Arrived to the USA 3 weeks ago, first time abroad, and the people you meet even the random ones are EXTREMELY friendly, they are genuinely interested in you and if you are having fun in their country, especially when I tell them that I’m from Tunisia they want to know more about it. All the strangers I’ve talked to were extremely friendly from the border agents, supermarket employees, barbers and random strangers were extremely friendly, I thought that it wasn’t genuine at first, asked my American friends about it and they said that people are just genuinely interested in each other. I’m from a very friendly country, but the US is on a different level.
It also depends on which part of the country you are in. Americans who live in big cities aren't as friendly as those who live in rural areas, especially the Midwest and the South.
@@BillGreenAZNot true. I live in Orange County where Disneyland is (Anaheim) and it’s a big county and we’re very nice. I live an hour from LA and people in LA are nice too. Never snobby. The big cities I’ve been too have been nice. I think in general all Americans are friendlier than, say, Austrians.
@@thehapagirl92 I used to live in Orange County as well. I didn't find the people nearly as nice as rural people. Have you ever been to a rural area? Each person has their own experience I guess.
I’m Canadian and I totally agree that Americans are super friendly to tourists. We go to the US at least a couple of times a year and we always feel welcome. We are lucky to have such great neighbours!
@@weaselwax9476 agreed! The Maori New Zealanders we met were especially kind to us, but everyone was. It's my dream country to move to but I'm sure I probably couldn't afford it as a foreigner
Cant' tell you how much I agree with your list, Wolt! As a Brit myself, I've noticed Brazillians, Italians and Greeks are some of the nicest people on earth. So much to learn from their warmth and friendliness. Of course Canadians are also friendly, but in a different way, but I was very happy to see you put the US there! I'm fed up seeing the US bashed so much, particularly by your fellow countrymen. Americans are kind to a fault! As an English person, I don't show emotion easily, but was moved (almost) to tears in different parts of the world seeing how Americans helped other people, didn't laugh at anyone and genuinly cared for their fellow man. Where does this self-hatred come from?! Great video, interesting topic for discussion. Safe travels buddy!
Honestly, politics. That's literally where it comes from, 99% of the time. It gets worse during election years, and it's people that watch the news way too much that have such hatred for others in our country. I get being informed on the economy and current events, but some people take it to obsessive levels. But I really appreciate your compliment!!
I agree with others. It's politics most of the time. And over decades a lot of professors/teachers have taught about all the negatives about the country but none of the positives. As a nation, we DEFINITELY have faults, but that doesn't mean we're horrible. And a lot of it comes from people with a chip on their shoulder and they want to place blame rather than try to change the situation for themselves. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of legitimate complaints, but it's becoming ridiculous.
We are Australian and last year we went to the USA, first time abroad. We loved the American people. So helpful and kind. We even made friends there and are going back to see them and to see more of your amazing country. We miss the USA so much!
Many Americans who have gone to live in other countries claim that Americans are cold towards foreigners and that they could not imagine that there are countries where it is possible to make friends with a foreigner in a short time. America is a collection of different cultures, some of which are very hospitable, while some are at a distance from tourists.
@@greeneggslamb9336 are you saying Australians are racist? I judge a person by their words and actions not by the colour of their skin. We accept everyone
@JR-gp2zk it hurts to here that. I'm really open minded and like to meet new people but I know in general, we are not known to be nice to foreign people. I'm sorry and I promise, if you will meet me here, I show you that swiss people can also be nice!
@@malthuswasrightIt's because service in restaurants is not friendly in Belgium. But we (at least the Walloons) have a very good réputation in France, as friendly easy funny people.
@JR-gp2zk Maybe I went to a less friendly part of Switzerland, I only visited Zurich and I found a cold reservedness amongst the population, Austria on the other hand was a mixed bag, I found Innsbruck to be a very friendly place but I didnt get that same vibe in Vienna. Maybe if I went to another part of Switzerland it may be friendlier.
The friendliest person I ever knew was my dear American Italian step-dad He would do anything for anyone. A fireman, he died too soon, receiving a heart valve injury on a call. He retired and lived ten years with it, but died at age 49.
Absolutely. Wonderful people that love guests of all kinds. Many Greeks love to practice their English so are often very welcoming to Americans and English speakers
I found Greeks not so friendly, is it an Athens thing?? After ten cabs, I finally had a guy that was super chatty!! I'll go back again but so far haven't met any friendly folks
I'm in Greece now and I've had a mixed reception. Lot of rude people in Athens, they will walk over the top of you if you don't move out of their way, nobody seems to smile. Lack charisma and charm.
A lot of these places, from Ireland to Italy, have historically contributed a lot of immigrants to the United States. Perhaps that's why Americans have the reputation for being so friendly!
True event: My wife and I were all over Ireland in the spring of 2023. From Dublin to Galway and more. Took a ride up to Belfast as well. Going to Limerick from Dublin one day we stopped for lunch in the little hamlet of Moneygal and a lady in her mid-40 heard us talking in Ollie Hayes' pub and asked where we were from. When I said Philadelphia she literally welled up a bit and said she was sooooo happy we stopped by, gave us her phone number and wanted us to stop in again on the way back a day later. We did and she came over with her son and his girlfriend to say hello and now we have new friends in Moneygal. Such nice people in Ireland.
I've been living in Poland for almost 2 years now and my experience is that the Polish are friendly and polite people in general and i never got in an uncomfortable situation, only thing is that i'm still struggling with the polish language which is pretty damn hard to learn.
We loved Ireland -but also, SUPER friendly people in Scotland!!! Especially the taxi drivers. Several of our cab drivers were comedian-level funny and really helped us. And people on the street would stop and give directions when we looked lost. :-)
@@MiaHessMusic Thank you so much! I think helping strangers is in our DNA. And if you meet one of us on a bus or in a pub we'll be swapping life stories in no time at all!
@@isabelstokes4042 How fun that would be!!!! I haven't been to Scotland in decades. I mean, decades. But the folks I met were just lovely. Same with Yorkshire.
We went to Scotland for our honey moon ( Édimbourg, very good choice) And as a french i never felt as fine anywhere else. Scot are not only friendly but they also have a special bond with the french due to History .when I went to a pub, the owner looked at me and said: “A french person will always be welcome here”. This sense of History gave me goosebump. My country of heart😊
I've met 2 Americans in real life and they were both great. I (British) got queue jumped in Lisbon 🇵🇹 and this American man and I made eye contact, he immediately understood what had happened and that I wasn't going to say anything, and he wasn't having it - "excuse me, this lady was first!" - very polite but assertive Saved my reserved British butt lol 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
I'm Canadian, and I generally like Americans. I have American friends, and we get lots of American tourists up here, the vast majority of them seem great. America gets a bad rep sometimes, but honestly they don't really deserve it.
@@thehapagirl92 you're right. It was awkward because what had happened was there was 1 guy waiting and I stood behind him and then a woman started a 2nd queue next to us (ended up with 5 people behind her) and the lady serving missed me and started serving them, so I thought ugh I could get behind all those people or just leave it. No one was being rude, just misunderstandings (I just said queue jump to quickly explain) so I didn't want to be confrontational. Then American man came to the rescue lol
I'm Greek and have spent 11 years in UK. Wales and England. Between 1997 and '08. I consider the Brits as very polite, friendly people with unbelievable humour and knowledge of the world. Never had a problem with anyone and moreover not a single problem understanding their psyche. Strangers, coursemates, tutors, landlords, housemates, public servants, shop owners, employees, colleagues at work, you name it...
I agree with Ireland as #1. My sister and I were there for a week a few months ago. When we were told the Irish were very friendly and loved Americans, we thought “Yeah, sure…doubt it.” We were WRONG! I’ve been to over 40 countries and hands down, Ireland was the friendliest, most welcoming country I’ve ever visited. Well, Australia and New Zealand were way up there too.
What about Mexico, "mi casa es su casa"? They are super friendly and are always feeding you. They know how to throw a party and they're food is amazing.
I have been to many in countries in Europe, North America, Middle East an East Asia. The friendliest people i ever met are the Bali people in Indonesia. I had an accident there and triple broke my left ankle. I received so much help from people i never met before. The most friendly one, was the receptionist lady from my hotel. The doctors from hospital called my hotel and asked her to bring my passport. From that day on, she visited me every day. She took me from hospital back to the hotel after surgery. Because of the accident, the hotel gave me room service with no extra cost and free late checkout. On the last day she drove me to the airport and ordered wheelchair service for me. We are still in contact, and i will return to Bali in 7 weeks to say thank you.
@@funkyjeff77 can only speak from my experience. Got a parking ticket in Quebec City because street signs were all in French and police weren’t trying to hear it at all.
I have never been but hope to go. I made friends on Facebook, yes real friends! with a lovely Irish woman a couple of years before my husband died. For some reason, she wanted to send me an Irish gift. She sent me some lovely little things including a snowflake her Mam had crocheted. She adores Christmas so when I was in Catania, I sent them each an ornament made of genuine Caltanisetta pottery. My husband died right after that trip and she got me through a crazyh few months. That was 3 years ago and although we don't talk as much, we are good friends.
Been to many of the countries on your list and, yes, the Greek people were unbelievably fun and friendly. I would add Turkey to your list. Beautiful country and amazing people.
Yep.The Turkish in general are very friendly & hospitable. Have travelled throughout Turkey for over 40 years and they also have a sense of humour like the British at its very best.
You forgot about Thailand! I've never met such, kind, helpful people. From the moment I stepped foot off the plane until the moment I got back on the plane to come home everyone was helpful, kind, and welcoming!
I partly agree. I am a huge fan of Thailand. However, I am not always sure how "real" the friendliness is. I had a long talk with another western traveller, who talked Thai fluently, and so many times he heard the very "friendly" person in a restaurant / hotel etc. talk horribly about the guests in Thai.
Used to go to Scotland a lot and always found the people absolutely lovely, maybe we just got lucky but in all my years of going to Scotland always found the people so kind and lovely. Also I must mention my home country of Wales, I think the people here are mostly friendly, weird sense of humour though.
LOL... I once saw footage of a Rush concert back in the 80s where the audience in the front were pushing against the stage, and Geddy Lee had to stop the concert and told the people very nicely that they needed to step back or the stage would collapse and "that would be a real bummer." He said this in a very pleasant manner, and someone commented, "Geddy was pissed!" Someone else said they didn't think he seemed so, and the original commenter came back with, "For a Canadian, that's pissed!"
Finishing a 3 week vacation in Romania & have toured (by car) from Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Timisoara, Oradea, Breb, Cluj, to Sighișoara-and I must say that our experience is that Romanians are THE friendliest people we’ve ever met, hands down. They have been patient, kind, helpful, and tolerant in a way that sets them ahead of some of the other friendliest places we’ve also been to on your list (Canada, Italy, USA (homeland), plus Spain, England, France, and Denmark. They can speak English, but they will also help us battle our way through our version of Romanian. They have opened their homes and hearts to us, shown us uncommon generosity and expect nothing in return. Love them.
I have been to Romania six times. Possibly my favorite country in Europe. The Romanians will give you the shirt off their back if they think you need it. I would live there if I could.
As an American, when I was young I traveled to these countries in this order: Canada, France, Switzerland, England, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Scotland. There were indeed friendly people in all these countries. They were all less friendly than people in my home country. I had some really bad experiences with rude French Canadians. A lot of people just don't like Americans, period. Switzerland had the rudest people. Who blasts a shy teenage girl for merely existing, just because she's American?
We have cruised the Pacific Islands a few times. Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, and a few more. We have always found the locals very friendly and helpful.
So satisfying to see Brazil in this list, we surely deserve it. Foreigners are always welcome, you're now part of our overall culture and we simply love it!
I haven’t been a subscriber for very long, so I don’t know if you’ve been there, but I have traveled to Japan for over a decade and been to 45/47 prefectures. The people have always been ready to help us whenever we have encountered a problem, whether it was a simple as locating a hotel or which train route to take. Last year my daughter fell and was injured and the response of all the people was instant and extremely kind and helpful. If you need to know something I would NOT suggest the police but an older Japanese person.
I was in Japan in May and they were the friendliest most genuinely helpful people I have ever met. Even in crowded Tokyo, the people were friendly and kind. We have met friendly people everywhere we have traveled. but Japan was by far the friendliest. They are generally polite, so they may seem a little reserved, but still very friendly and helpful.
As a Japanese woman who looks like Philipina and has lived in America…🤔… But many Japanese people must agree with you. Many of them blindly believe their national characteristics is the best in the world. I miss my days in America of being yelled by a stranger and many other Americans admit that there are many those Americans. I can’t count how many Japanese guys have asked me 〝How much？〟or suddenly touched my body on the street. They ran away as soon as they noticed I was Japanese. Many of them whisper disgusting words(e.g. “Prostitute, go away！”) . They smile when I look at them. Many Japanese 〝friends〟have got mad to hear my those experiences like 〝It isn’t because you don’t look Japanese but you looked a sl*t！ We are different from Americans and Europeans！ We Japanese people never discriminate people！〟. The reason why I can share my experiences is that I’m 100% Japanese. Because their backlash is really scary, I couldn’t if I were not.
I posted a long comment but it seemed to get shadowbanned. As a Japanese woman who has lived in America…🤔… I think it’s easier to look at sexism to understand Japanese 〝friendliness〟. It isn’t very dangerous that a woman walk alone at night here. Discrimination against women in Japan is caused by the men they meet every day, at work, at home and so on. The same goes for bullying and harassment. Many immigrants from poor countries and disabled people are bullied at work here. A long time ago, when I told an American friend that I was being bullied at work, I was surprised when she told me to tell my manager… The manager also enjoyed bullying. ...Well, this seems to be a video of countries that are friendly to tourists, so I don't think it would be surprising if Japan is included.
@@noripee8278 Because my daughter and I have been to Japan so often we have become aware of the “real” Japan. I think you are correct, that it’s a lot different being a tourist. I guess it’s that way in most countries. Sometimes we will say “Oh, that is SO Japan!” when we are frustrated about a situation. I would imagine the same kind of thing would be said of the USA!!
I can’t agree more with your picks of Ireland and Italy. I visited both last fall, and completely fell in love with both places. The people are so warm, welcoming, and friendly. I’m Canadian, and felt even more welcome in Ireland than I do at home in Canada. I can’t wait to return to both Ireland and Italy again.
Haha, it must be difficult not to be friendly with you ❤ I agree with US, I asked a random guy at O'Hare which way the train station was. He took me there, told me about ticket options and before I even touched my wallet he paid for my daily fare. For a jetlagged tourist it was like a big warm hug.
If you love friendly Canadians, come visit us in the Maritime provinces in the summers months. A lot of people don't know that their is also Acadians, french canadians (not quebecois). Us Acadians and Maritimers are known to be super friendly!
I would love to go to the Maritime provinces one day, they are so beautiful! Agreed that the Acadians get overlooked sometimes! I have known about that the Cajuns of Louisiana came from Acadia most of my life and recently learned more in depth history. I have been to Quebec and was blessed by how friendly the people there were. I only have been to Victoria for a day trip but the people where were very nice too. Kind regards from the US :)
I'm a Yank. Atlantic Canada has always fascinated me; I learned as a schoolboy that the easternmost part of Newfoundland is closer to Europe than it is to the Mississippi River. Both Newfoundland and Nova Scotia are high on my list of places to visit.
Best roadtrip of my life was through the Maritimes! I went to NB, PEI, and NS (including Cape Breton, which was beyond gorgeous!) Everyone was so nice and I had a blast.
As a fellow Canadian, I agree! I live in downtown Ottawa, and have often been told, "You Ottawans are so friendly!" I figure it's only right to be hospitable to guests to our city. My best friend lives in Wolfville, so I also agree about Maritimers! 😊
Interesting list. As a Swedish person I really loved the Welsh people, kind of surprised in a good way how nice the Welsh were when I went for a visit. Some literally followed me onto the streets to make sure I found my way around Cardiff.
I’m going to Wales in a few months and am so excited! 🏴 Mark’s videos on Wales were super helpful and he mentioned how friendly the Welsh people are. That is a fantastic story about the person helping you. Sweden 🇸🇪 is such a beautiful country, I would love to go one day. Kind regards from the USA
I would definitely agree that Italy and Greece are among the friendliest. My wife & I spent 3 months in Rome. It was often packed with tourists so much it was hard to walk. Every place we went the Italians were friendly, helpful with an amazing tolerance for the crush of tourists and obviously proud of their history, culture and cuisine and wanted to make sure the tourists had a chance to appreciate it. Grazie! I would say much the same for Greece. We stayed over 10 years ago at some small hotel in the Peloponnese far away from everything with no car. I smoked at the time & ran out of cigarettes. I asked the bartender for a smoke and he gave the whole pack. Learn to say "please" (parakalo) and "thank you" (efharisto) in Greek and they'll be amazed.
You hit the nail on the head right Walter….i just came back from Brazil and even before going there I have met several Brazilians and I have to say that of all the countries I have been Brazilians are the nicest. Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲and Of course you know the yard man dem affi deh pon it lol( ofcourse Jamaica had to be in the list) 🥰we Jamaicans are known to be quite genuine and welcoming you will never feel left out being around us.
Have you been to Jordan 🇯🇴 ? my mind was blown on how friendly it was despite what's going on next door , IV been to loads of country's all over the world and Jordan blew me away 👍
Totally agree on Brazil. Really friendly people. I've been there twice and I've never felt more welcome abroad, except when visiting family abroad. Also, very understanding, chill vibe from my experience.
@@francoisroberge5882 American here and I was thinking the same thing about your country!! I have only been to British Columbia, but I have loved it!! Every time people have treated me so well and made me feel special. Nothing like great neighbors!! 😀
Dude, you’re so right about grease. Every time I go to the Greek festival in Charlotte it makes me want to go there. People are so freaking awesome and they’re all having fun and they’re all super nice. Even the people that live on the side street behind where the festival takes place don’t mind having their little quiet street be one of the busiest streets in town for an entire weekend because, the Greek festival is so awesome.
Ireland 🇮🇪 has an special place in my heart. I recently visited it and I can not wait to return. Also along the way I have met Canadian 🇨🇦 people who left a grate impression on me because of their friendliness.
I love this channel, Mark! And I nearly ALWAYS agree with your views 😊. It’s funny about perceptions, the one thing I’ll disagree with: when I was in Copenhagen last year, I found (the city folk that I met) the most delightful, super friendly people! The Brazilians, Canadians, Greeks and Americans are just so friendly! Keep up the super content I need to get to Italy, Jamaica and Ireland one day
Northern Italy was one of the least friendly places I've been to so far when you leave the touristy areas. Had a woman at Treviso train station stare at me, clutched her purse as if to say don't you dare try take this. A lot of the cafes & bars just seemed visibly unhappy to serve us. One place in Bassano Del Grappa (Beautiful town!), asked that we pay for our meal orders beforehand, whilst others we noticed paid at the end as normal. Was visiting my girlfriend at the time who was in Italy on an internship. She was excited to show me all these off the beaten track beautiful places. When I was with her she noticed the shift in attitudes she hadnt experienced prior to me arriving. Maybe because I was black and her white, I dont know, because she didn't get this seemingly cold treatment again after I left. She felt sad and I had to reassure her not to worry about it because there's more to life. Northern Italy is so beautiful, but it was bitter-sweet because the people, where I went at least, weren't as welcoming or friendly as other countries I've visited.
@taridean I'm sorry to hear you had that experience here. I'm Irish living in Italy and I have to say I have been shocked by the overt racism here. I have Italian friends who comfortably use the N word. I've told them that I don't want to be in conversation where that's being used. So, yeah my take would be, yes it's a friendly country to visit if you're white. If not, I don't know... maybe skip it. I know of a family who came here from the US last summer and are leaving, years ahead of schedule this summer solely, in their words, due to how they have been stared at here, talked about within earshot and just generally made to feel uncomfortable in a lot of situations. They're a black family...
Yes, I do not agree with Italy and Greece on this list, experieced rudness more than once on those places ...and I'm white, I look like Irish or Italian.
I wouldnt put it down to racism. If a young foreign girl is walking around by herself, she will definitely get plenty of friendly attention from the local guys. When she is accompanied, she will be invisible to them, because she is taken and the guys are being respectful to you by treating you both as if you don't exist. But in general, Italians are friendly in tourist areas if they are working in the hospitality industry because Americans leave tips (but then they also think you are a fool to leave a big tip) , but in general they have their own friends and are polite but tough eggs to crack or get close to
Also Northern Italians are bit strange. They are very polite so if they are treating you a bit cold, that is the "proper" treatment. If they are friendly to a stranger they probably want something off you (to try it with you if you are girl, to get a tip, steal your wallet). People that are friendly in Northern Italy come off as used car salesmen and not to be trusted. I would guess these people that were friendly to your girlfriend alone were flirting with her and seeing if they could try it with her. As a woman, I always getting different treatment from when I am alone/with a female friend to if i am accompanied by a guy (where I may as well not exist)
I like this very positive video, thanks Mark for sharing. For me, the friendliest countries I have visited (in random order): - Türkiye: amazing hospitability, interest for other countries, open minded and honest - Pakistan: again, amazing hospitability, inviting you for dinner / a weddding / a party etc. and sharing the little they have - Japan: very helpful, kind, always trying to give you the best experience possible, even with the language barrier - Italy, Greece and Spain: for the same reasons you have mentionned - Nepal: kind, very friendly, sharing the little they have with you, not trying to get money from you - Laos and Cambodia: down to earth honest and simple people, kind and interested in getting to know more about the world outside of their countries
We were in Ireland two weeks ago and have pictures of ourselves in front of the Spanish arch in Galway, where you are standing for this video. The Irish really are the friendliest people. And they attract friendly people too. We met many who moved from Italy, Germany and other parts of Europe to work in Ireland and they were so nice. A lovely country all around. As chatty Americans we fit right in.
Great list. All of our friends from other countries say Americans are the most friendly and outgoing people in the world. I had a wonderful experience in Turkey, near the Syrian border where people wouldn’t let us pay for anything, invited us to their homes, offered us tea and pastries - and really wanted to talk to us. We were genuinely treated as guests and friends, it was amazing!
You nailed it on the countries I had been to on your list….especially Ireland. Was surprised you didn’t mention Scotland right behind Ireland though. Nice work!
@@tworoaddogs yes!!! Scottish are very warm & friendly people. I went there during winter, the weather is cold but the warmth of Scottish people makes it bearable 🥰
South Africa. Any person I dealt with two days, the second day it was as a friend. I'm a reserved person by nature. Even in the hotels, which are used to dealing with people just passing through, the friendliness was genuine.
I came here from your "Not Friendly" video, and I needed to see if you'd like Ireland. Here you are in Ireland! Yes, it is the best I've found. They are friendly and so considerate! Loved them! And, yes, Canada and Italy.
Big yes on Canada and Iceland! My personal list also includes New Zealand. The Kiwis are just so welcoming, I got invited to have breakfast and to go hiking. The Māori and other Pacific Islanders have this amazing zest for life and love it when people visit to learn about their culture earnestly, not as a novelty. I made some lifelong friends over there, absolutely wonderful people!
Unfortunately NZ food is the worst in the world, yuck We spent most of our time cooking out own food and eating out at the chinese buffets NZ FOOD is the world's worst , horrible
Bermuda is super friendly. The locals always smile and greet you with, “Good morning” or “Good afternoon.” They’re very happy to help you find the best place to eat or see, etc.
You are overlooking Cuba, and I am not referring to the resorts, but the people in the towns and cities. If you stay in their b&b network, within a day or two of staying in a house, you are a member of the family. We have made lifelong friends there.
The friendliest people I met while traveling were in Scotland. Ireland was 2nd but the Scotts really surprised me with how excited they were to meet you
I’m from Canada and lived in Colombia and Mexico. Colombians and Mexicans are some of the friendliest people in the world. My American friends and family are also very friendly.
Guinea is the most friendly country. Everyone invited me to their house to eat, helped me out with transportation, etc. Mali and Burkina Faso are super friendly too, although no longer safe.
Stayed at a hotel over a pub in Dublin....second night there all the workers (and a couple of regulars) knew our names. It was like Norm coming into Cheers.
How's this for friendly: decades ago, I was 19, caught a bus from my hometown, Savannah, to Mexico City... I arrived w/o knowing anyone. But 3 weeks later, as my bus was heading out of the station, destination Savannah, over two dozen Mexican friends were waving goodbye to me. It still brings tears to my eyes! Speaking of Savannah, I couldn't get a great view due to the trees, but in your USA segment, I believe I spotted Savannah.
In Ireland everybody just talks to you. In the pub, you don’t have time to just sit, because there will be people chatting with you and telling stories soon. And I was in the train from the Netherlands to Milan in Italy. I talked to some Sicilian seasonal workers from Germany and after a short while I was invited to visit them in Sicily, stay with them. So friendly! And also I visited a girl from Milan I met at a chatsite and the next day me and my friend were invited at her friends house, for a large meal with more friends and familiy I didn’t know before. Amazing hospitallity.
I've been to Greece in 2022 and they're so friendly and welcoming people. I remember one funny moment i asked to a Greek woman information about a place, she answered kinda in a harsh way, than she saw my Brazilian flag backbag and shouted " are you ou brazilians ? I love Brazil" and she change to her best friendly mode. It was so funny, we chatted a little bit about how Brazilians and greeks have somethings in common. I loved so much being there and i plan to get back there someday.
🙄 yeah it’s almost like the system rewards people that bust their ass to gain actual skills to run society and people that don’t, don’t get as much. Weird.
I was in the States for work… Seattle. I agree that the Americans were friendly, but I found their friendliness a bit too much that it came across as superficial. You can’t be best friends after one or two meetings. Having said that, I had a wonderful time there. Thanks to all those who did make my stay so enjoyable. ✨✨✨
I live in Spain, tho I'm Scottish, and went to Italy recently. I found they were nothing like as friendly and welcoming as the Spanish. I have to say, every time I've been to the US, everyone was helpful, engaging, and really pleased to see you, even in New York!
@@inmagonzalez9217 Es verdad. Also, I noticed young SE Asians (or were they Chinese?) women coming up to people and flicking a cigarette lighter in their faces to get attention. I didn't know what they were selling, but I felt sorry for them because they looked so out of place in Andalucia.
So nice to see Brazil (my country in the list), not to brag, we are super friendly and welcoming. Also nice to see Ireland in the list. I had an amazing time there, great people.
For me the friendliest people are: Iranians, Kenyans, Americans, Brazilians, Malagasy, Greeks, Filipinos, Malaysians, Irish, Scottish, Afghans, Canadians The unfriendliest people are: Austrians, Chinese, Danish, Luxembourgers The people who pretend to be your friend but have others thoughts or you question their friendliness (something is strange) are: Moroccans, English (As a British myself I can tell you they can be very nice and polit but sometimes fake), Germans (depends on the region), Italians (depends on the region), Indians, Pakistanis, Egyptians, Turks (they could be very good or very bad), Thais, Israelis, Nigerians
As a Swedish American, totally endorse this! You missed Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia....Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia. Even during the peak of the pandemic, the Thai and Malay were during our 6 month visit just the best! Really, seriously, go there!
As a greek im proud of our culture. We love ppl visiting, we want to show everyone that they can blend in, dance, eat and sing with us. Thank you for mentioning Greece. i will also mention USA. Ppl are friendly and kind. Italians also, yes.
I went to the United States last year, and I was blown away by the friendliness of Americans. I met an American woman at the airport, and we talked like we had been friends forever. When I arrived in the country, people were equally as friendly. Very eager to help. That would never happen to a stranger in Denmark where I live. Yes - we are known as the happiest people in the world, but if we spot a tourist, some Danes will think "Great. Another oblivious tourist". But - we Danes aren't all un-friendly. If a tourist comes up to me, seeking my help, I'll go out of my way to help them
Cant speak about the whole country given i've been to only 1 city so far, but Mendoza, Argentina is arguably the friendliest place I have ever visited. I'm actually living here right now for at least a year. It must be said though that they are not necessarily friendly to each other, but they are hyper social and friendly towards foreigners. The vibe, the good looking people, the fact that it's located right in the foothills of the highest part of the Andes mountains, the enormous wine culture and the hot climate makes it an incredible place!
The friendliest place I've been is Canada. It was such a contrast when we visited Niagara Falls on the Canadian side vs the US side. In Canada, they're ready to help if you encounter any problems, need directions etc, in Niagara Falls NY it seemed like everyone had their hands out for gratuities, even in places where there were signs posted saying not to offer tips to employees. This was a while back, and the place is full of casinos now, but when I was there that was my experience. Toronto was great too, they were shooting a movie downtown by the CBC and someone asked me if I wanted to be part of a crowd scene. Basically just walking around but it was fun!
I'm Canadian. The 3 friendliest countries I've been to are Ireland, New Zealand and Malta. I've been to Sicily but that's not a full Italian experience. I'm going for 2 weeks starting in October so I'll found out then if they are as friendly as you say. I find people in the southern states in the US very friendly too. The southern hospitality is real.
I live in Ireland for over 10 years now and traveled quite a lot throughout the country. Yesterday I went to Galway for the first time, that place is so nice and people there ARE actually very friendly, defo a place to visit regardless if you are visiting or living in Ireland.
I have been to most places listed. I agree. I thought Scotland was - although reserved - incredibly friendly. But the best is Canada. I went across border the first day of Pandemic protocols being lifted and drove all the way to Alaska. Everyone was so incredibly nice. I heart Canada!
I’m glad you mentioned Jamaica. It gets a bad rap because of the crime and poverty, but I’ve met people there who literally made my trip there worth it.
Hi Mark, southern Italy is more like Greece than the North. I haven't been to Brazil but I have known Brazilians and I agree with you, FUN. I flew from Tel Aviv to Rome last year and I had my cat with me. As we were trudging to the exit from the gate, a Brazilian couple commented on the cat. We did talk about the Holy Land but we had a lot of laughs over my bringing the cat with me. I actually live in Israel and the kennel situation here is complicated. Italians love cats and it was no problem finding a pet friendly place. It cost me less even with the $95 fare each way to take him plus he wasn't traumatized. I was there for a month.
Please visit Southeast Asia to meet some of the friendliest people in the world. Start with the Philippines, then Thailand, & the rest of Southeast Asia.
Many parts of MEXICO I have traveled to, have had the warmest, nicest, most hospitable people! More than Italy or the US imo. How sad they did not make your list as well as El Salvador & Guatemala- such warm people. 🤷🏻♀️ I still ❤ y’all tho😅
Hi, I am from India. I have never been to USA, probably never will but I have met many Americans in India. I must say that they are really friendly people.
Surprisingly, Serbia, Croatia and the whole Balkan. Besides their reputation as a country may be controversial, the warmest, friendliest and caring people I’ve met there.
When we were young, my sister and I traveled around Britain. We often stayed in private homes with older women who rented out rooms. Those women instantly became our mom...er mum. They advised us, fed us, worried about us, told us the best sites to see, and made sure we got on the right bus to get there. They were amazing in a quiet, understated way.
Been to all of them and I think you are spot on, especially Ireland and Greece! The Greek people loved our daughter. I would add Bahamas, Poland, Cuba, South Korea, Monaco, Croatia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya to my favorites.
I find the Filipinos the most friendly people I've ever encountered. Always smiling and willing to help and are always ready to enjoy life. They are the best
Greek here. Friendliest place for me was Scotland and Turkey. Central Europe meh...would not say friendly. I also met some friendly people in Nice, France. Germans were ok, too, typical but polite. But in my opinion, ethnic minorities are friendlier than locals in Europe. Have traveled only around Europe though.
Arrived to the USA 3 weeks ago, first time abroad, and the people you meet even the random ones are EXTREMELY friendly, they are genuinely interested in you and if you are having fun in their country, especially when I tell them that I’m from Tunisia they want to know more about it.
All the strangers I’ve talked to were extremely friendly from the border agents, supermarket employees, barbers and random strangers were extremely friendly, I thought that it wasn’t genuine at first, asked my American friends about it and they said that people are just genuinely interested in each other.
I’m from a very friendly country, but the US is on a different level.
It also depends on which part of the country you are in. Americans who live in big cities aren't as friendly as those who live in rural areas, especially the Midwest and the South.
@@BillGreenAZNot true. I live in Orange County where Disneyland is (Anaheim) and it’s a big county and we’re very nice. I live an hour from LA and people in LA are nice too. Never snobby. The big cities I’ve been too have been nice. I think in general all Americans are friendlier than, say, Austrians.
@@thehapagirl92 I used to live in Orange County as well. I didn't find the people nearly as nice as rural people. Have you ever been to a rural area?
Each person has their own experience I guess.
I’m Canadian and I totally agree that Americans are super friendly to tourists. We go to the US at least a couple of times a year and we always feel welcome. We are lucky to have such great neighbours!
@@ruthiebeth1 it goes both ways. Many of my good friends are Canadians.
Surprised New Zealand did not make this list. They were super friendly and authentic to us. We loved it.
Tēnā koe (thank you). Where are you from?
@weaselwax9476 I loved NZ and the people. Such a wonderful country.
@@weaselwax9476 agreed! The Maori New Zealanders we met were especially kind to us, but everyone was. It's my dream country to move to but I'm sure I probably couldn't afford it as a foreigner
Taiwan is super friendly, people are very willing to help or take a photo for you, but also it’s easy to talk with them and feel some real warmth.
Yes, I agree. Four visits there and have been great every time.
@@miketacos9034 Taiwan is not A country lol
Thank you for naming my country, Italy, Mark. I’m glad you felt at ease here. I hope you’ll come soon again.
Cant' tell you how much I agree with your list, Wolt!
As a Brit myself, I've noticed Brazillians, Italians and Greeks are some of the nicest people on earth. So much to learn from their warmth and friendliness. Of course Canadians are also friendly, but in a different way, but I was very happy to see you put the US there!
I'm fed up seeing the US bashed so much, particularly by your fellow countrymen. Americans are kind to a fault! As an English person, I don't show emotion easily, but was moved (almost) to tears in different parts of the world seeing how Americans helped other people, didn't laugh at anyone and genuinly cared for their fellow man. Where does this self-hatred come from?!
Great video, interesting topic for discussion. Safe travels buddy!
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@@platinum11110 Lol you're not Italian or Brazillian are you? 🤣
Honestly, politics. That's literally where it comes from, 99% of the time. It gets worse during election years, and it's people that watch the news way too much that have such hatred for others in our country. I get being informed on the economy and current events, but some people take it to obsessive levels. But I really appreciate your compliment!!
America genuinely kind ! Bless always warm and welcoming
I agree with others. It's politics most of the time. And over decades a lot of professors/teachers have taught about all the negatives about the country but none of the positives. As a nation, we DEFINITELY have faults, but that doesn't mean we're horrible. And a lot of it comes from people with a chip on their shoulder and they want to place blame rather than try to change the situation for themselves. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of legitimate complaints, but it's becoming ridiculous.
We are Australian and last year we went to the USA, first time abroad. We loved the American people. So helpful and kind. We even made friends there and are going back to see them and to see more of your amazing country. We miss the USA so much!
@@ven0006 I’d love to go down under
Many Americans who have gone to live in other countries claim that Americans are cold towards foreigners and that they could not imagine that there are countries where it is possible to make friends with a foreigner in a short time. America is a collection of different cultures, some of which are very hospitable, while some are at a distance from tourists.
America? Like in US? That's where I met some of the rudest people in the world! Even Korea was more friendly.
@ven0006 Unfortunately, Americans don't have this experience when visiting Australia, especially African Americans.
@@greeneggslamb9336 are you saying Australians are racist? I judge a person by their words and actions not by the colour of their skin. We accept everyone
I was 100% sure that Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Belgium and Switzerland wouldnt be on the list!
I've always found Belgians to be pretty friendly. The Dutch on the other hand...
I know a women in Belgium she’s cool
@JR-gp2zk it hurts to here that. I'm really open minded and like to meet new people but I know in general, we are not known to be nice to foreign people. I'm sorry and I promise, if you will meet me here, I show you that swiss people can also be nice!
@@malthuswasrightIt's because service in restaurants is not friendly in Belgium. But we (at least the Walloons) have a very good réputation in France, as friendly easy funny people.
@JR-gp2zk Maybe I went to a less friendly part of Switzerland, I only visited Zurich and I found a cold reservedness amongst the population, Austria on the other hand was a mixed bag, I found Innsbruck to be a very friendly place but I didnt get that same vibe in Vienna. Maybe if I went to another part of Switzerland it may be friendlier.
The friendliest person I ever knew was my dear American Italian step-dad He would do anything for anyone. A fireman, he died too soon, receiving a heart valve injury on a call. He retired and lived ten years with it, but died at age 49.
I have found the Americans to be extremely friendly. Very welcoming and hospitable. So easy to meet Americans and chat with them.
we will talk to anybody. its a hard habit to break when you're outside the country though :)
American here, we love hearing about countries other than ours and their customs and food. Thank you for visiting us.
Yes. Americans are generally generous and friendly souls.
They are very nice people, but you can't tolerate them for more than 24 hours because they're so loud (and ignorant)
@@user-kb5py3hm2e lol, the irony
I’ve been to all the Mediterranean countries but Greek friendliness still sticks out. Everyone is so naturally extroverted, relaxed, and wholesome.
And greeks surprisingly know English! I was in Athens back in April and I had a pretty good time. So sad what going on in that country......
Absolutely. Wonderful people that love guests of all kinds. Many Greeks love to practice their English so are often very welcoming to Americans and English speakers
I found Greeks not so friendly, is it an Athens thing?? After ten cabs, I finally had a guy that was super chatty!! I'll go back again but so far haven't met any friendly folks
@@Jinxguy1000what is happening there, economic or politics?
I'm in Greece now and I've had a mixed reception. Lot of rude people in Athens, they will walk over the top of you if you don't move out of their way, nobody seems to smile. Lack charisma and charm.
A lot of these places, from Ireland to Italy, have historically contributed a lot of immigrants to the United States. Perhaps that's why Americans have the reputation for being so friendly!
@U2_U I'm not sure I follow.
You think Americans have a reputation for being friendly? 😂
Makes sense!
@@hibs8463 you have to go outside the big cities to experience it. Small town America is definitely very friendly.
Not in the big cities, e.g. New York.
True event: My wife and I were all over Ireland in the spring of 2023. From Dublin to Galway and more. Took a ride up to Belfast as well. Going to Limerick from Dublin one day we stopped for lunch in the little hamlet of Moneygal and a lady in her mid-40 heard us talking in Ollie Hayes' pub and asked where we were from. When I said Philadelphia she literally welled up a bit and said she was sooooo happy we stopped by, gave us her phone number and wanted us to stop in again on the way back a day later. We did and she came over with her son and his girlfriend to say hello and now we have new friends in Moneygal. Such nice people in Ireland.
My rental car broke down in Ireland. A guy saw me and drove me to my hotel. Very kind.
Thanks a million :)
@@ernietech-101 Yeah, can’t beat the Irish. Very special people.
Exactly, Irish people wonderful people! I love Ireland! 🇮🇪
I'm from Poland but living in Ireland for the past 14 years and I 100% agree. Irish people are super friendly 😊
And I am very sorry to say that, based on my experience " Poland" is the most unfriendly country.
@@sinugeorge5164 I'm sorry you had bad experience with Polish people.
I've been living in Poland for almost 2 years now and my experience is that the Polish are friendly and polite people in general and i never got in an uncomfortable situation, only thing is that i'm still struggling with the polish language which is pretty damn hard to learn.
@@scotchgod8478 Good for you. I had a different experience may be because I am brown skinned.
@@dorotamaty888 Don't be. Maybe because I am unfortunate and a bad day
We loved Ireland -but also, SUPER friendly people in Scotland!!! Especially the taxi drivers. Several of our cab drivers were comedian-level funny and really helped us. And people on the street would stop and give directions when we looked lost. :-)
Totally agree!
@@MiaHessMusic Thank you so much! I think helping strangers is in our DNA. And if you meet one of us on a bus or in a pub we'll be swapping life stories in no time at all!
@@isabelstokes4042 How fun that would be!!!! I haven't been to Scotland in decades. I mean, decades. But the folks I met were just lovely. Same with Yorkshire.
Scotland ❤️❤️❤️❤️
We went to Scotland for our honey moon ( Édimbourg, very good choice) And as a french i never felt as fine anywhere else. Scot are not only friendly but they also have a special bond with the french due to History .when I went to a pub, the owner looked at me and said: “A french person will always be welcome here”. This sense of History gave me goosebump. My country of heart😊
I've met 2 Americans in real life and they were both great.
I (British) got queue jumped in Lisbon 🇵🇹 and this American man and I made eye contact, he immediately understood what had happened and that I wasn't going to say anything, and he wasn't having it - "excuse me, this lady was first!" - very polite but assertive
Saved my reserved British butt lol 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
I'm Canadian, and I generally like Americans. I have American friends, and we get lots of American tourists up here, the vast majority of them seem great. America gets a bad rep sometimes, but honestly they don't really deserve it.
You gotta speak up! Don’t let people take advantage of you
@@thehapagirl92 you're right. It was awkward because what had happened was there was 1 guy waiting and I stood behind him and then a woman started a 2nd queue next to us (ended up with 5 people behind her) and the lady serving missed me and started serving them, so I thought ugh I could get behind all those people or just leave it. No one was being rude, just misunderstandings (I just said queue jump to quickly explain) so I didn't want to be confrontational. Then American man came to the rescue lol
I'm Greek and have spent 11 years in UK. Wales and England. Between 1997 and '08. I consider the Brits as very polite, friendly people with unbelievable humour and knowledge of the world. Never had a problem with anyone and moreover not a single problem understanding their psyche. Strangers, coursemates, tutors, landlords, housemates, public servants, shop owners, employees, colleagues at work, you name it...
@@Yiannis2112 that's so nice, thank you. I feel like Greeks and Brits get on quite well, all the Greek people I've met have been friendly and warm
I agree with Ireland as #1. My sister and I were there for a week a few months ago. When we were told the Irish were very friendly and loved Americans, we thought “Yeah, sure…doubt it.” We were WRONG! I’ve been to over 40 countries and hands down, Ireland was the friendliest, most welcoming country I’ve ever visited. Well, Australia and New Zealand were way up there too.
Agree 100%. Every time I was in the US, everyone was so friendly and cheerful, as if I was the first tourist to go there ever :)
What about Mexico, "mi casa es su casa"? They are super friendly and are always feeding you. They know how to throw a party and they're food is amazing.
I agree with this but have experienced it less in touristy places.
@@melody_shmelodyExactly!
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Im a mexican and im glad you love our food
The mountain Mexicans are some of the most friendly people on earth.
I have been to many in countries in Europe, North America, Middle East an East Asia. The friendliest people i ever met are the Bali people in Indonesia. I had an accident there and triple broke my left ankle. I received so much help from people i never met before. The most friendly one, was the receptionist lady from my hotel. The doctors from hospital called my hotel and asked her to bring my passport. From that day on, she visited me every day. She took me from hospital back to the hotel after surgery. Because of the accident, the hotel gave me room service with no extra cost and free late checkout. On the last day she drove me to the airport and ordered wheelchair service for me. We are still in contact, and i will return to Bali in 7 weeks to say thank you.
Husband heading to Bali next month so good to know!
@@michaelrichter3872 Thankyou so much 💖
As someone from Detroit right across from Windsor I can confirm Canadians are amazing.
We Canadians are friendly
@@georgevavoulis4758 except quebecois. Montreal peeps are cool but Quebec City
@@elitealice Lots of nice people here in Québec city...Same for Montréal.
@@funkyjeff77 can only speak from my experience. Got a parking ticket in Quebec City because street signs were all in French and police weren’t trying to hear it at all.
We visited often in our younger years😊
Ireland is by far, hands down my favorite place in the world that I’ve ever been! Fantastic people, amazing landscapes and great food.
and for those who doesn t speak english with good accent? is it also?
As a Greek, used to talk talk talk (lol) when i visited Ireland i was.. Oh there is another Greece in the North part of Europe!!! Love it!!!
@@JPVNG67Yes 100%.
I have never been but hope to go. I made friends on Facebook, yes real friends! with a lovely Irish woman a couple of years before my husband died. For some reason, she wanted to send me an Irish gift. She sent me some lovely little things including a snowflake her Mam had crocheted. She adores Christmas so when I was in Catania, I sent them each an ornament made of genuine Caltanisetta pottery. My husband died right after that trip and she got me through a crazyh few months. That was 3 years ago and although we don't talk as much, we are good friends.
@@mobmeal3010 i ll pass
Been to many of the countries on your list and, yes, the Greek people were unbelievably fun and friendly. I would add Turkey to your list. Beautiful country and amazing people.
Yep.The Turkish in general are very friendly & hospitable. Have travelled throughout Turkey for over 40 years and they also have a sense of humour like the British at its very best.
You forgot about Thailand! I've never met such, kind, helpful people. From the moment I stepped foot off the plane until the moment I got back on the plane to come home everyone was helpful, kind, and welcoming!
Agreed
I partly agree. I am a huge fan of Thailand. However, I am not always sure how "real" the friendliness is. I had a long talk with another western traveller, who talked Thai fluently, and so many times he heard the very "friendly" person in a restaurant / hotel etc. talk horribly about the guests in Thai.
Maybe he hasn't been there yet
I agree ... the Thai people are very friendly. They recently legalized same-sex marriage, too.
@@swissfoodie3542 Thailand scamland.
Used to go to Scotland a lot and always found the people absolutely lovely, maybe we just got lucky but in all my years of going to Scotland always found the people so kind and lovely.
Also I must mention my home country of Wales, I think the people here are mostly friendly, weird sense of humour though.
My daughter lives in Glasgow, she is glad about their kindness.We are spanish.😊😊😊😊
Thank you for saying Canadians are friendly! Of course there's some bad apples but I feel most of us try to make tourists feel welcome ❤️
I visited Ontario as a child, and it was great. Hoping to see the Atlantic provinces one day.
LOL... I once saw footage of a Rush concert back in the 80s where the audience in the front were pushing against the stage, and Geddy Lee had to stop the concert and told the people very nicely that they needed to step back or the stage would collapse and "that would be a real bummer." He said this in a very pleasant manner, and someone commented, "Geddy was pissed!" Someone else said they didn't think he seemed so, and the original commenter came back with, "For a Canadian, that's pissed!"
Thank you for including the US! We’re often beat up so its nice to hear good things.
Finishing a 3 week vacation in Romania & have toured (by car) from Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Timisoara, Oradea, Breb, Cluj, to Sighișoara-and I must say that our experience is that Romanians are THE friendliest people we’ve ever met, hands down. They have been patient, kind, helpful, and tolerant in a way that sets them ahead of some of the other friendliest places we’ve also been to on your list (Canada, Italy, USA (homeland), plus Spain, England, France, and Denmark. They can speak English, but they will also help us battle our way through our version of Romanian. They have opened their homes and hearts to us, shown us uncommon generosity and expect nothing in return. Love them.
Most Icelanders have a genetic connection to Ireland on their matrilineal line.
Agreed 100% with your view on the Romanian people. The nicest, most hospitable people in the world.
True I love them too.
I have been to Romania six times. Possibly my favorite country in Europe. The Romanians will give you the shirt off their back if they think you need it. I would live there if I could.
I just got back from a trip to Scotland a week ago and thought it was the friendliest country I've been to. Very similar to Ireland in that regard.
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Friendliest places and people, summary:
1. Ireland, let’s drink together
2. Iceland, warm cosy heart, enjoy life.
3. Rwanda , local involvement
4. Brazil, party party
5. Canada, very friendly, kind and welcoming
6. Italy, generous and so loving, inclusive, family family.
7. Greece, relaxed, eat together, festivals and music, eat eat eat together.
8. Jamaica, respect, kind, connecting, sharing happiness together.
9. US. Extroverted fun, sharing,polite helpful.
As an American, when I was young I traveled to these countries in this order: Canada, France, Switzerland, England, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Scotland. There were indeed friendly people in all these countries. They were all less friendly than people in my home country. I had some really bad experiences with rude French Canadians.
A lot of people just don't like Americans, period. Switzerland had the rudest people. Who blasts a shy teenage girl for merely existing, just because she's American?
@@PS-qn4oz The European Banking Clans do that. Many are based in Switzerland.
We have cruised the Pacific Islands a few times. Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, and a few more. We have always found the locals very friendly and helpful.
Jordan had such warm, hospitable people. I was so touched traveling there. Also Brazilians are absolutely lovely!
Most Arab countries are very friendly and hospitable.
@@Kwippy I believe it! Jordanian kindness is unforgettable.
Ireland Iceland Italy Greece Brazil Rwanda Canada USA Jamaica
@@mmps18 yes I like Brazilians too.
So satisfying to see Brazil in this list, we surely deserve it. Foreigners are always welcome, you're now part of our overall culture and we simply love it!
I haven’t been a subscriber for very long, so I don’t know if you’ve been there, but I have traveled to Japan for over a decade and been to 45/47 prefectures. The people have always been ready to help us whenever we have encountered a problem, whether it was a simple as locating a hotel or which train route to take. Last year my daughter fell and was injured and the response of all the people was instant and extremely kind and helpful. If you need to know something I would NOT suggest the police but an older Japanese person.
Japan is the place I want to visit most in the world. I love the food and culture and esp love anime!
I was in Japan in May and they were the friendliest most genuinely helpful people I have ever met. Even in crowded Tokyo, the people were friendly and kind. We have met friendly people everywhere we have traveled. but Japan was by far the friendliest. They are generally polite, so they may seem a little reserved, but still very friendly and helpful.
As a Japanese woman who looks like Philipina and has lived in America…🤔…
But many Japanese people must agree with you. Many of them blindly believe their national characteristics is the best in the world.
I miss my days in America of being yelled by a stranger and many other Americans admit that there are many those Americans.
I can’t count how many Japanese guys have asked me 〝How much？〟or suddenly touched my body on the street. They ran away as soon as they noticed I was Japanese.
Many of them whisper disgusting words(e.g. “Prostitute, go away！”) . They smile when I look at them.
Many Japanese 〝friends〟have got mad to hear my those experiences like 〝It isn’t because you don’t look Japanese but you looked a sl*t！ We are different from Americans and Europeans！ We Japanese people never discriminate people！〟.
The reason why I can share my experiences is that I’m 100% Japanese. Because their backlash is really scary, I couldn’t if I were not.
I posted a long comment but it seemed to get shadowbanned.
As a Japanese woman who has lived in America…🤔…
I think it’s easier to look at sexism to understand Japanese 〝friendliness〟. It isn’t very dangerous that a woman walk alone at night here. Discrimination against women in Japan is caused by the men they meet every day, at work, at home and so on.
The same goes for bullying and harassment. Many immigrants from poor countries and disabled people are bullied at work here. A long time ago, when I told an American friend that I was being bullied at work, I was surprised when she told me to tell my manager… The manager also enjoyed bullying.
...Well, this seems to be a video of countries that are friendly to tourists, so I don't think it would be surprising if Japan is included.
@@noripee8278 Because my daughter and I have been to Japan so often we have become aware of the “real” Japan. I think you are correct, that it’s a lot different being a tourist. I guess it’s that way in most countries. Sometimes we will say “Oh, that is SO Japan!” when we are frustrated about a situation. I would imagine the same kind of thing would be said of the USA!!
I appreciate being able to talk to anyone in the US, little chitchat about whatever, always had a great time there!
I can’t agree more with your picks of Ireland and Italy. I visited both last fall, and completely fell in love with both places. The people are so warm, welcoming, and friendly. I’m Canadian, and felt even more welcome in Ireland than I do at home in Canada. I can’t wait to return to both Ireland and Italy again.
Italia is the BEST place on earth.
I'm Canadian and have Irish friends, Irish people are great! Can't wait to visit that country someday.
Haha, it must be difficult not to be friendly with you ❤
I agree with US, I asked a random guy at O'Hare which way the train station was. He took me there, told me about ticket options and before I even touched my wallet he paid for my daily fare.
For a jetlagged tourist it was like a big warm hug.
Americans are very friendly, but I have never seen more polite people than the British. What an amazing people.
If you love friendly Canadians, come visit us in the Maritime provinces in the summers months. A lot of people don't know that their is also Acadians, french canadians (not quebecois). Us Acadians and Maritimers are known to be super friendly!
I would love to go to the Maritime provinces one day, they are so beautiful! Agreed that the Acadians get overlooked sometimes! I have known about that the Cajuns of Louisiana came from Acadia most of my life and recently learned more in depth history. I have been to Quebec and was blessed by how friendly the people there were. I only have been to Victoria for a day trip but the people where were very nice too. Kind regards from the US :)
I'm a Yank. Atlantic Canada has always fascinated me; I learned as a schoolboy that the easternmost part of Newfoundland is closer to Europe than it is to the Mississippi River. Both Newfoundland and Nova Scotia are high on my list of places to visit.
I’m from a French Acadian family in Nova Scotia! I love our little corner of the world 🤗❤️
Best roadtrip of my life was through the Maritimes! I went to NB, PEI, and NS (including Cape Breton, which was beyond gorgeous!) Everyone was so nice and I had a blast.
As a fellow Canadian, I agree! I live in downtown Ottawa, and have often been told, "You Ottawans are so friendly!" I figure it's only right to be hospitable to guests to our city. My best friend lives in Wolfville, so I also agree about Maritimers! 😊
Interesting list. As a Swedish person I really loved the Welsh people, kind of surprised in a good way how nice the Welsh were when I went for a visit. Some literally followed me onto the streets to make sure I found my way around Cardiff.
I’m going to Wales in a few months and am so excited! 🏴 Mark’s videos on Wales were super helpful and he mentioned how friendly the Welsh people are. That is a fantastic story about the person helping you. Sweden 🇸🇪 is such a beautiful country, I would love to go one day. Kind regards from the USA
I would love to go to Wales & to Sweden. I’ve met a handful of people from each and they were just genuinely great people
I always found Wales so friendly the celts in general are lovely people they make you feel at home.
I would definitely agree that Italy and Greece are among the friendliest. My wife & I spent 3 months in Rome. It was often packed with tourists so much it was hard to walk. Every place we went the Italians were friendly, helpful with an amazing tolerance for the crush of tourists and obviously proud of their history, culture and cuisine and wanted to make sure the tourists had a chance to appreciate it. Grazie! I would say much the same for Greece. We stayed over 10 years ago at some small hotel in the Peloponnese far away from everything with no car. I smoked at the time & ran out of cigarettes. I asked the bartender for a smoke and he gave the whole pack. Learn to say "please" (parakalo) and "thank you" (efharisto) in Greek and they'll be amazed.
how did you spend so much time in these places, are you from Europe?
You hit the nail on the head right Walter….i just came back from Brazil and even before going there I have met several Brazilians and I have to say that of all the countries I have been Brazilians are the nicest. Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲and Of course you know the yard man dem affi deh pon it lol( ofcourse Jamaica had to be in the list) 🥰we Jamaicans are known to be quite genuine and welcoming you will never feel left out being around us.
Have you been to Jordan 🇯🇴 ? my mind was blown on how friendly it was despite what's going on next door , IV been to loads of country's all over the world and Jordan blew me away 👍
Ireland, I was sure of it. I've been there twice and they are fantastic people, very kind and helpful.
Greatest experience ever!
Totally agree on Brazil. Really friendly people. I've been there twice and I've never felt more welcome abroad, except when visiting family abroad. Also, very understanding, chill vibe from my experience.
2:43 As a Brazilian-Canadian, I really appreciate your list of the world's friendliest countries. 🇧🇷🇨🇦😆
I agree about the US. Every time I've visited over the past 50 years this Canadian was treated like a king every where.
@@francoisroberge5882 American here and I was thinking the same thing about your country!! I have only been to British Columbia, but I have loved it!! Every time people have treated me so well and made me feel special. Nothing like great neighbors!! 😀
Because William Shatner is from Canada, so you're good.
Not true, try South Beach, Miami Florida, the people there are all arrogant and nasty.
Can’t beat Brazilians when it comes to hospitality. Brazilians feel happy to make other people happy. Specially if you are not from there.
They also joke and laugh a lot.
They admire people from the US because they grew up with the same culture as kids, same music, same tv shows, same food, they can relate
Mexico clear #1 in Latin America
Dude, you’re so right about grease. Every time I go to the Greek festival in Charlotte it makes me want to go there. People are so freaking awesome and they’re all having fun and they’re all super nice. Even the people that live on the side street behind where the festival takes place don’t mind having their little quiet street be one of the busiest streets in town for an entire weekend because, the Greek festival is so awesome.
Ireland 🇮🇪 has an special place in my heart. I recently visited it and I can not wait to return.
Also along the way I have met Canadian 🇨🇦 people who left a grate impression on me because of their friendliness.
How is México not on this list??? So many kind, warm and beautiful people.
@@TheNoColo Really? Lol
@catdaddy5192 Most definitely. If you don't know, you're missing out.
I love this channel, Mark! And I nearly ALWAYS agree with your views 😊. It’s funny about perceptions, the one thing I’ll disagree with: when I was in Copenhagen last year, I found (the city folk that I met) the most delightful, super friendly people! The Brazilians, Canadians, Greeks and Americans are just so friendly! Keep up the super content
I need to get to Italy, Jamaica and Ireland one day
Northern Italy was one of the least friendly places I've been to so far when you leave the touristy areas. Had a woman at Treviso train station stare at me, clutched her purse as if to say don't you dare try take this. A lot of the cafes & bars just seemed visibly unhappy to serve us. One place in Bassano Del Grappa (Beautiful town!), asked that we pay for our meal orders beforehand, whilst others we noticed paid at the end as normal.
Was visiting my girlfriend at the time who was in Italy on an internship. She was excited to show me all these off the beaten track beautiful places. When I was with her she noticed the shift in attitudes she hadnt experienced prior to me arriving. Maybe because I was black and her white, I dont know, because she didn't get this seemingly cold treatment again after I left. She felt sad and I had to reassure her not to worry about it because there's more to life.
Northern Italy is so beautiful, but it was bitter-sweet because the people, where I went at least, weren't as welcoming or friendly as other countries I've visited.
I have heard this as well about treatment of minorities there
@taridean I'm sorry to hear you had that experience here. I'm Irish living in Italy and I have to say I have been shocked by the overt racism here. I have Italian friends who comfortably use the N word. I've told them that I don't want to be in conversation where that's being used.
So, yeah my take would be, yes it's a friendly country to visit if you're white. If not, I don't know... maybe skip it. I know of a family who came here from the US last summer and are leaving, years ahead of schedule this summer solely, in their words, due to how they have been stared at here, talked about within earshot and just generally made to feel uncomfortable in a lot of situations. They're a black family...
Yes, I do not agree with Italy and Greece on this list, experieced rudness more than once on those places
...and I'm white, I look like Irish or Italian.
I wouldnt put it down to racism. If a young foreign girl is walking around by herself, she will definitely get plenty of friendly attention from the local guys. When she is accompanied, she will be invisible to them, because she is taken and the guys are being respectful to you by treating you both as if you don't exist.
But in general, Italians are friendly in tourist areas if they are working in the hospitality industry because Americans leave tips (but then they also think you are a fool to leave a big tip) , but in general they have their own friends and are polite but tough eggs to crack or get close to
Also Northern Italians are bit strange. They are very polite so if they are treating you a bit cold, that is the "proper" treatment. If they are friendly to a stranger they probably want something off you (to try it with you if you are girl, to get a tip, steal your wallet). People that are friendly in Northern Italy come off as used car salesmen and not to be trusted. I would guess these people that were friendly to your girlfriend alone were flirting with her and seeing if they could try it with her. As a woman, I always getting different treatment from when I am alone/with a female friend to if i am accompanied by a guy (where I may as well not exist)
I like this very positive video, thanks Mark for sharing. For me, the friendliest countries I have visited (in random order):
- Türkiye: amazing hospitability, interest for other countries, open minded and honest
- Pakistan: again, amazing hospitability, inviting you for dinner / a weddding / a party etc. and sharing the little they have
- Japan: very helpful, kind, always trying to give you the best experience possible, even with the language barrier
- Italy, Greece and Spain: for the same reasons you have mentionned
- Nepal: kind, very friendly, sharing the little they have with you, not trying to get money from you
- Laos and Cambodia: down to earth honest and simple people, kind and interested in getting to know more about the world outside of their countries
We were in Ireland two weeks ago and have pictures of ourselves in front of the Spanish arch in Galway, where you are standing for this video. The Irish really are the friendliest people. And they attract friendly people too. We met many who moved from Italy, Germany and other parts of Europe to work in Ireland and they were so nice. A lovely country all around. As chatty Americans we fit right in.
Great list. All of our friends from other countries say Americans are the most friendly and outgoing people in the world. I had a wonderful experience in Turkey, near the Syrian border where people wouldn’t let us pay for anything, invited us to their homes, offered us tea and pastries - and really wanted to talk to us. We were genuinely treated as guests and friends, it was amazing!
You nailed it on the countries I had been to on your list….especially Ireland. Was surprised you didn’t mention Scotland right behind Ireland though. Nice work!
@@tworoaddogs yes!!! Scottish are very warm & friendly people. I went there during winter, the weather is cold but the warmth of Scottish people makes it bearable 🥰
South Africa. Any person I dealt with two days, the second day it was as a friend. I'm a reserved person by nature. Even in the hotels, which are used to dealing with people just passing through, the friendliness was genuine.
As a South African I'm thrilled to hear this ❤ Yes it's common here to strike up random conversations with strangers. We are people's people 😊
It's amazing that Italians are so friendly. When I visited Rome, I thought to myself: I would hate the tourists that overcrowd the city all year.
I came here from your "Not Friendly" video, and I needed to see if you'd like Ireland. Here you are in Ireland! Yes, it is the best I've found. They are friendly and so considerate! Loved them! And, yes, Canada and Italy.
Big yes on Canada and Iceland! My personal list also includes New Zealand. The Kiwis are just so welcoming, I got invited to have breakfast and to go hiking. The Māori and other Pacific Islanders have this amazing zest for life and love it when people visit to learn about their culture earnestly, not as a novelty. I made some lifelong friends over there, absolutely wonderful people!
Unfortunately NZ food is the worst in the world, yuck
We spent most of our time cooking out own food and eating out at the chinese buffets
NZ FOOD is the world's worst , horrible
@@InMyBrz Agree for the most part, with the exception of Hāngī food. That was absolutely delicious and also such a unique experience.
Bermuda is super friendly. The locals always smile and greet you with, “Good morning” or “Good afternoon.” They’re very happy to help you find the best place to eat or see, etc.
As a Brazilian I loved your mention of us ❤
You are overlooking Cuba, and I am not referring to the resorts, but the people in the towns and cities. If you stay in their b&b network, within a day or two of staying in a house, you are a member of the family. We have made lifelong friends there.
I agree, same in Malaysia and Chile.
The friendliest people I met while traveling were in Scotland. Ireland was 2nd but the Scotts really surprised me with how excited they were to meet you
Thank you. We do try 😊
I’m from Canada and lived in Colombia and Mexico. Colombians and Mexicans are some of the friendliest people in the world. My American friends and family are also very friendly.
Guinea is the most friendly country. Everyone invited me to their house to eat, helped me out with transportation, etc. Mali and Burkina Faso are super friendly too, although no longer safe.
Stayed at a hotel over a pub in Dublin....second night there all the workers (and a couple of regulars) knew our names. It was like Norm coming into Cheers.
How's this for friendly: decades ago, I was 19, caught a bus from my hometown, Savannah, to Mexico City... I arrived w/o knowing anyone. But 3 weeks later, as my bus was heading out of the station, destination Savannah, over two dozen Mexican friends were waving goodbye to me. It still brings tears to my eyes!
Speaking of Savannah, I couldn't get a great view due to the trees, but in your USA segment, I believe I spotted Savannah.
Mexico sounds like fun. 😍
In Ireland everybody just talks to you. In the pub, you don’t have time to just sit, because there will be people chatting with you and telling stories soon.
And I was in the train from the Netherlands to Milan in Italy. I talked to some Sicilian seasonal workers from Germany and after a short while I was invited to visit them in Sicily, stay with them. So friendly! And also I visited a girl from Milan I met at a chatsite and the next day me and my friend were invited at her friends house, for a large meal with more friends and familiy I didn’t know before. Amazing hospitallity.
My family went to Ireland last summer and I really enjoyed it and the people there are so nice.
I've been to Greece in 2022 and they're so friendly and welcoming people. I remember one funny moment i asked to a Greek woman information about a place, she answered kinda in a harsh way, than she saw my Brazilian flag backbag and shouted " are you ou brazilians ? I love Brazil" and she change to her best friendly mode. It was so funny, we chatted a little bit about how Brazilians and greeks have somethings in common. I loved so much being there and i plan to get back there someday.
I agree about the US, people are very friendly, but the hyper-capitalist system is brutal
🙄 yeah it’s almost like the system rewards people that bust their ass to gain actual skills to run society and people that don’t, don’t get as much. Weird.
@@theprettybond159 someone's bootlicking the US government i see
I was in the States for work… Seattle. I agree that the Americans were friendly, but I found their friendliness a bit too much that it came across as superficial. You can’t be best friends after one or two meetings. Having said that, I had a wonderful time there. Thanks to all those who did make my stay so enjoyable. ✨✨✨
@@theprettybond159 super stressed?
@@theprettybond159 plenty of people who have dedicated their life to back breaking work yet have nothing to show for it
I live in Spain, tho I'm Scottish, and went to Italy recently. I found they were nothing like as friendly and welcoming as the Spanish. I have to say, every time I've been to the US, everyone was helpful, engaging, and really pleased to see you, even in New York!
Too many scammers and pickpockets in Spain!
@@auxmike718 Not more than in italy. Anyway, you are welcome not to come to Spain. We really don'y give a toss about yourself
@@auxmike718 Not as many as in France, Italy, Greece, Germany, the UK or the Netherlands though
@@auxmike718 que no son españoles. Las/los carteristas son mayormente de Rumanía. Los conocen, los detienen y los sueltan
@@inmagonzalez9217 Es verdad. Also, I noticed young SE Asians (or were they Chinese?) women coming up to people and flicking a cigarette lighter in their faces to get attention. I didn't know what they were selling, but I felt sorry for them because they looked so out of place in Andalucia.
So nice to see Brazil (my country in the list), not to brag, we are super friendly and welcoming. Also nice to see Ireland in the list. I had an amazing time there, great people.
So true about Brazilians. I would also add Philippines. Greetings.
I've never being to the Philippines but every Filipino person I've met has been so unbelievably kind.
For me the friendliest people are: Iranians, Kenyans, Americans, Brazilians, Malagasy, Greeks, Filipinos, Malaysians, Irish, Scottish, Afghans, Canadians
The unfriendliest people are: Austrians, Chinese, Danish, Luxembourgers
The people who pretend to be your friend but have others thoughts or you question their friendliness (something is strange) are: Moroccans, English (As a British myself I can tell you they can be very nice and polit but sometimes fake), Germans (depends on the region), Italians (depends on the region), Indians, Pakistanis, Egyptians, Turks (they could be very good or very bad), Thais, Israelis, Nigerians
This was a great video! I can’t believe how much I smiled and laughed during this video! Thanks so much … very helpful! 😂
4:22 Vicenza Calcio jersey! wow :) I've been a fan since 1995 ever since I conquered the world with them on Championship Manager
As a Swedish American, totally endorse this! You missed Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia....Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia. Even during the peak of the pandemic, the Thai and Malay were during our 6 month visit just the best! Really, seriously, go there!
North Vietnam can be very racist to white people.
As a greek im proud of our culture. We love ppl visiting, we want to show everyone that they can blend in, dance, eat and sing with us. Thank you for mentioning Greece.
i will also mention USA. Ppl are friendly and kind. Italians also, yes.
I went to the United States last year, and I was blown away by the friendliness of Americans. I met an American woman at the airport, and we talked like we had been friends forever. When I arrived in the country, people were equally as friendly. Very eager to help. That would never happen to a stranger in Denmark where I live. Yes - we are known as the happiest people in the world, but if we spot a tourist, some Danes will think "Great. Another oblivious tourist".
But - we Danes aren't all un-friendly. If a tourist comes up to me, seeking my help, I'll go out of my way to help them
Cant speak about the whole country given i've been to only 1 city so far, but Mendoza, Argentina is arguably the friendliest place I have ever visited. I'm actually living here right now for at least a year. It must be said though that they are not necessarily friendly to each other, but they are hyper social and friendly towards foreigners. The vibe, the good looking people, the fact that it's located right in the foothills of the highest part of the Andes mountains, the enormous wine culture and the hot climate makes it an incredible place!
Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia all friendly places
Setuju!
Not Japan
@ghayath2011, the only one in the list I've visited is Philippines--twice, and I can say the same thing.
@@Hasanaljadid they are very polity, but its not the same thing
@@StefanHajek-cr2pd You can make friends during nightlife, especially if you know some Japanese phrases.
The friendliest place I've been is Canada. It was such a contrast when we visited Niagara Falls on the Canadian side vs the US side. In Canada, they're ready to help if you encounter any problems, need directions etc, in Niagara Falls NY it seemed like everyone had their hands out for gratuities, even in places where there were signs posted saying not to offer tips to employees. This was a while back, and the place is full of casinos now, but when I was there that was my experience.
Toronto was great too, they were shooting a movie downtown by the CBC and someone asked me if I wanted to be part of a crowd scene. Basically just walking around but it was fun!
I'm Canadian. The 3 friendliest countries I've been to are Ireland, New Zealand and Malta. I've been to Sicily but that's not a full Italian experience. I'm going for 2 weeks starting in October so I'll found out then if they are as friendly as you say. I find people in the southern states in the US very friendly too. The southern hospitality is real.
New Zealand is awesome
Bless your heart
@uuclmusic2711 That's a very unkind statement that seems intentional.
I live in Ireland for over 10 years now and traveled quite a lot throughout the country. Yesterday I went to Galway for the first time, that place is so nice and people there ARE actually very friendly, defo a place to visit regardless if you are visiting or living in Ireland.
I have been to most places listed. I agree. I thought Scotland was - although reserved - incredibly friendly. But the best is Canada. I went across border the first day of Pandemic protocols being lifted and drove all the way to Alaska. Everyone was so incredibly nice. I heart Canada!
Reserved but very friendly is a good description of Scotland... and also Germany.
I’m glad you mentioned Jamaica. It gets a bad rap because of the crime and poverty, but I’ve met people there who literally made my trip there worth it.
Hi Mark, southern Italy is more like Greece than the North. I haven't been to Brazil but I have known Brazilians and I agree with you, FUN. I flew from Tel Aviv to Rome last year and I had my cat with me. As we were trudging to the exit from the gate, a Brazilian couple commented on the cat. We did talk about the Holy Land but we had a lot of laughs over my bringing the cat with me. I actually live in Israel and the kennel situation here is complicated. Italians love cats and it was no problem finding a pet friendly place. It cost me less even with the $95 fare each way to take him plus he wasn't traumatized. I was there for a month.
Free free Palestine
Please visit Southeast Asia to meet some of the friendliest people in the world. Start with the Philippines, then Thailand, & the rest of Southeast Asia.
especially Indonesia
Scotland is full of extremely friendly and welcoming people. Love them.
Agree wih that 100%
Another vote for Ireland! Very friendly
Many parts of MEXICO I have traveled to, have had the warmest, nicest, most hospitable people! More than Italy or the US imo. How sad they did not make your list as well as El Salvador & Guatemala- such warm people. 🤷🏻♀️ I still ❤ y’all tho😅
Hi, I am from India. I have never been to USA, probably never will but I have met many Americans in India. I must say that they are really friendly people.
Surprisingly, Serbia, Croatia and the whole Balkan. Besides their reputation as a country may be controversial, the warmest, friendliest and caring people I’ve met there.
This. Balkan clear #1 in Europe (then Ireland and then Italy)
Serbs are beautiful ppl
When we were young, my sister and I traveled around Britain. We often stayed in private homes with older women who rented out rooms. Those women instantly became our mom...er mum. They advised us, fed us, worried about us, told us the best sites to see, and made sure we got on the right bus to get there. They were amazing in a quiet, understated way.
I'm sad, I always though Portugal will be in that list but no, only a received a positive mention. I'm gonna cry :(
Been to all of them and I think you are spot on, especially Ireland and Greece!
The Greek people loved our daughter.
I would add Bahamas, Poland, Cuba, South Korea, Monaco, Croatia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya to my favorites.
Love to all the peeps in Greece ❤.
I get a little emotional remembering how well they treated us. Can't wait to go back.
I find the Filipinos the most friendly people I've ever encountered. Always smiling and willing to help and are always ready to enjoy life. They are the best
Greek here. Friendliest place for me was Scotland and Turkey. Central Europe meh...would not say friendly. I also met some friendly people in Nice, France. Germans were ok, too, typical but polite. But in my opinion, ethnic minorities are friendlier than locals in Europe. Have traveled only around Europe though.