What it's like being Black in Asia | What to expect living in Taiwan
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- Hey errybody!! Welcome back to my channel :) In this video I go through my personal experience as a black woman living in Taiwan. Please note these are my personal experiences. There will be no journey's alike but I hope this will give anyone interested in living or visiting Taiwan some insight. Feel free to leave any questions down below! Enjoy, and thank you all for tuning in. Peaceee ☺️
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I'm Taiwanese who's been living in Berlin for 10 years, so I know what it feels like to be the minority. It's spot on that you mentioned how Taiwanese people now get to have real contact with black people and be educated. Most of the stares and the stereotypes come from pure ignorance, and it's great to see more expats/foreigners like you moving to Taiwan and make the island more diverse.
And glad to hear that your experience is generally positive. Most Taiwanese are genuinely nice and friendly, and are curious about other cultures :)
Yes I agree! I had a great experience overall while living there. 🙂
Most Taiwanese believe that white is right if she were to be dating a Taiwanese man which is Chinese.. the Chinese Taiwanese family would not accept her if she was a white girl marrying a Chinese woman man she will be accepted.
When I was in Taiwan I always wished there were more videos about the experiences of a black person living there. Even though I'm not there anymore it makes me really happy that you're sharing your experiences! I definitely had the person rubs your skin and then checks their hand moment too 😂
Lol yes, same! It's what inspired me to start my channel. In hopes to help someone else during their search. Thank you for watching!!
I've had it too! From one of my students haha
You should explain to them how Europeans went to Africa and enslaved Africans and brought your ancestors to America and made you work for 246 years without any pay. You should also have them watch movies such as Malcolm X@@NneniaYasmeen
I’m sorry but that’s so dumb
Hi, I come from Taiwan and where I live. Welcome to Taiwan ♥ I try to google some key words to know how Africa people feel in Taiwan living. Because I have seen Africa people spoke out how I got bad experience from other countries on internet(i can't believe this is still happening !) and am worrying about will it happen in my country? For me and people around me, we have never made laugh of people just for looking different with us. I am so happy to hear how you love Taiwan.
I hope the world will be more peaceful and am so sorry for you have met rude person once . I have never been to English native language country so far , my English is pretty basic . So I hope you understand what I said : )
Hi thank you for watching! Unfortunately we are still mistreated globally but it’s not always bad experiences. I’m glad to hear you & your family are open to accepting everyone. I’ve met some amazing people here & think Taiwan is a beautiful country!
The Taiwanese will not except a black woman marrying a Taiwanese man that’s how you know of a society is progressive. If she was a white girl she would be excepted in a Taiwanese family
You have a great attitude. I hope you enjoy Taiwan. If things get difficult at times, just remember you are part of a group of pioneer paving the way for other foreigners/expats going to Taiwan.
So true! Thank you so much.
You’re getting stares bc you’re stunning. Love your content, enjoy your stay in Taiwan. Cheers!
Thank you for watching!
Great vid! I’m a black male thinking about relocating to Asia. I’ve read good things about Taiwan. 😁
Thank you for watching! Taiwan is a great choice if you're considering Asia.
i did 2.5yrs in Beijing, and definitely looking towards trying Taiwan next
i think taiwan is a better choice for black people than some of the other asian countries. imo it’s the most open-minded and diverse!!
As a local, love to see some inspiring points of view, especially black people when there are tons of white's opinions. Would you consider making videos with other fellows?
Thank you for watching! & yes absolutely! Are you interested? My family and friends would love to see/ hear from a local Taiwanese 🙂
@@NneniaYasmeen I'm really not good at talking in front of the camera, could be a huge disaster, LOL. But thanks for your asking!
Appreciate your perspective, and your good energy and open-mindedness.
I appreciate that! Thank you.
Greetings from your neighbor in Taoyuan! Great to know your experience here has been a good one so far. Looking forward to hearing more of your insights :)
Hiii, thank you for watching! There are more to come 😃
Thank you for making this video! I've been considering relocating to Asia for graduate school/work (I was born in the U.S., while my parents are Nigerian), but I'm torn between Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. It's really awesome to hear your experiences!
Such a great video! I am Taiwanese and so happy that you chose Taiwan as your home some time ago. And you're right about a lot of points, especially the one that we just don't see foreigners that are not 'yellow' or 'white' lol
I hope one day we will be able to make friends with people from every country and ethnic group!
Taiwan is a great place to live. Enjoy!
Thank you! I've enjoyed my time in Taiwan and have learned a lot by being here. 😀
Been living in Taiwan for 14 months. Great place to live, friendly people, and it's a more convenient lifestyle out here. Housing sucks tho lol, but overall, I have had a good experience.
Yeah I definitely think I lucked up with my place. Glad you enjoy it as well!
wow.. You go straight to the point! Excellent video!!!!!! I loved how you talk! Thanks!!!!!
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you for this ! Actually thinking about quitting my job here in New York and moving to Taiwan as well! *subscribed *
Yesss thank you for watching & subscribing! I say give it a try. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made!
This is one the best vlogs I have viewed in a long time and I do a LOT of youtube watching! Please create more video on your perspective. It would be nice to have other perspectives of colleagues of yours who are hispanic, asian american, etc.
1:30 they're staring at you because you're pretty.
Thank you!
Guilty 🙋
I agree. You are pretty.
Thanks so much for sharing your insight! I plan to move to Taiwan in 2021 so this is super helpful info! :) Immediately subbed and can't wait to see more from you!
Thank you so much for watching & supporting!! Let me know if have any questions that’ll help with your move.
I was learned English from Mr. King who is a black male from the US here in New Taipei City. He is so funny and always makes our classroom full of laugh. I never curious about his hair cuz he chose to leave no hair on his head😂
Actually I found more and more black people live in Taiwan. Lots of exchange students and workers came to Taiwan. Some of them decide to stay for long term.
Also, I believe that lots of people staring at you not because you are black or foreigner but because you are such a gorgeous . I once bumped into a black lady near my house. She is so tall and pretty. It takes me three seconds to notice that I am impolitely staring at her. I was just shocked by her beauty😓
Aww s/o Mr.King! He sounds like a great teacher.
Yes, I was surprised to see many black people there when I first moved. After two 2.5 years there and talking to people on CZcams a lot more seem to be coming or interested.
& thank you. That's really sweet of you to say! Be sure to tell her if you see her again. I'm sure she would be so happy 🙂
Hello welcome to Taiwan!! I lived in Taiwan many times sense 97 to 2005 I was on tour with a band from Philly. Everything you are saying is so right I feel when you try to speak their language they even respect you more. I also lived in 10 other countries in Asia and I have learned so much more about life just being there!!! I miss it and will go back one day. Blessings to you have a great day any questions I’m here stay safe!!!🙏🏾
That's awesome! Traveling Asia with a band sounds amazing. I'm sure it was a lot different back then too. Thank you for tuning in though!!
Beautiful name btw ☺️ Loved the video. Very helpful. I love your demeanour. New subbie 🙏🏽
Thank you so much!! 🥰💕
This is an awesome video! I’m moving to Asia this year and I’m really excited. We should connect!💗
Definitely! & that's awesome. What part will you be moving to?
Great video. Interesting to hear from a fellow American but someone that has very different experiences from my own.
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you for sharing your experience here in Taiwan.
It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for informations and thank you again for sharing your experience 👍😁
First time I have seen a video from you - I like your graciousness and up spirit
Thank you so much!
Good to be different! You are gorgeous from head to toe and speaks intelligently! 歡迎來台灣❤️
Thank you so much!
I'm glad that you seem to having more positive experiences than negative ones! Also happy that you're educating the kids ^^ I'm planning on going to Taiwan someday and I'm nervous about having similar unpleasant, ignorant and/ or racist experiences
I'd just go for it! I believe these instances could happen anywhere in the world. The positive has outweighed the negative every time for me and has been well worth it.
In my opinion, Taiwan's societies have been embedded with a phenomenon of white privilege while people with darker complexion are not treated as well. With the increasing number of people traveling abroad people tend to become more open-minded. Americans are more favored here because most countries are afraid of China and exclude Taiwan from joining the international societies while USA is the only country who can extend the helping hands.
Taiwan is still a patriarchal society and keeps a family tree on father side. For instance, I can trace my family back 350 years when my family were in Kinmen. Small wonder they kept asking you which country are you from before your family moved to America.
Thank you for the insight. I agree with you and learned something new!
They aint pushing coz they know u were brought as slaves and aint native to the americas do a dna search ull find ur roots
Asian Americans face the same problem here in the US. You can be 5th gen Asian American and speak nothing but English, and ppl still won't be satisfied with you telling them you're from X state until they learn where your great great great grandma was originally from. Just goes to tell you how long it takes for ppl to truly accept. Thanks for being a gorgeous young woman with a wonderful attitude. Wish you all the best :)
I think it depends on the crowd you are around. When I was speaking broken English, EVERYONE asked where I was from. Now my English is so much better and NO ONE asks. I should have kept some accents so I could get out of traffic tickets being an ignorant foreigner like I used to. LOL
I absolutely love your perspective of teaching as a black person in Taiwan. Very inspiring.
Thank you so much! :)
Awesome video... Recently signed up to teach in Taiwan. I'm waiting for an offer (keeping my fingers crossed). Your videos are super helpful!
Best of luck! I'm glad they're helpful. 🙂
Hey this was 2yrs ago. Did you get to Taiwan? 😊
TW was not used to having immigrants in the past. Many things still need to be improved and changed. People just genuinely curious when they spot something different (like one time I wear coat under a hot summer day, I do get people stares at me lots LOL) but they would not do anything harmful to that. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🇹🇼 ❤️
Lol yes I don't take much offense to it. It's a learning opportunity for everyone and I've always felt safe here. 🙂
taiwan got a lot south east asian and aboriginal tho
I’m so glad u made a video about ur experience in Taiwan. I’m studying abroad and playing music in Taiwan this summer and I’m going to be the only black one on the trip 😅
Aww I’m glad you enjoy the videos 🙂 I’ve gotten use to being the only black personality around sometimes. I think you’ll still have a good time!
Thanks for the video! I will do a semester abroad in Taipei next year, I've heard the people there are more welcoming towards foreigners than in other Asian countries 🫶🏾
I’m a black teen that may be studying in Taiwan next year! This video helps me a lot
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck & thank you for watching. 😊
thanks for the video. i moved to hawaii last year and i plan to spend a month in taiwan this may
Thank you for watching! That's awesome & I loved Hawaii (Honolulu). 🙂
Wow. You have an amazing attitude and outlook.
Thank you!
Asians are beautiful people. As an African having lived in Malaysia and Viet Nam, gotta say these people are lit. Going back home soon, so stocked. Great video!
Thank you for watching! Safe travels on your journey back 🙂
@@NneniaYasmeen Thank you so much.
I just loved your video! Oh my gosh you are soooo cute! So I subscribed! But what brought me to your video or your channel. Is that I am a black man who lives in North Vancouver Canada and I met a Taiwanese girl and I'm strongly thinking of moving there. So I wanted to hear about the black experience in Taiwan! So thank you so much for that. You did a great job and I feel much better!!
Great Video, lol the hair questions never ends. 😂
Lol nope never! Thank you for watching 🙂
My hair is puffy and stuff- not an afro but like a mop. If youve ever seen harry potter its like hagrids hair ( Not as big as his hair because thats like impossible, but smaller then his but the same hairtype)
Easy to listen English ( to a Chinese ). Taiwan is fortunate to have you for their students.
Thank you!
you are so sweet and genuine.
You are so kind. Thank you!
I wish you the best in Taiwan, you are surrounded by a lot of loving (or to say harmless) people in a carefree environment. Many local people never saw African Americans (or descendent). They will love you regardless, people are genuinely nice and kind without any expectations of return. I have been in North America for more than 20 years. I also have even KKK experience as an Asian. Make good friends, enjoy good food and fruit (and even affordable medical care). Show your pride and let more Taiwanese know the uniqueness and superiority as Black American. It will be an awesome learning and life experience to them. They love to learn and make friends although sometimes be too straightforward or curious (pass the boundary of privacy in North Americans limit)
You for some reason looked better at the end of the video with you los,omg sunlight, we got to see how creamy your complexion actually is
Thirsty aren't we
Great video
Where I grew up in the U.S ( rural Maryland) I was often the only black person in sight so i have some experience with that
Thank you for tuning in!
You're an amazing young lady!
Thank you!
Thank you soo much for speaking on your experience!
I am learning Mandarin Chinese, and other languages because I want to travel the world(it’s part of my life goals). But there is also that underlying fear of “what if the country does not like black people”, so I mostly did not want to go to China for mandarin because of all I’ve heard of them not taking to blacks.
But I have heard much good things from Taiwan! And I hope to visit there (and possibly live there) when I am older, because I love the food and culture 😊, and that they are more accepting of black people! 😆
Hahah I def understand but I think every country has its pros and cons! My experience here has been different but overall good as a blank woman in Taiwan. I’ve heard similar things about China but still will probably visit at least once 😂
@@NneniaYasmeen at least once to visit China, same here. But not for a prolonged time, just a very short visit. But Taiwan I would visit for a long time.
Am a Cameroonian but in love with Taiwan more than my country more videos on Taiwan
Thank you for watching!
Since this comment section is friendly, is anyone else form Trinidad in the Carribbean or West Indies?
Wow! You have an incredible attitude and openness that is going to set you up for success in Taiwan and life. How are you so wise and thoughtful? Sorry, but it's hard to guess Black folks age until the greys start to appear so you look young to me. 😆
For sure there are racist Taiwanese (mostly against South East Asians and aboriginal Taiwanese, but rapidly improving), but I imagine it's mostly out of ignorance and lack of exposure rather than the kind of hate a POC might experience in the States. I feel that it's a distinction worth making because I 100% cosign what you said about just being someone's good first exposure. I'm sure that the fact my two besties in first grade were Black had a huge impact on me which sets me far apart from my conservative parents who are still rather prejudiced against Black folks.
I look forward to your future adventures and videos and hope you have many, many wonderful and enriching experiences. 🙏
I have wanted to teach in taiwan after completing my bachelors but I am still scared to go thanks this video really helps a little
You can do it!
Nice video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
I think they probably also stare because you’re a pretty girl. As an asian girl, I have straight hair and always wanted some curls like yours! I’m glad you like Taiwan!
Your images are very clear amazing
Thank you!
Great video... Thanks! I'm a 1.5-generation immigrant: born in Taipei, emigrated to San Diego when I was 10. Before leaving Taiwan in the 1980s, all I knew was that Africans are from Africa, Europeans are from Europe, and Asians are from Asia. Growing up in the U.S. has certainly opened my eyes... especially fortunate in a city (Chula Vista, south San Diego) that's one of the most integrated in the U.S. The "where are you from, I mean, really from?" question I thought only happen Asian Americans... but it makes sense the way you describe it! It got better over the years until I lived in Milwaukee during 2013-2018. The Midwest is just stuck in a time warp! In 2007 a job took me to rural Taiwan for a few months, and I did notice that I'm never the only Asian person in the room anymore... and that being an (American) expat has its privileges. I could blend in if I keep my broken Mandarin/Taiwanese to myself. And when I do reveal my Americanness, that privilege just like switches "on". Interesting observations!
Thank you for sharing your experiences as well! It's interesting we all experience it in some aspect. I'm happy to be more aware of your experience as well.
I’m studying here in Malaysia
I hope after this corona till next year trying to visit there.
It's a beautiful country! I recommend a visit. I will visit Malaysia once the virus dies down a bit too.
Yeah let’s keep in touch, looking forward for the next video 😅
@@johnloro7810 thank you so much for watching!
The reason Taiwanese asks question like "where are you from really?" without thinking it could sound offensive to certain people, has a lot to do with the fact a lot of Taiwanese people have records of where their ancestor originated, as majority of the population in Taiwan migrated from mainland China through out the past few centuries. Many Taiwanese families keep a record of where in China which their ancestors originated before making the trip across the ocean to arrive in Taiwan.
Yes, I agree. Many people assume my ancestors didn't originate in America so they keep asking. Unfortunately my family doesn't know where exactly our ancestors are from/ originated.
Nice to hear.
Thanks for listening!
I see a lot of positive comments from people from Taiwan and just want to share a help tip to understand cultures. Many blacks people will become very upset if you call them Africa because we come from so many walks of life. You have Jamaicans, African American, Dominican Republic, and of course those of us from Africa. Think about it like someone saying all Asians are from china. Hope this helps and again I love all the positive feed back!!!
So cool to hear your positive review ! Great Pioneer work you're doing ! "Éducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" N.M #always ! Wishing you a great lovely time !
Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in Taiwan. I am American as well. I was hoping you could elaborate, you mentioned we have privileges there, what type of privileges?
No worries. Thank you for watching! In the way were treated and seen. Americans are usually first pick when it comes to getting jobs and can easily get them. Other foreigners may have to work a bit harder than us when starting out. There’s favoritism towards us which can result in a better/ “easier” quality of life compared to others.
Ik this vid is 2 years old but thank you so much🥹❤️
Of course!! Thank you for tuning in and I hope it's still helpful.
It's good to hear positive outlook and not judging a culture that is different than them. Everybody only has their experiences in life they can go off on no matter what color your skin is. When Chinese people travel abroad they are judged and looked at differently in everybody's mind. Babying Caucasian white European when I travel I looked at different in other cultures as if I was to go to Africa Nigeria China Japan Israel Greece. My experiences in this country's I did not blend in but I am who I am and I am what I am. If your life consists of goodness God and love that is what people most see trade for those that are not in Christ they will not like you because of who you represent. Remember that we live in a spiritual world, and there are spirits that can see Christ in you caring for no reason some people will verbally attack you or just not like you because we're darkness that lives in them. In America I have not experienced any privileged my whole life and I'm 63. So this privileged word that I hear I don't know what it's like to have it. In America when I was a teenager I could not get jobs that I wanted because I did not wear a turban and my skin was too white. As I Grew Older I made a way for myself, I am an entrepreneur and I worked very rarely for somebody else. My whole life I was self-employed and trusted God for the increase. The True Church of Jesus Christ it's not defined by skin color only if you are obedient or disobedient to the word but everybody is love the same. If you call yourself a brother or sister and you are a fornicator or you spread lies and are deceitful you are dealt with and corrected. If you refuse to turn from their Wicked Ways you're asked to leave. Jesus said, no fornicator adulterer murderer or liar has any inheritance in the kingdom of God trade for such that do these things are worthy of death. And that death is the second death. Eternal death. So, I hope that you are in Christ and I think by your words you possibly maybe I haven't heard anything about your faith only by a shark Video in 20 minutes or so well enjoy your travels to the world and realize that God created everyone and everybody has a choice to choose him to be their father through Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that the Lord takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but his will is that every man should turn from their Wicked Ways and turned to him and his son in Christ
american privilege is soooo true. as soon as they hear that american accent it's a wrap lol all of a sudden it's amazing hospitality
Lol yepp exactly!
I wanna move to Taiwan & Japan at some point temporarily. But I’m still in university and I don’t know anyway to move there temporarily without a work visa 😩😩😩.
Typically you’d be able to come on a tourist visit and that’d give you 90 days to find a job. They’ve stopped giving them out because of the pandemic but hopefully it’ll start up again soon!
@@NneniaYasmeen I hope it starts up again before the summer! I wanted to go out the country this summer!
Nice video and quality camera. . What Camera do you use?
Thank you! I use a canon g7x.
Also I'm black as well so I am intrigued
I love the bit about how they keep pushing to know about your ethnicity. I gave up telling them that I'm an American born and raised in NY after couple months. Now I just tell them I'm Korean and they are happy lol
Lol thank you. It sounds like your ethnicity is Korean and nationality is American.
Hoping to go to Taiwan to teach English. I’m AA but much lighter than my Haitian boyfriend. I want him to visit me while I’m there, but I don’t want to subject him to a bad experience. This video helped but if anyone else could speak on this it would be great!
If you CZcams search African Americans in Taiwan, you will find a few more videos posted by those living there or visited there. Hope you do go, and especially to big cities like Taipei, I think you’ll have a good experience!
I. Am. An East African dude would like to visit in there for. A few days any advice and also do a few days in. China I already know some people in China
I think Taiwan is a great place to visit! I'm not sure when the borders will re open fro tourists.
I'm East African specifically from the horn where we tend to look different
I want to know how i can get a university to do my graduate program in a business major in Taiwan, that the University Gives a Guarantee Letter to enable the Taiwan Embassy in Nigeria, issue a Study visa easily, more than 20 universities i Have Applied and got their Admissions in Taiwan, end up not giving Guarantee Letter, and the Taiwan embassy in Nigeria, needs this Letter from a representative in the university in Taiwan, before issuing a study visa, to come study in Taiwan
I’m sorry I have no knowledge of that process. I didn’t go to university here.
1:52 lol it's a bit like Asian Americans being ask "where are you REALLY from?"
I Have a question please I hope you don’t mind if I asked can you tell me how you found an apartment that is suitable to live in Taiwan specially being a foreigner and moving to Taiwan how did you find a house thank you
Hi I searched facebook groups for apartments in the city I was moving to.
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Thank you so much for this insight, watching all your videos! I recently found out about this opportunity and how easy it was for entry. I’m in the process of doing my research now to see if I would like to pursue this opportunity.
If I do decide to begin my journey abroad, I would like to offer tutoring services. Based on your experience, do you believe that it will be hard to start?
Congrats! Glad it's been helpful. I don't think it'd be hard to start a tutoring service at all! There are ALOT of people looking to learn English so it's a great way to bring in more income. Good luck :)
We have an ethnically homogenous society for hundreds of years in Taiwan so most of us don't really understand/cared how the west developed, also our society & education don't have the English environment, which makes it harder for information to pass on to us.
So that's why there're weird questions being asked, we're simply just curious.
People are generally curious about where you are from because they might want to learn something about the country of origin.
Yes that can be true too.
Hi nenia, nice to know you. I also foreigners and I live in Taiwan. Can we meet someday and have a little chatting.
Sure, why not 🙂
I follow your instagram, please respond me I will be happy to meet you :)
What city are you in? Was finding an apartment easy? Also, Taiwan has a democracy just like the U.S. The main parties are the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP or Liberals) and the Kuomintang Party (KMT or Conservatives). Just like the Conservatives back home, the ones abroad will probably have the same racist mindset. Don't take it personal. The more black exposure the better. I love your videos :)
Hi, I’m in Hsinchu city & found my place through a Facebook group. I was being a bit picky but depending on your budget you should find something easily. & thank you!!
@@NneniaYasmeen There’s a CZcamsr named “imhellocasey”. She lives in Hsinchu and she’s from California. She’s super nice so you could make a new friend.
Just a question, as a Taiwanese here in US, how's the aunties and grandmas treating you while you're living in Taiwan? A video maybe?🤷♂
Lol I love this suggestion! Thankfully I didn't have any bad run ins with grandmas or aunties though. The only bad encounter I had in Taiwan was from a middle aged woman but other than that all good. 🙂
Privilege, because you're a pretty female it's like that in The World. Thanks for sharing
Hi Nhenia as a black living in Taiwan where did you fixed you hair my daughter is a black too thanks 😊
Hi! I did my own hair for the most part but there's a black owned salon that opened up last year I think. Check out @blackgirlmagic_thexmojo on Instagram they should be able to connect you to hair braiders.
Am proud African..take me to the moon and will still claim Africa.Godbless Africa.This black mentality of looking down on Africa wont change Racism towards them.instead we should be working together as black people to make Africa better
That’s great for you. Thanks for watching!
You stay thinking that. I am Caribbean black and that’s who I will remain for life. Those who sold and bought my ancestors are exactly the same to me so Africans and Europeans are the same.
Do you have to have a degree to teach English in Taiwan? I've heard different things, that the bigger schools require it, but you can teach private students without one?
I taught in public school with a degree in Biology. To get a higher paying position in an international school I believe you need a degree in education (not sure of these requirements). There are also the private institutions known as cram schools. They have the most lenient qualifications & requirements.
@@NneniaYasmeen Thanks for the prompt reply, I had just discovered your channel and watched the first two videos of after you moved to Taiwan. I see you've had some big life changes since then. I want to binge watch and catch up with the new developments in your life, and since it's so cold here in Michigan and I'm staying inside, now is a great time to do that, haha. I love the relaxed and nice pace of your video style, and thanks for being open and real in describing your life's adventures!
Thank you so much for the support! I'll be uploading more vids & life updates soon too. Lol stay warm!!@@doninmichigan
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Can you please give examples of the American privileges? Please
Sure. Better job opportunities abroad, higher compensation, more options to chose from between countries, and overall treatment in general. Not all the time or in every case scenario but Americans can be favored/ catered to just because they're American and not for their personal skills/ experience/ character.
I'm sure those people are much nice than 'we' Americans..Shoot , we can't even get along with each other now.. sad
You are a very loving girl
Thank you!
The lense. I love that. I am black living in Mexico. People are always staring and people always ask if I am from Africa and I say no. I´m from America, and then they say what about your family, and I say, America, lol
Woww cool! I've considered Mexico in the future. How do you like it? & yesss they always want more. I'm kind of surprised it's like that in Mexico though 😞 they're brown just like us. Lol
@@NneniaYasmeen They are brown but they don't really understand what brown is. They don't really see themselves as brown.
Wow :o Im mixed and im also Hispanic, but im dominican and half white. my dad is white and hes from America and so are his family and my mom is dominican and black and from dominican Republic and so is her family (Her grandfather was white though so shes like 20 or 15 percent white) so when people ask me where my family originated what am i supposed to say?? 😅
wow you are beautiful, love u my black sister xx
Thank you! 🙏
Gorgeous 😮🎉🎉 😊
Thank you! 😊
Don`t worry so much about being black, being a decent human being carries over into every culture and langauage.
Noticed the shoe rack. Adopting the culture I see :)
Lol yesss! Defintely no shoes in the house 👏
Thanks for sharing. It's kinda mind blowing to me, how in their minds you can't be really American, and the need to probe until they get a satisfactory answer. Many countries around the world are like that, and what blows my mind is if it were pre-internet era, the ignorance would be understandable. But nowadays? I don't see how anyone could be ignorant on such matters even if they actively tried. A small town somewhere in a 3rd world country, ok. But I'm very surprised that Taiwan could be like that. I always thought it was pretty progressive, unlike how their neighbours across the pond could be.
Anyway, everything in life is relative to something else. There is no absolute standard. So, from your experience, have you noticed any difference in how they behave towards you compared to caucasians a) at face value and b) after it's established that you're from the US?
Also, racism has a different flavor outside of the US. It's a different type of racism, but it's still racism nonetheless.
Yes, I felt the same way especially when I first moved here. Now, I try to look at it from another perspective vs. getting upset and wishing things were different. They are mostly curious at face value but seem to get more excited/ surprised once its established I'm from the US.
Unfortunately this happens quite often in the US too :( I can't speak for everyone's experiences, but I have come across a lot of people in the US who insist on finding out where asian americans are "really from" (and keep probing until they get the answer they want to hear). So it's definitely not just a 3rd world country thing
@@sarahyoungchau4172 I think the difference between these two are black Americans often don’t know where their lineage originated due to the slave trades and erasure of our history. I believe most Asians know where their families originated/ migrated from even if you are born in America. I’d be thrilled to tell people something other than just Black or African American but unfortunately I don’t know.
@@NneniaYasmeen That's not why they want to find out though. There is no deep curiosity for ethnicities and people's migratory pattern. They couldn't care less where you hail from. The reason they probe is because they want to discredit you and in their minds they struggle to put you on the same pedestal as white Americans. So they ask in hopes of putting them out of their misery and just say Africa or something else besides America so they could be like "ah I knew it!" in their heads and move about they day. Sad but true.
@@reginaldhouse7731 Yeah that is sad but unfortunately doesn't surprise me. I guess my response to the comment above was to give more context from an American perspective. Although what you tell someone should be enough I'd think probing in America is a bit more common considering it's diversity and it not being a lot of families native land.
Im mixed (Black and white but half Hispanic yet i dont speak spanish) so when people ask me where my family originated from i dont know what to say because my dads family originated from America and my moms family originated from Dominican Republic so what am i supposed to say to them? 😅
Say where you actually grew up. You can be mixed with Dominican and still be American. I used to get the question what am I mixed with allll the time. Sometimes I say that I am just African American and everybody is mixed with something! 🤎🖤🤍💛
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i can imagine african ppl dont have the same privilage as black americans, as an african am concerned 🥺
I don't think this should cause for any concern. There are plenty Africans here that enjoy it! In general foreigners will not be mistreated there's just favoritism when it comes to certain races and countries.
@@NneniaYasmeen thanks for ur reply! 😊 i generally try to avoid countries that are outright racist to africans due to my own past experiences.. glad to knw its not the case in taiwan as i'd love to visit the country someday.
like being a unicorn.
Lol yeah I would imagine so!
Does the language confuse you, is it easy to learn their language, if their is any offence in this question, I am really sorry
Yes the language is confusing for me because I don’t know it. Id say it depends on the learner to decided if it’s easy or hard but I know plenty of foreigners that are fluent in the language so it’s possible to learn.
@@NneniaYasmeen thanks, I'll use it as motivation to continue learning the language 😊
Very glad you learned things about your country in Taiwan. The US didn't tell the whole truth about history in the classroom, and my Canadian friends were shocked when they found there were American Nazis during WWII when we were in a museum in Taiwan.
Yes many truths have been revealed in many different aspects too!