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You're one of the best people in the world my little girl turns 4 tomorrow and I've been watching your videos everyday with her and it's beautiful what you're doing. It's great you took on such a challenge and now you're passing it on to other's. God bless you sir and keep up the great work
Hey Xiaoman if your ever in Vancouver BC our Chinatown is massive and any mall you go to in all the Tri cities here will have shop owners who speak all the languages you speak here we have more Chinese living here than any other race and I’m not being racist to any people who might think I am I mean no disrespect I serve in our military for every Canadian
@@zeenaabdura2971 When you have these ethnic enclaves, it really doesn't matter if the person learns the nation's language. It encourages people not to assimilate into the host society, kind of stupid actually.
Zeena Abdura yes they’re in NYC but many of them don’t leave the area very often, as such there’s really no need for them to bother learning English as they tend to interact with the same people each day. They usually just learn enough to sell their products to tourists.
It must be really sad living in a country where you can economically prosper, but your scope of who you can communicate with is so limited. When they hear them speaking, it instantly opens up that scope and is an absolute breath of fresh air, as many of them feel trapped socially.
Un Listed that why when you move to a new country you try to learn their language. Before I moved to the USA I made sure I was mostly fluent. It's called assimilation, not only that it's respectful.
nichtswie.eswar I didn't have the money, I taught myself. You can go to any library and borrow books and videos. There's many ways to learn a language without having to spend a lot of money. In my opinion that's just excuses.
@@parisinthe30sx my great grandmother came over from Hungary and she learned how to speak English and insisted her sons learn. They spoke both languages but as time went on they became fluent in both. I would try as well to learn the language of anywhere I lived.
it is amazing to see someone else who can speak it especially in america it is a rare dialect and people usually don’t learn about fuzhounese since it is not common
@@QarthCEO nah, its not about thinking more of someone, its about being able to communicate. What the hell are ppl supposed to do if they can't communicate? Aslong as your respectful or polite no one will say your racist.
Truth be told. That's is the case for any culture or country. To be able to speak the native language as a foreigner is a big deal and they will always give you props.
They should speak to the merchants in English, then discuss bargaining strategy with each other in Chinese, then start talking to them in English again. Would really confuse them.
For the Chinese, we have many unsaid codes in our world, and we usually don't trust outsiders. It's more of a trust relationship between people of the same language, because our ways are different from others. In a way, we don't like other people and keep to ourselves. You kind of become part of this when you speak and write our language. Oh the other hand, this is also a nice surprise, and is much appreciated uwu
@@soulatte8902 I guess it's common to every people, not only chinese. Whatever your culture background is, you will open up more easily to other that share its codes.
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When we were young we carried them everywhere. Pegged pants overcoats fedoras , we were very cool the shoes were pointy toe Cuban heel And cleated heel and toe. Hipsters.
They like the fact that he speaks their language. BUT they will never forget they’re here for business. Love that these sellers are always like ‘haha cool. Enough chitchat, whez da monay at, bro?’
My French teacher was in France with her American friends (speaking English) and a table behind them at a cafe was talking crap about them and she turned around and told them off. She said that was the best part of ever learning French.
REVENANT KING If you didn’t notice, when he started speaking Chinese, the Merchant and everyone else were smiling that they could speak to foreigners for once without having trouble
I find it really interesting how the Chinese vendors dont say immeadiatly "YOU SPEAK CHINESE?" or keep trying to talk in English, they help the customer first, compliment his chinese later. Idk, i just found that interesting
I was really surprised why they didn’t say like “YOU SPEAK CHINESE?!” because imagine coming from one country to another where people speak an ENTIRELY different language and this random white dude speaks a language only 10 mil people from china know
@@zyshock exactly! Where I used to live in America, lots of people were surprised I spoke English, even though i could ONLY speak English lol. Yes, I am ethnically Korean, but I was born in America, I don't speak fluent Korean smh (although I am getting there!). So yeah, i was totally intrigued they werent immediately complimenting his chinese. I know for sure if a white person walked up to me and started speaking Korean I would be really taken aback!
I grew up in a small town with a mostly German ancestry and I would ask the old guys at work, one gentleman in particular, to teach me some Low German. We would be saying things in German and I would ask him something in English and he would still be thinking in German and start talking German and then switch to English, then grin. Good memories.
I'm italian, when I hear Italian in another nation while I'm speaking english or french in a conversation my brain is like: "what... I know what he/she is saying but why... OH SHIT THAT'S MY LANGUAGE"
Everyone needs to take notice of the "switch" that happens when Xiaomanyc begins to speak in a way that the people in this video can relate to. They open up, they feel connected....... This is the way ALL humanity is and is the key to all of us caring for each other :)
I love seeing these people get so excited when they find someone that speaks their native language. Not being able to easily communicate with someone can kind of dehumanize them in a way, and I feel like the fact they cant communicate with a lot of people is probably very frustrating. I bet this probably makes their day. Great video.
I agree with your sentiment. It’s hard enough moving to a new country, and although they may live with other people that speak their language I think it may be intimidating to ever leave the community, which probably keeps them really secluded, in a sense. They’re trying to make money and learning a language is difficult. It must be a nice surprise when someone you really don’t expect can speak your language.
I genuinely thought (and still hope) that he was just being satirical, it's not even hipster status, it's like, caricature of a hipster. I'm gonna go with "Troll" so I can still enjoy him haha
It warms my heart seeing everyone's happy face brighten when they realize he can speak their native language. It must be really hard to connect with people when moving to a new country. Great content :)
Lol I kinda did the opposite of that. I spoke to my sister in English in Korea and people were staring at us (idk if it's because we are eastern Asian and they assumed we were korean or if we were too loud 😂)
@@Channel-os4uk you say this on a video about chinese of all things? be careful you dont ask where someones hemp 麻 is instead of where their mother 媽 is when speaking chinese
the one guys face around the one min mark literally brightens so much when he hears Fuzhounese, That's def a story he'll tell his family when he goes home. I wish you knew how many people you bring happiness to through just communicating. I wish you the best and a long healthy life, you deserve it all man!
I love this! When I was younger, I used to go to Tokyo with some friends and we'd do something similar. I've been to China and it's a very hard language to learn. The intonation is very different and difficult. You all did great and it was a joy to see you speak. You're nice folks and help bridge the foreigner gap. BTW, the way to bargain in China is find out the price, offer half, and walk out. Most shops sell the same thing. If one vendor doesn't meet your price, walk out and go to the next. Most times they will follow you out and offer a reduced price. You'll get an idea of how much they can sell something for and can adjust your offer accordingly. I got tired of negotiating so I'd offer a price, then walk out. Much faster and easier than all the bickering. My husband, who works in China tells the store employee how great it is to see them again, and glad that they remember him. Then he says he wants the same thing again for the same price. No employee will admit they don't know or remember him so they will say yes. Then hubby buys the item with very little negotiation. He does have a general idea of what things go for though, so he's not low balling them. He's just getting a regular price offered to locals (they will quote higher for foreigners).
I would agree if this guy was not in THE UNITED STATES. ;) It is great when you to to another country and speak their language, or attempt to. I find that the locals become very friendly and go out of their way to then speak YOUR language. But the fat that this video was made in the US seems to be lost by everyone. The real issue is why these Chinese people who live in the US don't speak OUR language better. And it should be why are they cold, and even hardly helpful before they were spoken to in Cantonese. ;)
Yes. They are so shocked...pleasently so. I see it as they feel honored that at least one (three) Americans not only are willing to learn their native tongues. But have so excelled in doing so! So many saying "You speak better Chinese/Mandarin than I do!"
@@sclm55 Exactly! My mother goes to this bubble tea shop in Chinatown, Manhattan, not because of the bubble tea, but because there is this Indian man speaking fluent Cantonese and Mandarin! 我会说一点点, 你呢？
@@sclm55 but they're in America... where most people speak English/Spanish, they need to assimilate and be used to speaking a more commonly spoken language/dialect, no one should have to learn any other language in America besides English.
I love how you're still respecting culture even though they are not in their own country. Saying your Chinese isn't good, or just OK, is such an important part of that culture, and you're respecting it so kindly.
@@missbeaussie it is kind of a unwritten law (by culture) to always be calm, respectful and modest. You never say you are great or good in something which would be considered to be very rude/arrogant.
Thank you guys for doing this. Building bridges by respecting another culture to this capacity is rare and much needed. May the world learn from your guys' example! Kudos and keep it up! Jia you!
I don’t know why but the videos these guys make, make me really happy?? Like learning another’s language and culture is so great to watch, especially when you see how happy the people they talk to are 🥺
Max1982 the logic is that I don’t believe in being a cheap ass so I don’t share your shitty attitude. They aren’t trying to rip you off - they’re trying to raise families and get ahead in life. I’ve been blessed so when I’m in the US I tip generously, when I’m in HK I pay the price that’s asked.
I love how you speak to random people and start conversation it's amazing and you speak so well, I learned some basic chinese but still struggle . Its interesting to watch your channel.
I love when people respect other cultures and language, its great to effectively communicate with other individuals outside ones own ethnicity. Very enjoyable to watch.
This is just unbelievably wholesome and beautiful. I hope you continue to inspire more people to challenge themselves-Even if that is a single thought about leaning a new language or culture, you will have made a positive impact.
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." -- Nelson Mandela
As a native bilingual, hearing my "mother" tongue is in fact special. I'm starting to think Spanish is just nicer sounding than English. I really don't think Mrs. Mandela knew what she was talking about. English sounds too "formal" and stiff. Spanish sounds free and something else. I can't pinpoint it. I can't read Spanish stuff with the same level of comprehension I can in English, though. 😔📖 Makes sense since I went to school here in the USA. But yeah, Mrs. Mandelllla is wrong. But he's right for the vast majority of non-native proficiency bilinguals.
It’s so beautiful to see their faces light up when they hear you speak in their own language! ☺️ As an immigrant, I think it’s because it make us feel a bit welcomed to this country
I love how happy the people are in your videos! Even attempting to speak the language goes a far way. My Spanish sucks, but when I’ve coached internationally, the locals loved that I tried to
I love this so much! They are so happy when they find out you speaking in their native language. I only speak English and in my 40’s, it seems like too big of a task to learn another language but you’re inspiring!
learning a new language is actually super easy with proper approach, the key is to have fun learning and not to rely on self-discipline. Try pimsleur, you'll be able to have a conversation with a native speaker in any language within 30 days, 30 minutes a day, i promise! of course, mastering a language is a different thing but if you want to be conversationally fluent itll take months not years
I love how happy everyone is for you! They always compliment you guys on your articulation and pronunciations. I think it’s beautiful and even tho I have to read what everyone is saying, I’m still smiling doing it!
@@brandonoflight8274 The best part is when they started speaking Chinese I got a weird sense of satisfaction even though I don't understand the language.
You guys are such great ambassadors! Your language skills are over the top; however, I think your character and personality traits are most impressive.
When I'm feeling down I come to see the smiles on these peoples faces when an unfamiliar person comes to them and speaks in their language.. Pure serotonin rush. Wish I had someone to teach me the languages I want to learn
Thing I loved most about China when I visited was that even a few basic phrases and the locals lit up and got excited. I love seeing how happy people are to speak in their native tongue. Chinese people are insanely friendly!
Try that in Spanish and they will immediately start in on the most backwoods rancho Spanish going a mile a minute as if you were just being modest. (in southern California)
But that's just what you do when you legit can't speak the language... You just memorise a few key things like the equivalent of: "yes", "no", "no english", "thank you".
My "second" language is Japanese, but I first started learning Chinese and gave it up for Japanese. I regret not continuing so you've inspired me to take it back up again. I love the connections you can make through languages.
You might have to do it in an immersive environment. If you're not always reverting back to English, and you're always being spoken to in another language, you will begin to think in that language.
@CrazyLegsMcGee id like to learn Chinese, im African American and well we only learn English in the US. I learned little Spanish, if possible I would learn Spanish/Chinese or maybe French.
Same here. It took me over ten years to start thinking in English. I, too, was always in translation mode. Army basic training was really tough for me. I didn't understand their slang and everyone had a different English accent! Even now, I can type decently, but can't have a normal English conversation without stumbling every two words. I also have a really thick accent!
You need to learn to think in their language, I am studying Japanese, although I don't live there, I have learned how to form basic sentences and advance slowly. Just keep studying and you shall learn, it's all about motivation my friend, if you feel discouraged just because "You cannot think like them" or perhaps you underestimate yourself, just destroy them mental barriers. Good luck :)
Atleast you are self-aware. Use that energy to start your own language journey ! It's a slog but seeing as your english is beyond passable, think about how nice it would be to know another language in the next 10 years.
Jam Flex Thanks, but somehow English seems to be easy to learn for Dutch people because when I was young a lot of cartoons were English with Dutch subtitles. Other than that we don’t get a lot of exposure to languages. Starting young is the way to go, my little niece speaks Dutch, English and Italian and she’s amazing at it. A great gift for her life now and when she grows up..
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You're one of the best people in the world my little girl turns 4 tomorrow and I've been watching your videos everyday with her and it's beautiful what you're doing. It's great you took on such a challenge and now you're passing it on to other's. God bless you sir and keep up the great work
should go to Toronto, chicago.
Hey Xiaoman if your ever in Vancouver BC our Chinatown is massive and any mall you go to in all the Tri cities here will have shop owners who speak all the languages you speak here we have more Chinese living here than any other race and I’m not being racist to any people who might think I am I mean no disrespect I serve in our military for every Canadian
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I want to learn Japanese since I plan to visit Japan but idk where to start
The smiles on the Chinese people faces when they can finally communicate with the foreigners is beautiful .
Don’t Judge this is word for word exactly what I was gonna write😂
Meanwhile in Manhattan, NYC ... Chinese people are excited finally talking with the indigenous whites. LOL
White people aren't foreigners in NYC.
@@3LLT33 Of course they are, it's a jewish city, like honkong and china but NYC and Israel
Addictive_LiquoriCe whites aren’t indigenous to America though 😳
See how nice and genuine people are when the language barrier is broken
Thats exactly what i thought, they really warmed to them
No. I don't see it.
But I was a bit surprised that the Chinese people in Chinatown did not seem to know much English. They are in NYC right.
@@zeenaabdura2971 When you have these ethnic enclaves, it really doesn't matter if the person learns the nation's language. It encourages people not to assimilate into the host society, kind of stupid actually.
Zeena Abdura yes they’re in NYC but many of them don’t leave the area very often, as such there’s really no need for them to bother learning English as they tend to interact with the same people each day. They usually just learn enough to sell their products to tourists.
Really interesting how speaking someone's language changes their whole attitude.
It must be really sad living in a country where you can economically prosper, but your scope of who you can communicate with is so limited. When they hear them speaking, it instantly opens up that scope and is an absolute breath of fresh air, as many of them feel trapped socially.
Un Listed that why when you move to a new country you try to learn their language. Before I moved to the USA I made sure I was mostly fluent. It's called assimilation, not only that it's respectful.
@@parisinthe30sx if you have the money and time to do so, sure...
nichtswie.eswar I didn't have the money, I taught myself. You can go to any library and borrow books and videos. There's many ways to learn a language without having to spend a lot of money. In my opinion that's just excuses.
@@parisinthe30sx my great grandmother came over from Hungary and she learned how to speak English and insisted her sons learn. They spoke both languages but as time went on they became fluent in both. I would try as well to learn the language of anywhere I lived.
I love when he reveals he can speak Fuzhounese it’s such a pure and exciting moment for everyone
it is amazing to see someone else who can speak it especially in america it is a rare dialect and people usually don’t learn about fuzhounese since it is not common
It seemed like they had a whole new level of respect for you when they realized you spoke their language.
And if this was filmed in Arkansas you'd call the citizens there racist for thinking more of someone just because they can speak English.
@@QarthCEO nah, its not about thinking more of someone, its about being able to communicate. What the hell are ppl supposed to do if they can't communicate? Aslong as your respectful or polite no one will say your racist.
@@Name-ev8pr OP said the Chinese had more respect. How is that not thinking more of them?
@William Limarjo thats literally like every country
Truth be told. That's is the case for any culture or country. To be able to speak the native language as a foreigner is a big deal and they will always give you props.
They should speak to the merchants in English, then discuss bargaining strategy with each other in Chinese, then start talking to them in English again. Would really confuse them.
GeorgeTheWize
Nah, you think these people would play with them . If they pissed them off, they will get a telling off.
lol, I've done that actually..lol,.
漢仔 no itd be funny because that’s essentially what they do most of the time
id watch that fo sho
GeorgeTheWize that is Asian parents already though... smh
I love how their personalities come out when he starts speaking Chinese to them.
Jackie89000 Yes like their whole body language and expressions change. Remarkable!
For the Chinese, we have many unsaid codes in our world, and we usually don't trust outsiders. It's more of a trust relationship between people of the same language, because our ways are different from others. In a way, we don't like other people and keep to ourselves. You kind of become part of this when you speak and write our language. Oh the other hand, this is also a nice surprise, and is much appreciated uwu
@@soulatte8902 I guess it's common to every people, not only chinese. Whatever your culture background is, you will open up more easily to other that share its codes.
@@soulatte8902 don't uwu 300$ penalty
@@soulatte8902 "we don't like other people" wow like...you are actually trash
Friends: wanna go out this weekend?
Me: nah I’m busy watching this dude on UA-cam speak Chinese.
🤭
Thats me lol🤣
That's just what I did no no no no the accuracy ✨😂
😂
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See kids, never skip your duolingo classes.
or the 猫头鹰 will get you..
lootbox 哈哈😄
I've failed you father 😭
I'll never need it
Im too scared to miss one
Him: Talks in different language
Person asking: You know that language?!
Him: *juSt a LiTtLe*
“Just a little” he says as he embarrasses native Chinese speakers
Mr Cooked Bacon you’re a dbag
@@bstmeg5237 What? You're the one being a d-bag.
It's an understatement of the decade when he says that
Patrick The Cowboy I burst out laughing every time
This video taught me two things.
1: people are fantastic and love commonality.
2: umbrellas are just as inconvenient as they are convenient.
When we were young we carried them everywhere. Pegged pants overcoats fedoras , we were very cool the shoes were pointy toe Cuban heel And cleated heel and toe. Hipsters.
As someone who belongs to a place where it rains all the time, I can confirm!
I guess I'm the only one who prefers just walking in the rain thinking I'm Omarion in a music video
@bartbasquiato5451 haha same. Me too 😅
They like the fact that he speaks their language. BUT they will never forget they’re here for business. Love that these sellers are always like ‘haha cool. Enough chitchat, whez da monay at, bro?’
And you can't defeat them (chinese) in bargaining 😅😅😅
i mean, you can't really blame them for it
Well they're there to do business, not make friends...
Not even a small discount, like "yo bro nice accent, get 6 bananas for 1 dollar instead of 5 and come back soon!" ^^
@@adrianoherger sometimes they do give him discounts in these videos!
lmao those guys when they came over and they go “ugh time to speak english now”
Loved that because of the humility to come.
My French teacher was in France with her American friends (speaking English) and a table behind them at a cafe was talking crap about them and she turned around and told them off. She said that was the best part of ever learning French.
imagine what worse things they could've said
UA-cam: wanna see 2 Jewish guys speaking fluent Chinese
Me: sure that sounds like fun
U mean 2 gays
Lmfao
Androjde Makaveli lmao the way they gesture with their hands
@@Shabangs510 they weird af
Androjde Makaveli definitely gay but still impressive
She zipped you up like a mom getting her kid ready!😂
I caught that too. Sh1t was funny as hell lol
Yes that was cute.
I loved that part. Makes me laugh all the time
So wholesome
The people in China are so nice like that
*In Manhattan Chinatown.*
Xin: Where are the crabs from..?
Guy: *America.*
LMAO
It's actually Chinatown in Manhattan
East river crabs... ugh
@@TomJerry-ni1xj There are multiple chinatowns in NYC and the largest are in Brooklyn and Queens but obviously the most iconic is in Manhattan.
This was a year ago, but I’m very SORRY OK SORRY CHILLOUT for the mistake of the location. I have fixed it and will never be coming back to this.
this guy didnt learn a new language, he learned to make people smile
D. K. Wtf does that mean
REVENANT KING 😂
REVENANT KING If you didn’t notice, when he started speaking Chinese, the Merchant and everyone else were smiling that they could speak to foreigners for once without having trouble
@@goob3005 also, it's always easier to express your true self when you speak in your native tongue.
Yes, he did learn a language, how could he be fluent in a language without learning it
My parents sent this to me on WeChat. They want this man as their child instead
LORD IM CRYINGBRNEJD
rip lol
哈哈哈
me too 😭😭
Thats probably the most Asian thing ive read 😂😂
Me: Smiling like an idiot not having any idea what they're saying, only trusting the subtitles.
I feel you dude! XD
That was legit i speak chinese that was real
@@jamesg4138 what I said what a joke.
Lmao thank god they’re accurate
The only Chinese word I know is, "gweilo". It never did pop up in this vid though...
I find it really interesting how the Chinese vendors dont say immeadiatly "YOU SPEAK CHINESE?" or keep trying to talk in English, they help the customer first, compliment his chinese later. Idk, i just found that interesting
I was really surprised why they didn’t say like “YOU SPEAK CHINESE?!” because imagine coming from one country to another where people speak an ENTIRELY different language and this random white dude speaks a language only 10 mil people from china know
@@zyshock exactly! Where I used to live in America, lots of people were surprised I spoke English, even though i could ONLY speak English lol. Yes, I am ethnically Korean, but I was born in America, I don't speak fluent Korean smh (although I am getting there!). So yeah, i was totally intrigued they werent immediately complimenting his chinese. I know for sure if a white person walked up to me and started speaking Korean I would be really taken aback!
@@stationeryevolution467 Keep going, korean is fun language to learn and talk.😊😁💯☑️
At first they don't even realize that the guys speak chinese with them 😅 The human brain is quite something
Katsiarina that’s what I thought was cool, too. The amount of time it took some of them to realize he was speaking their language is fascinating.
Expectation is very influential on the human brain.
I grew up in a small town with a mostly German ancestry and I would ask the old guys at work, one gentleman in particular, to teach me some Low German. We would be saying things in German and I would ask him something in English and he would still be thinking in German and start talking German and then switch to English, then grin. Good memories.
Japanese will refuse to acknowledge you're speaking Japanese until you point out you're speaking Japanese right now.
I'm italian, when I hear Italian in another nation while I'm speaking english or french in a conversation my brain is like: "what... I know what he/she is saying but why... OH SHIT THAT'S MY LANGUAGE"
He does speak a rare dialect. He's fluent in Owen Wilson "Wow".
I just commented and didnt take the time to scroll down until now and saw you caught on as well. Haha. Great minds think alike!
As soon as he said it I repeated it 🤣
That’s freakin classic
yes hahahah
Underated comment
Chinese Vendors : Ah, look another two white people, easy money!
Evan and Xiao : Sike, you thought!
Lol
Notice they never changed their prices though...
It's "psych" as in the old saying "psych him out"
@@jryanp yes sir I know, but nowadays is written as Sike. 😂
You know to look "cool". You know what I mean!.
@@jryanp ok boomer XD
Everyone needs to take notice of the "switch" that happens when Xiaomanyc begins to speak in a way that the people in this video can relate to. They open up, they feel connected....... This is the way ALL humanity is and is the key to all of us caring for each other :)
I love seeing these people get so excited when they find someone that speaks their native language. Not being able to easily communicate with someone can kind of dehumanize them in a way, and I feel like the fact they cant communicate with a lot of people is probably very frustrating. I bet this probably makes their day. Great video.
ShiCS well they should work on their English too
ever heard of Chinatown? i think they are doing just fine
I agree with your sentiment. It’s hard enough moving to a new country, and although they may live with other people that speak their language I think it may be intimidating to ever leave the community, which probably keeps them really secluded, in a sense. They’re trying to make money and learning a language is difficult. It must be a nice surprise when someone you really don’t expect can speak your language.
@@bre_me I'm sure they work on their english every day. Learning a language isn't easy.
@ateb3 May I suggest you attempt to move to a country where you dont speak the language and no one talks to you, and see how it makes you feel.
"No more bargaining" *Has a huge smile on face, clearly loving the bargaining*
It's a "nervous" "happy" smile. Been there done that
I think she was more excited to just talk to somebody she didn't expect could speak her language, even if to haggle, ha.
Nah, she's smiling cause she can't believe these amature haglers are really trying her. C'mon now, she's a pro.
PATTOE -- i think she was 1) not liking the camera 2) not wanting to bargain any longer, clearly getting ticked off.
UA-cam recommendation: Hey you wanna see a white guy bargain for food in chinese?
Me: yea ok
Omfg dying 😂🤣
I watched one video. I am now obsessed
Yes. I came to UA-cam to look at pomeranian puppies. Idk how I ended up here.
Yeah you can learn to speak like that in 3 months on Duolingo.
@@Agvarst0517 I would understand this being suggested if you were looking for Pekingese puppies...
omg your friend is like I only eat seasonal, organic, locally sourced, sustainable, your killing me bro. lol.
That friendship would be over right there and then if I hear that
Lol
he should have totally been fine with those blue crabs from the east river then lol
Crazy annoying. Lol
I genuinely thought (and still hope) that he was just being satirical, it's not even hipster status, it's like, caricature of a hipster. I'm gonna go with "Troll" so I can still enjoy him haha
I can't stop watching these videos, they're so sweet and wholesome. This is the kinda pranks I wanna see.
He even sounds just like a Chinese guy when he laughs!!
That is definitely the Chinese laugh.
MAshallah tbark allah
What time?
He is a Chinese guy 😂
Must be a Chinese during his past life! 😬
“He wants to be insufferably warm” 😂
It warms my heart seeing everyone's happy face brighten when they realize he can speak their native language. It must be really hard to connect with people when moving to a new country. Great content :)
You guys should have a conversation with each other around a chinese crowd. I would like to see the reactions!
Do this please!!
Yeaaa!
@R TTT They might get arrested. haha
Lol I kinda did the opposite of that. I spoke to my sister in English in Korea and people were staring at us (idk if it's because we are eastern Asian and they assumed we were korean or if we were too loud 😂)
@Himmarshee Street Live eh no if two foreign people started speaking in their own language in uk then ppl would assume to saying bad stuff
“I have like a pound of apples”
Holds up 8 pounds of apples
So 'like' a pound of apples but not really a pound of apples?
The constant use of 'like' in American English must be, like, confusing for foreigners..
Channel it's more of a Californian thing, but yeah it's probably kinda confusing
He corrected himself!
Channel It’s not just American English, brits commonly use like aswell
@@Channel-os4uk you say this on a video about chinese of all things? be careful you dont ask where someones hemp 麻 is instead of where their mother 媽 is when speaking chinese
This guys says “wow” more than Owen Wilson.
Wow man that's wow harsh man... wooooww
was looking for this comment haha
😂😂😂😂
Brooo I was about to type the same thing
Hahaha!😂😂
the one guys face around the one min mark literally brightens so much when he hears Fuzhounese, That's def a story he'll tell his family when he goes home. I wish you knew how many people you bring happiness to through just communicating. I wish you the best and a long healthy life, you deserve it all man!
Chinese/Fuzhounese: Sounds so elegant, incredible, practically fluent
English: *channeling Owen Wilson*
G1 Sunstreaker 🤣
Wooooooowww
Wouw
Dude, he even says “ah” to show that he understands something. He has the little habits as well.
I do that. I'm Danish. Didn't know that was a cultural thing, lol.
@@Avarioth it's really not haha
Doesn't everybody do that?
Oh....
It’s like urgh but not like URGH YOURE DISGUSTIG it’s a little urgh
I love this! When I was younger, I used to go to Tokyo with some friends and we'd do something similar. I've been to China and it's a very hard language to learn. The intonation is very different and difficult. You all did great and it was a joy to see you speak. You're nice folks and help bridge the foreigner gap. BTW, the way to bargain in China is find out the price, offer half, and walk out. Most shops sell the same thing. If one vendor doesn't meet your price, walk out and go to the next. Most times they will follow you out and offer a reduced price. You'll get an idea of how much they can sell something for and can adjust your offer accordingly. I got tired of negotiating so I'd offer a price, then walk out. Much faster and easier than all the bickering. My husband, who works in China tells the store employee how great it is to see them again, and glad that they remember him. Then he says he wants the same thing again for the same price. No employee will admit they don't know or remember him so they will say yes. Then hubby buys the item with very little negotiation. He does have a general idea of what things go for though, so he's not low balling them. He's just getting a regular price offered to locals (they will quote higher for foreigners).
@@kingt.hawkings32 some people don't bargain though. Why force them?
@@kingt.hawkings32 good choice
I would agree if this guy was not in THE UNITED STATES. ;) It is great when you to to another country and speak their language, or attempt to. I find that the locals become very friendly and go out of their way to then speak YOUR language. But the fat that this video was made in the US seems to be lost by everyone. The real issue is why these Chinese people who live in the US don't speak OUR language better. And it should be why are they cold, and even hardly helpful before they were spoken to in Cantonese. ;)
The joy and surprise on vendors’ faces is heartwarming.
Fun fact: You didn’t search for this video. It showed up on your feed.
indeed
Yeah! Haha
Yeah
Yeah no shit
Pretty much.
It's crazy how the Chinese people came alive when they started to speak chinese
Yes. They are so shocked...pleasently so. I see it as they feel honored that at least one (three) Americans not only are willing to learn their native tongues. But have so excelled in doing so! So many saying "You speak better Chinese/Mandarin than I do!"
@@sclm55 Exactly! My mother goes to this bubble tea shop in Chinatown, Manhattan, not because of the bubble tea, but because there is this Indian man speaking fluent Cantonese and Mandarin! 我会说一点点, 你呢？
@@sclm55 but they're in America... where most people speak English/Spanish, they need to assimilate and be used to speaking a more commonly spoken language/dialect, no one should have to learn any other language in America besides English.
sclm55 I wouldn’t say they are honoured that an American learnt there language, more surprised if anything.
Just a Kraken with some internet connection to be fair America has no official language so
I love how you're still respecting culture even though they are not in their own country. Saying your Chinese isn't good, or just OK, is such an important part of that culture, and you're respecting it so kindly.
I didn't know that, thank you
@@missbeaussie it is kind of a unwritten law (by culture) to always be calm, respectful and modest. You never say you are great or good in something which would be considered to be very rude/arrogant.
No one:
Xiaoma: “wauw”
Ikr? His "wow" is very funny lol
Wauwwwwwwww
This guy is fluent in Chinese, English and Owen Wilsonish... "wow" "wooow"
That one guy is wow'ing even better than Owen Wilson himself
one of them grew up in Xinjing.. so he is actually Chinese.
@@torontoyes I grew up in a horse-stall.
I'm a horse.
@@goyoy127 shut up I was in the bathroom , read your comment and laughed out loud 😂
@@torontoyes that was a joke
or was your comment on it a joke too
Nope his wows are annoying. Owen's are cute
Anyone loves his accent while speaking. Satisfying to my ears. I cant stop binge watching these videos.
plot twist: his accent is actually bad and they only compliment him so that he would buy more stuff.
Thank you guys for doing this. Building bridges by respecting another culture to this capacity is rare and much needed. May the world learn from your guys' example! Kudos and keep it up! Jia you!
“I only eat seasonal and organic” goooood god!
Lol 😂 😂
Yeah i could not deal with that
I understand, but it was annoying at the same time
Yeah that triggered tf outa me.
ChocoGamin3 he’s said it other videos too
is it just me or whenever I see Fuzhounese, my mind quickly scans it reading "FunHouse". lol its a weird mind autocorrect
I came back find your comment because now I'm doing it. Whhhyyyy
isnt it haus tho?
Yes me too hshah funhouzese
OML SAME😭😂
This. I love the look when they realize he speaks Funhouse the most!
Got a good laugh, when they joked about the live crabs being from the East River! Lol
I don’t know why but the videos these guys make, make me really happy?? Like learning another’s language and culture is so great to watch, especially when you see how happy the people they talk to are 🥺
“Extremely, insufferably warm” might be one of the funniest unintentional Bomb ever
when he said he was xinjiangese, i died laughing.
my condolences to your family... lol
Next time: I am Wuhanese! that would be savage af
10 years to learn Chinese, still pay higher prices than locals 😂
Danilo why does it even matter? Spread the wealth. Let them make some money.
You have to learn to bargain
要懂的殺價！
It's really mean of you guys to just assume these hardworking genuine people to be scammers, it's sickening
Max1982 the logic is that I don’t believe in being a cheap ass so I don’t share your shitty attitude. They aren’t trying to rip you off - they’re trying to raise families and get ahead in life. I’ve been blessed so when I’m in the US I tip generously, when I’m in HK I pay the price that’s asked.
I love how you speak to random people and start conversation it's amazing and you speak so well, I learned some basic chinese but still struggle .
Its interesting to watch your channel.
I love when people respect other cultures and language, its great to effectively communicate with other individuals outside ones own ethnicity. Very enjoyable to watch.
This is just unbelievably wholesome and beautiful. I hope you continue to inspire more people to challenge themselves-Even if that is a single thought about leaning a new language or culture, you will have made a positive impact.
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart."
-- Nelson Mandela
"If you disobey my government I'll cut off your childrens arms and legs"
-Nelson Mandela
I reckon I can build that 😂😂😂
@@whatyousaidbud
Lol
@@whatyousaidbud Na, ye he was pretty shitty not gonna lie.
As a native bilingual, hearing my "mother" tongue is in fact special.
I'm starting to think Spanish is just nicer sounding than English. I really don't think Mrs. Mandela knew what she was talking about.
English sounds too "formal" and stiff.
Spanish sounds free and something else. I can't pinpoint it.
I can't read Spanish stuff with the same level of comprehension I can in English, though. 😔📖
Makes sense since I went to school here in the USA.
But yeah, Mrs. Mandelllla is wrong. But he's right for the vast majority of non-native proficiency bilinguals.
Language is so amazing.
The connections you can build with others.
The way you're able to integrate into other cultures.
It's incredible. :)
It’s so beautiful to see their faces light up when they hear you speak in their own language! ☺️ As an immigrant, I think it’s because it make us feel a bit welcomed to this country
I love watching their surprise after he starts slinging mandarin around.
I love how happy the people are in your videos! Even attempting to speak the language goes a far way. My Spanish sucks, but when I’ve coached internationally, the locals loved that I tried to
I love this so much! They are so happy when they find out you speaking in their native language. I only speak English and in my 40’s, it seems like too big of a task to learn another language but you’re inspiring!
learning a new language is actually super easy with proper approach, the key is to have fun learning and not to rely on self-discipline. Try pimsleur, you'll be able to have a conversation with a native speaker in any language within 30 days, 30 minutes a day, i promise!
of course, mastering a language is a different thing but if you want to be conversationally fluent itll take months not years
When they speak English: 🙂
When they go fluent Chinese: 🥳
reactions from people when you talk their mother tongue, whatever the language is priceless, very useful skill !
It's a beautiful language and I love the surprised look on their faces when you start to speak it.
What a great thing you do in learning a very difficult dialect of an already difficult language. That's so respectful.
I really love how you make them smile and express themselves without a rude face. Greetings from Mexico.
You do know it makes people happy when you speak in their language? I feel you do make so many people feel welcome. Admire that.
9:43 They were so close to each other just casually talking and staring, and with that music I got the feeling they were going to kiss xD
So gay
Or when he gave him a bite lol
😂🤣
He has wife 👁👄👁 but okie dokie (idk where she is or if they still together but I knew he had one)
They did it’s an outtake
I love how happy everyone is for you! They always compliment you guys on your articulation and pronunciations. I think it’s beautiful and even tho I have to read what everyone is saying, I’m still smiling doing it!
ME:
UA-cam: Wanna see some white guy speak fluent Chinese?
Me: Sure!
Edit 1.0: Thanks for the likes people :P
Right? This video just popped up for no reason. 😂😂
@@brandonoflight8274 The best part is when they started speaking Chinese I got a weird sense of satisfaction even though I don't understand the language.
Точно! :-)
This is wonderful; I love it!
@fleetlordavtar good luck getting that at the NYC Chinatown market
When that woman at the restaurant in the mall told you to sit down and eat 😭 I felt that
You guys are such great ambassadors! Your language skills are over the top; however, I think your character and personality traits are most impressive.
@burmaman What are you taking about? You seem unnecessarily triggered
When I'm feeling down I come to see the smiles on these peoples faces when an unfamiliar person comes to them and speaks in their language.. Pure serotonin rush. Wish I had someone to teach me the languages I want to learn
When she says take a seat he still stands like give me more compliment
I know, I was waiting for her to tell him "shut up and sit the f down!" :D
There are so nice after hearing them. It’s like there right at home
im singaporean and he speaks chinese better than me wow there’s a lot to learn this is interesting
Welcome
Same
I’m a Singaporean PR and have lived in China too. Singaporeans are some of my favorite people, but don’t speak the best Mandarin.
Thing I loved most about China when I visited was that even a few basic phrases and the locals lit up and got excited. I love seeing how happy people are to speak in their native tongue. Chinese people are insanely friendly!
I bet it feels amazing to speak with other cultures and laugh with them in their language. Very inspiring, much love.
I would LOVE to be able to communicate like this. How much more comfortable everyone seems when the language barrier is broken is lovely
When asked if you speak Chinese always reply "I'm sorry I don't speak Chinese..." In Chinese.
I can do that in French. They say my accent sounds like native French person but I can only say a few things lol
Try that in Spanish and they will immediately start in on the most backwoods rancho Spanish going a mile a minute as if you were just being modest. (in southern California)
@@shane8037 - Confirmed, i'm from soCal lol
well I can do that in Russian lmao
But that's just what you do when you legit can't speak the language...
You just memorise a few key things like the equivalent of: "yes", "no", "no english", "thank you".
This is how karens feel when they say 'gracias' in Taco Bell
I'd rather be a Karen than a LaToya or Juanita.
@@maureen14 wtf is wrong with u
I second what Maureen said!!!!!! 😆😆😆
@@maureen14 ok but this is straight facts💀who names there child some ghetto mess like that😭
@@itsshaggy3784 kinda disrespectful for you to say that but okay
My "second" language is Japanese, but I first started learning Chinese and gave it up for Japanese. I regret not continuing so you've inspired me to take it back up again. I love the connections you can make through languages.
These videos are so entertaining. Good motivation for language learning.
These videos make my day. How pleased are these people to see someone speak in their native tongue so well!
This video earned my subscription! I already speak three languages, but I still want to learn mandarin, it has to be nice to understand so many people
These type of videos are a joy to watch, watching people's faces light up
Lol, I lost it at "Extremely, insufferably warm."
These videos freaking make my day. Language is such a beautiful thing
I like how people get so excited when you start speaking their language. It’s amazing
I struggled so badly learning a second language, could never 'think' in that language, always in translation mode.
You might have to do it in an immersive environment. If you're not always reverting back to English, and you're always being spoken to in another language, you will begin to think in that language.
mtlhd777 You really have to be surrounded by an environment where you have to speak it. I personally speak it at home with my parents
@CrazyLegsMcGee id like to learn Chinese, im African American and well we only learn English in the US. I learned little Spanish, if possible I would learn Spanish/Chinese or maybe French.
Same here. It took me over ten years to start thinking in English. I, too, was always in translation mode. Army basic training was really tough for me. I didn't understand their slang and everyone had a different English accent! Even now, I can type decently, but can't have a normal English conversation without stumbling every two words. I also have a really thick accent!
You need to learn to think in their language, I am studying Japanese, although I don't live there, I have learned how to form basic sentences and advance slowly. Just keep studying and you shall learn, it's all about motivation my friend, if you feel discouraged just because "You cannot think like them" or perhaps you underestimate yourself, just destroy them mental barriers. Good luck :)
Seeing the smiles on their faces when you speak their language is heartwarming and inspirational.
Well done buddy !
I personally love seeing people talk to others in there native language it great
People love to tell their stories and it’s a real treat to see them smile, a genuine smile. Well done!
He even laughs Mandarin. lol "Why are these avacados from Mexico?" lol
No, he did not laugh at his friend's Mandarin. He was laughing at the implied meaning 😂😂😂
Btw all avocados come from mexico if they say it doesnt dont trust it
*laughs in mandarin*
@@rike12octavia14
😂😂😂
When you want to comment something like “show off” and then realize you’re jealous AF, anybody else experience this when seeing this video?
Atleast you are self-aware. Use that energy to start your own language journey !
It's a slog but seeing as your english is beyond passable, think about how nice it would be to know another language in the next 10 years.
We should be made to learn a language throughout our time at school.
Jam Flex Thanks, but somehow English seems to be easy to learn for Dutch people because when I was young a lot of cartoons were English with Dutch subtitles. Other than that we don’t get a lot of exposure to languages. Starting young is the way to go, my little niece speaks Dutch, English and Italian and she’s amazing at it. A great gift for her life now and when she grows up..
@@MrRickkramer
German is pretty easy for dutchies to pick up and vice versa. Maybe try that
MrRickkramer we leren toch ook frans
Its fascinating how much happiness you can bring to a stranger by simply speaking their native tongue