The coolest, most down to earth Spaniards come from the Canary Islands. Catalans forget that the majority of their descendants speak Spanish, Portuguese and English NOT Catalan. The Catalan Ego, me, me, me, me, me is common image.
If you move to Catalonia, you really should learn Catalonia. It's like living in Quebec or Wales, it helps you more to speak the local language. It's the only way an outsider can truly feel like a citizen and involved community member. Catalonia peoples love their language, and is part of a unique culture in Spain.
Only around 17% of people in Wales speak Welsh, and they are mostly concentrated in the more sparsely populated north and west. It's a bit much to expect newcomers to learn a language that the vast majority of locals don't speak..Although it might apply if one was moving to a Welsh predominantly Welsh speaking area....Of course I know the history of how the Welsh language was suppressed by the English.
What a bunch of ignorants. I am mexican and i understand the ethnical separation of cataluña from spain. Just like we have indigenous people fighting for their own culture in latin american states.
What exactly is latin in America? The mexicas were part of the roman empire? ... By the way, Catalans are spaniards... dont really think you undestood anything....
non splitting the bills ends up being kinda shitty because there's always somebody that is foced to drink without wanting or somebody that ends up paying way more than what they've ordered
I Lived in Barcelona for about a Year and also Travelled almost into all of Spain and other EU countries. I Liked Barcelona although it’s not my favorite place to live or enjoy life. I noticed that most Foreigners end up in Barcelona mostly because of necessity, to offer their services or just to visit and Party. Most of them not as a First definitive Choice. And while traveling extensively I learned that the rest of Europe are a lot more polite and empathetic towards themselves and others around them than Spaniards and Catalans in General. The lack of of polite high standards is not exclusive for just Catalans but also is a trait for Spaniards in General, funny that its not only what I saw and felt they have in Common but also experienced that most of their traditions , festivities Dance folkloric music rituals religion art and collective history and even food had more in common with each-other than not. The ultimate proof of this commonality can be seen in all the profuse last names you can find in all of Latin America including the profusely Catalan last names all over the Americas , they came as one entity and they all benefited enormously from the400 years of plundering the rest of the world. Also the Language difference it goes without saying that in all of Europe the language that catalans and native spanish speakers understand and can figure-out more is each-others, they even have more in common this way then with the rest of europe the pace the diction the Personal mannerisms you name it you can tell they are raised in the same family as like cousins share personality traits that are impossible to hide . I am not kidding that I was very surprised to discover how Northern Europeans Germans and Italians were so much more Polite among themselves than Spaniards and including Catalans were as when treating each-other on a daily basis just so openly rough and rude. Something is up in the Social Fabric of Catalunya and Spain where I think the cause must be a sense they are oppressed by some kind of authoritarian Curse , it must be the Monarchy . Although it’s Ironic that In all of Spain not only in Catalunya I noticed people treated each-other very poorly as if they had to prove they were the boss or morally superior at every opportunity. Quite Sad and exhausting keeping that up all the time. I feel that a round of hugs and authentic respect among themselves would be a first step to improve their wellbeing. Help others as in their own neighbors and take away a little of their very excessive self centeredness . In the long run I think Spain will figure this out sooner or later . In my case we helped as Educators at a University in Catalunya it all went very well. Both parties achieved what we wanted. A succesfull although impersonal transaccion. Much more could have been achieved as in lasting connection and transcending progress and wellbeing. Now more than ever Spain can use more empathy and consideration towards eachother otherwise the World is just going to surpass them very soon and show them how to lend a neighborly hand for the. Benefit of all. Greetings from Mexico where all are welcome with a genuine warm smile.
Hi! Catalan myself, in BCN. I find this interview really interesting, I always wondered how newcomers lived and expierienced the political turmoil that has been in the last decade about identity. I feel a little sad if people feel somehow alienated, it's true that we are more "closed" at the beginning compared to our southern neighbours, but when you are in you are in. Also, I wonder if this feeling is increased in BCN, because I personaly feel that we are a minority here xD, so maybe the sensation of "closedness" can be greater if we are few in numbers.
I don't know where you found these people to interview, but these are some of the best english speakers i've ever heard from latin americans. I could not tell that the woman was brazilian, even though 99% of brazilians have a very heavy accent
As a Catalan, to me it is a basic requirement that any person who comes to Catalonia, understands that Catalonia is not like the rest of the ”Spanish Spain”. We are a nation without state, we have our own national identity, our own language, a rich wealth of tradition and a long history that goes back over a millennium. We have been fighting to keep existing for centuries, being sandwiched between Spain and France, both the French and Spanish governments have been trying to erase us since the 1600s, and they haven’t succeeded yet. Respect us, learn and speak our language, embrace our way of life and traditions, and you’ll be welcomed. If you don’t want to do that, there’s dozens of Spanish speaking countries with Spanish culture you can go to.
I Lived in Barcelona for about a Year and also Travelled almost into all of Spain and other EU countries. I Liked Barcelona although it’s not my favorite place to live or enjoy life. I noticed that most Foreigners end up in Barcelona mostly because of necessity, to offer their services or just to visit and Party. Most of them not as a First definitive Choice. And while traveling extensively I learned that the rest of Europe are a lot more polite and empathetic towards themselves and others around them than Spaniards and Catalans in General. The lack of of polite high standards is not exclusive for just Catalans but also is a trait for Spaniards in General, funny that its not only what I saw and felt they have in Common but also experienced that most of their traditions , festivities Dance folkloric music rituals religion art and collective history and even food had more in common with each-other than not. The ultimate proof of this commonality can be seen in all the profuse last names you can find in all of Latin America including the profusely Catalan last names all over the Americas , they came as one entity and they all benefited enormously from the400 years of plundering the rest of the world. Also the Language difference it goes without saying that in all of Europe the language that catalans and native spanish speakers understand and can figure-out more is each-others, they even have more in common this way then with the rest of europe the pace the diction the Personal mannerisms you name it you can tell they are raised in the same family as like cousins share personality traits that are impossible to hide . I am not kidding that I was very surprised to discover how Northern Europeans Germans and Italians were so much more Polite among themselves than Spaniards and including Catalans were as when treating each-other on a daily basis just so openly rough and rude. Something is up in the Social Fabric of Catalunya and Spain where I think the cause must be a sense they are oppressed by some kind of authoritarian Curse , it must be the Monarchy . Although it’s Ironic that In all of Spain not only in Catalunya I noticed people treated each-other very poorly as if they had to prove they were the boss or morally superior at every opportunity. Quite Sad and exhausting keeping that up all the time. I feel that a round of hugs and authentic respect among themselves would be a first step to improve their wellbeing. Help others as in their own neighbors and take away a little of their very excessive self centeredness . In the long run I think Spain will figure this out sooner or later . In my case we helped as Educators at a University in Catalunya it all went very well. Both parties achieved what we wanted. A succesfull although impersonal transaccion. Much more could have been achieved as in lasting connection and transcending progress and wellbeing. Now more than ever Spain can use more empathy and consideration towards eachother otherwise the World is just going to surpass them very soon and show them how to lend a neighborly hand for the. Benefit of all. Greetings from Mexico where all are welcome with a genuine warm smile.
Te escribiré en castellano. Un Valenciano, no es igual a un catalán, un gallego tampoco , ni un madrileño tampoco. Pero como todavía no conoces la palabra esencia, por eso no te enteras. Tu ves la diferencia entre todos dentro de España , pero cuando vienes a mi país Dinamarca , o algún otro país , solamente de ver como eres, y tu forma , ya sabemos que eres Español porque la esencia es la misma. Es como los de California y carolina del norte, no son iguales , tienes diferencia culturales . pero la esencia es la misma. Y por ultimo. no hay Cataluña sin España , ni viceversa.
Pero que dices si tu nación está desapareciendo como la nuestra debido a la inmigración masiva. ¿Y para ti el mayor problema somos los castellanos? No me hagas reir...
@@newworldsoldier81 Beati Hipani, quibus biberen viveren est. Cataluña didnt exist in the roman empire, ”Imperial tarraco” did, in what is nowadays Tarragona. There is a full circus over there if you are interested.
@sergiogcollado Sé que no existía Cataluña pero no por ello los Catalanes y Españoles en general,junto a Italianos,Franceses, Portigueses,Rumanos e Italianos dejan de ser Latinos. Ya es hora de dejar de utilizar ese término incorrectamente y utilizarlo con los que se debe. Conozco Tarragona, no vivo lejos.
@sergiogcollado The Roman Empire named it , then split it into Lusitania e.t.c,. There are sources that say , there was a barbarian hero named Hispan , hence the name, the name is thought to have been given my the Romans. Showing your knowledge isn't being picky. Originally I corrected the statement because of the Anti-Hispanic English sentiment. Latin America was a name given by the countries trying to destroy the Spanish Empire . Giving that name and taking away Hispano-American further separated ( it's identity) the Hispanic People
THAT'S WHY ( MANY REASONS) I LEFT BARCELONA ( RACIST, DON'T KEEP THIER MOUTH SHUT "SECRETS") 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. I live between Japan and Australia and so happy where I live ..❤❤❤❤❤
What is latin in America? Any country in America has ever been part of the roman empire? Has any population in America ever speak latin? Ubi est Roma? Roma in Europa est.
Latin America is made of the American countries that were colonised by a country that speaks a language mainly derived from Latin (Portugal, Spain, France) and has a linguistic and cultural inheritance from those countries.
Lo que no entendes es que latinoamerica no es un termino geografico sino cultural, por lo que no tiene sentido preguntar si los latinos estuvieron fisicamente en america. Tiene que ver con la raiz cultural del lenguaje. Asi como existe america anglosajona y ya sabemos que los anglos no estuvieron en America. Espero haberte ayudado a abrir la cabeza que el 80% de españoles solo repiten esa frase hecha y creen tener un punto..Es más, si nos ponemos estrictos, los latinos fueron un pueblo de la región de lazio solamente, la peninsula ibérica nada que ver
@@ricardovisconti5681 Son unos cojudos. Ni los italianos, que tienen mucho mas derecho a que les fastidie el termino, se ponen a llorar como estos bobos.
>goes to a country
>gets angry because people speak their own language
@@sm117EH Well, in Spain people usually speaks spanish. Catalonia is part of Spain.
@sergiogcollado and catalan, so 🥴
@@sm117EH so nothing ...
@@sergiogcollado el maketo se ha enfadado :(
@@sm117EHMaketo se dice en el País Vasco, pedazo de sub. No en Cataluña
The coolest, most down to earth Spaniards come from the Canary Islands.
Catalans forget that the majority of their descendants speak Spanish, Portuguese and English NOT Catalan.
The Catalan Ego, me, me, me, me, me is common image.
@@vcab6875 indeed
If you move to Catalonia, you really should learn Catalonia. It's like living in Quebec or Wales, it helps you more to speak the local language. It's the only way an outsider can truly feel like a citizen and involved community member. Catalonia peoples love their language, and is part of a unique culture in Spain.
I totally disagree with ( I moved out coz they are so racist even I speak catalan ( language) catalonia ( regions) .
Your knowledge is not accurate
Means you never been in cataluña
Only around 17% of people in Wales speak Welsh, and they are mostly concentrated in the more sparsely populated north and west. It's a bit much to expect newcomers to learn a language that the vast majority of locals don't speak..Although it might apply if one was moving to a Welsh predominantly Welsh speaking area....Of course I know the history of how the Welsh language was suppressed by the English.
@@miltonthegreat6520 Learn Spanish would be more usefull.... nevertheless, Spanish and Catalan are very closely related.
Meh..let them keep their useless linguistic fossil, their hysteria and their inferiority complex and good riddance.
What a bunch of ignorants. I am mexican and i understand the ethnical separation of cataluña from spain. Just like we have indigenous people fighting for their own culture in latin american states.
What exactly is latin in America? The mexicas were part of the roman empire?
... By the way, Catalans are spaniards... dont really think you undestood anything....
What are Latin American states, and also, what people are you referring to?
@@sergiogcollado: When did the Romans rule in America?
@@carbonsnail014never ever, that is why there are no latin people in America. Roma in Europa est.
@antonio_svq correcto
non splitting the bills ends up being kinda shitty because there's always somebody that is foced to drink without wanting or somebody that ends up paying way more than what they've ordered
I Lived in Barcelona for about a Year and also Travelled almost into all of Spain and other EU countries.
I Liked Barcelona although it’s not my favorite place to live or enjoy life.
I noticed that most Foreigners end up in Barcelona mostly because of necessity, to offer their services or just to visit and Party. Most of them not as a First definitive Choice.
And while traveling extensively I learned that the rest of Europe are a lot more polite and empathetic towards themselves and others around them than Spaniards and Catalans in General.
The lack of of polite high standards is not exclusive for just Catalans but also is a trait for Spaniards in General, funny that its not only what I saw and felt they have in Common but also experienced that most of their traditions , festivities Dance folkloric music rituals religion art and collective history and even food had more in common with each-other than not. The ultimate proof of this commonality can be seen in all the profuse last names you can find in all of Latin America including the profusely Catalan last names all over the Americas , they came as one entity and they all benefited enormously from the400 years of plundering the rest of the world.
Also the Language difference it goes without saying that in all of Europe the language that catalans and native spanish speakers understand and can figure-out more is each-others, they even have more in common this way then with the rest of europe the pace the diction the Personal mannerisms you name it you can tell they are raised in the same family as like cousins share personality traits that are impossible to hide .
I am not kidding that I was very surprised to discover how Northern Europeans Germans and Italians were so much more Polite among themselves than Spaniards and including Catalans were as when treating each-other on a daily basis just so openly rough and rude. Something is up in the Social Fabric of Catalunya and Spain where I think the cause must be a sense they are oppressed by some
kind of authoritarian Curse , it must be the Monarchy . Although it’s Ironic that In all of Spain not only in Catalunya I noticed people treated each-other very poorly as if they had to prove they were the boss or morally superior at every opportunity. Quite Sad and exhausting keeping that up all the time. I feel that a round of hugs and authentic respect among themselves would be a first step to improve their wellbeing. Help others as in their own neighbors and take away a little of their very excessive self centeredness . In the long run I think Spain will figure this out sooner or later .
In my case we helped as Educators at a University in Catalunya it all went very well. Both parties achieved what we wanted. A succesfull although impersonal transaccion. Much more could have been achieved as in lasting connection and transcending progress and wellbeing. Now more than ever Spain can use more empathy and consideration towards eachother otherwise the World is just going to surpass them very soon and show them how to lend a neighborly hand for the. Benefit of all.
Greetings from Mexico where all are welcome with a genuine warm smile.
Greetings back to Mexico. I love your country
Well said.
Hi! Catalan myself, in BCN. I find this interview really interesting, I always wondered how newcomers lived and expierienced the political turmoil that has been in the last decade about identity. I feel a little sad if people feel somehow alienated, it's true that we are more "closed" at the beginning compared to our southern neighbours, but when you are in you are in. Also, I wonder if this feeling is increased in BCN, because I personaly feel that we are a minority here xD, so maybe the sensation of "closedness" can be greater if we are few in numbers.
Love your comment and open attitude ☺️
I don't know where you found these people to interview, but these are some of the best english speakers i've ever heard from latin americans. I could not tell that the woman was brazilian, even though 99% of brazilians have a very heavy accent
As a Catalan, to me it is a basic requirement that any person who comes to Catalonia, understands that Catalonia is not like the rest of the ”Spanish Spain”.
We are a nation without state, we have our own national identity, our own language, a rich wealth of tradition and a long history that goes back over a millennium.
We have been fighting to keep existing for centuries, being sandwiched between Spain and France, both the French and Spanish governments have been trying to erase us since the 1600s, and they haven’t succeeded yet.
Respect us, learn and speak our language, embrace our way of life and traditions, and you’ll be welcomed.
If you don’t want to do that, there’s dozens of Spanish speaking countries with Spanish culture you can go to.
¿Qué es cultura española, y en que paises a parte de España se puede encontrar?
I Lived in Barcelona for about a Year and also Travelled almost into all of Spain and other EU countries.
I Liked Barcelona although it’s not my favorite place to live or enjoy life.
I noticed that most Foreigners end up in Barcelona mostly because of necessity, to offer their services or just to visit and Party. Most of them not as a First definitive Choice.
And while traveling extensively I learned that the rest of Europe are a lot more polite and empathetic towards themselves and others around them than Spaniards and Catalans in General.
The lack of of polite high standards is not exclusive for just Catalans but also is a trait for Spaniards in General, funny that its not only what I saw and felt they have in Common but also experienced that most of their traditions , festivities Dance folkloric music rituals religion art and collective history and even food had more in common with each-other than not. The ultimate proof of this commonality can be seen in all the profuse last names you can find in all of Latin America including the profusely Catalan last names all over the Americas , they came as one entity and they all benefited enormously from the400 years of plundering the rest of the world.
Also the Language difference it goes without saying that in all of Europe the language that catalans and native spanish speakers understand and can figure-out more is each-others, they even have more in common this way then with the rest of europe the pace the diction the Personal mannerisms you name it you can tell they are raised in the same family as like cousins share personality traits that are impossible to hide .
I am not kidding that I was very surprised to discover how Northern Europeans Germans and Italians were so much more Polite among themselves than Spaniards and including Catalans were as when treating each-other on a daily basis just so openly rough and rude. Something is up in the Social Fabric of Catalunya and Spain where I think the cause must be a sense they are oppressed by some
kind of authoritarian Curse , it must be the Monarchy . Although it’s Ironic that In all of Spain not only in Catalunya I noticed people treated each-other very poorly as if they had to prove they were the boss or morally superior at every opportunity. Quite Sad and exhausting keeping that up all the time. I feel that a round of hugs and authentic respect among themselves would be a first step to improve their wellbeing. Help others as in their own neighbors and take away a little of their very excessive self centeredness . In the long run I think Spain will figure this out sooner or later .
In my case we helped as Educators at a University in Catalunya it all went very well. Both parties achieved what we wanted. A succesfull although impersonal transaccion. Much more could have been achieved as in lasting connection and transcending progress and wellbeing. Now more than ever Spain can use more empathy and consideration towards eachother otherwise the World is just going to surpass them very soon and show them how to lend a neighborly hand for the. Benefit of all.
Greetings from Mexico where all are welcome with a genuine warm smile.
Te escribiré en castellano. Un Valenciano, no es igual a un catalán, un gallego tampoco , ni un madrileño tampoco. Pero como todavía no conoces la palabra esencia, por eso no te enteras. Tu ves la diferencia entre todos dentro de España , pero cuando vienes a mi país Dinamarca , o algún otro país , solamente de ver como eres,
y tu forma , ya sabemos que eres Español porque la esencia es la misma. Es como los de California y carolina del norte, no son iguales , tienes diferencia culturales . pero la esencia es la misma. Y por ultimo. no hay Cataluña sin España , ni viceversa.
Pero que dices si tu nación está desapareciendo como la nuestra debido a la inmigración masiva. ¿Y para ti el mayor problema somos los castellanos? No me hagas reir...
Your grammar skills is so 😅😅😅😅😅
You're Hispanics or Sudamericans,Latins are the Catalans...
@@newworldsoldier81 Beati Hipani, quibus biberen viveren est. Cataluña didnt exist in the roman empire, ”Imperial tarraco” did, in what is nowadays Tarragona. There is a full circus over there if you are interested.
@sergiogcollado Sé que no existía Cataluña pero no por ello los Catalanes y Españoles en general,junto a Italianos,Franceses, Portigueses,Rumanos e Italianos dejan de ser Latinos. Ya es hora de dejar de utilizar ese término incorrectamente y utilizarlo con los que se debe. Conozco Tarragona, no vivo lejos.
@newworldsoldier81 👍🏻
Spanish is a country latino. People from south America are latin AMERICANS.
HISPANO - AMERICAN, Since spanish people are Hispanic, becauss César named the peninsula Hispania, go read history
@@fanaticresistance Not to be picky, but Ivlivs Caesar didnt name Hispania.
@sergiogcollado The Roman Empire named it , then split it into Lusitania e.t.c,.
There are sources that say , there was a barbarian hero named Hispan , hence the name, the name is thought to have been given my the Romans.
Showing your knowledge isn't being picky.
Originally I corrected the statement because of the Anti-Hispanic English sentiment.
Latin America was a name given by the countries trying to destroy the Spanish Empire .
Giving that name and taking away Hispano-American further separated ( it's identity) the Hispanic People
THAT'S WHY ( MANY REASONS) I LEFT BARCELONA ( RACIST, DON'T KEEP THIER MOUTH SHUT "SECRETS") 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.
I live between Japan and Australia and so happy where I live ..❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for leaving! ❤
@@gorkat260 interestly enough in Catalonia they pay for Moors to go and live there...
What is latin in America? Any country in America has ever been part of the roman empire? Has any population in America ever speak latin?
Ubi est Roma? Roma in Europa est.
Latin America is made of the American countries that were colonised by a country that speaks a language mainly derived from Latin (Portugal, Spain, France) and has a linguistic and cultural inheritance from those countries.
Nosotros somos los descendientes de Roma y de la antigua Europa. Los amerindios no tienen nada que hacer aquí
Did you hear or read _"Roman America"_ anywhere? Then why are you asking that?
@AetherStreamer Latins is what the Romans citizens called themselves ... This is latin: ”Civis Romanum sum!”
@@TheWatcher802 ... so they are no related with latin at all?
There are no latin people in America. The latin ones are the Spaniards: "Beati Hispani, quibus viveren biberen est".
What do you think would be a proper description?
That's what the rest of the planet calls it, bro. Just cope. They're not gonna change it because it makes you upset.
Italians literally call it "Latin America", and they're not nearly as bothered by it despite having ACTUALLY been Rome and the inventors of Latin.
Lo que no entendes es que latinoamerica no es un termino geografico sino cultural, por lo que no tiene sentido preguntar si los latinos estuvieron fisicamente en america. Tiene que ver con la raiz cultural del lenguaje. Asi como existe america anglosajona y ya sabemos que los anglos no estuvieron en America. Espero haberte ayudado a abrir la cabeza que el 80% de españoles solo repiten esa frase hecha y creen tener un punto..Es más, si nos ponemos estrictos, los latinos fueron un pueblo de la región de lazio solamente, la peninsula ibérica nada que ver
@@ricardovisconti5681 Son unos cojudos. Ni los italianos, que tienen mucho mas derecho a que les fastidie el termino, se ponen a llorar como estos bobos.
No such thing as "Spaniards" its Spanish.
Spaniard is defined in the OED as "Person from Spain". It definitely exists as a word. Why are you policing the English language?
nah, spaniard is the correct word in english
It’s borrowed from the French. Un español de las Indias.