Guys don't forget if you want to learn a new language this year then check out Rosetta Stone's lifetime subscription deal for just $179: : tryrosettastone.com/nico-2
Don't want to seem biased or anti American, I am as American as they come, born and raised in the United States, in Michigan. When I was 19 I moved to Thailand, when I eventually came home, it was such a bizarre feeling. Everyone was fat, everything is big, roads, vehicles, stores, just going into a gas station was wild, it's just full of giant food products and sugary drinks, giant candy bars. Everything was dirty too, litter everywhere, as well as graffiti. There was so much that stood out that I had never noticed growing up because it was all "normal" to me, just they way things are. It wasn't until the reverse culture shock that it all stood out as so bizarre.
Back about 30 years ago, I headed a small technical group to visit our Japanese counterparts. On a weekend, we headed to a busy market. A co-worker suggested we could look out for obese Japanese. After walking 2 hours, one shouted one, "I found One". As we approached where he was sitting, we could hear him spoke American English. He was an American Japanese teen ready to chow down a hamburger.🤣🤣🤣
@@xz1891 Seriously, it's a running joke here that drunk drivers drive strait down the road, it's the sober ones who swerve left and right to avoid the potholes. It actually is a bit depressing how bad the infrastructure here is. There is even machines called a "reclaimer" that tears up once paved roads to turn them into dirt roads, because it's cheaper. While Asia is developing every day, it seems as if we are regressing. In another 50 years maybe they will start to cut the power lines too...
@@raylee5030 Ha that's too funny, my wife and I played this exact game in Thailand numerous times, try to find the fat Thai person, sometimes we had to wait a long time, and in the countryside it was nearly impossible, but if you ever wanted to win in Bangkok, just head to a Pizza Hutt or Burger king.
when the evil empire close to collapse and then comes to term that nothing can stop China's return to its rightful place in the world. then it will stop. the "PIVOT" is more than a decade old.
I love how in China everything evolves and changes, while in any other country in Europe or US for that matter, everything stagnates, it's the same for many years, but instead prices go up, and quality of life goes down..
It's incredibly difficult to get anything done in the West these days with partisan gridlock and powerful corporate lobbies. Stagnancy has become the norm. Look at Africa for example. Western powers never bothered with helping to develop infrastructure on the continent until China showed up. Then the West cried foul and magically found the funds for infrastructure projects.
Agreed…I think partly it’s because China is a fast developing country. Also due to its somewhat ‘underdeveloped’ political and social systems, new laws/policies including new innovations can easily be introduced without going through all the slow stages of planning procedure and public/non-public voting like in the West, which definitely has its own pros and cons.
As an American being in and out of China meaning Shanghai city and Hong Kong. It was a shock because in the US it's dirty, big on everything and life expectancy is very short! The food was of a small portion but with great flavor and the culture is awesome, so much more to learn. When flying back to the US, it felt like I was on a prison bus being delivered to my cell lol
Quite, quite, quite true, you've said in just one word: China is pure "ENERGY". Absolutely great, true, wise and witty definition of China. Splendid video Nico and Jack.
@@HafiZzZzZz Not really, it depend on your job or the companies you work for, for example if you work in a factories, foods is free and accommodation is pay for and the best one is, my uncle works in a electric scooter factory, every workers got a free electric scooter last year.
@@HafiZzZzZz Cost of living. You may make more money in the west, but it costs disproportionally more to live. I made 1/3 of what I made living in Thailand, and my quality of life was MUCH higher.
@@HafiZzZzZzI met an Irish golf instructor in Beijing and I asked him why did he move to Beijing and he looked at me like I was a moron. His answer was that he can make a lot more money in China than the UK. So please do some research before u say something so definitive.
It is definitely a shock to the system returning to your home country after China. Life is just different. My life in China was simpler and just so good. My family and friends also got tired of my ‘when I was in China’ stories. Ha!!
It is a dissonance, because they are told to believe life in China is bad, people there are slaves making cheap trashy products and everybody wants to leave China, but are afraid to, cause their family may be harmed. And if China was that good, why did you leave China anyway?
What stories when you were in China btw? Because the things you may find astounding are the things viewed as routine for me 🥲 and it certainly works the other way round
The last time I was back I had to visit London and I was on edge the whole time until walking down the Euston road a couple of Chinese girls suddenly appeared behind me and were chatting in Mandarin. It was so strange how much hearing the language comforted me.
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez maybe so but I did feel uncomfortable and I grew up in in Northern Ireland during the troubles when I walked past British army soldiers on the way to school. Perhaps it was all the English accents that reminded me of people with guns?
😂It is so amusing to see the phenomenon of "reverse cultural shock" (honestly, this is the first time I learn this term). As ethnic Chinese I am really happy to see that you can appreciate the landscape, the culture and the value of China.
I remember when Nico wearing that Chinese bridal gown it really took my breath away really love that episode but overall I love the chemistry between you two I think more adventures to come!
Awwwe.. I can tell you both are missing China already. I can't wait to visit again soon. Last time I visited was 2004/5! But watching your videos about China is such a joy & all those stunning views you've filmed has kept me company 😇
I think the things that I always forget when me when I go back to France after living in China for so long are : 1. I need to carry cash 2. public transportation timetable isn't as great 3. how pretty france is and how amazing is the french cuisine 4. How french cultural behavior are different than Chinese ones and often get either misunderstood or offended by others
@@JasonZhang666 Well french people are susceptible and can get offended when people are too direct with them for example. And if you don't they " bonjour, merci or s'il vous plait" often for almost everything they see you as rude.
I'm a chinese and now studing in frence, i do think the frence is so pretty.Even though my home town is a tourism city, but the natural scenery is so goooooood for me.
What’s for dinner in the UK: Bread/pretzel topped with ketchup or mustard and boiled veggies. What’s for dinner in China: Hot pot, spicy noodles in garlic chili sauce, lamb in skewers, Crispy roast pork, meat buns, roasted duck, and fresh steamed fish. I think I prefer the Chinese ones!
First comment after watching dozens of your masterpieces, you two have improved so so so much that I will hate to miss any one of it. Love the way you two talk about same topic, the interaction! Thanks for the creativity and efforts
You guys really rocks!! Your video editting is the best i would say, even though you guys stay in the different countries. but the video still looks so smooth and feels like you guys still are together. good job!! Hope next time you go back to China, you can really start the life in Chengdu and making more amazing videos!!!!
Your English friends must hated you for being a China lover. Truth to be told, it's just another culture, that's different than yours. I'm born and raised HK now living in Canada. There are always good and bad in any country. But one thing to be sure is what the Chinese government are doing to improve the lives of their people. It's absolutely mind blowing. The transportation network is constantly being improved and there are no special interest lobbies to slow them down. The government, whether you agree with it or not, is merit base as oppose to the western style, tear down the next guy so I can get ahead model. As a result, we are left with negative and hateful societies. It wasn't like that 20 years ago.
Of course there are always good and bad aspects to any country. But if you chose to see only the good things and neglect the bad ones, anywhere could be a paradise. On the other hand, if all good things are intentionally omitted and only the bad aspects are scrutinized, anywhere could be “negative and hateful”.
Very well said. In the US they can't even build a single proper high speed rail due to these lobbying groups. This country is so out of reach that it makes health a industry than a public service like most European countries. On the contrary, the Chinese government answers to no corporation but to ordinary people. I know I sounded like a pro-totalitarian-ist but it is what I have observed. Many of the state owned enterprises take social responsbility as well. E.g. China Telecom has to provide fibre to each and every single village knowing that village with little population is never going to payback the investment. China High Speed Rail is making connections rather than making money, with only a few lines made profitable. And no privatisation possible. China is not without problems, but the single party system actually constantly reform itself to meet changing demands. E.g. the SOEs (Stated Owned Enterprises) including ones mentioned above used to be a nightmare to deal with for ordinary people, sharing similar problems of the SOEs in other countries, like unresponsive, ignorant and arrogant. But after a few rounds of reform now they are setting the new standards for value for money, good service and social responsibility. Living in China means you are entitled to the services provided by those SOEs which seeks more of social merit than investment return. I think China has the right mix of public sector and private sector therefore I have no problem give up a little bit freedom in exchange for the country to race ahead.
I think you're confusing England with India. Hatred is taught in India. I don't know if you mean England or UK either, people tend to confuse the two. Certainly the Chinese government isn't that popular. But that's the case for any countries that support Taiwan, Uyghurs, Hong Kong, Tibet. And that's most of the Western world at least. Also politics has problems in every country with corruption, including China. And plenty of HK people have moved to the UK.
The topic about cross-culture comparison always attracts my eye. You've made it again. Very good choice for the sellected elements, and well done for the smooth transition and great editing.
Totally true. I lived in China from 2000 on and off till 2016. Then back in the UK I had culture shocks. I'm in Poland now and that is a culture shock; especially the long winters. I miss China and hope to return soon.
I dont get why foreigners and expats keep saying things are different because I am an ordinary working guy who mostly stay at my hometown for work. Not much holidaysss sad What is different? Perhaps the transport infrastructure But the lifestyle you get is still going to work at early mornings and arriving home at night enjoying your few hours of freedom. I assume this is the "CITY" way of living. What so different?
Interesting, I am a Kiwi and have lived the last 32 years away. Last 15 in Shanghai. You said you cannot drink the tap water in China, well in Shanghai, yes you can. I got a culture shock when I moved to Queensland, Australia in 1990, the local Queenslanders did not like Kiwis back then and many of them let me know, so I quickly had to drop that Kiwi accent and try and fit in.
Ah, I used to study in the UK, I actually quite miss living there too! Really welldone video again! Love to see how Englnd is now! Bread in England is actually not bad! 90P is still okay compared with Paris Baguette here in Shanghai, haha.
I have never get bored of your videos. You two are the most creative person I know. Truly enjoy the content, the angle of your lenses, and the cooperation work of your two. Very refreshing. Thank you.
we should understand each other more,and get along peacefully,people think the same no matter west or east,really appreciat your work of building the bridge for east and west to understand each other better
Your commentary is cool and the video editing has always been amazing! Every country has its own beauty and uniqueness.. Enjoy your time~ Me too someday want to travel around the world 😣💵
I lived in Morocco for a while in my twenties. When I left, flat screen TVs were just entering the market, and they cost a zillion dollars. They were a sign of absolute luxury. When I returned, everyone had them. It's like I came back and everyone was wearing solid gold tophats and monocles. Fancy! I still can't quite get used to it even though this was 20 years ago.
Great video, Nico! Such fun watching you and Jack experiencing these reverse culture shocks! Reminds me of my first culture shocks when I first came to the UK - the low-rise Hilton near the Airport, the pretty hanging flower baskets, the shops closing at 5 pm on a Saturday, and the steep grocery prices!🤣
Hi Nico and Jack, I'm from Chengdu and live in Auckland. Would be cool to see you by chance like while grocery shopping at Mt Wellington Taiping supermarket lol. I've been watching your videos for a while and loving them. Look forward to your new Chengdu videos. Hope you enjoy your New Zealand road trip and get some great weather 🤞☀
I love to see you guys have a stint in Malaysia. Perhaps start with KL first. See the differences between KL and SEA vs UK vs China. In terms of affordability, Malaysia is highly affordable and also a fairly convenient place to live in 🍻
This is a really good video of cultural comparisons. Having traveled to UK for many years, I had never had an authentic Chinese meal there or perhaps I should say that the Chinese food there tastes different than the food in China or the U.S. Did I just see Jack put ketchup on his toast? 😀 Train rides in the UK are not cheap for sure; in fact, everything there seems more expensive these days. Perhaps consider rejoin the EU?
I left Hong Kong for the UK when I was 16 years old. I returned to live in Hong Kong 16 years later, when I turned 32. What shocked me when I first arrived in Hong Kong was that most people did not hold the doors for people behind them. I have been back for 25 years so I am used to it now. I will be back to the UK again in March to see my family!
Mr Midwest USA got culture shocked by NYC, and it’s in the same country 😂 at first I was taken back that people didn’t bother with small talk and other Midwest niceties
Interesting comparisons! I can fully appreciate what Jack means by "unable to tune other people out - being forced to eavesdrop on others' boring conversations." Lol...
I used to study and live in UK for more than a year. I just couldn't adapt the weather there. It always rains, and the cold and humid air made me suffer serious teeth ache constantly, and I had to eat a lot of spicy food (made of ginger and/or chili) to deal with it. Although the tap water in UK is drinkable, but when you boil it, you may find there are so many small white stuff like snowflake floating in it, which indicates the water is very hard. Someone told me that it was the reason why most of British guys had bold heads...so I always used a water filter to try to reduce the calcium and magnesium ions in the tap water to minimise the chance to become bold during that period (although bold heads may make people look maturer...). Yes, NZ is pretty much like a mild version of UK. I regularly visit there for holiday. It's beautiful everywhere there. The only drawback is the high cost for tourism in NZ. Everything is fairly expensive there except kiwifruits and mussels. Oh, the tap water in NZ is super pure and tasty (compared to the UK one).☺
Sounds like you'll believe anything anyone tells you. I was hoping China would be better than India. Anyway baldness is largely hereditary, so certain groups over time acquired it. So it is prevalent among those of European heritage. There are most in Czechia, Germany, France. UK is next close to US in percentage.
Hmmmmm.....I think by now many people knows China is better than India in cleanliness, safety, infrastrures, modernity and development. However, India is better in terms of communication in English. Many Indians can speak English (although not all) @@joebloggs396
Hi Nico & Jack... refreshing videos that's a bit different from the others that I have watched and subscribed to. Watching and listening to you two, I cannot help but to think that you two are perhaps two old souls returning home to China.
Nico you and Jack must visit Malaysia before you guys head back to China. right in the middle of the trip and you'd feel at home with the similarity in culture with Sino/Anglo influence.
Much depends on which part of China. You can't compare Malaysian overseas culture with Chinese culture in say, north west China. But Fujian, Hainan, Guangdong has some similarities.
I moved from Beijing to Australia 9 years ago, Aussies also bare foot indoor, for example in shopping malls or outdoors. That's one of the shockings I have same wth u
Guys don't forget if you want to learn a new language this year then check out Rosetta Stone's lifetime subscription deal for just $179: : tryrosettastone.com/nico-2
pls do more UK, NZ and other country video too. =)
@@lagrangewei We have a whole series coming in the summer! Hope you like it.
Don't want to seem biased or anti American, I am as American as they come, born and raised in the United States, in Michigan. When I was 19 I moved to Thailand, when I eventually came home, it was such a bizarre feeling. Everyone was fat, everything is big, roads, vehicles, stores, just going into a gas station was wild, it's just full of giant food products and sugary drinks, giant candy bars. Everything was dirty too, litter everywhere, as well as graffiti. There was so much that stood out that I had never noticed growing up because it was all "normal" to me, just they way things are. It wasn't until the reverse culture shock that it all stood out as so bizarre.
there were very few obese people in Asia, or Europe. Micky D, KFC, and Pizza Hut changed everything, and not for the better.
Michigan road is like 4th world
Back about 30 years ago, I headed a small technical group to visit our Japanese counterparts. On a weekend, we headed to a busy market. A co-worker suggested we could look out for obese Japanese. After walking 2 hours, one shouted one, "I found One". As we approached where he was sitting, we could hear him spoke American English. He was an American Japanese teen ready to chow down a hamburger.🤣🤣🤣
@@xz1891 Seriously, it's a running joke here that drunk drivers drive strait down the road, it's the sober ones who swerve left and right to avoid the potholes. It actually is a bit depressing how bad the infrastructure here is. There is even machines called a "reclaimer" that tears up once paved roads to turn them into dirt roads, because it's cheaper. While Asia is developing every day, it seems as if we are regressing. In another 50 years maybe they will start to cut the power lines too...
@@raylee5030 Ha that's too funny, my wife and I played this exact game in Thailand numerous times, try to find the fat Thai person, sometimes we had to wait a long time, and in the countryside it was nearly impossible, but if you ever wanted to win in Bangkok, just head to a Pizza Hutt or Burger king.
I m not Chinese but I wish you two become like a bridge between east and west which we all badly need, understanding between cultures.
when the evil empire close to collapse and then comes to term that nothing can stop China's return to its rightful place in the world. then it will stop.
the "PIVOT" is more than a decade old.
agree
Hope that Sinak has the same mindset as you do.
Can't agree more!
中国人民爱好和平，拥护中国共产党
I love how in China everything evolves and changes, while in any other country in Europe or US for that matter, everything stagnates, it's the same for many years, but instead prices go up, and quality of life goes down..
“but instead prices go up, and quality of life goes down..”
------------
So the US and UK do evolve! Only for the worse!
No major changes since 1970's
China is moving forward and changing constantly !
It's incredibly difficult to get anything done in the West these days with partisan gridlock and powerful corporate lobbies. Stagnancy has become the norm. Look at Africa for example. Western powers never bothered with helping to develop infrastructure on the continent until China showed up. Then the West cried foul and magically found the funds for infrastructure projects.
Agreed…I think partly it’s because China is a fast developing country. Also due to its somewhat ‘underdeveloped’ political and social systems, new laws/policies including new innovations can easily be introduced without going through all the slow stages of planning procedure and public/non-public voting like in the West, which definitely has its own pros and cons.
Honestly I’m dreading going back to the UK one day and seeing the price of a coffee, or taxi (I can’t live without didi now) 😅 China has spoiled me 😂
why?
@@ypw8287 Omce you are there, you know why.
Electricity is a nightmare for me in Wales, since October last year Its gone from roughly around £100 a month to between £250 - £300.
hello Natt, do you have a channel with your life in China ? I ask because I am enjoying watching others who have moved there.
@@cameronbartlett8299 that's a shocking sudden increase. makes me wonder how the people on lower incomes will cope this winter.
As an American being in and out of China meaning Shanghai city and Hong Kong. It was a shock because in the US it's dirty, big on everything and life expectancy is very short! The food was of a small portion but with great flavor and the culture is awesome, so much more to learn. When flying back to the US, it felt like I was on a prison bus being delivered to my cell lol
Sam with me and England.
Quite, quite, quite true, you've said in just one word:
China is pure "ENERGY".
Absolutely great, true, wise and witty definition of China.
Splendid video Nico and Jack.
I've just came back from the UK, and I'm in China now, and I'm telling you everything in the UK is so much more expensive than China 😂
But salary are also much higher in the UK than China
@@HafiZzZzZz It depends, for the job I do my salary in China is much higher
@@HafiZzZzZz Not really, it depend on your job or the companies you work for, for example if you work in a factories, foods is free and accommodation is pay for and the best one is, my uncle works in a electric scooter factory, every workers got a free electric scooter last year.
@@HafiZzZzZz Cost of living. You may make more money in the west, but it costs disproportionally more to live. I made 1/3 of what I made living in Thailand, and my quality of life was MUCH higher.
@@HafiZzZzZzI met an Irish golf instructor in Beijing and I asked him why did he move to Beijing and he looked at me like I was a moron. His answer was that he can make a lot more money in China than the UK. So please do some research before u say something so definitive.
It is definitely a shock to the system returning to your home country after China. Life is just different. My life in China was simpler and just so good. My family and friends also got tired of my ‘when I was in China’ stories. Ha!!
It is a dissonance, because they are told to believe life in China is bad, people there are slaves making cheap trashy products and everybody wants to leave China, but are afraid to, cause their family may be harmed. And if China was that good, why did you leave China anyway?
hhhhh❤
The viirus in Chiina shocked me!
Will you come back to China?
What stories when you were in China btw? Because the things you may find astounding are the things viewed as routine for me 🥲 and it certainly works the other way round
The last time I was back I had to visit London and I was on edge the whole time until walking down the Euston road a couple of Chinese girls suddenly appeared behind me and were chatting in Mandarin. It was so strange how much hearing the language comforted me.
😂
On edge in leafy , green London seems bizarre
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez maybe so but I did feel uncomfortable and I grew up in in Northern Ireland during the troubles when I walked past British army soldiers on the way to school. Perhaps it was all the English accents that reminded me of people with guns?
😂It is so amusing to see the phenomenon of "reverse cultural shock" (honestly, this is the first time I learn this term). As ethnic Chinese I am really happy to see that you can appreciate the landscape, the culture and the value of China.
I remember when Nico wearing that Chinese bridal gown it really took my breath away really love that episode but overall I love the chemistry between you two I think more adventures to come!
Awwwe.. I can tell you both are missing China already. I can't wait to visit again soon. Last time I visited was 2004/5! But watching your videos about China is such a joy & all those stunning views you've filmed has kept me company 😇
see u soon🥰
I think the things that I always forget when me when I go back to France after living in China for so long are :
1. I need to carry cash
2. public transportation timetable isn't as great
3. how pretty france is and how amazing is the french cuisine
4. How french cultural behavior are different than Chinese ones and often get either misunderstood or offended by others
French friend，please remind me how to avoid offending others when I travel to France. Thank you! !😄Different cultures！
@@JasonZhang666 Well french people are susceptible and can get offended when people are too direct with them for example. And if you don't they " bonjour, merci or s'il vous plait" often for almost everything they see you as rude.
I'm a chinese and now studing in frence, i do think the frence is so pretty.Even though my home town is a tourism city, but the natural scenery is so goooooood for me.
@@SoSab Roger that. Thank you!😆
@@SoSab there are no blackpeople in China
你好，偶然發現你們的頻道，我是一名中國人。很高興你們以客觀的思維介紹中國，以及希望你們向你們國家的朋友多介紹中國。你們國家的很多媒體經常妖魔化中國，說實在的，真的很讓我們傷心，無奈和氣憤。 謝謝你們喜歡中國，也希望你們再次回到中國。
What’s for dinner in the UK: Bread/pretzel topped with ketchup or mustard and boiled veggies.
What’s for dinner in China: Hot pot, spicy noodles in garlic chili sauce, lamb in skewers, Crispy roast pork, meat buns, roasted duck, and fresh steamed fish.
I think I prefer the Chinese ones!
There's Chinese food in the uk.
@@amossutandi not nearlyyyy the same
First comment after watching dozens of your masterpieces, you two have improved so so so much that I will hate to miss any one of it. Love the way you two talk about same topic, the interaction! Thanks for the creativity and efforts
You guys really rocks!! Your video editting is the best i would say, even though you guys stay in the different countries. but the video still looks so smooth and feels like you guys still are together. good job!! Hope next time you go back to China, you can really start the life in Chengdu and making more amazing videos!!!!
Your English friends must hated you for being a China lover. Truth to be told, it's just another culture, that's different than yours. I'm born and raised HK now living in Canada. There are always good and bad in any country. But one thing to be sure is what the Chinese government are doing to improve the lives of their people. It's absolutely mind blowing. The transportation network is constantly being improved and there are no special interest lobbies to slow them down. The government, whether you agree with it or not, is merit base as oppose to the western style, tear down the next guy so I can get ahead model. As a result, we are left with negative and hateful societies. It wasn't like that 20 years ago.
Of course there are always good and bad aspects to any country. But if you chose to see only the good things and neglect the bad ones, anywhere could be a paradise. On the other hand, if all good things are intentionally omitted and only the bad aspects are scrutinized, anywhere could be “negative and hateful”.
Agreed. Those intentional hatred promotion attempts are amongst the worst of evil behaviours.
总结得很好，试想一下，如果中国有游说团体，绝对每天都有人去各种吵架，甚至打架，乱成一团。中国这么大，每天花在各种利益吵架，打架的精力和时间是多么的划不来啊。不如让高效的政府来分配协调。
Very well said. In the US they can't even build a single proper high speed rail due to these lobbying groups. This country is so out of reach that it makes health a industry than a public service like most European countries. On the contrary, the Chinese government answers to no corporation but to ordinary people. I know I sounded like a pro-totalitarian-ist but it is what I have observed. Many of the state owned enterprises take social responsbility as well. E.g. China Telecom has to provide fibre to each and every single village knowing that village with little population is never going to payback the investment. China High Speed Rail is making connections rather than making money, with only a few lines made profitable. And no privatisation possible. China is not without problems, but the single party system actually constantly reform itself to meet changing demands. E.g. the SOEs (Stated Owned Enterprises) including ones mentioned above used to be a nightmare to deal with for ordinary people, sharing similar problems of the SOEs in other countries, like unresponsive, ignorant and arrogant. But after a few rounds of reform now they are setting the new standards for value for money, good service and social responsibility. Living in China means you are entitled to the services provided by those SOEs which seeks more of social merit than investment return.
I think China has the right mix of public sector and private sector therefore I have no problem give up a little bit freedom in exchange for the country to race ahead.
I think you're confusing England with India. Hatred is taught in India. I don't know if you mean England or UK either, people tend to confuse the two.
Certainly the Chinese government isn't that popular. But that's the case for any countries that support Taiwan, Uyghurs, Hong Kong, Tibet. And that's most of the Western world at least.
Also politics has problems in every country with corruption, including China. And plenty of HK people have moved to the UK.
The topic about cross-culture comparison always attracts my eye. You've made it again. Very good choice for the sellected elements, and well done for the smooth transition and great editing.
Totally true. I lived in China from 2000 on and off till 2016. Then back in the UK I had culture shocks. I'm in Poland now and that is a culture shock; especially the long winters. I miss China and hope to return soon.
I dont get why foreigners and expats keep saying things are different because I am an ordinary working guy who mostly stay at my hometown for work. Not much holidaysss sad
What is different?
Perhaps the transport infrastructure
But the lifestyle you get is still going to work at early mornings and arriving home at night enjoying your few hours of freedom. I assume this is the "CITY" way of living. What so different?
Millions of polish migrants in the united kingdom, why are they running away from Poland.
Interesting, I am a Kiwi and have lived the last 32 years away. Last 15 in Shanghai. You said you cannot drink the tap water in China, well in Shanghai, yes you can. I got a culture shock when I moved to Queensland, Australia in 1990, the local Queenslanders did not like Kiwis back then and many of them let me know, so I quickly had to drop that Kiwi accent and try and fit in.
Love your videos as always. Can't wait for you guys to continue your China journey in no time!
Moving to Shanghai from the UK with my family at the end of the summer for at least two years. Your videos are invaluable 🙌🙌
看你们的视频真是一种享受，风景绝佳、人文风俗以及超棒的剪辑效果，让人难忘。祝 Nico越来越幸福快乐，期待你们回到中国🇨🇳
Ah, I used to study in the UK, I actually quite miss living there too! Really welldone video again! Love to see how Englnd is now! Bread in England is actually not bad! 90P is still okay compared with Paris Baguette here in Shanghai, haha.
I have never get bored of your videos. You two are the most creative person I know. Truly enjoy the content, the angle of your lenses, and the cooperation work of your two. Very refreshing. Thank you.
Really like the video Nico and Jack👍👍 Nico, I hope you were not affected by the recent floods in Auckland🙏🙏 Greetings from Adelaide, Australia🦘🦘
have a good cup of coffee. happy rabbit new year. good health, happiness and prosperity. love from canada.
Ahhh you are so kind! Hope you have a great new year!
Hope you both enjoy your travels or enjoyed!🇳🇿🇬🇧🇨🇳🥢🍣🍤🍜🥢🥡
When are you guys going back to China? miss you guys and your awesome China travel videos.
we should understand each other more,and get along peacefully,people think the same no matter west or east,really appreciat your work of building the bridge for east and west to understand each other better
As always, high quality
Nice to hear that northern accent coming back strong Nico 🤭
Can't wait for these comparison videos!
👍👍 high quality content as always
It’s always high quality production from you guys. Keep it going! Cheers.
It is very interesting to hear your perspective about China and New Zealand, many thanks for sharing.
Wow, what an experience for you two! Thanks for sharing!!
Your commentary is cool and the video editing has always been amazing! Every country has its own beauty and uniqueness.. Enjoy your time~ Me too someday want to travel around the world 😣💵
Looking forward to your adventure in NZ and UK and Italy as well!
Who made the Chinese subtitle, '嘴里要淡出鸟来' lol nailed it
Really like to see your life in China’s videos, it’s so interesting and so different , from Seattle.
I lived in Morocco for a while in my twenties. When I left, flat screen TVs were just entering the market, and they cost a zillion dollars. They were a sign of absolute luxury. When I returned, everyone had them. It's like I came back and everyone was wearing solid gold tophats and monocles. Fancy! I still can't quite get used to it even though this was 20 years ago.
Really love the way that one story narrated in 2 threads, they are different, they are connected. Even with the embedded advertisement.
As a chinese living in NL, This video has covered many of my opinions haha
Great editing, I like this video.
Great video, Nico! Such fun watching you and Jack experiencing these reverse culture shocks! Reminds me of my first culture shocks when I first came to the UK - the low-rise Hilton near the Airport, the pretty hanging flower baskets, the shops closing at 5 pm on a Saturday, and the steep grocery prices!🤣
It is an outstanding documentary. Interesting comparison of the environment and culture between the Western world and China.
Love the video. I guess my biggest culture shock is seeing Nico and Jack outside of China!
Enjoy watching your videos. Love the way you edited the clip.
Welcome to Auckland :) I hope the severe weather over the weekend have not affected you too much. Stay safe, dry and look out for each other.
You guys are absolutely hilarious! Love your videos and the humour, keep up the good work.
Great job, you both! 👋
hope u have fun there you two and also hope yoy can come to China soon
Hi Nico and Jack, I'm from Chengdu and live in Auckland. Would be cool to see you by chance like while grocery shopping at Mt Wellington Taiping supermarket lol. I've been watching your videos for a while and loving them. Look forward to your new Chengdu videos. Hope you enjoy your New Zealand road trip and get some great weather 🤞☀
This is a fun video and the comparisons are very interesting.
I love to see you guys have a stint in Malaysia. Perhaps start with KL first. See the differences between KL and SEA vs UK vs China. In terms of affordability, Malaysia is highly affordable and also a fairly convenient place to live in 🍻
Hi Nico, hope you're safe from the floods,. Hope New Zealand is treating you well
Great video of the different environment.
Your Videos are amazing , thank you indeed
Miss you two together , hope you and your family are OK in the Auckland flooding, Love and support!
Looking forward to watching your new set of videos presenting the differences of the east and the west.
This is a really good video of cultural comparisons. Having traveled to UK for many years, I had never had an authentic Chinese meal there or perhaps I should say that the Chinese food there tastes different than the food in China or the U.S. Did I just see Jack put ketchup on his toast? 😀 Train rides in the UK are not cheap for sure; in fact, everything there seems more expensive these days. Perhaps consider rejoin the EU?
Siracha sauce, not ketchup, it's a spicy Thai sauce, really good on seafood, soups or noodles.
@@-Zevin- Aha! Didn't know about this sauce. Thank you!
@@Thomas-Chin10 It's really good! You should try some! Some people use it on everything, it's a good general purpose dipping sauce.
@@-Zevin- Thank you for the recommendation, Zevin! I think I have seen it but never tried it. I will look for it if it's not too hot.:)
The viirus from Chiina shocked me!
I hope you guys can be able to travel back to China, and quite impressive that you are trying so hard to keep learning Chinese. Bravo!!!!
I left Hong Kong for the UK when I was 16 years old. I returned to live in Hong Kong 16 years later, when I turned 32. What shocked me when I first arrived in Hong Kong was that most people did not hold the doors for people behind them. I have been back for 25 years so I am used to it now. I will be back to the UK again in March to see my family!
BNO纷纷出逃移民英国，你倒好，还回流香港，哈哈，
@@PC.505 香港會更好 :-)
They may not hold the door for you, but at least they don’t pull the trigger on your @ss like they do in the good old USA!
@@grandwonder5858 True!
@William J 是的! 很多人身在福中不知福! 有一班BNO人已静悄悄回港了，當然绝大部份仍堅持他们的理念在英國尋找他们的所謂'民主' 和'自由"，祝他們好運!
seeing ur doggo again has got to be the bestest thing.
Thanks for sharing your journey with the world, your videos helped me through some ruff times in life. Once again... Thanks
Mr Midwest USA got culture shocked by NYC, and it’s in the same country 😂 at first I was taken back that people didn’t bother with small talk and other Midwest niceties
Hello Nico and Jack, Happy new year from Toronto.
Can't wait to see your content on NZ
Great to learn about the different perspective
Interesting comparisons!
I can fully appreciate what Jack means by "unable to tune other people out - being forced to eavesdrop on others' boring conversations." Lol...
I remember returning to Vancouver after living in Hong Kong. The main difference was I heard more Cantonese in Vancouver ;)
I used to study and live in UK for more than a year. I just couldn't adapt the weather there. It always rains, and the cold and humid air made me suffer serious teeth ache constantly, and I had to eat a lot of spicy food (made of ginger and/or chili) to deal with it. Although the tap water in UK is drinkable, but when you boil it, you may find there are so many small white stuff like snowflake floating in it, which indicates the water is very hard. Someone told me that it was the reason why most of British guys had bold heads...so I always used a water filter to try to reduce the calcium and magnesium ions in the tap water to minimise the chance to become bold during that period (although bold heads may make people look maturer...). Yes, NZ is pretty much like a mild version of UK. I regularly visit there for holiday. It's beautiful everywhere there. The only drawback is the high cost for tourism in NZ. Everything is fairly expensive there except kiwifruits and mussels. Oh, the tap water in NZ is super pure and tasty (compared to the UK one).☺
Sounds like you'll believe anything anyone tells you. I was hoping China would be better than India. Anyway baldness is largely hereditary, so certain groups over time acquired it. So it is prevalent among those of European heritage. There are most in Czechia, Germany, France. UK is next close to US in percentage.
Hmmmmm.....I think by now many people knows China is better than India in cleanliness, safety, infrastrures, modernity and development. However, India is better in terms of communication in English. Many Indians can speak English (although not all) @@joebloggs396
Why did you leave China Nico?, its great to see what your UK look like.
I love how you only commenting on facts in your comparisons without seeding opinions. Thanks.
Hi Nico & Jack... refreshing videos that's a bit different from the others that I have watched and subscribed to. Watching and listening to you two, I cannot help but to think that you two are perhaps two old souls returning home to China.
It's been over 8 years since I've been back to Britain from China... It's going to be a real shock!
Good luck to you in your future endeavours !!!!
Gosh I finally gave in and downloaded Rosetta stone haha wish me luck! And thank you for the new vid jack and Nico, take care guys!
good video! Jiayou! Like your videos!
Welcome to New Zealand! Love your videos about China! Keep going guys
Thanks so much!
谢谢你们！
特别喜欢看你们的视频！ 比心！
Nico you and Jack must visit Malaysia before you guys head back to China. right in the middle of the trip and you'd feel at home with the similarity in culture with Sino/Anglo influence.
Much depends on which part of China. You can't compare Malaysian overseas culture with Chinese culture in say, north west China. But Fujian, Hainan, Guangdong has some similarities.
China will always welcome you lot back with open arms! Thank you for being our true friend for the time that you have been in China. Come back soon!
your work , your film is so amazing, keep on it!
After I commented on you videos your channel exploded after like 50 videos! haha very nice!
came to know this channel from Blondie, great content guys, love watching and learning here.
Interesting contrasts between three countries.
Interesting comparison of in and out of China.
Always love your videos. Thank you for sharing your life in New Zealand and the UK. 😄
Finally getting back to China this July. Four years since last there due to Covid, can’t wait. Where are you two now?
I'm Indonesian, studied and stayed in America for five years, and yeah cultural shock is real and unreal at the same time.
great update!
Lovely video..
I moved from Beijing to Australia 9 years ago, Aussies also bare foot indoor, for example in shopping malls or outdoors. That's one of the shockings I have same wth u
Welcome to Auckland! Hope where you're staying managed to survive the recent flood
Hope you guys will come back to CHINA soon. Huge changed had happened after you left
Thank you for loving China so much
Your brother seems like a cool chap, more of him pls!