Indeed, I had the same cultural shocks when I arrived in China as a Bolivian myself I found our traditions different from Chinese culture. but still loving and learning so much about this country. every day it surprises me more
Actually you were living in Shanghai before but if you live in the north eastern part of China you will change your opinion on Chinese drinking ability and madness. Those guys up north drink a crate of beers by the bbq each or half a liter per person of 50 degree proof chinese grain spirits over a dinner with friends.
@@edwardraj7879 OK, is true the South Western part are too a bunch of crazy drinker, home to the best baiqui in China, MaoTai. And in the Guangdong Province they gush down more Cognac and Whiskies than any of the other Provinces in China. Shanghai as a whole are definitely not the heaviest drinkers amongst others.
Amigo what do you do for work in China and when will there be some new China videos? My mother is Bolivian but I was born in England. I’m moving to Guangzhou in July and I can’t wait!
So cool !! Would love to have some of your favorite locations/activity to do around Shanghai aswell ! Also keep posting new stuff around China, your videos are so cool and I love your laid back attitude, it feels like talking with a friend.
Shanghai is one of the best cities in the world and "international" you have everything there. I stayed there for over 6 years, the culture shock you will get if you stay in smaller cities or if you go to rural areas then it can be very different from where you come from.
You painted a very interesting picture... aggressiveness towards strangers but also extremely polite towards strangers while disrespecting others' time by being late all the time, at the same time having tight bonds with family. Very interesting video! Thanks for sharing!
In regards to family closeness, I think that's just the big city effect. Chinese generally have a very close family bond, this is not shown in the way as Bolivians. Chinese families show their love for their family by sacrificing themselves by working long hours so they can provide a better future for the next generation and as a side effect parents have to travel to different parts of China for work leaving the children with the grandparents. The Chinese family kinship is also a lot closer than many western countries for example what western countries would consider to be extended family, China would just call it family, for example there is no 2nd or 3rd cousins in China it's just cousins.
That's true, and it's something I like about China. Though I have to say that having seen the way families interact here, I can surely say the bonds are tighter and interactions richer. It might simply be a cultural trait of the people. Love wise, I assume is the same as in China
@@shanghaiandi768 “更加一般化” should be “更加普及化”。 Chinese culture has a long history, not easy to understand especially what you see in Shanghai. It is to a less degree of tradition culture. Every one in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, or Hong Kong are busy making money, so their life style is not necessarily same to other cities...Again, China for the last 40 years had been changed a lot to be the "factory of the world" and this trend not necessarily continue and will be transitioning to a different society in another 20 years. Being a Chinese for over 40 years, I am still learning something new about my own culture everyday, so you are doing a really good job as an outsider.
i think just because they rarely hv time to go home doesnt mean they dont bond with their family they work hard even far away from home for their family and just because they dont hug or says i love you doesnt mean their love for family even less.
Chinese people, some times are very straight forward, to be more efficient. No offense, but just trying to get things done quickly. Foreigners may get culture shock from that, but after a while, they know that most occasions people mean no harm, and will feel better. Not punctual for some people is an issue, however maybe not that common. Some people do need to improve that aspect, but it’s not a cultural issue.
Southern Chinese are much more family oriented than the Chinese up north. Obviously the bigger the city, the more focus you are with work. And in the villages, it's all about family. So you'll have a very different experience depending on where you live.
@@shanghaiandi768 Because Chinese had suffered poverty for too long, they are working hard to change theirs and their children living standard. But you may have misunderstood about the Chinese civilisation which family is the cornerstone of the nation. If you know the meaning 国家，then you know what I am saying. In Chinese culture, family come 1st then individual. The West is opposite.
Do you believe people's personality is related to the weather as well? :D Hot temperature and hot temper, like Chongqing people in China, and Bolivians?
Bolivia? Oh, I had never heard of this country before until I played a game - Ghost Recon: Wildlands In the game, it feels like this country is full of mountains, drug dealers, and various guerrillas. It’s a PUTA place Sorry, I know this is a game
Absolutely not, it comes from not being used to other peoples/nations customs which are very different from where you come from so it comes a "shock". Most important is to have an open mind and respect it.
@@chrispek3912 Maybe you don't know their culture so you feel it that way too? Many asians and westerns think the same about Chinese when they visit other countries. So my way is to not judge anyone even I felt it as well.
Good news bad news. The good news is that you got everything correct about the Chinese culture. The bad news is that you also got everything wrong about China... which is good for you as you can rediscover the Chinese culture (shock) all over again during your next 7yr adventure into China. A case in point? The Shanghai-nese are notoriously known as incapable of making business deals over a ton of business drinks over or under the dinning table against the Northerners who see your willingness to drink yourself silly as a sign of trustworthiness for partnership. As for in-your-face politeness or vulgarity, you need to be cultured in the Chinese "Century of Humiliation" since 1840's Opium War, during which the West subjugated to a walk through junkyard by any nation but Africa. Good luck to you with future culture shocks.
I'm sorry for your cultural shock. But you have to say most people are Polite and Non-Agressive, of course, there are also uneducated people, noisy, dirty, disturbing, but fewer than your country for sure. The first one is very confusing, you are probably the only foreigner saying this, because Chinese are very on time, esp for business meeting, always early, that's the rule. Maybe you had some bad experience, but don't mislead other people 😂
To experience a cultural shock, first you need to have a baseline reference to have that comparison. You won’t experience shocks if you’re just Chinese living in China, that’d just be the norms.
Shanghai cannot represent all of China. You are still young. You can try to explore other places in China, which are different from the China you imagined.
Thank you for the video. I find your home country a great place!! beautiful blue sky, abundant natural foods, friendly and chilled people!
Yes indeed! The skies are quite a spectacle every single day!
Indeed, I had the same cultural shocks when I arrived in China as a Bolivian myself I found our traditions different from Chinese culture. but still loving and learning so much about this country. every day it surprises me more
Will miss your bicycling in the streets of Shanghai. All the best.
Thank you! But you won't have to miss me for too long, I'll be back living in Shanghai soon! Just hang on a bit more😊😉
Actually you were living in Shanghai before but if you live in the north eastern part of China you will change your opinion on Chinese drinking ability and madness. Those guys up north drink a crate of beers by the bbq each or half a liter per person of 50 degree proof chinese grain spirits over a dinner with friends.
South Western disagrees
hahahahahaha they sound heavy indeed!😁
东北人表示：你可能不了解西北🤣
@@edwardraj7879 OK, is true the South Western part are too a bunch of crazy drinker, home to the best baiqui in China, MaoTai. And in the Guangdong Province they gush down more Cognac and Whiskies than any of the other Provinces in China.
Shanghai as a whole are definitely not the heaviest drinkers amongst others.
Chinese grain spirits can be said to be the strongest alcohol in the world, stronger than vodka
great how you try to capture subtle differences between cultures
Thank you!☺
Amigo what do you do for work in China and when will there be some new China videos? My mother is Bolivian but I was born in England. I’m moving to Guangzhou in July and I can’t wait!
欢迎您
So cool !! Would love to have some of your favorite locations/activity to do around Shanghai aswell ! Also keep posting new stuff around China, your videos are so cool and I love your laid back attitude, it feels like talking with a friend.
Thank you, it's for comments like this that I work hard! I might make a video of my favorite locations in Shanghai sometime in the future
Shanghai is one of the best cities in the world and "international" you have everything there. I stayed there for over 6 years, the culture shock you will get if you stay in smaller cities or if you go to rural areas then it can be very different from where you come from.
I totalle agree, love Shanghai❤
You painted a very interesting picture... aggressiveness towards strangers but also extremely polite towards strangers while disrespecting others' time by being late all the time, at the same time having tight bonds with family. Very interesting video! Thanks for sharing!
I know right? There's a lot of contradictions in this society, but overall it's quite friendly
In any case being late is not a polite behaviour. When someone is respectful in word and obnoxious in deed, we call it hypocrisy.
Hahah I have to agree with you😅
This culture shock is called "reverse culture shock" if put more accurately. Great video! Thanks for sharing your stunning country with us. ☺
You are right! I was struggling with how to name it!
In regards to family closeness, I think that's just the big city effect. Chinese generally have a very close family bond, this is not shown in the way as Bolivians. Chinese families show their love for their family by sacrificing themselves by working long hours so they can provide a better future for the next generation and as a side effect parents have to travel to different parts of China for work leaving the children with the grandparents. The Chinese family kinship is also a lot closer than many western countries for example what western countries would consider to be extended family, China would just call it family, for example there is no 2nd or 3rd cousins in China it's just cousins.
That's true, and it's something I like about China. Though I have to say that having seen the way families interact here, I can surely say the bonds are tighter and interactions richer. It might simply be a cultural trait of the people. Love wise, I assume is the same as in China
我在中国云南，这边也有很浓厚的酒文化，而且中国人随和是因为法律太严格了，在00年代可能就因为你看了别人一眼就会打架，而且经常会有大规模的械斗🥺法律变得严格之后大家都变得随和了，因为打架的成本太高😂
哦，我不知道是这样了，但我相信随着新一代在法律约束下的社会中成长，他们自然会继承这种行为，比前几代人更加冷静和有耐心。从长远来看，这是件好事。
挺好的评论，但是很多观点受到了很大的认知限制，你对中国取得理解还处于非常表面的阶段，比如中国人在中国式聚餐上喝到酩酊大醉被人送回家其实也是很常见的，但你可能没有机会参加这样的聚会。只有北上广这些超级大都市里的一些外地年轻人会远离父母没法照料自己的孩子，但是这里的总人口加起来也不超过中国人口的1/10，中国绝大多数家庭人们和父母是生活在一起并且彼此照顾的，事实上这才是传统的中国式家庭，大都市里很多都是被资本化过的生活方式
谢谢！下次我会尝试在分享时更加一般化
@@shanghaiandi768 “更加一般化” should be “更加普及化”。
Chinese culture has a long history, not easy to understand especially what you see in Shanghai. It is to a less degree of tradition culture. Every one in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, or Hong Kong are busy making money, so their life style is not necessarily same to other cities...Again, China for the last 40 years had been changed a lot to be the "factory of the world" and this trend not necessarily continue and will be transitioning to a different society in another 20 years. Being a Chinese for over 40 years, I am still learning something new about my own culture everyday, so you are doing a really good job as an outsider.
@@foodparadise5792 ”更加全面化“好像比”更加普及化“听起来更自然一点。
i think just because they rarely hv time to go home doesnt mean they dont bond with their family
they work hard even far away from home for their family
and just because they dont hug or says i love you doesnt mean their love for family even less.
Chinese people, some times are very straight forward, to be more efficient. No offense, but just trying to get things done quickly. Foreigners may get culture shock from that, but after a while, they know that most occasions people mean no harm, and will feel better.
Not punctual for some people is an issue, however maybe not that common. Some people do need to improve that aspect, but it’s not a cultural issue.
I see! thanks for the clarification. Regarding punctuality, if you experience it here hahaha I think you'd find it quite annoying as well
I like China
Tell us more about difference between China and other countries 😊
Oh I will for sure!😉
The best!!!n chokitooooo
TQMMMM❤️
Southern Chinese are much more family oriented than the Chinese up north. Obviously the bigger the city, the more focus you are with work. And in the villages, it's all about family. So you'll have a very different experience depending on where you live.
South Asia is where TARDINESS is taken for granted, China is in different league much like Japan.
Hahhaa I guess is a common trait we southerners have then!
Money is important everywhere lol😅😅
Unfortunately, I have to agree lol! Though in China money means a bit more than it does over here in Bolivia
@@shanghaiandi768
Because Chinese had suffered poverty for too long, they are working hard to change theirs and their children living standard. But you may have misunderstood about the Chinese civilisation which family is the cornerstone of the nation. If you know the meaning 国家，then you know what I am saying. In Chinese culture, family come 1st then individual. The West is opposite.
Do you believe people's personality is related to the weather as well? :D Hot temperature and hot temper, like Chongqing people in China, and Bolivians?
Absolutely, I've lived in cold countries before, and I can tell it does really influence the way people interact with each other
Interesting
ayyy la famosa hora Boliviana... 😁
jajaja lo mejor no?
China is good
其实不单单是上海，可能东亚大城市的人包括日韩其实也一样，大城市中缺乏人情味，大家表面上客气
没错·
仁科，是你吗？我知道是你，不要以为你染了头发我就认不出你了~（Just kidding, but you look like Renke --a Chinese musician）a lot.
哈哈哈你怎么知道！😉
Bolivia? Oh, I had never heard of this country before until I played a game - Ghost Recon: Wildlands In the game, it feels like this country is full of mountains, drug dealers, and various guerrillas. It’s a PUTA place Sorry, I know this is a game
hahaha it's nicer in reality
说的很中肯真实。谢谢你的视频
谢谢你☺
The culture shock comes from the westerners think they are better than the Chinese. 😂
It is his vlog & his opinion!
Absolutely not, it comes from not being used to other peoples/nations customs which are very different from where you come from so it comes a "shock". Most important is to have an open mind and respect it.
@@bjarne8343 What he says is true, not all Westerners but many. I have experienced it as an Asian.
love your comment! Thanks@@bjarne8343
@@chrispek3912 Maybe you don't know their culture so you feel it that way too? Many asians and westerns think the same about Chinese when they visit other countries. So my way is to not judge anyone even I felt it as well.
Good news bad news. The good news is that you got everything correct about the Chinese culture. The bad news is that you also got everything wrong about China... which is good for you as you can rediscover the Chinese culture (shock) all over again during your next 7yr adventure into China. A case in point? The Shanghai-nese are notoriously known as incapable of making business deals over a ton of business drinks over or under the dinning table against the Northerners who see your willingness to drink yourself silly as a sign of trustworthiness for partnership. As for in-your-face politeness or vulgarity, you need to be cultured in the Chinese "Century of Humiliation" since 1840's Opium War, during which the West subjugated to a walk through junkyard by any nation but Africa. Good luck to you with future culture shocks.
Thanks! Good news I had you as one of the commenters here, learnt a lot!👏
I'm sorry for your cultural shock. But you have to say most people are Polite and Non-Agressive, of course, there are also uneducated people, noisy, dirty, disturbing, but fewer than your country for sure. The first one is very confusing, you are probably the only foreigner saying this, because Chinese are very on time, esp for business meeting, always early, that's the rule. Maybe you had some bad experience, but don't mislead other people 😂
you said somthings are not compared,like punctual.some country it is not important
Yes, but having been exposed to punctuality I can say it's hard to get used to unpunctual people
长期在一线城市，当然觉得中国人家庭观念不强，因为一线的房价很高，不努力工作几乎只能在家里靠父母生活，而什么时候去二线或三线城市，你会发现大部分中国年轻人和父母住的较近，当然有时候步行需要一定的时间，因为这样生活成本会大幅降低，而父母又不容易干涉你的感情生活，同时几乎每天都可以在父母家吃饭！一城一隅无法解释中国人的生活，同为汉人也会因为城市的不同环境的不同，生活方式也会泾渭分明，绝无雷同！
同意
From your video, I can tell Bolivian are easy going, lovely people.
Most of them are lovely indeed
玻利维亚？挺漂亮的啊！
谢谢你☺
so why the video isn't about China？
To experience a cultural shock, first you need to have a baseline reference to have that comparison. You won’t experience shocks if you’re just Chinese living in China, that’d just be the norms.
I have one merely about China!
Shanghai cannot represent all of China. You are still young. You can try to explore other places in China, which are different from the China you imagined.
there are variations and to various degrees, but in general he is correct.
The videos were not even China !
Hahaha that's Shanghai my friend, the loveliest city out there