What surprised me about USA 🗽 Russian immigrant
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Here are some of the things that surprised me about the US during my 14 year life here. These are just a few of MANY ♥ If you enjoy this style of video I can more videos comparing the 2 countries. What interests you about Russian culture? :)
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Here are some of the things that surprised me about the US during my 14 year life here. These are just a few of MANY ♥ If you enjoy this style of video I can more videos comparing the 2 countries. What interests you about Russian culture? :)
I’m really interested in the Government. Now, that’s not to say I love the government. However, I think the last 100 years have been so crazy for Russia that I’d love to know more about it.
How are women treated in Russia?
This is so interesting to me! Could you do a video about the differences in beauty standards in the USA and in Russia? I enjoy hearing about the different perspectives 😊
@MistyWatersASMR I am not Sassy Masha but here you go....❤ Take good care my friend. 😃❤Your friend out here in UA-cam land, Allen The Lone Wolf of Indiana 🐺🌵🇺🇸💖
The cold helps the pain and swelling in your throat and the heat helps to break up mucus etc. They both serve a purpose.
I love how articulate and expressive her English is. She chooses her words with care and precision. I especially liked it when she said the word "wonderous."
KGB trains them well.
:P
@@KutWrite KGB didn't do that, you can actually thank Maryland for that! Anybody from Columbia-DC-Rockville area will recognize home when they hear it. What's really funny is that you can hear the Russian when she says "My family **lives** in Russia," but then hear tried and true Maryland when she says the word "Maryland."
tmedocianis THIS! I was actually taking note of how southeast her accent can be at times while being super Russian at once. Baltimore definitely helped influence her accent a ton and I’m even noticing how California is affecting it. Her voice is everything.
In Russia it is important to have a rich vocabulary using a language, it is a sign of educated and intelligent person
This is common of Russian people as they are generally of high intellect
I’ve been to Europe twice and I enjoyed the fact that people didn’t work themselves to death unlike the USA. Everyone was very relaxed! I wish it was like that here.
Hi there Victoria Ortega!!! Read your comment, and believe me, a lot of people, - me included, agree with you! 😃❤Your friend out here in UA-cam land, Allen The Lone Wolf of Indiana 🐺🌵🇺🇸💖
Victoria Ortega YES! I think we really need an overhaul on the American working system. It just seems to work people to death at times. I am all for hard work and dedication, but I really think other countries are much more on the right track with their employment policies! :)
I told my mom I was gonna move to France because their work culture isn't so toxic like it is here. I could never move overseas though, I'm a wimp lol. But I refuse to be a slave to my job here.
Allen Crabbe Hi Allen, thank you! It’s too bad that all we know is to speed at 100mph for any activity.
Elle's Reviews Yes! People work themselves to death in America. The counties I’ve been to in Europe either close very early or they close for a period of time and then re-open in the evening. It’s very different from some of our stores that are open 24/7 in the USA 😜
The two luckiest people in the world are her husband and child.
@T A Well said brother, great integrity.
She is probably very lucky too, no doubt about it. Her husband probably treats her right. That is so rare nowadays.
Asking "how are you?" Is a greeting more than a question.
Very true. American phrases don't always mean the same as what the words are individually... like "bless you heart" when spoken by an older female(aunt or great aunt) in the south translates to something quit ugly depending on their tone spoken
Right. And sweetly in England they say, "How do you do?" No one expects a long reply.
Not in Russia, Poland, etc
@@doesyomamaknowtho1468 she is in USA
@@Србомбоница86 I know...I'm saying "how are you" is a greeting used in USA, UK etc. Not in Russia, Poland and countries like that.
US citizen here. I've never treated a cold with popsicles, either. I usually eat chicken noodle soup and take nyquil in the evening so I can sleep.
SocialMoth Me too!
I do the same with with colds - unless my throat is sore or I have strep then I have used popsicles to soothe it haha
Yeah, I’ve never heard of eating cold things when sick XD
supposed to avoid carbs and all but a little bit of food.
@@gwho That's meaningless.
Im from Sweden and I was also very suprised how friendly americans are and talk to you everywhere.
Thats nice to hear Mr Trump
@I'm Your President Sounds like they didn't realize who you were...
I've met a few people from Belgium and they were quite rude, never smiled, rather demanding, inconsiderate. Maybe it was ancidotal, but that's the impression they have left on me.
Ben Andersson don’t know how the svensk are but the Norwegians are very serious about personal space and don’t engage in social pleasantries as much. I actually love their attitude and culture. Next time I’ll make sure I get to Sverige. I have a few comrades over there. Scandinavia is a stunning place. Kvik lunsj is overrated though. Its quick but it ain’t no lunch and taste the same as a kit kat. Beklager mine norske venner.
come on down South...you'll start seeing friendly
I know this isn’t a ASMR related video but it’s definitely going on my list of videos to go to sleep to lol. I love to listen to people just talk.
Oh I’m definitely getting ASMR from this video! I’m not even wearing headphones 😂
@Sofia right same here! I watch most of Maria’s videos without headphones and I still get tingles.
Her voice is so mesmerizing! She’s soft spoken and it’s just calming.
I feel like this could fall into the category of “unintentional asmr” which I think is the most powerful kind!
lay me too!!!!
I also got chills when you were talking about how accessible things are for those with disabilities and how it is becoming more common for places to help them and normalize it. I love how we strive to include those with disabilities. 🥰 it’s very important to me because a lot of my friends and family have disabilities both physical and mental.
Of course this phenomenon took protests on behalf of disabled people, and years of advocacy to secure governmet policies to recognize that disabled folks have needs, talents, and abilities like everyone else. That only exists because many people got together, enacted free speech, and created public awareness and government response.
Handicap accessible buildings, parking, is here because laws were passed due to citizens protesting and lobbying congress, as another commenter has pointed out. This has only happened recently.
it's very easy to land in a wheelchair. slip, fall in an unlucky manner, there you go.
i love how soft spoken she is... so relaxing to listen to
Sam oh Not like the feminists in America? How can a man get a hard on with the attitude of an American woman?
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I get the feeling there's someone in the next room she doesn't want to disturb.
@@shawnlee220 Yep, you're American. You don't even have the smarts to comprehend what he's saying. You just go straight to bitch mode. I understand your point, but you made no such effort.
I'm a cashier part time and those little conversations are genuinely bright spots in my day. Even if it's a stranger, I usually do care.
Emily Frahm 🤗
Emily Frahm Same, it makes daily life less mundane and you might make a connection
I have met some of the most genuine people when I’m talking to cashiers. They have so many stories to tell!
Same ❤️
Same here I have regulars I love, mainly the elderly.
It's a damned shame that this beautiful soul, coming from another country to live in the US, has to remind me of the good things about where I live. Thank You for that!
What a charming person! She helps us realize that Russians are still good people.
That's your own fault. You don't go looking for the good. Most people are stuck on autopilot and don't even see the stars at night or the sun rise in the morning. People are so focused on what everyone else is doing. Take a trip. Get out and see things. Take a walk. Ride in the passenger seat, I love that last one. You WILL see things you never saw before. It's amazing.
@bigdaddysassy4787 can be hard to focus on the nice parts when there is so much bad stuff happening taking the focus
Pregnant women (in America at least) generally wait until they are out of their first trimester to tell “everyone”. A lot of women tell both sets of their parents, and maybe their siblings or very very close friends before that. It’s simply because most miscarriages happen in the first trimester, so if you do end up having one, then you only have to tell the select group of people that knew you were pregnant, and can deal with it a bit more privately.
She seems very gentle and sweet. Welcome to the USA.
I live in Australia, so a similar culture to the US. This was really interesting to watch. Growing up in Australia (or the US) sometimes we forget how lucky we are with what we have available. A good reminder.
Aussies are such nice people! Love to all my friends down under😊💜
I agree Australia is more like the US than any other country I’ve been to including Canada. The personalities and culture are very similar.
Australian culture is quite similar to the United States.
I love Australia. I just walked into a whore house, and no one tried to stop me.
Boy you have such a lovely soft voice, a charming manner, and a natural kindness that makes it a great pleasure to listen to you tell the stories of your life here. Your family and children are so lucky to have you as a daily presence in their lives. I think it is so important for people who love both Russia and America to speak up right now when thing have grown suddenly tense in the world. And I am not just talking about international affairs, I am also referring to the pandemic and long periods of disruption and fear. Do not underestimate what a gem you are. Yes please tell us more about your experiences.
Now let me tell how I think of your husbands ice obsessions. I was born and raised in Florida. It is very hot and humid here. That is why I gravitate to ice and ices when I have a cold or fever. My parents were both born in northern Spain. They gravitate to soups and warm drinks when they get sick. i think we are all trying to balance our body temperatures when we feel sick. In addition I also love feeling "taken care of" when I get sick. So the first thing I do is get a couple of chicken thighs and chorizos and make a brothy vermecelli soup that my mother always made for us when we got sick. We called it "Fideos", but it is nothing like what the Mexicans call Fideos. Ours is a very gentle soup and always makes me feel like I am back in my mothers loving arms. So there are many things that people get great joy and healing from.
PS I just noticed your video was from 2020. You may not find this comment now, but I hope you do. We need more people like you in the world today.
Her voice is too soft. She needs to speak up honestly.
I live in Western Europe, so it’s interesting to see that in some ways we’re more like the US and in some ways more like Russia. I really enjoyed the video 😊
I feel like non-USA people don't always understand the "how are you" thing - when I say that I do really want to know and care, even if it's a negative answer! Even a few word answer of "not so well" or "really stressed" and I genuinely care and I can commiserate or wish you a better day!
I agree with K.A.U. I genuinely care about how people are doing when I ask :)
Maybe when you are talking to friends. If your cashier asks you that he will be very bewildered if you give an honest answer.
Chris Xentrac Even Australian are confused with “How’s it going ?” Everything else checks out. How are you ?, What’s up ? How do you do (old English) ? All are substitute for “good morning” or “good evening”
I genuinely care too.
It would confuse me as a brit. I wouldnt ask or be asked by anyone other than someone i know because i genuinely don't think the average person wants to know. Even then a lot it gets asked as a 'time filler' when you know for a fact anything other than okay, not too bad, good etc would not be appreciated.. imagine if every 10people you met 1gave you really miserable news from their lives? (We already willingly tend to share joyous new much more easily its the bad news people lie about to strangers)
Your voice is so calming that I get ASMR chills even when you’re not trying!
I thought i was the only one. Its like this is natural
She’s got an old asmr channel somewhere, she’s an OG ASMRtist
@@CableReadyTechnoSIut she is like the biggest ASMR star. lol
@@CableReadyTechnoSIut Yep it's called GentleWhispering
figures since she is a Veteran at ASMR, possibly one of the most if not the most successful at it for a "career"...
I find it so interesting that foreigners think when we smile and ask each other how are you doing that it's fake. I've worked in customer service for over 20 years and it's not fake. Yeah we do not have enough sick days vacation days I completely agree with that
Because a lot of it is fake. I guess it depends on where you live, but in the south there's a lot of insincere politeness. People smile only because they don't want to be rude, they ask how are you but don't even wait for a response because they never cared in the first place
Maria, I was adopted from Russia and although my birth mother doesn’t want contact, I still feel a little connection to my roots when I watch your videos. 🤍
Millions of Russuans are feeling soooooo jealous about your lucky fortune and millions want to be on your place. Don't be sad, that you do not have connection with your Russian "relatives". Its very harsh times in Russia now, so many people are cruel, with no culture and no appropriate education, poor and so on, especially if they are not from Moscow or Saint-Petersburg. So don't be, you get your lucky ticket to a future with great opportunities!
@@de_vi_ca 🤦🤦
In 2019 a survey was conducted in Russia - 53% of young people 18-24yo wanted to emigrate to civilized countries (EU, USA, Canada, Australia etc). I am from Russia and I know what I'm talking about. Post-communist slave society/Putin's dictatorship is a disaster for the economy and politics of the country. Young people have no prospects for high standards of living here.
The internet can be such a beautiful thing that way-- connecting people across thousands of miles in an instant. It made me happy, honestly, to think of you opening a mental window onto a certain part of you that isn't always accessible, through Maria's experience.
physmath I thought Putin was a great leader for Russia since many people commented that. I honestly believed that too. But I guess they are comments from people outside of Russia.
I love hearing your perspective. I also appreciate someone recognizing that we are friendly, caring diverse, and hardworking in the US.
Americans are very friendly. You move to a building and they say hi to you the first day. From then forward they just ignore you.
I’ve never considered that eating popsicles while sick would be considered weird, but now that I think of it I don’t know why we do that here in America 😂
Because when your throat is sore and raw, the cold numbs it and makes it feel better!
when I had puking flu when I was little I couldn't even drink water without it coming back up, but I could eat a lot of popsicles. it gives fluids and some energy when you need it. also soothes a sore throat and has vitamin C to boost immune system!
to stay hydrated!
@@stitches318 i think in russia we think that u get sore throat from cold so dont add more cold thats crazy xd
i wonder what science says
Europeans freak out and are amazed by how Americans that don't know them just start conversations with them. They say its weird but also nice. I guess we're a unique country and somewhat weird. Have a beautiful day and God bless you 🌹
Europeans are not one group??? We are diffrent countries with difrent heritage and history
@@francoisdaureville323 yeah no duh 🙄 what she did was generalize, but polls done in Europe on how they feel about Americans showed this as a majority in Western Europe, I don’t think they checked with Eastern Europe tho
Popsicles feel good on a sore throat that’s scratchy or burning or swollen tonsils. Numbs it a bit.
XxBREWxX yes!!! I love them when I have a sore throat!!
Yes!! And it’s a good way to stay hydrated/get sugar when your stomach hurts. It’s slow enough melting to not make you sick so it “stays down”.
in europe we usually use a minty/menthol product. it cools without being cold. Eating cold things when im ill 100% makes me feel more sick.
Yes, but it's terrible for you! It takes so much energy for your body to stay warm enough, energy that's no longer being used for your immune system when you need it the most.
Steam feels better. Warm steam feels best. Popsicles and ice cream feels good for a minute, numbing you up, steam feels better for a whole night or day, soothing the irritation. Hydration is key. Drink clear liquids all day long. Room temperature is best IMO but warm is good too.
Most of the things you said about USA like "smiling all the time, saying sorry, talking to the cashier and sharing our lives with random people" sound to me so normal because here in Brazil we are so used to do this stuff. We become friends with people who are waiting on the line in a bank, with the doorman of the building we live (it's very common to see people making a cake at home and saving a piece for the doorman, for example), with everyone. If one day you have the chance to travel to Brazil, you'll be amazed hahaha.
@Captain Brandon Cinema Lover well, I don't know because there are friendly people in Europe too. You need to think about where do you really wanna go. What I can assure you is that here in Brazil you will easily make friends because we are like that, we enjoy meeting new people. So, it's up to you.
Marcela Limma 🇧🇷🇺🇸💪👍👏👏👏👏👏👏✌️
I feel like the U.S. is fairly middle of the road in terms of friendliness based on what I've heard of some other cultures. We're not as physically affectionate as some cultures are. Their greetings and whatnot are far more intimate than I'm comfortable with.
@Captain Brandon Horror Lover Hi Brandon! It's Richard in Australia - I'm about to send you an email, and there you are! Small world...!
We Americans often get criticized for being superficially nice, but that's just the way we are. We don't have a lot of formalities so it's a natural replacement.
If she lived in New England, she would have moved back to USSR. We tend to be more blunt here.
Our parents teach us to be polite and kind. Respect your elders and do good deeds when possible. It's the little things that matter like holding a door or helping someone reach something at the store etc.
@@philipjohnson6662 I agree that the East Coast is different in that respect than most of the rest of the country. I've found though if you get beneath that hardened exterior, people tend to be rather jovial.
@Daniel Sherwood Haha, she is such a sweetheart. She looks and sounds like she'd fit right in the South.
@@AntiquityCentury21 only if allowed. I never gave it any thought until I spend time in Texas and Tenn.
One doesn't have to dig to find a jovial person.
I've lived in NH 60+ yrs. 2 months in the south woke me up.
"The Gift of Gab" that's a person's ability to literally talk to anyone, anywhere, at any time. My mom is really good at it and insists that it's a helpful skill when trying to create business connections. 10 years ago she ended up talking to a lady who rents the cabana next to ours in Hawaii and they spend hours just chatting when we go on vacation.
As an American, America is definitely very strange 😂
Aimee Crawford it’s so true 🤣
🤣🤣😂😂😂
As a brasilian, america just makes sense...
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Your observation about time off work is so true! Most people I know even feel “guilty” about taking PTO, even though we often have so little to begin with!
Christina Matangos yes!!! I use to always save up my PTO!!!
I took a week break off from work 1 time in 3 years and everyone bitched and complained and made me feel so guilty and then that said person took a week off a couple weeks later. I call in so little I don't even know how to do it and always struggle calling in when I need to. and when I did call in the last time I got yelled at for doing it wrong and not being at work and felt really bad about it. Though my fiances sister was in the hospital and we had to trade in our car bc the one we had kept breaking down and we couldn't drive it anymore. so I just don't even call in anymore.
living in Guangzhou China I used to come across Russians and Germans in the elevator every morning, I was the only one saying good morning and and everyone looked that they were not morning people. Not one smile.
Living in Germany I confirm... 😳
And your country China is a special case!
@@adelinegaze344 Adela I am not Chinese
roger silver yes. America and Canada are like this maybe because of British ? Hmm
They were probably hung over
You're a lovely person. Your perspective is refreshing and humorous. Sometimes we forget about the simple benefits we should be appreciating more.
Old Russian Saying: "They pretend to pay us and we pretend to work"
In the US there are men that see their job as a competition with other companies. If you ever work for a company where there are a couple of those guys working togeather it is minding blowing how they own their work.
That was only true when it was Soviet communist controlled .
@@margaretingleby679 - even worse now
LOL! I'd forgotten about that line - 1st ran across it around 1980, in a book that took place in the Soviet Union ... I *had* to stop and laugh!
Philip Dennis 😂
The only time I "treated" a sickness with a popsicle/ice cream was when I had strep as a kid and I wouldn't eat anything else lol
Other than that I eat soups/stews and use steam/humidifier to open up my sinuses.
Lexie Lyn when i have a sore throat I alternate between cold and heat. They both feel good
same here, i think the only time i ate something cold to help was when i got my wisdom teeth taken out and my mom got me a milkshake
The smiling, oversharing, chit chat is like on steroids in the south lol 😂 everyone is nosey but they also really care! Very generous and charitable to help out their brother/sister in time of need. It's a wonderful thing to witness. My Mom is super chatty and my Dad can be when he's in his element (for example, he's more likely to talk to a stranger at a fishing store than a clothing store,). I'm a little bit of both of them!
Jill L. {justjillyo} yesss! (Southern Texas here)
@bruhhh no it's not!
@bruhhh I have lived all over North Carolina so I can definitely agree with ya there. We have the best state! Lol Nashville, TN, Charleston and Seneca, SC are nice, too. I've never been to Texas, Alabama, or Mississippi though.
@@justjillyo Yep I'm for NC too and we aren't perfect but it's a really beautiful state and the people can be really nice.
@bruhhh GFY.
What a sweet, considerate gal you are. It was insightful to hear your experience of the things you like.
I like those too.
Nothing is as depressing as someone being mean to others.
Nothing is more inspiring than seeing someone be kind to someone else.
I'm happy you are here.
I felt so bad for her when she was talking about how she only got the 2 weeks to see her family :(
...except that in America, you have the FREEDOM to find another job if you dont like it. You get to choose (!) to enter into a contract with an employer here....and you can also choose to leave. This is a free country, and give me the freedom to choose any day over anything else.
@JC so if you dont like it, you're fortunate enough to live in a country where you are able to choose to find another job, move to another state, or go back to school to change your own destiny. Not true elsewhere.
In 35 years I never got more than two weeks. The days of twenty years in one job are long gone.
@@carriea8165 The anti-Russia propaganda would have us believe modern day Russia is still like the old USSR long ago. During those times you were assigned your job. But since long Russia has become more capitalistic, and you are free to choose your own job and enjoy long vacations. While the US corporate "elite" want you to slave for them.
Whatever immigration policy that allowed this sweetheart to immigrate to America needs to be continued.
The current immigration policy
Apparently you haven't been to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
@@azul8811 Or anywhere in the rest of the country. She's an anomaly nowadays.
I just started learning Russian, and the first video you uploaded in Russian I was able to understand!! I felt so so proud!! Thank you Maria ❤️
I like Russian girls
Wow the things we Americans take for granted here, it’s very refreshing to see us through other eyes. America is truly, even with our imperfections, a very special and eclectic country. Thanks Masha
It sounds like you've found Americans to be quite friendly. That's encouraging :)
I think Americans are considered some of the friendliest people alongside aussies, definitely throughout Europe. (Im a brit) Some like she said can find Americans over friendly/too loud but definitely better than being too miserable/the stiff upper lip.🙂
A lot of people around the world say Americans are very friendly when they encounter them
We are friendly! All of us! ♥️ the United States is truly brilliant. One of the youngest countries with the best infrastructure and people (as she said).
Most good looking Russian usually do. Big surprise.
Many times a total stranger may reply that they have experienced exactly what you have been through. After I've shared what I consider a personal statement, it helps to know that there's always someone to turn to for comfort if needed and it will be kept confidential if I want.
i love the honest balance of praise and critique of the U.S in this video
It’s hard to imagine Maria not smiling lol! You are such a bright light to so many of us! 💜💜
Heat helps to break up congestion, and depending on specific infection, may kill some of the viral infection; however, it can temporarily increase inflamation. Cold helps reduce inflammation and pain level, which can be especially useful for sore throats.
So true. Nothing is worse than a sore throat. Vinala ice cream is the best.
A lot of us do genuinely care when we ask "how are you?" It is quite normal in the Southeast.
That's because we like to fix things))
Yes it's usually just a greeting not a question but that doesn't mean one doesn't care.
You are delightful! Thank you for sharing the difference between your homeland and America. How wonderful that you chose to come live here in the states to help others understand what we have taken for granted and your customs and culture to help others see we are all people who learn from each other. You are a friend to all.
I share openly. We went through tragedy when my husband died suddenly when I was 41 and we have 5 kids. I mentioned it on a comment and a new widow spoke up, telling me her husband had died a month before and she was completely alone because her only relative, a sister, lived out of state. I got her involved with a widow group I found so helpful because I know that hell and didn't think I would survive. She made many friends and has a lot of support from others who knew what it's like. 6 months later I found out she had written a suicide note to mail her sister just that morning and was planning on taking her own life to join her husband when she saw my comment. Every struggle we have, others are also living. They may have advice which could give us a hand when we need it most, or we could be the ones sending them a needed life vest.
Thank you for sharing. We often don’t know the difficulties our neighbors, coworkers, friends, and strangers are navigating through. A smile, a compliment, a quick word of encouragement, or even unsolicited advise providing resources can change the life of a person.
gets me all teary-eyed hearin her talk about 'Merica with such high regard
I think America's biggest problem is that it's hard for people who don't live here to appreciate it because it is really unbelievable, and it's hard for people who do live here to appreciate it because we can't imagine not living this way. We definitely have our problems, and there is plenty of room for improvement, but one of the things that make it great here is that we are so open to the cultural experiences of others, and we can value what works and learn from what doesn't. This is why world travel is so important.
@@FoxbatCS i completely agree!
@@FoxbatCS Hear hear. Beautifully said.
I wish more Americans understood how great this country is.
@@FoxbatCS Also, I married my wife in her native country of Romania and lived there for 15 months while waiting for her visa. Beyond world travel, actually living in, and adapting to, another culture is a tremendous experience for Americans who think everyone has it as good as we do.
Honestly, in my humble opinion, we're just too spoiled and have adopted an obnoxious entitlement mentality.
I saw a westerner try to complain about their food in a restaurant there and demand it be free. The manager literally threw them out and told them they had better never set foot in his restaurant again or he would call the police.
I know some Americans who could use a rude awakening like that to knock them off their high horse.
Take care.
This was a great topic! I am very intrigued by Russian culture. Thank you for sharing!
itsJudysLife woah haven’t seen your name in a long time! i remember watching your vlogs while i was in high school
Actually she didn’t say nothing about Russian culture🤦♂️🤣
Terroristic culture? War crime in Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Syria....
You are an ABSOLUTE SWEETHEART! I’m so glad you came here and enjoy being AN AMERICAN! Thanks for your perspective!
I've traveled all over America, and lived in many places. What remains with me is the interaction I' ve had with people everywhere. Stories of their lives, sharing their sorrow, or having total strangers give you compassion when you need it. This is the best of who we are, I think. Generous in sharing ourselves.
I'm an immigrant here in the USA and I love this country too. Loved this video, thank you!
I like you. ?
When I ask, “How are you?,” I really want to know. I actually care how they are doing. I talk to service people because I appreciate them, and I care about them too. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
Same here.🙏🏻
Not sure how I came across this, but glad I did. I visited Russia (Klein, Yaroslavl, Moscow and St. Petersburg) back in 1992. I was part of a sports program. We lived with families in their homes. I loved it. I was 17yo. We were treated respectfully and they took great interest in us (the majority of us were black). Most people smiled back when I smiled at them, somehow I gained a "boyfriend". The host family girls were trying to tell me to not be friends with him because he was married. They waited until we met up with one of the other girls that spoke English to do so. 😊We ate at the Mcdonald's in Moscow as a favor to our Russian friends (at that time it was very expensive for them but we wanted to pay). I did not like the food but I was hungry. You may not know this but McDonald's food in the US is not the same as back then. It is no longer made fresh. I worked at Mcdonald's as a teen and all food was made straight from the grill. My restaurant was the last one to switch over to a Q'ing (don't know the technical name) system. The food is made then kept in holding. Basically the food is not as fresh and tastes like microwave food now. For treating colds, we actually do both hot and cold treatments. Teaching kids sign language, it is actually easier for a kid (Infant on) to communicate in sign language then speaking verbally. It has to do with their development. We used sign language in the daycare I worked in over 20 years ago. As my experience in Russia was positive and memorable, it breaks my heart to see what is happening today. I hope things get better.
When i have a sore throat, eating something cold soothes it and kinda freezes the pain.
Yes. Chilling tissues provides temporary relief of inflammation.
Heat is the bodies way to destroy pathogens
My favorite videos of Maria's...just her talking and sharing life experiences, thoughts, hauls, etc. I guess I just like her, lol.
Rachel Brown same here!!! I just like her so I love everything she does!!!❤️
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As a language instructor, I have to comment: Terrific natural English. Inspirational. Thanks so much for making and posting this.
Those small (or big) differences are usually things that we don't even notice about our own country, or things that we take for granted, so thank you for sharing your take on them, it was super interesting!!
Plus I love this type of videos, your sassy and bright personality really shines through the screen (and damn does this orangey-red top bring out your eyes) 😍👌🏾
This video is so charming and interesting. I've been following your ASMR videos on UA-cam for years, yet I haven't really thought about about how likable you are until today. You're a delight.
My grandparents immigrated from Russia in the 1920s, Im so sad that many russian canadians in my generation has lost most of the culture and language. Love your videos
you so lucky)))
im from Russia🥴
It’s the same for me as well. My great great great grandparents came to Canada from Russia in 1916 and changed our last name to be more “Canadianized” in the 1920s and really the only thing that’s been passed down is a peirogi recipe. I wish I could know more about my Russian heritage!
@@katieannedenesuk post recipe immediate :D
ssrmtnkv are you another Russian who hates Russia and dreams of immigrating?
@@BeliiNosok you ask like if it was something wrong with that
What a pleasant woman. The USA is so lucky to have this immigrant. Welcome, welcome, welcome. Give us more.
I think it depends on where you've in the US. I live in Los Angeles now but grew up in New England and lived in CT and Boston, MA. My first time traveling south, I amazed how friendly southerners are.
I noticed that too when visiting the south, the friendly is turned up to 11 compared to new england
Frankincensed where about in CT did you live?
@@ThuhOthers i heard its fake and they will gossip about you behind your back
Frankincensed that’s true I’m from the NYC area and ppl are friendly to a minimal degree but I was so shocked in the south how much more friendly and engaging everyone on the street were! It was pleasant and a bit shocking both at once. I was startled.
Interesting hearing the perspectives of the southern culture. It’s just as shocking for us when we travel north for the first time - my first trip to the NYC & Boston area around 2008 was definitely a culture shock for an 18 year old. I remember the mad rush pace & everyone’s general ‘keeping to themselves’ was tough, which I now realize is no ill intention, just the norm & reality of city life :)
I really love your positive attitude. You have a kind, heartful innocence without being naive. I hope that you never lose that. Many in America are jaded. Thank you for brightening my day with your happiness and sharing.
You're very right real intimacy can only be achieved by sharing the good and the bad with each other, I needed to hear your video today, Having lived in America my entire life it's easy to focus on a lot of the problems that we have here but it's very positive and humbling to focus on all the good, thank you so much💗🌟
Maybe, but do you really want intimacy with every random weirdo in shops and cafes? It's extremely tiring unless you're a relentless extrovert. I wish people would just shut up and let me get on with my day.
Late to the party so to speak but I love that you’re sharing your experiences of coming from Russia to the US. I think we as Americans while we are a melting pot we can also have a narrow view point. It’s nice to hear how our country differs and how others from around the world see us. Not by stereotypes but actually interacting with us to see how we really live. Honestly you’re a breath of fresh air. I do think that the fact that we are a melting pot makes us more curious and more interactive. We like small talk and getting to know each other. Which I think helps us learn because we are such a large country. We are just as curious about people from different coasts as we are about people from other countries. I’m in the south east so I like asking questions when I meet someone from the west or from up north. It amazes how while we may share land mass and history we are also different in our mannerisms, speech and cultures. I hate your are so far away from your family at the same time I’m happy you’re here with us. I love your videos and I feel like if we met in person we would have very nice conversations.
My Norwegian fiance visited the US for the first time by visiting me, in Charleston SC, a place that is rated the most friendly city in the world many years in a row. He was so confused by everyone talking to him, including cashiers. Now I am in Norway and I miss the cashiers chatting to me, even though I used to find it annoying.
Well just open up to the cashiers and start a conversation when you eat out. I visited Norway last year and I was totally oblivious to how this was different but everyone seemed to respond real positive and seemed to like someone making conversation with them. I think realizing now how this is not how it’s done in Norway, I probably annoyed them crap out of the baristas at the small coffee shop I found, lol. I was the only one there so I just rattled off the whole time while I drank my coffee and then the beer I tried after 😂
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@@PhoenixPhire22 I imagine you were in an urban area. It's a lot harder finding average people fluent enough to carry on conversation in English in the rural countryside where I live. I'm working on learning Norwegian instead, but it's a lonely process for now.
Southern ppl are definitely much more open and friendly. Us midwestern folks are more distant as a whole 😂
What happens if you talk to them? Do they react with shock?
Yeah the smiling thing.. I got so confused interacting with Americans before I realized that just because theyre smiling they are feeling happy!
I like sharing with people, and I also like when they share their lives with me. I rarely meet a person in America that I don’t like.
@Chloe Kennedy - LOL!
That's so cool. It's a good attitude for your health and overall well-being too. However, it may be hard to be that way around some people you could meet on Wall Street...
Thank goodness! A positive person. I'm lucky I live in a great part of the country I guess. The Americans I meet are pretty cool.
I live in Texas and almost everyone I come across is fun to talk to and likable. I’ve lived here my whole life and I love how friendly we are. Hearing people’s stories, telling mine, and sharing life with people is very nice and even feels sort of fulfilling in a sense! I can’t imagine living somewhere where hardly anyone smiles, no one ever talks to strangers, and everyone’s emotionally closed off and withdrawn. I would be miserable in a society like that
@@fhajji Aw thank you!! I’m glad you think so! Glad that people treated you kindly 😊
I really enjoyed your perspective on living in the US. I really enjoy hearing about the experience of people who have imigrated here. It sounds like for the most part that it has been positive for you and I am happy about that . Your story helps me to feel proud of us as Americans. I believe that we actually do care about other people's stories or how their day is going. Anyway, I am glad you like it here and yes we do need more vacation time!
Kimberly Kozlowski i agree!!
I agree, I thought it was sweet. And yes, more vacation. Some places give a good amount, but some barely give any.
She is Russian of course her experience would be a whole lot better than of a Asian, Hispanic immigrant. I hope people will one day accept people no matter their ethnicity/race, religion.
@@maria-melek Well I'm Asian and an immigrant, I can say that my experience is very similar to her's.
@@maria-melek ugh another leftist, she migrate here legally, thats it nobody cares just racist old people from alabama cares, stop your BS already, asians are the most succesful group in América especially chinese and indians thats the reason the left hates them because they arent acting like the víctim minority the left love to have to support them..asian are good inmigrants latinos not so much
Hi,Maria!
I just want to say how sad and worried I am about this war between Russia and Ukraine.I know that many Russians are against it,and I believe you must be very worried and sad for your family and everyone involved in this horrible event!My prayers to you,who does so much to bring peace,calm,and positivity to so many around the world! Just want you to know my prayers go to both countries! 🙏 😔 ❤️
@user-uk6yl8wr2s oh but you do?
Многие в России поддерживают СВО 😉
LOVE this video! More unique than the average comments of “all the food is so big etc”
pengu82 yes!!!! I loved that too!!!
Hi
America can be a terrible country, but it can also be a wonderful country. Despite our problems, I'm glad I live here. And I'm glad you're here, Maria!
Every country Every community can be a terrible place. You can be alone in a wilderness and make it terrible. People bring terrible with them.
Every person in are country have the ability to be better wich is why she finds herself smiling more here.
America is a wonderful country and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We are the blessed few. People from around the world want to be here too.
you are a terrible person - this is a GREAT country!
@@meomy29 nah
@@tlcprc nah
I would love to learn about any differences in Russian school life and family life! I didn’t know much about Russia growing up in America, but now I’m an ESL teacher and I have students from Russia and they are some of my favorites, so they make me want to learn about Russia :)
Hello Sassy Masha, Welcome to the USA! I see you've been here 14 years...hoping you and your husband are Safe and Well here! My father, his two sisters and his parents, arrived at Ellis Island, from Russia, via a German Steam Ship, in 1902. My father and his family, were of Russian, Jewish and German heritage. Hoping to see more of your videos. I'm impressed, that you're so 'Americanized'! BTW, I'm now 79 y/o, and retired as an EMS 1st Responder. Greetings from Northern Kentucky, USA, Y'All!
At the children's hospital they give you popsicles when you have your tonsils out, or have any throat surgery... Cold actually reduces swelling and thus is a natural pain relief and helps with recovery. 🍧♥️
When I was a kid we all wanted to have our to tonsils taken out cause the nurses brought you ice cream!
I live in Ireland and work part time in a shop, I'm not a naturally extroverted person but I generally like it when customers start a conversation or tell me about their day. My favourite customers are older people who get reminded about something in their lives and tell me about what's happening in their lives and the things they've done, it's such a cliche but I learn from them and they give good advice. It's comforting when I've been standing for hours and dealing with less desirable customers - where I work is a hotspot for drug addicts, crazy people etc. - it's really comforting to have a lovely old lady chat and joke with me, kind of like a grandmother.
On the other hand there are definitely times I do not want to chat with customers because I have other jobs to do and I'm too tired haha
I’ve been living in the US my whole life, and your life in California is even different from living in Iowa! It’s amazing how different each state is!
@Daniel Sherwood because they are foreign people mostly . you can find brown , mexican foreigners but you cant even find white foreigners just by looking at them thats why it look foreign place .
As if you couldn’t be any more awesome you go ahead and make an amazing video like this!!! Wow. I’m from England and moved to the states in 2005 and I noticed some of the things that you noticed as well. It took a long time to get used to people asking me to repeat my order when I ordered food like subway etc. I also noticed the size of vehicles was different. The number and size of SUV’s and trucks was hugely different and when I arrived I thought a Chevy Avalanche was massive until I was here a while and saw the number of trucks and the size of them was even bigger. You also mentioned people talking about their problems etc and that is huge for me. I am in the army and I have lost a lot of really good friends to suicide and feel that if they had just talked to someone about it then they would still be here. omg I could go on all day but you summed them up perfectly. More people need to see this video and understand how good they have it here compared to other places.
Your views are interesting, moreover I can see you are an added asset to our country and culture, I sincerely am glad you came and wish you the best.
Maria, what do you think about the word, "Y'all"
Sam Collier I wanna hear her say it
As a southerner, you have peaked my interest 😂 I wanna hear her say it
YEEHAW YALL
Dawn same here! I love that word
Dawn i use that all the time 😂
Watching this makes you appreciate the things we may have otherwise taken for granted. Alot of these we dont think about very often, its just normal. Thank u for the eye opener sweet Maria💗
Just came across your video, what a pleasure to meet you, your soft voice, your stories , a smile that could light a Christmas tree, delivered by this beautiful lady made my day. I am a Canadian whose country is described by others as being very friendly, kind, generous and of course the never ending smiles. I know I cannot stand in a line-up without starting a conversation with others in the line-up. If I sit on down somewhere , whoever is there as well , I will start a conversation with them. It is truly a great learning experience.
I hate the US working system. 2 months off sounds amazing....
And if you are a teacher, its 2 month at summer and 2 weeks for 2 times per year just for holidays, and also if you are sick at any time, you dont work
But for me the most comfortable system is 2 working days and then 2 free days
I live in Switzerland and normally we have 20-25 days of holidays a year but you can totally ask (at least in most companies) for unpaid holidays. So my sister likes to take about 4 or 5 weeks of holidays (unpaid) extra per year, which I think is really cool.
You might get up to 4 weeks sick time but that doesn't mean you can treat it as holiday. Certainly in most of Europe it's 25 days minimum holiday (including or excluding public holidays, depending). It's why so few Americans travel unless they're old or young, and why most Americans are so ignorant about the world.
I work in manufacturing. I've had four jobs in the last 30 yrs. and all of them you got up to 4 weeks vacation with all the main holidays off. When it comes to vacation, on average you get one week after your first year then one week for every two years after that of employment but that will very from employer to employer.
I truly appreciate when people share their struggles and such just because it makes you feel more connected and not so alone.
To me smiling doesn’t feel fake, I do it because I feel happy.. A lot of times when I am not having a great day and someone smile or say something nice to me it really brightens my day, so being nice to others feels like paying it forward.
I’ve been watching your channel since 2012 and I still remember your draw my life video, I’m so happy for you, that you’ve come so far and that you’re in a much better place in your life ❤️
I went to live and work in Poland and some other Eastern European countries in 1991 and when I came back in 2004 I had a family in tow. When I was getting off the plane in Warsaw a Frenchman who did business in the region asked me why I was there.
"I'm going to teach English," I said.
"Teach them how to smile," he replied.
Lol some nations genuinely don't smile ,it's genetic
@@Србомбоница86 After Stalin.... I'm sure smiles were pretty hard to come by.
@@thommysides4616 no ,Slavs never smiled a lot ,Nordics also don't smile at all ,and they never had Stalin
I was so stressed out before I listened to your calming voice.
I live in South Texas near the border and we’re overwhelmingly Mexican or Mexican American here. Sometimes the cashiers will tell you their personal life stories LOL. There is a lady working at my local grocery store who talks to me about her cats and her struggles with menopause 😂 My mom is a Mexican immigrant and she’ll talk to everybody and usually walks out of her doctor appointments with recommendations for herbal remedies or recipes because she ends up talking to the other elderly ladies there haha. People are frequently chatting in the lobby of my tiny post office. We talk a lot. My dad is Cuban and they are even worse! They’re quite loud and it often sounds like they’re fighting/arguing but it’s just the way they talk.
I used to work at helping immigrants find work. One person was so unpleasant and severe in his communication style I was worried no one would hire him. I explained in a group meeting that in the US a smile and pleasant greeting is a sign that a person is giving the other person a sign of goodwill. He explained that he loved smiling but if he did it in his country it would mean that he was satisfied with himself for having some advantages that other people did not have. It was a great eye opener for both of us and he was so happy to be able to show goodwill in the US . All my immigrant clients loved America so much because so many people were kind and helpful to them.when you live in a diverse culture such as the US has, it works to smile when you encounter others to make them feel as if they feel welcomed. Why would kind people walk around with sour faces. That accomplishes nothing.
I spent 25yrs working for major banks in California, where my job was to meet with the branch's biggest depositors, and what I found was that nobody actually cared about where they invested the money. All they cared about was that I paid attention to them, and it made them feel important. It got to the point where my goal was to get the new potential client talking about anything else besides money and investing it, and then about 55 mins into the hour, I said "OMG! Look at the time! We never even talked about your money.", and they'd inevitably say "I trust you, so just do whatever you think is best.". It also made my day a lot more interesting finding out about people, rather than just treating everybody like I only considered them to be a bunch of numbers in a computer. I also found that if I smiled at people, they'd smile back, even if they weren't aware of it, because smiling automatically triggers a positive response.
I just came upon this. This is really intriguing, thoughtful commentary! Maria's views of this country are something that most Americans, especially younger ones, should listen to. Also, hers is the most pleasant voice I think I've ever heard. She could easily be a radio/TV talent if she wanted, but her life seems pretty busy right now!
"I want people to feel they're not alone", this is beautiful. And i have learnt it on my skin, because I was like this too, i absolutely didn't wanted to share ANYTHING bad or too good with other people, friends too, and this is not so good! Because sharing is caring, and I learnt how much every person can give to you, care of you and cheer you up :) thank you Maria for being so genuine ♥️ lots of love from Italy
You are so sweet! Welcome to USA!!! Thanks for showing us a part of us we hardly get to see!!
You are such a grounded and thoughtful person and I’m glad you’re living here. There is one stereotype that appears true…Russian women are beautiful!
Her hair looks absolutely beautiful. it’s always interesting seeing the contrasting cultures in our world. love you Maria!! ❤️
When she said everyone apologizes a lot .... just wait till you come to Canada😂 just wait
Haha I was thinking that too
right 😭 it’s exhausting
Canadians are like Minnesotans. You accidentally hit someone with your cart and they say I'm sorry before you can. Lol
😂😂 constantly!!!
@@sharischoll9411 Having lived in Canada and Minnesota I can say you nailed it!!!! The race to say sorry or should I say soaree
I am so glad that you are living in a culture you can easily smile because you have such glimmering smile and your eyed light up beautifully when you do.
It would be sad if the world was not lightened by your smile - we are lucky you are here and can share it with us and not have to hide it elsewhere.
I’m an Aussie living in the USA and I found this to be interesting and accurate.
You’re probably the sweetest person I have ever watched.