White Guys Buy Stuff Together in Perfect Chinese, Shock Locals

My friend Evan and I, two white guys who speak extremely good Mandarin and some Cantonese, went grocery shopping in NYC Chinatown the other day. We walked up to various Chinese vendors, started speaking with them in English, and then switched over mid-conversation to Mandarin and Cantonese. Their reactions were hilarious! Hope you enjoy this day in our lives! And hopefully this is helpful to you guys in your language learning journeys!
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20 hours ago on a 1y/o video?

[@melvingipson1094]

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[@LocChicago5]

Do you ever come to Chicago Chinatown

[@melvingipson1094]

I never been to Chicago.

[@Dx916x]

9pm "tonight im going to bed early" 3am: i think i now can distinguish the difference from Cantonese and Mandarin

[@AustinAngela]

I feel this.

[@Bilech34]

The story of my life for the past week lmao

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Me rn

[@Hoddy228]

Daniel lmao same!!

[@TORETOXW]

I was laughing like 2 minutes, u made my day bro

[@tobyng1440]

Asian guy speaks perfect English No one is shocked.

[@khaki.shorts]

because english is the world language - it is taught in schools virtually everywhere. Not to mention they are in New York, so it would be hard for a Chinese person to live in the USA without speaking english.

[@uglyduckling81]

Global language that half the world at least understand. It's more than twice as common as the next language.

[@cooliipie]

English is the international language. There's a lot of Asians speaking it

[@ty-9385]

01001011 number is the international language, not English.

[@cooliipie]

@@ty-9385 Source?

[@cQ2DHPavXTqemm9Vsbgi4TV7x]

As a cantonese kid, I already know the kid at 7:22 is gonna get told by his mom for the rest of the day that a white guy spoke better Chinese than him 💀💀

[@Xoxogossipgurl]

😂😂😂

[@impactfuse674]

That rare moment when a white guy outasians an asian.

[@NDE108]

Lols you know it

[@TheAsiahb]

That's Asian parenting for you...hahaha...

[@sambar101]

Emotional Damage

[@denisepan4981]

The guy selling Chinese herb is so genuine. He doesn't try to sell something that is labeled with "making you smarter" but give lifestyle advice instead

[@going1917]

Literally every herb seller ever

[@hobanagerik]

Chinese people: “Now there’s two of them. This is getting out of hand.”

[@artisticskillz01]

Trust me.....they'll be like "we must keep our trade secrets"

[@tobiasdiryuvia]

mylord is that legal

[@miskomacko7689]

ahahaha

[@trice9669]

we should not have made that bargain

[@murat8210]

As you can see my Mandarin is far beyond yours.

[@harry-ns5hw]

White guy: speaks mandarin Asian guy: dude I'm from Detroit

[@ArchivedErech]

i remember that😂😭😭😭

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@Diego Rivera yep🤣

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[@lexksa]

This literally made my day xD

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So happy I found this comment 😭😭❤️

[@Sverrewegge87]

I have never seen an Evan look more like a guy named Evan in my life...

[@luketimewalker]

neva eva

[@NoubikkoRay]

Neva Evan

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@@NoubikkoRay 😭🤣

[@mack9992004]

I swear speaking multiple languages fluently is a superpower.

[@blader3]

It's makes everyone you encounter instantly friendly towards you.

[@alancosta4760]

Not exactly it's too much study and practice I speak 4 and I swear I spent 15 years to know those

[@codygainz6981]

Xiao: "which umbrella has the best quality?" Lady: "it's an umbrella pick your favorite color"

[@Novak2611]

Yes

[@donatienteataoterani6692]

I caaaannnttt 😂😂😂

[@tredfxman]

Free Translation: Theyr made in China please dont ask.. 😄 👍

[@AlbertInSanAntonio]

Lmao

[@Mia-rn2gk]

🤣🤗🤗

[@a.b.3666]

Would have been hilarious if one of the Chinese would reply: “Sorry guys, I don’t speak Mandarin” lol

[@xTheParadox99]

Roger Powell sr. No humor Syndrom

[@kennethcarroll5420]

Rock3r8oy would have been even funnier if the Chinese guy started talking in Spanish!! 😂😂😂😂

[@abdiver12]

That used to be me in Hong Kong all the time! I'm Chinese American and don't speak a word of Chinese and my Indian friend who grew up there does. Every time a shop owner spoke to me, I would just point to him and he'd do all the talking, lol.

[@MaseraSteve2]

ah, that would be me! but there's a catch i'm not living in us

[@conniedoesexist1807]

Especially when they speak Shanghainese, Hokkai, Nanjingnese. Yes, these are some of the many dialects of the Chinese language. There are more than 50 dialects.

[@sirreginaldlee3576]

Xiao is actually funny at times...and his Chinese is cool but his positivity is what really makes these videos enjoyable..nice guy

[@jack-tq2ox]

that's true

[@nancyayotte2297]

I agree he is funny and so likable too.

[@share_accidental]

i’m sorry, you calling him ‘xiao’ is so funny to me because it literally means ‘small’ 😂

[@Reeushima]

I don't think you understand the impact you're having with these people. You are showing them many of us respect their culture and by their faces you can easily tell they are so happy to hear you speak their native language. Mad respect but things like this show people of other cultures that many of us do respect them.

[@ayo-robin213]

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[@australianjock5793]

​@@ayo-robin213😂

[@SimpPro101]

"You've gotten a bit chubbier" of course he has, he posts videos every day of him eating chinese food

[@Sundablakr]

Chinese food is fucking delicious though, if I lived near a Chinatown I would be fat too!

[@markbrown4996]

@Velocity Well he’s fatter from when he started lol

[@brockman562]

lmao...stop it.

[@InsaneClown2]

696 likes...

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Panda 🐼

[@matthewgabayan8370]

That chinese kid in the video shaking his head is like: "God, now my parents are going to expect so much from me in Chinese school." LOL

[@janetmissjacksonifyourenas2904]

Matthew Gabayan **chicken scratches flashback**

[@charleyjr.iriarte7428]

LOL! So true! "How is it even possible!?"He exclaimed!

[@mkla6733]

Matthew Gabayan I can relate so much lol! My parents put me in Chinese School for like 7 years and my Mandarin is still so bad.

[@fadedart8285]

@@mkla6733 it's much more interesting learning English.

[@pata705]

7:23

[@MiladJP]

One of the nicest things I've seen was the part where the vendor asked for help to connect with the Wi-Fi. I travel the world and have often contact with people who have not been fortunate enough to be born in a first-world country or be highly educated. Those small moments where we learn from each other and help out each other are the best.

[@Laura-fu5np]

So true!

[@Samos900]

I think it would’ve been funny if you guys asked questions in English and then turned to each other and spoke in Chinese to each other to figure out what you should get, then turned back to the clerk and ordered in English

[@australianjock5793]

😂😂😂

[@squareheadbaggins5043]

"I suffer from indecision. Also, I'm an idiot." me too, Evan

[@autohmae]

The struggle for indecision is real ! :-)

[@imbored8002]

Basically a lot of Americans

[@DJFlutterpie]

Anyone able to write out the translation of that line? 👼

[@katniptime4me]

I thought I was, but I can’t decide.

[@superEason22]

@@DJFlutterpie 我有选着障碍，我也是脑残。

[@neku6970]

makes me want to just learn all the languages and just go talk to ppl

[@commentoilmondo]

me too

[@KatimaMulilo]

What would be the least expected language for an Asian to speak if they go visit that country? Maybe some obscure African clicking language?

[@Lanaxparillaxwife]

Same

[@Todsor]

If you're only seeking an attention or praise, then don't go come to Mongolia or Finland or any sparsely populated countries where foreigners are not given special attention.

[@Kaeso97]

Katima Mulilo there’s actually a korean guy that left everything to go live in Morocco he learnt our dialect and he’s pretty accurate, he speaks arabic better than a lot of north african ppl go check his youtube it’s « The Bohemian Kitchen »

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"I started teaching him at 8 this morning" LOL I am loving this

[@Startupsandsushi]

OMG it’s 7:30 rn and I love waking to his vids

[@theludvigmaxis1]

The man is unironically a genius. The ability to just switch from Mandarin to Cantonese in an instant, while having English as his first language. That is super human, his memory and language acquisition is unfathomable to me.

[@ellarhodes5553]

“I suffer from indecision” is such a good phrase lmao

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Ella Rhodes pp

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Ella Rhodes thoughts about the everything I wanted music video??

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Hshdyssus your comment just reminded me I haven’t watched it yet, thank youuuuuuu

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Hshdyssus briefly watched it and thought it was fitting to the song, I think more artists need to explicitly state what their music and/or videos are about - was refreshing. You?

[@faith5970]

jennae! Hahaha np! I hope u enjoyed it😁

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Anyone else on a marathon after watching “white guy speaks perfect mandarine”?,

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High Guardian yes

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I love it!

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Yes, and I have no idea why... lol

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I CAN'T STOP

[@salboyz5727]

High Guardian yes

[@roth1080]

8:00 “Fat to the point of great beauty” in dead. this man is savage

[@steari]

I want to learn this language, but in the Midwest there’s nobody to impress. I could be saying anything and these hillbillies will think it’s mandarin.

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You will know. Impress yourself.

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Say hola to the Chinese waiter

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Chinese are everywhere, you'll find someone to practice with.

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Michigan is considered the Midwest and where I’m from (Ann Arbor) it has a massive Asian population. They have all walks of life there. Trust me, just learning mandarin, Cantonese, etc will impress yourself! You never know who you could end up conversing with.

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Who cares, just learn it for yourself

[@Vampyresdontdodishes]

“ are these eggs organic?” “I have no idea go look for yourself.” I think my mom works at a Chinese deli.

[@Vampyresdontdodishes]

DD DDD so for an egg to be “organic” it means the chicken must have been fed only organic feed. Also the chicken can’t have been fed hormones or drugs during egg production. That’s the same as “organic” meat. 🥚 🐔

[@Nikolaj11]

@@Vampyresdontdodishes What makes feed organic or not then?

[@Vampyresdontdodishes]

It can’t be treated with chemicals or hormones. Like you would grow herbs on your windowsill.

[@exoticgirl1]

@@Vampyresdontdodishes in case you aren't aware of this, and I seriously do not mean to be disrespectful or patronizing: there is absolutely no more organic. Here's why: All the food, seeds and everything you buy is (unfortunately) genetically modified. Including organic food, seeds you buy to grow your own crops and so on. Also, all the food is genetically engineered to be more sturdy, richer in flavor, have more perfect colors and shapes and be more resistant to mold and disease. One perfect example is the banana! Every single banana (not the ones you fry but the normal ones) are all genetically identical. They are clones of one single tree and heavily modified for consumption. The original bananas has a lot of seeds in them so they modified them into what we have today. But the banana you eat in America and the one I eat in the Netherlands is the exact same banana genetically speaking. Also, after Chernobyl, Fukushima, Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the other 32 nuclear disasters,everything we eat and drink is radioactive. This has caused a spike in cancer, deformations, birth defects, auto immune problems and a lot more. It's astounding that no scientist, no government and the CDC ever mention this but my fair guess is that it's out of gain of a lot of profit (pharmaceutical industry and your for profit health insurance companies) but also to prevent chaos. And they see another possible benefit!! Massive depopulation! This is also why nobody talks about the fact that Fukushima is still leaking radioactive material into the ocean. so "healthy food" or "organic food", they are non existent and only drive up the prices. This is also the reason, by the way, why the American establishment is trying to avoid one payer universal healthcare because than a lot of for profit health insurance companies will see their billions of dollars a year profit evaporate. A few people get filthy rich of misery, so they love to keep the misery going.

[@Vampyresdontdodishes]

exoticgirl1 I don’t have an option either way- but that is the “traditional” definition of what an organic egg is. I myself have my own hens so I figure I get the best eggs I can physically get. I think people should ask if market eggs are farm fresh instead of organic IMO.

[@Tactavious]

The guy in the Chinese medicine shop seems like a cool dude.

[@jamesjian]

Tactavious when westerners meet Asian guys or Chinese n’t look cool , it probably is the language barrier reason.

[@Tactavious]

@@jamesjian Holy shit, 456 likes? O_o I mean, okay.

[@Chris-kk6cw]

That's Al. Good dude

[@Robzabest25]

it was cooler when he was so close to xiaoma that he asked him on how to hook his wifi up

[@dankmheems290]

@@Robzabest25 lol they cut that because it was a 20 minute IT setup after he asked about the WIFI.

[@RustyCas999]

I love watching his videos. Such a nice guy and genuinely enjoys interacting with the Chinese and their culture. How can you not like this guy?

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Your videos are full of smiles. You bring so much joy to others. You're a gift to this world. Continue on with your great gift of language and help bring us all closer together.

[@larnizzo91]

“I suffer from indecision” dude that was hilarious no matter what language lol

[@tristandeniet]

"Also I'm an idiot." lol

[@nomadben]

@@tristandeniet Such a great couple of lines haha

[@johnf1402]

Chidi

[@eileenlikesyou]

“I suffer from indecision. Also, I’m an idiot” THATS A MOOD LMAO SAME

[@somethingmoredecent]

@Abdeljalilkeddaoui You don't get it. I know guys like him that are grown ass men in the sense that they handle all their shit just fine and do well, but my generation is weird dude we just vibe like this it's not because we're idiots. It's like softcore, mildly hedonistic nihilism. Idk bruh

[@Sean_Regan]

Alexander Vandall yeah it’s just silly for a grown man to make self-deprecating excuses, to strangers, in public, over a small transaction...especially in an Asian cultural setting lol

[@Sean_Regan]

Vincent Kinney in any culture, but especially the more reserved Asian cultures, people don’t usually go drawing attention to themselves by clowning around with a stranger over a little food. There’s got to be a less dopey way to practice language skills.

[@jessehanhijoki5942]

You supposed to be a woman?

[@somethingmoredecent]

@@Sean_Regan You're just a miserable wretched troll that will find an excuse to bitch about anything. Enjoy your sad life, sean regan.

[@diegogo5886]

Xioma says: “Speaking Mandarin to local merchants with a flawless accent” Also Xioma later when they give him a compliment: “Oh yeah thx, but I just know a little”🧎🏻‍♂️

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I think that was his Cantonese lol 😅

[@erato99]

These videos are so satisfying to watch. I watch Xiaoma’s videos whenever I’m feeling down, and they always make me smile.

[@user-ky1cy5et4q]

If you speak my language, you are my people. -- one Chinese guy

[@archived9216]

I love Chinese people, I have a best friend from Taiwan lol. Very funny guy

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天天天真 I would like your comment, but it says 69

[@user-bm4hx2go5j]

Hong Kong people speak Chinese and they fighting non-stop

[@user-ky1cy5et4q]

马云 they probably prefer Cantonese speaking people.

[@berl2343]

My grandpa is from Guangdong so I gotta learn it cause yesh

[@UzumakiX5series]

That is the most honest herbal medicine shop owner ever. Get enough sleep, diet, etc. lol

[@ayoopdog]

because after they spoke chinese he saw them as friends, and he can't sell his bullshit to friends... he knows it is all a scam haha

[@g0679]

Alex Golly, he even mentioned ”work-life balance.”

[@tiffany8946]

Lol, he'll even tell you when you're getting too fat.

[@Elldeeve]

I liked how he sang him a song and the guy just asked him how to sort his WiFi

[@CallMeMrX]

And also ground up panda testicles, those help too

[@barbarawolcott6999]

I love this! I think it’s wonderful to learn other languages and to use them. Shows a loving interest and appreciation for another person’s culture by taking the time to learn another language.

[@tahaashai9014]

These guys are going places and flexing the real thing. I have watched all of his videos in one go. Man you’re amazing. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Chronos94]

And then, the mother at 7:24 yelled her son saying "we saw two white guys talking better chinese than you" and left his bedroom saying "Shame"

[@zatydory]

Bruhhh I feel bad for him😂😂😂

[@mrkeatttttt]

Hahaha that Asian parenting style

[@AnggoroArif]

Disgrace to the family. Dishonor on your cow!

[@seikibrian8641]

When I was about 8 years old (55 years ago, but I still remember it), my family was eating at a Chinese restaurant. We all knew how to use chopsticks, and our waitress was watching us intently. Midway through our meal she came to our table with two Chinese kids in tow, and said to them (in English), "See! They eat with chopsticks! Why can't you!"

[@Teletubbiez]

Chronos94 Epic buen!

[@sonnykalua8297]

"I suffer from indecision" "I'm also an idiot"🤣🤣 my man roasting himself🤣

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@@jywye_yt dude I can read and I'm laughing 😂

[@ShayanKhanbazzinga]

That seemed like an anime scene to me for some reason 😂

[@kristianl7797]

I thought that said indonesian 😂

[@stevemorse108]

You can really see people open up as soon as they realize that these guys have taken the time to speak their language.

[@nickknight5543]

I watched a whole bunch of your videos for the first time 4 days ago and I started teaching myself simple phrases in Mandarin. I think I'm going to order your course.

[@amberlee9926]

I never would’ve imagined I’d ever be watching white guys surprising Chinese people in America by speaking proper Chinese on KZbin...but here we are, I suppose.

[@romanteni]

At 3 am... For 2 hours straight... And I just wanted to set my alarm..

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Yep, same here! The KZbin rabbit hole is deep and I watch YT more than tv these days, so much interesting stuff to get lost in.

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Same lil boat

[@jaxxhill4032]

As u

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Amber Lee KZbin is an endless hole.

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Xiaoma in vids: my chinese isnt that good you're too kind Xiaoma in titles: I speak PERFECT chinese😂

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Hahaha😆

[@evang6703]

We love a humble king

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@@Creevster I added a like. We can sleep a little easier now.

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@@mrcreative5725 ayooo

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It's just for SEO

[@harrycunliffe1914]

Gotta love the medicine guy not fucking around with flogging him stuff when Xio walks in - he's just treated like a genuine customer.

[@drumcdoo9050]

What your videos show is the importance by engaging with everyone on the street and showing empathy and giving to total strangers resulting in doors opening up. Even not being able to speak another language I'm learning how to engage socially better. Everything now seems to be credit card based so now make sure of carring around a little cash to give to the less fortunate, buskers and for tips. The rewards reaped from receiving a smile in return by giving time and a little gift having made someones day better is priceless

[@brandontamayo2118]

Guys: “Are they local eggs?” Lady: “You can look for yourself.” 😂 I would have been fired.

[@Gameboygenius]

@@Unsound_advice heh. Plenty of farms on Long Island, which would count as local in NYC.

[@ZephrymWOW]

@@Unsound_advice The majority of NY is farmland bruh

[@mickey2036]

Yeah they were produced in an alley on Mott Street you hipster tool belt.

[@chriswu15]

Honestly that's most Chinese supermarket workers😂

[@KristaMae]

@@chriswu15 pragmatic efficiency 👍

[@user-kv7pr7xs6k]

9:25 : Xiaoma! the way you’re literally a local in chinatown is so heartwarming to me, you have no idea how much it means to these people for you to spread our culture. ❤️❤️

[@arronjohal3812]

지훈 Chinese people are amazing they always react in a good way when I do parkour in chinatown the Chinese girls wink at me and for that China deserves my respect ✊ and now I wish I could help curing the coronavirus btw I’m from 🇯🇵 and Have a good day.

[@austinbutler1291]

Right? That was a great moment

[@youngfo8878]

Couldn’t have said that better 🙏🏼

[@cernestonut7662]

@@arronjohal3812 you should post your videos on yt I would love to see

[@mogarrfang5343]

communism is culture?

[@sergeantbilko7070]

I love watching all the smiles you bring from everyone you talk to in your videos. Pretty amazing stuff!

[@MrLanternland]

Have you seen Private Doberman, Sarge? I can't find him.

[@sergeantbilko7070]

@@MrLanternland I think he's in a poker game

[@de-vine2168]

This is so beautiful to see you guys bonding with these fine people! ❤

[@Artecus]

8:02: "Fat to the point of great beauty." LOL. I am stealing this one.

[@adamstrator5079]

Must keep that beautiful bubble butt in prime form!

[@agreenunderripebanana8901]

i'm addicted to this 99 cent store Ben Shapiro talking Chinese to everyone

[@alepepperoni2563]

Ahahaha

[@taylorwarren2000]

IKR?! He reminds me of Ben Shapiro! I didn't even know he was Jewish and he still reminded me of him.

[@ozmar6418]

I spilled my water dude, god damn

[@vu1pix]

This guy is way better than been shipiro anyday. Ben cant even get wap

[@tasha1985]

Haters Gonna Hate

[@jasonmalik2391]

Your excitement over everything, especially food is so much fun to watch...hope it never changes!

[@marcalamara5525]

Just discovered your videos man you are awesome. Makes me really wanna learn a couple of languages. Post lockdown I have a new appreciation for being able to travel internationally

[@bjrkmima]

"your mandarin is amazing" "nah only enough to get by" Title: *guy shocks Chinese people with perfect chinese* 😂

[@BrainyAshes]

BJÖRK Miravete Martínez *Oh the irony*

[@burnedflowers141]

He is near fluent in mandarin since hes learned 10 years. maybe he was talking about Cantonese not mandarin.

[@CryBaby-oj2lz]

Its called being modest and humble that title is just to get more clicks

[@burnedflowers141]

@@CryBaby-oj2lz the humble thing is such crap. I kind of get it, but they take it too far. Downplaying your accomplishments is as bad as over confidence about them.

[@CryBaby-oj2lz]

Yeah i get your point but in asian culture most of the time it’s considered rude to simply accept a compliment you have to act like you’re not as good as they say you are

[@mem1363]

"Fat to the point of great beauty" LOL what a classic backhanded compliment

[@weyheyjackie]

Best part of the video

[@jpgabriele9596]

Heartwarming video, very sweet , touches one's heart, especially the instant transformation of a face to a smile .

[@brittdvn230]

I think these videos to be so heartwarming, I want to connect with people from other cultures by speaking their language. This has inspired me to begin my journey to learn another language other than English.

[@vladusa]

Guy: *speaks chinese* Worker: Holy shit! You can speak Chinese! You're so good! Guy: MAYO MAYO MAYO MAYO

[@chanwoosbsf5192]

Vlad Mayo or “mei you” means “no” or “don’t have”. MAYO MAYO MAYO

[@ColinPlayzPianoC418Music]

*没有

[@hellohihihithere]

r/wooosh 哎呀均能开玩笑。

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

@@chanwoosbsf5192 Chinese Person: Can I help you?" (In English) Me: Mayonnaise! 😁 #RosettaStone

[@Soemthingorthat]

Oh my fucking god I’m laughing so hard. Mei yo is like “I don’t have” or when people compliment him he says is because he’s being humble lol.

[@cheeseytacotime9380]

Evan: “my body is a temple” Also Evan: “ *i need at least 100 cups of coffee a day* “

[@wobinar1322]

CheeseyTaco Time I know, looking all day for "organic" eggs and filling his belly with world's most popular psychoactive drug. I wonder if he can taste the difference from organic and non organic eggs.

[@richardkelbie5362]

Evan is gayer than a box of frogs and God love um

[@Aurora-gz7iu]

@@richardkelbie5362 even if he is gay is none of your business!

[@richardkelbie5362]

@@Aurora-gz7iu lol get a grip

[@baddie1shoe]

Richard Kelbie- evidence-the way he got excited about buns and bit into the bun the main dude holds.

[@HardSarge]

The world is just fractionally better with you guys. Smiles are always better then frowns.

[@wilsonx54]

The way their faces light up when they realize he isn't speaking to them in english but actually in their own languages is priceless.

[@2Ventiler78]

I think it's a compliment when chinese people say you've become chubbier.

[@bintuae1]

That was past thinking. In east asia, no one likes fat people

[@qb3635]

if u r child ，that s right

[@maskhood9283]

Super curious Little tata If you are at a healthy skinny, then yes it’s a good thing. If you are too skinny and I can see your bones, then of course it will be a bad thing. All I can say is that, most Chinese relatives will either say that you are “too skinny” and that you “need to eat more”, or that “you’re fat” and “you should eat less”. So do not mind too much what they say because I’ve never met any Chinese relatives that go “you are just right, eat normally”. Not sure about Koreans but this is my understanding 😊

[@maskhood9283]

However, in this case, the old man was being honest with his opinion. The way he said it is not meant as an insult, more like a fact just to notify the guy. Like a friendly “Hey, I just wanted to let you know that, in case you weren’t aware, you’re gotten chubbier. This is so that, if you want to, you can do something about it because now you know.” Sorry, but with Chinese peeps it’s highly unlike to hear “you’ve become chubbier” as a compliment, unless you were VERY VERY skinny before, where it looks unhealthy.

[@2Ventiler78]

@@maskhood9283Seems that Chinese people are very frankly.

[@cat_is_alive996]

Their english sounds so weird after you've listened to their chinese.

[@yuqingjin2206]

It's so ironic LOL

[@shoutxiao5459]

That's what happens when your second language taking over your mother tongue.

[@emulatorretro]

@@shoutxiao5459 Japanese people speaking in lower tones when speaking in perfect English, but in Mandarin,Cantonese or Japanese the vowels are 2 octaves higher. I am sure there is some science behind it somewhere, but I noticed that when I was 12.

[@birb4095]

@n1n1nanou I noticed it when I was a fetus soo..

[@dankmheems290]

It's because Mandarin can be very expressive with it's tone and once you get into that headspace the language makes more sense. It's no longer gibberish but you hear the slight differences and the very different way in which Mandarin speakers pronounce words. Like French, it's all in the back of the throat, Italian and Spanish it's all about the rolling of r's etc.

[@steveg1122]

OMG these videos bring a smile to my face. I'm soo envious of your talent

[@hotsauce0606]

You guys have great chemistry. Bring Evan back for another video!

[@AlohaState07]

The most compelling part of this video is talking to the ladies about how difficult it is to learn English. More of that, please!

[@scootscoot919]

Yeah English is my first language but I've also learned a lot of Spanish so for the whole process whenever my classmates would complain about the grammar or irregulars, my teachers would just compare it to English to shut them up like "oh you think that this is hard? Well here's a worksheet on the same thing but for English. Now tell me this is hard"

[@ladygremlin8287]

@@assasination1100 English is pretty easy comparitively as it's a very fluid language. While many languages require male/female derivatives of almost everything or have characters for words or sentences, English only had the basic gender pronoun plus a single alphabet rather that a parings/combos alphabet style. Yes it's harder to learn new languages once you get older. The best time to teach someone multiple languages is during the infant/toddler stages. However this does not change the fact that English has been and always will be the easiest language to learn

[@vvolt1368]

@@ladygremlin8287 no way. english spelling and pronunciation is extremely inconsistent compared to other languages, the grammar is quite confusing at times, you can't identify parts of speech easily, etc. for example, in spanish every verb ends with ir, er, or ar. In Japanese every verb ends with either -ru or -u. polish ones end in ć. all of these make it easy to identify what is what in a sentence. whereas in english, you cant really tell a verb from a noun or an adjective, etc.

[@resveries_]

malfunctioning Egoist nah man. english is awful cuz the grammar is so inconsistent, and same with spelling rules. other languages might have harder alphabets or multiple grammatical genders but english is an absolute cluster fuck

[@eden8457]

@@resveries_ Agreed. I mean, just look at the history of English: it's about 5 languages mashed together, a pidgin language that continues to be taught despite the vast majority of us not speaking the original languages.

[@hisokareal8944]

Who tf ask the price-quality ratio of a 7 dollar umbrella lmao

[@davidlu6041]

😂

[@lindziep6319]

Well buying in Chinese stores sometimes are good in asking discount like if you buy two or more they will lessen the price, it's like a trading technic of Chinese businesses that's maybe why xiaoma ask that

[@tankritkiddo8137]

mostly in retail areas, they tend to overprice their items especially to foreigners. so you have to keep bargaining. start by 50% off. 😂

[@alltheway3]

It’s a direct translation. In Chinese it’s fine, in English it’s weird. Every language has its own logic, culture and and things you say in different situations. Another example is in Chinese, it’s weird to greet someone by asking someone “how are you” 你怎麼樣, it’s more normal to ask “have you eaten yet” 你吃飽了沒？

[@boysrback5690]

Small talk for interactions Duh.

[@lindadubberly2458]

The Chinese people seem so kind and sweet, they are all so kind and happy you speak there language ! Just spectacular !!!!!

[@9plusinstalaciones]

Hi I've watched quite a few of your videos, love the way the Chinese flip out when they hear you speak, loads of smiles, I have some Chinese friends top people very respectful.

[@charlieclark2609]

Seeing people's faces light up when someone speaks their native language almost makes me cry. I know that if you move somewhere that isn't your native country that you should to learn the language eat least to a conversational level , but it's good to see some guys learning how to talk to others and meeting them where they are at and connecting .

[@goodkanga2275]

yes when i spoke English to foreigners (especially from US) in China, they were almost crying

[@alexsingh2974]

@@goodkanga2275 hard to believe that because English is too common

[@ElGringoSam]

It's awesome to watch people open up!

[@MTMF.london]

@@alexsingh2974 Definitely not outside of big cities and not in rural areas. And those foreigners probably couldn't speak a word of Chinese and so relieved that some one spoke some English.

[@harky7632]

I live in Mexico right now and when someone can speak fluent English it helps me so much and I love it because my Spanish is okay but I really struggle to understand people speaking here

[@ConstantSurprises]

I like how the medicine store dude is all "You got chubbier." No shit. He's eating at like 18 restaurants a day for these videos.

[@sonyagriffy]

ConstantSurprises Lol! So true, I bet that food is amazing too.

[@rachelbaziak4159]

ConstantSurprises who cares enjoy

[@hatefulworld5965]

Love seeing how happy you 2 made everyone in this video

[@amyearthresident1111]

Why am i up late watching these videos and loving it. I found my new favorite kind of videos to watch. Who wouldve thought🤷‍♀️

[@netmaster88]

Omg I'm dying here. The Chinese guy asks you to help him connect to the WiFi hahhahaha

[@jeanetten.s.8557]

That's how you know you're a regular

[@soundofperserverance3363]

lol

[@interiorsretailfacts]

It's amazing to see the people's faces lit up instantly when you spoke Mandarin and Cantonese.

[@TwistedTeaFate]

It honestly is. Imagine you live in China (outside Hong-Kong) and someone shopping whips out perfect English.

[@g0679]

Kevin C I wish I could perform such a feat. It seems very pleasing for one’s hosts.

[@KBellaTruth]

Instantly⚡

[@tomservo5007]

Kevin C: If I reacted the same way to a Chinese guy speaking English and was filmed ... I would lose my job and be shamed by the internet. Don't hold double standards when it comes to racism.

[@jbperez808]

You may have 100% Chinese ancestry, but if you can’t speak the language, you’re still considered a barbarian.

[@bethaniel841]

I have giggled so much- thank you 😊

[@2001pontiacta]

Love the video’s! It’s nice to see peoples reactions and there faces light up when you speak there language👍

[@alexxchavezee]

"I only eat things as precious as my body" *dies from sneezing too hard

[@spoonman9584]

I'd this guy is about thrice as strong as Logan Paul... mentally.

[@brandonjones557]

I felt like I was the only one that heard that. I can't believe comment section is letting him get away with it.

[@collinhuffman8092]

Dudes annoying

[@sambarclay2593]

Lol!!!

[@lajuiveerrante]

As his sister I can confirm that sentence was, in fact, a joke.

[@aloe8483]

It gives me so much anxiety when he speaks in English and they can’t understand him

[@danielelliott95]

8_clown bxtch_8 I’m like, “Okay, time to switch to Chinese.” I feel so bad for them because they’re so used to frustrating Americans.

[@Trillioons]

Daniel Elliott The world ofc would be a better place is everyone had a brain like Xiaoma.

[@simondungeon1218]

The last shopkeeper was so friendly 🥰, after watching much of Xiaoma's video it was so refreshing 💙

[@luisangeldrosnegron3445]

I hv to say, your one smart fellow. I salute you my bruh. Im here totally impressed lol.

[@TheBehm08]

“Fat to the point of great beauty” I’m gonna start saying this from now on

[@goldsilverwealthpreservati7022]

😂

[@vigneshk5084]

Me too

[@John-ro1iv]

He's only fat because most of the places he goes to make these videos have food. And he eats it.

[@rendyreynaldi1028]

I dont know what that actually mean. Can anybody explain. I'm asian though

[@Kwisss]

@@rendyreynaldi1028 Just means like he's fat enough to the point of being beautiful.

[@if6was985]

I want to see one where the Chinese are cussing you before they realise you understand the language.

[@lovthaigurlz]

That would be in the San Francisco Bay Area, and all surrounding cities.

[@rachboudreau]

Or any Nail salon.

[@Mor1adim]

@@rachboudreau The episode of Seinfeld

[@CorbiniteVids]

the victim fantasy jumped out

[@megafoxyawesomehot69]

Corbinite has nothing to do with wanting to be a victim or thinking they’re a victim. Literally everyone in every language at some point will assume someone doesn’t speak their language and talk shit. It’s human nature lmao.

[@Potenza7Svargeeya]

The bun they eat at 9:40 is originated from Hong Kong. It's called "Cocktail Bun" (雞尾包), a very Hong Kong product since 1950s. Inside, that's coconut paste.

[@paulchavez931]

We really enjoy your videos!👍💖 It's just AwEsOme that you two speak languages and make new friends!👍💖

[@collinbakker1024]

Whenever people speak Chinese all i hear is ooooooh

[@breadboi9691]

UraX unga brings jong bjing

[@janetmissjacksonifyourenas2904]

what please explain

[@martinkuliza]

@tims_always_fishing And Don't forget .... aaahhhhhhh hehe

[@icex9136]

It's the equivalent to Americans saying ummm.. before and after every phrase

[@collinbakker1024]

@@icex9136 true they do say umm a lot😂😂

[@robinmorrow9023]

“It’s only because we drink so much coffee that we’re able to speak Chinese.” Lol

[@BlueGiant69202]

Maybe a little ginko bilboa with those 100 cups of coffee would help those who are slow as well.

[@robinmorrow9023]

BlueGiant69202 🥳😁🙃

[@1beni]

you're just having too much fun. I enjoy your vids

[@savagecamp1388]

I Love you guys banter and friendship the way you connect so cool I agree !!* with

[@luseaneonevai9996]

“my glutinous rice ball - you just gave it away to a stranger” 😂😂😂

[@wendywhite2642]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you gave away my glutinous rice ball to a stranger! 😁

[@lukaizheng4558]

@PianellaHoneyPot 🥵🥵🥵

[@JAY1892]

When they ask you how long you’ve been learning Chinese, you should say “Ahh, a couple of months.” 😂

[@RLucas3000]

JAY1892 Should say “my mom listened to tapes of Mandarin and Cantonese when she was pregnant with me!”

[@JAY1892]

RLucas3000 😂

[@artisticskillz01]

Drop the "couple weeks" line.

[@JAY1892]

Artistic Skillz I don’t get you bro? 🤔

[@loupgarou_96]

@@artisticskillz01 "I listened to a learn chinese while you sleep video last night"

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Oh my gosh, I so appreciate the better video quality! It's lovely to see your non-distorted face!

[@bchops4537]

Fascinating videos. Love you brother. Wish I had your talent for learning different languages.

[@angienatoyn]

Next time I see an old friend who's gone fat, I'ma compliment him/her with a "You've gotten fat to the point of great beauty!"

[@alexc5656]

That's actually nice lol let us know how it goes 🤣

[@XxsoulrockaxX]

😂😂

[@AlexXanderMarketing]

😁😆😂

[@madcowusa4277]

"I suffer from indecision." omg, laughing so hard. Stealing that one.

[@annabrodkey3944]

"also I'm an idiot" lol 😹

[@glendabooth3810]

Just love your videos. Just how their faces change is really cute. You do a great job.

[@viktornagy8391]

You are a very good inspiration to pick a third language for myself. Well done!

[@ichiroutakashima4503]

Lol, that medicine store's staff is so friendly, it looks like Xiaoma and him are the best of friends already.

[@Arya-cs7kj]

I was about to say that! They share a warm friendship.

[@nickc259]

Everyone in line at the bun place: Guys speaking English very loudly: LET'S GET YOU SOME BUNS!

[@sje2609]

It brings me so much joy seeing these Chinese people glow with happiness when they see foreigners speak their language 🥺