local meat from "daněk", which is a really weird elk thing I have no idea what its called in English. And its delicious.
@@DreamPrague Also make video about some smaller towns like Olomouc, Kroměříž and many others. Prague and today even Český Krumlov are not true Czech Republic. Towns that I took as example and many similar have no tourists and local prices. Those are true hidden gems.
@@DreamPrague And maybe some about hiking or our National Parks.
again,,, you made my day :DDDD thhank you orrrrr děkuji mnohokrát ;)
Americans: We're louder in public transport than anyone else.
Spaniards: Hold our bull...
For us are Germans suposed to be the loudest.
@@BedaVenerabilis Dunno who "us" are, but I haven't heard loud German while riding a tram in Prague for a long time. Loud Spanish was pretty much a guarantee in trams around the center pre-lockdown.
Banik fans: if we all jump at the same time, we can shake this tram off of the track.
You really need to visit Olomouc, true historical center of Moravia. Have nice day and thanx for videos ;)
Olomouc is a great town!
Excellent video keep it up🔥🔥
Been here 7 years from U.S. Each of your statements are right on the money. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips! see you in May
She's so accurate, but I experienced the end of summer when it was dying down from tourist..it was so pleasant and beautiful..I learned to just listen and learn words to get what I needed.. can't wait to my trip back..it will certainly be much longer
Skvěle postřehy a moc hezky zpracované 🙂
Great as always :) I can agree with every single point :)
Pravdou je, že my Češi, mnoho věcí děláme automaticky. Nemyslíme na ně. A je skutečně zajímavé, že si toho někdo všimne. Jenn, tvůj komentář byl naprosto perfektní. :-)
Several years ago a Czech friend and I were walking down a busy street in Prague. A very expensive car pulled into a parking place and a man and very beautiful woman got out. Of course we were both trying not to stare but for sure we looked at that woman as they passed us. About 100 steps further along my friend turned to me an said, “Hey, that was Jarlomir Jagr”!!
Awesome story!
Excellent video !! Spot on !!
Perfect. Great job! It's really good.
Excellent tips! I had to learn some of these the hard way when I fist moved to Prague. Of course, when I moved there in 1991, it was still Czechoslovakia ... and I was living in Kostelec nad Orlici (u Hradce) when Czech and Slovakia split .... hardly anyone in Czech even noticed! :) well .... that is how I remembered it anyway!
And oooohhhhh how I miss smažák!! Fried mozzarella here in America just doesn't cut it!
I still remember the audio that played at every metro stop .... "Ukončete prosím, vystůp a nastůp, dveře se zaviraji! Přiští staníce ... Českomorávská"
And yes ... there are many great towns to visit outside of Prague ... Brno being one of my favorites (have you toured through the castle - Špielberk-- there yet? Very cool experience)! Interesting fact ... Brno was the home of yhe great geneticist Gregor Mendl ....
Karlovy Vary is another beautiful little city, with the best fresh Oplátky!
Okay .... this is my second long comment on one of your clips!
Say good night Honziček ...
Dobrou noc, Honziček!
😊
Fruit dumplings are also vegetarian. Dill sauce with boiled egg and dumplings as well.
:D just it's quite hard to explain foreigners that the main dish can be sweet
Eggs are not fully vegetarian. And fruit dumplings are best with butter.
@@breznik1197 Both are vegetarian. They can eat eggs and milk. Otherwise fried cheese wouldn't be vegetarian.
@@breznik1197 Eggs and butter are vegetarian, but not vegan
@@lucistefanova6488 Eggs and butter are surely not vegetarian, although some vegetarians eat them.
Another thing about metro tickets, Prague public transport is free if you’re over 70, you only need to show your passport or a photo ID with your date of birth.
I forgot about that one! My father--in-law was so pleased to discover this on his last visit!
@@DreamPrague I prefer buying tickets via SMS. I´ve lost my 3 days paper ticket once but I have never lost my cell phone with the same ticket in SMS.
@@drakulkacz6489 And they cost the exact same!
Or there is the app PID Lítačka, where the prices are also the same :) and you can even set your phone as the identificator :)
Great video as usually!
I love your videos❤️ And it Is very funny and interesting to know, how other countries see us 😂
The best "Don´ts in Czech Republic" advices I have ever seen. Great!
And I really hate that "How are you" sentence :D Very good point!
Your hair looks great!! So healthy. Another great video thanks.
Thanks! I'm on month 16 of pandemic hair.
13 - As a tram driver, I...CAN'T...STRESS...THIS...ENOUGH! Love your videos!
You guys have the right of way, right? I mean, except for emergency vehicles, trams have precedence. Is that true? (And I hope you will never have anyone under your wheels ever.)
Thank you very much for this perfect video ♡
Greetings from Türkiye / Turkey to lovely Czezch Republic♡
I just moved to Prague a month ago and this video was very helpful THANKS and keep posting
Glad it was helpful!
These are on point! Also, asking "do you speak English" is well appreciated. Especially from native speakers;)
good one
Off-topic but... That painting! Is that Tobik or one of his ancestors? The uniform has Austro-Hungarian vibes. Great! :)
Thats his great great uncle General Tobias von Bahnhof
@@Artanis99 🤣🤣🤣
It’s Tobik! So regal.
In my estimate, it will probably be a Ukrainian uniform! 🤔😉😄
It's Sir Tobík! :D Btw, great painting who did it?
You nailed it. Especially the smile or instant beer thing.
Opět skvělé video. Zdravím i Honzu a Tobika :-)
Perfect just perfect🙌🏻
About asking How are you? I had an opposite issue after moving to Canada - I was very surprised when even the cashier asked How Are You
OMG, I bet the cashiers in Canada/USA are the biggest shock for Czechs!
This reminded me of my first time going grocery shopping in Canada. The cashier was putting each item in the bag for me after scanning it and i was thanking her like 10 times saying she didn't have to do that, hahaha. She looked at me like i was crazy.
@@matty9069 that’s hilarious
I was surprised the first time a stern waitress looked directly at me with no facial expression and mumbled "Mate prani?" My first thought was "of course; that's why I'm in your restaurant" but it was clear that she was just asking me for my menu selection. All languages have colloquial phrases that may say or ask one thing but mean something different. Part of learning new languages and cultures is learning how the locals use their words. If I go to Canada and say that I need to jump out of myself, they would have no idea what I'm saying, but it makes sense in the Czech Republic. As a rule, I don't try to attribute cultural attitudes based on colloquial phrases, as I don't believe one country exclusively owns universal superiority, correctness, kindness or sincerity.
I'm guilty at charge for some 😂. Thanks for sharing this video.
I'm from the Czech Republic and your video was amazing.
Check, check, check, check...no pun intended :) Great video, all true !
Very good recommendations, indeed.
Regarding trams, their drivers are not reckless but if you get in the way the driver has to choose between harming you and harming everybody on board. Even though he will definitely try to stop using maximum reasonable braking power, you'll be the one pulling the short end.
Regarding use of Euros, large shopping chains like Billa accept them at reasonable exchange rate, you'll not be robbed. You can even get better rate than in an exchange office. But any returned change will be in czech crowns.
Also, in most places you can pay with card
The tram cannot brake so hard that it could endanger someone inside the vehicle.
Tram brakes are not as powerful as bus brakes (relative to their masses).
You can get a better rate than in a scammy exchange office but a good exchange office will usually give you a better rate.
@@vaclav_fejt Trams have magnetic brake. It's that block of metal hanging between wheels. If used to maximum power, it sticks to the track and will stop the tram on the spot. I have heard it happened once and the tram pulled the track out of the ground and it needed to be rebuilt.
You're so good! How haven't been hired by "Czech Tourism" yet?!
From your lips to god's ears.😘
I'm Czech and even though I'm not originally from Prague, but to me so many of these seemed so normal and automatic, that I didn't even notice them (i just had a problem with the escalators cause i was not used to it). I got bumped to on an escalator and few times my phone flew half way down, but i remembered really fast. :D
I hated the question "How are you?", when I worked at the airport. I literally answered the question 120 times an hour on Delta flights 😂 I felt really exhausted at the end of the day
Nice job Jen! You are definitely getting the hang of the cultural differences very well. Big fat thumbs up for you here :-)
Great sum-up for turists from unknown country speaking with thick American accent who asked me to change his USD in to "Prague Dollar" when I worked in an exchange office pre-COVID. :D
Also it was very nice to meet you finally in person today. :) ;)
Was that you who said hello to me on Anglicka????
@@DreamPrague The guy in black hat? Yup, that was me. :D
@@Geker3 nice to finally meet you!
@@DreamPrague Agreed, btw: 9:30 is accually more like "Don't listen to Praguers. Brno does really exist." :D
Moc se mi líbylo toto video. Prakticky vše dobře vysvětleno. Je to fakt na nic když se dozvím že na netflix pod kategorií východní země tak tam jsou české filmy. Dekuji za video.
7th 😎😃
Fun video for a Praguer, too. Tips on point.
This was great! And so accurate ;-)
As always, you are brilliant. :*
I love your vids I am sooo in love with Czechia I want to visit as soon as we are put of lockdown. I must say Czech's sound a lot like Melbournians in Australia to be honest....so many similarities 😍
Love the video! 😃 If tourists take their time and avoid things you mentioned here, Prague will be a better place! 😃
Thanks for these videos. I am just loving your humor. By the way, there are two things that foreigners are quite missing out on the public transports (and some Czech youngsters too): 1. It is appropriate to let one's seat to an elderly, pregnant or disabled person. Or to make room for those with a pram or some heavy burden. 2. It is rather convenient and polite to take one's bag out of the back in a full tram. Simply not to be an egocentric ...
So endearing and kind-hearted of you, Jen, like always. Whether one agrees or not with some views, you just give a remarkable perspective. And those witty allusions of yours (The president is Russian? Well... 😂), how Czech! Please carry on. Thanks, all best to Honza+Tobik, and you three enjoy the summer. ❤️ 👍
Haha. Thank you for this video 😁
Every connection between us and Russia always make me angry 😅
I love your videos. Krásná čeština! ❤️
That Tobik in the background :-)
Olomouc would be another city you should see - I’m sure you would love it.
Great video!
Hi Jen, do you ever plan to do a QnA? I would love to know how different would the relocation to a foreign country be with small or bigger kids. Would you prefer to raise a family in Prague or would you move back to LA, if you ever decide to? What would you recommend to fellow Americans?
Oooh, a Q&A would be fun! My parents always dreamt of moving abroad with all of us kids, but I think it's an intimidating idea. I would definitely recommend moving here with kids. It's incredibly safe, and I think challenging your kids to grow up in another culture is one of the best gifts you could give them.
I am from Czech republic and everytime some turist speaks czech i am so happy about it
I wish Prague had a good connection with the airport. Try Stuttgart, the not only connect with the airport with train, but the central station in the city connects underground, train and tram at the same station... We are far from this in Prague.
You should also visit České Budějovice at Christmas time, take a "punch round" and maybe even see an angel flying from the Black Tower.
As a Budějovice citizen, I couldn't agree more! :)
That sounds delightful!
omg... Výborné video.. Já tedy doma nesundávám boty občas :D
I am from Prague and i absolutely agree :D perfect video
Glad you agree!
6:20 is the best line. Czech currency is pretty. It can buy you a lot of beer.
Souhlasim s vsevedouci. To je ceska mluvici anglicky. Navic je i cesky vtipna a krasna
About the shoes ... Czechs very often have nice carpets in the rooms and we hate germs. And we usually have some comfortable slippers for our guests. Usually some trendy models from IKEA.
So spot on!
This video is so spot on. You are no foreigner here. You are clearly local
Salute to general Tobik! :D