"Ne." 😂😂 Tohle úředníci nedělají jen cizincům, ale všem. 😅

yes, politically incorrect and dark humor keeps us sane in this world ;-)

Pro mě, jako pro čecha žijicího v USA, je každý small talk vnitřní utrpení :D

Well, when I try to smile American-style (so that the teeth can be seen), I look like I am about to go on a murder rampage...

Mrs. Bulšitová 😂 can we just take a moment to appreciate this girl's sense of humor? Love it! 💕🤣

Opět zábavné, výstižné souhlasím naprosto se vším, jen si dovolím nesouhlasit že se Čechům nelíbí, když cizinci mluví česky, naopak bych řekl že se nám to líbí moc, je to i jeden z důvodů proč jsem narazil na tento kanál, připadá mi to hrozně roztomilé :-) myslím že je to i důvod proč je např kanál "tady Gavin" tak populární a myslím že bude i tvůj, až se odvážíš ve videích více mluvit česky .. posílám pozdrav a úsměv od ucha k uchu

It may sound strange but my best experience with "úřady" (but in general almost anywhere) is when you put on a serious and a bit tired face when you start. That will give you chance to win their sympathy, it'll convince them you need their help. Then ask them the right questions - the more accurate and to the point, the better. Only as they start doing what you want from them, you're allowed to start smiling. That will convince them they're making you happy which may lead to them doing even something extra for you, things they would not do otherwise. The best way to lose them is to start with smiles and then ask for a manager.

"it's cold outside" Czech: "yeah, because it's winter" :-D this is the most Czech thing of all times :-D Also "It's raining" Czech: "You haven't seen weather forecast?" To s těma otázkama v restauraci už je u nás taky poslední dobou, vždycky se chystam k odchodu a oni "Bylo všechno v pořádku?" a podobně a já: "Co? Jo, super" protože nevim co na to říct. Kdyby to nebylo v pořádku tak bych se asi sám ozval. :-D

Jen, did you notice how Czech you become? Your sense of humor, way you select words, it’s perfect and really funny for Czech’s, but when I showed your video to American, he told me it’s annoying! Keep great job and enjoy it, take care!

making "politically or socially incorrect" jokes about almost ANYTHING is really kind of a national sport for Czechs or Slovaks for that matter (I am Slovak btw.)... :o) just don't take everything so seriously and you will be fine... :o) If I as a Slovak should be offended every time when my Czech friends say that everything east of Brno is Ukraine, I would be pissed 24/7 :o))) It's just our way of teasing people...

Inspektor Clouseau: "Dobrý muži, nevíte kde je hotel Imperial ?". Švýcarský občan: "Vím". A jde si po svém.

Hehe, true story, we mostly love jokes that are so dark they would steal your wallet. :-D

we are used to hear terrible accents.. Brno.. remember? :)

Hi, just be careful, because some men can take eye contact and a smile as an invitation...happened to me more than once.

Jen: Do you know what time it is? Czech: (checks the phone) Yes I do

Love your videos. I am Czech, living in NZ. The biggest mistake foreigners in CZ make is thinking Czech people are friendlier to other Czech speaking people. Believe me, they're generally grumpy at everyone. :)

I like her surprised reaction when discovering that Czechs like to make jokes about Slovaks:D

Vůbec se mě to nedotklo. Naopak seš neagresivně vtipná a dokážeš pobavit.

Super video! Je super mít takové vysvětlení a srovnání na jednom místě - spousta věcí mě ani nenapadla a nedošla - díky za to! Jediná věc, se kterou bych nesouhlasil je, že Češi neradi slyší cizince mluvíte česky. Právě naopak, podle mě to Češi slyší rádi - jednak z důvodu, že jim to přijde roztomilé, jednak z důvodu že máme rádi humor a rádi se zasmějeme (proto to nesmíte brát vážně, my vás máme rádi, jen to prostě někdy nejde vydržet :) Super video, díky 😉

Americans are smiling at strangers to find out if the other guy isn't gonna shoot them! LOL

Can't stand when people asking :"Are you OK?" even politely. Have to ask my self, do I look like I having some mental issue?

I think Americans want to hear that Czechs really are rude and Czechs want to hear that Americans really are fake and shallow. 😏 Nobody really wants to hear that other people's behavior they have been disliking for so long is actually a virtue. It's always kinda disappointing in a weird, sinister way 😁

As an American that has lived in CZ for 16 years I was eager to hear your opinions on these topics and I feel like you nailed almost all of them 100%. I too am asked often about "American fakeness" and for years I have explained it as an actual politeness. Americans are absolutely not trying to become personal, or be "fake" by asking someone how they are doing. I've explained it as a type of greeting, a way to show camaraderie to someone even if you do not know them well. This is just frankly a cultural difference. Americans by default are very friendly to almost all people (racism and jerks definitely exist, but it's not the norm!) Most Czechs, because of their culture, think that it is fake, because you can't possibly care about them if you are not friends or well acquainted, but in reality, Americans mean, "hey, you are a person, you have value, you are important, I may not know you but I hope you are well!". After all these years here, it is still funny to me that many Czechs view this very positive American salutation as bad as opposed to good. I have lived a significant portion of my life in Europe and traveled to many places. There is culture shock to be had everywhere, but the one thing that I have come to realize is that people of every culture have more in common than they think. We get so caught up in our differences that we forget to look at what we have that is the same! We are so ready to find faults in other cultures that we vilify them for things that we don't understand. I've enjoyed your videos for a while now, I hope you can continue to bridge the social gaps that exist between Americans and Czechs and other Europeans. Keep up the good work.

I was always confused when I was asked "how are you". Firstly I am working and you are on vaccation, so is this some kind of provocation? And then you came to me, you have some problem, so why do you ask about me, just say what do you need and how am I involved in that. How hard is that? :-D

Tohle je velmi zajímavé! Vždycky jsem se k cizincům snažila být přátelská a nápomocná (i když jsem byla unavená, otrávená a chtěla domů) Tvoje zkušenost s Čechy je pro mě pozoruhodná, možná budu v budoucnu víc usměvavá na Američany, aby mě měli rádi! Vždycky jsem si myslela, že museli být rádi, že umím něco anglicky a že jsem ochotná jim pomoct. Ale o tom úsměvu jsem nikdy nepřemýšlela! Děkuji 😉

I guess Czech humour is contagious, you're a proof thereof 😂

Joke about 9/11 Americans: "Too soon... its only 19 years" Chzech: "Too late... its already 2020 and not sep/2001"

I LOVE your sense of humor. I think none of us are offended in any way.

Hele s těma uředníkama si z toho nic nedělej ... oni jsou takoví na všechny ... v téhle zemi něco vyřídit je fakt težký. Nedejbože ještě chtít po nich třeba peníze, to mají vždycky tak tři měsíce čas :-D

As a native Angelina (who's is part Czech put cant speak it, only few phrases) I found Prague beautiful. At first I did find them a little reserved but honestly some of the best and nicest people. . I honestly found that men treated my elderly mother far better in Prague than any man in CA. Regardless of who they were with they would offer my mom a seat in the subway or bus without us even asking. I think it was the little actions I noticed. I did find people stare at me cause I dress in vintage fashion so I think Czechs were a little perplexed by that initially but for the most part I feel that them being more reserved is something different than the CA attitude but got use to it and found the Czech very kind and respectful especially when they saw I tried to make an effort with the language. I love the Czech Republic and can't wait to go back.

Thank you so much for this video, I laughed a lot - you have an amazing sense of humour. And you are wise, lady!

Thank you dear lady. Great video. Your sense of humor is admirable. I'm realy glad that you are here in our land. Děkujeme!

Czechs aren't rude. They're just onions. You've got to work hard to rip the tough skin off and probably cry in the process. But once inside...totally worth it...usually.😜 Great video!

😂"I don´t think that czechs are rude" Wel... but we try so hard to be! 😂 It´s a czech nature to always complayn about something and everything. Complaying is our ways to do small talk. ;) BTW: We are used to hear terrible accent and pronunciations of czechs. At least those of us who speak with someone from Brno. Or with gypsies accent... or gypsies from Brno. :P

Omg you're absolutely right about everything! I love this video! It's so raw and honest!

I love you, so funny and true! I used to live down under, and it took me a year to teach my housemate not to ask me, "how are you?" every single morning and then at least another three times during the day. Especially in the morning (before my coffee!!!) I muttered, "I have no idea.". The small talk is BS; you got it very well! And yes, my other housemate told me I was rude just because I wasn't smiling in the morning. Just leave me alone in the morning, right? Then I can smile and tell you I'm wonderful today and the weather couldn't be better.

This is pretty much spot on. I lol'd. Thanks for the video ;)

Honestly I hate "How are you?" :D Greetings from Praguer :D

This was both hilarious and enlightening... Thank you for making my day.

Tak tohle je opravdu super díl. Trefný a vtipný! Velmi poučné, pro mě, z ČR. Mockrát děkuji a těším se na další kousky.

Oh Jen! ❤️❤️❤️ it. Greetings from sunny Seattle, Spitting my lovely breakfast, laughing so hard, my dog came to investigate.

Zase další úžasné video! Se vším musím souhlasit! Obdivuji vaše postřehy ohledně Česka, upřímně některé věci mi docházejí až po shlédnutí vašich videí! Děkuji za to 😊👍

This was not only funny but also spot on! Good job!

Great video Jen! I love it!!!

Mlíko mě dostalo 😊 dobré video. Jak se říká "Na každém šprochu, pravdy trochu"😱😱😱

I had to pause the video so I can stop laughing when you brought up the list of things Czechs make fun of. Omg I still can't. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

You are awesome! Your show is real mirror to all Czech.. including me! Keep going! 😁

love your videos and your style, it is so refreshing to see my country from your point of view! keep it going please!

😂😂 the best video! Nejlepší byla část s úřadem: ,,Ne" 😂 díky za zlepšení nálady 😁

😂😃😃 zase vtipné a poučné videjko. Ďakujem za české titulky , ale oveľa radšej mám tvoju češtinu😋 skús viac vide8 po česky určite budú mať väčšiu sledovanosť. Pozdravujem zo Slovenska 😉😊

Simply amazing, simply true..😂. I have already seen a few of your videos and do like all of them.

Pár vašich videí už jsem viděla, tohle za mne jednoznačně nejlepší 👍🏻 Výstižné od začátku do konce 😊

As Czech who lived in US for short time, I'm laughing so hard. It's totally perfect and accurate!

Bravo, bravissimo 👌😘 Perfektní analýza, skvělý scénář, režie i herecký výkon. Díky. 👍

You crack me up! This was great insight :)

po dlouhé době jsem se upřímně několikrát zasmál. První video co jsem zhlédl z toho kanálu. Super!

Esp first half was very funny, you totally made my day. And yes, we have mean jokes about bureaucrats as well.

1:46 replace people from Brno with Bosnians, Croats, Serbs and Montenegrins, and Slovaks with Slovene and you have Balkan humor. We all use dark humor in order not to go crazy...

I'm grateful for your videos. You're absolutely right and even more, you're funny as hell. 👍🤣🤣🤣

So there it is again 👍 the great old "Dream Prague" content ❤️ hitting the nail on the head with funny, self-ironizing and well turned style. I'm really glad you back on track 😎

Já Vám zním jako šaška? Takže existuje i ženský rod od: šašek....Ne neměl jsem angličtinu ve škole, ale tahle paní je DOBRÁ !!!

Ahoj. Je těžké najít lepší videa než jsou ta Vaše. Super!

This is one of my favourites... I must listen to it regularly. So profound... and so funny.

Super, jen tak dál :-)). Nádherně jsi vystihla podstatu a dokážeš věci mimořádně příjemně podat i když nemusí být vždy příjemné. Máš velký dar. Pokračuj, těším se na každé Tvé další video.

Regarding "selective racism" - we love nations who (in general) keep rules and are used to work for living. And we do not like nations who are used to be violent, do not keep our rules and expect us to pay for their life. It actually has nothing to do with their race. It has to do with their behavior. And you are not all imigrants in USA. Just ask some native Americans, how do they feel about immigration and how happy they are in the land which used to belong to them. Here we are in the situation of native Americans. And BTW, you didn't offend me at all. There are not so many snowflakes here ;-)

Hey! That was great (and correct) analysis. I can say, after 21 years in the US I'm fully "americanized", though I still annoy my american wife with some politically incorrect jokes just to mess with her. ;) I had the same stereotypes instilled in me when I arrived, but years later I understood. I like the american way better now because it fits my personality better. Your description of czech bureaucrats is exactly as I remember them. Awesome video. Thanks.

So funny! I’m dying! 🤣 Thank you for you!

Thank you very much for this video! It was really informative and from my Czech side really accurate. Love your videos 😍

😂 Hey Jen! I am Czech living in Chicago! I love your videos! I laughed soo much today! I am weird Czech I guess, I smiled even before I moved here, so I fit right in with that 😂 But man, like you said, everybody was asking me “How are you” and I was like huh? Why you keep asking me that? 🤣 Very personal! Americans are lucky, I like to talk and I smile a lot 😂 Small talk yay! 😂 American speaking Czech is awesome and I admire you! I came to America without speaking any English 😁 After over 20 years in America, I am still very much Czech, but I love Chicago, my hometown ✌🏻☺️ P.S: Úředníci in Chicago 🤦🏼‍♀️ don’t ask 😂

Hi Jen I just came across your KZfaq channel and I love it. I returned back to Czech after living in Australia for 52 years (came back 7 years ago) and had nothing but problems with bureaucrats like my wife (she also teaches English) was born in Australia of Czech parents and she is only now getting her citizenship even though I am a Czech citizen and so are our 2 children. But we love living here we have a lovely house just outside Prague. Your Czech is great keep up the great work.

Oh, I love this video - funny and on the mark. I was born Czech, am a Czech-American, lived in SoCal, now in Prague, so I have some of the same experiences as you have. I love your insight into Czech responses to small talk - that just hit home; I never thought about it until you just pointed it out, but in general, I think you are right (in this respect I am an American, stunned by the matter of fact response of the Czech person, who doesnt get that I'm attempting light hearted easy conversation).

Thanks a lot. It is always great to hear somebody showing us reflection, in a polite way of humor, in verbal mirror. It is very healthy and educative. Greetings from Pilsen

Great job! I laughed like an idiot! 😄 And sadly you haven't offended me! 😁 Btw Czechs actually love any foriner who tries speak some Czech. Anyway I'm so glad that you're back in CZ, welcome home!

ve vasem podani si myslim ze by jste mohla i pritvrdit a zlobit se na vas nikdo nebude , jednak mate z velke casti pravdu a jste prijemna a ne arogantni a zla , takze pohoda

Thank you - this episode really made me laugh out loud - great acting skills too - very entertaining

Great video as usual, thank you! For me the most interesting is the dull Czech English accent. I need to remember this next time I try to speak English... And I have one really useful advice regarding Czech úřad people, which also applies to Police officers as well (or maybe just anyone?): Don’t act to make them feel you are trying to outsmart them. Don’t lecture them about their duties. This never works for Czech or foreign people alike. Instead, by positive, be kind, be respectful and let them feel they are in charge. Be honest and say “I think I may have messed this up” or “I don’t know if I’m allowed to bother you with this problem of mine” etc. In case you know better then them, which is possible, don’t let them know. Just help them to figure it out themselves or lead them gently to it in a way they think they are still in charge :) This works for me most of the time and everywhere :)

Moc jsem se zasmála, děkuju :-D Trochu mě ale překvapilo, jak hrozně můžeme působit. Akorát v mé "sociální bublině" mají lidi velkou radost, když se cizinec snaží mluvit česky. Rádi poradíme, kde se co nachází (o to víc když cizinec hledá wc). A opravování výslovnosti v češtině, je hodně zajímavé téma, zažila jsem jak to, že se někdo cítí nepříjemně, když je opravován (naprosto chápu), tak i stěžování, proč toho učícího se češtinu neopravujeme. Přízvuk v angličtině, kdysi mi angličtina rodilých mluvčí zněla afektovaně, čím víc se jí učím, tím mám americkou i britskou intonaci moc ráda. Ale sama mluvím tou českou intonací. Důvod je jednoduchý - když se snažím o přízvuk, připadám si, že mluvím falešně a špatně a že nemám "právo" přízvukem, který dokonale neznám mluvit.

I spent a week last October in Prague. I was told of many of these generalities prior to my trip. I had many discussions with the locals, all were extremely pleasent people. I did notice people over 55-60 were a bit more distant, but not rude. Best trip of my life. Even had another trip planned in May...but we all know what happened to that.

I haven't laughed so heartily in a long time. Just go on. Your acting etudes are great!

This is hilarious you made my day, thank you very much.

Haha, I liked the "you're screwed" part!!! 🙃 Oops, in that context of course! The "sasek" and "Texas rope" were also good!!! 👍

Hello Jen! Neurazila. Já se tady báječně bavím a myslím, že máte vrozený talent pro český smysl pro humor. A trochu víc začínám rozumět angličtině, když vás poslouchám. I jako Češka mám fóbii z úřadů a úřednic. Trochu se to v ČR zlepšilo, ale i tak jsem ráda, že si užívám hezkého jednání na úřadech v Bavorsku, kde momentálně žiji. V ČR se máme v tomhle ohledu co učit.

Skvělá skvělá skvělá skvělá 😆 Viděl jsem už několik videí od tebe a vážně skvělá . ...jen tak dál... díky za ně... servis 😎

Brilliant and very astute! Laughed out loud! :))

Jen, you made me laugh so hard in this video. I love your acting. You're fantastic. Your paní uředince is gorgeously miserable. I've been living in London for the past 13 years and I teach English people Czech and apparently my Czech sounds too enthusiastic now. In general, English is very melodic compare to Czech. The Brits are even more distinct in their sound. It's absolutely spot on with the intonation and pace of the language. I think that when Czechs like other native's sound of Czech (like actors, radio presenters or professional speakers), it is probably because of their cultivated and trained tone and diction. Similarly, that is why foreign accents in Czech sounds so cute and sweet, because it suddenly sounds very melodic and fun. Languages are fascinating. I love when you speak Czech. It's like some hidden part of your personality pops up and wants to show its colours. You should join some Czech acting group, you clearly have natural talent. Thank you for your videos.

I'm a foreign student in CZ, you were spot on about the bureaucracy! Every year applying for a visa is a nightmare! It's as if the workers there are picked according to their lack of English and unwillingness to learn lol Thankfully I can speak a bit of Czech with them (: Great video!

A great video, as always :)

Já se vždy tak nasměju 😍 děkuju , za tyhle videa :)

přišla jsem z práce, celá uřícená a unavená ...a hej... zasvítil mě tu zvoneček na Jútúb, že Jen přidala nový video a hned mám náladu o 100% lepší

Myslím, že je dobře, že mentalita v každé zemi je různá. Takže jestli ty nás vidíš občas negativně, tak my to máme s vámi obdobně

You are brilliant, so well explained 👏

Díky za video! 😁

It is mistake. Czechs dont jokes about Brno... We love our brothers on Donetsk ♥ Glory Ukraine!

As a Slovak guy with Czech wife working 16 years for american company, I find this video hillarious. Your external perspective is refreshing and to the point. You should be a writer, with this kind of human-observation talent.

Love it, this made me smile!

Very spot on! Good material for a class on cross-cultural communication. Thank you! Also, dealing with Czech (i.e. old Austrio-Hungarian) bureaucracy is well portrayed in Kafka's novels.

I love you❣️ 😂 Jooo, mliiiiko 😂 Paní Bullšitová😂 😂 Ne 😂 Get a Rope!

I was honestly amused by the "no" scene. It makes me laugh for a 5 minutes! 😂

you are incredible... i love your videos.........so honest and quiet true and funyy :D... thank you.

Woow, one of the best videos! So true and funny in one :DD 👍