Which Country is MOST SHOCKED by Westerners Speaking their Language, China or Japan?

How do Chinese and Japanese people react to foreigners speaking their language fluently? What are the different ways Chinese and Japanese people show their surprise? Watch this social experiment done by an American living in Japan and judge the nuances between the different cultures.
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[@Markver1]

Ohhh man, the video ended to soon. Surely you had five more minutes of talking to the dog walker or Sam flirting with Taiwan girls.

[@bayupran]

From my experience, Japanese was the least surprised when you're speaking their language BUT they showed the most respect for you for trying to speak in their language.

[@Novafan]

id imagine anime bought a lot more foreigners in the recent decades

[@aperson-vy8yh]

nihongo jouzu

[@uzumakinaruto9438]

So des✨

[@akashravishankar5144]

Same goes with German..

[@Cris-em9tn]

@@akashravishankar5144 You mean how anime brought a bunch of people to Germany, already somewhat self taught on the language? But joking aside, I think most people appreciate any attempt what so ever, especially from Americans. It's all too easy for me to sit in the melting pot of people and forget oh yeah, some countries are like 95% one race. And even the countries that do have English tourists and immigrants appreciate it. I mean, I went to Montreal a couple times and I know 99% of people are bilingual. But I made sure to learn "I'm so sorry, I don't speak French. Do you speak English?" I'd never spoken French and my pronunciation was atrocious, literally so bad someone didn't understand me at first. Yet every person but one broke out in big smiles whether they did or not, because I didn't just assume. But the best was the 14 year old madlad who got so insulted by my question that his little fit actually made me accidentally laugh... loud. What a bonus.

[@nedsteinke]

Of all the ‘American in Asia’ channels, this one is the best at blending real education with a truly fun and quirky sense of humor. Always look forward to the latest!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for coming back again and again.

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

And she's super kind, educated, and open as well!

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

I agree. It's a really fun interesting channel and so nice to see what Japan is like

[@Utubekham]

Tellement intéressant et divertissant . Des videos authentiques .. une denrée rare ...

[@teo-sb]

Xiaomannyc?

[@BACNandEGGS]

The little girl saying “Don’t eat it!” was hilarious and adorable

[@wonderfulpaperz1761]

Little kids speaking foreign languages is always adorable to me!

[@ItsNessaTho]

I have a feeling she tried, since she said it doesn't taste good lmao 😂

[@jamesmichael2753]

8:28

[@quiz.games1]

As a parent she totally ate it, and her mother told her not to.

[@Heysamgrahamcartoons]

How sweet that you say "my dear"

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad to see another youtuber here watching.

[@guest9394]

@@CaptainGrimes1 It's simply "Qin1 親”！

[@tippy4224]

@@guest9394 ooo u can speak

[@deacudaniel1635]

I've seen a lot of shocked reactions when I spoke Chinese but my favorite moment was in the airport in Moscow for transfer to Beijing.I didn't know how to get to the gate for Beijing flight, so I just asked 2 Chinese girls in their language if they were going to Beijing too, and then there were like 10 other Chinese people who suddenly gathered around me to talk to me.

[@deacudaniel1635]

@arai nn 其实我觉得日语比中文难多了。日语有那么多复杂的语法和敬语，语序也很奇怪，只有发音比汉语简单。

[@deacudaniel1635]

@arai nn 只是中国人性格开朗而已

[@deacudaniel1635]

@arai nn 现在文言文大多数外国人不用学，只学白话文就行。我现在读本科中文系专业，上古代汉语课，什么都看不懂。至于日语，我尝试了好几次学这门外语，还是学不了。

[@marvingonzalez926]

Ain't it funny how the same thing happened to you inside the comment section now? :D

[@Bahrta_sai]

@@deacudaniel1635 Chinese has tones too though which Japanese doesn't. There are long vowels, but They're not the same. Even 音読み("sound reading" - Chinese pronunciation words) don't use tones.

[@hoperp1951]

First time I went to Seoul, Korea I had a big bushy beard. Checked into a low / mid price hotel there were a male & female receptionists. Both fascinated by my beard (sort of a golden / ginger colour). Both wanted to touch, feel it, I let them, clearly it was something new, strange & different. They giggled like school children.

[@OrientalPearl]

That would have made for an amazing video.

[@genderfluidlygay7146]

Awww

[@lilbitsssss]

My wife is Korean and when I met her dad he was mind blown just because I use the proper formal version of the few words I spoke instead of informal… it’s amazing how the appreciate even the slightest amount of effort in your trying their language it saddens me that here in America so man people will hate on bilingual people here just for speaking their first language with family or friends when all I do is envy them for knowing two languages well

[@LifeInQarsherskiy]

Yes. I am from Bahariterra so I speak English, Punjabi, French, Spanish, Persian, Arabic, and Tualaim. I am fluent in English and Tualaim. I visit USA and get told "Dis eez Uh-Marica, speak English" even though once I start speaking English, I speak it properly and they have an accent.

[@lilbitsssss]

@@LifeInQarsherskiy I apologize for the absolute ignorance of my country man they are just jealous of your massive brain that can juggle all of those languages. I’m honestly more and more ashamed of america as the days go on….

[@LifeInQarsherskiy]

@@lilbitsssss the United States has a very good country with a powerful military and I respect them and the majority of people there are actually nice but just are a little ignorant about certain things. I just hope they realize that what they are doing in the Middle East is wrong and that 96.8% of the people in those countries are sided with the US government. Not everyone is terrori$t. How is USA today? Last I checked in on you guys, you are getting crazy tornadoes.

[@lilbitsssss]

@@LifeInQarsherskiy covid and our previous president has driven everyone insane lol the country is massively divided on every issue and in the most immature way possible

[@LifeInQarsherskiy]

@@lilbitsssss This makes me sorry to hear. Bahariterra was divided between Kahlmad's dictatorship and his followers and the pro-democracy supporters who didn't want a dictatorship. Now we are arguing on of we should put our country back on satellite maps accessible to people in other nations (we have sensitive things such as missile silos and gov't bases that some people don't want to expose) and it's ridiculous. Almost every other nation is available on Google Maps. Even N Korea!

[@Aurora-do2rv]

I had to laugh when the lady was stroking your hair. As a kid my grandparents would take me on holiday to Spain, when walking down the street or at the beach elderly Spanish ladies/men would stop and stare at me, they would point to my blonde hair, pale skin and green/blue eyes they would ask my grandparents to touch my hair. They would give me praise and hard boiled sweets out of their bags they had for their grandchildren, it was something so little but it was funny.

[@SocietiesSlave]

Similar with my sister and I also Growing up we had long white blonde hair and bright blue eyes so Asians always asked for photos with us as we looked like dolls.

[@fruitypuffs5700]

I see comments like these all the time. I think the thing is is that in general, especially Asians, people find that blonde hair and blue eyes along with pale skin are among the prettiest combination. You kind of see that in TV and movies too. I think that's probably why Korean makeup don't have many shades because they like the pale look. America is pretty diverse so I feel like we tend to like tanned skins more. You don't really hear Asians tanning unless you're into gyaru.

[@HarshKapadia]

That's sweet of those ladies!

[@Aurora-do2rv]

@@HarshKapadia yeah, literal sweets lol. We got friendly with one elderly couple and the wife would sit and brush my hair, she would sing Spanish nursery rhymes (I believe) she said in broken English, that she doesn’t see her grandchildren often due to them living out of Spain. I told her some English she told me some Spanish. The whole time they were there we would spend time with them (they were from northern Spain on holiday in southern Spain) talking best we could. It’s little things like that, brushing my hair, that can make someone feel better. We don’t have to speak the same language to show kindness. 🙏🏻

[@HarshKapadia]

@@Aurora-do2rv aww amazing! 🥺

[@anettebianca6855]

My teenage daughter speaking Korean (self taught) to a Korean lady in Cape Town, South Africa and her reaction was the best thing I've ever experienced ;)

[@spotliker123]

I grew up in China and have since moved to primarily english speaking countries, it was bittersweet to see you speaking Chinese so fluently with others, because I was able to see how much I lost my ability to speak Chinese. But, I was also happy that I was able to understand most of what you were saying without subtitles! It was very nostalgic. Love your videos.❤️

[@marvingonzalez926]

Man, that video took you for a ride, then. Sounds like it's not too late to freshen up on your Chinese skills, though. :)

[@joemacinnis1972]

I'm no expert, but I think the best way to learn a language is total immersion. In their culture and their ways. Just saying

[@afirdaus068]

I agree.

[@SilentAndy]

Not exactly. Best way is to learn the basics and practice. If you just blindly go to China or Japan (or any other foreign country) not knowing anything, you'd be screwed. Example, half my family is Spanish speaking and I still don't know Spanish. Just being around ppl or their culture won't help you. I can understand a few words here and their but not fluent to have conversations or interactions.

[@afirdaus068]

@@SilentAndy sounds like you're not interested. People who have interest on the other hand...

[@ruru4983]

@@afirdaus068 I guess? I'm an immigrant I immigrated to sweden about 7 to 8 years ago when I come here I knew no swedish and there was no one I can learn Swedish from in my mother language I went to a swedish elementary when I was 6 swedish school when I was 7 and only learnt by immersion basically I listen to other people talk and eventually caught the language unfortunately I can still barely speak I can hold a light conversation but deeper than than it gets wayyy too complicated for me I can understand everyone but I do not have the vocabulary to really speak the language? Reading is very hard for me same with writing but English on the other hand I learnt it in about 2 to 3 years? Cuz I was actually intrested in the language I was able to caught it by watching English shows watching KZbinrs I immersion myself in the language and it payed off cuz I was intrested so I would say your right it is possible to learn a language by immersion alone but it needs to be something your intrested in and eager to learn and know more about I wasn't intrested in learning Swedish but I did end up learning it cuz of immersion but I'm not flaunt and I have a hard time writing and reading and speaking I do sound flaunt but I do not have the vocabulary to show for it

[@q_q123]

@@SilentAndy That's not their point.

[@wirtsleg340]

Ngl, it's a bit weird to see these folks being so surprised about foreigners knowing their language. Maybe it's bc we've had so much immigration over the past decades here in Germany but it's just really normal to see foreigners speak a variety of levels of German. It's extremely rare that I go "your german is so good". Usually only when I know for a fact that someone is actively learning German an I wish to encourage them. 😄

[@reemyziz]

Chinese and Japanese are extremely hard languages and aren’t as widespread amongst foreigners as German is, westerners also do not put that much effort into learning Asian languages in general lol. Americans usually act extremely entitled when people (even in countries outside of theirs) don’t speak English

[@zazanova7327]

Passiert mir aber immer noch auch nach sehr vielen Jahren in Deutschland 🇩🇪 for translation it still happens to me even after so many years came to Bavaria from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 and when they hear my name I still get the oh dein Deutsch ist aber gut 😂 funny enough from my Balkan ppl. boi I‘ve spend more then half of my life in Germany. Honestly I would be amazed by a foreigner speaking my native language happens only once I‘ve met a German who obviously studied Slawistik to speak Bulgarian and hold a normal conversation with all the nuances 😊👍

[@amint7107]

Because it's rare.

[@Marunchak]

It's been my experience that Turks tend to be absolutely flabbergasted when a foreigner speaks to them in fluent Turkish (I'm American, but grew up in Turkey). There were times when I thought my interlocutor was having a stroke.

[@alexkij3888]

Love it when you speak Mandarin and got those reactions. It is fun to watch.

[@unicorn_candy2306]

This is so neat. I’m just starting to learn a new language and it is refreshing to see people who study other cultures and live all over the world. This channel is so wholesome.

[@johanna5688]

Nothing new about that. Marco Polo went throughout the East and spoke many Asian languages fluently. He worked for Kublai Khan and spoke Mongolian too. That was 900+ years ago.

[@terrysavoy6290]

During your time in Japan have you ever attended, or have an interest in attending a baseball game? I know the Japanese are very enthusiastic about their teams. I watch a game most days on tv. Now that COVID restrictions are lifting it is a great time to experience the excitement and people. All the best to you on your life’s journey. Love your posts.

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, if only restrictions were lifting in Japan.

[@cameronwoodring5063]

I work for a Lego Discovery Center here in America and videos like yours inspiree to use the extremely basic Japanese I've picked up over the years to make small talk with the wonderful Japanese folk that visit my work Just simple things like thanking them for coming or saying the more informal friendly version of goodbye or saying like "here a gift for you friend" Once I simply counted down in Japanese before snapping a family photo and the shock and happiness that a foreigner in America was making effort to speak a little Japanese I don't think I'll ever forget

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for being subscribed for so long

[@Otakuhannah121]

I was SO excited to watch this, I missed these kind of videos

[@OrientalPearl]

It takes time to compile to footage. This was not one day of filming.

[@eckahesketh9789]

I'm always in envy of you when I see your videos.. speaking other languages and mixing socially .. so good to see.. keep up the great videos.. inspiring

[@marissamartinez1934]

Hi Anming! Glad to see you ❤️

[@1903Zippy]

If I could go back in time I’d love to do what you’re doing, living in Japan & speaking Chinese & Japanese languages....keep ‘em videos coming..! 👌

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for living vicariously through these videos!

[@1903Zippy]

@@OrientalPearl For real..! I’m Mike, make my day & say hi on your next video....can’t wait for the next instalment..! 😁

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@@OrientalPearl I can’t wait till you test out your Korean, I bet they’ll be very surprised of your accurate fluency.

[@andrewhicks]

I know you have said in the past you don’t like making language reaction videos as much... but when I saw you posted another reaction video it did bring a smile to my face :)

[@OrientalPearl]

I like to making travel videos the best, but these are not bad either.

[@mancbiker17]

I wish I had the determination to learn another language. I really want to learn Korean but I get lazy if I get stuck and need someone to answer to regularly as letting them down wouldn’t be an option. I also think it’s just nice and respectful to be able to learn the language of whatever country you intend to spend time in.

[@jasoncoreas5728]

For Korean, you’ll have to learn both the formal and informal way of communication with others.

[@kushhhuuu2000]

I still can't believe I was kicked out of the hospital for telling the Covid 19 patients to stay positive

[@OrientalPearl]

I can’t imagine why

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Communism.

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[@LBCAndrew]

I have a friend who speaks fluent Mandarin and we went to a Chinese restaurant here in the United States and the guy had his back to us as we came and and they started talking, then when the employee finished what he was doing he turned around and asked where the Chinese guy went. lol.

[@BeansonsBeans]

i love seeing peoples reaction to the unexpected connection when you speak their language. Loved the vid!

[@tomattime]

Watching your posts as each month goes by, revealing how natural you are in conversation on camera. Superb.

[@blackpoolrox6475]

Must be wonderful to chat in any foreign language. I can barely order coffee when I go abroad. You have an infectious giggle Oriental Pearl - Great videos!

[@JustinBrehm]

Very interesting the perspective with other countries and how they react to us in their culture. Keep safe and thanks for the informative content

[@angelise3188]

Wow they all are SHOCKED like it’s so rare to see a foreign person speaking Chinese! I never knew it was so rare!

[@angelise3188]

@@janetholmes thank you

[@SchlafrigerGeist]

I've heard some of the most hardcore goths are in Japan. Thanks for the video Oriental Pearl! It was fun! Plus I got the bell notification so I only had to wait until I got home from work instead of finding the video in my feeds three days later. Have a great day everyone!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for turning the notification bell on. It helps a lot!

[@idoltrash4986]

Chinese: your Chinese is so good! Japanese: i’ve always wanted to touch a foreigners hair.

[@SableFox72]

I love how you even understand the value & tradition of humility in the social structure. It's one of the most beautiful parts of these ancient cultures. 🙏 👏🏆🎁💎 Your videos are Light work to the world. 👏💝😊🙏🕊

[@shyannekelly8510]

Love this. I always wanted to speak Mandarin. Right now I am working on my japanese language to speak to my japanese friends. I have done that before, and they knew what I said in japanese when we were at a ramen restaurant. The cook at the restaurant was really surprised I speak Japanese. The look on his face was priceless and so I am thankful I got to use my japanese. It's very hard here finding people who could. Awesome video! Always loved your videos. :)

[@thatoneleaf9895]

seeing them be happy and laughing with people genuinely made my day, thank you :)

[@baardbi]

Glad to see some more reaction videos. I don't know why. Somehow they're just a lot of fun.

[@rgetso]

The guy at the elevator was not reacting to your language, he was stunned by that beautiful American girl. He was thinking the Chinese version of "Damn, that girl is the cat's meow!" 👀

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, I’ll take it!

[@jimsy7al]

@@OrientalPearl You should, you're not bad on the eyes!

[@AlCatSplat]

@aDBo'Ch 1 wtf

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Beautiful video Anming Thankyou for sharing it Loved it

[@shraderX5]

The way you are never shy and always welcoming of strangers talking to you, helps a lot with my anxiety thank you for your work and your way of being Anming

[@J2M2Og]

Glad to see you posting more these days! Somebody else mentioned your sense of humor emerging more. I think I've been noticing that for a while now, so I hope you keep doing that. Thank you for the nice video!

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, don’t get your hopes up for posting every week. Getting this video out just about killed me. I got 3 hours of sleep and went to work on the morning the next day. It was brutal. I could have kicked myself for pulling a stupid stunt like that.

[@J2M2Og]

@@OrientalPearl Oh I have no expectations on the frequency of your posted videos. It's nice to see new content, whenever you get to it. But I can totally understand getting little sleep and then needing intravenous caffeine in order to function the next day! Edit: I think I can speak for all of us when I mention that we definitely don't want you to overdo it for this channel. Still need to be able to live your life there. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

[@mike94560]

I love it when it looks like they just spotted a leprechaun

[@kamikochan5114]

Please do more of these if you can! I love it.

[@jimross7648]

Another enjoyable video. You have allowed your personality to become a more visible part of the more recent video's. I like the direction your channel is evolving in. I get to learn language and interaction tips and see stuff both touristy and not on the usual tourist agenda's. I see you have finally stopped flighting and have a Patreon. I'll be joining.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much Jim! You always have my back. Getting a small group of dedicated fans together can keep this channel going, rather than depending on casual viewers.

[@yabs9642]

you speak the truth ahahaha! I'm an american and barely spoke japanese.. just enough to get by, but because of how my culture is all about being open and very friendly it kind of pushed me into constantly meeting people and making friends. Good example is my first friend I ever made we didnt understand each other AT ALL!! But mainly because i was constantly pushing what i wanted to say with body language and putting in as much effort to get my points across we were able to connect. only times we ever used translations was when it was something very intricate but overall this experience made it so i had someone that could feel comfortable with correcting my broken japanese & eventually helped me become fluent.

[@bombdottcom111]

This was awesome seeing around Tokyo! Your vids are so fun thank you anming

[@sat0sh139]

I really enjoy your voice, your laugh, and how friendly your are. The editing is easy to watch too. Keep em coming 👍

[@GopherM]

I love your videos. I have been following you for almost a year now and I have to say, aside from being interesting and educational, you are one of the most charming people I have seen and follow. Keep us educated and interested in other cultures. You are doing a great job.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I’ll keep pumping out the videos if you keep watching them.

[@poppunksnotdead3379]

I love Japan! But I´m so shy and introvert that I´m dying a little thinking of being so social as you are in your videos. I can't even go up to some strangers in my own country and start a conversation.. But I have started learning a little Japanese, and I hope I can visit some day! To see Babymetal live in Tokyo would be a dream come true!

[@OrientalPearl]

I used to be really shy too. People change and open up through languages.

[@poppunksnotdead3379]

@THOMAS CHUCK 2 concerts then🤘

[@ihaveseverefrootsnackism]

I'm the same way. Over 600 days straight of learning langauges now (I used to do spanish in high school but stopped for 2.5 years) and have never used a foreign language in a real life conversation. LOL To be fair though idk how much you really need in order to do it.

[@astoriarego8304]

I get really shy around native speakers so sometimes I find another learner and practice with them by just having conversations on a weekly basis. It's not as good as talking with a native because they can't help spot all your errors. But if you are too shy to speak with a native it is better than not practicing at all!

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YASSSS! The Queen of YT is Back

[@JapaneseEmichannel]

finally💕

[@user-tc1cf9qu6p]

@@JapaneseEmichannel Emi 😳❤️

[@alinktojiminx988]

I really don't know what it is about you and your content, but this is the second video I've watched and I smiled through the entirety of them both! Thank you for sharing!

[@OrientalPearl]

Aww thank you so much!

[@Spanish_Patriot]

Your videos always bring a smile to my face. Thank you!

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m so happy to hear that! Your comment made me smile as well.

[@etherdog]

I think for a lot of people lack of confidence can be traced to fear of screwing up/making mistakes. Getting over that fear by knowing that you ARE going to make mistakes, and that you will learn from them, is one key to happiness as a human being. You embody that well, Anming!

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s right. Making mistakes is part of the process of improving.

[@galas455]

I just discovered you and I like your channel, you actually speak Japanese to others . . . you highlight Japanese culture and I like that. Thanks.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad that you found the channel. I hope you enjoy the older videos too.

[@ericpatty5429]

Awesome. Love when people all get along. God Bless.

[@TheChurchofCommonSenseAKATCOCS]

Enjoyable stroll around other coultures. Thanks for letting us tag along with U✅🙏💚

[@TannerChung]

These videos are always so funny. I would love to see an Asian person go to European countries and speak in their native tongues and get the reactions on camera!

[@hanzocloud]

It wouldn’t get much reaction because it’s a lot more common for Asian’s to live in Europe than the other way around

[@aldonamijalska2554]

@@hanzocloud Only in Western Europe though. And Europeans would be called racist for complimenting an Asian for their proficiency with speaking an European language.

[@Forlfir]

Yeah, it wouldn't work in any of the main European countries. Here in France people wouldn't give two shits xd

[@hanzocloud]

@@Forlfir that’s right! It’s expected that lots of foreigners will learn and know their language bcoz it’s a world language

[@hanzocloud]

It’s the same as in Australia, we don’t give 2 sh*ts if an Asian person spoke English… lol there are literally millions of them that can speak English here

[@aliasblue625]

It's fairly easy, just don't be a creep and you can talk to anyone. You saw it with Sam. He did not give off vibes that turn you away, he was fun and they had smalltalk. People smiled. Mission accomplished. I just found your channel and can't stop binge watching. Have a wonderful day!

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope you subscribed and that you enjoy all 110 videos.

[@alexsalazar5871]

Woo hoo! Another video! Keep them coming!

[@ronniemaria2445]

Anming, it’s nice to see you back with another video speaking Chinese and Japanese! X

[@paradin87]

Very well edited, thank you.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. If you compare it to the videos from last year there is a lot of improvement.

[@hongwonie]

AW I missed your videos so muchh!! i hope you're doing well and thanks for awesome eduactional videos ^_^

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for coming back again. I hope you got to see all 100 videos.

[@lynnhakim418]

I just wanna thank KZbin for recommending this channel 💕💕

[@narikeen7880]

very inspiring! I love your videos. I decided to start learning foreign languages when I turned 30. I'm afraid it was already too late but, I will definitely continue the journey. you are awesome :)

[@Hirome_Satou]

It's always fun to see how caught off guard people are to see a foreigner who knows their language. I never thought it would be such a novelty. Seeing people that are so genuinely appreciative that a foreigner would learn their language encourages me to keep up my own studying.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad it’s encouraging to you!

[@aprili.3802]

Omg the kids telling you not to eat the salt - so cute 🥰 I wonder what the salt is for....there most be a reason known to some locals....

[@OrientalPearl]

I’ve been holding onto that clip for a long time trying to think of the best place to put it.

[@qrrbrbirbel2]

Isn't salt used for purification in religious context? Perhaps it's used to purify the statue?

[@mikedanbara4294]

I love what your doing. Keep up the good work.

[@ksatter6441]

Thank you for your amazing content

[@DokiDokiLiteratureClubPlus]

I'd say china because most of everyone speaks English wants to know japan so they grew more used to it

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

So that they can invade it and steal their industries.

[@wonderfulchina1344]

Of cause chinese.It depends culture diffiences.Chinese are more open and like encourage you When you speak chinese,see you adapt their culture,So they will be kind to you.

[@FatThor93]

@@tenminutetokyo2643 so that we can watch anime without subtitles more like

[@rawonions8827]

@@FatThor93 thats the dream, sir

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Funny interesting video. Specially the Dog Walker in the park where there are strange looking people. Thank you

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad that you liked the dog walked scene. I’m planning on doing a full video with him soon.

[@chelvalier_e5899]

Que alegría ver tus videos de nuevo 🤩

[@robertobernardez3923]

Your laughter is good to the ears.😊

[@jamescurfman3284]

My face hurts from smiling the entire time watching this video. Luv ya!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much James. Your comment made me smile as well.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@OrientalPearl

[@sasha8799]

“you have a restraining order against candy” LMFAOO 💀💀

[@eddamonsta]

😆 fr, savage lol

[@AB-zc8ps]

Loving the content... but most of all is your humor.. this show how comfortable you are...joking even in Chinese and Japanese.. keep up the great work Anming. 🙏

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you! It takes extra time to add humor to videos and get the timing right.

[@NyomanAde1973]

wish i could speak fluent japanese like you did . you are great!👍🙏🏾

[@kyowomii]

As a Chinese person in America I’ve never gotten any reactions speaking English

[@massari4u]

That's because English is a Universal Language. So are French and Spanish.

[@OrientalPearl]

Learn a 3rd language. English is too commonly studied around the world. Speak to immigrants in America in their language: Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese. Basically anything but English. Nobody is surprised by English,

[@kyowomii]

@@OrientalPearl it was a joke…

[@aldonamijalska2554]

People would get called racist for complimenting your English.

[@Jesichuu]

The "Normal day In Tokyo" killed me 😂😂😂 i love your sense of humor and thank you for another great video!

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad you caught that. I was like what the heck is that guy going wearing that in the park. Lol

[@mprice6683]

Another great video. Keep up the entertaining work.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. I hope you keep coming back again and again.

[@mprice6683]

@@OrientalPearl I will. I love your content.

[@markmcminn5100]

you give us hope for the future, with people trying to understand eachother

[@KathyakaNina]

You are a gem Anming! The “I love cringe” saying you said haha. I had a small conversation with a Japanese worker at a restaurant in Little Tokyo near where I live & I went for it though I was terrified but glad I caught a small mistake I said when speaking! Small improvement yay!

[@LifeInQarsherskiy]

As someone from Bahariterra, I admire your multilingual abilities.

[@suzannenichols6900]

Never heard of Bahariterra. I learned something else.

[@Andrea.G..69]

The environments you travel through look so interesting and beautiful.

[@kargyraa1]

Your laugh make me feel good . Thank you !

[@SXCREDJLEE]

Anming💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 so glad you are back 💯💯

[@whocares6958]

I’m taking Chinese classes in college because of your videos I’m minoring in Chinese :) I wanna go so bad lol

[@benjohnson3700]

You are great. I enjoy watching

[@terraflex8595]

I love how warm and heartfull the chinese people react ^-^ thank you so much for bringing conversation things near to us !

[@zhuolintsai9030]

I love that Taiwan NO.1 part.

[@OrientalPearl]

LOL 😀 Sam is a funny guy.

[@A-Wa]

„Taiwan #1“ I would be so embarrassed and would apologize to those girls xD

[@OrientalPearl]

😆

[@markcrayo5750]

Wat a role model loved ur channel u have a lovely personality God bless

[@luisanthonysullcapoma9400]

as I always say I really like your videos and not only that, I also learn English thanks from peru I will look forward to the next video

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! I hope you keep coming back again and again.

[@dlmusicproduction3132]

I would love to be able to impress Japanese people with my ability to speak their language as it should be, but even before beginning, it is a very daunting task to undertake. For me, it is extremely hard to retrain a brain to learn a language at all, let alone, Japanese, with its different contextual differences in sentence structure. I have yet to find a quality system to learn from. But if I ever got the chance to go to an Asian country, I would be very respectful and friendly. It's just the way I am. Good video!

[@djfearross4144]

Everyone starts at the beginning. Go for it

[@dlmusicproduction3132]

@@djfearross4144 I'll try. Thanks!

[@rauliselcrack]

Hey, how has your learning been? Just curious :))

[@dlmusicproduction3132]

@@rauliselcrack Not very well, I'm sad to say. Too many other things are getting in the way....and,....I'm trying to figure out if I want to learn Japanese first, or Korean. Thanks for asking! :-)

[@rauliselcrack]

@@dlmusicproduction3132 Hey man don't worry. Everything comes at its own time. You're on the right track. As for the language, I really wouldn't know what to recommend xD Personally I'm learning japanese cause' it's entertaining and I want to be able to live the experience in Japan:)

[@goriemama]

有名人がいっぱい🤯✨

[@ladyhamptonthefirst]

I love your laugh. You’re so open to people.

[@lazarocedeno5270]

Ms. Pearl lady. You rock. I love your videos. You are a world peace ambassador. You are constantly sending and spreading love. Thanks dear.❤️🍎🌺

[@ayyubfaiyaz3368]

One thing I've noticed of Chinese people from their mainland who never left it either, is their fondness of seeing a foreigner for the first time. Things like touching your hair without permission isn't a disrespectful thing it's just them being amazed by you. I definitely would stand out if I went there.

[@jasoncoreas5728]

Same in Japan and Korea as well.

[@Swarmah]

what i can say, in china its easy to go arround with english language, had no issues in Bejing and Shanghai, nearly everywhere i went, everybody spoke +- decent and understandable english. In Tokyo, Japanese are quite bad in english. Even if they try to speak, its terrible. I had hard time asking for dirrections. I also can speak Latvian ( native language ), Russian and German, wouldnt try those, since English was already bad for them.

[@brianhillis3701]

I was in Russia and do not speak Russian, I was having trouble with a breakfast order. A German man asked me in bad English if he could help. We discovered our Spanish was good enough to communicate and he had the cook fix the problem. He fought in Stalingrad during the war and was back to see the battlefields and the city. The Russians were eager to talk with him. I never learned if he had been captured or how he learned Russian. Knowing languages helps everybody. People are nice governments can be evil. I am an engineer and was working with Russian engineers. We were able to communicate with diagrams, a few words of each others language and math. We actually told the translator to take a break because we communicated better without her because she didn't know the science and engineering terms and it was easier to make progress without having to explain things. In essence the engineers spoke the same language.

[@murraykriner9425]

Great content. Have a Happy New Year.

[@jonhuber631]

I love your content!!