I'm Chinese and had a few incidents of racism in Britain but i can say these hateful people are a minority. I had racism more from middle eastern people who do not value the British way of life or tolerant of other people. Im not saying all middle eastern people are racist but this is my personal experience. Britain is a beautiful place and inclusive to people of all cultures. I love your video and it made me smile.
I'm afraid you get a few idiots in all cultures, as you can see from our recent troubles. But most people in the UK are kind and tolerant of those different from them.
Hi, as others have said, there are idiots everywhere. I worked for a short time in China and while the vast majority were great, here were a few who were not so nice and racist against me. I hope you enjoy your life here.
My only criticism of the Chinese community in the UK (yes, a crude generalisation - but its the nature of the issue) is that they are quite often very insular... but lets be honest, no one can say that the chinese arent respectful, law abiding and hard working... yes, as a crude generalisation...
@@stevebarlow3154which recent troubles? The ones where Romanian immigrants rioted and clearly identifiable individuals committed arson in full view of the cameras (have they been fast tracked to jail?) Or people protesting peacefully against the rising tide of immigrant crime and violence against our mothers, sisters, wives and daughters? Protests where pensioners were assaulted by the police who so bravely fail to protect us? It's nothing to do with race, merely a question of numbers, the country's ill funded infrastructure simply isn't capable of supporting the numbers our incompetent politicians have allowed to flood our country. That's it, simple, not a shaven headed right wing thug in sight. Government incompetence period. Ask yourself who benefits from a constant stream of cheap labour. All at our and our children's expense, in my humble opinion of course.
Funny because as someone fluent in Chinese and a brown person, no place was more racist than there in China. It's always amusing when there, Chinatown in NYC or Chinese some restaurant here in Ireland, heck, my Irish-Chinese ex-girlfriend's family home in Ireland, how much eye roiling, disdain they have for black and brown people. Plenty of vids on TH-cam addressing this. And before anyone Chinese does come at me. Racism is in all backgrounds. Just this post was comically ironic so I had to follow up and respond. Edited 25/08: Note how this @GobbyLisa99 nor the person I replied to have responded to this.
@@RNS_Aurelius Try being white, male & working class; ignored, told you, your country & its history are sh!t, told you have to accept & pay for millions to come here & say nothing when they get preferential treatment over your own children. Just saying... 👍
You dear lady are the very reason we British welcome visitors to our shores. Happy go lucky people,who have a positive outlook on life, share our values and want to integrate in a constructive and meaningful manner. You add to our society and help breakdown barriers and intolerance..
Britain has never needed Immigrants, don't need them now, and never will. The British people have never invited immigrants into our country, that was left to politicians. We can't stop them coming here, they're find away. Mass-immigration is Britain's greatest folly, and it's broken this country.
I came to the UK at 13 to live with my Welsh dad im native American Choctaw nation and i came here ad he wanted me to get a good education and i did the people were and are great 😊 they loved the fact i was native American
You have such beautiful heritage. Wales has a history full of mythologies and magic, I have to admit I don’t know much about Native Americans but I do know there is a beautiful connection to spirituality. I am half Welsh but I was born and raised in England so I’m a bit disconnected from my own heritage. I visit Wales whenever I can though!
@@Duck1985he didn't say he didn't like or dislike her. He did say "you don't speak for the UK!" and in that he is correct, you don't. As long as the family intergrate and work hard, welcome.
Most Brits are easy to please. Contribute to our country, respect our country and integrate with us (do not segregate yourself). You seem like a wonderful person, I’m glad you are happy here and hope you continue to enjoy your time here. 🙏
British humour very often revolves around laughing at ourselves or our friends and family in a joking around, fun way. We can also be quite silly and sarcastic! Pleasant, polite and positive people like you are always very welcome.
I would also like to point out that someone may be rude or hostile towards you, but it's not automatically due to do with discrimination. For example, I read a comment from someone who said a bus driver didn't stop for him and felt it was racist. It's happened to me (a white woman) multiple times! Not diminishing the experience of anyone who has suffered actual racism.
Hi. I am from Lebanon, I did find some discrimination when I first came here until I married an Irishman and he taught me some cultural tricks about the British Isles. One thing I discovered about Brits. They have different issues, likes and dislikes with certain foreigners. I have noticed, Brits have no problem with Far East Asian people. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean. Considering they are geographically from the furthest part of the planet, they seem to run at a similar cultural level and attitude. It doesn't surprise me that you had no issues with Brits. They seem to like East Asians more than some neighbouring countries, and a lot more than Middle Eastern people. I am Middle Eastern Christian. My housemate was from Hong Kong and she integrated immediately. Had British friend at the house for dinner and drinks. It took me a while longer but I love British History and that goes a long way with the natives. All the very best with your Journey. ❤
Sorry to hear you had some problems when you first got here. I like to think we're pretty good when it comes to accepting others, but sadly discriminatory idiots crop up everywhere.
Well, you've got friends now. :) There is no need to apologise, and you speak English very well! much better than my Korean! you are an asset to Britain and I'm very pleased you've had a nice experience here
We are OK with those that turn up and get on with it. The language will come and the cultural differences , as long as they are not anti cultural, will be added and absorbed into the mix as time goes on. And, if anything, you being a bit different is going to be a conversation opener which will help making new friends!
I'm glad more people like you are speaking up. Being subject to gas lighting feels absolutely terrible and while I have steadfastly refused to believe myself and my fellow brits have turned into a bunch of appalling bigots, sometimes one's resolve wavers in the face of having that accusation constantly levelled at you. Especially online.
I am a Brit, and my lived experience includes a 15 year relationship with an Indian girl (from Malaysia) that only ended when she left, deciding she found something better. My current partner, of 30 years is HK Chinese. Never had any issues with my family, their families or with my friends and colleagues. Many more issues we I have travelled abroad with both my partners, and find the UK very much a multi cultural melting pot. English is very much a spoken language, and we are very forgiving - half of us don't speak it very well either! Practices and use and it only gets more local. For me - more than welcome, and actually nice to have to here! Share our ideals and you a Brit.
Well said this lady, when she said, "I will stand on the side of Britain in everything", it gave me goosebumps. Other immigrants could learn a lot from her.
My husband is far East Asian, lived here for 40 years happily, not one instance in 40 years of racism from white British…..but several from non-white British, bizarrely!
Your use of English is actually very good. You have managed to articulate what so many English people feel in their hearts about foreigners coming to live in England - if you come to live here, and don't attack us, follow our laws and have no wish to destroy our society, you will always be welcome with open arms. We like to discuss, and you are free to criticize and question, as we do ourselves, but imposing alien beliefs and laws upon the British is never going to work. Welcome to the UK.
Unfortunately a certain segment of the Middle East and South Asia do not integrate and assimilate to our culture and values. This is based on their actions and not skin colour or appearance. If you respect British values you will be welcomed regardless of your race
I think you hit the nail on the head. There are a lot of kind, polite, caring, considerate people in the UK. There are a few people who are not and fortunately they are in the minority. Then there are a few people who might act unreasonably because they are scared of things they don't understand, or are outside of their comfort zone. You appear to be a lovely, warm, genuine person. Wishing you many more happy years with your husband, and that you continue to make many good friendships x
Britain is far from perfect, always has been. Generally speaking British are tolerant and respectful, all we ask is that people respect our values and traditions. We don't ask a lot of people. You seem to be doing well to me. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@@thetruth9210 That's exactrly the point though isn't it? The values and principals you alude to are unspecific, broad, and change from person to person, generation to generation, and probably even situation to situation. Yet in your mind, this is enough to pass judgements on whether or not someone deserves to be here? You are claiming to speak on moral prinicpals on my behalf ("our values") but you can't even specify what they are. Talk of whether or not people "abide by our values" is waffle, that anyone can use to make sweeping judgements on people they don't know, based on whether or not they look "foreign". Judgements that will inveitably not extend to anyone who doesn't look "foriegn". Loads of people here are commenting on this lady, who seems a lovely lady, saying how welcome she is on our shores because of her bubbly and outgoing personality. If she was less bubbly, would she be less welcome? Does she have to keep up a bubbly personality to remain welcome in the eyes of people here? What if you catch her on a off day? Is she no longer upholding "our values" and doesn't deserve to be here? Would you ever say a white Brit deserves to be here based on whether or not they are a nice person? Of course not...
If you love Britain and you want to be British and consider yourself to be British, then you are British. That's what being British is. It's also why many foreigners who have come here recently will never be British.
No you don't get to do that actually if some forigner turned up and started telling me they are British I wouldn't take to kindly to that. They should just get on with their lives instead of trying to start fights with the native population. We have enough issues in this country with immigrants playing up and the police doing nothing.
@@adamlee3772 I always love how the British always compliment a foreigner who tries to speak English. Often by pointing out their own poor language skills. It’s one of the most endearing traits of the British 🙏
I watched this with a broad smile - so nice to come across some TH-cam content that isn't either doom-laden about the current state of things or overly flashy and loud in its content. :D Folk like yourself are always going to be welcome here because you came here through love - first of your husband and then of our country. That's really all we 'need' to be comfortable with people - just don't hate us, don't misbehave or break the law and have a bit of decency when it comes to respective the way we do things and live our lives here.
Some People are afraid of people who are different from themselves, it threatens their idea of what they think the UK should be like, you have a brilliant approach and your personality has shone through. There must be many shy people who can’t easily fit in and don’t enjoy themselves here even people who were born here.
My grandmother is Japanese and when I was growing up she did indeed face discrimination, but the people that were guilty of this were definitely the exception, and not the rule. Most of us are happy to talk to anyone who is up for it.
It's interesting isn't it? I understand that it might always be there, being a human I guess means we have the capability to always judge others in comparing them to ourselves. Your Grandmother I assume lived either during or just after World War 2? The general Japanese population, I don't know the propaganda they might have been told. Same as Germany, Same as Britain, Same as America. It is the normal everyday people who suffer. We as a world are still new to connecting with everyone else, we all are so far away from each other yet are so close digitally where we can't have a physical pure conversation with each other, face to face which removes all of the emotional interaction which is why people on Social Media just insult people they don't agree with. Cultures, religions, ideologies, all of it clashes and it is hard to accept and agree because we all grew up different but I feel this period was always going to happen because we can't always understand each other which leads to misunderstandings. My Parents told me to just respect people, say please and thank you. It seems like it should be obvious to just be kind to people.
I came to the UK as a young child, so I've always grown up in the culture but watching my mother and her friends I'd say that humour is probably the biggest hurdle for immigrants to make friends in the UK. British humour tends to be quite subtle and dry, there is a lot of saracasam, and wordplay. It can also be quite dark. These are all things that are very hard to understand for a lot of foreigners. Given that the most common social activity in the UK is to meet up with friends to talk and crack jokes this can prove to be a very large hurdle for immigrants even after many years of living in the UK. Thank you fort your video, it was a breath of freshair.
I'm Asian and the British are some of the most welcoming people on the planet. A lot of very wonderful people who don't live their lives looking at people's skin colour, religion or culture. Substantially better than the region my parents came from (South Asia), which is a hotbed of various types of hatred and discrimination.
Lisa, thank you for this video. You make me feel proud to be British which is hard to do these days. I'm so glad you are here, thank you for being a great person!
You are exactly right lisa & this is the way most british people are. We welcome & will help anyone from any part of the world. All we ask in return is that you respect our ways, our culture & our history and you have clearly done that so you are and always will be welcomed by the british people. Thank you for your video, it was very nice to hear.
You have no idea how much it touched me to hear someone actually likes Brritish (or more specifically English) people and has enjoyed their experience here. I've only heard people relentlessly insult us haha. Thank you so much for this, can't really express how impactful it is to hear something positive for once, and I hope you continue to have a lovely time here.
It’s great to hear such positive things about the UK and the British people. The vast majority here have always welcomed anyone who comes to this country who then respects our values, customs and way of life. You seem such a lovely lady an I thank you for sharing your experience ❤
We love people who come here to learn, to thrive, to work, to make friends, to learn our culture. We just don’t like the people coming here illegally who don’t want to work, don’t want to learn our culture or language.
Lisa I'm English and I think your English is good. I can understand you. You have a Strong accent but theirs nothing wrong with that. As long as people listen to you they will be able to understand what you're saying. And if you come across a word you struggle to say just practice and you will get their. If your kind to people they will be kind to you most of the time. That was a nice video. And to be honest the UK as so many accents from town to Town it must be hard for any new comer to get to grips with our Landauge. I'm now in North Wales but I Grew up in Manchester. A lot of Londoners can't understand what we are saying and if you hear somebody from Newcastle thats Like a different Language again but we can understand eachother most of the time.
People who are kind and work hard/support their families are always welcome in Great Britain, no matter where you are from - we will welcome and defend you as one of our own. People who come to commit crime, can't work or want to limit other citizen's freedoms should simply leave or be made to leave the country.
@@GobbyLisa99 You are welcome im white working class and apparently classed as gammon whatever that means. We welcome immigration but not illigal undocumented immigration. Simple as that.
Hi Lisa. You seem like a lovely smiling person. Thank you for sharing your experiences and for making videos in English, which is a difficult language. I always appreciate if someone is learning the language, because that effort is important. I was surprised that you do not like chocolate - of course you may choose what you like, but perhaps try a variety of chocolates? It was a good idea to take cookies to your English class - usually, that will make you a popular person!
You are right in thinking there are good and bad people in every country. Also sometimes people are just having a bad day, it is really nothing to do with you. I am glad you enjoy living here. You are welcome.
This video deserves a LOT MORE views and likes, than it has. You did an amazing job Lisa, English can be a nightmare, not helped by the fact the same words can mean a multitude of different things! 😆
Ps new subscriber here, really appreciated your video! My father passed away when I was a teenager, but I still live my life by what he drummed into me as a child, ALWAYS use common sense and logic as it will solve 95% of your problems in life! I’m now nearly 60, and can honestly say, he was right! Loved that you used common sense and logic in your thinking and views in this video, so rare these days! Especially in the present climate, where everyone is offended.
People tend to conflate angry interactions with racism. Majority of the time I doubt their race even matters, its just a tool to fuel their anger in the moment. And from personal experiance it does seem that many interactions that people claim to have as racism tend to be nothing of the sort. I talked to someone from Africa who claimed the UK was racist because they failed to meet the quota for turning in an essay, something everyone has to do not just them. So it seems that the term racism is now being used as an excuse more and more for people who underperformed and underachieved. Thats not to say it doesnt exist but its growing increasingly harder to tell what was and wasnt racism especially from word of mouth.
I think it is ironic that you would be given a hard time by some for your English skills considering that many Britons don't even try to speak another language abroad. I come from a teaching background and your English is certainly audible and I can see you can easily have a conversation. So don't worry about that :)
You sound a lovely person and, in my 71 years of experience, you talk a lot of good sense about how British people are mainly decent and don’t discriminate. Obviously, like all around the world, there are nasty and/or racist people, but they seem to be a very small minority. Your English is good enough to be well understood on this video. 💋
All we ask for is for people who want to live here to try to get involved and feel British if you will defend Britain your welcome to be one of us your video is great love from Manchester
@@tillthewheelsyou're the type of person to be so open and tolerant you'd welcome the caliphate People don't respect tolerance. They respect mutual understanding not fake piety
You don't have to explain, you did nothing wrong. Its common to start a monologue by saying "hello friends" to set a more convivial tone. Anyone that complains about something this silly is most likely a troll. You've established a very sweet and wonderful channel, don't let the naysayers bring you down.
I live near a university, and when I go into town I see people from many countries. I love that! Before I retired, I worked for a big international company that does business all over the world. It has a policy of hiring people from all the countries in which operates. And it has a policy of moving people around globally. I learned that there are smart people, kind people, good people in every country. Inside, we are all the same. So now I subscribe to your channel.
I've no idea how this (you) popped up in my TH-cam feed. Regardless - it is brilliant. Well said. A lot of wisdom in there. I can't imagine myself ever moving to live permanently in another country and being able to adapt as well as you obviously have ... and to be so accepting of, and committed to, a new culture and people. That takes a lot of courage, patience and tolerance. I think your husband is a very - VERY - lucky man to be with someone who is so obviously sincere and positive .... and has such a lovely laugh and good sense of humour. 🦘
I am sooooo glad that I've found your channel. You are so lovely and positive and a ray of sunshine. Thank you for making me smile. God bless you and everyone reading this. So glad you like the UK. 🙂
I literally moved away from my home town near Glasgow to London because I didn't like how few people from different cultures I got to interact with. It's bizarre to me that anyone thinks that immigrants are anything other than beneficial. Our country would be a much more boring place without people like you. And you're absolutely right about us needing more food options. As a Brit there's nothing I love more than when someone comes here from another country and brings their food and culture. I can't claim you wont meet any bigots but most of us love you for who you are and what you add to our society.
You're English is very good, people worry about if their English is good, if we can understand you then your English is good, it doesn't have to be perfect
My three children are half Japanese. They grew up in the UK and are now in their thirties and forties. They have never reported any actual discrimination - some ignorant teasing at school, perhaps, but nothing malicious,. They are still in friendly contact with their schoolmates.
We as a country used to be a hell of alot more tolerant in the 1990s & 2000s, but since a certain event in 2016 it gave certain groups of people a platform to spew they’re hatred, just my experience though
Thanks for being here :) Generally I think the people who find it hardest to fit in or feel welcome are the people that move here and don't try to integrate or learn a bit about the culture or some of the language but instead just try and recreate where they moved from and stay within their ex-pat community. A lot of time its not that these people will face discrimination, but more likely they will face indifference instead of a warm welcome. I would imagine being married to a British person helps with that. British people experience the same when they move to other countries, if you insulate yourself in a British ex-pat community overseas (Brits in Spain is a classic example) you're are less likely to be welcomed. That's not to say you must abandon your culture to fit in, just make a little room for the new one too. Of course, sadly there are no shortage of A-holes in the world, so no matter where you go and who you are, you will come across them eventually :(
No one say accent .Because in the Uk , so many different accent . Exactly Chinese people prefer to criticize other Chinese people's pronunciation when speaking English.
let's not lie to ourselves and say that something is perfect when it isn't. I can also understand this lady without subtitles, as she can articulate the words very well and you can tell she has put in effort to learn, it's just not at that fluency level where the language flows easily off the tongue. Very good at english though, I agree with that, definitely better than my mandarin ever will be.
I'm a British born Chinese and from my view and experience discrimination and/or racism is dependent on where you are in uk, like some places are more racist and others everyone is super polite and helpful, also it depends when you started to stay/live in uk like 80s uk compared to 2000s uk are complete polar opposites. Discrimination and racism in general is like the one bad apple in a basket...every country has the one bad apple but the rest are normal, welcoming and helpful.
I have a foreign coworker that’s from China and he’s an absolute Chad of a man and the fact he has very similar taste and hobbies as me makes me very fond of him.
There's two meanings for the word, discriminate: 1) to make an unjust or prejudicial distinction, and 2) to recognize a distinction; differentiate. It's common to have two meanings in English that contradict each other. But to answer your question, yes people discriminate, both in negative and positive ways. It depends on the individual, their experiences and exposure to media.
I have noticed when learning Japanese than nearly every sound is a vowel or a vowel with a consonant - a, la, ra, ma, etc. In english, we don't do this, it's common in English to have multiple consonants in a row, I think this is where people struggle when it comes to pronunciation. Even as a native English speaker, there are plenty of times where I come across things that are difficult to say, tongue twisters are the best example of this.
I hope you never encounter discrimination, you are clearly are a happy positive person and your husband is a very lucky man. I realise from listening to you that English words are difficult to pronounce for a Chinese person, but you are working hard to perfect it. I could never learn Chinese.I hope your husband recovers his health, I'm sure he is being looked after well by you and the National health. My best wishes to you both
Thank you, that's very nice to hear. I live in Birmingham and there are some tensions at the moment, but I really do believe it's a very small minority. Even within that very small minority though, there is very little antagonism for Korean people. Like Japan you have lots of coast, a long tradition of politeness, and a strong work-ethic. There are both common subjects to discuss and values. Also very little that's so divergent that it appears odd, rather than just personal taste that a native English person may also possess.
I think of it this way you ADD to the tapestry of the UK, some people just want to cut the tapestry apart. integrate into the uk culture you will be one of us
I had a Chinese friend in college. We were instant friends, occasionally visited each other outside college. She'd lived in the UK for about 35 years at the time I knew her - and she suffered only 'one' scary racist confrontation. This came from an American tourist who mistook her for being Japanese. I used to visit Chinatown a lot when I worked in London, loved the food, the shops, restaurants, the atmosphere (especially during New Year). I regularly used to buy some of my weekly shopping there, as I like cooking Chinese food at home. Never had any problems, always felt welcome. I think a lot of Eastern Asians readily embrace Western culture. Shame that other cultures want to separate themselves, create no-go zones, and behave in eays contrary to British culture. It makes me ask, if they are so determined to remain as unhappy outsiders, always criticising British culture, always trying to change it - why come here in the first place? But it is very easy to see why you have been well accepted with good friends. Friendly, happy, willing to integrate and join the family - that's all we ask.
There are elements of society here in the UK that are fundamentally against people mixing with other races and cultures. You will find that in any culture or race of people. I have fallen out with some of the extended parts of my family because I was married to a Thai woman and, the stereotypical argument is that she only wanted to marry for money and citizenship. Those points are far from the truth. Cultural differences aside, there is only one race. It's the human race and, no matter where we go, we should embrace each other with love and respect. That is what being a human is.
I wish you the best and against all forms or prejudice as a couple. It’s one thing to face it personally, it’s another when it’s towards people we love.
I am now retired from work the last company I worked for Employed a lot of foreign students from Salford Universit as part time staff. I treated them as I would any one else that worked with me
I have a girlfriend who is a Filipina, for me personally it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what colour your skin is or what language you speak, we’re all human, the most important thing for me is that you have a good heart.
The UK would be a shadow of what it is without all the other people from all around the world. Personally , anybody who wants to work, contribute and live in the UK should be WELCOMED. Hope you, your family and husband have a wonderful life.
What a lovely lady you are, Lisa. I am so pleased you feel welcomed by British people. We are generally a welcoming country to those who are here legally, who are tolerant of people of all faiths, colour or creed, who contribute to society and who don’t try to impose their culture or religion and who respect the rule of law and fairness. You melted my heart when you said, “Although my English is not very good (which is not true), I’m British now. When I became British, I already regarded myself as a British person.”. Likewise, in the eyes of the vast majority of the British people, you became British long before you swore allegiance to the King, but because you want to learn about the English language rather than just speak it, and as someone who wants to explore the history, culture, and people of these Isles. As importantly, we can learn, enjoy, and share in your history and culture. If for nothing else, stating “I will stand on the side of Britain in everything.” will have won the people’s love and respect. ❤️
The more important question... what do you think of British food? I am an Asian American and live in UK. I have definitely been discriminated, 3 times. Sometimes tell me my English is so good, but sounds like American, and ask me where I learned it. 😓
Your English is alot better than my Mandarin or Cantonese Lisa, I think the typical English will appreciate your efforts and hopefully make you feel welcomed and at home.
Interesting thing: identity among many native Brits identity has shifted from ‘ British’ to ‘English’, ‘Scots’ etc. But ‘ British’ is a preferred identity among ethnic minorities like this lady. As an Englishmen l prefer a British over English identity since we have been united for several hundred years, have fought wars together and share basically the same values and culture. The UK is an unusual political arrangement and because of its relative size and wealth, is dominated by England. One thing l will say for this lady and others who come to live here: it is a fascinating country to explore. There are things of interest everywhere you go and the countryside is beautiful. I have travelled to over 50 countries outside the UK but in my declining years l am exploring as much of this country as l can. There is so much to see and do
It is impossible to please everyone. Hate will always exist no matter what you do and who you are, the only choice you have is to ignore the negativity and focus on the positivity
Your English is 90 000% better than my Korean! What a delightful lady - you make our country richer! Integration is very important. I have lived in 4 countries and identified with my host country very strongly each time. And now I have been Swiss for the last 25 years. My ex-wife said I am more Swiss than the Swiss themselves! All the best, Rob in Switzerland
Thank you. Oh, you are so lucky live in Switzerland. My husband and I went there for one week in 2022. It is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Too, too expensive, 😄
@@GobbyLisa99 Yes unfortunately it is expensive even for us. Our salaries are higher but we have to pay a lot for accommodation and health insurance, fuel and food. So our disposable income is not necessarily very much. Luckily tax is not too high for normal people.
I'm Chinese and had a few incidents of racism in Britain but i can say these hateful people are a minority. I had racism more from middle eastern people who do not value the British way of life or tolerant of other people. Im not saying all middle eastern people are racist but this is my personal experience. Britain is a beautiful place and inclusive to people of all cultures.
I love your video and it made me smile.
I'm afraid you get a few idiots in all cultures, as you can see from our recent troubles. But most people in the UK are kind and tolerant of those different from them.
Hi, as others have said, there are idiots everywhere. I worked for a short time in China and while the vast majority were great, here were a few who were not so nice and racist against me.
I hope you enjoy your life here.
My only criticism of the Chinese community in the UK (yes, a crude generalisation - but its the nature of the issue) is that they are quite often very insular... but lets be honest, no one can say that the chinese arent respectful, law abiding and hard working... yes, as a crude generalisation...
@@stevebarlow3154which recent troubles? The ones where Romanian immigrants rioted and clearly identifiable individuals committed arson in full view of the cameras (have they been fast tracked to jail?) Or people protesting peacefully against the rising tide of immigrant crime and violence against our mothers, sisters, wives and daughters? Protests where pensioners were assaulted by the police who so bravely fail to protect us? It's nothing to do with race, merely a question of numbers, the country's ill funded infrastructure simply isn't capable of supporting the numbers our incompetent politicians have allowed to flood our country. That's it, simple, not a shaven headed right wing thug in sight. Government incompetence period. Ask yourself who benefits from a constant stream of cheap labour. All at our and our children's expense, in my humble opinion of course.
Funny because as someone fluent in Chinese and a brown person, no place was more racist than there in China. It's always amusing when there, Chinatown in NYC or Chinese some restaurant here in Ireland, heck, my Irish-Chinese ex-girlfriend's family home in Ireland, how much eye roiling, disdain they have for black and brown people. Plenty of vids on TH-cam addressing this.
And before anyone Chinese does come at me. Racism is in all backgrounds. Just this post was comically ironic so I had to follow up and respond.
Edited 25/08: Note how this @GobbyLisa99 nor the person I replied to have responded to this.
What a wonderful lady... Thank you for being British... 😊
She's Chinese.
I am half Japanese-Portuguese. I never had an issue in the UK in the last ten years. Britons are the most tolerant and receptive people I ever met.
Racism isn't incredibly common in the UK but you will experience it more if you have brown skin
@@RNS_Aurelius Try being white, male & working class; ignored, told you, your country & its history are sh!t, told you have to accept & pay for millions to come here & say nothing when they get preferential treatment over your own children. Just saying... 👍
Our tolerance has destroyed this country.
Criminals everywhere, ruining it not just for the British, but for the hard working immigrants too.
@@RNS_Aurelius Maybe it's not the skin colour, but the actions of the browner people as a whole.
Have you ever considered that?
@@RNS_AureliusYes 😢 I experienced racism and I am mixed.
You dear lady are the very reason we British welcome visitors to our shores. Happy go lucky people,who have a positive outlook on life, share our values and want to integrate in a constructive and meaningful manner. You add to our society and help breakdown barriers and intolerance..
Britain has never needed Immigrants, don't need them now, and never will. The British people have never invited immigrants into our country, that was left to politicians. We can't stop them coming here, they're find away. Mass-immigration is Britain's greatest folly, and it's broken this country.
My thought exactly, expressed more lucidly that I ever could.
You adapt and integrate in turn, we learn from you. I’m glad you are finding Britain a welcoming country.
I came to the UK at 13 to live with my Welsh dad im native American Choctaw nation and i came here ad he wanted me to get a good education and i did the people were and are great 😊 they loved the fact i was native American
Native Americans are fine, one of my former bosses is a native American even though she is blonde.
@@sopcannon So which ones are not fine?
@@sopcannon Funny you judge them as 'fine' meanwhile your people completely fucked the native Americans over.
@@TR4zest Anyone coming from a country with 'Islamic' in it's name.
You have such beautiful heritage. Wales has a history full of mythologies and magic, I have to admit I don’t know much about Native Americans but I do know there is a beautiful connection to spirituality. I am half Welsh but I was born and raised in England so I’m a bit disconnected from my own heritage. I visit Wales whenever I can though!
The UK Welcomes lovely people like you! 😊
You don't speak for the UK!
@@whiteknight-m4q you don’t like her? Why?
@@Duck1985 I didn't say that. What I will say is the British discriminate against their own people - it's called diversity.
@@Duck1985he didn't say he didn't like or dislike her.
He did say "you don't speak for the UK!" and in that he is correct, you don't.
As long as the family intergrate and work hard, welcome.
@@BlutoandCo ye that’s fair enough, I did initially think he implied otherwise.
Most Brits are easy to please. Contribute to our country, respect our country and integrate with us (do not segregate yourself). You seem like a wonderful person, I’m glad you are happy here and hope you continue to enjoy your time here. 🙏
British humour very often revolves around laughing at ourselves or our friends and family in a joking around, fun way. We can also be quite silly and sarcastic! Pleasant, polite and positive people like you are always very welcome.
Please remember Discrimination by some individuals doesnt mean discrimination by all!
I would also like to point out that someone may be rude or hostile towards you, but it's not automatically due to do with discrimination. For example, I read a comment from someone who said a bus driver didn't stop for him and felt it was racist. It's happened to me (a white woman) multiple times! Not diminishing the experience of anyone who has suffered actual racism.
Hi. I am from Lebanon, I did find some discrimination when I first came here until I married an Irishman and he taught me some cultural tricks about the British Isles.
One thing I discovered about Brits.
They have different issues, likes and dislikes with certain foreigners. I have noticed, Brits have no problem with Far East Asian people. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean. Considering they are geographically from the furthest part of the planet, they seem to run at a similar cultural level and attitude.
It doesn't surprise me that you had no issues with Brits. They seem to like East Asians more than some neighbouring countries, and a lot more than Middle Eastern people.
I am Middle Eastern Christian. My housemate was from Hong Kong and she integrated immediately. Had British friend at the house for dinner and drinks. It took me a while longer but I love British History and that goes a long way with the natives.
All the very best with your Journey. ❤
We don't really hate the french, it's just that we've got a lot of history with each other and a friendly rivalry.
Just like in any other country all we ask is that people assimilate.
Sorry to hear you had some problems when you first got here. I like to think we're pretty good when it comes to accepting others, but sadly discriminatory idiots crop up everywhere.
@@Mr_Jamin007 A lot of history, including a 100-year war.
@@peterc.1618 😂 yep a friendly rivalry.
When we finished we gave them Calais as a participation trophy 😁
I am always happy to welcome anyone who doesn’t fight against our culture and way of life but warmly embraces the experience and helps us to grow. ❤
Well, you've got friends now. :) There is no need to apologise, and you speak English very well! much better than my Korean! you are an asset to Britain and I'm very pleased you've had a nice experience here
Thank you! 😃
We are OK with those that turn up and get on with it.
The language will come and the cultural differences , as long as they are not anti cultural, will be added and absorbed into the mix as time goes on.
And, if anything, you being a bit different is going to be a conversation opener which will help making new friends!
I'm glad more people like you are speaking up. Being subject to gas lighting feels absolutely terrible and while I have steadfastly refused to believe myself and my fellow brits have turned into a bunch of appalling bigots, sometimes one's resolve wavers in the face of having that accusation constantly levelled at you. Especially online.
we love people here who GENUINELY want to be here for the right reasons
A good description of British people spoken in a beautiful way thank you ❤️
I am a Brit, and my lived experience includes a 15 year relationship with an Indian girl (from Malaysia) that only ended when she left, deciding she found something better. My current partner, of 30 years is HK Chinese. Never had any issues with my family, their families or with my friends and colleagues. Many more issues we I have travelled abroad with both my partners, and find the UK very much a multi cultural melting pot. English is very much a spoken language, and we are very forgiving - half of us don't speak it very well either! Practices and use and it only gets more local. For me - more than welcome, and actually nice to have to here! Share our ideals and you a Brit.
Well said this lady, when she said, "I will stand on the side of Britain in everything", it gave me goosebumps. Other immigrants could learn a lot from her.
My husband is far East Asian, lived here for 40 years happily, not one instance in 40 years of racism from white British…..but several from non-white British, bizarrely!
We welcome people like you with open arms... many people will go out of their way to help you...
Thank you.
Your use of English is actually very good. You have managed to articulate what so many English people feel in their hearts about foreigners coming to live in England - if you come to live here, and don't attack us, follow our laws and have no wish to destroy our society, you will always be welcome with open arms. We like to discuss, and you are free to criticize and question, as we do ourselves, but imposing alien beliefs and laws upon the British is never going to work. Welcome to the UK.
Unfortunately a certain segment of the Middle East and South Asia do not integrate and assimilate to our culture and values. This is based on their actions and not skin colour or appearance. If you respect British values you will be welcomed regardless of your race
I'm 13 seconds in, living in the UK, and can already tell you would fit in really well and we are lucky to have you here.
I think you hit the nail on the head. There are a lot of kind, polite, caring, considerate people in the UK. There are a few people who are not and fortunately they are in the minority. Then there are a few people who might act unreasonably because they are scared of things they don't understand, or are outside of their comfort zone.
You appear to be a lovely, warm, genuine person. Wishing you many more happy years with your husband, and that you continue to make many good friendships x
Thank you so much.
Britain is far from perfect, always has been. Generally speaking British are tolerant and respectful, all we ask is that people respect our values and traditions. We don't ask a lot of people. You seem to be doing well to me. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thank you and I agree with that people should respect here’s values and traditions.
Who's the judge on what our values and traditions even are? And if most native born Brits fulfil your criteria?
@@thetruth9210 Enlighten me then
@@thetruth9210 That's exactrly the point though isn't it? The values and principals you alude to are unspecific, broad, and change from person to person, generation to generation, and probably even situation to situation.
Yet in your mind, this is enough to pass judgements on whether or not someone deserves to be here? You are claiming to speak on moral prinicpals on my behalf ("our values") but you can't even specify what they are.
Talk of whether or not people "abide by our values" is waffle, that anyone can use to make sweeping judgements on people they don't know, based on whether or not they look "foreign". Judgements that will inveitably not extend to anyone who doesn't look "foriegn".
Loads of people here are commenting on this lady, who seems a lovely lady, saying how welcome she is on our shores because of her bubbly and outgoing personality. If she was less bubbly, would she be less welcome? Does she have to keep up a bubbly personality to remain welcome in the eyes of people here? What if you catch her on a off day? Is she no longer upholding "our values" and doesn't deserve to be here? Would you ever say a white Brit deserves to be here based on whether or not they are a nice person? Of course not...
@@thetruth9210 Okay
If you love Britain and you want to be British and consider yourself to be British, then you are British. That's what being British is. It's also why many foreigners who have come here recently will never be British.
"It's also why many foreigners who have come here recently will never be British."
Those arriving by private jets and massive cruise 'yachts'?
@@andycooper6085 Doesn't really matter how they got here. If they don't love Britain and don't want to be British, then they never will be.
@@dominicjohn8954 not only do they not want to be British but hate us.
No you don't get to do that actually if some forigner turned up and started telling me they are British I wouldn't take to kindly to that. They should just get on with their lives instead of trying to start fights with the native population. We have enough issues in this country with immigrants playing up and the police doing nothing.
I'm not aware of any person coming here doesn't want to be British! What am I missing???
That’s what it’s all about, respecting each other. Treat people how you would like them to treat you.
Of course you are more than welcome in the UK. Take care.
You are very welcome in UK as far as I am concerned. And your English is excellent.
It's far superior to my Korean.
@@adamlee3772 I always love how the British always compliment a foreigner who tries to speak English. Often by pointing out their own poor language skills. It’s one of the most endearing traits of the British 🙏
@@MishMash22 well I am an Australian so my English is even worse.
@@adamlee3772 😂👍
Thats a breath of fresh air to hear despite all thats happening in the UK.
Also, please dont hate your English, you speak it well 😊
Your English is great. I understood you very well.
Thank you for your kind words about the UK.
I watched this with a broad smile - so nice to come across some TH-cam content that isn't either doom-laden about the current state of things or overly flashy and loud in its content. :D
Folk like yourself are always going to be welcome here because you came here through love - first of your husband and then of our country. That's really all we 'need' to be comfortable with people - just don't hate us, don't misbehave or break the law and have a bit of decency when it comes to respective the way we do things and live our lives here.
Thank you for sharing this story at a time when a lot of British people are being portrayed wrongly
Some People are afraid of people who are different from themselves, it threatens their idea of what they think the UK should be like, you have a brilliant approach and your personality has shone through. There must be many shy people who can’t easily fit in and don’t enjoy themselves here even people who were born here.
My grandmother is Japanese and when I was growing up she did indeed face discrimination, but the people that were guilty of this were definitely the exception, and not the rule. Most of us are happy to talk to anyone who is up for it.
It's interesting isn't it? I understand that it might always be there, being a human I guess means we have the capability to always judge others in comparing them to ourselves. Your Grandmother I assume lived either during or just after World War 2? The general Japanese population, I don't know the propaganda they might have been told. Same as Germany, Same as Britain, Same as America. It is the normal everyday people who suffer. We as a world are still new to connecting with everyone else, we all are so far away from each other yet are so close digitally where we can't have a physical pure conversation with each other, face to face which removes all of the emotional interaction which is why people on Social Media just insult people they don't agree with. Cultures, religions, ideologies, all of it clashes and it is hard to accept and agree because we all grew up different but I feel this period was always going to happen because we can't always understand each other which leads to misunderstandings.
My Parents told me to just respect people, say please and thank you. It seems like it should be obvious to just be kind to people.
I came to the UK as a young child, so I've always grown up in the culture but watching my mother and her friends I'd say that humour is probably the biggest hurdle for immigrants to make friends in the UK. British humour tends to be quite subtle and dry, there is a lot of saracasam, and wordplay. It can also be quite dark. These are all things that are very hard to understand for a lot of foreigners. Given that the most common social activity in the UK is to meet up with friends to talk and crack jokes this can prove to be a very large hurdle for immigrants even after many years of living in the UK.
Thank you fort your video, it was a breath of freshair.
I'm Asian and the British are some of the most welcoming people on the planet. A lot of very wonderful people who don't live their lives looking at people's skin colour, religion or culture. Substantially better than the region my parents came from (South Asia), which is a hotbed of various types of hatred and discrimination.
@@MishMash22 thank you. You’re comment means a lot. I hope you find much happiness in life.
@@gonnabeayogi1445 🙏
Lisa, thank you for this video. You make me feel proud to be British which is hard to do these days. I'm so glad you are here, thank you for being a great person!
You are exactly right lisa & this is the way most british people are. We welcome & will help anyone from any part of the world. All we ask in return is that you respect our ways, our culture & our history and you have clearly done that so you are and always will be welcomed by the british people. Thank you for your video, it was very nice to hear.
Thank you.
You have no idea how much it touched me to hear someone actually likes Brritish (or more specifically English) people and has enjoyed their experience here. I've only heard people relentlessly insult us haha. Thank you so much for this, can't really express how impactful it is to hear something positive for once, and I hope you continue to have a lovely time here.
Thank you very much.
You are the kind,lovely person who does bring enrichment here. Thank you
I closed my eyes and didn’t read the subtitles, your English is excellent 👍
We are glad to have you here. Your English is easy to understand. Glad you are happy here.
It’s great to hear such positive things about the UK and the British people. The vast majority here have always welcomed anyone who comes to this country who then respects our values, customs and way of life. You seem such a lovely lady an I thank you for sharing your experience ❤
Nice to hear. Glad you're enjoying Britain. You're english is much better than most people's mandarin.
This country mostly discriminates against White british natives.
I know, it's weird。
we do not discriminate against anyone who lives here peacefully
We love people who come here to learn, to thrive, to work, to make friends, to learn our culture. We just don’t like the people coming here illegally who don’t want to work, don’t want to learn our culture or language.
Lisa I'm English and I think your English is good. I can understand you. You have a Strong accent but theirs nothing wrong with that. As long as people listen to you they will be able to understand what you're saying. And if you come across a word you struggle to say just practice and you will get their. If your kind to people they will be kind to you most of the time. That was a nice video. And to be honest the UK as so many accents from town to Town it must be hard for any new comer to get to grips with our Landauge. I'm now in North Wales but I Grew up in Manchester. A lot of Londoners can't understand what we are saying and if you hear somebody from Newcastle thats Like a different Language again but we can understand eachother most of the time.
You’re a welcome addition to our wonderful country. Love from Shropshire.
People who are kind and work hard/support their families are always welcome in Great Britain, no matter where you are from - we will welcome and defend you as one of our own.
People who come to commit crime, can't work or want to limit other citizen's freedoms should simply leave or be made to leave the country.
Im very glad you speak English. It helps a lot. I hope you enjoy English culture and our our long history. We welcome nice people like you.
Thank you.
@@GobbyLisa99 You are welcome im white working class and apparently classed as gammon whatever that means. We welcome immigration but not illigal undocumented immigration. Simple as that.
Hi Lisa. You seem like a lovely smiling person. Thank you for sharing your experiences and for making videos in English, which is a difficult language. I always appreciate if someone is learning the language, because that effort is important. I was surprised that you do not like chocolate - of course you may choose what you like, but perhaps try a variety of chocolates? It was a good idea to take cookies to your English class - usually, that will make you a popular person!
Your English is much better than my Korean, keep practicing you are doing really well
You are right in thinking there are good and bad people in every country. Also sometimes people are just having a bad day, it is really nothing to do with you. I am glad you enjoy living here. You are welcome.
This video deserves a LOT MORE views and likes, than it has.
You did an amazing job Lisa, English can be a nightmare, not helped by the fact the same words can mean a multitude of different things! 😆
Ps new subscriber here, really appreciated your video! My father passed away when I was a teenager, but I still live my life by what he drummed into me as a child, ALWAYS use common sense and logic as it will solve 95% of your problems in life!
I’m now nearly 60, and can honestly say, he was right!
Loved that you used common sense and logic in your thinking and views in this video, so rare these days! Especially in the present climate, where everyone is offended.
People tend to conflate angry interactions with racism. Majority of the time I doubt their race even matters, its just a tool to fuel their anger in the moment. And from personal experiance it does seem that many interactions that people claim to have as racism tend to be nothing of the sort. I talked to someone from Africa who claimed the UK was racist because they failed to meet the quota for turning in an essay, something everyone has to do not just them. So it seems that the term racism is now being used as an excuse more and more for people who underperformed and underachieved. Thats not to say it doesnt exist but its growing increasingly harder to tell what was and wasnt racism especially from word of mouth.
Many people use discrimination as an excuse to achieve their goals.
I think it is ironic that you would be given a hard time by some for your English skills considering that many Britons don't even try to speak another language abroad.
I come from a teaching background and your English is certainly audible and I can see you can easily have a conversation. So don't worry about that :)
I can speak some Arabic, German and Italian when I go abroad I always learn some of the language even if its just please and thankyou
@@roseann5126 Both those words/phrases go a long way when spoken in the native language.
You are so sweet and the UK is lucky to have you. 😄
You sound a lovely person and, in my 71 years of experience, you talk a lot of good sense about how British people are mainly decent and don’t discriminate. Obviously, like all around the world, there are nasty and/or racist people, but they seem to be a very small minority. Your English is good enough to be well understood on this video. 💋
All we ask for is for people who want to live here to try to get involved and feel British if you will defend Britain your welcome to be one of us your video is great love from Manchester
Thank you 😊
Spot on
Racists ask those things. Normal people just let people get on with their life.
@@tillthewheels racists ask foreigners to assimilate?
@@tillthewheelsyou're the type of person to be so open and tolerant you'd welcome the caliphate
People don't respect tolerance. They respect mutual understanding not fake piety
You don't have to explain, you did nothing wrong. Its common to start a monologue by saying "hello friends" to set a more convivial tone. Anyone that complains about something this silly is most likely a troll. You've established a very sweet and wonderful channel, don't let the naysayers bring you down.
Really thank you . It encouraged me.😊
I live near a university, and when I go into town I see people from many countries. I love that!
Before I retired, I worked for a big international company that does business all over the world.
It has a policy of hiring people from all the countries in which operates. And it has a policy of moving people around globally.
I learned that there are smart people, kind people, good people in every country. Inside, we are all the same.
So now I subscribe to your channel.
I went to school with a Chinese girl powan and she was one of the sweetest most wonderful friend's i had.
Hi, it's lovely to hear that, I have always hoped that was the case
I've no idea how this (you) popped up in my TH-cam feed. Regardless - it is brilliant. Well said. A lot of wisdom in there.
I can't imagine myself ever moving to live permanently in another country and being able to adapt as well as you obviously have ... and to be so accepting of, and committed to, a new culture and people. That takes a lot of courage, patience and tolerance.
I think your husband is a very - VERY - lucky man to be with someone who is so obviously sincere and positive .... and has such a lovely laugh and good sense of humour. 🦘
Thank you.
We love east asian people, polite, kind and friendly, that is all we ask and you are the best example of how to integrate
I am sooooo glad that I've found your channel. You are so lovely and positive and a ray of sunshine. Thank you for making me smile. God bless you and everyone reading this.
So glad you like the UK. 🙂
Thank you.
Lisa, you are a wonderful person.
I literally moved away from my home town near Glasgow to London because I didn't like how few people from different cultures I got to interact with. It's bizarre to me that anyone thinks that immigrants are anything other than beneficial. Our country would be a much more boring place without people like you.
And you're absolutely right about us needing more food options. As a Brit there's nothing I love more than when someone comes here from another country and brings their food and culture. I can't claim you wont meet any bigots but most of us love you for who you are and what you add to our society.
You're English is very good, people worry about if their English is good, if we can understand you then your English is good, it doesn't have to be perfect
My three children are half Japanese. They grew up in the UK and are now in their thirties and forties. They have never reported any actual discrimination - some ignorant teasing at school, perhaps, but nothing malicious,. They are still in friendly contact with their schoolmates.
We as a country used to be a hell of alot more tolerant in the 1990s & 2000s, but since a certain event in 2016 it gave certain groups of people a platform to spew they’re hatred, just my experience though
Thanks for being here :)
Generally I think the people who find it hardest to fit in or feel welcome are the people that move here and don't try to integrate or learn a bit about the culture or some of the language but instead just try and recreate where they moved from and stay within their ex-pat community. A lot of time its not that these people will face discrimination, but more likely they will face indifference instead of a warm welcome. I would imagine being married to a British person helps with that. British people experience the same when they move to other countries, if you insulate yourself in a British ex-pat community overseas (Brits in Spain is a classic example) you're are less likely to be welcomed. That's not to say you must abandon your culture to fit in, just make a little room for the new one too. Of course, sadly there are no shortage of A-holes in the world, so no matter where you go and who you are, you will come across them eventually :(
Your English is truly perfect, it is only the accent that people may struggle with! But even then, I can understand you fully without subtitles.
No one say accent .Because in the Uk , so many different accent . Exactly Chinese people prefer to criticize other Chinese people's pronunciation when speaking English.
let's not lie to ourselves and say that something is perfect when it isn't.
I can also understand this lady without subtitles, as she can articulate the words very well and you can tell she has put in effort to learn, it's just not at that fluency level where the language flows easily off the tongue.
Very good at english though, I agree with that, definitely better than my mandarin ever will be.
I'm a British born Chinese and from my view and experience discrimination and/or racism is dependent on where you are in uk, like some places are more racist and others everyone is super polite and helpful, also it depends when you started to stay/live in uk like 80s uk compared to 2000s uk are complete polar opposites. Discrimination and racism in general is like the one bad apple in a basket...every country has the one bad apple but the rest are normal, welcoming and helpful.
I have a foreign coworker that’s from China and he’s an absolute Chad of a man and the fact he has very similar taste and hobbies as me makes me very fond of him.
There's two meanings for the word, discriminate: 1) to make an unjust or prejudicial distinction, and 2) to recognize a distinction; differentiate. It's common to have two meanings in English that contradict each other. But to answer your question, yes people discriminate, both in negative and positive ways. It depends on the individual, their experiences and exposure to media.
I have noticed when learning Japanese than nearly every sound is a vowel or a vowel with a consonant - a, la, ra, ma, etc. In english, we don't do this, it's common in English to have multiple consonants in a row, I think this is where people struggle when it comes to pronunciation.
Even as a native English speaker, there are plenty of times where I come across things that are difficult to say, tongue twisters are the best example of this.
P.s. I only use Japanese as an example because I don't know any Korean.
Haha . I’m Chinese. If you write Korean I don’t understand it.
Japanese for me is difficult. But I like Japanese culture
@@GobbyLisa99 Ahh, my mistake, I saw Korean tags in the video description, I assumed you were Korean
I hope you never encounter discrimination, you are clearly are a happy positive person and your husband is a very lucky man. I realise from listening to you that English words are difficult to pronounce for a Chinese person, but you are working hard to perfect it. I could never learn Chinese.I hope your husband recovers his health, I'm sure he is being looked after well by you and the National health. My best wishes to you both
Thank you.
No your English is so good, and you’re more than welcome to the UK, one of us now! 😁 Your energy is so positive too, very wholesome! ☺️
Thank you .
Thank you, that's very nice to hear. I live in Birmingham and there are some tensions at the moment, but I really do believe it's a very small minority. Even within that very small minority though, there is very little antagonism for Korean people. Like Japan you have lots of coast, a long tradition of politeness, and a strong work-ethic. There are both common subjects to discuss and values. Also very little that's so divergent that it appears odd, rather than just personal taste that a native English person may also possess.
hope you are well. I know what happened .
I think of it this way you ADD to the tapestry of the UK, some people just want to cut the tapestry apart. integrate into the uk culture you will be one of us
I had a Chinese friend in college. We were instant friends, occasionally visited each other outside college. She'd lived in the UK for about 35 years at the time I knew her - and she suffered only 'one' scary racist confrontation. This came from an American tourist who mistook her for being Japanese.
I used to visit Chinatown a lot when I worked in London, loved the food, the shops, restaurants, the atmosphere (especially during New Year). I regularly used to buy some of my weekly shopping there, as I like cooking Chinese food at home. Never had any problems, always felt welcome.
I think a lot of Eastern Asians readily embrace Western culture. Shame that other cultures want to separate themselves, create no-go zones, and behave in eays contrary to British culture. It makes me ask, if they are so determined to remain as unhappy outsiders, always criticising British culture, always trying to change it - why come here in the first place?
But it is very easy to see why you have been well accepted with good friends. Friendly, happy, willing to integrate and join the family - that's all we ask.
There are elements of society here in the UK that are fundamentally against people mixing with other races and cultures. You will find that in any culture or race of people. I have fallen out with some of the extended parts of my family because I was married to a Thai woman and, the stereotypical argument is that she only wanted to marry for money and citizenship. Those points are far from the truth. Cultural differences aside, there is only one race. It's the human race and, no matter where we go, we should embrace each other with love and respect. That is what being a human is.
I wish you the best and against all forms or prejudice as a couple. It’s one thing to face it personally, it’s another when it’s towards people we love.
@John_Smith2302 Sounds yours and your wife’s experience with your extended family, is less about discrimination and more about family dynamics.
I am so glad you enjoy living here and people have treated you well :) We are very happy to have you ❤
I am now retired from work the last company I worked for Employed a lot of foreign students from Salford Universit as part time staff. I treated them as I would any one else that worked with me
I have a girlfriend who is a Filipina, for me personally it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what colour your skin is or what language you speak, we’re all human, the most important thing for me is that you have a good heart.
The UK would be a shadow of what it is without all the other people from all around the world.
Personally , anybody who wants to work, contribute and live in the UK should be WELCOMED.
Hope you, your family and husband have a wonderful life.
My bad experiences has mostly come from immigrant communities of south asian/middle eastern origins which is quite ironic.
I think your English is very strong, and I am glad that you have a good impression of the English overall.
What a lovely lady you are, Lisa. I am so pleased you feel welcomed by British people. We are generally a welcoming country to those who are here legally, who are tolerant of people of all faiths, colour or creed, who contribute to society and who don’t try to impose their culture or religion and who respect the rule of law and fairness.
You melted my heart when you said, “Although my English is not very good (which is not true), I’m British now. When I became British, I already regarded myself as a British person.”.
Likewise, in the eyes of the vast majority of the British people, you became British long before you swore allegiance to the King, but because you want to learn about the English language rather than just speak it, and as someone who wants to explore the history, culture, and people of these Isles. As importantly, we can learn, enjoy, and share in your history and culture.
If for nothing else, stating “I will stand on the side of Britain in everything.” will have won the people’s love and respect. ❤️
Thank you very much 😊
The more important question... what do you think of British food?
I am an Asian American and live in UK. I have definitely been discriminated, 3 times. Sometimes tell me my English is so good, but sounds like American, and ask me where I learned it. 😓
I don't think this is discrimination, I'm just curious about your accent
I can’t believe you didn’t like chocolate before you came to Britain. 😊 I do love your videos and your open mindedness. 👍
Your English is alot better than my Mandarin or Cantonese Lisa, I think the typical English will appreciate your efforts and hopefully make you feel welcomed and at home.
Interesting thing: identity among many native Brits identity has shifted from ‘ British’ to ‘English’, ‘Scots’ etc. But ‘ British’ is a preferred identity among ethnic minorities like this lady. As an Englishmen l prefer a British over English identity since we have been united for several hundred years, have fought wars together and share basically the same values and culture. The UK is an unusual political arrangement and because of its relative size and wealth, is dominated by England. One thing l will say for this lady and others who come to live here: it is a fascinating country to explore. There are things of interest everywhere you go and the countryside is beautiful. I have travelled to over 50 countries outside the UK but in my declining years l am exploring as much of this country as l can. There is so much to see and do
It is impossible to please everyone. Hate will always exist no matter what you do and who you are, the only choice you have is to ignore the negativity and focus on the positivity
I don't think you need subtitles, I'm looking away and I understand you perfectly
Your English is 90 000% better than my Korean! What a delightful lady - you make our country richer! Integration is very important. I have lived in 4 countries and identified with my host country very strongly each time. And now I have been Swiss for the last 25 years. My ex-wife said I am more Swiss than the Swiss themselves! All the best, Rob in Switzerland
Thank you. Oh, you are so lucky live in Switzerland. My husband and I went there for one week in 2022. It is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Too, too expensive, 😄
@@GobbyLisa99 Yes unfortunately it is expensive even for us. Our salaries are higher but we have to pay a lot for accommodation and health insurance, fuel and food. So our disposable income is not necessarily very much. Luckily tax is not too high for normal people.
Such a lovely lady with a positive outlook on life. Her husband is a fortunate man.
Thank you very much.