I Busted Out Rapid-Fire Mandarin in Chinese Street Market 😲

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Go to buyraycon.com/xiaomanyc and use code EARLYBF for 20% off sitewide! Brought to you by Raycon. Today I’m going shopping in Mandarin Chinese in this massive outdoor Chinese market in New York City’s Flushing, Queens neighborhood and then speaking my Uber driver’s language on the way back home!
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Sponsored by Raycon
1:20 Shopping for antiques
2:23 Hardware market
3:10 Buying vegetables in Chinese
4:09 Getting some noodles
5:18 Chinese men offer me cigarettes when I speak Chinese
7:01 Buying more vegetables
7:45 Strangers offers me unsolicited clothing advice
9:56 Getting some fresh soy milk and duck parts
10:40 Surprising my Uber driver by speaking his language
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@xiaomanyc Жыл бұрын

Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring this video - go to buyraycon.com/xiaomanyc and use code EARLYBF for 20% off sitewide! Also FYI (2:24) turns out purple green beans are delicious!!

@coek. Жыл бұрын

yooo

@Caysonator007 Жыл бұрын

Hope your doing good.

@realjakebrauner Жыл бұрын

You're one of the only KZfaqrs who I actually want to watch your sponsor ad because of your genuine personality

@DullahanKai Жыл бұрын

wrong minute mark, but the point stands :p

@Svetlana__ Жыл бұрын

Would need to try those green beans sometime…

@73jefft Жыл бұрын

"I only smoke when offered cigarettes by old Chinese men." That's a lesson we should all take to heart.

@psilocycho2761 Жыл бұрын

Im a construction worker in melbourne, aus, im starting to question my decision to decline this exact offer because it was so genuine and it felt like i really offended him...i am a smoker but very paritcular. Sorry chinese homie

@katekko1 Жыл бұрын

and surprisely, everyday an old chinese men offers a cigarrate to him

@Never_again_against_anyone Жыл бұрын

Never smoked in my now almost 30-year-old life. But if I would manage that, I would.

@sol1deogloria Жыл бұрын

when i was in shanghai i was given cigarettes as a thankyou it felt for letting people take pictures with me haha

@kentbrockman2631 Жыл бұрын

in China it is considered rude not to accept a cigarette when offered... just stick behind your ear and say thanks

@kelseymattison4987 Жыл бұрын

The woman who immediately became his mom and was arguing to get him the right size, and making sure he wears warm underwear has my heart ❤😂

@KidneysHurt Жыл бұрын

Bro she did not hold back whatsoever 💀💀

@ScrotieBoogerballsMc Жыл бұрын

I loved that bit too . Like a Mum or big sister helping him make the best decision . Slainté Xiaoma

@prawnstar502 Жыл бұрын

that was his mom

@suzanrudulph4141 Жыл бұрын

@@prawnstar502 😆

@izhamsham843 Жыл бұрын

I kinda feel sorry for her actual children 😅 as someone who has a kind hearted & loving but extremely hands-on mum (and me being the rebellious one), it can/is suffocating. But perhaps that's just me.

@Sp00kyQueen Жыл бұрын

The woman at the clothing stall was SUCH A MOM. Making sure he bought the right size and letting him know, a *small* was not for him. Only the way a mom can!! ❤

@INGORPG Жыл бұрын

Looking fot this comment

@OP_-pk9hm 10 ай бұрын

I got that vibe too. She immediately adopted him at that moment.

@JavierArveloCruzSantana 9 ай бұрын

Yeah! I wanted to learn how to say "husky" in Chinese. 😅😂😅

@Marcos-ue7eh 5 ай бұрын

@@JavierArveloCruzSantanaHa si qi

@6psykes6 Жыл бұрын

“I can’t believe he’s haggling in Chinese!” I am SCREECHING ahahahahah

@moonriseproductions Жыл бұрын

@@Ben-Dover777 bruh he's quoting someone from the video. He even put quotation marks around it. How is that confusing for you?

@twilightfuntime6631 Жыл бұрын

Time stamp?

@SwiKeyMTC Жыл бұрын

@@twilightfuntime6631 3:45

@twilightfuntime6631 Жыл бұрын

@@SwiKeyMTC thanks

@SwiKeyMTC Жыл бұрын

@@twilightfuntime6631 no problem bro

@palindrome2599 Жыл бұрын

4:43 ‘Hook my guy up with some noodles’ Love it lmao

@sassy1970sy Жыл бұрын

Yea great wasn’t it 😊

@jesusmejia1334 Жыл бұрын

That was love FR FR!

@bladeshred01 4 ай бұрын

dude knew the assignment, put him on the spot, got his soup and they got their KZfaq advertising 🤘

@thatverseguy Жыл бұрын

As the lady said, thanks for promoting Chinese culture. I probably wouldn't be studying the language if it weren't for your channel. Gotta love Xiaoma.

@archstanton7035 Жыл бұрын

It is wise to study the ways of one's enemy.

@airbus_3209 Жыл бұрын

I started watching him a few years back, and im now have Chineese 3 in HS. Chineese AP looks scary but i'll try haha

@StayFr0sty Жыл бұрын

RIP Laoshu.

@derek3482 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDogGoesWoof69 what are you talking about

@ajurado800 Жыл бұрын

@@archstanton7035 Lmao "the ways of one's enemy". You probably think Panda Express is an uncomfortably "ethnic" dining experience.

@Jpizzle011 Жыл бұрын

I will never get over how incredible it is to see people completely open up and welcome you when you speak their native language. Such a joy to see!

@ark9833 Жыл бұрын

It's humanity at its finest.

@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1 Жыл бұрын

I only speak english and spanish, and I experienced the same while traveling Mexico and Colombia alone. People welcomed me into their family. I even ended up attending a woman's 85th birthday party in a small Mexico City apartment. It's truly amazing to be able to speak multiple languages. It doesn't just open a door into another world, it opens a floodgate.

@frequentsee3815 Жыл бұрын

You can tell the woman helping him with the size of the sweatpants is 100% a mom lol Helpful, but honest. Love it

@cassandrakellogg4998 Жыл бұрын

my favorite thing is when people respond in their native language THEN realize you spoke in that language. it’s so sweet and incredible the way a bilingual mind can work. I wish I had those skills.

@anasazmi8554 Жыл бұрын

Xiaoma's videos are a great motivation to start learning a new language, at least for me. I quit learning Mandarin a few years ago because I felt like I couldn't catch up to the material I was using, but then after watching his videos, I felt motivated to continue learning so I can actually hold conversations in Mandarin.

@neuseieiahn5164 Жыл бұрын

@@anasazmi8554 same seeing him speak to people in their language got me motivated to learn my own native native so that I could speak to my family who don’t really know English that well

@tuskedwings7453 Жыл бұрын

you can, its a fun hobby; im 3 weeks into japanese and its super cool gonna learn mandarin after

@erickim1739 Жыл бұрын

Its happened to me so many times when watching korean videos. I remember on reddit someone posted a korean video of a car accident. I understood everything in the video and just ASSUMED i was reading subtitles because i always use subtitles even for english (im korean american and born in NYC) videos/movies/shows. I was trying to comment in the post about a question someone had asking what the people were saying and I was so confused because i understood it just fine. I thought maybe they were playing it on a low volume. And I went to rewatch the video and realized i was just understanding what korean people were saying hahaha.

@itsnadaaaa Жыл бұрын

This happened to me a few days ago. This yt guy spoke to me in fluent Telugu and I responded in Telugu without even realizing. Then I said “wait a second, what the hell” 🤣😭

@iflessthan3 Жыл бұрын

No set up of trying to get them to think you don't speak mandarin and then surprising them with it. Just going straight for it. Love it.

@irishknucklez6446 Жыл бұрын

i thought the same thing :)

@snoopdoggthecertifiedg6777 Жыл бұрын

I love how most of them just answer in their language before realizing they’ve switched lol

@CharlesMansonVEV0 Жыл бұрын

Probably because there's no point in him pretending he can't speak mandarin in an NYC Chinatown anymore, there's like a 50/50 chance any given interaction will have bystanders recognising him lol

@zelassin Жыл бұрын

i mean he still does those kind of videos too where he pretends to not speak and then sometimes he catches people gossiping about him right in front of him in chinese

@kye3398 Жыл бұрын

I prefer these so much better than trying to bait people. I get that those kind of videos might get more views but this feels a lot more wholesome instead of seeming as though he's trying to catch people out or confuse them at first

@brycehoch2963 Жыл бұрын

My favorite parts are 3:45 where he asks "how did it get up to $8" and ehr response being "he's even haggling in chinese" and the woman helping him with the pants at 8:30 and his laugh. Good stuff.

@xkondzieks Жыл бұрын

It is incredibly fun to watch, when a shy Chinese person "comes to life" when this guy starts to speak Chinese. It is really fun to watch these reactions :D

@CubeCyclone Жыл бұрын

I love how Xiaoma doesn't want to offend anyone by refusing a smoke. So polite.

@bre_me Жыл бұрын

Compromising your health for politeness might not be the best choice. And is it impolite to decline an offer of a smoke

@mattangrick5446 Жыл бұрын

@@bre_me he doesn’t do it all the time so it’s fine and it’s not impolite to not smoke but it’s a friendly gesture

@beesaved3735 Жыл бұрын

@@bre_me a single smoke every so often is fine. smoking is only bad if you do it often. i would also accept a smoke from an old chinese man lol. it's about respect.

@bre_me Жыл бұрын

@@mattangrick5446 I'm a very polite person and wouldn't smoke if someone offered me

@FilthySailor Жыл бұрын

@@bre_me an old Chinese man only, not just any random. It's considered quite rude not to accept in this instance I believe. From what I understand, it's a great honour to be asked to sit with and/or smoke with an elderly Chinese man.

@coolcid8888 Жыл бұрын

Xiaoma ripping darts all the sudden is prime

@6a617b Жыл бұрын

LMAOOOO

@peytoneldringhoff3421 Жыл бұрын

Lmao

@devynallen4440 Жыл бұрын

That was sick asf love xiaoma

@kristianmckenzie5634 Жыл бұрын

Lmao, u can tell xioma ain't no chokin at the smokin

@Joseph-vw2sw Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always

@aliwakil1629 10 ай бұрын

Bro you’re the living embodiment of the quote “When you speak to someone in a language they understand it goes to the head, but when you speak to someone in their mother language it goes to their heart” thank you for the amazing content and connecting with so many amazing and interesting people of our world. You’re truly an inspiration

@crazymanwerido4522 4 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful quote and it's so true

@Jones-eq4bs Жыл бұрын

The guys calling you handsome and hyping you up at the hardware table was awesome

@brutalhonesty5138 Жыл бұрын

That elderly woman calling him a foreigner in his own country cracks me up. :D (Edit: Yes I know she means non-Chinese, doesn't mean it still didn't crack me up)

@LHCB6 Жыл бұрын

If it's like some other languages, it's more like „outsider.“ Not really „other“ exactly, but if you like Lost, that might work.

@Jagjamin Жыл бұрын

As he says, foreigner is literal, but in this context it's more "Non-Chinese"

@ikwuamaesi4027 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to type 😂

@willvr4 Жыл бұрын

@@Jagjamin Yeah basically like saying Gaikoku hito in Japanese.

@AntepenultimaRomantica Жыл бұрын

@@willvr4 or like saying gringo in Portuguese, doesn't matter where, it means non-Brazilian

@DJKuroh Жыл бұрын

I love when people answer back without a thought and then they're like wait....

@Lewdacris916 Жыл бұрын

yeah its funny, they instinctually respond in native tongue and then the shock hits

@swiftyyy870 Жыл бұрын

Yeh when they realise hes some white guy lmao I'm loving his content tho, it would be awesome to wake up and speak every language, It would be great to fuck with people 😂😂😂

@TheVikingRaid 9 ай бұрын

His chinese is so good, they hear him and respond then see it was the white guy that said it

@katho8472 21 күн бұрын

I had it the other way around. Swedish guy in Germany, I am German, we communicated in English, though he knew a little German I believe. He asked me something in English, I responded, not knowingly, in German. Only when my German friends asked me why I was so rude I realized...

@MusicforMe123 Жыл бұрын

Once they realized he spoke their language they helped him haggle to get a better price; showed him where the good foods are; gave him a discount... etc., I love the interaction once they see that they have something in common. Gotta love the people!

@user-oo8xp2rf1k Жыл бұрын

I only smoke cigarettes when offered by old Chinese men. That appreciation of a positive moment is spot on. Xiaomanyc's videos always make me feel good about the world.

@brayzo2729 Жыл бұрын

6:59 "I only smoke when offered cigarettes by old Chinese men" what a quote

@iPissOnTalmud Жыл бұрын

Pretty badass too ngl

@awp-erator4525 2 ай бұрын

it's a privilege few white men experience. become a lingual God like Xiao ma over here

@Finn_Anwarunya Жыл бұрын

Whoever it was trying to help you with pants was the best person. She was surprised about your language skills, but she instantly trying to do the real Chinese haggle and "hey, at least get him some shit he can use." In the right way. I mean as much as it seems most people appreciate the effort you've gone through to learn the language, she instantly understood you were a nice guy that learned the language and made it her responsibility to get exactly what as t you needed at the right price. And also kind of teased you for the size. Long story short, as soon as she knew that you spoke the language, she put it on herself to get you the right product and the deal every other chinese person should.

@ethosterros9430 Жыл бұрын

Isnt that what you should do every customer tho.

@Risingboiting Жыл бұрын

@@ethosterros9430I know right?!

@cedrickeller2901 Жыл бұрын

@@ethosterros9430 they just want you to buy no matter what😂

@padarousou 10 ай бұрын

@@ethosterros9430you would think 😂

@r3drift Жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful to see the joy people get when they see other foreigners learn their language. Sign of respect.

@rongood7329 Жыл бұрын

You're a class act, Ari--and cool of you to leave the cigarette in, with the beautiful explanation of accepting a kindness from an elder with gratitude for the offer and good manners. I miss China, too.

@guna580 Жыл бұрын

I like how you didn’t question them at all after the lady said to support the elderly ladies business, despite not needing the tomatoes I’m sure that you paying a bit more meant a lot more for her than the extra change it was for you, always awesome and interesting videos

@wm6549 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@elflacoaldair Жыл бұрын

That’s almost everything he buys, he’s just out there supporting businesses. A $10 lighter off the side of the street? Come on he’s just being nice and helping out.

@ElliotTarrant Жыл бұрын

@@elflacoaldair he makes money out of these videos remember.

@elflacoaldair Жыл бұрын

@@ElliotTarrant exactly why he goes out and buys random stuff

@youtube6817 Жыл бұрын

@@ElliotTarrantand so do you at your job. What’s your point in pointing out the obvious ? Consider it reinvestment into his business as well as the community. It’s a win win

@HJ-si7hd Жыл бұрын

Cracks me up how speaking someone's language instantly turns someone into auntie/uncle mode, saying how handsome you are and trying to be helpful lol. So wholesome.

@Burstify Жыл бұрын

6:08 Didn't knew Xiaoma smokes lol

@4thInches Жыл бұрын

My journey to learn chinese (even though I will likely never have an actual use for it) began 3 years ago watching Trevor James' Food Ranger channel. Shortly thereafter, I discovered Xiaoma's channel. Three years and a few hundred hours later spent on Duo, Hello Chinese, etc, I have attained enough to watch these videos and understand what is being discussed, even if I cant parse it all perfectly in real time. I'm somewhere between HSK1 and 2... If I had a proficient speaker to practice with I think I would be way further along, but I'm still proud of wht I have accomplished on my own, all thanks to inspiration from Ari and Trevor.

@lazarus6983 Жыл бұрын

I really like this one. These interactions are very atypical and extremely funny. I like how instead of "thank you" or "you're too kind" he says "but I literally spoke one sentence in Chinese" haha

@TheHorrorDevotee Жыл бұрын

The first lady, I love how she just instinctively responded in Chinese and didn't seem to realise that Xiaoma had switched language for a second

@donkus6710 Жыл бұрын

you never really realize how much of stunted social interaction with foreigners has to do EXCLUCIVELY with the language barrier until it's broken. im ashamed to admit it, but I honestly used to think chinese, indian, arab etc. natives just socialized differently than we do, and in turn they come off as awkward. But it's 100% just the language barrier. The moment you're both fluent in a given language together, they IMMEDIATELY seem the exact same as anyone else.

@rootkite 11 ай бұрын

This is probably my #1 favorite Chinese-related Xiaoma video that I've seen! The interactions are so everyday and genuine, and lots of different scenes; it all also flows like a short story, narratively I think this is a really wonderful clip. The exclamation at the end ("What a day!") really felt cool, because it was so true; I also learned a bit more about your background through some of the interactions, which was nice. Kudos to you, Ari, for your inquisitive mind, free spirit and huge heart (and brain) ❤ I'm multilingual as well, and studied English philology, so I appreciate your videos on many levels at once (even though I don't speak half of the languages in them at all)! 😊 Love from Finland, rakkautta Suomesta ❤ (I would be over the moon if you ever tried out any Fenno-Ugric languages, such as Finnish or Estonian 🇫🇮🇪🇪)

@fictionallove_2416 Жыл бұрын

Seeing people surprised and happy when you speak their native language makes me happy too. Love you Xiaoma.

@CappsLocke Жыл бұрын

I love how some will just casually speak their native tongue then do a double check realizing the language switched

@kellyspencer12 Жыл бұрын

I spent my last two years of highschool in Italy and I was fluent when I left but I have lost all of it. I can tell you that native speakers truly enjoy when you just attempt to speak their language. The attempt alone will put you in a lot of good graces with people. I love these vids! They make me smile and I wish I could learn as fast as him.

@WorldWendell Жыл бұрын

“I only smoke when offered cigarettes by old Chinese men” Love that 😂 great way of showing respect

@cutiepiglete Жыл бұрын

I still never get tired of the "Suprising ____by speaking their language" series. 😊 Continue to support 小马 Xiaoma ❤️❤️

@Congobajer Жыл бұрын

You felt way more relaxed in this video and way more genuine somehow, one of the better videos imo.

@MrInsurance8 Жыл бұрын

i love you man thanks for supporting all the street vendors. each one of those tables are feeding a family

@spicyladyhunter Жыл бұрын

Haha it's always - Where did you learn Chinese - Beijing for 1 year - How did you get so good in 1 year - I've studied in America for many years

@ianmurphy9955 Жыл бұрын

The dude giving you his best product when he realised you spoke Mandarin had me 🤣

@RubenHernandezMusic Жыл бұрын

dont worry man, just the way you hold the cigarrette we all know that you dont smoke :D nice video once again man, youre really encouraging me to learn asian languages

@antisolcial Жыл бұрын

Maybe not little kids. They don't understand the rights and wrongs of smoking properly

@ReptilianTeaDrinker Жыл бұрын

@@antisolcial Not just kids, non-smokers too. I'm 27 and I had no idea that there was a right or wrong way when it comes to smoking. lol Still, got to agree with you. Kids definitely wouldn't know, unless they have parents who smoke like crazy, that is.

@ftroop8462 Жыл бұрын

8:00 lol "you can talk" The rest of us just grunt and bark.

@janetclaireSays Жыл бұрын

Just imagine how relaxing it is for someone, like the uber driver, to be able to converse in his own language instead of English. I am an American living in Ireland and sometimes find it a bit of a relief to hear an American accent. Not that I am hung up on being American but I realize when I hear an American speak that even though we're all speaking English, I must be working a little harder without realizing it speaking to people with different accents than me all the time. I can't even imagine the drain it can be havng to speak a language other than your first all the time. Actually, I came across your videos when your visit to Moore Street in Dublin video was recommended to me! That was brilliant. I loved the way the Irish appreciated a non-Irish person speaking Irish. They are so used to people either not knowing the language exists, or putting it down as unnecessary.

@mailbox4820 Жыл бұрын

I liked how you just jumped into speaking Mandarin instead of how you have historically done it. It's a nice spin on things.

@DonovanPresents Жыл бұрын

The clothing advice section was HILARIOUS! 🤣

@RustyGonzo Жыл бұрын

LOL yo, when that lady with the kid straight up implied he's too fat for a small/medium. So funny.

@swiftyyy870 Жыл бұрын

@@RustyGonzo I think it was just a mum thing tho always making sure you get the extra size, my mum did it all the time so it would last longer.

@razzamellon Жыл бұрын

The way people react to you speaking never fails to make me smile lol

@griffinballard8763 Жыл бұрын

These videos always put a smile on my face. The appreciate individuals have for you for learning, loving and respecting their language and culture is so beautiful. Its sooo connecting!! Love it!

@borahae143 Жыл бұрын

Yay nct 127 playing in the background at 8:36 💚. I think it's so awesome you're supporting their businesses like this by buying things from them. I love seeing their reactions. It's adorable.

@sushh1 Жыл бұрын

10:38 was adorable haha

@gracietilert8952 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching your videos. You have such a natural ability to learn and intonate the native tongue, that is a rare gift.

@krispysox 6 ай бұрын

Been binging these videos all day and it brings me such joy. Just seeing the happiness people of other cultures experience when they see that somebody has made the effort to cross the language barrier. I lived in Spain for 12 years and my Spanish is still terrible but it always made the locals laugh when I made the effort. I can converse in my own way but I must sound like a lunatic to them lol. A little effort goes a long way.

@jayf4612 Жыл бұрын

I still enjoy these videos the most where you go in to the community and start speaking the language. It's like giving the utmost respect to the culture. Really also like where the lady goes down the street and says how's it going, Xiaoma ?...in Mandarin and in a nonchalant manner.

@slaebae3434 Жыл бұрын

"I only smoke when offered cigarettes by old Chinese men" hahahahaha

@VipesVonHarlot Жыл бұрын

I'm going to show your videos to my mom! She is from Taiwan and speaks Mandarin! She taught me a little bit when I was little, but she was the only one around that spoke the language, so I couldn't practice much and have only retained a few words. You're doing such an awesome job!

@ladywhitefalcon Жыл бұрын

I just want to say you are so kind and polite and a big heart we can all see it in all your actions with others you spread much love ..

@nayla6679 Жыл бұрын

8:05 Nct 127 sticker playing in the back ground🤣

@yuomei518 Жыл бұрын

7:50 NCT is everywhere 😼

@chemanuelcolon3155 Жыл бұрын

These videos are so awesome to watch man, such a gift you have bro! I admire the heck outta you for having such and extensive knowledge of different languages. Keep on keeping on bro!!

@urbanprojectz Жыл бұрын

Its amazing the response you get, I need to learn.

@wallaby747 Жыл бұрын

Xiaoma is so friendly to everyone - Love this type of video!!! So entertaining 😆

@tori9771 Жыл бұрын

Omg not Nct 127 sticker playing at 7:50😭😂anyways these videos always entertain me, it’s just so cute seeing the peoples reactions once you speak their language

@rosemacaron Жыл бұрын

I checked the comments to see if anyone else knew the song. 😂

@tori9771 Жыл бұрын

@@rosemacaron I recognize that flute sound anywhere😭😂

@manbiteslife3110 Жыл бұрын

Xiaoma your videos make me so happy. You are so inspiring.

@NanciBK Жыл бұрын

Your videos always make me smile. You have so much fun surprising people and they are all so delighted too. 🥰

@Metalhead_Once Жыл бұрын

Our boy got his pockets ran for some purple green beans and tomatoes this time 😂 love the videos man, enjoy all them tomatoes lol

@davidd7057 Жыл бұрын

This man’s social score must be crazy good.

@dragoniousmaximus7304 Жыл бұрын

Lol!

@thajemm4371 Жыл бұрын

The way Americans automatically say this shit when someone challenges the western narrative. 🤦

@Totem9519 Жыл бұрын

Seriously...Doing better work than Wumao...

@MrLanternland Жыл бұрын

Who, the guy who said China is doing a great job getting rid of the (phony) Covid virus?

@Totem9519 Жыл бұрын

@@MrLanternland yep

@mcgregor23 Жыл бұрын

This is a great one! They all are but really enjoyed this one lots. Just great what you are doing and thank you for sharing

@bucketree Жыл бұрын

Stoked to find your channel I love China and Chinese people, I am a kiwi but have travelled there for work and would love to learn mandarin. This is really inspiring me to get on a good language course as I am studying law too and I was so impressed when I was in Beijing at a conference how many Europeans from the Uk who lived in Hong Kong spoke fluent mandarin and Cantonese . Speaking it at home all day must be super helpful too 😊

@sameebah Жыл бұрын

I do love it when you start speaking to someone then switch to their own language and they reply in that tongue, then suddenly realise what has happened. I've done it a few times with Thai people in various countries and that 'double-take' moment of confusion and then happy surprise seems to be universal 😁

@Brad-zf9uf Жыл бұрын

Xiaoma you should do a video where you work at a Chinese food place and take orders in Chinese

@Startupsandsushi Жыл бұрын

That’s called a Netflix show

@megs3019 Жыл бұрын

I love how happy and sweet they are when they find out you can speak their language. It’s so sweet and cute. Absolutely love it

@MrMello808 10 ай бұрын

I always love your vids. Brings me great joy. You got me into learning a new language. If it wasn’t for you I would be this far in my commitment. Keep up the good work.

@lizziepols4057 Жыл бұрын

I love the lady that was like… JUST BUY THE TOMATOES 😂

@dinofearme1 Жыл бұрын

Poor woman looked homeless. I’m glad that woman behind her convinced him to spare her some money. It cracked me up when they looked at each other and nodded after he caved.

@raburner3717 Жыл бұрын

You love the lady that pressured and took advantage of him?

@dinofearme1 Жыл бұрын

@@raburner3717 comparative to her, Xiaoma is much better off and the amount he paid for those tomatoes is change to him but a meal for her. It’s charity.

@snappiepappie9899 Жыл бұрын

7:22 I've seen chinese vendors do this a lot and it seems so rude to me, everyone is struggling gurl like that's ur customer..

@dwagner6 Жыл бұрын

Love this style of video. More please!

@82olys Жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of your videos and they are so endearing. My favorite part is how no one is upset and in fact it is quite the opposite. They encourage and are proud of you. They thank you for keeping their culture alive. My heart melts. Atta boy.

@lindseyhiccups Жыл бұрын

So proud of you 😊❤🕊

@iprisj Жыл бұрын

what did he do?

@blandspaghettidinner8949 Жыл бұрын

So learning another language is what it takes for someone to be proud of me? Wow it was always right in front of me.

@lindseyhiccups Жыл бұрын

@@blandspaghettidinner8949 He speaks many different languages, I'm impressed that he is a polyglot

@Mossbergg Жыл бұрын

These videos will never get old, love the other languages ones but the mandarin surprise videos will always be the best

@jackbrennen4214 Жыл бұрын

So cool to see how happy you made all of these people and how kind they were to you.

@TheCrazeTaker Жыл бұрын

I LOVE CHINESE AUNTIES, their so unapologetically honest but they mean it in the bedt way

@MrXmatt55 Жыл бұрын

For some reason these are my favorite type of your videos keep it up ❤

@sti_angel9034 Жыл бұрын

Xiaoma love your videos! They inspire me to learn different languages! You’re one of the coolest keep at it much love from NJ! 🤙🏻

@mattriley4028 Жыл бұрын

One of the best vids yet. Always heartwarming

@JaTjr32 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks!

@p1ckle394 Жыл бұрын

8:26 not sticker playing in the background 😭😭

@DeeBrown1239 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, you have inspired me to learn new languages the right way and I have been learning Malayalam to speak with friends and what not and it's been great!

@daya8891 11 ай бұрын

8:00 u can hear sticker in the bg😭

@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340 Жыл бұрын

Man I am in love with these videos, so much inspiration to learn new language, I will start with Italian and then one day who knows maybe some of languages you speak.

@spiv Жыл бұрын

that dude laughing when you said you were local lol 9:40

@palmstopinesoutdoors9304 Жыл бұрын

When he said demonetizing I was certain the next statement was gonna be covid related and he mentions the cigarette. 😆 🤣 😂 Love the videos!

@BrightenYaMind Жыл бұрын

You inspired me to learn a new language 🥰I’m starting with Korean since that’s the most common foreign language aside from Spanish in my city ☺️ thank you

@christaylor2529 9 ай бұрын

BRILLIANT and always so fascinating. I've always wanted to speak another language.

@kuntakentay6969 Жыл бұрын

7:40 You got hustled HARD lmao

@user-no4gi5gh2d Жыл бұрын

I don't usually comment on videos but I just found your channel and I'm completely amazed by your talent! I would really like too see you try to learn Farsi for your next challenge :)