Indians Give Me Free Food When I Speak Gujarati

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2024
  • Thanks to Kamikoto for sponsoring this video - check out kamikoto.com/Xiaomanyc for $50 off your order! What happens when a foreigner speaks the Gujarati language, which is one of India’s hundreds of unique languages? Many Indians here in America are from this one state in India called Gujarat, so today I speak Gujarati with them. People were totally surprised, and then they gave me free food. Speaking of free food, I also tried a lot of great Gujarati food like paan, masala chaas, bajra no rotlo, and of course Gujarati thali. Yum!
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    1:32 Ordering food in Gujarati
    3:20 Talking with paan shops in Gujarati
    5:23 Getting takeout in Gujarati
    6:40 Drinking spiced buttermilk
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  • @lukeclay4286
    @lukeclay4286 Před 2 lety +7192

    The dude who immediately teaches him how to swear is a real 1.

    • @Plazmerr
      @Plazmerr Před 2 lety +67

      Fr

    • @mahirvadiya3406
      @mahirvadiya3406 Před 2 lety +84

      Pakko gujrati

    • @talaeyn8326
      @talaeyn8326 Před 2 lety +339

      I like how he then throws the paan at him like NO CHARGE!

    • @thugravity
      @thugravity Před 2 lety +10

      Lmfao

    • @Tawhiri
      @Tawhiri Před 2 lety +87

      I used to exchange insults with the exchange students... good times.

  • @realbarry
    @realbarry Před 2 lety +2357

    "He speaks Gujarati and we still can't speak English yet!" That one got me... love that man fr

    • @mcpeguru4060
      @mcpeguru4060 Před rokem +7

      Wait? What?

    • @kvnkvn9191
      @kvnkvn9191 Před rokem +20

      @@mcpeguru4060 the guy who gave free pan told that

    • @Ponakalaranjit456
      @Ponakalaranjit456 Před rokem +31

      અંગ્રેજી દરેકની પ્રથમ ભાષા નથીEnglish is not everyone s first Language.

    • @observer1492
      @observer1492 Před rokem +13

      @@Ponakalaranjit456 They are living in America though

    • @Nikki20329
      @Nikki20329 Před rokem +4

      @@Ponakalaranjit456 can you Tell me what possibly that uncle would've said at 04:17?

  • @ycahidmirl4935
    @ycahidmirl4935 Před 2 lety +2158

    That genuine smile on the indian guy's face when a foreigner knows and speaks well in their language just shows how happy he is at knowing they arent the only people who speaks their own language

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 Před 2 lety +10

      It’s Gujarati…he has Gujju friends to speak with believe me. They stick together like malignantly so, he’s not lonely

    • @ascari4741
      @ascari4741 Před 2 lety +22

      @@krislv9219 It's different when an American white guy does it, though. It means he respected and admired the language and culture enough to learn it

    • @youtubeuserandchef471
      @youtubeuserandchef471 Před 2 lety +2

      Anyone of any country learns anything it's fun

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 Před 2 lety

      @@ascari4741 that’s not what the OP said..he said the guy was happy he wasn’t the only person speaking the language and I said I promise you that uncle has a tons of Gujarati friends he’s not lonely. Nobody said anything about non Indians speaking it you did

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 Před 2 lety

      @@ascari4741 he did it for the views…not respect. Indians fall for anything gora HARD

  • @fatherdex8174
    @fatherdex8174 Před 2 lety +623

    One thing I love about his videos is that he's almost always getting food. It's always the food, the language, and the family that makes a culture what it is, the greatest ones let you in on all of them at once.

    • @debblouin
      @debblouin Před 2 lety +7

      Dance too yes? I have always thought that language, food, family, and dance were the touchstones of culture.

    • @crazyjkass
      @crazyjkass Před 2 lety

      Preparing food in fancy ways is a human universal. :)

    • @crazyjkass
      @crazyjkass Před 2 lety

      @@debblouin Dancing is forbidden in the culture of my mom's side.

    • @tbsdrummer87
      @tbsdrummer87 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hard to go to America from these cultures and be received as well or as friendly. You’re immediately told to speak English and stand for a flag and worship Jesus or just pure hatred. Big cultural differences

  • @jgvbadv
    @jgvbadv Před 2 lety +2009

    “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

  • @roseannarios7312
    @roseannarios7312 Před 2 lety +4126

    "He speaks Gujarati and we still can't speak English yet!" 😂😂😂 That was the best. Even if he spoke crappy Gujarati the people would still appreciate it. It goes to show that all it takes is a little effort (it doesn't have to be something as major as learning a different language either) to break down barriers between us and our fellow men.

    • @ohheyitsCassie
      @ohheyitsCassie Před 2 lety +87

      I busted out laughing so hard at that. Amazing. I feel like I get to peer into a secret club when I watch these.

    • @rmp5640
      @rmp5640 Před 2 lety +6

      Yeah it doesn't need to be perfect like stupid fembot fascist teachers taught us!

    • @vick7848
      @vick7848 Před 2 lety +53

      That was '*swears in gujarati*' hilarious! 😁 Love that they didn't charge too

    • @hirenvaghela91
      @hirenvaghela91 Před 2 lety +8

      come here i will teach u gujarati

    • @Izukachan
      @Izukachan Před 2 lety +44

      Not in france though. French people cussed at me for not being fluent when I went to Paris. I'm definitely not fluent but I took DELF and can speak sufficiently well. I can't imagine how it'd be like if you spoke broken French

  • @ishuu153
    @ishuu153 Před rokem +143

    As a guju(Gujarati), i m impressed, mast mast Gujarati shikjo Ane agad vadhjo

  • @SuperMaxCarp
    @SuperMaxCarp Před 2 lety +1183

    As a someone who is from Gujarat, I'm impressed at your skills at learning different languages. Keep it up bro...and most of all keep eating paan...get the sweet paan next time...it doesn't have the bitter shit that thins your blood lol

    • @chitrangpatel7027
      @chitrangpatel7027 Před 2 lety +22

      3rd uncle was surti i am damn sure🤣

    • @The_Crimson_Wolf_
      @The_Crimson_Wolf_ Před 2 lety +5

      The bitter stuff is good for you tho

    • @freehongkong8732
      @freehongkong8732 Před 2 lety +17

      Yeah, I was under the assumption paan had tobacco, Areca nut, slated lime, etc. and is fairly bad for you. Betel nut has a very unpleasant stimulant effect if you aren't used to it so I was waiting for him to start geeking a bit. Guess not.

    • @TheCrazyOrange
      @TheCrazyOrange Před 2 lety +9

      @@freehongkong8732 I'm pretty sure he has had paan before in a different video for the first time a while back^^

    • @p00f_01
      @p00f_01 Před 2 lety +1

      same

  • @aisadal2521
    @aisadal2521 Před 2 lety +5796

    Surprising people by talking their language, while also giving us cultural lessons, will never stop being wholesome, and I thank you for always taking us with you on your adventures 🙏😊

    • @brandonmay3094
      @brandonmay3094 Před 2 lety +3

      What are the cultural lessons?

    • @mindideapositivethoughts7675
      @mindideapositivethoughts7675 Před 2 lety

      youtuuu.tokyo/WmbbQpQcEIp

    • @kmoov90
      @kmoov90 Před 2 lety +13

      Yeah because learning a language is challenging and time consuming not only that you would have to learn their culture with different customs and dialects to fully embrace people of different cultures.

    • @spooky4373
      @spooky4373 Před 2 lety

      🙏🏽💜

    • @bpp827
      @bpp827 Před 2 lety

      Kem chho Bhai.. Maja ma..... Love from India .. Gujarat

  • @jmeleika1
    @jmeleika1 Před 2 lety +2811

    I was in NY not too long ago. I bought a hotdog from a street vendor and realized he was speaking the same dialect of Arabic that I know. The hot dog was $6. I went back the next day and ordered the same thing, but in Arabic. The price suddenly changed to $4 😂

    • @mediummememaster3754
      @mediummememaster3754 Před 2 lety +874

      Price is six dollars, but for you, my friend…

    • @CC-yh2yq
      @CC-yh2yq Před 2 lety +18

      Hahaha

    • @pineapplesbringpain5243
      @pineapplesbringpain5243 Před 2 lety +162

      @@mediummememaster3754 special discount!

    • @KeroseneSkies
      @KeroseneSkies Před 2 lety +62

      I have had similar things happen in French lol because i'm Canadian and took it in high school lol. Haven't had it happen with my native language yet but we'll see lol

    • @rickross5421
      @rickross5421 Před 2 lety +33

      @@KeroseneSkies oh interesting because as a French we pay the same price as tourists lol. So if you have been discounted by speakinf french I d would like how to do for me lol

  • @khushishah4863
    @khushishah4863 Před 2 lety +260

    this is so cute especially being a gujarati. it's so nice to see someone try to learn something they have never heard of before.

  • @seosamh.forbes
    @seosamh.forbes Před rokem +29

    My boss is Gujarati, and his hospitality almost knows no bounds. They really are some of the friendliest people on earth.

  • @Kevin-jc1fx
    @Kevin-jc1fx Před 2 lety +2660

    Xiaoma is literally devouring languages. When he starts learning a language, next thing he does is going to restaurants in order to "eat the language".😊 Love you Xiaoma.

    • @4nz-nl
      @4nz-nl Před 2 lety +18

      You wonder how he stays in shape, right? ;)

    • @zhongguoren3787
      @zhongguoren3787 Před 2 lety +37

      ''eat the language"🤣🤣 I died there

    • @hla260
      @hla260 Před 2 lety +2

      😆😆😆

    • @HetTheWitch
      @HetTheWitch Před 2 lety +8

      Language is culture, and culture is language
      And the soul of any culture is it’s food

    • @redizdead666
      @redizdead666 Před 2 lety +6

      I went to indonesia 9 years ago. the only thing i remember is FOOD. chicken, duck, pig, grilled, rice, fried, etc..i can still say that in bahasa. But i can't remember how to say "yes", "hotel" or "money".
      For my defense, indonesian food is THE BEST. and will always be carved in my memory as the ayam bakar and nasi goreng heaven..

  • @Agostoic
    @Agostoic Před 2 lety +1428

    Starting to believe that Xiaoma started learning languages so he can go get free goodies at their local food markets 😁 Clever guy, lots of love.

    • @eddietorres5655
      @eddietorres5655 Před 2 lety +20

      Gotta appreciate the long con!

    • @eren69marley
      @eren69marley Před 2 lety +40

      As an Indian how many languages you can speak? I'll go first I can speak 6 languages hindi, english, Gujarati, my local language(not included in official languages of India), punjab and pashto

    • @dhddhsibd6268
      @dhddhsibd6268 Před 2 lety +20

      @@eren69marley that’s real cool I only know English😂

    • @paul16451
      @paul16451 Před 2 lety +5

      I think this is the first time he actually got something free in his years of videos, although he has been able to bargain for lower prices occasionally.

    • @DavidMorris1984
      @DavidMorris1984 Před 2 lety +6

      @@eren69marley Wow, you're definitely talented with languages. I'm learning Spanish, but I plan to learn others eventually. How widely is Pashto spoken in India? I thought it was mostly spoken in Afghanistan.

  • @barry4988
    @barry4988 Před 2 lety +238

    I like Gujaratis. They've been in the US 🇺🇸 and UK 🇬🇧 the longest among Indians, are well integrated, very hard working, and get along with everyone quite well.

    • @Naveenbr-kp8gc1yi3d
      @Naveenbr-kp8gc1yi3d Před rokem +9

      Well all Indians are in fact hard working ok. Let's just say u have only seen one community.

    • @65tallmax
      @65tallmax Před rokem +9

      @@Naveenbr-kp8gc1yi3d All races are hard working.

    • @thenomadindian4145ofo
      @thenomadindian4145ofo Před rokem +1

      @@65tallmax not all races and not all RELIGIONS 😂😂

    • @65tallmax
      @65tallmax Před rokem +2

      @@thenomadindian4145ofo All religions.

    • @thenomadindian4145ofo
      @thenomadindian4145ofo Před rokem

      @@65tallmax go and check history 😂😂😂 and your human intelligence will guide u , if still it doesn't gives you the answer , then that means you are stu pid af !! 😂😂😂

  • @blue-fj9ky
    @blue-fj9ky Před rokem +97

    I'm am American who lived in Maharashtra for several months. Many Maharashtrians told me Gujarati food is the best and there were many Gujarati restaurants there! I enjoyed the cuisine of both states very much.

    • @jlo12
      @jlo12 Před rokem +5

      Nah Punjabi food is the best

    • @virajdeshpande3701
      @virajdeshpande3701 Před rokem +4

      This must be the northern part of Maharashtra that borders Gujarat because trust me, where I'm from and many parts of southern and eastern Maharashtra, Gujarati food has a bad rap. They would never say it's the best. I, personally, like a particular section of Gujarati cuisine (the spicy one).

    • @blue-fj9ky
      @blue-fj9ky Před rokem

      @@jlo12 I never had the pleasure of visiting Punjab but I do enjoy trying Punjabi recipes in my own kitchen. I like rajma and chana very much. I'm sure though they are far, far from authentic!

    • @blue-fj9ky
      @blue-fj9ky Před rokem +1

      @@virajdeshpande3701 That's very interesting! I traveled to Pune and a number of smaller cities:
      Nanded, Osmanabad, Latur... This was the 1980s. I greatly enjoyed Maharashtrian food, too, of course.

    • @blue-fj9ky
      @blue-fj9ky Před rokem +2

      @@virajdeshpande3701 Food in different regions of the USA is not as varied and interesting as that of the different regions of India, in my experience.

  • @cuzimnotlaughing
    @cuzimnotlaughing Před 2 lety +1389

    When that Roti bread started spilling oils and curry sauce that’s when you know thats good Indian food. My mouth was watering with how that deliciously looked.

    • @gomcse
      @gomcse Před 2 lety +9

      Me too! Now I want some!!!

    • @alias4lifee
      @alias4lifee Před 2 lety +84

      That was ghee, but yea delicious!

    • @VJ96K
      @VJ96K Před 2 lety +41

      Probably desi ghee on rotla with godh(jaggery) thats out of world... n ya i m marathi but born in baroda gujarat so i enjoy flavour of both states Maharashtra n Gujarat

    • @TheVenge.
      @TheVenge. Před 2 lety +17

      That's Ghee also known as clarified butter.

    • @indra_vrtrahan
      @indra_vrtrahan Před 2 lety +27

      Its actually ghee, and indian breads with ghee HIT DIFFERENT dude, generally some traditional indian breads have low glutens in them, so they use fresh saltless butter or ghee with them, it really hits different, and yes, like op said, if yo roti has ghee in it, you know food gonna be BOMB

  • @mikewazowski398
    @mikewazowski398 Před 2 lety +1082

    Dude, you make me feel dumb. I took 4 years of Spanish, and only remember Dirty Words. Lol. Love you channel. Keep spreading the Love between cultures.

    • @vnkdabaz3513
      @vnkdabaz3513 Před 2 lety +42

      Write down the dirty words please

    • @lumiasama9505
      @lumiasama9505 Před 2 lety +84

      @@vnkdabaz3513's mom
      *sorry had to do it*

    • @Garnett.
      @Garnett. Před 2 lety +35

      Took Spanish for 2 years and all I know is how to say hello and how to say I need to use the bathroom.💀😂

    • @dhddhsibd6268
      @dhddhsibd6268 Před 2 lety +53

      @@lumiasama9505 he said dirty WORDSS not dirty whores

    • @Dan5819
      @Dan5819 Před 2 lety +16

      I remembered very little too of my 4 years of HS Spanish but I just took Xiaoma's Streetsmart Spanish course - and I really recommend it! Ten weeks, great lessons -- very understandable -- and a great teacher. He has a new one starting up soon so you can get on his email list if you were interested.

  • @anarjani2781
    @anarjani2781 Před 2 lety +201

    I’ve been a subscriber for awhile now. This video couldn’t have made me happier. I’m a Gujarati American and to see people appreciating the language, brings immense joy :)

    • @JagyaTyarthiBhagya
      @JagyaTyarthiBhagya Před 2 lety +10

      જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત 🙏♥️

    • @leonardofonseca4598
      @leonardofonseca4598 Před 2 lety +4

      I would love if you could teach me gujarati @anarjani

    • @user-nt3dn4lk9y
      @user-nt3dn4lk9y Před rokem +3

      @@leonardofonseca4598 i will teach u . i am gujarti and know English very well

    • @rohxnz
      @rohxnz Před rokem +1

      @@user-nt3dn4lk9y what would you say are tips on learning? I am gujarati by heritage but i am still learning my language

    • @user-nt3dn4lk9y
      @user-nt3dn4lk9y Před rokem +1

      @@rohxnzregular talks with Gujarati person is the best hack

  • @nobudgetguy
    @nobudgetguy Před 2 lety +75

    Gujrati is a really underappreciated language, I really think so as a majority of Indians in my country learn Hindi, Tamil, really is nice to see it in use!

    • @Naveenbr-kp8gc1yi3d
      @Naveenbr-kp8gc1yi3d Před rokem +1

      Dude many languages are underrated.

    • @HBC101TVStudios
      @HBC101TVStudios Před rokem +2

      In Malaysia it is a minority.. Malacca, Penang, Ipoh and Johor have a sizable Gujarati community, but they are now highly integrated with other Indians especially the Tamils and the Punjabis

  • @pokemonunleashed100
    @pokemonunleashed100 Před 2 lety +609

    As a British Gujarati who has forgotten to speak but can fully understand when someone is talking to me, this made me smile. Especially seeing all of the food, can't really get my fix at university so I'm really jealous!

    • @ernieb8490
      @ernieb8490 Před 2 lety +40

      As a son of immigrants, the worst part about going to college is missing your cultures food.

    • @Ok-ws4ce
      @Ok-ws4ce Před 2 lety +15

      Wow I’m American and can also only understand gujrati and can’t speak it lol

    • @pawanjoshi2505
      @pawanjoshi2505 Před 2 lety +4

      @@Ok-ws4ce not a thing to be proud of

    • @Ok-ws4ce
      @Ok-ws4ce Před 2 lety +5

      @@pawanjoshi2505 who said I was proud of it?

    • @MandrakeDCR
      @MandrakeDCR Před 2 lety +28

      @@pawanjoshi2505 Arrogance and resentment aren't things to be proud of either, and nobody would have said anything until you just laid it out there. :)

  • @JulieRainyPDX
    @JulieRainyPDX Před 2 lety +347

    People are touched by your genuine kindness and the respect you show by speaking their native language. What an amazing gift!

    • @SILENCEINTHESOULS
      @SILENCEINTHESOULS Před 2 lety +1

      Indian is not of white race
      Yet looks very fair

    • @KingshukMonsur
      @KingshukMonsur Před 2 lety +1

      @@SILENCEINTHESOULS wtf are you talking about bruh

    • @KingshukMonsur
      @KingshukMonsur Před 2 lety +1

      @@SILENCEINTHESOULS there is nothing as race it's political myth

    • @SILENCEINTHESOULS
      @SILENCEINTHESOULS Před 2 lety +1

      @@KingshukMonsur that he isn't white race so don't Mislabel

  • @Seb4041
    @Seb4041 Před rokem +21

    Learnings one’s language is probably one of the biggest ways of showing respect in my opinion. Amazing

  • @MufflesTheGerbil
    @MufflesTheGerbil Před 2 lety +81

    4:27 As an English speaker this part got me laughing on the ground! 🤣

  • @swaggerjagg22
    @swaggerjagg22 Před 2 lety +135

    As a Pakistani I find Gujarati soo beautiful. Gujarati basha bohut saras che! 🇵🇰🇮🇳

    • @abhishekghosh4384
      @abhishekghosh4384 Před rokem +21

      People in Pakistan's Sindh too used to speak in Gujarati once.

    • @thesuperduperstar
      @thesuperduperstar Před rokem +12

      Aabhar tamaro 🙏

    • @cccddd321
      @cccddd321 Před rokem +13

      Jinnah pan Gujarati hata.. Porbandar mein janam liya tha

    • @___Raj___.007
      @___Raj___.007 Před rokem +2

      @@cccddd321 nhi Rajkot paneli me birth place hai

    • @hirenahir76200
      @hirenahir76200 Před rokem +2

      Apke father of the nation ki mother tounge he bro gujrati 😇

  • @heartsofgoldenrod
    @heartsofgoldenrod Před 2 lety +53

    4:04 - I guess people don’t just buy “one” paan, since this was the second store that was surprised in response.

    • @udayrathod3786
      @udayrathod3786 Před 2 lety +9

      Because he had his camera guy with him, and Pan is something you eat with friends so it would be rude/awkward to eat it alone so thats why they were surprised

    • @LegoLoos2006
      @LegoLoos2006 Před 2 lety +3

      @@udayrathod3786 He doesn't have a camera guy, atleast not in thos video, he has a 360 camera attached to his chest

  • @littlebirdie4333
    @littlebirdie4333 Před 2 lety +33

    As a Gujarati speaker,this video made my day❤️
    Amari bhasha bolta tamne joine khub saaru lagyu Mane...aavi rite prayatna karta raho, ek diwas tame amari Jem boli shakso🤗
    ખુબ ખુબ આભાર

  • @TheDragonsRage123
    @TheDragonsRage123 Před 2 lety +127

    OMG I love this as a Gujarati Indian in the states I'm very proud! Awesome work my dude

    • @WalkWithRooha
      @WalkWithRooha Před 2 lety

      yeah dear friend it was great

    • @JHulse29
      @JHulse29 Před 2 lety +1

      What do you think the gujarati curse word was? 😅

    • @WalkWithRooha
      @WalkWithRooha Před 2 lety

      @@JHulse29 we can see that dear

    • @YashPatel-ui8zx
      @YashPatel-ui8zx Před 2 lety

      શું કરો છો ભાઈ ત્યાં😂? અમારા વિસા નું સેટિંગ કરાવી આપો કૈક 🤡

    • @JagyaTyarthiBhagya
      @JagyaTyarthiBhagya Před 2 lety

      @@YashPatel-ui8zx સેટિંગ 😀😊

  • @gindeman
    @gindeman Před 2 lety +288

    Wow Gujarati is my native tongue, and you did so well after little practice !! Nice to see you are learning all different often not common languages, keep it up

    • @cundition1787
      @cundition1787 Před 2 lety +11

      what did the other man say at 4:17? haha

    • @TheSafierdrgn
      @TheSafierdrgn Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah what did the guy say?? :D

    • @rohanved1214
      @rohanved1214 Před 2 lety +2

      @@cundition1787 it could literally be anything xD the context was so broad that it can encompass all the English cuss words lol

    • @mrnakulbhaii
      @mrnakulbhaii Před 2 lety

      @@cundition1787 lol probably ' hey Dick '

    • @vikrammakwana9559
      @vikrammakwana9559 Před 2 lety +1

      Even I'm from Gujarat. Considering u can atleast speak SOME of it as an American it's very appreciable

  • @abhinavpala1920
    @abhinavpala1920 Před rokem +30

    As an India guy, what Xiomanyc said about the diversity of indian languages is 100% correct. I am from the southern part of india and I dont know how to speak any of the other languages, other than Telugu. We indians need translaters in our own country.

  • @akosipengwin
    @akosipengwin Před rokem +13

    This kind of content really shows if we learn each every language there is peace... No language barriers its nice and showing how great each and everyone in the world... Good job.

  • @DeonDSilva
    @DeonDSilva Před 2 lety +18

    6:14 he says “you are learning in University?” not “indian city” over all love the way you make ppl so happy.

  • @1989TheAmrita
    @1989TheAmrita Před 2 lety +63

    Always so humbling to see overwhelming hospitality when they see you appreciate their culture... Big soft heart of Indians!!

  • @ZKarim-kk4ku
    @ZKarim-kk4ku Před 2 lety +6

    I speak Gujarati he did really well! Greetings and love from 🇨🇦 Canada! Was born in E Africa but originally from India. This was very refreshing for me!

  • @ironwill7446
    @ironwill7446 Před 2 lety +10

    As someone who is from gujarat and i really appreciate you learning about our and other cultures or languages and connecting people all over the world ♥️

  • @sorry_im_late_but1269
    @sorry_im_late_but1269 Před 2 lety +88

    4:39 they way he threw the paan 😂 was rudely wholesome 💘😂

  • @andvari03
    @andvari03 Před 2 lety +135

    Was wondering when you'd try Gujarati! So fun to watch as an American-Gujarati. Did you find the food sweet (like the vegetable dishes and daal)? Many people believe Guju food tastes sweet, but not all gujus make their dishes sweet! My family tends to make our dishes on the spicier side vs. sweet. Glad to see you enjoyed!

    • @agnidas5816
      @agnidas5816 Před 2 lety +3

      lots of Indian food is cooked with jaggery (jegery or hard sugarcane molasses) so it is sweet. When all your food is veg you come up with ways to make it yummy and have variety :)

    • @jlegendary4879
      @jlegendary4879 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes Gujarati food is believed to be sweeter compared to other cuisines from India but what's the problem with that? Isn't that a unique factor?

    • @andvari03
      @andvari03 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jlegendary4879 It's often a sterotype that all guju food is sweet. I was just curious what his impression was and was pointing out that there is variety, not a problem.

    • @thelazyrabbit4220
      @thelazyrabbit4220 Před 2 lety +3

      @@jlegendary4879 well....emmm...you know that it is kind of a running joke in the country that we Gujaratis can sweeten most things from food to business deals and its cause we have a sweet tooth and thereby a sweet tongue. lately it's getting pretty outta hand and so many find it frustrating especially if they're from the city of Surat from southern Gujarat since they like most of their food to be spicier versions of the sweeter dishes.

    • @lukasgarstka6040
      @lukasgarstka6040 Před 2 lety

      Is this guy speaking the language or just know 2 sentences by hearth?

  • @lulumoon6942
    @lulumoon6942 Před 2 lety +13

    The language is lovely, the food looked amazing, and the people are so warm! Great job!

  • @skurfja36
    @skurfja36 Před 2 lety +18

    Dying at the guy teaching you curse words and then … “anyway tell me about how you like pan” 😂😂

  • @vivekpatel1926
    @vivekpatel1926 Před 2 lety +31

    Omg man. I am gujarati myself living in canada for 7 years. My friends tried to learn a bit, but couldn’t get far. This is mind boggling. Respect bro.

  • @usernamemalfunctioning6768
    @usernamemalfunctioning6768 Před 2 lety +32

    seeing people's faces light up like this must make learning languages so worth it! Really incredible how many people you are able to communicate with across your videos

  • @chrissy93x
    @chrissy93x Před 2 lety +11

    we need to clone this guy asap he is too humble and down to earth honestly huge respect and shows what culture and food is all about

  • @paulomatematica9985
    @paulomatematica9985 Před 2 lety +16

    eu admiro muito pessoas que aprendem e respeitam a lingua de outros povos. é sinal de respeito e aceitação.

  • @Mantu_khoor
    @Mantu_khoor Před 2 lety +125

    This makes me so happy as someone who is currently trying super hard to learn Gujarati! Definitely gives me more motivation. I’m still having a lot of trouble listening and speaking but hopefully that changes soon!

    • @static_sid
      @static_sid Před 2 lety +12

      I am a gujarati, I was shocked when my spanish teacher spoke in a few basic Gujarati sentences, and honestly I still remember the moment to this day, his pronunciation was also on point. It was 5 years ago.

    • @Mantu_khoor
      @Mantu_khoor Před 2 lety +6

      @@static_sid bahu Saru che! 😂 I don’t have many people to speak to, but I do hope my pronunciation is improving. I do hope I can learn your language fluently one day :)

    • @ernieb8490
      @ernieb8490 Před 2 lety +7

      This channel is embarrassing for people with immigrant parents. When Xiaoma can speak your parents native tongue better than you.

    • @majikp24
      @majikp24 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Mantu_khoor I would be happy to speak with you for your practice! Although I realise making friends on CZcams is perhaps a little creepy...?

    • @Mantu_khoor
      @Mantu_khoor Před 2 lety +1

      @@majikp24 Nono that’s totally fine 😂😂 I’d actually really appreciate that! :D

  • @Kapa115
    @Kapa115 Před 2 lety +64

    The first guy looked so happy. I started smiling. Thank you for these awesome contents you create :)

  • @origamidoc
    @origamidoc Před 2 lety +5

    Edison, NJ, and a Gujarati food tour. That’s what’s up! Keep up the great work. 😁

  • @petershim5900
    @petershim5900 Před 2 lety +21

    Sooo good! I'm about to cry! 😭😭😭❤️🙏🏼 I went to Karnataka, India in 2019 and this exactly reflects the type of helpful and friendly people I met there. This episode pleases me no end! 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️

    • @littlebirdie4333
      @littlebirdie4333 Před 2 lety +2

      You are most welcome to India🤗
      Each state is completely different here....next time do visit Gujarat❤️
      I am from Gujarat ✌🏼

  • @woogaloo
    @woogaloo Před 2 lety +53

    I really love these videos. I like seeing how excited the people get when they hear you speaking their language. It's amazing how much you are able to learn!

  • @valv.3895
    @valv.3895 Před 2 lety +4

    This was a wholesome interaction. Thank you for sharing this and showing us there are still good people in the world

  • @coyotears
    @coyotears Před 2 lety +28

    dude this genuinely makes me really happy. I'm Gujarati but I was born in England, and I did grow up speaking Gujarati however my school made me speak only in english and complained to my parents about me speaking Guji in school. So I ended up forgetting how to speak it properly, and struggle a lot, but I can understand most of it--I know how difficult it is to learn and understand let alone to actually speak it so this is so nice TwT not many people take the time out to learn about our language so this is very heart-warming

    • @andreamessiasgomes7118
      @andreamessiasgomes7118 Před rokem +3

      Why would you speak Gujarati in your English school?

    • @coyotears
      @coyotears Před rokem +2

      @@andreamessiasgomes7118 I was a child and didnt know english since I grew up speaking gujarati. like, im talking foundation 1

    • @andreamessiasgomes7118
      @andreamessiasgomes7118 Před rokem +1

      @@coyotears if you were a child then that's not your fault.

    • @coyotears
      @coyotears Před rokem +2

      @@andreamessiasgomes7118 mhm. and we had TA's who would translate too since a lot of indian kids went to my school, so it shouldn't have been a problem. my school was just weird about it because I was born in england

    • @andreamessiasgomes7118
      @andreamessiasgomes7118 Před rokem +1

      @@coyotears i understand.

  • @raccoonelectro
    @raccoonelectro Před 2 lety +35

    Awesome video! Brother you are always so respectful and thoughtful to peoples cultures God Bless you!

  • @yomammahouse
    @yomammahouse Před 2 lety +38

    Never realized how happy something like this would make me, seeing others embracing my culture

  • @gjfamilyreaction2492
    @gjfamilyreaction2492 Před rokem +4

    You speak perfect Gujarati 😀 I am gujrati and glad to see you speak my language you are very talented love from India 🇮🇳♥️♥️🙏

  • @StephenRosenbach
    @StephenRosenbach Před 2 lety +9

    I worked in IT the last 20+ years of my career, so I was blessed with many excellent colleagues from India, including Gujrat. They are splendid people and a great contribution to our American society. This was a LOT of fun for me to watch.

  • @chetan3144
    @chetan3144 Před 2 lety +23

    Is there anything you cannot speak. Being gujarati, it just makes people amazed but more so proud. This is amazing. As always.

  • @purnp5897
    @purnp5897 Před 2 lety +14

    Well done! As a gujarati person you made me very proud!

  • @yunglynda1326
    @yunglynda1326 Před 2 lety +5

    Some CLASSIC Gujju dishes i hope you get to eat are these!!
    1. Khichadi (basically our version of comfort food "Chicken Soup" -- so easy to make and perfect for a rainy day-- rice and lentil porridge with turmeric. also has similar versions across north india and bangladesh), i love it with Dahi(yogurt) or you can add spicy pickled mango & Chaash which is a spiced buttermilk.
    2. Kadhi (an incredible hot sour tiny bit sweet soup made with flour, herbs, spices, and a bit of dairy) usually eaten with rice, a thicker moong daal, rotli and a shakh/sabji/sabzi vegetable sautee.
    3. Ghésh (this is a comfort food: rice made with milk instead of water, best served hot with ghee and extra milk🙏🏾)
    Gujarati dishes are wonderful for folks wanting something unique amd incredible while being vegetarian !!

  • @Mrs_Christa
    @Mrs_Christa Před 2 lety +5

    I get so nervous when I’m speaking another language because I am so afraid of messing up. These videos are such an encouragement because you just jump in there and go for it. I need more of that spirit!!!!

  • @sumyguck8094
    @sumyguck8094 Před 2 lety +12

    Bro i take for granted i'm Indian but can barely speak gujarati, you're doing so well, insanely impressed!! Makes me motivated to learn my own language properly, keep up the amazing work!!1 😤💖

  • @ManadaCan
    @ManadaCan Před 2 lety +214

    Honest question: Has there been a language you’ve tried that got a lot of kickback from native speakers? Like super awkward interactions? Just curious. Love your videos. 🤘🏻

    • @Fieryxjoe
      @Fieryxjoe Před 2 lety +80

      French does have a reputation for this

    • @thishandleisiunavailable
      @thishandleisiunavailable Před 2 lety +90

      I don't think all french people appreciate foreigners speaking their language badly, they would rather try speaking to you in English. They get annoyed when you misgender words

    • @winterworld
      @winterworld Před 2 lety +13

      Sudan speakers, but with respect to them they have some sensitive history

    • @AtomixKingg
      @AtomixKingg Před 2 lety +139

      English. People are way too picky when you make simple errors, particularly on youtube.

    • @ThomasBMawn
      @ThomasBMawn Před 2 lety +16

      @@AtomixKingg for real bro! Facts💯😂🤣

  • @SlickSniper3
    @SlickSniper3 Před 2 lety +4

    That looks so good, reminds me of the food I've Aten in Sri Lanka. Such hospitality , my friend I'm so happy I stumbled across your channel!

  • @lorocantv
    @lorocantv Před 2 lety +7

    I love seeing people happy over others learning their language-it’s always pure kindness and I am living for it

  • @MalaysiaPhilip
    @MalaysiaPhilip Před 2 lety +21

    How the hell do you learn so many languages so fluently??? It's like a gift from god!

  • @shilpiroy6527
    @shilpiroy6527 Před 2 lety +13

    Lots of love from India! 😉😉

  • @JohnUnsub
    @JohnUnsub Před 2 lety +5

    "NO. I make for YOU" What a chef, he wanted the absolute best for a customer he liked, second best is last place for impressions.

  • @faulker2p
    @faulker2p Před 2 lety +4

    You made that man so happy that was absolutely wonderful.

  • @ldiamondj775
    @ldiamondj775 Před 2 lety +3

    This literally melted my heart of kindness. AMAZING

  • @Adam_Barrett
    @Adam_Barrett Před 2 lety +12

    Bro you can do these videos forever exactly this way and you’ll be set for life. You’re the king of this niche now (RIP Laoshu). Please keep them up 🙏

  • @iontevenknowanymore5313
    @iontevenknowanymore5313 Před 2 lety +4

    Honestly dude people love when you speak and indulge in their culture. This was a nice video to see man

  • @rossdonnelly7397
    @rossdonnelly7397 Před rokem +2

    I love watching videos of interactions with different cultures & cuisine i think it’s so interesting to delve into another culture and try something new.

  • @ellogabija
    @ellogabija Před 2 lety +12

    PLEASE DO LITHUANIAN!!!! It’s such an underrated language and culture

  • @Cranndaddy
    @Cranndaddy Před rokem +4

    We don’t often get to see the kindness of others. I think because many English speakers never feel the pressure/drive to learn another language, we live separate to many other cultures. This man has single handedly shown me the kindness of so many cultures and peoples just by making the effort to meet them halfway and feel appreciated. Such a nice feeling

  • @olakolade6656
    @olakolade6656 Před rokem +3

    I love seeing new cultures and these language videos :) makes my day

  • @dmolina_damo
    @dmolina_damo Před 2 lety

    WOOOOW, just awesome linguistic. gracias por compartir cada una de tus experiencias

  • @Y0urRat
    @Y0urRat Před 2 lety +10

    I’m so glad someone knows my family’s language. I hardly ever see anyone else speaking it

    • @forcehucos2429
      @forcehucos2429 Před rokem

      Come to Gujrat you will find 650 million people alike speaking it😂

  • @ashurakusanaga5917
    @ashurakusanaga5917 Před 2 lety +3

    0:30 "and the food is phenomenal." I can also back this. I like 5 different countries of food, and Gujarati/Indian food is my top fave.

  • @NevadaLamb
    @NevadaLamb Před 2 lety

    These videos make me so happy!! Just seeing how people react. I wish I could do the same, but don’t have the skill for it. I studied French non stop for a couple weeks and retained none of it. I recognize basic words, but that’s pretty much it.

  • @marieclaude5197
    @marieclaude5197 Před rokem

    Over the top impressive!! I’m hooked!

  • @johannahoneyman697
    @johannahoneyman697 Před 2 lety +8

    I’d love to be able to speak so many languages and chat with so many people from different cultures ♥️

  • @helpmereach45ksubswithoutvideo

    Fun fact: these videos makes our days better

  • @eg8049
    @eg8049 Před rokem +1

    The guy is so happy to serve you. Wholesome content.

  • @akshaypatel2233
    @akshaypatel2233 Před rokem

    Absolutely love this. your gujarati was on point.

  • @thelexicon7294
    @thelexicon7294 Před 2 lety +4

    "Did your friend teach you [CENSORED, DEMONETIZED, BANNED] yet?"
    I love him so much, that's too good.

  • @stale8053
    @stale8053 Před 2 lety +6

    4:16 LMFAO bruh im Gujarati and thats the most gujarati thing he could do to you LMFAOOOOOOO IM DED BRUH

  • @hirenpatel655
    @hirenpatel655 Před 2 lety +1

    You are the best mate. We Gujjus are all over the world.
    We love all types of food.
    Just come to India , to Gujarat
    and eat Gujarati Thali.
    Enjoy our food in India.
    Thanks Hiren Patel

  • @xmasonx6094
    @xmasonx6094 Před 2 lety

    Honestly it is very inspiring watching you learn and speak these languages so fast and well, it makes me want to try, i know its going to take me way longer than you because you are seriously a genius, this type of stuff is not easy and you gotta have lots of determination and will to not give up!

  • @spacet1me
    @spacet1me Před 2 lety +3

    I feel represented!!! Plz keep learning it and improve and make more vids with Gujarati!!! The curse words are the best lmao.

  • @arthurdayne8753
    @arthurdayne8753 Před 2 lety +7

    The 2nd pan house asked him if his friends taught him swear words MEUSHAHHAYSHA

  • @carly1272
    @carly1272 Před 2 lety +1

    Watching your videos gets me all stoked to continue learning languages. Working on Spanish right now, then going to brush up on French, then German, then Mandarin...Korean...Hindi...and the list goes on. I won't stop. Thanks dude ❤

  • @bettycrocker4397
    @bettycrocker4397 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I cant tell u how happy ur videos make me, !!!! ur parents shd b proud !!!!!!!!!

  • @harshilpatel684
    @harshilpatel684 Před 2 lety +3

    Enjoyed watching this as a second Generation Gujarati who grew up in London but speaks Gujarati mainly at home still. A lot of my mates who are perhaps third gen speak like you do, made me realise how hard the tenses are hard to crack for a non native speaker, even for myself, its the giveaway that Im not from Gujarat when I visit.

  • @sidv4615
    @sidv4615 Před 2 lety +6

    I visited Rome a couple years back, and when I talked with the indian shopkeepers there in Hindi they all gave me free everything. Literally the best ice cream I ever had.

  • @joelg598
    @joelg598 Před 2 lety

    Been watching for a while now and super pumped that you are 5 minutes from where I grew up!!! I recognize the store and background!

  • @TheChiraagG
    @TheChiraagG Před 2 lety +1

    Been watching your vids for a while now as it's truly impressive what you do. Finally I have something I can actually analyse for accuracy. You get the point across and that's all that matters for breaking the communication barrier, but of course it'll be tough with so many other languages floating around in the noggin. Interestingly I noted the use of Hindi numbering (ek, do, teen) as opposed to the Gujarati equivalent (ek, beh, tran - sorry my phonetic transcription of these sucks as I'm not clued up on any IPA besides beer). It's not an issue as most Gujaratis, if not all, will know basic numbers in both languages.
    My mind doesn't seem to be quite as astute with multiple languages but I think it's almost a superpower, quite possibly the best one to have in real world environments. Keep it up

  • @aarjavshroff
    @aarjavshroff Před rokem +5

    I'm a Gujrati.. and I'm so happy that people atleast know this language exists! Op video and thanks for making me laugh

  • @ThatOneSymphony
    @ThatOneSymphony Před 2 lety +5

    4:30 I'm dead💀

  • @SmokeyTreats
    @SmokeyTreats Před 2 lety

    You are so awesome! Thanks man.

  • @rushikotak3806
    @rushikotak3806 Před rokem +1

    You were great man. Loved your content ❤️❤️

  • @jmileika
    @jmileika Před 2 lety +18

    “Never can get enough of this great Indian street stimulant” doesnt sound illegal at all

  • @bartos977
    @bartos977 Před 2 lety +6

    I'd love to see him try Polish, it supposedly the 3rd hardest language after Mandarin and Arabic