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I want to address a misconception about Filipinos being intimidated by foreigners. While some individuals may feel intimidated, it is not the majority, especially among those living in urban areas. Filipinos are known for being shy and respectful, often demonstrating this by allowing foreigners to go ahead of them in various situations. This behavior is indicative of the hospitable nature of Filipinos. Let me provide an example to illustrate this point: there have been instances where Filipinos have offered their food to others who have not eaten, despite knowing that it may be the only meal left for their family. This act of generosity and kindness does not align with the idea of intimidation. I recall a personal experience in the Philippines where a friend and I decided to step back and let a group of foreigners enter the elevator before us. This gesture was not because we were intimidated or unable to communicate in English, but rather it reflected our cultural inclination to show politeness and respect by allowing others to go first. This behavior is deeply ingrained in the Filipino way of life and is not indicative of intimidation towards foreigners.

So eloquent and I love the way he explained things very clear. Philippines biggest treasure is indeed its people

this guy knows so much about the culture. he's very observant.

11 years living in quezon city i've come across truly amazing people, this country has been good to me. No one ever asked me for money always bringing me food offers to wash my clothes to cook for me to clean my apt. It hasnt been better than this. ako ay napakasaya dito! salamat pilipinas.

I agree with everything you say. I moved to Manila a little over a year ago. It was the best move I’ve ever made. I love living here. The healthcare that I’ve received has been first class. Loving life in the Philippines.

I recently traveled to the Philippines and documented my experience on my channel. I even got emotional, particularly when I visited Tondo. The people truly are remarkable. It’s not just the place that brings me back (was my second visit), but the warmth of the locals. Mabuhay🇵🇭

One big thing that I like and miss about the Philippines is the warmth, the friendliness of the Filipinos. The Filipinos are generally kindhearted and welcoming people.

A big salute to this foreign guy appreciating the phils

I was once a salaryman working in SM City Manila for about 4 years with minimum salary (can't save enough extra money for emergency funds or house building projects though😅). Now I'm living in an Island province where less populated to most Islands in Philippines. My location is 300meters away from the seashore and the topography of the land where my small house built is kinda good for Agriculture. My total owned lot area that i Inherited from my Uncle is 3000sqm only. I'm planting different kinds of veges, root crops, fruits, etc etc and also do have some native chicken and ducks--- a bit self sufficient lifestyle. I always go fishing everyday or setting mud crabs trap (1-3 hours only), excess hunted fishes and mud crabs will be sold to small fish market which is less 1km away from my Home. The money that I get from fishing and mud crabs are already "Net money or Extra money"😊. Cause most of the time I get my foods from my Humble Garden, Blessed Seashore. I sometimes buy rice, also some goods or foods outside if only I'm craving of something and I do have a week-end food cheat day😅. I'm a lazy cow now compare to my life before when I was still a salaryman, but the good thing is that I can eat healthy foods, having a healthy environment, stress free life (No Bosses), gaining more some extra or net money. I only gain around 14k-20k php a month with my lazy routine lifestyle😢. And my total Expenses a month is 3k-5kphp (5k if there is some special occasion like birthday etc etc.) Within the 3kphp my internet and electricity is already included, and about drinking water is I do have a manual water hand pump that can produce a drinkable clean water. I always do share some foods to some of my neighbors. I didn't regret I quit my Job😂. It's the same with you guys, we don't really need to exactly follow the path where most people in our society are lining with, we just need to follow what's best or suits for own lifestyle that we are dreaming of. The lifestyle that gives peace and contentment to our mind and soul. And I'm sure this is where I belong😊. God bless with your Journey guys

It is not intimidated. It is a form of respect. Philippines are very respectful and polite.

meron isang vloger na gusto niya din tumira sa bansa isa siyang americano at ang trabaho niya ay truck driver doon din siya nakatira sa truck na minamaniho niya wala siyang bahay dahil mahal daw ang rent..kaya nung sinubukan niyang pumunta sa pilipinas dahil sa kaibigan niya doon niya napag tanto na ang mga tao sa pilipinas ay mababait at hindi materialistic ,kontento na kung anong meron ,kaya nag papasalamat siya nung meron siyang gf at nabuntis ito ang gf niya ay filipina ,un ang reason kung bakit pabalik balik siya sa bansa .gusto niya mag tayo nang munting negusyo at makasama ang kanyang mag iina ..ayaw na daw niya ma stress sa america daw kasi mayaman ang bansa kaya ang mga tao ay nabubuhay lang para sa pera..halos wala nang pag mamahal sa kapwa..ibang iba daw sa pilipinas doon niya naramdaman na importante pala siya na meron pang mga taong nabubuhay na kontento at kasama ang pamilya kahit sa hirap at ginhawa..kahit meron gobyerno at pag tumaas ang bilihin at dolyar unang naapektuhan ang mga mahihirap sa bansa ,kaya kahit papano ay tumutulong ang gobyerno sa mamayan para mabawasan ang pag taas nito ..kaya ma swerte ang mga banyaga na pumupunta sa bansa namin dahil mura ang bilihin para sa kanila..nasasabi ko tuloy parang ginawang poor ang bansa namin para sa mga nais tumira na mga banyaga 😅 ganun pa man hindi naman natin yan madadala sa hukay,importante ay mabait tayo sa kapwa at may panginoon tayo ..

Thank you for the kind words for the Filipinos. Indeed, humanity exist in the Philippines at all times.

Well said, its all not the money. Glad you understand filipino life hack.

This is one of the best and honest interview by a Foreigner Cheers to Demitry every single details he explain from his experience here in PH is true Thank you for that Brother and for embrassing Filipino culture.

IT'S NOT RACISM. FILIPINOS LIFESTYLE IS PRETTY LAIDBACK, NEVER IN A HURRY. FILIPINOS ALWAYS KNEW THAT FOREIGNERS ARE ALWAYS ON THE RUN. SO PINOYS ALWAYS GIVE WAY TO THESE PEOPLE BECAUSE NO ONE WANTS TO BE A BOTHER TO SOMEONE WHO'S ON A HURRY.

Im Filipino & residing in NYC & hes right a lot of crazy people here in NYC

The healthcare Filipino workers have integrity in their work and care.

Very nice interview of a New Yorker satisfied living in BGC Metro Manila. I lived in CA (California) for quite sometime too but had a vacation in New York once in a while. What our guest said are all true. I am working as an Auditor but not not that happy .... That's why I now live in Metro Manila & eventually ventured into 3 businesses in the Philippines. I always love the Philippines .... ❤❤❤. I bought my own house in a private Subdivision in North Calooocan Metro Manila

Filipinos are naturally welcoming we don’t like people to be left out as the saying goes do unto others as you want others to do unto you..

Very nice video that I’ve been waiting for from this content creator since I live in the Philippines & like hearing other’s experiences and views … Artificial language barrier used in the video is a good term … I live in Mindanao. I renew my visa when necessary … The fact about the Philippines is that you can enter an area which looks like a poor neighborhood and still feel safe … How many people would feel comfortable walking through a poor like area where they are originally from? … I made the move to the Philippines from the United States & I’m completely comfortable with my decision to live in this affordable paradise given my passive income as a military veteran

im from philippines and from my own opinion, filipino is freindly to all visitor,we love peace and living happy normal life. Any visitor is welcome as long as they peaceful,freindly. You respect filipino and they will respect you back,smile at you, show kindness. btw,hope you enjoy staying in philippines,stay safe and godbless❤

I totally agree with your guest. What makes the Philippines great is the kindness of the people.

I love the conversation with your guest. He is eloquent and witty. I'm a new subscriber. Keep it up!

Sarap naman pakingan ang mga sinsabi nya, tungkol sa mga narses natin, seguro dahil sa kahirapan din kaya tayo naging mabuting lahi at ugali sa buong mundo.

Everytime i watching,foriegners vlogging about philippines.i feel crying😢 because as a filipina living here in Uk.i feel homesick to my hometown which is in the philippines.my soul and my mind is in there.😢hoping i will get my vacation soon.to see my two child and my whole family😊thank you by the way your comments about philippines.

I'm a new subscriber.I like your vlog.Nice to hear a foreigner who appreciates our way of living,understand Pinoy attitudes esp weaknesses how to communicate and a lot more.He is very observant.He knows how to calculate what's needed for rent,grocery,fare,parking n others.Loud n clear,he is right.God bless!

Dmitry spoke well. This is by far, one of the best interview that I watched from the beginning to the end for 30 minutes. We wish you well Dmitry, and thank you for choosing the Philippines over other countries.

Absolutely Philippines is a paradise and Filipinos are such humble and kind in general!

The guy can elaborate so well. Very clear and nice interview

Filipino nurses,doctors & other medical related career are all over the world & u can hear a very good praises from the people who had been taken care of Filipinos...😍🇸🇬

I live in the US for 24 years now. The only thing that bothers me is nat when we arrived in Emergency room everyone has to wait 2-4 hours to be attended by the Doctor. I have a friend whose father had blood circulation that needs attention was screaming because she was worrying about her Dad. One of my co-worker had blood clotting issue waited in emergency room passed away couple of years ago. I never heard this kind of treatment in the Philippines. If you need attention you are given attention away,

This interview is very refreshing. Covers a lot about living here. Good job and nice to see you in Manila. Most PH life videos are quite astonishing to me when foreigners claim one can live like a king here for US$2000/month. One cannot even rent a house - and I don’t mean not a condo unit in BGC - in a nice neighborhood fit for a king with such a budget. I’m a local, by the way. Regarding the “nosebleed” when speaking in English, most Filipinos are not raised bilingual (English/Filipino) hence they have to translate first in their heads before speaking. Only those raised bilingual (or some who refuse to speak the local language hence English only) do not have to translate and speak it naturally with good grammar, intonation and vocabulary.

sorry but we Filipinos are not intimidated.. its just that we are polite and respectful, that's our culture , others are shy but that it. and when they say that their nose bleeds when they hear foreigners speak in English, its just for fun because Filipinos have a great sense of humor ,we love to laugh.

Thank you Sir for the beautiful comment about the Phillipines.This is very inspiring channel to view of all the subcribers.Godbless you Sir!Be happy everyday,smile makes people healthier and younger.🥰❤️❤️❤️👍

Very interesting revelations about the humble Pilipinos.

I agree. I've lived in USA for almost 50 years, now I 'm back to relax and enjoy here .

Good to see you featuring my home country watching from Melbourne

As a Filipina living in Sweden for 11 years here i am not happy to living here. People are very cold and not smiling when you go out. My body here. My mind and soul is in the Philippines,i miss home by😢😢😢 to be honest.You are lucky guys to get sunny weather, eating Fresh foods.and veges. But our country ups and down but we are simple and happy life

You're Ukrainian arrived in America at 9 yrs old and you're so articulate speaking good English. You have a good video laying everything we need to know if we plan to live in Philippines. I'm impressed!

This man knows what he's talking, I am amaze that there is an American that knows a lot about pinoy/pinas salute to you bro..

So greatly explained and I am so impressed with his detailed explanations on why he loves to live in the Philippines. Thank you so much

The man is smart, I like that that he also observer of the country. He is speaking the reality. I think in my own perspective, my country will adjust example of this is this video, I learned while the man is talking the "unfortunately" here in the country. God bless whoever's watching this. Thanks for this kind of video

Awesome interviewee and great interviewer. Very relevant topics and factual. 👍

True, greed is causing a collapse in western society. On the other side, Filipinos should fight for better infrastructure and jobs in the Philippines.

This guy is amazing. So intelligent and open minded

Great interview ! -- You ask him a question & then you let 'him' talk. -- Very good - I can see why you are successful. 🤗

Brilliant speaker. I like you perspective in life. You’ve talked about greed which is on point really! And I love how you described “nosebleed” 😂 We say that word, when the level of english conversation is extremely difficult like the accent and fast paced conversations because it will stimulate out brain cells to focus on listening and generating replies 😂. And thank you for appreciating us healthcare workers. ♥️♥️♥️

Thank u of your positive comment on filipinos. God bless

Excellent and honest to goodness interview with Sir

Great interview, Max. Dmitry is really well informed, well traveled, aware, appreciative, concise, and tells it as it is. More power to you both. Oh, and don't forget... most top doctors in the Philippines are educated from western medical schools and still decided to go home and practice medicine for a fraction of what they could have made abroad. Kudos to them, too!

Thank you so much for choosing Philippines to work & live here in our country. Thank you so much also for your wonderful appreciation to our country. Keep going & may God bless you❤!

For Westerners who earn wages from western countries it’s easy to live in the Philippines or if you have your own business but if you born and live there and earn minimum wage is very hard that’s why a lots of us Filipino prefer to work outside..

Very well informed. I'm amazed😍

There's nothing relieving than a video with subtitles. It just gives you life. Immersive translate has also been a life saver for me whenever i want to add video subtitles.

Anyone is welcome here, life is short. lets make every moment count. He is very Knowledgeable of the Philippines, all that he said is Accurate. Thank you for being here.

Wow!! Thank you for loving the Philippines

Filipino loves foreigner we respect and treat them as special person to us...

Wow Sir you.really love our country despite it is a developing country but what is important to us Filipinos,our character,how we treat people.😀❤God bless 🙏🏻.New subs here.

Good interview! Love it ❤

Hope you'll enjoy your stay in the Philippines. Welcome

A big salute to this guy for loving phils. Cheers .

Am delighted to view this good interview! Enjoy your stay in the Philippines and mabuhay.Thanks to you vlogger too God bless you and mabuhay !

I agree with the parking lot idea. Everytime I go home I see that opportunity not only Manila but throughout Philippines.

Thank you, that other nationalities may learn about us Filipinos's. May God Bless you.

This is one of the most sensible conversations i got to watch in youtube, thanks

Tanx to share your good story in our Country Guys,,, Watching U from Saudi Arabia...

what an interesting topic video from foreigners insight about filiipinos and our country.

This is HIS interview. There is no wrong or right answer to the questions if we are to LISTEN to his experiences. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. You are free to share yours.

Me and my 3 other siblings experienced only being able eat 2 meals a day when we were younger. My widowed mom had difficulty feeding us all. I was only 11 when I started carrying big buckets of fishes at 4:00 AM and then selling toothbrush and scotch bright from 5:00AM till 6:00AM. Life was so difficult, but I wouldn’t say I was miserable. Majority of the 25% Filipinos considered as poor have the same thing to say. Life is difficult, but they always find a time to laugh and smile. 😉

His statements and analysis are true.

Ok,we welcome foreigners for they have something new or different. And that’s awesome. Yes? Respect to our guests may look or feel intimidation. For some stupid reason today’s generation are discouraged to speak english. It is our pleasure to have guests over. Keep smiliing and don’t take life seriously because its not. Kiss the sun and hug the seas😊❤

Nice, very spontaneous. He seems to be very well versed with the country and the people. Even current events❤

We always have a good feeling about. Foreigners coming to the PH! We welcome them anytime. We are better than most Asian countries, we are very welcoming and hospitable. Did you ever see a foreigner in America being invited to their homes, they’re very suspicious, in the PH we are not suspicious at all. We welcome strangers, of course those who are good people and not mirderers or something.

I guess you guys haven’t been to the place where the rich Filipinos live. Also, most Filipinos with money own their own homes & it’s really nice to get invited into their home bc they will shower you with food & kindness♥️♥️♥️

Only two things drive me nuts about the Philippines. You would figure that the driving would be one of them, but it is not. You get used to it, take your time and use your horn to let the motorcycles know when you are passing them. Honking your horn, softly, is not considered rude. The two things are: lack of toilet paper/clean bathrooms in public and the litering. ALWAYS carry a roll of toilet paper with you when you are out in public. The cities and Brgy's clean before a festival, but people are OK with randomly throwing their trash on the ground. It is a shame because everywhere you look, you see beauty and beautiful people.

Great vlog Max, very enticing and insightful. Thanks to your guest's positive experience living in the Philippines.

Well said brother and I say very true on the dot as I rarely see a person describe my country and people as precise as this one.

Well said! I appreciate your honesty!

as filipino we appreciate everything you said

Thank you, sir, for speaking highly of our people and culture. I guess being from another country and experiencing life in other culture can make you appreciate the good side, and sometimes, the bad side of the Philippines. Coming from a different perspective can give you a refreshing take on what we've taken for granted our whole lives.

Thanks to you for apreciating our country and its people

One suggestion to you Max - Subtitles. I think the majority of the world and your audience can read english or atleast understand it enough. I would offer closed captions for other languages. Other than that, priceless content thank you!

I really liked how he described about what Filipinos feel when talking to an English speaking foreigner and having “nosebleed” 😂

It’s natural for Filipinos to be humble, polite and respectful.

This gentleman says it all❤ thanked you so much, and God bless you. 🙌

Very well said. Good interviewee! 👍👍

Thanks for this video. It's inspiring.

Great interview. I love it.👍

Thank you for appreciate Philippines and staying in our country and adopting out culture.

This man are smart

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Crushing over this guy's ideals and values!

Thank u sir for uplifting people and our country philippines...🥰🥰🥰

It's beautiful super amazing country Philippines. Yeah they said it is a third world country. But it's now a third world country. I knows you will enjoy in my country. It is in our blood the kind heart and of course we were raised by our parents to be kind and helpful and everything. So enjoy guys, go out and enjoy the rest of our country which has a 7, 641 islands.watching you from Cairo, Egypt originally from Davao City the Philippines. 💖🇵🇭🇪🇬

I just want to clarify about us being intimidated to foreigners that We treat you as our Guest and We put our guest first before us,thats how we show our respect! About nose bleed it is actually a joke! And also all Filipino speak english but some has lack of practice and has no confident of talking. also Our Hospitality are really on top Because We try to help foreigners all the time thats why those who has no confidence of talking English they tried there best to explain unlike other country like where I am are right now ,people talk to you on their language knowing that you dont know their language 😂. I am a filipino who can speak 5 Languages and although I dont understand there language but They’re amazed on how I managed to communicate with them.

There are actually apartments/rooms for rent in the country which are not that expensive. Locals could even survive even with $100-200 a month. It really depends on one's lifestyle.

Very well said, though in regards to intimidating I dont think so....its because a sign of respect...allowing somebody to go first...its natural to us.❤❤❤❤

Thanks yuo verry much sir welcome tò the philippines sir

We don't call it a 3rd world country anymore. It's a growing country now so the term we use is developing country. The stigma of PH being a not safe place to travel has totally been debunked by the surge of foreign visitors and expat retirees moving in the country.