DON'T DO THIS IN PRAGUE! (34 things not to do in Prague)

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    Don't do this in Prague! When you visit this country, definitely don't do these 345 things. Trust me, I've lived in Prague for over 9 years and I've definitely made some of these mistakes! This is one of the most fun countries to visit in Europe, and if you can avoid these mistakes, you'll have a better time and get to experience the city and country like a local.
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    02:52 On Public Transit
    05:50 In Czech restaurants or pubs
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  • @DreamPrague
    @DreamPrague  2 года назад +21

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    • @keenmate9719
      @keenmate9719 2 года назад

      Where did tou learn to use your hand like that. For example in the intro when you turn and show whole prague like in a cabaret. You must some kind of classic dancing training in you, right?

    • @jammmy30
      @jammmy30 2 года назад

      I think there are plenty of viewers who are wondering - Jen, are you all right? Is Honza using “pomlazka” out of season? Are you saddened by something? Or are you simply allergic? (Just like me)

  • @user-sb2gt8dy6i
    @user-sb2gt8dy6i 2 года назад +752

    - "But...your president is Russian"
    - "well..." :DDD
    u have a great czech humor and vids, keep doing them :D

    • @marikastewpit3132
      @marikastewpit3132 2 года назад +3

      I second that!

    • @Desperoro
      @Desperoro 2 года назад +18

      Love the combination of Czech humor and American correctness

    • @steak37
      @steak37 2 года назад +3

      nice one

    • @thespalek1
      @thespalek1 2 года назад +1

      Exactly! :-D

    • @matej2733
      @matej2733 2 года назад +12

      Yea ... Czech will laught to that one.. but do not try it with someone from Poland or Ukraine.. they will rip your head off :-)))

  • @NatureSmarter
    @NatureSmarter 2 года назад +234

    "But your president is Russian?!"
    "Well..."
    Ahahahaha, I died (inside)

    • @lukashurek8344
      @lukashurek8344 2 года назад +5

      S tím prezidentem jste uhodila hřebíček na hlavičku (loose translate of "Uhodit hřebíček na hlavičku" is "put one's finger on it" 👍👌😉)

  • @vsevedouci
    @vsevedouci 2 года назад +507

    Kdepak, vy už nejste američanka, vy už jste naše. Ty rady jsou přesné ;)

    • @krikri3600
      @krikri3600 2 года назад +29

      Přesně, to že se v metru na pravo stojí a vlevo jde neví ani zdaleka hromada Čechů.Tak ze fakt klobouk dolů. ..😉

    • @frantisekkapusta7930
      @frantisekkapusta7930 2 года назад +19

      Pravdou je, že my Češi, mnoho věcí děláme automaticky. Nemyslíme na ně. A je skutečně zajímavé, že si toho někdo všimne. Jenn, tvůj komentář byl naprosto perfektní. :-)

    • @bohumilbartosek3639
      @bohumilbartosek3639 2 года назад +3

      a taky moc milá

    • @drakulkacz6489
      @drakulkacz6489 2 года назад +11

      @@krikri3600 Zrovna na to si neustále stěžuje Dopravní podnik města Prahy, protože se jim opotřebovávají ložiska pouze na pravé straně. Kdysi už i prosili lidi, aby stáli rovnoměrně, ale někteří prostě potřebují chvátat víc, než je nutné. Pak je obvykle vidím stát na nástupišti, když je dojdu.

    • @TheKubyk
      @TheKubyk 2 года назад +12

      @@drakulkacz6489 Dopravni podnik si na to stezoval jednou a hodne rychle to zrusil, staryho psa novejm kouskum nenaucis a bylo to pak i nebezpecny. Nicmene o tom spechani, ja treba nedokazu na eskalatoru stat, nejen ze je to ztrata casu, ale treba takovy schody na Andelu pro me byly i skvelym treninkem, takze jsem si je kazdy rano vybeh a taky diky tomu, ze lidi na eskalatorech i chodej, tak vy nemusite dole stat takovou frontu, protoze se tim zvysuje kapacita schodu. A kdyz to pak mate i nauceny, tak treba pri prestupu na Florenci jedete o metro driv jen diky tomu, ze jdete (nemusite ani bezet). Ja chapu, ze nekdo nevi, co s volnym casem, ale jsou i lidi, kteri radsi denne usetri 20 minut a pak je vyuziji k necemu lepsimu, nez stani na eskalatorech a na peronu. 20 minut kazdy pracovni den, je asi 3.6 dne za rok.

  • @alexdevilliers402
    @alexdevilliers402 2 года назад +373

    I was also guilty of some. Most famous is when I came to visit my Girlfriend for the first time and as I got off the plane I said "Its great to finally visit East Europe." I was almost sent back on the next flight. Lol.

    • @mortisCZ
      @mortisCZ 2 года назад +37

      Understandable. I'm cosmopolitan and polite as possible but it gets me prickly rather fast. :-D

    • @vaclav_fejt
      @vaclav_fejt 2 года назад +158

      People say it's nothing, but it is an important distinction. If a journalist finds some dirt on some politician in Western Europe, the politician resigns. If it happens in Eastern Europe, the journalist disappears. We're in the middle, so nothing happens here.

    • @wongalcz1611
      @wongalcz1611 2 года назад +16

      For as, it is something like Texas it isnt Nebraska and Alabama is totally different as NY. if you want to visit Eastern Europe go to Ukraina, Belorusia or Moldavia, for Baltic state Luthinia, Latvia or Estonia and Central Europe is Central Europe Czechia it is same like Germany or Poland. Totally no offence, it is an example.

    • @SlosII
      @SlosII 2 года назад +3

      @@wongalcz1611 when you get a 100 CZK fine for driving the wrong way in a one way street, that smells more like Eastern europe than Central europe to be honest. I don't think Germany/Austria/Switzerland do 4 euro fines, lol. CZ may be geographically central but that's where is ends. CZ is the same like DE? Are you saying CZ is socio-economically at the same level as the richest, most powerful nation in Europe?! I'd say it's time to buy those Ryanair tickets and start travelling!

    • @SlosII
      @SlosII 2 года назад +9

      @@mortisCZ When an outsider refers to CZ as Eastern Europe, he's not talking about the geographic location, he is referring to you being east or west of the famous iron curtain. It's actually funny how Czechs try to point them to the map and say; 'look we're actually not east, we're central'. Who are they fooling? I'm not sure Austria and Switzerland agree on you being part of 'Central Europe'. When you travel from Prague to Vienna you are going west by going east, that's quite unique, lol. Ignoring reality/history by pointing out the geographic location on a map does not alter said reality/history. Look, I cannot blame the Czechs for having been invaded and ruled by communists, there is no way a small country like CZ can defend itself against an agressor like Russia but what I do blame them for is that 3 decades after the Velvet revolution the smell of communism and socialism is still hanging around on the streets, the vibe is definitely an eastern vibe in way too many places, I blame the Czechs for not getting rid of this stench! Are you fine with being reminded of this horrible and sad past every time you wait for a tram or bus (if you know what I mean, lol)?

  • @lunaargentum1743
    @lunaargentum1743 2 года назад +229

    Indeed, we are very sensitive about the "Eastern Europe" thing. Just say Central Europe. It's geographically accurate and it will make us appreciate you more, because we'll know you've been studying ;) Also, my personal favorite is "the heart of Europe" phrase

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +24

      It really is the heart of Europe!

    • @skinniestfatman5641
      @skinniestfatman5641 2 года назад +11

      The only time I call it Eastern Europe is to wind up my Czech girlfriend, good job she takes it with pinch of salt and just slaps me till I'm crying lol

    • @conceptalfa
      @conceptalfa 2 года назад

      @@skinniestfatman5641 is that the norm for a "pinch of salt"??? 🙃 🤣

    • @skinniestfatman5641
      @skinniestfatman5641 2 года назад +1

      @@conceptalfa when it comes to the girlfriend..........yes lol, we love making each other laugh

    • @NeoZeta
      @NeoZeta 2 года назад +1

      I say Central. Though friends tell me the mentality is very Eastern Europe. Czech friends, I mean.

  • @TheoEvian
    @TheoEvian 2 года назад +56

    Btw, I am that Czech who says to "how are you?" "well, kinda crap, I couldn't sleep and my deadlines are approaching..."

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +3

      🤣

    • @say94l
      @say94l 2 года назад +2

      I would be very surprised why a random foreigner asks about that 😁😁

    • @PSPSMITH2022
      @PSPSMITH2022 2 года назад +1

      It's a relic of the British "How do you do" greeting.

  • @jamesvokral4934
    @jamesvokral4934 8 месяцев назад +5

    So right about the Czech Republic being in Central Europe. Most Americans are unaware that Prague is further west than Vienna, Austria. As a Czech American I really enjoy your content.

  • @TheBassetlover
    @TheBassetlover 2 года назад +107

    Been to Czech Republic six times. Learning some basic words is something Czech's appreciate. At least they know you are trying and will really warm up to you. Ostrava, Kutna Hora, and Cesky Krumlov are really neat cities and very different from each other. And amazed how young people will leap out of their seats on the metro or tram for an older person or mother with children.

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +7

      100% of all these!

    • @evelinacz890
      @evelinacz890 2 года назад +5

      Hi Larry, you are absolutly right. I was shocked in Britain travelling there by public transport. No good manners at all. I was so disappointed... Nice days from the Czech Republic in Central Europe...🖐😁

    • @sarahsleamanova2072
      @sarahsleamanova2072 2 года назад +1

      Although we really appreciate you trying, some rude people can shame you because they "don't understand" and you can always switch to English, there is probably someone to help you with that 😇 English here is like our second mother tongue.

    • @markborok4481
      @markborok4481 2 года назад

      I learned a bit of Czech before coming. People were puzzled as to why I would bother.

    • @Tomas_F.
      @Tomas_F. Год назад +2

      Honestly, it's quite confusing. Don't put Czech words in, use full English. Just few day ago some turists asked us for 'bankomat', which is ATM, cash machine. They put in in middle of English sentence. Of course they were saying that word completely wrong, so it took us time to really find out what's going on. Just don't do that...

  • @FalkonNightsdale
    @FalkonNightsdale 2 года назад +25

    "But your president is Russian"
    "Well..."
    This is gold...😅😂😂

  • @TheZyzyzyzyzy
    @TheZyzyzyzyzy 2 года назад +27

    Oh girl with all your irony and sarcasm, you are local. I'm proud of you.

    • @Tomas_F.
      @Tomas_F. Год назад

      Jo? Hm. Pak jsou asi taky všichni Britové Češi xD

  • @laststarfighter8467
    @laststarfighter8467 2 года назад +110

    Hey, Jenn!
    Tak tohle mě vážně dostalo: "...dokonce zahlédnete skutečného Čecha v přirozeném prostředí!"
    Že ty ses nedávno dívala na film "Gorily v mlze"?! V tom případě jsi měla přidat i varování: "Hlavně ho nevyplašte!" 😂😉😄😃😛

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +7

      😂😂😂😂

    • @laststarfighter8467
      @laststarfighter8467 2 года назад +9

      @@DreamPrague Jenn, snímek "skutečného Čecha v přirozeném prostředí" (Tebe) z Tvého videa jsem si uložil do počítače. Až získáš české občanství, pošlu ti ho na Tvůj e-mail s gratulací k oficiálnímu potvrzení, že i Ty jsi už "skutečný Čech"! 😉👍🇨🇿

    • @danielavsetickova7252
      @danielavsetickova7252 2 года назад

      :-D

  • @demonofmordor4405
    @demonofmordor4405 2 года назад +61

    actually you can get great vegetarian food anywhere in CZ, you know, "tekutý chléb" :D

  • @KarTheDeamon
    @KarTheDeamon 2 года назад +47

    Well about that grandmother comment. My grandmother was married 12 times, due to her drinking skills and high tolerance. Only my grandfather survived that. :-D

    • @vaclav_fejt
      @vaclav_fejt 2 года назад +5

      TWELVE? Wow. She trumps even Nanny Ogg. Is the the real Black Widow?

    • @KarTheDeamon
      @KarTheDeamon 2 года назад +2

      @@vaclav_fejt není černá vdodva, spíše jde o rodinný černý humor. Většina mužů naší babičky v reálu umřela na rakovinu, nebo na komplikace díky oslabenému imunitnímu systému (díky léčbě rakoviny)... A cukrovka. Ta je hned druhá.
      Každopádně přirovnávat naší babču ke stařence taky sedí.

    • @j4uznev1mc0
      @j4uznev1mc0 2 года назад

      @@KarTheDeamon Clovece to zila v jakom kraji ze tam tak muzi umierali? V nejakej uranovej lokalite ci co?

    • @KarTheDeamon
      @KarTheDeamon 2 года назад

      @@j4uznev1mc0 Né. Nádražačka.Projela kdejakou zapadlou dědinu v ČSSR.

    • @josefmalar7837
      @josefmalar7837 2 года назад

      @@KarTheDeamon to už je spíš efekt karmy a je dobrý to vyřešit. tohle množství mužů už by mělo babičku dohnat v vyřešení nějakého problému, který má a nejspíš o něm neví.

  • @adrianacernochova
    @adrianacernochova 2 года назад +37

    "They're nice and they can buy many beers." 😄
    Btw. I love your outfit in 9:16. 😊

  • @teresse2742
    @teresse2742 2 года назад +53

    The “how are you?” thing…omg! I never understood the weird looks I was getting in Australia when I genuinely replied to this question. Though it is a part of their “overly friendly” attitude and that it is polite to answer. 😅

    • @Lumirel
      @Lumirel 2 года назад +17

      I don't understand why are they actually asking in English "How are you?" when they don't care at all.. :-D

    • @js-pb2kf
      @js-pb2kf 2 года назад +1

      @@Lumirel Well, our "How are you?" is kinda like Czech "Dobry den." I mean, they are both just greetings. In your heart, are you really wishing them a good day or just saying hello?

    • @ZDrozd
      @ZDrozd 2 года назад +6

      ​@@js-pb2kf Well, what do you do when you really want to know how the person is? How do you ask then?

    • @js-pb2kf
      @js-pb2kf 2 года назад +2

      @@ZDrozd That is a darn good question. In my experience, we know that the question is serious from the intonation. In addition to that, a person would only ask with that intonation of seriousness if they were really allowed to ask. For example, if I run into a friend, then my question is answered in all seriousness. Or if I had just told closer acquaintances about something serious in my life like someone dying or me losing a job.
      If I am buying a coffee (not at Starbucks. I can burn my own coffee at home.) the question is merely social and not answered seriously.
      I am so sorry English does so much weird stuff, Zbynek.

    • @nikkiveterian1217
      @nikkiveterian1217 2 года назад +3

      I used to live in UK and up there in north everyone was like "you alright, Hun?" ...after answering like third person within one day "I feel kinda shitty today" , then followed by their intense surprised staring, I figured, I am probably not supposed to answer that so literally 😅

  • @jeffreyjohansen4021
    @jeffreyjohansen4021 10 месяцев назад +3

    Jen has got this completely spot on. If you are coming to Czech Republic for the first time, watch this video 2 or 3 times. There is a lot packed into this video, and it will really help you blend in.

  • @gingersimasnaps
    @gingersimasnaps 2 года назад +69

    IDK if it's only my family who does that, but when we say "don't take off your shoes, it's okay", we actually mean it, but it's true we only say it to people like plumbers, electricians and so on 😀

    • @NetAndyCz
      @NetAndyCz 2 года назад +2

      We also say it to people who just go through the flat to the balcony/terrace. Though it is okay if someone takes off their shoes to put them on later.

    • @pajduscz
      @pajduscz 2 года назад +27

      To má svůj důvod. Tuhle jsem měl v bytě instalatéra a krutě jsem litoval že se zul...

    • @theoteddy9665
      @theoteddy9665 2 года назад +1

      @@pajduscz 🤣🤣🤣👍

    • @IQEGO
      @IQEGO 2 года назад +2

      Ani by mě nenapadlo chtít po elektrikáři, ať se zouvá :D

    • @janmarek971
      @janmarek971 2 года назад +2

      I had a grill party at home once and it was a bit rainy so I expected I'll clean the floor other day anyways and I insisted on everyone keeping their shoes on when they go inside. In the end I was the only one keeping the shoes and making mess I had to clean up anyways. I was so pissed off :D

  • @rosanamehandi9286
    @rosanamehandi9286 2 года назад +13

    It is the first time I am watching your video in Prague, after watching your videos in Brazil for about 3 years, dreamming to live here again, and now my dream came true!

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +2

      Rosana, that's so great to hear! Congrats on your arrival!

  • @gomezrodriguez9059
    @gomezrodriguez9059 2 года назад +36

    35. only in Prague say that Prague is amazing
    36. Outside Prague NEVER say that Prague is amazing. (mainly in Brno)

    • @sajss99lol55
      @sajss99lol55 2 года назад +2

      or Ústí nad Labem xD

    • @AndreKartsi
      @AndreKartsi 2 года назад

      :D Let's see what would people (me) from OSTRAVA say about Praha and Brno. :D

    • @JanBetonnetje1
      @JanBetonnetje1 2 года назад

      Hahaha

  • @sebastianperkaus4107
    @sebastianperkaus4107 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! Especially for public transport advices. Every Czech should see this video.

  • @janspurny6203
    @janspurny6203 2 года назад +18

    You really need to visit Olomouc, true historical center of Moravia. Have nice day and thanx for videos ;)

  • @mikinakCZ
    @mikinakCZ 2 года назад +6

    I love the painting in the background so much!

  • @peterandcorriebubik7005
    @peterandcorriebubik7005 2 года назад +11

    Another good video Jen! Let’s meet in Olomouc! You have no idea what treasure you are missing! I will bring my Canadian family whom you have been inspiring this whole COVID time! 😀

  • @katerinamach2349
    @katerinamach2349 2 года назад +6

    Spot on! I am Czech living in the UK for about as long as you do in Czech and love watching your videos. It somehow feeds my Czech sole at times when Travelling is a bit hard to plan. Thank you

  • @createa.googleaccount713
    @createa.googleaccount713 Год назад

    Excellent Video, Great Production, Big Thank You

  • @jirijetel3624
    @jirijetel3624 2 года назад +1

    Super video i návod.. hezky jsi to vystihla 👍😉🍀🍻

  • @radekmansfeld1625
    @radekmansfeld1625 2 года назад +9

    Jste skvělá. Za těch pár let jste pochopila naší mentalitu. To samé posílám svým příbuzným z Německa, Rakouska, Kanady. Jste skvělá

  • @aneta1882
    @aneta1882 2 года назад +2

    Skvěle postřehy a moc hezky zpracované 🙂

  • @veronikapelzmannova9967
    @veronikapelzmannova9967 2 года назад +6

    So accurate 👌🏻 It was fun watching as a Czech 😁 Great video. I used to explain my life story when asked "hows going mate" (I live in Australia) , oblivious of the sentence being just politeness. I know better now.

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +1

      Minutes ago, my Czech neighbor greeted me and I said "Hi, How are you?" and walked away without waiting for an answer. I see how rude that can seem! I hope she understands my American habits. 😥

  • @ysavaliar6674
    @ysavaliar6674 2 года назад +5

    Máte úžasná videa, objevila jsem je dneska náhodou a už dlouho jsem se tak nezasmála - ty postřehy jsou naprosto přesný 🤣👍❤️

    • @markborok4481
      @markborok4481 2 года назад

      As a Russian, I was struck by how many Czech words mean the opposite of their Russian counterparts. úžasný = "terrific" in Czech, "horrible" in Russian. čerstvý = "fresh" in Czech, "stale" in Russian.

  • @adamkencki
    @adamkencki 2 года назад +59

    you might even get a smile from your waitress.... that was a good one

  • @luboslier347
    @luboslier347 2 года назад +6

    Well yet another great vid! And you are giving out great "Czechian vibe" too!

  • @romanryuninvalek487
    @romanryuninvalek487 2 года назад

    You nailed it. Especially the smile or instant beer thing.

  • @reneagac4739
    @reneagac4739 2 года назад +24

    "You may even get to see a real czech in a wild" 😂👍

  • @kingsgaurd
    @kingsgaurd 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the tips! We are still hoping to visit Prague later this year.

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +1

      I hope you can make it! We might still be light on tourists this year, so that will be a nice experience for you - not too crowded.

  • @JKOT05
    @JKOT05 2 года назад +14

    Fruit dumplings are also vegetarian. Dill sauce with boiled egg and dumplings as well.

    • @75yado
      @75yado 2 года назад +5

      :D just it's quite hard to explain foreigners that the main dish can be sweet

    • @breznik1197
      @breznik1197 2 года назад

      Eggs are not fully vegetarian. And fruit dumplings are best with butter.

    • @JKOT05
      @JKOT05 2 года назад +8

      @@breznik1197 Both are vegetarian. They can eat eggs and milk. Otherwise fried cheese wouldn't be vegetarian.

    • @lucistefanova6488
      @lucistefanova6488 2 года назад +8

      @@breznik1197 Eggs and butter are vegetarian, but not vegan

    • @breznik1197
      @breznik1197 2 года назад

      @@lucistefanova6488 Eggs and butter are surely not vegetarian, although some vegetarians eat them.

  • @tracimorgan3695
    @tracimorgan3695 Год назад

    Thanks for the tips! see you in May

  • @CookingwithYarda
    @CookingwithYarda 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video !! Spot on !!

  • @Simon-jb7xx
    @Simon-jb7xx 2 года назад +5

    13 - As a tram driver, I...CAN'T...STRESS...THIS...ENOUGH! Love your videos!

    • @js-pb2kf
      @js-pb2kf 2 года назад

      You guys have the right of way, right? I mean, except for emergency vehicles, trams have precedence. Is that true? (And I hope you will never have anyone under your wheels ever.)

  • @frantisekkapusta7930
    @frantisekkapusta7930 2 года назад +18

    Pravdou je, že my Češi, mnoho věcí děláme automaticky. Nemyslíme na ně. A je skutečně zajímavé, že si toho někdo všimne. Jenn, tvůj komentář byl naprosto perfektní. :-)

  • @lukasloukota8352
    @lukasloukota8352 2 года назад +1

    Výborné, děkuji moc, na toto video jsem čekal, aby se tyto věci pořád neopakovaly.
    A ta scéna s Grand Canyonem... 😂

  • @BOnEhEAdD
    @BOnEhEAdD 2 года назад +24

    Americans: We're louder in public transport than anyone else.
    Spaniards: Hold our bull...

    • @BedaVenerabilis
      @BedaVenerabilis 2 года назад

      For us are Germans suposed to be the loudest.

    • @BOnEhEAdD
      @BOnEhEAdD 2 года назад

      @@BedaVenerabilis Dunno who "us" are, but I haven't heard loud German while riding a tram in Prague for a long time. Loud Spanish was pretty much a guarantee in trams around the center pre-lockdown.

    • @PSPSMITH2022
      @PSPSMITH2022 2 года назад

      Banik fans: if we all jump at the same time, we can shake this tram off of the track.

  • @princessateh
    @princessateh 2 года назад +7

    There are actually a lot of traditional vegetarian Czech dishes (legumes or vegetable based), however, you are right that just a couple of non-veg restaurants prepare them.

  • @ZealousChuck
    @ZealousChuck 2 года назад +4

    Excellent video keep it up🔥🔥

  • @richardkaba5306
    @richardkaba5306 2 года назад +5

    Absolutely great again. :) Very good job :)

  • @miriproch9000
    @miriproch9000 2 года назад

    I'm from the Czech Republic and your video was amazing.

  • @Atenecka
    @Atenecka 2 года назад +112

    Czechoslovakia is fine... Chechnya is worse .-)

    • @drakulkacz6489
      @drakulkacz6489 2 года назад +11

      It´s like to say: Hi, you are from United States of Arabia, right?

    • @kiksmika
      @kiksmika 2 года назад +4

      lol, actually as a Slovak most of the points mentioned are valid here as well ;)

    • @Lumirel
      @Lumirel 2 года назад +5

      I also don't mind Czechoslovakia, even that it's bit sad that we've split.

    • @sarahsleamanova2072
      @sarahsleamanova2072 2 года назад

      Totally! That pisses me the most

    • @peter.g6
      @peter.g6 2 года назад +2

      @@Lumirel There are people in Austria who still call it Czechoslovakia (personal experience). So we still have a chance at pretending it never happened :D

  • @harryjamessmithmusic7762
    @harryjamessmithmusic7762 2 года назад

    Perfect. Great job! It's really good.

  • @Federxon
    @Federxon 2 года назад

    Great video as usually!

  • @josefharapes6541
    @josefharapes6541 2 года назад +2

    again,,, you made my day :DDDD thhank you orrrrr děkuji mnohokrát ;)

  • @tubercelli
    @tubercelli 2 года назад

    Your hair looks great!! So healthy. Another great video thanks.

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm on month 16 of pandemic hair.

  • @michaelaboudova1016
    @michaelaboudova1016 2 года назад +66

    Off-topic but... That painting! Is that Tobik or one of his ancestors? The uniform has Austro-Hungarian vibes. Great! :)

    • @Artanis99
      @Artanis99 2 года назад +63

      Thats his great great uncle General Tobias von Bahnhof

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +13

      @@Artanis99 🤣🤣🤣

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +19

      It’s Tobik! So regal.

    • @laststarfighter8467
      @laststarfighter8467 2 года назад +3

      In my estimate, it will probably be a Ukrainian uniform! 🤔😉😄

    • @petertakacs8384
      @petertakacs8384 2 года назад +3

      It's Sir Tobík! :D Btw, great painting who did it?

  • @jirifx
    @jirifx 2 года назад

    So spot on!

  • @miguelangelsandoval9850
    @miguelangelsandoval9850 2 года назад +9

    Jen, thank you for another great and informative video!
    My wife and I can't wait for the day that we move to Prague. 😍

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +2

      I hope I've given you an accurate portrait of the city!

    • @miguelangelsandoval9850
      @miguelangelsandoval9850 2 года назад +1

      I'm sure you have, if not, not big deal.
      I know things change all the time.
      Thank you again, Jen! 😀

  • @willsullivan7074
    @willsullivan7074 2 года назад

    Been here 7 years from U.S. Each of your statements are right on the money. Thank you.

  • @lucie9887
    @lucie9887 2 года назад +2

    Souhlasim s vsevedouci. To je ceska mluvici anglicky. Navic je i cesky vtipna a krasna

  • @achernev
    @achernev 2 года назад

    I just moved to Prague a month ago and this video was very helpful THANKS and keep posting

  • @edwingooden5151
    @edwingooden5151 2 года назад

    She's so accurate, but I experienced the end of summer when it was dying down from tourist..it was so pleasant and beautiful..I learned to just listen and learn words to get what I needed.. can't wait to my trip back..it will certainly be much longer

  • @kasuha
    @kasuha 2 года назад +9

    Very good recommendations, indeed.
    Regarding trams, their drivers are not reckless but if you get in the way the driver has to choose between harming you and harming everybody on board. Even though he will definitely try to stop using maximum reasonable braking power, you'll be the one pulling the short end.
    Regarding use of Euros, large shopping chains like Billa accept them at reasonable exchange rate, you'll not be robbed. You can even get better rate than in an exchange office. But any returned change will be in czech crowns.

    • @BuriBuster
      @BuriBuster 2 года назад

      Also, in most places you can pay with card

    • @breznik1197
      @breznik1197 2 года назад

      The tram cannot brake so hard that it could endanger someone inside the vehicle.

    • @vaclav_fejt
      @vaclav_fejt 2 года назад +1

      Tram brakes are not as powerful as bus brakes (relative to their masses).

    • @MarvinCZ
      @MarvinCZ 2 года назад

      You can get a better rate than in a scammy exchange office but a good exchange office will usually give you a better rate.

    • @kasuha
      @kasuha 2 года назад

      @@vaclav_fejt Trams have magnetic brake. It's that block of metal hanging between wheels. If used to maximum power, it sticks to the track and will stop the tram on the spot. I have heard it happened once and the tram pulled the track out of the ground and it needed to be rebuilt.

  • @johnmoonitz2968
    @johnmoonitz2968 2 года назад +1

    Excellent tips! I had to learn some of these the hard way when I fist moved to Prague. Of course, when I moved there in 1991, it was still Czechoslovakia ... and I was living in Kostelec nad Orlici (u Hradce) when Czech and Slovakia split .... hardly anyone in Czech even noticed! :) well .... that is how I remembered it anyway!
    And oooohhhhh how I miss smažák!! Fried mozzarella here in America just doesn't cut it!
    I still remember the audio that played at every metro stop .... "Ukončete prosím, vystůp a nastůp, dveře se zaviraji! Přiští staníce ... Českomorávská"
    And yes ... there are many great towns to visit outside of Prague ... Brno being one of my favorites (have you toured through the castle - Špielberk-- there yet? Very cool experience)! Interesting fact ... Brno was the home of yhe great geneticist Gregor Mendl ....
    Karlovy Vary is another beautiful little city, with the best fresh Oplátky!
    Okay .... this is my second long comment on one of your clips!
    Say good night Honziček ...
    Dobrou noc, Honziček!
    😊

  • @worldend554
    @worldend554 2 года назад +31

    Salute to general Tobik! :D

  • @JanHurych
    @JanHurych 2 года назад +34

    Why visit only cities? Look for some castle ruins on some hill. You will find amazing views, barely any people and there will still be some pub in the nearby village to get some beer. That's how I relax. :-D :-D :-D

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +16

      Of course! I revealed my city girl roots. I'll have to make a video about castles!

    • @conceptalfa
      @conceptalfa 2 года назад +2

      Why endeavor some laborious climbs up a steep hill when you can get nice views after a certain amounts of beers as well, still sitting put on your butt??? 🙃 🤣😵

    • @CZProtton
      @CZProtton 2 года назад +2

      @@DreamPrague Go to Kost, its not that far and has a really really good grill there with amazing local meat from "daněk", which is a really weird elk thing I have no idea what its called in English. And its delicious.

    • @vitcenek8611
      @vitcenek8611 2 года назад

      @@DreamPrague Also make video about some smaller towns like Olomouc, Kroměříž and many others. Prague and today even Český Krumlov are not true Czech Republic. Towns that I took as example and many similar have no tourists and local prices. Those are true hidden gems.

    • @drakulkacz6489
      @drakulkacz6489 2 года назад

      @@DreamPrague And maybe some about hiking or our National Parks.

  • @cisarvitiate6142
    @cisarvitiate6142 2 года назад +1

    Perfect just perfect🙌🏻

  • @rpoulova
    @rpoulova 2 года назад

    Great as always :) I can agree with every single point :)

  • @alexandrchytil3677
    @alexandrchytil3677 2 года назад +1

    The best "Don´ts in Czech Republic" advices I have ever seen. Great!

    • @alexandrchytil3677
      @alexandrchytil3677 2 года назад

      And I really hate that "How are you" sentence :D Very good point!

  • @jimfarmer4391
    @jimfarmer4391 2 года назад +11

    Several years ago a Czech friend and I were walking down a busy street in Prague. A very expensive car pulled into a parking place and a man and very beautiful woman got out. Of course we were both trying not to stare but for sure we looked at that woman as they passed us. About 100 steps further along my friend turned to me an said, “Hey, that was Jarlomir Jagr”!!

  • @pavelfara8513
    @pavelfara8513 2 года назад +14

    These are on point! Also, asking "do you speak English" is well appreciated. Especially from native speakers;)

  • @ivasladkowska7523
    @ivasladkowska7523 2 года назад

    Velice tolerantní, děkuji 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

  • @unicornkyri8676
    @unicornkyri8676 2 года назад

    Moc se mi líbylo toto video. Prakticky vše dobře vysvětleno. Je to fakt na nic když se dozvím že na netflix pod kategorií východní země tak tam jsou české filmy. Dekuji za video.

  • @milanvoves
    @milanvoves 2 года назад

    Opět skvělé video. Zdravím i Honzu a Tobika :-)

  • @richbulena8847
    @richbulena8847 2 года назад +10

    Another thing about metro tickets, Prague public transport is free if you’re over 70, you only need to show your passport or a photo ID with your date of birth.

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +3

      I forgot about that one! My father--in-law was so pleased to discover this on his last visit!

    • @drakulkacz6489
      @drakulkacz6489 2 года назад +1

      @@DreamPrague I prefer buying tickets via SMS. I´ve lost my 3 days paper ticket once but I have never lost my cell phone with the same ticket in SMS.

    • @js-pb2kf
      @js-pb2kf 2 года назад +1

      @@drakulkacz6489 And they cost the exact same!

    • @say94l
      @say94l 2 года назад +1

      Or there is the app PID Lítačka, where the prices are also the same :) and you can even set your phone as the identificator :)

  • @aliciaz
    @aliciaz 2 года назад +11

    About asking How are you? I had an opposite issue after moving to Canada - I was very surprised when even the cashier asked How Are You

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +6

      OMG, I bet the cashiers in Canada/USA are the biggest shock for Czechs!

    • @matty9069
      @matty9069 2 года назад

      This reminded me of my first time going grocery shopping in Canada. The cashier was putting each item in the bag for me after scanning it and i was thanking her like 10 times saying she didn't have to do that, hahaha. She looked at me like i was crazy.

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +1

      @@matty9069 that’s hilarious

    • @PSPSMITH2022
      @PSPSMITH2022 2 года назад

      I was surprised the first time a stern waitress looked directly at me with no facial expression and mumbled "Mate prani?" My first thought was "of course; that's why I'm in your restaurant" but it was clear that she was just asking me for my menu selection. All languages have colloquial phrases that may say or ask one thing but mean something different. Part of learning new languages and cultures is learning how the locals use their words. If I go to Canada and say that I need to jump out of myself, they would have no idea what I'm saying, but it makes sense in the Czech Republic. As a rule, I don't try to attribute cultural attitudes based on colloquial phrases, as I don't believe one country exclusively owns universal superiority, correctness, kindness or sincerity.

  • @wev85
    @wev85 2 года назад

    Olomouc would be another city you should see - I’m sure you would love it.
    Great video!

  • @OzgurY-it3rl
    @OzgurY-it3rl 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much for this perfect video ♡
    Greetings from Türkiye / Turkey to lovely Czezch Republic♡

  • @miroslavmoc3835
    @miroslavmoc3835 2 года назад

    As always, you are brilliant. :*

  • @PetrKavan
    @PetrKavan 2 года назад +12

    That Tobik in the background :-)

  • @EEV313
    @EEV313 2 года назад

    I am from Prague and i absolutely agree :D perfect video

  • @simonspacek3670
    @simonspacek3670 2 года назад +1

    6:20 is the best line. Czech currency is pretty. It can buy you a lot of beer.

  • @stepankakohoutkova7828
    @stepankakohoutkova7828 2 года назад +1

    I love your videos❤️ And it Is very funny and interesting to know, how other countries see us 😂

  • @katerinabrejchova7487
    @katerinabrejchova7487 2 года назад +3

    I hated the question "How are you?", when I worked at the airport. I literally answered the question 120 times an hour on Delta flights 😂 I felt really exhausted at the end of the day

  • @bizzaregay90
    @bizzaregay90 2 года назад

    omg... Výborné video.. Já tedy doma nesundávám boty občas :D

  • @avinostrnadel6877
    @avinostrnadel6877 2 года назад

    I'm guilty at charge for some 😂. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @danajonas6493
    @danajonas6493 2 года назад

    Nice job Jen! You are definitely getting the hang of the cultural differences very well. Big fat thumbs up for you here :-)

  • @miroslavasitteova8023
    @miroslavasitteova8023 2 года назад

    Tak to je skvělé! That’ s great! 🤣

  • @matotuHELL
    @matotuHELL 2 года назад +2

    7th 😎😃
    Fun video for a Praguer, too. Tips on point.

  • @aanjafreedom7781
    @aanjafreedom7781 2 года назад +1

    I love your vids I am sooo in love with Czechia I want to visit as soon as we are put of lockdown. I must say Czech's sound a lot like Melbournians in Australia to be honest....so many similarities 😍

  • @filmester
    @filmester 2 года назад +2

    Check, check, check, check...no pun intended :) Great video, all true !

  • @say94l
    @say94l 2 года назад +2

    I'm Czech and even though I'm not originally from Prague, but to me so many of these seemed so normal and automatic, that I didn't even notice them (i just had a problem with the escalators cause i was not used to it). I got bumped to on an escalator and few times my phone flew half way down, but i remembered really fast. :D

  • @henryletham6077
    @henryletham6077 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for these videos. I am just loving your humor. By the way, there are two things that foreigners are quite missing out on the public transports (and some Czech youngsters too): 1. It is appropriate to let one's seat to an elderly, pregnant or disabled person. Or to make room for those with a pram or some heavy burden. 2. It is rather convenient and polite to take one's bag out of the back in a full tram. Simply not to be an egocentric ...

  • @janfejt3428
    @janfejt3428 2 года назад +3

    Hi Jen, do you ever plan to do a QnA? I would love to know how different would the relocation to a foreign country be with small or bigger kids. Would you prefer to raise a family in Prague or would you move back to LA, if you ever decide to? What would you recommend to fellow Americans?

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +2

      Oooh, a Q&A would be fun! My parents always dreamt of moving abroad with all of us kids, but I think it's an intimidating idea. I would definitely recommend moving here with kids. It's incredibly safe, and I think challenging your kids to grow up in another culture is one of the best gifts you could give them.

  • @annarico8564
    @annarico8564 2 года назад +4

    We're the heart of Europe! ❤️

  • @koralinaa1344
    @koralinaa1344 2 года назад +1

    This was great! And so accurate ;-)

  • @TeeKay1990
    @TeeKay1990 8 месяцев назад

    Haha. Thank you for this video 😁
    Every connection between us and Russia always make me angry 😅
    I love your videos. Krásná čeština! ❤️

  • @Domihork
    @Domihork 2 года назад +19

    You're so good! How haven't been hired by "Czech Tourism" yet?!

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +6

      From your lips to god's ears.😘

  • @petrnekolny881
    @petrnekolny881 2 года назад

    So endearing and kind-hearted of you, Jen, like always. Whether one agrees or not with some views, you just give a remarkable perspective. And those witty allusions of yours (The president is Russian? Well... 😂), how Czech! Please carry on. Thanks, all best to Honza+Tobik, and you three enjoy the summer. ❤️ 👍

  • @elizabethbathory2253
    @elizabethbathory2253 2 года назад

    You are 100% correct about Trams. :) 10/10

  • @TheZyzyzyzyzy
    @TheZyzyzyzyzy 2 года назад

    About the shoes ... Czechs very often have nice carpets in the rooms and we hate germs. And we usually have some comfortable slippers for our guests. Usually some trendy models from IKEA.

  • @jacksutton2765
    @jacksutton2765 2 года назад +3

    You should also visit České Budějovice at Christmas time, take a "punch round" and maybe even see an angel flying from the Black Tower.

    • @fantasy9917
      @fantasy9917 2 года назад

      As a Budějovice citizen, I couldn't agree more! :)

    • @DreamPrague
      @DreamPrague  2 года назад +1

      That sounds delightful!

  • @JennyDiamantakos
    @JennyDiamantakos Год назад

    Yea nice video🥰😘