I just want to clarify this: I grew up in a Southeast Asian country with tons of Chinese friends and interacted with them very closely hence I know their culture very well. Please, you need not worry if Chinese stare at you. It is just that they are very curious because you look so different from them. Just like if everybody is wearing a red color outfit and you are wearing a blue outfit you will stand out. Many of them would like to have pictures taken with you because to them it is a unique experience interacting with people from other cultures! Trust me! (Chinese/Eastern cultures including that of Japan and Korea are very different from Western culture. The East is "Spiritual civilization"). When Chinese are staring at you it is an indication that they are curious to know who you are, where do you come from, what are you doing here, etc. Just like a child in a toy store. Very curious. Please don't worry that they are being suspicious of you, etc. They have no negative feelings. They even welcome foreigners with open arms. I've also watched many you tube videos about China from other China vloggers and they've confirmed this. Please, next time when you see them staring at you just relax and smile at them and say "Ni Hao?" This should make everyone happy! Trust me! Hope this helps! Thank you!
Thank you mama shows us her feeling of living in China. Whatever the overall feeling is good or bad, her sincere answer let me appreciate and respect her! Thanks
Your mum is such a courageous lady uprooting herself to move to a new country. She is an inspiration especially for much younger people who are stuck in a rut and want a fresh start.
@@louiserobinson9776 yea, true, people run to East Asia for peace and Safety. Japan, Korea, China, in general, less street harassment, shootings, mugging.
With the staring, you can be annoyed or take it with a positive thing. How many ppl without being a star can get that kind of attention. Hold your head up high and embrace it. You are a star!
I am impressed that your mum is honest about her true feeling. At her age she speaks her mind and no pretence. What she faces is called "Cultural Shock" but she has handled with it very well so far. Jerry Grey spoke of of the same experience he faced when he first came to China and even wanted to leave. Today he has lived in China for over 20 years and is empathetic towards the difference in culture. Today he simply loved his life in China.
For people of your mother's age, we Chinese have a phrase called "the second spring", which basically means "rejuvenation". It's never too late to start a new journey in your life. In China, people stare at you just because you are different from them. They mean no harm. Language barrier works in China. You can wave at them, then most of them will wave back at you happily. Wish you have a good stay in China！
Hi Lizzy, your mom's view on how she takes care of the kids really reminds me of my foreign English teacher in my chinese primary school, who is a such a kind woman and willing to teach me everything in great patience even in such a big language barrier 18 years ago😭I am so inspired by her, and I can speak fluent English now and I can respect all kind people with different culture background. I think both your mom and my teacher have a warm heart.🥰Students would feel it and be inpired.
your mom is a lady with courage and wisdom, we all know it is never easy for any person to adapt in a totally new culture/society, your mom is doing great, I admire her and wish her all the best
Hi I’m an overseas Chinese but still have my culture. We DO greet people but we are reserved people, so we might be a bit shy and plus you are foreign in China so they don’t know how to connect with you even if they want to. I’m sure if you go to bigger cities, you will see people quite happy to greet you.
Thank you for those frank and wonderful interactions with your mother. Love seeing her. She's so frank and honest. Keep having her on you vlog. Love her honesty. As she's here for 3 months and it will take time. I think Chinese are rather reserved. Anyway love her❤❤❤. 👍👍👍👋👋👋
China is an inclusive country. You can try to join square dancing. Aunties everywhere will be very enthusiastic. This is an entertainment activity for the elderly and you will make a lot of friends there.
I though she fell in love with a Saudi prince and he and her celebrated their honeymoon on a 5 yr cruise! Your mom is honest and sooo funny! OUTSTANDING! yes, please have her on more often.
How wonderful . I live in Melbourn Australia where every single day there are deaths from a youth vilonce, stolen car rage by teenagers which often takes life of other nice families , while judges and psychologists care so much as to what is the best for the healing of hose violent teenagers. Where drank and dragged and violent individuals make streets ans homes a “russian rulet”. I have children and grandchildren and my all day is praying to God for safety, but i live in fear. My children grew here , I brought them here as little, and they are used to this, I can not explain to them what you are showing here. They are wonderful , succesful , established, and they see no issue. And I live in fear feeling no safety.
Sorry to hear that you're living in fear, maybe you should think about coming to China to teach English and live here for a while. English is a required subject in China, so native English speakers are in high demand. I know Lizzy's channel promotes China for the sake of profit, and sure, China’s not perfect. But you could see it as an adventure and life experience. Lizzy's mom made it work, and I’m sure you could do even better. I might be a bit biased, but I think the Auggie accent is closer to RP accent than the South African one. Greetings from China
I agree with you, my friend saved money for a year to buy a car. Two months ago, he went to st.kilda to have dinner with friends. When he came back to his car , he found that the car parked on the roadside had been stolen.
I smiled watching this video from start to finish. I always admire the remarkable bond you have with your wonderful❤ mother. Lizzy you are brave. Just do it! Love that
China has a lot of history. I am glad to see the changes they aer making for the people. It is also nice to see videos from there. I love their movies and shows and have wanted to learn the language. I hope to visit one day.
you are like a pretty young girl with your mom, in china, that's good! can imagine your mom must have treat you like a princess when you were little...
Lizzy... BEST wishes to you & your mom... from Singapore with ❤! my suggestion is every week or fortnight... find a "new place/restaurant/garden/challenge/activity/friend...etc" to do with your mom... which explore and enjoy the "FUN" that China can provide u guys... not need to be too taxing for mom and can do it slowly with her own sweet time... also... if possible find more English speaking Chinese friends for your mom... can be in another city, regardless of age, they can provides warm and sense of belonging to your mom... I myself am a loner and recluse which enjoy solitude... but GOOD friends, food, gadgets do make us FEEL GREAT！ ❤love u guys ❤
To put it simply: Lizzy's mom doesn't really enjoy being on camera, so we haven't seen her in videos recently. Haha, I understand and respect your mom's choice. Wishing you all the best!
Mum will end up speaking fluent Chinese before you Lizzy. I'm so happy that mum is at peace & happy enough to remain living in China. Mum is wise. So, will do the right thing by herself. We appreciate you too mom.
Very nice to see your mom again, Lizzy. To be honest, I really want to see your mom more; she is such a gentle lady. However, I understand she needs her own life and shouldn't be "forced" to be on here. 🤭 My best wishes to you and your mom. 🌹
Don't hesitate, just do it! Well, that speaks for itself. I am pleased that your dear Mom is adapting and love her life in China. Best wishes to her and you.
Wow you guys sure know China! Very few foreigners heard of Kunming but it's a place with some of the best weather on the planet, and the city is so easy-going with a hint of Southeast Asian culture.
The greeting part, I think it boils down to 3 reason: a) China is a fast developing country, big transformation in last 40 years. Many people moved from country side to urban area within their own generation. Many haven't learned urban etiquette. Everybody in big cities are strangers and that's a different than back in the village which everybody knows each other. Many people, if they think they have no deeper interaction with you, they just don't bother to communicate. b) Language barriers. I believe most people like a door man, if you say Ni Hao, he will nod back....Chinese culture is a reserved culture. They treat strangers like shit but treat friends like king. They let you drive their cars or sleep in their house or pay for your meal. Just verify this statement with your other Chinese friends. c) China has a huge population, some of them just weirdos....
Thank you for sharing so frankly. Inevitably, there are some cultural differences in some details of life, which will take time to get used to. As a Chinese, I hope you will have a better experience living in China.❤
Your mum is an inspiration.. Being an older woman myself, the thought of uprooting my life and moving to another country is scary, but I think it is about time..
🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼 When a Mom has a Son who takes care of her, She’s Considered Lucky.., But if She has a Daughter, especially one like Lizzy, She’s ALREADY LUCKY! 🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
I’m 100% generalising but in regards to the greeting thing, some of the reasons someone may not greet you could be: 1. You are a foreigner, they may assume you don’t speak Chinese and don’t know what language you speak (potentially not English) and even if English would be a safe guess, they may not speak it themselves 2. China has such a vast population, if someone were to say good morning or g’day or something like that to everyone they walk past, I mean most major cities have 10-20 million people 😅 3. Chinese culture is quite passive and not super in your face, people generally aren’t loud in public places (public transport, shopping malls), it’s in their nature to mind their own business etc and not potentially “bother” someone by greeting them. They also may not know whether it is rude to greet you and if you would find it disruptive so the safer option for them is to not risk it by greeting you 😂 But then again we all have different personalities and with a country of 1.4 billion, you’ll get some extroverts and some introverts and there’s no way of fully summarising it
I appreciate the little things your conversation brought up like no hugging, you don't greet people. I am currently living in Mexico and it is considered rude to _not_ greet people and you're expected to hug and kiss.
thanks , Lizzy, I never heard such dialogue even there are many in the website, But i watched your video carefully , I support your doing, and help your mom to adapt the life here
Hi Lizzy,I have watch this video for the first time, it is very interesting with the banting between you and your mom, ha, I like both already, I am Peter Wang, a Canadian Chinese, living in Taiwan with my South African wife for 20 years in Taipei city, been to South Africa many times, I love it, yes, not with the security issues, but I love your country, keep up your posting and thank you again. Peter Wang
I remember reading an article on SA building railway trains and it ended up a big failure because the steel and metals from the tracks kept getting stolen and the company decided to not replace it anymore after having to constantly do it for months.
I feel obliged to say that China, with its long and stable history and a not-open-for-too-long culture, has its stability in people's mindset. Chinese are indigenous for like thousands of years living in the same land, sharing a common history and similar foods, of course people there will hold a cohesive force inside. It's actually the same power of culture that unites Chinese together and helps manage to build their homeland. So when they are staring at you it just means that they are curious, without any deliberate offence, cuz there's few foreign faces appearing in their earlier life. It's an ethnic group which is kind of conservative but I'm sure if you're facing any problems, we Chinese will be happy to offer help, and for nothing. Thanks for bringing out the truth appearance of China to the world and sharing everything you're experiencing here.
Interestingly enough China ha 56 officially recognized ethnic groups. And if a Province has 25%+ ethnic group in it, it becomes an Autonomous Region in which that minority group is guaranteed a certain proportion of representation in that region. Unlike our gerrymandering in the US that works to reduce minority representation in our politics. So more diversity and enabling of diversity going on than most foreigners think. There are other benefits to the main minority ethnic group in an Autonomous Province, but wanting to keep it brief. Search on Google!
I just want to point something out. South Africa is a kind of place that unless you are the VERY wealthy 1% , you really don't want to be there. Things like going outside and just snoozing at a park in the sun is something you do with armed security guards and a fences so high, you can't be seen there. So for these people just being outside? Being able to feel safe ? Its amazing to them.
Strangely, it seems to me, the Chinese consider it rude to greet someone who does not know you. They don't mean to be rude to you. They are not used to the way Westerners consider it polite to greet someone whom you do not really know. Different culture, really. Can lead to a lot of misunderstanding and even unnecessary hurt. So I hope your mum does not take it that way; she'll get used to it. Maybe a smiling gesture, instead of an overt greeting, would work better. I'd like to see your mum have a happy stay because it's a big step for her to go to another land, with very different language and culture. Eventually perhaps she can acquire a rudimentary knowledge of the Chinese language; I think this will help her greatly in enjoying her stay.
@@martinma6493 Before Japan absorbed Chinese civilization it was just barbarians, there was no such thing as Japanese culture, just mutated Chinese culture.
Wow! I love the way your mom expresses her opinions. My respect! Give her time to adapt, and I'm sure she won't want to go back to S.A. I'm a Chilean who came to live in Brazil when I was eighteen. Well, I'm 67 now, and I can visit Chile, but I don't think of going back to live there, not even for a moment. When I was a kid, my mom used to say that it was a drunken stork who took me there hehe
I very much understand your mum, she's at her middle age, and she needs to adapt to such a different culture. I wish her all the best with the new life in China. not easy, but she will be OK. China is warm and welcoming
Lizzy, I think if your mom is able to finally settle well in China, she will find it far better for her and her well-being. Who would want to live in a place where you are always looking over your shoulder, like in SA, and there's no stopping your mom from visiting there now and then.
I just want to clarify this:
I grew up in a Southeast Asian country with tons of Chinese friends and interacted with them very closely hence I know their culture very well. Please, you need not worry if Chinese stare at you. It is just that they are very curious because you look so different from them. Just like if everybody is wearing a red color outfit and you are wearing a blue outfit you will stand out. Many of them would like to have pictures taken with you because to them it is a unique experience interacting with people from other cultures! Trust me!
(Chinese/Eastern cultures including that of Japan and Korea are very different from Western culture. The East is "Spiritual civilization").
When Chinese are staring at you it is an indication that they are curious to know who you are, where do you come from, what are you doing here, etc. Just like a child in a toy store. Very curious. Please don't worry that they are being suspicious of you, etc. They have no negative feelings. They even welcome foreigners with open arms. I've also watched many you tube videos about China from other China vloggers and they've confirmed this.
Please, next time when you see them staring at you just relax and smile at them and say "Ni Hao?" This should make everyone happy! Trust me!
Hope this helps!
Thank you!
你說得對！！
作为中国人很同意你的解释😂
❤very well said!
Such an honest opinion about Kunming from the south African perspective. Best wishes to Lizzie and her lovely mum.
Thank you mama shows us her feeling of living in China. Whatever the overall feeling is good or bad, her sincere answer let me appreciate and respect her!
Thanks
Nice to see you both smiling and enjoying life in China!
你的妈妈太勇敢了，不能想象在这样的年纪，还能去一个全新的国家生活，这需要非常大的决心和勇气。她如果能学一点中文，会更快的适应这里。
如果在上海或者广州可能更多人说英文会感觉没那么不适应吧
Your mum is such a courageous lady uprooting herself to move to a new country. She is an inspiration especially for much younger people who are stuck in a rut and want a fresh start.
millions of immigrants to the USA have done the same.
@@_Wai_Wai_People go to the US to seek fortune, people go to China to seek peace and safety
@@louiserobinson9776Safety, relatively cheaper cost of living, foods and probably to save up.
@@louiserobinson9776 yea, true, people run to East Asia for peace and Safety. Japan, Korea, China, in general, less street harassment, shootings, mugging.
Nice video thank you
Your mum is a outspoken and genuine person,she says her heart out,it's nice she likes china from her heart ❤
She is now a *Third Culture Kid.* She will now be lost and "homeless" forever.
With the staring, you can be annoyed or take it with a positive thing. How many ppl without being a star can get that kind of attention. Hold your head up high and embrace it. You are a star!
It’s really not easy for a loner……
I don't like being stared at either but I understand many Chinese people have probly never seen a white person except maybe on TV.
Just smile and say Hi!
@@chanvic5105 and also if you are an introvert.
@@GeminiVern1042 yes that is really true
I am impressed that your mum is honest about her true feeling. At her age she speaks her mind and no pretence.
What she faces is called "Cultural Shock" but she has handled with it very well so far.
Jerry Grey spoke of of the same experience he faced when he first came to China and even wanted to leave. Today he has lived in China for over 20 years and is empathetic towards the difference in culture. Today he simply loved his life in China.
I think the love for Chinese food can come after some time. The longer I stay in China the more I fall in love with 海底捞火锅， 烤肉饭 and 卤面 :D
Yes, some Chinese food can be quite overwhelming, but after awhile you will come to appreciate the complexity of the taste.
Always lovely to have a casual no hold barred and yet respectfully chat with mum. Thanks for sharing this video
For people of your mother's age, we Chinese have a phrase called "the second spring", which basically means "rejuvenation". It's never too late to start a new journey in your life. In China, people stare at you just because you are different from them. They mean no harm. Language barrier works in China. You can wave at them, then most of them will wave back at you happily. Wish you have a good stay in China！
每个国家和民族都有自己的文化和习惯，想要融入需要一定的时间和过程，很正常，喜欢你对中国的看法，祝你们全家幸福安康！❤️👍
Your mum is a sincere person.❤
Great to see your mom and hear her adjustment in China. Hope things will be fantastically well for you and her going forward.
If someone stares at you, it’s because they are curious, so smile and wave and say “Hi!”in chinese, Ni hao? They will 100% smile back!
Hi Lizzy, your mom's view on how she takes care of the kids really reminds me of my foreign English teacher in my chinese primary school, who is a such a kind woman and willing to teach me everything in great patience even in such a big language barrier 18 years ago😭I am so inspired by her, and I can speak fluent English now and I can respect all kind people with different culture background. I think both your mom and my teacher have a warm heart.🥰Students would feel it and be inpired.
your mom is a lady with courage and wisdom, we all know it is never easy for any person to adapt in a totally new culture/society, your mom is doing great, I admire her and wish her all the best
"... yes and I'm actually very scared to go back" HAHAHAHAHA that sentence almost made me die of laughter, but it also made me feel anguish.
Hi
I’m an overseas Chinese but still have my culture.
We DO greet people but we are reserved people, so we might be a bit shy and plus you are foreign in China so they don’t know how to connect with you even if they want to.
I’m sure if you go to bigger cities, you will see people quite happy to greet you.
Thank you for those frank and wonderful interactions with your mother. Love seeing her. She's so frank and honest. Keep having her on you vlog.
Love her honesty. As she's here for 3 months and it will take time. I think Chinese are rather reserved. Anyway love her❤❤❤. 👍👍👍👋👋👋
China is an inclusive country. You can try to join square dancing. Aunties everywhere will be very enthusiastic. This is an entertainment activity for the elderly and you will make a lot of friends there.
I enjoy your blogs. They are informative, instructive, and entertaining.
Your mom is absolutely adorable !!! It's so amazing that she moved and even better, she loves it there.. ❤
I though she fell in love with a Saudi prince and he and her celebrated their honeymoon on a 5 yr cruise! Your mom is honest and sooo funny! OUTSTANDING! yes, please have her on more often.
A cool mom n daughter...🙌✌️🎉. Life is a journey of self improvement and ... learning and experiencing new things in a safe and healthy manner.
Great to see that you are both happy in China....
很开心你的妈妈还在中国，并希望她按照自己的心愿选择生活的地方和方式！我想你的妈妈如果能克服语言障碍，与当地人有更好的交流和沟通，可以结交更多的朋友，能在你工作或者不在的时候独自出行、照顾自己，我想她会更享受在中国的生活，祝她生活愉快！健康快乐！
like the mom-daughter interaction as well as mom's honest opinion
How wonderful . I live in Melbourn Australia where every single day there are deaths from a youth vilonce, stolen car rage by teenagers which often takes life of other nice families , while judges and psychologists care so much as to what is the best for the healing of hose violent teenagers. Where drank and dragged and violent individuals make streets ans homes a “russian rulet”. I have children and grandchildren and my all day is praying to God for safety, but i live in fear. My children grew here , I brought them here as little, and they are used to this, I can not explain to them what you are showing here. They are wonderful , succesful , established, and they see no issue. And I live in fear feeling no safety.
I suggest traveling to China. Although there may be some shortcomings here, it is far safer and more humane than any Western country.
I am surprised to hear you say that about living in Melbourne. I simply hadn't known.
Sorry to hear that you're living in fear, maybe you should think about coming to China to teach English and live here for a while. English is a required subject in China, so native English speakers are in high demand. I know Lizzy's channel promotes China for the sake of profit, and sure, China’s not perfect. But you could see it as an adventure and life experience. Lizzy's mom made it work, and I’m sure you could do even better. I might be a bit biased, but I think the Auggie accent is closer to RP accent than the South African one. Greetings from China
I agree with you, my friend saved money for a year to buy a car. Two months ago, he went to st.kilda to have dinner with friends. When he came back to his car , he found that the car parked on the roadside had been stolen.
and when they grow up, they make quadruple the money than in china, or more. it's a trade off. you know what minimum wage is in china?
Thanks for sharing a wonderful video with your Mum. She’s a lovely lady! So are you! 🌹
Excellent interview of your mom especially she said a woman looking at her almost ran into a tree. I had a laugh.
😂😂 happens quite often now! But she is getting more used to it
So candid and honest! Love it! ❤
Your mum is truly amazing, she knows what she wants and she strives for it, with honesty and dignity, we just love her so much!!
I smiled watching this video from start to finish.
I always admire the remarkable bond you have with your wonderful❤ mother.
Lizzy you are brave.
Just do it!
Love that
Pure comedy ...
I just came here for a picnic 😃.
You are exposing me ... 😃
Staring is the reality for foreigners in China. It isn't malicious.
This was a truly very interesting! Thank you for sharing!
Your mom is very kind honest, and beautiful person🌹🌹🌹 Honesty makes a person respectful.
Your mom is so wise. I'll miss her.
Your mom is honest and stoic. Very genuine and lovely!
Wonderful video! Continue to enjoy life in China! ❤️❤️❤️
I would be proud to have her as my Mum. she is so Progressive and loving.
China has a lot of history. I am glad to see the changes they aer making for the people. It is also nice to see videos from there. I love their movies and shows and have wanted to learn the language. I hope to visit one day.
Great info, love. Yr mun honesty
Lizzy and her Mom are identical, almost like twin sisters. 😁 👍🏻
Loved hearing your mum's experience 😊❤
I'm REALLY getting the itch to visit China!
Great country! ❤❤❤
Communication between the Mom and daughter makes this video quite interesting.
you are like a pretty young girl with your mom, in china, that's good! can imagine your mom must have treat you like a princess when you were little...
Culture shock to whoever travel outside their own country for the first time , its normal
Lizzy... BEST wishes to you & your mom... from Singapore with ❤!
my suggestion is every week or fortnight... find a "new place/restaurant/garden/challenge/activity/friend...etc" to do with your mom... which explore and enjoy the "FUN" that China can provide u guys... not need to be too taxing for mom and can do it slowly with her own sweet time...
also... if possible find more English speaking Chinese friends for your mom... can be in another city, regardless of age, they can provides warm and sense of belonging to your mom...
I myself am a loner and recluse which enjoy solitude... but GOOD friends, food, gadgets do make us FEEL GREAT！ ❤love u guys ❤
Such a beautiful place! 🎉 mama 加油👏❤💐just say Hi with a smile when people look at you 👀 They are curious 🧐
To put it simply: Lizzy's mom doesn't really enjoy being on camera, so we haven't seen her in videos recently.
Haha, I understand and respect your mom's choice. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey! 🌟 Wishing you and your baby good health, happiness, and all the best on the road ahead. 💖🙏
Mum will end up speaking fluent Chinese before you Lizzy. I'm so happy that mum is at peace & happy enough to remain living in China. Mum is wise. So, will do the right thing by herself. We appreciate you too mom.
Very nice to see your mom again, Lizzy. To be honest, I really want to see your mom more; she is such a gentle lady. However, I understand she needs her own life and shouldn't be "forced" to be on here. 🤭 My best wishes to you and your mom. 🌹
Wow..I am very impressed with your mom. It is hard to jump on the plane and go to a completely different culture.
Don't hesitate, just do it! Well, that speaks for itself. I am pleased that your dear Mom is adapting and love her life in China. Best wishes to her and you.
Wow you guys sure know China! Very few foreigners heard of Kunming but it's a place with some of the best weather on the planet, and the city is so easy-going with a hint of Southeast Asian culture.
Your mom is so fair n beautiful..god bless u both of u
The greeting part, I think it boils down to 3 reason:
a) China is a fast developing country, big transformation in last 40 years. Many people moved from country side to urban area within their own generation. Many haven't learned urban etiquette. Everybody in big cities are strangers and that's a different than back in the village which everybody knows each other. Many people, if they think they have no deeper interaction with you, they just don't bother to communicate.
b) Language barriers. I believe most people like a door man, if you say Ni Hao, he will nod back....Chinese culture is a reserved culture. They treat strangers like shit but treat friends like king. They let you drive their cars or sleep in their house or pay for your meal. Just verify this statement with your other Chinese friends.
c) China has a huge population, some of them just weirdos....
Your mom is so lovely❤
Lovely Mum and lovely daughter. Happy stay in China.
Thank you for sharing so frankly. Inevitably, there are some cultural differences in some details of life, which will take time to get used to. As a Chinese, I hope you will have a better experience living in China.❤
你妈妈真的很不容易，离开了家乡来中国，文化差异这么大！希望平静和快乐可以拥抱她，让她不需要那么焦虑
Your mom is a well educated person and full of wisdom
Hope you have a good time in China ❤
Your mum is an inspiration.. Being an older woman myself, the thought of uprooting my life and moving to another country is scary, but I think it is about time..
You gals Momand Daughter are so funny and cute, just like pals! Yay in China to you!
🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
When a Mom has a Son who takes care of her, She’s Considered Lucky..,
But if She has a Daughter, especially one like Lizzy, She’s ALREADY LUCKY!
🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
Ur relationship with ur mom is so adorable!!🎉😂👍
Nice to see your mom is adapting. Wys ons haar huisie!
I’m 100% generalising but in regards to the greeting thing, some of the reasons someone may not greet you could be:
1. You are a foreigner, they may assume you don’t speak Chinese and don’t know what language you speak (potentially not English) and even if English would be a safe guess, they may not speak it themselves
2. China has such a vast population, if someone were to say good morning or g’day or something like that to everyone they walk past, I mean most major cities have 10-20 million people 😅
3. Chinese culture is quite passive and not super in your face, people generally aren’t loud in public places (public transport, shopping malls), it’s in their nature to mind their own business etc and not potentially “bother” someone by greeting them. They also may not know whether it is rude to greet you and if you would find it disruptive so the safer option for them is to not risk it by greeting you 😂
But then again we all have different personalities and with a country of 1.4 billion, you’ll get some extroverts and some introverts and there’s no way of fully summarising it
It is really difficult to accustomed to a completely different culture at that age.
Your mom is a lovely sole, respect her and learn from her.
I appreciate the little things your conversation brought up like no hugging, you don't greet people. I am currently living in Mexico and it is considered rude to _not_ greet people and you're expected to hug and kiss.
Great to see her doing well
Whether your mom continues to live in China or go back to South Africa, it doesn't matter. I wish her the best, a happy and long life.
thanks , Lizzy, I never heard such dialogue even there are many in the website, But i watched your video carefully , I support your doing, and help your mom to adapt the life here
Hi Lizzy,I have watch this video for the first time, it is very interesting with the banting between you and your mom, ha, I like both already, I am Peter Wang, a Canadian Chinese, living in Taiwan with my South African wife for 20 years in Taipei city, been to South Africa many times, I love it, yes, not with the security issues, but I love your country, keep up your posting and thank you again. Peter Wang
I remember reading an article on SA building railway trains and it ended up a big failure because the steel and metals from the tracks kept getting stolen and the company decided to not replace it anymore after having to constantly do it for months.
Whattt a lovelyyyyyyy video..❤❤❤❤
Wow, the food really agrees with her. She looks great!
I feel obliged to say that China, with its long and stable history and a not-open-for-too-long culture, has its stability in people's mindset. Chinese are indigenous for like thousands of years living in the same land, sharing a common history and similar foods, of course people there will hold a cohesive force inside. It's actually the same power of culture that unites Chinese together and helps manage to build their homeland. So when they are staring at you it just means that they are curious, without any deliberate offence, cuz there's few foreign faces appearing in their earlier life. It's an ethnic group which is kind of conservative but I'm sure if you're facing any problems, we Chinese will be happy to offer help, and for nothing.
Thanks for bringing out the truth appearance of China to the world and sharing everything you're experiencing here.
Interestingly enough China ha 56 officially recognized ethnic groups. And if a Province has 25%+ ethnic group in it, it becomes an Autonomous Region in which that minority group is guaranteed a certain proportion of representation in that region. Unlike our gerrymandering in the US that works to reduce minority representation in our politics. So more diversity and enabling of diversity going on than most foreigners think. There are other benefits to the main minority ethnic group in an Autonomous Province, but wanting to keep it brief. Search on Google!
I just want to point something out. South Africa is a kind of place that unless you are the VERY wealthy 1% , you really don't want to be there.
Things like going outside and just snoozing at a park in the sun is something you do with armed security guards and a fences so high, you can't be seen there.
So for these people just being outside? Being able to feel safe ?
Its amazing to them.
couldn't agree more
You both are so sweet. I'd love to return to motherland to live. Perhaps 1 day.
Great!
I also live in Kunming, which is a beautiful and livable city. Wishing you all the best.
Strangely, it seems to me, the Chinese consider it rude to greet someone who does not know you. They don't mean to be rude to you. They are not used to the way Westerners consider it polite to greet someone whom you do not really know. Different culture, really. Can lead to a lot of misunderstanding and even unnecessary hurt. So I hope your mum does not take it that way; she'll get used to it. Maybe a smiling gesture, instead of an overt greeting, would work better. I'd like to see your mum have a happy stay because it's a big step for her to go to another land, with very different language and culture. Eventually perhaps she can acquire a rudimentary knowledge of the Chinese language; I think this will help her greatly in enjoying her stay.
Nah we don't consider jt rude. But they are just not expecting that. So get surprised by that greeting
In Chinese culture, it is considered impolite to disturb others at random. Unless you need help with something urgent.
@@erdongchen0823 That's Japanese culture.
@@martinma6493 Before Japan absorbed Chinese civilization it was just barbarians, there was no such thing as Japanese culture, just mutated Chinese culture.
@@EtherOne ok. Mutated english people is American
great having your mom really honest opinion
Wow! I love the way your mom expresses her opinions. My respect! Give her time to adapt, and I'm sure she won't want to go back to S.A.
I'm a Chilean who came to live in Brazil when I was eighteen. Well, I'm 67 now, and I can visit Chile, but I don't think of going back to live there, not even for a moment. When I was a kid, my mom used to say that it was a drunken stork who took me there hehe
This is a very candid video!
Certainly understandable to shop a lot when u first settle in a new place.
Your mum is so cute, especially when she talked about her vacuum cleaner😄
有趣的母女！
Peace is very important! Internal and external…
Chill mom. 44 isn’t bad when relocating to the most materially accessible place with so much acting on you.. reverse inheritance is real.✊
I very much understand your mum, she's at her middle age, and she needs to adapt to such a different culture. I wish her all the best with the new life in China. not easy, but she will be OK. China is warm and welcoming
Kunming is a beautiful city in one of the world's most beautiful regions. Subtropical, a centre of biodiversity.
❤🎉😊🤗
Lizzy, I think if your mom is able to finally settle well in China, she will find it far better for her and her well-being. Who would want to live in a place where you are always looking over your shoulder, like in SA, and there's no stopping your mom from visiting there now and then.