8 Cultural Differences between Native Speakers and English Learners

[@felipesantiago6814]

First time on English class videos that I see someone showing more deep reals and important cultural differences between west and east. Very good, thanks.

[@jyotiawale2862]

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[@nataliabesler1442]

When I met my boyfriend's friends from Turkey, they asked me thousands questions about my family: what do my parents do, where do I live, in what kind of house, if we're wealthy, if we're from higher society class... I found it very weird and embarasing, but for them it wasn't rude, it was normal...

[@yevheniyl2728]

I am impressed of James' so deep knowledge related to cultural differences. Everything what has been described fits 100%

[@lanhoa3474]

haha soo crazyy

[@hafidache5788]

This video is an very underrated and deserves more views . A lot of people should see this insightful video even if they are native speakers because it perfectly summarizes the difference in cultures and can help people minimize the cultural choc than can stem from those differences especially in work and relationships.

[@saviomiguel6569]

I'm so proud of seeing a black man teaching English with such a high knowledge about the topic, I'm a black teacher as well.

[@Jeremy-f3s]

Shouldn't make any difference whether he's black, white or orange, his skin colour is irrelevant.

[@BeBeHu]

Great video! This is true! I became a lot more direct and look at fact/results rather than intentions after many years in the U.S. I debate openly more rather than stay in silence and am very punctual. Also I'm more individualism. My family in Asia think I changed a lot. Not saying it's good or bad it's just the way it is for me now...

[@fabgodoi]

I've never watched a class like that, It's really the best lesson about English that I've ever had

[@MaximZyatnin]

James you're so right here! I have two team mates. First one is native British and the second one is Indian. Now i understand why I see completely different outcomes from both of them after they attended the same meeting.

[@shahramakshay6427]

you are best english teacher that i ever had. thank you so much james. i love you man

[@Momo-yl3hs]

Individualism vs collectivism

[@sinexqsa]

I'm a spanish girl and I like too much your videos. I want to improve my english and I hope to get it. Thank you.

[@jasonzheng2819]

Hi, James. My name is Jason, and I'm from China. I agree what you've said. Also, I really like your videos, and it improves my English.Please keep teaching me English, and you're a very good teacher! :D!

[@anshuljain8515]

James, thanks a lot for putting up this video. I can't say I have seen all this differences as prominently as you have suggested but the one on time is a spot on observation. I was born and still live in New Delhi, India and have always strived to be punctual. I cannot express the frustration I feel towards my friends when they show up late for everything and don't even apologise. It always seems like such a disrespectful thing to not value someone else's time.

[@anastasyavie6236]

I think in the east, people more likely to question themselves to really understand the situation before come to open debate. When they idea clashed, both most likely to have self realization than confront the other person right away that your idea is not right. Sometimes they realize that they wrong and agree after think about it to avoid unneeded confrontation. In the other hand they also will stick to their idea if they still think it's right, that's why it's look like it's avoided, they just approach it differently.

[@Sigma-mg1of]

It's always very fun the way you start your classes. You teach with mastery. I don't miss any class of yours.

[@owlnyc666]

What I liked about this video is that he describes the DIFFERENCES between West and East without judging which side is right or wrong. BOTH cultures have both advantages and disadvantages. 🤔😉

[@erissanorma5891]

I'm chinese,and also lived in japan for years.and i can tell you,This is true. especially about family success ,we really care about it. If any of your family member is celebrity,or extremely successful person,then you are automatically treated as successful person.

[@romiromel3092]

didn't you know that you are the light of our eyes .Saheeh,

[@barbaraseagull7555]

I absolutely loved this video! I found it interesting that Russia somehow combines both models, but from my perspective, it is still closer to Eastern culture.

[@skiperjorg6500]

Hi, James I like so much your lessons. Jorge From Brazil, I apologize for bad english. Obrigado pelas suas aulas.

[@gabriela.amonteiro47]

Marvelously class, very important discuss this topics. Because I think the most part of people learn English to communicate with people around the world, so know this aspects are very relevant. Thank you teacher!

[@aminzarei1557]

you really have your way of teaching, thx for your awesome videos

[@farzane2606]

James you are absolutely s great teacher. You are an artist.

[@alisonvaloyes4087]

you teach very well james thank you very much

[@Dragonten312]

Tempted to subscribe - and I'm a native English speaker

[@alessiacapriccioli]

The best english lesson ever. Thanks James! I hope you're good. Alessia

[@julieannlawler237]

I love this lesson. I'm glad you brought this up. I'm looking forward to watching more videos about cultural differences from you James 🙂 It's enlightening, fun and compelling.

[@Foxman763]

Great lesson James. :) Please do more culture related topics.

[@heian1973]

Despite the fact that I've already seen lots of videos and have heard lots of speaches on cultural differences this here is outstanding because it's so true! I experience most of mentioned diferences having to do with my Indian partners at work. But, what's even more amazing - it appears that I'm standing almost exactly in the middle between East and West. I'm a bit surprised because I've always considered myself as an enthusiast of Western mindset which I thought was just superior to collective-based Eastern way of thinking. In this video I see some Eastern ideas which I actually judge higher than their Western counterparts. What's more, my home country (Poland) seems to really stay in the borderline between East and West. Common belief just proven...

[@priscameleniasari7911]

I love your explanation. Thankyou

[@BishopAK]

As an asian, I can guarantee almost 90% of his explanation on east-side culture is true. But most of my friends are getting to prefer western culture. Relationship-based society is likely to give rise to some negative results... especially on politics. Anyway thanks a lot James! It has given a lot of foods for thought to me today.

[@soygandhi2264]

Good material, thank you James. Go on, I learn too much with you!

[@sandysandy967]

Its a mix culture we possess now,as now people share so much and learn so much by net and social media.

[@vivianmizzellms2266]

greetings from East and what your explain that's exactly great.

[@janicejunio179]

i love the way you explain or teach,thank you for making this video.

[@Laetii93]

Great video Again! I follow you since one year and it is always a pleasure to learn more about English language! Thanks from France

[@franciscodavidfloresareval3624]

You are an excellent teacher

[@maocharlisme]

My preferances: 1. neither 2. West 3. East 4. East (very much!) 5. East 6. East 7. West when it comes to appliance at law and order and science and practicalities ' East when it comes to social dynamics and arts and culture 8. East (I'm absolutely not punctual) So although I'm born, raised and have always lived in the West I'm actually pretty Eastern oriented ^^p

[@Snipersounds]

GREAT video James!! Thanks for this video! Solid gold!

[@vivianagambetta9197]

Great lesson!! Thank you

[@Chen020686]

Классный ролик. Очень весело было смотреть. За это и нравятся уроки что не скучно.

[@tanjazvanut3559]

An amazing lesson making a listener think...

[@littletexaswitch]

My class really enjoyed the side-by-side comparison.

[@donnasamadashvili2027]

it is very interesting lesson, thank you very much, I am from Georgia and for me that topic was discover, yes it is true about East

[@tuongvy5129]

what an interesting lesson! Thanks!!

[@AndreLima-sk2dz]

Extraordinary lesson, thank you so much

[@Abu-Aley]

Point 2, is not completely right, and it is not totally wrong indeed. However, it is very common now to find an average employee urges his manager or any other senior figure in a meeting includes a lot of other people. It is not an entire submission as you mentioned James.

[@75440]

Great idea to speak about it! Thanks.

[@-noorarshad]

thank you very much🌷🌹🌷🌹

[@vasiakurok7287]

It is very good idea to connect such interest topic with learning English. Thank you, brother!

[@jabirsharif6742]

Its very useful video.Thanks

[@saglaranazarova127]

James is good teacher !!! Thanks a lot for your lessons )

[@fernandocortez5662]

you're amazing and the best ESL TEACHER.

[@lica2897]

Thank you for the "critical thinking" lesson. I think for our culture it's even the difference between the SOVIET culture and the CULTURE.:) I'm from UKraine.

[@PEACESEATINGDISORDERVLOG]

You are a wonderful presenter with a flair for your own creative interest sparks, as well as clear & conscise ideas. Do please continue being 100% you! You are following your dreams, being helpful, putting forth the effort and consideration needed for an incredible work; it will catch on! If you never stop getting better every day by a bit, while keeping your true integrity, you will continue to grow into the best you can be; and this world needs your gift! YOU ARE AWESOME, GOOD SIR! ..for a well educated, always learning, high achieving, deeply collective, yet individually responsible, young woman from the South US, you've helped me immensely. The beliefs of the south are steeped in Eastern ways of thinking and the Weastern way of thinking. Our founding fathers of the U.S. sought to bring both together in a completely conscious & beautiful society. The sense of history has escaped much of Amercia by now & people like me have 2/3 more words & ideas, values & standards than most people I meet. I never knew how to communicate with these typical people...I am assumed to be condescending or over educated; even arrogant. I merely wish for the greater good of all my loved ones, using individual value as a means for this...I now know how I can be percieved as a 'cooler' person! Like I'm just going to stop now, but you are an amazing gentleman!

[@王婉凝]

Hi James, I'm from China and I'd like to clarify that, well, I don't like the 'relative time' either. You'd better be on time coz there might be some very important issues that you definitely don't want to miss (especially in business) . So be on time wherever you are from!:)

[@MALAK-dm7tp]

I enjoyed watching this.

[@vothuog]

Thank you for your time, your effort to make the world better :)

[@jbyoungfr]

This video is very interesting and what you said is mostly true but it depends on country for example in Japan it is very important to be on time.On the other hand, in France often people consider it is not very important to be exactly on time except of course for a work appointment.

[@alexanderhoward122]

I like to look at things "from different angles" too, though I'm not Asian. I like also to come at it from a side. Or a little bit softer. It gives me great understanding ability, though others are often not able to understand me :-\

[@alexanderhoward122]

Quite good lesson! I think Western culture is closer to me than Eastern one. Though I don't know much about Japan and China. 6th - it looks more like an American thing... I think Germany is different, though German culture is considered as Western one. What cultural traits I think fit me(as a person) better: 1. Western 2. Western 3. Western 4. Western 5. Western 6. Asian 7. Asian Though it depends greatly on situation. 8. Depends on circumstances

[@puroangolano]

Wow you’re a such good teacher...congratulations sir 👍🏽

[@luanrodrigues4645]

Absolutely right! Great video!

[@miqueiaspissinin6527]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@alexanderhoward122]

Да, культурные различия очень большие. Различия велики даже в самых основах, например, в том, что у одних считается хорошо, а что считается плохо(в том что такое хорошо и что такое плохо). У одних например это может считаться как что-то положительное, как достоинство, в других культурах - это недостаток. Вот что например говорят русские о южных славянах и что говорит Британец: "Это то, что я очень люблю в Миле. Она очень много сил вкладывает в то что она делает." и второе мнение "Сила есть - ума не надо.". 1 факт - 2 мнения, причём абсолютно противоположных друг другу. Можно привести и ряд других фактов, где мнения будут так же противоположны как и здесь. В общем - совершенно разные представления... Причём, нужно заметить, что иностранцы лучше понимают различия, а русские почему-то думают, что все одинаковые.

[@CarlosJunior-qr4eg]

Great Lesson.Thanks

[@skarlethromero517]

This is a great video I would like if you JamesESL English can do a video explaining or trying to help us understand American culture I'll appreciate it

[@asselzhumabekova2007]

Wow!!! Great!!! Thank you very much! So useful video showed in so great way! I'll share the link with many friends)))

[@ldt8910]

i really love your lesson. thank you so much mr.james

[@adeadasian8494]

Amazing lesson thanks a lot

[@triochrio]

Thank you very much for your work

[@juliamiasoiedova5001]

It was a very interesting lesson. Thank you, James. ;-)

[@alexdenis8503]

hello James! can you make lesson about using "you mention it" ?

[@adrian-4767]

Although I'm a western, I've discovered I'm more Asian-like than Western-Like

[@leoyang4435]

As a Chinese, I also like people who are always on time.

[@shariecebrewster5962]

I am there's thank you for all your video it's help me

[@markslesarev5024]

thank you for this great lesson

[@Nickalaich]

The eastern stuff also works well for Russia.

[@Sasha_NY]

+Дмитрий Говоров totally agree, e.g. the first item fits perfectly ))

[@oleggolubenko3278]

Yes, it is really so)

[@degnysophia77]

+Sasha 888 I think the first item not exactly concern to Russia. Hierarchy matters about politness, not about respect. I speak politly with older peaple, but it doesn't mean that I will respect them just becourse they older or higher in hierarchy. And as I see it is not just about me.

[@spacedew]

Well Russia is very much a Eurasian country.

[@kasadi.k920]

Thank you James , I like it.

[@raquelparadiso939]

You're awesome! I love your lesson, thanks.

[@pichucoy]

¿Por qué vídeo comienzo a aprender en tu canal? Le podrías poner un número a los vídeos para saber el orden. Gracias y saludos amigo. What video I begin to learn in you chanel? Woud put you a number to your vídeos?

[@freesgen]

+Diagnóstico Escolar go to www.engvid.com and select for topics but in my humble opinion these videos aren't for lear since 0 or something like that is for support a previous knowledge good luck

[@pichucoy]

Jesús Guerrero Thank you my friend.

[@pichucoy]

smiling dalia Thank you very much my friend.

[@insloanwetrust]

I think the west being a westerner is mostly a better structure for business wealth individualism etc, however the eastern values on families friendships and being together is something the West did have but lost and it’s a credit to eastern culture

[@khalilmohammadi2217]

You allways do very good Videos

[@НурияБикмиева-ш5ь]

James, your lesson's great! Just one question if it is OK for students in the West to correct their teacher's mistakes.

[@toBe8ere]

Yes it is. In fact, it is encouraged because if the teacher makes a mistake and continues teaching like that, it could lead to the detriment of the student's education.

[@denisebranquinho2377]

Wow, i loved this lesson. mainly this "chow"! in my country we say "chow"! i didn't know that native English people said "chow". Here in Brasil the things works this way, like West. thanks for this video. Chow!

[@alexanderhoward122]

+Denise Maria Branquinho It's actually Spanish "Ciao", it has became an international word.

[@denisebranquinho2377]

Alexander Howard oh great! Really cool.

[@emanuelecettul6518]

+Alexander Howard What the hell! Ciao is an italian word not spanish!!! It derives from the word "schiavo" in venetian dialect.

[@alexanderhoward122]

emanuele Cettul Oh, yes, it's Italian, not Spanish.

[@denisebranquinho2377]

Alexander Howard that is what I thought!

[@jwcunha]

Could someone give me instances, examples of east and west countries, cities?

[@coralsyzygy396]

Sehr gute Video! Vielen Dank 😊

[@tiong7787]

About the exact time, in the east, Japan is a good model, Japanese think very highly of punctuality, I have my personal experience when I was traveling there the public transport vehicles were coming and going on time, very impressive, I think this fact is known by the world.

[@carolinavillalobos9367]

Thank you so much!

[@mukhtarmuhibali7582]

Thank you. It was great

[@Baeomran]

Thank you so much for the video! that's beautiful!! I appreciate it !! that did make a difference now and i can improve my language skills and my life.

[@AvoidantTS]

I'm mostly westernized, and I actually prefer the west over the east in almost every way, still I have some ideas in between the two.

[@murillogt94]

i'm more western oh thank you james you're a great teacher, surely you did your best to get his position congrats and i admire it hahaha :)

[@zohrehfeyz6167]

Nice work

[@jairgutierrez1716]

Hey #JamesESL English you're a great teacher, and i admire your interest on teach us a lot. I have a little doubt. You said: "Well, if you question someone and they are on a higher level" Dont you made a mistake? cuz it supposed that you must use the verb "ask", so you can transmite the right idea, "question" it's Just a sustantive. Sorry in advance if im wrong or for my bad english, im learning yet.

[@PureNightfall]

We also use "question" as a verb. "Ask" is more common though :)

[@jairgutierrez1716]

Ok. Thanks for the information!. :) The language has many chages as pass the time!

[@Majagarbulinska]

I suppose he meant question more like not disagreeing and believing everything they say. I suppose he did not mean "ask".

[@Kiwinnit]

this is really interesting, I'm from the UK and never thought about the East!

[@37wuchuanpeng26]

and thats why dont trust everything in here. actually this is not 100% true

[@frankc.m.9874]

I like your analisis you've done. Actually, that east thinking is not only in the east side of the planet. I'm from Mexico and we have those beliefs partially. We have that individualism but at the same time we are ruled by the hierarchy.

[@cheng1492]

Good lesson, thanks~

[@mohamedwarsamaboss5014]

Living in the West so many years, I have become westernized and have difficulties to adjust to my previous culture that I left behind many years ago.

[@degnysophia77]

By the way, in Japan 12 o'clock is also 12 o'clock. Japanese are very punсtual. If you late to appointment with Japanese for 2 minutes it will be not good))