I am Chinese, I moved into the U.S in 2015. I totally agree with you! I went back to China every year, and I had revise culture shock every time when I arrive in China. I got cut in line, and got sick from people coughing right in front of my face. Majority of mainland Chinese get offended when you speak the truth and facts that's not good in their eyes. 😂😂

I have spent five long, miserable, God-forsaken years living in Beijing and believe me when I tell you this video is a great deal kinder than I would be.

For me the worst is the cruelty against animals

As he's talking about how there's no Chinese compassion, a little kid is calling him a round eyed foreigner. Priceless

As a Chinese, I have to say that what tou said is the truth(but not for all Chinese) in some way and I'm really ashamed of that .But I also want to say that our young generation are trying our best to change the bad situation. We cannot change the old generation' bad behaviors ,but we are trying to be better .Please give us more time .Anyway thank you for your advice.

i live in australia and went to a chinese majority school and these things are still true..most kids are so afraid of speaking up and being individual..they stick to their cliques based on culture and socioeconomic status...hard to have close friendships, obsessed with grades (and later on money)..its 100%how they are raised and as they grow up many of them do want to change and are frustrated at how their upbringing is holding them back one thing i do remember is in bio class (where a lot of kids wanted to be doctors) my friend fainted and the whol class just stood around her in a circle..no one got the teacher until i said and no one put her in recovery position like weve been taught.. no one even wanted to touch her. it scares me these people are the ones becocming doctors

Spot on. I had to leave my Chinese GF because of the money thing, and we did not lack of it. This went above anything else like health or time. Money was the ultimate goal and omnipresent. Then what was hurting the most was the lack of compassion and empathy. It did not appear at first, but it became very obvious and it was so deep ingrained that there was no way for her so see or do things otherwise. Selfishness admitted without any regret. Not for me.

what really pisses me off is how excruciatingly sensitive they are about everything. You can't talk logic with them just because they're offended, can't believe a country with 1.4 billion snowflakes, they never admit any mistake. PS. who else hates people speaking loudly on their phone on speaker like a walkie talkie?

It's my first time to watch your videos. I'm a Cantonese and I live in GUANGZHOU as well. One months ago, I just came back from California as an exchange student. I have a strong experience between USA and China. YES! What you say is mostly right. It does happen in China, especially in some places poor. It goes without saying that environment can change people. When I just came back from San Diego which is king of the most polite, clean and safe place in USA, I cannot get used to my former environment in China. I am sort of upset. But thing changes, I sudden realize that it does need to take a long time to educate people to be disciplined and well polite. I wish you have a good life in GUANGZHOU. Looking forward to your next fantastic video. THANK YOU FOREIGNER!

I'm a Chinese. I totally agree what you said. I love my country but I must admit that there are so many problems there. It is never because of the race or ethnic, it's because of the history and environment. What the country had gone through determined how people think and behave. Just like what you said, people live in rich will never understand the fear of poverty and eager for money from people who had almost starved before. Your thoughts are deep and objective. Love your video.👍🏻

Growing up in Australia. We had all different cultures at my school and let me tell you. All the Chinese kids would mock me and call me guailo. I already knew what that meant at a young age and it used to piss me off because now Australian’s are labelled racist by Chinese people. When they are the most xenophobic people on the planet

I am a 70 year old American who married a beautiful Chinese lady 25 years ago who I met in NYC. I’m understanding more and more about the environment that may have shape her thoughts and values from your channel. She is 4 years younger than me so grew up during the cultural revolution. You are so insightful and have enlightened me to understand what my wife may have experienced during the cultural revolution and Chinese society. The values clash was not clear for many years as she understood not to show that in America. But you are spot on with those 5 irritants that are very troubling particularly in a marriage.

The lack of empathy for animals is not something I could handle. I just don't understand it.

#6 they never admit they are wrong. They must save face.

I am Chinese living in Europe. My English is not enough to express what I want to say. But I totally agree what you said hier in this video. It's not good, people told all things in China are wonderful or all things are terrible. We chinise need to here honest voices about ourself. The bad habits in China are not only 5, they are much much more. We Chinese owe a big thank for people like You telling us the truth not bad minded so we can keep making things better und get real Respekt from the world we are longing for. Thank you in deed!

"Spitting spread disease" This aged very well on 2020.

1, Spitting 2. no refund 3. no smile on their faces 4, no compassion.5. Its all about money for them.

"Foreigner!" "Foreigner!" "Hello" "Chinese person" 0_0 ... hahaha! Thats pure 24k gold there!

In 2005 I traveled through dozens of countries, all the way from Germany to China*. I had the best time of my life so far, met so many friendly welcoming people. It was a pleasure to meet so many cool people, no matter if poor or sick, we have had such a beautiful time. Until I reached China.

Lol he was just talking about social etiquette and the dude behind him had to demonstrate

your not wearing a suit.......is the world ending ???

you broke that kids brain he didn't move or say a word after that lol

You hit the nail right on the head. These five annoying traits of the Chinese exist not only among the Chinese people of China but also apply to most ethnic Chinese in other countries. I've noticed these annoying traits and bad habits among the majority of the ethnic Chinese in Singapore.

After living in Shanghai for a year, I can personally vouch for all of this being exactly true. So aggravating sometimes each one of the five things you mentioned.

I have to say it’s a miracle that you can whittle the list down to five.

When you wear your black suit and tie, you remind me of the Transporter.

The metal gear solid ❗️ sound is my second favorite meme on your channel, right behind the whipping sound when you take off your glasses. Absolute gold.

As a fellow foreigner living in China, I have to agree. I love China and honestly like living here better than living in America for the most part (especially lately...) but these are also concerns for me, and things that I hope can be improved in China. But I do also think the younger generation is taking strides to improve them. I'm a university teacher near Shanghai, and while I do see some of these still being a problem (particularly the money thing -_-), I also see that progress is being made, particularly in the areas of empathy and compassion, and not all having the same opinion on things. I've got about 150 writing students who have been turning in their persuasive essays on various topics, and it's really fascinating to see all the varieties of ideas and different ways of thinking. So I'm very hopeful about China's future, and I hope I can continue living here for some time.

The amount of noise they make while eating is disturbing

I am Chinese immigrant to the West. I like your videos very much, because you are telling the truth bravely with a loving China heart. I really emphasize with your feelings. I feel you love China more than I do now.

1. They yell when speaking 2. Very selfish 3. They are heartless 4. Greedy 5. Disgusting

Finding this channel was like finding a long lost friend I forgot I knew. I’m watching all your videos brother. Your work is awesome and fascinating! Keep doing you my man🙏🏽💕✨

I saw this in Disney last year. We were queued to go from Hotel to one of the Parks. My family was first in line. A Chinese man walks in front than waves for the rest of his extended family to come cut in line. Lucky for me, I am not a small meek man. I grabbed my family and put myself in front of his lame ass. He tried to grab my shoulder and I pulled his hand off me in the most painful way possible. He jabbered in Chinese with anger. I ignored him and he avoided me.

Tastefully done, and a good dialogue starter. Nice job! ***SPITS LOUDLY***

Very subjective and penetrating points of view!! As a chinese person，I want to thank you for pointing them out!!

As someone who has lived in China for several years, I would agree with these 5 points. I spent a lot of time conducting English tests in China and, in doing so, examined thousands of Chinese students. The lack of variety in both proficiency levels and opinions was almost astonishing to me. The low levels of critical thinking are also a huge problem facing Chinese society. I do think things like spitting are becoming less common, and general social etiquette is clearly better in younger generations. This gives me hope for the future of China, and I feel that the current political climate within the country - in all its repressiveness and paranoia - won't be sustainable in the long run.

I fell out of my chair laughing at the bit you said "zhongguoren", so frickin funny. The kid was left completely stupefied.

As a Chinese I fucking approve this video, that helps me a lot ! You summed up some real problems that I’ve encountered in my life, we are working on it to make this country a better place! Thank you!

OMG - you blew that little kids mind when you called him a "Chinese person" !

The more I see the less inclined I am to even think of visiting China - many of the behaviours you described I have witnessed personally the worst for me was queue jumping and they don’t like being told to wait their turn and what is it about touching and mauling food items when their food shopping 🤯

Two important lessons from this video: SPIT SPREADS DEATH and MORALS CAN'T BE BOUGHT! Great video Winston!

Hi, Serpentza. Nice to see you here again. You are the kind of honest person whom we should treat as a best foreign friend. You provide an almost undistorted mirror for people to know what normal Chinese people really behaves. Some view angles is very unique which are overlooked by Chinese themselves. Thanks and Awesome!

I have more respect for the Japanese than I do the Chinese

About twenty years ago I met a young Chinese petroleum engineer at the place I worked. He was from Beijing and had been in the US from high school through college. He must have committed himself to functioning in this country because he was a joy to be around, upbeat, kind and empathetic, and very intelligent.

You have such clear, informative, and really neutral commentary. I really appreciate your videos. Thank you so much!

Good job. As a Chinese, I agree with your viewpoint. A young generation is much better because of education.

1-Disgusting spitting anywhere

I’ve been watching many of your videos. Love what’s you’re doing. Exceptionally brave but more importantly leading educational channel helping EVERYONE understand the end result of what a socialist/communistic economy does. Keep up the good work!

I don't have a great interest in China, but I REALLY like your videos. So, I think that says a lot for you and your thoughtful and honest ruminations on this vast and mysterious place.

I am a contractor and have done work in many Chinese and other restaurants in the U.S. Let me give you some advice. Don't eat at one. Chinese kitchens are the nastiest of any food establishment I have ever seen. If people could inspect their kitchens before they ate there, they would go out of business.

I live in an area of Southern California where Chinese are moving into the area at an incredible rate. Their lack of manners and consideration is often a topic of conversation among Californians. They leave their shopping carts in the middle of the aisle so no one else can pass, they talk loudly on the phone while getting in peoples personal space, at gas stations they get their gas and then stay in place while they make a phone instead of moving on. Americans are not afraid of confrontation. They actually seem shocked when they get a negative reaction from locals.

I learned so much in your channel in a short period of time.

as a chinese, I agree with you..

I don't know why I like this guys videos so much? He seems genuine! I have fun learning on this channel since I havnt gotten to travel yet. You know what they say, "life starts at 40!

That’s what happens when you stick a few dollars in a peasants pocket.

Thank you very much. I mean it. Those bad habits as pointed out above do not apply to all Chinese but they do exist. These are blunt and honest comments that are difficult to swallow. But as a Chinese myself, I appreciate people like you who're willing to spend time to point out the deficiencies we have, so we may learn and correct our mistakes and hopefully improve to earn respect around the world. With education, the younger generation is already very different and better in many ways. Please continue to make more neutral and impartial videos about China. They're greatly appreciated.

Lack of individuality produces a lack of creativity. If only the one who leads is allowed to innovate, progress can be stifled.

From a retired history teacher, you are an excellent teacher. Keep up the super work !!

I would be so happy if we each can work on our own issues and become more pleasing to each other

Your description of the old generation sounds a lot like my Vietnamese in-laws. 😀 I am a recent scholar of ancient Chinese literature. On one hand, I can see the great wisdom that came from that culture and on the other, I can see that the "ordinary" Chinese person was not above killing someone on the street for a few coins.

100 necks were broken during the filming of this video.

As a Chinese, I can't stand these 5 things about Chinese people either. And I do hope these things can be positively changed.

Stay Awesome..your videos are awesome..I have been in Japan and saw this beautiful country that I only see in pictures and colorful magazines..Its kind of disgusting how our present situation originated from a place where the virus started..but portrays themselves as clean and innocent of these charges..You are very courageous to tell the world about this..More power on your vlogs and keep up the good work.

Im from Singapore. Having been to China many times for visiting relatives, recreation & biz purpose. There are degree of accuracies in all your points especially in the earlier decade (1970s visits) & in rural region. It take times for habits to change or improve even in my own country.

I will *NEVER* get tired of the alert sound with the Evil Uncles. Also.. poor tortoise:(

To me, all these things are secondary, the main issue is fundamental rights in China and how a neonationalism is shaping people's minds

Couldn't agree more. You put on a video what i felt about my 4 years in China and it is exactly how I explain China to those who have never been there. It did annoy me a lot the fact that they call you "Lao ai" even though they know your name and/or position (i was an airline captain).

I lived in Shanghai for 3 years, Jinan for 8 years, and various smaller towns and cities which collectively add up to about a year, and I agree with most of what you say. Glad you talked about the fraud and scamming, even though it was incorporated into the money part. If it was my video, I would add the total disregard for any type of smoking restrictions. No Smoking signs in Chinese restaurants and public restrooms are a joke. I've even seen people smoking under a No Smoking sign in a hospital!

Hi Winston and welcome back. I have lovely new Chinese neighbors here in Australia and we have become firm and fast friends. These are the things they say they find difficult to take about Australians: -Aussies think that all Chinese are super rich when that's not the case. -They can detect a certain odor from Aussies which tells them that they eat a lot of dairy products (not sure about this one but that's what they said). -Aussies think that all Chinese are cheats and schemers. -Aussies don't want to make friends with Chinese. For my part I can say that my neighbors exhibit none of the negative things you listed. They don't spit, they are very friendly and empathetic and are very caring. I think this came about because of the attitude I showed them on the very first day they arrived here. Their teen daughter was the only one who could speak English. They had no idea of how to get their utilities turned on and that's how I met them...they were very distressed in their front yard and I asked if they needed help. They were taken-aback by the offer (a little suspicious) but when they realised I lived next door they allowed me to help them and I organised everything for them. While they were waiting for the power to come back on I went and bought them a big bucket of KFC from a nearby store because the daughter told me they had not eaten since early morning. They were so grateful about this that we have become very good friends. I have minded their house on their holidays back to China and they have walked my dog when I was ill and unable to (their kids love my dog). They are getting some Yunnan Bayaiou from China for me along with instructions for its use from their doctor friend to help me out with a severe oral illness I have which western medicine cannot treat effectively. So...all in all...win/win. I have met Chinese here who are rapacious and lack basic manners...who spit, etc. but I think that once they realise the expectations in Australia they do attempt to adapt. They aren't stupid and if they are migrants they realise that they will have to fit in and so they they do eventually make an effort to do so.

1. Smoking in 🚽 2. Smoking in lift 3. No ”Thank you” as you hold the door 4. Speak louder in public 5. Queue jump

Love your channel thank you for covering this topic it is needed and maybe as the last comment it will get better.

Agree 100% with you on this , in my experience I found Chinese have all these mentioned traits , but its lack of compassion for humans and all living creatures I found most disturbing, it's awful having to deal with this

I lived in China for 8 years and the thing I hated the most was the spitting

So without having visited China, all my prejudices were unfortunately justified. Very depressing.

100% 同意，实话实说，一针见血。Powerful observation Serpent, I believe only true friend will risk telling you the truth, you are indeed a GREAT Friend of Chinese people !! Keep up the Good Work 😊 👍

As a Chinese, I hate people who spitting omgggggg. And speaking out loud in phone

You can add this to the list. Glass heart mentality. Remember the Chinese girl in Harvard who graduated and say she loves USA because of fresh air? She said China had bad air pollution. She was bombarded with hate and anger by millions of mainland glass heart Chinese.

you love china more than a lot of chinese. keep going. I always support you.

Number one has to be cruelty to animals. Where there are so many easy ways to be kind to animals, why be so brutal.

Your videos are excellent for information and delivery. Thank you!

Man you are spot on. I have lived her in China 10 yrs visiting much longer. My wife is Chinese. I love China but the manners, personal space, and the rudeness of people that don't care if the cut a long line. I have noticed if I say something to them it's like Oh Ok I'll go wait in line. It is not the first thought they have. The first thought is I want this or that and I'm going straight to get it. Also littering. Put your trash in the can provided. As far as not standing out, it is more dominate in the small towns now than the cities. Thanks for your vids always interesting. I have seen the latest generation change a lot.

You got me. Although I am a Chinese, I do HATE the "spitter". And there is nothing I can do except I restrain myself to not imitate them. And the money issue is true. I saw money disintegrated many families especially in rural part of China. Brother and sisters may sue to a court regarding a piece of land or a small amount of money.

great that you spoke those out. Respect from a Chinese young man!

Hey I really like following your KZfaq channels. U shared a lot of information about China. My husband and I used to wanna go visit China, it’s one of our bucket list. but after covid-19 we’re not going to. We wanted to run our marathon next year(great wall of China) thank you for sharing. Keep your video coming. STAY AWESOME!! 😎

You know. There must be a lot lost in translation. I've watched dozens and dozens of your videos and I've never seen anything that would make someone say you hate China or you dislike it. In fact it's quite the opposite. I hear someone who passionately loves China. You just aren't blind to the fact it has its flaws. It's a living, breathing thing. It has good and it has bad. I'm American and it annoys the hell out of me to hear other Americans saying things like, oh we are the best country in the world hands down or America is perfect and the only civilized place in the world. Every nation on this planet has its good and its bad. It's horrible to only see the good and perfect propaganda from a place. It leads to a big disappointment when you actually travel there and see some of its dark side. Anyway... Great video as always. Thanks!

As a Chinese as well as a foreigner of China (I am Malaysian), I am totally agreed on your 5 points! That exatly what I hated about China as well.

As a half Japanese person, the Hive Mind is something that absolutely drives me insane about Japan. It's not political the way it is with China, but it's so frustrating because everytime I have a strong opinion about something I get the sense that it's dismissed because I'm part gaijin and foreigners are annoyingly opinionated

i agree , been there and seen it, hope this improves later in the future !

Spot on! I find their etiquette quite appalling. The most annoying habit is chewing very loudly. In general, they are quite inconsiderate of others - ultimately a lack of foresight.

I love how the people are staring at you, but you do not care at all...Showing how brave you are and your passion of KZfaq! Great Video!

0:57 I love that your response was 'Zhong Guo Ren', I do that too when those kids shout foreigner to me. It's like a nice way of saying, 'I'm a person dude, not just a foreigner. Just like you are to me'.

I flew from guan dong to bejing . was the most fun and rowdy flights i have ever been on. it was like i was in junior high. they keep plying musical chairs on board the plane , i think the flight attendants gave up on them. when the plane took off they all yelled woa like the word for stopping a horse not saying i.

When i hear about the stereotype that jews are cheap i litteretly give them an 15 min rant on how the chinese are 10x more cheap/want money.

You are very educated about your surroundings, Country you live in and you speak the truth and that takes guts buddy, people dont like the truth about them self's thats why they turn, but keep up the good work and the truth....

Excellent discussion. Cannot disagree with any of your analysis !

Thank you for speaking truth. I have observed this myself in my ethnic culture, I didn't think it was that bad until I got older. Truly an eye opener.

I am a Chinese. I am very interested of your videos. I love watching them. You are very honest . I support you. Thanks.

Love This....You were right...Split everywhere, talking out loud etc...That's true because Im chinese ( Chinese born in Indonesia)

I am kind of get used to their lifestyle now but never put money into my first priority. Love to see your videos regarding China since i have already back in Singapore since 2012. But from time to time i will still visit China when i have the time.Thanks for sharing and stay awesome too.

I really like your show. It's cool to be able of understand another culture without the hassle of " bad translation" .