Not really mastered, but very very close to it. At least with her Japanese. She still has slightly awkward intonations and vocabs and rhythms. Not truly fluent. But fluency is definitely within her reach with time.
When I was stationed in Okinawa I learned Japanese from a guy I worked with on the base was a local, He corrected me so I pronounced words correctly and I did the same for him. Within 6 months we both spoke each others language so much better. Everyone thought I had lived on the island for 4 or 5 years. I think going there is the best way to learn
One thing that's really impressive about Anming aside from her mastery of and passion for these languages, is her ability to make conversation with strangers not be completely awkward. I only watch these type of videos from her, because she navigates casual conversation so well.
It's nice. I've watched her progress massively over the years in being able to carry on casual conversations with complete strangers without weird awkwardness.
yes, she must be a social person. i would not dare to do that, but then - i am also not a pretty girl that everyone adores on first sight (especially as blondie in a black hair dominated society) but i would welcome situations like this if i am nudged into it. for an old grumpy male like me, such situations dont come to pass as easily, which can also be a blessing since i am introvert :)
Warmed my heart to see these people open up to you so quickly. They seem like they have a lot of joy in their hearts. Proof that people are really the same everywhere. Thanks for sharing.
That's pretty much everywhere, except in the places where they speak a language that is widely spoken. For example, I'm Croatian, but I used to work at a hotel where we had a lot of Swedish guests, and they would all light up when they heard me start speaking to them in Swedish. Everyone wants to talk to you if you're a foreigner who speaks their language
Ha ha, it started off as a hobby. Nobody says I’m going to take this language as far as I can from day one lol. It was a progression of going deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole.
I've said it before, but your code-switching continues to floor me. I've lived among multiple expat communities and never seen anyone switch between so many languages so quickly. Such an incredibly agile brain.
It's like driving a stick shift, riding a bike or a horse. It comes from practicee, esp. social situations in which you feel you must to avoid embarrassment.
We at work daily switch around between Finnish, Swedish, German and English with coworkers. Like in mid sentences even sometimes. We have become good at it. A bit hard to explain, but maybe you get my drift. Me personally, At home, my internal thoughts are usually in finnish, but at work, i tend to think in several languages at the same time. I don't translate stuff in my head, i think in 4 diferent languages simultanously. And i can even pinpoint when i switched from internal translation to straight thoughts, it is about 2011 august :D This started in 2006. So it took me 5 years to go from one language life (finnish) with translations to four languages without translation.
I dont think that there are many people on the planet capable of speaking chinese, japanese and korean in this perfect manner. You are incredible and gifted. I never get tired of watching. God bless you
@@francescoomarcataldo7747gifted with the ability to push herself to learn. Some people just don't have that drive. Plus some people just have a natural ability to learn certain things that others can't.
This takes A LONG time to master this kind of conversational talk folks. It doesn't happen overnight i don't care what or how many classes you take. However, it does take it a step up if you know how to read and write it as well. Think of it this way studying even one language and getting fluent at it. Means you'll NEVER experience people talking behind your back again.
This is my first time coming across your channel and first time commenting. My mind is blown. PERIOD. What a beautiful gift you are sharing not only in the respect you’ve shown their native language but in how you’re sharing it with everyone else virtually. It’s absolutely stimulating contagious laughter from within me to see their reactions to you speaking to them so eloquently in their own tongue. I’m dying laughing 🤣 when they whip out their cameras like they’re getting a selfie with a UFO! SHINE THAT LIGHT GURL!! 🫶🏽🤟🏾✌🏽
I've always been impressed by folks who can learn other languages fluently. I had an economics teacher in college who spoke 13 or 14 languages. He was former CIA, and he would give us extra credit for translating things he said, or asking questions in other languages, even if we stumbled through it. This was in the late 80's, before your phone could translate everything for you. It was fun.
my Uncle spoke like 9 or some ridiculous number. I wish I had a high memory/IQ to learn multiple languages so that traveling would be less intimidating
@@LadyChaos1992i learnd french for 8 years in school. I was good but only with learning and learning. Now I can only say je ne parle pas Francaise. And a few words I do remember. English is ok. But when I need to talk it's difficult to remember words. Hearing is no problem. I watch movies and read English all day long.
@@Nordlicht05 as a native and fluent English speaker, I can understand not being able to read it well, as we have many words that are spelled the same, but read differently. Hell, just my comment alone is a good example, “read” and “read” lol
@Nordlicht05 yeah, I used to know Spanish well enough to get by in Mexico. We spent a lot of time racing in Baja, and the more time we spent down there, the better I got. Decades later, I can still understand a bit when I hear it, but I can barely form a sentence to speak it. Languages are a perishable skill I guess.
I'm truly impressed that you can speak Japanese, Mandarin, and Korean. These are really difficult languages to speak well. I am Singaporean Chinese, and I speak can English, Mandarin, and Cantonese (my mother tongue). To a lesser extent I can speak Hokkien and Spanish, but that doesn't detract from your far superior achievement. Bravo, 安明！我不知道您的"明"是不是这个"明"，因为您说 "intelligence", 但是我找不出对的字，那就用“明”来代表了。 如果错，请多多原谅.
@@OrientalPearl I'm so excited to receive a reply from you!!! Forgive my presumption, but I think “明”的意思应该是“明亮”，就等于“bright”. 那么“安明”就是“peaceful brightness", or "bright peace"。 “安”还能代表“安全” or "safe". 当然这是您的名字，您要什么意思都可以！
My husband is from Poland (first generation immigrant). I am learning Polish. A super hard language to master. But, my husband is surprised by how fast I have caught on to the language. Thank for represented the USA!
Yeah give yourself some credit, if people think Asian languages are hard, Polish is definitely one of the hardest languages to master grammar and pronounce. I speak Croatian, which is not too distant from Polish, I understand the difficulties. English is a very simple language in comparison
I grew up in San Francisco and moved around allot because we were poor. I dated a Chinese girl so I learned Cantonese and was amazed at out outrageously expletive the Chinese women can be. It's built into their culture. I listened to two Cantonese women were talking about me on the bus saying they never had a American man in bed and commenting how our penis is probably too big ect. I kept silent not wanting to be rude but upon my stop I turned to them and said: "Gung Hay fa Choy". Which is simply 'roughly: Happy New Year or closer: congradulating your wealth in the new year'. They blushed red and covered their mouths laughing in embarassment realizing I understood everything they said.
If what you say is true, it can only be said that the American pornographic culture is quite aggressive, which has brought indelible misunderstandings to the far-flung ladies in the East.
Knowing the language is definitely a bridge to other people and their cultures, but it's not the only thing, your energy and friendliness make all the difference in interacting with them, you are great! And people keep saying you're talented in languages... you have skills, but I suppose you also put a lot of work into it! even as a hobby, you dedicate yourself to it, and that effort pays of in your amazing communication, congratulations!!
I'm an introvert but have not problems with talking with strangers or random people. I've done that a few times and more often than not, they actually talk to me. Usually they try to sell me their religion or want to get married for citizenship reasons. But at least train rides home were never boring. I got secondhand anxiety when you approached that group of salary men. Fortunately they were really nice and fun.
It's not about equals, when you're a foreigner who is unexpected to speak their language, people get really interested. I used to work at a hotel reception, people would come expecting to communicate in English, but I'd end up speaking Swedish, German, Italian to them and they would get surprised, they want to find out more, then they spend half their vacation with me at the reception just talking
Congratulations on learning to speak all of these languages. Quite impressive! I lived in another country in the 80s studying the language and also had the experience of being asked if they could take photos with me, touch my hair, etc. because my coloring and traits were so different than theirs. It did not bother me at all. It’s a nice way to meet others and explain differences, educate, etc.
Haha…that first group teasing you about finding a Chinese husband- was hilarious! Sounds like something my mom would do! A sign of they were really impressed with you!!
The respect and love people show when they realize a person from a completely different culture and language speaking their language, always amazing to watch.
Spent several months in China and every single time I'd walk outside people would ask me for a photo. I did not understand the language well enough at the time to have a conversation with them but I very much enjoyed the random attention and was always happy to participate.
@@ProfessorOfLogic980 it was the same in India, just being a westerner brings them in like flies, all wanting to get into their vehicle / cycle, then following you in someone else's cycle
@@davidz1681 it's perception, NOT racism....... and it's more of ignorance. DON'T GO to a country and keep going to, if you don't like how they act towards you.... OTHER BLACK people are fine with that. YOU are most likely from the STATES or other western countries. Most likely you complaint that the chinese don't speak english, just like the other 195 countries in the world that you go to which most do not speak english.
@@kaleeysmith8801 That's what you got out of my comment? Racism? I never said that. Perception? Sure....I'm perceived as a circus oddity there. I also never complained that they don't speak English. My mandarin is good enough to get by. Ignorance? On your part definitely. As for never going back, I don't have a choice.
In my opinion this has to be one of your best videos. I really enjoyed your conversation with the business men. Your versatility with the languages you have learnt is just excellent. 😊
Anming you’re such a popular woman, Tommy is lucky you have your wits about you to keep the jokesters at bay. I like how you’re so brave and can conquer your nerves to put yourself out there talking to so many strangers. Every friend was a stranger once. Those business men in Hong Kong couldn’t believe their ears when you spoke, they were absolutely gobsmacked. You know they enjoyed your conversation when they pull out the business card too! 😄💜
I met my spouse via random stranger conversation haha So it still works better than Tinder lol Also that previous ex just lost out the most wonderful treasure of a princess ever called An Ming hahahaha Those who knew An Ming video from 2021 should know what i mean hehe
I just found your channel. I am going to subscribe. Thank you for representing Americans in a positive way abroad. Learning each other’s languages is a great show of respect and admiration for a culture.
Yes, absolutely. I only spent 1 year in Korea with the US Army and I learned very little Korean, but whenever I speak to a Korean, I get that same amazed, surprised face that this American is speaking to them in their language. And they are always very nice to tell me that my Korean is really good, even though I know that it is not that good.
You are a true Hyperglot. I never reached that point. My wife and I still mix English and 日本語 to get our point across. I remember watching a friend of ours switch between English, Japanese and Chinese in a San Diego dim sum restaurant. The guy is actually at least quad lingual, so I was hoping for a French speaker to show up. Switching between languages without batting an eye is the part that amazes me about you and him.
I traveled all over the world and was often confused as a professional wrestler. I was asked to pose for pictures many times and never had a problem doing so. Always be kind and it will pay back in huge benefits! Love your videos and your command of the languages you speak. I am also an American but speak fluent Spanish, having traveled to many Latin and Hispanic countries. I pick up dialects very quickly and have been astounded when someone asks me if I am from the area in which a dialect is spoken. It's so fun to see the shock on their faces.
I truly envy those with the remarkable capacity to learn new languages fluently. I was a teacher who lived among the Dene and Inuit communities of Canada for many years and my only regret was my inability to cross that language/culture barrier. Language truly is the window into the lives of other people :)
My first time to China I was very confused when the locals asked for a photo, I thought they wanted me to take a photo of them not wanting a photo with me. I always took pictures with everybody who wanted one.
I was confused too. When I went to Korea for the first time I was even more confused. I wasn’t sure what the meant when they said they wanted a picture… of me or you? Lol
I had the same experience. I lived in China for two years for my company. Many times in the park I was asked if they could take a picture with me. I even was asked to hold a baby a couple of times. They wanted a photo of me holding their baby. I always found that strange, but always smiled and agreed. I could imagine that kid growing up someday and seeing that photo in mom’s album and asking who I was. She would probably say “I have no idea. Just some random American guy we saw in the park.”
My mum got asked for a photo when we went to Japan, because she had her tattoos on show. As we were eating breakfast in the hotel a woman came and sat next to us and started to speak in English. We never got her name, but she was really nice
I have had both countries ask to take a picture with me. The cutest was in Japan at Tokyo Disney when my 18yo granddaughter was with me and she struck up a conversation with some other kids. The weirdest was when we were at a famous place in Beijing and a man and his wife ask me and my adult son to pose with them. Asia is so unique and you just never know what to expect ❤
In 2009 I spent two weeks in China on a work-related trip - the first week in Beijing and surrounding area, and the second week in Shanghai and surrounding areas. While in Beijing my hosts took me to visit a portion of the Great Wall. There were so many people climbing that wall, old and young! I had at least a half dozen people ask if it was ok to take their picture with me. My response (through my interpreter) was always the same, "if I can get a picture with you too!". One of them asked me, "What are you doing, coming all the way from America and climbing the Great Wall?". Memories of my old high school, "Non-Western World History" and my teacher Sara Watts were flooding my 55-year old head. I quickly responded, "Chairman Mao said that, 'A man is not a real man until he climbs the Great Wall", so here I am!" They were visibly STUNNED that an American would know something of Chinese history and culture. That high school course from 1973 served me well on that trip. I loved China and would like to go back. This was just one wonderful memory I have of that trip. As always, thank you for sharing. Steve
Pearl, you’re really awesome. As if mastering Mandarin, Japanese and Korean is not hard enough, you are going to learn Cantonese and Vietnamese as well. That’s beyond me. Pearl 加油, 加油, 加油!
My awkward and introverted self would start having a panic attack if random people just come up to start taking pictures and selfies with/of me. It's amazing just how impressed people are when someone speaks their language as if they expected it to never be learned by other people it's kinda wholesome in a way.
Love to watch your channel! I had an old Gunnery sergeant when I was in the Marines who told me,"If you want to be a successful world traveler, learn to say 'Thank you' in as many languages as possible. " I'm up to 13 so far. But YOU are amazing.❤
I think this is my favorite video and that's saying something because I love so many of them. Please never stop shining bright and bringing so much joy into the world. 😊
I am American and I was married to a Brazilian and we lived part-time in Brazil. I obviously stood out as American and initially knew no Portuguese but the people in Brazil were absolutely fascinated I was married to a Brazilian. They had endless questions. When we went to small beach towns they were really fascinated … we would draw crowds from both perspectives that I am American and married to Brazilian
I think it's awesome that cultures around the world take an interest to foreigners and not hate them for being different. I know us Americans hear a different accent or language, and are also immediately intrigued and want to learn more about it lol
@@LadyChaos1992 That used to be my experience with Americans, but over the time I noticed a huge chunk of them are completely uninterested in external world. They really think everywhere abroad is 3rd world. Also a lot of American women are batshit misandrists, just unashamedly and they don't see a problem with their hostile attitude, somehow they insert race, gender and sexual orientation into everything, it's really weird and disturbing.
I wish I had your smart brain. You got me studying Japanese and Korean and they are so hard to get the hang of but you make it sound so smooth and easy. So impressive. Thank you for the videos
I feel like everyone looks at you like you’re a diamond! Although a lot of attention that has got to feel so cool. The confidence you radiate is impressive, I hope to get there one day when I speak new languages!
I would entertain photos, but I'm an old English guy that lives in the USA - I tell folks that I speak 2 languages "English" and "American" 🙂 - your videos are awesome and I love how the locals in China are so interested in where you're from and impressed by your Mandarin.
Thank you for this inside knowledge. A few years ago we traveled to the Grand Canyon. There were many Asian tourist groups visiting. I always wondered why they wanted to take pictures with my daughter who was then only 3 years old. But she was a petite fair skin blond hair blue eye friendly little girl who loved having her photo taken.
Hey there! I am from Germany and about 6'6 tall. I traveled through China for 6 weeks. If I would've charged 1 Dollar for every photo, it would've been enough to pay the whole trip 😅 It didn't bother me at all, but I guess it is different when you are a pretty girl and people are way too touchy.
Could of watched those interactions for hours:) it’s a beautiful thing to be able to speak different languages, it breaks down so many barriers, I had the biggest smile on my face watching this:)
I had a Filipino family come into a Target in Australia, where I was working. I was serving them and spoke a little bit of tagalog with them and they were amazed haha they asked for a photo, and I said yes haha I always thought it was sort of funny and cute that now they have a photo of me working at Target in their holiday photos haha :)
You are amazing, you not only speak different languages but also aren’t afraid to face them when they talking about you and have discussions as well. Well done girl, keep going ❤
I'm Australian and I've been to Harbin twice and Beijing once. I wasn't much of a novelty in Beijing, but in Harbin (which has much fewer foreign tourists) I did get several requsts for photos, and sometimes spotted people taking my photo. Last time I was in Harbin, I also had a woman ask me if I am from the USSR.
I went to Shanghai on a biz trip. I’m 5’9” blonde and everyone was fascinated with me. Very unnerving. Was so glad to go home and blend in with people instead of standing out.
Have you ever spoken with TAKAShii from Japan? He interviews foreigners in Japan and uploads to youtube a lot and I think it would be really cool if you guys made a video someday! Hi from America btw! I just subscribed. You are so inspiring 🫶
You do kind of have a Slav look. Not that that's bad. I'm half Slav half Norwegian and when I've gone to Korea and S Africa most think I'm Russian. I've got it a lot.
I love watching your videos Anming! I’ve been studying Japanese lately and I’ve noticed how much more fluent you are in Chinese. I kinda feel like you still have a foreign accent when you talk in Japanese but when you switch to Chinese you sound to me so much more fluent. Of course you’ve lived in China way longer so this makes sense.
Yeah for sure, but her mannerisms in Japanese are quite good. Interesting that she doesn’t seem to have a strong accent in Chinese but still has a slight foreign accent in Japanese
I love these people 😂 The lady who was like "We look better in the photo because of your beauty" ❤ And I hope to see those salarymen again when you're all in Japan 😄 They seem so fun.
I could tell by the way he handed you his business card with two hands and bowed that he was Japanese. I’m fascinated by Japanese culture, especially their level of craftsmanship in woodworking and bonsai.
the two hand transfer i have seen in chinese culture as well. especially in traditional martial arts environments where konfuzianism matters still. you would never give your weapon to another with one hand, you would never receive a paper with one hand... I live in finland, but when i enter a martial arts gym, i switch to that mindset - because that came very easy to adopt as a sight of respect. I do like respectful exchanges, our western society has pissed that into the wind... completely unfortunately.
I worked at a Chinese owned restaurant for a while and was the only American who worked there. I regret not learning their language. They asked me to teach their youngest to speak English and I was too nervous to mess up...but I assured them the school would teach her and I helped them with phone calls and stuff. They were great- they even gave me their van for a few months and I did deliveries every day for them.
When I was a tourist in Taiwan in 2004 I was frequently told how beautiful my skin was (because I'm pale). My (ex) husband and I got stared at a lot because we are both pale and he is (very) tall (6 feet). I don't recall anyone asking for photos. It was a notable experience because where I live has a high asian population and nobody at home would ever stare at me or comment on these characteristics. I've also noticed that asian tourists have different priorities when taking photos. Westerners want a photo of the thing/place they are visiting and asian tourists want photos of people in front of the thing they are visiting. My family would often wonder why they are blocking the photos of thing they are visiting by standing in front of it in the photo.
Anming and Tommy and Family you are the 1st ones i thought of when hearing of the quake, I hope you are are well and safe, i pray for you and the Beautiful Japanese People. 🇯🇵🇺🇲 ❤️
The best part of these videos is that it shows that with language we can connect in a very deep level. People truly want to enjoy everyone from everywhere, but we separate ourselves. Great work. It's inspiring.
Brilliant video dear, you truly bring a warm feeling to my heart! To answer you're question, yes I would have photos no problem, the locals are lovely and very friendly. Helping to bridge the divide, keep up the sterling work.☺
Wonderful the way you can joke with people. Flows like water in a river. Absolute proof of how fluent you are. BTW...When you're so fluent you can pick any title you like. It can only make people jealous 😉I hope you and Tommy had a pleasent Christmas and wish both of you the very best in the up coming year 🥂
Thank you so much! It was a low-key Christmas this year. There was a death in my family on Christmas Eve, so we weren’t in the mood for big celebrations.
As an African American, who graduated from Heilongjiang Unviersity in 2019 (黑大), it is just part of the gig. I am 5"11 and over 350lbs. I always stand out there. But, if you have a job in education or got a scholarship, which I had both, part of your appeal to the country is your foreign perspective. There is a privilege in that. So I take the time to smile and wave and hold babies (literally) often. I view my time aboard as ambassadorial. I am "light skinned" ifykyk. People have thought I was Keynan, South African, Thai, Indian, Afghani, and most oddly to me Russian. Like what? Love your videos. Thinking about starting a channel as I preapre to go back to my 中国老家。。。哈尔滨. People don't give the Tier 2 cities enough love.
This is so cool to watch! I loved your conversation with the businessmen. They are quite nice to you. I hope more success to your journey, and I am better be polishing my Italian and French language studies. I am so inspired! Sending hugs from Philippines!
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Such an egotistical title!!
I got it. Thank you !
Yes I would let them take my picture or take theirs if they wanted sure.
@@amazoniaquedavignon8180🤣 internet trolls on Christmas say… Bah humbug!
@@kenkarish826that’s kind of you to do.
You not only mastered the language, but you understand the cultural talking points and expressions. You would be the ultimate tour guide.
For real though
Yeahhhh, you're right!
Not really mastered, but very very close to it. At least with her Japanese. She still has slightly awkward intonations and vocabs and rhythms. Not truly fluent. But fluency is definitely within her reach with time.
Or spy?
Tour guide!? How about diplomat! American-Chinese relations might improve!
When I was stationed in Okinawa I learned Japanese from a guy I worked with on the base was a local, He corrected me so I pronounced words correctly and I did the same for him. Within 6 months we both spoke each others language so much better. Everyone thought I had lived on the island for 4 or 5 years. I think going there is the best way to learn
thank you Capt. Obvious.
@JohnRohoboth hope your life gets better so you dont need to be angry for no reason 🫱🏻🫲🏼
me too.. but it was french :).. hate it in school... after 1 year in french german brigade i spoke it fluently
...why be such a turd!?! He's simply relaying a personal story.@@Al_Dente-d1p
Having a language partner is the best
One thing that's really impressive about Anming aside from her mastery of and passion for these languages, is her ability to make conversation with strangers not be completely awkward. I only watch these type of videos from her, because she navigates casual conversation so well.
It's nice. I've watched her progress massively over the years in being able to carry on casual conversations with complete strangers without weird awkwardness.
Don’t go to Chiina!
Foreigner will be put into jail if you say
Taiwan passport or Taiwan president.
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True, and everybody is happy only with such a "small" think. I wanted always to speak more languages but i ended with three.
yes, she must be a social person. i would not dare to do that, but then - i am also not a pretty girl that everyone adores on first sight
(especially as blondie in a black hair dominated society)
but i would welcome situations like this if i am nudged into it.
for an old grumpy male like me, such situations dont come to pass as easily, which can also be a blessing
since i am introvert :)
Ask questions and smile is all there is to it, yet some people find this incredibly difficult.
Beauty, Intelligence, Kindness. I love watching this unicorn spread her love ❤
Warmed my heart to see these people open up to you so quickly. They seem like they have a lot of joy in their hearts. Proof that people are really the same everywhere. Thanks for sharing.
That's pretty much everywhere, except in the places where they speak a language that is widely spoken. For example, I'm Croatian, but I used to work at a hotel where we had a lot of Swedish guests, and they would all light up when they heard me start speaking to them in Swedish.
Everyone wants to talk to you if you're a foreigner who speaks their language
“Studying foreign languages is my hobby.”
You’re better at your hobby than I am at my life. 🤣😂
For real 😮
Ha ha, it started off as a hobby. Nobody says I’m going to take this language as far as I can from day one lol. It was a progression of going deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole.
@@OrientalPearl
It’s OK, you can admit it. You’re a linguistic genius. 👍🏻😁😎
I am still have trouble with English , and I am a senior citizen born here. 😃🇺🇸😃
@@rayRay-pw6gz keep on practicing and never give up the best advice I can give to u. As American black male
I've said it before, but your code-switching continues to floor me. I've lived among multiple expat communities and never seen anyone switch between so many languages so quickly. Such an incredibly agile brain.
It's like driving a stick shift, riding a bike or a horse. It comes from practicee, esp. social situations in which you feel you must to avoid embarrassment.
We at work daily switch around between Finnish, Swedish, German and English with coworkers. Like in mid sentences even sometimes. We have become good at it. A bit hard to explain, but maybe you get my drift. Me personally, At home, my internal thoughts are usually in finnish, but at work, i tend to think in several languages at the same time. I don't translate stuff in my head, i think in 4 diferent languages simultanously. And i can even pinpoint when i switched from internal translation to straight thoughts, it is about 2011 august :D This started in 2006. So it took me 5 years to go from one language life (finnish) with translations to four languages without translation.
Not a big deal. I can also speak 4 languages 🙄
I'll add my voice to the chorus: it does come with practise. Used to stall, not so much anymore.
I dont think that there are many people on the planet capable of speaking chinese, japanese and korean in this perfect manner. You are incredible and gifted. I never get tired of watching. God bless you
I only know chinese, english, cantonese and a terrible malay
@@spacer.vr.u must be a malaysian chinese
no it's not gifted, she worked hard every single day for 10 years. We just see the results.
大马华人😂😂🎉🎉@@spacer.vr.
@@francescoomarcataldo7747gifted with the ability to push herself to learn. Some people just don't have that drive. Plus some people just have a natural ability to learn certain things that others can't.
This takes A LONG time to master this kind of conversational talk folks. It doesn't happen overnight i don't care what or how many classes you take. However, it does take it a step up if you know how to read and write it as well. Think of it this way studying even one language and getting fluent at it. Means you'll NEVER experience people talking behind your back again.
This is my first time coming across your channel and first time commenting. My mind is blown. PERIOD. What a beautiful gift you are sharing not only in the respect you’ve shown their native language but in how you’re sharing it with everyone else virtually. It’s absolutely stimulating contagious laughter from within me to see their reactions to you speaking to them so eloquently in their own tongue. I’m dying laughing 🤣 when they whip out their cameras like they’re getting a selfie with a UFO! SHINE THAT LIGHT GURL!! 🫶🏽🤟🏾✌🏽
I've always been impressed by folks who can learn other languages fluently. I had an economics teacher in college who spoke 13 or 14 languages. He was former CIA, and he would give us extra credit for translating things he said, or asking questions in other languages, even if we stumbled through it. This was in the late 80's, before your phone could translate everything for you. It was fun.
my Uncle spoke like 9 or some ridiculous number. I wish I had a high memory/IQ to learn multiple languages so that traveling would be less intimidating
@@LadyChaos1992i learnd french for 8 years in school. I was good but only with learning and learning. Now I can only say je ne parle pas Francaise. And a few words I do remember. English is ok. But when I need to talk it's difficult to remember words. Hearing is no problem. I watch movies and read English all day long.
Wow, I have never met anyone who speaks so many languages. I speak 5. That is so impressive!
@@Nordlicht05 as a native and fluent English speaker, I can understand not being able to read it well, as we have many words that are spelled the same, but read differently. Hell, just my comment alone is a good example, “read” and “read” lol
@Nordlicht05 yeah, I used to know Spanish well enough to get by in Mexico. We spent a lot of time racing in Baja, and the more time we spent down there, the better I got. Decades later, I can still understand a bit when I hear it, but I can barely form a sentence to speak it. Languages are a perishable skill I guess.
I'm smiling because I'm so happy you speak their languages, and so well. You make America proud. Most impressive, many blessings to you
I'm truly impressed that you can speak Japanese, Mandarin, and Korean. These are really difficult languages to speak well. I am Singaporean Chinese, and I speak can English, Mandarin, and Cantonese (my mother tongue). To a lesser extent I can speak Hokkien and Spanish, but that doesn't detract from your far superior achievement. Bravo, 安明！我不知道您的"明"是不是这个"明"，因为您说 "intelligence", 但是我找不出对的字，那就用“明”来代表了。 如果错，请多多原谅.
你写对了。
@@OrientalPearl I'm so excited to receive a reply from you!!! Forgive my presumption, but I think “明”的意思应该是“明亮”，就等于“bright”. 那么“安明”就是“peaceful brightness", or "bright peace"。 “安”还能代表“安全” or "safe". 当然这是您的名字，您要什么意思都可以！
"Burmese'' languages was the most difficult to learn in our south east asia if i'm not worng.Thai,Chinese,indonesia not that difficult.
@@blackicee8836true also middle eastern languages
My husband is from Poland (first generation immigrant). I am learning Polish. A super hard language to master. But, my husband is surprised by how fast I have caught on to the language. Thank for represented the USA!
Yeah give yourself some credit, if people think Asian languages are hard, Polish is definitely one of the hardest languages to master grammar and pronounce. I speak Croatian, which is not too distant from Polish, I understand the difficulties. English is a very simple language in comparison
She's so kind, its heartwarming
I grew up in San Francisco and moved around allot because we were poor. I dated a Chinese girl so I learned Cantonese and was amazed at out outrageously expletive the Chinese women can be. It's built into their culture. I listened to two Cantonese women were talking about me on the bus saying they never had a American man in bed and commenting how our penis is probably too big ect. I kept silent not wanting to be rude but upon my stop I turned to them and said: "Gung Hay fa Choy". Which is simply 'roughly: Happy New Year or closer: congradulating your wealth in the new year'. They blushed red and covered their mouths laughing in embarassment realizing I understood everything they said.
Oh wow, I'm really sorry that you had to experience them sexualising you like that. Nobody should experience that regardless.
So bout that co.... Is it true?
@@julixttx People will be people, gotta be thick skinned to coexist with everyone.
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If what you say is true, it can only be said that the American pornographic culture is quite aggressive, which has brought indelible misunderstandings to the far-flung ladies in the East.
Knowing the language is definitely a bridge to other people and their cultures, but it's not the only thing, your energy and friendliness make all the difference in interacting with them, you are great! And people keep saying you're talented in languages... you have skills, but I suppose you also put a lot of work into it! even as a hobby, you dedicate yourself to it, and that effort pays of in your amazing communication, congratulations!!
I'm an introvert but have not problems with talking with strangers or random people. I've done that a few times and more often than not, they actually talk to me. Usually they try to sell me their religion or want to get married for citizenship reasons. But at least train rides home were never boring. I got secondhand anxiety when you approached that group of salary men. Fortunately they were really nice and fun.
it's amazing how open people are when you speak to them as equals
It's not about equals, when you're a foreigner who is unexpected to speak their language, people get really interested. I used to work at a hotel reception, people would come expecting to communicate in English, but I'd end up speaking Swedish, German, Italian to them and they would get surprised, they want to find out more, then they spend half their vacation with me at the reception just talking
Congratulations on learning to speak all of these languages. Quite impressive! I lived in another country in the 80s studying the language and also had the experience of being asked if they could take photos with me, touch my hair, etc. because my coloring and traits were so different than theirs. It did not bother me at all. It’s a nice way to meet others and explain differences, educate, etc.
Haha…that first group teasing you about finding a Chinese husband- was hilarious! Sounds like something my mom would do! A sign of they were really impressed with you!!
they also need women. lots of chnese men cannot find a wife because of the One Child Policy that preferred boya
Sounds like something a Jewish mother would do.
LOL Uncle encouraging her to find a 2nd husband!
@@Midnight0Mistressthat part had me dead lmao 🤣
The respect and love people show when they realize a person from a completely different culture and language speaking their language, always amazing to watch.
Spent several months in China and every single time I'd walk outside people would ask me for a photo. I did not understand the language well enough at the time to have a conversation with them but I very much enjoyed the random attention and was always happy to participate.
You need to see how they react if you're black. They come up and touch your skin, point, take pictures.......it's awful.
Don’t go to Chiina!
Foreigner will be put into jail if you say
Taiwan passport or Taiwan president.
@@ProfessorOfLogic980 it was the same in India, just being a westerner brings them in like flies, all wanting to get into their vehicle / cycle, then following you in someone else's cycle
@@davidz1681 it's perception, NOT racism....... and it's more of ignorance. DON'T GO to a country and keep going to, if you don't like how they act towards you.... OTHER BLACK people are fine with that. YOU are most likely from the STATES or other western countries. Most likely you complaint that the chinese don't speak english, just like the other 195 countries in the world that you go to which most do not speak english.
@@kaleeysmith8801 That's what you got out of my comment? Racism? I never said that. Perception? Sure....I'm perceived as a circus oddity there. I also never complained that they don't speak English. My mandarin is good enough to get by. Ignorance? On your part definitely. As for never going back, I don't have a choice.
In my opinion this has to be one of your best videos. I really enjoyed your conversation with the business men. Your versatility with the languages you have learnt is just excellent. 😊
I think sharing a photo would be lovely to think I'd touched their lives and shared a smile. Bless you poppet ❤
"Okay pretty girl, I'm coming over too!" That woman at 4:02 was such a sweetheart, honestly. Just so friendly!
Anming you’re such a popular woman, Tommy is lucky you have your wits about you to keep the jokesters at bay. I like how you’re so brave and can conquer your nerves to put yourself out there talking to so many strangers. Every friend was a stranger once.
Those business men in Hong Kong couldn’t believe their ears when you spoke, they were absolutely gobsmacked. You know they enjoyed your conversation when they pull out the business card too! 😄💜
I met my spouse via random stranger conversation haha So it still works better than Tinder lol
Also that previous ex just lost out the most wonderful treasure of a princess ever called An Ming hahahaha
Those who knew An Ming video from 2021 should know what i mean hehe
@@szewei85 Living Real Life that is really matters,social nets are only to distraction...
香港ではなく日本人ではないですか？
This was such fun. You’re so brave to pickup conversations with strangers
I just found your channel. I am going to subscribe. Thank you for representing Americans in a positive way abroad. Learning each other’s languages is a great show of respect and admiration for a culture.
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Yes, absolutely. I only spent 1 year in Korea with the US Army and I learned very little Korean, but whenever I speak to a Korean, I get that same amazed, surprised face that this American is speaking to them in their language. And they are always very nice to tell me that my Korean is really good, even though I know that it is not that good.
You are a true Hyperglot. I never reached that point. My wife and I still mix English and 日本語 to get our point across. I remember watching a friend of ours switch between English, Japanese and Chinese in a San Diego dim sum restaurant. The guy is actually at least quad lingual, so I was hoping for a French speaker to show up. Switching between languages without batting an eye is the part that amazes me about you and him.
I traveled all over the world and was often confused as a professional wrestler. I was asked to pose for pictures many times and never had a problem doing so. Always be kind and it will pay back in huge benefits! Love your videos and your command of the languages you speak. I am also an American but speak fluent Spanish, having traveled to many Latin and Hispanic countries. I pick up dialects very quickly and have been astounded when someone asks me if I am from the area in which a dialect is spoken. It's so fun to see the shock on their faces.
So awesome! You are bridging folks and changing hearts. Love to watch the joy.
I love these videos! They're always so shocked. There must not be many that can speak the language so well. They seem very friendly
I absolutely would take a photograph with a stranger if asked.
I truly envy those with the remarkable capacity to learn new languages fluently. I was a teacher who lived among the Dene and Inuit communities of Canada for many years and my only regret was my inability to cross that language/culture barrier. Language truly is the window into the lives of other people :)
Maybe Duolingo will add those languages. I’ve been using the app to study Navajo and Hawaiian for a year so far.
exactly! there is nothing like being able to communicate with people and share life stories, we get to learn so much!!
@@LilyGazouah very cool! I'm Diné
Great and amazing video. 😂 you sure breaking the matrix with your languages skills.
Thanks! 😃 More from this trip coming soon.
I am a Englsih learner,I am so curious about the meaning of 'matrix' in the title of this video and your comment,can you explain that to me,thanks.
the context of this matrix derived from the show The Matrix where you alter ppl reality in their mind@@charles0522
My first time to China I was very confused when the locals asked for a photo, I thought they wanted me to take a photo of them not wanting a photo with me. I always took pictures with everybody who wanted one.
My daughter is 6ft tall, blonde with sky blue eyes. When she went to Korea, people did the same thing.
I was confused too. When I went to Korea for the first time I was even more confused. I wasn’t sure what the meant when they said they wanted a picture… of me or you? Lol
Don’t go to Chiina!
Foreigner will be put into jail if you say
Taiwan passport or Taiwan president.
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This year a new law is passed in Chiina
to encourage Chiinese to report anyone bad-
mouthing Chiina. Be careful!
I had the same experience. I lived in China for two years for my company. Many times in the park I was asked if they could take a picture with me. I even was asked to hold a baby a couple of times. They wanted a photo of me holding their baby. I always found that strange, but always smiled and agreed. I could imagine that kid growing up someday and seeing that photo in mom’s album and asking who I was. She would probably say “I have no idea. Just some random American guy we saw in the park.”
My mum got asked for a photo when we went to Japan, because she had her tattoos on show. As we were eating breakfast in the hotel a woman came and sat next to us and started to speak in English. We never got her name, but she was really nice
You are the sweetest person and because of that I am subscribing ❤
I'm American and my wife is English, so at home its just like this video. Except we can't understand each other at all.
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Hilarious 😂😂😂
I love these videos. The reactions to an American speaking their language. Bridges so many gaps!
I have had both countries ask to take a picture with me. The cutest was in Japan at Tokyo Disney when my 18yo granddaughter was with me and she struck up a conversation with some other kids. The weirdest was when we were at a famous place in Beijing and a man and his wife ask me and my adult son to pose with them. Asia is so unique and you just never know what to expect ❤
Asian courtesy haha
1 million ! Congratulations you deserve it 🎉
What an inspiring lady you are and such communication skills,its not just about language but personality too,you are a people person,fabulous share 😊
In 2009 I spent two weeks in China on a work-related trip - the first week in Beijing and surrounding area, and the second week in Shanghai and surrounding areas. While in Beijing my hosts took me to visit a portion of the Great Wall. There were so many people climbing that wall, old and young! I had at least a half dozen people ask if it was ok to take their picture with me. My response (through my interpreter) was always the same, "if I can get a picture with you too!".
One of them asked me, "What are you doing, coming all the way from America and climbing the Great Wall?". Memories of my old high school, "Non-Western World History" and my teacher Sara Watts were flooding my 55-year old head. I quickly responded, "Chairman Mao said that, 'A man is not a real man until he climbs the Great Wall", so here I am!" They were visibly STUNNED that an American would know something of Chinese history and culture. That high school course from 1973 served me well on that trip.
I loved China and would like to go back. This was just one wonderful memory I have of that trip.
As always, thank you for sharing.
Steve
Pearl, you’re really awesome. As if mastering Mandarin, Japanese and Korean is not hard enough, you are going to learn Cantonese and Vietnamese as well. That’s beyond me. Pearl 加油, 加油, 加油!
Thank you! I’m working hard!
My awkward and introverted self would start having a panic attack if random people just come up to start taking pictures and selfies with/of me. It's amazing just how impressed people are when someone speaks their language as if they expected it to never be learned by other people it's kinda wholesome in a way.
You're such a great ambassador. I love watching you build bridges and connect with people.
Great video! A testament of how if you speak someone’s language it truly opens doors.
Love to watch your channel! I had an old Gunnery sergeant when I was in the Marines who told me,"If you want to be a successful world traveler, learn to say 'Thank you' in as many languages as possible. " I'm up to 13 so far. But YOU are amazing.❤
Almost 1 million! That’s awesome! It’s been cool watching how much your channel has grown over the years!
I think this is my favorite video and that's saying something because I love so many of them. Please never stop shining bright and bringing so much joy into the world. 😊
I genuinely love these videos. Pure joy and wonder from these folks!! x
I love that every time you say you’re married to a Japanese man you get a kind smile (and this time even applause 😅)
I am American and I was married to a Brazilian and we lived part-time in Brazil. I obviously stood out as American and initially knew no Portuguese but the people in Brazil were absolutely fascinated I was married to a Brazilian. They had endless questions. When we went to small beach towns they were really fascinated … we would draw crowds from both perspectives that I am American and married to Brazilian
I think it's awesome that cultures around the world take an interest to foreigners and not hate them for being different. I know us Americans hear a different accent or language, and are also immediately intrigued and want to learn more about it lol
Just found your channel and WOW!! I don’t think there are many people that are fluent in all this particular languages. Hands down to you! 😍
@@LadyChaos1992 That used to be my experience with Americans, but over the time I noticed a huge chunk of them are completely uninterested in external world. They really think everywhere abroad is 3rd world. Also a lot of American women are batshit misandrists, just unashamedly and they don't see a problem with their hostile attitude, somehow they insert race, gender and sexual orientation into everything, it's really weird and disturbing.
Absolutely impressed with your command of these languages and ability to freely converse... fun to watch and listen!
I wish I had your smart brain. You got me studying Japanese and Korean and they are so hard to get the hang of but you make it sound so smooth and easy. So impressive. Thank you for the videos
Keep pressing, and before you know it, you'll be speaking those languages.
@@12MRJERSEY
Thank you. 😊 That makes me feel better about it. It is hard remembering the words so far.
Love this girl’s commitment to language and interaction.
So wonderful
Love your videos. Love seeing the reactions of the people.
Always nice to see you sprinkle your happy language dust far and wide! :D
I love the reaction of the people that you speak to. They seem so happy that you can speak their language.
I feel like everyone looks at you like you’re a diamond! Although a lot of attention that has got to feel so cool. The confidence you radiate is impressive, I hope to get there one day when I speak new languages!
This was so wholesome to watch! I was constantly smiling😀 thank you for doing what you do, it makes my day. You're fascinating and inspiring.🙌
It always impresses me if someone picks up in multiple languages, its just a straight up mental-flex that is just fkn awesome. Kudos to you ^^
I would entertain photos, but I'm an old English guy that lives in the USA - I tell folks that I speak 2 languages "English" and "American" 🙂 - your videos are awesome and I love how the locals in China are so interested in where you're from and impressed by your Mandarin.
Thank you for this inside knowledge. A few years ago we traveled to the Grand Canyon. There were many Asian tourist groups visiting. I always wondered why they wanted to take pictures with my daughter who was then only 3 years old. But she was a petite fair skin blond hair blue eye friendly little girl who loved having her photo taken.
Asian courtesy haha
They will never ask that if your were black. Blacks are despised in asian cultures.
Your videos always put a smile on my face. I love the way foreign people react to your ability of speaking their language 🙂.
Hey there! I am from Germany and about 6'6 tall. I traveled through China for 6 weeks. If I would've charged 1 Dollar for every photo, it would've been enough to pay the whole trip 😅 It didn't bother me at all, but I guess it is different when you are a pretty girl and people are way too touchy.
This is my favorite video of yours. I love it when you switch back and forth between languages so effortlessly. Yes I subscribed.
I love how they light up when they hear you speaking their native tongue. Such a joyous smile. Sub'ed.
Thank you for subscribing.
DOPE! I really love your pronunciation! thank you for this!
Could of watched those interactions for hours:) it’s a beautiful thing to be able to speak different languages, it breaks down so many barriers, I had the biggest smile on my face watching this:)
*Could have
Glad you enjoyed it and it made you smile.
I love these videos and love watching people learn about each other.
Always love watching these. People are so receptive when you have taken the time to learn their language. Very cool
I wish my brain was like yours and I could speak other languages 😀 Love your videos. Safe travels 🙏
This is super inspiring! Can't wait until I can switch between languages this fluidly.
I’m so glad that these video inspire you!
I had a Filipino family come into a Target in Australia, where I was working. I was serving them and spoke a little bit of tagalog with them and they were amazed haha they asked for a photo, and I said yes haha I always thought it was sort of funny and cute that now they have a photo of me working at Target in their holiday photos haha :)
That’s a cute story. Thanks for sharing!
This made me laugh, that thought of you in the holiday photos in your Target shirt. At least it is red for the holidays. 😂
filipinos are one of the most kindest and warm hearted people
I feel so envious of your ability to learn languages. 😊🙏
You are amazing, you not only speak different languages but also aren’t afraid to face them when they talking about you and have discussions as well. Well done girl, keep going ❤
I'm Australian and I've been to Harbin twice and Beijing once. I wasn't much of a novelty in Beijing, but in Harbin (which has much fewer foreign tourists) I did get several requsts for photos, and sometimes spotted people taking my photo. Last time I was in Harbin, I also had a woman ask me if I am from the USSR.
I went to Shanghai on a biz trip. I’m 5’9” blonde and everyone was fascinated with me. Very unnerving. Was so glad to go home and blend in with people instead of standing out.
Have you ever spoken with TAKAShii from Japan? He interviews foreigners in Japan and uploads to youtube a lot and I think it would be really cool if you guys made a video someday! Hi from America btw! I just subscribed. You are so inspiring 🫶
They have made video together me as well 😊
You do kind of have a Slav look. Not that that's bad. I'm half Slav half Norwegian and when I've gone to Korea and S Africa most think I'm Russian. I've got it a lot.
she is incredibly good with this language. My respects 🤗🤗
I love watching your videos Anming! I’ve been studying Japanese lately and I’ve noticed how much more fluent you are in Chinese. I kinda feel like you still have a foreign accent when you talk in Japanese but when you switch to Chinese you sound to me so much more fluent. Of course you’ve lived in China way longer so this makes sense.
Yeah for sure, but her mannerisms in Japanese are quite good.
Interesting that she doesn’t seem to have a strong accent in Chinese but still has a slight foreign accent in Japanese
I love these people 😂 The lady who was like "We look better in the photo because of your beauty" ❤ And I hope to see those salarymen again when you're all in Japan 😄 They seem so fun.
I could tell by the way he handed you his business card with two hands and bowed that he was Japanese. I’m fascinated by Japanese culture, especially their level of craftsmanship in woodworking and bonsai.
Was that guy not Taiwanese?
Its traditional to hand cards over with both hands in China too
Also in Korea. Not necessarily only a Japan thing
Don’t go to Chiina!
Foreigner will be put into jail if you say
Taiwan passport or Taiwan president.
the two hand transfer i have seen in chinese culture as well. especially in traditional martial arts environments where konfuzianism
matters still.
you would never give your weapon to another with one hand, you would never receive a paper with one hand...
I live in finland, but when i enter a martial arts gym, i switch to that mindset - because that came very easy to
adopt as a sight of respect. I do like respectful exchanges, our western society has pissed that into the wind... completely
unfortunately.
I worked at a Chinese owned restaurant for a while and was the only American who worked there. I regret not learning their language. They asked me to teach their youngest to speak English and I was too nervous to mess up...but I assured them the school would teach her and I helped them with phone calls and stuff. They were great- they even gave me their van for a few months and I did deliveries every day for them.
It's lovely to see how sweet they are with you, and it is because you are respectful and kind and sweet with them.
6:06 did this man just ask you to leave your Japanese husband for a Chinese one? 🤦♀️ 😂
When I was a tourist in Taiwan in 2004 I was frequently told how beautiful my skin was (because I'm pale). My (ex) husband and I got stared at a lot because we are both pale and he is (very) tall (6 feet). I don't recall anyone asking for photos. It was a notable experience because where I live has a high asian population and nobody at home would ever stare at me or comment on these characteristics. I've also noticed that asian tourists have different priorities when taking photos. Westerners want a photo of the thing/place they are visiting and asian tourists want photos of people in front of the thing they are visiting. My family would often wonder why they are blocking the photos of thing they are visiting by standing in front of it in the photo.
I’ve also noticed that people in different countries take photos of different things of vacation. In Japan it’s a big thing to photograph food.
Anming and Tommy and Family you are the 1st ones i thought of when hearing of the quake, I hope you are are well and safe, i pray for you and the Beautiful Japanese People. 🇯🇵🇺🇲 ❤️
The best part of these videos is that it shows that with language we can connect in a very deep level. People truly want to enjoy everyone from everywhere, but we separate ourselves. Great work. It's inspiring.
Brilliant video dear, you truly bring a warm feeling to my heart! To answer you're question, yes I would have photos no problem, the locals are lovely and very friendly. Helping to bridge the divide, keep up the sterling work.☺
Wonderful the way you can joke with people. Flows like water in a river. Absolute proof of how fluent you are. BTW...When you're so fluent you can pick any title you like. It can only make people jealous 😉I hope you and Tommy had a pleasent Christmas and wish both of you the very best in the up coming year 🥂
Thank you so much! It was a low-key Christmas this year. There was a death in my family on Christmas Eve, so we weren’t in the mood for big celebrations.
My condolences. This is a particularly tough time for many, & I'm sorry you're now a part of this "club".
@@OrientalPearl ... Oh, so sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family. May the coming year bring you all peace.
condolonces@@OrientalPearl thank you for still spreading joy with lovely videos in a rough personal time.
0:29 their reaction is priceless!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
As an African American, who graduated from Heilongjiang Unviersity in 2019 (黑大), it is just part of the gig. I am 5"11 and over 350lbs. I always stand out there. But, if you have a job in education or got a scholarship, which I had both, part of your appeal to the country is your foreign perspective. There is a privilege in that. So I take the time to smile and wave and hold babies (literally) often. I view my time aboard as ambassadorial. I am "light skinned" ifykyk. People have thought I was Keynan, South African, Thai, Indian, Afghani, and most oddly to me Russian. Like what? Love your videos. Thinking about starting a channel as I preapre to go back to my 中国老家。。。哈尔滨. People don't give the Tier 2 cities enough love.
im afghani and the fact u got called all those is amazing, just say ur more diverse than the entire US! 😂
This is so cool to watch! I loved your conversation with the businessmen. They are quite nice to you. I hope more success to your journey, and I am better be polishing my Italian and French language studies. I am so inspired! Sending hugs from Philippines!