What Koreans Really Think of Americans

i asked Koreans what they think of America
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[@georgesmith5201]

They are right. Americans typically don't care about what other people think. I will show up to Walmart in my pajamas and fluffy bunny bed slippers if I must.

[@Spideymania]

I've done late night runs to Walmart in a onesie before. It happens lol.

[@nwalden5744]

We def care we stay arguing daily about beliefs

[@joshhale9355]

@@nwalden5744 I think they mean about appearance. Like there’s a “beauty standard” in Korea. Meanwhile in the US, it’s just kind of like “whatever, I need some bread, I don’t care if I’m in my pajamas, I’m going to the grocery store” at 4pm on a Tuesday.

[@nwalden5744]

@@joshhale9355 that’s again not entirely true that’s based on area in the us and still dependent on race where I live no one here does that. Beauty standard and social acceptable ways of stepping outside isn’t the same thing beauty standards is a look everyone is forced to adhere to

[@amongUsBoyZ]

W comment

[@cocaineminor4420]

Justin Bieber ain't American he's Canadian 🤦‍♂️.

[@jules263]

Where has he lived for decades plus his wife is American? Probably more American then you oh and he doesn’t eat cats or dogs.

[@shagungarg4091]

But Canada also in American continent

[@s5lv]

@@jules263 bro what

[@nwalden5744]

Exactly

[@lol-lg1mt]

@@jules263girl where did the cats and dogs fit into this conversation💀

[@Mina_1444]

As American, I am touched of what koreans think of our culture.. so sweet of them!

[@nwalden5744]

What culture ?

[@awwairxa]

same-

[@cualcualcual]

Koreans love Americans. Not every individual, but in general. Maybe because of history and the current situation too. I as a Korean too thank the US for what they have done for us.

[@dalnim4294]

@@nwalden5744 Google "Americana"

[@ExTiNkT91]

I love Koreans. Such beautiful and nice people. I want to visit South Korea one day!

[@slk483]

This is what happens when you watch too many Hollywood movies

[@universalsubliminals1174]

they all have suchh specific and down to earth personalities

[@jamilakimemia5109]

You hear America you think Guns😂🤦That got me

[@kimckawa]

They seem so naive…definitely sounds like people who haven’t ventured out much

[@theancientsam]

Agreed if they dated me they would be very underwhelmed 😂

[@anonnnymousthegreat]

“American men aren’t the jealous type”, “korean men cheat more”. Them girls have been watching too many american films and tv shows. Do they not know how high the percentage of american men walking around with side pieces and even practicing polygamy? 😂

[@OriginalGanstaEnt]

Funny how they romanticize American media while Americans do the same in reverse via k dramas. Goes to show how easy it is manipulate perceptions.

[@21georgianna]

The Korean men cheat more that part I agree is not true. American men definitely cheat a lot. But I do think Korean men are more jealous they will tell their gf not to wear certain clothes more than American men will cause they don’t want men looking at them to me that’s another level of jealousy

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

@@JonRiver9948 All that says is that Koreans as a whole are materialistic. Doesn't make them wrong

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

@@Jess-737 People have a hard time understanding America because the difference between the cities and the country are so drastically different

[@BrianHSC]

According to survey, 55% of American men and 50% of American women admitted to cheating. 53% of Korean men and 9% of Korean women admitted to cheating.

[@indianluvity8858]

Thankyou for your hardwork...I'll support ...could you please interview people asking them what they think about dating Indian girls....please❤️❤️❤️

[@chromosome24]

The grass is always greener on the other side.

[@gimchigul6453]

Correct consumption is when you invest in products that are worth spending a lot of money on.

[@JeeThao]

The interviewee on the left is point-on regarding diversity in America. And regarding guns, the truth is we Americans do not walk around with a gun 24/7. And those who are licensed to carry-concealed are some of the most well-versed when it comes to respecting gun safety and gun responsibility. As for the Korean culture and its practice of caring about what others think, I think that rings true in a lot of Asian cultures because there is a huge emphasize on saving face for not only the individual but for the entire family. Growing up as an Asian-American meant that I grew up bi-culturally which clashed often. I have found myself to juggle between not caring what others think, and then on the flip-side also considering what is socially better for my ethnic community and my clan. I see the value in both and find that being too extreme in one or the other isn't wise. There should be a healthy balance between self-interest and consideration for others.

[@joshlitemann4187]

Congrats!!! This interview was so professional and very directly aimed,so interesting,im traveling to Seoul in four weeks and all I could wish for is that I could speak Korean as you do…and I can’t,so wish me luck 😢

[@suginami0]

This guy is great at interview people. He listens carefully and follows up with good questions.

[@than217]

I laughed out loud at the final statement. All of this resounding praise making me feel so special, then "I'm afraid of guns, which is why I'm afraid of Americans." hahaha Yeah... we do have a bit of problem in that respect.

[@cualcualcual]

Mostly koreans like americans

[@sbevil_kinevil2898]

It is a fair statement since there are more guns than people here.

[@rockinchik06]

I really wish he would have asked the guys what they mean by "open-minded!" Bc any foreign woman who has lived in Korea and dated knows Korean men usually see "open-mindedness" as someone who is "open to sleeping with someone on the first or second date, or not in a relationship" 😑

[@lily7001]

I can feel what that imagine, but honestly, Korean men are under a lot of pressure and expectations from Korean women. Consideration, financial strength, physical standards... The reason why Korea has the lowest birth rate in the world is by no means for one reason. Many people think about gender issues from a woman's point of view, but they don't know that there's a lot of truth on the other side. So I think it probably meant that the men were freed from the demands that Korean women put pressure on men. Of course, that's what you mean to some men too. Not only Korea, all countries are similar, and women are the same

[@SamriBliss]

I was thinking the same 😅

[@ToadyWoods]

Exactly. That’s the Konglish they use. 오픈 마인드 있다. But still it seemed like they might have been thinking generally open-minded as well. (Korean guys aren’t exactly sexual studs trying to sleep around in foreign countries.)

[@ambersweeney58]

They definitely are thinking sexually for the most part. Most see American woman as a fun time and not someone who could be a wife to them.Which really sucks and hurts my feelings but it is what it is. To be honest I think I was born on the wrong part of the world.

[@nwalden5744]

Exactly

[@ToadyWoods]

The US does not have one traditional culture of passing on ancient beliefs and customs like in East Asia. But that doesn’t mean some families aren’t super-traditional and conservative. Each family has a different cultural background and they’re free to follow bizarre or amazing customs without societal barriers in their way. Americans are open-minded? A lot more than East Asia probably, in general.

[@user-cf5qb6jk6s]

2:54 걸러야되는 한국여자 1순위

[@johnpark7972]

된장남은 싫지만 돈 펑펑 쓰는건 좋아한다… 어렵네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@nwalden5744]

The girls that shaded each other lmao

[@ozunaa]

오빠 비율 최고

[@nanaacquahful4838]

Damn it knew our food was greasy fam!!!

[@victorkaps6617]

Be the man a nice South Korean woman thinks you are.

[@dommeca123]

저 사람들이 보편적인 한국인들을 대변하는 것은 아닙니다. 그건 생각하면서 봐 주시길...

[@Mia-sp5wh]

Why?

[@iimmortalldreams]

The collectivism as part of Confucianism is one part I wish East Asia would stop taking for granted. It's part of the reason why you can walk freely at night or leave your belongings behind and not have them stolen. The grass looks greener to have more independence and individuality but for FVEY countries this usually turns into a toxic idgaf about anyone else mentality and a lack of respect. The balance is somewhere between the two.

[@Laying8387]

but Korea is far from collectivism

[@sweetaznspice1]

Exactly, here in the US the basis for so many of societal ills stems from the cult of the individual.

[@catherineatkins7908]

I would like to hear what Koreans think of Canada/Canadians.

[@user-ve4ky1qm7m]

1. 미국 위에 있는 나라 2. 자연경관이 좋은나라 (알래스카 같은 이미지) 3. 그 외에는 일반적으로 생각하는 미국과 같은 이미지 아마 이게 정확할 거 같음

[@user-ve4ky1qm7m]

+ Oh! 셀린 디옹

[@user-xj5ig9yy2v]

The most general first world country. Nothing really special. Very positive

[@mheekkim2901]

As a Korean I can say 1.Hockey, 2. Cold 3. Maple syrup 4. Goose 5. Happy people 6. JTF2

[@adrianvanegas8092]

Can you do Latinos in Korea?

[@henloworld514]

bros gorgeous

[@nwalden5744]

They said Korean men cheat more lmao

[@oblivion5097]

How are you finding korea?

[@microblogging7643]

This dude like a Eddie from takken5

[@Mark3nd]

Ya, its what we are .... and we're in a financial debt we live off with

[@zeze-hb7ib]

00:02:54 watch out for this shit girl american bros. good luck

[@user-wc8tw1xv2w]

촌스러운 질문 저런게 왜 궁금하지? 대부분 별관심없다가 정답임ㅋ

[@youngiso.]

???

[@user-wc8tw1xv2w]

@@youngiso. ?? 농담이 아니고 길가는 사람 대부분이 저런 주제에 크게 관심이 없다 차라리 직장 미국으로 이직할경우 차이점이나 이런건 관심있지 미국에대해 어떻습니까? 전혀 관심없는 질문이다 그냥 여행이나 직장이직하기도 하는 나라중 하나일뿐이다

[@youngiso.]

@@user-wc8tw1xv2w 오, 나는 방금 질문에 혼란 스러웠지만 귀하의 관점을 보니 동의합니다. 저는 최근에 졸업했으며 일본이나 한국에서 대학이나 대학에 진학할 계획입니다.

[@user-xj5ig9yy2v]

이게 맞지 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@yurtnara3767]

2:52 They are defenitely Feminist. ignore them. Although the translation has refined the words, they described Korean men in offensive language that is close to sexist swearing.

[@aurora.7798]

lmfao

[@cocaineminor4420]

Welp shit faminism is getting into Korea very much i wish Korean guys the best but if Korean girls don't want to date you it's ok theres still plenty of Asian women you can marry like Chinese or Japanese etc.

[@user-bz5ys2du6r]

ㄹㅇ ㅋㅋ 말투 ㅈㄴ 명존쎄 마렵네

[@fun_cool_sex]

삼일한 마렵네ㅋㅋ

[@user-qn7dy4sp4k]

된장남 ㅇㅈㄹㅋㅋ

[@theofficialpeterkim]

American food is greasy and salty. I like it. Haha. Yeah, my wife says I don’t care about what others people think as much and I guess that’s true since I have lived here all my life.

[@nwalden5744]

She said Korean men boring lmao

[@lasvegasnevada7514]

I’m happy to hear all their positive views towards Americans. Looks don’t matter much and American men are more supportive to their partner. However, in terms of cost of living. US is very expensive place to live in. Take for example, Las Vegas. Average 1 bedroom apartment is $1300. A car is a must, $400-500 plus insurance $100-200. Health Care Insurance $200-500. Seoul average 1 bedroom is $500, car $0 or subway,bus,taxi $1/ride plus transfer. Health Insurance: reasonable and affordable (I need to know more about this). I’ve visited korea for dental procedures and I don’t have any kind of insurance in Korea. My Dental procedure cost $2,300 while if I’ve done those in the US w/o insurance, it’ll cost me $13k-$15k

[@joshualee8151]

u also have to consider this fact into living in the usa... las vegas is a very tourist driven place... ofc its gonna be more expensive cuz its highly coveted and its geared to spend money on... like branson missouri... thats pretty expensive and its a small town with alot of tourist attractions and resorts etc... branson has more shows and theatres then las vegas does actually... u could prolly get more for ur money there but its pricey with waterfrontage homes on table rock lake and lake taneycomo

[@ToadyWoods]

South Korea has a ton of fried food and oily food too. That’s not the reason why a lot of Americans are overweight. It’s the driving, lack of walking, lack of shame culture (“you’re fat!”), and the culture of even glamorizing overweight people.

[@user-km7nz8rx9s]

사치를 부리는게 된장인데 미국인들은 돈 펑펑써서 좋다는게 무슨말이야 국평오..

[@Airland_combat]

She wasn't wrong about drugs. Everytime I go out and I'm at a grocery store or the mall or just driving down the road. I feel like evry five minutes I'm smelling someone who smoked pot. Ever since we legalized medical marijuana, I'm smelling it more and more. Even my mom is considering it. Jesus it stinks.

[@AlexanderSwan-tk9ro]

When it comes to dating Korean man: She has to be slim and fit and attractive American man: As long as she likes me and even that is negotiable

[@goyangmandu]

하 저 여자들 진짜 존나 쪽팔리네..

[@Mia-sp5wh]

Why ?

[@vladimirklimova2593]

1:57 pizza is not american food

[@user-qn7dy4sp4k]

He said afterward

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

American pizza is distinct from Italian pizza

[@user-ve4ky1qm7m]

means american style pizza (Thick, salty, more cheese) not italina style pizza

[@greenhornet-law5828]

What comes to my mind when I think of America; Gods favor, beautiful diversity, innovation, inventions like cars planes, trains, tv etc, the big corporations and youtube that came out of a garage in California.

[@ScoobySnacks7]

You left out extreme racism, classicism, shitty government, treats vets like nothing, violent as hell... To name a few.

[@greenhornet-law5828]

@@ScoobySnacks7 , yes sir some parts. And most parts not, and still the world wants to come here and 40k a day risks their lives to cross the border. What else you wanna say, where you at, cause I know your enjoying the use of this platform hypocrite lol.

[@ScoobySnacks7]

@@greenhornet-law5828 What exactly did I say, that was hypocritical??

[@greenhornet-law5828]

@@ScoobySnacks7 I will let you sit in the corner on a time out so you can think about it, and dont reply until give me a logical rational explanation and you answer my questions first sir. Now hush 🤫

[@ScoobySnacks7]

@@greenhornet-law5828 If you're a clown, just say that..

[@hopes9234]

hamburger 😂

[@nwalden5744]

All they care about looks though.

[@user-mm7vp3dd8d]

There are many delicious women in Korea. Come to Korea for a trip ^^

[@troubleasian2968]

Justin Bieber is Canadian 💀💀💀💀

[@teer5493]

Canada is a country in North America 🙃 he didn't specify United States...

[@teer5493]

Mexico is also a country in North America

[@inmcs]

@@teer5493 Canada is not a part of America its a whole different country

[@thetruth7466]

Same thing

[@ickyoyj2204]

They talk about American movies a lot and this is why they think all black people are gangster and violent lol

[@risottoyagami4151]

We're not Black or did we came from Africa; the Americas is our homeland.

[@ToadyWoods]

Unfortunately, movies and depictions of different people have had a big influence on South Korea and many countries.

[@user-fw4oe6wv3o]

한심

[@ozunaa]

남자가 아니메 빌렌같다

[@latashawroten4186]

The average American woman is a size 16...he said trim and fit..ok...

[@latashawroten4186]

@@Jess-737 did I hit a nerve? But okay...go off.🤷‍♀️

[@joshualee8151]

meanwhile the average korean male prolly is a size 14 which is prolly a 30-32 inch waist lol

[@amberalert...agirlwithapho9597]

There is so much money and you can get away with murder

[@thay_3954]

if they want a diversified and big country, just come to Brazil lol obviously Brazil is "dangerous" but only in big cities and it's not as dangerous as the US

[@tonta3983]

brazil is more dangerous tho lol

[@thay_3954]

@@tonta3983 no, carrying guns here is not legal like the usa where they carry guns on the street and can shoot anyone at any time the only ones who have guns here are the drug dealers but they don't shoot in innocents just for work already in the USA a child can get an expensive gun and besides the last time there was a school massacre here was in 2019 and it was one of the only ones that happened here

[@latashawroten4186]

I've seen live footage of different scenarios a d situations in Brazil..They're just as bad as my country. F. O. H.

[@iLikeCok]

Brazil is 10x more dangerous than the USA will ever be

[@williamitc7143]

Singapore is a very modern global city located in South East Asia . It is much more well organized, more modern, much safer, and much much better than any city in the US .

[@latashawroten4186]

But it's against the law to chew bubble gum there.. I pass.

[@CardThrone]

who asked? this vid aint about singapore lol

[@latashawroten4186]

@Youry Tyua I guess we both pass...go off.

[@mikerochburnz2393]

@Youry Tyua mad cuz u ain’t here

[@ryoukwjdbwopqmqpzl73819]

Very modern of Singaporeans culture to stress the shit out of their children over a school paper as well. Singaporeans also prefer working for Western companies cause their work culture is "more modern" compared to Singapore

[@joseschiffer3633]

ask them what they think of Europeans

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

Probably similar minded

[@user-qn7dy4sp4k]

@@luisdawnfinder3188 yeah it's similar.

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

@@user-qn7dy4sp4k I figured. Though each country of the world have their own unique cultures, there tends to be clusters of cultures more similar to their neighbors due to similar demographics and history

[@user-xj5ig9yy2v]

Germany - racist but efficient. France - racist but beautiful. Italy - racist but passionate. U.K - racist but rich. Those are the countries we care.

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

@@user-xj5ig9yy2v UK rich?

[@g2000g]

미국 남자 여자 존나 이기주의…괜히 개인주의 의 나라가 아니라고 미국산 한사람으로서 한 의견

[@ayse6079]

ford is a German brand btw. They might be confused about Europe and US

[@Lauren-of1pn]

No, Ford is most definitely an American company. I think you are confusing it with Ford-Werke GmbH Motor Company in Germany. I think they were referring to Ford Motor Company. No hate, by the way! Just clarifying.

[@kanadian9418]

just one word: no freedom in Korea. it seems like democracy but not in every aspect. South Korea is just well decorated North Korea.

[@vjthomas2288]

Can you elaborate?

[@dommeca123]

@@vjthomas2288 이 사람 중국인 아니면 일본인 입니다. 북한이 뭔지, 남한이 뭔조도 모르면서 무슨 개소리를....ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@lovecharlesbarkley7768]

You are ignorant.

[@likhwezititus]

And you can make that statement based on what? It's important to look at your own country before judging another the whole world doesn't have to conform to western standards

[@likhwezititus]

"No freedom I korea" isn't one word

[@johngober4088]

I don't know how many Koreans get this message but America wants you to come and don't hesitate to come