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It's make me happy to see the immediate difference in the atmosphere when you speak their language. They gain that sense of comfort and ease. Hope to see more soon 🙏

@speakstheobvious5769

4 ай бұрын

Trying to get ideas across a language barrier is very frustrating, and no one wants to look dumb. Being able to communicate effectively with others definitely helps to relieve tension.

@grangerblues3145

4 ай бұрын

THIS, I was getting my nails done at a Korean run place, but as a Caucasian in Australia, obvi, they spoke in English to me. The 1st 30 mins of my appointment was quiet and my nail tech didn't seem to want to have small talk with me, then I randomly asked her if it had been busy lately in Korean and she lightened up, asked me about my Christmas plans and seemed a lot more comfortable in general. Honestly, my biggest advice is, if you know you're entering a business run/staffed with people that all speak the language you're learning, (if you're comfortable) speak it from the start, if not, do what this guy does and slide it into the conversation to test the waters.

@SkIzOjImBo

4 ай бұрын

​@@grangerblues3145 you're right. It's sooo heartwarming to see them becoming so friendly when you can have a interaction with them 😊

@thinking8736

4 ай бұрын

nice meme coin

@cxrmodz_yt

4 ай бұрын

this comment though 🙏🙏🙏

The purple haired lady @ 51:00 -ish is honestly the funniest person I've seen on this channel (sorry Xiaoma lol) Honestly might be the reason I get serious about my language learning. There's so many cool and interesting people you'll never really get to meet otherwise.

@rainycakes

Ай бұрын

Yes! I was watching thinking this lady should have a stand up comedy show, she is absolutely hilarious.

@BillyJoeBob-tv6co

Ай бұрын

She's my favorite too, I watch this weekly

@mehreenn

4 күн бұрын

Ive seen her on tiktok before with her son, shes hilarious 🤣🤣

OMG, Michael's mother is a riot. She's hilarious. What a fun person.

@MaxT-bx5so

4 ай бұрын

She looks like crazy

@generaldzaster2022

4 ай бұрын

@@MaxT-bx5so Lol wrong

@treble8921

4 ай бұрын

@@MaxT-bx5so "I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are." - Alice

@robertsmithers9059

3 ай бұрын

@@MaxT-bx5so - Crazy in a good way! Sexy and funny....

Two guys saying, let's get our nails done... never fails to make me grin. Learning foreign languages is the best way to world peace.

@dr.wheezy3787

4 ай бұрын

Literally read this comment like 3 seconds before they said it in the video 😂 the timing was perfect and i couldn’t agree with you more

@ibrahim-sj2cr

4 ай бұрын

Henry Kissenger spoke multiple languages so that blows your theory out the water

@Arsenic71

4 ай бұрын

@@ibrahim-sj2cr He didn't use them though...

@ibrahim-sj2cr

4 ай бұрын

@@Arsenic71 Mussolini also spoke italian english french and german

@LiveLaughLovecraft

3 ай бұрын

@@ibrahim-sj2crdepends on your intent. He was a bad person.

43:08 This part makes me want to cry. What a great way to thank those in the neighborhood who works so hard. They didn’t want to accept your gift.

@The_Keeper

Ай бұрын

Well, you should remember one thing here. While yes it was A LOT of money, there is another reason for them trying their best to give it back; It is considered VERY rude in most of China to accept a gift if you haven't refused to take it *at least* 3 times. Heck some places you basically have to staple the gift to the person and run away so they can't give it back. Usually there is an exception for New Years gifts, but in this case it was probably too much for them to accept it as a regular new years gift.

The nail tech was so sweet, we are so far from our homes so we work hard, what a wonderful way to sum up the Chinese people as a whole!!

Michael's mom is literally the best. 😂

Everyone of them said “too much” for the $1000 tip. It made me cry. I hope they all made it through.

@kerrin6633

2 ай бұрын

$5000

@chexnfx7161

19 күн бұрын

@@kerrin6633$5000 total, $1000 each.

@brendanlucas6830

16 күн бұрын

​@@kerrin6633it was $5000 in total split 5 ways between 5 different restaurants

@55:00 i LOVE that lady in the nail salon she's hilarious😂😂

@karsynsanchez3901

2 ай бұрын

shes got agreat sense of humor lol

Michael's mom is the BEST! I saw the original and this repost. She cracks me up every time!!! She is AWESOME!!!

it feels like you take a culture that maybe feels unseen, non appreciated or whatever it might be, and by just simply learning the language you help it be seen, understood by others and create an instant connection with people. its amazing!!! you make me wanna learn just so i can better connect with people!! maybe one day you will learn tagalog? Its pretty easy. in the philippines theres a lot of dialects, you would have endless fun!

@georget4936

4 ай бұрын

Comoesta po??😂

@MsAirnation

3 ай бұрын

I desperately want to learn filipino and/or tagalog. there are so many Filipino workers in the harder jobs in my company and I want to be able to talk to them properly!

@wolfe6819

8 күн бұрын

He did Tagalog in a vid 2 years ago!

You can't make long vids like this man. I got things to do with my day haha.

@tyesoncollins331

3 ай бұрын

I started watching at 1am and I’m still here near the end 💀😂

Michael's mom in the nail bar made me laugh - she's pure gold :D

I think the way it brightens up people's day when you're speaking to, for example someone who speaks Cantonese and has only generally hears it from other individuals who moved to the US? That's incredible, and your videos have inspired me to retry learning a new language. Thank you for being a positive force in YT; especially with your video during COVID, my close friend is from Korea and I would wait for her at the train stop we both took to class, and ride with her back to her car because the issues were so indiscriminate at those times it was better safe than sorry sadly enough. But things have gotten better and thank you for all the amazing and uplifting/inspiring content? Dankeschön mein Freund!

_What we have here, is _*_success_*_ to communicate_ 💯

I've been learning Mandarin for about a year now, and your videos have been so helpful for learning conversational Chinese cadence and conversational flow outside of my lessons. Thanks for putting these all in a compilation for us

@willmhooper9715

3 ай бұрын

Can I ask where you learn Mandarin? I know Xiaomanyc offers lessons, but I would love to be somewhat fluent in it.

@Farticuno69

3 ай бұрын

@@willmhooper9715 I've been using a couple of different things. Pimsleur has been the main course, and I did it every day for about 6 months until I finished the 6 lesson plans. I supplemented it with a lot of free Chinese vocab resources (youtube videos on colloquial phrases, free online flashcards, etc). I live in a major city, and once I started feeling confident in it, I enrolled myself in a once-a-week course at a local college for intermediate mandarin. I also work an in industry where quite a few of my coworkers are Chinese, either immigrants or first generational, and have a few friends as well that speak it, and my colleagues/friends are always willing to have me practice with them over lunch or when we hang out. The two biggest things that have helped me are 1. Prioritizing consistency. Just do the lessons every day, even if you don't want to. I just made sure to do my lessons and PAID for Pimsleur so I would feel more obligated to do it. Also, if you're in a community or live in an area where there is a population that speaks Chinese, try to make a semi-routine of using the language there and asking for feedback. If you're humble and show interest, people tend to respond with respect and helpfulness and you get "real-world" experience 2. Exposure to media. Watch youtube videos, even if you don't really understand them, that are in Chinese with English subtitles. You'll learn a lot of 'proper' Chinese from your coursework, but hearing people speak colloquially gives you a lot more insights on day-to-day dialogue.

@taylorcrawford6156

3 ай бұрын

Good job! You got this

@goddessofidk4394

21 күн бұрын

​@@willmhooper9715 You'll need to get 2000 lashings to be fluent 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

@hawukk4866

19 сағат бұрын

@@willmhooper9715 hope this is still useful but if you can find places nearby that are known for their chinese population that's a good starting point for conversation and practicing. For like, studying I recommend just listening to music and watching videos in the language, that's been really helpful for me. And make "word banks", like lists of words, then group them into categories and review them every now and then. Hope this helped!!!

Just showing some effort in learning a community's language opens up so many avenues to meet people and accelerate your learning. Xiaoma is clearly a pro at this but even with just knowing a few words and showing interest you will instantly feel welcomed. Open yourself up to different cultures and the reward will be everlasting.

Everytime these people lighten up and open their hearts is amazing to see. Please never stop doing what you do.

This is the BEST video I have seen in a long long time! It's so heartwarming to see how gracious these people are to receive this gift. I bet it felt great to do this for them.

Smiling from ear to ear...seen all your videos but to put them all together like this is great. Really heartwarming stuff. I love the way Chinese women, young and old are so bold and happy to talk to a stranger without any inhibitions. Strong and independent people. Cheers from Manchester, UK

You guys are doing a great thing for those people. I love how the older people love their culture and how excited they get to see a younger person speaking their language. Hopefully some of their kids are watching and taking note.

Ari I love your videos. I swear everytime I watch them I get a huge smile on my face. Keep doing what you’re doing, never stop learning more languages ❤

The moments you have all those restaurants Chinese new year envelopes still has to be my favorite video of yours. Wendy especially seems so sweet! Wish i lived close by and could help by ordering food from there.

This long video plus extra clips is fantastic! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

I love the interaction at the Dim Sum restaurant with Jillian (1hr 29) - with the dishes flying about, the frantic ordering, the waitresses all reacting to you both... and then the camera pans to the single customer sitting at the table wondering what on earth is happening!

i just discovered your channel and am hooked. your language skills are amazing and you can see the reactions are so funny but you are right when you speak to someone in their language makes a big difference.

I love how he uses the benefit of learning a new language to spread joy . Tysm for the videos!

That’s a lot of work putting all of this together. Thank you for your time. It’s a great video…

I would love to see an entire video of just fan encounters you’ve had around the world over the years!

@38:17 What a heartfelt gift & she was Soooo thankful! I love this channel!

I love how once they know someone can speak their language they open up,to you. I only wish I could understand different languages and learn to speak them! Love these videos. It just shows how we all just want to be able to communicate with each other!

I just chuckle all the while watching your videos!! You sure throw everyone off when you chat in their languages!! 😂😂❤🇨🇦

I have been married to a very beautiful Chinese woman for 4 years now, and I’m trying to learn mandarin I’m try hard she is teaching me . I also been to China 🇨🇳 to visit her family. China 🇨🇳 is amazing the people are amazing and really nice 😊

You, alongside other amazing people like Laoshu (R.I.P.) have made me really enjoy language learning. It inspired me to actually stop procrastinating and learning Korean so I could be closer to my father's side of the family :)

At home glued to couch with a wicked head cold… this was the happiness and good energy I needed today ありがとうございました (mandarin is the next one to tackle so take some nihongo as a neighbor thank you)

Awesome video! Thank you for all your patience. I think everyone should learn Chinese ♥

I don't know any other youtuber making so many people smile.... all are happy, fascinated...

Thanks, Ari! I love watching your Chinese vids the best! ☺️

I love the atmosphere and how sweet the people are! I hope these businesses and restaurants stay open :)

I really love the fact you understand compliment to humble response!

i love that part 1 is 3 and a half hours (literally what i want tho) thank you

❤ your inspirational, fun and educational videos. Im just starting my language journey. It's so rewarding when I discover that i understand new words spoken outside the classroom

Loved the neck snapping when you and Gavin start exchanging languages adding more to the list and catches them all out. Funny, but they instantly change when they realise you understand ALL. Great harmless Pranking.

I'm addicted to watching your videos. So heartwarming, and funny.

Can talk in any language is A gift....that make your world is full with color.... amazing 👏👏👏

Awesome job 🙏🏾 And the nail salon.....I was just cracking up when she found out you spoke the language. I was in tears laughing 🤣😄🤣

Really enjoy the Chinese speaking videos I love the way they are all shocked 😂

How amazing. Goals. FRFR. To be able to bless everyone up like this? Rock on man!!! ❤

I have been watching your videos for a couple of years and it is always a hoot to see the reactions. You bring joy to every situation and have such a wonderful nature that makes watching even better. I took French in college and easily learned the language. Firstly, I feel that you would have an easy time learning French [if you dont already know it;) and wonder why you dont speak it on your channel. Secondly, I have just begun teaching myself Aramaic and it is not as easy as French. Can you recommend a study guide that is clear and concise. Blessings to your family, Lori

I work as a cashier in FL and I have many customers who speak a wide range of languages. I have always learned small bits of languages as a hobby, so I have a wide range of greetings and basics in many languages. There are many customers who are regulars specifically because of that. It really opens people up when you can speak just a little of their native tongue. It's funny too, that I speak fluent Spanish as a white guy, and I work with a 3rd generation Latino guy who doesn't know any. All the Latinos go up to him speaking Spanish for help, and he just points to me and I help them. They are always super confused and surprised. One of my customers is South African, and when I first interacted with him and heard his accent I was like, "Ag jy is 'n Afrikaner? Ek kon lanklaas Afrikaans praat." (Oh you're an African? I haven't gotten to speak Afrikaans in a long time.) and he lit up with a smile and his face was beaming. He said "I have lived in America for nearly 10 years now and you're the first person who didn't assume I was Australian or British! How did you know that I'm South African!?". I explained that White South Africans pronounce their A's way differently from Europeans and Australians since Afrikaans is a Dutch hybrid language. Now he exclusively comes to my store if he needs something. Languages are a great tool to have in everyday life.

You warm my heart!

learning another persons native language is such a huge thing to everyone. immediately it shows the willingness to learn and give them the best first impression you can almost give, most people will respect you just from that. and you do it so very well. been watching for years and years man, keep it up.

Lol, the 2nd manicure was the best ever!! Loved that episode.

You are an inspiration to anyone trying to learn any language ❤ I'm going to try learn Chinese best of luck in the future lots off love Dublin. Your Irish trip over here you didn't get the weather 😅 take care

That lady in the nail shop is a TRIP~ ! I love her!

no because these videos literally make me so happy fr

Took a few days, but watch all of it. Great compilation 😁

3 and half hours of Xiaoma Yes please

I’ve learned so much about Chinese culture from watching your videos. It’s inspired me to learn Mandarin!

Yes, we have been blessed! 3 hours of xiaoma footage

Holy crap, thank you for doing this... I hate watching each of your videos one by one as I've watch your videos often for my lullabies before sleep 😂 Now the whole damn thing is shown in one full go! 🙏

Bro this is actually way cool. Very impressive👍

I must make a trip to this Wendy and try her food. She seems like such a wonderful person, and I would love to support her business.

Being still so young...your language ability in the not easy Mandarin Chinese language is truly amazing!! Wow, listening to you speak makes you sound like a resident of a Chinese Village!!

I love how grateful they are 💕

love watching the long vid- thanks

Amazing video... Good to see clips i have never seen before...

Love your programs , from Ghana

This is great! I can watch this around my kids!

The nail tech saying that they work hard is the most honest thing ever♥️

Ich liebe deine Videos sehr! Sie machen total Spaß. Danke für deine Arbeit! Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland

I love the trio episode. Makes me laugh when I watch it. It's like yall are playing a skit with the people. 😂

I love seeing these. Makes me miss Laoshu. Level up!

Awesome to see all these great videos in one big collection.😎🕺

Xiaoma giving us an extended version - thank you bro 👏🏼

12:23 The slo-mo replay still gets me!! 😂😂

I love your videos. That soup looks so good!

We love Best of Best all time video ❤❤.

Greatest hits. Never gets old. Laoshu would be proud. ❤

@Scottinuk

Ай бұрын

Level up 😊

I love the fact that waiter sit at your table waiting order, this set a new level of confidence and hospitality, no one do that on my country. Sharing table is also uncommon here but happened on some asian restaurants where i was.

a banger of a video coming out in the new year, happy new year xiaoma!! thank you for sharing apart of your life for so many years, and thank you for inspiring so many people 🫶

TO FUNNY ! and the look of shock in her eyes . Magic !

The tower babel is coming down, so nice to see. ❤

@Xiaomanyc I love your videos and I'm always looking forward to the next one! I have one request - could you have the name and location of the restaurants you visited in the description? I would love to visit them and try the dishes you ordered! Thanks!

Love these videos im starting to learn chinese because im inspired

You honor and make people happy!

Man !! I am an Australian, we have a million Chinese here, but you crack me up, the woman who did your nails, she is priceless, I had no idea how amazing these people are, I was a bit naive and not supportive of the Chinese here, you are changing my opinion, and I will learn Mandarin I think, which is spoken like most ? Mandarin or Cantonese ?, oh ! and I am 63, never too late to learn right ? I lived in Asia , the Philippines, I speak Tagalog

Another great video! Hello from China 👋

Holy shit a 3 Hour of Xiaoma flexing his language 😮❤

Michaels's mom's reaction gets me everytime LOL!!!

I'd absolutely love to have the ability to learn a new language, especially Chinese, Mandarin, etc. I love the look on their faces after they realise you know they just dissed you in their language! Priceless!

You should do the new years envelope again, that was the best video!!

After rewatching all of laoshu’s videos, this is a nice long video to indulge in.

Inspiring Xiaoma, How fun to make a life of learning language and culture. So important.

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS❤

The giving money to restaurants really moved me because with every single one they already knew your name, already had a great relationship with them, instead of like other youtubers just finding random places for views, but genuinely deserving and kind businesses you love and want to support❤❤

Videos like these show how important it is for us to bridge cultural gaps. You can tell how immediate their comfort is when you speak in their language, plus it's so interesting how some of them speak english back almost to return the favour ^v^

Hey I just saw your face on David Hopen's new book cover! I was like 'what the..! I know that face'😂

I LOVE Wendy. Her business was definitely hurting and you can feel her gratefulness. I hope they made it through the pandemic and thank you @xiaomanyc for the blessing you gave her.