Weird Things In Colombia | "Rapid Fire" | Part 2!

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[@sarahg2553]

I’m Colombian, and I liked this video! It was so funny for me to see what things from my culture you considered “weird”. I agree with the spontaneous part haha, we really don’t plan things ahead like you guys would; it’s happened to me quite often that we plan something weeks ahead and when the day comes, nobody even talks about the thing and everyone just continues with their lives. It can be really annoying sometimes haha. I also laughed out loud when you mentioned the counting with the hands thing HAHHA. Even before you demonstrated how we counted here, I started counting with my hands to see how I did it and it was the exact same as you were showing, hilarious! This video was so insightful and this series really helps me not to only be more aware of the not so positive traits of my culture and try to fix them in myself, but also to learn from other cultures (in this case, your culture). Thanks and much love from Pereira! ❤️

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I'm glad I was able to make you laugh LOL. I actually don't think those are "bad traits", more unusual, or something one has to get used to. We love Colombia and couldn't even imagine going back to Switzerland. There are still sooo many things we have to learn from this beautiful country. Let's learn from each other ;-) Have a wonderful day!

[@sarahg2553]

@@HowToExpat thanks for the lovely video and all the important info you put out here for other people to fall in love with this country! And I gotcha ;) I truly understand why you see these cultural traits as weird, it would be the same for me and another totally different culture than mine. We all need to get used to different things when we move abroad ❤️.

[@king-yq5xj]

You being bold and innocent is drawing one to listen intently. You are informing us of valuable information. Thank you.

[@ceneliaquerida]

I am from colombia. I had been out the country for more than 25 years. I have a contractor that gave a day to finish a job in August and the job was done one month later. I completely forgot that a promise there is just a promise and nothing else but cheap words

[@danielh9844]

Hmmm, that sounds universal, or at least very much like what also happens in the U.S.

[@Drew-uz7kc]

Loving these rapid fire videos! As for the finger counting, here in the states we start with our index finger, move toward the pinky, and end at the thumb. Cool how everywhere does it differently!

[@jamescadzow9545]

There are no stray dogs in the world only stray humans who are lost.

[@veronicarocha6603]

Beautiful sentiment..massive dog lover, so for me its AOK

[@amyjenkins7583]

They are scammers....be careful!!! @WES

[@danspencer4235]

There are a couple of dogs off-leash that live in a restaurant parking lot near me. The people at the restaurant take care of them so they stay there. I have never seen stray dogs in Colombia.

[@julianweekes]

What a smile you have Tacha... must be the Colombian toothpaste!!! Which brand should we buy :)

[@0IvanSerna]

You got every single fact 100% right about Colombians and our ways. Good job!

[@HowToExpat]

Thank you!

[@MishaElRusito]

01:07 Same in Mexico but what I learned... I don't care if they get offended, I rather stay true to myself. That's actually found me some real friends that appreciate and respect my honesty and realness. Fake people just fall out.

[@davidjose89]

I'm colombian and I agree with you. People of Santander where I live from. We are straightforward for everything. I prefer honesty. And we are perceived as "rude" for most Colombians. However it is not true. We are very friendly. Some people love to talk a lot to just say a few things. But here we prefer to say things directly. Maybe because there was german immigration in the past. Greetings from Bucaramanga, Santander! Colombia.

[@Andy-vw7ok]

Thanks for the valuable insights ... it helps my learning curve that much faster. I like the way you guys present the information 😊. Cheers

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks a lot* Part 3 is coming soon 😊

[@amyjenkins7583]

They are scammers....be careful!!! @WES

[@Retireonmybudgetcommunity]

Nice information👍

[@ernesthanks6125]

Counting in USA: index finger is 1, middle finger 2, ring finger 3, pinky finger 4, thumb 5.

[@HowToExpat]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@volooooo]

Where did you get that hat hanging in the background? I’d like to buy one.

[@HowToExpat]

You can find those at local markets.

[@Grateful4toast]

We have 100 dogs in our cojunto. It's like living in a dog shelters. Drives me crazy

[@veronicarocha6603]

Thanks, I’m hoping to go to Columbia as soon as us Australians can travel again.I have the advantage of understanding and speaking Spanish, as I was born in Chile originally .

[@veronicarocha6603]

My ultimate goal is to move there and possibly buy something in the next two years *fingers crossed *... would love to know how you go....@Troy Marcus

[@veronicarocha6603]

@Troy Marcus Sounds awesome Troy, wish you all the best. You might be able to give me some handy hints when I'm there_ Aussies in Columbia woohooo

[@sarahg2553]

Some Colombians really dislike it when foreigners spell Colombia with a U (Columbia). So I would advice you to spell it like ColOmbia instead. Much love from this country 🇨🇴❤️

[@veronicarocha6603]

@@sarahg2553 thanks Sarah, i normally do write with an o, typo . But good to know

[@frankserrano8168]

@@veronicarocha6603 First tip it’s Colombia not Columbia 😧

[@joseg7929]

Great video.

[@abdullahalgasser8071]

Very interesting topic! We really enjoyed it, so Please make Part 3 :) . We count like them, and when we ask somebody to come we use same thing like Colombians. Some times, consider rude, and it depends on the situation. In America usually people ask somebody to come by the index finger , and in my culture consider insulting.

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks for sharing ! I will definitely record part 3 :-)

[@samchoon4864]

I understand that Expats have to adapt to the country we "choose" to live in, but we also have to make sure we don't get taken advantage of as well.

[@MishaElRusito]

06:26 yeah, In mexico too. Whatsapp is a big thing. I personally don't like using it because HELLO, there are SMS messages and wait wait... CALLS haha I only use whatsapp for work and to talk to people who live in another country. When girls or friends send me something on whatsapp I just ignore them and reply with a SMS. Asi they get used to me not using whatsapp. Again, it's important to be yourself, the culture is the culture but you dont have to be like everyone, it's better to be yourself even if they think you're weird but who cares, when your happiness is at stake right?

[@seferino]

I think in Colombia sms is expensive.

[@amyjenkins7583]

They are scammers....be careful!!! @WES

[@laurarr11711]

Omg ! Yes they. Great talkers ( but getting it done, is going to take some time ) lots of patience . 🤣

[@tonyma40]

Great video thank you so much, I may need your services in February 2021

[@coco9004]

I want come to Colombia. I have the choice between Cartagena or Medelline. I want spend winter time there and come back to my company in May. I like the peoples and food. I met few of them in Canada and Florida and they are very nice peoples. And I like the food and youtube videos i saw. Not only your videos but other videos. I need eat well and right now cannot eat well because expansive in my city and etc. I feel good when i think about Colombia. Thats why want go there very soon. I am in Telecom. I am Business Owner. I like be near waterfront. That is why i think about Cartagena. But Medelline seem nice also. Any advise?

[@chrisdealemania]

If it didn't say in the title, I'd swear you talk about Thailand...

[@tvr764]

Good video 🙂. I count Colombian style with my right hand but Swiss style with my left, how odd 🤔

[@laurarr11711]

Another one is you have to show your ID almost everywhere . Cedular or Id .

[@HowToExpat]

That's actually a good one I'll use this in my next video, thanks!

[@onlyinamerica0073]

Ain’t no surprise in Greece you see lot of stray dog too down town Athens , mikoconos island lots of stray dogs and when also you call somebody that’s the way call it like bye bye and we count our fingers start with pinky , I’m Pilipino we used to spanish colony that’s why we lot common nice video though

[@melvynclark8081]

Hi really interesting videos. Like your style, and Sam's as well. I'm from the UK, lived 12 years in Guatemala so speak Spanish OK. Can you help me to buy a car in Colombia. Thanks

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

I am Canadian and count like the Swiss!

[@MishaElRusito]

07:00 damn, there are dogs in Colombia too :( so sad

[@davidjose89]

trust me, I went I to Oaxaca and puebla, mexico last year. And I saw more street dogs than here and in worst conditions. Those dogs I saw there were more skinny and in a really bad way. In Colombia you'll find a vet shop or vet clinic in every neighborhood or corner of every city or town. Something like that I did not see in Mexico. And streets dogs are better fed here. Most of people usually left food for street dogs or cats. Or most people take care of them somehow. Some dogs are used to live on streets and it is really hard for some of them to be adopted. So even if they live on streets. They don't even look like the ones in Mexico. Some of them would be a little bit skinny, But in general they are taken care for everyone. We loves dogs and cats. We love animals in general. My heart was broken for seeing so many street dogs in bad conditions in Mexico. Something that it doesn't happen here. There's massive campaigns to vaccinate and prevent cats and dogs having more baby's with surgiries. Local governments are concern and they take action about it. However we need to improve shelters for dogs and cats. Sometimes it is not enough. We are more aware about taking care of animals than mexicans based on my own experience traveling. At least where I live from it is just that way. Bucaramanga, Santander. You are welcome to visit Colombia when you wish it. Take care!

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*I found the word most used here in Colombia "Más tarde" & No hay afan"* 🤨👍🏻

[@HowToExpat]

Haha totally agree!

[@Ralphie_Boy]

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[@Robertsdogs]

I've found out years ago WhatsApp is a big thing in Asia as well. I've spent a lot of time in Indonesia and my friends there always communicate via WhatsApp. Oddly, people in Colombia were surprised I had WhatsApp. Also the finger counting, europeans start with the thumb, Americans start with the fingers and the thumb is 5 only in the same direction as europeans. # FunFact Also with directness it will offend most people, directness is not valued at all in south america, I don't feel any problem adapting to the local customs. In the deep south of the US, directness is considered not only rude, but a profound character and personality flaw.

[@HowToExpat]

LOL, thanks for sharing!

[@jamalpeoples3736]

One of the reasons I hated doing business there. Nothing is straightforward. People would agree to work , wouldn't have the slightest clue of how to do it. Set a date and it would never happen. It was actually cheaper for me to get Visas for people to come in a do buildouts. Then when fired , lots of hurt feelings and even attempted vandalism. Don't miss that part of Colombia

[@theewill1483]

.... augh, you mean ...ColOmbia. 🇨🇴 🤣

[@jamalpeoples3736]

@@theewill1483 Auto correct. I am an America. So my phone goes to Columbia S.C.

[@joselassalle5906]

@@jamalpeoples3736 you mean you're in the United States of America.

[@jamalpeoples3736]

@@joselassalle5906 it means I have 2 things. A passport and money. It's these these that they call planes that can get you anywhere in the world in just hrs. Maybe in Columbia one day and Colombia the next. Depends on the day of of the week or month. Hell might be Pattaya, Phucket, or Athens. My phone and of course most or ours revert to our native tongue.

[@CharlieBoyTV]

We're reaching out in need of someone thats bilingual for some videos we having coming up. if you have someone in mind let us know. Were big fans of your channel, Thanks .

[@davidjose89]

Hi, I don't know if it is too late. I just saw your comment. My name is David Ortiz! I'm from Bucaramanga, Santander Colombia. I'm bilingual. If you need some help about videos, translation stuff ect. I can help you with that. You can write to me. My email is [e-mail]. take care and have a great day!

[@IggyPiggy23]

actually a lot of them beg at traffic lights with signs of their sob stories without selling anything

[@HowToExpat]

That's true too.