I Asked Colombians Why They're so Lazy (Santa Marta)

Colombians often say that the people from Santa Marta and the rest of the Colombian Coast are extremely lazy and don't like to work.
That's one stereotype (along with a few others) that I'll be asking the locals of Santa Marta in this video.
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[@devendrarampersaud7266]

Just watching the clear blue sky calms my nerves.I understand why you would be in a relaxed state of mind.

[@LouieManza]

2.5 million Venezuelans migrated to Colombia since 2016. During the 70s-80s and 90s during heavy fighting in rural areas, it was Colombians who fled and went to Venezuela. We have very close ties in spite of our differences.

[@AKJoel]

Check this out, I think you'll find it very interesting. It's a documentary I produced on the exactly what you mentioned in your comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJPdZaCCmc-GirM

[@livanoguerrero3385]

Colombia is blessed by diversiy in all faces, the important thing is to enjoy each place for what it has to offer. I am from a little idilic town in Boyaca, from I left i 6 decades ago to see the world, and to which I have returned to retire after running over the continent and the world..

[@AKJoel]

Great story and good message!

[@michellea5415]

Unfortunately, there’s alot of Venezuelans who like Carolina who have left their country because of the political, and economic situation of the country. I have cousins who still live in Venezuela, but some have left to Peru and some went to Colombia and now live in the city of Barranquilla. Saludos 😊

[@AKJoel]

Yeah I have a lot of Venezuelan friends living in Medellin! Hopefully their country can recover some day.

[@areeskinwar7274]

Salt, pepper, and lemon in Trinidad is called a chow a basic fruit salad. Add more fruits and some herbs and your set

[@AKJoel]

Gotta head out there and give it a crack one day!

[@imperfectillustration6261]

Great insight. Where did you learn Spanish?

[@AKJoel]

I started in Mexico, but really improved in Colombia

[@bajoespacio]

I did not watch the video. As a Caribbean Colombian, I find it to be very offensive. It reminds me of annoying Australians I've met in Bogotá and Panamá with their stuck-up attitude. Have you asked Paisas why THEY (and only they) strengthened and spread the drug-trafficking business throughout the country, why Paisas created the "narco-cultura", and why THEY (and only Paisas) are the authors of the so well famous Colombian fame as a narco country? Because Pablo Escobar is still the most famous paisa of all time, and he was one of the many (incredibly many) paisas who developed that business in our country, and all of us (even costeños) have to bear the fame and consequences. Drug trafficking is EASY money, and easy money is also a product of laziness. Colombians, we ALL know that paisas are masters at easy money.

[@AKJoel]

Watch the video and then see what you think, don't judge a book by its cover

[@muchit3629]

Bravo. I am African, have visited Colombia both Medellin and Barranquilla and Cartagena. When i saw the title, I was like here we go again. When they say coastal people you could substitute that with black, indigenous or brown people. It is borderline or outright racist. The colonizers came to Africa , stole our people and land and as thanks turned around to call us lazy- how smart of them. I watched the video and if you did you would get a view of one street vendor who was clear in saying that the people on the coast have a balanced view of life between work and social life. To be fair this is not the opinion of AK Joel and it is important to have these kind of conversations so stereotypes can be challenged and dispelled. This balance in life is missing for most people here in the US where I live where most people are only occupied with making money or moving up in their professional careers. I worked in corporate banking now government ( which is calmer) , you would be surprised how many people gave up their paid vacation days just so they gave the appearance of being more dedicated or committed even if their production may prove otherwise. I agree with you, most foreigners associate Colombia because of Pablo Escobar and the Medellin cartel even though the Cali cartel came along but we all know the drug lords were not typical coastal people who the Paisas try to claim are lazy.

[@AKJoel]

@@muchit3629 Thank you for watching and actually understanding the point of the video! So many people see the title and immediately want to get mad - you can see that in this video I actually hit the street armed with a stereotype and I try to disprove it.

[@muchit3629]

@@AKJoel Sounds good, I am always willing to listen instead of having a knee jerk reaction. To be fair, when you are a member of the group of people being referred to it is sometimes hard to not be offended immediately. I have seen enough of your videos so I knew the title was just the title and not that you were endorsing that opinion. I appreciate that you are not afraid to report things exactly as you see them on the ground. The crazy thing is the same Paisa with that opinion would probably be shocked to hear that a person from the coast like the guy who responded things that Paisas love easy money. The thing is we cannot use outliers to define a whole group of people. The truth usually is somewhere in the middle.

[@AKJoel]

@@muchit3629 that's very true, definitely can't generalize as there's always 2 sides to every story. for example what Paisas consider as lazy, Costenos consider as work life balance!

[@angelmcsd]

Are you from India?

[@TomokoKuroki-k1z]

(12:08) (Santa marta) es la ciudad dé 🇨🇴Colombia qué más sé parece a Lima Perú 🇵🇪

[@AKJoel]

Tienes razon!

[@FanMadness]

You Tube content creators are lazy. That’s the reason for the misleading stereotyping title to this video. I am disliking.

[@AKJoel]

😂😂😂

[@luismadrid3380]

Santa marta is the best city of Colombia hands down !!! its really fun, has lots of water activities and people are so friendly and happy.

[@AKJoel]

Super friendly people and incredible nature so close to the city!

[@luismadrid3380]

@@AKJoel next time try to check out "pozos colorados" is the richest and nicest area of santa marta for those gringos that would like to live in front of a private beach paying around 900 dollars per month

[@AKJoel]

@@luismadrid3380 wow $900 is great for beachfront! I'll definitely check it out, thanks for the tip Luis 👍🏾👊🏾

[@gladysvalencia9400]

Yes indeed. But in reality I would say most of the cities there are very happy people with the exception of Bogota that are serious people and much to themselves although good people and a wonderful place.

[@RestaurantPOSForMac]

got robbed right off the beach definitely feels more dangerous in Santa Marta than most people think.

[@rafael8184]

Great, interesting video.

[@AKJoel]

As a Colombian, what are your thoughts on the lazy stereotype of the Costeños?

[@rafael8184]

@@AKJoel I think is impossible to generalize but at least in my experience they are indeed more relaxed than paisas, but also more happy and outgoing so as you say we need to find a balance.

[@AKJoel]

@@rafael8184 The arepa vendor gave some great insight, I loved chatting with him.

[@misterabroad123]

Rolos is the name of people from Bogota. They seem to work harder and speak more English than Paisas

[@AKJoel]

I've heard Paisas are super hard working too and own a lot of businesses in other parts of Colombia

[@santanargordon]

❤ Santa Marta

[@daisyapontehavenmemoriestr8552]

Muy bella Carolina. Colombia it’s full of Venezuela people.

[@AKJoel]

Yeah, Colombia kept it's doors open to Venezuela to help them out - since Venezuela took in a lots of Colombians during the Escobar days.

[@5ivestring]

I loved Santa Marta.

[@gladysvalencia9400]

They are extremely laid back loves to enjoy life . Although I have met some very hard working ones as well as some very lazy.

[@AKJoel]

Yeah it seems those on the coast are much lazier than the Colombians living in big cities!

[@seanwithford7560]

People there seem very cool and chill - nice spot!

[@AKJoel]

Yeah they were super friendly 👍🏾

[@lukelovewins9078]

Looks like a Beautiful town. I'm always drawn to Coastal Towns. Idk maybe the Wind. Thanks 🙏👍😎

[@AKJoel]

Yeah arguably the best nature in the whole country in this area!

[@cristianloquesea]

Para un hombre costeño (o al menos la mayoria) es preferible que lo traten de vago a que le digan zoofilico o "comeburras"

[@AKJoel]

que significa las palabras zoofilico y "comeburras"?

[@germansalazar5480]

Paisas are the most hard working people in Colombia , that’s why industry and commerce grew a lot in Antioquia . Costeños are very cheerful people but have the reputation of being lazy .

[@AKJoel]

Yes I've heard that before too, Paisas seem to own a lot of businesses even in other states of Colombia due to their hardworking nature.

[@do7744]

Cachaco, Paloma y Gato son tres animales ingratos

[@AKJoel]

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