Sounds like you are trying to have a US experience in South Africa. Enjoy South Africa and its beauty, relax and enjoy the convenience of family over (inconvenience of shopping during late hours) everyone has a family even workers and cashiers. Its a tradeoff of priorities - Work Life Family - Balance. The Convenience Store / Shop at the Filling Stations are for those quick snacks, everything outside of that if you think about it you need to prepare. As for online shopping, its gaining traction and trust factor but has to content with outdoor family experience. PS. Think Makro is partly/if not wholly Walmart owned.
The reason is also spatial residential planning. Most workers live far from their places of work and use public transport which doesn't run 24hrs. So they have to leave work whilst public transport is still available.
We need more people like you who can help change how the systems works. Sometimes giving a bit of criticism can help people to do things differently. We as South Africans sometimes complain but it comes across as a personal attack instead of someone taking it as constructive criticism to help improve how things are done. We also get impatient and frustrated you just need to address the situation at times. So that you can be heard. Or just move to someone who can give better services. Never settle for less.
This was a fun and informative video to watch, and now that you've mentioned some of the changes, I didn't even realized them. You're absolutely right, sense of urgency especially in business is very important. I truly appreciated the honesty, Dee. Great video as always. Please greet Paul for me as well.
Dude I'm still shocked at your echo chambers of a channel and your fetish for criminality. I guess you give your audience what they want to hear. I doubt you genuinely believe all the things you say there. At any rate, wasn't it Voltaire who said "I disagree with you greatly but I'll defend to death your write to be heard". I have to remind myself that I have signed and aligned myself to that view.
Some of the things we definitely need to change. Like lack of urgency. Some of the things we’re not trying to change. Workers and cashiers have family too. You will adjust and plan your shopping accordingly. Give it time sis, your spirit is still adjusting. Soon you won’t even want to be shopping late night and wonder why you ever needed to.
There's too much GMO on American food compared to South African and Italy. You should eat more organic food instead, just my 2 cent on that. But otherwise I love your videos, in fact I watch a lot of AAs who visit/relocate to Mzansi and hear their reactions, opinions and cultural shocks 😁😁, It makes me love and appreciate my beautiful South Africa even more while learning about your respective states also. Thanks for sharing your experience Dee.
Get Checkers Sixty/60 to deliver your groceries at work! ;-) then you can go straight home and relax! (I use to do that!) (unless you wortk at home - get them to deliver anyway!)! ;-)
Look the filtering part you just mentioned happens on websites or apps that i think are not heavily invested on reason being would be makro for example primary focus or revenue is brick and motar trading and not necessarily online whereas takelot which is e commerce is online based and should have a more convenient way for its customers to shop so its not that we don't notice that it companies that do not invest that much on e commerce
On driving, traffic police used to be strict about the fast and slow lanes. After realizing that it was promoting law breaking and road rage, due to some drivers feeling entitled, they stopped enforcing it.
That''s not the reason they are just lax on enforcing rules, how do "keep left pass right rule" create entitlement? I grew up in the 80s and driving was a bliss because everyone adhered to the rules you overtake and get back to the left lane the fast lane was always free now you find a person driving at 40kmphon the right lane.
You Nailed it girl!!! It shows that western world is not similar to our world. You rush you gonna have a burn out. Our times at work is regulated by work man compensation. A person in S.A. is not allowed to work more than 9hours a day, unless your work in a hospital and working extra hours means your employer must pay you overtime money. Workers in S.A. were exploited too much during apartheid so our democratic goverment is very cautious about that. Anyway enjoy your stay in South Africa and know that South Africans love you.
Welcome to the Motherland Africa obviously this is not the west that is why we don't operate according to their ways, we operate according to the humanity/Ubuntu standards which is fair to all human beings not certain people or races but all people deserves a time also to expirience life out there with their families as well, Danko, we ❤you and appreciate you a lot for choosing us to live with us as well it's a great achievement for the country to have you with us, Amen.
You are right, I always negotiate for a discount if I'm purchasing goods worth a bit more money compared to other customers, and I always get it, whether it's for furniture or cleaning materials at my favourite West Pack Lifestyle store in my area.
Perhaps u can offer filtering services.. sounds like u have a good business idea. Partner with young SAns and also offer internships for students to transfer skills
But that's why you guys are all on anti-depressants because you are always on go-go-go which is harmful for you in the long run. We love how we are and expect the people who come here to get with the program or very nicely go back to where things are the way they prefer. How do the Americans say "love it or leave it". We are who we are and that's what makes us, us. Every South African who has had an opportunity to visit abroad will tell you how cold the people are and that might be because you guys are always in crisis mode. We close early because we realize that people are not robots and need that time off to reconnect with their loved ones. Respectfully we love ourselves just the way we are.
170km/h 😂😂😂... Yhooo sisi!!! You want to make SA government rich with all the fines you will be paying, also a lots of cooldrink you will be asked for by JMPD 😅😅😅.
On shops closing earlier, largely Africa doesn't have night life and our Malls are not in the big cities where you have overcrowding and too much crime at night. the culture here so far is that night time and Sundays are family time and to get some rest, perhaps the working from home might change that in the future where people have some time at night and shops have numbers then the reason to open at night, economically it makes sense to run 24/7 when it allows but these days we are told of Climate Change perhaps that the reason Africa reset and minimise pollution at night.
Yeah thays something folks in the states are not used to but can DEFINITELY benefit from. Community, family, spend time with loved ones is a beautiful thing that is needed more
Labour laws for employment n SA is 45 hours per week, In weekend we need to chill , we can't work,, work, work, work, Laws were changed so that they can also accommodate a majority of black working class to spend time with their families
The walls arent only for security ..their real name is StopNonsense.. meaning you dont wanna see what youre neighbours are upto & visa versa, including you guys that are touring.. what if im skinny deeping? And you're busy with your binoculars? No
Who said the Western way is the "Right/correct way" of doing things, that other countries have to aspire to be like. Most people in the so called West are overworked, underpaid, depressed and sick from their jobs. Why should South Africa aspire to be like that. We have our own ways of doing things.
Things I disagree with you on western world mindset ....get your facts or reasoning for early "closing of shops " right...the cashiers (blacks) stay more than 10km from work AND GET LATE HOME FROM WORK TO THEIR LOVEONES IF WE MUST PLEASE YOUR WESTERN WORLD.ATTITUDE...secondly you in America should upgrade your security for schoolshootings and be more prepaired like here in South Africa ( NO SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 1000 YEARS)...lastly do you see homeless people sleeping on our pavements like in your western World...get real Girl...this is Africa !
Oh no, Charles from Western Cape, cool down this is just a discussion she's not being negative about her observations, let's learn to hear from others so we can fix what we can as a country.
Well sister, in SA it's family time after 17h00, there's a saying in SA that goes " There's life after work"
Yesssss I love that. That's def something I'm trying to adopt more in my life. There's more to life than just work! Appreciate you fam!
Sounds like you are trying to have a US experience in South Africa. Enjoy South Africa and its beauty, relax and enjoy the convenience of family over (inconvenience of shopping during late hours) everyone has a family even workers and cashiers. Its a tradeoff of priorities - Work Life Family - Balance. The Convenience Store / Shop at the Filling Stations are for those quick snacks, everything outside of that if you think about it you need to prepare. As for online shopping, its gaining traction and trust factor but has to content with outdoor family experience. PS. Think Makro is partly/if not wholly Walmart owned.
Thank you for your comment, friend! It's def a learning curve for me to relax but I'm getting there! Lol
The reason is also spatial residential planning. Most workers live far from their places of work and use public transport which doesn't run 24hrs. So they have to leave work whilst public transport is still available.
We need more people like you who can help change how the systems works. Sometimes giving a bit of criticism can help people to do things differently. We as South Africans sometimes complain but it comes across as a personal attack instead of someone taking it as constructive criticism to help improve how things are done. We also get impatient and frustrated you just need to address the situation at times. So that you can be heard. Or just move to someone who can give better services. Never settle for less.
Complain and they label you Ken or Karen ! You learn to suffer in silence .
This was a fun and informative video to watch, and now that you've mentioned some of the changes, I didn't even realized them. You're absolutely right, sense of urgency especially in business is very important. I truly appreciated the honesty, Dee. Great video as always. Please greet Paul for me as well.
Dude I'm still shocked at your echo chambers of a channel and your fetish for criminality. I guess you give your audience what they want to hear. I doubt you genuinely believe all the things you say there. At any rate, wasn't it Voltaire who said "I disagree with you greatly but I'll defend to death your write to be heard". I have to remind myself that I have signed and aligned myself to that view.
Aye my brother! Thank you and will def tell him you say hey! 😊
😅 you will get used to the change sisi, welcome to South Africa 🎉
What kind of security runs with the people 😅😅, you me laughing sis
They be the first ones out the door! Loll
Some of the things we definitely need to change. Like lack of urgency. Some of the things we’re not trying to change. Workers and cashiers have family too. You will adjust and plan your shopping accordingly. Give it time sis, your spirit is still adjusting. Soon you won’t even want to be shopping late night and wonder why you ever needed to.
Take the fast lane on high ways. Speed limit is 120 km though
Am always happy listening to ur vlogs and I am glad u like SA so far. It sounds like u really at home at last
Favorite kids spot at Malls is Magic Company and Ice skating
There's too much GMO on American food compared to South African and Italy. You should eat more organic food instead, just my 2 cent on that. But otherwise I love your videos, in fact I watch a lot of AAs who visit/relocate to Mzansi and hear their reactions, opinions and cultural shocks 😁😁, It makes me love and appreciate my beautiful South Africa even more while learning about your respective states also.
Thanks for sharing your experience Dee.
It's beautiful! And I haven't even really gone anywhere lol #embarrassed 😅😊
Spur Steak Ranch kids love it🎉
As a South African, I welcome your input.
I appreciate you and your beautiful country! 🙏🏾
There's always a room for improvement. That's what makes nations great. 12:41
Get Checkers Sixty/60 to deliver your groceries at work! ;-) then you can go straight home and relax! (I use to do that!) (unless you wortk at home - get them to deliver anyway!)! ;-)
Thanks sisi. We appreciate your honest opinion.
Always! I try to be as honest and kind as I can be. Thank you!
There is no hurry in South Africa ,never ever, you will get used to it .
Love your honesty ...😢😂😂
The room for negotiation is not often explored by everyone hey.... often the sales person does not have authority to grant it or we are afraid to ask.
Look the filtering part you just mentioned happens on websites or apps that i think are not heavily invested on reason being would be makro for example primary focus or revenue is brick and motar trading and not necessarily online whereas takelot which is e commerce is online based and should have a more convenient way for its customers to shop so its not that we don't notice that it companies that do not invest that much on e commerce
That's a good point! See, I love comments like this. Thank you for sharing your perspective, definitely helps open my eyes!
@@DeeesLife pleasure is all mine Mrs I think as a side hustle you should try and enter the e commerce industry don't you think?
Happy Living sister.
On driving, traffic police used to be strict about the fast and slow lanes. After realizing that it was promoting law breaking and road rage, due to some drivers feeling entitled, they stopped enforcing it.
That''s not the reason they are just lax on enforcing rules, how do "keep left pass right rule" create entitlement? I grew up in the 80s and driving was a bliss because everyone adhered to the rules you overtake and get back to the left lane the fast lane was always free now you find a person driving at 40kmphon the right lane.
Speed kills, just relax. Your life will be lengthened too😊
You Nailed it girl!!! It shows that western world is not similar to our world. You rush you gonna have a burn out.
Our times at work is regulated by work man compensation. A person in S.A. is not allowed to work more than 9hours a day, unless your work in a hospital and working extra hours means your employer must pay you overtime money.
Workers in S.A. were exploited too much during apartheid so our democratic goverment is very cautious about that. Anyway enjoy your stay in South Africa and know that South Africans love you.
They close early, because of family time, very important here.
On the driving, you will collect a lot of speeding tickets coz the speed limit is 120 in SA. You can't drive over that 😂😂😂
Haha! I'm not trying to get any tickets that for sure! 😂
@@DeeesLife ☝🏾😂😂😂
Welcome to the Motherland Africa obviously this is not the west that is why we don't operate according to their ways, we operate according to the humanity/Ubuntu standards which is fair to all human beings not certain people or races but all people deserves a time also to expirience life out there with their families as well, Danko, we ❤you and appreciate you a lot for choosing us to live with us as well it's a great achievement for the country to have you with us, Amen.
Absolutely! Thank you friend! I know I've got a long ways to go. I appreciate you!
Good information
You are right, I always negotiate for a discount if I'm purchasing goods worth a bit more money compared to other customers, and I always get it, whether it's for furniture or cleaning materials at my favourite West Pack Lifestyle store in my area.
Perhaps u can offer filtering services.. sounds like u have a good business idea. Partner with young SAns and also offer internships for students to transfer skills
80m/h is about 130km/h. Driving at 160km/h or 170km/h at a 120km/h zone is an arrestable offence
Ooo chile, I aint trying to get arrested now lol
@@DeeesLife lol but you can get away with a fine at 159km/h so keep going(the aim is to not get court). 🫣
But that's why you guys are all on anti-depressants because you are always on go-go-go which is harmful for you in the long run. We love how we are and expect the people who come here to get with the program or very nicely go back to where things are the way they prefer. How do the Americans say "love it or leave it". We are who we are and that's what makes us, us. Every South African who has had an opportunity to visit abroad will tell you how cold the people are and that might be because you guys are always in crisis mode. We close early because we realize that people are not robots and need that time off to reconnect with their loved ones. Respectfully we love ourselves just the way we are.
Don't ever change! There is so much that people from the west can learn from beautiful people like yourselves
Thst general sales tax thing irritated me when I was in the US. VAT makes life easier.
170km/h 😂😂😂... Yhooo sisi!!! You want to make SA government rich with all the fines you will be paying, also a lots of cooldrink you will be asked for by JMPD 😅😅😅.
😂😂😂
On shops closing earlier, largely Africa doesn't have night life and our Malls are not in the big cities where you have overcrowding and too much crime at night. the culture here so far is that night time and Sundays are family time and to get some rest, perhaps the working from home might change that in the future where people have some time at night and shops have numbers then the reason to open at night, economically it makes sense to run 24/7 when it allows but these days we are told of Climate Change perhaps that the reason Africa reset and minimise pollution at night.
Yeah thays something folks in the states are not used to but can DEFINITELY benefit from. Community, family, spend time with loved ones is a beautiful thing that is needed more
Labour laws for employment n SA is 45 hours per week,
In weekend we need to chill , we can't work,, work, work, work,
Laws were changed so that they can also accommodate a majority of black working class to spend time with their families
The walls arent only for security ..their real name is StopNonsense.. meaning you dont wanna see what youre neighbours are upto & visa versa, including you guys that are touring.. what if im skinny deeping? And you're busy with your binoculars? No
Speed limit on our highways is 120 km/h which 75 miles for you. Be on the right side of the law 😉.
Anything that frustrates you is a good opportunity for you to start a business that meets that need.
Normal speed 120
170km/h? Straight to jail....no negotiations there
😂😂😂
Who said the Western way is the "Right/correct way" of doing things, that other countries have to aspire to be like. Most people in the so called West are overworked, underpaid, depressed and sick from their jobs. Why should South Africa aspire to be like that. We have our own ways of doing things.
Meaning you haven't work 9 to 5
Lol if you think Makro is bad you should try government websites
Things I disagree with you on western world mindset ....get your facts or reasoning for early "closing of shops " right...the cashiers (blacks) stay more than 10km from work AND GET LATE HOME FROM WORK TO THEIR LOVEONES IF WE MUST PLEASE YOUR WESTERN WORLD.ATTITUDE...secondly you in America should upgrade your security for schoolshootings and be more prepaired like here in South Africa ( NO SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 1000 YEARS)...lastly do you see homeless people sleeping on our pavements like in your western World...get real Girl...this is Africa !
Ayeee thank you for your comment friend.
Ayeee thank you for your comment friend.
Ag nee maan Chris.
Oh no, Charles from Western Cape, cool down this is just a discussion she's not being negative about her observations, let's learn to hear from others so we can fix what we can as a country.
Didn't have to be soo rude when u were putting your point across Charles😮😮