White Guy Suddenly Busts Out Arabic in Market, Shocks Locals

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[@xiaomanyc]

Hey everyone, if you live in NYC make sure you get out there and support some of the amazing shops and restaurants featured in this video - seriously so good, I was blown away! 😍😍😍

[@ajm1843]

Dude you’re gonna be the first to make contact with aliens at this rate

[@vveaslyy]

as an arab, this is really heartwarming to have someone foreign walk into the store and speak your native language, it honestly just reminds me that we’re all just humans and all that’s between us is languages and culture.. it makes me really happy

[@ronniejohnson3113]

If I made up a language this guy would learn it in 30 minutes 😂😂😂

[@SpAzMaNiK]

I think the reason people love it when you learn their language is not because its easier to talk to them, but because you have personally taken it upon yourself to dissolve the barrier between cultures. I only wish there was a way to rid the world of language barriers without damaging cultural heritage.

[@flis1249]

'arabic is on the list of the most difficult languages to learn' ...*knows Mandarin and Cantonese - also on the list*

[@allysagonzales1402]

i swear you learn a new language every week

[@RayMak]

People who can speak multiple languages are awesome.

[@davidgima1364]

why did this get so many likes?

[@milamou9352]

I'm Lebanese and your Arabic is really good just after 2 weeks of learning. It's a very difficult language for foreigners to learn and I commend you.

[@li-ion6228]

i love that not only is he practicing and being with the community there, but also promoting their businesses wherever he goes

[@alicea5]

Did he just say he spent 16 hours learning this?! A semester in Japanese and I wasn’t even speaking basic. What a talent he is!!

[@ArtisolGG]

mate, as an Arab. its insane to you see speak in such a short period of time. literally insane

[@Luis_Baruch]

It’s crazy how learning a language is one thing. But when you practice it, it starts to teach you things you didn’t foresee. Like humility, courage, self-deprecation and how to endear yourself to people. This guy’s so courageous and respectful.

[@RadSalacan]

I'm not a religious man, but I love the greetings and salutations that they all have. "As god wills." and "Peace be with you." It's all so nice. All these videos make me smile.

[@nathanespinoza5265]

great job Xioa man cool

[@susanhuntingdale3175]

Love your channel!

[@ltcgamesdivision1815]

This guy literallty just said:

[@Yakushii]

First time I've heard an American speaking Arabic with a Chinese accent. It's uncanny.

[@joecambodia1326]

Dude is crazy 👍