Adjusting to life in Dominican Republic...

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  • @henriquezsimilien8871
    @henriquezsimilien8871 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Since I was born and raised in south Haiti 🇭🇹, and living in new york for decades, since my trip to DR 🇩🇴 in 2022 I got adjusted from the 1st day

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That makes it easier.

    • @Travalax
      @Travalax 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gosh 😢

    • @caribbeansolutions4052
      @caribbeansolutions4052 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m coming back from a 14 day vacation. Just to be honest, did not want to face my reality when coming back to NY😢😢😢

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@caribbeansolutions4052 I can imagine.

    • @albahernandez864
      @albahernandez864 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's 😂was fast

  • @luiscruz3698
    @luiscruz3698 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    One thing I have to tell you jay is once you get adjusted to our culture you will never leave unless they drag you down 👏👏👏👏

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol I'll keep that in mind💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @shirleywilliams6892
    @shirleywilliams6892 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When you can’t change a situation you don’t worry you just adjust.

  • @sdrjr3562
    @sdrjr3562 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved this video! It was HILARIOUSLY factual! I'm Dominican and go 2-3 times a year and you nailed it all! Dominicans don't stress over anything. 🇩🇴🇩🇴

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly!!

  • @juancordova8509
    @juancordova8509 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Wow I love the malecón y its sooo relaxing and beautiful . Jay, as usual excellent advice. Thank you for loving DR.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure brother.

  • @AphrooneRichardson
    @AphrooneRichardson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Greeting Tio Jay you are a natural podcaster! This is why you are to become my mentor in the Dominican Republic! AMEN-ASE!

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks bro✊🏾

  • @patrickjlouis6651
    @patrickjlouis6651 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The adjustment period when i moved from New York to Florida was about two years, getting accustomed to the weather and having random strangers wave and say good morning..I know the main thing for me to adjust to there will be the driving, but watching videos like this and getting a new way of seeing traffic and driving there as part of life living there.. I've learned Don't stress over what you can't control, the only control you have is your reaction to the stimuli...Peace my dude..

  • @hennybautista3520
    @hennybautista3520 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you for sharing your views of life in the DR.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure, bro. I appreciate you listening.

  • @john-b11
    @john-b11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    If the traffic does not bother, then get your cedula, my brother. 😅. Good video, as always

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😅😅 yessiiirr. Thanks fam.

  • @kemi1486
    @kemi1486 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I agree it takes about 2yrs to adjust after a move. I’ve moved a lot and each time it took me 18-24months.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree. It takes longer than one would think.

  • @Dee-pj7hh
    @Dee-pj7hh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    James I no longer put myself under pressure to learn Spanish. I try to pick up a few things here and there and I know one day it will come together. Don’t pressure yourself or let anyone try to put shame on you because you can’t speak the language fluently yet. Good content brother James 👍👍👍

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I appreciate this comment. Sometimes I do feel pressure to learn the language, when I know I've gotten better understanding, reading and writing it over the last 3 years.

  • @kathyspies4564
    @kathyspies4564 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I agree...thats where I am with my Spanish and my husband is Dominican...I can recognize some words that helps me get some idea of the conversation. But I've been busy getting him acclamated to U.S. so hoping to have more time in retirement for actually studying the language. I love you and your wife's videos ive learned sooo much more thru the both of you and your videos helps me stay excited about us being there more when I retire in a few years...gracias 😊

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I believe it will all come together for me at some point. And thank you for supporting both channels and we will continue to keep you excited😊

  • @hellisgood666
    @hellisgood666 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That Santo Domingo traffic is crazier than LA Mexico and Atlanta combined. I love visiting but the peace and quiet of Sosua Cabarete fits my lifestyle better to live. I salute all my expats who drive in Santo Domingo.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😅💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

    • @espinalroman
      @espinalroman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hellisgood666 true story

  • @drrobertmohr6789
    @drrobertmohr6789 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HEY THERE JAY, YOUR HUMOR IS CRAZY GOOD
    THE PRISON FOOD JOKE HAD ME ROLLING N FLASHBACKING ALSO, AS A WRITER, VISIONAR IM SEEING THINGS MENTIONED IN MY HEAD LIKE A PERSONAL VIDEO. BUT ANYWAY JAY KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK N
    I'LL C U SOON.
    ✌️ IM OUT4NOW

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @adifferentperspective8448
    @adifferentperspective8448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    man… Jay over there 👉🏾 in the DR 0:01 living his best life for real. man… I got to get out of the US whenever I get a chance. wow 😮 it’s beautiful over there

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yessiir. You should definitely visit fam.

    • @adifferentperspective8448
      @adifferentperspective8448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JayAbroad I will for sure. once I set up my finances and get time off i’m probably gonna stop by for a little vacation and if it’s nice enough. I might move permanently Like Jay lol 😆 once I take care of my responsibilities out here first of course.

  • @semperfi6512
    @semperfi6512 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you want Florida type weather go up to Constanza and Jarabacoa

    • @Mmmmkaaay
      @Mmmmkaaay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ?
      Florida is hot AF. Those towns you mentioned better be cooler than FL!

  • @antoniothomas3862
    @antoniothomas3862 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I first got to DR. When I took a shower at home with my wife. I had to shower in cold water and that woke me up. Especially in December when the water doesn't really get that hot from the sun. I love the way everyone speaks to each other. I'm glad you said that about the traffic. Because I don't drive much while I'm there. My wife or other family members does the driving. But I know it will come to a point to where I will start driving more and I need to think about what you said. Big ups bro.

  • @clytchan
    @clytchan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I couldn’t help but be captivated by the background in your video, Jay. It was like one big post card, with the palm trees and blue water. We as Americans, get so used to the 4 seasons here, that it would definitely take some getting used to, to be in a hot climate all the time. Every video that I’ve watched about D.R., I’ve never seen anyone sweating while being outside whether they were Dominicans or foreigners. I was puzzled by that. Toward the end of the video I saw you start to sweat a little. 😄 The heat, year round, is what I’d have to get used to, the language thing I’m good with; I’ve been studying Spanish for 10 years. Another great video, fam! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah brother it started getting a little warm out there😅. Getting use to the heat is a bigger challenge than most people think. I spoke to a few people before where it was a deal breaker for them

  • @jgivesback
    @jgivesback 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for expressing how important it is to understand the transition/adjustment period

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yessiiirr, definitely. It takes some time

  • @khalidelshabazz4020
    @khalidelshabazz4020 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another good video, my Dominican wife gets upset because I’m not putting forth an effort to learn Spanish, I can read Spanish better than I can speak it and the Malecon is a very beautiful place, when I visit I go to the colmida and have a beer and enjoy the Dominican people, the Dominican people are a very proud people who and friendly, they are proud people

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here bro. I can read it really well. I should have mentioned that. Good for you bro. 💪🏾

  • @JamesWhite-cr5ys
    @JamesWhite-cr5ys 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you from Punta Cana, by way of Cincinnati.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome bro💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @pedroluisalcantara-yd2gz
    @pedroluisalcantara-yd2gz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great vídeo my bro, i always support you, hi from Santo Domingo 🙏🏼🇩🇴💪🏼🔥🔥

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you brother🙌

  • @juniorabad2618
    @juniorabad2618 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Been raised in New York with a restaurant in almost every block I got acclimated for most of the Dominican culture ,the only thing I miss sometimes is some Jamaican oxtails and coco bread that never find in DR

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can see how that could make it easier to acclimaten growing up around the culture in NY.

  • @soulfullexistence9153
    @soulfullexistence9153 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    100% real. Thanks Jay. I heard EVERYTHING you said. I can relate. Keep enjoying your beautiful family life in DR!!!

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks fam👌🏾

  • @reinarodriguez416
    @reinarodriguez416 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The spanish language is easy depending the language you speak, if you speaking Portuguese or Italians languages the Spanish language is more easy to learning because you going to find words common 😉 .... just take it easy you going to learn one day .... God bless you 🙏 ❤️

  • @loriveysey9377
    @loriveysey9377 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great view & video. LOL I'm glad your are trying to learn Spanish.
    I'm working on reading and spelling with hope that my ears will understand...even if I can speak well.
    Enjoy your day. Blessings

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Yeah, I'm trying to learn it at my own pace. I'm sure we will both reach our goal at some point😁

  • @bladerunner27x
    @bladerunner27x 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Exactly. Once I leave the states, I switched my mind off from traffic or being in a hurry. Not prison food 😂😂, Jay you didn’t say that out loud. 🌴✊🏿✌🏾💯

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅

  • @MikeM247
    @MikeM247 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If you do decide to try to learn some Spanish, Spanish with paul is excellent. 15-20 minutes a day adds up. I've come a long way using his courses

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'll have to check that out.

  • @JerrySheilaIslandliving
    @JerrySheilaIslandliving 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im glad you are trying to understand what Dominicans are talking about, bro! And I’m retired but I still work everyday lol. 😅

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't believe you are retired. You work too much😅

  • @irenemachuca5439
    @irenemachuca5439 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hola, thank you so much for your advice!😊

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome!

  • @HTG444
    @HTG444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lovin the videos Jay. Trust my Tennessee tail is looking forward to embrace all of DR. Passport filed, downsizing and heading that way brother. 😅🙌

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yessiiirr, i love it bro. Congratulations on your upcoming moving.

  • @yuccafarmergaming1479
    @yuccafarmergaming1479 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It will probably take me the time you just posted this video for me to get "adjusted" lol, damn!

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅

  • @SuperHollywood809
    @SuperHollywood809 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Again Great video Jay, 2 years to adjust /adapt, you had it right on the money.
    I mean is a lot to process, new culture, language, mentality, weather, food, family. Everything you said about the Dominican lifestyle is 100% right. I personally think that if you put a little bit of effort to learn Spanish U would feel fully integrated in the culture.
    I live 20 years in the Netherlands after 3 years I adapt to the country but didn't know much about the language and that set some limitations on my day to day life. So I decided to change that. Now I can hear people having a random conversation and I know exactly what they are talking about it. The ducht language has become a second mother language to me. Native/local people appreciate when you talk their language.
    Try some duolingo(language app) . 20min at day make the difference. The app is kind of fun and is free.
    Hope my English is right.
    Keep on uploading this kind of video is good content that will be a life lesson for ever because this subject that you talking about it, doesn't apply only for Dominican Republic but for any part of the world you want to move to.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're 1000% correct. Learning the language would fully integrate me. Definitely will start working on it.

  • @JoandraCuevas
    @JoandraCuevas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The food is the so true. Growing up I was taught to always say yes if offered something to eat or drink when visiting family in the DR. It’s almost kindve taken like an offense when you say no to food. 😂😂 but exactly like you said, it’s just the culture. One day my husband made a comment about customer service at a Dominican restaurante in nyc, he’s from Brasil and almost everything that Dominicans do would be considered “rude” in Brasil. Then I explained it’s just culture in the Caribbean. Then I took to this Jamaican spot so he can compare the customer service and it was the same. I believe what the difference is that there is less entitlement there. Here in the US there is a lot of entitlement. The perfect example is a Walmart that closes at 10pm and a customer wants to walk in 9:55pm and shop. If they’re rushed out, most likely will be a bad review.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They do take it as offense when you don't want nothing to eat...lol! You summed it up perfectly it's the entitlement.

  • @CarlitoswayDR
    @CarlitoswayDR 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A la orden= you’re welcome,
    Que te vaya bien: have a good day

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gracias!

  • @mmafan3
    @mmafan3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Truthfully i think shedding the Western mindset and expectations will make adjustment in a place like the DR and similar locales a lot easier. As for the heat, I grew up in Louisiana and there is a drastic difference as far as heat. It hits directly in the DR. What's crazy is i see locals wearing sweatshirts and hoodies and its in the upper 90s 😅 im like damn. The food , beans and rice with chicken seafood as well as the monfongo, its similar to what i grew up on in La. One thing I will state is when a Dominican says 12 o clock that means 130 lol. Great video brother.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Them wearing sweatshirts and 3 piece suits in this heat still baffles me to this day..lol! AL and LA has similar weather but you're right it hits totally different. And I should have added punctuality to it too, because I've become acclimated to their tardiness😅

    • @mmafan3
      @mmafan3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JayAbroad Oh yeah..when they are late, i don't get upset, but I just sit back and have a drink lol

  • @jetstartransportation3366
    @jetstartransportation3366 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Jay Abroad, in the Dominican Republic. 🫡👍

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💪🏾💪🏾

  • @rosemaryvp
    @rosemaryvp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    J, I’m a give you a tip: think in Spanish. Stick every word you know in Spanish into your thoughts. It’s gonna be Spanglish, but just roll with it. Reinforce those neural paths by thinking in Spanish. Before you know, you’ll be fluent in the language. That’s what I did when I came to leave here and I was “fluid-ish” in English by year 2. Also, watch the news in Spanish, but no DR’s, watch Telemundo or something like that where the lingo is consistent and little slang gets presented. You’ll learn “Dominican” after you know Spanish. You can thank me for the advise next year 😊

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is good advice, is to think in Spanish rather than English. Check on me a year later let's see how far I get🤗

  • @vernonedmonds8596
    @vernonedmonds8596 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing view 👍✨️

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Adreed!

  • @Johnny-n2o
    @Johnny-n2o 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is what they mean when they say stop and smell the roses! Florida gets 60 and that moisture in the air can get to you lol…✊🏿😎

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yessiiirr 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @AphrooneRichardson
    @AphrooneRichardson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Greeting Tio como! Que tal! You are to become my BEST MAN doing my wedding in Santo Domingo in the FUTURE! AMEN-ASE!

  • @siempre_degustando
    @siempre_degustando 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still haven’t adjusted to the customer service here. So frustrating at times! I do let them know about it, too. Lol

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅😅

  • @derrickjenkins349
    @derrickjenkins349 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video 👍🏾

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 👍

  • @light2God
    @light2God 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Duolingo is free and you learn and practice at your own pace.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👌🏾

  • @cryptogoatman
    @cryptogoatman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great perspective! 🙌🏼

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙌

  • @georgeawuku8196
    @georgeawuku8196 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bandera Dominicana arroz habicuhela, pollo y ensalada (i feel you 10 years and countinh)

  • @4apolanco
    @4apolanco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I will say about the climate that must be global warming because when I was little I remember my grandmother telling us don't you feel the xmas breeze, so it did use to get a bit cooler in winter, plus it is cool in Contanza, that part of the country and I member going to Jarabacoa and felling cold 🙂 but once I came to USA and felt real cold then yes to me now DR is always hot lol

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm going to have to visit Constanza this winter to feel that breeze everyone is talking about😅

    • @4apolanco
      @4apolanco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JayAbroad yup, they even have a bit of snow too in the mountains lol well used to don't know now lol

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I heard that too❄️

  • @MikeM247
    @MikeM247 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Every time my wife and I go somewhere in the mountains I don't want to leave because of the lower temps 😂😂

    • @pedroluisalcantara-yd2gz
      @pedroluisalcantara-yd2gz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jjj

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm going to have to get up in them mountains because I hear it's cold there but DR and cold sounds like a oxymoron to me😅😅

    • @MikeM247
      @MikeM247 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @JayAbroad go to Jarabacoa or Constanza. You won't regret it. We usually stop somewhere and have a drink and it's probably about 70 in the daytime with a light breeze.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MikeM247 ive been to Jarabocoa and honestly I didn't see too much of a difference...lol! But I'll try it again. Definitely want to go to Constanza.

    • @MikeM247
      @MikeM247 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @JayAbroad yeah I think Constanza is a little higher up. Definitely a difference there. I been a few times but only once to Jarabacoa. Maybe it was just a little cooler that day. Still beautiful either way though I just hate we didn't ride the 4 wheelers

  • @moebetter3143
    @moebetter3143 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good video

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks.

  • @espinalroman
    @espinalroman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you can’t control something why drive yourself crazy I completely agree with that

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Facts!

  • @solentricxinc.9944
    @solentricxinc.9944 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Jay and Norberis, with the open air agreement. Do you think that the future influx of people a lot of that sense of community and family, wil dusappear?

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't think it will have that type of impact in terms of people moving here and changing the culture.

  • @whit6444
    @whit6444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We need a video on adjusting to a Dominican wife. It’s been a year and I’m still not there yet 😂

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅

  • @ElverdadJeffe
    @ElverdadJeffe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm from the Bahamas and i want to move there lol. I gotta figure something out and i just built my house 😂😂 oh well, guess i will have to trade islands soon. Dr will be numero 1 and bah numero 2

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅

  • @sylviamichaud4759
    @sylviamichaud4759 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you get hot, just take a swim in that fine ocean!

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😅😅 will do

  • @maxmx767
    @maxmx767 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best prison food I ever had is Chivo Liniero ( goat ) or Rabo ( Oxtail )
    I eat that thing errrrrrday if I have too 🤣
    Jamaican style is very good too (curry goat or oxtail) is fire

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I need to try that goat. I hear it's really good. 😋

  • @CreativepreneurJourney
    @CreativepreneurJourney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow I never knew it takes over 2 years to adjust.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The amount of time will vary from person to person. Most of the time when people say they've adjusted they're really tolerating. Not because they've accepted things as they are. In my opinion, if a person has never experienced Dominican culture and say they fully adjusted in 3 to 6 months, I have a hard time believing it. If you've lived a certain way for 30 to 50 years and all it took was a few weeks to change it, nah😅

  • @mariatapia3231
    @mariatapia3231 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hola Jay!!

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hola Maria 👍🏾

  • @ericbressman9547
    @ericbressman9547 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Santo Domingo mainly, is it mostly a walkable city compared to like DC in the states? Out of 10 what you rate it?

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I haven't spent time in DC so I can't rate it against DC. But it is a walkable city

  • @AphrooneRichardson
    @AphrooneRichardson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tio Jay what is the name of your smartphone you are using? Gracias a ti! AMEN-ASE!

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's not a smart phone. It's a camera. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3

    • @AphrooneRichardson
      @AphrooneRichardson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JayAbroad Gracias mi tio!

  • @Des_Armoni
    @Des_Armoni 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @ShaferHart
    @ShaferHart 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    By business etiquette you mean customer service? Because we're notoriously bad on that lol

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes that's what I meant. Customer Service is hit or miss and most of the time it's miss

  • @champagnegold8614
    @champagnegold8614 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    10:16….😂😂😂😂 the irony.
    🇺🇸: Great Customer Service, but the people aren’t as friendly.
    🇩🇴: Terrible Customer Service, but the people are friendly. 😂😂😂

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, didn't catch that...😅

  • @solentricxinc.9944
    @solentricxinc.9944 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I understand, in the states working so hard everyday didn't have time to teach my children Spanish. 😢

  • @kennethtrujillo2091
    @kennethtrujillo2091 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a cigar bar list that you like in Santo Domingo?

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Arturo Fuentes, Fusions, and Camilu

  • @luisabramson4957
    @luisabramson4957 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Jay, while your busy making money to provide for your family ( as a responsible head of household), make sure your wife is busy teaching your little daughter some Spanish, so she won't have to struggle with it, like you're doing now. 😅😂 I didn't mean to be funny, I'm a teacher.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My brother, my daughter, is fluent in Spanish. You must have missed the video with me and my daughter where we talked about this. She speaks great Spanish.

    • @luisabramson4957
      @luisabramson4957 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad to know that; awesome! And, yes, that's one of the few videos I've missed from your repertoire. Lol​@@JayAbroad

  • @primetime9190
    @primetime9190 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just keep practicing big bro and tell your wife to only speak Spanish to you from this point on and you will be good 💯💪🏾

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yesssiiirrr!

  • @peterfelipe4054
    @peterfelipe4054 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GOOD STUFF, Also will be good if you speak in Spanish you will get more followers!!!😃

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No I want that's not how TH-cam works. That's a false belief.

  • @johnmanning4097
    @johnmanning4097 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jay Prison Food 🤣

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅

  • @louiedangelo3843
    @louiedangelo3843 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The heat aint no joke.

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It be on you for real for real. .🥵

  • @Levelupmedia2.0
    @Levelupmedia2.0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What percentage of the population would you say speak English?

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have no clue.

    • @Levelupmedia2.0
      @Levelupmedia2.0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JayAbroad Sorry I meant to say, do most people that you meet speak in Spanish or English?

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Levelupmedia2.0 in Santo Domingo majority of the people speak Spanish. Certain areas you'll find people that do speak English. But it's mostly Spanish.

    • @Levelupmedia2.0
      @Levelupmedia2.0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JayAbroad Oh okay, thanks. I think language would be a challenge for me, but wouldn't let that alone stop me relocating!!! 🙏🏾

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wouldn't let it stop me either...

  • @LucianGraphics
    @LucianGraphics 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Coconut trees those not palm

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sue me😅😅

    • @LucianGraphics
      @LucianGraphics 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JayAbroad 🤣🤣

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LucianGraphics I stand to be corrected brother💪💪

    • @LucianGraphics
      @LucianGraphics 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JayAbroad I should be in Zona Colonial end of October, gotta hot you up

    • @JayAbroad
      @JayAbroad  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yessiiirr definitely 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @NoelVaeldez
    @NoelVaeldez 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bendisione