White Guys Surprise Locals with Rare Chinese Dialect, They are Stunned

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 6. 01. 2020
  • Me and my Chinese-speaking white friends went to Brooklyn Chinatown to practice our Mandarin, Cantonese, and the rare dialect of Fuzhounese (also known as Fuzhou dialect or Hokchew / Hock Chew), which people speak in this part of Brooklyn. We got lots of smiles and laughs and funny reactions and it turned into a really fun day! It’s always nice to make connections with people using language skills. An inspiring video for people looking to learn languages, I hope!
    Subscribe to my channel: / @xiaomanyc
    Follow me on Instagram: / xiaomanyc
    Follow me on Facebook: / xiaomanyc
  • Zábava

Komentáře • 4,9K

  • @xiaomanyc
    @xiaomanyc  Před 3 lety +233

    Want to learn fluent Chinese like me? Sign up for my free newsletter and discover how you can pick up Chinese quickly using my weird but effective method: bit.ly/37gTpLc

  • @kfliess
    @kfliess Před 4 lety +4937

    When you can be funny in a foreign language you know you've achieved fluency. These dudes are there.

    • @Mazurecki56
      @Mazurecki56 Před 4 lety +342

      I can't be funny even in my native language!

    • @nicopaoletti3501
      @nicopaoletti3501 Před 4 lety +95

      Not true, whenever any Mexican guys at work mess something up, just say “no mames” all the other Mexican guys will crack up if they know you don’t speak Spanish.

    • @flixs1353
      @flixs1353 Před 4 lety +4

      @@Mazurecki56 lol

    • @cooliipie
      @cooliipie Před 4 lety +9

      False. You can begin making jokes with just a few words... You're either funny or not

    • @non-binaryeugene733
      @non-binaryeugene733 Před 4 lety +8

      They’re all just laughing at their accents

  • @donalflynn7764
    @donalflynn7764 Před 4 lety +13535

    Notice how warm everyone becomes when they hear them speak chinese. It’s a sign of respect. There’s a lesson there for us all.

    • @ItsSliWill
      @ItsSliWill Před 4 lety +705

      Well yeah if time is taken out to learn a language there's that respect of learning the language and embracing that culture. It's good to see.

    • @90snino89
      @90snino89 Před 4 lety +315

      @@Kennyblankenshipp_ English? Lol you mean the language that's taken a large portion of it's existence from other languages? Nah bro foh, US hasn't even fully recognized English as the official language of the country.

    • @alexliu5806
      @alexliu5806 Před 4 lety +423

      @@Kennyblankenshipp_ And that mentality is why Americans are some of the worst when it comes to knowing more than one language. Europeans know on average 2 languages. It's not just about sign of respect or whatever, it's about broadening your horizons.

    • @mutsuhanma7807
      @mutsuhanma7807 Před 4 lety +85

      @@alexliu5806 No...it's less about broadening your horizons and more about respect, especially with google translations getting better. If someone takes time out of their life to learn a language and speak it efficiently so they make it easier for someone who may not have the time to speak their main language...that's respect...

    • @majikjuggalo
      @majikjuggalo Před 4 lety +62

      No need to. They need to learn english.

  • @KingRemoji
    @KingRemoji Před 4 lety +897

    The funnier thing is when they DONT react and don’t even look up at him 😂
    That’s a true New Yorker, so beaten down by life, nothing even surprises you anymore 😂

    • @ivanleterror9158
      @ivanleterror9158 Před 3 lety +20

      They'e too busy thinking about what to do with their trash since the Mayor furloughed several thousand or so city workers. As posted on here and you have to believe everything on the Net.

    • @thelert
      @thelert Před 3 lety +4

      They're hoping they aren't in trouble.

    • @HelloNewMoon
      @HelloNewMoon Před 3 lety +2

      Lmao busy people

    • @phillabong520
      @phillabong520 Před 3 lety +2

      They’re too busy acting like it’s the greatest city in the world 🤷‍♂️

    • @tylersauls3557
      @tylersauls3557 Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah for sure if he was doing this in Georgia the Chinese people would be probably in shock. I've never met any americans who speak chinese or ever seen it.. I'm from the atl area there are a good bit asians

  • @amirhassan7887
    @amirhassan7887 Před 4 lety +5513

    Chinese vendor : Speaks English to Americans
    Americans : Uno reverse card

  • @Tuxedo2680
    @Tuxedo2680 Před 4 lety +2979

    This is a lesson to everyone learning a second language: don't be afraid to make mistakes. Most people will appreciate that you're trying to learn by speaking to them in their language.

    • @seble
      @seble Před 4 lety +164

      Except the French

    • @Chris00792
      @Chris00792 Před 4 lety +80

      Americans get offended and act like jerks for the most part if they notice you attempting to speak their language. It happened a lot to me that I got a little discouraged to be honest.

    • @nicolemassie576
      @nicolemassie576 Před 4 lety +88

      @@Chris00792 I have to agree. English speakers and the French seem to be the biggest assholes when it comes to trying to practice with them.

    • @thelastmotel
      @thelastmotel Před 4 lety +31

      Depends where you are in France. Cities and tourist places, yeah, they tend to be very snobby, but if you go off the beaten path, people tend to be much better about it.

    • @jimothyjimothy1
      @jimothyjimothy1 Před 4 lety +33

      @@Chris00792 I personally don't mind people trying to learn English but I can't talk for other native English speakers

  • @danyellx615
    @danyellx615 Před 4 lety +610

    This is so pure. I love how welcoming everyone is. I’ve had such a shit day and this has really cheered me up.

  • @westsideken
    @westsideken Před 4 lety +573

    My grandmother was Ukrainian and was on the bus talking with another Ukrainian in their native language. They heard a lady behind her say "I speak Ukrainian". When my grandmother turned around, it was a black lady. She loved to tell that story. RIP, Baba, miss you, love you.

    • @clooperman3745
      @clooperman3745 Před 3 lety +17

      When l see my 15 year old grandson he often talks in a foreign language, my son tells me it is known as playground English !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @lacrimacristi
      @lacrimacristi Před 3 lety +15

      Sweet babushka

    • @steven21736
      @steven21736 Před 2 lety +4

      Did the woman behind them grow up in Ukraine? Or a language enthusiast?

    • @lijahv8586
      @lijahv8586 Před 2 lety +16

      @@steven21736 actually it’s not uncommon for African students to study at university in Ukraine so this may have been the case

  • @JumpyZ_
    @JumpyZ_ Před 4 lety +4319

    Her: I bet he’s out cheating on me
    Me and the boys:

    • @eduardoeliascanela7588
      @eduardoeliascanela7588 Před 4 lety +18

      JumpyZ saw this comment right at 8:48 😂😂😂 perfect timing.

    • @kdowning2715
      @kdowning2715 Před 4 lety +94

      I don’t think these dudes like girls. They’re way too effeminate.

    • @aldxbaran
      @aldxbaran Před 4 lety +31

      @@kdowning2715 yeah, they probably fucked up a storm after recording.

    • @nelsyp7084
      @nelsyp7084 Před 4 lety +2

      LMFAOO

    • @TacoCrisma
      @TacoCrisma Před 4 lety +1

      Coughing I’m laughing so hard

  • @stavik96
    @stavik96 Před 4 lety +3123

    I like how the cameraman is just kinda there, behind a camera, alone, quiet.

    • @hlcepeda
      @hlcepeda Před 4 lety +319

      … his stomach growling away, watching all the succulent goodies being scarfed down in the name of entertainment!

    • @ImprovingAbility
      @ImprovingAbility Před 4 lety +36

      @@hlcepeda probably vegan...

    • @womble683
      @womble683 Před 4 lety +10

      He speaks Kaixana, he is alone 😉

    • @womble683
      @womble683 Před 4 lety +10

      @@hlcepeda He'll be the only one free of Coronavirus then ...😷

    • @utswriter
      @utswriter Před 4 lety +14

      You made me feel so bad for him

  • @deadnyz
    @deadnyz Před 3 lety +75

    Fun fact: my dad is Fuzhonese and he was pretty surprised when he heard my iPad go from you speaking English to Fuzhonese.

  • @EmilyRose1
    @EmilyRose1 Před 3 lety +258

    He has impeccable people skills, my social anxiety could never

    • @KateLove21
      @KateLove21 Před 3 lety +22

      This is exactly why he becomes fluent so fast and I'm over 10 years learning a language and lived in the country and everything and am so bad ... because I stop up and am so shy and afraid to make mistakes.

    • @Alicia.Marie.13
      @Alicia.Marie.13 Před 3 lety +20

      I can barely have conversations in English which is my native language lol social anxiety is a monster.

    • @optionvice8926
      @optionvice8926 Před 2 lety +7

      Also having lack of social awareness in the same time lol.

  • @funkabby1
    @funkabby1 Před 4 lety +2975

    You guys actually make me want to learn Chinese.

    • @funkabby1
      @funkabby1 Před 4 lety +12

      Night Hawk thanks for the tip buddy

    • @chowsiewcheong4704
      @chowsiewcheong4704 Před 4 lety +31

      Learning Chinese can be fun if you are really game for it. Living in SE Asia makes most non-Chinese being able to speak a smattering of Southern dialects like Guandonghua (Cantonese - spoken in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur) and Fujianhua (Fukienese - spoken in Manila, Singapore and Medan). But nowadays, many can even sing in Putonghua (Mandarin - thanks to videos and karaoke). Best regards.

    • @larrykreamer4260
      @larrykreamer4260 Před 4 lety +3

      You guys make me want to slap some body

    • @ruf01au
      @ruf01au Před 4 lety +2

      Ditto - will have to investigate the best first steps

    • @janetmissjacksonifyourenas2904
      @janetmissjacksonifyourenas2904 Před 4 lety +14

      learn abt radicals, tones, pinyin and stroke order and it becomes REALLY fun to learn/ kind of easier

  • @anaumaddahfaka_8421
    @anaumaddahfaka_8421 Před 4 lety +3315

    You guys should try going to a vendor, bite into something and act like you’ve suddenly learned Chinese. Like you haven’t spoken a single word of it before.😂

    • @waltonwright5142
      @waltonwright5142 Před 4 lety +191

      Yes! 😂 Ha I'd love to see those reactions!

    • @ginawiggles918
      @ginawiggles918 Před 4 lety +153

      Now THAT's a funny idea!

    • @nikos-giorgos
      @nikos-giorgos Před 4 lety +9

      gina wiggles
      It's like, in every video they make!(the idea I mean)

    • @savageogoe4926
      @savageogoe4926 Před 4 lety +4

      Yes!! Great idea

    • @oivatank
      @oivatank Před 4 lety +50

      “Oh god! I’ve been infected with Chinese!...I’m cool with this.”

  • @ethandelsol1674
    @ethandelsol1674 Před 4 lety +207

    1:08 i love the kids reaction when he hears them speaking chinese

  • @tiffsaver
    @tiffsaver Před 4 lety +125

    Seeing the sheer joy on the people's faces you touched really moved me. You are truly goodwill ambassadors for the US. Just watching this video made my day, in some small measure giving me hope for the future.

  • @burrowss14
    @burrowss14 Před 4 lety +2558

    “The younger generation only want to speak English” so sad but true for so many cultures. I think all people who migrate to different countries really risk loosing their mother tongue down the line... nothing we can do

    • @timowthie
      @timowthie Před 4 lety +70

      In amerika so many people don't speak English, that absolutely ridiculous.

    • @phant0m0th_
      @phant0m0th_ Před 4 lety +73

      As someone who is half Filipino I wish I had been taught Tagalog. Maybe in the future when I can pay someone to teach me to speak it fluently. No one in my family speaks it. I also attempted Korean for 6 years but no one to practice the language.

    • @maureen-paulbarnes-vonkulm480
      @maureen-paulbarnes-vonkulm480 Před 4 lety +51

      It was the same for us when we immigrated from Germany but you regain your interest in your mother tongue as you get older. Its the job of the parents to keep speaking to the kids in the mother tongue.

    • @burrowss14
      @burrowss14 Před 4 lety +8

      seventhseance I can teach you haha. It’s common for Filipino parents to not teach their children Tagalog once they migrate. I got lucky since my parents taught me

    • @burrowss14
      @burrowss14 Před 4 lety +4

      Maureen-Paul Barnes-von Kulmiz you’re 100% right it’s the parents responsibility

  • @BradleyTruax7
    @BradleyTruax7 Před 4 lety +1138

    If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
    Nelson Mandela

    • @BradleyTruax7
      @BradleyTruax7 Před 4 lety +11

      Milton Holley it would be nice if you followed up your an opinion with some sort of facts to substantiate a claim. I don’t know a whole lot about Nelson Mandela but to empathize with your point I have found mother Theresa to be quite a disgusting human being after reading several of her novels. So I don’t assume he is an entirely good person. The message is what I was sharing. Not an opinion on what I thought about his character. Mother Theresa had a lot of wise sayings but I don’t think much of her as a person. Hopefully this doesn’t sound like an ego thing on my part. But if you don’t understand the message just ask for clarification next time and I’m sure plenty of people would be happy to help you understand the message.

    • @BradleyTruax7
      @BradleyTruax7 Před 4 lety +7

      Milton Holley I appreciate you bringing to my attention what type of person he is. But on the other hand that’s not what this discussion is about. It’s simply about connecting with humans. And investing your own time to learn their native tongue and employ it shows a huge sign of respect and in turn they are very gracious to acknowledge that. So I do appreciate you showing me my ignorance. I just just didn’t want to go down this road in the first place. My use of his words had nothing to do with Nelson Mandela but about humans in general. If I can’t get this through than I don’t know what to tell you. But I appreciate your reply.

    • @daisukiloli8602
      @daisukiloli8602 Před 4 lety

      Yeah... No one cares..

    • @snackdaddy4128
      @snackdaddy4128 Před 4 lety +3

      @Milton Holley -Never apologize for telling the truth. Especially when it shows a monster in their true form.

    • @Novous
      @Novous Před 4 lety

      --Burt Reynolds

  • @liamnevilleviolist1809
    @liamnevilleviolist1809 Před 2 lety +31

    The kid in the puffer jacket's reaction at 1:09 is SO authentic and cute! He's obviously never thought that a caucasian could speak such great Chinese dialect! :) So sweet

  • @johnnyroblox9412
    @johnnyroblox9412 Před 3 lety +547

    DUDE MY MOMS GRANDMA IS ON THE FRONT THING

  • @dozydoe5245
    @dozydoe5245 Před 4 lety +521

    I love watching people smile, that's why I'm here.

    • @nonyabizness.original
      @nonyabizness.original Před 4 lety +2

      me too, but it made e hungry!

    • @macarde10
      @macarde10 Před 4 lety +2

      Agreed I think these videos are wonderful. I love seeing people bridging cultures through language. Stunningly beautiful:)

    • @jeromeshalom9250
      @jeromeshalom9250 Před 4 lety +1

      I love watching dudes feed eachother while the Corona virus goes full kung flu

    • @lain6656
      @lain6656 Před 4 lety

      Stfu sans fangirl you bring nothing but hate to undertale

    • @aliwoof302
      @aliwoof302 Před 4 lety

      czcams.com/video/SVlLXDYb7QM/video.html at 8:00 🥺

  • @katgiu4235
    @katgiu4235 Před 4 lety +3338

    I'm surprised he's not obese based on all the dishes and street food he eats to make these videos. Edit: I'm just jealous, not really surprised.

    • @marcogeld8204
      @marcogeld8204 Před 4 lety +93

      I can eat as much as I want and my metabolism would be like "HAH! Challenge accepted boi"

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie Před 4 lety +23

      He isn't eating that much, I mean it isn't that hard to eat a 30" pizza per meal... And I weigh 150 pounds roughly.

    • @marcogeld8204
      @marcogeld8204 Před 4 lety +11

      @@livedandletdie I weigh 121 pounds, so there's not a big difference but I can surely eat more than a pizza and digest it within no time without gaining weight... It's actually if I am being honest a pest.

    • @hearestthou5714
      @hearestthou5714 Před 4 lety +4

      @@marcogeld8204 A normal pizza is only around 800-1200 calories. So of course you're not going to gain weight only eating one pizza.

    • @booqrdoit9138
      @booqrdoit9138 Před 4 lety +9

      @@hearestthou5714 you gotta be eating a few pizzas for it to be a bad surplus of calories. Its funny how much you have to actually eat to stack on weight. Fat people legit had to work getting that big, and its the reason you can have a cheat day and it's not the end of the world. It's all in how much you eat, not what

  • @fred5477
    @fred5477 Před 2 lety +26

    I've been to China a number of times and even though I don't speak Chinese I learned just a few words and phrases, hello, goodbye, thank you etc. and you would be amazed at how much people appreciate that little show of respect of their country and culture. Huge smiles, offering me their seats on buses you name it. A little respect goes a long long way in a foreign land.

  • @antscala1
    @antscala1 Před 3 lety +14

    I love the kids reaction at 1:10. He’s really pleasantly surprised by this unexpected encounter. 😊

  • @katrinaela
    @katrinaela Před 4 lety +788

    Aww the little boy in the first one he was smiling when he heard it

  • @jamesdavidjett
    @jamesdavidjett Před 4 lety +370

    I can't believe how friendly all the Chinese people seem to be. They all smile, true smiles, when they hear you speaking Chinese.

    • @MrLakers1991
      @MrLakers1991 Před 4 lety +3

      James david Jett i noticed that as well.

    • @stevecook7551
      @stevecook7551 Před 4 lety +28

      I used to live in Toronto and I can tell you from my own experience that the vast majority of the Chinese expatriates that live here are decent hardworking people . Most of the ones that seem aloof or shy are that way because of a language barrier.

    • @baikalc.4260
      @baikalc.4260 Před 4 lety +10

      you r right . most chinese people are rude when you approach them in a differwnt language, but they really seem to be happy genuinly happy campers when a foreigner speaks their language.

    • @joelo5065
      @joelo5065 Před 4 lety +5

      They will shit talk you unless they know u speak Chinese

    • @Dylon1981
      @Dylon1981 Před 4 lety +4

      @@joelo5065 True that. They will shit talk you any chance they get.

  • @lmramos44
    @lmramos44 Před 4 lety +64

    I’m sitting here”shelter in place” here in California and just enjoying the hell out of your videos. Thank You.

  • @inevafreeze8664
    @inevafreeze8664 Před 2 lety +18

    When I was in high school my best friend moved over from china in grade 10.I secretly learned mandarin over the 2 years and one day dropped it on him randomly and he started crying. There is no better way to show love to a culture than taking the time to learn the language.

  • @zerofail.455
    @zerofail.455 Před 4 lety +237

    Do you realize how valuable a skill like fluency in three Chinese dialects would be to any international corporation? Same thing for the federal government. These kids have many career opportunities ahead of them

    • @ripp3rjak934
      @ripp3rjak934 Před 4 lety +12

      This is exactly the reason why I wanna learn Japanese and other languages.
      It's such a valuable skill to obtain in this world.

    • @ripp3rjak934
      @ripp3rjak934 Před 4 lety +6

      @Rasmusb Yeah but it sounds cool. Plus I'd like to visit Japan one day

    • @thePiratePimp
      @thePiratePimp Před 4 lety +10

      This dude’s making more money from CZcams than the government would ever pay him.

    • @ethanolsoup
      @ethanolsoup Před 4 lety +1

      but abc’s have better opportunities, these guys are kinda hard to understand due to the white accent 😂

  • @duchett743
    @duchett743 Před 4 lety +638

    I noticed the faces of people are not smiling at the Americans until the Americans start speaking their language. So cool to watch.

    • @Bruxaebae
      @Bruxaebae Před 4 lety +91

      @Joshua Morgan lmao shut up

    • @Schudulaba
      @Schudulaba Před 4 lety +47

      @@Bruxaebae Well he's got a point. If you want to live somewhere, learn the language first.

    • @kimberlywolfenheart4275
      @kimberlywolfenheart4275 Před 4 lety +65

      @@Schudulaba So which Native American language did your ancestors learn?

    • @Schudulaba
      @Schudulaba Před 4 lety +33

      @@kimberlywolfenheart4275 Nice try, but I'm a Brit.

    • @klrp3248
      @klrp3248 Před 4 lety +5

      I, too, don't care much for people who don't speak my language

  • @emv2917
    @emv2917 Před 3 lety +26

    Look at these guys in the before times, sharing food

  • @stijerina6998
    @stijerina6998 Před 4 lety +23

    1:06 I love the little kids reaction

  • @Beautiful_Sound_1995
    @Beautiful_Sound_1995 Před 4 lety +899

    "His Chinese is better than his English!"
    Wh-

    • @56588
      @56588 Před 4 lety +1

      Chinese is much more complex than English, to understand this, you need to know mandarin.

    • @realeyesrealisereallies97
      @realeyesrealisereallies97 Před 4 lety +2

      @@56588 is it really? English seems so difficult because of the arbitrary laws. Tough thought thorough rough, all have different pronunciations

    • @d5555
      @d5555 Před 4 lety +4

      @@realeyesrealisereallies97 Well, I would claim that those arbitrary laws aren't too hard to learn. I know how to pronounce tough, thought etc. without ever actively trying to learn it. I just watched movies and videos in english and "accidentally" picked it up.
      Mandarin on the other hand has a completely different way of saying things (syntax), difficult pronounciation and intonation that could easily lead to misunderstanding and possibly the most complex writing system there is.
      Though, you could argue that mandarin might be easier than english if your native language is already a language "close" to mandarin.
      So what do I know.

    • @ggxy2553
      @ggxy2553 Před 4 lety +1

      @@d5555 Different languages are harder to learn due to what the person has learned already. For example, a person that speaks Mandarin will think that English is the hardest language to learn due to arbitrary laws, but a person that speaks English will believe that Mandarin is the hardest because of their "bizarre" writing structure and pronunciation.

    • @andresbarriga5305
      @andresbarriga5305 Před 4 lety +1

      @@realeyesrealisereallies97 English is the easiest language to learn, that's why it's so popular. It's not even my first language... and here we are.

  • @jameskatu6339
    @jameskatu6339 Před 4 lety +310

    This vid was done well instead of pranking like a lot of other Vids just having a straight up conversation is way better Or English/Mandarin blend!!

  • @realSimoneCherie
    @realSimoneCherie Před 3 lety +17

    I loved all of it. The “we watch you all the time when we’re bored” was special too 😂

  • @jarrithosking6294
    @jarrithosking6294 Před 4 lety +5

    What you guys are doing is very awesome. This is what unites us as a people and really shows that we are one as a people - SO AWESOME!

  • @tylertrevino1868
    @tylertrevino1868 Před 4 lety +806

    no one:
    not a single soul:
    these guys: *WOWS IN CHINESE ACCENT*

  • @loosii
    @loosii Před 4 lety +550

    i hope my mom doesn’t see this or she’ll keep bring up the fact that they speak better mandarin AND fuzhounese than me😭

    • @srennelamirez643
      @srennelamirez643 Před 4 lety +8

      F

    • @johnapostol1987
      @johnapostol1987 Před 4 lety +5

      F

    • @HuntingCreatures
      @HuntingCreatures Před 4 lety +18

      Hey Lucy, you can learn your family language. It's not too late. And you will gain a lot more than followers.

    • @tamerbelaa6094
      @tamerbelaa6094 Před 4 lety +2

      @@HuntingCreatures what else can she get...

    • @bugkake
      @bugkake Před 4 lety +5

      @@tamerbelaa6094 from learning the most spoken language in the world? Oh, nothing at all...

  • @clorox-1
    @clorox-1 Před 2 lety +9

    ive spoke fuzhounese since i was a kid and wow i can totally relate when she said that ppl wanted to learn more cantonese. my dad is fuzhounese but he speak fluent cantonese as well since some of my family is cantonese.whenever i told ppl abt fuzhounese, theyd either be like "never heard of it" or "is that even a language. sad how i feel embarrassed to speak it to other ppl but i really enjoyed this videoo!! 😁😁

  • @34x2u
    @34x2u Před rokem +6

    I love how they share their food together in this video. It makes me happy

  • @emilymaguire8510
    @emilymaguire8510 Před 4 lety +70

    Even the little boy had a big smile on his face when he heard you guys speak. I Love this! You guys rock.

  • @nodemer
    @nodemer Před 4 lety +339

    My boi wearing the beanie like he just smoked a fat blunt!

  • @WestfortGal
    @WestfortGal Před 3 lety +4

    OMG! The appreciation of you & your friends making an effort to communicate with all these displaced people is what makes you all good .

  • @ScrotieBoogerballsMc
    @ScrotieBoogerballsMc Před 2 lety +5

    It's a sign of respect to speak another's language . Xiaoma and his pals have that in spades . Love watching this dude's vids , so infectious with his positivity .
    One love

  • @lumsdelj
    @lumsdelj Před 4 lety +49

    I love seeing the joy on their faces when they realize someone took the time to learn their language :)

  • @mrfoxydoodles
    @mrfoxydoodles Před 4 lety +198

    this must be so great if you want a chinese wife, id imagine their parents would deeply appreciate that you can speak with them on a deeper level with out a communication barrier

  • @jimscouten6092
    @jimscouten6092 Před 2 lety +1

    Been watching your vids for a while now Xiaoma, I love how you are showing the world that we are all the same, just speak a different language, everyone needs to see this. Kudos to you for learning so many languages and especially all the Chinese dialects. I didn't realize there were so many but it makes sense, China is a big country and one of the oldest. I love the reactions from all of these people when you speak their language. You have crossed the border of language and they all know who you are and appreciate your efforts as much as I do. Keep up the great work young man!!

  • @ardalla535
    @ardalla535 Před 4 lety +50

    LOL "We watch you when we are really bored."

  • @shadebinder9969
    @shadebinder9969 Před 4 lety +92

    I love how like a quarter of everyone he passes by is like "aren't you Xioma"?

  • @soniaahmed8835
    @soniaahmed8835 Před 4 lety +276

    " we watch when we're bored" 😂

  • @Scott-M1
    @Scott-M1 Před 4 lety +12

    I love how it starts with a confused exchange, then when you go full Chinese, their faces light up that you speak their native language. You can tell they appreciate it. Pretty cool 👍

  • @razor6888
    @razor6888 Před 3 lety +2

    This is such a joy to watch, amazing how well we can all get along when we can communicate , to learn languages and be exposed to different cultures is what I think can unite people instead of dividing . Fantastic job guys !

  • @lucasrojers2535
    @lucasrojers2535 Před 4 lety +115

    When your main language is English it doesn't surprise you when someone foreign speaks the language, since it's fairly standard.
    Look at some of their beautiful reactions when they start speaking their language!! so warming, and a good reminder to us for sure

  • @gvrose1
    @gvrose1 Před 4 lety +46

    A long time ago when I was in Germany waiting for a bus I asked a fellow if he spoke English. Out of his mouth came perfect English. Languages were his hobby and he spoke and wrote 8 languages fluently! Speaking Mandarin is special and you should use it in business or politics. Thanks for sharing your multiple cultural experiences!

    • @blancamiranda6661
      @blancamiranda6661 Před 4 lety +2

      Wow..I find people like that are so interesting cuz it's not easy some languages are difficult 🏵

  • @dbes3418
    @dbes3418 Před 3 lety +13

    The kids face when he realizes who talking 😂1:07

  • @jcheung763
    @jcheung763 Před 3 lety +11

    Thanks for taking time to learn Fuzhounese! We’re a dying language 😭

  • @BarriosGroupie
    @BarriosGroupie Před 4 lety +511

    The Chinese are tickled pink over White Americans speaking their language.

  • @mauricespelman6608
    @mauricespelman6608 Před 4 lety +488

    My Chinese coworker says the ginger guy speaks the best chinese he has heard a white person speak. Almost 100% perfect.

    • @adamrobson9923
      @adamrobson9923 Před 4 lety +8

      @E. T. Baracus a lot of germans speak better english than Americans. At least the few I met.

    • @jimwsmith724
      @jimwsmith724 Před 4 lety +4

      Silver Spoon - the taller guy is def a ginger.

    • @AlejandroP1980s
      @AlejandroP1980s Před 4 lety

      E. T. Baracus what about the hot dog from open season mr weenie

    • @TheWolvesCurse
      @TheWolvesCurse Před 4 lety +8

      @E. T. Baracus except for 70% of the turks at my workplace, to them everything is "isch, misch, brudah, digga, aldah, vallah!" xD

    • @BarriosGroupie
      @BarriosGroupie Před 4 lety +1

      Ginger? looks brunet to me.

  • @jasoncolquhoun35
    @jasoncolquhoun35 Před 4 lety

    I absolutely love these videos! Just seeing the peoples faces light up...that's human connection! You are amazing. I speak French, English, some Dutch and some German...I can only imagine how hard it was to learn, but clearly, it's about passion and a sense of adventure! Thanks for these wonderful moments.

  • @Waterwarboy12
    @Waterwarboy12 Před 2 lety +7

    I often hear my parents talk about how the Fuzhou dialect won’t be around anymore when I grow up, and as much as I don’t want to believe it, I know it’s true. Out of my family, only a hand full of people, including myself, can speak it. Everyone born in 2005 and after can barely understand or cant at all. Familiar with a lot of other languages as well. It’s sad to see these languages become less common, and it’s the unfortunate truth. Xiaoma has motivated me to continue learning Chinese even though I already speak it. You are a great example to many Asian Americans. Thank you for the great content!!

    • @saber1229
      @saber1229 Před rokem

      When I was a young one of my aunts told me that learning Fuzhounese was a waste of time. It's better to spend my efforts on Mandarin or Cantonese

  • @livelovelearn7870
    @livelovelearn7870 Před 4 lety +7

    SO SO NICE to see part of the younger generation taking the time to learn such an amazing culture, in that manner. makes me proud to see America still stands in little corners here and there. Represent, Respect, All Nations...All Cultures.

  • @BuonAPetitti
    @BuonAPetitti Před 4 lety +615

    Your videos are so very clear. Which camera do you use?

    • @altdelet3778
      @altdelet3778 Před 3 lety +18

      I think it’s just a phone with a free stand

    • @seedxs
      @seedxs Před 3 lety +5

      yeah

    • @splecti4313
      @splecti4313 Před 3 lety +47

      Must be a huawei phone, huawei cameras are insane

    • @stephenvance6548
      @stephenvance6548 Před 3 lety +6

      @@splecti4313 nah iPhone is better

    • @Satsujiin
      @Satsujiin Před 3 lety +38

      @@stephenvance6548 camera wise no

  • @greenbongos
    @greenbongos Před 2 lety +1

    Hey man, just want to say you rock. I bought your foreigner hoody because really I believe in your channel. I think a person like you is the kind that can truly bring world peace. Congratulations on your success and may you continue on your legacy through your child for decades to come! 😎

  • @rml118
    @rml118 Před 3 lety +18

    I'm laughing 😆 at the Taiwanese accent because my mum is from there and sounds similar

  • @tkondaks
    @tkondaks Před 4 lety +278

    The next time they say to you: "you guys speak good Chinese!" you should respond "so do you!"

    • @Wobbyy
      @Wobbyy Před 4 lety +13

      Usually what Japanese people respond to that (when I've done it in Japanese) is just a boring: "because I'm Japanese (dumbass) :D:D", but when you come up with a "So am I." to that one, they usually go apeshit with surprise.

    • @frkk8925
      @frkk8925 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol

    • @nilsdeboeck3179
      @nilsdeboeck3179 Před 4 lety +1

      Wobbyy I can totally see it in front of me, seems to me a lot don’t always seem to like silly jokes only ridicilously silly jokes 😂

    • @mmodnao
      @mmodnao Před 4 lety +2

      Cocky level 2971%.

  • @maxjamison9704
    @maxjamison9704 Před 4 lety +419

    I feel so bad for the kids of embarrassed parents that heard white kids speak better than their kids.

    • @nostalgia1036
      @nostalgia1036 Před 4 lety +3

      This forced me to learn so it worked i guess

    • @rusko8294
      @rusko8294 Před 4 lety +9

      At least I'm learning lol (I'm Chinese and I suck in Chinese)

    • @Xdev1lG00D
      @Xdev1lG00D Před 4 lety +2

      I don’t think the white guys are kids lol

    • @DRONEROC128
      @DRONEROC128 Před 4 lety +2

      the kids were disowned

    • @LauraLeal15
      @LauraLeal15 Před 4 lety +15

      It’s the parents fault if the kids don’t know their language

  • @TheKaylaDancer
    @TheKaylaDancer Před 4 lety

    I just discovered you 30 minutes ago, and I must thank you for making me smile today. This is so beautiful

  • @Nanneke9
    @Nanneke9 Před 4 lety +2

    I love your positivity and the joyful surprise on the Chinese people's faces!! Also, I want to eat some authentic Chinese food now. Always thought I'm never gonna learn Chinese, it's way too hard. Now I wanna!!! Props man!! New subscriber! 😁🙏🏼

  • @eb6132
    @eb6132 Před 4 lety +78

    Could you please make a updated video with your friends on how you learned Mandarin and what you recommend new learners like myself to learn the language? You are great man keep up the great work!

    • @danielgadberry4998
      @danielgadberry4998 Před 4 lety +3

      Motivation and dedication is probably the biggest issues people have when learning a language.
      1. It's far from easy and is going to be very challenging.
      2. You are going to want to give up at times or get distracted by other things
      3. Practice makes perfect.
      I recommend books, free videos, and then when you become comfortable with the basics, invest in a more adept program that usually cost money

    • @matthewmaylath7379
      @matthewmaylath7379 Před 4 lety

      You may want to check out his old channel called ariinbeijing. He has some playlists on there talking about his learning.

  • @satansspy8796
    @satansspy8796 Před 4 lety +32

    I’m slackin, it’s so inspiring to see different cultural backgrounds interacting with each other
    I need to learn other languages, I see the power I can potentially posses

    • @ami876
      @ami876 Před 4 lety +5

      this comment is 10 times better after you read your name

    • @SpiritOfShadows666
      @SpiritOfShadows666 Před 4 lety

      @@ami876 Hahaha, you're right. 🤣🤣 That made me laugh.

    • @lxmitless2999
      @lxmitless2999 Před 4 lety

      @@ami876 LOL

    • @hibatuadam2777
      @hibatuadam2777 Před 4 lety

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂u made my day

  • @joycesmith53
    @joycesmith53 Před 4 lety +1

    The people are very welcoming even when you don't speak their language, this must really add to your own experiences. You guys are wonderful.

  • @Amy_Ng
    @Amy_Ng Před 4 lety +3

    My parents are from Fuzhou, Fujian and as a result, I grew up speaking the dialect at home to my parents and grandparents among other relatives as well. Watching this video put a smile on my face knowing that someone non-native to the culture put effort into learning and immersing himself in our culture. Not only that, you’re pretty much set in NYC if you have the fuzhounese dialect down. Everyone is pretty much from Fuzhou and Guangzhou. So both fuzhounese and Cantonese are very useful. Well done!

  • @candiedthrone
    @candiedthrone Před 4 lety +18

    1:12 The little boy on the left was so amused by you three! 😂

  • @mcvibe5812
    @mcvibe5812 Před 4 lety +469

    I honestly love these videos, it inspires me to learn more Chinese and Korean to be able to chat like this too. Well if WW3 doesn't happen lol

    • @salma-ns4lg
      @salma-ns4lg Před 4 lety +13

      Help Me ÕθÕ i want to learn chinese but i don’t know where to start-

    • @nayes1623
      @nayes1623 Před 4 lety +4

      Same 😂

    • @SilencedButNotForgotten
      @SilencedButNotForgotten Před 4 lety +1

      @@salma-ns4lg sameeeee

    • @mcvibe5812
      @mcvibe5812 Před 4 lety +7

      @@salma-ns4lg You could try CZcams or some learning apps. There are videos to help with learning the tones, and like Duolingo to help you with phrases and grammar

    • @kdaakali7237
      @kdaakali7237 Před 4 lety +2

      Pls don't wish for it to happen. I was lowkey scared of it

  • @MeowModeFGC
    @MeowModeFGC Před 4 lety

    I don’t speak any other languages fluently, but I can always appreciate someone taking the time to learn another language and the countries culture. Definitely a sub from me. Keep up the good work!

  • @rudolphferdinand3634
    @rudolphferdinand3634 Před 2 lety +1

    I mean, I watch ⌚ a lot of CZcams videos of all types: medical, guns this and that, hunting you name it, I watch it, but YOU HAVE THE BEST THERE IS, period. They bring a smile to my face every time.

  • @Well-in-the-garden
    @Well-in-the-garden Před 4 lety +65

    So...looks like Xiaoma is going to be learning Fuzhounese next! Can't wait to see that play out. The little old ladies will be following him around lol x

  • @SilencedButNotForgotten
    @SilencedButNotForgotten Před 4 lety +532

    Xiaoma must stop buying food on the streets or his diet will fail 😂

  • @unifieddynasty
    @unifieddynasty Před 4 lety +171

    Can't wait for the Chinese remake: Chinese Guys Surprise Locals with Rare English Dialect

    • @yuriang_8050
      @yuriang_8050 Před 3 lety +12

      And then no one is surprised

    • @Ideo7Z
      @Ideo7Z Před 3 lety +6

      I'm friends with a Chinese dude who grew up in 🇯🇲 Jamaica. He sounds like a total Yardie when we're in South Queens.

    • @presizz7883
      @presizz7883 Před 3 lety +14

      oi mate! look at this bloody wanker! this bun got so many cream innit?

    • @rieyuki
      @rieyuki Před 3 lety +7

      unifieddynasty Imagine this little Chinese grandmother walking up to you and talking like Foghorn Leghorn, like Daniel Craig

    • @yanceyboyz
      @yanceyboyz Před 3 lety +4

      Went t'pub fur a bite ant fella started talkin local lingo dinny!

  • @carolinemarley8426
    @carolinemarley8426 Před 4 lety +1

    I loved watching your video!! So are so nice to everyone! I love how the Chinese people faces change when they hear your accent!! Really good..Best wishes from Caroline in the UK x

  • @ilikedmm7016
    @ilikedmm7016 Před 4 lety +80

    Take notes, when traveling to another country, learn the language and see how pleasant life can be

    • @geoffpoole483
      @geoffpoole483 Před 4 lety +1

      It's always appreciated. In my experience citizens of countries whose language is not widely spoken are very appreciative.

    • @lethrneck4
      @lethrneck4 Před 4 lety +5

      good advice for those south of the border

    • @stevencramsie9172
      @stevencramsie9172 Před 4 lety +1

      @@lethrneck4 I'm a San Diego resident and native, and most Latin American immigrants speak English once in the United States, albeit with heavy accents.

    • @U_Hit_Like_A_Girl
      @U_Hit_Like_A_Girl Před 4 lety +2

      @@stevencramsie9172 no they don't!

  • @glibarios
    @glibarios Před 4 lety +30

    These boys have this funny expression on their faces whenever they feed each other food. 😂

  • @rocki__maa7549
    @rocki__maa7549 Před 4 lety

    I don’t know if I have the capacity to learn other languages, but something swells in my heart when you see the joy in their faces when he speaks their language. A beautiful thing 🤗

  • @courtneytesnear5100
    @courtneytesnear5100 Před 4 lety

    since this whole quarantine ive been watching all your vids and you make me want to learn the language

  • @vincentaurelius2390
    @vincentaurelius2390 Před 4 lety +20

    I like how they speak Chinese throughout the conversation. When I was learning Russian they would always revert back to English which was very frustrating. But truthfully, my vocabulary was limited so maybe it was frustrating for them.

  • @Flyingjos
    @Flyingjos Před 4 lety +748

    Wonder how these guys aren't fat with all this food they taste everytime...

    • @cancermemelord6177
      @cancermemelord6177 Před 4 lety +57

      Walking as a tourist will do that to you!

    • @tunod-
      @tunod- Před 4 lety +60

      Asian food in general is extremely healthy, doubt u'd ever get fat there unless ur really trying to.

    • @theronin365
      @theronin365 Před 4 lety +7

      Because they only ever eat when they visit China town

    • @drzilman4536
      @drzilman4536 Před 4 lety +12

      Because you don't get fat when you're under 35.

    • @lil_weasel219
      @lil_weasel219 Před 4 lety +10

      well one of them is, pretty much.
      And search up skinny fat lol, to scratch the surface

  • @VAX1970
    @VAX1970 Před 4 lety

    I could watch these all day long .. such a talent!

  • @Fuertekassys
    @Fuertekassys Před 3 lety

    So after watching hours of your videos (and getting hungry over and over again) i have a big smile in my face, of your nice way to connect people. Its really impressive, and so nice to see how the guys react after the noticed u speak chinese...i did say it, and do it again, i am very impressed, greetings from Germany

  • @hey.hombre
    @hey.hombre Před 4 lety +16

    It's great that you can meet people like that by speaking their language.

  • @nasdaqua
    @nasdaqua Před 4 lety +7

    You guys are great...i studied French in high school, college and even in France and still can't converse fluently in a language easier than learning Chinese...kudos to you all. Keep up the great and entertaining videos. Happy Year of the Rat...

  • @HolaPolaRs
    @HolaPolaRs Před 4 lety

    I find these videos so interesting man. You can see the delight in their faces when they speak their language

  • @valkyrie1066
    @valkyrie1066 Před rokem

    I so love what you do. You are a rare, valuable piece of humanity, and I hope you are banking your DNA. We need many more people like you!!! I have halfbaked knowledge of two languages other than english and it's a struggle. It make me so happy to be able to communicate. I can't imagine speaking as many languages as you, and all the OPPORTUNITIES to meet people and learn things!!! (never mind the wonderful FOOD...) Such joy.

  • @jamesharris6414
    @jamesharris6414 Před 4 lety +6

    I cry sometimes just watching the reactions from people. learning other cultures and showing intelligence is such a beautiful thing.

  • @brokecollegestud8139
    @brokecollegestud8139 Před 4 lety +11

    the respect and social interaction from everyone is just awesome

  • @jaymerillo433
    @jaymerillo433 Před 3 lety

    It's fun to watch their reactions because you know it's genuine.

  • @johnb8028
    @johnb8028 Před 4 lety +3

    As a butt-white fluent Spanish speaker, I am very fortunate to say that I can identify. Anglos who can speak small phrases in another language are not a novelty, but to share and hold a conversation is. People really do appreciate you speaking their language and it is a joy to speak to people who otherwise would not be able to communicate with you. I wish I spoke more languages. Language is beautiful.

  • @jessevalentine1016
    @jessevalentine1016 Před 4 lety +9

    I appreciate the subtitles as I don’t understand the language, would love to learn one day (:
    But I’m here for the reactions as most of us - keep up the good work love your content (:

  • @__dane__
    @__dane__ Před 4 lety +30

    It’s so cool how now he and his friend are getting recognized on the streets

  • @cesdu10
    @cesdu10 Před 3 lety

    I like the trio, those guys have a great connection with each other, I bet knowing different cultures made them that way..

  • @montanatroutflies4967

    I really enjoy these videos...I have stayed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou many many times and really wished I spoke their language.
    I traveled through China getting to Cambodia. May 2022 I just got back from my 27th trip to Cambodia.
    I only know a few words, but after seeing these videos, I am all in on learning Khmer language of Cambodia.
    Thank you for the motivation!!