Ethiopians Give Me Free Coffee When I Speak Amharic

Go to expressvpn.com/xiaomanyc and find out how you can get 3 months of ExpressVPN free! Today I am wandering around the Ethiopian neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, Maryland, trying traditional Ethiopian drinks and food and of course practicing my Amharic. It was an incredible experience and the locals were super warm and friendly.
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0:00 Intro
0:12 Sponsored by ExpressVPN
1:20 Ordering Ethiopian coffee
1:53 Encounter on the street
2:36 Shopping for Ethiopian incense
3:55 Drinking traditional Ethiopian coffee
5:28 Buying Ethiopian injera bread
7:26 Ordering takeout
9:02 Searching for traditional Ethiopian drinks
9:26 Trying Ethiopian mead (tejj)
10:23 Regarding the Tigray war
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[@prestonpersonal]

I want this guy to have a Netflix show where he gets paid to travel to different countries and speak their languages.

[@PolntBlank]

YT is better. NFLX sucks.

[@MonkGames666]

@@PolntBlank Boy do I have news for you! He does it on KZbin! AND ITS FREE!

[@gunguyforlife630]

Screw Netflix!

[@Kryoza]

Not woke enough for Netflix

[@LaurenJayx0]

@@wildmikeKILZ I agree & he deserves to get paid. He's a great guy who respects culture!

[@guitaro5000]

2:19 He said "If you look up 'White Guy Speaks Chinese,' you'll find me." LOL, what a niche!

[@avisoncino8665]

Yo I just subscribed to your channel a couple days ago dude wtf

[@itrunamok8019]

As a side not that lady was extremely friendly and seemed really interested... Kind of rare to see that friendly outgoing behavior these days, made me smile...

[@PseudoHistorias]

He's not lying! haha

[@RonnyDoplo]

@@itrunamok8019 true she was cool

[@mrrob8263]

That how I found him 🤣🤣🤣

[@shalomzerom76]

As an Ethiopian, I am so GLAD you’ve learnt our language. As a native speaker, the accent is kinda hard but you’ve done WAY better. Just work on the stresses of some letters - some words have a much more strong pronunciation like the word “Konjo” the letter ‘k’ should come from the throat and have strength when pronounced. Apart from that, you’re brilliant!! 😁

[@bubblehead4270]

A guy I served with in the navy is Ethiopian. When we were roommates, he used to share his experience growing up in Ethiopia until he moved to Maryland when he was 11. Injera is the food I remember the most that he made (though for a few weeks I swore it was a spice lol) when he would make us food. I remember him telling me how much coffee Ethiopians drink and I jokingly said we drink more alcohol than anybody buy clearly Ethiopians drink more coffee than us lol (though he loves tea more than coffee which I hear tea is also popular there).

[@mauveplayzyt]

Same, I also am Habesha.

[@mugiwara9507]

@@bubblehead4270 yea Ethiopians can’t move without coffee 🤣

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

I'm from Germany, of Eritrean heritage and I take Amharic lessons 1 hour twice a week. Spread positivity y'all. PS: Tyrone Valdéz-Krüger is not really my name lol...

[@mauveplayzyt]

@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 that's cool, I'm from america, of Ethiopian heritage!

[@mlnkaia]

When the Ethiopian woman at the Ethiopian restaurant my mom and I went to in San Jose found out we were also Orthodox Christian she showed us her cross and we had a little moment of bonding over faith before she brought us some free food out of the kindness of her heart. I was only about 6 years old but I've never forgotten it. Every time I meet Ethiopian people, they prove how kind and caring they are. God bless.

[@tilethio]

Привет из Аддис-Абебы! I think her kindness shows the generous culture she grow up with not just only the faith relation. Russian orthodox church representatives are our traditional gust of honors during our religious festivals and we are brothers and sisters. May God almighty bless us all and our countries!

[@Moonlight-ws5qt]

❤️

[@FilmaticMedia]

What's the restaurant name I'd love to give them a visit

[@ssalem7110]

bad faith

[@berrybelete5102]

Awwww🥰🙏🏾

[@dolleeshay9831]

My neighbors are Ethiopians. One day I was stranded outside my house in the cold with no key and a dead phone, and they not only let me borrow their charger but invited me inside, gave me traditional food and did a coffee ceremony with me while she, her sister, and I chatted about our lives. It was truly the kindest thing a stranger has ever done for me, and I’ll never forget that unexpected glimpse into Ethiopian culture that I was blessed to experience!

[@lulumoon6942]

What a memory! It is very humbling to encounter such sincere generosity, and permanently affects one if you allow it! 🙏❤️🌈

[@natiman2437]

That's how we live 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹❤❤❤

[@scuttledspatula8837]

Bad situation turned to good ;)

[@nmussa6902]

I appreciate that a regular day in the life of Ethiopians lounging around was a cultural experience for you lol 🇪🇹

[@petesmith9472]

@@natiman2437 (shhhhh… Putin will invade if you have a quiet life)

[@DanerStranger]

Ethiopians are seriously the most generous people I’ve ever met. I spent 10 days in Addis Ababa a few years ago to visit a friend who was an international student where I went to college. He, his family, and his friends paid for everything that entire trip. They wouldn’t even let me exchange my currency.

[@well_as_an_expert_id_say]

Also absolutely astounding athletes

[@well_as_an_expert_id_say]

I just realized every word in that sentence started with an A, that was not intentional

[@mrblackmamba117]

@@well_as_an_expert_id_say bro I'm already high

[@xwinter9374]

Such bs

[@ambessashield9360]

@@xwinter9374 nope, we care for guests more than ourselves

[@jekku4688]

The fact that not only does he LEARN the language in a hot minute, but he understands it when its spoken back to him, THAT is a skill! Most impressive.

[@jordanmercier3616]

Ethiopians seem like genuinely warm and inviting people, what an interesting experience.

[@doin_bits]

If you go visit, you can ask a random some one on the street if you can stay with them and they wouldn't even hesitate when they invite you. Guests are respected in my culture.

[@blocube1857]

@@doin_bits abet wishet kisehe bado Argew neber milekuh

[@doin_bits]

@@blocube1857ante leba sefer adegk ena hulum leba new malet aydelem

[@blocube1857]

@@doin_bits ewnet new sorry

[@herogebrial]

Research #TigrayGenocide

[@eskiasmcdaniels5648]

As an Ethiopian-American this makes me so happy as it will open a lot of peoples eyes to this culture. When he walked in the restaurant (that he sat down and ate at) I swear I could smell and taste the food. Made me think of my grandmas cooking

[@ASpec818]

That food looked 🔥 🔥

[@mattkeynes18]

Indeed one of the best food I've ever tried

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

@@ASpec818 looked like diarrhea

[@crapopotateptl]

@@HashiAkitaPuppy wow, you do not know what you are missing on. This shit is amazing. I really hope that one day you will discover things beyond your hotdogs, dude.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

@@crapopotateptl hot dogs are garbage, stop being a racist,

[@Sharpbevel]

My son was assigned to a base in Ethiopia and on July 4th they let off fireworks. They didn’t think to inform the locals so they thought the Americans were under attack. The men grabbed their machetes and ran to the base to help. After the commander explained it was an American holiday they told them ok just tell them next time. True story. 😂

[@DrewElGringasho]

Ethiopians are amazing people... so sad the internal conflicts.. really hope it ends.. but so sad.. because they are culturally superior in a hospitality sense to the rest of us

[@canuck2444]

@@DrewElGringasho Many countries are culturally superior to the ones in north america. The media as well as television has become our culture more or less.

[@organizedchaos4559]

@@DrewElGringasho yeah the people are amazing the political leaders not so much.

[@dido132]

@@organizedchaos4559 speak for yourself, Ethiopians are great people, and have a very devoted government who will never let misdemeanors sack the country once again like in 80's

[@dido132]

Load of bullshits!🙄

[@Syclone0044]

This brought me to tears. I think I might understand what makes them so happy. In USA they are treated as “foreigners”, second-class, a lot of rude people tell them to learn English etc. When you’re in a totally new country you’re already far from home, and to hear that must feel so harsh and cold and unwelcoming. But to see someone clearly local, clearly learning to speak your language (because he’s not perfect and has a western accent), it’s like he is reaching out to welcome them here. He is trying to be like them, instead of them always trying to be like us. That has to feel like such a relief! No wonder they instantly smile. It’s very respectful.

[@aegon_the_conquerer9563]

Dammn! Most empathetic comment I have ever seen... u rly understood us!

[@lemon_y8446]

I am an ethiopian and never been in a foreign country. and personally, I don't think they smile because they feel welcomed or anything we Ethiopians have a habit of mocking foreigners in our country so they must feel like laughing when they see the mock target ... they'll probably laugh about it when drinking coffee.. don't give peoples' smiles so much positivity. there r smiles of surprises

[@tadw]

@@lemon_y8446 That’s not true

[@ermiasgetachew3777]

Yeah he chooses very humanstic approach that might bring bring best relation among people than even the great senators do .

[@Grounded_HVC]

@@lemon_y8446 way to kill the positivity geez

[@judyhayward6291]

A few years ago my husband and I, who live in the UK, were in New Orleans on holiday and went into a shop where my husband recognised Amharic being spoken by the shopkeepers. He's in his 80's now and was a professor of Ethiopian languages and a proficient Amharic speaker. The look on their faces when he spoke to them in Amharic was priceless.

[@DYNANiK.official]

Why did my heart literally melt when he gave him the coffee for free?! That was so accommodating!

[@mike_majora]

Your heart literally melted? Wow, I'm surprised you lived to tell the tale

[@grilledleeks6514]

@@mike_majora literally

[@WiTTeNx]

its because it was a sincere gesture, not just a simple ''hey its on the house''. it was almost presented as a gift.

[@johnnydang141]

OMG I'm LITERALLY dead reading this comment. Like, literally. This is my spirit typing. Fucking dummy.

[@brmbkl]

@@mike_majora jaded much?

[@BackpackerBen]

Spent 3 months in Ethiopia. Amazing people and country 🙏🏼 and yes the coffee is strong 💪🏼

[@timbatimba]

Sounds like an amazing place to visit. The food is out of this world!

[@JesusMovement2.0]

Best coffee buna in the jebena

[@hv3079]

@@timbatimba Yes!

[@srodriguez721]

I heard that coffee was originally discovered in Ethiopia.

[@saybelaaysik4822]

@@srodriguez721 yeah that’s right

[@cianoaichir2725]

Ethiopian brothers 🇪🇹 nothing but respect for our Christian brothers,love you brothers and sisters 🇮🇪❤️🇪🇹

[@nurahibu2263]

Get your facts right Cian, not everyone in Ethiopia is Christian actually majority of the people are muslims!

[@donster4]

@@nurahibu2263 Most people aren't Muslim, but they make up a large portion of the population - not the majority. Can confirm as an Ethiopian

[@musabkedir9531]

FYI morethan half of Ethiopian population is muslim🙂

[@sam_way2op491]

@@musabkedir9531 I am a Muslim in ET, but I don't think that's true

[@foziajfr]

I was born and raised in Ethiopia and I can say it’s evident to most that the second largest religion in Ethiopia is Islam, this fact is also taught at schools. Btw, I’m a Muslim too.

[@luckyk7978]

His pronunciation had me rolling 🤣 To be fair, many foreigners never get it right. So, huge RESPECT for the grammar & communication skills! You're seriously amazing.

[@h3834]

It’s adorable. As a diaspora I don’t have the best pronunciation but it’s so cute to see foreigners try to speak it because it’s hard to get it totally right like American accents. He’s awesome.

[@luckyk7978]

@@h3834 Most diasporas I've met tend to speak Amharic with an American accent. Makes it sound like a cute posh version 😅 Yeah foreigners are awesome for even attempting Amharic cause we got all these sounds like 'che' or 'tse' that foreigners just can't do.

[@darius572]

What a huge sign of respect to take the time and effort to learn their language, you can see it in their faces, good job man.

[@andyt2k]

It is, but also he's an absolutely gifted polyglot, so takes waaaaaay less time and effort than the rest of use mortals

[@dankelly5150]

@@andyt2k Exactly ! I would have no hope in hell to learn many different languages so quickly !! 🤷‍♂

[@MambaMentality617]

Giving free things to white folks who learn some phrases in a language you speak is dumb. Do white folks give others free stuff for speaking English? Probably not. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@darius572]

@@MambaMentality617 hey, go over to “black man speaks Chinese” he’s doing the same thing and getting the same responses. This isn’t about race, it’s about showing respect for someone else’s heritage and them showing gratitude by reciprocating back with a gift as a token of appreciation.

[@MambaMentality617]

@@darius572 I just did and no free stuff given. Not the same at all.

[@dennis4180]

6:59 If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.

[@ItsameAlex]

and if you have sex with a woman, she has an orgasm.

[@TheHitmanCoz]

I've seen that quote from Nelson Mandela

[@pandafitz896]

I worked with an Ethiopian girl who invited me to her family's fasting meal, they were some of the most welcoming people I've met. Took time to translate for each other so I wouldn't be left out, explained their culture and served me the strongest coffee I've ever had in my life lol

[@selammesfin6319]

All the comments are so kind , positive and heartwarming. 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹 am so happy as Ethiopian

[@handitover.]

The language sounds so beautiful, and wow the coffee looked amazing 🤤

[@markanderson9124]

"I have never heard a person that isn't from ethiopia speak Amharic so well" -my ethiopian mom raised in addis so impressive!

[@Mezmurmarathon]

Phenomenal! As an Amharic speaker, I must acknowledge that your communication skills are great despite the difficult pronunciation of the language.

[@Black-lioness]

Yeah it comes from good innate, he is amazing

[@x2riptide788]

Yea

[@awfan221]

Yea his accent was tough but you can make out what he's saying if you're patient.

[@etu1k249]

abakih wendim, ferenju amarinya mawirat aychilim, tiru new try maderg yefeligal gin yesu 'communication skills' tiru aydelm.

[@Mezmurmarathon]

@@etu1k249 be 3 samnt maytawek kuankuan endezi mawrat, migerm chlota new you can’t deny that.

[@Enjera_Hlm]

I am currently learning Amharic and I can confirm that Ethiopians absolutely adore you for trying to adopt their culture. I am learning for the sake of an Ethiopian-American friend of mine. He is now inviting me to cookouts and stuff and trying to spoil me haha. I love this guy.

[@williamsteele6832]

Ethiopian food is literally the BEST food I’ve ever had. I wish I was as smart as you and could teach myself languages like this just so I could tell them how much I appreciate their food and culture in their own language.

[@doin_bits]

Much appreciated my man 🙏 ❤️

[@bettybetty8217]

l love my Ethiopia. thank you for trying to show how my country and the people look like for the hole world.

[@nigusdibekulu5215]

thanks man

[@yemiermiyas8251]

Thank you so much and willing to teach you some words 😊

[@joyaddis6726]

በጣም አናመሠግናለን ጥሩ ሰው ነክ👍

[@michaelsonnon2333]

Isn't amazing how, no matter what language, people respond with a big smile when they hear someone communicating with them in their native tongue. All the stereotypes fall away, and friendliness and respect take center stage. Oh how I wish I had this young mans linguistic talents. I did learn how to say "hello, how are you", and "thank you" in Chinese (from prior videos) and sprung it on the kid that delivers my weekly food order. He was shocked, smiled so huge, then started talking to me like I really knew the language. I had to explain to him that those phrases were all I knew, but he was so happy I did it. He went back to his shop and told everyone and now when I phone in my order they know who I am and tell me they love to hear me say them. Instant friendship. Can't ask for more! Hats off to you Xiaoman!!!

[@sambeawesome]

Keep practicing and you can only get better! What a wonderful story, thanks for sharing :)

[@thatasiankidx215]

This is so wholesome. I hope you to continue to learn more Chinese and bring many more smiles!!

[@amethyst4444]

WOW! That's awesome!!

[@thunderworks1107]

It’s just human social interaction bruh touch some grass

[@sneakmore]

@@thunderworks1107 you aren’t talking bro, your just pushing your fingers against letters bro. You aren’t breathing bro you’re just expanding your lungs with your mouth open bro. Hey bro, bro, bro do me a favour and keep that shit to yourself

[@BTA1991]

An old ethiopian guy saved my life. I had headphones in, not paying attention to the cars, looking down at my phone, and at a stop walk someone ran a red light and almost hit me, and the guy pulled the hood of my hoodie and pulled me off the curb right before I was going to be hit.

[@ammarib1924]

thats nice

[@obornyi2407]

@@LazarusWilhelm darwin award, but good he got saved, everyone makes mistakes

[@weaver3636]

@@obornyi2407 LOL, this is why you shouldn't wear headphones when heading somewhere. Not only you endanger yourself, you could also put others in harm way.

[@patinoa97]

@@weaver3636 more like always look both ways before crossing the street.

[@7khon731]

bro almost got isekai'd

[@kevinbrathwaite1116]

Much love to my Ethiopian brothers and sisters beautiful people 🇪🇹

[@BlackJacketTV]

My Ethiopian family and I love you after this video. Thank you for taking the trouble to get to know our language and culture ❤ Big love from Germany ❤❤

[@avoiceacrosstheworld1943]

I'm in love with an Ethiopian girl so I'm trying to learn Amharic to surprise her

[@zcharged8294]

perhaps you should try to do a 1st amendment audit in Amharic. that might impress her too 🤷‍♂

[@anthonycox3493]

@@zcharged8294 lol

[@avoiceacrosstheworld1943]

@@zcharged8294 lol

[@lulumoon6942]

❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelmcgee2026]

Thats pretty amazing

[@---pb5kr]

As an Ethiopian, thanks. I didn't know if you'd every make a video on us. But you certainly picked the right time to give us a little spotlight. :)

[@---pb5kr]

@CMLAFLAMME currently a civil war

[@steinhvik4380]

@CMLAFLAMME Its probaly a big focus point for alot of African nations just as the Ukraine war is for us, I am sure they have news channels debating how to solve this just as we have about conflicts close to our borders also.

[@joelGi]

@@steinhvik4380 no you would be surprised there is more african coverage of ukraine than the ethiopian war

[@DWEthiopia]

@@joelGi Why is this a surprise? You guys gotta wake up. We live in a world that cares very little about the well being of Africans. That's why there is a global brand called Black Lives Matter, because people have to be constantly reminded Africans are people too.

[@steinhvik4380]

@@joelGi Hmm well maybe its harder to get any solid information about the more local conflict, wich also is probally at a lot smaller scale.

[@yetidodger6650]

What a beautiful reception the Ethiopian people gave him, bless them all.

[@mamacitabella1759]

Ethiopian culture has always fascinated me. I asked XiaomaNYC to make an Amharic video once but they got back to me and said they had one coming out the next day or something....thank you once again XiaomaNYC!!! Back to Ethiopia.....to westerners who know nothing about it, if you are interested in the antiquities and in biblical history, stuff of that nature, you MUST explore Ethiopian history and culture ..... These people were those in the cradle of Christianity, those cultures that traded and mingled with the ancient Israelites .... The disposed monarchy of this nation claimed it's descent from King Solomon, and they didn't just grab this notion out of the air. There are ancient documents and legends that add credibility to this story ..... Indeed, I've read many stories, western stories, that claim that the Queen of Sheba was one of Solomon's wives, and that when she went back to her country, she was carrying his son.....hence the legend of that lineage being descended from King Solomon. It is also said that the Ark of the Covenant and is hidden in Ethiopia.... I know that at one time, even 10% of the population was a member of a holy order, in other words, an Orthodox monk or nun. There's a guy on this video that asks XiaomaNYC if he works for the FBI, and i understand why he is confused. Because westerners as a whole seem to be ignorant of the rich and storied history of this precious nation, but i just want him to know, that there are those of us, including myself (an elderly and fat old white woman from Michigan), that find his people and their history fascinating, and justly so. I wish I could engage the world in the beauty of all people, and their histories and languages, and the stories of the individuals whose lives are lived therein.... Here's to you XiaomaNYC, for doing what i wish I could do!

[@mrsstickel7846]

Wow Mamacita you said a mouth full of truth.

[@e-zeek-2502]

I really appreciate your comment. indeed we have a very interesting history and you have point out some good ones. thank you.

[@yaredmekonnen3163]

As an Ethiopian student who moved to Iowa, Des Moines last month(and hadn't felt much of a welcome), I wanna say thanks!

[@mamacitabella1759]

@@yaredmekonnen3163 I'm so glad you found comfort in my words. The fact of the matter is, there is SOOO much more I could elaborate on as to the richness and the wealth of this country's history and cultural worth. First of all, Geez language texts are still studied and valued by scholars of biblical history and the history of the apocrypha. A different but related piece of interest is the fact that in a number of religious traditions, the Garden of Eden is said to be found in Ethiopia. Also, I think that those of east African extraction, particularly those of Ethiopian and Eritrean descent, are among the most exotic and beautiful looking people on the planet. They are absolutely striking in appearance, many with beautiful eyes and perfect bone structure, many boasting the most beautiful skin tones on the planet, giving another layer of credence to the apocryphal stories of their origins.

[@mamacitabella1759]

@@yaredmekonnen3163 one last thing. Writing this and reviewing what I wrote makes me yearn for the new testament scripture (I think it's in one of St. Paul's sermons) that says something to the effect of, "We are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens in the household of God." I think he was referring to the Christian church as a whole, but writing all this stuff about such a worthy people, one that is ignored by the greater world, makes me long for the millennial era, when we can all just love one another, and value and respect our differences as well as our similarities. The truth is, there is wealth in every people and every language and every culture, if we but look for it. I just said a prayer for you, and I hope that eventually you come to have a wonderful experience in this country, which has so much to offer. Remember Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." - New Living Translation Edited for punctuation and grammar

[@AlmostMiddleAgedASMR]

awww i love at how around 5:20 the guy thanks him for learning about his culture, that was so genuine

[@mobinmustafa3330]

i almost cried

[@johabee]

@@mobinmustafa3330 same here :)

[@MrTruckerf]

I have seen that there are exceedingly kind and decent people in every culture.

[@bigboymatthew7471]

Everyone probably feels that they just don’t know how to express it

[@CinoG2G]

Elders especially🥹🥹🥹idk why but compliments from elder peers hit home

[@MelanaC]

The most welcome I’ve ever felt abroad is when I was in an Ethiopian restaurant in Egypt. They were the most incredibly warm, happy, delightful people, full of love and grace.

[@00b500]

As an Ethiopian I love seeing this kinds of comments

[@justanotherguy4339]

Many Ethiopians are indeed delightful

[@KingK2205]

There are Ethiopians in Egypt? Lol what are they doing there? In the land of the enemy

[@josephstevens5489]

I went to an Ethiopian restaurant in London, the people working there were so cool and chilled when chatting with us, and I think we had a similar dish as to in this video. Interesting and underrated cuisine in my opinion.

[@songcovers-27yearsago6]

@@KingK2205 there are also Americans in Russia, you know…

[@Excellence478]

Ethiopians are so chill and hospitable people, damn, wish there was more diversity where I lived

[@sabatheus]

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, so we all owe them a debt of gratitude. Thank you, Ethiopia! *bows*

[@Algorythmfpv]

I love how universal the "oh so your wife must be" instinct is. It's funny and wholesome. It's always either "your wife must be _______", or "are you looking for a _______ wife?" lol

[@qualinrobbs3957]

Lmao only reason Americans learn other languages is for the opposite sex😂😂 jkjk

[@alesabelen1558]

sort of like the mulan movie with the "would you like to stay forever?" bit

[@ydidyaydidya1253]

Why you feeling jealousy? 🥺

[@rediettadesse2828]

It's true ,

[@NapoleonBonaparde]

In my country there is a saying "you are from where your wife is"

[@cashhunt69]

The guy who thanked you outside of the coffee shop was great. Just seemed like a genuinely nice guy who was appreciative of you!

[@smackthatfemale]

This is how most people are when you learn their language. Except for French people lol

[@StormyMusic9]

@@smackthatfemale so true man... just came back from france for a holiday. Guy looked so pissed when i said pardon, parlez-vous Anglais si vous plait

[@StormyMusic9]

@@smackthatfemale also tried practicing basic french w the hotel staff in the evening, she just switched to english like it was too painful for her to listen to my absolutely terrible pronunciation hahahaha

[@ayothepizzabruh]

@@smackthatfemale Some of the reasons I don't like the Fr*nch

[@dynamicdingus7003]

Damn so should I stop learning french? Surely french canadians are nicer, no?

[@ElevateAscent]

As a proud Ethiopian. I was so happy to see this video showing people our language, and food, and yes Ethiopia surely has the best coffee in the world. And thank u for mentioning about the war most of the world ignores and for your donation.🙌🙌🙌

[@MonsieurDoinel]

I just found this video by looking for amharic language videos on KZbin. I am from São Paulo, Brazil. In 2003 I visited Washington DC and had my first expirience in a ethiopian restaurant. I loved it! I also love ethiopian jazz and I am looking out to learn a bit of amharic so I can comunicate to locals on my trip next year.

[@jasonw.7331]

Ethiopia is home to the warmest, most generous people I've ever met! Love the food, coffee, music, culture. Also, not that anyone would say anything or judge you, but it is not considered polite to eat with your left hand. 😊👍

[@Luna.3.3.3]

I always like to hear things like that, so if I ever go to a certain country, I won't act like an idiot. Appreciated!

[@TackerTacker]

You mean at 8:40 ? Because he is eating with his right hand there :D Very interesting to learn none the less.

[@jhonm6347]

love the food

[@Daniel-Weaver]

Is that the butt wiping hand? Or is there a different reason? I know us lefties have been considered weird for millennia.

[@mayweather6621]

that's because you shake with your right hand so the left hand is less engaged.

[@NeokingTech]

I'm Ethiopian-American, and this was truly impressive Xiaoma! Your accent is pretty funny, but I was able to understand what you were saying. What online resources have you been using? This is additionally impressive precisely because there are so few sources for learning Amharic beyond simple greeting/travel phrases. Great job man! Appreciate the support for people facing tremendous hardship in the Ethiopian war.

[@caption_engineer4646]

I have no idea what Xiaoma is using/used, but you can find what seems to be the full FSI course for Amharic online. FSI courses tend to be very dry and boring, but fairly comprehensive if the full course is available.

[@romanbeyene8825]

As an Ethiopian I appreciate you speaking our language, it’s a pretty hard language. Love from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@AB-ez4rm]

I love it at 3:35 she goes from Ethiopian to Minnesotan "Oh Yah!"

[@SilentHotdog28]

I'm gonna tell you this now, Ethiopian people are some of the loveliest and gentlest people on this planet, so caring and inviting, I've worked with a few and also dealt with families in the Childcare that I work in and they are so awesome. I love Ethiopian people. So willing to talk to you about their culture and are so proud of it, but are also so willing to learn about others.

[@chikotembo]

yo, so true. Concierge in my building is Ethopian and she is so polite and feminine. Its actually quite refreshing!

[@adamt4742]

I've also met a few Ethiopian people and can also confirm this, super super nice people who would probably give you the shirt off their backs if you needed it

[@TheGearhead222]

What really amazes me is that Ethiopia's national religion is the Coptic Orthodix church, which is one of the oldest Christian religions in the world. What makes this even more amazing is that the countries surrounding Ethiopia are Muslim. Go figure!-John in Texas

[@EZ_Money101]

You forgot to mention one of the OLDEST civilization known to history... Before Egypt, there was Ethiopian region that was all of East Afrika...

[@lemlemtadesse3924]

we love you back thank you for your lovely testimony ...እናመሰግናለን

[@Jauphrey]

You're a good man, Xiaoma. When I think of an American, you're what I picture as the ideal. Someone educated and worldly, who uses the diversity of the States as their strength, both because they have the opportunity to learn from so many different experiences, and to welcome all these different, amazing individuals into a single space so they can grow each other in ways few places could. You're an inspiration of what a human can do by looking at others from a mindset of shared growth and community. Thank you, friend.

[@michellecampbell1926]

he is definitely not what most americans are like. a lot of, if not most americans would refuse to eat african food.

[@duodecaquark3186]

@@michellecampbell1926 ideal not average

[@akadetrorjk]

@@michellecampbell1926 Difficulties reading?

[@Jauphrey]

@@michellecampbell1926 Oh no, I appreciate that for sure. But rather Xiaoma is a great example of what an American achieve by virtue of the resources, cultures, languages, etc. that are readily available.

[@mattbrown292]

@@michellecampbell1926 I disagree, you're just projecting.

[@sunsetoverl.a.1014]

Ethiopian culture, food, coffee, and people are the best!!! This looked like so much fun, to experience. I'm not Ethiopian but Ive always enjoyed visiting,"Little Ethiopia," in Los Angeles, when I used to live in California. Blessings to you!!!

[@adammccabe640]

In London we have Addis restaurant, it is a mix of Somali, Ethiopian dishes.

[@tridenttalisman8096]

5:13 that smile man, that smile. I'm so happy when I saw someone smile that way. It's such a sincere smile.

[@LaCucarachaNZ]

It's so cool to see how appreciative the people are for Xiaoma learning their language

[@stephaniesky25]

I know! It's very heartwarming!!

[@definitelyarealperson248]

I know. That’s what i come to this channel for

[@CncObsession]

Its the foods too! He is open to the cultures and practices. I love the languages, I only hope I can be as open minded in regards to the foods. Of course I dont have to eat it again if I dont like it.

[@trespire]

Ethiopia has probably the best coffee in the world. Ethiopia is very fertile with rich soil and lots of rain. As a social / cultural gesture, when an Ethiopian invites you for some coffee, it is a sign of respect, and should be received.

[@abrahamaschalew7381]

I'm Ethiopian and I can verify it's true.

[@hiwotabebe5232]

Exactly ser

[@brookemcmorris7853]

We invented coffee!

[@Abla910]

The woman with the dogs is someone I wish I had as a friend! She seems kind and excited about life, it’s refreshing! PS that coffee looked amazing!

[@debbie5454]

It is so beautiful seeing you talk to different people in their native language. You can just see people light up and how much they appreciate it. I would love to be able to do this and to relate to people of all different cultures. At the end of the day, it must just make you so happy to be so welcoming to others and they in return do the same to you.

[@Xkid902]

5:58 my dude just asked "are you with the Feds?" LMAO

[@jinto8918]

As someone who natively speaks Amharic, his Amharic is on point! Even with a slight accent its so easy to understand what he's trying to say and I'm really happy with the amount of effort he puts into learning so many languages and cultures, keep it up! አመሰግናለሁ

[@MonkeyBizness420]

Not even close to good. He stutters EVERY sentence, and repeats himself 2 or 3 times every sentence.. should I repeat myself and stutter this sentence 4 more times so you can understand? should I repeat myself and stutter this sentence 4 more times so you can understand?should I repeat myself and stutter this sentence 4 more times so you can understand?. I guess this makes my English perfect since I didn't stutter like him.

[@jdanielw14]

@@MonkeyBizness420 if you were someone just learning English yes thats normal and ok

[@abbyb2035]

@@MonkeyBizness420 you expect him to speak perfect amharic in under a couple months??? i takes time bro.

[@llallogen7380]

@@MonkeyBizness420 Admittedly, he speaks a bit like that even in languages he is fluent in. He has a speaking style that some might find frustrating, so even if he becomes fluent, that won't necessarily go away. That shouldn't be the benchmark for how well he is doing; he is doing well for the length of time he has spent on the language (not much).

[@bandanimals3710]

@@llallogen7380 bruh i think he just has a stutter like why the fuck we gauging his proficiency on shit he cant control

[@birukamengistu235]

Been watching your videos for a while as an ethiopian and I never thought I would see the day haha! So nice to see you embracing our culture and language. I can genuinely tell how excited you are about it and it really warms my heart to see it. Thank you for the shoutout to the tragedies going on back home too. Much love!

[@tsedalabere41]

oh my GOD ,it really inspire me .I am Ethiopian and I have been in Tigray, Oromia but I can't even say a word . really appreciate your effort and thank you for knowing our language, culture ,even for the donation and about mentioning about our straggle through this endless war .

[@HyinaMufasa13]

Ethiopians would give you a free coffee regardless. Much love to the eithopian family from 🇼🇸 samoa

[@michelleherrera8174]

My neighbor is Ethiopian and she is the sweetest but also most feisty lady I know!! She’s to sweet to me and my family always giving my daughter goodies and saying hello..she always wants to feed us😭🤎

[@addislij3053]

Wow! At the end putting the fun and good times aside for a moment you took time out to mention the ongoing war in Ethiopia and how many are facing hardship and starvation. Also thank you for all your support with the proceeds from the video 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽that’s very commendable and I respect you for that. I’ve been watching your channel for a while and admire what you are doing. Keep up the good work and thanks for being interested in Ethiopian culture and language. 🤗❤️

[@snakepat332]

That was great man. Learning one's language is always an honor to him. You got me subscribing to this channel 👍🏿

[@Sky206King]

As per usual Xiaoma being a man of culture. We need more people like this in the world.

[@EnmaMusicProduction]

a true embodiment of the word "culture"

[@muhammadzulfadlybinabdulma7706]

Nope, We need to be more like him.

[@pennyharveson7392]

Coffee ceremony at a home in Ethiopia is a next level experience. They are incredibly welcoming and generous people.

[@awfan221]

It's funny you say that. As someone who grew up in Ethiopia and was part of that cultural norm, I found it boring lol. It's like okay we have strong coffee, people like it, but pour the coffee quicker please.

[@uxdecipher1724]

@@awfan221 Junta Comment tbh. it's because you were fatherless?

[@zachbright4614]

Would love to try that! Ethiopian coffee is the best.

[@BF-bb5us]

@@uxdecipher1724 what a thing to write!

[@subg8858]

Anyone who has a ritual for coffee is probably cool

[@_delolala]

I do love what that man said outside the coffee shop and what you do is truly remarkable; you learn the language and try the food and immerse yourself in the culture. Well done my friend, humanity thanks you

[@SiheneTVOfficial]

WOW I’m so impressed! I’m Ethiopian and don’t even know Amharic lol, you are very motivating! I didn’t even know you could learn that much online! I’m definitely gonna start my Amharic learning journey now.

[@heike-zm7ze]

I love that little encounter on the street early on. I don't know why. Even in English I really respect your ability to chat so comfortably and with positivity with strangers.

[@hannahwalmer1124]

He was obviously trying so hard to book it 😬

[@natenobles4372]

@@hannahwalmer1124 Yeah I noticed that lol he was being nice but she could’ve got all of that info in a quick chat

[@itsnadaaaa]

@@hannahwalmer1124 literally lmao, but I love that he was still kind enough to carry on the conversation

[@PhillipReece]

You should be an American ambassador! We need people like you to improve our image in this world and to make more friends and less enemies. ❤️

[@Gaeilgeoir]

*fewer* enemies, not “less.” 🙂

[@TheFA113NAngel]

@@Gaeilgeoir it's not grammar bee buddy. Not everyone's English is perfect around the world . Learn to understand that

[@AspireGMD]

America already has like a trillion allies lol, and not just NATO countries either.

[@Gaeilgeoir]

@@TheFA113NAngel It's called constructive criticism. Look it up instead of taking offense to everything. 🙄

[@nullakjg767]

Hes definatley out of shape enough to represent america. Itd be better if he dressed a bit nicer too. he really does look like a slob tourist in his own home city lole.

[@Simplyblissfull]

I just love how you brighten peoples day by speaking to them in their language. Always love the content!

[@theboss4359]

Super cool for you to shed light on the war + famine in Ethiopia. Love what you do man, keep it up

[@tommyg421]

The dude that approached him after the coffee shop gave me the biggest smile. It’s was beautiful how he appreciated him for learning his culture/language.

[@jusplay7309]

I am super impressed. Thats crazy you are actually really good for a beginner. I’m Ethiopian and my wife is American and I’ve been trying to teach her some Amharic for the last 10 years but she doesn’t speak nearly as much as you do. I died when you said abol buna like a pro 😂 you are a legend!

[@waterproof4403]

Haha take her to Addis Ababa. Shell learn quick

[@dowkinners4106]

@@waterproof4403 learn quick or die trying 😂

[@datadreamsit8514]

your energy man is what brings you all these good vibes from people. bless up

[@letlivewithmercy3132]

Thank you for sharing for sharing your experience with Ethiopia 🇪🇹 especially we love ❤️ when you speak my language

[@theone4821]

I am Ethiopian and this puts a huge smile on my face, I wish to shake this man's hand one day.

[@loveinthematrix]

☺️

[@avoidth3boyd]

You'll probably never see this, but I absolutely love that you have taken the torch from Laoshu and started really branching out into a ton of different languages. Super impressive and always fun to watch. Much love, you know he'd love to see it if he could.

[@ItsameAlex]

beautiful

[@JaMore]

R.I.P

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Loved Laoshu!

[@teenbizthekid]

@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide me too he was my favorite along with him

[@Spider-Nalgas]

Your channel really brings happiness to me and reminds me how awesome America is, to have so many different people from all around the world with their own cultures.

[@Maganor]

You are a genius. So good for you bro, I love what you do and your energy. You inspire, I love traveling and seeing all this wonderful people with their beautiful and rich cultures makes me so happy. Keep it up man!!

[@awfan221]

Loool all this time I was laughing at the reactions of people from other countries like China and India. Now he's speaking my language (Amharic), this man is on a mission. It's a tough language to learn, very difficult to enunciate our words. Well done

[@macmac277]

No language is safe from him!

[@bluestar0209]

Let’s go! I’m Ethiopian and this makes me proud. Thank you so much for visiting, everyone is welcome! Seeing the comments make me more aware of how many people know about Ethiopia. I only know a bit of Amharic, I’m working on it. 🇪🇹

[@lulumoon6942]

So many in America love their Ethiopian brothers and sisters, and we weep with you over the calamities there now! Peace be with you. 🕊️🙏❤️🌈

[@ellegmye]

@@lulumoon6942 Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@rpowarz]

I really enjoy the reality you bring from your videos, real people and how their kindnesses.

[@kingslayer69got79]

My brother, I loved the content and loved the fact you are respectful about our drinks food and culture, and also I appreciate you for donating. What a man. Respect. እግዚአብሔር ይባርክህ።

[@rd4660]

Finally! Amharic. Before I retired I had many Ethiopian co-workers. They’re genuinely nice people. Learn some simple phrases and Ethiopians will be your best friend! When I travel around the US and run into an Ethiopian I always greet them in Amharic, they smile, break out laughing and ask me where I learned to speak their language…just like the people in your video. Ameseginalehu!

[@ericsutton8620]

This is how people really act when someone is interested in their culture. They dont gate keep, theyre very inviting and open to sharing.

[@Jojoeyjo]

The media would have you think differently.

[@definitelynotanAIchatbot]

@@Jojoeyjo The media wants a race war, because violence and conflict is good for ratings.

[@Jojoeyjo]

@@definitelynotanAIchatbot Yes and group control.

[@thabisophelwane6727]

This is very impressive brother, I'm from South Africa and I've been learning Amharic myself and I'm inspired to learn more languages👌

[@RiriLove88]

As an Ethiopian who is learning my own language, I have to say this was great to watch. You spoke Amharic so well! We love when people take interests in our culture. Also I love the comments from different people with such positive things to say about us. The majority of us truly are humble, kind people. I really enjoyed this! Nice work! ❤🙌🏽

[@timothyh]

I had an Ethiopian friend I met through work, and he would always let me have some of his food that his aunt made him, every day he would let me try it. One day he even brought a whole plate just for me, Ethiopians are so generous and kind

[@lulumoon6942]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mryan3204]

Never had Ethiopian food until about four years ago. Now it’s a go to when im at work. Either that or Mexican food. 🤣 Injera is 🔥🔥🔥

[@cjayj442]

I've never tried Ethiopian food but that to-go box looked like it was packed full of heaven. I'll have to drive up to the city and find an Ethiopian restaurant to try soon.

[@lulumoon6942]

Absolutely my favorite, but not always easy to find!!!

[@lulumoon6942]

@@cjayj442 If you can, go with friends and experience a full meal together, first, including coffee. Read up on the dining customs, they're beautiful. The food is THE BEST.

[@xyzzy4567]

The bread is amazing. Tremendous food.

[@atonebeige8608]

thnk yu for bringing awareness to whats happening over there first person to bring this up not even the news is covering thaat so thank yu also love your videos thank yu

[@deecohen1383]

Holy moly that Ethiopian food looks so damn good everyone was so sweet I love this it’s so cool

[@martinraxyz]

Never heard of this language...KZbin is better than a classroom! Thanks for entertaining us!

[@ambessashield9360]

Around 50-60 million people speak it. It’s an ancient Semitic language.

[@kingmisssile9730]

@@ambessashield9360 Wouldn't say ancient lol

[@jabbatheslut7406]

@@kingmisssile9730 why not

[@martinraxyz]

@Ben Snailham lol

[@martinraxyz]

@@amdetsion3256 There are 80+ million people in Ethiopia? Wow!!!

[@jojonas4125]

I let out an audible gasp when I saw this video. I'm half Ethiopian but I don't speak amharic bc my dad didn't teach me growing up. Now I'm trying to learn so I can pass it on to my kids. This video made me smile a lot...and almost shed a tear. It really is heartwarming to see foreigners appreciate and take interest. Much love!

[@nahom6513]

your father might not teach you the language but judging by your words he taught you some Ethiopian manners, not all half Ethiopians want to learn about their home country.

[@Toronto6]

hi selam! whats your ig ? lets connect. i will teach you the basics.

[@laylaseifden6180]

@@Toronto6 I would love to learn with you

[@lulabell4385]

Me too! My mom's Ethiopian and my aunt and uncle are very nearby but I was never taught the language. Now I'm trying to learn it all so when I have kids I can teach them as well. It's really cool to hear someone else having the same experience. It's really difficult since there aren't as many resources in Amharic as in other languages

[@savanna8898]

If you find a way to learn Amharic can you please share it with me 😭 My parents are both Ethiopian but only taught me our ethnic group’s language

[@davidmcdonald4511]

I want to thank you, for your videos, there truly inspirational. In this county that I love, I see so much division and hate, but you manage to bring us together. It's really wonderful. I'm learning Scottish Gaelic on KZbin (Speak Our Language) for about 6 months, and I study almost every day. But there are days when I just don't want to study, and when I feel that way, I watch one of your videos. There so funny (facial expression) touching, and inspiring it motivates me to get back on track. Thank you and keep up the good work. David

[@jacobmosovich]

When an atmosphere is so inviting that you simply have to eat in. THATS a sign of a good business.

[@tonyg490]

"I'm learning it because I love the food" - explanation for why he is learning every language.

[@itsnadaaaa]

pretty good reason tbh

[@RedFactionMaps]

Man, your videos are so entertaining. It's so great to see people connect like this. Very inspiring stuff.

[@adrieljunu6048]

I love the fact the speaks different languages but I look forward to the food he shows every time. Its always interesting to see the different food around the world.

[@suntrap931]

Let’s go!! My language, Amharic!

[@NoEggCraig]

Ethiopia was the first country I ever visited and I had a blast! The people were so nice, the weather was perfect for like 2 weeks (I went in January) and the food was incredible. Definitely recommend traveling there if you ever get the chance!

[@lulumoon6942]

Good to know, thanks! 👍

[@j.g7506]

I think your awesome! just taking the time to learn so many languages and then immersing yourself in their culture . that's so awesome!!!

[@kopiaethiopiacenter]

Wow! That just blew my mind away!! I am beyond impressed and delighted to hear you speak Amharic. Thank you for loving our food and culture.

[@sandwm]

This weekend, I'm going to a Ethiopian charity dinner cooked by our Ethiopian community. Will slip in as many Thank yous as I can. Cheers!

[@lulumoon6942]

I'm SO jealous! Enjoy it all!!! ❤️