Foreigners Surprise Elders With Their Mandarin During Tea Ceremony

[@jessesteahouse]

Thanks Xiaoma for inviting me to NY! Glad to have to with you and our new park friends :)

[@nnnnikt]

you guys rock

[@LaSerpentDEden]

Instant subscription love these vibes

[@GhostTheCreator]

Eyy

[@UwUandaHalf]

I love pu'erh tea!!!

[@licanisbeastilarica5761]

This needs to be pinned lol

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Older people’s reactions to someone speaking their native tongue will always be entertaining

[@Billcipher_fan5]

I see you nearly everywhere on here ☠️

[@Billcipher_fan5]

I see you nearly everywhere on here ☠️

[@khalilahd.]

So cool

[@not_omegatrius]

Stop. Appearing. Everywhere.

[@fireflames3639]

Holy cow dude. You watch KZbin more than anyone I've ever seen

[@Seapatico]

Like, I have no actual connection with anything in these videos, but I'll watch all of them because it's just so pleasant to watch someone connect with another person in a way that is so pleasant and simple and uncomplicated

[@felixharvey7292]

nailed it

[@Tom-rs7gf]

I feel like its basically something we all wish we could do,I’d love to but honestly I’ve accepted the fact i am stupid

[@StopFlaggingVideos]

right? this country needs more of this friendliness and cross-cultural pleasant exchanges. kindness is universally understood. relaxing in nature and offering refreshments freely to strangers with a smile. everyone would come to understand and respect one another more, and this country wouldn't be so bitterly hateful against itself

[@martindlee3902]

Amen!

[@jamegumb7298]

@@Tom-rs7gf Just learn a foreign language. Most aint that hard. The mistake most people make is trying to translate everything in their head. You have to step away from that asap. Alliance Française in popular and everywhere. Instituto Cervantes can be found in areas with many Spanish and if you are into that and lucky you may find Instituto Camões or Società Dante Alighieri near you. Others are Goethe-Institut and Nederlandse Taalunie that mostly sponsor lessons abroad so they are very hard to find, but I did find them very helpful.

[@JoeOracoy]

Man... IF ONLY the world revolves around LIKE this everyday... Melts our hearts seeing fellow human being SHARING and communicating peacefully with one another. :)

[@drix4275]

That's the good shit. ^_^

[@xaviermaldorado8381]

It seems like it's only third world countries that have that generosity to offer you you don't get that here in America quite often and if you do please point me in the direction

[@TexasDevin]

@@xaviermaldorado8381 It doesn't have to be this way.

[@Dem2022]

Do it too

[@johnsimth6587]

@@xaviermaldorado8381 Those places exist, its a very large nation. I lived in New Orleans in 2020 and I'll never forget that place, everyone was so incredibly welcoming(sure, lots of crime and outside of new orleans it gets less welcoming) but it was the type of town they welcome strangers in to eat. I've lived on each coast and in the north and the south, the asshole American is everywhere but you can find that generosity out there. MIND YOU THIS IS BEING TOLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A WHITE MAN. So others experiences would be clearly different.

[@zacke4494]

I think people are so happy to hear you speak their language because at the same time, you’re making a genuine effort to come into their space to share and honor their culture. It’s just kind, and I think people see that right away.

[@farhanjaffer3913]

The way people get comfortable around you guys once you speak their language will NEVER get old!

[@Roseeeeee]

Never in a million years did I think I would see Xiaoma smoking a cigarette 😂 Edit. Yes, he's addressed this in a recent video. Also, Almost 4k likes, never expected that. Cheers all 👍

[@lyleb280]

my jaw dropped !

[@RaeviinLynae]

😂😂

[@rear5118]

This channel is too gangster for me now, I'm scared and traumatized 😭

[@HSHIN19]

Same LOL

[@HoldMeBack]

@@rear5118 No cap

[@robinbloxom]

This might sound a bit corny, but I get a little teary-eyed when watching some of Ari's videos. Just seeing how much a language can connect people is beautiful!!

[@Aaina]

That uncle promoting his tv show is so precious 😭😭😭😭😭

[@haikat4]

I love the Chinese tea ceremony. It is a great way to relax and spend time with others. Puerh is definitely an acquired taste, I'd recommend new tea drinkers to start out with a black tea or oolong. Cool video.

[@baird55aus]

yep I love Oolong Tea.

[@AlexW-]

@@baird55aus Oo long Johnson is my favorite tea

[@StormyMusic9]

Puer is best

[@nothing5693]

The prob. is, no one drinks tea

[@AlexW-]

@@nothing5693 well there are 3.7 billion cups of tea consumed every day world wide.... So yea

[@MediocreTCG]

If an old dude offers you a cigarette, you smoke it. Even if you don't smoke.

[@tommytucker7091]

Unless Speirs offers it to you. BoB reference in case you haven't seen

[@coolcat1530]

@@tommytucker7091 Lmfao. True. I bet the man was never low on cigs for the whole war hahaha

[@billybob1831]

Smoking is, and always has been, a terrible plague to humanity. Smoking kills millions of people each year and is one of the leading causes of deaths on the planet. There will never be a good reason to smoke, and anyone that promotes it needs serious help.

[@devilfish3034]

When I lived there, they used to offer me cigs on the basketball court between games. It’s a little disrespectful not accepting it.

[@raymondlin8728]

Just like I'm on a diet, but when I meet someone and they offer me food, I'll eat it. Out of respect 🙏

[@tofufu9571]

6:32 those ladies were speaking Taishanese/Toisanese! So cool to hear it being spoken, I never get the chance unless I’m around my older relatives🥲

[@finchcanfly3166]

Xiaoma is tea drunk by the end. He kept saying "yum cha!" over and over and giggling 🤣

[@pauljones9150]

Is tea drunk a real thing?

[@NMamoru]

@@pauljones9150 it not exactly "Drunk". If you ever drink multiple coffees a day, it will have the same effect.

[@boofingenthusiast]

@@pauljones9150 no. Alcohol is effects your GABA receptors and is a CNS depressant but tea/coffee/etc (caffeine) are stimulants. It’s not quite as simple as alcohol slows you down and caffeine speeds you up but it’s a fairly accurate TL;DR. Also giggling is usually a side effect of huge dopamine hits or increased seratonin. He was giggling because of the social interaction and not due to a small dose of caffeine lmao. I consume between 300 and 1200mg of caffeine a day (way more than seem here) and I don’t get giggly. I have a high tolerance due to shift work and consuming high strength drinks but even without I wouldn’t get giggly. I’d just have a heavy and increased heart BPM, sweats and anxiety most likely.

[@boofingenthusiast]

@@NMamoru it’s not even close to “drunk”.

[@dsrguru]

Good Chinese green tea has a lot of L-theanine, which in high enough doses can have a vaguely similar effect to alcohol or benzodiazepines. Tea drunk is definitely a thing after like ten cups of long jing or bi luo chun.

[@anthonycurtola]

Sunny day hanging out in the park , drinking tea and making new friends- so simple and profoundly beautiful. You are ambassadors of good vibe!

[@ravenna6543]

This is so wholesome. Considering its a hot summer day and Asian people love tea more than the brits AND you are speaking their native tongue, I reckon you made a few peoples day.

[@yooitskevin_3181]

Your Scottish? I can hear your accent reading your comment lol.

[@ayeready6050]

@@yooitskevin_3181 whit ye oan aboot?

[@jhutch1470]

@@ayeready6050 Haud yer wheesht. You're a wee scunner. Don't get yourself up to high doh. LOL

[@yooitskevin_3181]

@@ayeready6050 what?

[@avfc85]

@@ayeready6050 the fact that this has a translate button on the comment 😂

[@BPSchauhan]

When You speak people's language - The Joy and Happiness is immense ! How happy are All there !

[@rep304]

Xiaoma, this is so organic and genuine and allow people to approach you when they are not working, I think it could give some amazing interactions. please do this on a consistent basis. like that one man who shared a cigarette with you was so authentic I just had to comment.

[@qwertyguy6902]

The old guy at 4:05 is where some Chinese stereotypes come from it’s hilarious 😂

[@kelsier1102]

no taste 😂😂

[@pst5345]

guy at 4:05 is the secret Kung Fu tea master.

[@bluekinopio9390]

I love when old people get happy

[@mknlb50]

This was a very wholesome video. You guys are doing great bridging 2 cultures together.

[@melanchorly7618]

One of my favourite videos of yours till date. Seemed really relaxed sitting under the trees and drinking tea. Reminded me of the older gentlemen in my hometown who would sit in the park, playing dominoes or chess. Each with a cigarette and coffee.

[@strawhelm1821]

I love how he never turns down a smoke from an old guy. Not the healthiest choice but wholesome enough to get a pass.

[@HarshmanHills]

I always love the pure happiness and respect they have when they realize you can speak their language

[@KK-eh2gm]

I love the fact that you are reaching out to the people with your languages. I am so jealous. I can barely speak American. Thank you for showing geopolitical diversity in your videos thru simple things like a cup of tea 🍵

[@FullPowerLoL168]

American?

[@rosalineblossom6008]

Unless English is not ur native language saying "American" is absolutely hilarious

[@g.3521]

I speak Canadian, interested in learning American

[@james6028]

I wish I could read what you guys are saying but sadly I only know Australian

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

@@james6028 Love your comment, Bro! So true, so true! 😂😂

[@koboldreaver2517]

This is truly wholesome and a wonderful thing you guys are doing. If more people were like you, the world would be a much happier and friendlier place. Keep up the good work!

[@BlGSac]

I love that the random foreigner that also spoke Mandarin joined them in the Tea Chat. I love this type of content. I seriously have like a smile on my face while watching these videos

[@spiderill7791]

Genuinely think this is one of his best videos. I love the laid back vibes and it was also lovely to see them giving people free tea 😎.

[@garybettman7026]

Oh yes!! What a great and heartwarming video once again my good friend!! I hope everyone is having a fantastic week! Greetings from lovely NJ! - Gary!

[@TheGamermouse]

Same to you, Gary!

[@draxxsklounst6595]

Lovely? No offense but ive just never heard anyone use lovely to describe NJ lol

[@TheOneAboveAll_1985]

Thank you Gary you too . Greetings from Germany

[@swati2088]

same to you Gary and greetings from India!

[@222radar]

I appreciate the friendliness and modesty of these interactions that can lead to potential friendship. It's guarded but open. Fascinating.

[@hariikarunakaran8527]

HOLD UPPPP..... 2:18..... what did he sayyyyyy

[@zohanzohanable]

Nothing can beat the coolness and smile of elder Chinese people, Bless China and the kindness of its People 🌹❤️🙏😘

[@goodgirlgiggles]

I don't drink tea much or smoke but I totally would with that old guy.

[@donnavaughn9409]

How fun, I love that the Chinese are warming up to the guys, and love that people are all mixing up together, it makes me so happy to see.

[@D_Isness]

I found the gentleman's comment on the comparison to what the US was back in the 80s vs to what the US is today to be very interesting...and very accurate. Great work on this video, guys.

[@cjlive5182]

Yes I’d like a full interview 😀

[@JC-ez7lr]

He just described inflation bro, are you 11??

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

@@JC-ez7lr nice JC... theres always a wanker to poison the conversation... congratulations, you are it for today...👏

[@Randomadventureswithpaul]

Back in the 90's I remember old people complaining "Back when I was young you could buy a bag of chips, soda and a movie ticket for 10 cents. now it's $10!" When I'm 80 I'll be like "Back when I was young you could still Buy a bag of chips, soda and a move ticket for $45, now it's $100!"

[@slothali3043]

when we cooking?

[@Jazzatic2011]

Having the warped fishbowl camera when the guy asked “hey aren’t you Jesse” just cracked me up for some reason

[@TinyMaths]

The title hints at the fact that learning a language requires more than learning how to speak in a way that the person of the other language understands you, and being able to understand them; which are great achievements in themselves. It also involves getting to know the customs, accepted norms of said culture; In my experience (I only learned one other language), being able to communicate to others in a language you learned elicits such a sense of pride; but, when you start to be able to communicate with those people around their cultural beliefs and customs; that's euphoria; you started out learning their language, and you end up feeling like you are actually 'part' of their world, and to your delight, you start seeing things that you were probably blind to before. And that opens you up to a lot of relationships that might have been slightly out of your reach before. It 's like you suddenly acquired a new superpower;

[@VFJosh84]

Very well said, Sir!!

[@zeropolicy7456]

It just sucks that a lot of cultures, and specifically Asian ones, are adverse to fully accepting foreigners. Places like Japan and Korea are notorious for it. You could be a resident of Japan for 30+ years and literally have a job studying Japanese history and culture, and it doesn't matter. You will always be an outsider, a foreigner. This is my bias as an American, because we pretty much don't care where you come from here. If you can speak our language competently and can hangout with us without being awkward, you're American. As long as you're not a supremacist about your home country, we'll gladly claim you as one of our own. I wish more countries were like this. It's just so disheartening to travel and always be looked at like some kind of animal in a zoo. Like people go out of their way to make sure you know you don't belong. You can visit and spend your money, but you can't stay.

[@1nthechamber19]

@@zeropolicy7456 You’re right in a sense that they are quite reserved and can be seen as somewhat stand-off ish and unwelcoming but generally I disagree. I understand completely after the fact you said you were American, in Asia and EU and most of the world to be honest, people don’t really like Americans. They’re fun looking at though, funny looking bunch.

[@자시엘]

@@zeropolicy7456 Korea for Koreans ; Japan for Japanese ; America for those who wish to be American

[@zeropolicy7456]

@@자시엘 No, uh... That's not how that works. If that were true, I wouldn't be allowed to immigrate to Japan or Korea if I wanted. Lol. And that line of thinking is incredibly racist.

[@goodeye6373]

What I did see was how easy those guys connected with those people when they were able to converse with them. It is impressive. A testament to that language program. Was pretty close to being one of the locals. Great videos.

[@goldenoodles6281]

When I'm learning madarin, grew up speaking cantonese and grew up in a taishanese household. I understood most of what they were saying as mandarin is closely related to northern chinese and cantonese is very southern. And the taishanese being a dialect of canto, thus making it much easier to understand all of them since they're all similar enough to atleast one of them. Anyways nice work!

[@stonehillfarm866]

I could have watched that for an hour. So entertaining!

[@daltonbrown370]

You guys are studs. Keep this up, bettering the world one cup (and smile) at a time💪🏽

[@JC-io1gi]

I really liked this video, you need to do more of these collaborations. Specifically a collab where you are sharing delicacies or some of the finer Chinese drinks and cuisine with the local Chinese. It seemed to bring back memories to some of these sweet, old folks.

[@MartinTreideHeuser]

This is so cool. You should do more of this. Its so authentic. We dont understand those people e.g. in public transport... And its so cute when chinese grannies bring rheir granddaughter's into place quickly like in your early videos... 🤣 I love it

[@abrajams2938]

Dude he's my favorite I'm so happy you two collaborated. Gong fu Chai is a real niche community!

[@sinexityyy]

6:01 kinda looks like Bunta from intial D man i love that show haha

[@VBHB83]

I always watch these videos with my partner from Jinan. We find them very entertaining watching the aunties and uncles talking with you. It's good to show respect to your elders no matter what culture they are from.

[@mattpeter9785]

Love that one guy that popped up like 3 times before he finally came and got tea from you. Good video good video much love.

[@jesustakethewheel6941]

Thanks for spreading kindness and civility.

[@County-ej8vj]

I just want to say you and Laoshu inspired me to learn Manadrin. I can only speak my native language of English and currently have just had my 3rd lesson with a wonderful tutor . I cannot wait for the journey. Thank you 👏

[@yugiohsc]

We all miss Laoshu

[@andrewchong2616]

Me too.. he’s one of a kind.. unfortunately his brother isn’t as good as him. But I think xiaoma is continuing laoshu’s legacy. I understands both mandarin and cantonese in this video.

[@katl1489]

@@andrewchong2616 His brother is great in his own way. I hope he gets to the bottom of Laoshu's murder.

[@guts60]

That sounds quite lovely. Drinking tea, smoking, and chatting with your elders. It isn’t something you can replicate by drinking tea on your couch while watching medical dramas while you breath in second hand smoke from your dad sitting in the same room

[@MrSkater2001]

Cigarettes, tea, some homies in the park. Definitely a good time

[@InSamniac777]

omg that woman at 6:50 had the cutest "thank you" ive ever heard

[@Fischstix95]

Never seen Xiaoma upstaged so hard in one of his own videos!

[@jujn4l]

But he took on the Cantonese, so overall not upstaged.

[@eolsunder]

i know right? all i was doing was watching Jesse and after a while i went.. oh, this is Xiaoma 's channel i forgot lol

[@Tconl]

Well its Jesse so thats to be expected and totally ok.

[@UmbrellaWatch]

@@eolsunder Jesse rattled that stuff off quickshot.. I was like wow.. What happened Xiaoma!? Loved it!

[@Dani-El.]

I really like how you didn't try to outdo your friend at speaking Mandarin, and just left him to do his thing.

[@DEANSWRLD]

This dude just has such a awesome vibe hes a great person to know the languages of the earth

[@calmmusicforsleep]

Awesome tour and amazing relaxing atmosphere with a tea drinking! Love it! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day my friend

[@pt6637]

How epic to see you collab with Jesse. Both language powerhouse in your own right. Hope to see more future collabs. The fishy eye lens, however, is a bit trippy n distracting. Better with regular videoing. Thx.

[@G0Gamer]

Looking for another video just like this. Thank you all, for the video and inspiring me to start learning more!

[@mr.adrian867]

This is so wholesome. I love it. Such a casual day 🥰

[@mikejohnson9118]

Can we ALL as a people sit down and drink tea-coffee with respect and kindness...and some laughter too!

[@NCW01]

Watching this before falling asleep was a great choice. I love your lighthearted videos.

[@itsreallyrona]

What a great way to engage with community! You could get your own Xiaomanyc paper cups and do this as a periodic regular thing ! maybe in the morning though, so people who can't drink after 12noon can also enjoy! Really loved this vid! Thank you!

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

I could watch this for an hour!

[@raymondlin8728]

Love your videos . Ignore the haters.. Keep them coming. It gives me motivation to keep my language learning going, not in mandarin anymore but the idea to communicate in another language, connecting with people, keeps me motivated to keep learning and practicing

[@HenryPorter332]

Who would have guessed hanging out in a park drinking teas with elders would be such a great video

[@joshuakuehn]

Hanging out with the elderly is always a great activity! So many stories!

[@135jec]

Old people are the best, they got no filter and lively as heck. Great video!

[@markcallaghan5741]

I love old people too except sometimes they have an odor

[@That_dude_who_knows_some_stuff]

That's fantastic!! Normalizing American Mandarin speakers!! You guys are doing a great service.

[@joer5627]

Ok! Got the ear buds. Looking forward to the day when you have additional languages. Nice videos!

[@johnmichael6800]

We need more content with Jesse, he brings so much positivity to the people. This is great! Keep on doing mandarin videos 😊

[@nmjt86]

I would much rather hang out in the park drinking tea and converse with the elders. How pleasant and the weather beautiful.

[@JudgeDredd_]

My brothers and I have been saying, “have some tea” ever since we saw that Bruce Lee movie as kids Hahahaha

[@nandoacuario]

this is video is everything strangers taking the time out their day to sit w yall nd just chill 🥹🫶🏼🫂

[@yessir4523]

I keep coming back to this particular video once in the while to get a good laugh mainly for 3 things: 1. The way Jesse says “Pu’er” 2. That king-fu dance 🕺🏻 3. Old guys saying you’ll get drunk and sleep in the middle of the day by drinking tea 😂

[@tarotnomad]

It’s true! Drinking good Chinese tea can get you drunk. Try searching tea drunk or tea high. 😊

[@KT-bh6tr]

He said now you can lift the groceries with one hand. I felt that. 🥺😂

[@TheWBWoman]

I don't speak Mandarin so I don't know why I'm such a sucker for these videos but I am.

[@aroundtheworldaly]

MORE OLD PEOPLE! I love their heartfelt reactions best ❤️👏👍

[@markcallaghan5741]

Sometimes they’re brittle

[@BarbokVA]

Super wholesome, I love this kind of content

[@criss4000]

6:13 That man is dressed like he's expecting the autumn!

[@pandorasflame7742]

It's nice seeing you giving back to the community.

[@MsKelevra]

If possible, please go back next week! I hope you will meet the same people and they will sit and chat with you more. Those stories are fun to hear.

[@Weeping-Angel]

Omg. Jesse’s teas are amazing. I didn’t know this collab was even possible! I didn’t know he had a KZbin channel either 😂

[@BeachJumper]

Xioaman; visited a shop owner you knew that sold chinese medicine and I still laugh when he said to you: "Where do you find these people"? LOL

[@noelprieto6856]

ayo 2:18

[@kedziek9295]

When pops offered you the cigarette, you knew you had to take it!! Much love and respect

[@bellaangel4422]

I love how respectful you are to elders. This is lost in the US. Very sad!

[@markcallaghan5741]

Like when we found all those doll heads and then we had a party, PopPop gets to have the most doll heads, out of respect! Even though he puts them in his mouth. I think he forgets the rules sometimes.

[@JermStone]

That gentleman that handed you a cig is now your best friend.

[@neniv]

You guys are just so cool. Haha. I hope your Japanese studies are going well! 頑張る！

[@orlandaugustinesong9713]

he learn Chinese

[@neniv]

He already knows Chinese, but he is currently learning Japanese and was recently asking for French/Japanese speakers to help him learn.

[@CheersNE]

God I miss my NY! Thank you for a lovely and sweet video. It made me miss my hometown SO MUCH!😢

[@dalkurd1]

Do these videos more often please. Love to see the reaction on people when you speak their language. Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪

[@mikerukavina4551]

It's how he got started. There's many many vids of him shopping and going to different Chinese establishments and shocking them with his perfect Mandarin.

[@markcallaghan5741]

Sjuhundra sjutti-sju sjösjuka osv

[@CloD44]

I’m glad the earbud didn’t fall into the storm drain ( sewage grate) 🤣😂. Much love from upstate NY . ✌️

[@jayf4612]

Tea drinking is an essential part of the culture. Enjoyed hearing the Mandarin and some Cantonese that was spoken during the interactions.

[@4Bucket2U]

Big respect for not turning down the elders offer for a cigarette, in china if someone offers you a gift, or if you eat with them, you musnt complain or refuse the gift or food, whether you are vegetarian, hate smoking, or literally anything, its just the way there, never disrespect a friendly gift or food offering, like if you were in china and vegetarian, and were offered to eat over at someones house, and they made meat, it would be beyond disrespectful to not eat it, being that exact person, and growing up in this culture, the thought of rejecting the offer never even crosses your mind, regardless of beliefs

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Looked like such a great time. Tea 🍵, Smoke 🚬 & good conversation, Perfect 👍

[@Tiiilo]

Tea and a smoke go together perfectly. Like coffee and smoke :)

[@loweffortfella1324]

Lmao xiamo chiefing the dart was unexpected but hilarious

[@reesedundee8525]

never thought id see ya smoking a ciggy lol, you have to do what you have to do sometimes lol

[@blue_akira]

More than half of the men in China smoke, they're the #1 consumers of tobacco. Frankly I'd be more surprised if he didn't smoke. 😄

[@reesedundee8525]

@@blue_akira i know, also the leading country in throat and nose cancer also. Its how he said it, he was being polite saying sometimes and when offered to not offend he accepted even though he dosent smoke.

[@ericbrett3095]

That is what the world should look like. People delighting in each others customs and in this case tea. Ari, you need to become the UN ambassador.

[@likjhnfkjsbn]

That was so good. I agree with the others who say more elder videos or elders telling stories could be quite epic

[@Jackjohnjay]

Spend time doing nice things for your senior citizens! It matters! We’ll all be old some day ❤

[@sypialnia_studio]

This feels like an Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode. Loved the energy Jesse brought to the teaparty!

[@triple7marc]

This is the most wholesome video on the internet.

[@jnsjknn]

You should try learning Finnish. I imagine it'll be difficult to find Finnish speaking people in New York but there's a Finnish minority in Michigan's Upper Peninsula if you're able to go there. Or you can get in contact with a TV channel and do what you did with Norwegian.