About the staring. Black people are interesting to us in a good way. We haven't had colonies as a country, so we are not used to see darker skin humans as much as countries like the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. You are special to us, but we are proud that you visited Hungary 😊
I have a Hawker Hurricane with Polish camo in WT, and it's currently one of my favorite low BR planes to fly. Lengyel-Magyar két jóbarát, együtt harcol s issza borát.
So first of all, I'm Hungarian. Also a white guy. So let me give you my take on stuff you say. I hope you don't mind. 0:00 - 2:42 Yep. Here is the thing. Back in the 70's 80's, during communist times it was mandatory to learn Russian. So the older/middle aged generations speak that or nothing but Hungarian. After that there was a cultural vacuum where nobody really learned any foreign language. Starting with my generation, the 90's kids, we all learned some kind of foreign language so if you meet someone 30 or younger, they'll more than likely speak at least a bit of English. 2:43-4:06 Well said. I know Hungarian is, even for Hungarians btw (Good luck with "j" and "ly"), and yes, we are obviously happy to hear someone speak it, not because we, or well, at least in my case I just like to see that you are enjoying your stay enough to try learning it. But I think this is true in every country. 4:07-5:22 True and false. Most people I know really hate it when couples are going at it on the metro or bus, don't do it on public transport, but otherwise it's perfectly fine. If you are just affectionate towards your kids that's even heartwarming to see, so no issue there, I think it's cute. As for pecks when meeting, that's very person by person. I personally hate to kiss anyone even on the cheeks, let alone when I see some guys doing it with other guys I'm like "What's wrong with you?!", but yeah, it happens. 5:53-6:50 All true, but bread is awesome. I sometimes eat buns with túro rudi like a sandwich. You should see my dad, he eats pancakes with bread. 6:51-8:45 Meat: Yup, we eat a lot of that. Not weird for me at all, meat is love. Salt: I love salty food so I barely even notice it anymore. Potatoes: Yes, it's very much a staple food. Although I wouldn't say it's in everything. Usually other stuff is in it, or it's an optional side dish. paprika: ............I hate it. Yes I am a Hungarian who hates paprika. The spice version is fine but the veggie is horrible. It's also mostly offered as a spice similarly to salt and not really mandatory in the food, unless the veggies is. 8:46-10:56 I admit I'm sometimes surprised and stare a bit when I see a really dark skinned person, but only because it's sort of a rare sight, but my tough process is just basically "Hey, wow, I wonder where he is from." (it's nothing weird or malicious). But only when said person is like SUPER dark skinned. I probably wouldn't even bat an eye seeing Ritso, in fact, I really dig your hair. BTW the not looking away thing is because we are not ashamed to look at you since we are just looking because we found something we did not expect to see. Next time this happens say hi to that person and I'm 100% sure they will smile and say "hi" back and if it's in an environment where you can, you can even strike up a conversation by saying "I noticed you were staring a lot". They'll likely laugh and start talking to you normally. people who don't compliment you after looking that much are usually just people who are shy to do so. Or stalkers... Let's hope it's not that XD 10:57-12:15 What? Really? That's not too nice of them. Yeah, not gona lie, that's probably because you are a bit easier to notice. Especially if you are not a regular there. Can't say much about that. Sorry about our retard security guards. 12:16-13:37 Nah that's just retards being retards, plus a bunch of Roma people are unfortunately like that so it's just bad association. However I think that exists with some ethnic group everywhere. By which I mean, if I went to south Africa, I'm sure they'd do that to me too. Not really a "because you are black" issue that much, but not really a nice thing yes. However I'd like to say it's a rare case. Most people are not like that. 13:38-14:21 I wouldn't say everyone is like that and the police, would definitely step in. But most normal ppl wouldn't stop a fight, like, why would they? At least not on a random normal street. However if this happens in a public space like a square or in the metro or something. You can be damn sure someone will step in. 14:22-17:20 White guy here with curly hair. Can't relate, sorry XD 17:21-19:16 Okay so a lot to unravel. First of all preferences are wide, so if you had many bad experiences, I'm sorry, but it's a person by person case really. One thing though, when people tell you they never dated a black girl, they don't mean like "Oh hey, look at that, a black girl, blacky blacky black black", at least I don't think most do. We are the type of people who share what's on our mind a lot. Most likely it's just that they are excited to meet you and it's a new experience for them so they just tell you, not because they want you to feel like "The black girl" but because they think you are special in some form. I know it sounds weird a bit, but that's how it is. 19:17-21:10 I'd say while this is also of course person by person but generally true. First impressions mean a lot here, and since, as you said black people are a definite minority, it's in a sense feels "kinda weird" to date one for a lot of people. A lot of people are conservative about their taste, so I think your summary of this is generally pretty true. Even for me to some extent I'm sad to say. 21:11-22:00 WoW, you sure met some creepy ass people. God no. Most people I know are more of the romantic type really. If you get messages like that, run. I'd only do that with my girlfriend, and only if we are comfortable enough already.
If I could just add to this very thorough reply...I lived in California for 34 yrs & the Mexican men were notorious for hard staring, at everyone!! & They will not look away!! I would ask them, What are you looking at?! They wouldn't say anything & keep staring!!! Its even worse in Mexico!!...it personally drives me nuts & I don't find it flattering but rather creepy! like I said, they do it all the time to lots of ppl so therefore its not because I'm so special..If a guy is interested he has to have enough of a backbone to talk to me...a shy man isn't cute! You only live once, if you see something you like you go for it..if u get shot down then it wasn't meant for u but you won't be beating yourself up for not trying at least...better to try and fail then not try at all!
You're generalizing! We have diversity in South Africa, so that would not happen to you! We have all ethnicities in our country and the highest population of white Africans on the continent.
All I have to say is The one I know is polite and very ……….. hmmm idk it’s almost like he’s just another guy 😂 he’s so sweet though like …… charming and doesn’t really care that I’m black
I lived in Hungary a couple of years ago. I'm Nigerian. A proud one. Budapesti gyerek vagyok! Tudod! 😀. Thanks for your video. I still miss the city, country and the buzz. I was everywhere, Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Szèkesfeherva, Èrd, Pècs, Szombàthely, Komàrom, Komàdi, Hegyeshàlom.....everywhere. Sadly, while I was there, racism was rife no doubt but I had a good time. Yes, there is plenty of bread and pork in Magyarörszàg. In all, I had a good time. Isten àlld meg a Magyart!
@@sebastiankrajewski2029 Op has clearly expressed interest and love for our culture in his comment and here you state the complete opposite by making a ridiculous general statement about "all you blacks". What would it take for the OP to demonstrate "sufficient" respect in your eyes? Kissing your feet perhaps?
@@aluko401Nice to hear you had a good time. Sorry to hear about the racism, it's not common for Hungarians to see black people though. Btw, the accents are the other way (á)
@@RitsoYipsa I am hungarian as well and I been always followed in shops. 😂 I guess security guards just get bored and they try to keep themselves entertained doing something. I know it is frustrating but it is nothing against you. It is just a basic thing for them.
Well put girl. Especially with the language. I have been learning the Hungarian language for the last 7 months and I can hardly construct a sentence. But its a beautiful country all in all.
@@suprememonka8333 oh man learn your own history! There is no 100% hungarian. We have so many different ancestors. You could have Turkish, Germanian, or Russian ancestors but if you want to send someone somewhere why are you not going back to Mongolia where are the Hungarians from?! As a hungarian I am deeply ashamed of your stupidity.
Hungarian security guys at stores are crazy. I have been followed a tons of times. LOL... We have tricked one of them and he has been following us round and round for 20 minutes at Rossmann... It's not about that you are black. They are simply just crazy.
Yeah, I have been followed too, even in a supermarket, because I'm so laud and I laugh a lot, so it seems to be weird to the security guys. I don't know why they do that so many times, but I think it's not depend your nations that much. They are just following anyone who special a little bit.
Girl I loved listening to you talk. Such clarity and open mindedness! As a black girl preparing to move to Hungary, I'm so grateful for all the info you've shared. Keep it up!
I appreciate your sharing of your experiences, especially as a Nigerian woman, in Hungary. I'm a refugee from Hungary now living in California, USA. As a musician I've worked in bands with Nigerian musicians so I have some knowledge of Nigerian culture, especially contemporary music. I know there are not many blacks in Hungary so it is interesting to hear you speak about your impressions and how Hungarians respond to you. Oh yes, bread. We like our bread :) and of course, paprika!! Enjoy your time in Hungary (Magyarország).
Hahaha! “Staring” as you call it is indeed part of the culture, but it’s actually making lots of eye contact, especially if they find you attractive, right along with the compliments. Men and women aren’t afraid to make extended eye contact, its part of flirting, which is a huge part of the culture, just like public displays of attention. Women are just as comfortable initiating the eye contact, which I think is great! As far as the security guards in stores are concerned, they actually follow Hungarians around too. I don’t know why. But entertaining video, you made me smile.... You’re sweet! 😁
@m t please, don't give a shot for media, the common citizens are normal here. The politicans have the media and they want to spare the people in thinking but there aren't much people to lie for that. So if you decide to visit this country just do it for sure. Bye
Ah I love your style of speaking so much! So much truth in it as well, I'm laughing out loud:D I'm Hungarian, and I'm followed around in stores as well, it's like they lose focus of everyone else, and just come after me, it feels so creepy:D I think security guards follow around pretty girls, that's all. They must be bored of their job otherwise:)
Hungary is the " Bread Basket" of Europe and also have rolling plains with cattle. The original Cow Boys and horse Wranglers come from Hungary. Also fruit orchards and wine. Goose liver and smoked lake fish. The largest lake in Europe is in Hungary. Hungarians were the first cosmetic skin experts in America.
My Nigerian friend said something to me that amazed me.He said everytime he visits Hungary he tries to change the way they view black people and i think thats amazing.
Great video and very humble approach. I’m Hungarian, raised in a small village, lived 12 years in Budapest and living in Portugal currently. I have the luck to have a cosmopolitan mindset regarding my own country and I agree with the picture you painted. I have a black boyfriend from the UK, I might show him your video before we travel home the first time together this summer. Would be interesting to see opinions from other members of HU black community too. Bests to you! Diana
I think I have to say something about the "staring" :D :D :D :D In Hungary it is normal to stare and we do not even realize that we are doing it most of the time. Hungarians who never been abroad would have no idea what you talk about, because it is that normal. Especially looking in the eye and maintaining the eye contact is normal and it's also have a kind of honesty feature - I don't know how else to say. Like as we look each other's eyes openly and not checking out each other in secretive way kind of thing. Of course you surely got more attention, but even if you were not black people would stare at you in this country. I have only realized this when I moved to UK. I even had a funny conversation with another Hungarian about "did you also realized that people do not look at each other in this country? why do you think that is?" and once I almost got into trouble for staring at someone. Before the smart phone era staring was even more of a habit I think. I remember once I made a whole bkv bus shut up when I boarded with my studded high-heel boots. You believe it or not, the whole bus went silent and every single person on the bus were starring at my boots. I was wearing the same boots in Manchester and no one realized it I think. And if you go into a small village in Hungary, even nowadays you are going to be stared at solely for not being local. For example now I live in a village where only 1700 people live and basically the road ends here. Literally everybody knows us, not because we are famous for any reason, they know us only because we live here. They know who we are, when we moved here, what my husband does for work, what I do for work and how my kids perform at school etc. So if a stranger (not local person, but white Hungarian person) comes into a place like this everybody will stare at that person and try to figure out who that person is. :D :D :D :D
As a Hungarian, thank you for making this video, and for trying to learn Hungarian! Look at it as a challenge: if you are able to learn Hungarian, you are able to do anything. And sorry for the staring, it's just very uncommon to see a not white or Asian person (especially in smaller villages). Btw, may I give you some expressions to help you? Like: 1. Kellet neki mint faltörő kosnak a fotocellás ajtó. (He needed it as much as a battering ram needs a self-opening door.) 2. Hogy a könnyűbúvárok tisztítsák meg a szélvédődet! ("Hopefully the scuba divers will clean your car's front window!" We say this on the roads when someone is driving on a very mad and unsafe way.) 3. Ne bízz kecskére káposztát! (Don't trust a goat with guarding a cabbage! Like, don't give your wallet to a homeless man to hold because he will run away with it.) That's what I can say now, but there are plenty of other expressions too, Dunát lehetne rekeszteni velük! (It means "You could build a dam out of them on the Danube", and we say it when there's really plenty of something.) :)
I super loved seeing your video. As a hungarian with a sociology major I particularly loooooved hearing your opinion and impressions! Yes the bread stuff... OMG so glad somebody said that! Crap carbs! I am sorry for your negative experiences with security. makes me feel so sad...
I am Hungarian and I must say I really enjoyed your video. :D I'm 100% sure it can help so many people and especially students who come to Hungary. You really pictured so many areas so well. Congratulations. :)
Well said sister, it’s pretty much the or maybe worse for us born here in the US Not expected by white people and disrespected by our African brothers. I love you 💕
In the defense of hungarian men staring you. Yeah we do stare sometimes :), but there could be another reason not just cause you black/exotic looking but that you look gorgeous. Just saying. And yeah our language is a nightmare to learn. But as far as i know we respect anyone who even dares to try to learn it :). So no worries about having any accent.
You are definitely gorgeous, maybe that's why you get a lot of staring! You look like a celebrity! 😊❤️ Also you have a lovely, bubbly personality! Thank you for making this video and I hope you still enjoy living in Hungary!
The thing is, it's quite new to see black people on the streets of Budapest. We don't have history with black people, never have colonies, or even a seashore to explore other continents. And hungarian media never told the story of african students. Arabs and chinese arrived at the beginning of the 90's, or even earlier, so we got used to them by now, but you are a really new sight here.
Dear Ritso, your video is soo nice, I was wondering that as a Hungarian I have the same observations. Traditional Hungarian food or let's call it a diet is not healthy, it contains lots of bread, white flour, potato, meet and red paprika...I think this is why all the international restaurants are soo popular, no matter if they are fast food, or expensive places, they are really popular here. We are also bored of the old Hungarian dishes 😀. And the security guards: yes they follow me too!!! I think they like to stare at women. One of them came to me and checked my bill and my basket if they are the same, and he told me that he does it "for the camera" so that he seem to work hard, but anyway he asked if we could date.. Cosmetics: yes it is strange! I usually try them at the drogeries and most of the pressed powders or even "bronzers" are ligther than me, or they sell blushes that are so light that they can not be seen on me! There should be a change, the drogeries should order bigger sortiment of shades of these products, I think that the majority of their stock is totally useless even for local people. I already wrote some reviews about it on their website I don't know if they read them..
one note on the dating stuff: in this regard dear, I can assure you, hungarian men send a lot of inapropriate pictures... so thats not just you :) the fact that they ask "is this good enough for you" with regards to you being a magnificently beautiful black woman, yes, I feel that fells not so pleasant... I hope you will meet with nice ones out there! sending you lots of hugs!
I am hungarian, if i go to a shop with a foreign friend, they also start to follow me, and sometimes it happens the guards will discuss between each other to keep on eye on us , and get shocked when i tell them no need, we are just shopping here
Hi Ritso! Thanks for the video I truly enjoyed watching it. I felt it was very informative and honestly quite funny. I'm a black man from the U.S. and plan on visiting Hungary (Budapest of course) in late November/early December. Are you still living in Budapest? If you are I hope to cross paths with while I'm there so I stare at you like a local lol. Just kidding 😂 I already expected to get stares while I'm there on my trip because I knew I would stick out like a sore thumb. But I'm glad I came across your video and now I know what to really expect. Once again enjoyed the video and thanks for the funny/genuine information. Stay blessed!
what i don't get about the staring is that i believe you have been often stared at for being black, as there is really a small percentage of non-white races living in hungary. but to be fair, i'm white and i have been stared at rather often while i was living there, it is just a thing i guess. but people really don't look away. but just to be clear, despite all of this, it IS rude to stare and mums are telling their kids all the time "don't point, don't stare" and yet people are still staring all the time... it's definitely weird.
Here is an idea, next time go to the security and tell them that since you know they will be following you around the store they might as well push the trolley around for you.
‘What is it with the bread?’ 😂 Hahaha It’s so funny and so true by the way. Once I stopped eating bread for a while to lose weight and my family was like ‘You don’t eat bread? You will never be full.’ 🤣
Hi, your experience is legit. I studied in Budapest many many years ago and my wife is Hungarian. I am black and almost a 7 foot man mountain, so I was stared at a lot in my days and it didn't bother me, -but at times when I was with a girlfriend and I didn't want her to be embarrassed, I always asked with a frown face "what's up, haven't you seen handsome tall/black man before?" (mi van, nem láttál még szép magas/fekete férfit?) or "what are you waiting for?, don't you want to propose?" (mire vársz? nem akarod megkérni a kezem az eljegyzéshez?) And that quenched the atmosphere for that moment. 😂🤣 Budapest is fun, so don't worry, enjoy Budapest. I still visit Budapest yearly 👍🏾
I'm sorry for the staring! I know it's a "thing" my wife is brazilian I am hungarian. Sometimes we enter in a restaurant and people just stop eating and start staring. Horror.... Once a guy walked into a glassdoor coz he was staring a lot 😂seriously. The security following you in a store it's a shame.🙁
The pastries are first class. I've never tasted anythng better than what comes from Hungarian Bakeries. I lived in NY for most of my life, and when looking for bakeries, I would first seek out Hungarian Bakeries.
I am a black Brazilian living in Hungary (Budapest) since 2017, I now speak Hungarian at an intermidiate/advanced level (not tested though) I feel the difference in treatment when they have to serve (at shops) a tourist in English and me, in Hungarian and they always apologize for speaking English with me when I answer in Hungarian... and then they switch, just once a guy at McDonald's kept Hungarian till the end, and then said "You're Hungarian is good", I replied "Yours too" then he said "I'm Hungarian" to which I said "me too " and he said congratulations 😅 I never understood the congrats hahaha, but that was funny. I may upload a video about my experience here too. In general they don't look at me with bad look, I just had 1 experience with a homeless (or kinda) years ago and they feel I'm not African, but they think in general I'm French or Cuban.
Hi, I enjoyed so much listing to this. I am brown woman so I can totally relate. I have lived in Budapest for more than 2 years and as a woman, brown, I completely agree on 100 % . 😃 I live now in Switzerland and I would say that here there is big difference, because people are very distant and cold, minding their own business so nobody cares.
Hi, first off, this isn't my site, I am a 66 year old American female living in Budapest. My husband and son are HU and US citizens. I think your English is very good by the way. I am half Polish and 1/4 German but 1/8th native American as well and it shows in my facial features. I look different even though I am white.I have been visiting Hungary since I was a young wife and mother , first time in 1978. I have ALWAYS even t this day being stared at here in Hungary so not sure it has much to do with being black but more being anyone who stands out. I'm very tall,slim and red heaired, don't look my old age and don't dress like your typical old lady does here. I am the talk of the building by wearing tight jeans and leather jackets. I had a US black friend in her early 40's who moved to HU with her disabled father. They often had people bothering them asking silly questions and thinking my friend was easy because she was black. In the end her father passed away here during C-19 and she has since moved to anther EU country . She now gets hassled in Sweden by African blacks, for some reason they don't seem to like American blacks.So my friend says.I don't really know just repeating what she told me.Hungarian men overall are rather fresh with ladies at times, I know been around them for over 46 years. They often say bold things and I'm still not sure if it is expectable behavior in Hungary or they use the "trying to speak English" thing as an excuse to cover their rudeness.Thankfully it desn't happen to me these days but in my youth men here would say things to me while I was walking with my HU husband and had our baby with us. Just let it go and don't worry about it, don't feed bad behavior.Good luck and take care.( I was lucky my husband thought it was funny at the time otherwise things would of gotten bad)
Oh yes, about 3 weeks ago while my 73 year old HU husband and I were looking at makeup at Rossman the security guy was right on top of us, it was uncomfortable. So much so that silly me asked him his opinion on a shade just to throw him off a bit.Usually we are watched inside the Chinese shops more then anywhere else. Our son now lives as a 6'3" tall white red head in Japan with his Japanese wife. He really gets stares.
One more thing, I hardly speak Hungarian it seems my old HU husband really doesn't like to to talk to strangers so I have not learned much of the language, seems weird I know. He also wishes me to move away frm HU if he should ever pass on. Seems HU men are super jealous even of their old ladies! Hungarians also aren't bit into smiling at strangers in public. I was raised in sunny, happy S.Ca. and used to be told by strnagers to smile when growing up. My mother made us smile too, she would say smile or I'll give you smething to frown about. IN HU my husband said if you smile at a stranger then you are either trying to pick them up, your are drunk or you're just insane.It's hard to not smile but I no longer do so in public,That's sort of sad to say.
I'm a white Hungarian, but actually Hungary has suffered so much in the past -we have a common ground on racism, unfortunately, noone should feel disrespected by their culture. Wherever I go in Europe, Hungary is seen such as Blacks in US or any toher part in the world... so sad. Actually, I want to ask, which is your favourite Hungarian world, and have you ever tried out Hungarian folk dance? :) I love my culture's colourful traditional gowns, they are so pretty, generally I am a fan of A-lined skirts/dresses. :) I wish you a blessing week. :)
None of that crap in America. Americans have always loved Hungarian culture. What's not to love? My GreatGrand Uncle was a sheriff in a Western town in 1905. They were very happy to have a Hungarian sheriff who knew how to ride and shoot.
About the staring... I know it's strange for the foreigners (especially for Americans) to stare openly at each other on the street, but that’s normal here. And not just staring, if you ask someone "how you are?", you probably won’t get your habits answered. Many people here tell their privacy problems to even a stranger, but that also means you can tell your own too. Staring is similar to this. For example, I especially like to pocket my phone and observe people around me. There was an example of someone not accepting this and reacting aggressively (especially those who think I was staring at them because I don’t like they being there), at which point I apologized and explained that this was not the case. I understand that there are people who don’t like watching them, but many times I don’t even realize I’m doing this. It is almost my lifeblood for me to meet my gaze with someone, especially in this electronic world. And I don’t even look at appearances, I’m more curious about what he’s doing or what kind of person he might be. And these can be learned from an eye context. That’s why I don’t usually look away. I don't know how other Hungarians are with this, but I think Hungary is characterized by an almost cheeky interest in other people. And that applies to all kinds of people. If someone still stares at you with bad intentions go a little further and there will be no problem. But as a consolation, I would add that men in Hungary like to poke beautiful girls. If no one is staring at you for days and you don’t get at least one or two jerk comments on the street, it indicates that you are a boring and undesirable phenomenon.
I am Hungarian and honestly this needs to be addressed that African people feel targeted in stores . I feel if this is brought to public Hungarian attention that we are all embarrassed of this because it’s stupid.
it's not stupid, you need to live in the UK to understand, or other countries where, white can be the minority, anyone that looks different is often targeted, most security guards are not very educated. Where I live, most shoplifting is commited by people that are migrants from another country, or in Hungary, it's the Cygany, Erted
6:03 ...the bread...? Fun fact: they eat even more and more and more bread in Spain! They literaly eat bread even if they have a steak with potatoes or sushi on their plate - they also eat bread if they eat their famous paella - which is a dish based on half a ton of rice!
You have to admit, the bread in Hungary is really good. So many options and just delicious. I live in Denmark now and honestly they do not have that much to choose from.
@@RitsoYipsa I am Hungarian, and besides of 3 years in Germany, I live and lived here my whole life. So ofc I admit that, my friend! Especially the bread of the town Torony is just delicious 😁
I am Hungarian, living in the US. Not too long ago I was thinking about this make up problem,because i realized,here we can buy any shade,even the darkest. But it is really that important,to use make up, corrector,powder,etc. All of them are bad for the skin Other thing is the hair. So what happens,if can't get the special stuff? Microphone head or what? Don't know, I am a very simple woman,7 bucks on dying my hair every other month, and 6 bucks on mascara appr.every 3-4 months. Hairdresser:depends on what length I want,appr.4 times a year,or less. Lipstick,colors (is that paletta??),not even annually. Other than these, have permanent make up on my lips and eyeliners(very natural). Most women to me sounds very problematic to me on their looks..... Simply can't do it, But I look good,also very authentic !Promise! :))))
Been black, and given the opportunity to reside in HUNGARY is a privilege not a RIGHT. I'm a NIGERIAN-AMERICAN, who has had the opportunity to visit that beautiful country a few times. The beauty of all nations begins with the elected leaders of the country. Lets keep loving ❤ Hungary for how they have loved their homeland and kept it together. I LOVE ❤ HUNGARY SO DEARLY MUCH....!!
Watching this as a Hungarian is so much fun! 🙈 Bread!!!! Bread everywhere, hahaha! 😂 loved this video, new subscriber here! I wish u success with ur channel!💋
I know this video was months ago but reffering back to your part about the staring, I live in the uk and i have spent half my life here and the other half in hungary, in hungary it is practically apart of the culture to stare, everyone stares at eachother and its really normal and nothing to be offended about however, here in the uk it is also very frowned upon to stare so i guess its just different cultures
Hi my dear i live in the U.S. I have recently started to follow up with ur channel. At least through u i have started to learn about the Hungarian society.
My dear, the obsession of your beautiful skin tone from Hungarians is because of most of them trying to get more darker skin colour,, they are taking a lot of sunbath, using browning creams or using tanning machines. You won't believe how hungarian women can be obsessed to have your beautiful natural skin tone. I can imagine it can make you feel bad since they highlighting the difference in your skin tone but when someone said you have beautiful skin tone or saying you are so nice brown is out of positive jealousy as many women has to work hard to being same as you are naturally. Many women thinks that pale skin is unhealthy and they are prefer to being health brown. 😊
Having both parents come from Hungary, this is my perspective as an American. As a whole, I find Hungarians to be shallow, closed minded, materialistic, and racist, not only toward people with African roots, but toward Jewish people as well. They stare, because they are racist. They follow you around, because they are racist. They will compliment you on your skin color, because that is all they see. I’d say it’s pretty safe to guess that you don’t see many biracial Hungarians. They are too afraid of losing their “white culture” which was largely brought over with them, coming to America. I applaud your bravery in making this video, and putting a spotlight on the ignorance that people of color are still faced with today. Personally, it turns my stomach. But, I’m proud to say that I broke the cycle. My son, has never understood racism, sexism, or homophobia.. There’s one race… human. We should all be able to love who we love, and free to live are lives as WE choose to!. Let’s stop the nonsense!
The thing w the staring is definitely an old person problem many of them never saw black ppl only on TV and also many of them are “bunkó” which means rude asshole. Especially on the bus if u look like a tourist at all old grandmas will stare at u
If it makes you feel better, Hungarians are known for staring at people regardless of where they are from. XD Ususally it's because there's something about that person that they find interesting, unusual or beautiful, but other times it's definitely rude... Same goes for following people around in grocery stores. I'm white, born and raised here, and sometimes that happened to me too. Usually when I was the only man in the store, or the most muscular one. In your case I suspect it's just because of plain old racism. We don't have a history of colonialism or some crazy story about black people stealing from a store, but a lot of people are racist because of American movies, news stories and good old right wing government propaganda spreading hate.
Very good video and i love your energie. About the security in de shops, they are really not plesant and is not only for you, who looks so different from the Hungarians. I like to add my own experiance: I'm Hungarian and i like to read about the products i interested to buy. Security person found it this strange i guess, (or he just had no other things to do) and he followed me everywhere, make me feel like i'm a criminal, so unconfortable. Very client unfriendly behavior. I get so irriteted finally, that i did not buy a product. Lot's of change happaned in the last 30 years in Hungary.. Before you did not see security in shops and now they are everywhere. I think way too much. but ofcourse this should not be a probleem if they would not behave so client unfriendly. Other wise i think Hungary a very nice country to live. It is surely not England, France, Netherland or Sweden when it is comes to have long and breed experiace with foreigners. Culture shock is everywhere, some time is less and sometime is too much, what makes it difficoult for years to feel comfortable to stay. I wish you a pleasent stay in Hungary ! 🤗🌞
I’m from America (I’m black and Dominican) we are use to kissing too. PDA is normal in some areas. You will also see a lot of bread that’s why we are all so thick!! Lol it’s a carb problem. (Not fat we call it THICK) Black America loves you to be thick in the right places lol. And Meat is also normal and spices and salt is normal for us too.
Well put Brothers and Sisters Hungarians .. when it come to food they must eat exactly how we do it haha .. apart from paprika maybe .. haha have Nigerian and Hungarians friends.. that's why I'm here .. oh.. I'm Polish btw
The paprika is a very important part of the food and it makes everything better. Now that I do not live in Hungary anymore, I miss a lot of the food. Especially the soups.
Sorry this is coming late, but while I was there I was on a private health insurance. Even though I had the government one because of my job, I preferred the private one because it was just easier to see my doctor. Depending on the company or hospital you choose, it can get pretty expensive, mine cost me about 750 euros for a year. But they have so many options and ranges. And most international companies would pay for your insurance
About the security guards in the stores. They are interested also. They tend to be not the smartest guys here, so maybe they are a bit too curious about black people. If you stand out in any ways, they will follow you. It's their job. Though they will never insult you according to my experience.
We Hungarians don’t do white,black,brown,yellow,green,purple…differentiation between people and don’t really like people who do such a thing. But if want to go down this more a western concept of identity rather Hungarian which was once been based on Blood there are Hungarians on African continent where many current identity problems in Hungary comes from lack of knowledge and education including loosing identity and understanding what once Hungarian or Magyar,MakAr,MacAr…ment to be. Magyarab are just one of example who where mistreated by some racist allegedly Hungarians even Magyarab Magyar identity is unquestionable. th-cam.com/video/Nb4GpviEMIE/w-d-xo.html
You can not get permanent residence as a student, unless you work and pay your taxes. after 5 years you will be eligible to apply for PR. there is no guarantee though.
Try not to take the insults on yourself, we do that also "indoors". Some hungarians are just rude and mean as there are rude and mean people everywhere. Also (insulting others) in a way is part of the culture or at least part of a subculture, i mean there are literal tv shows built onto that. Of course this should not be a thing, but it is and it will take a while to leave, or maybe it will never leave and we will always have crazy people shouting all over the streets wanting to kill you(not you personally this is just what some of them shout).
Well yeah i can confrim the stare if you go the smaller hun towns there re ppl whove never seen a black person in real life and i noticed on myself too that i stare at them im sorry :D but not in a mean or racist way just curiosity.
I am black guy who living in European country want to visit Hungary 🇭🇺 for dental treatment but I am little beat scary to my safety becouse of the racism as a black person and I coming alone. thank you for the information 🙏🏾
About the staring. Black people are interesting to us in a good way. We haven't had colonies as a country, so we are not used to see darker skin humans as much as countries like the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. You are special to us, but we are proud that you visited Hungary 😊
I see Hungary I click OK! BTW I am simple Polish man who loves my brothers and sisters from Hungary!
Djinkuye Bardzo☺ I learnt it when I visited Poland.
Hi im from Hungary but i actually learned english
Always and forever with our sisters and brothers in Poland! 🤛✊🤝✌
I have a Hawker Hurricane with Polish camo in WT, and it's currently one of my favorite low BR planes to fly.
Lengyel-Magyar két jóbarát, együtt harcol s issza borát.
Polish-Hungarian brotherhood. Right on!
So first of all, I'm Hungarian. Also a white guy. So let me give you my take on stuff you say. I hope you don't mind.
0:00 - 2:42
Yep. Here is the thing. Back in the 70's 80's, during communist times it was mandatory to learn Russian. So the older/middle aged generations speak that or nothing but Hungarian. After that there was a cultural vacuum where nobody really learned any foreign language. Starting with my generation, the 90's kids, we all learned some kind of foreign language so if you meet someone 30 or younger, they'll more than likely speak at least a bit of English.
2:43-4:06
Well said. I know Hungarian is, even for Hungarians btw (Good luck with "j" and "ly"), and yes, we are obviously happy to hear someone speak it, not because we, or well, at least in my case I just like to see that you are enjoying your stay enough to try learning it. But I think this is true in every country.
4:07-5:22
True and false. Most people I know really hate it when couples are going at it on the metro or bus, don't do it on public transport, but otherwise it's perfectly fine. If you are just affectionate towards your kids that's even heartwarming to see, so no issue there, I think it's cute. As for pecks when meeting, that's very person by person. I personally hate to kiss anyone even on the cheeks, let alone when I see some guys doing it with other guys I'm like "What's wrong with you?!", but yeah, it happens.
5:53-6:50
All true, but bread is awesome. I sometimes eat buns with túro rudi like a sandwich. You should see my dad, he eats pancakes with bread.
6:51-8:45
Meat: Yup, we eat a lot of that. Not weird for me at all, meat is love.
Salt: I love salty food so I barely even notice it anymore.
Potatoes: Yes, it's very much a staple food. Although I wouldn't say it's in everything. Usually other stuff is in it, or it's an optional side dish.
paprika: ............I hate it. Yes I am a Hungarian who hates paprika. The spice version is fine but the veggie is horrible. It's also mostly offered as a spice similarly to salt and not really mandatory in the food, unless the veggies is.
8:46-10:56
I admit I'm sometimes surprised and stare a bit when I see a really dark skinned person, but only because it's sort of a rare sight, but my tough process is just basically "Hey, wow, I wonder where he is from." (it's nothing weird or malicious). But only when said person is like SUPER dark skinned. I probably wouldn't even bat an eye seeing Ritso, in fact, I really dig your hair.
BTW the not looking away thing is because we are not ashamed to look at you since we are just looking because we found something we did not expect to see. Next time this happens say hi to that person and I'm 100% sure they will smile and say "hi" back and if it's in an environment where you can, you can even strike up a conversation by saying "I noticed you were staring a lot". They'll likely laugh and start talking to you normally. people who don't compliment you after looking that much are usually just people who are shy to do so. Or stalkers... Let's hope it's not that XD
10:57-12:15
What? Really? That's not too nice of them. Yeah, not gona lie, that's probably because you are a bit easier to notice. Especially if you are not a regular there. Can't say much about that. Sorry about our retard security guards.
12:16-13:37
Nah that's just retards being retards, plus a bunch of Roma people are unfortunately like that so it's just bad association.
However I think that exists with some ethnic group everywhere. By which I mean, if I went to south Africa, I'm sure they'd do that to me too.
Not really a "because you are black" issue that much, but not really a nice thing yes. However I'd like to say it's a rare case. Most people are not like that.
13:38-14:21
I wouldn't say everyone is like that and the police, would definitely step in. But most normal ppl wouldn't stop a fight, like, why would they? At least not on a random normal street. However if this happens in a public space like a square or in the metro or something. You can be damn sure someone will step in.
14:22-17:20
White guy here with curly hair. Can't relate, sorry XD
17:21-19:16
Okay so a lot to unravel. First of all preferences are wide, so if you had many bad experiences, I'm sorry, but it's a person by person case really. One thing though, when people tell you they never dated a black girl, they don't mean like "Oh hey, look at that, a black girl, blacky blacky black black", at least I don't think most do. We are the type of people who share what's on our mind a lot. Most likely it's just that they are excited to meet you and it's a new experience for them so they just tell you, not because they want you to feel like "The black girl" but because they think you are special in some form. I know it sounds weird a bit, but that's how it is.
19:17-21:10
I'd say while this is also of course person by person but generally true. First impressions mean a lot here, and since, as you said black people are a definite minority, it's in a sense feels "kinda weird" to date one for a lot of people. A lot of people are conservative about their taste, so I think your summary of this is generally pretty true. Even for me to some extent I'm sad to say.
21:11-22:00
WoW, you sure met some creepy ass people. God no. Most people I know are more of the romantic type really. If you get messages like that, run. I'd only do that with my girlfriend, and only if we are comfortable enough already.
If I could just add to this very thorough reply...I lived in California for 34 yrs & the Mexican men were notorious for hard staring, at everyone!! & They will not look away!! I would ask them, What are you looking at?! They wouldn't say anything & keep staring!!! Its even worse in Mexico!!...it personally drives me nuts & I don't find it flattering but rather creepy! like I said, they do it all the time to lots of ppl so therefore its not because I'm so special..If a guy is interested he has to have enough of a backbone to talk to me...a shy man isn't cute! You only live once, if you see something you like you go for it..if u get shot down then it wasn't meant for u but you won't be beating yourself up for not trying at least...better to try and fail then not try at all!
You're generalizing! We have diversity in South Africa, so that would not happen to you! We have all ethnicities in our country and the highest population of white Africans on the continent.
Nah as a Hungarian they r staring because they r rude many old ppl stare at ppl. Nagymama always staring at gypsy kids on the bus or stare at tourists
Thisss one weeirdol
All I have to say is
The one I know is polite and very ……….. hmmm idk it’s almost like he’s just another guy 😂 he’s so sweet though like …… charming and doesn’t really care that I’m black
This helps a lot, especially for some of us who are planning to study through Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship.
Exactly. Have applied awaiting for my interview
o wow, you are nominated? congratulations @@nurudeenwayma3754
I lived in Hungary a couple of years ago. I'm Nigerian. A proud one. Budapesti gyerek vagyok! Tudod! 😀. Thanks for your video. I still miss the city, country and the buzz. I was everywhere, Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Szèkesfeherva, Èrd, Pècs, Szombàthely, Komàrom, Komàdi, Hegyeshàlom.....everywhere. Sadly, while I was there, racism was rife no doubt but I had a good time. Yes, there is plenty of bread and pork in Magyarörszàg. In all, I had a good time.
Isten àlld meg a Magyart!
All you blacks see is racism..but you dont respect our culture....
@@sebastiankrajewski2029 you have succeeded in making my point. Racism is real.
Thanks Bro! Isten áldd meg a magyart! :)
@@sebastiankrajewski2029
Op has clearly expressed interest and love for our culture in his comment and here you state the complete opposite by making a ridiculous general statement about "all you blacks".
What would it take for the OP to demonstrate "sufficient" respect in your eyes? Kissing your feet perhaps?
@@aluko401Nice to hear you had a good time. Sorry to hear about the racism, it's not common for Hungarians to see black people though. Btw, the accents are the other way (á)
As a hungarian I can assure you WE are being followed in the stores as well 😅 Why? No Idea. 🤷🏻♀️
AA KK 😂😂😂 really? That makes me feel a lil better honestly.
@@RitsoYipsa They probably follow you because you are so beautiful. 😄
@@RitsoYipsa I was followed mostly in drogerie shops. I think security guards thought I wanted to steal something...
@@RitsoYipsa I am hungarian as well and I been always followed in shops. 😂 I guess security guards just get bored and they try to keep themselves entertained doing something. I know it is frustrating but it is nothing against you. It is just a basic thing for them.
Rossmannban minden alkalommal. LOL
Well put girl. Especially with the language. I have been learning the Hungarian language for the last 7 months and I can hardly construct a sentence. But its a beautiful country all in all.
Njambi Kiruga 😂😂😂 my struggle is the accent.
go home to africa
@@suprememonka8333 Safer for an African girl in Hungry than a white girl in Africa.
@Elizabeth Irungu I agree with the first part but what does money have to do with it? You are not a worse person if you are poor
@@suprememonka8333 oh man learn your own history! There is no 100% hungarian. We have so many different ancestors. You could have Turkish, Germanian, or Russian ancestors but if you want to send someone somewhere why are you not going back to Mongolia where are the Hungarians from?! As a hungarian I am deeply ashamed of your stupidity.
Hungarian security guys at stores are crazy. I have been followed a tons of times. LOL... We have tricked one of them and he has been following us round and round for 20 minutes at Rossmann... It's not about that you are black. They are simply just crazy.
Igaz.
True I always get followed around I think it’s because I have tattoos but security I’m budapest always follow
Yeah, I have been followed too, even in a supermarket, because I'm so laud and I laugh a lot, so it seems to be weird to the security guys. I don't know why they do that so many times, but I think it's not depend your nations that much. They are just following anyone who special a little bit.
I would never go to another person's country on a short or long term basis and not expect to learn their language either before or once there.
True. Igaz.
I worked as security in big stores and I followed everyone around.
And did you like it? :)))) Vagy ez Mo-on benne van a munkakori leirasban??? :):))))
Szép munka, polgártárs!
Girl I loved listening to you talk. Such clarity and open mindedness! As a black girl preparing to move to Hungary, I'm so grateful for all the info you've shared. Keep it up!
yeah hungary is getting better tho. much more foreigners and diversity so it is less and less of a problem. hope you have a good time
I appreciate your sharing of your experiences, especially as a Nigerian woman, in Hungary. I'm a refugee from Hungary now living in California, USA. As a musician I've worked in bands with Nigerian musicians so I have some knowledge of Nigerian culture, especially contemporary music. I know there are not many blacks in Hungary so it is interesting to hear you speak about your impressions and how Hungarians respond to you. Oh yes, bread. We like our bread :) and of course, paprika!! Enjoy your time in Hungary (Magyarország).
Hahaha! “Staring” as you call it is indeed part of the culture, but it’s actually making lots of eye contact, especially if they find you attractive, right along with the compliments. Men and women aren’t afraid to make extended eye contact, its part of flirting, which is a huge part of the culture, just like public displays of attention. Women are just as comfortable initiating the eye contact, which I think is great!
As far as the security guards in stores are concerned, they actually follow Hungarians around too. I don’t know why.
But entertaining video, you made me smile.... You’re sweet! 😁
@m t Dont worry, they will not hurt you.
@m t please, don't give a shot for media, the common citizens are normal here. The politicans have the media and they want to spare the people in thinking but there aren't much people to lie for that. So if you decide to visit this country just do it for sure. Bye
Ah I love your style of speaking so much! So much truth in it as well, I'm laughing out loud:D I'm Hungarian, and I'm followed around in stores as well, it's like they lose focus of everyone else, and just come after me, it feels so creepy:D I think security guards follow around pretty girls, that's all. They must be bored of their job otherwise:)
😂😂😂😂 I think I prefer this explanation. It’s because we are pretty. Thank you for watching.❤️❤️❤️
Hungary is the " Bread Basket" of Europe and also have rolling plains with cattle. The original Cow Boys and horse Wranglers come from Hungary. Also fruit orchards and wine. Goose liver and smoked lake fish. The largest lake in Europe is in Hungary. Hungarians were the first cosmetic skin experts in America.
My Nigerian friend said something to me that amazed me.He said everytime he visits Hungary he tries to change the way they view black people and i think thats amazing.
Great video and very humble approach. I’m Hungarian, raised in a small village, lived 12 years in Budapest and living in Portugal currently. I have the luck to have a cosmopolitan mindset regarding my own country and I agree with the picture you painted. I have a black boyfriend from the UK, I might show him your video before we travel home the first time together this summer. Would be interesting to see opinions from other members of HU black community too. Bests to you! Diana
Thank you very much for watching. 😊😊
I think I have to say something about the "staring" :D :D :D :D In Hungary it is normal to stare and we do not even realize that we are doing it most of the time. Hungarians who never been abroad would have no idea what you talk about, because it is that normal. Especially looking in the eye and maintaining the eye contact is normal and it's also have a kind of honesty feature - I don't know how else to say. Like as we look each other's eyes openly and not checking out each other in secretive way kind of thing. Of course you surely got more attention, but even if you were not black people would stare at you in this country. I have only realized this when I moved to UK. I even had a funny conversation with another Hungarian about "did you also realized that people do not look at each other in this country? why do you think that is?" and once I almost got into trouble for staring at someone.
Before the smart phone era staring was even more of a habit I think. I remember once I made a whole bkv bus shut up when I boarded with my studded high-heel boots. You believe it or not, the whole bus went silent and every single person on the bus were starring at my boots. I was wearing the same boots in Manchester and no one realized it I think.
And if you go into a small village in Hungary, even nowadays you are going to be stared at solely for not being local. For example now I live in a village where only 1700 people live and basically the road ends here. Literally everybody knows us, not because we are famous for any reason, they know us only because we live here. They know who we are, when we moved here, what my husband does for work, what I do for work and how my kids perform at school etc. So if a stranger (not local person, but white Hungarian person) comes into a place like this everybody will stare at that person and try to figure out who that person is. :D :D :D :D
I love the fact the they have an affectionate culture.
Yes, I love that part of the culture.
This might help my bf understand my behavior sometimes, being Hungarian abroad! :D
The minding their business part, that’s how it should be everywhere LOL 😂
I think Hungarian food is pretty spicy for European food but compared to African food or Indian food it is weak haha Nice video btw.
As a Hungarian, thank you for making this video, and for trying to learn Hungarian! Look at it as a challenge: if you are able to learn Hungarian, you are able to do anything. And sorry for the staring, it's just very uncommon to see a not white or Asian person (especially in smaller villages). Btw, may I give you some expressions to help you? Like:
1. Kellet neki mint faltörő kosnak a fotocellás ajtó. (He needed it as much as a battering ram needs a self-opening door.)
2. Hogy a könnyűbúvárok tisztítsák meg a szélvédődet! ("Hopefully the scuba divers will clean your car's front window!" We say this on the roads when someone is driving on a very mad and unsafe way.)
3. Ne bízz kecskére káposztát! (Don't trust a goat with guarding a cabbage! Like, don't give your wallet to a homeless man to hold because he will run away with it.)
That's what I can say now, but there are plenty of other expressions too, Dunát lehetne rekeszteni velük! (It means "You could build a dam out of them on the Danube", and we say it when there's really plenty of something.) :)
They stair at you because you're so beautiful and different.
I super loved seeing your video. As a hungarian with a sociology major I particularly loooooved hearing your opinion and impressions! Yes the bread stuff... OMG so glad somebody said that! Crap carbs! I am sorry for your negative experiences with security. makes me feel so sad...
Thank you so much!! HAHAHHA the bread is good though.
This was such a good watch, reminded me of my time in Hungary..... I miss hungarian restaurants, fornetti and pogácsa
oyidia ijioma I wish I could send you some😂😂
I am Hungarian and I must say I really enjoyed your video. :D I'm 100% sure it can help so many people and especially students who come to Hungary. You really pictured so many areas so well. Congratulations. :)
Ne dumálj
Well said sister, it’s pretty much the or maybe worse for us born here in the US
Not expected by white people and disrespected by our African brothers.
I love you 💕
In the defense of hungarian men staring you. Yeah we do stare sometimes :), but there could be another reason not just cause you black/exotic looking but that you look gorgeous. Just saying. And yeah our language is a nightmare to learn. But as far as i know we respect anyone who even dares to try to learn it :). So no worries about having any accent.
i am really making the effort to learn, i find that when i try to speak it, the locals feel so happy.
@@RitsoYipsa Well cause we appreciate even the effort hehe. We know how hard our language is.
You are definitely gorgeous, maybe that's why you get a lot of staring! You look like a celebrity! 😊❤️ Also you have a lovely, bubbly personality! Thank you for making this video and I hope you still enjoy living in Hungary!
Nice girl, delicate complexion, color lovely golden-light-brown NOT black.
The thing is, it's quite new to see black people on the streets of Budapest. We don't have history with black people, never have colonies, or even a seashore to explore other continents. And hungarian media never told the story of african students. Arabs and chinese arrived at the beginning of the 90's, or even earlier, so we got used to them by now, but you are a really new sight here.
this actually makes a lot of sense. thank you.
Seems like cutting my hair is the choice when I'm going to Hungary 😂. Nice video BTW I really loved and learned a lot from it
Dear Ritso, your video is soo nice, I was wondering that as a Hungarian I have the same observations. Traditional Hungarian food or let's call it a diet is not healthy, it contains lots of bread, white flour, potato, meet and red paprika...I think this is why all the international restaurants are soo popular, no matter if they are fast food, or expensive places, they are really popular here. We are also bored of the old Hungarian dishes 😀. And the security guards: yes they follow me too!!! I think they like to stare at women. One of them came to me and checked my bill and my basket if they are the same, and he told me that he does it "for the camera" so that he seem to work hard, but anyway he asked if we could date.. Cosmetics: yes it is strange! I usually try them at the drogeries and most of the pressed powders or even "bronzers" are ligther than me, or they sell blushes that are so light that they can not be seen on me! There should be a change, the drogeries should order bigger sortiment of shades of these products, I think that the majority of their stock is totally useless even for local people. I already wrote some reviews about it on their website I don't know if they read them..
I do miss the food so much, all the soups and nobody does bread like Hungarians.
one note on the dating stuff: in this regard dear, I can assure you, hungarian men send a lot of inapropriate pictures... so thats not just you :) the fact that they ask "is this good enough for you" with regards to you being a magnificently beautiful black woman, yes, I feel that fells not so pleasant... I hope you will meet with nice ones out there! sending you lots of hugs!
I am hungarian, if i go to a shop with a foreign friend, they also start to follow me, and sometimes it happens the guards will discuss between each other to keep on eye on us , and get shocked when i tell them no need, we are just shopping here
Ez vicces. :)
Hi Ritso! Thanks for the video I truly enjoyed watching it. I felt it was very informative and honestly quite funny. I'm a black man from the U.S. and plan on visiting Hungary (Budapest of course) in late November/early December. Are you still living in Budapest? If you are I hope to cross paths with while I'm there so I stare at you like a local lol. Just kidding 😂
I already expected to get stares while I'm there on my trip because I knew I would stick out like a sore thumb. But I'm glad I came across your video and now I know what to really expect. Once again enjoyed the video and thanks for the funny/genuine information. Stay blessed!
I have seriously fallen is love with You. (Kidding.) Thank You for Your honesty - as a born and bred Hungarian, myself.
what i don't get about the staring is that i believe you have been often stared at for being black, as there is really a small percentage of non-white races living in hungary. but to be fair, i'm white and i have been stared at rather often while i was living there, it is just a thing i guess. but people really don't look away.
but just to be clear, despite all of this, it IS rude to stare and mums are telling their kids all the time "don't point, don't stare" and yet people are still staring all the time... it's definitely weird.
I am hungarian and I think that it's rude. Maybe it's something that the older generation does.
@@anotherhistoryenthusiast5874 no, its somerthing strange Budapesti behavior. They always staring peoples.
Here is an idea, next time go to the security and tell them that since you know they will be following you around the store they might as well push the trolley around for you.
‘What is it with the bread?’ 😂 Hahaha It’s so funny and so true by the way. Once I stopped eating bread for a while to lose weight and my family was like ‘You don’t eat bread? You will never be full.’ 🤣
Hi, your experience is legit. I studied in Budapest many many years ago and my wife is Hungarian. I am black and almost a 7 foot man mountain, so I was stared at a lot in my days and it didn't bother me, -but at times when I was with a girlfriend and I didn't want her to be embarrassed, I always asked with a frown face "what's up, haven't you seen handsome tall/black man before?" (mi van, nem láttál még szép magas/fekete férfit?) or "what are you waiting for?, don't you want to propose?" (mire vársz? nem akarod megkérni a kezem az eljegyzéshez?) And that quenched the atmosphere for that moment. 😂🤣
Budapest is fun, so don't worry, enjoy Budapest.
I still visit Budapest yearly 👍🏾
Your face is FLAWLESS!!! Luv it!
I'm sorry for the staring! I know it's a "thing" my wife is brazilian I am hungarian. Sometimes we enter in a restaurant and people just stop eating and start staring. Horror.... Once a guy walked into a glassdoor coz he was staring a lot 😂seriously. The security following you in a store it's a shame.🙁
@@stopthebullshit2759 I'm sure she is not. Why do you find it hard?
The pastries are first class. I've never tasted anythng better than what comes from Hungarian Bakeries. I lived in NY for most of my life, and when looking for bakeries, I would first seek out Hungarian Bakeries.
I am a black Brazilian living in Hungary (Budapest) since 2017, I now speak Hungarian at an intermidiate/advanced level (not tested though) I feel the difference in treatment when they have to serve (at shops) a tourist in English and me, in Hungarian and they always apologize for speaking English with me when I answer in Hungarian... and then they switch, just once a guy at McDonald's kept Hungarian till the end, and then said "You're Hungarian is good", I replied "Yours too" then he said "I'm Hungarian" to which I said "me too " and he said congratulations 😅 I never understood the congrats hahaha, but that was funny. I may upload a video about my experience here too. In general they don't look at me with bad look, I just had 1 experience with a homeless (or kinda) years ago and they feel I'm not African, but they think in general I'm French or Cuban.
I'm hungaryan and the securiti follow you becouse they want to be there to help you. If you cant speak hungarian they will help
Hi, I enjoyed so much listing to this. I am brown woman so I can totally relate. I have lived in Budapest for more than 2 years and as a woman, brown, I completely agree on 100 % . 😃 I live now in Switzerland and I would say that here there is big difference, because people are very distant and cold, minding their own business so nobody cares.
Galya Stoyanova hey! Thank you for watching, I am so happy you enjoyed my video, I definitely had a hard time getting used to people not caring 😂😂😂.
Hi, first off, this isn't my site, I am a 66 year old American female living in Budapest. My husband and son are HU and US citizens. I think your English is very good by the way. I am half Polish and 1/4 German but 1/8th native American as well and it shows in my facial features. I look different even though I am white.I have been visiting Hungary since I was a young wife and mother , first time in 1978. I have ALWAYS even t this day being stared at here in Hungary so not sure it has much to do with being black but more being anyone who stands out. I'm very tall,slim and red heaired, don't look my old age and don't dress like your typical old lady does here. I am the talk of the building by wearing tight jeans and leather jackets. I had a US black friend in her early 40's who moved to HU with her disabled father. They often had people bothering them asking silly questions and thinking my friend was easy because she was black. In the end her father passed away here during C-19 and she has since moved to anther EU country . She now gets hassled in Sweden by African blacks, for some reason they don't seem to like American blacks.So my friend says.I don't really know just repeating what she told me.Hungarian men overall are rather fresh with ladies at times, I know been around them for over 46 years. They often say bold things and I'm still not sure if it is expectable behavior in Hungary or they use the "trying to speak English" thing as an excuse to cover their rudeness.Thankfully it desn't happen to me these days but in my youth men here would say things to me while I was walking with my HU husband and had our baby with us. Just let it go and don't worry about it, don't feed bad behavior.Good luck and take care.( I was lucky my husband thought it was funny at the time otherwise things would of gotten bad)
Oh yes, about 3 weeks ago while my 73 year old HU husband and I were looking at makeup at Rossman the security guy was right on top of us, it was uncomfortable. So much so that silly me asked him his opinion on a shade just to throw him off a bit.Usually we are watched inside the Chinese shops more then anywhere else. Our son now lives as a 6'3" tall white red head in Japan with his Japanese wife. He really gets stares.
One more thing, I hardly speak Hungarian it seems my old HU husband really doesn't like to to talk to strangers so I have not learned much of the language, seems weird I know. He also wishes me to move away frm HU if he should ever pass on. Seems HU men are super jealous even of their old ladies! Hungarians also aren't bit into smiling at strangers in public. I was raised in sunny, happy S.Ca. and used to be told by strnagers to smile when growing up. My mother made us smile too, she would say smile or I'll give you smething to frown about. IN HU my husband said if you smile at a stranger then you are either trying to pick them up, your are drunk or you're just insane.It's hard to not smile but I no longer do so in public,That's sort of sad to say.
Sorry for the bad spelling, just had eye surgery and need glasses.
I'm a white Hungarian, but actually Hungary has suffered so much in the past -we have a common ground on racism, unfortunately, noone should feel disrespected by their culture. Wherever I go in Europe, Hungary is seen such as Blacks in US or any toher part in the world... so sad. Actually, I want to ask, which is your favourite Hungarian world, and have you ever tried out Hungarian folk dance? :) I love my culture's colourful traditional gowns, they are so pretty, generally I am a fan of A-lined skirts/dresses. :) I wish you a blessing week. :)
None of that crap in America. Americans have always loved Hungarian culture. What's not to love? My GreatGrand Uncle was a sheriff in a Western town in 1905. They were very happy to have a Hungarian sheriff who knew how to ride and shoot.
About the staring... I know it's strange for the foreigners (especially for Americans) to stare openly at each other on the street, but that’s normal here. And not just staring, if you ask someone "how you are?", you probably won’t get your habits answered. Many people here tell their privacy problems to even a stranger, but that also means you can tell your own too. Staring is similar to this. For example, I especially like to pocket my phone and observe people around me. There was an example of someone not accepting this and reacting aggressively (especially those who think I was staring at them because I don’t like they being there), at which point I apologized and explained that this was not the case. I understand that there are people who don’t like watching them, but many times I don’t even realize I’m doing this. It is almost my lifeblood for me to meet my gaze with someone, especially in this electronic world. And I don’t even look at appearances, I’m more curious about what he’s doing or what kind of person he might be. And these can be learned from an eye context. That’s why I don’t usually look away. I don't know how other Hungarians are with this, but I think Hungary is characterized by an almost cheeky interest in other people. And that applies to all kinds of people. If someone still stares at you with bad intentions go a little further and there will be no problem. But as a consolation, I would add that men in Hungary like to poke beautiful girls. If no one is staring at you for days and you don’t get at least one or two jerk comments on the street, it indicates that you are a boring and undesirable phenomenon.
I am Hungarian and honestly this needs to be addressed that African people feel targeted in stores . I feel if this is brought to public Hungarian attention that we are all embarrassed of this because it’s stupid.
it's not stupid, you need to live in the UK to understand, or other countries where, white can be the minority, anyone that looks different is often targeted, most security guards are not very educated. Where I live, most shoplifting is commited by people that are migrants from another country, or in Hungary, it's the Cygany, Erted
I'd just like to say as a Hungarian person, welcome to Hungary, feel yourself at home. ;)
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thank you for your honesty. Hungarians need to hear your words. Hungary needs to learn from teh world. We are not an island.
Your eyes are magic, that's why the stare, I was lost in your eyes darlin'....and your skin looks fresh, and I would compliment it too!
6:03 ...the bread...?
Fun fact: they eat even more and more and more bread in Spain! They literaly eat bread even if they have a steak with potatoes or sushi on their plate - they also eat bread if they eat their famous paella - which is a dish based on half a ton of rice!
You have to admit, the bread in Hungary is really good. So many options and just delicious. I live in Denmark now and honestly they do not have that much to choose from.
@@RitsoYipsa I am Hungarian, and besides of 3 years in Germany, I live and lived here my whole life. So ofc I admit that, my friend! Especially the bread of the town Torony is just delicious 😁
I am Hungarian, living in the US. Not too long ago I was thinking about this make up problem,because i realized,here we can buy any shade,even the darkest. But it is really that important,to use make up, corrector,powder,etc. All of them are bad for the skin
Other thing is the hair. So what happens,if can't get the special stuff? Microphone head or what? Don't know, I am a very simple woman,7 bucks on dying my hair every other month, and 6 bucks on mascara appr.every 3-4 months. Hairdresser:depends on what length I want,appr.4 times a year,or less. Lipstick,colors (is that paletta??),not even annually. Other than these, have permanent make up on my lips and eyeliners(very natural). Most women to me sounds very problematic to me on their looks..... Simply can't do it, But I look good,also very authentic !Promise! :))))
Been black, and given the opportunity to reside in HUNGARY is a privilege not a RIGHT.
I'm a NIGERIAN-AMERICAN, who has had the opportunity to visit that beautiful country a few times. The beauty of all nations begins with the elected leaders of the country. Lets keep loving ❤ Hungary for how they have loved their homeland and kept it together.
I LOVE ❤ HUNGARY SO DEARLY MUCH....!!
I hear you and I agree, I think the same
Watching this as a Hungarian is so much fun! 🙈 Bread!!!! Bread everywhere, hahaha! 😂 loved this video, new subscriber here! I wish u success with ur channel!💋
Sandra Konyves 😂😂😂 thank you 😊
Sandra do you want to vist croatia split i will be your tour guy😆
Thank you for your feedback. Very nice to hear about your experience.
My great great grandmother was Hungarian, I’m interested in visiting Hungary one day
Yes i date a Hungarian man and he loves my skin so much, he is too sexual but for him seems normal for me not. He is Intrested in mixed kids.....
Oh no...
my husband is Hungarian. I cannot wait to go on extended holiday there!
I am sure you will love it.
I live in Bpest too and I know things can be rascist but Austria is pretty bad as well unfortunately
we protect our contry!!!
I know this video was months ago but reffering back to your part about the staring, I live in the uk and i have spent half my life here and the other half in hungary, in hungary it is practically apart of the culture to stare, everyone stares at eachother and its really normal and nothing to be offended about however, here in the uk it is also very frowned upon to stare so i guess its just different cultures
Hi my dear i live in the U.S. I have recently started to follow up with ur channel. At least through u i have started to learn about the Hungarian society.
It is hard to understand how it is possible to live in a country 10 years, and not to learn the language? This is very strage to me.
Biggest mistake I made. i think its embarrassing to admit too.
My dear, the obsession of your beautiful skin tone from Hungarians is because of most of them trying to get more darker skin colour,, they are taking a lot of sunbath, using browning creams or using tanning machines. You won't believe how hungarian women can be obsessed to have your beautiful natural skin tone. I can imagine it can make you feel bad since they highlighting the difference in your skin tone but when someone said you have beautiful skin tone or saying you are so nice brown is out of positive jealousy as many women has to work hard to being same as you are naturally. Many women thinks that pale skin is unhealthy and they are prefer to being health brown. 😊
Well done ! You are a beautiful soul .
Thank you! 😊
Having both parents come from Hungary, this is my perspective as an American. As a whole, I find Hungarians to be shallow, closed minded, materialistic, and racist, not only toward people with African roots, but toward Jewish people as well. They stare, because they are racist. They follow you around, because they are racist. They will compliment you on your skin color, because that is all they see. I’d say it’s pretty safe to guess that you don’t see many biracial Hungarians. They are too afraid of losing their “white culture” which was largely brought over with them, coming to America. I applaud your bravery in making this video, and putting a spotlight on the ignorance that people of color are still faced with today. Personally, it turns my stomach. But, I’m proud to say that I broke the cycle. My son, has never understood racism, sexism, or homophobia.. There’s one race… human. We should all be able to love who we love, and free to live are lives as WE choose to!. Let’s stop the nonsense!
You’ve misunderstood, not only have I been there multiple times, I have duel citizenship.
The thing w the staring is definitely an old person problem many of them never saw black ppl only on TV and also many of them are “bunkó” which means rude asshole. Especially on the bus if u look like a tourist at all old grandmas will stare at u
If it makes you feel better, Hungarians are known for staring at people regardless of where they are from. XD
Ususally it's because there's something about that person that they find interesting, unusual or beautiful, but other times it's definitely rude...
Same goes for following people around in grocery stores. I'm white, born and raised here, and sometimes that happened to me too. Usually when I was the only man in the store, or the most muscular one. In your case I suspect it's just because of plain old racism. We don't have a history of colonialism or some crazy story about black people stealing from a store, but a lot of people are racist because of American movies, news stories and good old right wing government propaganda spreading hate.
I'm a relatively skinny Hungarian man and I am being followed all the time by security guards in stores.
I'm preparing to be in Hungary next two months
Is my first time to visit your page, thanks alot for the video. I'm planning to come and study in Hungary 🇭🇺 is it any advice you can give me please
I'm Hungarian. Your video is very interesting.
I know no one will like what I say but we Hungarians are actually from Morocco the berbers are us.
I'm new here and I love your contents ❤❤
We are here in Budapest until Sunday. Where do Black people go to party or just chill at night?
why don't you wish to party with the white local people, are they not good enough for you
Very good video and i love your energie. About the security in de shops, they are really not plesant and is not only for you, who looks so different from the Hungarians. I like to add my own experiance: I'm Hungarian and i like to read about the products i interested to buy. Security person found it this strange i guess, (or he just had no other things to do) and he followed me everywhere, make me feel like i'm a criminal, so unconfortable. Very client unfriendly behavior. I get so irriteted finally, that i did not buy a product. Lot's of change happaned in the last 30 years in Hungary.. Before you did not see security in shops and now they are everywhere. I think way too much. but ofcourse this should not be a probleem if they would not behave so client unfriendly. Other wise i think Hungary a very nice country to live. It is surely not England, France, Netherland or Sweden when it is comes to have long and breed experiace with foreigners. Culture shock is everywhere, some time is less and sometime is too much, what makes it difficoult for years to feel comfortable to stay. I wish you a pleasent stay in Hungary ! 🤗🌞
I’m from America (I’m black and Dominican) we are use to kissing too. PDA is normal in some areas. You will also see a lot of bread that’s why we are all so thick!! Lol it’s a carb problem. (Not fat we call it THICK) Black America loves you to be thick in the right places lol. And Meat is also normal and spices and salt is normal for us too.
That sounds like Central Europe...
Hungary is not Eastern Europe, It's literally in the middle of Europe.....
back to school Saru especially Geography
*central
Well put Brothers and Sisters Hungarians .. when it come to food they must eat exactly how we do it haha .. apart from paprika maybe .. haha have Nigerian and Hungarians friends.. that's why I'm here .. oh.. I'm Polish btw
The paprika is a very important part of the food and it makes everything better. Now that I do not live in Hungary anymore, I miss a lot of the food. Especially the soups.
Only thing I know about Hungary is that "Son of Saul" movie.
Many peaople stare at you inmy country. It is true. 20 years later less peaople will stare at you. Aging will solve your problem.
I hear the hungarian accent :D
great video,keep it up never stop.
I can send you cosmetics for black ladies (Maybelline or other brands) and hair products.
Do you have any clue about how much health insurance ( public health ) costs for foreigners in Hungary?
Sorry this is coming late, but while I was there I was on a private health insurance. Even though I had the government one because of my job, I preferred the private one because it was just easier to see my doctor. Depending on the company or hospital you choose, it can get pretty expensive, mine cost me about 750 euros for a year. But they have so many options and ranges. And most international companies would pay for your insurance
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köszi drága! Az Úr Jézus áldjon meg. Kérlek szépen ne felejts el olvasni a Bibliából mámma. Javadra írom.
Did you stare down competition 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol..cute mixed babies😁
joseph ajogwu 😂😂😂😂 they are cute though
@@RitsoYipsa lol I would love to have mixed babies myself😁
not to hurt anyone.....
Girl we are hungarians its not the us :D
About the security guards in the stores. They are interested also. They tend to be not the smartest guys here, so maybe they are a bit too curious about black people. If you stand out in any ways, they will follow you. It's their job. Though they will never insult you according to my experience.
We Hungarians don’t do white,black,brown,yellow,green,purple…differentiation between people and don’t really like people who do such a thing.
But if want to go down this more a western concept of identity rather Hungarian which was once been based on Blood there are Hungarians on African continent where many current identity problems in Hungary comes from lack of knowledge and education including loosing identity and understanding what once Hungarian or Magyar,MakAr,MacAr…ment to be.
Magyarab are just one of example who where mistreated by some racist allegedly Hungarians even Magyarab Magyar identity is unquestionable.
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Hello please I am curious How do you get permanent residence as a student
You can not get permanent residence as a student, unless you work and pay your taxes. after 5 years you will be eligible to apply for PR. there is no guarantee though.
I guess by now you found out it's called SHOPPING WHILE BLACK in America.
Try not to take the insults on yourself, we do that also "indoors". Some hungarians are just rude and mean as there are rude and mean people everywhere.
Also (insulting others) in a way is part of the culture or at least part of a subculture, i mean there are literal tv shows built onto that.
Of course this should not be a thing, but it is and it will take a while to leave, or maybe it will never leave and we will always have crazy people shouting all over the streets wanting to kill you(not you personally this is just what some of them shout).
Well yeah i can confrim the stare if you go the smaller hun towns there re ppl whove never seen a black person in real life and i noticed on myself too that i stare at them im sorry :D but not in a mean or racist way just curiosity.
I am black guy who living in European country want to visit Hungary 🇭🇺 for dental treatment but I am little beat scary to my safety becouse of the racism as a black person and I coming alone. thank you for the information 🙏🏾
You don't have to be afraid, no one is going to attack you :)
This is about being African in Hungary.
What's the weather like all year round?😃