5 UNEXPECTED CULTURE SHOCKS WE EXPERIENCED HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ม.ค. 2025
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We have been in the Philippines for 4 months now and we’ve definitely seen and experienced a lot since we’ve been here, these are our 5 things that shocked us since being here and the cultural things we find so different compared to the UK 🇬🇧
We love travelling around the Philippines and it’s been such an adventure so far!
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The Philippine is the compLete package,from almost no Language barrier,diverse culture,assorted food choices,good vibes,nature unmatched,and most importantLy the Local are hospitabLe and friendLy, real gem of asia💎🇵🇭
Yes all these are very true
Yes all these are very true
Thank you.
Heart of the world
Thanks!
No problem!
Living together as a family loving each other is a fantastc foundation for life, Wistl family! That was a brave decision you took, and God is blessing you for that decision! He will live with you and provide you all you need!
Thank you so much!
We feel you. Don't mind the bashing! That's part of being in the eye of the public!
What matters is how your subscribers love your family and we can definitely see that you're all enjoying your time here.
Give my smile to Harry and the kids :)
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We appreciate that
Well said..
Yeah... Totally agree with everything you said most especially to leftover food 😂.
When we have leftover food, we usually take it home for the people at home who weren't with us. It's more of like thinking of them even we are eating outside without them.
Moreover, if we have leftover bones of chicken, pork or beef when we eat in restaurants, we also take it home for the dogs 😂 or if we ate in a seafood restaurant, we still bring home leftover of our cats at home 😂😃
True, I'm here in California you don't see people smile, you know why? They're always in a rush. That's why I like the Philippines, a lay back country.
It makes you feel nice when you see people smiling
Well you don't need to go to Philippines for that. Just go to mid-southern States. I exactly know what you were saying as I stayed/vacationed in California albeit just a month but my limited exposure jibes with what you said. Many friendly and nice Americans here in mid-south who always greet "How do you do" or, in their local verse "howdy". :)
Rush here and there to do 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet sad to say buy this huy that culture of materialism society of america.
@@internationaldirector2917 Dude I get your point but your post is all over. You went from makeng ends meet to materialism. Two different worlds amigo.
God bless
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We too are frustrated with our own transportation system 😅 I really just hope we have subways and speed trains that goes all the way to north and south provinces like you said. Thanks for your honest observation and appreciation to philippines 🌴
I hope so too!
Thank you for appreciating the Philippines and the ways of Filipinos. 👍 Wishing this family more vlogging adventures for 2023 and beyond.
Our pleasure!
In the Philippines, we have a laid-back stress-free life. Driving in all sorts of vehicles is an organized chaos but we have less accidents. We care so much for our family and love nature. Sharing food and pure delight in making visitors feel at home is a norm in a family. We are a happy but a resilient people smiling even in adversity. Patient and hopeful of a better future for everyone.
Yes very laid back but it is great for stress
The Phil. Govt should see this video and take some of your advices.
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It's good to ur observation it's literally true here. But hope u can stay here and welcome to our country that's ur 2nd home.. I'm really sad and hope to improve other perspective... But its a real life... Always be ur great to here ur family.. Hope someday gain to road a more followers pray for that. 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖🇵🇭🇵🇭
We think the Philippines is a lovely country and can’t wait to where it will be in the future
You're absolutely right. Your observations are on point. Thank you for your tolerance. So glad you chose to live in the Philippines. I hope you'll stay longer in Makati. Wishing you all the best for 2023.
Thank you so much!
There is a train plying to Bicol provinces where Legaspi is a part but less glamorous trains but you can reach some cities in Bicol.
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No offence taken 😊 We even appreciate your thoughts and observations. We admire your being open-minded and adaptive to our culture🥰 We wish you more fun and amazing adventures in 2023🎉♥️
That’s great to hear and yes we on adventure very soon 🤫
I love the Philippines. Being born in Manila, it is great to see many people of different nationalities visit and live in the Philippines. Relax and take each day with love. Don't rush. Also belated happy birthday to the Mrs. May 2023 bring nothing but great things to your family. Ingat!
Thankyou and we will be taking our time to experience as much as possible
God bless always all adds no skip always ☺️❤️
Thankyou so much
Thankyou so much
I love that mustardy tshirt of kevin i will look for that seriously! 🥰
It’s from Primark in the UK 😂
Thank you for your honesty!!
Always!
#4 its like you are family now that you are on social media -people watch you regularly that they think you are close to them that when they met you personally its like you are long lost friend lots of affection/hugging specially to the kids...
We guess
God bless us thank you so much for visiting Philippines. Enjoy your life and keep on smiling. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁From Lani D. Nepomuceno, Philippines 🇵🇭
We love the Philippines
That's why there's a saying "It's more Fun in the Philippines" 😂😁 . But Still its nice to here and to know that you still love staying here in the Philippines even though things seems very different from western cultures and traditions. Looking forward to your new Adventures in 2023. Stay Happy and Enjoy your adventures here in the Philippines.
Thanks! 😃
my wish is youll have more friends so they can tour you around wth thr car.. so it oul be safe and convenient for you guys.. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤞🏻
It will happen in time
Wishing your family the best of New Year!
Happy new year!
Yes it’s more relaxed here and laidback especially in the province.
I also travelled abroad and people walk so fast hahaha.
There’s a British vlogger who got married a Filipina living in Leyte in the Visayas. He mentioned in his vlog that his health here improve.
I can see why as we think our health has improved a lot
Roads connecting to different provinces are really what we lack. This is the reason why development of rural areas are slow and why the population is concentrated in the metro cities due to job opportunities.
You discussed your insights of our culture well. 😊
The pace of life here is slow. It could be because of our climate. Being fast paced in a hot and humid country is rather uncomfortable and so we take our time. And yeah... you'll learn patience, which I think is a good virtue. It will lessen your stress level and would be good for your health.
Be safe, healthy and happy! 😄
God bless! 😇
We agree that the low pace helps with stress
We agree that the low pace helps with stress
Welcome to Phillipines a new family neighbor thanks
Thankyou so much it is a lovely country
All i can say is road to 10k yahooo 🎊🎉. Happy new year and wishing your family all the best. Hope you will stay here longer 🤗
Happy new year!!
I’m married to a British American and your courage is inspiring me to bring my husband in my birth country. I am nervous because my husband is not as flexible as your family.
Hello! I really appreciate this vlog. Im touched when u said that, you practicing your children to say hi to other people ❤ and thank you for loving our culture even though its hard for you (at first)
You are so welcome , we just think it best to teach them good manners
Smiling and greeting other people even strangers would not cost you anything but would make the receiver feel good. Thanks for adopting it. It is something that is strange at first but would make you feel good as well. 💖💖💖😊
GOD bless you family. 👨👩👦🤗💕
Thanks so much
Your observation is all valid.
Thanks for your honesty.
I hope you will be able to try living or to visit the province and you will experience the warm sharing among neighborhood. 😊
There's a saying that goes, "If you can survive driving the streets of Metro Manila, you can drive anywhere in the world." FILIPINOS are some of the best drivers and pilots in the world. Imagine jeepney drvers, getting payments, counting money for change and looking for passengers all at the same time.
I can see why they say that
My first time seeing your channel. Kevin's so cute, he's like an adult "little boy", if that makes sense😊. Innocent looking eyes. You both give out positive vibes. More power to your channel!
Lol welcome along to our family
We have sort of railway system. You can take a train from Manila all the way to Legaspi. When it comes to tunnels underwater that is nearly impossible since Philippines takes care of the marine lifes corals and everything. Even building a bridge from one island to another they need to take into consideration the marine life.
It was only a suggestion
I love you guys, live a life to the fullest... God bless 🙏 💖💖
its jst mean your kids are so cute and adorable!!! 🥳❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very kind
Very kind
Yes there are ongoing subway constructions, also MRT 7 ongoing to Fairview. PNR ongoing construction to Bulacan. Also they can start now to reconstruct trains to Bicol. There’s also ongoing construction of modern international airport in Bulacan. There’s also ongoing construction of LRT to Cavite which will pass through NAIA.
LRT and MRT will soon be interconnected.
Philippines is composed of 7,000 plus islands that is why there’s so many infrastructures to be done.
Wow this will bring so much to the Philippines it is great to hear
Welcome to our place.Godspeed!
Welcome to the Philippines!Thank you for appreciating our culture.When you said that no food wasted because yuo can bring home the leftovers,makes me smile.When you go back to England,you'll miss the Filipino way especially "Manana Habit".Amazing that your kids always taste our foods too.Enjoy your stay here.God bless you!
Thank you for sharing your observations / feedback. We appreciate it and we don't mind really as long as they're true. You're free to tell them to us and we're also curious or open to know what you guys think or any other foreigners for that matter. It helps us become aware or improve if ever. Just enjoy your stay here guys and do consider PH your 2nd home. You guys are welcome here. .Stay safe and take care Wistl Family.. Happy New Year 2023!
Happy new year , we always are honest but respectful
@@wistlfamilyadventures Awesome! Keep it up the lovely Wistl Famly! ^^
love you guys💛💛💛
So nice thankyou 🧡🧡🧡
Yes expressway goin to southern part going to bicol and legaspi is trying to develop . A 4 lanes hope this will be develop and finish early..
12:35 Trivia: The Philippines is now recognized as NIC-newly industrialized country
Hit up a notch in development is good but that would also translate to cost-it wouldn't be as cheap anymore
Yeah that’s true
🥳 Happy New Year 🎉
Take care Always…
Happy new year
Welcome 🙏 to the Philippines 🇵🇭 I hope you really enjoyed staying here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 thank you for appreciating our culture.god bless ,have fun.take good care of your kids and belongings wherever you go.
Happy new year wisht family i wish one day we will meet bcoz i will give something or gift godbless u all
Happy new year
Hello...you should try Villa Escuedero day tour or Pagsanjan or Tagaytay day tour..you will enjoy it.Check the internet for the day tours.
Watch out for Fridays video we have a surprise trip 🧡
Happy New Year Wistl family😊
Happy new year
Maraming Salamat din po sa pamilya niyo💖💚❤
Your welcome
Thank u so much we love u
im glad you liked moving to my beautiful country,
Your realizations are making you Filipino chill. The question is do you like it or not? But I think the good traits will be good for you and your family. Great job
Good eve,wistl family..Happy newyear to you guys,we appreciated that all you sayings about phil.cultures,thank you so much for that very nice opinions pilipinos cultures,but you know phil is very easy to communicating they are knows how to speak english,plus pilipinos are friendly,smiling,loving people,kindness,..warm welcoming& everything..and also you are free doing your own,you can own your time,no strickly you can do what you do..or freedom...we love you sooo much..we never forget you ever..🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️..take care always..
Good evening and happy new year yes we agree with everything you said 🧡
welcome to The Philippines.
Mabuhay.
Salamat po
gud eve...wistl fam❤
Good evening
ROAD to 10K!!!!
So close!
Guys,let us support this channel
Love you Wist family😊
So very kind Thankyou 🧡
Thank you for appreciating the Philippines. Enjoy. Hoping that you could visit the islands and beaches.
We will!
I am so touched by your testimony and honesty about your first experience in the Philippines, so I am subscribing. Watching from the USA. I plan of moving to the Philippines.
Thankyou and we hope your move goes well
Wow, this is what I've been waiting for..a sequel to your Episode 74's "Top 10 Crazy Things We Noticed in the Philippines" which you've mentioned on that video before that there might be a part 2..and I guess this is literally it! I did enjoy watching this new one tonight. 😁
I hope you'll have some other related episodes like this pertaining to your observations or experiences or other culture shocks in the next coming weeks or months, and I think that'll be great. 🙂
Great to hear 🧡🇵🇭🙏
Great to hear 🧡🇵🇭🙏 we will consider it in the future
MAA'M REBECCA & SIR KEV , I THINK IN THE UK . YOU CAN'T JUST VLOG " SPONTANEOUSLY ". OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE OF PRIVACY OF OTHER PEOPLE ( UK ). BUT HERE IN PHILIPPINES , FILIPINO'S MOST OF US " LOVE'S " BEING ON CAMERA😅🤣😂👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👍👋✌️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Yes very much so, Filipinos love the 📸
Because we are the happiest person on earth they'll could not easily accept the reality of life we have and how lucky we are being pilipino..😂😂😅😄😘
@@wistlfamilyadventures Is "Rebecca" correct? And is it your preferred name to call you? Does Kevin like to be called "Kev", I may have missed it because from what I remember he was being addressed as "Kevin".
I agree about all that you said.
That’s great to hear
Try to explore OKADA Manila
We will one day
Po or Opo is giving the highest form or respect that you give to a person ,be it younger or older when you talk to a person.
We always try to respect everyone we meet
All you said is true that's the filipino attitude I wish you can have a car and you can go to diffrent provinces all the filipinos loves you very much 💕💕💕
Maybe one day 🧡 and great to hear you agree with us
This is my 2nd time with u guys. Quite interesting but factual observations. There are positives & negatives in this country. But the best u can have in this country is the love of its people. That's why u will notice so many foreign women now opting for Filipinos like Americans, Germans, Brazilians even those from as far as Eastern Europe. Notice those popular vlogs now existing on TH-cam. I pray that your family will soon find your rightful niche in our humble society. Best Regards to your beautiful family.
There are 2 subway trains currently being developed, one is from quezon city going to taguig and naia 3. Then subway train from makati to bgc. There is also a plan for a train going to north from manila. Hopefully everything comes into reality.
Hopefully it will happen
Always excited for the next one. ❤
The next one we hope you will enjoy
Binge watching ur vids. New subscriber here. More power to your chanel🎉🎉🎉
Thankyou so much and welcome along to our family
wow,, were on opposite side, were filipino living in Essex England,,,i subs right away. i agree with all mentioned, im driving a motorbike here in UK
Wow where abouts in Essex thankyou for being a part of our adventure
Very nice observation indeed, out of many vids of culture shocks here in the PH from foreigners I’ve seen here in youtube, this one tops for me 🤍
That’s amazing to hear and glad you enjoyed our observations
I had a British boss traveling back and forth for ten years here twice a year and he constantly jaywalks 😅 Even goes over the street islands. Also, he comes fit but leaves a bit fuller. He eats at buffets all the time here.
i like your vlog you stay in the
philippines and friendly
Thankyou and we are planning to for a while
Just notice your TH-cam channel and I'm your new subscriber from now on . Thank you for appreciating Philippines and i hope for your safety wherever you go.🙏😊
Thanks for subbing!
@@wistlfamilyadventures you're welcome 🤗
In your crazy things video converts into culture shocks. Well as the days gone by
It's not so bad, as long as we take it with a grain of sand.. And People everywhere have to make life choices, go for laid-back or go fir strait laced.
It was just our observations
@@wistlfamilyadventures that's why your observations are the reasons known as "only in the Philippines".
I appreciate your comment. Let me help you understand. First, Filipino time is one influence of the Spanish colonisation for 400 years and our hot & humid tropical climate. When you go to the province you'll experience siesta/afternoon nap which is the same in Mexico and in Spain. Everything stops after lunch. Second, touching and sharing food with friends is vital because Filipino culture is collective than individualistic. Children are taught to get along, take care of younger siblings and respect their elders. We take care of our seniors. It is not acceptable behaviour to put your parents in homes for the aged. Thus, we have multi-generational households. It helps us recover fast in times of disaster, natural calamities, deaths and war. It's a security blanket. Third, our country is still in the process of development. Thus, public transport is not reliable and readily available particularly in the province. If you drive, it is better to rent a car and use Waze or Google maps in your travels.
Note: Majority of Filipinos have Spanish beliefs, American educated, tri-lingual, reads Japanese anime, fans of Korean stars, and an international palate.
Thankyou for this great breakdown very helpful
Thank u very much for your honest evaluation on pinoys traits, practices, values and a bit of culture and that you are slowly embracing and adapting it.
Appreciated much
Best wishes to u lovely wistl family this 2023.
It’s been a privilege to experience the 🇵🇭
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️love this family
Thankyou so much
About the development, to be fair, the Philippines is a very young country. We’ve only been fully independent in 1946… so that’s 76 years. Our political system is not yet mature, which really slows down progress. The UK has been much more ahead for centuries now, had been at the forefront during the industrial revolution, and have gained a lot from their colonies. The Philippines has a lot of catching up to do 😊
They will get there and so looking forward to see how good it will be
Corruption slowed down development. 76 years as you've said is a lot of time. Japan, Korea, Vietnam did very well in less.
Fantastic
Thank you so much 😀
Kito family is also from Uk
We know 🇬🇧
On point 💯❤️
Salamat po
Kevin's comment and Rebecca's reaction at 14:52-14:58 are quite epic! 🤣😂Love you guys!
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I wish u guys all the best.. always use PO and OPO too guys its a sign of respect.. God Bless..
See do sir
Good observation.....😄
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There’s culture shocks in every country, and those u mentioned r in ours
🇵🇭❤️Just Enjoy!🥳
We do loads 🧡
If you are going to Batangas, you should plan first what part you will go since Batangas province is big and there are different routes depending on what part of the province you'll go. You must know your bus route coz there are Pinoys who don't know that Batangas City (Capital of Batangas)is different from Batangas (the province) and might point you to other route like Lemery or Nasugbu etc. This already happened while we were on a trip to Nasugbu, some guys boarded Nasugbu route coz it is what pointed to them when they said they are going to Batangas City and it was too late when they found out that they should've boarded Batangas City route.😅
Thankyou for letting us know
I love your vlog I grew up in Philippines it's always fun when I visit life is so simple there and relaxing, people are friendly I miss going to the malls they are huge so many stores and the foodcourt is awesome so many choices. Goodluck to you guys I hope you will like living in Philippines.
It really is!
Thank you for appreciating and staying long here in the Philippines but about what you said about needing a guide is true so you can go to places here that are really beautiful that is not very much known and for safety as well 😊
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i think im going to realy love this family
So kind
👌 awesome
You guys need to go to enchanted kingdom.
One day we will
Gud eve guys
Good evening
Thats all true thats why its more fun in the philippines hahaha happy new year again wistl family.👍🙏😍🌲🇵🇭
Same to you!
Spot on.
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We have Underground Systems and Rides even by Bus From Luzon to Mindanao and We have a Lot of trains. And Buses you just need to have a Know how 🇵🇭
We are aware of the bus routes
If you want to experience the real life in the Philippines, you should come to the country side which its totally different from the metro even the life big cities in the province is also totally different.