I caught Chinese man talking about me at a local market not knowing i know chinese

[@mikeraynaldo3454]

Hoping this video reached you, I hope you had a good time celebrating Christmas with your family, a time to love a time to share, all the way from China I wish you all over the world Merry Christmas with love and abundance. How and where did you celebrate this day?

[@deeford9332]

Hello & happy holidays! Thanks for the video! I'm celebrating Christmas and New Years in the U.S. I'm spending quality time with family and friend enjoying different cultural foods. Tomorrow will be hot pot with friends. New Years will be oxtails! I hope you have an amazing happy safe and blessed holiday season!

[@cmerritth]

@@mikeraynaldo3454 when you reach a certain age every day is a happy and merry day.

[@BongDonkySecret77]

Do you speak Ndai? Saludos desde California

[@lonitenten]

You nailed it Mike. Marriage is just a Paper. Love happinnes and taking care of each other. Thx for sharing your destination.

[@annetteedwards9860]

Your accent is interesting, you sound Dutch, it’s very cute 🥰

[@sherryweems8579]

I really admire people who master other languages than their own. Truly smart people 👏.

[@mariannebowman6114]

Absolutely.

[@valkyrie1066]

the other challange is REMEMBERING them, and getting to practice them! I spent my high school years on an international navy base. the opportunity to learn was too tasty! I had to learn a little of every single one I ran into. My skill of easily picking them up wasn't backed up by a steller memory. Decades later? I can stumble through two. Now we have neighbors who speak Farsi, Hindi....*cup of coffee* I have work to do!!!! It's not easy anymore. (Hello, goodbye yes no, etc.)

[@Zakariah1971]

His language is neither English nor Mandarin but paleo-Hebrew. This man is whitewashed.

[@sueloughnan]

Some of us have ability to do it, most don't. I know several people who moved to other countries and were, respectively, fluent in French and Thai within 6 months. French possible but Thai, for me, impossible.

[@spartan.falbion2761]

@@sueloughnan In both cases, they are lying. You cannot become fluent in a language within 6 months. They studied at home and are boasting. It is not ability but rather persistence. I am quite astonished when I hear English people repeating foreign languages: they are repeating what they think they heard rather than the sounds.

[@goatk1]

"I'm here for me, not you" will solve 80% of people's problems with one another!

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

🎯🎯👍🏾

[@MarioCavett]

That's not a solution. You are a member of a species. And understanding each other is needed. Asians have been polluted with European ideas.

[@realistofdistances]

Why not solve 100%? We're all here for God.

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

​Don't be stupid. Nothing can solve all our problens WTF ​ You're here for God. Here for God. Really.

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

People must mind their own lives. Low lifes are always looking for 'mistakes' in other races. They must take a chill 💊

[@kenethw172]

You self-taught yourself to speak Chinese that is a great accomplishment.

[@STELLARMIGHTY]

Mandarin*

[@TiteTrax]

No it's not, dumb ass. If they can learn it,why wouldn't others be able to do the same? Another ignorant person with access to social media to propagate their silly ideas and illuminate their gross ignorance.

[@DitchNap]

"self-taught yourself" is redundant. You only need one or the other

[@dMarcDavinchi]

Wow, how did you accomplish that?

[@johnsantostefano3373]

@@DitchNap where did you learn that or did you self-teach yourself?

[@cynthia425]

I am Nigerian, Sengal & Cameroon PLUS. We come in different colors. You handled that very well.

[@aicram62]

Yes and no. One would think by 2025 They would have seen (by internet if nothing else) different shades. But if they are like poor people in our country, and just saying shit. Tolerating a little could have been more bonding. They did not mean harm. You could have compared your light ness by some white person way back to some dark Vietnamese who have black fathers from the war. And maybe they could understand the hurt hat their statements could cause.

[@Cj_3727]

So basically, you're African 😂... Nice but I'm so interested to know the explanation of your mixture of different countries. I need to talk to all of my Camaroonian and Nigerian people on that one today. 🙏🏽🫡

[@Cj_3727]

@aicram62 That's true, I know someone who is starting to go viral, and he is half Vietnamese and black. Plus, I hate to use this dude name, but look at Ne-Yo. Chinese and black 🫡 Also, I think they wanted to experience something darker and bigger. 😁😁 They were flirting 😂

[@deeford9332]

I'm always surprised by the lack of understanding about skin color and the creative ideas & misconceptions about "turning white." Thanks for sharing a teachable moment & not becoming upset or offended. People come in various shades of brown. We will not become white over time by changing locations. It is genetically impossible unless there is a medical condition. Contrary to common belief, I can't speak for others, but I have no desire to be white. I'm comfortable in my own skin. I dont believe having lighter or darker skin makes anyone better or worse. We are all unique individuals and should be respected and treated as such.

[@donnawilliams554]

Well said I started to respond in a way that would not have been as nice as you stated. Don’t understand how they ask the questions that they ask. Do they not have access to the world and know that there are people that come in al shades and colors besides white?

[@laughoutloud3404]

They learned that through western movies 😂

[@donnawilliams554]

@ SMH 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@simplicojackeria1043]

well said

[@boxsterman77]

I remember having the same notion. When I was 4.

[@bernardherring8425]

She thought it was a climate problem that we would turn white once we leave Africa. Glad you used diplomacy and explained we are Africans we come in many shades of black.

[@kellyandrews8161]

Chinese use sarcasm. That is also diplomacy.

[@vittoriovuocolo2438]

Africans come in white also. My mother was born and raised in Africa.she doesn't speak of it much when she does it's not lovingly.

[@kellyandrews8161]

@@vittoriovuocolo2438 There are Indian Africans. The famous white African American is Elon Musk.

[@eriktyson7696]

​@@kellyandrews8161 😂 please stop! Musk is a South African with American citizenship. Nothing about him is African American. None of the people from Africa I know claim to be African American. They'll put other before claiming African American

[@Lee-ic2yn]

​@@vittoriovuocolo2438they're called colonisers

[@jessliang5733]

The Chinese aunty teaching him how to stew the pork ribs is a kind hearted soul ... it shows in her face.

[@Zan823]

I came to say this about her, sweet lady.

[@shivapriyasaraswati7171]

It's sweet! You can see her and a few others beaming with pride seeing how well he speaks Mandarin and local dialects. They are fascinated and tickled by him. It's cute.

[@freecountry3544]

I loved this lady. So genuinely friendly and connected.

[@thefamily512]

They eat bugs and baby placentas, not sure I would take any advice.

[@surgeonsergio6839]

Yep.

[@ginadow3375]

Auntie in the red helmet 100% wanted you to have that recipe! Like all aunties the world over, you ask how to cook something, they gonna tell you! Love to see how language and food and the simple act of going to market connects people Thank you so much for this! I hope you had a lovely Christmas!

[@Kuyetgaiya]

Lol aunty was ready to follow him home to show him how it's done😂

[@nas84payne]

@@KuyetgaiyaNot gonna lie… I’d chill with auntie 😄

[@Jonnnymadden]

She started off with the bbq lmfao 🎉🎉🎉😂

[@lisasoutherland8099]

I’m going to make that recipe sounds good ❤🎉

[@sheneedsyrruup]

@@Kuyetgaiya😂😂😂

[@dammitdannie215]

You randomly came up in my algorithm bro and I’m happy you did. Good energy and spirit. Stay blessed fam 🤲🏽

[@707tich]

Same

[@brookeravenel9386]

Mine too and now I’m a subscriber 😊

[@kfc4007]

Same 😄

[@pocajontas_95]

Same‼️I was too busy watching those pop the 🎈 videos 🤣. I enjoyed every second of the video 👏🏽🙌🏽.

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

People never cease to amaze me. What difference does it make what color the skin in relationship to speaking languages. It is a wonderful skill.

[@kingdred2963]

They probably don't see many black people and then to see someone who can speak their language so well is shocking

[@nnaturalheaven3754]

They did complement his language skills but they're trying to call him out so to say..they're accusing him of skin bleaching. That's what they meant by he should be darker..I got what they meant and it was rude to keep saying it, however skin bleaching is prevalent in Asia, Middle East and Africa.

[@justhearmeout]

​@@nnaturalheaven3754do you think it was done in malice, ignorance, or what might be considered cultural differences in what is acceptable to say to person of another race.

[@RlA521]

People are just too soft and looking for a viral Video. I would have thought it was funny. I've never been offended someone talking about my color.

[@calvin394]

@rdy434Never offended🤣🤣🥲 Liar!

[@johnlowell5905]

How can one not like this vlogger? His heart shines through his face and smile. Wonderfull attitude about life too.

[@abinsurly2910]

So, if he told these disrespectful people F - U, he wouldn't be likeable? He would be to me.

[@denellf]

💯

[@annjames1837]

Chinese are very racist

[@kenrickkahn]

I think the first one was flirting with him.. ​@@abinsurly2910

[@Eternalpharoah]

@@abinsurly2910no being humble about it and still showing respect shows other cultures that Africans / African Americans are not exactly as the media depicts us

[@auntiegardener6093]

I love how curious they all are and how much respect they show you for speaking the language. Learning Chinese is very important. 😊

[@shirneldakamakie7199]

The lady sharing the recipes was so sweet, you can tell from the start she was proud and interested but didn't want to pry.❤

[@bigalsnow8199]

It's weird. He shows a good looking China 🇨🇳 But Chinese and Europeans who do China videos show this really bad view of a country run into the ground by the CCP and a people, who mind their own business while children are kidnapped in broad daylight...foreigners and blacks are bared from restaurants with signs like" no foreigners, blacks, Japanese or dogs allowed " ...people are rude and fight for good, ect.

[@nicnothingnice]

I enjoyed her! Thought auntie was going to invite him over to eat some good food LOL

[@everettwhite9874]

@@nicnothingniceShe reminds me of many older women in my neighborhood and generally those women who’d help you choose a different if not a better recipe than you know. I asked for a lady for help making a lemon meringue pie. She suggested I use ingredients that were basically from a box but I told her I prefer working from scratch. Another lady standing nearby stepped in and the First Lady immediately remembered her recipe. lol They said that your mom pies must be delicious since you know that much. She said she wishes a few of her daughters took cooking as serious as I did. lol In TN/MS/AR cooking a big deal. I love down here. That lady was very friendly and helpful. Love the SOUTH (Memphis ❤)

[@moneyboy503]

i was listening lmao... "so a light soup with peppers, ginger and make sure i add salt"

[@torstimyle1355]

confident and attitude are key to surviving in a foreign country

[@Ultra_Fine_Point]

Well said, @torstimyle1355, well said! :)

[@GR8119]

Some say "guns and swords are key to CONQUERING a country". We know who those are, every other race has had problems with them.

[@kellyandrews8161]

Curiosity and love gets you further.

[@lckaren]

Or indigenous country…

[@sgrey2350]

@@kellyandrews8161you can ba curiously confident while being lovely with an attitude. It’s call standing up for yourself.

[@Derek-fq4xo]

I'm a single white American father of two and often correct my children for judging others in general for nothing your eyes tell you from glance can possibly answer the question of the heart or character 💯💯 hope to teach my children another language or two... God bless brother and keep up the positive vibes

[@zythr9999]

Good luck!! Learning another language can help keep the brain sharp.

[@CookiePieMonster]

100% I believe everyone should know at minimum 2 languages.

[@thanksleft]

I always teach my kids to judge...with wisdom and values

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

I’ve tried to teach my kids to judge on actions, not appearances. They are usually very good about it.

[@crptnite]

Don't make your children naive.

[@onlyjustcommentAry]

Didn't realize you were Cameroonian brother, keep creating amazing, transparent content, your positivity is inspiring even amongst the narrow-minded and simple.

[@jaelynn7575]

The accent completely threw me.

[@bethscott4330]

I subscribed. You touched my heart. Greeting from Rochester, New York.

[@feliciawilliams5720]

Yes congratulations on the new baby. I also sent you a little something to assist with your new life….

[@christinecarson4088]

Me too from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 x

[@alexmoore2946]

I'm glad I stumbled on to this video and just subscribed to your channel. I'm in a very similar situation, Black American living full time in China since 2007. I don't let on that I can speak Chinese and it's always fun to see the reactions from people when they realize I understand mostly the good and sometimes the bad things that are being said. Merry Christmas and enjoy the holiday !!!

[@poppyjones1892]

I wish you’d make video’s of your experiences

[@s.e.rolfllc354]

This was my first time coming across your video. I'm quite impressed with the fact that you taught yourself to speak the language. When living in other areas, learning the language itself is gratifying. As one of the locals said, it's important to be able to communicate & you are doing quite well in doing so. 😊😊 By the way, Merry Christmas to you & your family. 🎄

[@what.the...]

Same here, well said. This is wonderful to be allowed into their space/ places . ty for sharing your vlog 🧡 Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope you had a wonderful meal and celebrated peacefully. Happy New Year to all, and may it bring good health, joy, prosperity and all that you need 🧡

[@Blurb777]

@JoeByeDumb-e3k But from English to Chinese when they have no alphabet, only symbols, is a stark challenge. Admit it. Do you speak Chinese? And then you have to reflect that English is, for him, also a foreign language. So he speaks three languages fluently. How many do you speak? Alright, then.

[@hampdoomtv4998]

​@@what.the...kzbin.infom9DfRr5_qmk?si=Y7y330VPLx7ngA6Q

[@kathyh4804]

It’s so funny watching the people turn around when they see you!!!😂 Not only are you a black man but you are very tall….. you REALLY stand out in China! I am so impressed with your Chinese language skills!!!

[@matcampbell3552]

he's overly sensitive and egotistical. It shows low intelligence.

[@sdays59]

He's HUMAN. Anyone can learn another language.

[@duudsuufd]

And he is dressed in red.

[@SVmathfarmer]

他很高❤

[@BRIM_Love35th]

@@duudsuufdlike that made Any difference

[@martinriley106]

This has put a smile on my face because the people are so friendly with you. The fact you are so fluent in Mandarin really helps you.

[@avidadolares]

So youre saying theyre only friendly because he speaks Mandarin?! Thats not at all "friendly" when its only contingent upon speaking their language. Thats being guarded, disrespectful and not genuine. They are "polite" when they see he speaks because they are trying to save face...a big thing in SE Asia. You shouldnt need to speak a language fluently as a basis for people being sincerely polite to you. FYI, I have lived in SE Asia for over 15 years now and understand the culture pretty well. Not saying all people are like this, but when they talk sht behind your back and only are friendly when they see you understand, thats not a sincere politeness

[@rumpelstiltskn5574]

...friendly clearly needs redefining in your case! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@annjames1837]

​@@rhmrr01they are without Jesus

[@bsg4338]

I saw a bunch of racism on their part.

[@BrendaEdwards-g8f]

@@rhmrr01 I am Chinese from Hong Kong, I can speak Cantonese, Mandarin and English and lived in America for 45years. I don’t feel any guarded or any underlying sadness about them. From listening to them in Mandarin. They were surprised that a black person can speak such good Mandarin and they were curious about how and where he learned to speak Mandarin so good, especially one older lady were trying to teach him how to used the ribs to make stewed soup with winter melon

[@geoffgoodman-qb2ng]

1.5 million views, posted 4 days ago. That speaks volumes!! I like your way of thinking, Great video!

[@yogsfrancis2805]

Africans are so smart! Amazing they can go to any country and learn the language. My friend from Angola spoke Russian fluently cause she studied in Russian and several other languages. I have never met any others that can learn some of the toughest languages like Africans. I believe it’s because most already speak multiple languages from a very young age and this makes it less difficult to learn another language.

[@TG-hf1gx]

The Original People everything began in Africa😉

[@freyavonthornstorm1005]

My friends daughter from Kenya knows 3 languages already at 10!

[@lyltonjackson7355]

If you are interested, consider learning what one of the smartest men in the world, Neil Degrasse Tyson, has to say about Africa and Africans, culture, and intelligence. I don't buy into everything he says. However, much of it is irrefutable documented facts.

[@devilblack4843]

Africans are smart. ❤ Frm Asia.

[@fionayiyah8311]

​@freyavonthornstorm1005 yes in kenya a minimum standard is 3 languages. Swahili is the National Language, English is the official language then we also speak our native African languages

[@Michelle-bx5si]

I had lived overseas , I’m from Canada, when I was younger and travelled all over Europe (76’-90’) and I found the most interactive way to communicate was a smile. People sense a genuine smile and will open up and will always make an effort to help.

[@neonayolzi1539]

well you are white so theres that

[@frankjoseph4273]

Its the universal language

[@hampdoomtv4998]

​@JoeByeDumb-e3kkzbin.infom9DfRr5_qmk?si=Y7y330VPLx7ngA6Q

[@DionKhnumdeuce]

Christmas not the same as Chinese New Year

[@positivenergy-yz4fz]

Michelle in Japan speaking Japanese 🤗

[@jazzed6319]

As an older Black woman here in California, I love your videos! Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family 🎊. God be with you all and may y'all have a prosperous life!✨💖🎊

[@chatryna]

"Love" and "this/your video/s" is an oxymoron.

[@solovantravel]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pistolpete8231]

​@@chatrynawhat on earth are you babbling on about?

[@BRExteriorPro]

As a young green man living in America I also appreciate this

[@JoKrPH]

@@chatrynacan you go be miserable elsewhere where no one cares? Thanks!

[@MGroovySunday]

That lady in the market who told you about the wax gourd was very interested in you. Quite friendly and informative. I also learned about the wax gourd because I had never known about that vegetable. Thanks for posting this video and best wishes for the coming New Year.

[@asmith8898]

They don't realize africa contains mostly everything that grows worldwide, excluding cold loving plants.

[@gointothedogs4634]

I'll have to look it up. I assumed it was like a green pepper.

[@lorettawilson5973]

Brother You Make Me Smile so much! I Love the Fact That You Are Very Much Who You Are! Thank You For Being You! I'd Love To Learn A Different Language. Merry Christmas 🎄🤶 And A Happy, Healthy, And Prosperous New Year! Blessings To You And Your Families! 🙏🏾

[@THE-BASEMENT]

I like how you carry yourself. You are a good dude.

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

He’s a 🤡. He allows people to disrespect him. That’s why you “like how he carries himself”. He should’ve smacked her with her own fish. 😂😂😂

[@BORN-to-Run]

He's making Black look good...

[@NoRockinMansLand]

@@BORN-to-Run those who are foolish enough to generalize all black people don't even matter to begin with

[@staywell7217]

Black inherently always looks good...the recessives inherently don't and never will.

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

@ At the risk of having my comment shadowbanned and prevented from posting, may I say, y’all sound like y’all should be on a plantation somewhere wearing tattered overalls with no shoes on. Lol.

[@backtothePI]

If you can keep your peace and respond with patience and understanding (not in the face of violence) that’s very spiritually uplifting for you and others. Great job doing that. 🙏🏽

[@arichster]

Wow. This is so much more than language and color. It is a wonderful insight into how people perceive each other especially where they are not exposed very much to diversity. Thank you for showing me so much I would never have seen before. And Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah 😁 to anyone celebrating it where you are! Wonderful work. Bless you.

[@dtrain1634]

Much respect to you :) racism is awful wherever and whenever - you are an example of learning another language and culture :) much respect from the uk 🇬🇧

[@adamajanneh1998]

The brother is fluent in Chinese and it's impressive in daily interactions with locals and surprisingly one can detect Chinese dialect in his spoken English language. Either way is impressive!

[@tjallingdalheuvel126]

Have the same if I am somewhere for a while. Can not do accents on command. But automatically adopt them. So that when I travel on, people ask me of I am from where I just came. Chinese though, to strange to me. Ome of those languages my ear van not distinguish certain sounds and nuances. To be fair, never put te into it.

[@kellyandrews8161]

If he did not let you hear his Chinese you would never know he is fluent in Manderin.

[@RobertalWilliams]

Chinese and English are both foreign languages to him. No crossover.

[@jimmybob7028]

You're brothers?

[@nahnotatall4291]

Mandarin*

[@SantaFredNY]

"You can never be given candy by everyone." Life lessons. I enjoyed your video, Merry Christmas,

[@parisannan]

Aww, they’re so sweet. Love when different cultures get along.

[@lfilson]

This was great. I enjoyed your comment about believing in yourself and having self-confidence. It's funny, doesn't matter where someone goes, they're going to find a hater somewhere, racist or otherwise. Happy trails!

[@ejeanroh377]

I am mixed breed; Spanish and German in New Mexico, USA. Some Hispanics did not like me because I am White to them. Some Anglos did not like me because I am Spanish. Go figure. I was born me!

[@alabamacountry9127]

​@@ejeanroh377yes I understand some only like pureblood but the USA is where most of us are mixed.

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

@@ejeanroh377 I don't understand why the physical body is always judged, not the heart and character of the person. The physical body deteriorates, their soul doesn't.

[@kevinroberts3593]

8:12 Love this lady ❤ She sees that he doesn’t look like most Chinese people but they can communicate and jumps at the opportunity to help him… just because he said that he can’t cook very well. You can see that she has a sweet soul. God bless her!

[@carolnewman8590]

I lived in Taiwan for 4 years, the Taiwanese were kind to us. There will always be someone who is ignorant, but you get over it. Best of luck to you, Happy New Year!!!

[@carolnewman8590]

@ No, they don’t like too many of us together, they’re afraid of us taking over.

[@Freethinker_746]

How do you get over it? Never, you just learn to tolerate it

[@amyokoh5428]

​@carolnewman8590 How can you take over a country over 1.4 billion? You guys need to remind them that their population is bigger than the whole Europe . Maybe they forgotten.

[@gointothedogs4634]

I loved this video! Hearing you speak Chinese to these people really brightens their day! Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

I *loved* the little old woman in he red hat who was giving you her best recipes. She was open and friendly and smiled and wanted to make sure you were able to make something delicious.

[@sammyslam1]

Awesome video!! Speaking with everyday locals in their language makes them happy i think!

[@Ultra_Fine_Point]

Speaking anyone's heart language or dialect makes them happy. All language learners need to know this simple fact. ~~ :)

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

Not FBA’s. We don’t like people imitating the way we talk because everyone tries to disrespect it.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 It’s not imitation to learn another language. You’re talking about accent.

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. That’s my point. Lol. Thanks. 👋🏾😆

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Why isn’t punk ass KZbin even allowing me to AGREE with you? 😂🤣😂

[@kumarbhatia6566]

Friggen amazing how well you speak the local language. Loved the video. Thanks for posting!! Happy New year to you as well.

[@elspethboyd8074]

Thank you so much for this video! Not only are you brilliant for speaking this difficult language so beautifully, your generosity, kindness and dignity outshines everyone. Sending you very best wishes for the year ahead. 🌟

[@cj9667]

Your constant uplifting attitude is what will get you far in life! I believe the “locals” aren’t used to seeing a person of color who can also speak their language….and it’s different! Then they don’t know what to say…Will you get whiter? 😳 Happy holidays!

[@BORN-to-Run]

😄That's a legitamate question😄

[@Sweetlyfe]

Yes, also most of the people working in the market possibly had to leave school early to work and help support their family. World history isn’t taught in schools in China only Chinese history. I’m so white that I had more melanin because I live in a hot country, I don’t go brown I just get sunburnt then blister and my skin peels, I have to cover myself in so much sunblock I get burnt through my windscreen driving.

[@MyPronounIsGoddess]

The locals aren’t used to seeing any foreigner, black, white or otherwise, speak their language. Watch Oriental Pearl. White and blonde, and all the same questions and wanting to touch her hair and skin. It’s not a ‘black’ thing at all.

[@amrabiscevic4865]

⁷​@@BORN-to-Run

[@chatryna]

Both these comments are very kind. They are also very obvious observations unless your agenda is not so innocent. This video takes stupidity to a whole other level.

[@scorpinok3006]

That lady who kept joking about paying in US dollars was adorable. I like her personality.

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

Is that the same one who kept trying to “complement” him by telling him how “differently black” he is? Yeah….”adorable”. 🙄👌🏾

[@tjallingdalheuvel126]

Depends on where you are in China. Mind a good bunch of the billion have never or rarely seen foreigners on their streets. Let ne ones that understand and speak Chinese. Traveled with ome. They always looked pleasently surprised he could speak and read their language.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 Get over yourself

[@Ealene-s1y]

​@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525👀 ❤

[@charliebures4032]

Different woman...everyone is different, unless they are trying to murder you I think it's good to practice tolerence

[@hanniosman1839]

Nice stuff, my dad is from Sudan and is 8.5 on the blackter scale. He speaks with a Beijing accent. He shocks people with his accent as it's perfect. They wouldn't know he's not Chinese without seeing him. My mum's European and they met in china where he was studying medicine and my mum Chinese. Both speak completely fluently.

[@leepo007]

What is a blackter scale?

[@Afrikan]

​@@leepo007Richter scale but blackter 😭🤣😂

[@kellyandrews8161]

I never heard of the blackter scale. European is not a race. How is your Chinese?

[@nicklli166]

wow thats cool af

[@sheilaabraham4350]

Blackter scale! 🤣🤣🤣 That’s awesome. Honkey approved!!

[@wulfjr]

Rocking that Kangol!!! I approve sir! Keep repping and doing what ye do brother. And merry Christmas and happy new year

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

I see no problem in discussing colour in a respectful manner. People are naturally curious and surely understanding differences brings about acceptance. Considering China had had little racial integration ignorance is bound to be high. On the whole people were very happy to interact and were respectful as this gentleman had educated himself and learnt the language. A definite advantage. Much respect to him.

[@annjames1837]

It's a Godless culture

[@QuantumEffectResidue]

You say the word ignorance; you do know that every species gravitates to the their own kind don't you. What's ignorant about that?

[@angelaw9476]

​@@QuantumEffectResiduePale skin is all over the world. People from India and Turkey have dark skin. In Biblical times people had dark skin. People all over the world see different skin tones on their TV's as well as when they travel. White supremacists tend to gravitate to their own. So you're very correct about that fact. People are murdered daily simply because of the skin that God gave them.

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

@QuantumEffectResidue Yes I used the word ignorance - meaning lack of knowledge or understanding. The Chinese culture is very different to ours in the West. Levels of education range from short term and very basic to what we would consider the peasant sector to highly educated matching those in the West. What we consider racialism is not a concept in China. Although discrimination in employment, the work place and in education is forbidden in law. As for species gravitating to each other that is a fact. However humans are one species no matter what colour we are or what features we have. We are fundamentally tribal and have natural biases but we do integrate often very successfully. The Anti racialism movement had been implemented to achieve something that may never totally possible because of our inate tribalism - that is all humans are totally equal, respected and accepted no matter what colour, culture, nationality, sexual persuasion or religious beliefs. Personally I have no issues with colour, difference of features or other nationalities ie none racialism. What I have a problem with is some cultures and religious beliefs which I am working on by educating myself.

[@stevepan9896]

i guess quantum is ignorant about what the word ignorant means lol, ignorant actually means lack of knowledge

[@tijoegronen]

I love your response Mike. People want these insignificant titles but they don’t take into account how the couple feels about each other. 👏👏👏

[@lisabryant5424]

Don't worry about titles. It about you and her. I have been with my significant other for over 35yrs and have friends and relatives who had married for a title and who are no longer married after 1 or 2 yrs. Be happy and lucky you found a loving partner. I'm 65 and still feel the same love and cherish each day we're together. Much love and positivity from US.

[@urbanhunter001]

Thinking you would turn lighter is crazy work 😂😂😂

[@maverickbourne2.0rph.]

😂😭🤣

[@Dimework]

Right 😂

[@delilahkelly8043]

Happy New Year! I am so happy to watch your channel and see how you move in this wide world! Congratulations on your travels and enlightening folks.

[@rnangel69]

Im a puerto rican lady with pale white skin...we also come in many shades..recognizing skin color differences is fine with me..its an opening to a discussion about our histories & ancestors❤

[@whatsgood8452]

Black Puerto Rican here

[@welshtoro3256]

Yeah, I get that. My wife is Spanish (I'm Welsh) and we work in England but have family and property in Spain. Many Europeans have no idea that there are Spaniards with pale white skin. We joke about one of my wife's elderly aunt's having Visigoth DNA because she has blonde hair and blue eyes unlike the dark hair and dark eyes of the rest of her family and Spaniards in general.

[@Morboeatspeople]

My ex is from PR and has paper-white skin. Later, she married a guy from Culebra, who's dark as black ink. All flavors :)

[@teresam5199]

Good for you

[@kenyattaali5356]

@@whatsgood8452same

[@anojadharmapala6325]

It is so nice to talk about each other skin colour without getting offended. We all proud of our skin colour. Chinese ladies very friendly and open for conversation. Respect each other. You get on with locals very well. Merry Christmas. Enjoy your cooking.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

The question is Why is it such a big deal?

[@tp5561]

@@Lee-ic2ynChina is very homogenous in a way, it was closed to the world for a long time and many people have never seen an African/African descent person in real life.

[@emilycarter3246]

@@Lee-ic2yn they r just curious. They’ve prolly never seen in person someone who does not look like them.

[@emilycarter3246]

I would love to see your wife and hear her experiences and opinions.

[@ralf716]

thats what internet is for. Just a snapshot from a local market somewhere in china. Love it. Thx man.👍

[@aicirtkciub9167]

I appreciate the lady offering her favorite recipe.

[@LebogangHappyMasemola]

People are different and they will not always treat you the same but you got to rise above that and stand your ground.

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

Oh, PLEASE shut up! 🙄😑😣

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

KZbin, I’m not fighting with you today. If you want to allow stupid people to say stupid things and not allow me to tell them how stupid they sound, that’s fine. I’m not ending this year angry with you, because I’m seriously using this year to get justice from you, for all the violations of my right to freedom of speech when you deleted and STILL delete all of my posts. I’m tired of fighting with you in this manner. I’m gonna fight with YOU in the legal system! And YOU’RE gonna LOSE! 🫵🏾😏

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

That’s a whole lotta 🐂 💩, sir.

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

Sir/ma’am, that is 🐂💩. Just so you know. Have a great day. 👋🏾

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

The “algorithm” won’t allow me to tell you what a load of 🐂💩 that is, but that’s why I’m going to report this platform to the FBI in 2025! There’s no way I’m putting up with one more year of this shit. I’m heading on down to 26 Federal Plaza, 23rd floor, and I’m coming with INVOICES, forget receipts!

[@heartart4597]

Marriage is not just a name. I greatly appreciate your offerings, language mastery, and perspective. I want to be clear that marriage is not just a name. Otherwise, we wouldn't shift in our relationship goals to its pinnacle. That union (marriage) has spiritual and natural benefits and protections. God continue to bless you on your life's journey (whether you believe in Christ or not). I greatly appreciated this video🙏🏽

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

🎯🎯👍🏾

[@feliciawilliams5720]

Agreed. 👍🏾🙏🏾. Get married……

[@lovelylady1414]

Amen❤

[@trose9418]

People are allowed to define their relationships any way they want. This world will be a much better place when ppl learn to mind their business and let other ppl live!!

[@highlyfavoured6789]

@@trose9418Of course they are but that does not change what the other poster said. Life is spiritual!

[@guestlistrecords1466]

LOVE the candy analogy. It is SO true about inner confident. You can not take other peoplee's issue with the world personally. The issues is THEM not you. TRUE INNER CONFIDENCE !! GREAT content

[@janwoodworth1]

I truly enjoyed this. Thank you for taking us along. And Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@dedetreek8893]

There are nice and nasty people in every country/ community. The real deal is that most locals will appreciate and like you if you have made the efforts to learn the local language. I see from your videos the love you get and most of the locals think your language knowledge is better than what you think it is.

[@Northstander]

Agreed, I think the ladies at the butcher were kind and decent people, one of them couldn't stop smiling...her first eye contact was totally positive and welcoming, that is something that is either there, or it isn't.

[@Keepskatin]

BS

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@Keepskatin In your mind

[@Keepskatin]

@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Get deported

[@chrisb2535]

What did the Chinese man do that was nasty? All I saw him do was stare at the guy from afar. Probably curious about a brown man, but also because he was filming. I think Trevor James and XiaoMa get the same kind of reaction.

[@taotaostrong]

You have a lovely personality and fantastic insight. Thanks for posting.

[@terrycarroll5802]

It is your heart that makes you unique! You have a good heart! We should all look at the heart and ignore the color!

[@sally-annestrawberry8360]

First time seeing you and WOW! Your understanding of this language is Sooo Impressive and your personality shines through your voice.. When You Talk You Smile 😃 Thank You, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ✌🏻🇬🇧

[@aiQuia]

Other than the one man at the beginning, everyone was very friendly to you. I think it helps that you can easily talk with them and respond to their kindness equally. I hope you and your family had a nice Christmas and a happy New Year. 🥳

[@retribution999]

Very impressive language skills and the rewards for your hard work speak for themselves. The locals clearly love it. Ive had a similar experience with a local language on an Indonesian Island, though Im nowhere near as fluent as you are. The Chinese seem very nice there and they respect you.

[@Stardust414]

Despite the 1 man questioning your presence in the market, there were many friendly locals who appeared to be accepting of you and were genuinely interested in conversing with you 💝

[@mikeraynaldo3454]

That’s right

[@MrLeiduowen]

Sichuanese are very friendly people. If could go back in time, I would move over there without hesitation.

[@yuruword4787]

They wanna see the 🍆

[@tp5561]

@@mikeraynaldo3454I couldn’t understand the tone of the man’s comment, is it possible it was surprise at seeing a black man?

[@akharrellwrites]

​@@tp5561Maybe, but why? Black people are (and can be) everywhere.

[@sandrajenifer3510]

Hi Mike! You handled yourself well, as always. 😊

[@glam5414]

Thanks to the algorithm, I came across this video and I’m soooo glad I did! Great video and much respect for how you handled yourself when questioned about your skin color.

[@rayturchie7038]

Thanks!

[@ErrolJohnson-f2w]

Yes Mike, merry Christmas to you and your family near and far, and all the best for the new year 🇯🇲🇯🇲 (we JAMAICAN are with you) blessed love

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

Of COURSE y’all are!!! Y’all LOVE it when they disrespect your melanin and call you a “different black”, because you don’t have as much of it as others. Ridiculous. 🙄

[@mechi20]

Wow, this is my 1st time coming across your video. This is so amazing, I love how you are very comfortable w/ yourself in the culture. New subscriber 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Susan-m8d4b]

Happy New Year! And I admire you! I think its fantastic how you learned another language and speak fluently and the confrontation was AWESOME! No one should talk about another esp right in front of one another. This is how I feel at the nail salon when all chinese personnel are prob talking about my hands and feet😮😮😮

[@DaliwolfBacon]

The man at the beginning was pretty rude...but then you met that guy from another city, and he was very friendly! I think there are loving people and hateful people everywhere. I am in the USA and there are good and bad people here too. I try to see a person's heart. I try to be friendly and kind to everyone I meet. I think that is the way the world should be. Merry Christmas! 🎄Thank you for the very interesting video.

[@chrisb2535]

What did the guy do that was rude? Genuinely curious. I didn't hear him say anything. He was just looking from afar.

[@HoneyBunches100]

I don’t think he was rude. He commented that he was filming but it seemed to be a jovial observation that he just expressed out loud. Completely harmless. 💯

[@DaliwolfBacon]

@@HoneyBunches100 I was commenting on what he said he heard the man saying before he filmed his interaction with him. From what he said, the guy said "What is a black guy doing here?", but as soon as he found out the guy could speak Chinese, he changed his tone quickly.

[@DaliwolfBacon]

@@chrisb2535 He mentioned that before he started filming, that guy said "what is a black guy doing here?", but then changed his attitude as soon as he heard that the guy could speak Chinese.

[@JohnS-ch7cr]

@@DaliwolfBacon Well that isn't necessarily rude, he's just genuinely curious and pointing out something out of the ordinary for him. Everybody likes to be offended but there is literally a black man filming there, something which probably has never happened there before.

[@KenJames9911]

it's very strange that all over the world, people are so concerned and interested about the Black skin... 😲😲

[@lindc1070]

Just curious as in many areas only recently have we seen black people, especially in Asia

[@rockowilson2320]

No, if you go to places where they never or rarely see white people, it's the same result. They only know their see on t v or in the movies.

[@mcguire337]

That’s because they want the BBC 😂

[@NoahSpurrier]

We are intrigued by what we are not familiar with. In general, roll with it and don’t make a big deal about it and have a laugh. Most people are nice.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

Just as brown or black people in remote places are about European people

[@edgardolugo540]

I enjoy seeing you interact with the Chinese people. I love seeing the BANTER you share with the Chinese people when interacting I am a Hispanic American living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I am married to a Filipina and we live in the province of Cebu. The majority of the Filipino People are very friendly towards me. I pay no mind to the HATERS. I look like an average American ( White Guy or as Filipinos say "KANO" ) 5'11" 205 pounds lite completion Green Eyes... When I make it known to Filipinos that ask me where I'm from... I tell them I am Hispanic/American of Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 Decent ( Both of my Parents were born in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 ) The Dialect of Filipino spoken here in Cebu is called "Bisayan"... I understand a lot of words used here because it sounds "SPANISH". I wish you your wife and family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@NubianQueen6391]

I love that you speak the language fluently and that you are living in another country and making the best of it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@gwendolynforest9610]

Don't let the haters get next to you, You seem to be a nice guy who knows how to handle your own. Keep doing you Mike and I will keep watching you and your lovely wife and baby. It will always be negative people and haters, Just continue on, Out with the old , In with the New. Happy New Year🎉🎉

[@prttylttlebnny]

This is the first video of yours that I've ever seen and you have my subscription. You have such a good head on your shoulders and everything that you're saying is so true. And furthermore, you're presenting your opinion in a very palatable way. Keep up the great work and congratulations on the true love in your life and your little one too.

[@mikeraynaldo3454]

Welcome to my channel, I couldn’t figure out your name but anyhow wish you the best viewing experience watching Black in China video.

[@prttylttlebnny]

@mikeraynaldo3454 I'm that pretty little bunny, and it's so nice to meet you! I was so enthralled with your video! I want to travel so badly. But, for now I live vicariously through watching videos on KZbin of far away places, and interesting people. I really like your content! And congratulations on your beautiful new baby! I saw one of your shorts earlier giving medicine in a very clever way. Happy holidays to your family!

[@daoistdansah54]

"...palatable''''" hmmm

[@prttylttlebnny]

@@daoistdansah54 ? What's wrong with using the word palatable? I'm really asking.

[@mindboggler797]

I don’t like how the women selling pork acted as if they were complimenting him by saying he’s not as dark as the other black people they see and that he must be turning white as if being darker is somehow undesirable.

[@gointothedogs4634]

He wasn't offended by that, why should we be? They haven't experienced his culture. I took it to mean he wasn't acting the way most people in other countries see black people acting in movies.

[@kitkatt430]

​@@gointothedogs4634But they were specifically talking about his complexion, not the way he acts. I don't know how you came up with that interpretation.

[@KhaleemaElder-cp7jr]

​@@gointothedogs4634 it wasn't abt his actions , it's was obviously Abt his complexion

[@froggiecansler5022]

nah... ​@@gointothedogs4634

[@tromtacular]

You don’t have to like it. That’s ok. In most Asian cultures, even in India, ‘darker is bad’. I attended a wedding in the South of India one time with some Indian companions (we were invited even though we did not know anyone there; it was very generous of the villagers to do this). The (fairly poor) village tribe was quite dark. The bride was one of the most beautiful women I had ever seen in my life. I told/asked my (lighter-skinned) Indian travelling companions, “She is SO beautiful, isn’t she?” Them: “No. She is ugly.” Me: “What? Look; she is beautiful!” Them: “No. Dark skin; ugly.” Now, at the time I was a long blonde haired surfer dude with blue eyes from Australia, so I said to my Indian friends, “That makes you ugly and me handsome (I held my arm against his). By your logic, you can never become more attractive than me. How does that feel?!” They did not speak to me for two days, but they when they did resume speaking to me, there was no anger. They knew I was just trying to show them how their attitude made other people feel. They were offended, then reflected on what was said, let the thoughts linger and once the offence feelings subsided, they realised my motive was not to disrespect them but to give them another perspective to consider. It did not hurt our friendship to have that conflict. It deepened our friendship. In modern Asian cultures that are more Westernised, the desire for lighter skin is still there, but it’s acknowledged and joked about in self-deprecating style. Filipinos will call themselves ‘Blasian’ (Black-Asian) to own the disrespect they receive from (for example) Vietnamese people. It’s done with good humour. Cultural attitudes take time to shift. We must exercise prudence, patience, kindness whilst being gracious despite our pricked emotions. Taking offence from any interaction is a choice imho.

[@mex1111]

I studied Mandarin years ago! These videos are giving me inspiration and helping me stay fresh. 😆 Love it! Your accent is too good!!! 👏👏 people seem generally friendly there

[@bidyoutubegoodbye920]

That is perfectly normal for people who go to the market to buy things in the market. I look like you but one of my grandfathers was chinese. My aim this new year is to learn the language as well as learning to read it too.

[@soelenny]

Merry Christmas, Mike and your family. 🎄🎄🎄

[@maxwelltaranhike9194]

The woman in red who asked about attending a languages university has a beautiful smile...

[@lagringa7518]

I thought so too. 🙂

[@Nurturing2]

I am SO proud of you and for you❣️ I wish I could speak another language. You are SO COOL!!! People’s ignorance causes pain. Grateful you are empowered and don’t allow their low vibrational energy to impact you. Sending love & light, my friend!!! Happy New Year!!! 🙏✨

[@rider2731]

It’s interesting to see how the Chinese can openly talk about race and skin color in a casual and friendly way.

[@chrisb2535]

Chinese people are very direct from what I've seen.

[@derrick9635]

You've been brainwashed in the west .

[@ppike__]

@@chrisb2535 100%

[@sharongillesp]

We should say, “ I’m not that dark? Well, I wish I were DARKER! The DARKER the more beautiful.” Don’t DARE let them think they are GIVING YOU A COMPLIMENT!

[@Kll-z8m]

Bs. The lighter the more beautiful. Most people will agree with that fact. Nice try though.

[@Haberdashery22]

You can be ice white or pitch black. It's your heart and soul that are beautiful or not.

[@pippilpdlr]

​@@Kll-z8m seems subjective but keep spouting that nonsense

[@futuremommyttcjourney7826]

Because they are racist

[@totalkaos7312]

@@Kll-z8m pale n pink, I’ll pass.

[@lolitared2150]

They seem so impressed with your fluency of their language. I love that. I can tell they enjoy talking to you😊❤

[@acummings3869]

Wow! You are so fascinating! You randomly came up on my feed! Thanks for sharing! Please share more about your journey! I love channels that actually have something interesting to say!

[@amymalina5073]

You are patient and very kind in the face of all this closed mindedness and ignorance. Your great intellect and understanding is evident. Blessings to you

[@M.theDreamMachine]

Where was closed mindedness? People where Open friendly and curious

[@goodluvv]

My exact sentiments. The slick comments were annoying but he handled it well.

[@dr.mikeybee]

I've been studying Mandarin for about a year, and I have trouble understanding when people speak, but I can understand some of what you are saying, so thank you.

[@RunningOverRocks]

New subscriber here! I feel very much like you sometimes. As a Caucasian I lived and went to school with many African Americans, even graduating from a Historical Black College University (HBCU) way back in the early 70s when it wasn't "cool" to hang around black folk in the Deep Southern city I lived in America. I still get strange looks being the only white guy in a sea of black people. That's why my friends nicknamed me, "Cream in the Coffee!" I enjoyed so much this episode as I simply love everything about the Chinese culture -- its food and especially its women! 🙂

[@user-eu2me4bp7j]

So many red flags here 🚩🚩🚩

[@erinjohnson1124]

Which HBCU did you attend?

[@grateful9672]

Loving the genuine conversation between you and the lady teaching you how to make the soup, "don't forget to add sault"

[@yinyangforyou]

Just subscribed. Started watching from the beginning and, your channel has come a long way. Hi from Canada! 🇨🇦❤️ 64 year old mom of one son and 3 grandchildren. I'm really enjoying your videos.

[@mikeraynaldo3454]

Thanks for supporting my channel, my first priority is that you get the best viewing experience. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family, Good health and God bless you

[@selimgurbanow5757]

Thank you sir for everything,we love u:)

[@chachi076]

@6:07 did I just hear that right??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@booger1020]

😂😂😂

[@lolitared2150]

Lol. It did sound like *that* word but I'm sure it wasn't lol❤

[@DanHenderson-w5c]

And again 😂

[@jav1221]

Its not, it's "nagei". It's the Chinese word when he was referring to the veggies he was buying as "those (over there)". It's also in used as a filler word by a lot of people, like how native English speakers might use "let's see" or "um"

[@Hardawaydre4347]

I heard it twice 😂😂

[@JohnEdwinOfficial]

First time watching your channel I loved this, and it is very true what you said about being confident in yourself and having a healthy self-esteem, as we cannot please everyone, especially at the cost of our own inner peace. ❤ Keep the videos up, and happy new year!

[@mikeraynaldo3454]

Welcome John, glad to know you like my content. Stay well and God bless you.

[@7Tempest_]

Love your videos man

[@miss.milas1]

The fact that you’re open to learning and exploration is admirable. Many Americans don’t know any other languages yet are so quick to judge other cultures. You’re a blessing keep your spirits.

[@MagnificientTheory]

That maybe true about most Americans but let's not forget that many other nationalities are quick to judge Americans from what they've seen or heard from TV

[@matcampbell3552]

Hes not American so why did you bring up Americans? Proving that other cultures judge Americans more than you like to admit.

[@miss.milas1]

@ well.. I am American and do not know 2 languages. Hence, the American statement.

[@miss.milas1]

@ indeed. Same goes for other cultures making these judgements. It’s no different.

[@matcampbell3552]

@@miss.milas1 U may be American but ur not identifying with American culture. Ur identifying with everybody else's. And I am also American and I speak 2 languages.

[@malvinelpinnoy]

Happy holidays, Mike 🎉

[@resheenaball9649]

Thank you for sharing this. This was an educational experience for the people you encountered, as well as myself. I truly believe that a smile and respect go a long way in any culture. This was refreshing to see. ❤

[@charesshlarraga7420]

Omgosh, 😮 I cannot believe that they act so ignorant about race/color, especially the lady who said that she "thought that it was a climate problem" she said "problem!" So, how will they act seeing the rainbow 🌈 spectrum of black people?! 🤯😂