Why Making Friends is Easy in Colombia (SUBTITULADO) [#32]

[@geoffreyvasquez1]

I dont think they were laughing at you in the beginning. They were laughing because he couldnt explain what amañado meant... awesome videos man. I love Colombia

[@bl1632]

I like how you don't try to be anything you aren't. Just a chill dude talking about how he spends his day. Nothing super exciting but it's all really interesting because it is all stuff most people relate to. The hair cut, the impromptu salsa lessons, the guitar shopping, etc. I hope you can make your way to Manizales sometime soon. I've heard great things about that city.

[@Marshall.Powell]

thanks brett, really appreciated this comment

[@carlalittlejohn4779]

I've had a similar experience with a Mexican woman who is now my really good friend. The same day I met her, she invited me to go hiking with her and s small group. Maybe there's a general shared hospitality cultural in Central and South America :)

[@maryannpowell6599]

Quite a following you have developed...thanks for allowing an old aunt to arm chair travel with you!

[@BillAndersonNS]

The point you made at the end is a great tip for shy people *not necessarily introverts): make your default answer yes instead of no. Want to go out for lunch = YES Would you like to go on a tour of my city = YES Tonight = YES Want to learn to dance right now = YES It's too easy to say NO and spend the rest of your life in your room not meeting new people. All you have to say is NO. So always say YES instead. :)

[@Marshall.Powell]

yea, good words here Bill. thanks

[@anajilewis9008]

Thanks bill

[@andyhodge7122]

That right there Bill is the worlds best advise. Say yes as much as you can. Of course, if the question is “do you want to come down this dark alley with me and buy a big bag of cocaine” you should probably have an alternative answer prepared.

[@kevinrenaud2752]

I've been to Medellin before. A little too big for my taste. Thank you so much for showing other cities & towns. I can't wait to go back & your videos have inspired me even more. Thanks Marshall!!

[@Marshall.Powell]

I am looking for people interested in helping me add spanish subtitles to my videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKq8f3SeaMiiras

[@tonyparra6176]

excelente video!!! linda la risa de la amiga!!

[@juliogtz4934]

Marshall Powell vlogs I may be interested, let me know what you are thinking.

[@guachito33]

Marshall Powell vlogs I can absolutely help , Colombian here living in the US since 2001..

[@guachito33]

Marshall Powell vlogs you can reach me at Lmontana at me dot com

[@carlososorio2968]

Hi, I met your channel a few minutes ago ... your videos are very interesting. I can help you with the subtitles translating from spanish to english or making the Colombian vocabulary easy to understand, I am from Medellin

[@norbertorivera6620]

You are a true trekker! Thank you for editing and uploading your journey thru Colombia and my respects to you for having the courage to embrace a new culture with so much ease. I hope the young generation of Colombians and other countries get motivated from your videos and learn to make the world a happier and safer place to live in. My regards from New Jersey, USA. May 15, 2020

[@v0calbeatzlaughs]

I get so caught off guard when I hear Colombians say "delicioso" when they're not talking about food 😂😂😂

[@pillomillos4608]

Amañarse is that you like a place, the people, the culture, the weather and you to liking to continue living there

[@danm7449]

A fantastic video! I'm very impressed with your Spanish comprehension...jealous!

[@guachito33]

You danced salsa , way to go man ... definitely have to see at least one soccer game .. There's a photographer going around the world in a motorcycle and he said that Colombia was one of the most hospitable places he's visited .. that's how we roll.

[@videnteglobal]

That was so funny at the beginning of this video when the girl told someone that your name is "Martian" - que gracioso. Joking with my wife, I tell her "Vamos para Mariscales" - Let's go to Marshall's (the store chain here in the U.S.).

[@paullinos820]

People look very friendly, relax and very nice. Love that place and the people and the weather looks amazing

[@vhsg2326]

Amañado es una mezcla entre habituado y confortable

[@camilag2719]

Victor Salcedo Jaja esa vieja se lo gozo jajaj

[@MrMikkyn]

The dance footage was so cool, and the guy at the reception was nice, and the guy who didn’t charge for the zipper was nice. Everyone is so friendly!

[@luisvalencia99]

amanado, juicioso jeje buenas palabras colombianas. definitely, I am going back to Colombia, it is one of the greatest places I ever been.

[@rubylimey7614]

I hope to go one day.

[@RealSpaceHobo]

It's gr8 when people are friendly - of course - but don't let your guard down ever......:-)

[@delfina128]

Yes my people are very hospitable and friendly. That is one of the things that characterizes Colombians. I hope you go hiking, and to all the other places they want to take you to. Looking forward to your other videos.

[@kithnou]

Great vlogs Marshall. For me, as you are getting to meet locals your vids are going up to another level! Keep them coming :)

[@sfsphil]

Thanks for the new post, Marshall! I look forward to each one, so keep them coming.

[@jonathanknight6587]

Marshall thanks for your videos ! Orlando Florida

[@smanetagen4164]

please would be great if you could upload more often, really enjoy your vlogs!

[@DerekMoreno12]

Loving the videos bro. I'm headed out to Medellin in 5 days from California. I'll be there for about 2 months. Never been before and I'm thankful for videos like yours that gives me a taste of what it's like before I go. Keep em coming bro! And if you know of any one in need of teaching English in Medellin, that's what I'm looking to do eventually!

[@Javiergarcia-pk4cy]

amañado o estar amañado it's a expression of the "colombian slang" , to refer to being happy and comfortable, , you will learn others like "mono" o "mona" is blonde, "chimba" is something very very good and fine, "tinto" is black cofee , "parcero" is buddy , etc

[@juliocoparrota]

Amañado is more being comfortable and happy about a new place you are living in.

[@nancysmith2389]

What a nice guy. Love your guitar playing.

[@gordyo2600]

Awesome video Marshall!! Thanks for sharing!

[@rendog1781]

hi mate just came across your videos today, enjoying them so thanks! had a question if thats cool. teaching english where you teach, is being able to speak spanish required? thanks a lot

[@arodriguez167]

Great! Have fun and i think you will shear for Colombia on the game.

[@r1freak1]

Really enjoying the videos I've watched so far, you've gained another sub.

[@Lawman212]

Thanks for sharing your experiences teaching English in Colombia. I'd be curious to find out more details, like what you've learned about other schools, who gets paid well, whether there are any ways to work in that field legally etc.

[@anajilewis9008]

Greetings bro.....I'm a new sub....and I really enjoy your vids showing your experiences. I'm planning to take a trip to Bogota soon and your vids boosts my motivation. Thanks for everything. #from Trinidad

[@francischin166]

Visit the smaller cities. Armenia, Manizales, Medellin etc.Bogota is pretty much like any other big city. I live in Medellin but still spend a lot of time in the smaller towns. By the way , I am from Trinidad at one point.

[@niespeludo]

give Salento a shot, it's really really close to Armenia and you'll most likely like it as well. Finlandia has really pretty views and so does Salento. Hope you keep enjoying my country.

[@Nerdy.Travel]

Hello Marshall, I enjoy your videos a lot. Colombia and especially Medellín are in my future plans, so the way you are doing these videos is very informative. Regarding the locals, I would like to ask you about their friendliness and readiness to make plans and hang out together...when they do offer you to go out, to show you around, do you think they mean it? Like they follow up with the plans or it´s just being polite and friendly the colombian way and you never hang out? I don´t mean to say in a negative way, that they would be false nor anything (eso ni me atrevo a decir), but for example in Spain I met with people being friendly, saying stuff like "let´s go for drinks sometimes" and then, of course, nothing happened :D Maybe you could do a video on the nature of Colombians, as they are simply known for being very friendly and hositable, it would be an interesting one ;)

[@Marshall.Powell]

i understand what you mean. the reality is it is a little bit of both. colombians can be the flakiest people ive ever experienced, and ive gotten used to plans meaning very little. however, im also not surprised when someone follows up the day of a planned event with a confirmation text and the plans come to fruition. i think when it comes to group events, the chances of plans actually happening are pretty high. when it comes to dating, the opposite is true haha.

[@Nerdy.Travel]

Muchas gracias por responder :)

[@andrewwesley7622]

Hello Marshel I will be in Medellin the first of March let’s grab a beer.

[@acajudi100]

Better to give, than receive. You will be blessed.

[@angelovq]

Very cool! more vids Marshall. Awesome seeing the journey! Tienes que ir a Termales de Santa Rosa de Cabal.

[@Marshall.Powell]

awesome thanks. supposed to go to termales this weekend 😬😁

[@angelovq]

Enjoy termales dude! Try the chorizo at Choripaco - an unassuming spot with really good inexpensive dish (I know you don't like to spend too much money :)

[@Zap_Clips4U]

I'm glad you are having a blast in Armenia. Seems like everyone is cool so far. If you ever make it to Manizales please blog.

[@jayydenise]

I love your videos!! And planning to go to Colombia in June I was wondering how much was the buss from Cartagena to Medellin ?

[@Marshall.Powell]

it was about $55. pretty expensive considering a flight would have been cheaper if i had planned ahead. i bought the bus ticket the night before

[@guachito33]

jackie lemus start looking a couple of months before, I recommend Momondo.com or Google Flights. a round trip is normally 115 dollars , I think you are better off flying , any questions let me know

[@BO_Riddle]

I dont not recommend taking the bus if you have limited time. i think its 12 hours or more. The plane was 50$ and booked just 2 days ahead and lasted 1 hour flight.

[@christospatrinos4943]

Hello Marshall, I am from Greece and I found your channel 3 days ago and I loved your videos (probably watched them all) and the adventure you have ...I wanted to ask you if you could tell me the average total cost of living in colombia, preferrably in Armenia or Medellin (rent, food, leisure activities, clothes etc)... Thank you for your time in advance :)

[@Marshall.Powell]

thanks chris, i spend around 600-800 a month here in armenia

[@AmayaZelaya]

Kudos!

[@EverlastGX]

Amaya Zelaya its a greek word

[@mikeaya7205]

Hey what movie theater was that? Wish you were still in Armenia great content I live near by moved here from Texas. Going to check out Conversacol in the next couple of days hopefully they still need some teachers.

[@diegomorales9019]

Hey dude how are you my name is Diego I live now in South Carolina but I born in Bogotá colombia, your videos are so nice lol really fany bro congrats!

[@Solehorizon]

Estoy " amañado" con este video, que risa, esta bueno! GRANDE VERDE! jajaja "amañado"

[@cherriedarling9243]

u should definitly go to Bogotá . culturaly and on a cosmopolitan way is so different to the rest of colombia ( wich makes alot of other colombian regions people dislike it ) , great museums , great huge parks , huge gastronomic and pubs areas such as zona T , usaquen , Zona g , la macarena etc , ...hipster bohemian areas like "la candelaria " , " chapinero " ... its actually the main touristic city on colombia even above cartagena ! just an advice im colombian living abroad , keep having fun marshall !

[@1600Awesome]

I loveee your videos so much lol

[@jeffreytpowell9465]

funny... great video

[@angelicaalvarez2791]

Me mata ese acento!😍😘😍😍

[@federicogonzalez1371]

Want to see you soon in Medellín, if you want a formal job i can help you to get a job in one of the nicest universities in the country located in one of the best neighborhood in Medellín

[@williammcdonald6870]

federico gonzalez I’m looking for a job teaching English

[@CristianCarpio]

Good vid man 💪🏼

[@platosrational]

you are right, this vid was all over the place but it was good - people are looking out for you and including you. They seem so genuine, too. Hey, a question - the movie was in English but with spanish subtitles - do you think that is common there?

[@Marshall.Powell]

that movie theater offers all of their movies in english on tuesday, and i would bet that all of those have spanish subs or else they would lose a ton of business. i rarely meet people who speak english here

[@platosrational]

I bet you are right! It's one thing to try to strengthen listening skills through passive listening, but quite another to pay for a movie that you can't fully appreciate because your head is full of blanks. I wouldn't do it. Oh, new question: cuanto cuesta una pelicula?

[@mickeycabrera325]

very nice

[@michaelhurtado2727]

My family is Colombian and visiting there I noticed people are a lot friendlier there than the US

[@jabierm.5607]

Wow I really like your vlogs keep it up

[@lanzasjorge8822]

hey! i enjoy your vlogs, just a little curious, do you work for some time, save up, and go on trips?

[@Marshall.Powell]

yes i saved up for about 3 years before i left the usa

[@alviemareguia3305]

Marshall,is it true that you can teach english there,even though you didn't actually graduate in bachelor of science in education as long as you graduated college?

[@andresmalpica5595]

Espero que lo busques men

[@adriancamiloqq]

nice videos men, are u still in medellin???

[@BroXiFleX]

amana lol i didnt know what it was when they said it to me 2.

[@flyingstump2938]

Never heard "amanano" in my life.

[@dko4882]

Hey man! Got nightshift in the military service in Switzerland and I've been watching lots of your videos - thanks for uploading them! Had a great time staying awake which is not the case normally. I got a few questions though - I am going to south America in april since my military service ends by then. Is it safe as a gringo (Blonde hair, blue eyes, 185cm tall) in Colombia? I mean sure, common sense stuff like not showing off and such things is normal, but I just wanted to hear it from you :-) secondly, I wonder whether you prefer hostels over airbnb's? Thanks in advance, Dominik from Zurich

[@trigongroupintl]

I CAN'T REMEMBER WHERE I READ THAT TIPPING IS NOT PREREQUISITE IN COLOMBIA.....BUT LETS NOT BE TOO HARD ON THE GUY (Marshall) I THINK THE GESTURE REALLY SURPRISED HIM.....AND IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT...LOL

[@daviddavids1983]

when will you visit medellin again?

[@miquelf93]

Y la camiseta que lleva el marido..o novio de la mujer que se rie ,es del Barcelona y tv3.

[@ucantcme2570]

I would of at least gave that guy who sewed your pants a tip, nothing is for free. If not money, then a free plug on your video. To help the guy get business, help the people that are helping you. Remember its not about where you've been or where your going, its about the people you help along the way. keep it gangsta, Marshall your doing good so far.

[@bandersnach5565]

Ricky Rios in Colombia tipping is weird

[@francisconovoa3554]

Ricky Rios I understand your point, but you are looking it from the American culture side, in this case giving the man a tip it would have been rude and disrespectful, in my country Colombia if someone do something like that is to show you they appreciate you and offering even a tip will make the person very uncomfortable.

[@space_btwn_notes]

free plug would've been the move

[@platosrational]

i am glad to have seen your comment, Francisco, because I might have tried to give the gentleman money, a tip as Ricky suggested.

[@drewskeez1156]

you don't tip someone when they give you a gift

[@clubsimtopia1224]

This video makes me wanna come for a visit myself LOL

[@pimpgreen8989]

What's the best and safest way to change currency in Colombia? thanks for any help.

[@delfina128]

In a mall is pretty safe. I have changed mine on the street, and nothing has ever happened to me, but I have angelic protection wherever I go; plus I am Colombian.

[@Marshall.Powell]

i use the atms. they charge a little fee of a couple bux but not a big issue in my opinion

[@777dingo]

that furnished apartment looked awesome, I would have taken it, great price too. Do you get paid to teach English?

[@leroyjnr58]

how long are you gonna be in Colombia for?

[@miquelf93]

A mi tambien me hace gracia lo de amañado ya que en España no se usa en ese aspecto, aqui amañado se usaria en tener habilidad (maña) en hacer algo.skill.

[@miquelf93]

Exacto ,aqui tambien es lo mismo, un mañoso es habilidoso.

[@miquelf93]

La primera connotacion es igual aqui en España, sin embargo la segunda no existe aqui , y mañoso aqui es una persona habilidosa.

[@alexzracer2008]

you never explain why making friends is easy in Colombia Marshal

[@LearnEnglishwithTrev]

oh l travelled all around Cali l was told it was dangerous but not my experience

[@samanthapattinson1718]

Hahahah yes the Michelada beer is for us the girls 😀😄

[@bandeandotj]

1:38 no señor they are having fun of the word it self not about you, by the hay that word is meanless in mexico

[@maos1018]

amañar = acostumbrar y la verdad asi es mas facil aprender ingles :D "practicing"

[@srsmithjr]

Dan who?

[@NR.6]

Stay in Colombia!

[@jcamo10zuekamo]

amañado can be also "used to"

[@JohnMitch]

I was once told to learn to dance latino style, the way Latinos dance, you have to imagine you have a pencil stuck up ones rear end, and with that imaginary pencil up your rear end you have to move your hips and repeatedly draw an imaginary figure 8, then you will get into the right motions

[@carlboucher4322]

Nice dance !!! 09:58

[@techiefan1986]

Why did the guy selling you internet want you to travel with him to see his city.. I realize they are friendly over there, but seems kind of odd..

[@real_twanniefanclub8800]

hahahaha yeah but that seems normal in columbia so..

[@cmichaelsmit]

so what if my spanish is not good?

[@Herecowbentbar]

I was in this vlog yay

[@lucasquito]

try Quito, Ecuador

[@margheritasalser4769]

You are part of the community, its awesome !!! You better learn how to dance, Elizabeth is the best to teach you :)

[@JuanRuiz-vc2sk]

amañado = accustomed

[@juangiraldo9575]

U want 2 now why... because the one-eyed is king among the blids

[@yamicanada]

♥️♥️

[@DianaCruz-mj7gx]

amañado jajajajaja típico colombianismo :--)

[@livelovelaugh2114]

Propr

[@davebacon6194]

looks like they we're laughing at you, not with you

[@BRYKS22]

Yeah...easy to make friends as long as your not in barranquilla