Being Black In SWEDEN 🇸🇪

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Athina

Athina

3 жыл бұрын

What is it like being black in Sweden?
Hi everyone! In todays video I wanted to share my experience on living in Sweden as a black woman. Please give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel if you enjoyed this video! ♡
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DISCLAMER Hopefully no one will take this the wrong way. I do get this question a lot and I just wanted to give my perspective on being black in Sweden. My experience will not be the same as someone else and this is in no way me saying this is how it's like for every black person in Sweden. This is just my own experiences and how it's been for ME. Sweden is a beautiful country and I recommend everyone to visit if you can! ♡

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@starsine9062
@starsine9062 3 жыл бұрын
Being attractive in Sweden....new title
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah thank you!! ✨✨
@KESTRAL23
@KESTRAL23 3 жыл бұрын
@@celebsspace6943 JOE
@josebalaclava8904
@josebalaclava8904 3 жыл бұрын
@@celebsspace6943 If you're really taking that seriously, it doesn't mean that. He only said that this should be the new title, he replaced a word for another, changing the whole sense of the sentence with it and refering it to her personally, not to the word he replaced.
@Samuel115s
@Samuel115s 3 жыл бұрын
@@celebsspace6943 they were obviously being sarcastic.
@xx7670
@xx7670 3 жыл бұрын
@@celebsspace6943 Stfu that wasn’t racist, it was more prejudice than anything. Look up the definition of “racist” or “racism”. Educate yourself. 🥰
@sashaharris5196
@sashaharris5196 3 жыл бұрын
I had a Caucasian coworker who used to tan and she would always compare her tan to my skin tone to make sure she was getting dark enough. It was so annoying. I told her to stop, she apologized and stopped.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had told my friends to stop too. It really bothered me but I was a lot younger then and didn’t have the guts to. If it happened today I would definitely tell them to stop! It’s great that you said something! 💕
@DNA350ppm
@DNA350ppm 3 жыл бұрын
Of course you should tell people to stop when they are annoying - but the background is that all us very pale and white-skinned are miserable, we have an inferiority complex because we think more colored is more beautiful. Perfectly blond people color their hair and all pale people strive to get a tan (to the point of cancer) as fast as possible and as often as possible, and all kinds of make-up is used to put on a little color. It is the same with curls, who wants straight, thin, cendré hair? It's a billion-industry to get rid of it.
@lady007_
@lady007_ 3 жыл бұрын
LOL I would feel really uncomfortable, but would take it as a compliment either way haha.
@pgiuser1623
@pgiuser1623 3 жыл бұрын
I have been a lot in Asia and many asian wants to have white skin. They use some cream to get it. And in Sweden they want to be brown. That is strange isnt it? But what you describe is not rasism. Anoying perhaps.
@rickardoramchand6466
@rickardoramchand6466 3 жыл бұрын
Me when summer hits I get darker which not good because I like my original brown skin.
@missaliyah
@missaliyah 3 жыл бұрын
This was such a great video. I'm raised in Norway and have gotten soo many of the same or similar questions from random people over the years. I guess people or some haven't fully realized that how the world has changed or refuse to accept it it.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m sure it’s pretty similar all over Europe unfortunately. And you’re right, It’s sad that people can’t realize that! Thank you for watching 💕
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@ChristofferOrrmalmUtsi
@ChristofferOrrmalmUtsi 2 жыл бұрын
Om jeg hörde dej snakke hadde jeg kunnet fastslå att du er norsk. I am still born and raised in sweden and it is not that difficult to state the differences between us scandinavians.
@user-ci7vu7eo9w
@user-ci7vu7eo9w Жыл бұрын
world did not changed at all.here are differences between people and cultures
@romandarius6041
@romandarius6041 Жыл бұрын
You should go live in Africa if you want to be around black people
@SophieEbrahim
@SophieEbrahim 3 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely video. As a black Austrian I’ve experienced the same situation. Ppl will just be ,,where are you from“ and no matter how you explain they still won’t let go. So annoying. Returning the love dear 💞
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! A lot of people have told me that they’ve been through the same thing in different countries. That question is just really annoying and frustrating to get.. I really really appreciate the support back 💕💕
@SophieEbrahim
@SophieEbrahim 3 жыл бұрын
@Its_R Oh gal, ich bin aus Oberösterreich. Schön dich kennenzulernen :)
@SophieEbrahim
@SophieEbrahim 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas Anytime dear :)
@tecumseh4095
@tecumseh4095 2 жыл бұрын
@@SophieEbrahim Black Austrian?!! Black is a color not an ethnicity. Europeans didn’t call people of African ancestry black based on their complexion. Your skin color is not black and theirs is not white. They call us black to mean something derogatory and they called themselves white to affirm power, divinity and superiority. The term to live a “pure and white life” was used by the knights of the templar to refer to honorable men.
@user-ci7vu7eo9w
@user-ci7vu7eo9w Жыл бұрын
you are not austrian 😂.and you will never be austrian native
@RobertClaeson
@RobertClaeson 2 жыл бұрын
First time my (British-Nigerian) wife visited Sweden, standing out side the central railway station, having just arrived from the airport, she said "I'm SURE nobody has ever seen a black person here". I told her: "honey, turn around". Behind us was standing a black nun, dressed in a typical nun garb, smoking (for whatever reason, but I suppose that's ok). She's not said a word about it since. We're still married, 11 years later. For some reason she doesn't want to be reminded about it. These days she's more Swedish than I am.
@sprinklesandwrinkles
@sprinklesandwrinkles 2 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a nun tho.
@truvico
@truvico 2 жыл бұрын
LoL... This is a good one.
@lmao2351
@lmao2351 Жыл бұрын
Im swedish and have never seen a nun lol
@rexona1178
@rexona1178 Жыл бұрын
Sweden is a great country. I lived there more than 20 years ago and I am black. I never experienced serious racism there and they are relatively good people. But it is a difficult country to integrate for a black person but they are good people. For me, it is the most beautiful country in the world.
@sanningentv2374
@sanningentv2374 2 жыл бұрын
Vilken bra video! Jättebra att du delar med dig av dina perspektiv, jag tror att många nog kan dra nytta av det. Tänker att många kanske frågar eller gör saker utan att riktigt förstå hur jobbigt det kan vara. Kram!
@Athinas
@Athinas 2 жыл бұрын
Men tack snälla vad glad jag blir!! Uppskattar det verkligen! Kram! ✨✨
@cleonatalie
@cleonatalie 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video so much! Thanks for being so open and honest about your experience. I definitely agree it falls on the parents to teach their children about embracing different cultures, races and backgrounds. PS you look so gorgeous as always 💕 I would love to visit Sweden one day! Would love to hear what brought you to LA!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sop much!! I was a little nervous about posting this as it may come off the wrong way but I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! It’s so important teaching children at a young age that everyone is different!! My mom moved to the US to attend college and she met my dad here so my dad still lives here but I grew up with my mom in Sweden! Since my dad is American I was able to get a green card and I’ve always wanted to see what it’s like living in America. I love it here but Sweden will always be my home 💕 thank you soo much for watching 💕
@TreneeDiann
@TreneeDiann 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video!! Thanks for sharing your experiences! It definitely sounds like just depends on the person when it comes to interactions! Sweden is on my list of places I’d love to go!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I really appreciate it! And yes definitely! You should totally visit if you ever get the chance to! It’s beautiful 💕
@joyceliin
@joyceliin 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that you made this video to educate your viewers on a larger scale. It's interesting to see that the experience you've gone through isn't too far off from other POCs around the world, but I can relate on so many levels (even from living in the states!). I'm glad that there is some kind of diversity in Sweden so that younger kids are able to be more exposed/aware & hopefully shape them in a positive way. Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope I can visit one day!! 💗
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I truly appreciate it💕 and yes definitely! At first I was going to compare Sweden to the US because honestly I feel like there’s a lot more going on here than in Sweden so I just find it weird sometimes that people have soo many questions about Sweden.. but yes there totally is diversity in Sweden too! I hope you can visit some day too! 😍 thank you soo much for watching 💕
@alwa4735
@alwa4735 3 жыл бұрын
I would say it isn't too far from POC in majority white countries. I'm from Eastern Europe and when I visited Ghana and Thailand I was stared at a lot by children and adults. Many people were touching me and sometimes grabbing my hair. My experiences overall were very pleasant though. I think it's kind of inevitable that you'll draw attention and receive some ignorant comments if you're different than majority of the population. That's why educating children and in general people is very important:)
@inspiredlife9643
@inspiredlife9643 3 жыл бұрын
I have completely fell in love with Sweden its absolutely beautiful and your an incredible woman
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
It’s is a beautiful country!! Thank you so much!! ✨
@Esccc_moon
@Esccc_moon 3 жыл бұрын
Im from Sweden!
@ytdude_g2042
@ytdude_g2042 2 жыл бұрын
@@Esccc_moon Nobody asked.
@TommyandLeah
@TommyandLeah 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this!! Thank you for sharing your experiences really enjoyed watching❤️❤️
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I truly appreciate it 💕💕
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, greetings from the Royal home, may peace be unto you
@MissKieraMay
@MissKieraMay 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing of you to share your experiences. We are all human💗 We should always be spreading love 🥰
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much!! And yes definitely! 💕 loving your new profile picture btw😍
@Bob-td1lv
@Bob-td1lv 3 жыл бұрын
Lol no we aren't. We are different species.
@TheSimpleBrunette
@TheSimpleBrunette 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this educational video on Sweden. I dunno much about it. The only thing I do know is that it’s a beautiful country and it is my dream to visit one day!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You should definitely visit if you ever get a chance to. It really is a beautiful country ✨
@davspe7668
@davspe7668 3 жыл бұрын
I would really love to hear you speak Swedish in a video because I can't hear any hint of access from you, it's amazing! I hate my Swedish accent when I speak English and tried so hard to get rid of it. Nice video, interesting to hear
@lordvader1703
@lordvader1703 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, she sounds 100% American.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely try to do a video when I speak Swedish! A lot of people tell me that as soon as I tell them Swedish is my first language they kinda hear the accent. I can definitely hear it haha but I do know my English is very “American” Thank you so much for watching! I truly appreciate it! ✨✨
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
hello, How are you? hope all is going well there with you
@SanxBile
@SanxBile 3 жыл бұрын
Why would you wanna sound American?
@ElMakz
@ElMakz 3 жыл бұрын
Classic self hating Sweden.
@hotready1756
@hotready1756 3 жыл бұрын
Love how you are open about sharing your experience. 😊
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much and for watching! I really appreciate it ✨
@hotready1756
@hotready1756 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas It is my pleasure!
@fitness2fifty441
@fitness2fifty441 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my God! You are absolutely so beautiful, with the brains and confidence to go with. You should definitely be our next miss Sweden. Love from a proud fellow black Swedish Citizen.
@Athinas
@Athinas 2 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much 🥺🥺🤍
@MerrowMeghan
@MerrowMeghan 3 жыл бұрын
So relatable! I was born and raised in the Netherlands (still live here) and people here ask me where I'm from and they are rarely satisfied with my answer. I live in the 2nd biggest cities and it's very multicultural here, yet still this happen very often.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow I would love to visit the Netherlands some day! But yes it’s really frustrating when people always add the “where are you really from” I’m sorry it happens to you often. Hopefully people will educate themselves more!! Thank you soo much for watching 💕
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, greetings from the Royal home, may peace be unto you
@MissMaweja
@MissMaweja 3 жыл бұрын
Rotterdam?
@MerrowMeghan
@MerrowMeghan 3 жыл бұрын
@@MissMaweja ja zeker
@MissMaweja
@MissMaweja 3 жыл бұрын
@@MerrowMeghan ik herken het!
@THATS_CHARMING
@THATS_CHARMING 3 жыл бұрын
Currently binge watching ! 💕
@thefitG
@thefitG 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful woman. I love the way she presents herself
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much!!✨
@catman8849
@catman8849 3 жыл бұрын
@PhantomStranger Well that’s also true, actually I only wanted to tell her that she inspired me
@edgesanddrinkstv
@edgesanddrinkstv 3 ай бұрын
Aaah thank you so much for this video Athina 🤎 This really touches our heart and moves us to even evolve better within this matter. Thank you for your transparency✊🏽
@ThaniaR
@ThaniaR 3 жыл бұрын
You’re stunning 😍 thank you for your experiences beautiful and being so open
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I really appreciate it💕💕
@comelys2071
@comelys2071 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind visiting Sweden with my family! I'm glad I watched, because this has been one of my biggest fears. I'm nervous about going to another country and getting harassed due to me not being from there!
@erikduvald6703
@erikduvald6703 Жыл бұрын
I am born and raised in Sweden. No one cares if you are black here, or not. 🙂
@JD43232
@JD43232 11 ай бұрын
Leave the raping to the muslim immigrants that are invading Sweden. The Natives are wonderful european people
@TheSvingen73
@TheSvingen73 11 ай бұрын
if u come here and someone wold say anything racist to you.....everyone around u would rebell and call police on the person or even get violent on him....true
@cyncin1163
@cyncin1163 3 жыл бұрын
I hate that question as well being born in Australia, I say i'm from Sydney. They don't accept it but when I ask where they are from they say Australia, i'm like no, you are from Europe and you should acknowledge that.
@indigoward4396
@indigoward4396 3 жыл бұрын
I always say that! Fellow Aussie here, I feel like white people everywhere should acknowledge their European heritage. Even if they don't feel connected with that identity, it still accounts for their heritage. If minority groups in America can be called African-Americans and Asian-Americans, the white people living there should be identified as European-Americans, while aboriginal Americans should be identified as the First Americans. And the same applies to Australians.
@AntiKiwieCS
@AntiKiwieCS 2 жыл бұрын
But is this realistic to demand? Is it not reasonable that the primary group of people living in a society is not reffered to anything, as that is the norm. Same way a white person in africa would not be called an african by the natives.
@dajjukunrama5695
@dajjukunrama5695 2 жыл бұрын
There is no ethnicity called “American (Unite Stater)” therefore, there exist no such people as “Amurricans”
@briannawestphal6233
@briannawestphal6233 3 жыл бұрын
Love this!! 💓 so real and love your honesty, you're stunning!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I truly appreciate it 💕💕
@TheShortSide
@TheShortSide 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience! I lived abroad in the Middle East for 2 years and I experienced some of these same things!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 💕 I can image It’s pretty similar!
@quatreunhuit
@quatreunhuit 3 жыл бұрын
I relate to how you feel when people asked you : "Where are you really from" many times, since I was born and raised in Canada but my parents weren't. But it's mostly older people, people my age don't care at all where "I'm" from. Espacially once they've heard me speak french. Nice video!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I get that alll the time! It’s very frustrating.. but yes you’re right it’s mainly older people in Sweden too! Thank you soo much for watching! I truly appreciate it ✨
@TracyAl
@TracyAl Жыл бұрын
But if you look at it where are you really from? Your Canadian by nationality and birth but you aren’t really Canadian tbh
@maddyvilla1578
@maddyvilla1578 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video Athina! I love all of your answers and your perspective on life.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! You’re the best 🥺💕💕
@ninichat5510
@ninichat5510 3 жыл бұрын
Love this!! Your honesty is beautiful💕 and you hold yourself so elegantly🥰 absolutely beautiful lady!!!!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh thank you SO much!! Your comment made me so happy! 💕💕
@adesegunadekoya9699
@adesegunadekoya9699 3 жыл бұрын
how honest is she. The woman is connect to somewhere in Africa but too ashamed to say it. She is a damaged lady. Desperate to be white.
@f1nn0
@f1nn0 2 жыл бұрын
@@adesegunadekoya9699 On the contrary in my opinion - and rightly so - not only extrararely cute but also a caring way to tell her experiences!
@hayleysroom
@hayleysroom 3 жыл бұрын
You are so positive 😍plus your voice is so relaxing to listen to
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you soo much!!💕
@TwistedLyfofTV
@TwistedLyfofTV Ай бұрын
Being a racist country is not directly about the people but how the government treats black people as far as availability of resources, housing, education, or upkeep of neighborhoods, accessiblity of jobs, racial makeup of government compared to population. This is what determines a racist country.
@MochaCandyCane
@MochaCandyCane Ай бұрын
That is correct
@zakiyawiltz
@zakiyawiltz 3 жыл бұрын
I love how she’s talking about her experience and she looks so beautiful doing it I’m literally obsessed with her lol!!!!😍😍😍😍💕
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much!!🥺 I really appreciate it 💕💕
@eyelessfishh
@eyelessfishh 3 жыл бұрын
You are sooo pretty! I love your smile and personality! Thanks for this video!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you!!☺️✨
@spacevalyrian
@spacevalyrian 2 жыл бұрын
My tip to people. If you want to know someone's ethnicity, it's best to ask what their heritage is. Such as 'may I ask what your ethnicity is'? There's a difference between ethnicity and nationality. Asking someone where they're 'really from' is othering. Many people were born or mostly raised in a certain country and can barely speak the language of their ancestors. I know a lot of people would love to share their heritage, but you should not exclude someone from a country or city/village just because of their appearance. Imagine being brought up elsewhere from where your ancestors are from and people still treat you like you don't belong. It's annoying if you get the question 'where are you really from' often when they actually want to ask where your ethnic roots are. Just be respectful people :) Also I don't believe in different races. It's a social construct. There is only one race, the human race.
@andersbjorklund9432
@andersbjorklund9432 Жыл бұрын
Americans are sticking with ”race” as a word for describing ethnicity it seems, and yes, it is scientifically wrong. There is biologically only one human race. But Americans use the word race still and I must say I find it pretty stupid. It feels to me like that only cements the old notion that we are different races, and that’s good for no one.
@russcarr3406
@russcarr3406 Жыл бұрын
😂 Nice 👍🏾 as that sounds 😢reality is different. Don’t be a 🐑 . Don’t be foolish when they cut the tall grass.
@lmao2351
@lmao2351 Жыл бұрын
@Ryan X what do you mean usually? You dont know that at all.
@MarieColadonato
@MarieColadonato 3 жыл бұрын
Youre so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this 💗
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much and for watching 💕
@melanated2305
@melanated2305 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you making this video!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! ✨
@ladymilavi6900
@ladymilavi6900 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully presented. I agree with you 💯.
@ShaniaGrace
@ShaniaGrace 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter black or white at the end we are all human.. it's all about the mindset!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
You’re so right about that! Thank you so much for watching 💕
@Dreadboi1990
@Dreadboi1990 3 жыл бұрын
Tell half of Europeans that lol
@sayfif
@sayfif 3 жыл бұрын
I wish there were more ppl like you 🤝. I am also black and was born in Europe, I also experienced situations where I felt like I was different. Nonetheless God Bless You Both #cheers
@aguyonthenet9061
@aguyonthenet9061 Жыл бұрын
Hgh
@andersbjorklund9432
@andersbjorklund9432 Жыл бұрын
Tjabba, Swedish guy here. Whitest guy (ethnic Swede) on earth and aware of it, so I really try to be as respectful as possible. Because I do ask, I’m always curious about new people. But I never ask “where are you from?”. I may have done it once or twice as a young teenager but I learned pretty quickly that it’s not a great way to make new friends. Nowadays, if I ask about someones ethnicity, I usually ask like “oh, you have a surname that’s new to me, what culture/region does it come from?”. Because that’s really what I’m curious about. But honestly, I don’t ask it much anymore, at all. And certainly not early with a new acquaintance, there are so much more interesting stuff to learn about a person. And “what geographic region on earth is your DNA traditionally from?” isn’t something you need to know straight away, if ever really. If they want to tell that about themselves, they will, when they feel like it.
@slothful2039
@slothful2039 Жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty respectful way of going about it. I can understand the curiosity, but like you said it’s not like it’s the most important thing to ask a person. When starting a conversation, I try to ask about interests and hobbies, rather than what someone’s ethnic background is. I don’t think it’s necessarily disrespectful, but pairing it with some other idle chit chat is a good method to make the question feel natural. 2nd generation and further generation immigrants tend to identify more with their nationality rather than their ethnicity. My French friend who’s black has a Nigerian background but he’s like a 3rd generation immigrant and doesn’t even speak the language of his parents, lol.
@huberreascos7877
@huberreascos7877 2 жыл бұрын
Of course, I’ll visit Sweden again someday. Actually, I’ve been to Gothenburg twice and I loved it. Nice channel Athina, keep it up 💪🏾.
@shay3033
@shay3033 3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻 totally get the whole “where are you from?” deal. I was born and raised in Australia, and being ethnic asian, I too get this question a lot. I think rewording the question to “what is your ethnic background?” would be a better choice of words lol BTW i think you look very beautiful and love the way you speak :) very elegant and classy
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I can imagine people get the same question everywhere unfortunately. Yes that’s definitely a much better choice of words! And thank you!! Such a nice compliment ❤️
@jsvensson8234
@jsvensson8234 3 жыл бұрын
You're way to nice and understanding about this, in my opinion. I think a better question would be, No question! If you ask and someone answers, that's it. Be satisfied with the answer they gave you and move on. Getting up in ppls business like that is just too much. Why would anyone I meet, especially a new person, think I would want to give them a full account of my genetic heritage. What's even the point of the question? What do they think they will be able to derive from that answer when you've barely just met. This only happened to me once but as you can tell I'm fired up about it. Us Swedes aren't the nosy type so to push for an answer about something is really really intrusive behaviour. Yet, when it comes to that particular question, some ppl seem to think pushing on endlessly is somehow okay. Not okay in the least! Not OK!!!
@kremepye3613
@kremepye3613 7 ай бұрын
It's because Australia is a culturally white country and only recently we have had non white immigrants. It's not strange. Or rude. It's people trying to converse with you because they are interested in you. Australians for the absolute majority like asians
@brooklynwilson_
@brooklynwilson_ 3 жыл бұрын
That is so wild that people have the audacity to ask where you are really from, after you tell them that you’re from Sweden… I honestly had no idea that you were from Sweden but that’s really awesome! I’ve always wanted to visit there it is so beautiful in the pictures I see on Instagram! I also love how Sweden people are as you were saying that they are really reserved and don’t make a lot of eye contact and aren’t really super close knitted with the touchy-feely-ness .. that’s one thing I’m not super big on in the United States, but I was born and raised in the United States! Wonderful video girl, you look stunning!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I always get the “where are you actually from” reply whenever I say Sweden it’s so frustrating.. you should really visit Sweden if you ever get a chance to! It’s a beautiful country especially in the summer time! And same here! I just find it so awkward and always look away whenever someone wants eye contact w me or say “hi what’s up” here in America 😅 I never know what to answer and I just pretend I didn’t hear them 😂 thank you soo much for watching! I truly appreciate it 💕
@brooklynwilson_
@brooklynwilson_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas Hahaha I honestly do the same! It’s even worse in the south because everyone will talk to you! Oh my goodness gracious I can’t even go to the grocery store and shop in peace without 14 people trying to talk to me… I’m super introverted though - even though I may not seem like it in videos lol. But I do hope to visit one day!
@Luredreier
@Luredreier 3 жыл бұрын
@@brooklynwilson_ The concept of your origin is a bit different here then in the states. In the US you'r a citizen if you're born there. I'm born and raised in Norway, but I'm a second generation immigrant here, white, nordic and all, but not Norwegian despite having lived all my life here. (I don't even have a citizenship although I *can* apply for one due to having lived her for a while). Being "from" a place tends to boil down to where did your last three or more generations of people come from? In the capital of Norway most people living there might have lived there for many years but they won't say that they're *from* Oslo. They'll say that that they live there but that they're *really* from this or that village somewhere else in the country. It takes some getting used to and honestly, it's super annoying and feels excluding as a immigrant... Even a white one... I don't think that I'll ever *feel* Norwegian because of that... And since my GF is black I'm worried that my future kids might not either because people are going to be asking those questions as long as they differ at all from anyone else in the area. I mean, *I* get those questions with a white skin and fluent Norwegian because I don't have a specific dialect but rather a mix of them (and maybe a tiny touch of Icelandic accent, although how they're hearing that with me having lived here all my life I'll never know).
@brooklynwilson_
@brooklynwilson_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@Luredreier Right! I completely understand. I can’t even really imagine but I can comprehend what you’re saying. I’d love to visit Norway someday .. it seems to have many really beautiful areas!
@blackwhale7347
@blackwhale7347 3 жыл бұрын
Are your from Sweden? Because I will be coming over there soon and I hope your friendship will be encouraged
@veronikabykova5494
@veronikabykova5494 3 жыл бұрын
Your speech and vocabulary, the manner of speaking and delivering the message is just amazing! 👍👏
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate it!!
@cindynolimits
@cindynolimits 3 жыл бұрын
Loving your hair and skin. You are beautiful. We are all the same black or white. Thanks for sharing I learnt a lot. New supporter here.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! And yes we are! Thank you for supporting my channel 💕
@gwene.4726
@gwene.4726 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Your skin is amazing- I'm ready for your routine video 🙂!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💗💗 will definitely try to post one!
@dr.nealpsy.d2783
@dr.nealpsy.d2783 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am a new sub and enjoyed this video. I am planning on relocating in 7 months to Sweden. Thank you for the honesty💛
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Ooo that’s exciting!! Hopefully I’ll move back to Sweden next year too! Thank you for watching 💕
@dr.nealpsy.d2783
@dr.nealpsy.d2783 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidlucas3538 hi! I am well and yourself?
@MsCaleb79
@MsCaleb79 3 жыл бұрын
I have been to 45 diffrent countries and I have allways been stared at. But most stared at in my hometown, Värnamo sweden. Swedish people don’t like talking, only staring.
@chandreshkumar2450
@chandreshkumar2450 3 жыл бұрын
My experience says that they don't like asian foreigners
@rubenfranzen8912
@rubenfranzen8912 3 жыл бұрын
I had this friend who is well over 2 meters long. The Guy was a fucking attraction for tourists. They took sneak pics of the Guy and posed with him. All colours.
@chandreshkumar2450
@chandreshkumar2450 3 жыл бұрын
@@catman8849 can you say that in english
@jossahonnonen
@jossahonnonen 3 жыл бұрын
Chandresh Kumar just as ""they" in asia dont like swedes right?! What a stupid remark!
@MsCaleb79
@MsCaleb79 3 жыл бұрын
jossahonnonen , the Asians in sweden hates their fellow asians but they love the arabics.
@globalcommunity8527
@globalcommunity8527 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I am act of making a video about Sweden and yours is a great perspective. It really gives me more of a complete picture:)
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Of course!! I’m glad this video could help! And good luck with your video! ☺️✨
@JasmineBresnihan
@JasmineBresnihan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video. You handle it so elegantly. I hate when people want or ask to touch my hair too. It would be disrespectful if we did it to them 💗
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! It’s such an important topic and I was afraid it would come out wrong but I’m so glad to hear that! And yes it really would! It’s so frustrating and people should definitely know better. Thank you for watching 💕
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, greetings from the Royal home
@f1nn0
@f1nn0 2 жыл бұрын
My son - now 22 born and raised in Denmark - his white father (me)/afro-cuban black mom (- says he couldn't care less. When girls loves to cuddle his hair, he bares it with a smile :-) - Never felt problem with color.
@maddyvilla1578
@maddyvilla1578 3 жыл бұрын
omg being an asian american i HATE when people ask me where i'm from LIKE UM DUMMY IM FROM A M E R I C A? where are you from?
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Ugh I hate that question so much!! Everyone I ask where are you from back they are always like umm me..? Like yeah you asked me and now I’m asking you hahah
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, greetings from the Royal home, may peace be unto you
@BosisofSweden
@BosisofSweden 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas Being white and Swedish for hundreds of years I am one of those who loves diversity and I also love to talk to people so I am one of those that always ask that question or a variant of it if I meet someone black speaking Swedish without accent. It is asked out of curiosity and I guess as a part of getting to know someone. If I heard you speak I would just assume you were American.
@Luredreier
@Luredreier 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas Really? They're really surprised when you ask that? Weird... My experience has been them talking for bloody forever about their families if they ever get a chance... -_-
@sanaa107
@sanaa107 3 жыл бұрын
In Europe usually people specify if they're not ethnically from that country because diversity is stil something new. I was born and raised in Italy, yet people ask me where I'm really from. I understand the fact that they don't do it intentionally, but it still annoys me...
@shontayharrell4850
@shontayharrell4850 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this and you're absolutely right unfortunately there is racism all over the 🌎 no matter what.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s so sad but unfortunately it’s everywhere:( thank you soo much for watching and I’m so glad you enjoyed it 💕
@shontayharrell4850
@shontayharrell4850 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas you're welcome
@MarleyWinstrom
@MarleyWinstrom 2 жыл бұрын
Racism also comes from white people too let’s not forget
@392_RHINO
@392_RHINO Жыл бұрын
Been thinking about traveling to Sweden from America and this was the first thing I wondered about. Great video
@ShritikaUgale
@ShritikaUgale 5 ай бұрын
U talk in an elegant way !! ❤️❤️💕
@johansjr
@johansjr 2 жыл бұрын
You should say BEING BEAUTIFUL IN SWEDEN 😍
@jsvensson8234
@jsvensson8234 3 жыл бұрын
I once got the "where are you actually from". Now, because I'm white this has only happened to me once but man was it weird. I'm a brunette and this taxi driver just wouldn't let up. I guess he felt I didn't look "Swedish" enough and just kept asking "but where are you really really from" and variations on that. It took him asking apx 10 times before I understood what he was getting at. You see, I'm Swedish. I've lived here all my life. But, my maternal grandmother is Polish and my paternal grandfather was Belgian. Once I mentioned that, the dude was satisfied and happily exclaimed "So you're Polish. I knew it!". It was the weirdest experience ever to be questioned like that. Grilled actually. As us Swedes don't really get into each others business a strange man asking you 10 times where you're from felt incredibly intrusive and rude. So I feel you girl. I really feel you on that one. And, if it ever happens to me again (or to someone else within hearing distance), I will surely give a lesson on respecting boundaries the questioner will not soon forget! 💖
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! I feel like some people misunderstood me explains this but it’s just definitely a weird feeling when people just don’t accept your answer and keep asking. Definitely give a lesson in boundaries!! I love that!💗💗
@christinelayden7276
@christinelayden7276 3 жыл бұрын
Well said!. Great video!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much!! I really appreciate it ✨
@jameelahedwards8550
@jameelahedwards8550 3 жыл бұрын
I just came across your channel. I'm from the US, but I vacation a lot in Sweden, so I'm looking forward to more videos.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s amazing! Thank you so much for watching and supporting! Hopefully I’ll get a vlog up from Sweden! 💕
@Alekzbizkit
@Alekzbizkit 3 жыл бұрын
Proud that you are representing our country ! Thanks!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you!! Eller TACK!!✨
@annagrace4226
@annagrace4226 3 жыл бұрын
I’m African American, but I lived in France for a while. I would get asked where I was from, and I’d say “America, the USA”. Rarely was this a satisfactory answer, and they’d continue questioning me, asking, “Yes, but where are your origins from?” Such a weird question! I’d then have to explain that people that look like me also hail from and originate in the US. So annoying. Apparently in some people’s minds we don’t belong anywhere!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Riiight! I just find it so strange how it’s not an acceptable answer 🙄 super annoying and from the comments it happens everywhere unfortunately! Thank you for watching 💕
@yuckie3204
@yuckie3204 2 жыл бұрын
Same with me. I am black American living in Ireland and people always think I am African even though I am from America. I literally even told someone I am from the United States then later they claimed I was from Uganda. It's so annoying because Europeans don't think black people can come anywhere other than Africa.
@AAa-eg1nl
@AAa-eg1nl 10 ай бұрын
​@@yuckie3204becUse that is truth black people are from Afrika shipped to south amerika and north Amerika they were lower then dogs. Is not good behaviour but colonisation is an fact.
@roselynholloway7863
@roselynholloway7863 7 ай бұрын
@@yuckie3204what inspired you to move
@Xestra37490
@Xestra37490 6 ай бұрын
African American situation is different from African , Middle Eastern, Asian….etc living in Europe. If you meet a Chinese or Indian in Africa that lives there. They’ve no problems saying it except some Indians in South Africa and kenya.
@momandjas
@momandjas Жыл бұрын
I live in Gothenburg, where so you live sis 😊?
@xavierbrown8053
@xavierbrown8053 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining to me. I want to go your country so badly. I don't know why but it looks interesting. I'm a black person myself and I hope everyone treats me the same.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Sweden is a beautiful country! I hope you can go when the pandemic is over. ✨
@babsjob8729
@babsjob8729 3 жыл бұрын
Leaving a comment for the algorithm. Btw you are really cute ❤️
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you!!🥺❤️
@rachelnesheim1104
@rachelnesheim1104 3 жыл бұрын
What a flawless video, and in one take? 🙏🏼💞
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 💗✨
@jajaCogitoErgoSum
@jajaCogitoErgoSum 2 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas I think it's interesting where people come from. (the roots) whether they are white or black. If you were born in Sweden but your parents are German, why not talk prowd about it? (Also I would like to know if you come from maybe Nigeria, known for such beautiful women) Sorry if you ofended ;)
@deanag8457
@deanag8457 Жыл бұрын
People can be offensive when trying to relate to you. you are a goddess to them.
@angelarojas4877
@angelarojas4877 Жыл бұрын
very nice explanation & love your accent. All i know is like to learn different things about different cultures and don’t mind sharing my information as well. Thank you for your time.
@loki76
@loki76 3 жыл бұрын
I would have stared at you, but not because you're black. But because you're really pretty and that smile is amazing.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s so sweet 🤍
@cinnabrown
@cinnabrown 3 жыл бұрын
i'm so glad youtube recommended me your video, you seem like such a nice girl :) i subbed!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Ah this made me so happy! Thank you soo much for watching and for supporting my channel! It really means a lot 💕
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
very beautiful
@SundriedStars19
@SundriedStars19 3 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting! I found you through your lululemon haul video, then checked your insta and saw that you have a Swedish last name. Now it makes sense that you're from there! Jeg har lyst til flytte til Norge (og jeg lærer meg norsk men det er veldig like med svensk så forhåpentligvis kan du forstå dette lol), so it's interesting to hear your experience growing up in Sweden! Even though I've only been to Stockholm once and Oslo a few times, and grew up in the states, I can agree with a lot of what you said here haha. And as someone who wants to move to Scandinavia, I'm glad that you like it so much that you want to build your life there!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Men vad roligt!! Ja jag förstår norska också! (I hope you understand Swedish haha!) wow that’s amazing!! You should definitely move! I’ve only been to Norge a few times but I loved it! And yes honestly Sweden is my favorite country and I wouldn’t wanna build my life anywhere else! I hope you get to move to Norway some day! Scandinavia is beautiful! I’m glad you found my channel and thank you so much for watching 💕
@chrisbeeblack
@chrisbeeblack 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am from Norway, so if you want someone to write Norwegian with, you can send me a DM on Instagram 😊 My username is Chrisbeeblack!
@mekekaale
@mekekaale 3 жыл бұрын
New here. You are SOOO beautiful- really enjoyed this. look forward to more content.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you soo much!! 🥺 I really appreciate it!! 💕
@Eve.Daniels
@Eve.Daniels 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched my friends deal with the 'where are you from' comments, which is hella frustrating. One of my friends said that if people ask where her family is from, like not in the first three seconds of meeting her but eventually, she'd okay with that because people are curious and she's proud of her heritage (she's Malay) but the 'no, you're not from there, where are you REALLY from' stuff is just so inherently demeaning
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! I wouldn’t mind asking where my family is from at all but it’s the “REALLY FROM” from that’s so frustrating.. I’ve noticed I’m definitely not the only one! Thank you soo much for watching!!✨
@AntonioRodriguez-yy9wc
@AntonioRodriguez-yy9wc 3 жыл бұрын
I get the same "Where are you from?" question here in the States. I just tell them where I was born and grew up in the US and let the answer hang there, and when they ask where I'm from-from or where my parents are from, I say, "The US." Most people (though not all) then understand that the question is intrusive and, if I don't know them, inappropriate.
@Mai-sx3yf
@Mai-sx3yf 2 жыл бұрын
It think that is so odd because Americans can be any race and it has always been a multicultural society.
@LyndaE79
@LyndaE79 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a native New Yorker and to touch upon the stereotypical question of “where are you from?”, became a newer way of asking what my race/ethnicity is after the 9/11 attacks. Before that, people (other native NY’ers) would just ask straight up, “what are you?”; already with the assumption that I’m a New Yorker, obviously by hearing my NY accent. That said, I noticed the race/ethnicities of the people nowadays that ask me “where I’m from”, aren’t the same as those in my youth. Many more foreign types asking me these questions today, which, to me, seems more as if perhaps they’re trying to find a social group true to their own kind, when here in their newly adopted country.
@thewillsfamilyaccount6486
@thewillsfamilyaccount6486 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!
@Cay30
@Cay30 3 жыл бұрын
You are a beautiful person inside and out. I'd love to visit Sweden one day
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you soo much!!✨ Sweden is amazing and hopefully you get to visit one day!
@Manilach1983OOEVBAP
@Manilach1983OOEVBAP 2 жыл бұрын
You're a beautiful human....that's it. No matter where you are from. I like the person not their origin.
@MegaNovember1982
@MegaNovember1982 3 жыл бұрын
Wow så vacker du är. Jag har nu blivit en prenumerant, hoppas att du gör flera liknande videos ❤️
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Men tack snälla!! Vad glad jag blir ❤️ och ja självklart kan jag göra det!
@kitchenkonjure
@kitchenkonjure 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you soo much!!✨
@OhHeyShy
@OhHeyShy 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly loved this video! Love your openness and wanting to talk about it. You look beautiful btw! Always wanted to go to Sweden. My dad is from Trinidad and I would always get comments like “but why is your dad dark brown and your light brown” as a kid 🤣🙈 it can be very annoying and it’s so true like kids can just ask the weirdest questions and parents should try and educate more. Can’t wait for the next video ☺️🥰
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much!! Ahh you totally should! It’s a beautiful country and I always hype Sweden haha! And yes totally haha kids are just so honest which is in some what a good thing 😅 I really appreciate it and I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 💕💕
@RonCecchetti
@RonCecchetti 3 жыл бұрын
literally amazing how good Swedish people speak english
@plantsandartemius
@plantsandartemius 3 жыл бұрын
*Hi friend) thanks for the video! I really liked it! Happy New Year)*
@matthewbock276
@matthewbock276 3 жыл бұрын
Tack så mycket for this awesome vid!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Tack själv för att du kollade!! 😁
@michellestephanie_
@michellestephanie_ 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing and using your platform to educate others!! Always wanted to go to Sweden, heard so much about it ✨
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I truly appreciate it! 💕Ahh you should totally go if you ever get a chance to! It’s beautiful in the summer 😍
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
hello, How are you? hope all is going well there with you
@cordarroisabella6393
@cordarroisabella6393 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Thank you for sharing your experience!
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! I really appreciate it 💕
@adriannamartin5992
@adriannamartin5992 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so pretty!!!
@jeffniedert759
@jeffniedert759 3 жыл бұрын
PRETTY GIRL, AMAZING SMILE, SHOULD BE ON TV AS A NEWS REPORTER AS HER SPEECH IS PERFECT
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you!! 😅💗
@davidcostello6527
@davidcostello6527 2 жыл бұрын
Never touch a black woman's hair she will certainly not thank you for it
@miniasworld
@miniasworld 3 жыл бұрын
I think some people have a very vivid picture of what certain nationalities should look like; not simply limited to race. I'm a black woman from New York, and never really got questioned about my heritage until I moved. Then in every other US state I've lived in...I get follow up questions about where my parents are from when I truthfully answer that I'm from NY. I even get that line of questioning from other black people. I used to feel really uncomfortable about it, because who wants to feel like other people think you look like you don't belong, but it just happens too often to stay mad about it. Sometimes I make up country names just to have fun with it. But, I've just accepted that I don't look like people's expectations of an American, and honestly...I have come to realize that most people probably aren't being rude when they ask. They're just curious, and don't realize how off-putting it can be for people who get that line of questioning frequently.
@dangercat9188
@dangercat9188 9 ай бұрын
I'm Hispanic (not mexican though) from nyc and i don't wanna hear it lol. I'm American and that's it. If they ask politely about my background, then I might inform them a bit.
@adonismapother
@adonismapother 2 жыл бұрын
I’m from the United States and I love Sweden and there’s Spaniards 🇪🇸🇺🇸 too (I’m Spanish American) don’t let the haters get to you, you have a beautiful personality love Sweden 🇸🇪
@sharonreyes3812
@sharonreyes3812 3 жыл бұрын
I love your transparency . You are such a beautiful girl.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much for that compliment! I really appreciate it and thank you so much for watching 💕
@pharasies
@pharasies 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I'm currently considering traveling to Stockholm.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you will love it!! Stockholm is beautiful!
@ziggymarley3814
@ziggymarley3814 3 жыл бұрын
U have such a beautiful vibration 👑
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much!💕
@STOCKHOLMCityWalks
@STOCKHOLMCityWalks 2 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video
@M.Clarke790
@M.Clarke790 3 жыл бұрын
So awesome. Could you do a video of you speaking Swedish? That would be cool :) also do you speak any other languages like Norwegian? I’ve heard most Swedes know Norwegian
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Yes maybe in the future!! ✨ I don’t speak Norwegian but I understand it! Most Swedes understand Norwegian and Danish! It’s very similar! Thank you soo much for watching!!
@Janaale
@Janaale 3 жыл бұрын
I would have never thought that you were Swedish cause of your American accent. There isn't a single hint that you have an accent let alone Swedish accent. On the other hand, Sweden have significant Somali population. One of the few countries who welcomed Somali refugees and immigrants with open arms. Also my brother lives there. Great country.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
I hear that a lot haha! I can definitely hear my accent but people normally say they don’t hear it unless I mention it lol. Your brother choice a great country to live in! I love Sweden! ✨
@erscott887
@erscott887 2 жыл бұрын
so basically the somali are the reason for black people who are swedish or are born in sweden? What’s crazy is a bunch of immigrants live there in sweden . Its dominant race is white person . Im sure if a white person went to Africa the black people would stare too. Another thing is their are very rich countries in Africa and then their are very poor countries too. Just like everywhere else in the world
@rockybadger
@rockybadger Жыл бұрын
Hi Athina! A little late to the party here, I just felt compelled to comment on your video. I currently live in Minnesota, born and raised in the Twin Cities. I am of mixed heritage and everything you have said has happened to me growing up here from the time I was little in the 70s to the current day. I have a dear friend who is from Sweden, and has explained to me the tolerance, acceptance, and equality is valued in their home country. Things that we would like to believe are also valued here in the States, but sadly things are not as they seem. It sounds like you had a wonderful childhood in Sweden, and I'm sure you miss it very much. Thank you for bringing your Swede spirit here and sharing it with us. You may not know it, but you also spoke for people like myself, who have faced those questions from random strangers out of their own ignorance (at best), or fear (at worst). All the best for you and your future. Keep speaking your truth and shining your light. 💞
@Athinas
@Athinas Жыл бұрын
This comment made me so happy! Thank you so so much! All the best to you as well 🥰💕
@syzygy8060
@syzygy8060 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, you are so beautiful! Also, thank you for sharing. :)
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much!! ✨
@tiffanykwu
@tiffanykwu 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for opening up and sharing about your experiences! I get asked the question of “where are you from” a lot too...and then I question them back the same like “from” or “from from” 🤔 lool. Sweden is such a beautiful country, def on my bucket list of places to go 😍
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! Ugh I hate that question hahah so ignorant 😴 you should totally visit if you ever get a chance to! 😍
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482
@princehamdanbinfazzmohamma8482 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, greetings from the Royal home, may peace be unto you
@reggiedavenport3911
@reggiedavenport3911 3 жыл бұрын
I had an overnight layover in Stockholm. I wasn't able to see many of the sights because I arrived on a bank holiday (Summer Solstice); however, I was able to get out anyway and walk around for a few minutes. Very nice city.
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s a very nice city! I love Stockholm! Hopefully you can visit and see it fully some day! Thank you for watching! ✨
@reggiedavenport3911
@reggiedavenport3911 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas as long as It isn't on June 21st! LOL But yes, I would like to see more...and if I get another overnight layover it's on! :D
@Luredreier
@Luredreier 3 жыл бұрын
Regarding being asked where you're from. I'm white and live in Norway. I've been asked the question too. I think it's some kind of tribal mentality. Nordic people just seem to want to know where you're from as in what exact family (and extended family and village) you're from. Even just having a different dialect from within the country can trigger that question if they're unable to place you exactly using your dialect. And even if they know your dialect they might be asking about details about your family ties...
@Athinas
@Athinas 3 жыл бұрын
Yes for sure! And I don’t have a problem with that at all it’s just the way the question is asked that’s annoying. But I’m used to it now, I get it here in the US too 😅
@Luredreier
@Luredreier 3 жыл бұрын
@@Athinas Yeah... You're not *really* from a place even if you're born and raised there... If you, your parents, your grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents etc didn't *all* come from a particular village then you're *always* going to be someone living there that's *really* from this or that place... -_- (I'm ethnically mostly Faeroese and I'm a Icelandic citizen, but I'm born and raised in Norway, I'll never be considered Norwegian though because my mom came over here many years before I was even born... Their mentally really is tribal. They don't mean any harm with it I think... It just bothers them not knowing the details... It's not that long ago that people here didn't just have family names but fathers names like we still do in Iceland... Meaning that anyone knowing your name could, and would, track you down to an exact family linage serveral generations down... You'd think we where still living in tribes considering how everyone is behaving...
@starbright3509
@starbright3509 2 жыл бұрын
@@Luredreier So white “Americans” aren’t American. White South “Africans” arent African. White “Australians” are not Australian. They’re all just illegal European immigrants living on stolen land?
@Luredreier
@Luredreier 2 жыл бұрын
@@starbright3509 If you go far enough that applies to all humans, and even humanoids. The first primates wheren't from Africa even if the first humanoids most definitely where from Africa. Likewise there was a language in Norway before Sami and Norwegian and we can find traces of the language in place names here. You have to realize that Europe is a *old* continent. There's still people literally living in homes from the Roman era. (There isn't really anything older then that that's still in a good enough condition to *actually* inhabit) But compared to that the nation of the US, and even its earliest colonial settlements are quite young. You can be "from" a place in the US after much shorter time simply because human perception of time is relative. Just look at the length of a year. When you're 5 years old 1 year is 1/5th of your lifetime, and feels like it's taking ages. When you're an adult it's a much smaller percentage and as a result it flies past faster and faster with every year. Likewise when you're waiting on something and the time can't pass fast enough you're changing your frame of reference and something half an hour away is just 30 min away, and 1 min away is just 1/30th of that time, rather then say 1/18 000 000th of your total lifetime (as I explained to a friend of mine recently who has lived about 18 million minutes so far, give or take a few). The same applies to the word "from". Most people in the US regardless of ethnicity (including the Native Americans) have not lived in the land they currently inhabit for all that long, in the case of Native Americans it's because of events like the trail of tears etc, or even just having been driven from a earlier location in the various ears that happened after Europeans arrived with our diseases and our horses and upset the power balance in the Americas. So since most people haven't lived anywhere in North America for all that long "from" ends up being a much shorter term word there then here where some people literally can trace their ancestry back a thousand years. And sure, most of us lode the details past the 1600s or so but even then we can tell that some families have lived in certain places for a much longer time. Names here have histories. Families have histories. And we find those histories interesting. And because most of us have so long histories our idea about being "from" a place also changes to have a much longer time horizon. That isn't meant to be excluding anyone. Quite the countrary. Everyone may be Norwegian, but we might *also* have an additional "from" on top of that. Perhaps you're "from" the border between Finland and Russia and tried to escape hardship there near the Norwegian border due to decisions made by the Swedish kings, and ended up in Norway because of that? Perhaps you're Sami from one of the costal villages who have lost your original culture and language because of Norse/Norwegian settlers and later the government, yet still your ancestors have been fishing here for thousands of years. Perhaps you are one of the Sami people from the inland who used to be raindeer hunters, but in order to fulfill the taxes levied by the Norse your ancestors had to start domesticate the raindeers, and now your ancestors have lived of raindeer herding for many generations, taking the raindeer from the coast to the highland and back every year with the seasons, your culture and language still alive despite oppression from the state. Perhaps you're Norse and from one of the valleys that rose up against the Christian kings and refused to renounce their pagan ways? Possibly from one of the ones whose families took part in the great local "thing" (basically ancient Germanic parliament, both making laws, judging people, solving disputes and electing kings and leaders) etc. Perhaps you're from one of the families that didn't own land till after the black plague ravaged the land, leaving many farms empty, then you bought one of them and your family is now named "Ødegård' (essentially translated as empty farm or barren land or some such) Or perhaps you're from one of the great Danish noble houses that took a lot of power here after the plague. Or perhaps you're from one of the German, Dutch etc merchants that traded here, they where not really meant to have kids here, but they still did. And so many other histories. These histories matters. All of history matters.
@starbright3509
@starbright3509 2 жыл бұрын
@@Luredreier You wrote all of that deflect from your hypocrisy… My comment still stands, whites don’t belong anywhere on this earth beside Europe. The skin cancer incident in South Africa, America and any areas where the climate tends to be more tropical, is proof of that. If whites have the audacity to call themselves Australians, Africans, New Zealand’s, Americans, etc… but then throw a fit when nonwhites who were born and raised in Sweden call themselves Swedish. It’s shows your entitlement, hypocrisy and ignorance.
@CalmCollectingTunes
@CalmCollectingTunes 2 жыл бұрын
Great and insightful video! Just found your chanel and I love it! Greetings from Denmark
@Athinas
@Athinas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much!🥰
@f1nn0
@f1nn0 2 ай бұрын
You are just so beautiful and sweet - welcome back to Scandinavia - you're so welcome here in Denmark with your presentse and smile.
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