Russians describe Americans

[@1420channel]

⏱ 0:00 - 3 stereotypes 3:11 - Would you like to become American?

[@orvenpamonag2234]

Honestly I like Russia more than the US but it doesnt mean I hate US.

[@Music_23451]

I’m black and I’m not fat I am offended

[@manetrigolini2967]

@@wackedpotato7211 nop: 54% Anglosaxon * the rest latin, African and Asian!

[@dejeriyoung9872]

@Scott Carey 😂😂 it's not our fault that people seek to emulate our swag🤷🏾

[@agent4you2]

I am American and wouldn't trade it for anything! We have our problems just like other countries, but we have many different cultures that are here - not just one - that would be boring. Most inventions are done and it's exciting to do whatever you want.

[@29slowjoe]

These ridiculous stereotypes had my fat ass spitting beer all over my Whopper and Assault Rifle in laughter.

[@k9insomniac783]

I’ve not laughed that hard in a long time. No other response in the comments deserves a like more than this one.

[@CHAOSIXGAMINGPRONETWORKCHAO6]

Favorite comment so far this year

[@chickenflavor9880]

Youre not alone brother.

[@MissingLeo]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@Jerseygirl777]

Same

[@bl4841]

as an American, this is all pretty funny to me. I mean, many of them aren't wrong though. Second, if someone asked me about Russian stereotypes all id be able to say was: vodka, cold, communism. So Its a two way street I suppose

[@gissyb1]

But most of usa is as cold as Russia in winter!

[@brianh6]

@@gissyb1 Russia is generally similar to Canada in terms of how cold it gets. The vast majority of the US is pretty easily warmer than the vast majority of Canada (except Alaska of course). Most of the southern half of the US is warmer than anywhere in Russia. I live in one of the coldest states in the US (South Dakota) and Moscow and Saint Petersburg (Russia's 2 largest cities) for example are both colder.

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

*Standards of living* coming from a Russian.. literally every index they are way way worse off, even homicide its over double for the whole of Russia vs the whole of USA including areas with cartel members like Chicago and southern California plus the mass shootings.. those all included yet Russia is double according to the United Nations. Then again they have extreme propaganda there, clearly it works on some.

[@gamersworld179]

Russia thinks america is stupid, all world thinks russia is stupid 😁

[@rickygraham8838]

Soooo.....nobody really knows anybody !?

[@jwrockets]

Our family hosted a Russian high school boy for a month about five years ago. His name was Nikita and he was from Moscow. His mother is a pediatrician and I think his father worked in material sciences. He and my son got along so well they were once mistaken for brothers. We enjoyed having him.

[@tannerl11794]

Wow that is so cool!

[@marah3298]

That is lovely

[@Oblio1942]

thats cool.

[@graysonofyahweh]

Communist spy

[@jwrockets]

@@graysonofyahweh at 15?

[@johnnyslokes2712]

I love how we were described as greedy and generous, fat, lazy but somehow work a lot. I'm sure there were more contradictions haha

[@rossinidesigner2]

that's how i call freedom

[@gregchristopher1961]

Depends what state you live in.

[@pabis6817]

“ Americans are Stupid” but contribute most of the worlds technology including the device this was filmed on and the platform it was posted on.

[@gregchristopher1961]

What has Russia contributed to humanity? Nothing I can think of. So, Boris......enlighten me? WHAT GOOD ARE YOU?

[@TheDmitriymironov]

@@gregchristopher1961 почему Борис должен тебе что то прояснять? в этом и проблема, американцы везде суют свой жалкий нос. иди отсюда, это русскоязычный сегмент

[@mattyice8265]

The older I get, and the more I learn, it still blows me away that governments, cultural differences, and propaganda have fooled people for so long into believing that they are much different than others... We are all humans. We need food, shelter, and desire companionship and some form of security. This American would love to be able to visit and converse with Russians about life, and all kinds of topics. My guess would be that we have much more in common than stereotypes would suggest.

[@justing6986]

👏👏👏

[@vyros5]

agreed. The modern media keeps trying to divide us more and more with propaganda, its sickening. Id love for the day when we can put it to rest and treat each other how we want to be treated

[@inconnu4961]

Its not just the propaganda, though! When are countrymen & women travel abroad, they share what they understand and based on their experiences, and that seeps into are caricature of others as well! For example, the fact that french people dont take showers and that french women are hairy. So American GI's brought this back from the last world war, maybe not taking into account that those were unusual times and that French people arent normally like that. unfortunately, this stereotype has really stuck here! And the fact that Canadians live in igloos, and ride dog sleds through perpetual snow!

[@estradamurcielgo175]

Keep us divided, using fear and hate to turn us against each other. Misdirecting us from the government overlords

[@josephstalin5374]

You are absolutely correct sir

[@tamarabeck6350]

The USA does have a ridiculous amount of fast, very unhealthy food restaurants, but you do not have to eat at them if you care about your health. Just keep driving by, like I do.

[@dwaynedwayne7951]

I know right....I always have to comment on these types of videos that you judge the person not the country.

[@KC-jr6zs]

I just bring healthier foods with my husband and I when we travel around. Because it is true that there's a lot of unhealthy fast food chains out there. Or we end up eating Chinese food, lol. And find healthier options. Like chicken and broccoli with steamed rice. We're not Asian but love the food. We're not normal Americans, lol. My husband is a Miltary brat and I am a first generation American. Maybe this is why.

[@joeldavis5815]

@@KC-jr6zs Sorry, I don't normally like to come off as argumentative online but if you are referring to Americanized Chinese food and white processed rice then you have only a minimally healthier diet option as opposed to eating traditional fast food. Americanized Chinese food contains astronomically high levels of sodium, possibly the highest amounts you will run across anywhere eating out. Sucrose (table sugar) is also a staple in this food, usually present in higher amounts than you may guess as the taste can become obscured in the many contrasting flavors in this style of food. And white rice is just a trashy source of carbs even though it can be tasty (I prefer Jasmine rice). Yes, there is a decent amount of fiber, vitamins, and minerals as a result of the vegatables present in this food but much of the positive is negated by the items I mentioned above. Sucks, because I personally love Americanized Chinese food but it is what it is. I've become very health conscious over the years especially where food is concerned so I've researched this topic quite extensively. Sad but true, the American diet is mostly garbage.

[@KC-jr6zs]

@@joeldavis5815 No worries, I totally get what you're saying. Everything you said is true. It comes to be small pickings to choose from when traveling around by car on the road. It's either that sometimes or I have to remember to make something before we go. I sometimes forget. You never know, maybe I forget because of all the chemicals in our food supply. We can always wonder. We eat organic as much as we can. But that's not always a guarantee to avoid chemicals still. Hopefully good changes can come to America one day. I'm not holding my breath though.

[@jacquelinenjeremiahcliff8440]

True we cut down 2 ordering out alot

[@KZ-sg4es]

“They eat a lot of fast food.” At first I was like nah I don’t eat much fast food, then I remembered I’m eating Domino’s😂

[@anhtunguyen781]

Oh, the innocence of people

[@yeseniacruz9878]

lmfaaaaaoooooo eating dominos rn

[@bobbyben6134]

Still love burgers & don’t know why 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@constancemcduffin8500]

Dude I was about to order take out too! XD

[@rb847]

Lol. Respect from Russia!

[@Churboiismiley]

My Russian friend just showed me this video and I’m in laughter 🤣 this is great. I’m American and this is spot-on. Fast food, burgers, and weapons 🤣 I’m planning to grill burgers at home later tonight lol I have a few Russian friends and they’re great respectful people. They tell me Russian stereotypes too, especially with Vodka jokes. Lol

[@jamesalexander5623]

I'm one of those Lazy Americans. I'm going out for a Burger at a Greek owned Diner here in Allentown, Pennsylvania, they're the best!

[@Dotwadscary]

Let’s not forget stealing oil and other wants from third world countries 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@edw1045]

Im russian and lived i the u.s. and can say, this video is completely wrong. In russia, they drink too much and believe they are brilliant because that is all out government owned media tells us. The people i have met go to gyms, exercise regularly, eat heath and some of the most advanced tech in the world. In russia, we import a lot of tech because the corruption and missuse of money has ruined the economy. Also, what russia teaches about history is completely false. I have seen a lot of the historic documants in person and can say, what i wax taught in russian education was a lie.

[@surelyyoujokemeinfailure7531]

They're just jealous that it's perfectly normal to lean your AR against the porch railing while you're grilling 😅

[@donald8354]

@@jamesalexander5623 What is like living in Allentown, PA?

[@jonnyvargas2322]

“Burgers, beer and weapons” , Precisely what I had for dinner while sitting next to my AR 🇺🇸

[@4x4fronsc]

Amen

[@midwfreig2547]

🤣🤣🤣👌

[@alfredohinojosi1898]

I call that JEALOUS

[@chelltea]

АМИНЬ

[@1234cnl]

and dont forget my 4x4 lol MERICA

[@stefanmanev2061]

"What's that thing called.... Uh... democracy." Lol

[@stefanmanev2061]

@Porcupine it's sad from our point of view, but think of how much our version of things is twisted about their reality as well

[@mateusz7036]

@Porcupine the same here against Russians, Russia... And I speak from Brazil.

[@autumnflurries2911]

That fells like your insulting them but I also generally fell bad for them

[@AK-jt7kh]

That was the best part 😂

[@Henry-oq8eu]

@@sheerheartattacknightattheoper ??? Do you know what democracy is my guy, Russia is one of the least democratic countries in the world

[@calvin-]

I'm from Montana, and many of these stereotypes hold true. But, the US is so varied and diverse, that when I visit other states, it's almost like I'm in a different country.

[@iamlost2]

Exactly, Same.

[@shorttimer874]

This

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yea for sure

[@rayray6548]

Thats because America is a country the size of a fuckin continent, reaching both ocean

[@galenocubano1]

Exactly they care ignorants

[@jeshyavague6708]

I'm half Russian and half American and they are both wonderful countries.

[@gabrieleguerrisi4335]

Let's check it Whisky or vodka?

[@NoName-bj2cc]

​@@gabrieleguerrisi4335 a difficult quetion

[@gunterodim1535]

Russian vodka causes much less harm and almost no hangover. But whiskey is much tastier and more varied, so it’s a matter of taste@@gabrieleguerrisi4335

[@neshifuturo]

98% spiritus only@@gabrieleguerrisi4335 😅

[@mudoyebishe]

There is no such thing as an "American", who are you?

[@GbawlZ]

"small talk about nothing", LMAO! That guy is my favorite by far and he is so right.

[@progamerzach1]

Yeah I'm sick of the small talk as well.

[@cynthiakeller5954]

@Carl Le Pauvre The "small talk" will show you allot about lifestyles. It opens a window into someone's life and give you a glimpse of what they are about. It's friendly and you come away feeling good about people. Always accompanied with a smile and genuine well wishes.

[@adventure_lewis3354]

Mama always said stupid is as stupid does

[@cynthiakeller5954]

@Fihlippe Luhis Good point! It's up to you to decide what you want to know or not know. This was just my experience with small talk, nothing more nothing less. Now enough of the small talk, lol!

[@salatwurzel-4388]

I live near the town "Grafenwöhr" in Germany (US military has a training area there) and damn that is so true. It really irritates alot of germans how quickly americans will start smalltalk with strangers xD.

[@anaclarajac8268]

0:12 those girls in the background lollll

[@Herocaa]

😂❤️

[@shiey-legendado5620]

nice ghostemane shirt

[@jomuBiH]

Hahahah, they are top :)

[@anzoanz1842]

how come i didnt noticed

[@20mymysf]

That literally made my heart melt.

[@mikea5612]

"They are funny and then stick a knife in your back." He must have lived here for awhile.

[@ClaireOSullivanAuthor]

must have been listening to politicians

[@-miromax-5349]

Maybe he even died from a knife in his back

[@Babyybean]

Imma fight that American that made him think that way XD

[@mikea5612]

@Porcupine Unfortunately, most Americans value money over everything else. It is a capitalistic society, so this is to be expected. As far as trust goes, it seems to me like people are very trustworthy when the situation is mutually beneficial, but once it becomes costly or risky, that can change very quickly.

[@ClaireOSullivanAuthor]

@Porcupine I don't even trust family with money any longer. I hate to say. Got burned big time. I'm an introvert and it takes a lot to get me out of my author cave to interact. I am a good friend but got stabbed there, too. Most did so due to ignorance of the situation.

[@thomasd4738]

vital to remember that her asked about stereotypes, not facts. It becomes clear that they clearly understand the difference.

[@fernandosantosviana7971]

as a russian etnic, i say that call someone stupid means you are being stupid, thats how my personality thibk

[@cesarvaldez2519]

“They like to live in houses” yea lmao we do i guess

[@yanepomnyuktoya]

most russians live in apartments rather than private houses. also russian private houses are radically different from american ones, I think this was meant

[@distorted4378]

@@yanepomnyuktoya thx

[@donboldon3104]

I thought the houses in Virginia were very poorly built compared to my house in the Middle East! Americans build their homes out of wood and dry wall, very cheep quality

[@Stinktierchen]

@@yanepomnyuktoya Not true... if you compare to whole Russia I am sure more live in houses. In every country and in almost all bigger cities people tend to live in flats. I just know that the southern american cities are rather big when it comes to space so people can build houses and live there. But big cities are usually crowded and people live in flats. In Russia almost nobody lives in a flat outisde the bigger cities. I would say that 90% of the buildings outside the cities are houses.

[@yanepomnyuktoya]

@@Stinktierchen i said that russian houses are different from americans

[@cisium1184]

I'm an attorney in the US. I do wealth planning for "high net worth" (rich) clients. The biggest misconception non-Americans have about America is that we're all rich. In truth, most of us are poor people trying to _live_ like we're rich. The young Americans you see on reality shows with fancy cars, nice watches, huge houses, and chic clothes - 99% of those people are in debt up to their eyeballs. They may have a high income, but they have nothing to show for it except the appearance of wealth. The irony is, most of my clients don't live like they're rich. They don't have flashy cars or have enormous homes or wear flashy clothes. They don't buy a lot of things that lose value over time, like cars or clothes or jewelry. They drive Toyotas - but they own stocks. They live in modest houses - but they own other modest houses that they rent out to make more money. The idea that "anyone can become rich" in the USA is _absolutely_ true. But to become rich, you have to live like you are poor, and invest your income in things that make you more income. Almost everyone in the USA could do this if they had the self-discipline, but most of us have trouble resisting the consumer mindset. Our economy caters to our vices and we indulge them. If you see a person in the USA who looks rich, that is usually a sign that they are poor. It sounds crazy but it's true.

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

So well said!!! And true

[@r6mt09]

I truly believe you. And those wannabe rich people are the one that the Russians call fake and backstabbers. True but so very sad

[@workingguy84]

I’m an old contractor, most of my clients are what I would call the local aristocracy and old money. They’re not flashy, they’re mostly very conservative considering how well off they are. They are secure. You’re spot on. It’s the new money that is flashy. They want everyone to be impressed with them and all their stuff. Old money people tend to be really nice. New money, not so much.

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

@Steve N. - To frame a whole, Constitutionally mandated, profession [Legal Counsel] as the lowest form of life, is just wrong. Just like with every walk of of life; there ARE bad actors, and there always will be. Funny though, that you single out Legal Counsel and not Judges, Judge's Clerks [who have ENOURMUS power, ie; writing briefs, which cases to take up etc...] There ARE honest and very skilled Legal Counsel out there. It's the Ambulance Chaser and Divorce Lawyers that leave such a bad taste in the mouth for most people. I'd say, it's the AG's, DA's, ADA's and Judges that are the lowest form of life these days.

[@hyzercreek]

@Steve N. Your description of Democrats is spot on. You probably think Hunter Biden got his honesty and integrity from his old man. You probably say 2020 was a free and fair election when you know it's a lie. And hate? Look what you say about lawyers. A piece of work you are.

[@Tommy_Mac]

I ran a shop for a while that had nearly 100% Russian and Polish tradesman (about 45 people). Most were very talented at their trade and willing to do whatever was needed. We sometimes had crushing deadlines. There was never a conflict with any of them. I helped them wherever I could, praised their work, and thanked them. They taught me how to swear in their languages. It always broke the tension when I would mispronounce some nasty word and they would laugh. It was fun. I think different governments create an illusion about other countries, which is mostly untrue. People are people.

[@tashacherry1480]

You're correct, and I think all Gov. try thier hardest to brainwash thier citizens into thinking they're the best country and you're exactly where you need to be. You don't want to live anywhere else!

[@katdat1399]

Very true. It made me quite sad to see a couple people say that Americans don't like Russians. While it is true some brainwashed Americans may feel that way. It is only the American government who doesn't like them, people have no issue with the other we are all trying to live our lives.

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

I don't agree. Have you watched this video properly?

[@Tommy_Mac]

@@steffanhoffmann8937 define "properly"

[@JohnKennedy-lt7nc]

The Poles are amazing. I saw them building homes in the 1980's. Best workers I have ever seen.

[@kaomicruce1982]

I’m from the American south. And I’m sending love to my brothers and sisters in Russia. ❤️ one of my favorite things to do is learn about other cultures. And what I’ve learned is that every human on the planet is going through the same thing. We experience love and joy and happiness and we also go thru pain and sorrow and tragedy. Meeting each other with kindness and compassion goes a long way. If we just spend enough time with one another we learn very quickly we are all in this life together. We are family. Choose tenderness and mercy every chance you get 🙏🏻

[@PaulSar-Kov]

❤ Будь здоров, добрый человек! Будь счастлив!

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

I was in Russia twice, once in the early 70's, then in 89. Russians were very friendly to me and my brother. We sang songs, laughed a lot, and had conversations often by hand gestures and even drawing, since English wasn't common. I very much enjoyed Russians.

[@mantyrof]

Modern Russians or simply put, young people almost all know English, for those years that you have not changed much and now everyone knows English at a basic level, I am from Russia but I was able to write you this message, I have been learning English since the 1st grade for 11 years and I think my level is very weak, I learn very rarely any words for myself so I can be wrong about something

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

@@mantyrof good job!

[@lucaschiantodipepe2015]

I worked for 25 years with tourists in Rome. Unfortunately Russians didn't look talkative, friendly, nice and they never used to smile. Later I read that for them behaving with a man in that way, means to have great respect for him. Smiling on somebody face to them means disregard. By the way, few of them knew English.

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

@@lucaschiantodipepe2015 wow - Rome would be fascinating. You must have a wealth of information and experience! That's awesome!

[@jovanicamarena2637]

I wish I could visit but being a gay guy would suck. They are wildly homophobic. Like i have no issue if you hate me for being gay. But at least respect me. But physical assault sucks man😕

[@marceloaguilarsanchez9414]

In Russia, the people from there, they say you the things directly, what they just think, they say it.

[@ImpossibleDota]

Nope.

[@polarsikelen]

That's because of different cultures. When a person from a Slavic country hears "how are you?", they (generally) answer how they really are. They treat it as a normal question, not as a greeting. I remember my English teacher told us to always answer "I'm fine" even if you are not fine, because it's like "hello" and people don't really want to know how you are 😅

[@SparkerBlaze]

That’s because they value truth. Americans never had communism where truth was always in the shadows. Russians (and most slavic countries) have a hard past, that’s why they are tougher than Americans.

[@SparkerBlaze]

@@olgai6337 I don’t think it’s rudeness though. Why should they sugar-coat what they say. Those are real stereotypes but that doesn’t mean they hate americans. I dislike american culture but this doesn’t mean i hate all americans.

[@4kibamb0n89]

They were asked to name stereotypes, doesn't mean they actually agree and think what they said

[@nance3675]

I have lived in a few different states here in the US and all of them have different cultures. I have met a few Russians here in the US and they are kind, friendly, and very intelligent. I love meeting people every where I travel. I hope to get to Russia one day. It’s sad all governments paint such a bad picture of each other.

[@cd4429]

thank you for your kind reply

[@samganch3868]

Totally agree

[@hadracks]

I am not sure "all governments" describe others poorly. In many countries, including the US, they talk about "X government did this" and often try to separate the actions and views of the government from the people.

[@rafimohammad39]

If only most Russians knew that not all Americans are stupid or fat because most of us Americans actually know where Russia is and etc and also we can be very smart

[@hadracks]

@@rafimohammad39 I am American and there is some truth to the stereotypes. Americans are, on average, more overweight than in other countries. US also values education far less than most other countries- developed or not. On the other hand, stereotypes are a poor way describe a very diverse 340 million people. Negative stereotypes also lead to a lot of poor decisions.

[@RachelPenningtonHull]

As an American, I love Russia. Maybe because I’m a rebel. I was born in the 1960s and our teachers and the media tried to teach us Russia is bad, very bad, they are all evil Communists. But I loved Russian art, music, ballet, architecture. How can people who create these things be bad? Then social media came along and now we know the teachers and the government lied to us, Russian people are very cool. ❤🇷🇺

[@jonathandufern7421]

Being against the Russian government and Putin doesn't mean people hate Russians or its culture. and your a teacher? haha

[@jaygill5582]

Simple answer propaganda.

[@LetsHaveFunJeremiah_LHFJRandom]

We can't trust schools we must trust what we believe or see.

[@MrDino1953]

"How can people who create these things be bad? " Quite easily. Just look at what the ultra-civilized Germans became after the great depression and an opportunistic, authoritarian, rascist leader got into power. Same thing could happen in America, maybe it's even in the process of happening right now. Elect Trump a second time and you'll find out.

[@aoikaze416]

I knew that way before social media existed. Think I was 12 when I already didnt believe the government.

[@arthurirwin8235]

I had the opportunity to work with some Russian people, and I found it amazing how much we had in common.

[@Fififogone]

We might have even been friends if FDR had lived longer. Truman administration put a stop to that.

[@vitacit]

I am from the country (SVK) which was on the wrong side of the Iron Courtain and we know very well what russians are. Hence, I don´t want to have ANYTHING in commong with this nation lost in time and space.

[@MrCarpeNoctu]

@@vitacit I fully support you mate.

[@crazydave8350]

I know we all are the same deep

[@UhtredOfBamburgh]

Russians burned down my grandmother's mill because she committed the crime of being Ukrainian in Ukraine.

[@vaporwavejuice5874]

0:11 love the reunion in the background

[@cristianinternationaltrade9227]

Yeah russian are not cold as people think. Actually russian women are very emotional and super hot sexually and friendship for men is a value. They have a saying, "I will stay together with you fighting in the trench till death" that shows russian friendship.

[@betterjustice6697]

Thought the same thing xD

[@whatareyousoafraidof5455]

@@cristianinternationaltrade9227 чего бля

[@orangutanchildstealer6110]

@@whatareyousoafraidof5455 that’s what I’m saying bro

[@powpowouchy5]

@@cristianinternationaltrade9227 well that comment was quite the rollercoaster

[@tvon4966]

Dude that said burger, beer, weapon was absolutely spot on

[@garychristison763]

As an American, I don't consider that an insult. Plan to have a burger and beer this weekend. Don't own a gun but if I wanted to shoot off some fireworks, living in an unincorporated area, I could do it.

[@tvon4966]

@@garychristison763 I built "firecrackers" by pouring mortar powder into a 12g Co2 cartridge with a fuse…set em off in my suburbs at night sounded like cannons 😂

[@timritenour8900]

America the best country regardless

[@chrishandsome9458]

@@timritenour8900sure bud 😂

[@suburbandystopia4130]

Dawg, I was just about to say

[@Khalid19Moh-km8fq]

الإعلام ينقل صورة خاطئة عن الناس الواقع افضل ....كل الشعوب تحب بعضها

[@destructionandcreation]

I love your comment, you are a good person ❤

[@Da...]

Это правда! ❤

[@mouse6210]

Sending love from America. Would like to visit Russia someday.

[@legios07]

Go to the Lake Baikal (near Irkutsk). It's really a marvelous place.

[@h7productions286]

@@legios07 no

[@mouse6210]

@@legios07 I've heard that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@solglow2359]

I read somewhere that you don't visit Russia. Russia visits you!

[@ScottA2345]

@@nizo3729 What are you, 12 years old? Grow up.

[@NathanAlexander_Love]

I was born in Pskov, Russia. I am very proud to be Russian, and I’m also proud to be living in the United States of America. Every country has something unique and special.

[@mantyrof]

Это очень странно конечно, гордиться тем что ты живёшь где-то

[@genkiferal7178]

yes, every thing, every place, every person has a positive and negative side. You should be allowed to talk about both without being burned at the stake for it.

[@MashnikovII]

@@mantyrof Ю ЭС ЭЙ, Ю ЭС ЭЙ, Ю ЭС ЭЙ!! Вообще удивлен что про высокомерие, америка лучше всех, и сверхпатриотизм ни слова.

[@VadimBolshakov]

who let you in?

[@алексейсалин-о6в]

Я так и не понял чем вы больше гордитесь тем что вы Русский или тем что вы живете в USA что для вас важнее?

[@demeloalex]

We should not mix up government with people. In general, People are good.

[@AleXianFPV]

that is true. :)

[@S.O.T.E.777]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@romankordun6676]

Bullshit. You obviously never met any Russian

[@AleXianFPV]

@@romankordun6676 huh?

[@ethangill9437]

Yeah, the American government sucks

[@Carnage_Lot]

Super cool :) This is peak internet right here. People expressing their views of another country and both sides seeing the Humanity in each other. Beautiful

[@ATDMV]

As a Russian who is now a naturalized American, I didn't know whether to laugh or to be offended 🤣

[@ahuramazda980]

Russians love to talk crap about the USA, yet they would rather live here in the U.S and love to use our technology.

[@ATDMV]

@@ahuramazda980 I never talk crap about America. I love this country and think it's the greatest country in the world. The current administration, however, is another matter

[@samuelmiller641]

@@ATDMV I agree as a fellow American

[@southernbreeze3278]

you can do both - after all, it's a free country

[@aidarhelpswithenglish4160]

You arent an american, so laugh for now

[@mila9162]

1:36 - My family told me the same thing about Russians once... I ended up learning the language in secret, making friends from Russia, learning more about their culture and falling in love with it.

[@fish-5920]

Вауууу, ты крута🌞👌. Удачи 🍀

[@mila9162]

@Human Peeing Everyone needs to create their own path that works best for them, and there is no set series of events that has to happen to achieve competence in a foreign language, but I did pretty normal things and hope you can benefit from my experiences. I started by completing the entire Duolingo course (took around 2 months) and then moved onto downloading and memorizing all the decks I could find on Anki (took around 1-2ish months), increasing my vocabulary first in the fastest way possible so it would be easier for me to refine my skills (such as pronunciation, grammar, etc.) later on. After that, my vocabulary was at around 7,000 words and I was near a B1-B2 level. I then watched as many videos on KZbin and foreign films as possible, maximizing my input. After feeling ready to practice output, I branched out and found my group of "Russian weirdo's" :) I often think about all the friendships I would have missed out on if I hadn't learned the Russian language, and connecting with others is what language learning is all about in the end. According to stricter tests and definitions of the levels, I sit at a B2 level. On more lenient tests I am a C1. I feel I still have a lot of room to improve, but consistency is key!

[@mila9162]

@Human Peeing No problem! Good luck!

[@mila9162]

@маска басманова I was not lying about anything, and I admitted that I still have a lot to learn. I don't know the best way to proceed but I know how I have already gotten to the point I'm at. I am happy with the choices I made because of how quick my progress was, even if everything was based on memorization. My goal was to create a solid base as quickly as possible, no matter how dependent on memorization it was, so that I could start watching native content and communicating as soon as possible and learn from that. Still just trying to improve little by little every day :)

[@anoon-]

@маска басманова Well, American keyboards don't really have access to волк

[@dissmr]

As a European that spent time in US (years) I can point out one BIG difference. When American ask you where are you from and you tell them they will 100% of the time say "cool" followed by an example of why my country is beautiful. Weather they went there for a Vacation or they know someone that did or they saw something on TV etc. If they have anything negative or negative experience they will never bring that up. (and they sure could because my country is not as advanced in many things as USA) Europeans.. on the other hand If you bring up "Americans" have this need to say negative things first.. which actually makes me sad not only because most of them are not true, but it shows Europeans in some kind of "inferiority complex" way..,

[@tonyaosborne6881]

Very true!

[@glenchapman3899]

As an Australian living in the US - this comment is 100% accurate!!!!

[@marciejade1408]

Thank you for this beautiful comment ❤️

[@RKS7642]

This is true, and thank you.. :)

[@michaelkovacic2608]

Which country are you from?

[@sister3130]

I'm an female American, I never eat fast food, I cook my own meals, I'm a normal wait, I speak clearly. I don't litter. I'm nice to everyone. I'd like to think I'm very smart. Me and my husband live in the country. We are little bit poor. We found a way to live without going to work. We sale rabbits and house items. I'm sure alot of Americans do alot of those things. The children are very spoiled in today's times. I don't drink. i bet these guys are really great workers in Russia.

[@toganium4175]

I thought this would be a hateful video, but these Russians seem like reasonable people.

[@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130]

Lmao they all said fat and stupid wym

[@kiparis777]

@@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130 they were asked about known stereotypes, not their personal opinions.

[@薔薇-k2m]

I'll change my username when I think of a good one. There was one popular "comedian" who had sort of a habit of ending jokes about Americans with "How stupid they are" or smthn like that. Younger generations use it ironically to make fun of the way older people view things.

[@perdidoatlantic]

For dirty commies.

[@matthiaspark7544]

@@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130 Everywhere you do people will have these stereotypes, doesn’t mean everyone hates Americans

[@reneweisz9157]

If people could separate politics from people, stop watching the "news" and travel, you will find out that we are basically all the same. The vast majority of humans are great no matter where you are or live on this planet.

[@ChrisM541]

Underrated comment. Hopefully, in the future, when everyone realises we're all the same, we'll stop fighting each other and work as one, for the benefit of everyone on the planet. No more poverty, a single world military entity, one central world government in control of that military entity, and in control of the world's resources and core finance systems, then, local administration for each country. Imagine that! - no more wars, ever. Humanity can finally evolve...in peace.

[@eddiemcguire6213]

my girlfriend is obsessed with the social app Snapchat and sometimes we'll gather around her phone and go all over the world and check out what's going on and no matter where ya look everyone is doing the same things it's a real eye opener to find out that a Christian white guy in the US is doing the same thing that a Muslim gal in Dubai is doing . government and politics is what's wrong and those are fueled by greed greed greed. I wish all earthling well

[@eddiemcguire6213]

@@ChrisM541 scanning Snapchat indeed however they probably don't have the luxury of trolling KZbin either.

[@lf2334]

This could not be more accurate. Everyone's opinions on others is based on media.

[@garys.7846]

And stop watching Hollywood trash, they get it all wrong and instill many false impressions and stereotypes in people's minds.

[@robinkaskey3251]

I was in Russia, 1991 after the fall of USSR. It was wonderful to see all the beautiful architecture and the people were lovely and warm.

[@yunengdahl3675]

What about the communist apartment architecture? So many of the apartment buildings are the same ugly utilitarian styles

[@MsLarry91]

Lovely and warm? really?

[@PurpleObscuration]

@@MsLarry91, People who are oppressed by their government treat others _lovley and warm,_

[@Sunshine-xx1wm]

You probably went to big cities:)? All that smiles and goodies in the big cities intended to be seen by tourists just like N. Korea with their “ prosperity “.

[@daria5491]

@@Sunshine-xx1wm Why do you think that small cities are worse than big ones? Have you been to Stavropol, Kaliningrad, Tula, Yaroslavl, Vladivostok? It seems to me that you have not been to half of the cities of Russia and say so only because of personal hostility)

[@JustKaga]

"they are afraid of russians" has got to be the most hilarious thing ever

[@Solar-sx7kh]

legit, sad to see people are using this video and the comments to push their vatnik narritive and talking points. Russian people are great like everyone else, but the pro russians are not.

[@okGDJ]

that is pretty hilarious. I mean don't get me wrong, a stumbling piss drunk man can be intimidating!

[@fernandosantosviana7971]

as a russian etnic, i say that call someone stupid means you are being stupid, thats how my personality thibk

[@brians2733]

As an American who has visited many countries (including Russia), most stereotypes presented by the media are less than factual. The Russians I met there were welcoming and friendly (but not overtly so). A people shouldn’t be judged by the actions of a few, but often are. If I had a bad experience in St. Petersburg with pickpockets, I could think ‘all Russians are thieves.’ That’s not truthful but it could become a stereotype. I was pleased to see that some believe we’re generous as that’s a good stereotype to foster.

[@666_ezio]

Yeah, i see this going all ways, and this isnt a europe or america problem, it is a world problem. We think of the world as a competition to live in the best country when in reality we live on the same floating rock in space and the borders are drawn by old men to keep their people at bay. We need to realise that making the world a competition will be the death of us

[@amare_naturam]

As for generosity - I laughed .. It is customary for Americans when they meet to ask the question "how are you?" , although in fact the interlocutor does not care how you really are. In Russia, if you are asked such a question, it means that a person is really interested in knowing if you have problems or not. And I doubt that many of the Americans will help you without any benefit for themselves (and even call the police to check who you are) in Russia, they will help you without asking for anything in return. different mentality is felt.

[@Windona]

@@amare_naturam If you know someone you can reply to 'How are you?' honestly, but that's just a linguistic turn of phrase. For generosity, I've traveled and found most people in most countries to be generous. If you're at a train station and lost, a lot of people will be happy to direct you, some even walking you to your destination. Most famously, there's even a US holiday where kids go door to door and get free candy from people in town.

[@rosemarybaby8061]

I moved to US from Russia 6 years ago and none of the bad stereotypes are true! I live in Cali where everybody is a supermodel drinking kambucha, hard working and intelligent. Very nice people too, open minded, accepting and chill. Everybody smiles here. After a while, I started smiling too. Now, I smile everyday. And it's a true smile.

[@marcholland1554]

I’m from Atlanta Georgia. Glad to have you here!

[@jackdraw6346]

Stfu before I come find u. I swear if its the last thing I do im set on getting you! Im sick and tired of it rosemary! I swear ill get you!!! You better lock them doors!

[@b43xoit]

But Cali is in Colombia.

[@alinac.7919]

Cali is best state

[@tylerx8848]

Russia seems to have many similarities with where I'm from (the midwest) when someone askes us how we are, we tell them and not just small talk for no reason. Here in California many things do feel superficial but I also feel the same as you.

[@harryOTuna]

I hope these Russian kids can read this. I have watched many videos on KZbin made in Russia and my one conclusion is that we are very much alike. We like many of the same things and enjoy doing similar stuff. I would like to visit Russia one day it seams to be a beautiful country. Remember it is not the people of our countries that have a problem but both our governments that are pushing us apart and that is very sad. Both of our countries should be looking closely at what China is doing, we should be working together to make the world a safer and happier place. But the kids were right about one thing, we are to fat. lol

[@Дуршлак-б9ы]

Добро пожаловать ! дружище к нам в Россию

[@Рената123-к1т]

Welcome to Russia. I will be glad if you visit our country.

[@BigMeech314]

Amen.... 🇷🇺 + 🇺🇸 = ♥✌🛐🌹

[@crawfordreptilecompany5042]

That's my sentiments exactly. Everyone I know admire and respect Russia. We know it's our governments driving the wedge between us.

[@thesojourner4232]

do what china is doing?! communism is NOT the answer! you do not know the truth about china...

[@JafoTHEgreat]

I love that wooing hug at 0:08

[@ashleigh2905]

As an American I just watched this while eating a TastyKake cupcake and ....well, thanks for making me feel nice and extra fat LOL

[@sono3338]

Tell me about it. I'm literally eating a grease filled burger from Wendy's rethinking my choice of meal smh

[@imhimdk1785]

@The beast not all americans fat tho

[@anotherdogowner5031]

@The beast not all Americans are fat. As the video says it's a stereotype. Not all stereotypes are true.

[@G396]

I had a bag of marsh mellows in my lap

[@imhimdk1785]

@JJ i can put money on it that there some big bodied americans thata more athletic than u

[@johnortiz6129]

0:12 it is amazing how almost all girls act this way regardless of culture

[@FreeSpeechAbsolutist1776]

But there's supposedly no difference between men and women !!!!! /s

[@illuforce]

I like how they said YEEEEEE.

[@rgp1289]

So girls everywhere shriek with joy when seeing a friend?

[@meryuk]

How did you spot them? :)

[@blueanima8623]

I had that exact thought when visiting India. I'm American, and a girl. I thought the girls would be really different from me, but they weren't as different... especially the younger they are the more similar to young American girls.

[@grubby1745]

Some of these stereotypes do appear true but after watching many Russian KZbinrs show Russia from their perspective, I see that we are more alike than we are different. I see that it is best to take a good look in the mirror before criticizing anyone about anything. Also, it is best to get to know the people for yourself and then you can make a better call on how they really are. I still love Russians!

[@iamgreenkeeper3500]

Thank u so much!

[@dannyboydeluxfromthebigitybay]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Bu11t0N]

Where are you from

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Really? I don't as they raped and killed my friend and his family in Bucha Ukraine. Wake up Yankee! 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇲

[@grubby1745]

@@steffanhoffmann8937 I am sorry to hear that. My sympathies! And there are a lot of lives lost in this war, on both sides. But still, you can not throw out the whole bushel for a few bad apples in the lot.

[@eskaban_edits_beats_and_more]

USA/European and russian goverment: 😡⚔😡 USA/european and russian civillians: 🙂♥️🙂

[@fernandosantosviana7971]

as a russian etnic, i say that call someone stupid means you are being stupid, thats how my personality thibk

[@ttnyny]

I am American and I appreciate this perspective. My father has always said that the key to success in the United States is not to live like an American. This is an intentionally ironic statement by which he means that Americans should not fall for all of the cultural and economic traps that ensnare the majority of us. What specifically does this mean? Work in a field that is meaningful and enjoyable to you, regardless of the pay scale. Live simply, and avoid filling your life with piles of underused possessions. Invest the money that you would otherwise squander by living beyond your means, thus ensuring an income stream and retirement savings. Eat better than the average American by growing some of your own food, cooking from scratch, and only eating out every now and then. Disconnect from commercial media. Make good use of public resources, like schools, libraries and parks. Travel domestically and internationally, as time and funds allow, because travel broadens the mind and allows the traveler to hear and understand other perspectives, including the sorts of observations made in this video.

[@lavkmr1]

You look educated

[@le1660]

@@lavkmr1 indeed they do. Gonna save this comment, words to live by.

[@gricius]

I love watching videos from this channel. In a way I don’t have to travel to hear these unique responses from people in a different country. Amazing channel

[@underthebluetakemein.]

U R very wise and I hope to follow this post as much as possible 🧏‍♀️

[@hiddengem4293]

@@underthebluetakemein. Mark 1:15 - “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

[@seal9462]

3 stereotypes: Fake smile, Fake friendliness, Meaningless talk (they call it 'small talk')

[@aur485]

These are not stereotypes, it's true.

[@John.McMillan]

Actually thats 100% accurate. We dont small talk in Russia, We talk, making things up or forcing conversation is just..... Akward, and I hate it when they keep trying to force me into a already forced conversation. I asked what the weather was like outside. Not your life story.

[@nourchame019]

@@aur485 I disagree. Lol! I have met a lot of Americans who are very nice and kind to me and other people. They don't "FaKe SmIle" or do any of that like XD.

[@christophergraves6725]

I hate small talk, too. But I do like being friendly. It's not fake with me and with most other Americans. Southerners especially emphasize being friendly.

[@tomriddle8933]

As an anti-social American, none of those are true of me.

[@no.6269]

"They are FAT" "They are nice" *What's going on*

[@slkinia]

For the first comment, they've must have seen pictures of people shopping at Walmart.

[@MrDino1953]

They nailed it. All those things are true, even if some directly contradict others.

[@Pramhedax]

So you’re saying that everyone in America is fat😭

[@typoclerk]

As an American.. this is painful to hear. I think the Russian people are fascinating. Most of them are noble, smart and resourceful.

[@lupitan4350]

Well they were told to give stereotypes they have heard not their actual opinions

[@inconnu4961]

Russians are like other people: some fit your description well and others are boorish, provincial and uneducated as well. I have met both types!

[@lil_weasel219]

also extremely homophobicand so on

[@narya-lu9fs]

these are just stereotypes that they have heard about, this is not even their own opinion..we also know that many Americans are educated

[@scj1668]

There's a lot of stupid people everywhere but in different ways but there's a fat epidemic over here even during call the times you can go to a club at 7 p.m. for example and that have a friend go to the gym in the same city/area at the same time I'll bet you there be much less people in the gym

[@SOCCERNUT32]

I appreciate their perspective. You don't have to be American but mutual respect and different cultures and to appreciate we are different, that is the end goal. I find Russia fascinating , I wouldn't want to live there but is a beautiful country! Cheers from Texas!

[@hobas-l5g]

i have some friends from Texas

[@noname-is9mm]

I'm from Russia. When I saw this video, I was ashamed of what they think about the Americans) and wanted to read the comments, what will the Americans themselves write about it, what do they think) Now I am writing through a translator and translated the text through a translator) and I was surprised that there was no swearing and insults) You're great people. Usually I see swearing in Russians))) and disputes))), and on the contrary, you only wrote good things and laughed in the comments. I didn't translate all the comments, only the top ones, I was very pleased) Thank you very much! I hope the translator will translate as it should)))

[@dj-um7el]

Ty, y'all are great people too!

[@mrman5066]

You're a homie for rizzle (sorry, that may give your translator some problems, haha) but yeah us good ones know how to take a joke and laugh with everyone. You seem cool

[@wesaluchery]

Nothing to be ashamed of fr, they are right anyways

[@lennybrewster4673]

There's always room for criticism and jokes, friend. It's our governments that divide us, not ourselves as people.

[@nonatelapovorottti2889]

It is true stupid no manners

[@lazyyy966]

I think, it's like "vodka, matryoshka, balalaika" stereotypes for Russia. Like it's true that we have or had it, but mostly it's really stupid. I'm Russian and I really like another countries cuz we all have different cultures, languages, habits and etc. ❤

[@DeLaCruz878]

They have old stereotypes, now we are much worse :P

[@inconnu4961]

Shhhhh! That was supposed to be a secret!

[@JS-tm4dv]

Yeah, americans also have old stereotypes about Russia (I'm from Russia, sorry for my english)

[@piggybank2256]

Good one haha

[@jakobfjeldsted5531]

@@JS-tm4dv like what for example?

[@JS-tm4dv]

@@jakobfjeldsted5531 For example, the stereotype that Russians often drink alcohol

[@mar0364]

We are a mixed bag. Just like everyone else. What people perceive as superficial isn’t. Be coming a real friend takes as long as anywhere else. Meeting people you don’t know is easier.

[@taschenspieler2590]

Well said

[@dizzlebizzle8424]

i loved how you edited in responses that were completely opposite of each other back-to-back. shows what i often find lacking in videos like these, which is that even when it comes to stereotypes, which are simplifications, truth is just as complicated as it usually is.

[@atabuk2582]

ذهبت لأمريكا وزرت روسيا وكشخص ليس امريكي ولا اوروبي استطيع رؤية الفرق الشعب الروسي عائلي اكثر، يحب المساعدة ويحترم الآخرين واكثر شيء لاحظته في روسيا ان الفتيات يخرجن ليلاً معاً بدون خوف وبدون هدف سيء (يعني بدون دعارة او مخدرات) فقط لقضاء وقت ممتع معاً او للتحدث وتناول الطعام معاً الطعام الروسي ليس به صوص او نكهات قوية، تقريبا بلا نكهة ولكنه صحي جداً ويعطي طاقة لم ارى سوى مشرد واحد خلال زيارتي لموسكو الشعب الامريكي كذلك لطيف ومبتسم ولكن أشعر وكأن الجميع مستعجل والكثير من الاشخاص الوحيدين كنت اخاف الخروج بعد غروب الشمس لانني اسمع عن جرائم قتل بشكل مستمر خصوصا في الليل الطعام الامريكي لذيذ ومليء بالصوص والسعرات الحرارية ولكنه قليل القيمة الغذائية واجهت اشخاصا في امريكا يحاولون التحدث معي في الشارع وهذا لم يحدث معي في روسيا رأيت الكثير من المشردين في امريكا بشكل مرعب الجميل في امريكا ان كل ولاية اجمل من الاخرى وكأن كل ولاية عبارة عن دولة اخرى، جميلة جدا كطبيعة ومباني حديثة واسواق ، بها الكثير من الخيارات والمتعة اشعر بأن لدى شعبها قلوباً طيبة ولكن ربما الحياة صعبة قليلا وتحتاج الى الكثير من العمل ولكن كسياحة جدا انصح بها واتمنى ان ازورها مجدداً .. دولة جميلة فعلاً اما روسيا لا استطيع الحكم عليها بعد كدولة لاني فقط زرت موسكو وهي جدا جدا جدا رائعة وجميلة واتمنى زيارتها مرة اخرى في كل الاحوال الشعوب الامريكية والروسية شعوب طبيعية وتحب الحياة ولابد من وجود الاشخاص السيئين في كل مكان في العالم لا يوجد مكان مثالي ولكن يجب ان نحاول ان نكون لطيفين وطيبين ونتقبل الاختلافات سواء في الديانات او الملابس او الشخصيات او الاشكال ليصبح العالم مكانا اجمل لنا جميعا

[@no.6269]

"What's a stereotype you know about Americans?" *_"Donuts"_*

[@dianheffernan2435]

Wait a minute... I live with a leboneze lady...and she sends me to get those donuts!!

[@satterfieldelectric5504]

KRISPY KREME.I WON A DONUT EATING CONTEST ONE TIME.

[@dianheffernan2435]

@@satterfieldelectric5504 holly Kristina...an guess we're a bunch of weirdos

[@elwiwi43]

Dunkin’ Donuts is good imo I get it I’m controversial

[@Akaneblaze1345]

not all russians think this way I guarantee There are some out there who love diversity, but if you're still getting 20% Diversity. there's gotta be something wrong with the media feeding these people false information. and wanting us to look bad.

[@krayzxc]

все американцы: 🗿

[@Ben-ed6pe]

Я из американских и это правда

[@CRABBER-l7q]

Очень правда

[@devinhigoy221]

Hello person who can speak Russian, I need help understanding what a gopnik means. I have no idea why my friend wants to be one or what it means to be one.

[@krayzxc]

Gopniks is a slang word denoting representatives of the informal stratum of the population with a low social status, poorly educated and lacking moral values ​​contingent, often originating from disadvantaged families

[@devinhigoy221]

@@krayzxc Thank you for helping me understand what it means, but I have no idea why someone would want to be a gopnik than.

[@lokennx]

as a russian, i love america. i know so many nice americans. none are fat, stupid, or hate russia.

[@shawnoneill6872]

So I would like to know I’m an American and you hear so many stuff that it’s not safe for Americans to go to Russia. I want to visit Saint Petersburg or Moscow is it safe for me to visit there?

[@notawhore]

​@@shawnoneill6872 as a tourist, it's safe, just please don't bring cannabis with you, otherwise you will be jailed, and Biden will say that you were detained illegally 😂

[@notawhore]

​@@shawnoneill6872 Americans live in Russia and come as tourists. It is not safe here only for those who come with bad intentions.

[@daughteroftiaran]

American here, I would love to visit Russia someday, it looks like such a beautiful country.

[@redmoonrise6507]

nice joey pfp

[@nickmoser7785]

I love how these contradictory stereotypes accurately describe the United States and the state we are in.

[@trashgod13420]

when they said americans have the best education 😭😭😭😭 i wish

[@Coolrot]

@Jerry Noggins our history is quite awful but Americans are generally good in STEM at higher education and the math and science in grade school is fairly good

[@alexamiek4359]

@Jerry Noggins Really? In my school, some "smart" classmates (grade 9) do not even want to remember the multiplication table.(Russia)

[@cybulskiya8725]

I think for k-12 thats not true at all but for college it is true or at-least top 10

[@dsti-xi7dl]

Yeah Bianca ? Try getting into MIT, Cal Tech, Berkeley, or any of the Ivy League schools. Education is most important at the graduate level, and there, we dominate.

[@napoleon9970]

We are ranked number one in universities

[@boatingexplainedwithcapndr8359]

We had an exchange student from Italy for a year. The things that she said stood out the most to her is how 1.) How ethnically diverse it is here. This is obvious as we all came from different places. 2.). How EVERYONE holds the door for each other, regardless of how far back that person is from the door. 3.) How people like to make small talk while waiting in lines, etc- which often evolves to long deep conversations

[@leroyjames2825]

How did she know they were lying?

[@boatingexplainedwithcapndr8359]

@@leroyjames2825 my bad. That was a typo. I meant to write “people LIKE to make small talk…” It autocorrected to “lie.” I just corrected it. Thanks

[@rienn8559]

i dont get why we hold doors open for people. if they were elderly and or disabled it makes sense, but for everyone else... why? i also hate small talk lmaoooo

[@boatingexplainedwithcapndr8359]

@@rienn8559 I don’t know if you’re an American, but holding doors is just a courtesy that’s common here. It’s nothing too special, just an easy thing that’s nice to do for a stranger. It always makes me feel good when people do it for me. Small talk with strangers is definitely common in the US. If someone isn’t receptive to it, the other person usually stops pretty quickly. My exchange student loved that. When we went to amusement parks and other places with lines she “practiced” making small talk!🤣

[@amare_naturam]

@@rienn8559 An elementary display of respect for a stranger ..

[@sultanamiasmatic]

To the girl who said every teenager has a car here: there is actually a reason for that. It is not necessarily that every American has money to just spend on cars, which is also common, but American public transportation can range from pretty bad to virtually non existent. Obviously this is entirely dependent on where you live, like if you live in NYC, public transportation sucks and is very dirty, but it is there and you can generally get around anywhere in the city using it. Same with other big cities that are densely populated. But for me, I live in the south. Public transportation is abhorrent. The bus stops are incredibly spaced out, the few trains we have only take you to different cities (not around within the same city), and unless you are in a built up area, walking anywhere can take ages. It can also be dangerous at night not just for normal reasons like possibly getting mugged, but somebody might call the cops on you simply for being outside (it is uncommon for people in my area to be walking around at night unless they are doing illegal activities) and dealing with police here is generally not pleasant. In most places in America if you do not have a car or cannot drive it is a MAJOR inconvenience that the state and federal governments do very little about. If you are considering visiting or immigrating to America please keep this in mind.

[@John.McMillan]

Yes, renting a car in america is 100% required, hoping to get around on bus or anything else will leave you with a very bad time.

[@something_special500]

Господи Иисусе, да как вы там живете обожаю шататься летними ночами, такой кайф.

[@dantewolf707]

Thank you for saying this, I wish our country cared more about providing the bare necessities to the poor… But, instead, we are all in a rat race to achieve ‘freedom’, I’d like the be free of endless debt and having to work a full time job to have bare minimum healthcare coverage.

[@sultanamiasmatic]

@@something_special500 I know me too. it really sucks. Granted if there are bars around it's ok, but it's usually only in a bigger area and once they close you have to go home. My neighborhood borders the countryside so walking around past 11 at night attracts dirty looks and sometimes even police. In America we are not as free as we'd like the world to think.

[@meryuk]

@@sultanamiasmatic Thanks for all this. I'm not from Russia, but we all live in such different surroundings

[@eugenebespalov9471]

An American came to Russia to see how sanctions work. He went into the store. The store has no food. An American asks the cashier: Why is there no food in your store? Because of sanctions? Cashier: Because it's a furniture store.

[@edwinphilips5212]

I grew up near the end of the cold war era. I remember lots of movies in which the Russians were the bad guys. They were big, strong, dumb, sneaky, treacherous, and totalitarian. I remember hearing the "better dead than red" slogan. I remember later the message switched to Russian people were okay, it was just their government and the KGB that were evil, and the fact that the Russian people were too weak (aka cowardly) to fight back against it. I never really bought it. I always wanted to visit Russia. I've known only a few people from Russia personally, And I have found them to be good, kind people. Yes, there are differences in culture and perspective and personal preference. But there are more similarities. It's frustrating to me that a few bad apples, and a handful of outspoken, frightened, angry, selfish narcissistic nutjobs shape our perspective of one other, and cause unnecessary fear and division.

[@edwinphilips5212]

I also found it funny that some of the perceived stereotypes were polar opposites (hard-working vs lazy...).

[@anjou6497]

Well said. 😊👍💥

[@debbiereynolds8489]

I remember hearing better dead than red.

[@edwinphilips5212]

@Slavic Melodies I don't know that it is necessarily a case of someone benefiting that drives it. It is quite possibly simply a feature of human nature, which we must actively work to overcome. Like any other creature we are genetically programmed to survive. One of the primary components of survival is to avoid threats. And if you see something you aren't familiar with... safest to assume it is a threat, right? So, we herd together into "like-minded communities" and then fear anything which isn't part of our herd. This underlying programming is very strong, and we have to actively, consciously, intentionally override it. And it is difficult for us to give the necessary time and energy to that effort with so many things demanding our time and attention.

[@edwinphilips5212]

@Slavic Melodies I have been working on a series of posts relevant to this, which can be found at r-pentomino.blogspot.com/2022/05/reasoning.html (personal blog, not monetized). If you are curious.

[@meangene98]

I stumbled on this channel a couple weeks ago and find it very interesting to hear the point of view of average Russians. My conclusion is that we’re very similar. We all just want to be left alone to live the best life we can, and none of us have any interest in going to war with each other.

[@daytonajimduey2068]

You have an excellent reply or comment.

[@crazydave8350]

I agree with you!

[@andyappleton3353]

Nice comment Gene. And it is so true. It's sad that people like Putin don't see the world this way. But alas, wars end. The sooner the better.

[@meangene98]

@@andyappleton3353 It’s not just sad, it’s tragic. I’d be willing to bet that 95% of the people fighting in Ukraine right now, on both sides, would like nothing more than to lay down their guns and go home to their families.

[@krissdev6301]

@Andy Appleton, watch to your government okay? Thanks. USA sponsored Ukraine years for attack and they doesn’t hidding that. They talking how to divide Russia also, do you think you have any rights for do it? I don’t think so. So here is no propaganda about: inflation? That’s Biden! Like I see on USA tv, so just think about it and stop blame Putin on everything, that’s stereotype your mass media give to you.

[@bellajulietta3444]

The last one 😂😂😂 "Of course, it's my dream to become as fatty as they are" lmaaaooo

[@wyattgrayson298]

🤣

[@Demention94]

Lmao

[@cinemagraphymahivara2000]

He just don't want live in USA, and all

[@mateusz7036]

Hahaha that was funny

[@mikebobson2768]

What if he was actually being 100% real and in 20 years he’s in America and he’s fat ass fuck lol.

[@WilliamHoush]

I am an American and a Veteran of the US Navy. We the people love freedom liberty and Justice for all. I am intrigued by Russians because they are hardworking and have strong families. Also I think the education is better here in the USA as I have heard Russian teachers accept food for easy tests. I dont know if that is true. In American you earn your grades.

[@yomomma1459]

“they speak fast and unclearly” “they make fun of everything” accurate

[@George-ri5pr]

They say we are fat… better fat than stupid and controlled 😉

[@jaffsharp769]

Russians are far from perfect.

[@Milashka-he6qc]

@@George-ri5pr Well you DO sound stupid by saying you NOT being controled. I mean, you have the illussion that your voice is heard, when in fact it's all been decided already for you. That's how politics work. It's dirty and disgusting. That's why I hate politics. Some act accurate and you think you can trust them or the way P does now, he lost in 17 days the support of millions of Russians, though he had a better reputation before.

[@marciejade1408]

@@Milashka-he6qc while what you say may ring a slight truth, our control is nothing like Russians control. We can beat the system here, I have myself most my life. Russia cannot beat the system. Sad.

[@marciejade1408]

@@Milashka-he6qc Russians can think we are stupid, but we actually have some of the brightest minds in the world(I said some not all) and if you try really hard you can get away with pretty much anything. In Russia you are controlled by a dictator that will only leave when he dies, then to the next. We had Trump, but we got rid of him(sort of, he still lingers). When we did we basically said, Don’t f@#k with us!

[@Kate-om4rl]

To be fair ...I think the whole world is going to shit ...

[@lifeandhomewithmeredith9050]

@Redzone 2119 😂😂😂

[@tracym4132]

Yeah, with America leading the way.

[@jamesronaldo2855]

@@tracym4132 no with Tracy M leading the way

[@sisirpynda5875]

So true 👍

[@AndrewinTas]

@@jamesronaldo2855 nope, the USA is a third world country in the making.. Great watching

[@ellasmommy9278]

I would love to see all of those kids travel all around the US. Not just NYC or California, but Colorado and Tennessee, New Orleans and Florida and places in the Midwest. Because despite the stereotypes every area has its own culture.

[@Milashka-he6qc]

Exactly, it's the stereotypes that generalizes our opinion of the whole American nation. And it works with all the countries. You see a bad example of a foreigner and make conclusions based from the actions of this certain person and you think his kind are all like this, when in fact we have more in common than we think. Also only if you travel in different states, you can see the difference of American culture, traditions and so on. The world is too huge to just believe in some stereotypes.

[@goofball1_134]

Exactly most foreigners go to the big cities like LA and NY likely because they're hyped up, but America is a lot bigger than that in a lot of ways. I live about 30 minutes from LA currently but I've also been to Las Vegas, LA, San Diego, and 2 islands in Hawaii, which is still a short list but I can honestly say each has their own culture and style. San Diego is my favorite for sure I'd recommend it for foreigners any day.

[@lexiwilliams9422]

GoofBall1 _ exactly what I do when I go to foreign country stay well clear of the tourist spots and explore the parts where ordinary life is .Its also a lot cheaper too 😂

[@angelprince3871]

I would love to visit Vermont, such a beautiful state. I’m no usually Interested in any other American state rather than Vermont. So beautiful 💙🍁

[@glennredwine289]

@@angelprince3871 Are you in Russia? I think you should visit Arizona, see the Grand Canyon and then Utah and see Zion National Park, Bryce NP, float around Lake Powell formed by Glen Canyon dam in southern Utah and Glacier NP also. They are beautiful places. World heritage sites.

[@AlexKaroll]

As Russian can add, that it is always extremely interesting to communicate with Americans. They are quite open people who can talk really a lot and tell you a range of interesting things

[@dennisromero4757]

I really enjoyed this clip, it made me laugh. As Blake put it "distorted grains of truth", I have meet a few Russian people who didn't speak much English but were very friendly, they are people just like us in the U.S. with the same problems, it's not the people or the Country it's the politics that separate us, even here in 'The United States of America'.

[@Onthebrink5]

HAHAHAHA Yep culture has nothing to do with anything at all. Then again half of Americans are socialist now so they love Russia. Everyone has a little while nobody has a lot.

[@thedopestdude9520]

As an American it’s funny to see someone say Americans “don’t like Russians”. We seperate government from the people. There are many Russians in the US..as well as people from everywhere else. We know Russians are thoughtful kind people.

[@Spark-Hole]

But they are stupid YES. Especially around sunbelt states. Over there they consume less vegetable but more GMO crop. Hormone milk .. etc. America strong because high tech firms and scientists that live around costal area.

[@thedopestdude9520]

@@Spark-Hole generalize much

[@arthurh5707]

Russians seems to have pretty harsh opinions of Americans. I imagine with some justification.

[@Spark-Hole]

@@RCXDerp You can not sustain the smartness once deprived from Omega-3..etc. You can see from the news that even polices are more difficult to control temper( easily lrlitate ) in those belt states.

[@estherdiaz9514]

@@arthurh5707 I didn’t see it that way. They were asked about stereotypes and when asked if they thought those stereotypes were true, most said no.

[@машас-ц6п]

я бы посмотрела такое видео от американцев, что они думают сами о себе и о русских .-.

[@lenadima5168]

Ну, о русских они, скорее всего думают штампами из голливуда, некоторые могли бы сказать такие слова, как "товаришш", "уаттка" и "настароффья".

[@zetax7397]

Интересно, я думал начинать сериал на своем канале как 1420, но уровень моего Русского языка ещё не достаточный. Я боюсь что не смогу написать из мысли правильно. Здесь в Нью-Йорке у нас тоже есть Брайтон бич где можно спрашивать такие вопросы по Русски.

[@wilbbstyle]

@@zetax7397 было бы очень интересно

[@машас-ц6п]

@@zetax7397 я бы посмотрела такое! да и в любом случае, по моему мнению, главное - понимание, а не правильность произношения) кстати, у Вас есть инстаграм? 👉👈

[@машас-ц6п]

@@lenadima5168 аэахаэаэа, отчасти согласна. некоторые вообще не знают, что такое россия (если ОЧЕНЬ сильно преувеличить).

[@bacquetqge]

What most people who have never been to the US can never fully grasp is that the US is literally 50 countries in one; each state has a different goveernment, constitution, laws, ways of socializing, educational systems, foods, climate, landscape, passtimes, foods. They share a language and certain things, but they even speak differently from one state to another. I grew up in the US and have lived and visited many states, and each experience was unique. I always encourage people to visit and form their own opinion rather than watching foreign news promoting uninformed and decontextualized views, or too many Hollywood films. The US has issues, yes. But there is lots of culture, arts, sports, great food, linguistic and cultural diversity and each state will offer a unique window into their world.

[@MrTresto]

I wouldn't quite say 50 countries in one, as nearby states cluster with each other, but definitely California is its own thing (though it shares a lot with Oregon/Washington in some ways), so are Texas or Florida, which is different from NY again. But not much difference when you cross the border between NY and Mass for example (near Albany), or between Vermont and Maine... I haven't been to Dakota but I can't imagine it being that different from Montana. You can probably say it's a dozen countries in one at least though, which definitely makes it very heterogenous...

[@spikeymaycry2]

As an Arab. There is the bad and good in everything. But tbh most of the people here are nice and no different than any other human being. We all want to live in peace and in harmony.

[@chrisdean6700]

Very well said, sir! 🙂

[@BitterSweetPoundcake]

I agree with the "meaningless small talk" part...I live in Canada and am from Russia originally. People there won't talk to you randomly unless they really like you or are actually interested. Here it's like "hi how are you" but don't actually care about your reply lol

[@Deines7]

Same in the UK.

[@randomdude7651]

Not that we don't care about your reply, we just want to hear it.

[@myvictory3802]

@@randomdude7651 then why u ask?

[@JoiskiMe]

Yes it's so rude... I'm from Norway and have some American friends. They ask me to stop talking about how I am when they ask, because it weirds them out 😭

[@randomdude7651]

@@JoiskiMe get some better friends my dude.

[@kam0406]

I love the Russian people. I'm American. I realize people are more similar than not, all over the world.

[@yurigagarin5758]

When i go usa its like i visit in zoo lol 🇺🇲🤧🤧🤧🤣🤣🤣

[@BuzzingMeat]

@@yurigagarin5758 it definitely does hold people from everywhere on the globe

[@bl00dlikewayne]

I honestly can respect the people who only want to travel to the US from time to time due to it not being the way they like to live their lives, but for anyone out there who currently lives anywhere other than the US and wants to live here, what makes you want to do that? I mean, surely you know we don't have free health care, we have legal ownership of most firearms and weapons, education costs a fortune (on top of health care) it just seems so unappealing for anyone not already living here/grew up here.

[@FB-xd2ti]

Good place with good people destroyed by greedy rich men. Sad

[@radtech21]

The U.S. or Russia? Both match that description very well, IMHO.

[@iviltri]

@A R im russian and my parents miss soviet union, just try not to think about propaganda like tehy had hunger during all this time and everyone was in concentration camps lmao. People were trully equal and they were sure in the next day

[@anastasiabondareva7461]

TRUE (I am from Russia)

[@damacz2520]

Like every single place in the world

[@S_Charmingly_S]

@A R Confirmed ✌️😁 I am Russian

[@uhavemooface]

"Its my dream to become as fat as they are" lol. We don't all like mcdonalds.

[@summergivens242]

Actually McDonald's is the worst for fast food restaurants. Whenever I want to clean out my system, a Big Mac will do it every time. Right to the crapper.

[@uhavemooface]

@@summergivens242 I like homemade food that is the best.

[@ClaireOSullivanAuthor]

I haven't had McDonald's since 1990, when I found out they raised their beef in Haiti for near slave wages. But I cook, bake a lot so we have no shortage of good food, and people would be better off without fast food, and going for a hike instead.

[@wassdepp1]

The video was about estereotypes not personal opinions

[@uhavemooface]

@@wassdepp1 We all have personal opinions. Just like your comment.

[@tonyadair0754]

Wow, that really shocked me. I'm American, and I had no idea others thought about us that way. You helped me view myself from a different perspective, one from which I can see myself and my environment more clearly... thank you :)

[@gocTaHy_go_HeBEc]

I am from Russia and I love America

[@coffeelink943]

@@gocTaHy_go_HeBEc I love Russia as well. Your country is beautiful, also American people do love Russia and we like your thick accent

[@seraphthegatekeeper]

You need to get out more, bro. The whole world seems to see us this way.

[@sohaibkhan3934]

and i m from the middle east. we dont only call americans fat and stupid, but we hate them. just letting u know. no hard feelings ok?😁

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

@@sohaibkhan3934 you guys hate everybody.including yourselfs

[@DUPLOREZ_G11]

I'm from Russia and don't understand American, but thank God there are subtitles and a translator

[@c.a.saunders2819]

Thank you 1420, these series of interviews are fantastic, and so interesting.

[@WranglerJess97]

As an American, I agree with most of them. My Dad works in Russia and Kazakhstan a lot, I've gone with him a few times. 3 things I noticed about Russians are... 1) They're stoic 2) They're disciplined 3) They're generous. I really liked the people and how a lot of them are very proud to be Russian, and proud of their heritage and culture. Some of the buildings there are magnificent. The Bolshoi theatre, the Hermitage museum, St Basil's Cathedral and the state department store (aka GUM) It was almost depressing coming back to Ann Arbor, especially the drive through Detroit lol!

[@Arthur.H.Studio]

Those were three very observant traits for Russians in general. I agree with you. (Lived in St Peter 3 years.. and wife is Russian) And yes.. the briliant old buildings.. I miss it there truly. It was depressing coming back.

[@ledukezfn2407]

russia = sad country poor and poutin and racist

[@warmachine1770]

You should go back.

[@qthomm2923]

Maybe you should move there if you love them so much

[@alisa7525]

If it's so depressing coming back home maybe you should move there.

[@lapincfl]

I wish we (Americans) and Russians could get to know each other better and explore each others cultures more. I think from what i can see from here at home (Orlando Florida) that Russia is very big and beautiful and with beautiful people that would love to get to know us better as well. Both of our leaders have been against each other for so many generations now its sad how many people just dont have a chance to understand each other better. I hope one day this can change.

[@pon-POn00]

Love from Russia

[@domenico_ginny6164]

Hopefully but Russia needs to learn not to be imperialist for this to happen. Looking at recent and distant history this is unlikely to happen. The US does this to an extent too but never threatens sovereignty just uses proxies instead of directly invading

[@yurigagarin5758]

Fuck **** 🇺🇸🦶🦶🤮🤮🤮🙃🙃🙃🙃​@@pon-POn00

[@marypalmer00]

0:36 that hug in the background 😄

[@Neal_YouTube]

As an American, I can tell you there is a grain of truth in all of those stereotypes, but in the end people are just people no matter where you go.

[@daytonajimduey2068]

Excellent!

[@crazydave8350]

Yup

[@CerebralTombstone]

American woman here. My partner is Russian. We enjoy laughing at stereotypes of both places. You should see how he was laughing at my faces as we watched this video. 😂

[@Rob-iy2rt]

I always say focus on what unites us, not what divides us, especially in personal relationships. My wife and I are of different ethnicity and religions, so if we focused on what divides us, we wouldn't have our beautiful child together.

[@gaywizard2000]

How many faces do you have?

[@aidarsays]

I bet you guys make fun of each other and are great in a couple. Good for you. Or as Texans would say bless your souls

[@ciupilan1000]

@@Rob-iy2rt Misgenation should be a crime, misgenation destroy races, cultures, tradition, patriotism, religion, everything.

[@starby7137]

Chica sabes que america es un continente,no? bueno al final ustedes tambien son americanos pero cansa que lo digan a cada rato n la seccion de comentarios

[@DirtyRed]

I ain't gone lie as someone from Florida in the US y'all really made me laugh. It's funny because we are all just people living on this same earth under different rules that we don't even have a say so in creating and pledging allegiance to leaders who don't really give a damn about us. We all need to get together and have a barbecue and just smoke some weed and drink some liqour. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marcom6089]

As an American, I thought this was very funny. I mean, they say that stereotypes exist for a reason. None of those apply to me, but they sure apply to a lot of my fellow Americans. 😆

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

UK, we think Russians are heavily brainwashed, poor, live shorter lives and overall live in a 3rd world shithole. They talk bad about us too but not all. And not all Russians are bad either, sort of like North Korea, not all are bad.

[@returnofthemac2951]

Yeah, sure they don't.😆

[@danielharrington5690]

@@returnofthemac2951 my favorite stereotype of Americans is that they actually own their property and have the freedom of speech. It's hard for foreigners to wrap their minds around such curiosities.

[@Centermass762]

I'm not fat but I do have a lot of guns and I make fun of everything.

[@Cryptech1010]

When I think of Russia I think of vodka, low IQ, authoritarian, and those weird Russian winter hats.

[@fromnsk]

As a person, who lived both in the US and in Russia, I can confirm this: Americans are too polite, and Russians are too straight forward. If you know a country that lies in between, let me know!

[@big7491]

in america, social media got us too used to saying rude shit and not getting our asses beat for it.

[@AnteNDH1]

Netherland

[@malinwa4ever315]

Belgium/Netherlands

[@samiam8641]

Americans are too polite? I wish I could believe that.

[@illiniwood]

Too polite?! Clearly, you've never been to New York or Chicago.

[@toddperry9860]

Well as an American all my life I have both feelings and respect for all Russians, we really are all the same all over the world. We all want to love and be loved, live safe in our community, and laugh instead of fight!

[@fgjjdgb3949]

As a Russian, I really want to believe in it.

[@beorlingo]

We are not all the same all over the world. We are products of our respective cultures. And cultures sure differ.

[@Mark_Reellz]

@@fgjjdgb3949 Bullshit

[@spaceflight1019]

@@beorlingo , I invite you to read "Pale Blue Dot" by Carl Sagan.

[@beorlingo]

@@spaceflight1019 I invite you to travel the world. Sittning in your bedroom reading has it's limitations, even if it may take you for a ride...

[@Antiorganizer]

They are partially correct. They fail to recognize that most Americans are not like what they describe. Many, sure, not not all, and not most. They should also be asked about Canadians, and Europeans like Norwegians, Finish, Dutch, British, Germans, etc.