One of the best things that make people happy is the way you understand their locality and try to learn what is close to them. Oftentimes, it involves making an effort to speak their native language or wearing their traditional clothes. However, they would be blown away if you deliver it perfectly.
In this example, we will see how an ordinary man speaks the native language perfectly and surprises people. Just look at their happy faces!
White Guys Prank Chinese People with Perfect Mandarin
In this video, Xiaoma decides to go to Chinatown in Newyork's Brooklyn and starts by speaking English. But then, he suddenly changes to perfect Chinese and basks in great reactions from people standing near. It's a really fun video.
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A little backstory
Xiaoma (@xiaomanyc) grew up speaking English exclusively until the age of 18. However, he got a chance to go to Beijing for a year. Thereafter, he learned Mandarin and mastered it gradually. Although it was a short detour of his life, he fell in love with Chinese culture, food, and their native language.
Now, he makes these amazing and heartwarming videos on his Youtube channel which has nearly 3 million subscribers! Now, let's go ahead and watch a couple more videos.
You can also follow his fun adventures on Instagram.
Clueless White Guy Orders in Perfect Chinese, Shocks Patrons and Staff
Before we begin, this video generated 41 million views! That's crazy, isn't it? Needless to say, it got me thinking. Why do people like to watch videos like these? Well, the answer is quite simple. People like it when someone relates to them. Whether you try to speak their language or share their sentiments, it brings people closer. And it makes them happy.
However, the process of learning a language could be a bit complicated. Therefore, you can try using apps such as Mondly, Babbel, or Duolingo. You can use them to improve your language speaking skills, and hence, understand the world a bit better.
White Guy Learns Korean in 24 Hours, Shocks Korean Locals
This time, Xiaoma goes to Koreatown and speaks to Korean people. Prior to that, he challenged himself to learn their native language in 24 hours. Even though he practiced for such a short time, he was blown away by the results himself. Just watch the videos if you haven't already and enjoy the warmth it radiates. It's so incredible to see people being happy by someone speaking their language.
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