Living in Indonesia as an American // First Impressions, Culture Shocks, Indonesian Food, etc

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  • @thebabayega
    @thebabayega 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1737

    There's a famous quote In Indonesia "adab dulu, baru ilmu". Which is "manners first, and then knowledge". No matter how smart you are, or your education, it's nothing if you don't have manner. People will not respect you
    But it's sad coz so many baby boomers doesn't use that anymore. It's fade out. Sadly

    • @ibrahimpermana8201
      @ibrahimpermana8201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Itu kan memang ajaran orang timur utamakan adab dan sopan santun

    • @feruwawgaming400
      @feruwawgaming400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Yeah..do you know why?.. its bcoz the of the modernisation,..so for us we should keep it together from the little community called "Familly" to save your generation to respect with the good habits and good culture while others dont have.

    • @itsurchuu3702
      @itsurchuu3702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @DanielJ akwoakwokawo

    • @tandangmuliasetiana1933
      @tandangmuliasetiana1933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @Apd Corona politik terus kunyuk dasar

    • @februarimynggoos
      @februarimynggoos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      too bad our government doesn't apply that believed tho.

  • @novakonstantia1834
    @novakonstantia1834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1083

    He is very polite. He knows how to explain things in a polite way.

  • @apriliaeristiani369
    @apriliaeristiani369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1130

    his explanation about living in Indonesia is pretty accurate tho.

    • @agustaryana7778
      @agustaryana7778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sumuhun leres.

    • @alvinkusumatandi7585
      @alvinkusumatandi7585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yap i igree .

    • @saka4200
      @saka4200 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For reaaaal yoooo

    • @ohmylord5455
      @ohmylord5455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Except the handshake part, we do a lot of handshake, fist bump, and high five too! And of course 🙏🏼 this too

    • @hakun0695
      @hakun0695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ohmylord5455 i think handshake are awkward in indonesia,but i do agree with fist bump and h5 tho

  • @ruhmankhalid6675
    @ruhmankhalid6675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +697

    When he says " they'll shout at you with broken English." I felt that.

    • @dimasavira8736
      @dimasavira8736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      LMAOOO I'M SORRY FOR BEING INDONESIAN IT'S NOT MY FAULT 😭

    • @xoooxzzzz5744
      @xoooxzzzz5744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I’m an indonesian but I look more east asian so I got mistaken as japanese or korean tourist a lot and they still shout. I just had to shout back in the regional language and the shouters will generally shut up of shock 😂

    • @jedennox3015
      @jedennox3015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I mean some Indonesians can speak English really good but not a lot. If you study maybe you can speak English really good.

    • @adumba3709
      @adumba3709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Luckily for me I can shout at them in normal English lmao

    • @bimorayendra1959
      @bimorayendra1959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Awokoakaokw, ngakak dah

  • @Sandy24417
    @Sandy24417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    I'm a Canadian who spent close to 30 years living in Indonesia, mostly Jakarta but in my early years there in Solo and Tawangmungu. I really like what this 'bule' has to say about his experience there. It brought out a wide smile to my face in a lot of what he had to say about his 'cultural' adjustment experience there. He's been a very keen cultural observer.

  • @verialberlyani
    @verialberlyani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    As an Indonesian living in the US, I still use some Indonesian behavior somehow. Like making eye contact to start a conversation, bowing when I pass in the middle of people talking, using my right hands for everything except wiping, etc.

    • @firmanyugo4882
      @firmanyugo4882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice

    • @ririsulistiani1317
      @ririsulistiani1317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah, it's gonna be hard to forget such habit tho.. 😅 I can imagine

    • @wanderluyst
      @wanderluyst 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      especially eating with rice, aight? i think it's pretty hard to not eat with rice as an indonesian myself. 😂

    • @lifewithyo3143
      @lifewithyo3143 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I still find it weird Americans use How Are You or How You Doing as a way to say Hello without actually reply on how you really doing lol.....

    • @AortaVentricular
      @AortaVentricular 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Old habits die hard, keep your Southeast Asian identity sis

  • @mcchonky5709
    @mcchonky5709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    hey,incase ur right hand is full u just can say "maaf tangan kiri" it means "Sorry for using left hand".

    • @sampeansinten9259
      @sampeansinten9259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      And everything will be just fine

    • @mcchonky5709
      @mcchonky5709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@sampeansinten9259 indeed

    • @pineapplelord2422
      @pineapplelord2422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      maaf g sengaja. gk di penjara boom

    • @saka4200
      @saka4200 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Benerrr wkwkwk

    • @gdstan3381
      @gdstan3381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thats right. Its acceptable for using left hand if u say sorry. Indonesians are kind & understanding. LOL.

  • @simbaproinfo1691
    @simbaproinfo1691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    Sorry, we use left hand+soap+lot of water for back, not only left hand, it's better than toilet paper tho

    • @andyyose9460
      @andyyose9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I mean using as part of dining table accesories not as in toilet :)

    • @lianita4701
      @lianita4701 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya more clean.

    • @ruuoxi
      @ruuoxi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      nothing to be sorry a about, its more cleaner, like washing yourself clean for the bottom part. better than toilet paper

    • @tt-cv9tk
      @tt-cv9tk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Environmental friendly tho

    • @b.sud.4821
      @b.sud.4821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      that is the 'mahzab of Syafi'i rule".. use water for omit the "najis"..and use left hand... and use right hand for eating or give something also accept it use right hand that is muslim rule and become tradisional rule...

  • @Dita_Utomo
    @Dita_Utomo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    This must be one of the most eloquent, informed, and positive recounts of living in Indonesia that I've come across. He's being very fair: He praises the good, and calls out what can be improved in a polite manner. Really appreciate this!

  • @norange7903
    @norange7903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "They'll shout at you with broken english"
    I can't even verbally explain how much of a true thing is that.

  • @RiskaDhenabayu
    @RiskaDhenabayu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Probably one of a few foreigner who explained boldly why using left hand is considered impolite in Indonesia, haha. 👍

    • @anomalousdelirium
      @anomalousdelirium 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are they forgetting the meaning of "Right" ?

    • @vianhoho19
      @vianhoho19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      To be fair, if you apologize beforehand and they do notice that you're holding something else with your right hand so you can only use your left, they'll let it slide no problem

  • @bahasa_indonesia_lesson
    @bahasa_indonesia_lesson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Just to clarify about the toilet bit. Yes, we use the left hand to wipe but we also use water and soap to clean it. After that, we wash our hands, again with soap. That's much cleaner than toilet paper. When I moved to London, there's no water to wipe, only toilet paper, so every time I finished number two, I took shower :) lol

  • @tenga3tango
    @tenga3tango 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Indonesia is a land of smiles, people smiling from the heart, welcoming people from far away

    • @radheee4715
      @radheee4715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      more like wkwk land

    • @Nicole-pn9ej
      @Nicole-pn9ej 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wkwkwkwkwk

    • @tenga3tango
      @tenga3tango 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay, wkwkwk - gelak ketawa bagi org Indonesia.

    • @ilikeapples
      @ilikeapples 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wkwkwk

    • @tenga3tango
      @tenga3tango 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wkwkwk

  • @ayapamungkas2267
    @ayapamungkas2267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Some little gestures he explains in this video are things I didn't really notice before that it's Indonesian things. I just grow up printing on my parents and people around me of it is just what it is. It's interesting to notice these little gestures in details from someone who didn't grow up here in Indonesia. Thank you for the insight!

    • @alpath4572
      @alpath4572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Titi Dj Bunda, ni Chanel Missionaris Bun ..!!🙏

    • @arikakarin2323
      @arikakarin2323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly.. Some of them. I Just realized it lol

  • @dangersupremacist2332
    @dangersupremacist2332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    Taking shoes off is common pretty much in every Asian's house 😆

    • @anomalousdelirium
      @anomalousdelirium 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Also in many European countries.

    • @heldahelda1314
      @heldahelda1314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      true

    • @taeyongsarang
      @taeyongsarang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yeah.. you will probably gain a slap from your mama if you put your shoes on in the house 🤣

    • @mayuravirus6134
      @mayuravirus6134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@taeyongsarang Depends if your mom ask you to changw the light bulb

    • @sukamaju2096
      @sukamaju2096 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah i keep my shoes on in the house

  • @davidntk9721
    @davidntk9721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    im indonesian, but i think he's way more indonesian than me

  • @zanzzzuuu
    @zanzzzuuu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    i think he's trying to describe that indonesian are 'naive' when he said that indonesian are silly/immature, which is true

    • @träumerei-o7
      @träumerei-o7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very very true

    • @hakun0695
      @hakun0695 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      fr

    • @träumerei-o7
      @träumerei-o7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its like the difference between a Japanese and American

    • @ADeeSHUPA
      @ADeeSHUPA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@träumerei-o7 Japanese

    • @träumerei-o7
      @träumerei-o7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ADeeSHUPA huh?

  • @m.fajarismail5866
    @m.fajarismail5866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Wait, we don't "wipe" our butt with left hand, we "wash" our butt with left hand. There's a slight difference between wiping and washing, it's in the water.

    • @abiajis8506
      @abiajis8506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sama aja bambang intinya cebok

    • @m.fajarismail5866
      @m.fajarismail5866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@abiajis8506 lo cebok ngelap pake tangan kiri doang tong, kaga pake aer? :v

    • @rian534
      @rian534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      M. Fajar Ismail ew

    • @artberuntung9161
      @artberuntung9161 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@abiajis8506 ya beda coi. Kalau cuma wipe itu cuma dilap doang tanpa air. Kalau wash ya pake air. Harusnya dia bilangnya using left hand to wash it with water and soap.

    • @fayardyan3125
      @fayardyan3125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      cebok aja diributin 🤣

  • @hermawanarddy5778
    @hermawanarddy5778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I think he is very accurate, wonder how many months he spent in Indonesia

  • @reem_faour
    @reem_faour 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m an Arab/Indonesian And I really love it and when he said that if ur a foreigner man they will call you mister that’s pretty accurate cause my dad is Lebanese. my mom is Indonesian and I’m lucky to have that ethnicity😍

  • @zinedinezethro9157
    @zinedinezethro9157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    as an indonesia everything that he said about indonesia is pretty accurate

  • @frd5868
    @frd5868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The most interesting part for me was when he explain that we need to bow under the eye level. Growing up as a Javanese kid i've been told to bow a little bit, doesn't necessarily under eye level, and putting one's of your hands down (you know the form right) is just a gesture to respect another person. Usually this gesture is used whenever you cross the person older than you, to excuse yourself before them, to show some respect to the older one. And the most interesting part is, i think its translated the same almost everywhere in Indonesia.

  • @arifigo1006
    @arifigo1006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Yea, there is a lot of beggar, i mean A LOT.
    And some beggars is not even homeless person, being a beggar is a job for them, they still young and healthy, and i once or twice seeing a news about beggar but have a 2 storey house and a nice car.
    Because of that i almost never give any money to beggar (except for a very old people with thin body), if i want do charity i just give them to mosque, poor neighbors, or orphans.

    • @kekemanurung5066
      @kekemanurung5066 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      at least naikin lah martabat indonesia, kenalin wisata kek apa kek yg positif jangan menjatuhkan gini, di amerika juga banyak homeless ga cuma di indonesia tapi mereka adem adem aja tuh gada yg jatuhin negara mereka sendiri

    • @arifigo1006
      @arifigo1006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@kekemanurung5066 siapa yg ngejatuhin ?
      Kritik itu perlu, biar bisa cepet di benerin. Kalo kritik aja gak ada gimana mau dibenerin.
      Misal hp lu rusak, lu harus ngaduin kalo itu rusak, biar bisa dibenerin nantinya. Nah kalo hp lu rusak, lu nya aja gak ngaduin alias diem diem aja, gimana mau bener hpnya ?

    • @aryorahendra2025
      @aryorahendra2025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@kekemanurung5066 Martabat indo makin jatuh kalo kita bohong! Kita perlu tahu apa yang bener dan kita hrs bilang yg bener. Gak ada yg namanya menjatuhkan kalo kita nerima hal2 buruk yg terjadi kemudian berusaha yg terbaik utk memperbaikinya.

    • @bayusaa14
      @bayusaa14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ssstttt

    • @Jim_Colbert
      @Jim_Colbert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes beggar are everywhere...!!!
      Kopet ngomong martabat barang...cuk lah ..

  • @coffeeleanor
    @coffeeleanor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Nice video, You really explained accurately about Indonesian culture. It's nice to see a different perspective from a foreigner about my country.

    • @LifeyApp
      @LifeyApp  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! 😃

  • @richkyraymond7776
    @richkyraymond7776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude, i'm legit indonesian, born and raised in jakarta. And yet when i watch this video you pretty much sums up everything!
    Listening you explaining us puts a smile throughout the whole video 😄😄😄

  • @jordanweller5412
    @jordanweller5412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you brother
    You are right with everything you said. Terima kasih🙏🇮🇩

  • @brisver
    @brisver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    This video has the most views, +62 people are the best.

    • @rahmawatilaila2621
      @rahmawatilaila2621 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yoi

    • @vincentlie5274
      @vincentlie5274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yoiii

    • @Drianz5142
      @Drianz5142 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cuma 98 rb, dikit mah

    • @brisver
      @brisver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maksud gua video ini lebih banyak viewsnya dibandingkan video lain yang menceritakan negara lain.

  • @ayanahiromi
    @ayanahiromi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Things I miss about Indonesia are definately their fruits. I miss Rambutan and Salak the most, not so much for Durian. I once go back to Indonesia and turn out that wasn't the season for Rambutan to grow yet and I couldn't find Rambutan anywhere, sad... 🥺

  • @adhityachandraputera8338
    @adhityachandraputera8338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    He use "apartement" instead of kost2 an.i thought all apartement use shower instead of faucet

    • @ariffrasatian2335
      @ariffrasatian2335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Or rumah susun hahaha

    • @spacey9707
      @spacey9707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      not every apartment does had showers, there's like a low budget apartments in Jakarta too.

    • @adhityachandraputera8338
      @adhityachandraputera8338 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tq for the info man

    • @yves_jotres
      @yves_jotres 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Apartment is kos2an

    • @yourtags4876
      @yourtags4876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Flat"

  • @MK-qh3li
    @MK-qh3li 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    his face remind me of "distracted boyfriend" meme

  • @alfan0079
    @alfan0079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    actually the pulling back back your hand part is an islamic culture. so one time shake hand and pulling back to put it on your chest, means that you meant the hand shake, you cherish the handshake

    • @tigerkoenigs3819
      @tigerkoenigs3819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bukan mukhrim

    • @arikakarin2323
      @arikakarin2323 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you didn't mention this I have no idea what was he talking about...lol
      I also do that oo habit

    • @synthesishuis007
      @synthesishuis007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Philipne do the same thing

    • @alfan0079
      @alfan0079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@synthesishuis007 so it's south east asian thing

    • @alfan0079
      @alfan0079 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tigerkoenigs3819 that means we just "air handshake" then

  • @samyotta6799
    @samyotta6799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Indonesia and Indonesian people I miss them

  • @fahmisubofficial4481
    @fahmisubofficial4481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thats place called "warteg" when he tell that he love to eat on the street and choose every food you like to eat , "warteg" similiar to mini restaurant .

  • @fuzion165
    @fuzion165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    If you put "Indonesia" in title, you will see magic

  • @wara-wirisendaljepit6882
    @wara-wirisendaljepit6882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Is good to hear your stories, we're in Indonesia born in many culture and race, so we have a high tolerance for every people, is kind a tradition that we learn from a child, no matter is foreigner or local people we always happy to be polite, hope you know my broken english haha :)

  • @tarulieliza3255
    @tarulieliza3255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how aware this guy is. I know foreigners that have lived in Indonesia for years and don't pick up on any of this stuff.

  • @diochristo3445
    @diochristo3445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    dude how long have u been in Indonesia. I'm amazed by your observation about Indonesia.
    Love from Yogyakarta

    • @synthesishuis007
      @synthesishuis007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dia misionaris n tugas pelayanan di Indonesia jadi ga heran kalau dia ngerti banget kebiasaan orang Indonesia

    • @diochristo3445
      @diochristo3445 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@synthesishuis007 oyaaa? Ordo apa ya kalau boleh tau?

  • @lonewolf9548
    @lonewolf9548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy looks fun and respectful... Indonesian love this kind of foreigner,we'll always welcome you :)

  • @d.w.k1863
    @d.w.k1863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Gw pikir karena videonya orang Bule, komennya bule juga. Ternyata gw salah, isinya saudara2ku smua. 😒
    Pengen tau komen orang luar tentang kita.

    • @hakunamatata2856
      @hakunamatata2856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Orang luar mana ada yg peduli tentang indo

    • @thatguy7155
      @thatguy7155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hakunamatata2856 orang yang kita tonton ini pindah ke indonesia...
      Dia peduli.....

    • @Deeznat69
      @Deeznat69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maaf tenggelam mas 😂

    • @tomassoejakto
      @tomassoejakto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bos, lu lagi nonton "orang luar komen tentang kita" 😅

  • @alvianohalim5172
    @alvianohalim5172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1:08 true
    Pretty common in Indonesia. We had a sports day in school, was pretty fun, and at the end of the day the students who participated had to get in line and shake hands with students of other teams. I didn’t join in the activities , I just watched and cheered for my team, but from what I saw when it came to the teams shaking hands, all they did was just grab each-others hand for a split second and immediately let go afterwards, no shaking at all, some even just barely grazed each-others fingers. I’ve also experienced this outside of school when meeting business partners of my father and they would always pull back their hand before I even got to shake. It kinda annoyed me because my dad told me to shake their hand to be respectful yet they didn’t do the same.

  • @al-jawi4074
    @al-jawi4074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That country have a beautiful nature

  • @WestMeetsEastIndonesia
    @WestMeetsEastIndonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am from America living in Indonesia. I've been here for almost 3 years. I teach English here and have a TH-cam channel here about exploring and haunted locations. His perception is accurate. I wonder what he did in Indonesia 🤔 maybe an English teacher 🤣 very common for us Bule.

  • @bellashopershopeemsiabylun1940
    @bellashopershopeemsiabylun1940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We're not immature..we just being polite sometimes naive.. we give everyone a warm welcome. that's why some foreigners is taking an advantage on us and our hospitality..😅😅🤣
    We're lovable... easy to be love and love back ♥️

  • @rezavandijkstra4577
    @rezavandijkstra4577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    How long does this guy stay in Indonesia. His skin is the same as those native Indonesian people. Light brown to yellowish

    • @Angelica-tu5dh
      @Angelica-tu5dh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Lmao yes i think so, he also knew all these little things might foreigners dont pay attention at

    • @pinkyhahah
      @pinkyhahah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Beach boy lol

    • @khamdani.r
      @khamdani.r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      And when he said Permisi Bu. That sounds very Indonesian

    • @warrickdforrest2849
      @warrickdforrest2849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      usually it takes about 2years to go the places they been told by their elders,
      it's a kind of obligation to their community

    • @rezavandijkstra4577
      @rezavandijkstra4577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@warrickdforrest2849 what are you taking about? Which community?

  • @malaikat3748
    @malaikat3748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Indonesia do love shaking hands man 😂, but it's just their usual reaction when they shake hands they'll pull it fast and place their right hand in front of their chest as an expression of honour to shake hands with someone. What we used to do is high five/ hand shake/ or hug/ even kiss cheek (for women only😂/ family)

  • @71DaLa
    @71DaLa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The back pack thing is not a security thing, it's just common courtesy for the person behind us in crowded public transportation. We don't store valuables in the outer pockets anyway.

  • @felipebriana9149
    @felipebriana9149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Selamat pagi, Indonesia, from Manila.

  • @Pisanggeni
    @Pisanggeni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    0:27 Because the Right Hand.... is the *Right* Hand to use. Imagine if he said that

    • @adhitocho
      @adhitocho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thx, capt. U made my day.

    • @Pisanggeni
      @Pisanggeni 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Abishai Does Things lol

  • @DeviPatricia07
    @DeviPatricia07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you MISTER :D
    Oh my, you learn so much when you live in Indonesia .. and i appreciate that
    A Thank you :)

  • @nellylim5332
    @nellylim5332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your face is soothing and charming 😁 The way you tell story about indonesia is really nice n polite. Thank you

  • @raym2107
    @raym2107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Im left-handed and honestly they don’t really care, it’s just me overthinking about it

    • @bonar1211
      @bonar1211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I care dude, de fck?

    • @dytra_io
      @dytra_io 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm Indonesian. I don't care too if you're using left or right

    • @setyawatiamy7307
      @setyawatiamy7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am Indonesian, it depend on which community or area you visiting. Some community realla care about it, but most of us understand when strangers do not know about that.

    • @bonar1211
      @bonar1211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Time changed indeed, even one of good habbit from indonesian ancestor getting forgotten. Feels bad man

    • @Binturong771
      @Binturong771 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do care, i use left hand on perpose to insult some people if i dont like them

  • @kekemanurung5066
    @kekemanurung5066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    thats exactly how I felt, in US no one shake their hand to strangers no one care about right or left hand, and when I went to rest room there is no water in it, onlu toilet paper😁

    • @omburhan8454
      @omburhan8454 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you from United States??

  • @harrieyusuf350
    @harrieyusuf350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beggars is everywhere but it organized, they earning alot more than average..
    It is so sad since much people really have sad earning but still fighting
    For food yes we have questionable food but is do cheap it arround 0.5 usd, but you can get decent and clean one for 3 usd..
    I had three bule friends and they survive street food, lol

  • @mickavenue3514
    @mickavenue3514 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is very polite, he really understand and Indonesia culture👍. Highly appreciated👏

  • @count7340
    @count7340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    '...cats, which I would avoid...' and there's me in Jakarta, feeding 6-10 street cats per day.

  • @syerliyenita1900
    @syerliyenita1900 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for visiting Indonesia and contributed a lot of for making this video. We are Indonesians really appreciate it. and you guys always welcome to visit Indonesia. Terima kasih.

  • @idabagusmadesanjaya7333
    @idabagusmadesanjaya7333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, correct. The literature is more likely describe Jakarta I think....

  • @lolla9277
    @lolla9277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're nice guy , polite , and u know how to explain things in polite way. Thank you ,🙏

  • @aghost132483
    @aghost132483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The word bule came from albino buffalo, the Javanese call it bule, as the european came to Indonesia and their skin is different with them, they just synonim it with bule

    • @ryanvb3452
      @ryanvb3452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm curious, has bule come to simply mean foreigner now? Because when I was in Java my friend (Pakistani) and I (Arab) were called bule the whole time. Is there a different word for non-white foreigners? Also, in Bali bule can also be pejorative as some locals (understandably) don't like tourists because they can be loud and disrespectful. In fact I have been told by some Balinese that I am not bule because I act respectfully and immerse myself in their culture. I'm keen to hear different Indonesians' use of this word.

    • @yesa6871
      @yesa6871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryanvb3452 in the area i live in (java), as you mentioned before, we all call foreigners 'bule'. no matter where they come from. it has no negative connotations (or at least we don't consider it negative) whatsoever, it's just a way to say foreigners in indonesian. then again i'm saying this from my experience in my area, it might be different in other cities/provinces. i hope you had a great time here!

  • @fitriaapril7838
    @fitriaapril7838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wahh thankyou for putting Tumpak sewu waterfall in frontscreen this video😍💖💜. Welcome to Lumajang

  • @talita_sht
    @talita_sht 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hahaha watch this makes me smile and remember my country . And it's my turn to learn culture in America 🤭🇲🇨🇺🇸

  • @lailarahmah6864
    @lailarahmah6864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most complete explanation about Indonesian culture I've ever seen in anywhere. Btw I'm Indonesian, and thank you so much for sharing and showing your objective perspective about Indonesia

  • @GReyn
    @GReyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    well for wild life, dogs usually can only be found in some part.. the place i know have more dogs are Bali, Manado.. cause that where i have lived amd family lived..

  • @TutorialKUKeren
    @TutorialKUKeren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i amaze that you could catch and absorb so many little things in the culture, not only know but you could catch the reason behind of that. what a good foreigner.

  • @faairdina4746
    @faairdina4746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Parents in Indonesia have always tolerated each other and politely

    • @Jassss8888
      @Jassss8888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @fadhil, gibah di keluarga western juga ada bro

  • @ghulamahmadi6170
    @ghulamahmadi6170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gw sebagi orang laur menghargai setip orang indo mareka selalu baik dan manis😊.negara ini munurt gw indah dan makannya padas tp gpp makannya enak gw pernah makan.
    the people are kind.but the weather is ☀🔥 setiap hari harus bakal mandi 2 kali wkwk gw orang afghaistan tp skrg tiggal di indo.*jgn lupa senyum geas😊😁😁

  • @vinahaqza5155
    @vinahaqza5155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He makes me keep smiling. Thx for discribing indonesia in a good way. Love it

  • @ardikuncoro699
    @ardikuncoro699 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your Love for Indonesia. 🙏🤗🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾

  • @dlshn
    @dlshn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    usually, you bow while walking in front of people is only when you're passing an eldery or someone older than you.

  • @RiYa-nu5lt
    @RiYa-nu5lt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Indonesia people are very kindly... Hope u enjoy here Bro...

  • @dorapohan2627
    @dorapohan2627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a lot for your coverage on Indonesia 🇮🇩. GOD bless.

    • @RIZFERD
      @RIZFERD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah.. another western's slave

    • @RIZFERD
      @RIZFERD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basically West (Europe, USA, Middle East) are free walking criminals.
      Talking about oil the crime masters are in the west not only middle east.
      Even Freeport is playing boss in our country?!?! Taking our Gold, Uranium, etc.
      Yet, Indonesia is world's Nickel largest supplier.
      I hope you do speak world languages and living around the world since child alone like me, as I am an incognito royal of Indonesia.
      Oil of Indonesia is much more than whole Middle East combined, but then the criminals of Europe and USA occupying till now for centuries already.
      Rockefeller, Rothschild, USA, Caltex/Texaco/Chevron, Shell, BP, etc.
      In English:
      Big Oil conquering world:
      th-cam.com/video/ySnk-f2ThpE/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/0wlNey9t7hQ/w-d-xo.html
      CIA Mockingbird/MKultra:
      th-cam.com/video/Z9GlB0TPDp4/w-d-xo.html
      In Dutch:
      Officially from University of Amsterdam 1982:
      th-cam.com/video/YuMut5RFt0w/w-d-xo.html
      And
      th-cam.com/play/PLbX9RAAYeYr8zs63oovxv-sfCXCPddrFt.html
      #EU #Europe #UK #USA #MiddleEast

    • @RIZFERD
      @RIZFERD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2760087850930101&id=100007867398612

    • @al-jawi4074
      @al-jawi4074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RIZFERD
      Lawak

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RIZFERD bodo amat

  • @stephanieraihana5704
    @stephanieraihana5704 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an indonesian it's very interesting to saw Indonesia from foreign point of view... thank you for this vid.. 👍🙂🇮🇩

  • @egirazax
    @egirazax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ge pamungkas jd pinter bahasa inggris

    • @TuneToDave
      @TuneToDave 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mirip yak, wkwkwk

    • @mamikaryantozx130
      @mamikaryantozx130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      kaya tengilnya itu lo yang bikin mirip g pamungkas 😁

  • @sellyspitoon1120
    @sellyspitoon1120 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    he’s always smiling. it’s warm

  • @zierim8537
    @zierim8537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Use both hands when giving to a person who's elderly

  • @rayanastasia9867
    @rayanastasia9867 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow good...My country friendly,care,respect and polite

  • @ryunizeblack9611
    @ryunizeblack9611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That immature things in a good ways is really correct

  • @sammanoppo
    @sammanoppo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so flattered as Indonesian. May God bless you!

  • @harizfirdaus7693
    @harizfirdaus7693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    indonesia is beautiful country😍

  • @muhammadharunrasyidalhabsy7254
    @muhammadharunrasyidalhabsy7254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way tumpak Sewu became the thumbnail, luv from lumajang Indonesia

  • @desimahdi
    @desimahdi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    he knows everything about our culture while being an american.

  • @anandabarata
    @anandabarata 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for you ! Hope you learn and adapt more of Indonesian culture and enjoy your stay here. Be safe and happy...

  • @ag_p4007
    @ag_p4007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It's kinda funny to see his guilty expression when he said that he ate a dog and a horse 😄

  • @axlsmgSmg
    @axlsmgSmg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The values ​​of tradition and culture in Indonesia are highly respected, both ethics, norms and customs and the way of dressing are very much maintained. please respect Indonesian culture🙏

  • @meyayan
    @meyayan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    b4 watch this video: "Wow the western lifestyle is very professional
    "
    after watch this video: "nah, the western lifestyle is normal, it's just we have silly life and society"

  • @audreydominique
    @audreydominique 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This a very honest review yet still diplomatic, thank you for whoever you are giving the review.

  • @abitere2112
    @abitere2112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Imature/silly he talked about maybe mean polos,,i guess,,btw i'm sure that he take a bath with gayung,,,😊😊😊😊

    • @omburhan8454
      @omburhan8454 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe mean *polos*?

    • @abitere2112
      @abitere2112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@omburhan8454 yeah any question means that no mater who they are,where they come from we 're welcome them,,

    • @omburhan8454
      @omburhan8454 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abitere2112 oh yeah i understand what you mean now

    • @leonardopurba.s
      @leonardopurba.s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Immature. Maybe because we're quite laid back and easy going with life. 😂😂😂

  • @muhammadabrar628
    @muhammadabrar628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done sir, you explained Indonesian things better than myself and most indonesian people i knew

  • @itz_levina3502
    @itz_levina3502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He is pretty accurate tho I live in Indonesia and it's just like that lmao

  • @NyonyaBelanda
    @NyonyaBelanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it's clear and very nice on how he describe Indonesia. I am Indonesian and mostly agree about him :)

  • @irmaindriani
    @irmaindriani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    it is super interesting to hear someone tell me how "weird" our culture is. lol

  • @kojoshirt5126
    @kojoshirt5126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my first time watching your videos and im in love... Great channel

  • @minestorage8043
    @minestorage8043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Bule means Mr. Foreigner... That what we were told when we were a child

    • @ruuoxi
      @ruuoxi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      white people only I guess, you won't call an Indian, korean, or south african Bule

    • @dzakk6156
      @dzakk6156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ruuoxi actually we call them bule too

    • @aidilmubarock5394
      @aidilmubarock5394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dzakk6156 that's uncommon for Asian we just called your nationality, bule comes from the word boulevard, in Dutch/ netherland colonial days most of them live in boulevard road, and it got shorten to boule/ bule

    • @Vebian
      @Vebian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *white foreigner

    • @ruuoxi
      @ruuoxi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aidilmubarock5394 never knew that, thanks for the explanation!
      It made more sense, because I don't think bule is for any foreigner, like malaysian, thai, or phillipines you won't call them bule, when you mention bule the implication is white skin foreigner with blond/blonde hair, like most dutch people is

  • @muhammadnurdin9476
    @muhammadnurdin9476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the food,,generally is very cheap,,,iya kalau ke warteg,,,10 rb kenyang.

  • @half-eatencheeto3609
    @half-eatencheeto3609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    that "Obama" part got me like 😬 because it's so trueeee

  • @sandynicolaus
    @sandynicolaus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's interesting foreign people talking about the culture from Indonesia. Because it's something new from them, and make them interested of the unic habbit.

  • @joshuamasonseight-bitbasta2451
    @joshuamasonseight-bitbasta2451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We're moving back with the wife once the virus has died down. Is it still safe to say your an American> It was fun when I lived there in the Obama days.

    • @mayonaka23
      @mayonaka23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi sir, Indonesian here. I'd say it's safe for you to say you're an American, especially in Jakarta. Community's pretty friendly in the more urban areas (though of course, there are some people who aren't that friendly), so overall you don't have to be worried about yourself being an American man.

  • @ramosfransiskus731
    @ramosfransiskus731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    an Impressions of foreigner that have been live in Indonesia for a long time. He is know everything more specific than general tourist,. Thanks

  • @kristinaayuningtias6181
    @kristinaayuningtias6181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Me: Hantu Gayung
    Mister Bule: Scooper Ghost 🤣

  • @nurvitaadriyani0987
    @nurvitaadriyani0987 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you describe Indonesia. I can stop smiling. Thank you again. :)