10 Things You Should NOT Do In Ukraine | Featuring

[@TayaUkraine]

Thank you Alina, it was amazing talk! I'm so happy to meet you 😊

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

I love you

[@ritacarna8712]

@@gurpreetsingh-zg3km very informative.. Thanks... From Phillipines

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

@@ritacarna8712 ?

[@YouTubeExplore777]

@@gurpreetsingh-zg3km 😁

[@Reporterfy]

Great information Alina

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@vdayout5663]

Thanks both of you for kind information. One day I will meet you. This is from INDIA. I love Ukraine. 💗🙏

[@jasonpb27]

I was treated like a king while in Ukraine and for the most part had no problems, I did have one issue #9 I went into a church with a beanie on which was promptly knocked off my head by a little old lady half my height. Next time I'm there I want to go to Lviv, can't wait for that.

[@oles_bohdan]

Men should take off their hats indoors.

[@oles_bohdan]

@Sean Hardman As for the churches, it is written in the Bible. In everyday life, this is simply a norm of etiquette, it is considered disrespectful to others to be indoors in a hat.

[@oles_bohdan]

@Sean Hardman Not at all. Ukraine is a secular state, Orthodox, Catholics, Protestants, Judaists, Muslims, atheists live here.

[@John-qd5of]

Yes, they would knock the hat off your head in church. In both Orthodox and Catholic churches, men should not wear hats at all, unless they are part of the clergy! But women should cover their hair.

[@DaxXadify]

Thank you Alina and Taya for these collabs for both channels.

[@christhomson6153]

You spoke about flowers , what amazed me was first day of school , all girls got flowers , uneven numbers , 3 or 5 . Love the thought AND your video ..😘😘

[@kinyobisan]

I'll visit Ukraine for the first time next month. Learning about the superstition of giving even numbers of things is very helpful. Thanks!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Hope you have a great time!

[@williegalvez2596]

Be safe and healthy thanks for ur info

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Welcome back, Alina! Nice to see you!❤️❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻

[@vidong1704]

11) Don't use " the" in front of Ukraine 12) Don't say Ukraine is ( or was) a part of Russia.

[@vz5367]

Почему? Правду говорить легко и приятно. Украина - это окраина русских земель.

[@MrShtaket2009]

@@vz5367На России до сих пор верят что Украина это окраина ? По-моему в 21 веке не сложно проверить что Киев лет примерно так на тысячу старше их молоденькой Москвы !

[@vz5367]

@@MrShtaket2009 для тех, кто в танке и тех, кому нетрудно проверить. Киев - третья столица Руси. Посмотрите на герб Старой Ладоги. Для общего развития. Ничего не напоминает? И уже тогда не квакали лягушки в Новгороде, Муроме, Смоленске... А в 17 веке Москва купила Киев у поляков вместе со скотом.

[@vz5367]

@@MrShtaket2009 про 1000 лет забыла. Поменьше читайте украинских историков. Они сами предмет для изучения психиатрии.

[@MrShtaket2009]

@@vz5367 какая Вы смышленная ! А каких историков читаете Вы?

[@ukie_dude]

Thank you Alina! I hope you will release new videos more frequently! Because I as your subscriber miss you very much

[@uiv2323]

I'm a mexican and I watch bot channels long time ago I'm glad to see a colab video explaining things to avoid

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's awesome! Thank you :)

[@avinandanghosh7418]

Thank you so much Alina for this video, such a powerpacked video with lots of useful information which depicts about the local culture!

[@cinxschannel9937]

I think almost all of these advices are generally valid for anywhere in "Eastern" Europe and the Balkans

[@dietrichstewart5655]

Hello to Taya and Alina Mcleod. Thank you for this video collaboration and for your thoughtful suggestions. I have just returned to the USA and to Croatia after visiting Lviv, Ukraine for three months during the period of time from June, July and August of this year and I must say that the cathedral architecture, the cobblestone streets and the people were simply breathtaking. Accordingly, I do not know if your first suggestion for caution regarding 'blunt' or otherwise awkward conversations will always apply to a visiting individual - though I will certainly keep in mind. But from my little 'scratchy' experience of three months in Lviv, I had a wonderful time, the people were great and the food and scenery were spectacular. Again thank you Alina (and Taya) for your time and for your care in putting this video together - and for the effort in putting forth your portfolio of video content over the years for all of us (online) to enjoy and learn from -overall.

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure, thank you!

[@joseestrada3964]

Hi Alina and Taya, thanks for sharing this great information. It reminded me of some cultural traditions from my home country, Perú. Like making a toast!

[@traveldestinations3234]

Great Advices ! Can't wait to visit Ukraine !

[@ronriesinger7755]

Helpful tips. I already see that I have unintentionally committed many mistakes in my interactions in Ukraine. Bringing a gift is certainly important when staying in homes!

[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

Hi Alina! Good topic today! I think that all or most of the bullet points on your ‘10 Things You should NOT Do in Ukraine’ list are transferable or applicable to other neighboring countries in East-Central Europe. I think that all 10 may apply in the context of Lithuania. And these 10 things are not formally taught. You just grow up with them. They are societal expectations. It’s all part of your DNA, your natural cultural instincts. This is a very enjoyable collaboration with Taya, with practical insights on cultural norms and etiquette in Ukraine. Дякую Taya and Alina!

[@leonorlopez7932]

GOOD MORNING ALINA 🙏 THANK YOU, FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHANNEL 🥰 MY LOVE AND SUPPORT ALWAYS FROM MY CITY OF HOUSTON,TEXAS. 🙋‍♀️🇺🇲

[@goupigoupi6953]

I always bring some wine, either in a bottle or inside me. I never whistle.

[@larrythumper1559]

Wonderful video I have been following Taya for about as long as I have been following you. Have a great day.

[@jayatissa6028]

Interesting to know about different cultures. Even in my culture bringing little gifts when visiting friends/ relatives is something commen. Coming to your channel for the first time. I used to watch Taya Ukraine's channel. Lots of information about the lifestyle in Ukraine. Nice video ✌️

[@rp1ten]

Please do more videos together! This is like Peanut Butter and Jelly combined!

[@stefanbronimann4446]

very interesting of you two girls. i was16 times in ukraine and learnt a lot more

[@heavy_peace8872]

I was in Ukraine 22 years ago, and absolutely you should see the smaller towns and other cities. I went to meet a girl, we had corresponded for several months prior. Sadly it didn't work out long term but I've longed to return for years. I went first to Odessa, then to Uman. Sofiyivki (I spelled it wrong I'm sure) Park in Uman was worth the whole trip alone. Finished in Kiev but only had two days there. I'm finally returning in the spring, your videos are most helpful!

[@tsyka1]

i'm from Uman, and now it's looks much better, than 22 years ago )

[@heavy_peace8872]

@@tsyka1 It was beautiful 22 years ago, it must be amazing now. Cheers and happy holidays to you🙂

[@osmanyegin]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING

[@stevenbfine]

This was a great interview. Laughed out loud a few times as well! Only other thing I could think of, or at least what I have heard from others, is that you do not wear shoes in the home. You leave them at the front door. In USA, many people wear shoes in their home.

[@georgeholmes5094]

In mine too

[@TomasGabriel83]

Who wears shoes at home? Lol. Of course you leave them at the door.

[@kevintaylor1928]

Good job, alina and Taya! Thank you!

[@MAXBLU04]

So glad you two met up...hopefully will do it again

[@P.Whitestrake]

Some of those was exactly like what my Ukrainian friend said. The flowers, the whistling, & decency in clothings.

[@VegasNegus]

I have been subscribed to you both for quite a while and enjoyed seeing this of the 2 of you together. Very valuable information and very much appreciated.

[@jonathanweiss6313]

Great collaboration thank you for sharing everything!

[@91Redmist]

I just discovered you and find your videos to be well done and very entertaining, as I've recently taken to learning more about Eastern European cultures. You can count me as a new subscriber! :) Best wishes from Ohio!

[@Skypie61]

Great video and more important, great tips. I am planning a trip from Toronto to the Ukraine to learn more about where my grandparents were born/raised for Summer 2022 and this information along with Alina's other videos are so helpful.

[@meetworldhome]

It's so nice to see you make the video together. We have been watching your videos(both) for a long time:)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@jiashuliu9067]

Hi you guys should totally do a video comparing poland and ukrain. Language and culture and things.

[@pollyskirt1]

Great to see you two girls do a combined video ,.Im a fan of both channels .

[@franciscodiegovidal3913]

Hello Alina! Wow. Very important things. Thank you for the pieces advice and the clear explanation given by YOU and Taya. Take care both pretty girls.

[@poweredbysoul6630]

Thanks for the video:) I was just in Lviv about a month ago, and will likely be back to visit Ukraine again this month. This time, I will try to check out Kyiv, Odessa, and the Carpathians 👍🏾

[@robintang4541]

Good advice,humble to learn ,worthy to remember and moderate to act as well🙌👏

[@herewegowithtim1984]

I have recently discovered your channel Alina. Very entertaining and informative videos.

[@ShigeruWakita]

Thank you for the interesting information. You two make a good team with a great smile!!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you :)

[@MrBeaker1158]

Superb. Loved it Alina and Taya

[@zhukov43]

Just subscribed to Taya’s channel, I will have a binge tomorrow, whilst I wait to interview the New Zealand All Blacks rugby union team, thanks for another great video.

[@proudlycanadian3023]

Thank you very much for being ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! Thank you for the PERFECT VIDEO! So many people lack basic etiquette and politeness! I am very proud and thankful to be associated with ALINA MCLEOD! In her videos, she is extremely professional, wise, intelligent, respectful, knowledgable, cultured and spiritual! Its refreshing for somebody to respect God, the universe, mother nature, etc!

[@Tripreporternet]

Hoi, Alina, really good to see more and follow more about real life in Ukraine. Super idea with the list. Right now in Split/Croatia to show people like me what's also possible to travel these days. Well done, greetings to you and special greetings to Taya

[@zeroque2936]

Thanks for the great vid, very helpful.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

The dynamic duo.😺Bring a present.👍I don’t whistle.😁

[@RobAllbanks]

This was awesome video, thank you for sharing!

[@haroonmarikar]

Nothing like my favorite youtubers coming together . Большое спасибо за это видео

[@AlinaMcleod]

пожалуйста!

[@Wild0011Cat]

All is true, Alina is great! Taya, thanks for the great list of our culture features.

[@donkoh5738]

This was a helpful and enjoyable video to watch, yes. I really hope to visit Ukraine someday especially to see various historical traditional sites as part of Ukrainian culture. I hope the very terrible, tragic and totally unnecessary invasion is called off tomorrow and better future opportunity for all would naturally follow. Thanks

[@JoseCruz-wc1yh]

Hello Alina. I love your video, good recommendations for people if they ever wanna go there.

[@oscararriola5900]

Hi Alina You had a wonderful guest Taya is a beautiful young lady congrats.

[@AdvocateSaddamOfficial]

I open the video to see the picture of Taya's background in this video. She is cool. Thank you, Alina, for bringing her into your channel.

[@kenmcclow8963]

I just remembered an important thing not to do in Ukraine, which is not to drink water from the tap. It is better to buy it in the store for drinking. I rented an apartment in Kiev and was drinking the water from the tap before my friends came over the next day and said nobody does that. Nothing bad happened to me though, but I started buying water from the grocery store which was conveniently in the building.

[@magnusostman8382]

Oh,the whistle thing I learned in the 90's in Russia but it was outside, my lovely lady was very pedagogical and said go home if you continue to embarrass me , I learned my lesson very quickly 😊 There it meant that I was without money 😊

[@MrKaypet]

This was a great refresher for me of what's still important as far as manners and expectations go with relatives. Even though we are in Australia and my parents migrated just after WW2 from Latvia. Father from a region that was a bit more shaped by Germans & Lutheran church. My Mother from the Catholic region Latgale. All items on your list Taya were identical to Latvian backgrounds. You gave the first explanation about point one, that my mother was trying to steer us in. While I thought all the things she stated and you gave examples of were from her personality and outlook. Plus my Parents, Aunt & Uncle had a very serious demeanour if attending church. Whenever I had turned out to have made one of these manner glitches, in their presence, in public with Latvians, I'd end up reprimanded once out of others earshot.I didn't always gage when Aussie casualness in clothes and behaviour wasn't acceptable in some settings. They didn't seem to think these things needed to be explained and ought to have been picked up and understood. True for the obvious visiting behaviours, and frequent giving of flowers & doing a toast with drinks. Living in a regional town in Australia meant as kids & teens we didn't have the same exposures to these manners/traditions as those growing up in their country of origin or at least Europe.I was in my 20's when someone dared explain don't do even numbers of flowers. I guess that's why my Dad was having drinking sessions with my son when he was a year old, Dad with the mulled wine, baby with blackcurrant juice in a bottle, clinking these and saying "prost" after every few sips. Going to train grandson early so wouldn't end up like I did.

[@scottrogers2831]

Here via Taya! Thank you both for this content.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Great video and useful tips for going to Ukraine, a nice country where to spend our holidays. Thank you for sharing

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@oransherf1089]

@@AlinaMcleod com to israel;

[@Steven-c3n3m]

Very interesting customs and informative as well. Great content. Thank you Ladies !

[@hiteshmorzaria7254]

Such good information sharing with Nice company. Same as every where !

[@ndy1689]

Thanks for this recommendation it is very valuable ,cheers!!!

[@raghavendra4633]

Happiness is Life !! Positivity is Life !! God Bless and Wishes from our family from INDIA

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

Thanks to you for giving us this, Alina and Taya!! You know my history more than most people and you can be sure I was schooled a long time ago about some of these rules. The more I get more knowledge regarding this, I witness a lot of these small things that residents will not appreciate. Thanks to some wonderful people like Alina, it made my transition a whole lot easier. I can't think of a better place to explore when you are changing countries than Ukraine. Special thanks to Taya for her explaining along with you, this video made it a keeper and anyone who is coming here, MUST take these pointers to hearts! Thanks again for sharing, you guys!! Cheers!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks very much, Michael!

[@oransherf1089]

@@AlinaMcleod be strong alina;

[@darwinmendoza7061]

I knew you two would eventually collaborate together because Alina has been mentioning in the past about making a video with other KZbinrs in Eastern Europe. I have a few Ukrainian and Russian friends is Los Angeles and they've shared with me some of those things you mentioned. They had to out grow some of them having lived in the US for several years.

[@markmcreynolds1622]

There are so many videos about Kiev or Odessa but I have found that there so few about Kharkiv. Even though it's the second largest city. And very few videos about winter time.

[@PedroMartinez-ps7qo]

Hala Taya, Hola Lina, todos y que Estados Unidos los tiene todos y que Ukrania es grande y bonita. 'vamos hacer algo, oremos durante un mes y Dios nos dará las repuesta y la APROBACIÓN. Con amor Pedro.

[@sanzreub]

Ah-ha!!!!! I was wondering when this was going to come out!!!!!!!! I remember you mentioning this colab back in your Kharkiv stream!!! Awesome!!😀😀😀

[@energus9]

# 11 When you entering or exiting house, cafe, bus, etc., let it enter or exit lady first.

[@rgen28]

very interesting about the flowers.. I enjoyed this video.. thank you

[@dmitriikee2477]

These 10 things sound sooooo familiar...... Another lovely video Alina :) Also, fyi, I am one of your subscribers from this moment ;) Please keep grinding!!!!

[@WorldTravelerCA]

It’s funny about bill being dropped off at mens side it’s not only in Ukraine but in Canada where I lived most of my life. Now I’m in Philippines and here it’s opposite bill or all conversation when you ordering foods always is with woman even they know that mostly when filipina on date with a foreigner it will be him who will pay the bill, it’s so crazy that it’s driving me insane even when I pay the bill and they still bring change to her side of the table 🥺 I prefer Ukrainian way of taking care of the bill.

[@janinejordaan]

hi alina🌸hope you are feeling better❤

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much, Janine!

[@gugildak12]

Nice video;Good information and what a nice evident EastEuropean accent by Taya. +Bringing a gift is also welcomed in a lot of countries +We have also in Turkey flower seller women on streets too(they insist on selling flowers especially if you are walking as a couple😀. And If you don't buy it, they- the gypsy ones- start to yell and swear )

[@DavidL23.]

Hello Alina! Zdravstvuyte! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful marvelous day! This is really a magnificent fantastic collaboration video! 😄👍❤️👏🇺🇦📹💯🥇🌟 Nice to meet Taya Ukraine! 😃👍👋🌟 I really would like to visit Ukraine one day, it’s one of my favorite countries to visit! Thank you so much Alina for the advices! This information will be very helpful for me to know when I visit Ukraine. I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful glorious blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. 😊🙏❤️👋🇺🇦👍🌟

[@eeteetravelfreely0001]

VERY informative Alina n Taya...ok I take note...1 red rose each 🌹 for u n Taya.🙏💝🥂

[@fransvandenheever8387]

Thank you very much, the two of you have done an excellant job.👋

[@thongpoonmawangnutoon7233]

Am​ very​ happy​ to​ see​ you​ both​ because​ am​ your​ both​ fanclub.Amazing,!!! Hope​ you​ are​ all​ fine.

[@turbinexman]

Happy Birthday Alina!! "Birthday Hugs" to you!! May you enjoy your birthday!!

[@franciscoespiritu9020]

Thank you for informative custom in Ukraine, with Taya Ukraine, will subscribe to it now... nice video to both of you Alina and Taya... bye....

[@roncarlson228]

Great video ladies,on my bucket list to visit Ukraine some day love different cultures,lifestyle and history of other country's

[@michaellendzian2655]

Beautiful ladies. Great information.

[@sfcpaulfowle1906]

Thank you for the advice on Ukraine's custom. Great advise.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks, Paul!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Great tips Alina and Taya. Harriet and I (Jim) are planning a trip to Ukraine next year (June). Plan to visit Kyiv, Odessa, Dnipro and Kharkiv. Sending you lots of love 😍😍 Harriet and Jim. Richmond, Va.

[@LP_Munchen]

Welcome to Ukraine😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's wonderful. Thank you!

[@hussaina278]

Thank for this information 🙏 🙌 👌

[@bernabecaneta6154]

Happy Holly week madam alina and also my sweet heart sister Taya God Bless yuo all ways 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@ukrainedude88]

Great video Alina. 👏

[@kimberlymaclean7959]

Love the idea of things not to do. So often you find top ten things to do so it was fun hearing what not to do!! Love your content as usual Alina!!! We have returned home after 2 yrs of travel and so I now live vicariously through you!! Enjoy and take care.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much, Kimberly!

[@jimjames1920]

Great to have a nice acquaintance like Taya, Alina. After the first 2 suggestions I thought you guys were talking about Germany. Same goes there. When you got into whistling and # of flowers it was different. Nobody likes whistling anyways.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent tips.

[@jlcgu11]

Nice one. Hello Alina and Taya. This is the first time I'm seeing Taya and listening to her Ukrainian accent. I remember the rule of always bringing gifts when visiting someone that my parents, grandparents and others practised. It was actually quite a universal practice. Personally, though, my friends and I hardly ever practised it. Another one as Alina mentioned of not whistling in the house was also a belief. Many more.

[@scottmorin357]

Just scrolling thru your I am impressed. Also see a lot of video from Ukraine that I will watch 1st as that was my interest. Nice collaboration. I'm torn I want to watch your videos from Ukraine but I see you visited areas that were drastically affected by war and only with videos like this we will know the beauty lost. Glory to Ukraine.

[@rodneysippel751]

Hello Ladies , , I follow both your Channels. I loved this chat immensely !! Thank you very much 🌻🌷🌻🌷🌻🌷🌺😃😃

[@herroldvanderweide-fvd5954]

Since a few days now, i'm a new member, and i really enjoyed (did i spell that right by the way?!;)) your video's, so please, keep going on!! 😊 It's nice to see the other side... Greetings from Holland! 🙂

[@marcoantoniovegaortega4898]

Thank you so much ladies for the advice

[@davidjohnston710]

Sounds like the way to a woman’s heart in Ukraine is to pay attention to the details! This was a really interesting list, Alina! As always, love to you, and Greetings to your wonderful guest Taya. Take care! Oh, BTW, I will have to practice looking a bit more nonchalant in the face before I travel there. You can get this same demeanor in the Northeast USA, particularly around NYC. They come across as “gruff” sometimes, but soften up after they get familiar with you. Maybe it’s because many of the immigrants who settled there were from Eastern Europe. The flowers thing: that’s interesting that even number is for funerals. I have this funny scenario in my head of a guy giving a girl a bouquet of pink or red flowers at the start of the date. Just before presentation, he counts and discovers 12, so immediately pulls one out and throws it to the ground or sidewalk: “Oooops, they messed up at the shop, I guess! (Half smile). But, I have some really great toasts for dinner! (Full smile and shoulder shrug 🤷🏻). In USA, a true gentleman would consider giving flowers at the start of the date, but it would depend on how formal the date. Flowers could be seen as too “forward” or presumptuous for a first date, or a casual get together, as they signify feelings of “romance” here. Being a good communicator is the key to the next date, and whether there will be a next one with flowers, I suppose.

[@TayaUkraine]

Of course, I think from both parties attention to details is what makes relationships unique:)

[@robertgreene7653]

thanks for showing us more real life with real people from places that might not be high on the americans tourist list.

[@Impossible326]

Best crossover since Batman met Scooby-Doo. This is a treat! :D

[@AlinaMcleod]

haha thank you

[@TayaUkraine]

😆🤣

[@jonmorris9645]

This man took the words right out of my mouth!

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

That's one hilariously funny comment. 😂.. But which one is Scooby Doo? 🤔

[@islander35]

@@AlinaMcleod Wow Taya and Alina together ,it is just like seeing the 4 season in the same day 👍 Thanks Alina and Taya for this wonderful vlog ,May your Hair dye and mascara never run a life time 🙏

[@s.m6141]

Nice video Alina I love it👍

[@billwelter509]

Two Fabulous Ladies that we are All Blessed to have in Our lives!!!!! Thank you for sharing ;-)

[@joir2000]

Thanks for the video Taya and Alina! I think we should do the "not whisteling indoors" thing here too :-)

[@normaforsyth7950]

Aw, I think it should be welcome anywhere, in or out. Humans don't whistle when they are angry or sad, usually only when content in there surroundings. So to hear someone whistling indoors would mean they are content in that place, and to hear them whistle outdoors would mean they are content there. It's a good feeling to me any time I can tell another person is feeling good.