@@mohdfarhan5255, what's "liberal"? Those who are not conservatively religious? If he had gone to a different state, he would probably not find people who could have understood enough English to be in an interview like this.
@@buyungadil1 - It's true. Given that they are unable to comprehend the questions he could ask, how could they possibly tell him honestly what's on their minds? The only people who could still speak English fluently were those of my generation who went to English-medium schools. English was the primary language spoken in non-governmental offices during the time I was still working. I believe that if he interviewed members of the current generation in big cities, at least they could understand him. Whatever their liberal viewpoint may be, it makes no difference.
Many nations have known since long ago that USA is an evil empire. USA and its allies have killed hundreds of thousands of innocent civillians in Hiroshima, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine etc. not forgetting Native Americans. Whenever this manipulative empire murder civillians they call it casualties of war but when freedom fighters of occupied lands retaliate they label them terrorists? The USA is the actual biggest terrorist on the planet that have caused death, suffering and poverty to other nations. Perpetual sinners and still counting. For example at the moment US proxy Israel is continuing their genocide since 75 years ago. For the record it is actually permissable and justifiable for freedom fighters to repel their murderer occupiers by any means. That is only LOGICAL God damn it! and that ain't terrorism coz its not a fresh case, it has a long ugly history of genocide and oppression. Damn u and your allies for spreading lies forever. F**k your rubbish rhetorics!!! Curse be upon u till eternal hell fire !
Feels like it's been censored. He picked the responses he like. How could he asked so many people _what do you think of America and Americans_ and get no "political" answer at all, considering what is going on?
As a Malaysian who lived in America for 4 years, I would say that America, especially NYC, is highly overrated. KL infrastructure is 10 times better and cleaner compared to NYC. Gadgets and vehicles prices are 4 times cheaper but the cost of living overall is pretty much the same (for the same average salary). Medical cost though is way2 better and more accessible in Malaysia. There are also so many homeless people and drug addicts in America, so I feel unsafe when going outside especially at night. On the good side, majority of Americans are open minded and more open especially those in the east coast (NY, PH, FL, etc) and west coast (CA, Wash, etc) states. However, many are narcissistic when comparing America to the rest of the world, they think America is the best country and dictates what's right and what's not for the whole world. People in US are more confident and outspoken, but somehow very bad in geography... like they never learn anything about other countries outside of the US in school. Majority of the Americans I spoke to never heard of Malaysia lol. America is a purely capitalist country where the markets dictate the prices of goods including fuels, food, etc whereas in Malaysia it's kind of mix economy where there are some stuffs which the government control the price and provide subsidies... perhaps this might be the reason why Americans are more creative and excel in marketing. The geography is one of my favourite things about the US where you can experience all sorts of terrains and seasons - snow, desert, beach, forest, etc - in the same country. Overall, I'm kind of neutral towards the US. The US Government though, that's a different story... a bad one.
I had stayed in US for a period of time. From my experience, I might not be able to agree with you on everything. I met low quality neighbor who woke up whole neighborhood with their stupid party at midnight and people who thought Asia only consist of China, Japan and Korea, at the other end, I also met smart very smart university students who already involved in high end research in their bachelor time. Regarding the infrastructure of NYC, yes it’s a bit outdated but considering that their train were built hundred years ago, I was amazed. They have many normal people like us who only doing normal jobs but their talented people are way more talented than I can imagine and those geniuses are the one who really leading the progress of technology, and they stay in US.
I used to have American customers coming over to Malaysia. They were obn0xi1ous, arr0gant, and thought other countries were backward. They sat behind me on the bus and called every race they met with bad nicknames. Calling the Chinese chinkies, the French froggy and they laughed about it.
Betul dan salah. Peragut perompak juga banyak je warga tempatan. Penagih dan pengedar dadah pun ramai je orang lokal . Cuma warga asing legal dan illegal dah ramai sgt kt Malaysia tu kita highlight kan
@@shya6274 orang asing lah perosak nama Malaysia khusus d Sabah....d Kk contoh...yg pengotor,peragut,pembuang sampah,pengemis,berpakaianbx senonoh adalah kebanyakan nya dri negara jiran....pendatang asing...
Ni termasuk d Semporna,Tawau,Sdakan dan ampir semua bandar dan pekan pekan d Sabah....Sya sbagai anak tempatan rasa segan silu pda pelancung pelancung asing dan tempatan akibat perubatan meka yg tidak senonoh tu...Sama dgn cerita Bangla,Indon,Rongia d KL lah
Unfortunately majority of Malaysian younger generations did not know much about US (in general). I've been to US quite a few times both for business and leisure since 90s and latest being 2018, I would say if you follow a group tour there it should be fine but if you travel there alone, either male or female, better not nowadays. The insecurity is high for real. American people (citizens, not millions of illegal immigrants) are generally similar to majority of the world, they're generally nice people but suffering, especially those in the low to middle income categories due to high costs of living the last few years particularly. Guns, drugs and poverty are main issues in the US nowadays and the direction of the entire country is controlled by those top 1% elites and oligarchs, heck even politicians are controlled by these groups which created the sufferings of majority of the low to middle income groups. US is at the stage where the next 3 to 5 years will be critical economically, possibly sooner if the top 1% guys do not want to refocus back to its domestic economy improvements. Do more research Malaysians, general Americans are nice people, it's the top guys that are giving the world headaches by creating tons of issues, politically, militarily and sanctions.
You'd be surprised to know that most Americans don't really care what their govt do to the world to keep them continuing to live the American Dream. It's like selective amnesia. How else do you get someone like don T to be in power? You'd be wrong to think that their national policies shaped by their national security agenda is something new. It has always govern their foreign, economic. military and trade policies all along. The elected leaders have to conform to these well established doctrine no matter which party they belong to.
It is only reasonable/acceptable to view East Asians as smart, knowledgable, civilized, and open-minded people, as a Malaysian🕊🔥🔥🙌 .While westerners like American are all about negative thinking, murderers, and racism. they taught the world racism
Smart people are just smart, regardless of which country. But if you want to go by the IQ average, the website international -iq-test surveyed that Malaysia ranks at 38, 'smarter' than America which ranks at 46.
Sounds like most of those u interviewed are familiar with NY and California. I studied in Texas long ago in the 80's and did some travelling in the summer. I really enjoyed it. Back then the US was great and beautiful and the people were great too. What's funny was I had a classmate who thought Malaysia was somewhere in the US, lol.
I graduated from University of North Texas in Denton in the early 2000’s LOL… I remember I was shocked to see the huge as* vacuum cleaner cuz we were so used to having everything portable and small… and yes, cuz I’m ethnically Chinese, my schoolmates thought Malaysia was in China LMAO
That was quite a good attempt, Ben! I think most Malaysians/Asians are pretty shy & reserved when it comes to sharing opinions, so maybe you need to ask more directive questions to get more nuances ☺️☺️ I happen to be more outspoken at work & social settings cuz I went to school & worked in the States, so naturally I picked up on the 1st amendment “freedom of expression” LOL… totally enjoy this format~ we should grab a coffee sometime since I work at TRX hehe
I have to say... U.S.A. has successfully conducted their 'globalization' project - penetrating into core cultures in so many different countries. The US has exported their music (Taylor Swift, Billie Elish, etc.), movies, RUclipsrs, food, culture, brands (Nike, i-Phones, The NBA, politics and so on) so successfully that most people who are interviewed here are having a parasocial love for the USA (there was even one person who was baffled the USA never showed love towards S.E.A. countries). This interview just proves how the USA has changed the culture of the Millennials and Gen-Z generations very deeply. Ask a Malaysian to name 10 traditional music instruments in Malaysia and I bet you that 90% of them can't do so. On another note: What I think of America: They see China as a threat and wants to be no.1 in the world.. I'm like, what's wrong with China being an industrious country? Just let them be hard working and mind your own business. My impression of Americans: A narcissist country that thinks they need to be the policeman of the world. Telling other countries what to do and who to be friends with. To be honest, if Malaysia wants to do business with Russia and China, what's the problem? The Western media makes it sound like it's a bad thing.
If your livelihood along with thousands of others isn't affected when the PRC steals your country's rightful EEZ, then I can see why you think that way. As for business, they have a winner-takes-all mentality. When they set up shop outside of the PRC, they had no intention of contributing to the local economy or creating jobs. From labor to supplies, everything is sourced from their country. The same goes for construction projects. From the management team down to the grunts to the entire catering crew and supplies, all from china; even the freaking toilet paper.
It takes two to tango. US never say Malaysia cannot trade with China. If you don't want American AI technology, move on. Singapore and many other countries will be in line to get access to those technology by imposing restriction of those technology crossing over to China. It is as simple as that.
Yeah, i agree with your thoughts about America and the citizen.😂 They might not say it or told you what to do directly but actually they are trying to control every power they could😂. They mostly using tricks to fool victim into their agenda and make victim doesn't have other choices other than accepting their deal or worst the victim didn't even notice. They just feels so high of themselves think they are no.1 of the world😑😑 I think America should learn lesson about RESPECTING"the wish that you will be you and i will be me" - doraemon song🫡 (I also think this is the reason the original culture of America is lost) For those who didn't watch it here is the content of that song (i didn't remember the title of that doraemon movie tho-) The first jewel is a love, Because you and i are one The second one is a wish, that you will be you and i will be me The third one is a thought , You are me....and i am you,
the malay girl who want to go to new york because the environment there look so pretty gonna have a shock when she arrived there. New york the sanctuary city.
Yes, i haven't travel everywhere but nicely i been watching one us RUclipsrs said southeast are more modern than they, like train, walk side, street anything
Most if not all interviewed were youngsters not slightly older or matured Malaysian say 40 above. You’ll probably get a much more diverse answer other than I like Bruno Mars or Kathy Perry and the likes. Also, they’ll probably have a different perspective (from older generations) and a better grasp of whats going on around the world and especially Americas roles politically and economically. Nevertheless, good 1st effort. More please.
These were great interviews, Ben. It's always interesting to hear what people around the world think about us Americans. Your interviewees know a lot more about America than the average American would know about Malaysia. KL is one of my favorite cities and I go there often. I'm looking forward to making some videos of my own when I am there again...not interviews but just showing and talking about the things I love about KL and Malaysia. Looking forward to your upcoming videos!
As an American too I am enjoying hearing what people think and dream about in other countries. This was a great video. Maybe one day I will get to travel to Malaysia like you seem to do, Jim. Benjamin, keep being awesome. ~ Tazzz ~
There is a very good reason for that. Number one is the size of the country and the livable land mass. Number two is the variety of geographical features; you can be in the desert or the tropics, or mountains. If you think about it, it will make sense.
This was VERY cool to watch. It was great getting to know Malaysians on a personal level. Know their thoughts and aspirations even about USA. Thanks for picking this topic. I always hear how Malaysian locals are so friendly, and this was the visual and audible evidence, versus just what you read in a comment, or somewhere. LOVED THIS. Thank you. ~ Tazzz ~
Malaysians are great, excellent job Ben! Wow you're bringing out the best of your interviewees, not everyone has that talent. Looking forward to more street interviews.
They love to praise angnoh. I could go out now in Malaysia too and make video and bring a why t man with me and all Malaysians would love to praise him and say all good things.
if you offer me to become an American citizen with a free house package, a free luxury car, of course I will reject it because for me America is not a safe place to live, there are too many murder crimes, gun shootings in schools and public places, your life is not safe. imagine a case of murder, the offender is only imprisoned unless they have killed many people before being sentenced to death, if in malaysia owning 2 pistols is sentenced to death, if 1 case of murder, the offender is still sentenced to death
there is too many illegals immigrant in USA now. too many of them & less jobs. That's why small business can't survive now because of looting. They do drugs in most public places like it's nothing.
🤔 America should consider that type of punishment. Hopefully the fear alone of being sentenced like that, will stop the crimes in many areas. I agree with you, and I'm American. 🤷♂️ ~ Tazzz ~
I recognized American,British,Australia,tgry hv a different accent n the way they dress,You interviwed only youngster,obviously they like fashion,music but try the Adults,they hv a different perspective,the man from Borneo ,hes quite honest of his impression of Americans as racist.Watching U tube dont show the real Americans n movies,they are acting..
Yea sadly none of the older Malaysians would give me the time of day, they weren’t interested at all. I will be trying again in a different location with more locals and I think it’ll be easier.
I'm liking these street interviews Ben, lots of topics you can dive into with this format. I don't know if its a RUclips thing, but @ 20:58 you point to where a card is to appear re: your previous video, but that was already shown from @ 20:20 to 20:28
These are great interviews. Getting what Malaysian Says about USA shows us that our Malaysian people really wanted to know more about the cultures, people and life in America and really want to experience and these on the other hand can help American to understand better that how much people in Asia love and like American cultures and lifestyle. How can you not love the most beautiful places full with beautiful people in the world right? American should be very grateful to have such beautiful country and people... 👍
Wow, you're doing good, Ben. That lady in black with glasses was quite on point. You want my comment. Here it is. I think the Brits used to be such a snob, while the Aussies quite eccentric, the Kiwis quite reasonable. The lay Americans in my personal experience were down to earth straight to the point, talked from their hearts and easy to get along with. They're very nice compassionate people that makes them sometimes vulnerable to the people at the top. I speak in regard to the people I connected to in Boston, Baytown NY, Kenner, Dallas, Castro and Seattle. Other than those, I have no idea. Keep it up, Ben.👍
I don't think america is safe ...wanted to holiday there but watching all those racist youtube ughhh really really scary....people aren't really nice and a bit cuckoo....I'm not saying all but mostly...jangan mara ya.. just my own perspective from what I see on utube
one thing i want to comment about America, Please reduce the Tax and don t spend it all on Military, use it on Healthcare and Fight Homelessnes, Also tax more for Luxury, and please manage the Mass Shooting in School.
I studied in California about 13 years ago and found American are in general are very nice and friendly. There are some mates that are indifferent towards Int'l students, but a lot more are kind and welcoming. In SF Bay Area there are so many Asians, so I really feel at home there🥰 I once had chance to visit NY city and spent about 2 weeks there. I don't know much compare to where I studied but the impression I felt was it was really the mecca of many capital city around the world(KL, Jakarta, Taipei, Seoul) where there are many skyscrapers and people are busy with their own business. In SF people are still greetings you tho you don't know each other, which is very nice I think for SEA people coz for that it was kinda similar with us. In short, I love the people....but their gov't is different case y'all😆
Ben that was a good interview. For the next interview, you can ask how the British colonization influence Malaysian's culture and country in general? It can be a sensitive issue.
America is a nice place to visit, study but not to settle and raise a family, in my opinion. Love spring and autumn but not summer and winter. Beautiful landscapes and astounding nature. Americans can be friendly, or racist and anti Islam. Would I go back? No. Started watching your videos because you remind me of little Ben I used to care for while working partime at a day care center in Flagstaff. He would be about your age now.
As someone who listen to 70s music. The 70s produce some good music from BTO, Guess Who, Lynard Skynard, Bread, Grandfunk Railroad, Eagles, Commodores, Chicago, Rare Earth, CCR, Osmonds, Jackson 5, Earl Klug, George Benson, Grover Washington, Dave Koz, etc?
I love the new format, Ben . Taking a page out of Chai Travel's playbook. Keep making these vids, together with the usual walkabouts and hopefully soon people will migrate from Cheap Charlie/Billy Blue to your channel. Your personality is way more interesting than his, and your videos don't last for 7 - 10 friggin hours!😂
Yo I was there, saw you. Good lookin out man, respect the hustle. What I think about about the US, first thing first, the Yankees son, clinched for post season, Trump’s a joke but he’s entertaining, I think he’s in it for his personal agenda, not so much for the country hence the division. I wish I can be in New York right now because I feel Yankees gon make it to the World Series this year.
I have American Facebook friends since 2009 from all over, I say from half out of 50 states each. I say they are all friendly and I still keep in touch with several of them especially from Ohio and Maine.
I think most of them were trying to be polite. Most well informed and honest Malaysians would have different opinion about American people vs American Government.
Im impressed with the young americans generation. They are finding the truth with a passion. Plus- i love new york. The industrial architecture and design is what i like the most.
@@benfishermin It’s remarkable how profoundly American culture and its portrayal in the media have influenced Malaysians’ perception of modernity. At the same time, many Malaysians remain highly skeptical and critical of American foreign policy. Stay safe Ben.
Wow Ben your english accent is really good even though I'm malaysian but i can tell it's good because I've watched some of british film so yours is so spot on
They're being nice. That's engrained in our culture. We don't hurt strangers feelings. If they were to be honest i think most of the americans can't handle it.
Americans value individual pride & freedom of expression, a striking contrast to Malaysians' very moderate & tolerance culture. Western ideologies reward & encourage the nonconformist, welcome new ideas, and thus encourages entrepreneurship. In Malaysia, we do not discuss sensitive topics like politics & religion. People don't usually make their political inclination or stance known in public, sometimes not even among family members. You very seldom see critical or controversial opinions on social media, unless posted anonymously. Activists of any kind will not see the light of day. It becomes most evident on voting day. Malaysian crowds will stand in line outside the voting stations, in complete & total silence. Everyone just wearing a straight poker face. No one is talking. The power to vote is all that matters. Donald Trump is America's hope for a final stand in 2024 to preserve liberty & founding principles of the free world & bring freedom & prosperity back to the people.
i used to work with Americans and i love it, i like the working culture, its wayyyyy different with Asian working culture. As for me Americans who stay in Malaysia is a nice & friendly people, but i still feel worried with islamophobic & racism towards SEA people if i have a chance to visit US one day 😅
It was very interesting video for me because each interviewee has each English accent. So hard to listen ….I bought a ticket from Japan to KL for my holiday. I must keep listening to your interview series.
I lived in California for 10 years in the 90s, and I also frequent to Europe for more than 15 years, yes Americans are friendlier in America than Europeans in general. But I've met an asshole American in KL.. 😆. Ben, in the 60s, 70s and the 80s, most Malaysians grew up with American TV shows because back then, most TV content were imported..
Yea I think it becomes harder to tell things apart like Canadian vs American. And then some others like Scottish, Irish, those might be more difficult for a lot of people
@@npstellait can be hard to tell for me at first as we say most things exactly the same way, but after a minute or two of talking I’ll usually pick up on something only Canadians say, like they will end a sentence with "eh?" (Pronounced like "ay") which is a dead giveaway 😀
I get it why getting input from malaysians is kind of difficult, i think they are just being polite or sometimes get nervous due to language barrier but i assure you most of them are keyboard warriors 😂
I don't feel SAFE in New York. .... (from some one who has been there). Used to study & live in California -- it has CHANGED for the worse. Dad used to say - you can go anywhere in America but NOT Los Angeles 😐. Was sent there alone to find my way through university and living. No handholding. Was definitely eye-opening and a personal journey of discovery with rewards despite the dangers that I was warned about. I still manage visits to America to visit old friends and to discover new places. I do like the open-ness of its people even though I know that some may not be receptive at the moment due to geo-political reasons. Nothing personal - just the state of the world right now. There is a lot to learn from each other - wherever in the world. Take the best experiences and knowledge and apply! That is the approach.
Thank god Ben didn’t bump into me, I’d probably hog the mic and force him to spend 2 hours listening to me talking about America.. 😂 I have so many opinions…
@Lowleenn what a judgement eh? For the fact that you have made a comment about me here, would that make you also one? Beria sungguh nak komen pasal org lain. You know those people who have no opinion on the factual and actual topic but straight on starting with character attack? Let me you stop there from being a typical one.
@@hanayuuki790 Good and bad combined, just from my experience living in the USA and comparing it to Malaysia. I also have a son currently studying there so I take much interest in the economics and politics including the current turmoil over trade war, BRICS, dedollarisation, elections and the inching over to multipolar world, for his sake. It would be a good conversation with Ben on those topics.
@Lowleenn so don’t care. Why should you? Does it bother you if someone’s is beria? Is it a bad thing? You are putting words in someone’s else’s mouth. So much projection with words you have came out with, like ‘beria’ or ‘terpaling’ that weren’t in discussion in the first place. These are judgements words. The person is the words he and she uses. I am gonna end here.
Malaysia and the US share many similarities 1. Both adopt federalism 2. Car centric 3. Both are champions of obesity in their respective regions 4. City populations are very diverse 5. Love small talk 6. Racism, overt and subtle exists 7. Flags are almost similar
One different thing is malaysian women still strive to be as cute and beautiful as possible, meanwhile american women are trying to become men and woke
I had been to US once for a course at McDonald Douglas at Long Beach. Two American engineers were quite friendly and showed us around Orange County. As for music, I love the music of that era be it American or European artist from every genre. If I go there now, would love the homestead movement areas that I see on RUclips. The travel would be extensive and energy sapping.
The people you interviewed all seem relatively young - below 25 I guess. Next time please try to include older, more matured people especially those who have travelled or studied in western countries. They would have more first hand experience and knowledge of Americans and westerners in general - rather than from social media and movies like these young people here.
I actually asked just as many older Malaysians but they were simply not interested. Either they seemed busy, had kids, or simply had no interest in participating. I was also at a busy intersection in Bukit Bintang so I believe I could get a better response in some more local areas.
@@benfishermin Oh ok. Unfortunately that location is not where Malaysian corporate and academic guys hang around. Perhaps you could go to one of university campuses, say University of Malaya situated just outside KL, to interview lecturers and students there? Or at one of the social clubs - Selangor Club, Royal Lake Club, RSGC?
@@benfishermin I mentioned Malaysian corporate and academic guys in the earlier comment because they are the ones usually who have travelled or studied in western countries and would have first hand experience of westerners including Americans.
They are way too young and they got no life experience and they know nothing about living in the west and are so easily influenced. The older Malaysian people were right, they want nothing to do with this craze fool interviewer!
I want to visit America in Philadelphia Kensington street. Insane ! Real Zombie land. Im joke 🤣!! I love your Channel actually.tq welcome Malaysia Mr Ben.
@@benfisherminno wonder you moved to Malaysia and think Malaysia is better than US. Philadelphia is well known for people with poverty to stay hence full of crimes. As a Chinese American where my family migrated to America since many years back we still prefer the quality lifestyle here in the West with no regrets. I would say you're broke and that's when you got no money then there will be no fun in anywhere around the world. So pls stop comparing which country is safer or better. Gtfu.
for all of us human beings regardless of different countries, religions, skin color, race and culture as well as wealth or poverty all remain the same should be respected and respected, protected, protected, helped and strictly just for the sake of truth and abolishing tyranny
Good interviews - please do it with older Msians....US is a tough place and people in NY are not simple. Money is like the issue. But I did people living in beautiful suburbs. But they are not friendly.
I think Americans likes any other people are okay, but the actual problem is their foreign policy towards other countries, they're treating any other countries as pushovers. I wouldn't say I like that
I visited the US but was disappointed. It's not like what you see on TV. America is not as nice as it was. Not many Americans are friendly. I hate the tipping culture there not because I dislike tipping but the entitled tipping culture is horrific. However, some salespeople are quite friendly and some police officers are quite nice as long as you are respectful. I had good experince with the officers in DC. I also had a good experience with a black taxi driver there. He's very funny & we had a good funny chat.
To me US is a democratic country, it is an eye-opener for me to witness how you guys choose your president, from their own party then to the debate. If Malaysia could have an election to choose our own president, it will be great. But we’re following the British’s system. Having said that, it’s a good democratic system, but sometimes this system might fail (Trumps) 😅
Im Malaysian American and proud of my Malaysian roots. Because we are multicultural we adapt more easily to the US culture which is very multicultural and cosmopolitan better than other immigrants However Malaysians are much more influenced by America than they admit especially the more self perceiving 'intellectuals' and educated amongst the journalists who rant against the United States. For example if you listen to the BFM local radio station and mix with academics they all criticize America but 95% of their consumption is in terms of concepts, theories, idioms, memes and so on I American. I have no problem I wish they would come here to the US and see for themselves how Asians thrive especially Indo Americans.
Everywhere you go, you will encounter good and terrible people, but I was shocked to see that the majority of Americans thatI know are quite conventionalist, amiable, polite, respectful of others' privacy, and ask the right questions. Even if I find it rather repulsive to travel a great distance at this age, I have no trouble dealing with them directly and don't mind make a visit there one day.
I have lived in the us doing my study in the 80s for more than 5 yrs. My impression on the americans back then were awesome. People were nice and so well mannered regardless of racial background, gender or age. In that western world I used to live the words thank you, please and sorry work like magic if you're asking for help. Now if someone ask me what is my thought on americans I honestly dont know how to respond. I have seen about "go back to where you come from" videos, karens, road rages, racial and religious slurs, school children and rainbow things, and other unfathommable things. Not to mention on how the american people view on freedom and peace or how they see the world outside the states. These really make me missed the uncle sam I used to know. The year is 2024 and I am a senior malaysian man already. Much have become irrelevant to me. I just loved the americans the way I saw them in the 80s. But now I have no clue. Edited the word peace instead of piece.
I think American especially the younger generation are better compared to the older generation.. more open minded and humble and respectful.. Unfortunately America have very bad leaders and very bad Corporate which are mainly running the show, dictating the narratives that are not necessarily inline with majority of the people..American people are creative and are very motivated and passionate when attempting or doing something like a project, they will always go all out, daring and committed. I had watch many video of a tutorial or diy things, and I can tell you that there are huge different when I compared the video put out by American compared to people from other countries. The quality of both content and production are superior..Its probably because American took things too serious, which is good however, often time led to self-induce stress and depression when things go out of control...
I have been to Hawaii, They hv nice weather becos of the location, 3 hrs away from mainland, The natives are friendly, looks Austronesia,I was mistaken as one of them..When I talked them.that give way, I also promoted Malsysia..
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That just typical liberal KL people. Try that in a different state and probably get a more honest answer.
@@mohdfarhan5255, what's "liberal"? Those who are not conservatively religious? If he had gone to a different state, he would probably not find people who could have understood enough English to be in an interview like this.
@@buyungadil1 - It's true. Given that they are unable to comprehend the questions he could ask, how could they possibly tell him honestly what's on their minds? The only people who could still speak English fluently were those of my generation who went to English-medium schools. English was the primary language spoken in non-governmental offices during the time I was still working. I believe that if he interviewed members of the current generation in big cities, at least they could understand him. Whatever their liberal viewpoint may be, it makes no difference.
Many nations have known since long ago that USA is an evil empire. USA and its allies have killed hundreds of thousands of innocent civillians in Hiroshima, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine etc. not forgetting Native Americans. Whenever this manipulative empire murder civillians they call it casualties of war but when freedom fighters of occupied lands retaliate they label them terrorists? The USA is the actual biggest terrorist on the planet that have caused death, suffering and poverty to other nations. Perpetual sinners and still counting. For example at the moment US proxy Israel is continuing their genocide since 75 years ago. For the record it is actually permissable and justifiable for freedom fighters to repel their murderer occupiers by any means. That is only LOGICAL God damn it! and that ain't terrorism coz its not a fresh case, it has a long ugly history of genocide and oppression. Damn u and your allies for spreading lies forever. F**k your rubbish rhetorics!!! Curse be upon u till eternal hell fire !
Feels like it's been censored. He picked the responses he like. How could he asked so many people _what do you think of America and Americans_ and get no "political" answer at all, considering what is going on?
As a Malaysian who lived in America for 4 years, I would say that America, especially NYC, is highly overrated. KL infrastructure is 10 times better and cleaner compared to NYC. Gadgets and vehicles prices are 4 times cheaper but the cost of living overall is pretty much the same (for the same average salary). Medical cost though is way2 better and more accessible in Malaysia. There are also so many homeless people and drug addicts in America, so I feel unsafe when going outside especially at night. On the good side, majority of Americans are open minded and more open especially those in the east coast (NY, PH, FL, etc) and west coast (CA, Wash, etc) states. However, many are narcissistic when comparing America to the rest of the world, they think America is the best country and dictates what's right and what's not for the whole world. People in US are more confident and outspoken, but somehow very bad in geography... like they never learn anything about other countries outside of the US in school. Majority of the Americans I spoke to never heard of Malaysia lol. America is a purely capitalist country where the markets dictate the prices of goods including fuels, food, etc whereas in Malaysia it's kind of mix economy where there are some stuffs which the government control the price and provide subsidies... perhaps this might be the reason why Americans are more creative and excel in marketing. The geography is one of my favourite things about the US where you can experience all sorts of terrains and seasons - snow, desert, beach, forest, etc - in the same country. Overall, I'm kind of neutral towards the US. The US Government though, that's a different story... a bad one.
I may not agree with you on everything but obviously been in the US with your nuanced response.
I've watched Lois rossmann's video about New York and I agree that it is overrated. As tourists, maybe fine but to live there is a different story.
I had stayed in US for a period of time. From my experience, I might not be able to agree with you on everything. I met low quality neighbor who woke up whole neighborhood with their stupid party at midnight and people who thought Asia only consist of China, Japan and Korea, at the other end, I also met smart very smart university students who already involved in high end research in their bachelor time. Regarding the infrastructure of NYC, yes it’s a bit outdated but considering that their train were built hundred years ago, I was amazed. They have many normal people like us who only doing normal jobs but their talented people are way more talented than I can imagine and those geniuses are the one who really leading the progress of technology, and they stay in US.
I agree that America is overrated. It was good but no longer.
I used to have American customers coming over to Malaysia. They were obn0xi1ous, arr0gant, and thought other countries were backward. They sat behind me on the bus and called every race they met with bad nicknames. Calling the Chinese chinkies, the French froggy and they laughed about it.
Malaysian is very safe country but people from other countries always make problem in Malaysia
Betul dan salah. Peragut perompak juga banyak je warga tempatan. Penagih dan pengedar dadah pun ramai je orang lokal . Cuma warga asing legal dan illegal dah ramai sgt kt Malaysia tu kita highlight kan
@@shya6274 orang asing lah perosak nama Malaysia khusus d Sabah....d Kk contoh...yg pengotor,peragut,pembuang sampah,pengemis,berpakaianbx senonoh adalah kebanyakan nya dri negara jiran....pendatang asing...
Ni termasuk d Semporna,Tawau,Sdakan dan ampir semua bandar dan pekan pekan d Sabah....Sya sbagai anak tempatan rasa segan silu pda pelancung pelancung asing dan tempatan akibat perubatan meka yg tidak senonoh tu...Sama dgn cerita Bangla,Indon,Rongia d KL lah
Safe in terms of gunfire, in terms of other forms of murder & theft it's just like any other modernized country
Immigrants moment
I hope I can come to Malaysia one day.. from USA🇲🇾💖🇺🇲
That would be cool, I hope you get to visit some time!
You welcome 🎉
@@benfisherminUSA is part of Zionist! 😊
@@benfisherminUSA is part of Zionist! 😊
@@benfisherminUSA is part of Zionist! 😊
Unfortunately majority of Malaysian younger generations did not know much about US (in general). I've been to US quite a few times both for business and leisure since 90s and latest being 2018, I would say if you follow a group tour there it should be fine but if you travel there alone, either male or female, better not nowadays. The insecurity is high for real. American people (citizens, not millions of illegal immigrants) are generally similar to majority of the world, they're generally nice people but suffering, especially those in the low to middle income categories due to high costs of living the last few years particularly. Guns, drugs and poverty are main issues in the US nowadays and the direction of the entire country is controlled by those top 1% elites and oligarchs, heck even politicians are controlled by these groups which created the sufferings of majority of the low to middle income groups.
US is at the stage where the next 3 to 5 years will be critical economically, possibly sooner if the top 1% guys do not want to refocus back to its domestic economy improvements. Do more research Malaysians, general Americans are nice people, it's the top guys that are giving the world headaches by creating tons of issues, politically, militarily and sanctions.
You'd be surprised to know that most Americans don't really care what their govt do to the world to keep them continuing to live the American Dream. It's like selective amnesia. How else do you get someone like don T to be in power? You'd be wrong to think that their national policies shaped by their national security agenda is something new. It has always govern their foreign, economic. military and trade policies all along. The elected leaders have to conform to these well established doctrine no matter which party they belong to.
They don’t know anything
They are just being polite.
Not just polite but it's cause they don't follow American politics
lol. right?
Yup 😂😂😂
Better being polite than being arrogant like european
It is only reasonable/acceptable to view East Asians as smart, knowledgable, civilized, and open-minded people, as a Malaysian🕊🔥🔥🙌 .While westerners like American are all about negative thinking, murderers, and racism. they taught the world racism
I'm curious to know what older people think of America. You might get different answers.
Most of the older generations graduated from America after UK become more expensive.
duh
I use to think Americans were smart too but the reality is, the average person in America is not that smart...
Smart people are just smart, regardless of which country. But if you want to go by the IQ average, the website international -iq-test surveyed that Malaysia ranks at 38, 'smarter' than America which ranks at 46.
They are not if they are whyt and they hate us black people
@@arivfotomoto3642 the survey must've skipped the moon states.
@@MaraudersNE I lived in America, seriously, people can be really dumb.
@@MaraudersNE 99% are dumb
Mom look! I’m in a Ben Fishermin’s video! Thanks for having us 🥹🥹🥹
Thanks a lot for the interview!
Malaysia is the best country! You should be lucky to live in Malaysia. The west is very raycyst
I lived in the west too I know better than all of you
China number 1!!!! Chinese are more rich
More interested in western culture y’all are bananas why are not interested in African or Arabic culture or Islam ?
Chinese Malaysians always obsessed with west
Sounds like most of those u interviewed are familiar with NY and California. I studied in Texas long ago in the 80's and did some travelling in the summer. I really enjoyed it. Back then the US was great and beautiful and the people were great too. What's funny was I had a classmate who thought Malaysia was somewhere in the US, lol.
I graduated from University of North Texas in Denton in the early 2000’s LOL… I remember I was shocked to see the huge as* vacuum cleaner cuz we were so used to having everything portable and small… and yes, cuz I’m ethnically Chinese, my schoolmates thought Malaysia was in China LMAO
A&M you mean? Me LSU bro. We are from the schools of 80s
That was quite a good attempt, Ben! I think most Malaysians/Asians are pretty shy & reserved when it comes to sharing opinions, so maybe you need to ask more directive questions to get more nuances ☺️☺️ I happen to be more outspoken at work & social settings cuz I went to school & worked in the States, so naturally I picked up on the 1st amendment “freedom of expression” LOL… totally enjoy this format~ we should grab a coffee sometime since I work at TRX hehe
I have to say... U.S.A. has successfully conducted their 'globalization' project - penetrating into core cultures in so many different countries. The US has exported their music (Taylor Swift, Billie Elish, etc.), movies, RUclipsrs, food, culture, brands (Nike, i-Phones, The NBA, politics and so on) so successfully that most people who are interviewed here are having a parasocial love for the USA (there was even one person who was baffled the USA never showed love towards S.E.A. countries).
This interview just proves how the USA has changed the culture of the Millennials and Gen-Z generations very deeply. Ask a Malaysian to name 10 traditional music instruments in Malaysia and I bet you that 90% of them can't do so.
On another note:
What I think of America: They see China as a threat and wants to be no.1 in the world.. I'm like, what's wrong with China being an industrious country? Just let them be hard working and mind your own business.
My impression of Americans: A narcissist country that thinks they need to be the policeman of the world. Telling other countries what to do and who to be friends with. To be honest, if Malaysia wants to do business with Russia and China, what's the problem? The Western media makes it sound like it's a bad thing.
American “politician”, not the regular Americans, they are just like everybody else in every other countries on earth
If your livelihood along with thousands of others isn't affected when the PRC steals your country's rightful EEZ, then I can see why you think that way. As for business, they have a winner-takes-all mentality. When they set up shop outside of the PRC, they had no intention of contributing to the local economy or creating jobs. From labor to supplies, everything is sourced from their country. The same goes for construction projects. From the management team down to the grunts to the entire catering crew and supplies, all from china; even the freaking toilet paper.
@@MaraudersNE reminds me of a tiny neighbouring country
It takes two to tango. US never say Malaysia cannot trade with China. If you don't want American AI technology, move on. Singapore and many other countries will be in line to get access to those technology by imposing restriction of those technology crossing over to China. It is as simple as that.
Yeah, i agree with your thoughts about America and the citizen.😂
They might not say it or told you what to do directly but actually they are trying to control every power they could😂. They mostly using tricks to fool victim into their agenda and make victim doesn't have other choices other than accepting their deal or worst the victim didn't even notice. They just feels so high of themselves think they are no.1 of the world😑😑
I think America should learn lesson about RESPECTING"the wish that you will be you and i will be me" - doraemon song🫡
(I also think this is the reason the original culture of America is lost)
For those who didn't watch it here is the content of that song
(i didn't remember the title of that doraemon movie tho-)
The first jewel is a love,
Because you and i are one
The second one is a wish,
that you will be you and i will be me
The third one is a thought ,
You are me....and i am you,
I'm Malaysian and I think Americans are very much more outspoken and confident..
Different cultures. They encouraged their children to be verbal and expressive since young. We hush our kids when adults are talking.
It encourages for them to have insane theories and conspiracies.
But many are still ignorant and not necessarily smart. Hahaha
At least we grow up with discipline
The perfect culture would be the balance between American extrovert character and Asian discipline.
the malay girl who want to go to new york because the environment there look so pretty gonna have a shock when she arrived there. New york the sanctuary city.
Yes, i haven't travel everywhere but nicely i been watching one us RUclipsrs said southeast are more modern than they, like train, walk side, street anything
I’m Malaysian I was shocked by the subway station the first time I was there lol 😂
NY is very dirty…. You’ll be shocked at how rude the Nyorkers are ..
Yea they would be very shocked … and can be a very unfriendly place 🤪 Survival of the fittest in the concrete jungle
NY is so overated.
Most if not all interviewed were youngsters not slightly older or matured Malaysian say 40 above. You’ll probably get a much more diverse answer other than I like Bruno Mars or Kathy Perry and the likes. Also, they’ll probably have a different perspective (from older generations) and a better grasp of whats going on around the world and especially Americas roles politically and economically. Nevertheless, good 1st effort. More please.
i agree i would love to see more well rounded adults have a say regarding the topic
Older generations will have a large number who graduated from America.
These were great interviews, Ben. It's always interesting to hear what people around the world think about us Americans. Your interviewees know a lot more about America than the average American would know about Malaysia. KL is one of my favorite cities and I go there often. I'm looking forward to making some videos of my own when I am there again...not interviews but just showing and talking about the things I love about KL and Malaysia. Looking forward to your upcoming videos!
As an American too I am enjoying hearing what people think and dream about in other countries. This was a great video. Maybe one day I will get to travel to Malaysia like you seem to do, Jim. Benjamin, keep being awesome.
~ Tazzz ~
There is a very good reason for that. Number one is the size of the country and the livable land mass. Number two is the variety of geographical features; you can be in the desert or the tropics, or mountains. If you think about it, it will make sense.
The Malaysians seem lovely. Looking forward to visiting.
Yea everyone I interviewed was very friendly and polite!
This was VERY cool to watch. It was great getting to know Malaysians on a personal level. Know their thoughts and aspirations even about USA. Thanks for picking this topic. I always hear how Malaysian locals are so friendly, and this was the visual and audible evidence, versus just what you read in a comment, or somewhere. LOVED THIS. Thank you.
~ Tazzz ~
Keep the interviews coming! 🇲🇾
For sure brother I will 🙏🙌
Malaysians are great, excellent job Ben! Wow you're bringing out the best of your interviewees, not everyone has that talent. Looking forward to more street interviews.
Amboiii masok jarum la kau ya Ben😂 Malaysians, please speak your mind without fear nor favour… no holds barred. 😂
They love to praise angnoh. I could go out now in Malaysia too and make video and bring a why t man with me and all Malaysians would love to praise him and say all good things.
No doubt US people are generally nice, so do us Malaysians. No need to be scared what, they’re won’t get bashed or what
@@李珊-f2renough of you commenting shits here and there, communist.
if you offer me to become an American citizen with a free house package, a free luxury car, of course I will reject it because for me America is not a safe place to live, there are too many murder crimes, gun shootings in schools and public places, your life is not safe. imagine a case of murder, the offender is only imprisoned unless they have killed many people before being sentenced to death, if in malaysia owning 2 pistols is sentenced to death, if 1 case of murder, the offender is still sentenced to death
there is too many illegals immigrant in USA now. too many of them & less jobs. That's why small business can't survive now because of looting. They do drugs in most public places like it's nothing.
I've never felt unsafe in the USA... then again, I never felt unsafe in SE Asia either. To each their own :)
@@dan4500 but lots of people did
It is only cowboy country in the world.
🤔 America should consider that type of punishment. Hopefully the fear alone of being sentenced like that, will stop the crimes in many areas. I agree with you, and I'm American. 🤷♂️
~ Tazzz ~
I recognized American,British,Australia,tgry hv a different accent n the way they dress,You interviwed only youngster,obviously they like fashion,music but try the Adults,they hv a different perspective,the man from Borneo ,hes quite honest of his impression of Americans as racist.Watching U tube dont show the real Americans n movies,they are acting..
Yea sadly none of the older Malaysians would give me the time of day, they weren’t interested at all. I will be trying again in a different location with more locals and I think it’ll be easier.
I'm liking these street interviews Ben, lots of topics you can dive into with this format.
I don't know if its a RUclips thing, but @ 20:58 you point to where a card is to appear re: your previous video, but that was already shown from @ 20:20 to 20:28
Visiting Malaysia this year for 6 months and Ben Fishermin is giving me the daily great Malaysia vibes🎉Now back home in Europe😢
Thanx Ben!
These are great interviews. Getting what Malaysian Says about USA shows us that our Malaysian people really wanted to know more about the cultures, people and life in America and really want to experience and these on the other hand can help American to understand better that how much people in Asia love and like American cultures and lifestyle. How can you not love the most beautiful places full with beautiful people in the world right? American should be very grateful to have such beautiful country and people... 👍
Making chaos everywhere in the world
Wow, you're doing good, Ben. That lady in black with glasses was quite on point.
You want my comment. Here it is.
I think the Brits used to be such a snob, while the Aussies quite eccentric, the Kiwis quite reasonable. The lay Americans in my personal experience were down to earth straight to the point, talked from their hearts and easy to get along with. They're very nice compassionate people that makes them sometimes vulnerable to the people at the top.
I speak in regard to the people I connected to in Boston, Baytown NY, Kenner, Dallas, Castro and Seattle. Other than those, I have no idea.
Keep it up, Ben.👍
Thanks a lot for your honest thoughts! 🙏
I don't think america is safe ...wanted to holiday there but watching all those racist youtube ughhh really really scary....people aren't really nice and a bit cuckoo....I'm not saying all but mostly...jangan mara ya.. just my own perspective from what I see on utube
Love Malaysia from Iran sistan ❤️🇲🇾
one thing i want to comment about America, Please reduce the Tax and don t spend it all on Military, use it on Healthcare and Fight Homelessnes, Also tax more for Luxury, and please manage the Mass Shooting in School.
YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!
They're Israel's best friend, what do you expect? 😂
I like the change to interviewing Malaysians.
Thanks, definitely more to come interviewing Malaysians. Next time I will try in a more local area in PJ most likely.
I studied in California about 13 years ago and found American are in general are very nice and friendly. There are some mates that are indifferent towards Int'l students, but a lot more are kind and welcoming. In SF Bay Area there are so many Asians, so I really feel at home there🥰 I once had chance to visit NY city and spent about 2 weeks there. I don't know much compare to where I studied but the impression I felt was it was really the mecca of many capital city around the world(KL, Jakarta, Taipei, Seoul) where there are many skyscrapers and people are busy with their own business. In SF people are still greetings you tho you don't know each other, which is very nice I think for SEA people coz for that it was kinda similar with us. In short, I love the people....but their gov't is different case y'all😆
Thanks, the experience really is different in person than you see in media or online for sure
Great interview!
I think you should interview more indian Malaysians bcs we’d like more representation of how diverse Malaysia really is
Ben that was a good interview. For the next interview, you can ask how the British colonization influence Malaysian's culture and country in general? It can be a sensitive issue.
too difficult topics. most answer will be ridiculous.
It is too sensitive to discuss on certain particular subject but overall, if we focus on the positive, they are a lot to share.
America is a nice place to visit, study but not to settle and raise a family, in my opinion. Love spring and autumn but not summer and winter. Beautiful landscapes and astounding nature. Americans can be friendly, or racist and anti Islam. Would I go back? No. Started watching your videos because you remind me of little Ben I used to care for while working partime at a day care center in Flagstaff. He would be about your age now.
As someone who listen to 70s music. The 70s produce some good music from BTO, Guess Who, Lynard Skynard, Bread, Grandfunk Railroad, Eagles, Commodores, Chicago, Rare Earth, CCR, Osmonds, Jackson 5, Earl Klug, George Benson, Grover Washington, Dave Koz, etc?
Yea we did one thing right at least, music!
I must be the only Malaysian that want to visit Boston. It looks more chill than the rest of the major East Coast cities.
I love the new format, Ben .
Taking a page out of Chai Travel's playbook.
Keep making these vids, together with the usual walkabouts and hopefully soon people will migrate from Cheap Charlie/Billy Blue to your channel.
Your personality is way more interesting than his, and your videos don't last for 7 - 10 friggin hours!😂
Yo I was there, saw you. Good lookin out man, respect the hustle. What I think about about the US, first thing first, the Yankees son, clinched for post season, Trump’s a joke but he’s entertaining, I think he’s in it for his personal agenda, not so much for the country hence the division. I wish I can be in New York right now because I feel Yankees gon make it to the World Series this year.
Nice, were you one of the people who came and shook my hand? If so I think I remember you! I feel the same about trump 😂
Between Trump and Kamala, I would prefer Trump, sometimes the election is between a douche and a turd sandwich lol
@@benfishermin naah man, I had a yankee crown on. But I’ll make sure I holla next time
I have American Facebook friends since 2009 from all over, I say from half out of 50 states each. I say they are all friendly and I still keep in touch with several of them especially from Ohio and Maine.
I think most of them were trying to be polite. Most well informed and honest Malaysians would have different opinion about American people vs American Government.
Im impressed with the young americans generation. They are finding the truth with a passion.
Plus- i love new york. The industrial architecture and design is what i like the most.
Americans are outspoken, creative and most like everything huge.
That’s quite true 😀
@@benfishermin It’s remarkable how profoundly American culture and its portrayal in the media have influenced Malaysians’ perception of modernity. At the same time, many Malaysians remain highly skeptical and critical of American foreign policy. Stay safe Ben.
US is like a continent just as South East Asia, sometimes you feel like Thailand, sometimes Indonesia, sometimes Philippines.
Yep there is a bit of everything there actually
Bro, dont forget to visit MAHA food expo in Maeps Serdang, Selangor.
Good & fun topic. Nice video & enjoyable
Please interview me next time. I’ll give you my most professional view. 😅😅😅
Good teamwork,respect,honest,frieñdly,smart brain,working hard person, funny no issue with
Wow Ben your english accent is really good even though I'm malaysian but i can tell it's good because I've watched some of british film so yours is so spot on
Enjoyed this! Glad to see so many positive opinions about the US!
They're being nice. That's engrained in our culture. We don't hurt strangers feelings. If they were to be honest i think most of the americans can't handle it.
@@plecostamus That is probably because in your brain you only think about the negative.
@@plecostamus😂😂😂
Thumbs up 👍 Ben
Waw Ben you done good interview 👏 keep it up 😂
Nice one Ben. Like it. Keep it rolling 😅.
Thanks!
Another nice one Ben.. keep it up.
Americans value individual pride & freedom of expression, a striking contrast to Malaysians' very moderate & tolerance culture. Western ideologies reward & encourage the nonconformist, welcome new ideas, and thus encourages entrepreneurship.
In Malaysia, we do not discuss sensitive topics like politics & religion. People don't usually make their political inclination or stance known in public, sometimes not even among family members. You very seldom see critical or controversial opinions on social media, unless posted anonymously. Activists of any kind will not see the light of day.
It becomes most evident on voting day. Malaysian crowds will stand in line outside the voting stations, in complete & total silence. Everyone just wearing a straight poker face. No one is talking. The power to vote is all that matters.
Donald Trump is America's hope for a final stand in 2024 to preserve liberty & founding principles of the free world & bring freedom & prosperity back to the people.
California and New York's best days are behind them..
100% agree
i used to work with Americans and i love it, i like the working culture, its wayyyyy different with Asian working culture. As for me Americans who stay in Malaysia is a nice & friendly people, but i still feel worried with islamophobic & racism towards SEA people if i have a chance to visit US one day 😅
Try interviewing older Malaysians next time, Ben.
hahahahah yes agreed
It was very interesting video for me because each interviewee has each English accent. So hard to listen ….I bought a ticket from Japan to KL for my holiday. I must keep listening to your interview series.
I am amazed with the USA esp in respect of their technology, movies, music, democracy and yeah, it is a very rich nation.
I lived in California for 10 years in the 90s, and I also frequent to Europe for more than 15 years, yes Americans are friendlier in America than Europeans in general. But I've met an asshole American in KL.. 😆.
Ben, in the 60s, 70s and the 80s, most Malaysians grew up with American TV shows because back then, most TV content were imported..
Yea most Americans are friendly but there’s many bad eggs out there too 😂 thanks for the comment
Europe is very raycyst
Malaysian are cultured towards TV programmes, the olden days were British, America, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India. Korea is non-existent then.
I used to live in the States for 5 years and I love my friendly, open minded American friends
For me USA nowdays is in bad condition
In many ways I can agree. Still a great place to visit.
I can tell if they're American, Australian or British from their accents but hard to tell of other nationalities.
we mix shit up
Yea I think it becomes harder to tell things apart like Canadian vs American. And then some others like Scottish, Irish, those might be more difficult for a lot of people
@@benfishermin Very true! Canadians and Americans sound alike to me, I can't tell the difference but the native speakers wld know, right?
@@npstellait can be hard to tell for me at first as we say most things exactly the same way, but after a minute or two of talking I’ll usually pick up on something only Canadians say, like they will end a sentence with "eh?" (Pronounced like "ay") which is a dead giveaway 😀
@@npstella Nope. There are words that flag the Canadians. Words like out, about etc. They have a lilt to them. Oouut and aboouut. And the Eh.
My personal opinion, americans need to travel more. I mean outside the western world. Keep your mind open, you'll be surprised.
If you asked me, I think America is falling behind and the govt not like globally. We like Americans but not the American govt. 😊
I get it why getting input from malaysians is kind of difficult, i think they are just being polite or sometimes get nervous due to language barrier but i assure you most of them are keyboard warriors 😂
I don't feel SAFE in New York. .... (from some one who has been there). Used to study & live in California -- it has CHANGED for the worse. Dad used to say - you can go anywhere in America but NOT Los Angeles 😐. Was sent there alone to find my way through university and living. No handholding. Was definitely eye-opening and a personal journey of discovery with rewards despite the dangers that I was warned about. I still manage visits to America to visit old friends and to discover new places. I do like the open-ness of its people even though I know that some may not be receptive at the moment due to geo-political reasons. Nothing personal - just the state of the world right now. There is a lot to learn from each other - wherever in the world. Take the best experiences and knowledge and apply! That is the approach.
Maybe try with a more matured crowd, you'll be surprised with the opinions you get.
I probably asked around 20-30 older Malaysian folks but they weren’t interested at all!
@@benfishermin ☹️. Better luck next time!
@@benfisherminyeah and they are right they want to have nothing to do with you craze !
@@benfisherminTry harder, these are the people that graduated from America, stayed and work there for awhile.
@@kayellai5278😂😂😂😂
Thank god Ben didn’t bump into me, I’d probably hog the mic and force him to spend 2 hours listening to me talking about America.. 😂 I have so many opinions…
same hahaha more negatives though XD
@Lowleenn what a judgement eh? For the fact that you have made a comment about me here, would that make you also one? Beria sungguh nak komen pasal org lain. You know those people who have no opinion on the factual and actual topic but straight on starting with character attack? Let me you stop there from being a typical one.
@@hanayuuki790 Good and bad combined, just from my experience living in the USA and comparing it to Malaysia. I also have a son currently studying there so I take much interest in the economics and politics including the current turmoil over trade war, BRICS, dedollarisation, elections and the inching over to multipolar world, for his sake. It would be a good conversation with Ben on those topics.
@Lowleenn so don’t care. Why should you? Does it bother you if someone’s is beria? Is it a bad thing?
You are putting words in someone’s else’s mouth. So much projection with words you have came out with, like ‘beria’ or ‘terpaling’ that weren’t in discussion in the first place. These are judgements words. The person is the words he and she uses. I am gonna end here.
Malaysia and the US share many similarities
1. Both adopt federalism
2. Car centric
3. Both are champions of obesity in their respective regions
4. City populations are very diverse
5. Love small talk
6. Racism, overt and subtle exists
7. Flags are almost similar
Well some other nations in the world too, Panama for instance … except for the flag though 😂
One different thing is malaysian women still strive to be as cute and beautiful as possible, meanwhile american women are trying to become men and woke
@@rollinghippo2940 lmao this fr.
I had been to US once for a course at McDonald Douglas at Long Beach. Two American engineers were quite friendly and showed us around Orange County. As for music, I love the music of that era be it American or European artist from every genre. If I go there now, would love the homestead movement areas that I see on RUclips. The travel would be extensive and energy sapping.
Ok Ben ....u need to start adding "lah" when you speak as you're interviewing locals already 😅
I think I must learn BM and then I can really do some great interviews with locals 😀
“Lah” is in one of the British official dictionary (can’t remember which one though)
Interesting interviews 🔥
After watching Peter Santenello, I love to explore the USA especially
Appalachian
Utah, Yosemite, Yellowstone.. man, they have so many beautiful spots
The people you interviewed all seem relatively young - below 25 I guess. Next time please try to include older, more matured people especially those who have travelled or studied in western countries. They would have more first hand experience and knowledge of Americans and westerners in general - rather than from social media and movies like these young people here.
I actually asked just as many older Malaysians but they were simply not interested. Either they seemed busy, had kids, or simply had no interest in participating. I was also at a busy intersection in Bukit Bintang so I believe I could get a better response in some more local areas.
I for one was a student in US in the late 80s
@@benfishermin Oh ok. Unfortunately that location is not where Malaysian corporate and academic guys hang around. Perhaps you could go to one of university campuses, say University of Malaya situated just outside KL, to interview lecturers and students there? Or at one of the social clubs - Selangor Club, Royal Lake Club, RSGC?
@@benfishermin I mentioned Malaysian corporate and academic guys in the earlier comment because they are the ones usually who have travelled or studied in western countries and would have first hand experience of westerners including Americans.
They are way too young and they got no life experience and they know nothing about living in the west and are so easily influenced. The older Malaysian people were right, they want nothing to do with this craze fool interviewer!
I want to visit America in Philadelphia Kensington street. Insane ! Real Zombie land. Im joke 🤣!! I love your Channel actually.tq welcome Malaysia Mr Ben.
That's my hometown actually, around 10min from Kensington in Philadelphia. My dad is living there still unfortunately. Thanks I'm glad you enjoy it!
@@benfisherminno wonder you moved to Malaysia and think Malaysia is better than US. Philadelphia is well known for people with poverty to stay hence full of crimes. As a Chinese American where my family migrated to America since many years back we still prefer the quality lifestyle here in the West with no regrets. I would say you're broke and that's when you got no money then there will be no fun in anywhere around the world. So pls stop comparing which country is safer or better. Gtfu.
Don’t mean to generalise, 3 things about US which always comes to mind (mine at least)- guns, violence and proisrl. Sorry.
And raycysm
Yeah, the only cowboy country left in the world.
I really love USA, like I love Google, Microsoft, it, and any things IN USA TECHNOLOGY and US people too, hopefully you all USA love Malaysia too
Hai Ben....i have been working with American Boss in an American company those days. They are very nice People n respectful too.
It is better to ask Malaysian rather than disturbing other tourists.
Tourists here are pretty excited to do the interviews. It's actually much much harder to get Malaysians to do interviews so far.
@@benfishermin 😂🤣 It is ok if the tourists are ok..
for all of us human beings regardless of different countries, religions, skin color, race and culture as well as wealth or poverty all remain the same should be respected and respected, protected, protected, helped and strictly just for the sake of truth and abolishing tyranny
I found most American are expressive , open minded,,happy go lucky people..based on my nearly 6 yrs stay in Indiana. 1982..89
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Good interviews - please do it with older Msians....US is a tough place and people in NY are not simple. Money is like the issue. But I did people living in beautiful suburbs. But they are not friendly.
I think Americans likes any other people are okay, but the actual problem is their foreign policy towards other countries, they're treating any other countries as pushovers. I wouldn't say I like that
I visited the US but was disappointed. It's not like what you see on TV. America is not as nice as it was.
Not many Americans are friendly. I hate the tipping culture there not because I dislike tipping but the entitled tipping culture is horrific.
However, some salespeople are quite friendly and some police officers are quite nice as long as you are respectful. I had good experince with the officers in DC.
I also had a good experience with a black taxi driver there. He's very funny & we had a good funny chat.
I'd love to visit Wisconsin, it's where my parents got married when both of them were studying there back in the 80's
I thought us was more famous than Malaysia but now I now I think iam very lucky to live in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
To me US is a democratic country, it is an eye-opener for me to witness how you guys choose your president, from their own party then to the debate.
If Malaysia could have an election to choose our own president, it will be great. But we’re following the British’s system.
Having said that, it’s a good democratic system, but sometimes this system might fail (Trumps) 😅
Ben, you should interview some of our politicians.
No, that does not goes well with foreigners. Stay away.
Good interviews, job well done😅
Im Malaysian American and proud of my Malaysian roots. Because we are multicultural we adapt more easily to the US culture which is very multicultural and cosmopolitan better than other immigrants
However Malaysians are much more influenced by America than they admit especially the more self perceiving 'intellectuals' and educated amongst the journalists who rant against the United States. For example if you listen to the BFM local radio station and mix with academics they all criticize America but 95% of their consumption is in terms of concepts, theories, idioms, memes and so on I American. I have no problem I wish they would come here to the US and see for themselves how Asians thrive especially Indo Americans.
interesting video
Everywhere you go, you will encounter good and terrible people, but I was shocked to see that the majority of Americans thatI know are quite conventionalist, amiable, polite, respectful of others' privacy, and ask the right questions. Even if I find it rather repulsive to travel a great distance at this age, I have no trouble dealing with them directly and don't mind make a visit there one day.
I have lived in the us doing my study in the 80s for more than 5 yrs. My impression on the americans back then were awesome. People were nice and so well mannered regardless of racial background, gender or age. In that western world I used to live the words thank you, please and sorry work like magic if you're asking for help.
Now if someone ask me what is my thought on americans I honestly dont know how to respond. I have seen about "go back to where you come from" videos, karens, road rages, racial and religious slurs, school children and rainbow things, and other unfathommable things. Not to mention on how the american people view on freedom and peace or how they see the world outside the states. These really make me missed the uncle sam I used to know.
The year is 2024 and I am a senior malaysian man already. Much have become irrelevant to me. I just loved the americans the way I saw them in the 80s. But now I have no clue.
Edited the word peace instead of piece.
I think American especially the younger generation are better compared to the older generation.. more open minded and humble and respectful.. Unfortunately America have very bad leaders and very bad Corporate which are mainly running the show, dictating the narratives that are not necessarily inline with majority of the people..American people are creative and are very motivated and passionate when attempting or doing something like a project, they will always go all out, daring and committed. I had watch many video of a tutorial or diy things, and I can tell you that there are huge different when I compared the video put out by American compared to people from other countries. The quality of both content and production are superior..Its probably because American took things too serious, which is good however, often time led to self-induce stress and depression when things go out of control...
Looking good without d specs ben
I have been to Hawaii, They hv nice weather becos of the location, 3 hrs away from mainland, The natives are friendly, looks Austronesia,I was mistaken as one of them..When I talked them.that give way, I also promoted Malsysia..