Living in Indonesia as an American // First Impressions, Culture Shocks, Indonesian Food, etc

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  • @thebabayega
    @thebabayega 4 роки тому +1737

    There's a famous quote In Indonesia "adab dulu, baru ilmu". Which is "manners first, and then knowledge". No matter how smart you are, or your education, it's nothing if you don't have manner. People will not respect you
    But it's sad coz so many baby boomers doesn't use that anymore. It's fade out. Sadly

    • @ibrahimpermana8201
      @ibrahimpermana8201 4 роки тому +37

      Itu kan memang ajaran orang timur utamakan adab dan sopan santun

    • @feruwawgaming400
      @feruwawgaming400 4 роки тому +32

      Yeah..do you know why?.. its bcoz the of the modernisation,..so for us we should keep it together from the little community called "Familly" to save your generation to respect with the good habits and good culture while others dont have.

    • @itsurchuu3702
      @itsurchuu3702 4 роки тому +6

      @DanielJ akwoakwokawo

    • @tandangmuliasetiana1933
      @tandangmuliasetiana1933 4 роки тому +45

      @Apd Corona politik terus kunyuk dasar

    • @februarimynggoos
      @februarimynggoos 4 роки тому +4

      too bad our government doesn't apply that believed tho.

  • @apriliaeristiani369
    @apriliaeristiani369 4 роки тому +1130

    his explanation about living in Indonesia is pretty accurate tho.

    • @agustaryana7778
      @agustaryana7778 4 роки тому +5

      Sumuhun leres.

    • @alvinkusumatandi7585
      @alvinkusumatandi7585 4 роки тому +1

      Yap i igree .

    • @saka4200
      @saka4200 4 роки тому

      For reaaaal yoooo

    • @ohmylord5455
      @ohmylord5455 4 роки тому +12

      Except the handshake part, we do a lot of handshake, fist bump, and high five too! And of course 🙏🏼 this too

    • @hakun0695
      @hakun0695 4 роки тому +2

      @@ohmylord5455 i think handshake are awkward in indonesia,but i do agree with fist bump and h5 tho

  • @novakonstantia1834
    @novakonstantia1834 4 роки тому +1083

    He is very polite. He knows how to explain things in a polite way.

  • @ruhmankhalid6675
    @ruhmankhalid6675 4 роки тому +697

    When he says " they'll shout at you with broken English." I felt that.

    • @dimasavira8736
      @dimasavira8736 4 роки тому +34

      LMAOOO I'M SORRY FOR BEING INDONESIAN IT'S NOT MY FAULT 😭

    • @xoooxzzzz5744
      @xoooxzzzz5744 4 роки тому +30

      I’m an indonesian but I look more east asian so I got mistaken as japanese or korean tourist a lot and they still shout. I just had to shout back in the regional language and the shouters will generally shut up of shock 😂

    • @jedennox3015
      @jedennox3015 4 роки тому +22

      I mean some Indonesians can speak English really good but not a lot. If you study maybe you can speak English really good.

    • @adumba3709
      @adumba3709 4 роки тому +5

      Luckily for me I can shout at them in normal English lmao

    • @bimorayendra1959
      @bimorayendra1959 4 роки тому +7

      Awokoakaokw, ngakak dah

  • @Sandy24417
    @Sandy24417 4 роки тому +530

    I'm a Canadian who spent close to 30 years living in Indonesia, mostly Jakarta but in my early years there in Solo and Tawangmungu. I really like what this 'bule' has to say about his experience there. It brought out a wide smile to my face in a lot of what he had to say about his 'cultural' adjustment experience there. He's been a very keen cultural observer.

  • @mcchonky5709
    @mcchonky5709 4 роки тому +438

    hey,incase ur right hand is full u just can say "maaf tangan kiri" it means "Sorry for using left hand".

    • @sampeansinten9259
      @sampeansinten9259 4 роки тому +79

      And everything will be just fine

    • @mcchonky5709
      @mcchonky5709 4 роки тому +29

      @@sampeansinten9259 indeed

    • @pineapplelord2422
      @pineapplelord2422 4 роки тому +17

      maaf g sengaja. gk di penjara boom

    • @saka4200
      @saka4200 4 роки тому

      Benerrr wkwkwk

    • @gdstan3381
      @gdstan3381 4 роки тому +27

      Thats right. Its acceptable for using left hand if u say sorry. Indonesians are kind & understanding. LOL.

  • @simbaproinfo1691
    @simbaproinfo1691 4 роки тому +516

    Sorry, we use left hand+soap+lot of water for back, not only left hand, it's better than toilet paper tho

    • @andyyose9460
      @andyyose9460 4 роки тому +4

      I mean using as part of dining table accesories not as in toilet :)

    • @lianita4701
      @lianita4701 4 роки тому

      Ya more clean.

    • @ruuoxi
      @ruuoxi 4 роки тому +25

      nothing to be sorry a about, its more cleaner, like washing yourself clean for the bottom part. better than toilet paper

    • @tt-cv9tk
      @tt-cv9tk 4 роки тому +11

      Environmental friendly tho

    • @b.sud.4821
      @b.sud.4821 4 роки тому +9

      that is the 'mahzab of Syafi'i rule".. use water for omit the "najis"..and use left hand... and use right hand for eating or give something also accept it use right hand that is muslim rule and become tradisional rule...

  • @verialberlyani
    @verialberlyani 4 роки тому +359

    As an Indonesian living in the US, I still use some Indonesian behavior somehow. Like making eye contact to start a conversation, bowing when I pass in the middle of people talking, using my right hands for everything except wiping, etc.

    • @firmanyugo4882
      @firmanyugo4882 4 роки тому +1

      Nice

    • @ririsulistiani1317
      @ririsulistiani1317 4 роки тому +10

      Yeah, it's gonna be hard to forget such habit tho.. 😅 I can imagine

    • @wanderluyst
      @wanderluyst 4 роки тому +9

      especially eating with rice, aight? i think it's pretty hard to not eat with rice as an indonesian myself. 😂

    • @lifewithyo3143
      @lifewithyo3143 4 роки тому +16

      I still find it weird Americans use How Are You or How You Doing as a way to say Hello without actually reply on how you really doing lol.....

    • @AortaVentricular
      @AortaVentricular 4 роки тому +10

      Old habits die hard, keep your Southeast Asian identity sis

  • @Dita_Utomo
    @Dita_Utomo 4 роки тому +118

    This must be one of the most eloquent, informed, and positive recounts of living in Indonesia that I've come across. He's being very fair: He praises the good, and calls out what can be improved in a polite manner. Really appreciate this!

  • @norange7903
    @norange7903 4 роки тому +52

    "They'll shout at you with broken english"
    I can't even verbally explain how much of a true thing is that.

  • @m.fajarismail5866
    @m.fajarismail5866 4 роки тому +158

    Wait, we don't "wipe" our butt with left hand, we "wash" our butt with left hand. There's a slight difference between wiping and washing, it's in the water.

    • @abiajis8506
      @abiajis8506 4 роки тому +1

      Sama aja bambang intinya cebok

    • @m.fajarismail5866
      @m.fajarismail5866 4 роки тому +38

      @@abiajis8506 lo cebok ngelap pake tangan kiri doang tong, kaga pake aer? :v

    • @rian534
      @rian534 4 роки тому

      M. Fajar Ismail ew

    • @artberuntung9161
      @artberuntung9161 4 роки тому +16

      @@abiajis8506 ya beda coi. Kalau cuma wipe itu cuma dilap doang tanpa air. Kalau wash ya pake air. Harusnya dia bilangnya using left hand to wash it with water and soap.

    • @fayardyan3125
      @fayardyan3125 4 роки тому +4

      cebok aja diributin 🤣

  • @ayapamungkas2267
    @ayapamungkas2267 4 роки тому +106

    Some little gestures he explains in this video are things I didn't really notice before that it's Indonesian things. I just grow up printing on my parents and people around me of it is just what it is. It's interesting to notice these little gestures in details from someone who didn't grow up here in Indonesia. Thank you for the insight!

    • @alpath4572
      @alpath4572 4 роки тому +1

      Titi Dj Bunda, ni Chanel Missionaris Bun ..!!🙏

    • @arikakarin2323
      @arikakarin2323 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly.. Some of them. I Just realized it lol

  • @RiskaDhenabayu
    @RiskaDhenabayu 4 роки тому +253

    Probably one of a few foreigner who explained boldly why using left hand is considered impolite in Indonesia, haha. 👍

    • @anomalousdelirium
      @anomalousdelirium 4 роки тому +1

      Are they forgetting the meaning of "Right" ?

    • @vianhoho19
      @vianhoho19 4 роки тому +18

      To be fair, if you apologize beforehand and they do notice that you're holding something else with your right hand so you can only use your left, they'll let it slide no problem

  • @tenga3tango
    @tenga3tango 4 роки тому +37

    Indonesia is a land of smiles, people smiling from the heart, welcoming people from far away

  • @hermawanarddy5778
    @hermawanarddy5778 4 роки тому +95

    I think he is very accurate, wonder how many months he spent in Indonesia

  • @zanzzzuuu
    @zanzzzuuu 4 роки тому +194

    i think he's trying to describe that indonesian are 'naive' when he said that indonesian are silly/immature, which is true

  • @dangersupremacist2332
    @dangersupremacist2332 4 роки тому +650

    Taking shoes off is common pretty much in every Asian's house 😆

    • @anomalousdelirium
      @anomalousdelirium 4 роки тому +9

      Also in many European countries.

    • @heldahelda1314
      @heldahelda1314 4 роки тому +1

      true

    • @taeyongsarang
      @taeyongsarang 4 роки тому +25

      Yeah.. you will probably gain a slap from your mama if you put your shoes on in the house 🤣

    • @mayuravirus6134
      @mayuravirus6134 4 роки тому +2

      @@taeyongsarang Depends if your mom ask you to changw the light bulb

    • @sukamaju2096
      @sukamaju2096 4 роки тому

      Nah i keep my shoes on in the house

  • @reem_faour
    @reem_faour 4 роки тому +13

    I’m an Arab/Indonesian And I really love it and when he said that if ur a foreigner man they will call you mister that’s pretty accurate cause my dad is Lebanese. my mom is Indonesian and I’m lucky to have that ethnicity😍

  • @coffeeleanor
    @coffeeleanor 4 роки тому +21

    Nice video, You really explained accurately about Indonesian culture. It's nice to see a different perspective from a foreigner about my country.

  • @bahasa_indonesia_lesson
    @bahasa_indonesia_lesson 4 роки тому +13

    Just to clarify about the toilet bit. Yes, we use the left hand to wipe but we also use water and soap to clean it. After that, we wash our hands, again with soap. That's much cleaner than toilet paper. When I moved to London, there's no water to wipe, only toilet paper, so every time I finished number two, I took shower :) lol

  • @frd5868
    @frd5868 4 роки тому +17

    The most interesting part for me was when he explain that we need to bow under the eye level. Growing up as a Javanese kid i've been told to bow a little bit, doesn't necessarily under eye level, and putting one's of your hands down (you know the form right) is just a gesture to respect another person. Usually this gesture is used whenever you cross the person older than you, to excuse yourself before them, to show some respect to the older one. And the most interesting part is, i think its translated the same almost everywhere in Indonesia.

  • @davidntk9721
    @davidntk9721 4 роки тому +148

    im indonesian, but i think he's way more indonesian than me

  • @richkyraymond7776
    @richkyraymond7776 4 роки тому +7

    Dude, i'm legit indonesian, born and raised in jakarta. And yet when i watch this video you pretty much sums up everything!
    Listening you explaining us puts a smile throughout the whole video 😄😄😄

  • @adhityachandraputera8338
    @adhityachandraputera8338 4 роки тому +106

    He use "apartement" instead of kost2 an.i thought all apartement use shower instead of faucet

  • @ayanahiromi
    @ayanahiromi 4 роки тому +9

    Things I miss about Indonesia are definately their fruits. I miss Rambutan and Salak the most, not so much for Durian. I once go back to Indonesia and turn out that wasn't the season for Rambutan to grow yet and I couldn't find Rambutan anywhere, sad... 🥺

  • @zinedinezethro9157
    @zinedinezethro9157 4 роки тому +71

    as an indonesia everything that he said about indonesia is pretty accurate

  • @alfan0079
    @alfan0079 4 роки тому +34

    actually the pulling back back your hand part is an islamic culture. so one time shake hand and pulling back to put it on your chest, means that you meant the hand shake, you cherish the handshake

    • @tigerkoenigs3819
      @tigerkoenigs3819 4 роки тому +1

      bukan mukhrim

    • @arikakarin2323
      @arikakarin2323 4 роки тому

      If you didn't mention this I have no idea what was he talking about...lol
      I also do that oo habit

    • @synthesishuis007
      @synthesishuis007 4 роки тому +1

      Philipne do the same thing

    • @alfan0079
      @alfan0079 4 роки тому +1

      @@synthesishuis007 so it's south east asian thing

    • @alfan0079
      @alfan0079 4 роки тому

      @@tigerkoenigs3819 that means we just "air handshake" then

  • @fahmisubofficial4481
    @fahmisubofficial4481 4 роки тому +24

    Thats place called "warteg" when he tell that he love to eat on the street and choose every food you like to eat , "warteg" similiar to mini restaurant .

  • @alvianohalim5172
    @alvianohalim5172 3 роки тому +4

    1:08 true
    Pretty common in Indonesia. We had a sports day in school, was pretty fun, and at the end of the day the students who participated had to get in line and shake hands with students of other teams. I didn’t join in the activities , I just watched and cheered for my team, but from what I saw when it came to the teams shaking hands, all they did was just grab each-others hand for a split second and immediately let go afterwards, no shaking at all, some even just barely grazed each-others fingers. I’ve also experienced this outside of school when meeting business partners of my father and they would always pull back their hand before I even got to shake. It kinda annoyed me because my dad told me to shake their hand to be respectful yet they didn’t do the same.

  • @wara-wirisendaljepit6882
    @wara-wirisendaljepit6882 4 роки тому +5

    Is good to hear your stories, we're in Indonesia born in many culture and race, so we have a high tolerance for every people, is kind a tradition that we learn from a child, no matter is foreigner or local people we always happy to be polite, hope you know my broken english haha :)

  • @lonewolf9548
    @lonewolf9548 4 роки тому +6

    This guy looks fun and respectful... Indonesian love this kind of foreigner,we'll always welcome you :)

  • @jordanweller5412
    @jordanweller5412 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you brother
    You are right with everything you said. Terima kasih🙏🇮🇩

  • @WestMeetsEastIndonesia
    @WestMeetsEastIndonesia 4 роки тому +4

    I am from America living in Indonesia. I've been here for almost 3 years. I teach English here and have a UA-cam channel here about exploring and haunted locations. His perception is accurate. I wonder what he did in Indonesia 🤔 maybe an English teacher 🤣 very common for us Bule.

  • @diochristo3445
    @diochristo3445 4 роки тому +14

    dude how long have u been in Indonesia. I'm amazed by your observation about Indonesia.
    Love from Yogyakarta

    • @synthesishuis007
      @synthesishuis007 4 роки тому +1

      Dia misionaris n tugas pelayanan di Indonesia jadi ga heran kalau dia ngerti banget kebiasaan orang Indonesia

    • @diochristo3445
      @diochristo3445 4 роки тому

      @@synthesishuis007 oyaaa? Ordo apa ya kalau boleh tau?

  • @arifigo1006
    @arifigo1006 4 роки тому +151

    Yea, there is a lot of beggar, i mean A LOT.
    And some beggars is not even homeless person, being a beggar is a job for them, they still young and healthy, and i once or twice seeing a news about beggar but have a 2 storey house and a nice car.
    Because of that i almost never give any money to beggar (except for a very old people with thin body), if i want do charity i just give them to mosque, poor neighbors, or orphans.

    • @kekemanurung5066
      @kekemanurung5066 4 роки тому

      at least naikin lah martabat indonesia, kenalin wisata kek apa kek yg positif jangan menjatuhkan gini, di amerika juga banyak homeless ga cuma di indonesia tapi mereka adem adem aja tuh gada yg jatuhin negara mereka sendiri

    • @arifigo1006
      @arifigo1006 4 роки тому +27

      @@kekemanurung5066 siapa yg ngejatuhin ?
      Kritik itu perlu, biar bisa cepet di benerin. Kalo kritik aja gak ada gimana mau dibenerin.
      Misal hp lu rusak, lu harus ngaduin kalo itu rusak, biar bisa dibenerin nantinya. Nah kalo hp lu rusak, lu nya aja gak ngaduin alias diem diem aja, gimana mau bener hpnya ?

    • @aryorahendra2025
      @aryorahendra2025 4 роки тому +15

      @@kekemanurung5066 Martabat indo makin jatuh kalo kita bohong! Kita perlu tahu apa yang bener dan kita hrs bilang yg bener. Gak ada yg namanya menjatuhkan kalo kita nerima hal2 buruk yg terjadi kemudian berusaha yg terbaik utk memperbaikinya.

    • @bayusaa14
      @bayusaa14 4 роки тому

      Ssstttt

    • @Jim_Colbert
      @Jim_Colbert 4 роки тому +3

      Yes beggar are everywhere...!!!
      Kopet ngomong martabat barang...cuk lah ..

  • @DeviPatricia07
    @DeviPatricia07 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you MISTER :D
    Oh my, you learn so much when you live in Indonesia .. and i appreciate that
    A Thank you :)

  • @71DaLa
    @71DaLa 4 роки тому +8

    The back pack thing is not a security thing, it's just common courtesy for the person behind us in crowded public transportation. We don't store valuables in the outer pockets anyway.

  • @tarulieliza3255
    @tarulieliza3255 4 роки тому +7

    I love how aware this guy is. I know foreigners that have lived in Indonesia for years and don't pick up on any of this stuff.

  • @rezavandijkstra4577
    @rezavandijkstra4577 4 роки тому +87

    How long does this guy stay in Indonesia. His skin is the same as those native Indonesian people. Light brown to yellowish

    • @Angelica-tu5dh
      @Angelica-tu5dh 4 роки тому +22

      Lmao yes i think so, he also knew all these little things might foreigners dont pay attention at

    • @pinkyhahah
      @pinkyhahah 4 роки тому +7

      Beach boy lol

    • @khamdani.r
      @khamdani.r 4 роки тому +28

      And when he said Permisi Bu. That sounds very Indonesian

    • @warrickdforrest2849
      @warrickdforrest2849 4 роки тому +1

      usually it takes about 2years to go the places they been told by their elders,
      it's a kind of obligation to their community

    • @rezavandijkstra4577
      @rezavandijkstra4577 4 роки тому

      @@warrickdforrest2849 what are you taking about? Which community?

  • @fitriaapril7838
    @fitriaapril7838 4 роки тому +1

    Wahh thankyou for putting Tumpak sewu waterfall in frontscreen this video😍💖💜. Welcome to Lumajang

  • @al-jawi4074
    @al-jawi4074 4 роки тому +15

    That country have a beautiful nature

  • @nellylim5332
    @nellylim5332 4 роки тому +1

    Your face is soothing and charming 😁 The way you tell story about indonesia is really nice n polite. Thank you

  • @Pisanggeni
    @Pisanggeni 4 роки тому +16

    0:27 Because the Right Hand.... is the *Right* Hand to use. Imagine if he said that

    • @adhitocho
      @adhitocho 4 роки тому +5

      Thx, capt. U made my day.

    • @Pisanggeni
      @Pisanggeni 4 роки тому

      @Abishai Does Things lol

  • @TutorialKUKeren
    @TutorialKUKeren 4 роки тому +1

    i amaze that you could catch and absorb so many little things in the culture, not only know but you could catch the reason behind of that. what a good foreigner.

  • @GReyn
    @GReyn 4 роки тому +5

    well for wild life, dogs usually can only be found in some part.. the place i know have more dogs are Bali, Manado.. cause that where i have lived amd family lived..

  • @syerliyenita1900
    @syerliyenita1900 4 роки тому

    Thank you for visiting Indonesia and contributed a lot of for making this video. We are Indonesians really appreciate it. and you guys always welcome to visit Indonesia. Terima kasih.

  • @idabagusmadesanjaya7333
    @idabagusmadesanjaya7333 4 роки тому +6

    Wow, correct. The literature is more likely describe Jakarta I think....

  • @lolla9277
    @lolla9277 4 роки тому +1

    You're nice guy , polite , and u know how to explain things in polite way. Thank you ,🙏

  • @brisver
    @brisver 4 роки тому +106

    This video has the most views, +62 people are the best.

    • @rahmawatilaila2621
      @rahmawatilaila2621 4 роки тому

      Yoi

    • @vincentlie5274
      @vincentlie5274 4 роки тому

      yoiii

    • @Drianz5142
      @Drianz5142 4 роки тому

      Cuma 98 rb, dikit mah

    • @brisver
      @brisver 4 роки тому +1

      Maksud gua video ini lebih banyak viewsnya dibandingkan video lain yang menceritakan negara lain.

  • @lailarahmah6864
    @lailarahmah6864 4 роки тому

    This is the most complete explanation about Indonesian culture I've ever seen in anywhere. Btw I'm Indonesian, and thank you so much for sharing and showing your objective perspective about Indonesia

  • @talita_sht
    @talita_sht 4 роки тому +3

    Hahaha watch this makes me smile and remember my country . And it's my turn to learn culture in America 🤭🇲🇨🇺🇸

  • @samyotta6799
    @samyotta6799 4 роки тому +1

    I love Indonesia and Indonesian people I miss them

  • @fuzion165
    @fuzion165 4 роки тому +62

    If you put "Indonesia" in title, you will see magic

  • @kojoshirt5126
    @kojoshirt5126 4 роки тому +1

    This is my first time watching your videos and im in love... Great channel

  • @dorapohan2627
    @dorapohan2627 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks a lot for your coverage on Indonesia 🇮🇩. GOD bless.

    • @RIZFERD
      @RIZFERD 4 роки тому

      Ah.. another western's slave

    • @RIZFERD
      @RIZFERD 4 роки тому

      Basically West (Europe, USA, Middle East) are free walking criminals.
      Talking about oil the crime masters are in the west not only middle east.
      Even Freeport is playing boss in our country?!?! Taking our Gold, Uranium, etc.
      Yet, Indonesia is world's Nickel largest supplier.
      I hope you do speak world languages and living around the world since child alone like me, as I am an incognito royal of Indonesia.
      Oil of Indonesia is much more than whole Middle East combined, but then the criminals of Europe and USA occupying till now for centuries already.
      Rockefeller, Rothschild, USA, Caltex/Texaco/Chevron, Shell, BP, etc.
      In English:
      Big Oil conquering world:
      ua-cam.com/video/ySnk-f2ThpE/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/0wlNey9t7hQ/v-deo.html
      CIA Mockingbird/MKultra:
      ua-cam.com/video/Z9GlB0TPDp4/v-deo.html
      In Dutch:
      Officially from University of Amsterdam 1982:
      ua-cam.com/video/YuMut5RFt0w/v-deo.html
      And
      ua-cam.com/play/PLbX9RAAYeYr8zs63oovxv-sfCXCPddrFt.html
      #EU #Europe #UK #USA #MiddleEast

    • @RIZFERD
      @RIZFERD 4 роки тому

      m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2760087850930101&id=100007867398612

    • @al-jawi4074
      @al-jawi4074 4 роки тому +2

      @@RIZFERD
      Lawak

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 роки тому

      @@RIZFERD bodo amat

  • @mickavenue3514
    @mickavenue3514 2 роки тому

    He is very polite, he really understand and Indonesia culture👍. Highly appreciated👏

  • @MK-qh3li
    @MK-qh3li 4 роки тому +37

    his face remind me of "distracted boyfriend" meme

  • @audreydominique
    @audreydominique 4 роки тому

    This a very honest review yet still diplomatic, thank you for whoever you are giving the review.

  • @bellashopershopeemsiabylun1940
    @bellashopershopeemsiabylun1940 4 роки тому +3

    We're not immature..we just being polite sometimes naive.. we give everyone a warm welcome. that's why some foreigners is taking an advantage on us and our hospitality..😅😅🤣
    We're lovable... easy to be love and love back ♥️

  • @anandabarata
    @anandabarata 4 роки тому +1

    Good for you ! Hope you learn and adapt more of Indonesian culture and enjoy your stay here. Be safe and happy...

  • @felipebriana9149
    @felipebriana9149 4 роки тому +6

    Selamat pagi, Indonesia, from Manila.

  • @muhammadabrar628
    @muhammadabrar628 4 роки тому

    well done sir, you explained Indonesian things better than myself and most indonesian people i knew

  • @kekemanurung5066
    @kekemanurung5066 4 роки тому +14

    thats exactly how I felt, in US no one shake their hand to strangers no one care about right or left hand, and when I went to rest room there is no water in it, onlu toilet paper😁

  • @rusdayatiyus6135
    @rusdayatiyus6135 4 роки тому

    😁you explain everything about my lovely country very clearly broo🙏thank you4 all the good things you said about my people...hope enjoy your living in Jakarta and many others island💙love n peace

  • @malaikat3748
    @malaikat3748 4 роки тому +16

    Indonesia do love shaking hands man 😂, but it's just their usual reaction when they shake hands they'll pull it fast and place their right hand in front of their chest as an expression of honour to shake hands with someone. What we used to do is high five/ hand shake/ or hug/ even kiss cheek (for women only😂/ family)

  • @nanamikento1990
    @nanamikento1990 4 роки тому

    12:25 he's right about the grammar. Bahasa Indonesia is like English but we don't have past tense, present tense, etc. You can actually translate everything per word from English to Bahasa Indonesia

  • @vinahaqza5155
    @vinahaqza5155 4 роки тому +5

    He makes me keep smiling. Thx for discribing indonesia in a good way. Love it

  • @abiajis8506
    @abiajis8506 4 роки тому

    Wow you are explaining about Indonesia accurately and completely. Sometimes I ain't explain as much as you in this video to my international friend 😁

  • @dlshn
    @dlshn 4 роки тому +3

    usually, you bow while walking in front of people is only when you're passing an eldery or someone older than you.

  • @stephanieraihana5704
    @stephanieraihana5704 4 роки тому

    As an indonesian it's very interesting to saw Indonesia from foreign point of view... thank you for this vid.. 👍🙂🇮🇩

  • @d.w.k1863
    @d.w.k1863 4 роки тому +29

    Gw pikir karena videonya orang Bule, komennya bule juga. Ternyata gw salah, isinya saudara2ku smua. 😒
    Pengen tau komen orang luar tentang kita.

    • @hakunamatata2856
      @hakunamatata2856 4 роки тому +2

      Orang luar mana ada yg peduli tentang indo

    • @thatguy7155
      @thatguy7155 4 роки тому +2

      @@hakunamatata2856 orang yang kita tonton ini pindah ke indonesia...
      Dia peduli.....

    • @Deeznat69
      @Deeznat69 4 роки тому

      Maaf tenggelam mas 😂

    • @tomassoejakto
      @tomassoejakto 4 роки тому

      Bos, lu lagi nonton "orang luar komen tentang kita" 😅

  • @MrCulunpunya
    @MrCulunpunya 4 роки тому

    Yoo this is accurate af. Props to you dude!!

  • @aghost132483
    @aghost132483 4 роки тому +10

    The word bule came from albino buffalo, the Javanese call it bule, as the european came to Indonesia and their skin is different with them, they just synonim it with bule

    • @ryanvb3452
      @ryanvb3452 4 роки тому

      I'm curious, has bule come to simply mean foreigner now? Because when I was in Java my friend (Pakistani) and I (Arab) were called bule the whole time. Is there a different word for non-white foreigners? Also, in Bali bule can also be pejorative as some locals (understandably) don't like tourists because they can be loud and disrespectful. In fact I have been told by some Balinese that I am not bule because I act respectfully and immerse myself in their culture. I'm keen to hear different Indonesians' use of this word.

    • @yesa6871
      @yesa6871 4 роки тому +1

      @@ryanvb3452 in the area i live in (java), as you mentioned before, we all call foreigners 'bule'. no matter where they come from. it has no negative connotations (or at least we don't consider it negative) whatsoever, it's just a way to say foreigners in indonesian. then again i'm saying this from my experience in my area, it might be different in other cities/provinces. i hope you had a great time here!

  • @RiYa-nu5lt
    @RiYa-nu5lt 4 роки тому +1

    Indonesia people are very kindly... Hope u enjoy here Bro...

  • @count7340
    @count7340 4 роки тому +6

    '...cats, which I would avoid...' and there's me in Jakarta, feeding 6-10 street cats per day.

  • @NyonyaBelanda
    @NyonyaBelanda 4 роки тому

    I think it's clear and very nice on how he describe Indonesia. I am Indonesian and mostly agree about him :)

  • @raym2107
    @raym2107 4 роки тому +54

    Im left-handed and honestly they don’t really care, it’s just me overthinking about it

    • @bonar1211
      @bonar1211 4 роки тому +3

      I care dude, de fck?

    • @dytra_io
      @dytra_io 4 роки тому +6

      I'm Indonesian. I don't care too if you're using left or right

    • @setyawatiamy7307
      @setyawatiamy7307 4 роки тому +13

      I am Indonesian, it depend on which community or area you visiting. Some community realla care about it, but most of us understand when strangers do not know about that.

    • @bonar1211
      @bonar1211 4 роки тому +2

      Time changed indeed, even one of good habbit from indonesian ancestor getting forgotten. Feels bad man

    • @Binturong771
      @Binturong771 4 роки тому

      I do care, i use left hand on perpose to insult some people if i dont like them

  • @joshuachristiano6337
    @joshuachristiano6337 4 роки тому

    0:05 actually, it's fine to use your left hand only when you have a reason, like you're using your right hand to hold something or someone like your kid so you can only use your left hand. just say "maaf, tangan kiri" or "sorry, I'm using my left hand" first.

  • @harrieyusuf350
    @harrieyusuf350 4 роки тому +13

    Beggars is everywhere but it organized, they earning alot more than average..
    It is so sad since much people really have sad earning but still fighting
    For food yes we have questionable food but is do cheap it arround 0.5 usd, but you can get decent and clean one for 3 usd..
    I had three bule friends and they survive street food, lol

  • @asepigun
    @asepigun 4 роки тому

    Nice explanation, and his pronunciation and spelling some Bahasa Indonesia worlds is quite good

  • @ag_p4007
    @ag_p4007 4 роки тому +16

    It's kinda funny to see his guilty expression when he said that he ate a dog and a horse 😄

  • @juls783
    @juls783 4 роки тому

    He talks about fruits like it comes from another planet wkwkkw... I really like how you describe Indonesia, hope you will visit us again soon

  • @zierim8537
    @zierim8537 4 роки тому +6

    Use both hands when giving to a person who's elderly

  • @nurvitaadriyani0987
    @nurvitaadriyani0987 4 роки тому

    I like how you describe Indonesia. I can stop smiling. Thank you again. :)

  • @abitere2112
    @abitere2112 4 роки тому +16

    Imature/silly he talked about maybe mean polos,,i guess,,btw i'm sure that he take a bath with gayung,,,😊😊😊😊

    • @omburhan8454
      @omburhan8454 4 роки тому

      maybe mean *polos*?

    • @abitere2112
      @abitere2112 4 роки тому

      @@omburhan8454 yeah any question means that no mater who they are,where they come from we 're welcome them,,

    • @omburhan8454
      @omburhan8454 4 роки тому

      @@abitere2112 oh yeah i understand what you mean now

    • @leonardopurba.s
      @leonardopurba.s 4 роки тому

      Immature. Maybe because we're quite laid back and easy going with life. 😂😂😂

  • @spacey9707
    @spacey9707 4 роки тому +1

    you could actually use your left hand for one exception, if your right hand isn't available, and don't forget to also said "sorry" while using our left hand.
    there's actually nothing strict in a modern day settings of a culture, all it needs is an understanding, and of course manners and it's awareness.

  • @egirazax
    @egirazax 4 роки тому +15

    Ge pamungkas jd pinter bahasa inggris

    • @TuneToDave
      @TuneToDave 4 роки тому

      Mirip yak, wkwkwk

    • @mamikaryantozx130
      @mamikaryantozx130 3 роки тому

      kaya tengilnya itu lo yang bikin mirip g pamungkas 😁

  • @muhammadharunrasyidalhabsy7254
    @muhammadharunrasyidalhabsy7254 4 роки тому

    I love the way tumpak Sewu became the thumbnail, luv from lumajang Indonesia

  • @faairdina4746
    @faairdina4746 4 роки тому +23

    Parents in Indonesia have always tolerated each other and politely

    • @Jassyvlog2202
      @Jassyvlog2202 4 роки тому

      @fadhil, gibah di keluarga western juga ada bro

  • @xfwwatching7530
    @xfwwatching7530 4 роки тому

    Nice video! I love it, this is so accurate. ❤

  • @harizfirdaus7693
    @harizfirdaus7693 4 роки тому +3

    indonesia is beautiful country😍

  • @sandynicolaus
    @sandynicolaus 4 роки тому

    It's interesting foreign people talking about the culture from Indonesia. Because it's something new from them, and make them interested of the unic habbit.

  • @ryunizeblack9611
    @ryunizeblack9611 4 роки тому +9

    That immature things in a good ways is really correct

  • @selly-123-w6q
    @selly-123-w6q 4 роки тому +1

    He is spot on!😊

  • @desimahdi
    @desimahdi 4 роки тому +3

    he knows everything about our culture while being an american.

  • @ardikuncoro699
    @ardikuncoro699 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your Love for Indonesia. 🙏🤗🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾

  • @irmaindriani
    @irmaindriani 4 роки тому +3

    it is super interesting to hear someone tell me how "weird" our culture is. lol

  • @sammanoppo
    @sammanoppo 4 роки тому

    I'm so flattered as Indonesian. May God bless you!

  • @minestorage8043
    @minestorage8043 4 роки тому +19

    Bule means Mr. Foreigner... That what we were told when we were a child

    • @ruuoxi
      @ruuoxi 4 роки тому +3

      white people only I guess, you won't call an Indian, korean, or south african Bule

    • @dzakk6156
      @dzakk6156 4 роки тому +3

      @@ruuoxi actually we call them bule too

    • @aidilmubarock5394
      @aidilmubarock5394 4 роки тому +1

      @@dzakk6156 that's uncommon for Asian we just called your nationality, bule comes from the word boulevard, in Dutch/ netherland colonial days most of them live in boulevard road, and it got shorten to boule/ bule

    • @Vebian
      @Vebian 4 роки тому

      *white foreigner

    • @ruuoxi
      @ruuoxi 4 роки тому +1

      @@aidilmubarock5394 never knew that, thanks for the explanation!
      It made more sense, because I don't think bule is for any foreigner, like malaysian, thai, or phillipines you won't call them bule, when you mention bule the implication is white skin foreigner with blond/blonde hair, like most dutch people is

  • @slickyy_
    @slickyy_ 4 роки тому

    this is pretty accurate explanation living in indonesia, thumbs up