I’ve been admiring your compound and house. I like how spacious it is! Thanks for taking us with you. Now let me go back and listen to what you were saying 😅
The cultures we absorb! Of course, I have so many, but just one that shocked me in the Netherlands was that returning already bought items is not a big deal, except if they're undergarments. You simply walk in, choose what you want to replace with, then head to the counter with the receipt, and nobody will bother you. In fact, you can even return without buying anything to replace it! And they'll give you your money back in full! In Kenya 😅😅! Zile mbio mtakimbizana before you can return a good you bought! Of course, some shops accept, but you'll give up along the way.
As an African American who is somewhat knowledgeable about African culture, I found the content in this video and in the comment section hilarious! Thanks, for a good laugh especially about the “cash back” at checkout 😂😂😂.
Great analysis. Am a Zimbabwean in Australia and the other thing I experience is very negative energy in many places. Wheather its spiritual or just energy but I feel a strong feeling of negative energy in many places in the West. Overall the experience for me has been negative and not worth the stay. Another one is constantly trying to prove yourself to a group of racists who undermine you literally daily. Home has problems but better overall.Planning to go back home soon. Like you said, citizenship for me is my insurance when I go back home. Love your videos and inspired.
You reminded me of things I had completely forgotten😂😂 You are spot on on the issue of body odor and handshakes. I remember my first time in the US, my Kenyan friend kept stretching out his hands for handshakes every time he met people, and each time they would look at him suspiciously. Handshakes are generally not an American thing unless it's something official. They will quickly look for their hand sanitizers after a handshake and this may rub off wrongly on some people. But even within our communities, some are more drawn to handshakes than others. Keep up!
Lol...I don't know why there's a rush in getting the hand sanitsers, considering how lots of people rarely wash their hands and are always touching everything. Especially the ones who snack and are touching the dirtiest keyboards...If I don't have to shake your hand, I won't be.
@WuonOdidi problem is....a lot of them don't shower for days on end, but they wanna talk about non-deodorised armpits (not advocating for suffocating/ stinky armpits btw..)
True! Some things are just hilarious 😂 Like I remember the first time I arrived in the US, I wondered where everyone was….literally no people walking in the streets! I thought that was sooo strange 🤭 cuz I’m used to the exact opposite at home. Until my host told me that most of them drive. Then also seeing EXTREMELY OBESE people 😬 Nice video 👍🏾
I love the compound and trees!!! Nice explanations about culture shocks. The women who ran into Wal-Mart, how would that have been a solution, if indeed there was a threat???? Wazungu should actually realise sisi ndio tunawaogopa. A few months back, I was driving through OR from CA (had no idea that gas is pumped for you in OR, only knew of NJ). I needed gas, was on a 'country' road, so I pull-in to the first gas station, then saw a mzungu standing, yes just standing there...anyway, stopped beside a pump, then he approached my car.(I was really uncomfortable, but trying to hide all that on my face and body language), dude was like, 'So what kind of gas would you like, will you be paying cash or card?' as he was approaching the tank. You can imagine what I was thinking, but I relaxed as soon as he spoke. So, nikajulizisha...'So they pump gas for you in OR?'...he was actually very friendly and nice. But, if you've lived on the east coast, ubaguzi wa rangi na madharau mengine huko are on another level.
Squat toilets in the US: I have used these *camping* . _Primitive_ Camp Sites.. From what I understand some people do still have out houses but these usually have bench seats.
Amazing stuff but true. I remember my first time in America in the summer. I thought the world was coming to an end because the sun refuse to set and it was at 8:30pm. Then later in the winter it would be pitch dark by 4pm. I remember one time I was in the university store/bookstore buying stationery and after looking through and not finding an eraser, I went to ask the cashier if they sell rubber and she looked like me like "are you ok?" The told me to try the pharmacy. Many times my dollar or 5 dollar bill got swallowed by the snack vending machine because I did not know I needed to choose a specific one😅. Then Issue of automatic door in the malls or supermarket😂. The American sensitivity to body ordor. Oh my. We had to put it as part of the international student orientatio and we called it the "American Nose". Then returning home and you sit next to someone smelling like 'nyuok'/he goat' . I had to go through reverse culture shock in Kenya in many ways and I still do. Very interesting content
@stellakagendo7324. It happens in the not soo desirable places. It's like ordering at a restaurant. The price and tissue paper you get will depend on your selection🙈
*In Western Naming: ...* I would like to point out that the "First" Name is "your" name. The *Last Name* is your "families" name. Think of it like this.. In your personal matters you are Wuon. But if you're representing your family, say land sales or daughters new boyfriend, you are "Mr. Odidi". In either case you are Wuon, in the later you are representing "the Odidi". So logically when someone is talking to you _personally_ and addressing your "Family" it is awkward. And.. _Technically_ if you make a promise as *Mr. Odidi* , you are promising on behalf of your family.
Pie crust plate? I died!🤣🤣🤣
:) :) yes!!
you explain things so well, I'm so amazed🤝
Thanks :)
I’ve been admiring your compound and house. I like how spacious it is! Thanks for taking us with you. Now let me go back and listen to what you were saying 😅
Thank you so so much :)
Amazing content
Beautiful chemistry between you and your supervisors
You doing an amazing job
Your Consistency is beautiful 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
YES!!! Thank you so so much :)
Love the design on the grave site good job
Thanks!
great content ,keep posting.
The cultures we absorb! Of course, I have so many, but just one that shocked me in the Netherlands was that returning already bought items is not a big deal, except if they're undergarments. You simply walk in, choose what you want to replace with, then head to the counter with the receipt, and nobody will bother you. In fact, you can even return without buying anything to replace it! And they'll give you your money back in full! In Kenya 😅😅! Zile mbio mtakimbizana before you can return a good you bought! Of course, some shops accept, but you'll give up along the way.
YES!!! The things wazungu show us out here!
As an African American who is somewhat knowledgeable about African culture, I found the content in this video and in the comment section hilarious! Thanks, for a good laugh especially about the “cash back” at checkout 😂😂😂.
I am glad :) I honestly thought they were giving me their money :)
Great analysis. Am a Zimbabwean in Australia and the other thing I experience is very negative energy in many places. Wheather its spiritual or just energy but I feel a strong feeling of negative energy in many places in the West. Overall the experience for me has been negative and not worth the stay. Another one is constantly trying to prove yourself to a group of racists who undermine you literally daily. Home has problems but better overall.Planning to go back home soon. Like you said, citizenship for me is my insurance when I go back home. Love your videos and inspired.
YES!!!!
You reminded me of things I had completely forgotten😂😂
You are spot on on the issue of body odor and handshakes. I remember my first time in the US, my Kenyan friend kept stretching out his hands for handshakes every time he met people, and each time they would look at him suspiciously. Handshakes are generally not an American thing unless it's something official. They will quickly look for their hand sanitizers after a handshake and this may rub off wrongly on some people. But even within our communities, some are more drawn to handshakes than others.
Keep up!
Lol...I don't know why there's a rush in getting the hand sanitsers, considering how lots of people rarely wash their hands and are always touching everything. Especially the ones who snack and are touching the dirtiest keyboards...If I don't have to shake your hand, I won't be.
@@rubanikq2 I hear you!
YES!!! body odor is bad news :)
@WuonOdidi problem is....a lot of them don't shower for days on end, but they wanna talk about non-deodorised armpits (not advocating for suffocating/ stinky armpits btw..)
True! Some things are just hilarious 😂 Like I remember the first time I arrived in the US, I wondered where everyone was….literally no people walking in the streets! I thought that was sooo strange 🤭 cuz I’m used to the exact opposite at home. Until my host told me that most of them drive. Then also seeing EXTREMELY OBESE people 😬 Nice video 👍🏾
Yes!!! Thank you so so much :)
Cashback is there in Kenya and has been there for quite a while. There were times it was popular back around 2008 - 2010 especially in Supermarkets.
I had no idea...I left a while back!
I love the compound and trees!!! Nice explanations about culture shocks. The women who ran into Wal-Mart, how would that have been a solution, if indeed there was a threat???? Wazungu should actually realise sisi ndio tunawaogopa. A few months back, I was driving through OR from CA (had no idea that gas is pumped for you in OR, only knew of NJ). I needed gas, was on a 'country' road, so I pull-in to the first gas station, then saw a mzungu standing, yes just standing there...anyway, stopped beside a pump, then he approached my car.(I was really uncomfortable, but trying to hide all that on my face and body language), dude was like, 'So what kind of gas would you like, will you be paying cash or card?' as he was approaching the tank. You can imagine what I was thinking, but I relaxed as soon as he spoke. So, nikajulizisha...'So they pump gas for you in OR?'...he was actually very friendly and nice. But, if you've lived on the east coast, ubaguzi wa rangi na madharau mengine huko are on another level.
YES!!! Thank you so so much :)
Squat toilets in the US: I have used these *camping* . _Primitive_ Camp Sites.. From what I understand some people do still have out houses but these usually have bench seats.
YES!! I have seen them at camps too :)
This is too funny
:) :)
Amazing stuff but true. I remember my first time in America in the summer. I thought the world was coming to an end because the sun refuse to set and it was at 8:30pm. Then later in the winter it would be pitch dark by 4pm. I remember one time I was in the university store/bookstore buying stationery and after looking through and not finding an eraser, I went to ask the cashier if they sell rubber and she looked like me like "are you ok?" The told me to try the pharmacy. Many times my dollar or 5 dollar bill got swallowed by the snack vending machine because I did not know I needed to choose a specific one😅. Then Issue of automatic door in the malls or supermarket😂. The American sensitivity to body ordor. Oh my. We had to put it as part of the international student orientatio and we called it the "American Nose". Then returning home and you sit next to someone smelling like 'nyuok'/he goat' . I had to go through reverse culture shock in Kenya in many ways and I still do. Very interesting content
Rubber 🤣🤣
This is hilarious :) :)
Smelling like a he goat made me laugh out loud! 😂
From lyn ngugi🎉
Thank you so much :)
Those kids are having fun you can really not get that in america
For sure :)
I know😂😂😂
Squat toilets do exist when you go to rural areas or go camping, lol!! We have to practice squatting, it is good for the aging process.
That is right :)
Let me just do squats 😂😂😂
It is healthy to eat dinner between 4pm snd 6pm
I see
Please tell me why you are standing on top of the graves? 😮
That is not taboo here
It's sign of respect to the ancestors.
Someone asking you what you want to do inside the toilet is strange.who does that.
I haven't experienced that here in Nairobi.
I know :)
@stellakagendo7324. It happens in the not soo desirable places. It's like ordering at a restaurant. The price and tissue paper you get will depend on your selection🙈
*In Western Naming: ...* I would like to point out that the "First" Name is "your" name. The *Last Name* is your "families" name.
Think of it like this.. In your personal matters you are Wuon. But if you're representing your family, say land sales or daughters new boyfriend, you are "Mr. Odidi". In either case you are Wuon, in the later you are representing "the Odidi". So logically when someone is talking to you _personally_ and addressing your "Family" it is awkward.
And.. _Technically_ if you make a promise as *Mr. Odidi* , you are promising on behalf of your family.
That makes sense!! Thanks for sharing!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Americans obsession with deodorant is on another level"😂😂
You don't say!! Full body deodorant is the new frontier..
YES :)