I Caught People Talking about me in Foreign Languages

[@willvr4]

If a little girl from halfway around the world gave me a hug as a total stranger, it would make my entire month. So adorable.

[@giftcardbill]

The little girl hugging brought tears to my eyes. What a sweet family.

[@Works12363]

It was so cute

[@SHANECatLovinActivistHistorian]

till you realize your billfold is missing

[@4G63Tx]

Right! That is as so adorable

[@justmenotyou3151]

I'd be checking my wallet.

[@petertarantelli]

The little girl asking for a hug was the cutest 💕

[@EthanLomas]

yes, it was so cute

[@hobojump7651]

maximum cuteness

[@TkyoSam]

Great video. Poor Tommy. It's always his wife getting hugged by other people lol

[@snowdog03]

Oi Papa Sam, You should do one like this. Ohayo from Cleveland.

[@ziontours5893]

I think because in countries where people only have dark hair, they're infatuated wiith blonde hair.

[@OrientalPearl]

This is a good point Sam 😂

[@iVenge]

Well, she’s a stunning beauty.

[@geekykii]

I don't know... I think Tommy also wanted to give/receive a hug from her.

[@lalaking7974]

The hug was my favorite part.❣ It's amazing how children are so drawn to sweet 'foreigners". I think it's because in that moment, they are learning that although we may look different, we're all just humans.

[@McBuggs.]

Yes indeed, that made me smile even more while watching the video. We all need warm hugs no matter who we are.

[@keithammleter3824]

If so, they are smarter than most adults.

[@joellepoitras9566]

Your husband made me laugh with is “why not me? ». Lollll give him a hug Alysa loll

[@OrientalPearl]

He’s a funny guy.

[@_sparrowhawk]

"Don't worry I wasn't saying anything bad about you" Ah, the curse of loving languages and visiting China.

[@ThatDaneKat]

Tommy so jealous of you getting that hug! 😹

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

🐻 just kiddin...

[@yopyop3241]

That’s not jealousy. It’s Japanese indirectness. Tommy was asking Anming for a hug, but she misunderstood and left him hanging. Obviously, the proper response American-Japanese response is to administer a hug that is intimate enough and long-lasting enough to trigger severe Japanese embarrassment at public displays of affection.

[@kanyetheofficial]

​@@yopyop3241she didnt misunderstood she literally pushed him w a hand 💀💀☠️🏴‍☠️ it was on purpose to left him hanging

[@skycloud4802]

And he wasn't called pretty either.

[@britturk123]

The hug from that young girl brought a tear to my eye two or three in fact, it was as if you just got vindicated for doing what you do so wonderfully with all the people you meet. It was one of the best things I have witnessed on youtube, and the fact that it made you absolutely thrilled too was great to see, even to the slight mock misery of your beloved hubby, HA!.

[@OrientalPearl]

Awww, that so sweet. I thought that was a special moment too.

[@inotoni6148]

​@@OrientalPearlYou look like Steffi Graf, the famous German tennis player

[@oldbadgui3351]

Poor Tommy. Bro just wants hugs.

[@Fur4dayz]

You don’t know Cantonese, no hug for you 😂

[@sparky5860]

Alyissa….. I owe you an apology…… I commented a while back on the first video you made with Nomad…. You were interviewing him on the topic of his homelessness…. After watching I began to think you were doing this for content….. I believe I said that in my comment… I now see how wrong I was…. What you really did is use your influence to help someone out…… Nomad has hit 100K now and I’m sure the exposure you gave him was a huge part in getting there….Thank you for proving me wrong……. I sincerely apologize….. Us Michiganders gotta stick together…… Take care…..☮️

[@OrientalPearl]

I appreciate that Sparky. Thank you.

[@Nezzen-]

😂

[@johndanielmontano]

so nice of you! admirable even if you are behind the anonymity of the internet! That's one reason why I love watching oriental pearls videos. so wholesome and simple. and really good at the language too!

[@dianagarrison3138]

Wow - you are adulting beautifully!

[@mslj1972]

I just think you’re awesome 😊

[@JackRichardsonM8]

Thanks for your pieces on homeless people in Japan. Nice to see a polyglot with a social conscience.

[@newtron9]

Thank you for teaching me the meaning of Polyglot! (

[@rogerlenton3335]

Very inspirational. Everytime I struggle with my Vietnamese classes I watch one of your videos to keep me going. Thank you!

[@hoaxygen]

Same here. Japanese is hard and this lady is already on her third Asian language wtf.

[@the.artist.donaldb]

It’s your blonde hair. They are fascinated by it. Someone I worked with went for a family vacation and one of their daughters has light blonde hair and Chinese people wanted a photo with her all the time. Some even wanted actually touch (cringe) her hair as though it was magical or something. It got un-nerving for her parents after a while

[@trappedkitty5335]

The same happens with my wife, who has ginger hair. Mine's purple, so I get all the compliments, but no one asks to touch it. I'm kind of okay with that. Xb

[@Elephant_King_Gj]

I think it's more than her blonde hair, though that's a big part of her overall looking from Russia.

[@AJR-zg2py]

Same with red hair. An old coworker - a muscular 6'4" ginger Viking of a man with long hair and a long beard - went to China for a trip and he might as well have been the biggest celebrity in the country LOL

[@sarinacampo5705]

She should save her hair and sell it to them 😂

[@tray488]

A lady had a little boy in a small village . Everyone wanted a picture of him. He had blond hair. They never seen a child with blond hair.

[@charlesperez9976]

Ah,yes,people around the world are inherently good people. I speak English,when I am around someone that does not,I don’t start saying horrible things! I love how you surprise them,they are always happy and HONORED that you have taken the time,and discipline to honor them. You are one of the masters🥰

[@boodledemic6430]

People are not inherently good, goodness has to be taught, so the ones that are good either had great upbringing or they’re faking it lol

[@Finity_twenty_ten]

@@boodledemic6430 No one's inherently racist either. Racism has to be taught as well. If you don't teach your children to be racist, they won't be racist. (But unless they have been exposed to other races a lot, they are gonna be interested in other races, but that isn't the same thing as racism, now is it?)

[@Teiresias911]

I saw your short about the out-of-order bathroom for the first time and I was wondering "Did I miss a new upload from Oriental Pearl or something?!" and it appears I was just a bit early. Thanks for all your videos - I watch 'em all! Also, I'd love to see more Tommy! I didn't even recognize him earlier in the video until you put your hand on his chest LOL - thanks again for all the videos!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, we were long overdue for a Tommy appearance.

[@Kuromi-w1p]

​@@OrientalPearlI am also from China,and my Chinese zodiac sign is also horse My English zodiac sign is Gemini ♊

[@Kuromi-w1p]

...I speak 3 kind of Chinese 💀💀💀

[@BijuuMike]

you finally got your shirt. I helped!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Mike. You’re right, you helped make this happen lol. It’s a pretty awesome shirt, not gonna lie.

[@g30r_g1a]

HELPP MIKE WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE 😭😭

[@vhsfangs]

omg???

[@ReaAsd-p8x]

MIKE ???

[@TheNamesRyan]

Tommy is so innocent sometimes and it's hilarious in a good way!! Also your commentary mic sounds good

[@soniaramos91]

I had to learn Cantonese on my own just so I can talk to my in-laws and order food. I learned just enough to make conversations and the people from Hong Kong get shocked when I speak their language. I also speak Spanish, a little Italian, a little Hebrew, a little Japanese and a little Russian. I love learning languages and it's always a pleasure hearing you speak several languages and shocking the natives.

[@cherylkern3288]

Many years ago when Ukraine was a part of the Soviet Union, I was in the Kiev airport. I overheard a man talking to one of the employees about me - asking who I was, where was I from, etc. I looked at them both and said, "I speak Russian and can understand you." They were so embarrassed.

[@ezinafauda4394]

I love that you are calling people out for being disrespectful.

[@justbdsd4569]

That's how Americans are to foreigners daily when they not protesting

[@dianakidd4219]

Calling a blonde a Russian is disrespectful?

[@sisig_maria]

you and the other language content creators really inspire me to pursue learning another language!

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@mikaelb7735]

You do this in such a lovely way. A mixture of "reality" and humor. Keep well and Good luck to you and your husband!

[@luke144]

What you did for nomad push's Robin as really kind of you. Your simple act of kindness changed his life! Highest blessings.

[@limitlessends]

Our family took a trip to Japan a year ago and it was one of the most amazing trips of my whole life. The people were so sweet and kind. The country was so safe. The juxtaposition between ancient heritage and modern life *chef kisses*

[@lorrane2177]

Thank you for the nice video. I appreciate being able to see other countries and the people who live there. Give Tommy lots of hugs…he seemed sad that he missed out!

[@vikkibutler8255]

adorable tommy "why not me" hahaha I always love vids with you two together.

[@RedwoodGeorge]

Thank you - I"m traveling to Europe this winter and I'm using Pimsleur to learn Swedish. The combination of hearing, spoken and flash cards really helps and I find I'm remembering more than I would have expected.

[@Lewisiaisoutofcontext]

Lycka till och trevlig resa! 😊

[@newtron9]

I get so much joy watching you, your interactions are priceless. Thank You!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! Please enjoy more or my videos today.

[@Gredunza]

"I don't think I can use that bathroom..." Well, not with that attitude! 😂

[@OrientalPearl]

😆 love it

[@ipoison3862]

What attitude you gotta have to use "that" bathroom? New York pigeon? 😂❤

[@HannahJack123]

Thank you for this channel, it's a really cool thing to be able to speak fluently more than one language, what a blessing you and your husband are. Thank you thank you!

[@CharroDavid]

It's a blessing to not be able to hear other persons small talk over the street.

[@Waylander173]

I love your videos...such a beautiful country and people, very wholesome, and your interaction with the locals is wonderful ..... from near London/ UK

[@mprice6683]

Anming, please post more. It doesn't have to be fancy, we just inspired by your gift of language.

[@kendrickkx]

Amazing video. Such a great interactions and the little is so cute with the hug.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked the short and long version of the video.

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Tommy needs a Hug 🥺

[@MattAndImprov]

You need a "Not Russian. Let's talk. (In 4 languages)" shirt or pin.

[@lee-fr8oo]

I agree 💯😊

[@BooHoo_0]

Can't wait to watch this! I really enjoy these types of videos bc there are so many different reaction!

[@avenov]

Poor Tommy, give him a hug 😂

[@MrMyater]

As a man, we don't get many stranger hugs from people when traveling. But when I help out the worried women in the airports when I am traveling, and they just make their flight, it always makes my day when a get an appreciative hug from them.

[@CiceroSapiens]

You're such an inspo. Since I first started watching your channel knowing no Mandarin, now I can understand what they're saying about you.

[@HaienTwitch]

If I could ask for a superpower I would not ask for the power of flight or to be super strong. I would ask for the power to understand and talk all the languages in the world.

[@Waylander173]

That's fantastic...what a super power

[@saucy2476]

Awww the art of you and Tommy at the end is so cute!

[@tommullinerart]

My sister and I are both fluent in Thai, but we don't really look Thai. We were on the London underground going to the airport when a Thai couple came aboard, and it wasn't long until one of them started talking about the other passengers on the carriage. My sister and I just stayed quiet for about an hour until a trendy punk jumped on with the coolest boots I've ever seen. I totally forgot about the Thai couple and blurted out in Thai to my sister, "How frickin' cool are that punk's boots?" To which "the Matrix glitched" and the Thai couple went ashen-faced 😂😂 I bet they were going through what they had said the rest of the journey, lol

[@BobbyHill2973]

Putting yourself out there to show how other parts of the world interact is amazing. Thank you for sharing🙏

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

At 0:28. They assume that a lot in South Korea too. There are Russians and Ukrainians who come to South Korea for work or school reasons. However just because they are blonde hair, have fair skin tone, and blue eyes does not mean they are Russian or Ukrainian.

[@wendyross7206]

I love to see the smiles on people's faces when u speak to them in their native tongue...its pure joy! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@whushaw]

You'd feel like a celebrity in China, everyone wants a picture with Anming! It was so cool to see the Yi people performing in those outfits by happenstance. Those vehicles looked so cool all decorated driving through Malaysia.💜 Poor Tommy, he felt left out wanting a hug too. You said it right "You don't speak Cantonese no hug for you." LOL 😂 The cab driver was shocked and impressed by your language-speaking skills, he wasn't expecting you to speak Mandarin at all! I'm interested in trying a Mangosteen after you say they're so good, I still want to try one. I can't find them in my grocery store perhaps an asian market would sell them? Now we're talking, free merch from the rickshaw. Now you have the drip and style to represent 😎

[@teralmiles]

Wow!!! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.. You are one amazing lady. I adore that you can converse in so many languages. This may sound silly, but I get quite emotional listening to you. Love your videos.

[@OrientalPearl]

Try a FREE TRIAL in 50 LANGUAGES Pimsleur: offers.pimsleur.com/free-trial-oriental-pearl

[@quillclock]

you forgot to pin this ;D

[@roberrzadkowski2789]

Russian KGB agent Anya Amasova, where is your next secret mission? 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnp.johnson1541]

You amaze us Pearl! You are are having the life! Language and travel. What a gift!

[@polyboroides2615]

You have a fantastic life style, always away visiting other countries, your language skills are amazing. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for watching. More coming up soon.

[@Merlin0fCamelot]

your husband is very understanding when ppl approach you and he has to wait on the sideline. so sweet of him. he sure is a lucky man!

[@ironqqq]

3:14 this needs to be on a loop

[@Kulasa_edits]

Real

[@vid0n226]

I wish i could learn languages like you. I love the videos! :)

[@effiegerosfakinou454]

Best 😊 wishes 🙏, from a Jersey mom in Athens Greece ❤

[@generalnguyenngocloan1700]

Yiassas to everyone from Florida!

[@MattCantSpeakIt]

3:21 - 4:05 The BEST kind of content you can ever have on this channel! This encounter put a big smile on my face :D

[@kidena.338]

I'm amazed how quick u recognize the language or accent of a person when you speak in Mandarin and the lady speaks Cantonese.

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, it’s because she said “dojie” to the kids which is Cantonese for thank you. That was a dead giveaway.

[@jeannetteelizabeth144]

Love the video; it's great that you and Tommy got to travel a bit! 😊😊

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad you like these travel videos.

[@HappyCat1111]

That’s China. I felt like a unicorn the whole time, ppl wanting pics with me, all the staring. It’s harmless and you get used to the attention. I just try to have fun with it.

[@530MAIDU]

I’m so proud of you getting a hug from that cute 🥰 little girl. I love that you spoke CANTONESE…I know you’ve been learning from the APP. I encouraged my grand daughter to use it. Love you both Alyssa & Tommy. I love ❤️ Tommy’s English. Thank you for always sharing your adventures. I’ve been watching you from the beginning and your journey has been amazing. 🤍🤍🤍 N. California/USA

[@rogercruz1547]

If you guys ever come to Brasil, there are lots of cities with people that speak both portuguese and japanese... most famously São Paulo has a Japanese district. "Ne?!" at the end of the sentence to say "isn't it?!" is the same in portuguese "né?!" because it's "não" + "é". "O-bri-ga-do" and "a-ri-ga-tou" have the same cadence. Lots of shared things. Oh, not to forget the Brasilian cities in Japan!

[@TheAexitus]

You're great. Very funny to watch your videos. Greetings from Germany 😁😁😁

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you like them!

[@kahlaaja]

I must say, having visited St Petersburg a few times, besides having long light colored hair your clothing style has imo many same elements/vibe as the general style the wealthier Russian ladies seek to their outfits. Suits you well, but unfortunately doesn't help being assumed as non-Russian by first glance :D

[@Hippy_Pickle]

I always love your videos but don't usually comment. I just want to say that thanks to you I've discovered so many more awesome & inspiring people, like Robin over on Nomad Push, & get to share in your journeys. You all just bring a smile & a warm heart to the world that we need more of. Safe travels! 😁✌️☮️❤️

[@Iamnooh]

WHY NOT ME!!! 😡

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

She should have hugged her husband to make him feel included lol

[@peterbayne7227]

Your language skills are great, and you have a knack for connecting with others. I wish I could speak other languages like that. (Alas, I'm stuck as an English only speaker as I have zero language learning skills.)

[@nochannelz5815]

I am American in America, and I would think that you have Russian ancestry.

[@Railtracking]

Hi, it is so much fun watching your video's! Not only because of the language thing, but also because of you being so kind and funny and chearful.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!!

[@ayushmourya2831]

It's really so much to watch your videos my friend 😁 People reaction is amazing 🤩

[@panikalmly]

the little girl giving you a hug was so sweet 😢!

[@zacharikurbah6358]

Great video as always 👍🏻❤️

[@Rugrat]

Mate I love seeing how happy they get from you speaking their language, it was the same when I moved to Sweden and had pre learned some Swedish 😁👍

[@srfirehorseart]

When I visited many years ago, all the Swedes I met just wanted to practice their English with me. They watched English and American shows, apologised for their English and then spoke it perfectly. Is it any different now?

[@jamesjdm]

I speak three languages and ive never felt the urge to talk smack about someone i didn't think spoke one of them... Maybe because im from a country that's extremely diverse but if you wouldn't say it in a way they could understand then you shouldn't say it

[@fifster23]

the little girl hugging you was so cute

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I didn’t expect that.

[@Sabin41]

Poor Tommy, having to work, not getting hugs

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, I gave him lots of hugs.

[@tray488]

Thanks!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for your support Tray. You’re the best!

[@tray488]

Your are welcome.

[@tray488]

Tray is my nickname by my mother. Real name is Rene .

[@windschlussel]

His expression is so priceless 😅😅

[@waddee30]

Great video, thanks for promoting Pimsleurs. I have made so much progress with that compared to other ones.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m really glad that Pimsleur is helping you.

[@alfredosalgado4174]

OP: Subscribe to Tommy... Tommy: Subscribe.... OP: He's going to pass-out. Tommy: Yes...Uhh, No. It's ok.

[@administracionISA]

here in Honduras we have tons of woods of mangustin fruit and lichi, there is a garden call Botanical Garden Lancetilla in Tela Honduras (the most big garden in central America), we love that fruit , and here there is a lot of history told about the garden and how that fruit came to here

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

Someone asks you for a photo everyday, because you are a unicorn... tall, white, blonde and blue eyed. (It's really just that simple.)

[@Rogueonepigeon]

Whilst this is true, I think she is brunette naturally and dyed blonde. Also I don't know how much study you need to do to speak 3 Asian languages almost fluently but it must be a huge amount beyond comprehension for your average adult.

[@gardengeek3041]

Every time we see various Asian people break into huge smiles upon hearing a foreigner speak their language, it makes me glad I subscribed. As a sociologist with many friends from Japan, China & Korea, I know that Asian people grow up learning a totally different type of body language ... including a more reserved 'SMILE LANGUAGE'. This is partly why we Westerners have labeled Asians as 'inscrutable'. The way they carry themselves and their facial expressions in public are meant to be reserved. I think the placid face and neutral stance is meant to be respectful of others. Westerners might misinterpret that as unfriendly or unwelcoming. Armed with her little camera and her ability to speak their lingo, Oriental Pearl shows us just how friendly & spontaneous the people of the Far East can be. When caught off guard like this (when the passerby foreigner is not expected to speak and interact at all), its a warm-hearted prank that everyone can enjoy. Getting back to smiles, when the first high speed trains went into service in China and western foreigners started to use them, there was a special training exercise for the stewardesses: A youtube video shows how they are taught to smile and talk at the same time. They practice by looking in a mirror and speaking, while gripping a pencil between their front teeth. Keep up the good work, Miss O.P. !!

[@chiccollatta]

Im In The Netherlands and I understand abit of Dutch, I would really want to also catch people talking about me😅

[@ajdrums8075]

It's way more multicultural. Noone would care

[@chiccollatta]

@@ajdrums8075💪🏽

[@JungSungchan_01]

4:13 That hug was so wholesome ❤

[@lyhthegreat]

malaysians always pride themselves for being multilingual and you really surprised them.

[@Mobik_]

Everyone should become a member or, at least, SUBSCRIBE!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much friend! Thanks for reminding everybody.

[@HelenaRG71]

What’s that russian thing? Just because you are blonde? Is it like that when you are in Italy and blonde, they think you’re from Sweden or Finland?

[@infantfrontender6131]

I guess it's because she is white and blond. Also, the main factor is that Russia is near China, and now people travel to Asia more

[@HelenaRG71]

@@infantfrontender6131 well a lot of non-Asian people are blonde... why they all instantly think of Russia... sure, Russia is the biggest country on earth and so. But just because you’re blond? Is that the same thing they cannot recognize kaukasian types as we think all asians look the same?

[@infantfrontender6131]

@@HelenaRG71, because of the war Russians now can't easily travel to European countries and visit Asia more, especially China. I was in China and heard it too, but in my case, they were right because I'm Russian. In the Philippines, I often hear "Are you from America?". Some people said that many Filipinos associate white people with Americans. I guess because a lot of foreign tourists are from the USA. The same with the Chinese. But it's my opinion.

[@yumi.eXVtaQ]

First of all, cause there's a lot of Russian tourists in China, and also a lot of Russians from the eastern regions tend to move to China to work or study, it's easier and cheaper than moving to European part of Russia. On top of that, cause of the war even more Russians travel to China. But also - besides of being blond, her facial features are actually quite slavic. I don't know if Asians can see these features (just like we Europeans may have problem seeing differences in Asian faces), but she definitely has some of these. So it's not straight stereotype like blond swedes in Italy, it's more like a bunch of small things on top of each other.

[@milbabarrios4151]

Thanks so much to represent us the way you do. You have been an inspiration for me and I appreciate your work and I hope you continue doing your best for the future generations to come

[@ironqqq]

3:36 Canto like a boss

[@theeclectic2919]

When my wife and I went to Japan and China we got some strange looks. I'm 6'2" (half Mexican/half English) and my wife is 5'2" with naturally curly red hair. We went with our kids, one boy with curly black hair and blue eyes, and and one girl with dark blonde hair and grey eyes. I think most people knew we were American. But everyone was quite friendly everywhere we went.

[@rosskelly8268]

You are a cute Russian lady. That's why they want your picture. Also I think it's great you are getting Tommy to do his howling thing again. 8:27 I love it when he cuts loose with that!

[@SpotandLes]

The thing I like most about your videos are they make me laugh and smile. Thank you.

[@Gazumi-inOZ]

I actually don't want to be fluent in languages of countries I regularly visit. Knowing the basic essential travel phrases keeps me in my happy-bubble away from things I wouldn't want to hear 🙉

[@MissesWitch]

People asking you for photos must be so flattering! ♥

[@ragtop63]

I’ve never once heard someone speaking a language I don’t understand around me and thought they were talking about me. I have this very strange notion where I understand I am not the center of the universe. And to be honest, the only place I’ve been where people seem to talk a lot about other people is the good ol U.S. of A.

[@maskeddevil6941]

"Why not me?" Is the best part of this vid😂

[@chandie5298]

I think Americans and British are stereotyped as fat and she is in healthy physical condition so they are assuming Russian

[@fratzogmopars]

I dated a hispanic girl, born and raised in U.S. but spoke fluent spanish, her parents were from Mexico and spoke spanish in their home and knew only broken english. She lived in Mexico City for five years and came back here. HER dad was lighter skinned as his ancestors were from Spain. One day we were shopping and her 13 year old son who had acne and looked white also was with us. While we were in line to check out, a hispanic lady was behind us with her son, who was badgering his mother to buy him a chocolate candy bar. This hispanic lady told her son in spanish, no, do you want to have acne like that boy there, while gesturing towards my girlfriend’s son. My girlfriend turned around and spoke to the lady in spanish, telling her she wasn’t the only one there who knew how to speak spanish. If that lady could have crawled under a rock she would have.

[@CoolWave01]

Don't fight it. Embrace your inner Russian.😂

[@TonyRoss-n6v]

Thank you for recommending Pimsleur. It is helping me alot with Arabic. شكراً

[@OrientalPearl]

That's awesome Tony. I'm glad that it's helping you.