[Pagoda One] Let's talk about reverse culture shock! America England South Africa

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • Hello! This is Pagoda One.
    Today, we talked about some of the reverse culture shock we experienced when we went back to our home countries.
    Please let us know if you had similar experiences like ours.
    Hope you enjoy it!
    Thank you
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Komentáře • 213

  • @nosiphobhengu5584
    @nosiphobhengu5584 Před 3 lety +34

    I'm from South African and I also say thank you to everything. Even when there's no need at all😁😁

  • @heather3274
    @heather3274 Před 3 lety +97

    I came back from Japan over a year ago and I'm still bowing to people in South Africa...

    • @chyngyzsupuev
      @chyngyzsupuev Před 3 lety +13

      I like how Japanese bow even if they are talking on the phone 😆

    • @gugumasondo192
      @gugumasondo192 Před 3 lety +4

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @lemueltabutol4454
      @lemueltabutol4454 Před 3 lety +7

      I adapted that bow thingy because of watching too much kdramas and animes 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ruthlesscutthroat4030
      @ruthlesscutthroat4030 Před 2 lety +1

      what about the shoes thing?

    • @heather3274
      @heather3274 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ruthlesscutthroat4030 I actually adapted pretty fast with that, it was easy to switch back.

  • @melanieperumal9968
    @melanieperumal9968 Před 3 lety +125

    In South Africa the indian and black culture is the same when we give or offer something we will hold one hand to the other. It is a sign of respect

    • @ce666isa3
      @ce666isa3 Před 3 lety

      😬i know right

    • @karennaidoo8229
      @karennaidoo8229 Před 3 lety +1

      I was just thinking that, u are absolutely right

    • @ce666isa3
      @ce666isa3 Před 3 lety

      @@olajong2315 she dd say in south Africa 🙄

    • @melanieperumal9968
      @melanieperumal9968 Před 3 lety +3

      @@ce666isa3 thank u for clarity, you are correct i did say in South Africa❤️. I suppose some people will always try and find fault with others. 🙏

    • @zandilenkosi6831
      @zandilenkosi6831 Před 3 lety +1

      True hey

  • @tomzito2585
    @tomzito2585 Před 3 lety +70

    I love how Chantelle stands her ground, not only on the sidewalk but also in conversation-and she doesn't let the boys talk over her. She's awesome. Fun video!

  • @khanyi8512
    @khanyi8512 Před 3 lety +40

    The “you too” responses gets worse at the airports and restaurants when they say “have a good flight “ or “enjoy your food”...the embarrassment.

  • @vocorus598
    @vocorus598 Před 3 lety +62

    I hate that "You too" response.
    Delivery guy delivers food.
    Guy: Enjoy your meal.
    Me: Thanks, you too.
    Guy: ...
    Me: ...
    *awkward silence*

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +5

      me, too here.... ^^ Thank you for the comment, TheBasko!

  • @samanthapotgieter1261
    @samanthapotgieter1261 Před 3 lety +82

    Literally started laughing out loud when Chantelle alluded to South Africans having their 'own time'. All you need is a trip to home affairs for a crash course in the concept of 'African time'.

  • @123qu1
    @123qu1 Před 3 lety +35

    Speaking as a Brit myself, the reason why British people hardly ever use umbrellas is because the UK is one of the windiest countries in the world. It is never just rain, when it rains in the UK. Ans most of the time we are battling and correcting umbrellas turning in on themselves and turning inside out. So it's more of a hassle.
    That's why most British people just wear thick heavy rain coats instead or hoodies. But also we very rarely get heavy downpours anymore. They are just short bursts aka showers, or it's needle like drizzle rain.
    The UK is a weird place when it comes to rain.

    • @cornishpasty4344
      @cornishpasty4344 Před 3 lety +4

      We do use umbrellas in the UK (I always have one in my handbag) but we also usually own a good waterproof. In the North West coast at least - probably more typical for women to have an umbrella too.

    • @lillieholzworth1636
      @lillieholzworth1636 Před 3 lety +3

      I’m from Oregon, USA and we are the same way! In fact we can spot tourists by the usage of umbrellas.

    • @faysie1744
      @faysie1744 Před 3 lety +1

      Yup, I’m in the North east of Scotland and the only rain we get is horizontal

  • @alirieger8910
    @alirieger8910 Před 3 lety +9

    As an adult I don’t move aside for teens and as a woman I don’t step aside for men walking on the sidewalk. The surprise on their faces when they bump into me.... 99% of the time they apologize and then they start to watch where they are going.

  • @theostrydom345
    @theostrydom345 Před 3 lety +32

    Talking about umbrellas .... umm sometimes in south Africa there are people that walk with umbrellas not for the rain but for the sun😂😂 ... it could be the sunnyest day ever and you would see a umbrella somewhere ☂☂☔☔

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +3

      same here in Korea as well :) it's called "Yang san(양산)" not "U-San(우산)" ^^

    • @RobertHeslop
      @RobertHeslop Před 3 lety +4

      Thais do that a lot as well, when its blazing down with sunshine, a few will have an umbrella up.

    • @whatsinaname3561
      @whatsinaname3561 Před 2 lety

      I reckon it’s for shade rather than a threat of rain here🤣

  • @mishqa_henecia_cpt
    @mishqa_henecia_cpt Před 3 lety +20

    Oh yes in South Africa they have no worries about time, it's so frustrating sometimes, especially when I have to wait on food.

  • @liukin95
    @liukin95 Před 3 lety +15

    I can back up Sam's point about the umbrella's - in the UK hardly anyone bothers carrying an umbrella now because they can't withstand the high force winds that usually comes with rain, so everyone just accepts the fact that they're going to get wet and soldier on when it starts to rain.

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      oh I c! the strong wind force! Thank you for the comment, Craig!

    • @kareenvu1568
      @kareenvu1568 Před 3 lety +1

      @@pagodaone_5697 "soldier on" that's great language that I shall try to remember and reuse 😜 It could be a good addition to the next "studying with your comments" section! :D (i apologise if it was already there, my memory these days... 😅)

  • @JB-og3jn
    @JB-og3jn Před 3 lety +22

    I already pressed like even before I finish watching the whole video :)

  • @sarahmoellenberg
    @sarahmoellenberg Před 3 lety +7

    This video was great! I may have sent it to my parents to show them that I am not the only person who plays chicken or stops on the sidewalk (or aisles at stores or the hallway at work) when people aren't looking up from their phones. The quick service in Korea sounds amazing! That level of speed and efficiency needs to come to the US.

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      Sarah, Thank you so much for your generous comment as always :)

  • @reshmikaramruthan6989
    @reshmikaramruthan6989 Před 3 lety +2

    In South Africa I know that we do the same, we hold the one hand with the other when giving something.

  • @biancaolivier3319
    @biancaolivier3319 Před 3 lety +21

    Thank you for making my morning again guys! #SouthAfrica

  • @eideanbotha8655
    @eideanbotha8655 Před 3 lety +47

    In South Africa we do a similar thing with the hands when giving. You will give with one hand, but you will put the other palm open and up around the elbow. The idea being that you mean no harm because you aren't holding a weapon or something nefarious. The gesture is also very gentle. I just thought that was interesting.

    • @eideanbotha8655
      @eideanbotha8655 Před 3 lety +1

      @Brad Sanchez True, that's just being more specific.

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +3

      wow this is a useful information! Thank you!

    • @MrCorky911
      @MrCorky911 Před 3 lety +4

      I'm South African but never heard of this. Is this specific to some cultures?

    • @eideanbotha8655
      @eideanbotha8655 Před 3 lety +3

      @@MrCorky911 Yes, particularly the black community. You see it often up north in the Gauteng, Limpopo region.

    • @Lumkie
      @Lumkie Před 3 lety

      Even when you shake hands.

  • @sohaila1226
    @sohaila1226 Před 3 lety +8

    I think this is the most I've seen Sam talk in a while now.

  • @p_art_2281
    @p_art_2281 Před 3 lety +7

    Chantelle, don't worry about it. You just being polite really. I greet and say thank you all the time in South Africa. Even the thing with the handing over of the card, that has literally just become a norm for me

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow! it is becoming a norm in SA? that is great! Thank you for the info, Phathu!

  • @praxedisntombi9160
    @praxedisntombi9160 Před rokem +1

    Am I the only one who ships Sam and Chantelle but I love pagoda one it's so educational and good for kids like me it's like life skills but 1000 000.00 time better

  • @gideonroos1188
    @gideonroos1188 Před 2 lety +1

    I live in Japan. The biggest reverse shock for me, was driving on SA roads. On multiple levels. First was how absolutely terrible South African roads are. I had always been complaining about it before leaving, but it really hit me when I went back after about a year away. The other thing was the speeds at which people drive. In Japan we generally drive about 30% slower than in equivalent roads in South Africa. Where South Africans would drive 60, we drive 40. Where South Africans would drive 80, we drive maybe 60. And where South Africans drive 120+, we would drive 80. So I felt so unsafe on South African highways. I was so stressed because the driver behind me would be on my tail, honking at me to speed up, and I'm already having a fit because I'm already driving at a breakneck 90km/h.

  • @anyname13579
    @anyname13579 Před 3 lety +6

    I love when you guys sorta banter and chat. Feels more like... Organic and engaging if that makes sense.
    I haven't had reverse culture shock since I've never lived out of the country, but in a similar vein, when I was younger I used to work at a movie theater. J went to McDonald's for lunch and when I got my food I said "thanks, enjoy your movie!" it was mortifying and it happened several times. Thankfully I was still in my work shirt so I think people understood but still.

  • @Robob0027
    @Robob0027 Před 3 lety +9

    My second comment deals more with strange things they do or say in SA. When you approach a person, usually a non English or non Afrikaans speaking person, they will greet you by asking "How are you?" They will then expect you to reply like "good, thank you" but before you can even say that and without you asking them, will follow up by saying "I'm also good." When I went back to the UK I found myself asking the till operator in the supermarket the same question and following this by telling her that I was "also good" even if she had not asked me how I was.

    • @nomfihlomutale3329
      @nomfihlomutale3329 Před 3 lety +3

      Sometimes South Africans do that to show you that they expected you to greet them first, I think its sarcasm. Especially if you just go straight to the point without greeting, so they are like "fine you do not want to do your part? I will still do mine" but sometimes it is to speed up the greeting ritual since in our culture it doesn't end with how are you, how are your kids follows, how is everyone back home, how is work, generally how is everything going, but we ask step by step.

  • @tshepo9074
    @tshepo9074 Před 3 lety +3

    Hello I hope you are all good. I'm from South Africa. Usually when I come across elders I would greet and after our interaction I would say "thank you" seldomly with a bow of head instead of saying "goodbye". I know don't if that's weird or what but I find it very respectful.
    Also after receiving a service I would thank the person, giving them money with my right hand as means of showing respect.

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      wow it's very similar to Korean culture :) that is probably why Chantelle is adopting so well in Korea :) Thank you for your comment, Tshepo!

    • @tshepo9074
      @tshepo9074 Před 3 lety

      You're welcome 😊😀 I also thank you for your response 🙏😊

  • @mariechenduplessis6033
    @mariechenduplessis6033 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi 👋 Pagoda One Team! I’m Mariechen from South Africa 🇿🇦 and have been watching all your videos including Walter and Billy’s channels! And I’m a huge fan!! I literally can’t wait for your uploads and often when I find myself with little do, I rewatch old ones. It’s actually quite fascinating to me that I find your videos so addictive, because I’m not a language teacher and I’ve never been to Korea. Apart from the fact that you are all so sincere, friendly, and authentic - which makes for great content! It also feels like somehow I have so much in common with y’all. I guess it’s because I used to live the expat life - in Indonesia 🇮🇩 and spent a lot of time in Singapore 🇸🇬, Qatar 🇶🇦 and the UAE 🇦🇪... I also have many friends teaching English in Vietnam 🇻🇳, China 🇨🇳 and South Korea 🇰🇷 I’m also passionate about cultural differences and language. In fact an SA friend of mine studied linguistics in Seoul (in Korean) and I learned a lot from him about Korean culture, food and language - it seems like a fun country to discover. I was completely isolated in lockdown for a few months, living alone in a flat and somehow even though I don’t know you guys from a bar of soap 🧼 your video’s made me feel like I was hanging out with old friends, who has similar experiences. If I ever come to visit Korea, it would be so cool to meet up with you guys and just hang (although as I type this I realize how dodgy that sounds coming from a complete stranger in a CZcams comment 🙈 lol!) Anyhow, I am a co-creator for a blog in SA directed at young adults... but I also volunteer for an anti-human trafficking organization that investigates and vets job opportunities to see if they are scams or trafficking traps, would you at all consider making a video for young people considering to teach in Korea on where to start? Who to contact, what you can earn, how much it actually costs and what to look out for, how to tell if an agency or institute is legit? Things like that? I think in SA especially there are many young people wondering what qualifications they need and if they need to be Eng first language or just proficient. Also the unemployment rate is so high now, so many kids are thinking of going abroad to teach English and put the qualification they trained in on hold (like a post grad gap year). It would also be interesting to hear the differences and similarities in the reasons why one goes to teach abroad and procedures from John 🇺🇸, Sam 🇬🇧, Chantelle 🇿🇦 and Walter 🇦🇺?! Oh... speaking of what happened to Walter? Or should I say “where’s Wally?” 😜

    • @lifeofjohn3993
      @lifeofjohn3993 Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for sharing! If the world ever gets back to letting people travel unhindered and unburdened I'm sure it would be fun to meet up! We've done some conversations on what to look out for when trying to be employed in Korea, but I can't remember what video that was in... Or maybe it hasn't been released yet... In any case I think the conclusion was just be aware that Korea is not your home country (it has a different culture, different rules and ideas, unique foods, etc) and be very careful which school/institute you work at (because there are some really bad/illegal ones).
      As for Walter you can see him on his own channel Kozzie TV :)

    • @mariechenduplessis6033
      @mariechenduplessis6033 Před 3 lety +3

      존의인생Life of John thanks for taking the time to reply John (I’m sure y’all are overloaded with comments), I will rewatch them all to find it. I do vaguely recall that episode but can’t remember that it was clear how to tell the difference between a dodgey one and a real professional institute. The trouble we have back home is that many young people that are desperate for a better opportunity are preyed upon by traffickers and exploiters that are great at making things sound legit. And on the otherside it might be helpful to know the difference between how an official institute will treat you versus a dodgy one? Also I would love to hear 👂 why y’all decided to go to Korea in the first place? Or how you decided to start the channel? Just for funsies. As for @KozzieTV - I am an avid watcher, but watching Pagoda One now feels a little like watching your favourite boy band after a member left the group, and the sentimental teenager inside of my 33 year old body just doesn’t know what to do with all that emotion 😢💔😂 But thanks to the 3 of you for your commitment to the channel and all the great content! As a content creator myself I understand all the hard work an commitment that goes into it off screen and appreciate all the effort you all put in for those of us on the other side of the screen. Every video gives me all the feels (like the kids say these days) and a notification from Pagoda One always puts a smile on my face 😊 Keep up the great work! And yes I agree, if we ever get to fly again, I think it’s time to see Korea.

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety

      Wow it took some time to go over your comment, Mariechen :) First of all, Thank you for your comment and Thank John for replying your comment :)
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  • @byusaranicole
    @byusaranicole Před 3 lety +4

    I lived in Korea 20 years ago and I still hand my money to Asian restaurant staff in that polite way... I guess I just can't stop!

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow! 20 yrs?? Are you a Korean?^^;; as long as it looks polite in any way, I think it is fine :)

  • @claytonp9005
    @claytonp9005 Před 3 lety +6

    Haha I love the service comment! In Seoul yes the food comes fast, but not everywhere in Korea. Though I do admit the service is very good in Korea. Once things go back to some norm and I can fly back to Australia - I can’t wait to experience the reverse culture shock.

  • @Yourfriendmegan
    @Yourfriendmegan Před 3 lety +8

    I think I would adapt quite well in Korea from the way you’re all talking about it. Go go go and get out of my way!

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      sure! you will do just fine! Thanks for the comment!

  • @andreipretorius92
    @andreipretorius92 Před 2 lety +2

    I just came back to SA after 3 years. I am shocked by the way people drive, completely forgot how they drive. Another one was getting the card machine to you, that was weird. A big one for me is just crossing the street and expecting cars to stop, big mistake in SA🤣🤣

  • @Jeni10
    @Jeni10 Před 3 lety +4

    Sam reminds me of Noah Wyle, the actor.

  • @johnsen9736
    @johnsen9736 Před 3 lety +23

    I really do love you guys! But may you can start vlogging how r foreigner at korea, that would be amazing ! Wait for it

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +9

      yes! we were thinking about that as well! we will try to come up with good idea on vlogging :)

  • @noname-zd6wu
    @noname-zd6wu Před 3 lety +5

    I was laughing so much throughout this video.. especially the umbrella thing 😂😂😂

  • @brunhildeconrad4010
    @brunhildeconrad4010 Před 3 lety +4

    😂😂🤣 "you too" love this!!
    @Chantelle South African time!!! So true☺️☺️

  • @gideonroos1188
    @gideonroos1188 Před 2 lety +1

    Another big one for me was ending phone-calls. In Japan people will say goodbye, then hold onto the phone for legitimately 10-20 seconds before putting it down or ending the call. Because you shouldn't be the first one to end the call, especially not if you're the staffmember and the other is a customer. And when you finally do put the phone down, you have to put it down like there's a bomb in the headpiece that could go off at the slightest vibration.

  • @angel_t3338
    @angel_t3338 Před 3 lety +3

    I have reverse culture shock just leaving the state I live in. My favorite is to ask for certain foods that I know in other states go by a different name. The confusion on their face is the best.

  • @mischachetty8778
    @mischachetty8778 Před 3 lety +14

    In SA when we say it starts at 6 we mean that it actually starts at 7 or 8 😂

  • @romguid
    @romguid Před 3 lety +4

    I do "playing the chicken" a lot. Funny thing is that, in the city where I live right now, it is illegal to read your phone or any material while walking the sidewalk since it can cause accident. You will be fined if you're caught or worst you'll do community service or you'll be in jail. We call that "the anti-distracted walking law/ordinance."
    About the nodding/bowing or thanking aspect, I don't know but I think that is an East and Southeast Asian thing. Here in southeast asia, we thank people often. We thank the cashier, the grocery lady, the guard, the waiter, or just anybody.

  • @rineaamphu6002
    @rineaamphu6002 Před 3 lety +2

    I am a South African ,my culture is venda

  • @shav748
    @shav748 Před 3 lety +3

    4:47 Sam I couldn't tell you more that thats happened to me so many times and not even because of reverse culture just on a regular basis for example like if a teacher said to me (right b4 we were abt to leave the classroom) good luck on your math test id just be like you too 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

  • @keepmurmuring
    @keepmurmuring Před 3 lety +9

    Mary Poppins away with umbrella🤣 I don’t know if it’s an Asian thing or what, but we always bring umbrella too here in Indonesia. Well because we have a proverb saying better prepare your umbrella before it rains. Haha

  • @claudettelewis8808
    @claudettelewis8808 Před 3 lety +4

    In South Africa we do the same with the hand and we never give something with the left hand.

  • @dubagentselekions8221
    @dubagentselekions8221 Před 3 lety +6

    Also back here in South Africa you have to uphold your hand

  • @lilbirdie9790
    @lilbirdie9790 Před 3 lety +5

    I really love to watch some contents on favorite song, movies and TV series. You guys are always fun. Day gets better watching you guys laughs and fun ❤️❤️❤️

  • @antheavandenbergh
    @antheavandenbergh Před 3 lety +4

    This video is so informative! Genuinely enjoyed hearing about Korean culture more - the umbrella game on point was so funny haha

  • @hailycass4482
    @hailycass4482 Před 3 lety +3

    oh I'm defiantly subscribed you 3 are hilarious

  • @ticeps
    @ticeps Před 3 lety +1

    Same happened to me after I just arrived back home after a year in Guatemala. Espanol . Then I realized no. They wont understand . Took few weeks before the habbit broke .

  • @catrangeryt
    @catrangeryt Před 3 lety +5

    Hello #SouthAfrica is my bllod

  • @christinakavanagh3912
    @christinakavanagh3912 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the idea of ‘smombies’!!!

  • @arydimitri3100
    @arydimitri3100 Před 3 lety +3

    I don't know why, but I feel happy when I can listen and understand well what you guys are saying without the english subtitle 😂
    it still take a brief seconds for me to catch every word and try to understand it, but with that, I trained my listening skill. So, thank you very much for this video. It help me a lot 👍
    Greetings from Indonesia! ✌🎶

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety

      we are glad that our content helps your listening skill! Thank you for the comment, Ary!

  • @adamantiumkook1035
    @adamantiumkook1035 Před 3 lety +3

    Ah SA is really on it's own time. I once ordered Nandos for delivery and an hour later they had delivered the wrong food to me. I called them to say they needed to deliver the right order and they said they'd deliver it the next day lmao I was pissed af

  • @remuxsbar9
    @remuxsbar9 Před 3 lety +1

    Despite only speaking English and not trying to speak any other language... I love all these videos!!! I love learning about other cultures 8)

  • @trevkyleaa
    @trevkyleaa Před 3 lety +6

    Never mind having to leave the country for a culture shock. Going back home to the north or England, some shops still don’t even have card machines!

  • @YewanHolmes
    @YewanHolmes Před 3 lety +1

    Oh the number of people I hip and shouldered for the first few months back in Australia... and I wouldn’t even think to apologise until 5m later when it was too late...

  • @shav748
    @shav748 Před 3 lety +4

    4:03 i could replay that 74 times its so funny

  • @shelbyfries8304
    @shelbyfries8304 Před 3 lety +7

    I can appreciate everything you guys mentioned. Good topic! 😄👍

  • @Nikkhil492
    @Nikkhil492 Před 3 lety +2

    I've got huge crush on sam

  • @ledsismyfullname
    @ledsismyfullname Před 3 lety +4

    You guys are always fun to watch 😘😘

  • @kjrcreations6491
    @kjrcreations6491 Před 3 lety +1

    It's really interesting to know about differences in culture of various countries across the globe.

  • @rt7535
    @rt7535 Před 3 lety +2

    Good morning guys, TGIF. Another interesting vid. Thank you! 👍

  • @RobertHeslop
    @RobertHeslop Před 3 lety +2

    Very interesting. I'm British, but I work in Thailand and it rains a lot here for a fair few months per year (ฤดูฝน/rainy season) and my British sticks to me where I'm not that bothered and will usually walk in the rain without an umbrella and my Thai TAs freak out and tell me "where's your umbrella? Use your umbrella!".
    A one in relation to 2020 and our different culture is that my parents and family were freaked out about wearing masks, but because I've lived/worked in Thailand since 2013, its became so normal to me that I have gone back to England with masks in the past and when I had a slight cold, I would wear them? I mean, this was in 2013/4 and I got a lot of people freaked out but when I explained "I do this where I work in Asia" it seems more normal then?

  • @shaneetsaha1176
    @shaneetsaha1176 Před 3 lety +1

    Lol is it just me or Chantelle is looking beautiful here

  • @IoIocaust
    @IoIocaust Před 3 lety +1

    I live for this

  • @lisadoodle9949
    @lisadoodle9949 Před 3 lety +1

    Your techniques have worked! Subscribed!

  • @Fortune_Masha
    @Fortune_Masha Před 3 lety +4

    Subscribed :) and get the Ausie dude back,

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety

      we are looking for our next Aussie dude :) Thank you for your comment, Fortune :)

    • @annamarielewis7078
      @annamarielewis7078 Před 3 lety

      @@pagodaone_5697 I love Australian Walter!

  • @AJ----
    @AJ---- Před 3 lety +2

    You guys are so funny!

  • @c.f.l.4069
    @c.f.l.4069 Před 3 lety +1

    I Love You American John!!!❤️💕❤️💕

  • @melanieperumal9968
    @melanieperumal9968 Před 3 lety +2

    Subscribed 😂. Love u guys

  • @sukikerridge6453
    @sukikerridge6453 Před 3 lety +1

    Fun!

  • @ohlifeisred
    @ohlifeisred Před 3 lety +2

    No dull moment watching you guys. Informative and entertaining! 💕

  • @emgemdoestuff
    @emgemdoestuff Před 3 lety +1

    This is a fantastic video, I really enjoyed it. It's so interesting and exciting hearing about reverse culture shocks. I would love a part two.

  • @shivapower9165
    @shivapower9165 Před 2 lety +1

    You guys are so cuteeee❤️❤️❤️

  • @fexreddinquliyev3598
    @fexreddinquliyev3598 Před 3 lety +2

    Your videos are so funny.I like to watch to your videos,thank you😊

  • @lindseyrasmussen8371
    @lindseyrasmussen8371 Před 3 lety +3

    Your videos are always so fun! And the edits are on point. Can't wait for the next video, super enjoying your content! Keep it up ☺️

  • @moniqueregter6076
    @moniqueregter6076 Před 3 lety

    Haha I love this... Working on the ships for 9 months at a time-- we as staff are always very friendly & courteous towards the guest... When I go back home to SA, I went to a shop and was holding the door open for people passing by and greeting them... And my friends were looking at me like... ??? What are you doing. 😂😂 It was so funny

  • @faridad.9536
    @faridad.9536 Před 3 lety +1

    I am italian and I lived in London for 2 years...In Italy we do give the card to the person who takes the payment.. but as Sam said, in England you do not.. so I got so used not to do that, that whenever I was back in Italy it felt so weird handing the card..

  • @lemueltabutol4454
    @lemueltabutol4454 Před 3 lety +2

    This video made my day 😊😊

  • @asmaameky2380
    @asmaameky2380 Před 3 lety +1

    I laughed alot 😂😂 that's so funny

  • @goforgold7082
    @goforgold7082 Před rokem +1

    I was driving on the right side ( which is the wrong side 🤣) in Germany for a month. So when I returned to Cape Town, the first day I drove down my road on the right side (where I have been staying for 10 years) A car came up the road, and for a few seconds I was shocked at this idiot, driving on the left side, coming straight at me. I wanted to shout at him when I realised it was me driving on the wrong side

  • @LB_die_Kaapie
    @LB_die_Kaapie Před 3 lety +1

    Us South Africans eat a lot of meat. Thats why they always test our liver and kidneys when we emigrate to other countries.

  • @VenolinNaidoo
    @VenolinNaidoo Před 3 lety +5

    I think the first time I ever saw Chantelle was about 5 years ago.
    I think it was on a South African snacks video and South African slangs - she did a lot of videos, but I think she was in the US back then ...
    So I've been following Chantelle for a lonnnnnnng time.
    Keep up the great work guys.
    Shout out to Sam, John and Walter too.
    Chantelle, you need to bring these boys home to S.A. with you sometime.

  • @mommacare764
    @mommacare764 Před 2 lety +1

    I've subscribed 😀😂

  • @ii.donotknowwhattosay
    @ii.donotknowwhattosay Před 3 lety +1

    ♡♡♡

  • @user-xy3gv6fh3x
    @user-xy3gv6fh3x Před 3 lety

    This is so interesting and fun~ Could you please make videos about how we start conversations with foreigners? What kinds of subject do you usually talk to when you meet your friends or coworkers first?

  • @ganapatikamesh
    @ganapatikamesh Před 3 lety +1

    There are people watching and not subscribed yet?!? They should definitely subscribe! I came to the channel and subscribed and pushed the bell notification icon after Korean Billy mentioned that his friends in the video I was watching had started their own channel and he provided the link in the description (I’m subscribed to his channel, too). I’m very glad I did because I love your videos and I do share them on social media with my friends who are into language, cultural exchange, and similar info/learning, too. I don’t know if they are subscribed, now that I think about it. Some might not be yet. They may have forgotten to since I know some watch your videos when they’re on break at work....and some of them work in medical fields (hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, etc) which has kept them very busy during this time (and some are also in school working on expanding their expertise...like LPN to RN, MD in general medicine to MD in a specialized area like oncology, etc).

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      as always we love your comment, ganapatikamesh :) Have a great day! and Thank you for sharing our video!

  • @Sophy-vk6or
    @Sophy-vk6or Před 3 lety

    ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ구독했어요. 화면 봐야지요.

  • @R1981L
    @R1981L Před rokem +1

    Sam is absolutely beautiful

  • @AmberMarrrie
    @AmberMarrrie Před 3 lety +1

    So happy to see you guys posting. Where is our dear Walter though?

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety

      he is no longer with us since he is busy with his own channel called 'Kozzie Tv' ^^

  • @iz3972
    @iz3972 Před 3 lety +1

    The thing with hellos and thank yous, I have this too. I live in Sweden, and when you enter a place you always say "hej!" and the staff will say "hej". When you leave you'll say "hejdå/hejhej". And ofc when you pay/recieve your things you say "tack". Belarus though... not at all like that haha. Already at the border I'll notice that I'm kinda being too slow and overly polite in comparison to others. And in the shops... it's not like it's super weird to be polite but it's not as customary almost like a ritual. Like in Sweden you just do these things, every time, no matter time or place or anything. It really sticks out in Belarus. And that people in Belarus disregard personal space completely. In Sweden it's better to be a little slow but make sure you aren't pushing or bumping into anyone. Man... I always feel so out of place in both countries upon arrival till I adjust ^.^"

  • @valdi3ful
    @valdi3ful Před 3 lety +1

    OMG the umbrella story wkwkwkw how funny

  • @mischachetty8778
    @mischachetty8778 Před 3 lety +3

    Poor Chantelle, what about beef biltong?

  • @harayaespadrilles6108
    @harayaespadrilles6108 Před 3 lety +1

    Sam is cute. 😍

  • @PeiwenTanbassoon821
    @PeiwenTanbassoon821 Před 3 lety +5

    I have a question more for your students. I've heard many western culture shock to Korean/Asian shower but not so much the other way around. I've encountered a few Asian visitors who have flooded western bathrooms and complained about no drain on the floor. I'm curious if there're more stories like that.

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow this could be a topic we should touch on! we will gather some stories like this in near future! Thanks for the idea, PwT!

    • @PeiwenTanbassoon821
      @PeiwenTanbassoon821 Před 3 lety

      @@pagodaone_5697 Thanks for considering it!

  • @4624Denise
    @4624Denise Před 3 lety +1

    Oh, John (son :-D) you fit right into the quick quick culture. So, in South Korea where do you relax with friends, family, etc.? In the U.S., we do relax at restaurants chit chatting and such. When we were in Italy it was just the opposite at restaurants; we were the quick quick ones. It took really long to order the food, get the food and then we would sit and talk for a bit but the servers didn't come around with the bill. Italians usually sit around the table for two-three hours chit chatting.
    I thought it was very interesting what you (John) and Chantelle were saying about walking along the sidewalk and not getting out of the way of others. Luke (John's brother) lives in New Jersey near Manhattan and says that people there do not get out of the way for anyone; it must have something to do with the high population. Oh, and when we visited the U.K. (a year ago right now) we didn't even pack an umbrella but we both had to buy raincoats. John, I remember when you first got to South Korea you told me that you were wondering why the Koreans brought out their umbrellas so quickly.

    • @lifeofjohn3993
      @lifeofjohn3993 Před 3 lety +1

      Usually people relax either at a cafe or a place meant for drinking (alcohol) and eating.
      And yeah, I bet it's more of a city thing rather than a Korean thing. I don't remember that in NYC when we visited, but it was in the dead of winter ha ha

  • @jakranmomin9471
    @jakranmomin9471 Před 3 lety +3

    You guys are amazing as always ... Geezzz can I be the 5th Pagoda One member ? 😹😍

  • @kareenvu1568
    @kareenvu1568 Před 3 lety +2

    Hahah!! Reverse culture shock!!! Yes, I've got quite a few of them too :)
    From bowing to people, talking to them in Japanese, systematically puting my hand in front of my mouth when I laugh, etc..... :D
    I'm trying to stay conscious of my bag's being closed or not putting my phone in my pocket or leaving it on the table when I have a coffee though...
    France isn't as safe as Japan or Korea ;)

    • @lifeofjohn3993
      @lifeofjohn3993 Před 3 lety +2

      Oh yeah the hand in front of the mouth while laughing! Many people here pick that up real quick

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      yes! we missed that! Thank you for your comment :)

    • @kareenvu1568
      @kareenvu1568 Před 3 lety +1

      @@pagodaone_5697 haha, my pleasure :)
      There must be a lot of other things that aren't popping in mind (in my mind??) right now though :)

    • @kareenvu1568
      @kareenvu1568 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lifeofjohn3993 You were mentioning that in another video but, there's the adding little korean interjections into your speech even when you come back home.
      I definitely had that too (still have actually): adding Japanese 'ehh' 'aaah' 'nnnnn' to show your interlocutor that you're into the conversation. A friend in France just stopped in the middle of a sentence once, just to tell me to stop 'that' cause it was "terribly distracting". 😂😅 …… 🙇

  • @christohunt5395
    @christohunt5395 Před 3 lety +1

    We have to add my Swedish, its Germanic and the same not, it could create havoc in the linguistics dept.

  • @charlestellis7021
    @charlestellis7021 Před 3 lety +2

    As long as you're not zonkies!

  • @britbc4461
    @britbc4461 Před 3 lety +8

    I always watch this with my husband. I couldn't wait this time... Is this cheating ?!?! 😹

    • @pagodaone_5697
      @pagodaone_5697  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, Brit BC! we will try to upload more videos just for you and your husband :)

  • @cratew2142
    @cratew2142 Před 3 lety +3

    08:50 #africatime haha😂

  • @JamieA242
    @JamieA242 Před 3 lety +12

    should i find it weird that the 3 of you all still have your native accents? when speaking english
    do foreigners not normally develop a korean accent? or maybe because the language is so different you only gain the korean accent when speaking korean.

    • @joshsmith2178
      @joshsmith2178 Před 3 lety +5

      That only really happens when english speakers go to other english speaking countries

    • @lifeofjohn3993
      @lifeofjohn3993 Před 3 lety +6

      Accent adoptions can happen slightly (especially between countries with the same language) but yea, some sensitive people can pick up some Korean way of speaking even if they don't really study the language (just based on my personal experience)