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@lagrangewei

Жыл бұрын

pls do more UK, NZ and other country video too. =)

@Nicofilms

Жыл бұрын

@@lagrangewei We have a whole series coming in the summer! Hope you like it.

Don't want to seem biased or anti American, I am as American as they come, born and raised in the United States, in Michigan. When I was 19 I moved to Thailand, when I eventually came home, it was such a bizarre feeling. Everyone was fat, everything is big, roads, vehicles, stores, just going into a gas station was wild, it's just full of giant food products and sugary drinks, giant candy bars. Everything was dirty too, litter everywhere, as well as graffiti. There was so much that stood out that I had never noticed growing up because it was all "normal" to me, just they way things are. It wasn't until the reverse culture shock that it all stood out as so bizarre.

@willengel2458

Жыл бұрын

there were very few obese people in Asia, or Europe. Micky D, KFC, and Pizza Hut changed everything, and not for the better.

@xz1891

Жыл бұрын

Michigan road is like 4th world

@raylee5030

Жыл бұрын

Back about 30 years ago, I headed a small technical group to visit our Japanese counterparts. On a weekend, we headed to a busy market. A co-worker suggested we could look out for obese Japanese. After walking 2 hours, one shouted one, "I found One". As we approached where he was sitting, we could hear him spoke American English. He was an American Japanese teen ready to chow down a hamburger.🤣🤣🤣

@-Zevin-

Жыл бұрын

@@xz1891 Seriously, it's a running joke here that drunk drivers drive strait down the road, it's the sober ones who swerve left and right to avoid the potholes. It actually is a bit depressing how bad the infrastructure here is. There is even machines called a "reclaimer" that tears up once paved roads to turn them into dirt roads, because it's cheaper. While Asia is developing every day, it seems as if we are regressing. In another 50 years maybe they will start to cut the power lines too...

@-Zevin-

Жыл бұрын

@@raylee5030 Ha that's too funny, my wife and I played this exact game in Thailand numerous times, try to find the fat Thai person, sometimes we had to wait a long time, and in the countryside it was nearly impossible, but if you ever wanted to win in Bangkok, just head to a Pizza Hutt or Burger king.

I m not Chinese but I wish you two become like a bridge between east and west which we all badly need, understanding between cultures.

@willengel2458

Жыл бұрын

when the evil empire close to collapse and then comes to term that nothing can stop China's return to its rightful place in the world. then it will stop. the "PIVOT" is more than a decade old.

@rabbitazteca23

Жыл бұрын

agree

@JenHope883

Жыл бұрын

Hope that Sinak has the same mindset as you do.

@freddiezheng4522

Жыл бұрын

Can't agree more!

@user-hb9jq7wb7l

Жыл бұрын

中国人民爱好和平，拥护中国共产党

As an American being in and out of China meaning Shanghai city and Hong Kong. It was a shock because in the US it's dirty, big on everything and life expectancy is very short! The food was of a small portion but with great flavor and the culture is awesome, so much more to learn. When flying back to the US, it felt like I was on a prison bus being delivered to my cell lol

@Way827

4 ай бұрын

Sam with me and England.

Honestly I’m dreading going back to the UK one day and seeing the price of a coffee, or taxi (I can’t live without didi now) 😅 China has spoiled me 😂

@ypw8287

Жыл бұрын

why?

@wk1879s

Жыл бұрын

@@ypw8287 Omce you are there, you know why.

@cameronbartlett8299

Жыл бұрын

Electricity is a nightmare for me in Wales, since October last year Its gone from roughly around £100 a month to between £250 - £300.

@JohnnysCafe_

Жыл бұрын

hello Natt, do you have a channel with your life in China ? I ask because I am enjoying watching others who have moved there.

@JohnnysCafe_

Жыл бұрын

@@cameronbartlett8299 that's a shocking sudden increase. makes me wonder how the people on lower incomes will cope this winter.

I love how in China everything evolves and changes, while in any other country in Europe or US for that matter, everything stagnates, it's the same for many years, but instead prices go up, and quality of life goes down..

@grandwonder5858

Жыл бұрын

“but instead prices go up, and quality of life goes down..” ------------ So the US and UK do evolve! Only for the worse!

@xz1891

Жыл бұрын

No major changes since 1970's

@yhh8427

Жыл бұрын

China is moving forward and changing constantly !

@aero.l

Жыл бұрын

It's incredibly difficult to get anything done in the West these days with partisan gridlock and powerful corporate lobbies. Stagnancy has become the norm. Look at Africa for example. Western powers never bothered with helping to develop infrastructure on the continent until China showed up. Then the West cried foul and magically found the funds for infrastructure projects.

@LHITShappy

Жыл бұрын

Agreed…I think partly it’s because China is a fast developing country. Also due to its somewhat ‘underdeveloped’ political and social systems, new laws/policies including new innovations can easily be introduced without going through all the slow stages of planning procedure and public/non-public voting like in the West, which definitely has its own pros and cons.

你好，偶然發現你們的頻道，我是一名中國人。很高興你們以客觀的思維介紹中國，以及希望你們向你們國家的朋友多介紹中國。你們國家的很多媒體經常妖魔化中國，說實在的，真的很讓我們傷心，無奈和氣憤。 謝謝你們喜歡中國，也希望你們再次回到中國。

The last time I was back I had to visit London and I was on edge the whole time until walking down the Euston road a couple of Chinese girls suddenly appeared behind me and were chatting in Mandarin. It was so strange how much hearing the language comforted me.

@iamnotfooled

Жыл бұрын

😂

@JohnSmith-sm7ez

11 ай бұрын

On edge in leafy , green London seems bizarre

@markscott7324

11 ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-sm7ez maybe so but I did feel uncomfortable and I grew up in in Northern Ireland during the troubles when I walked past British army soldiers on the way to school. Perhaps it was all the English accents that reminded me of people with guns?

I've just came back from the UK, and I'm in China now, and I'm telling you everything in the UK is so much more expensive than China 😂

@HafiZzZzZz

Жыл бұрын

But salary are also much higher in the UK than China

@arafsadventures

Жыл бұрын

@@HafiZzZzZz It depends, for the job I do my salary in China is much higher

@ChinesemMongolian.

Жыл бұрын

@@HafiZzZzZz Not really, it depend on your job or the companies you work for, for example if you work in a factories, foods is free and accommodation is pay for and the best one is, my uncle works in a electric scooter factory, every workers got a free electric scooter last year.

@-Zevin-

Жыл бұрын

@@HafiZzZzZz Cost of living. You may make more money in the west, but it costs disproportionally more to live. I made 1/3 of what I made living in Thailand, and my quality of life was MUCH higher.

@TD-yj8ch

Жыл бұрын

@@HafiZzZzZzI met an Irish golf instructor in Beijing and I asked him why did he move to Beijing and he looked at me like I was a moron. His answer was that he can make a lot more money in China than the UK. So please do some research before u say something so definitive.

Quite, quite, quite true, you've said in just one word: China is pure "ENERGY". Absolutely great, true, wise and witty definition of China. Splendid video Nico and Jack.

It is definitely a shock to the system returning to your home country after China. Life is just different. My life in China was simpler and just so good. My family and friends also got tired of my ‘when I was in China’ stories. Ha!!

@amossutandi

Жыл бұрын

It is a dissonance, because they are told to believe life in China is bad, people there are slaves making cheap trashy products and everybody wants to leave China, but are afraid to, cause their family may be harmed. And if China was that good, why did you leave China anyway?

@stellatao9352

Жыл бұрын

hhhhh❤

@zackk4969

Жыл бұрын

The viirus in Chiina shocked me!

@LAQueja

Жыл бұрын

Will you come back to China?

@ansonchanhahaha

Жыл бұрын

What stories when you were in China btw? Because the things you may find astounding are the things viewed as routine for me 🥲 and it certainly works the other way round

What’s for dinner in the UK: Bread/pretzel topped with ketchup or mustard and boiled veggies. What’s for dinner in China: Hot pot, spicy noodles in garlic chili sauce, lamb in skewers, Crispy roast pork, meat buns, roasted duck, and fresh steamed fish. I think I prefer the Chinese ones!

@amossutandi

Жыл бұрын

There's Chinese food in the uk.

@balkanwitch5747

Жыл бұрын

@@amossutandi not nearlyyyy the same

I remember when Nico wearing that Chinese bridal gown it really took my breath away really love that episode but overall I love the chemistry between you two I think more adventures to come!

😂It is so amusing to see the phenomenon of "reverse cultural shock" (honestly, this is the first time I learn this term). As ethnic Chinese I am really happy to see that you can appreciate the landscape, the culture and the value of China.

Awwwe.. I can tell you both are missing China already. I can't wait to visit again soon. Last time I visited was 2004/5! But watching your videos about China is such a joy & all those stunning views you've filmed has kept me company 😇

@johnny_ng

Жыл бұрын

see u soon🥰

I think the things that I always forget when me when I go back to France after living in China for so long are : 1. I need to carry cash 2. public transportation timetable isn't as great 3. how pretty france is and how amazing is the french cuisine 4. How french cultural behavior are different than Chinese ones and often get either misunderstood or offended by others

@JasonZhang666

Жыл бұрын

French friend，please remind me how to avoid offending others when I travel to France. Thank you! !😄Different cultures！

@SoSab

Жыл бұрын

@@JasonZhang666 Well french people are susceptible and can get offended when people are too direct with them for example. And if you don't they " bonjour, merci or s'il vous plait" often for almost everything they see you as rude.

@BONchanceZion

Жыл бұрын

I'm a chinese and now studing in frence, i do think the frence is so pretty.Even though my home town is a tourism city, but the natural scenery is so goooooood for me.

@JasonZhang666

Жыл бұрын

@@SoSab Roger that. Thank you!😆

@user-oi3zi8rr9x

Жыл бұрын

@@SoSab there are no blackpeople in China

Totally true. I lived in China from 2000 on and off till 2016. Then back in the UK I had culture shocks. I'm in Poland now and that is a culture shock; especially the long winters. I miss China and hope to return soon.

@ansonchanhahaha

Жыл бұрын

I dont get why foreigners and expats keep saying things are different because I am an ordinary working guy who mostly stay at my hometown for work. Not much holidaysss sad What is different? Perhaps the transport infrastructure But the lifestyle you get is still going to work at early mornings and arriving home at night enjoying your few hours of freedom. I assume this is the "CITY" way of living. What so different?

@RobertCollins-fq5tw

4 ай бұрын

Millions of polish migrants in the united kingdom, why are they running away from Poland.

Interesting, I am a Kiwi and have lived the last 32 years away. Last 15 in Shanghai. You said you cannot drink the tap water in China, well in Shanghai, yes you can. I got a culture shock when I moved to Queensland, Australia in 1990, the local Queenslanders did not like Kiwis back then and many of them let me know, so I quickly had to drop that Kiwi accent and try and fit in.

Your English friends must hated you for being a China lover. Truth to be told, it's just another culture, that's different than yours. I'm born and raised HK now living in Canada. There are always good and bad in any country. But one thing to be sure is what the Chinese government are doing to improve the lives of their people. It's absolutely mind blowing. The transportation network is constantly being improved and there are no special interest lobbies to slow them down. The government, whether you agree with it or not, is merit base as oppose to the western style, tear down the next guy so I can get ahead model. As a result, we are left with negative and hateful societies. It wasn't like that 20 years ago.

@david_zimmerman

Жыл бұрын

Of course there are always good and bad aspects to any country. But if you chose to see only the good things and neglect the bad ones, anywhere could be a paradise. On the other hand, if all good things are intentionally omitted and only the bad aspects are scrutinized, anywhere could be “negative and hateful”.

@cool-eye3674

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Those intentional hatred promotion attempts are amongst the worst of evil behaviours.

@JasonZhang666

Жыл бұрын

总结得很好，试想一下，如果中国有游说团体，绝对每天都有人去各种吵架，甚至打架，乱成一团。中国这么大，每天花在各种利益吵架，打架的精力和时间是多么的划不来啊。不如让高效的政府来分配协调。

@catttcattt

11 ай бұрын

Very well said. In the US they can't even build a single proper high speed rail due to these lobbying groups. This country is so out of reach that it makes health a industry than a public service like most European countries. On the contrary, the Chinese government answers to no corporation but to ordinary people. I know I sounded like a pro-totalitarian-ist but it is what I have observed. Many of the state owned enterprises take social responsbility as well. E.g. China Telecom has to provide fibre to each and every single village knowing that village with little population is never going to payback the investment. China High Speed Rail is making connections rather than making money, with only a few lines made profitable. And no privatisation possible. China is not without problems, but the single party system actually constantly reform itself to meet changing demands. E.g. the SOEs (Stated Owned Enterprises) including ones mentioned above used to be a nightmare to deal with for ordinary people, sharing similar problems of the SOEs in other countries, like unresponsive, ignorant and arrogant. But after a few rounds of reform now they are setting the new standards for value for money, good service and social responsibility. Living in China means you are entitled to the services provided by those SOEs which seeks more of social merit than investment return. I think China has the right mix of public sector and private sector therefore I have no problem give up a little bit freedom in exchange for the country to race ahead.

@joebloggs396

10 ай бұрын

I think you're confusing England with India. Hatred is taught in India. I don't know if you mean England or UK either, people tend to confuse the two. Certainly the Chinese government isn't that popular. But that's the case for any countries that support Taiwan, Uyghurs, Hong Kong, Tibet. And that's most of the Western world at least. Also politics has problems in every country with corruption, including China. And plenty of HK people have moved to the UK.

First comment after watching dozens of your masterpieces, you two have improved so so so much that I will hate to miss any one of it. Love the way you two talk about same topic, the interaction! Thanks for the creativity and efforts

have a good cup of coffee. happy rabbit new year. good health, happiness and prosperity. love from canada.

@Nicofilms

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh you are so kind! Hope you have a great new year!

You guys really rocks!! Your video editting is the best i would say, even though you guys stay in the different countries. but the video still looks so smooth and feels like you guys still are together. good job!! Hope next time you go back to China, you can really start the life in Chengdu and making more amazing videos!!!!

The topic about cross-culture comparison always attracts my eye. You've made it again. Very good choice for the sellected elements, and well done for the smooth transition and great editing.

👍👍 high quality content as always

Love your videos as always. Can't wait for you guys to continue your China journey in no time!

Wow, what an experience for you two! Thanks for sharing!!

Good video, really well put together.

This is a fun video and the comparisons are very interesting.

You guys are absolutely hilarious! Love your videos and the humour, keep up the good work.

Great to learn about the different perspective

great update!

Great editing, I like this video.

Really like the video Nico and Jack👍👍 Nico, I hope you were not affected by the recent floods in Auckland🙏🙏 Greetings from Adelaide, Australia🦘🦘

Great video of the different environment.

It’s always high quality production from you guys. Keep it going! Cheers.

Great video, Nico! Such fun watching you and Jack experiencing these reverse culture shocks! Reminds me of my first culture shocks when I first came to the UK - the low-rise Hilton near the Airport, the pretty hanging flower baskets, the shops closing at 5 pm on a Saturday, and the steep grocery prices!🤣

As always, high quality

I lived in Morocco for a while in my twenties. When I left, flat screen TVs were just entering the market, and they cost a zillion dollars. They were a sign of absolute luxury. When I returned, everyone had them. It's like I came back and everyone was wearing solid gold tophats and monocles. Fancy! I still can't quite get used to it even though this was 20 years ago.

Hope you both enjoy your travels or enjoyed!🇳🇿🇬🇧🇨🇳🥢🍣🍤🍜🥢🥡

Always love your videos. Thank you for sharing your life in New Zealand and the UK. 😄

Enjoy watching your videos. Love the way you edited the clip.

Ah, I used to study in the UK, I actually quite miss living there too! Really welldone video again! Love to see how Englnd is now! Bread in England is actually not bad! 90P is still okay compared with Paris Baguette here in Shanghai, haha.

Great job, you both! 👋

Your Videos are amazing , thank you indeed

When are you guys going back to China? miss you guys and your awesome China travel videos.

Looking forward to watching your new set of videos presenting the differences of the east and the west.

It is very interesting to hear your perspective about China and New Zealand, many thanks for sharing.

Looking forward to your adventure in NZ and UK and Italy as well!

Hello Nico and Jack, Happy new year from Toronto.

Thanks for sharing your journey with the world, your videos helped me through some ruff times in life. Once again... Thanks

Miss you two together , hope you and your family are OK in the Auckland flooding, Love and support!

Your commentary is cool and the video editing has always been amazing! Every country has its own beauty and uniqueness.. Enjoy your time~ Me too someday want to travel around the world 😣💵

Thanks for sharing.

Hi Nico, hope you're safe from the floods,. Hope New Zealand is treating you well

Can't wait to see your content on NZ

Really love the way that one story narrated in 2 threads, they are different, they are connected. Even with the embedded advertisement.

Really like to see your life in China’s videos, it’s so interesting and so different , from Seattle.

Welcome to Auckland :) I hope the severe weather over the weekend have not affected you too much. Stay safe, dry and look out for each other.

I have never get bored of your videos. You two are the most creative person I know. Truly enjoy the content, the angle of your lenses, and the cooperation work of your two. Very refreshing. Thank you.

Moving to Shanghai from the UK with my family at the end of the summer for at least two years. Your videos are invaluable 🙌🙌

we should understand each other more,and get along peacefully,people think the same no matter west or east,really appreciat your work of building the bridge for east and west to understand each other better

Lovely video..

Nice to hear that northern accent coming back strong Nico 🤭 Can't wait for these comparison videos!

your work , your film is so amazing, keep on it!

Good luck to you in your future endeavours !!!!

hope u have fun there you two and also hope yoy can come to China soon

It is an outstanding documentary. Interesting comparison of the environment and culture between the Western world and China.

I remember returning to Vancouver after living in Hong Kong. The main difference was I heard more Cantonese in Vancouver ;)

Gosh I finally gave in and downloaded Rosetta stone haha wish me luck! And thank you for the new vid jack and Nico, take care guys!

Love the video. I guess my biggest culture shock is seeing Nico and Jack outside of China!

I hope you guys can be able to travel back to China, and quite impressive that you are trying so hard to keep learning Chinese. Bravo!!!!

看你们的视频真是一种享受，风景绝佳、人文风俗以及超棒的剪辑效果，让人难忘。祝 Nico越来越幸福快乐，期待你们回到中国🇨🇳

谢谢你们！ 特别喜欢看你们的视频！ 比心！

Welcome to New Zealand! Love your videos about China! Keep going guys

@Nicofilms

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Hi Nico and Jack, I'm from Chengdu and live in Auckland. Would be cool to see you by chance like while grocery shopping at Mt Wellington Taiping supermarket lol. I've been watching your videos for a while and loving them. Look forward to your new Chengdu videos. Hope you enjoy your New Zealand road trip and get some great weather 🤞☀

love it!

Hi Nico & Jack... refreshing videos that's a bit different from the others that I have watched and subscribed to. Watching and listening to you two, I cannot help but to think that you two are perhaps two old souls returning home to China.

came to know this channel from Blondie, great content guys, love watching and learning here.

good video! Jiayou! Like your videos!

This is the best video ever

seeing ur doggo again has got to be the bestest thing.

As a chinese living in NL, This video has covered many of my opinions haha

Exciting indeed

Interesting comparisons! I can fully appreciate what Jack means by "unable to tune other people out - being forced to eavesdrop on others' boring conversations." Lol...

I love how you only commenting on facts in your comparisons without seeding opinions. Thanks.

I used to study and live in UK for more than a year. I just couldn't adapt the weather there. It always rains, and the cold and humid air made me suffer serious teeth ache constantly, and I had to eat a lot of spicy food (made of ginger and/or chili) to deal with it. Although the tap water in UK is drinkable, but when you boil it, you may find there are so many small white stuff like snowflake floating in it, which indicates the water is very hard. Someone told me that it was the reason why most of British guys had bold heads...so I always used a water filter to try to reduce the calcium and magnesium ions in the tap water to minimise the chance to become bold during that period (although bold heads may make people look maturer...). Yes, NZ is pretty much like a mild version of UK. I regularly visit there for holiday. It's beautiful everywhere there. The only drawback is the high cost for tourism in NZ. Everything is fairly expensive there except kiwifruits and mussels. Oh, the tap water in NZ is super pure and tasty (compared to the UK one).☺

@joebloggs396

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like you'll believe anything anyone tells you. I was hoping China would be better than India. Anyway baldness is largely hereditary, so certain groups over time acquired it. So it is prevalent among those of European heritage. There are most in Czechia, Germany, France. UK is next close to US in percentage.

@bldomain

8 ай бұрын

Hmmmmm.....I think by now many people knows China is better than India in cleanliness, safety, infrastrures, modernity and development. However, India is better in terms of communication in English. Many Indians can speak English (although not all) @@joebloggs396

Interesting comparison of in and out of China.

Interesting contrasts between three countries.

It’s fun to watch your videos in UK as a Shanghainese😂Sheffield is beautiful.

@Nicofilms

9 ай бұрын

Oh cool! Is that where you live in the U.K.?

@user-zp1mu8dp8v

9 ай бұрын

@@Nicofilms Yeah. I studied in TUOS. Honestly I drank a lot of whiskey and gin during my stay. I can see you British guys really love drinking(is that due to the weather?) and it‘s absolutely great!

@Nicofilms

9 ай бұрын

@@user-zp1mu8dp8v hahaha yeah I think so me an Jack had this convo recently "why do we spend so much time in pubs" and yeah I think because of the weather haha

I love to see you guys have a stint in Malaysia. Perhaps start with KL first. See the differences between KL and SEA vs UK vs China. In terms of affordability, Malaysia is highly affordable and also a fairly convenient place to live in 🍻

After I commented on you videos your channel exploded after like 50 videos! haha very nice!

Stay safe guys.

Welcome to Auckland! Hope where you're staying managed to survive the recent flood

Flooding in Auckland now! But things will get better!

It's been over 8 years since I've been back to Britain from China... It's going to be a real shock!

I would love to meet you two in the South Island particularly in Queenstown. We're traveling there late Feb-early March

This is a really good video of cultural comparisons. Having traveled to UK for many years, I had never had an authentic Chinese meal there or perhaps I should say that the Chinese food there tastes different than the food in China or the U.S. Did I just see Jack put ketchup on his toast? 😀 Train rides in the UK are not cheap for sure; in fact, everything there seems more expensive these days. Perhaps consider rejoin the EU?

@-Zevin-

Жыл бұрын

Siracha sauce, not ketchup, it's a spicy Thai sauce, really good on seafood, soups or noodles.

@Thomas-Chin10

Жыл бұрын

@@-Zevin- Aha! Didn't know about this sauce. Thank you!

@-Zevin-

Жыл бұрын

@@Thomas-Chin10 It's really good! You should try some! Some people use it on everything, it's a good general purpose dipping sauce.

@Thomas-Chin10

Жыл бұрын

@@-Zevin- Thank you for the recommendation, Zevin! I think I have seen it but never tried it. I will look for it if it's not too hot.:)

@zackk4969

Жыл бұрын

The viirus from Chiina shocked me!

I moved from Beijing to Australia 9 years ago, Aussies also bare foot indoor, for example in shopping malls or outdoors. That's one of the shockings I have same wth u

欢迎回来呀

Why did you leave China Nico?, its great to see what your UK look like.