White Guys Surprise Locals with Rare Chinese Dialect, They are Stunned

Me and my Chinese-speaking white friends went to Brooklyn Chinatown to practice our Mandarin, Cantonese, and the rare dialect of Fuzhounese (also known as Fuzhou dialect or Hokchew / Hock Chew), which people speak in this part of Brooklyn. We got lots of smiles and laughs and funny reactions and it turned into a really fun day! It’s always nice to make connections with people using language skills. An inspiring video for people looking to learn languages, I hope!
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[@angelrivera6937]

Perhaps

[@doj_]

Huh?

[@saltyjuls6582]

@Calvin Rivera good luck

[@yoblazeeaz7053]

Dude, this video is awesome 😎✌️ U learn different languages so fast.

[@TheGoldenriff]

@Eric Henery script kiddie. Learn to code noob.

[@kfliess]

When you can be funny in a foreign language you know you've achieved fluency. These dudes are there.

[@Mazurecki56]

I can't be funny even in my native language!

[@nicopaoletti3501]

Not true, whenever any Mexican guys at work mess something up, just say “no mames” all the other Mexican guys will crack up if they know you don’t speak Spanish.

[@flixs1353]

@@Mazurecki56 lol

[@cooliipie]

False. You can begin making jokes with just a few words... You're either funny or not

[@non-binaryeugene733]

They’re all just laughing at their accents

[@amirhassan7887]

Chinese vendor : Speaks English to Americans Americans : Uno reverse card

[@coranewton3095]

One of the best comments on here. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@giftedrinnegan-3482]

Needs more likes

[@user-cy5zj5ys9r]

Americans: You dare go into my territory!

[@xh4rmy]

also American speaking Chinese 2:30

[@andygracia5395]

Kevin Godec 😂😂

[@supern35]

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart"

[@scubasharron]

Nelson Mandela

[@razor6888]

wow , that's a very profound statement, thank you for posting that.

[@Anthik]

@@leolego2 si ma l'italiano è meglio

[@riccardobrandolini2545]

@@Anthik per forza

[@KingRemoji]

The funnier thing is when they DONT react and don’t even look up at him 😂 That’s a true New Yorker, so beaten down by life, nothing even surprises you anymore 😂

[@ivanleterror9158]

They'e too busy thinking about what to do with their trash since the Mayor furloughed several thousand or so city workers. As posted on here and you have to believe everything on the Net.

[@thelert]

They're hoping they aren't in trouble.

[@HelloNewMoon]

Lmao busy people

[@phillabong520]

They’re too busy acting like it’s the greatest city in the world 🤷‍♂️

[@tylersauls3557]

Yeah for sure if he was doing this in Georgia the Chinese people would be probably in shock. I've never met any americans who speak chinese or ever seen it.. I'm from the atl area there are a good bit asians

[@Tuxedo2680]

This is a lesson to everyone learning a second language: don't be afraid to make mistakes. Most people will appreciate that you're trying to learn by speaking to them in their language.

[@seble]

Except the French

[@Chris00792]

Americans get offended and act like jerks for the most part if they notice you attempting to speak their language. It happened a lot to me that I got a little discouraged to be honest.

[@nicolemassie576]

@@Chris00792 I have to agree. English speakers and the French seem to be the biggest assholes when it comes to trying to practice with them.

[@thelastmotel]

Depends where you are in France. Cities and tourist places, yeah, they tend to be very snobby, but if you go off the beaten path, people tend to be much better about it.

[@jimothyjimothy1]

@@Chris00792 I personally don't mind people trying to learn English but I can't talk for other native English speakers

[@westsideken]

My grandmother was Ukrainian and was on the bus talking with another Ukrainian in their native language. They heard a lady behind her say "I speak Ukrainian". When my grandmother turned around, it was a black lady. She loved to tell that story. RIP, Baba, miss you, love you.

[@clooperman3745]

When l see my 15 year old grandson he often talks in a foreign language, my son tells me it is known as playground English !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lacrimacristi]

Sweet babushka

[@stevenwilliams2173]

Did the woman behind them grow up in Ukraine? Or a language enthusiast?

[@lijahv8586]

@@stevenwilliams2173 actually it’s not uncommon for African students to study at university in Ukraine so this may have been the case

[@EmilyRose1]

He has impeccable people skills, my social anxiety could never

[@KateLove21]

This is exactly why he becomes fluent so fast and I'm over 10 years learning a language and lived in the country and everything and am so bad ... because I stop up and am so shy and afraid to make mistakes.

[@Alicia.Marie.13]

I can barely have conversations in English which is my native language lol social anxiety is a monster.

[@optionvice8926]

Also having lack of social awareness in the same time lol.

[@JumpyZ_]

Her: I bet he’s out cheating on me Me and the boys:

[@eduardoeliascanela7588]

JumpyZ saw this comment right at 8:48 😂😂😂 perfect timing.

[@kdowning2715]

I don’t think these dudes like girls. They’re way too effeminate.

[@aldxbaran]

@@kdowning2715 yeah, they probably fucked up a storm after recording.

[@nelsyp7084]

LMFAOO

[@TacoCrisma]

Coughing I’m laughing so hard

[@stavik96]

I like how the cameraman is just kinda there, behind a camera, alone, quiet.

[@hlcepeda]

… his stomach growling away, watching all the succulent goodies being scarfed down in the name of entertainment!

[@ImprovingAbility]

@@hlcepeda probably vegan...

[@womble683]

He speaks Kaixana, he is alone 😉

[@womble683]

@@hlcepeda He'll be the only one free of Coronavirus then ...😷

[@utswriter]

You made me feel so bad for him

[@deadnyz]

Fun fact: my dad is Fuzhonese and he was pretty surprised when he heard my iPad go from you speaking English to Fuzhonese.

[@danyellx615]

This is so pure. I love how welcoming everyone is. I’ve had such a shit day and this has really cheered me up.

[@x-fayad-x8828]

You don't know what homework has done to me

[@giftkaluagibo163]

Me too

[@funkabby1]

You guys actually make me want to learn Chinese.

[@funkabby1]

Night Hawk thanks for the tip buddy

[@chowsiewcheong4704]

Learning Chinese can be fun if you are really game for it. Living in SE Asia makes most non-Chinese being able to speak a smattering of Southern dialects like Guandonghua (Cantonese - spoken in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur) and Fujianhua (Fukienese - spoken in Manila, Singapore and Medan). But nowadays, many can even sing in Putonghua (Mandarin - thanks to videos and karaoke). Best regards.

[@larrykreamer4260]

You guys make me want to slap some body

[@ruf01au]

Ditto - will have to investigate the best first steps

[@janetmissjacksonifyourenas2904]

learn abt radicals, tones, pinyin and stroke order and it becomes REALLY fun to learn/ kind of easier

[@burrowss14]

“The younger generation only want to speak English” so sad but true for so many cultures. I think all people who migrate to different countries really risk loosing their mother tongue down the line... nothing we can do

[@timowthie]

In amerika so many people don't speak English, that absolutely ridiculous.

[@phant0m0th_]

As someone who is half Filipino I wish I had been taught Tagalog. Maybe in the future when I can pay someone to teach me to speak it fluently. No one in my family speaks it. I also attempted Korean for 6 years but no one to practice the language.

[@maureen-paulbarnes-vonkulm480]

It was the same for us when we immigrated from Germany but you regain your interest in your mother tongue as you get older. Its the job of the parents to keep speaking to the kids in the mother tongue.

[@burrowss14]

seventhseance I can teach you haha. It’s common for Filipino parents to not teach their children Tagalog once they migrate. I got lucky since my parents taught me

[@burrowss14]

Maureen-Paul Barnes-von Kulmiz you’re 100% right it’s the parents responsibility

[@ethandelsol1674]

1:08 i love the kids reaction when he hears them speaking chinese

[@bigboy-cz3nv]

Ethan Del Sol was looking for this one

[@fay8687]

Omg...funny !!!

[@dingleton3083]

: O hopefully my mother doesnt spot this man..

[@spartaceshipper8767]

the kid's reaction says it all.. 💜💜💜

[@johnnyroblox9412]

DUDE MY MOMS GRANDMA IS ON THE FRONT THING

[@vbinkk1385]

That's mad cool! Tell her she made it to KZbin!!

[@yourmom-jm7hl]

For sure

[@Johnny.Picklez]

So, your great grandma?

[@Rorschachqp]

Your grandma on your mom’s side?

[@givemeoats]

:O

[@anaumaddahfaka_8421]

You guys should try going to a vendor, bite into something and act like you’ve suddenly learned Chinese. Like you haven’t spoken a single word of it before.😂

[@waltonwright5142]

Yes! 😂 Ha I'd love to see those reactions!

[@ginawiggles918]

Now THAT's a funny idea!

[@nikos-giorgos]

gina wiggles It's like, in every video they make!(the idea I mean)

[@savageogoe4926]

Yes!! Great idea

[@oivatank]

“Oh god! I’ve been infected with Chinese!...I’m cool with this.”

[@BradleyTruax7]

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. Nelson Mandela

[@BradleyTruax7]

Milton Holley it would be nice if you followed up your an opinion with some sort of facts to substantiate a claim. I don’t know a whole lot about Nelson Mandela but to empathize with your point I have found mother Theresa to be quite a disgusting human being after reading several of her novels. So I don’t assume he is an entirely good person. The message is what I was sharing. Not an opinion on what I thought about his character. Mother Theresa had a lot of wise sayings but I don’t think much of her as a person. Hopefully this doesn’t sound like an ego thing on my part. But if you don’t understand the message just ask for clarification next time and I’m sure plenty of people would be happy to help you understand the message.

[@BradleyTruax7]

Milton Holley I appreciate you bringing to my attention what type of person he is. But on the other hand that’s not what this discussion is about. It’s simply about connecting with humans. And investing your own time to learn their native tongue and employ it shows a huge sign of respect and in turn they are very gracious to acknowledge that. So I do appreciate you showing me my ignorance. I just just didn’t want to go down this road in the first place. My use of his words had nothing to do with Nelson Mandela but about humans in general. If I can’t get this through than I don’t know what to tell you. But I appreciate your reply.

[@daisukiloli8602]

Yeah... No one cares..

[@snackdaddy4128]

@Milton Holley -Never apologize for telling the truth. Especially when it shows a monster in their true form.

[@Novous]

--Burt Reynolds

[@tiffsaver]

Seeing the sheer joy on the people's faces you touched really moved me. You are truly goodwill ambassadors for the US. Just watching this video made my day, in some small measure giving me hope for the future.

[@howlbeast]

i agree

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

The kid in the puffer jacket's reaction at 1:09 is SO authentic and cute! He's obviously never thought that a caucasian could speak such great Chinese dialect! :) So sweet

[@katgiu4235]

I'm surprised he's not obese based on all the dishes and street food he eats to make these videos. Edit: I'm just jealous, not really surprised.

[@marcogeld8204]

I can eat as much as I want and my metabolism would be like "HAH! Challenge accepted boi"

[@livedandletdie]

He isn't eating that much, I mean it isn't that hard to eat a 30" pizza per meal... And I weigh 150 pounds roughly.

[@marcogeld8204]

@@livedandletdie I weigh 121 pounds, so there's not a big difference but I can surely eat more than a pizza and digest it within no time without gaining weight... It's actually if I am being honest a pest.

[@hearestthou5714]

@@marcogeld8204 A normal pizza is only around 800-1200 calories. So of course you're not going to gain weight only eating one pizza.

[@booqrdoit9138]

@@hearestthou5714 you gotta be eating a few pizzas for it to be a bad surplus of calories. Its funny how much you have to actually eat to stack on weight. Fat people legit had to work getting that big, and its the reason you can have a cheat day and it's not the end of the world. It's all in how much you eat, not what

[@dozydoe5245]

I love watching people smile, that's why I'm here.

[@nonyabizness.original]

me too, but it made e hungry!

[@macarde10]

Agreed I think these videos are wonderful. I love seeing people bridging cultures through language. Stunningly beautiful:)

[@jeromeshalom9250]

I love watching dudes feed eachother while the Corona virus goes full kung flu

[@lain6656]

Stfu sans fangirl you bring nothing but hate to undertale

[@aliwoof302]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfPfYt6jsdqh68 at 8:00 🥺

[@fred5477]

I've been to China a number of times and even though I don't speak Chinese I learned just a few words and phrases, hello, goodbye, thank you etc. and you would be amazed at how much people appreciate that little show of respect of their country and culture. Huge smiles, offering me their seats on buses you name it. A little respect goes a long long way in a foreign land.

[@inevafreeze8664]

When I was in high school my best friend moved over from china in grade 10.I secretly learned mandarin over the 2 years and one day dropped it on him randomly and he started crying. There is no better way to show love to a culture than taking the time to learn the language.

[@zerofail.455]

Do you realize how valuable a skill like fluency in three Chinese dialects would be to any international corporation? Same thing for the federal government. These kids have many career opportunities ahead of them

[@ripp3rjak934]

This is exactly the reason why I wanna learn Japanese and other languages. It's such a valuable skill to obtain in this world.

[@ripp3rjak934]

@Rasmusb Yeah but it sounds cool. Plus I'd like to visit Japan one day

[@thePiratePimp]

This dude’s making more money from KZbin than the government would ever pay him.

[@ethanolsoup]

but abc’s have better opportunities, these guys are kinda hard to understand due to the white accent 😂

[@katrinaela]

Aww the little boy in the first one he was smiling when he heard it

[@stacysalinas22]

Yes, that was so cute!

[@k-807]

Cute

[@heidiullrich966]

I saw that too! 😃

[@jurgonaufalut5696]

Nah he was like wtf lol

[@PennTrafford]

Yes, that was cute -- at 1:15

[@antscala1]

I love the kids reaction at 1:10. He’s really pleasantly surprised by this unexpected encounter. 😊

[@lmramos44]

I’m sitting here”shelter in place” here in California and just enjoying the hell out of your videos. Thank You.

[@oscarmejia604]

RC MADNESS San Leandro same

[@lmramos44]

Oscar Mejia San Leandro?

[@jamesdavidjett]

I can't believe how friendly all the Chinese people seem to be. They all smile, true smiles, when they hear you speaking Chinese.

[@MrLakers1991]

James david Jett i noticed that as well.

[@stevecook7551]

I used to live in Toronto and I can tell you from my own experience that the vast majority of the Chinese expatriates that live here are decent hardworking people . Most of the ones that seem aloof or shy are that way because of a language barrier.

[@baikalc.4260]

you r right . most chinese people are rude when you approach them in a differwnt language, but they really seem to be happy genuinly happy campers when a foreigner speaks their language.

[@joelo5065]

They will shit talk you unless they know u speak Chinese

[@Dylon1981]

@@joelo5065 True that. They will shit talk you any chance they get.

[@duchett743]

I noticed the faces of people are not smiling at the Americans until the Americans start speaking their language. So cool to watch.

[@Bruxaebae]

@Joshua Morgan lmao shut up

[@Schudulaba]

@@Bruxaebae Well he's got a point. If you want to live somewhere, learn the language first.

[@kimberlywolfenheart4275]

@@Schudulaba So which Native American language did your ancestors learn?

[@Schudulaba]

@@kimberlywolfenheart4275 Nice try, but I'm a Brit.

[@klrp3248]

I, too, don't care much for people who don't speak my language

[@stijerina6998]

1:06 I love the little kids reaction

[@emv2917]

Look at these guys in the before times, sharing food

[@Beautiful_Sound_1995]

"His Chinese is better than his English!" Wh-

[@56588]

Chinese is much more complex than English, to understand this, you need to know mandarin.

[@realeyesrealisereallies97]

@@56588 is it really? English seems so difficult because of the arbitrary laws. Tough thought thorough rough, all have different pronunciations

[@d5555]

@@realeyesrealisereallies97 Well, I would claim that those arbitrary laws aren't too hard to learn. I know how to pronounce tough, thought etc. without ever actively trying to learn it. I just watched movies and videos in english and "accidentally" picked it up. Mandarin on the other hand has a completely different way of saying things (syntax), difficult pronounciation and intonation that could easily lead to misunderstanding and possibly the most complex writing system there is. Though, you could argue that mandarin might be easier than english if your native language is already a language "close" to mandarin. So what do I know.

[@ggxy2553]

@@d5555 Different languages are harder to learn due to what the person has learned already. For example, a person that speaks Mandarin will think that English is the hardest language to learn due to arbitrary laws, but a person that speaks English will believe that Mandarin is the hardest because of their "bizarre" writing structure and pronunciation.

[@andresbarriga5305]

@@realeyesrealisereallies97 English is the easiest language to learn, that's why it's so popular. It's not even my first language... and here we are.

[@loosii]

i hope my mom doesn’t see this or she’ll keep bring up the fact that they speak better mandarin AND fuzhounese than me😭

[@srennelamirez643]

F

[@johnapostol1987]

F

[@HuntingCreatures]

Hey Lucy, you can learn your family language. It's not too late. And you will gain a lot more than followers.

[@tamerbelaa6094]

@@HuntingCreatures what else can she get...

[@bugkake]

@@tamerbelaa6094 from learning the most spoken language in the world? Oh, nothing at all...

[@jarrithosking6294]

What you guys are doing is very awesome. This is what unites us as a people and really shows that we are one as a people - SO AWESOME!

[@clorox-1]

ive spoke fuzhounese since i was a kid and wow i can totally relate when she said that ppl wanted to learn more cantonese. my dad is fuzhounese but he speak fluent cantonese as well since some of my family is cantonese.whenever i told ppl abt fuzhounese, theyd either be like "never heard of it" or "is that even a language. sad how i feel embarrassed to speak it to other ppl but i really enjoyed this videoo!! 😁😁

[@tylertrevino1868]

no one: not a single soul: these guys: *WOWS IN CHINESE ACCENT*

[@raymondwang699]

I guess you mean like "Wah!"

[@jakedean8560]

r/uselessnobody

[@kevintran6738]

JakeDean r/probablyadouche

[@jakedean8560]

@@kevintran6738 Have a nice day bud

[@Banom7a]

*walao*

[@nodemer]

My boi wearing the beanie like he just smoked a fat blunt!

[@Annie-gq8df]

Kid Gamer Why?

[@realSimoneCherie]

I loved all of it. The “we watch you all the time when we’re bored” was special too 😂

[@naimaerrahcerd9029]

Hotel vicino alla stazione

[@ardalla535]

LOL "We watch you when we are really bored."

[@humanlonely7914]

Insult or compliment lol hahahahh

[@Sora_Nai]

@@humanlonely7914 a complisult

[@mrfoxydoodles]

this must be so great if you want a chinese wife, id imagine their parents would deeply appreciate that you can speak with them on a deeper level with out a communication barrier

[@jameskatu6339]

This vid was done well instead of pranking like a lot of other Vids just having a straight up conversation is way better Or English/Mandarin blend!!

[@Scott-M1]

I love how it starts with a confused exchange, then when you go full Chinese, their faces light up that you speak their native language. You can tell they appreciate it. Pretty cool 👍

[@dbes3418]

The kids face when he realizes who talking 😂1:07

[@emilymaguire8510]

Even the little boy had a big smile on his face when he heard you guys speak. I Love this! You guys rock.

[@lumsdelj]

I love seeing the joy on their faces when they realize someone took the time to learn their language :)

[@34x2u]

I love how they share their food together in this video. It makes me happy

[@Waterwarboy12]

I often hear my parents talk about how the Fuzhou dialect won’t be around anymore when I grow up, and as much as I don’t want to believe it, I know it’s true. Out of my family, only a hand full of people, including myself, can speak it. Everyone born in 2005 and after can barely understand or cant at all. Familiar with a lot of other languages as well. It’s sad to see these languages become less common, and it’s the unfortunate truth. Xiaoma has motivated me to continue learning Chinese even though I already speak it. You are a great example to many Asian Americans. Thank you for the great content!!

[@saber1229]

When I was a young one of my aunts told me that learning Fuzhounese was a waste of time. It's better to spend my efforts on Mandarin or Cantonese

[@gvrose1]

A long time ago when I was in Germany waiting for a bus I asked a fellow if he spoke English. Out of his mouth came perfect English. Languages were his hobby and he spoke and wrote 8 languages fluently! Speaking Mandarin is special and you should use it in business or politics. Thanks for sharing your multiple cultural experiences!

[@blancamiranda6661]

Wow..I find people like that are so interesting cuz it's not easy some languages are difficult 🏵

[@BarriosGroupie]

The Chinese are tickled pink over White Americans speaking their language.

[@OG_ZAZA]

Barrios Groupie tickled yellow*

[@usernamemykel]

That sounds racist "tickled pink".

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

@@usernamemykel "tickled black"?

[@usernamemykel]

The_Gilded_Age_Phoenix Maybe just pickled tickles.

[@kkibela]

This how you build real bridges

[@WestfortGal]

OMG! The appreciation of you & your friends making an effort to communicate with all these displaced people is what makes you all good .

[@ScrotieBoogerballsMc]

It's a sign of respect to speak another's language . Xiaoma and his pals have that in spades . Love watching this dude's vids , so infectious with his positivity . One love

[@lucasrojers2535]

When your main language is English it doesn't surprise you when someone foreign speaks the language, since it's fairly standard. Look at some of their beautiful reactions when they start speaking their language!! so warming, and a good reminder to us for sure

[@soniaahmed8835]

" we watch when we're bored" 😂

[@user-gq2vv5sr2t]

應該是when free

[@Blackskye211]

That had me dying

[@SteeveBlack]

Would've been even funniner if they said they watched on the toilet

[@thatboyflako214]

Everyone does

[@johnpatricktitco9489]

Looking for this comment lmao

[@jcheung763]

Thanks for taking time to learn Fuzhounese! We’re a dying language 😭

[@rml118]

I'm laughing 😆 at the Taiwanese accent because my mum is from there and sounds similar

[@maxjamison9704]

I feel so bad for the kids of embarrassed parents that heard white kids speak better than their kids.

[@nostalgia1036]

This forced me to learn so it worked i guess

[@rusko8294]

At least I'm learning lol (I'm Chinese and I suck in Chinese)

[@Xdev1lG00D]

I don’t think the white guys are kids lol

[@DRONEROC128]

the kids were disowned

[@LauraLeal15]

It’s the parents fault if the kids don’t know their language

[@shadebinder9969]

I love how like a quarter of everyone he passes by is like "aren't you Xioma"?

[@unifieddynasty]

Can't wait for the Chinese remake: Chinese Guys Surprise Locals with Rare English Dialect

[@yuriang_8050]

And then no one is surprised

[@Ideo7Z]

I'm friends with a Chinese dude who grew up in 🇯🇲 Jamaica. He sounds like a total Yardie when we're in South Queens.

[@presizz7883]

oi mate! look at this bloody wanker! this bun got so many cream innit?

[@rieyuki]

unifieddynasty Imagine this little Chinese grandmother walking up to you and talking like Foghorn Leghorn, like Daniel Craig

[@yanceyboyz]

Went t'pub fur a bite ant fella started talkin local lingo dinny!

[@jimscouten6092]

Been watching your vids for a while now Xiaoma, I love how you are showing the world that we are all the same, just speak a different language, everyone needs to see this. Kudos to you for learning so many languages and especially all the Chinese dialects. I didn't realize there were so many but it makes sense, China is a big country and one of the oldest. I love the reactions from all of these people when you speak their language. You have crossed the border of language and they all know who you are and appreciate your efforts as much as I do. Keep up the great work young man!!

[@mauricespelman6608]

My Chinese coworker says the ginger guy speaks the best chinese he has heard a white person speak. Almost 100% perfect.

[@adamrobson9923]

@E. T. Baracus a lot of germans speak better english than Americans. At least the few I met.

[@jimwsmith724]

Silver Spoon - the taller guy is def a ginger.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

E. T. Baracus what about the hot dog from open season mr weenie

[@TheWolvesCurse]

@E. T. Baracus except for 70% of the turks at my workplace, to them everything is "isch, misch, brudah, digga, aldah, vallah!" xD

[@BarriosGroupie]

Ginger? looks brunet to me.

[@livelovelearn7870]

SO SO NICE to see part of the younger generation taking the time to learn such an amazing culture, in that manner. makes me proud to see America still stands in little corners here and there. Represent, Respect, All Nations...All Cultures.

[@greenbongos]

Hey man, just want to say you rock. I bought your foreigner hoody because really I believe in your channel. I think a person like you is the kind that can truly bring world peace. Congratulations on your success and may you continue on your legacy through your child for decades to come! 😎

[@razor6888]

This is such a joy to watch, amazing how well we can all get along when we can communicate , to learn languages and be exposed to different cultures is what I think can unite people instead of dividing . Fantastic job guys !

[@Flyingjos]

Wonder how these guys aren't fat with all this food they taste everytime...

[@cancermemelord6177]

Walking as a tourist will do that to you!

[@tunod-]

Asian food in general is extremely healthy, doubt u'd ever get fat there unless ur really trying to.

[@theronin365]

Because they only ever eat when they visit China town

[@drzilman4536]

Because you don't get fat when you're under 35.

[@lil_weasel219]

well one of them is, pretty much. And search up skinny fat lol, to scratch the surface

[@tkondaks]

The next time they say to you: "you guys speak good Chinese!" you should respond "so do you!"

[@Wobbyy]

Usually what Japanese people respond to that (when I've done it in Japanese) is just a boring: "because I'm Japanese (dumbass) :D:D", but when you come up with a "So am I." to that one, they usually go apeshit with surprise.

[@frkk8925]

Lol

[@nilsdeboeck3179]

Wobbyy I can totally see it in front of me, seems to me a lot don’t always seem to like silly jokes only ridicilously silly jokes 😂

[@mmodnao]

Cocky level 2971%.

[@Amy_Ng]

My parents are from Fuzhou, Fujian and as a result, I grew up speaking the dialect at home to my parents and grandparents among other relatives as well. Watching this video put a smile on my face knowing that someone non-native to the culture put effort into learning and immersing himself in our culture. Not only that, you’re pretty much set in NYC if you have the fuzhounese dialect down. Everyone is pretty much from Fuzhou and Guangzhou. So both fuzhounese and Cantonese are very useful. Well done!

[@jasoncolquhoun35]

I absolutely love these videos! Just seeing the peoples faces light up...that's human connection! You are amazing. I speak French, English, some Dutch and some German...I can only imagine how hard it was to learn, but clearly, it's about passion and a sense of adventure! Thanks for these wonderful moments.

[@eb6132]

Could you please make a updated video with your friends on how you learned Mandarin and what you recommend new learners like myself to learn the language? You are great man keep up the great work!

[@danielgadberry4998]

Motivation and dedication is probably the biggest issues people have when learning a language. 1. It's far from easy and is going to be very challenging. 2. You are going to want to give up at times or get distracted by other things 3. Practice makes perfect. I recommend books, free videos, and then when you become comfortable with the basics, invest in a more adept program that usually cost money

[@matthewmaylath7379]

You may want to check out his old channel called ariinbeijing. He has some playlists on there talking about his learning.

[@satansspy8796]

I’m slackin, it’s so inspiring to see different cultural backgrounds interacting with each other I need to learn other languages, I see the power I can potentially posses

[@ami876]

this comment is 10 times better after you read your name

[@SpiritOfShadows666]

@@ami876 Hahaha, you're right. 🤣🤣 That made me laugh.

[@lxmitless2999]

@@ami876 LOL

[@hibatuadam2777]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂u made my day

[@TheKaylaDancer]

I just discovered you 30 minutes ago, and I must thank you for making me smile today. This is so beautiful

[@joycesmith53]

The people are very welcoming even when you don't speak their language, this must really add to your own experiences. You guys are wonderful.

[@candiedthrone]

1:12 The little boy on the left was so amused by you three! 😂

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

Xiaoma must stop buying food on the streets or his diet will fail 😂

[@luf4rall]

he is noticeably chubbier

[@vatomalo68]

How is that possible when they walk everywhere

[@elisabethholmirzaeva1829]

It is impossible 😂😂😂😂

[@charleshart5563]

Is that a chinese proverb?

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

@@vatomalo68 walking does nearly nothing

[@Nanneke9]

I love your positivity and the joyful surprise on the Chinese people's faces!! Also, I want to eat some authentic Chinese food now. Always thought I'm never gonna learn Chinese, it's way too hard. Now I wanna!!! Props man!! New subscriber! 😁🙏🏼

[@johnb8028]

As a butt-white fluent Spanish speaker, I am very fortunate to say that I can identify. Anglos who can speak small phrases in another language are not a novelty, but to share and hold a conversation is. People really do appreciate you speaking their language and it is a joy to speak to people who otherwise would not be able to communicate with you. I wish I spoke more languages. Language is beautiful.

[@ilikedmm7016]

Take notes, when traveling to another country, learn the language and see how pleasant life can be

[@geoffpoole483]

It's always appreciated. In my experience citizens of countries whose language is not widely spoken are very appreciative.

[@lethrneck4]

good advice for those south of the border

[@stevencramsie9172]

@@lethrneck4 I'm a San Diego resident and native, and most Latin American immigrants speak English once in the United States, albeit with heavy accents.

[@U_Hit_Like_A_Girl]

@@stevencramsie9172 no they don't!

[@mcvibe5812]

I honestly love these videos, it inspires me to learn more Chinese and Korean to be able to chat like this too. Well if WW3 doesn't happen lol

[@salma-ns4lg]

Help Me ÕθÕ i want to learn chinese but i don’t know where to start-

[@nayes1623]

Same 😂

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

@@salma-ns4lg sameeeee

[@mcvibe5812]

@@salma-ns4lg You could try KZbin or some learning apps. There are videos to help with learning the tones, and like Duolingo to help you with phrases and grammar

[@kdaakali7237]

Pls don't wish for it to happen. I was lowkey scared of it

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

I mean, I watch ⌚ a lot of KZbin videos of all types: medical, guns this and that, hunting you name it, I watch it, but YOU HAVE THE BEST THERE IS, period. They bring a smile to my face every time.

[@MeowModeFGC]

I don’t speak any other languages fluently, but I can always appreciate someone taking the time to learn another language and the countries culture. Definitely a sub from me. Keep up the good work!

[@vincentaurelius2390]

I like how they speak Chinese throughout the conversation. When I was learning Russian they would always revert back to English which was very frustrating. But truthfully, my vocabulary was limited so maybe it was frustrating for them.

[@hey.hombre]

It's great that you can meet people like that by speaking their language.

[@rocki__maa7549]

I don’t know if I have the capacity to learn other languages, but something swells in my heart when you see the joy in their faces when he speaks their language. A beautiful thing 🤗

[@Les__Mack]

Thanks for making me smile!

[@glibarios]

These boys have this funny expression on their faces whenever they feed each other food. 😂

[@mariodavis3058]

It turns me on

[@ralphpinkins5619]

@Peter Dewet cmon now, theyre flaming gay ...

[@nasdaqua]

You guys are great...i studied French in high school, college and even in France and still can't converse fluently in a language easier than learning Chinese...kudos to you all. Keep up the great and entertaining videos. Happy Year of the Rat...

[@JamesJohnson-qn2lt]

Thanks buddy for making these.i enjoy.

[@corrindion]

I have worked with mainland born chinese for 30 years and they are the hardest working people I have ever been with! Watching these videos is wonderful seeing their response to their own language being spoken by these intelligent fellows.

[@Well-in-the-garden]

So...looks like Xiaoma is going to be learning Fuzhounese next! Can't wait to see that play out. The little old ladies will be following him around lol x

[@brokecollegestud8139]

the respect and social interaction from everyone is just awesome

[@VAX1970]

I could watch these all day long .. such a talent!

[@courtneytesnear5100]

since this whole quarantine ive been watching all your vids and you make me want to learn the language

[@__dane__]

It’s so cool how now he and his friend are getting recognized on the streets

[@zleepy3501]

When someone hears anyone speak English: Eh, it's an everyday thing When someone hears this guy speak Chinese: *insert surprised Pikachu face*

[@SwordTune]

@@AstroKitty16 I think it's more than they regularly see Americans who speak only English. So it's understandable that they are a little surprised and impressed, especially when they can mimick accents, speak dialects, and pick up new words on the go.

[@jimothyjimothy1]

@@AstroKitty16 I forget the exact statistic but most other countries speak 2+ languages while America is at 1 so that may be why it's surprising

[@lethrneck4]

@@jimothyjimothy1 no way that can be right, america is huge and a big portion of the population can speak english and spanish...its more prevalant id imagine in europe..where thier countries are the size of our states...more americans would know mutliple languanes too if every state spoke a different language

[@AE-bh5zs]

@@AstroKitty16 Really? THAT''S what you take from this? Wow. Everyone seems delighted that these guys have made the effort to learn Chinese. Obviously, they make that effort every day to speak English for their American customers. And it's always easier to speak in one's mother tongue. Your comment? Don't kid yourself. There's good and bad everywhere, but labeling more than half the world's population as "racist"? That's not right.

[@grimze6117]

I like how they can say nigga and it's not racist cause it's a mandarin word

[@carolinemarley8426]

I loved watching your video!! So are so nice to everyone! I love how the Chinese people faces change when they hear your accent!! Really good..Best wishes from Caroline in the UK x

[@brittsavage007]

I love their energy. Sweet friends.

[@johnp3351]

Why does the guy in the glasses always look like he doesnt wanna be there? And can he not feed himself? 😂

[@kylekelly4648]

John P I kept wondering that myself! I wonder if his hands are hurt. It just seemed awkward to me every time they fed him.

[@kylekelly4648]

A. RJ that crossed my mind. Just didn’t want to pass my assumptions! Lol

[@namelessandfaceless9822]

@@arj_813 Does it matter?

[@johnp3351]

@@arj_813 so you're saying its exclusive to the gay community? Man that's a weird assumption haha

[@blo7332]

Normally a guy will not want another guy to feed him.

[@jamesharris6414]

I cry sometimes just watching the reactions from people. learning other cultures and showing intelligence is such a beautiful thing.

[@jaymerillo433]

It's fun to watch their reactions because you know it's genuine.

[@mayflowers438]

This video made me smile thanks for sharing!