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The thing about smiling is that because people don't smile at you for no apparent reason, when somebody finally does, you know it's special ;)

Voi sunteti cu adevarat niste ambasadori ai României in lume si va multumim ! Poate ca noi românii nu suntem cei mai cei de pe pământ ( nici nu ne dorim asta !) dar suntem sinceri si stim sa ii prețuim si sa iubim cu adevărat pe cei care ne privesc cu respect ! Românii sunt un popor foarte mândru ! Multumim ! ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇺🇸❤️

If you can imagine as a Romanian, I did 2 years of English in kindergarten and 11 years from 2nd grade to 12 grade, french from 5th to 8th grade, in the 9th grade you can choose between English and French, some other schools also have German from 5th grade, all of these in the state-funded public schools.

About salami -- I had culture shock here in America. I was looking for 100 different kinds of salami but was shocked to only find two kinds lol

I ve been to Puerto Rico many times...as a romanian working on cruise lines ! Its a COOL place which always will stay in my mind! Cheers !...and easy to understand the locals...hahahaha!

So here is my “only in Romania” airport story. While visiting Romania, we took a short trip to Italy flying Blue Air. On our way back to Romania, since it is a budget airline they don’t let you out directly into the airport, rather you have to exit the plane and then get on a bus. Being one of the first off the plane we ended up sitting in the hot bus for 15 to 20 minutes waiting for everyone to exit and fill up the two buses. It’s summer time so it is hot, humid, and there is no AC on. When the bus finally starts to move, it pulls up about 25 feet, makes a turn, and then immediately stops and lets us out. I couldn’t believe it, we literally could have walked from the plane to the door in 1 minute or less, but we waited so long for the bus to take us to the door. Nonetheless, we still love Romania.

I think a large part of why Romanians handle the English language better than others is the exposure, by not having anything dubbed. Well, not anything anymore, I see more and more kids stuff being dubbed. Somehow we didn't mind at all in the '90s watching toons on Cartoon Network without subtitles even. We even watched cartoons on German cable TV that were dubbed in German, nevermind what was on Italian or French channels. I think in Romania they should only dub stuff for children younger than 6 or 7. If younger kids watch more complex stuff, they should make the effort, like we did :) To be fair, there was a type of dubbing on cartoons being shown on state TV in the early 90s. Only one person was doing the dubbing and you could hear a bit of the original dialogue in the background - it is very common(or it used to be) in the former Soviet Union, for all kinds of films. And very funny.

enjoy life do not let yourself be influenced by those around Romania is gorgeous as well as America

About friendliness,many years ago I got lost in Queens, NYC, and was negatively surprised at how unhelpful people were, even with me speaking English and being decently dressed, while in Europe people are so helpful when they see you are a foreigner, even if you do not speak their language. So maybe there are cultural differences across the USA too.

😅 the small pickering between you, guys, is so much fun!

Such a wonderful family. Funny as well. :D You look so great together. Have a nice stay in Romania!! :)

We didnt know our Coke is the best, hahaha. We usually had winters with much snow.. but know the weather has its own way here. Romanians are hospitable and open to strangers, that is why Romanian (middle aged ppl) speak english too, we have it in schools since 1st year of study. I, personally, call english, my second language. Thank you for your honest thought, they are 100% convincing and honest and yes, you were right about all that you depicted. Those kiddos make my heart melt! I subbed to the channel. Looking forward to seeing new videos, guys! Have fun! Vă salut și vă respect!😘

winters were all like that snowy winter until some recent years, global warming folks, this is it. every, single, winter it was veery snowy and heavy. now it-s just a long autumn

usually it was snowing alot, but in the last years, the weather changed a lot... You have to love the fact that most of the people don't own a gun

Dropping a second comment to CONGRATULATE you on reaching 800 SUBSCRIBERS!!!

Funny you noticing the smiling. I noticed the difference in England, where people were smiling at strangers and when I mentioned it to my host she said, well, probably it's because the day was sunny. :)

You are officialy ,,Vampires" now!😉🤗

beautiful family. God bless them

What a beautiful family !

Thank you guys for this very beautiful story ! 💜 Sunteti adorabili !

This is toooo funny, listening to you guys about your first impressions about Romania! I am Romanian/Cluj-Napoca, born and raised, who happens to live...in US/NY, for the past 25 years. I have absolutely enjoyed listening to your story! You've definitely put a smile on my face, by remembering the romanian culture and how much I've changed throughout the years, adapting to a new culture!!! Love your videos! Good job, guys! Keep it up and keep us posted with the latest!

Pablo, you are soo cool! Way you go mate!

Hi guys! I just discovered your channel and I'm going through every clip you have here. Welcome to Romania and welcome to my city, Brașov! I live in South Texas and you cracked me up with your observation about smiling. 🤣

Some interesting insights in your presentation. Thanks guys! 😀

Hobby is right on my alley . About smiling at people you do not know,I mean. Great video.

I guess it's a little late to live a comment for you guys, but i think you've noticed that all americans are very much welcomed to Romania, so welcome 🤗.

The first time I've heard about Dr. Pepper was a looong time ago, in the Forest Gump movie, that was in 1995, in Romania.... Well, I find you guys that now you have also a Romanian identity. Good look in your future guys!

Sooo sweet family 😊

Honestly, after all these videos you should have your own reality show! So many adventures for one family. Luv this channel with all the updates on your Romanian experience. How about "Keeping up with the Calderons" for a TV show? 😊

When you touch Romanian souls you are Romanian...no language needed...you must go to Maramureș, there you will Experience humanity..

Just wanted to let you know that there are places in the US that are safe. I live in Maine and kids run free and we don’t lock out doors or cars. I used to live in Georgia so I know the difference. I definitely would lock up everything in there. Romania sounds amazing and I hope to get there someday. For sharing your experience.

A very well known romanian food in USA it's "Pastrami ". Pastramă in romanian. Another tie fun fact between Romania and USA is that a Romanian general who fought American civil war bought Alaska from Russians for USA. His name was Pomutz

Great video guys! We were born in Romania so I understand exactly what you're saying 🙂 The Sibiu salami is the best and I remember when I was in 1st grade and used to walk to school, by myself, with the house key on a string around my neck :-) My friends here in Canada don't really believe me when I tell them...

Va multumesc 🥰

40 years ago till mabe 15 years ago...Romania had strong winters...nothing what is today...! Cheers

Holy shit, you said Romanian Coca Cola is best? Im stunned, I as a Romanian always thought that the Coca Cola in America is the best because you know... it was invented there..... Im shocked 🤯 well Im happy for my country we have the best Coca Cola then... thanks!

Recently I bought several Hungarian salamis. Sibiu or Sinaia salamis in Romania are much better than those now. Back in time in the 90s I used to think the spicy Hungarian salami is so good... Today it's kind of average at most!

I'm glad you like my country. It's not like Montana but it's beautiful too. I subscribed 👍

Ce frumosi sunteti ! Minunat de frumosi 😀😀😀❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

interesting to hear your impressions! Bathrooms, and escaping the airplane with the 2 big impressions!! LOL!!

Hello Hello!🥰

Guys, you gotta come visit Oradea, you’ll hear a lot of English with an American-Transylvanian twist. This is an official invite, btw.

About the toilets with huge gaps and the ever smiling people, I think these are just American things. I mean I'm pretty sure that most of Europe and probably the entire world is like Romania in these aspects. There is an explanation for the smiling thing: there are people from many countries in the US, it's a country made up of other countries initially so people had to communicate non-verbally since they all spoke their own language, so they developed this habit of expressing feelings without words. And about the toilets, they say it's for security, but the real reason is because they are cheaper to make and maintain. These are not my ideas, but things I've read and learned (I like to learn stuff about countries) :) .

Watching your videos from India, Thank you.

Nice people

5:08 Pan y queso, tio! Pan y queso.

Nice family!

Welcome to Romania :D

so sweet

whaaaat?! a lady got arrested because she let her 10 year old child go by himself in the nearby park? is it Norway?! I am so glad I am Romanian.

Happy to see you guys settle in. By the way how you guys seebromanian traditions ( easter, x-mas etc)?

Mie mi-a plăcut episodul ăsta. La mai mare!

respect.

You should visit Cluj-Napoca!

You like it bcz you are good family ppl . Romanians are very kind as your intentions and behaviour is good and respectful towards other ppl ,its simple ,nice video 😃👏✌️

I'm so curious. What made you decide to move to Romania? What was the internal motivation? Why would you give up the US for Romania? I know you're from Puerto Rico and that sounds great. I know it's a great country but it's hard to understand if you're not Latin. That's why Romania doesn't have a very good connection with the neighbouring countries because it's different in terms of culture. I have friends in South America with whom I resonate very well and that helped me understand that the Latin side plays an important role in our culture.

nice vlog :)

the next superstar of the vlog, Mila ;) p.s.: i hate diesel, i use only gasoline.

Great video guys. I'm glad you enjoy living in Romania. I was born there and have lived in San Diego since the age of 3. I am curious though, how was finding work for you guys with the language barrier and all?

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Like !

Sibiu salami - the best!

I think Romanians tend to be very suspicious and before behaving friendly towards you they have to get to know you a little bit. Funny thing is though that while this apparent unfriendliness made me uncomfortable at first I realized I get more work done when I feel slightly uncomfortable. So it can be a win-win, I guess. On a second thought suspicious might be too strong a word. Shy, maybe...?

Is so funny we belive our coca cola is worst here then other places :D

1:36 Where you going? Home! Where is home ? The whitehouse

It might be 'American soil', but that "soil" is on ROMANIAN LAND😎

How did you get used to the metric system?!?! What was the impact like, when you went to the grocery or the farmers market? Grams, kilos, meters, cm, mm, km?!?!

if u dont listen to stereotypes trust me,,,romania is the best place to live and grow u kids..

You are wearing winter attire. Is it that cold in your apt.? Do you both have jobs in Romania? You guys seem really nice. Have you been well accepted by the natives?

so, you have never been outside Romania, in Europe? Go to Greece this summer! why not? now, that there is freedom again in Greece, you should. the nearest Island is Thassos, only 550 km by car. and it is worth it! good value for money, and great beaches! let me know if you need more details. now, at the end of June, it is the perfect time, almost Romanian tradition (except for when they wanted those bloody certificates, plf s and stuff, tests and#@$#).

HALL0 GUYS WAT A BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

What is the current situation on romania or cost of living ...or safety or how expensive education for children...

I think the exact opposite here in Canada everyone , almost, is smiling, in Romania yes you're right people don't smile that much but that's not because they don't like it they are just real and honest. for me it was weird to see canadians smile for no reason for me is kind of fake that smile so I prefer not to see them smile fake and see them smile like for real when they really feel like. When I was young like 7 my mom would leave for work before I woke up and I would have a key, get ready for school by myself and then go to school, and then come back and wait for her to come home from work. You guys are such a nice family, your girls are so sweet. Greetings from a Romanian in Toronto !

the problem with 'romanian english' is the fact that we don't practice it too much, we study english at school quite a lot but because we don't practice it we are having issues, as a Romanian that travels around europe a lot in the last few years, our english level is lacking

Hey Brother did You tatoo Romania on You te arm?

Hello, do you move permanent in Romania ? Why you chose this country when you have maybe other better options in EU ?

@THE CALDERON FAM: Most of the salamies contain nitrites (look on the label) - which are carcinogens. PLEASE don't feed your children that ! There are a very few bio salamies and sausages without those poisons, but please read the labels carefully.

Hi, In the Holy Bible in Daniel 7:13-14 it says "I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. (14) And there was given him dominion and Glory and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which SHALL NOT PASS AWAY, and His Kingdom that which shall NOT BE DESTROYED." God loves you so much that He sent His Holy Son Jesus from heaven to earth, to be born of a virgin, to grow up & die on a cross for our sins, and to be put into a tomb 3 days and rise from the dead the third day, and He (Jesus) went back up to heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, & the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, & believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, & abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith & trust in Him today & please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?

Very very high chance of people speaking english if they are under 40

O traducere cât de cât în română se poate ? Nu toți românii care vă vizionează cunosc engleza. Mersi mult !.

we speak english but we love u to speak romanian..

we dont do fake smile..like uk and america.we like u or we dont