Culture shock in England from an Asian girl’s perspective:

[@bfcclarets4694]

Jaywalking isn’t a thing in the uk it’s just crossing the road, I didnt know it was a law in other places till not too long ago

[@SukiCheung]

ahh i just assumes that the pedestrian traffic light has its own use but perhaps you're right!

[@bfcclarets4694]

The Fashion Notebook it does on busy roads but you can also cross when you want if there’s no cars there

[@tennysonfordblackbird2087]

Even the name jay that's a bird in the UK.

[@churchill378]

@@SukiCheung this light is mainly used on busy roads or if you have children/elderly. There's no laws in UK for jaywalking so it's perfectly legally to make your own judgment when you cross a road.

[@catschorus4684]

I'm English and I've never used a dishwasher or clothes dryer in my life

[@SukiCheung]

Hahaha I guess there’s always a grey area

[@alanaj5]

Lots of people use clothes horses. I’d say most people don’t have dryers or dish washers.

[@MixieMooz]

I used to have dishwasher and tumble dryer but I love in a smaller house so we have no room. I'm English too

[@MixieMooz]

live*

[@randompersonasdf]

lmao me neither

[@NathanXSavage]

I've met some great Chinese and Japanese international students since my time at university (I live in the UK) but i feel sometimes a few of them seem to be really scared of British people haha, idk, I guess I know as a nation we are far more assertive and confrontational than a lot of the asian cultures and I think they find this really hard to deal with some of them. Very interesting video! Keep it up!

[@SukiCheung]

Ahhh maybe because English isn’t their first language therefore they might be shy! But you’re right! I feel like British people are definitely more confident and assertive you can say. 😂 but overall I do love the UK 🌈✨

[@Auron710]

I have noticed as a language major myself and a brit, the chinese students (mainland not hk) definitely move in flocks together like sheep and branch out and mix with native brits far less than exchange students from other nations such as india, japan, singapore, african nations, europeans etc. I think perhaps the culture is vastly different and china is more closed off in political narrative to the west also which plays a part in that comfort of sheltering with your countrymen and sticking to your own language outside of class. I will study abroad next year and my perspective even as an introvert is try as much as possible and hang out with some locals etc because im only there a year u know. I would feel sad if all I did on a year abroad was hang out with british people.Having said that, university for chinese people is much more about the grades and education than social life so thats probably a key reason they seem that way.

[@TheStyleDelivery]

Thanks for sharing! It’s really interesting to hear your perspective on this!

[@SukiCheung]

Glad u found it interesting 😊

[@SherinMSamuel]

ohh yeess so true with the traffic lights. I used to wait in the beginning but soon realised nobody else did. Everyone just crosses when there are no cars :D This was quite interesting. I didn't even realise the thing with the switches and the other points, apart from the left driving, are quite common in Germany too :)

[@kyrstitam2209]

this is so interesting! esp. since i studied abroad in England so it is really interesting to hear a different perspective and compare it to my own. congrats on 1k!

[@SukiCheung]

Thank you so much for the support ✨❤️🦋

[@JJBushfan]

Nice to have you here. (Are you still here?) In my book, Chinese ladies are always welcome. Just don't jump the queue in coffee shops! Welcome Suki.

[@PreeyaSharma]

i’ve literally never been ANYWHERE!!! so fascinating hearing about both places!

[@SukiCheung]

Yuppp! Cultures are weirdddd 🦋✨💖

[@sj90174]

Thanks for sharing your initial perspective, seems people misunderstood the premise of the video. I’m English and can confirm I have both a dishwasher and clothes dryer. No, I’m not a descendant of a wealthy family either x)

[@jasonpikachu7091]

I’m an English guy born and bred in Nottinghamshire and I want you to know that I think your sooo beautiful 🌹 the the j walking, although we don’t call it that over here, is soo true, it’s like a free for all on the roads with cars, bikes, scooters, people and whatever else haha. I’ve just subbed to you. Very pretty, lovely skin x

[@SukiCheung]

Aw thanks really nice, you’re the first comment on this video recently that isn’t nasty and i appreciate that!

[@jasonpikachu7091]

@@SukiCheung why would people write nasty things? All your doing m is talking about English culture but using your native tongue to describe it. Some people are so mean. Can I be your biggest fan 😋🌹

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

Yes, My culture is my identity and personality, it gives me spiritual, intellectual and emotional distinction from others. But Having friends from other cultures makes me more creative. In fresh ways about space and how people create their own world and environment. It is best way to connect between creative thinking and cross-cultural relationships.

[@SukiCheung]

Yes!! I definitely agree 🥰

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

@@SukiCheung OMG thank you for replying my comments❤️🤗 You are one of my favorites KZbinr😁

[@SukiCheung]

Aw you’re so sweet! ❤️

[@michw3755]

76 countries drive on the lefthand side of the road. Also, not everyone has dryers and dishwashers. I've never had a dishwasher, I do have a dryer, but only use it in winter time, the rest of the time I hang it out on the line.

[@SukiCheung]

Yes I agree! When I filmed the video I was very ignorant since I only lived in the uk for a year but now I have seen so much more!!

[@hannajohansson8212]

This was so interesting to watch!! I moved from Sweden to Hong Kong, so for me it was the other way around😂 Great video😍

[@SukiCheung]

I love your vlogs about Hong Kong 😊💖🦋

[@aaronramirezAaronRamirez]

It’s so cool to hear about your experience, hopefully you have a good time there!

[@SukiCheung]

I love Sheffield! A great city 😊💖

[@philright8197]

Most UK people do not use dish washers and they do hang their washing out in the garden.

[@zarasbubble1748]

I have to say that dishwashers are becoming almost an essential item, but is not as widely used yet. Cloth dryers are actually on the rare side and are definitely a middle-upper class thing. They make sense because of our whether and for people who live in flats (apartments). But honestly this might have been your experience and maybe the type of socio-economic class of the people you have met, but these items are actually not that common as much as you may think. Both a VERY American thing..

[@neilboulton9813]

It is the opposite British people use outside drying or inside rather than tumble dryers, which is more environmentally friendly. It is interesting as Americans do the culture shock in reverse they are surprised so few people use dryers. They are also comment on Jaywalking, which as commented elsewhere is not illegal the pedestrian has the right of way. As if you think about they predate vehicle traffic.

[@SukiCheung]

Aha that’s really interesting!! Thanks for this comment ☺️

[@trevormillar1576]

It's safer to cross on a crossing, but there's no law against crossing anywhere else. Our sockets gave switches because we use a higher voltage than the rest of the world (250 volts), so switch off with the switch before you pull the plug OR... You'll blow every fuse in the house You'll get a lethal shock. That's also why we have string-pull light switches in bathrooms.

[@NancysMosaic]

Such a cool video to watch, i study intercultural communication, so love watching videos like this!

[@SukiCheung]

Ahh I’m glad! 😊💖

[@hobmoor2042]

Hi. Hope you have some interesting experiences of life in the UK and get to see some of the countryside. Noticed your comments on the clothes drying, we try to dry our washing outdoors but often the weather is against you! Also, we used to wash the dishes after meals etc but found that we were using the same amount of hot water as a dishwasher or maybe more; so, we bought a dishwasher and waste less water now. About those electrical plugs - you can change the fuse in each plug so that the fuse matches the power and wiring of the appliance. A light (low power, with thin wire) would have a 3 amp fuse, a vacuum cleaner (high power, with thicker wiring) would have a 13 amp fuse. So an overloaded appliance will quickly blow the fuse and protect the rest of the electrical circuits in the house. Have a great time at uni - we can all learn from each other and make a better world!

[@TheEulerID]

Hong Kong uses the same plug as the UK (due to its colonial past). It just appears they don't have switches on the sockets. It's not even part of UK regulations that there has to be a switch on a socket; you can buy them without if you wish.

[@Djn1xst4r]

heater - checked air conditioner - BITCH OPEN A WINDOW

[@trevormillar1576]

Some councils in England gave as many as 12 bins for different categories if trash, and god help you if you put the wrong kind of trash in the wrong bin, or put it out on the wrong day.

[@mike04535]

In the UK there is no such thing as Jay Walking. You can cross the road wherever and whenever you want. In certain sites there are pedestrian operated lights to control traffic to allow you to cross the road. But you are not compelled to stop the traffic at these, if you see a gap in the traffic you can cross anyway without operating the lights.

[@philipmason9537]

Jaywalking doesn’t exist in the UK, it’s not a rule so you CAN walk across the road at any point, any time. I have to disagree with you about dishwasher machines, only one in five households own one so I’m not sure who you’ve been visiting!! Regarding the weather the North West of England which includes Manchester and Liverpool do get many wet, cloudy days but London and the South East have the best weather in the UK. Your last comment on driving on the left side of the road is where I must make a point; 60 countries and 15 islands drive on the left, ONE THIRD of the world !! These have a total population of 2.5 BILLION so not as rare as you thought !

[@TheEulerID]

" I have to disagree with you about dishwasher machines, only one in five households own one so I’m not sure who you’ve been visiting!! " The statistics from this site state almost 50% in 2018 and that matches my experience. Indeed, the great majority of people I know own one. www.statista.com/statistics/289151/household-dishwashing-in-the-uk/

[@SukiCheung]

ahhh sorry for being ignorant! it was just my personal observation and I must say that what I've said in the video only portray when IVE experienced! thanks for letting me know though!

[@hollierichards1333]

jesus christ it’s just her opinion chill out snowflake

[@wangweibo92]

I will head to Sheffield in 2 weeks times loll. This video defo helps me to understand more about the city. 😄

[@SukiCheung]

I’m glad! Thanks for watching!

[@AlexisGilbert]

So interesting to hear about your perspective! safe travels girly!

[@SukiCheung]

Thank you!! 😊✨❤️

[@MyPrettyEverything]

Such a fun video to hear your perspective!✨💕

[@SukiCheung]

Hope you found it interesting 😊❤️💖

[@rachelwkau]

Thanks for sharing and congrats on 1k!!🙌

[@SukiCheung]

Aw thanks Rachel ❤️💖✨

[@JennaKatheryn]

i loved hearing about this and it was interesting to hear you talk about it!!

[@SukiCheung]

I’m glad you found it interesting 😊✨❤️

[@RachelGrace_Fearlessly]

This is so cool! :) Love hearing your perspective

[@SukiCheung]

Thanks!

[@maxmullen6337]

Rachel Grace. Hang on a moment! Cool??? Didn’t you hear the nice young lady say are NO air conditioners in British homes!!!

[@braces2]

Great video but I would say that most British people don't use dryers. They hang their washing up either inside or outside.

[@SukiCheung]

Yea! I realised! I think my observations was mainly from British student accommodations

[@camel_102]

I'm from Hong Kong and my family put our rubbish into different bags according to the categories. I think it depends on the habit of every household. But yea, that'd be fantastic if everyone could do the same.

[@SukiCheung]

Kudos for you and your family! Yes it always depends on each household! ❤️

[@mLallyMae]

Thanks for sharing. Keep it up! I learn so many things.

[@SukiCheung]

Thank you for watching 💖🦋

[@McCaffreyMelon]

Really interesting to hear you talk about this

[@SukiCheung]

Thank you!

[@grace6918]

I really love this video seeing the culture differences and your editing is soo good 😝😝

[@SukiCheung]

Awww you’re so nice! Thank you 🌈💖

[@jollicacastaneda]

It's great to hear your perspective 💕

[@SukiCheung]

Hope it helped you if you’re going to the UK 😊❤️

[@copsyy]

I like your accent! It sounds so neutral

[@SukiCheung]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Bot]

Great video and congratulations on 1k!

[@SukiCheung]

Thank you!! Hope u found it interesting 🦋✨

[@scottwebb1978]

Great Video just watched it . I’m from England

[@SukiCheung]

Thanks ☺️

[@eanjamesmogg9488]

Just seen this, Live in a flat and have a washer dryer but hardly use the dry function as the spin cycle is so great the clothes are nearly dry just have hang them to dry fully which by the morning I can wear them 😁 Driving on the right side of the road which is the British way 😉 and was the same for a lot of ex colonies around the so India and Australia drive on the left which is the right side and most ex colonies in Africa and it works out at 31% and getting more especially as India is a burgeoning country where the population are only now getting cars they can afford whilst china those who can afford cars are on their second or third, and it was the right in many european countries till World War One when Germany used their cars to change what side they drove before they started the war...

[@SukiCheung]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nataliekan]

Im low key kinda scared cuz I’m attending high school in UK but I know that most people here are nice, just don’t know how I’m gonna feel being the only Asian literary in the school

[@SukiCheung]

Ah good luck! Hopefully you’ll meet nice people ☺️☺️

[@nataliekan]

@@SukiCheung thank u ☺️

[@nataliekan]

@Catarina Jerez ic thank you

[@saadwaheed465]

Thanks for sharing. Btw there are alot of places that drive on left side of the road like pakistan also drive on the same side of the road because it is a former British colony. Basically every country that has bee ruled by the British in the past(such as Hongkong ) drive on the same side as British with the only exception being japan which also drive on the same side as british but was never a british colony.

[@SukiCheung]

Ooo I didn’t know! Sorry for being ignorant 😂😭 but that’s so interesting ✨💖

[@saadwaheed465]

@@SukiCheung no need you were'nt ignorent at all.

[@stephanygutierrez5698]

congrats on 1k ♥️

[@SukiCheung]

Thanks love 💖🦋

[@FitnesswithMeg]

This was so interesting to watch!

[@SukiCheung]

Thanks!

[@annajones9701]

Good points. I am English

[@SukiCheung]

Hey! ☺️

[@dyingtolive3147]

We use dryers because it rains all the fucking time but I don't tend to see dishwashers that much Btw you said Manchester perfectly, ignore the er and replace with an a

[@SukiCheung]

Aha yea that makes sense!

[@blackcurrantpop]

Dishwashing by hand is old school bullsh*t. Why wash by hand? It’s too tedious for every meal. Dryers are useful in the UK bc the weather is damp so it takes too long to dry clothes.

[@SukiCheung]

Hahaha disagreed by my asian parents that like to stick with dishwashing manually, but I agree dishwasher is so much more convenient!! And that makes sense! Since it rains a lot too

[@rebeccariddle9537]

Loved this💖

[@SukiCheung]

Love u!

[@adagietto2523]

Jaywalking is so common in the UK that most people here wouldn't know what the word means!

[@SukiCheung]

That’s so interesting!

[@blackcurrantpop]

In Taiwan we’ve been recycling and separating our trash for the past 20 years. So it’s not all Chinese cultures that aren’t environmentally aware.

[@SukiCheung]

Ahh my bad! Sorry didn’t know that 😖

[@fionagregory9376]

We open a window. No need for air conditioning.

[@diyaw6341]

Thanks！Very helpful

[@SukiCheung]

Hope it helped! 💖🦋

[@kieran4550ify]

Heyyy great video! I’m from Sheffield, England and I also hang my drying clothes outside lol. Which city do you study in?

[@SukiCheung]

I study in Sheffield! I guess it depends on households 😝

[@Lambchop2701]

I didn’t know what jaywalking was until I went to the States a few years ago. It’s a bizarre law. Why wouldn’t you cross the road anywhere when it’s safe to do so?

[@SukiCheung]

This is so interesting, I always thought jaywalking was illegal!

[@vanesamendoza]

Wait what?!😳 No air conditioning in homes👀 I didn’t even know that was a thing! When you almost freaked out because of the spider😂 omg jay walking is so popular here in Nyc it’s just a normal thing for people😭

[@SukiCheung]

Yea.. but UK is so cold 80% of the time anyway so it’s not a big problem😊✨ ahaha I can’t stand insects 🦟😭😭

[@trevormillar1576]

Yeah, we pray for the sun, so avoid Stonehenge on the summer solstice if you don't want to get sacrificed...

[@jamestitterton1627]

British by birth. English by the grace of God. Never as an adult or a child had a dishwasher in the house. As a child we had a dryer as two boys = dirty clothes. Alway dried my clothes on a clothes horse.

[@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575]

Hola, que tal?, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por tus vídeos.

[@SukiCheung]

Muchas gracias 🙏

[@vanesamendoza]

I would’ve thought there was tall buildings in the UK😭

[@DanP221]

Vane & Emma Vlogs there is....

[@SukiCheung]

Hahaha the buildings in Sheffield are just not as tall as average buildings in Hong Kong 😊

[@maxmullen6337]

Vane & Emma Vlogs. Interestingly the first metal supported buildings (necessary for skyscrapers) were developed in England. But London (the obvious place to build skyscrapers) is built on clay. So skyscrapers came very late. But underground railways - perfect.

[@trevormillar1576]

English Air conditioning, or opening a window. And don't worry, few spiders in this country are dangerous.

[@frasergavin418]

Wrong about driers and dish washers not everybody has them because of space or house design.😊

[@hughfranklin4002]

You don't see j walking in the UK because it doesn't exist in the UK, it's called crossing the road. I have a dishwasher but not a clothes dryer.

[@SukiCheung]

Yes hahaha I feel so stupid in this video. That was Suki’s impression of the Uk when she was a fresher

[@ianmoone2433]

If jwalking was a crime in uk I would still be in prison as I do it most times but try to show example and waiting if children are waiting

[@jodybobble]

'Everybody jaywalks' ... of course! We are not restricted as to when we can cross a road!!! Its ludicrous to have a law about this!!! Hilarious.

[@genericusername555]

When was the last time you were in Mainland China? In Shanghai you have to separate your trash now. If you don't you get fined. Nobody uses ATMs in Mainland China now becasue nobody has cash any more. Everyone uses WeChat and Alipay mobile wallets .

[@SukiCheung]

Ahh please do take my word with a pinch of salt! I was very ignorant and I haven’t been in China for a while! Thanks for the information! It’s also cool to see how advanced China is!

[@genericusername555]

@@SukiCheung I wouldn’t say that. Still a very backwards messed up country that is now threatening the whole world including Hong Kong.

[@SukiCheung]

Yes that’s is true, there are always both side of a country

[@daxofficial7016]

hi u ever been to jamaica ?

[@SukiCheung]

Yes! Beautiful place

[@rahul98.]

Wow amazing I from Ind

[@SukiCheung]

Thanks ☺️

[@rahul98.]

@@SukiCheung JAI BHAWANI SIS

[@TallerMan.1520]

You in london?

[@SukiCheung]

No hahaa not anymore!

[@TallerMan.1520]

@@SukiCheung 😔 because Im in London.

[@tennysonfordblackbird2087]

Hong Kong is hot England rarely is.

[@SukiCheung]

That is true!

[@melmel6248]

❤️ What’s your favorite food from the U.K?

[@SukiCheung]

Oooo that’s a tricky question, I don’t really have a particular favourite food (my heart always lies on my Chinese food ❤️) but I absolutely adore British cafes. They. Are. All. So. Pretty. Haha ✨😂

[@mollym1863]

have you faced any racism in England? that's one of my biggest concerns before going there :/

[@SukiCheung]

I haven’t had any traumatic experience, I don’t think racism is prominent at all in Sheffield. There might be homeless people saying ‘nihao’ to me from time to time but I never experience racism that affected my mental wellbeing

[@markbungay65]

Hi the sound to low , can't hear you

[@SukiCheung]

Maybe turn up the volume? I don’t think other viewers have this problem!

[@beverleybunn5084]

Have you picked football team yet

[@SukiCheung]

Sorry? Hahaha I don’t think I understand 😂

[@beverleybunn5084]

@@SukiCheung our national sport is football

[@davidson3053]

😊😀😀👏👏👏

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

The geology in UK doesn't suit scyscrapers.

[@SukiCheung]

i love the architecture in the UK, hope it never change!

[@kevinjones4559]

Ever been to London, Manchester Birmingham? British geology us fine for skyscrapers in most areas.

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

@@kevinjones4559 In N.Y. you can count 50 stories and run out of eyesight.

[@dara_1989]

what is ur channel about ... topics ❤️

[@SukiCheung]

Vlogs, university videos, fashion etc! ☺️

[@coffeecat8826]

You kinda have a Singaporean accent

[@SukiCheung]

No way really? Hahah that’s so cool 😂

[@davidson3053]

Boa tarde 😀😊

[@nakamurasisters4711]

LOL

[@queenofhearts_la]

Like 31 💕💕💕

[@dek123]

You can say anything you like about Britain, I wouldn’t try that in Hong Kong. Jaywalking is an Americanism, as soon as a pedestrian walks into a road here he/she has right of way, even if it’s not a crossing the traffic must give way. It is not always raining and gloomy, this video is peppered with rubbish.

[@SukiCheung]

Hi Derek, I am sorry you didn’t like my video . I must admit that I filmed this video without doing any research and it was all solely based on my observations and personal opinions! Nothing I said is supposed to be inherently correct, since I am not a pundit in either cultures. I’m just an ordinary girl that have lived in both hk and the Uk and was excited to share my personal thoughts on their difference that I have observed.

[@mike04535]

Lie number two. It is not always rainy, and gloomy in the UK. We do have a lot of sunny days. If you don't believe me go and check out the Meteorological Office website. We have a moderate maritime climate with very rare extreme weather events. Just in case you think that I am wrong I am 85 years old and have lived here all my life, unlike you who has been here merely one year. which hardly qualifies you to give an expert opinion on it.

[@mike04535]

Lie number one. May I remind you that their is nothing weird about the British. We have our way of doing things and citizens of other countries have theirs. Why anyone visiting the UK should experience culture shock is beyond me. Before you get on board the plane just tell yourself I'm going to a foreign country and things will be very different from my own country. Leave it at that and stop making a drama out of it. As I write this I have not reached the possibly mentioned driving on the left. This is not a uniquely British thing; there are plenty of other countries who drive on the left too.

[@SukiCheung]

Hi Mike, thanks for the comment. I understand your frustration however I want to emphasise that my video was solely just personal opinions. I did not intend to criticise the uk in any form. I’ve been studying for Sheffield for nearly three years and honestly it’s been one of the best time of my life. I’ve made the best memories here and also met my British boyfriend here. I love the culture, the food, the people in the UK. I just thought it’ll be a fun idea to share the differences between countries. I didn’t do any research before filming this video, it was all my personal observations therefore please take everything I say with a pitch of salt.