Living together as a mixed couple (it’s a challenge :D) | Culture Cuddles #2

Welcome to the new episode of our podcast „Culture Cuddles“! 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the daily lives of mixed couples, sharing personal stories, challenges, and the joys of navigating cultural differences.
From dealing with loud family calls at the supermarket to the unique dynamics of long-distance relationships, we cover it all. You’ll hear about our experiences, the quirks of living together during the lockdown, and even some funny misunderstandings due to language barriers.

Culture Cuddles is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Hi, I'm Uyen Ninh but please just call me Uyen!
Originally from Vietnam, I now explore life in Germany, sharing my unique perspective through my videos on my way to be your favorite Ausländer! 😁

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[e.tthehuman]

Don't worry, you both speak very good English. As a native English speaker, I've never had issue understanding what you mean so you're both doing very well from my viewpoint. Can't wait to see the next episode, you two are so fun

[ayaya]

I once had a friend who married a person who doesn't speak English as their first language, and they got into a fight and he kept saying, "honey, you're worthless to me, worthless!"
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He meant "priceless." LOL

[keldaMouse]

Uyen "the thing is I haven't felt like strangling him yet so i think we're going to be okay". you are so real. blessings.

[keldaMouse]

German boyfriends Parents are AMAZING. I think they are so cute and like to make sure they don't intrude on their son's life. It is also really cute how Uyen and her family are just so random and call all the time. both are lovely and work.

[morgenmuffel]

Please remember when speaking English with a native speaker that the vast majority of us are likely to be impressed that you are able to converse with us in what is a second language for you and really appreciate the effort on your part. As many have said here, you both speak English very well

[mothertruckeronajourney]

As a native English speaker, I would never have corrected you on the word dish, as it is used here (USA) quite a bit. Also, don't be self-conscious. You fluently speak at least 2 languages and understand a 3rd. Languages are difficult to learn after age 4 or so. You are both easy to understand.

[hollywebster]

As a native American English speaker, I think you are both completely understandable. I so admire people who are fluent in more than 1 language!

[shannen]

I agree 100% with you Uyen on subbed vs dubbed. Trying to listen to dubbed hurts! It took a little time to adjust my eyes to watching the screen while also reading subtitles but it was worth the effort. Now even when I watch something in my native language, I like to have subtitles. I agree that you miss out on a lot of nuance and emotion if you don’t hear the native language. No matter of it is a language I’ve heard a lot, or brand new, I turn up the volume so I can hear the tones of the voices while reading the subtitles. It adds so much

[rachaelsimpson]

Native english speaker with an english husband here - having our own special words and ways of describing things is one of the absolute joys of life. All them have a story about how they got invented or memories attached that you remember every time you use them. Love the click-click!

[ananananabop]

A tip as someone who also gets migraines from loud noises: noise cancelling headphones are a coexistence saving invention. Nobody has to feel bad or self conscious (😉) about their needs 💗

[JayChangVocalKing]

The avocado pillow is so cute 🥑😊
Also, I love the format of Culture Cuddles. You two look so relaxed and I love listening to your voices and experiences. 👍

[pinkymoon]

Honestly you guys speak close to fluent English. I have no difficulty understanding either of you. Be proud of yourselves. Speaking nearly fluent in English (a language not native to you) is impressive 👍

[Tommie_the_wrath_of_Khan]

I was in Germany when they won in 1990. German people took to the streets and were drinking, yelling, singing. They were sitting on top of bus stops or whatever else they could climb on and the streets were blocked from all the people walking around. It was an amazing experience to witness.

[drinkyourfiber]

As a native English speaker and an English teacher, I don't see the problem with calling a plate a dish. It seems perfectly natural to me. A dish is just a more general word for anything you can eat from. A dish can be a plate, saucer, bowl, platter, etc. Your English is great!

[janegreenstock]

The English expression is 'it wasn't a bed of roses' to mean that it wasn't straightforward or fun and that there were challenges

[UncleHoCM]

Good for Uyen standing up for Vietnamese wifi data, lol.

[DeliaLee]

Native English speaker here - trust me, you both speak English really well.  
And even here in the US, from one region to another, there are differences in speaking like "plate" vs "dish".

[nancyslofstra]

I'm a Canadian and I can only speak English. You speak 3 languages and your English is excellent. I never have trouble understanding either one of you. Love your content!

[DillAvery]

I’m an American boyfriend living in Taiwan with my Taiwanese girlfriend, and I can confirm that she takes video calls from her family daily, and they talk so loud to each other!!

[nightowl]

6:49 I can confirm the part about tonal languages! I'm German and used to talking rather quietly. When I started taking Mandarin lessons, the teachers always encouraged us to speak up a lot. They told us it's important to alter our talking style so that people can hear our tones well.


Also they were the sweetest teachers ever. They always gave us confidence pep talks to talk louder 🥺