White Guy Orders in Chinese at Drive Thru, But When He Pulls Up…

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  • Опубликовано: 21 фев 2022
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Комментарии • 9 тыс.

  • @xiaomanyc
    @xiaomanyc  2 года назад +5115

    Want to learn fluent Chinese like me? Check out my Chinese course ‘’Street-Smart Chinese’’: www.streetsmartlanguages.com/chinese

  • @bradlyjordan5673
    @bradlyjordan5673 2 года назад +12719

    The first woman must've been like
    "He sounds Chinese. But he's only ordering a small non-spicy chicken breast without vegetables and a white rice. Better go out there and see if he's okay."

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime 2 года назад +3081

      For real, this dude gave the whitest order in history.

    • @officialzelensky
      @officialzelensky 2 года назад +591

      meat and white rice sounds like the wannabe-international family in east coast america

    • @nancyrattu7759
      @nancyrattu7759 2 года назад +96

      HAHAHAAHA

    • @kevinmencer3782
      @kevinmencer3782 2 года назад +294

      @@JackgarPrime or it could be for someone who isn't feeling well, or who has sensitivities to spices, or any number of things.

    • @officialzelensky
      @officialzelensky 2 года назад +44

      @Sharkie you get like no energy and calories. how do you do number2 at the toilet by eating so many white rice?

  • @kayvonweinstein8965
    @kayvonweinstein8965 2 года назад +45406

    As a Chinese guy I always show up to drive throughs speaking English in a perfect North American accent and no one is ever impressed

    • @dophire
      @dophire Год назад +5911

      Well because there's already a lot of Asian people in the states that were born there, so there's nothing surprising about it.
      But a WHITE guy IN the states speaking fluent Chinese is a whole different thing.
      Its like if a black guy spoke fluent Russian.

    • @dophire
      @dophire Год назад +798

      @@iwantsleep7264 BRUH, just realized

    • @hyperv1016
      @hyperv1016 Год назад +479

      @@dophire LOL you're cute

    • @azaharishariff
      @azaharishariff Год назад +862

      You just have to go to the English speaking restaurant in China

    • @JustMe-sh8nd
      @JustMe-sh8nd Год назад +58

      @@iwantsleep7264 What do you mean with r/whoooooshhh ??

  • @movinngroovin2104
    @movinngroovin2104 Год назад +1407

    My husband and I was in a restaurant a Japanese restaurant he started speaking the girl said sorry I speak English lol. He is retired military and was stationed in Japan and he just likes to use it once in awhile.

    • @joseph3225
      @joseph3225 Год назад +45

      I’m learning several languages right now and this is one of my biggest fears.

    • @Portrait-in-Black
      @Portrait-in-Black Год назад +39

      @@joseph3225 What's one of your biggest fears? That a stranger you're trying to converse with doesn't speak the language you're trying to converse in? If that's the case, just move onto the next person.

    • @joseph3225
      @joseph3225 Год назад +80

      @@Portrait-in-Black It is because I’m pretty introverted, and trying to go out of my way to actually talk to someone, but in a different language, and it turns out they don’t speak that language would be a very awkward situation to me. Besides the fact in the United States we live in a very soft and easy to offend society and for whatever reason there are people that get offended by that kind of stuff.

    • @thelaurens1996
      @thelaurens1996 Год назад +31

      @@joseph3225 it's only as easy to offend as you believe it to be.
      Just don't intend to offend.
      And you'll probably be fine, no?

    • @SalisburySnake
      @SalisburySnake Год назад +40

      @@joseph3225 No one is going to be offended if you speak Japanese in a Japanese restaurant. Now, if you just start speaking Spanish to every brown person you see without asking first, then maybe. :D Just ask in English if they speak whatever language, and then explain that you're working on it and always trying to practice.

  • @0PE.
    @0PE. Год назад +413

    I’m only Japanese but with the little mandarin I know, I could close my eyes and picture a completely different person

    • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
      @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim Год назад +7

      まあ、英語が上手ですよ。。。

    • @Mrek_Travo
      @Mrek_Travo Год назад +3

      Your English is actually really good.
      本当に上手です.
      Meanwhile I'm trying to learn Japanese because
      日本語は美しいな言語です.

    • @0PE.
      @0PE. Год назад +5

      @@Mrek_Travo thank you, I went back to university online when covid first started to learn English.
      And yes, it is a very beautiful language

    • @n3gi_
      @n3gi_ Год назад

      It sounds weird but I would be able to tell that you are Japanese, even if you hadn't mentioned it. Japanese have a distinct way of writing English, probably because of grammatical differences.

    • @0PE.
      @0PE. Год назад +1

      @@n3gi_ I get what you mean too. I've been speaking English my whole life but it's very ingrained in the culture here to text and type exactly how you speak. Though I like to still think I hide it well

  • @ogeidnomar4601
    @ogeidnomar4601 2 года назад +29855

    Speaking someone's language is like getting a discount into their world.

    • @13Kr4zYAzN13
      @13Kr4zYAzN13 2 года назад +1176

      If it was marketed this way, maybe more people would start learning lol

    • @13Kr4zYAzN13
      @13Kr4zYAzN13 2 года назад +236

      I know. I personally like to learn languages cause they're cool
      Just so happens that a lot of people (especially personally) wouldn't even try unless there was incentive.
      Hence the culture of "business" languages lol

    • @zenithchan1646
      @zenithchan1646 2 года назад +5

      @@13Kr4zYAzN13 🤓

    • @phantomaviator1318
      @phantomaviator1318 2 года назад +103

      @@13Kr4zYAzN13 my incentive for Russian and Mandarin is the possibility of war

    • @tonyawms3186
      @tonyawms3186 2 года назад +21

      I was just wondering if he gets discounts on his purchases, because he can speak their language so well.

  • @indemniman1623
    @indemniman1623 2 года назад +8857

    He can even laugh in Chinese. They really seem to appreciate he can speak their language so well.

    • @Galaxynotes70
      @Galaxynotes70 2 года назад +442

      “He can even laugh in Chinese” lmao what does that mean 😂

    • @justinedzard
      @justinedzard 2 года назад +576

      @@Galaxynotes70 I kinda get what he meant, but at the same time reading that was so funny

    • @hwanniggles187
      @hwanniggles187 2 года назад +577

      @@Galaxynotes70 speaking a different language also gives off a different tone. When I laugh after talking in Spanish is mad different than when I speak english

    • @jojag5
      @jojag5 2 года назад +261

      @@hwanniggles187 I've often heard people describe it as a certain "shape of the mouth". You just have a general sound when you're speaking in a particular language, which includes the non-words. Ums, uhhs, laughs, and even gestures can change when going from one language to another.

    • @vikingmetaldragon
      @vikingmetaldragon 2 года назад +36

      I think he laughs too much and is too proud of himself.

  • @kirbyourenthusiasm
    @kirbyourenthusiasm 9 месяцев назад +232

    I briefly worked at a Chinese restaurant for a family whose children ran the counter in the summer because they spoke English but during the school year they needed someone to help during the lunch rush because the parents spoke very little English.
    It took her a little bit but the mom warmed up to me and was excited when I made an effort to learn *some* Chinese. She started asking me to help her with mail, sorting into junk mail and mail she needed to keep and she was THRILLED when I asked if a certain name on the mail was hers, as she always had me call her by her last name because it was easier to pronounce.
    She would ask me how to say things in English and was eager to learn. It was a great time and they fed me free lunch every day I worked in addition to my pay.
    Make an effort to understand others and they often will appreciate it.

  • @rayman20us
    @rayman20us Год назад +89

    "Now I've seen it all! " 😂 That's one of the best reactions I've seen on this channel! 😂

  • @AlakazamASMR
    @AlakazamASMR 2 года назад +5467

    Language breaks down so many barriers and opens people's hearts. 💟

    • @Tarik1996
      @Tarik1996 2 года назад +48

      It‘s Kind of crazy

    • @garyaaron8425
      @garyaaron8425 2 года назад +25

      Beautifully stated!!! I smiled, laughed, and loved the reactions! Isn't that what we all need these days?!? Smile, Laughter, and Love. Simply....beautiful!

    • @paulvanderhaegen761
      @paulvanderhaegen761 2 года назад +3

      tell that to the Ukrainians and Russians they have the same language but they are ready to kill each otter right now.

    • @MrEt894
      @MrEt894 2 года назад +8

      @@paulvanderhaegen761 those are the scary whites lol.

    • @Crysishawk619
      @Crysishawk619 2 года назад

      And when U Connect IT to food even more barriers fall

  • @thasco
    @thasco 2 года назад +32295

    These reactions never fail to make me smile.

    • @accidentalgenius8252
      @accidentalgenius8252 2 года назад +298

      Agreed, it’s amazing how happy people get when you unexpectedly speak their native tongue! Wish I had the big brain language talent

    • @lecielestbleu5693
      @lecielestbleu5693 2 года назад +34

      Good vibes

    • @thefaceless8796
      @thefaceless8796 2 года назад +77

      Literally just came to say that with a smile still on my face. In a world where we are inundated with negativity constantly I'm happy to be able to watch nice wholesome content like this.

    • @olsonwaters4116
      @olsonwaters4116 2 года назад +4

      Ayy

    • @CynicalChicken661
      @CynicalChicken661 2 года назад +7

      So happy to have some new xiaoma

  • @OuiTees
    @OuiTees Год назад +306

    I order Mexican drive thru all the time in Spanish.. When I show up to the window, they often confusingly stick their heads out and look around lol.. Like wtf!? I truly enjoy your channel. Seriously, Great stuff man! ✊️

    • @joseph3225
      @joseph3225 Год назад +18

      @modelotime Because it’s fun, if you’ve been learning a language for several months or years (depending on your dedication) you want to share your knowledge of the language to native speakers.

    • @muscleman125
      @muscleman125 Год назад +10

      Im spanish and for years in school kids would tell me im not spanish because i am white. Sounds like the same reason they are suprised to see a white guy speak fluent spanish.

    • @OuiTees
      @OuiTees Год назад +3

      @@modelotime6489 2 reasons: 1. Practice 2. Extra shrimp and meat without asking for it lol 🤙

    • @alinedasilvafrost7720
      @alinedasilvafrost7720 Год назад

      These people are ignorant then cause there's plenty of white people in/from latin america

    • @jraymond1988
      @jraymond1988 Год назад +2

      @@OuiTees He may have been asking why they are confused when you show up. You didn't disclose your race/ethnicity.

  • @winstonramey1811
    @winstonramey1811 Год назад +19

    my favorite part about your videos is the smile you bring to their faces. it makes me smile as well. Thank you. you are a very very intelligent young man. keep doing your thing man.

  • @JumboRadish
    @JumboRadish 2 года назад +14982

    This is what pranks should be like

    • @thekhoifish0146
      @thekhoifish0146 2 года назад +202

      Reminds me of the early 2000s

    • @borp6912
      @borp6912 2 года назад +244

      There's no prank tho, he's just speaking a language

    • @batgangonone
      @batgangonone 2 года назад +564

      @@borp6912 well it is a prank by definition it’s just not the typical prank you see where someone slaps someone across the face or says something racist and after says “it was just a prank.”

    • @josefharasek7487
      @josefharasek7487 2 года назад +87

      theres a problem. you need skills for this

    • @keonjames4706
      @keonjames4706 2 года назад +27

      @@batgangonone it’s not a prank lmao

  • @michaelreid322
    @michaelreid322 2 года назад +7238

    I've watched dozens of these videos, and I just realized that Xiaoma is always shopping and buying from the people he films. So as well as delighting them by speaking their languages, he's also supporting their businesses, rather than simply co-opting them for his videos. It speaks to his character and integrity, and makes me enjoy his videos that much more.

    • @joetyler835
      @joetyler835 2 года назад +65

      Pretty sure the video covers the expenses.

    • @mickimicki5576
      @mickimicki5576 2 года назад +133

      Gaining weight from all that great food. Better watch out Xiaoma it all adds up.

    • @luminousdragon
      @luminousdragon 2 года назад +343

      @@joetyler835 It definitely covers the expenses for him, but the point is that he buys things, which helps the businesses. Im not saying it makes him a hero, but it is nice. Its just a added thing, it makes the people more pleasant and happy too. Especially since a fair amount of the people in his videos are hardworking immigrants who may have came from rough environments.

    • @TeemsShrmWentBm
      @TeemsShrmWentBm 2 года назад +134

      @@luminousdragon Yeah even for just street vendors, he could just walk and talk with them without buying say, their fruits, but he buys them. He could drop by a vendor and buy nothing and still earn money through video revenue and without supporting the restaurant/stall he is visiting.

    • @thisguy73
      @thisguy73 2 года назад +8

      He is making a ton of money off RUclips probably millions based on his subscriber count and view. Only right to give back a tiny fraction.

  • @tierneyk88
    @tierneyk88 11 месяцев назад +9

    I love his laugh. It's very endearing and genuine. Love watching these!

  • @TheDirtymikenation
    @TheDirtymikenation Месяц назад +1

    so awesome it seems like you can connect with people on such a deeper level when you know they native tongue

  • @IvanPauletti
    @IvanPauletti 2 года назад +7021

    It’s amazing how people feel respected when foreigners try to speak their native language. Very cool

    • @leprechaunbutreallyjustamidget
      @leprechaunbutreallyjustamidget 2 года назад +248

      Except the French 😂

    • @startingtech3900
      @startingtech3900 2 года назад +168

      Some Mexicans will literally get offended. I’ve spoken Spanish and some will say “I SpEak EnGliSh dUdE!”

    • @christiansanchez8598
      @christiansanchez8598 2 года назад +39

      @@startingtech3900 Why you assume they dont speak english?

    • @raphaelralph6521
      @raphaelralph6521 2 года назад +37

      @@startingtech3900 well it actually depends on the way you say it tho I know you mean well but it's probably because some people are actually offended because they can't tell if you're being polite or making fun of them, I'm a 19 year old half Spanish, Chinese and Filipino in the Philippines and I look like an American and most people who meet me try to speak in English but I can't tell if they're making fun of me or not...but I get that most of them make fun of me thinking I don't understand Filipino language.....but I don't actually get offended but I see how some people will automatically get offended

    • @raphaelralph6521
      @raphaelralph6521 2 года назад +19

      @@startingtech3900 also another reason why they were offended by you is because maybe they think when you use their language also is you giving the impression they're not smart enough to know another language since I 've met some Mexicans and most aren't actually the understanding type.....might not be the case for you but it is a possibility

  • @Zarzar22
    @Zarzar22 2 года назад +4367

    As a white guy who lived in Seoul for a year I recognize the expression of that woman 100% 😂 Ordering food or a package over the phone and then the delivery person looking around for a Korean when I was standing right there was a classic scenario. Makes me nostalgic ㅋㅋㅋ

    • @andrewjones4774
      @andrewjones4774 2 года назад +71

      Lmao that’s funny

    • @jimhenry3383
      @jimhenry3383 2 года назад +10

      😆

    • @youin24years
      @youin24years 2 года назад +24

      @@andrewjones4774 Just like Rodgers losing all his receivers especially his best one to the Raiders 😂💀 extremely funny

    • @andrewjones4774
      @andrewjones4774 2 года назад +1

      @@youin24years still better than most teams

    • @connergalles7106
      @connergalles7106 2 года назад

      @@youin24years yea cause the defense is special ed

  • @laurakae1007
    @laurakae1007 Год назад +3

    How awesome and what a great way to build a broader sense of community for our residents from abroad ♡ I look forward to his videos/shorts so much.

  • @prahladsankrti1298
    @prahladsankrti1298 Год назад +1

    This put a smile on my face man-always appreciate your goodwill toward ppl from other cultures, hooked on your videos as a Tamil guy who lived in China, I see you speak both!

  • @paintballJohn2
    @paintballJohn2 2 года назад +529

    I’m waiting for a Chinese guy to just straight up say “Dude I’m from Detroit” 😂😂

    • @divaaTanee
      @divaaTanee 2 года назад +15

      😂😂😂😂

    • @luxwx
      @luxwx 2 года назад +12

      Karate kid?

    • @DashFN69
      @DashFN69 2 месяца назад

      Oh.
      Uh...
      What's up?

    • @Mister-KB
      @Mister-KB Месяц назад

      That was actually hillarious, though I didn't notice it when I was little.

  • @RLM-SS1
    @RLM-SS1 2 года назад +3282

    I think this new drive-thru idea where they don't see your face in the beginning is your best shot at getting genuine reactions and genuine content from now on because you've become so famous that most Chinese people in NYC will immediately recognize you if you just walk into a restaurant like you've been doing the past few years. Glad to see you coming up with new ideas to make it fresh.

    • @scottj8243
      @scottj8243 2 года назад +23

      Or he could just visit different cities?

    • @MaksKCS
      @MaksKCS 2 года назад +21

      @@scottj8243 4head

    • @InspectorSplatter
      @InspectorSplatter 2 года назад +4

      @@scottj8243 4Head just visit different cities

    • @danielnoriega6655
      @danielnoriega6655 2 года назад +12

      thing is, there's not many Chinese drive thru out there.

    • @thatskyjazz
      @thatskyjazz 2 года назад +3

      I think they have a camera so they do see your face 🤣 you can see it on the top of the menu

  • @Thedennati
    @Thedennati Год назад +14

    As a student of Mandarin I've had similar experience in Chinese restaurants here as well. Although my Mandarin is nowhere near this level yet, I'm always happy to see the spark in the eyes of Chinese speaking staff when I exchange a few polite sentences with them. It goes both ways, I'm also genuinely impressed by anyone speaking a few sentences in Czech, even if they have a heavy accent.

    • @DingLaDong
      @DingLaDong Год назад +1

      Very true.. Every other country is impressed by other foreigners speaking their language except Americans.

  • @pototitobonito
    @pototitobonito Год назад +1

    This guy is awesome!! He seems to be a nice, humble and a happy person.

  • @SS-kz7td
    @SS-kz7td 2 года назад +7134

    I love this channel. It's kinda like playing a fun victimless joke on people, in the most positive way. Sets a good example for other youtubers that you don't have to harass or scare random people.

    • @halcyon9593
      @halcyon9593 2 года назад +70

      Just spend ten years learning something that isn't common for your race, culture or ethnic group 😆
      Or make fake pranks for kids like rest of 'em

    • @SS-kz7td
      @SS-kz7td 2 года назад +46

      @@halcyon9593 You got that right! There are levels to being a youtuber, this channel is legit!

    • @EverythingCannabisTV
      @EverythingCannabisTV 2 года назад +43

      Takes education to pull pranks like
      This and instead people want to take the get Rich quick scheme , this guy can speak another language and make someone laugh instead of just break the law on camera and get views for it lol

    • @cafelatte1124
      @cafelatte1124 2 года назад +3

      You have to put fake ones into the equation also

    • @SS-kz7td
      @SS-kz7td 2 года назад +3

      @@cafelatte1124 That's a good point, because I'd be willing to bet that the majority of them ARE fake.

  • @OpenCourse556
    @OpenCourse556 2 года назад +2811

    It is like the kindest of practical jokes. No feelings hurt, everyone smiling and laughing... good times.

    • @jamesp13152
      @jamesp13152 Год назад +51

      They were very happily confused. All good fun, made them laugh, loved it.

    • @user-qv6fg1zr6y
      @user-qv6fg1zr6y Год назад +9

      It is kinda weird though, just because he’s not Asian he must not be good at the language? But I guess they aren’t used to foreigners.

    • @Cacowninja
      @Cacowninja Год назад +4

      It's not a joke, he's just speaking their language.

    • @mysticflow467
      @mysticflow467 Год назад +19

      @@user-qv6fg1zr6y this is restaurants through america though right? they'd be right 99% of the time.. or more
      it's not that they expect him to be poor at chinese, it's that they didn't expect a white person to come up speaking Chinese at all in america... where you can order with english and nobody speaks chinese

    • @OpenCourse556
      @OpenCourse556 Год назад +3

      @@Cacowninja Clearly it wasn't a joke, hence "it is like..."

  • @lizzlebizzle5003
    @lizzlebizzle5003 9 месяцев назад +3

    This makes me want to learn languages and also the content is so wholesome that I smile a lot viewing this channel. So thank you! 😊

  • @Sharrendan
    @Sharrendan Год назад +19

    I'm from Hanover, Germany and we have many Chinese university and college students in this town. They're the most humble, lovely and respectful "strangers" here. I wish I could talk to them in Cantonese/ Chinese. Lovely "prank". 👍🙃

  • @brokeboytactical
    @brokeboytactical 2 года назад +5012

    You have literally dispelled the rude Asian stereotype. Language barriers can be a hell of a thing and when you speak a unique hard language has as Mandarin or fuzhounese or even English. It can be really isolating. And feeling isolated can make people a little defensive. I think it's amazing what you're doing bridging those gaps in our cultures is very important

    • @srodriguez721
      @srodriguez721 2 года назад +104

      That’s a stereotype of Asians? Honestly, I have always heard and experienced nothing but kindness from Asians.

    • @JerryGiesler09
      @JerryGiesler09 2 года назад +9

      Fujianese? More like Fuzhounese. ;)

    • @brokeboytactical
      @brokeboytactical 2 года назад +16

      @@JerryGiesler09 omg thank you! I'm gonna go fix that now! I thought I corrected that mistake.

    • @brokeboytactical
      @brokeboytactical 2 года назад +53

      @@srodriguez721 sadly yes it is a stereotype. I would agree with you personally. No specific group of people are rude.

    • @mr.niceguy777
      @mr.niceguy777 2 года назад +16

      Watch some serpentza videos. You get all kinds. Rude and generous. All asians are different of course but Chinese people are typically blunt and say the first things that come to their mind. A lot of the time it's not nice when your a foreigner but you just have to take it on the chin and keep it pushing.

  • @squibblez2517
    @squibblez2517 2 года назад +1809

    I love seeing peoples reactions when someone they wouldn't expect to speak their mother tongue does. It's a very lovely display of humanity, and it's something that goes overlooked a lot nowadays

    • @ezikod3566
      @ezikod3566 2 года назад +4

      Yeah true

    • @kevster288
      @kevster288 2 года назад +4

      Me too. I've watched hours of Laoshu's videos. They are awesome.

    • @charismatic9467
      @charismatic9467 2 года назад +3

      No only speak it, but speak it so well they are surprised he's american.

    • @Cason767
      @Cason767 2 года назад +1

      @@kevster288 yeah, rip

    • @carina-nonbinary
      @carina-nonbinary 2 года назад +3

      Depends. Here in Germany there are people who start talking in a way you would talk to a child when they have a conversation with someone who doesn't look Caucasian/German enough. There's nothing wholesome about that.

  • @msb5775
    @msb5775 2 года назад +3141

    A lot of people post clickbait “people said bad things about me when they didn’t think I understood” videos that are borderline racist or offensive because it’s always taken out of context. So I like this video because he’s actually being very respectful (supporting their business and quickly ordering food rather than wasting their time with a “prank”). You can tell how genuinely happy these people are to see someone who clearly appreciates their culture and language, and you can tell how happy he is that he’s making them happy.

    • @rekietabeatslc9980
      @rekietabeatslc9980 2 года назад +71

      I almost didn't watch as I thought it would be that sort of thing-RUclipsr just wasting ppl's time & using them for content. It wasn't though, it was really sweet & genuine and everyone enjoyed the experience. My feel good vid of the day, was not expecting that. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @detpistons4l401
      @detpistons4l401 2 года назад +21

      Is it racist bc they used them for content? That’s not racism bud

    • @charlestannehill7537
      @charlestannehill7537 2 года назад

      @@detpistons4l401 I think he means that it's racist to post videos of shit Asians being racist. Which is a backwards fucked up logic. Yes, the guy was nice and polite, and they had a positive interaction, but there are racist Asians. A lot of them are. I know. I'm half Chinese and speak mandarin. Wife taught me Spanish also. And I can confirm, when low-life's of another ethnic origin think you can't understand them, they talk shit in native tongue. Until you open your mouth and let them know. Then they want to back peddle. Damn shame.

    • @mrgforces
      @mrgforces 2 года назад +28

      @@detpistons4l401 You clearly didn't get the context lol

    • @kellyroyds5040
      @kellyroyds5040 2 года назад +5

      MS B You realize that when you patronize foreign businesses most of the time they talk about you in their language. It may be good or bad things they're saying. Maybe people should learn to watch what they say about others because you never know if they understand your language.

  • @jdubbersw777
    @jdubbersw777 2 года назад +1748

    Never in life have I seen a drive thru for Chinese food. I'm so jealous. We need that asap!!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @macuser1232
      @macuser1232 2 года назад +60

      I guess NYC does have some perks despite being super crowded and expensive lol

    • @polemic_channel
      @polemic_channel 2 года назад +36

      the only thing that pops up on google maps for me is panda express

    • @yearight6294
      @yearight6294 2 года назад +8

      @@macuser1232 these are in houston i think.

    • @janellek21
      @janellek21 2 года назад +30

      @@macuser1232 That wasn't NYC. Look at the palm trees next to the restaurant.

    • @VAFranky
      @VAFranky 2 года назад +8

      All we have is Panda Express. They’re always out of Teriyaki Chicken and the rest of their stuff isn’t as good as regular family owned Chinese places. I’d love if they had drive thrus.

  • @jaimemunoz8513
    @jaimemunoz8513 3 месяца назад

    This guy's interactions with the ppl once they realize he's not a native speaker are just golden and so wholesome.. I love every single reaction to his fluency. Never get tired of it.
    Keep 'em coming!

  • @enhanzhao
    @enhanzhao Месяц назад +1

    Speaking on behalf of myself as a Chinese - I really appreciate it when someone chooses to learn a different language. It means they are genuinly intersted in the people and culture. I have met too many people who can't be bothered because they think they are the center of the universe and everyone else is inferior... It is good to be reminded that not everyone is like that!

  • @thewatcher6295
    @thewatcher6295 2 года назад +1200

    It’s nice to see the joy people feel when they see that you learned their language. It’s as if you showed them great respect to their culture.

    • @faceripper77
      @faceripper77 2 года назад +19

      I speak really good Floridian English

    • @Mika-ph6ku
      @Mika-ph6ku 2 года назад +27

      @@faceripper77 hardest language in the world to master

    • @adrianarnillas7430
      @adrianarnillas7430 2 года назад +4

      @@faceripper77 south Florida English definitely takes skill to understand haha

    • @ReptilianTeaDrinker
      @ReptilianTeaDrinker 2 года назад +2

      @@faceripper77 You have mastered the language of the gods. lol

    • @NenaMataHari
      @NenaMataHari 2 года назад

      It's the best feeling in the world. 😊

  • @mysteriousDSF
    @mysteriousDSF 2 года назад +1160

    This is one of the best way of making people happy. I'm a white man and I learn African languages and the speakers of said languages are so happy when they find out about it. It's a heartfelt sentiment and I can never get tired of it

    • @waynewalters426
      @waynewalters426 2 года назад +36

      That's super admirable. Keep on keeping on brother. What languages have you learned and where do you go to practice/talk with native speakers?

    • @mysteriousDSF
      @mysteriousDSF 2 года назад +53

      @@waynewalters426 I live in London so it's rather easy to find speakers of languages and so far I've only studied Swahili and Yoruba but I got some minimal knowledge in Akan and Chichewa

    • @greeneyesfromohio4103
      @greeneyesfromohio4103 2 года назад +23

      @@mysteriousDSF - a Brit who speaks Swahili?! Man I’d love to see that! Post a video bro!

    • @mysteriousDSF
      @mysteriousDSF 2 года назад +23

      @@greeneyesfromohio4103 you know what I'd thought of making entertaining tiktoks of myself speaking African languages so it's certainly going to happen! Btw I'm born and raised Hungarian, been only in Britain for 2 years.

    • @sosa3559
      @sosa3559 2 года назад +10

      @@mysteriousDSF totally make a tiktok that would be awesome. Let me know your handle when you make it

  • @frankrizzo3078
    @frankrizzo3078 6 месяцев назад

    I love the brightness of smiles and the surprises and laughter, not trying to sound weird about it, but it's really nice and fun to be able to share in these moments 😇 so thank you for sharing 😎

  • @user-xl7qr2id2p
    @user-xl7qr2id2p Год назад

    It's so touching to see them be so happy 😊

  • @leonardsvideos4659
    @leonardsvideos4659 2 года назад +1619

    Don't know why, but the reactions in this one where particularly heartwarming. Love your content! Keep it up!

    • @fishyrainbow9464
      @fishyrainbow9464 2 года назад +15

      They were humbling and genuinely excited and happy for him 😊

    • @ipaint00
      @ipaint00 2 года назад +1

      Absolutely

  • @kevinmalone3210
    @kevinmalone3210 Год назад +3884

    I'm always impressed with how he can break down barriers with Chinese people when he speaks their language.

    • @johnpeterson2987
      @johnpeterson2987 Год назад +13

      What barriers?

    • @supermutant963
      @supermutant963 Год назад +186

      @@johnpeterson2987 I believe the barrier that prevents people from different countries and cultures to understand each other because of different languages.

    • @GlassOnion23
      @GlassOnion23 Год назад +71

      @@johnpeterson2987 Uh, the language barrier? I'm not sure if you're serious with this question or what.

    • @johnpeterson2987
      @johnpeterson2987 Год назад +3

      @@GlassOnion23 You think he meant he's impressed how he can understand what they're saying because he speaks Chinese? He probably would have just said he's impressed he learned Chinese. I think he means some other kind of barriers.

    • @GlassOnion23
      @GlassOnion23 Год назад +27

      @@johnpeterson2987 Again, sorry but I'm struggling to understand what's so difficult about what he said. He's impressed that, by being able to understand and speak fluent Chinese, he can break down the barriers that are invariably there between people who don't share a common language, barriers that prevent one from ever being able to get a sense of who another person is, much less fully understand them. I guess I can understand your confusion if you're genuinely not familiar with phrases like "language barrier", "barriers to communication", "communication difficulty" and so on.

  • @cerveza2297
    @cerveza2297 Год назад

    I love this channel. Bringing people together ❤.

  • @Smiley1967
    @Smiley1967 Год назад

    love it how you allways giving people a smile in the face when speaking their native language :D

  • @pmiller7886
    @pmiller7886 2 года назад +1569

    I never get tired of your content Xiaoma, so uplifting when people react to your speaking their languages... gogo Ari~!

    • @epictrooper2568
      @epictrooper2568 2 года назад +4

      For a second I read "I always get tired of your content," but glad I was wrong.

    • @pmiller7886
      @pmiller7886 2 года назад

      @@epictrooper2568 sorry Epic, clumsy phrasing on my part 😬

    • @thegrimmretails3777
      @thegrimmretails3777 2 года назад +1

      Just goes to show, there's a difference between speaking and communicating.
      Anyone can learn to speak a language. But what's communicated in these exchanges is the fact that we are all neighbors in a big global community.

  • @williamwenzel6915
    @williamwenzel6915 2 года назад +1064

    I think that is awesome. My daughter took Japanese in college and we were at Narita Airport in Tokyo going through security when my daughter started talking in Japanese to an agent asking where the food court was and what was there. The agent jaw dropped and got a big smile on her face while she talked with my daughter in Japanese. She was stunned to see a Westerner speaking her native tongue. So proud of my daughter!

    • @sleepygene
      @sleepygene Год назад +22

      wow! if i was you i’d be proud of her too :))

    • @parthsavyasachi9348
      @parthsavyasachi9348 Год назад +21

      I am surprised that anyone was surprised because Japan is full of foreigners who speak Japanese.

    • @sigerlion8608
      @sigerlion8608 Год назад +7

      Are Americans as proud of Japanese/Chinese/Asians speaking English? Yeah, didn't think so.

    • @DieFlabbergast
      @DieFlabbergast Год назад +23

      No, it's not quite like that. Your daughter only got that reaction because it was Narita Airport. The Japanese-speaking foreigners who pass through Narita are VASTLY outnumbered by the tourists, so of course she wasn't expecting her to speak Japanese. I've lived here for 46 years, and I can tell you that in 99 percent of places in the Tokyo area nobody bats an eyelid when I or any other foreigner speaks fluent Japanese. But if it were the Ginza or Roppongi or somewhere else where tourists and short-stay gaijin hang out, then, yes -- they might be surprised!

    • @GodActio
      @GodActio Год назад +7

      Well, that's because English is the Lingua Franca of the world at the moment, and tought as main courses in most of the world, so it isn't shocking to find someone speaking it, but finding people speaking your non-english native language can be surprising

  • @TheCompodulator
    @TheCompodulator Год назад +50

    I can't help but wonder if you have some terabytes of videos, in this case, ordering food in Chinese, or did you just drive around ordering a ton of food in one day.

    • @KillaZami
      @KillaZami Год назад +4

      I wouldn't mind ordering chinese food 2 or 3 times a week, especially not if the ad revenue from this video gets more money back

    • @teslagasoline5629
      @teslagasoline5629 Год назад

      I bet! I also love that he makes content about a lot of small businesses in NYC

  • @screamingfury1521
    @screamingfury1521 Год назад +2

    This guy makes people’s day just by talking 😂 love it

  • @frankthomas1423
    @frankthomas1423 2 года назад +388

    Its awesome how when they hear you speak its like instant respect for you because you learned their language....

    • @jifaraata9668
      @jifaraata9668 2 года назад

      𝐒͠𝐩͠𝐞͠𝐜͠𝐢͠𝐚͠𝐥͠ 𝐝͠𝐚͠𝐭͠𝐢͠𝐧͠𝐠͠ 𝐟͠𝐨͠𝐫͠ 𝐲͠𝐨͠𝐮͠➺ sexy-nudegirls.host
      Anna is a beautiful girl.
      He's the person I love, he's my light
      day. The way the music flows and sounds
      is extravagant and fun. Anna is
      icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration,
      a star. I could go on and on, understand this.
      I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

    • @Mantamm
      @Mantamm 2 года назад +1

      ✊🏼

  • @kastrooutlaw
    @kastrooutlaw 2 года назад +644

    In a World where there is imminent war, all kinds of negativity, this dudes 2 minute Video brings so much joy to people, thats amazing

    • @CitizenOfSymphonia
      @CitizenOfSymphonia 2 года назад +22

      War is usually a play for the rich and powerful to get more money and power. This time is no different. Most people don't want to fight.

    • @CitizenOfSymphonia
      @CitizenOfSymphonia 2 года назад +5

      @@sktoh4469 They want this conflict so damn bad its pathetic to watch.

    • @g60force
      @g60force 2 года назад

      @ᑎᒍᑌᑎᗪᗩᒪ🔞 `18... nah that's to old... NEXT! XD

    • @basil7292
      @basil7292 2 года назад

      @@sktoh4469 who is brandon

    • @RocketSw0rd
      @RocketSw0rd 2 года назад +4

      @@basil7292 It's political. You can google it if you want. (On second thought, don't bother. Especially if you aren't an adult, since it's vulgar.) No need to get into those discussions in RUclips comments. Just enjoy the nice videos that Xiaoma posts.

  • @Uncarlosperez
    @Uncarlosperez 4 месяца назад

    Your channel has such happy vibes, love it.

  • @PhillyLittles
    @PhillyLittles Год назад +3

    This love how everyone's face lights up and they realize this man can speak their language. It's just beautiful

  • @0kieD0kiee
    @0kieD0kiee 2 года назад +687

    You could tell how flattered he was when the drive through guy said “I couldn’t tell you’re not from china!” So sweet

    • @zacheray
      @zacheray 2 года назад +46

      For anyone learning a language, that’s like receiving the Olympic gold medal. We all dream of it.

    • @WMDistraction
      @WMDistraction 2 года назад +22

      In China you get that compliment a lot, deservedly or no. I got it within a year of starting to learn when I just said, “Uh huh, no, sure, okay” repeatedly and then gave an address and phone number. 😂
      That said, his Chinese is great (better than mine), but there are some very white-sounding pronunciations sprinkled in there (肉,ròu, meat - hard to get right cuz the “Chinese” r is juuuust different enough; if we wanna get critical, 小, xiǎo, small - the x/sh distinction is tough). Over a speaker it probably sounds native or near-native, though, so kinda irrelevant - especially since language is ultimately about communication and socialization anyhow - just thought it might be interesting

  • @ADGarvey1
    @ADGarvey1 2 года назад +794

    I LOVE how happy you make people when you speak their language.

    • @wileecoyote5749
      @wileecoyote5749 2 года назад +1

      Ask ChYYYna

    • @user-je2qr3xx3w
      @user-je2qr3xx3w 2 года назад

      @Alice stop flexing

    • @user-je2qr3xx3w
      @user-je2qr3xx3w 2 года назад

      @ Laoshi stop starting stuff

    • @user-je2qr3xx3w
      @user-je2qr3xx3w 2 года назад

      Problem solved

    • @tonytan1591
      @tonytan1591 2 года назад

      yes, I agree with you, I was the guy who was at the window, and when he pulls up to the window, I feel like talk with someone from the same place where I grow up . psychologically ,it makes you trust the person who speak your language better than the one who doesn't ...

  • @JimDewdGuitars
    @JimDewdGuitars Год назад

    They were so happy to hear someone speaking their language. So awesome!

  • @elturtle4739
    @elturtle4739 2 года назад +901

    Watching the language barrier be torn down as a bilingual person is such a satisfying feeling, to see a wave of relief go over the people you talk to is so nice. It feels much more personal.

    • @BryanM86
      @BryanM86 2 года назад +2

      I would love to see the video of a white person asking a Chinese person why they can speak English

    • @elturtle4739
      @elturtle4739 2 года назад +22

      @@BryanM86 it’s one thing if a white person asks that in America, it’s another if they ask that while living in China or a non-English majority country

    • @BryanM86
      @BryanM86 2 года назад +1

      @@elturtle4739 doubtful either situation it would be deemed as racist

    • @elturtle4739
      @elturtle4739 2 года назад +13

      @@BryanM86 wrong, in China if you ask that it’s very normal cuz no one is expected to know English in a country where the majority of natives speak mandarin, Cantonese, or some other language native to the region
      It’s like if someone from Guatemala came to America and don’t speak English yet are surprised when a white person can speak Spanish with them, and inevitably ask “how’d you learn to speak Spanish?”

    • @DsgSleazy
      @DsgSleazy 2 года назад +5

      @@elturtle4739 He's a troll crying in the comments and trying to race bait.

  • @pherrishill2570
    @pherrishill2570 2 года назад +489

    Always makes me happy how amazingly excited people get when they hear you speak fluently in their own language.
    Lots of nice people out there in this world and you do an incredible job of promoting the humanity in every one.

    • @jifaraata9668
      @jifaraata9668 2 года назад

      𝐒͠𝐩͠𝐞͠𝐜͠𝐢͠𝐚͠𝐥͠ 𝐝͠𝐚͠𝐭͠𝐢͠𝐧͠𝐠͠ 𝐟͠𝐨͠𝐫͠ 𝐲͠𝐨͠𝐮͠➺ sexy-nudegirls.host
      Anna is a beautiful girl.
      He's the person I love, he's my light
      day. The way the music flows and sounds
      is extravagant and fun. Anna is
      icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration,
      a star. I could go on and on, understand this.
      I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

    • @mariamyousef4224
      @mariamyousef4224 2 года назад +1

      @@jifaraata9668 😐

  • @CREEDO.
    @CREEDO. Год назад +1

    *so wholesome and so beautiful, this is amazing! i fw this heavy*

  • @brkm7671
    @brkm7671 Год назад +14

    This made me smile, ear to ear. They were so psyched at how well you spoke, loved it

  • @sahillsekhon3
    @sahillsekhon3 2 года назад +1316

    The reactions are always so wholesome. People appreciate others learning their language it means a lot to them to know their culture is everywhere and it’s loved around the world by many not just themselves.

    • @geoffpoole483
      @geoffpoole483 2 года назад +22

      Making the effort to learn a foreign language is very rewarding.

    • @littlemister96
      @littlemister96 Год назад +5

      My dad learned french and went to Paris, and most people he talked to could speak English but appreciated even attempting to speak French.

    • @NaeJoy
      @NaeJoy Год назад +1

      I actually think it seems a bit racist, as they are being presumptuous that someone with a different appearance to themselves shouldn’t be able to speak their language

    • @blackkyurem720
      @blackkyurem720 Год назад +5

      @@NaeJoy In their experience most foreigners can't or don't speak their language well so it's a suprise when someone does.
      They usually just experience their own kind speaking like that so it's the norm for them.

    • @MrAsynchro
      @MrAsynchro Год назад +4

      @@NaeJoy How is that being racist lmao

  • @jukio02
    @jukio02 2 года назад +409

    Wait a minute, I didn't know drive thrus for Chinese restaurants existed. *Mind Blown*

    • @guidancefromjah
      @guidancefromjah 2 года назад +9

      Same...

    • @8543960
      @8543960 2 года назад +6

      Exactly what I thought. 😄

    • @robe.2424
      @robe.2424 2 года назад +8

      We need some of these out here!

    • @tonyawms3186
      @tonyawms3186 2 года назад +4

      Me neither. I was happy to see a drive thru Chinese restaurant.

    • @kaon21
      @kaon21 2 года назад +2

      Chinese people are everywhere honestly even in my country (Albania Europe) u can see many traderes and Chinese restaurants

  • @ccLA08
    @ccLA08 Год назад

    You sir are what i aspire to be. Its amazing the amount of languages you can speak

  • @richardallen1555
    @richardallen1555 Год назад +2

    The first time I ever got told by someone that they thought The language we were speaking was my native language was such an awesome feeling. Gave me the biggest smile on my face.

  • @25KSubsWithNoVideosChallenge
    @25KSubsWithNoVideosChallenge 6 месяцев назад +3

    There’s nothing more beautiful than demonstrating to another culture how much you care to learn about them than learning their language. Those ladies in the first restaurant completely changed their demeanor and wanted to become friends. Great content and great work studying their language and culture.

    • @misspriss2482
      @misspriss2482 4 месяца назад +1

      Especially when you're making videos about it and monetizing it for profit. Awesome!

  • @paulgonzales2601
    @paulgonzales2601 5 дней назад

    We are all so similar. I love the way this shows that our biggest barrier in really getting along as a world population is language. I love watching these videos. The way they react when they see he is not Chinese but they embrace him.

  • @theironrhino110
    @theironrhino110 2 года назад +1838

    As an English speaker who was born, raised, and lives living in Quebec I find that speaking French to a French Quebecer immediately puts you on their good side regardless of what you’re talking about. Even if you’re not that great at French as long as you try they will slow down and make it easier for you to understand.
    I’m also trying to learn German since my Mother’s family immigrated from Prussia in 1870 and I always wanted to learn the language of my great-great grandparents.

    • @Izik8890
      @Izik8890 2 года назад +58

      Learning German can be really fun if you know English. Some similarities and false friends are absolutely hilarious !

    • @DouchebagDex
      @DouchebagDex 2 года назад +19

      @@DragonQueenOfLittleEarth Germanic roots are mostly from the original Anglo-Saxon settlers (and some other Germanic tribes) as well as Scandinavian influence. Celts aren't Germanic, they are Celtic. They also didn't have that much influence over the English language.

    • @abudhabicv580
      @abudhabicv580 2 года назад +31

      Ne tinquiete pas mon tabarnak, on t'apprecie

    • @phatrickmoore
      @phatrickmoore 2 года назад +2

      I can communicate very basically in French and visited my grandmas side of the family who live just south of Quebec City (Saint-Frederic, Thetford Mines area). Can confirm, there were definitely kind people willing to slow down and talk with me ;P it was really nice of them

    • @fabulamcafee
      @fabulamcafee 2 года назад

      then stop speaking french and invade that shit | for germany, you better learn arabic

  • @r.j3423
    @r.j3423 Год назад +1915

    I’m half Korean, half Mexican but I grew up in Texas were there’s a huge Mexican population, so I always felt more connected to Mexican culture. My siblings and I can speak korean, but my parents always made speaking only Spanish mandatory at home since in the US it’s one of the most used languages other than English (korean, not so much). I visited my moms hometown in Mexico last year and I still remember seeing the relief in peoples faces when they realized they didn’t have to speak English to me or since I have more Asian features, whatever language they thought I spoke lol. also this one time, I was in busan visiting my dads brothers and I saw this foreign middle age lady looking lost. I went over and spoke to her in English thinking she was from the states. She said she was from Spain so when I busted out my Spanish she was so hyped, it made me realize how beautiful being multilingual is.

    • @Hunchbackswift
      @Hunchbackswift Год назад +10

      you thought she was american because she was white?

    • @dhgemein2
      @dhgemein2 Год назад +157

      @@Hunchbackswift That's a real thing in Korea. Most people assume that if you're white you must be American. It didn't bother me as a Canadian, but my Russian friends were irked by it.

    • @davida4389
      @davida4389 Год назад +81

      @@Hunchbackswift Who cares if they assumed she was american? Im spanish but theres more chance of that woman speaking english than other any language, USA is the third country with the most population, and USA citizens are the 4th population who visit Korea the most (the first three places are taken by asian countries (china, Japan, Taiwan)) so its normal to assume she was american, the guy just spoke her in english which may be the most common language for white ppl

    • @Hunchbackswift
      @Hunchbackswift Год назад +2

      @@davida4389 oh so youre from spain? How would you react if an american went to your country and started to force you to speak english??? Wouldnt that be weird? I dont want foreigners to force me into speaking a different language in my OWN country

    • @Z6D4C4
      @Z6D4C4 Год назад +72

      @@Hunchbackswift No one's forcing you to do anything.

  • @Judy.LoveandLightAlways
    @Judy.LoveandLightAlways Год назад +4

    To Learn a Second Language to Me is A Truly Beautiful Mind. Imagine if your First Language is Chinese and you are Trying to learn English? Be Kind To Those Who are Trying when English is NOT their First Language. Great Video. Kindest Thoughts to you and your family from Australia x

    • @OtomoTenzi
      @OtomoTenzi Год назад +1

      Lotsa people who grew up in Hong Kong are like that... Plenty of Europeans and South Asians; like Indians and Pakistanis who can speak Chinese really well, but can't hardly speak their own native language. That happens alot!

    • @wynot7196
      @wynot7196 Год назад

      I'm kinda the opposite I learned Chinese first but I ben living in the u. s since I was five and now I can barely speak it anymore

  • @GraveUypo
    @GraveUypo Год назад +1

    this was way more wholesome than i was expecting

  • @GothicG
    @GothicG 2 года назад +2610

    It always baffles me how bubblier and happier people become when you communicate to them in their native language, just feels so good seeing people so genuinely happy just having a basic conversation :)
    Edit: Aww shucks you guys! Thanks for the likes 👊

    • @joanneberg8093
      @joanneberg8093 2 года назад +36

      Imagine if we spoke with indigenous Americans in their native languages

    • @Revelator2025
      @Revelator2025 2 года назад +11

      @@joanneberg8093 I would love that.

    • @joanneberg8093
      @joanneberg8093 2 года назад +8

      @@Revelator2025 you can find RUclipsrs teaching their native languages

    • @AramatiPaz
      @AramatiPaz 2 года назад +42

      Someone once said "If you speak with someone in a language they understand, you can touch their minds. If you speak with someone in their native language, you can touch their hearts. "
      Or was it soul? Well, you get the idea.

    • @dragonweirdocreap
      @dragonweirdocreap 2 года назад +21

      It's way more personal.
      It's specially impactful when your abroad.
      For example it wouldn't be as impactful to talk to a foreigner that's fluent in your language, it would be very neat that's for sure. On the other hand imagine that you've been living in a different country for awhile or even just visiting, hearing someone communicate in your native language is just pure joy, it has a very comforting. Now add the fact that he isn't Chinese into the mix and it's now a spectacle as well lmao.

  • @PrincessAdobo
    @PrincessAdobo 2 года назад +125

    “Now I’ve seen it all!” How cute!!!!! Seeing you put those smiles on them make me so happy! Keep doing what you’re doing.

  • @marcm1422
    @marcm1422 Год назад

    Freaking amazing you speak any language so well, simply wow👏👏👏

  • @mrp8231
    @mrp8231 Год назад

    Much respect to this guy. Chinese is not easy to learn at all. This was awesome bro🔥💯

  • @Moloko_b
    @Moloko_b 2 года назад +395

    That woman’s reaction was amazing lol like have I got the right car? 😂❤️❤️❤️👍🏻 I love the way people are totally blown away by your fluency of the languages you know. Makes you wonder what the world would be like if we understood everyone? 🤔❤️👍🏻 Take it easy, Xiaoma

  • @ThesmartestTem
    @ThesmartestTem 2 года назад +3249

    When I was a teen working as a waitress, two Mexican customers were shit talking me in Spanish. So I decided to come back and take their drink orders in Spanish. They were quite mortified. And never would have expected little ol' blond haired, blue-eyed 17 year old white girl me had been studying the language for 5 years by that point. 🤣
    Another time a friend of mine was speaking to her grandma in Romanian on the phone while out shopping. Some woman walked past her and muttered: "this is America we speak English". My friend shouted at her "I speak English just fine but do you mind if I talk to my grandma in Romania who doesn't?"
    You never know who speaks what and it's not something you can judge just by looking at a person. Don't be an asshole. :)

  • @redloops306
    @redloops306 Год назад

    I love seeing when these pop up on my feed

  • @maclaneb33
    @maclaneb33 Год назад +1

    Honestly the way Chinese people respond to him speaking mandarin is so wholesome and nice

  • @nataliaprzeszowska
    @nataliaprzeszowska Год назад +3594

    I’ve been thinking how many of us generally expect foreigners to speak or at least understand English, and how often some even get mad if someone doesn’t speak it well “enough” yet, but we can learn from the people in the video. Look at how polite and genuinely happy they are! It’s heart warming.

    • @michaelnee1475
      @michaelnee1475 Год назад +40

      Yes true. I always try to speak the bit i know and it still gives smiles on peoples faces, its broken language often but i atleast try

    • @trumtrum5136
      @trumtrum5136 Год назад +47

      Who is we?

    • @hannahtaylor2242
      @hannahtaylor2242 Год назад +127

      There is worse. English speakers going to foreign countries, speaking english everywhere and not making a slight effort when people don't understand them. So many of them don't even try to say hello or thank you in the local language, and complain after that people are rude. This is so annoying !

    • @michaelnee1475
      @michaelnee1475 Год назад +17

      @@hannahtaylor2242 oh yeah my english speaking is not bad but i seen some people from london visit my country and they just assume that we all speak english. Now i do live in netherlands and we are a very cultural country and it is true that alot do speak english. I think its rude to not try to speak the language of the country because im someone that always wants to have a "taste" of the culture and language is part of thst

    • @joemanning90
      @joemanning90 Год назад +19

      Who gets mad? Hate it when people generalise and say “we”

  • @joeyn.1003
    @joeyn.1003 2 года назад +482

    Ah man. Was having a terrible day all day but decided to watch this before I went to bed. Going to sleep with a smile ready for a better day tomorrow. Thank you xiaomanyc!

    • @Swertresron111
      @Swertresron111 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/8xP1rO0lz5s/видео.html

    • @mikeoxlong567
      @mikeoxlong567 2 года назад +6

      Hope your days have been better since bro!

    • @popadopalus1919
      @popadopalus1919 2 года назад +1

      ya, i just found out the dad from the Bucket Head Nation channel past away, i watched them for 5 years and this made me feel a little better

    • @bluehaven8472
      @bluehaven8472 2 года назад

      @@popadopalus1919 yea that was rough news

  • @minime6814
    @minime6814 Год назад +1

    Cool videos. I like them a lot. You are just talking, in a foreign language, and you are getting millions of views. Amazing.

  • @ArkamasRoss
    @ArkamasRoss Год назад +7

    My brother is extremely fluent in Korean, he’s been back to Seoul many times over the years since, even married a Korean girl he met at school in the states. But sometimes when he would speak Korean on a phone call overseas he would purposely slip to mess with them and the demeanor of the person on the other end would change slightly when they realized he wasn’t Korean. 😂

  • @plourde98
    @plourde98 Год назад +428

    Beautiful. It’s like when I used to sign with deaf people at my old job, the light in someone’s eyes when you speak to them fluently in their native language is all worth it. Every single language is beautiful and can make people feel at home and comfortable.

    • @OrangeGraffiti
      @OrangeGraffiti Год назад +33

      And deaf people are always SO excited to talk with you! I worked as a cook at a sandwich shop once and someone at the register couldn't take this guy's order, he was deaf and getting frustrated with the cashier. I saw what was happening and came over, resolved the issue, and had a small chat with the customer too ("where did you learn ASL??" and all that haha). When I turned around to get back to work, most of my coworkers were standing behind me, watching the exchange. They were flabbergasted lol

    • @plourde98
      @plourde98 Год назад +21

      @@OrangeGraffiti that’s awesome! I took five years of ASL between HS and college and then happened to move to a community close to a lot of deaf families, so a a while ago when I was working in a grocery store I’d get a lot of opportunities to sign with some of them. They always made my day and I hope I made them a little happier too

    • @danielturcotte9146
      @danielturcotte9146 Год назад +3

      I took sign language classes in college for my ex gf and it was a great time for me but after we broke up I had forgotten most of it.

    • @minoltaaraya
      @minoltaaraya 11 месяцев назад

      That’s so awesome!! 😍 Love all these stories, question for the folks who are fluent in ASL- I noticed the op said they studied 5 years, so time spent learning is definitely a factor but any tips on where to start and how to better retain the knowledge of what you’ve learned? I am trying to learn and am typically pretty quick at picking up languages- well speaking them at least, 😅 I started learning French in 1st grade, I think it helps me with different intonations that don’t necessarily come easy to the majority of Americans- but my grammar is atrocious- anywho when I try to sign, I just get so frustrated. I have trouble even getting my hands to make the correct shape and can’t seem to remember a single sign, even after going over it a bunch of times. I have a friend who is deaf, we text and sometimes we chat with a notepad, plus she reads lips incredibly well but she shouldn’t have to. I want her to know I care and value her, I REALLY want to learn but I feel like something’s just not working- it’s a disconnect from my brain to my hands or something idk? I would definitely appreciate any tips though! 🥺 🙏🏾

  • @marcusfenix9534
    @marcusfenix9534 2 года назад +1603

    I've had the same experience after living in Italy for two years. I knew the language barrier would be a problem and that several departments and work centers throughout the base had Italian employees. Everything from the DMV, government motor pool, housing office, even the shipping/receiving shop had Italian people. Learning the language helped me accomplish tasks and I was called upon to translate at times. It paid dividends when traveling to Venice, Florence, Sicily and Rome. The locals were shocked that a black American Navy member took the time to learn their culture and then apply it on a regular basis. Many doors and opportunities came from being open minded.

    • @thisgarbageiscoralgable.88
      @thisgarbageiscoralgable.88 2 года назад +21

      EXCELLENT.

    • @dennissch.5014
      @dennissch.5014 2 года назад +13

      very good and true comment! 💪

    • @hmax1591
      @hmax1591 2 года назад +9

      It works with white people too.

    • @MrTheLionKing1986
      @MrTheLionKing1986 2 года назад +12

      Yay man! Hope you're having a great time here in Italy ❤️

    • @marcusfenix9534
      @marcusfenix9534 2 года назад +38

      @@MrTheLionKing1986 I left last year in August. I love America. I swore an oath to protect her, but I found peace and happiness in Italy. And that's priceless!!
      First chance I get I'm going back.

  • @SuperHitman55
    @SuperHitman55 Год назад

    Wholesome, man. Just so wholesome

  • @citizengar
    @citizengar 7 месяцев назад

    I think this is my favorite. I love their reactions.

  • @jordans2177
    @jordans2177 2 года назад +48

    “Now I’ve seen it all” I’m dead 😂😂😂

  • @carlosheredia6776
    @carlosheredia6776 2 года назад +116

    I love how they change their energy to friendly just for learning their language I feel like it’s a great respect especially to elderly

    • @Bunnybunny5656
      @Bunnybunny5656 2 года назад +18

      It means allot to anyone in Asian really, it means you took the time to respect our languages and learn it meaning you may care about us to an extent and that means allot to use.

    • @Skype93
      @Skype93 2 года назад

      @@Bunnybunny5656 very interesting 🤔

    • @pipilili6241
      @pipilili6241 2 года назад +1

      This is true also for southeast asian. We really respect any foreigners who tried to understand our language and culture 😁

  • @superiorgas294
    @superiorgas294 Год назад

    I never get tired of it. I envy your ability sir. Bravo.

  • @MrsStilly1
    @MrsStilly1 Год назад +4

    Aww this is so wholesome. Just making people comfortable and connecting to them through their language. So cool. He even laughs like a Chinaman 🤣
    I wanna learn Chinese now!

  • @wallys11000
    @wallys11000 2 года назад +204

    I love to see people surprised and delighted by you speaking their language. I wish I could do that but you're one in a million!

    • @XinxilanDiaosi
      @XinxilanDiaosi 2 года назад +1

      actually, anyone can do it - just need to invest a lot of time. I know because I'm an idiot and my Chinese is somewhat decent self taught.

    • @wallys11000
      @wallys11000 2 года назад +4

      @@XinxilanDiaosi I know what you mean but I had a lot of trouble just learning Spanish in school. I think it's a talent your born with. But if I really applied myself maybe I could have somewhat success. Wish you great success with your Chinese!

    • @elixxur
      @elixxur 2 года назад

      @@wallys11000 Try another language then.

    • @TheRational75
      @TheRational75 2 года назад +14

      @@wallys11000 It's not Dianne. You can do it! It's just a matter of putting some time and loving the experience. Maybe it didn't work for you in school because of the pressure of being in a class and having exams. That's not how language learning should be. Give it another try, just for the passion of learning. Language is wired in all our human brains. It is one of the most natural human abilities.

    • @wallys11000
      @wallys11000 2 года назад +2

      @@TheRational75 You're right. 😄

  • @adamoneill7371
    @adamoneill7371 Год назад +786

    This has got to be one of the best reactions yet! From her confused look, to how he quite literally knocked her off her feet she was so surprised! Had that wall not been there I think she would have fallen over from shock! I love this channel, and as some others have pointed out, it is such a positive and harmless "pranks" and almost always seems to get people opening up and brightens their day!

    • @miamitten1123
      @miamitten1123 11 месяцев назад +1

      No vegetables. No seasoning.....typical white boi.

  • @gigag3060
    @gigag3060 Год назад +2

    why can’t people do more wholesome pranks like these? instead of “stealing pranks” and “randomly slapping people pranks”

  • @jamesproudlove1527
    @jamesproudlove1527 Год назад +1

    That was so good. It made my day. Thank you.

  • @maddengawd5773
    @maddengawd5773 Год назад +6605

    When she said “Now I’ve seen it all” I could not stop laughing. That is so awesome
    Edit: Thanks for all the likes everyone!

    • @anoverengineereddildo3322
      @anoverengineereddildo3322 Год назад

      Yeah awesome when someone’s racist UNLESS THEY’RE WHITE THEN BAD CANCELLED OMG

    • @adinacurtaz
      @adinacurtaz Год назад +50

      The other way round it would be considered soo racist haha

    • @anoverengineereddildo3322
      @anoverengineereddildo3322 Год назад +8

      @@adinacurtaz yea

    • @ashrise
      @ashrise Год назад +46

      @@adinacurtaz English is one of the most wide-spread language. Chinese is not, for now.

    • @nikolaisalikov1257
      @nikolaisalikov1257 Год назад +4

      Chinese is second to English.

  • @andrewwatson9805
    @andrewwatson9805 2 года назад +125

    Learning another language and speaking it to native speakers has to be one of the best ways of demonstrating respect for them and their culture.

  • @unknown6561
    @unknown6561 Год назад

    I couldn't stop smiling, you're awesome!!

  • @kylewit
    @kylewit Год назад +1

    That last xie xie ni men was adorable. They both really appreciated your effort to learn about their language and culture. Really motivating to see thank you

  • @AudreyNguyenVlogs
    @AudreyNguyenVlogs 2 года назад +168

    Your videos always make me smile! I studied Chinese for 3 semesters in the US and one semester in Beijing. It’s such a fun language.

  • @mudflapsmoviereviews
    @mudflapsmoviereviews 2 года назад +652

    Take notes people. Never be afraid to learn a new language, it can pay off well for you and the people who speak the language fluently really appreciate it when someone tries to learn their language, especially when it is not their first language

    • @emm6155
      @emm6155 2 года назад

      You really need to know Chinese in America 😂 F that let them learn English . In NYC they have stores for many many years and still can’t speak a lock of English other then the price . As an American . I really don’t understand why we still support them all they do is bring their money back to China . They NEVER invest in our economy

    • @michellemullins444
      @michellemullins444 2 года назад +1

      Yes! Definitely!

    • @HUYI1
      @HUYI1 2 года назад

      This is why I like to learn new languages while I can, it's annoying tho when some are harder than others

    • @BryanM86
      @BryanM86 2 года назад +2

      I would love to see the video of a white person asking a Chinese person why they can speak English

    • @laurao3274
      @laurao3274 2 года назад +1

      I find this to be particularly true for Americans, since most of us never learn a foreign language. People are always shocked to find out I speak their language. They always assume I have family from whatever country.

  • @MrMagyar5
    @MrMagyar5 3 дня назад

    Learning another language truly opens your mind. Languages are interesting. You must THINK in that language. And because they are structured differently, they require you to think differently. I speak Hungarian (or used to, it's been a long time) and when I was learning it I had to learn to think like a Hungarian in order to speak it fluently.

  • @DoNtCaReBrO_305
    @DoNtCaReBrO_305 4 месяца назад

    You gotta do like 8,000 more of these bro. These are awesome.