White Guy Orders in Chinese at Drive Thru, But When He Pulls Up…

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[michaelreid]

I've watched dozens of these videos, and I just realized that Xiaoma is always shopping and buying from the people he films. So as well as delighting them by speaking their languages, he's also supporting their businesses, rather than simply co-opting them for his videos. It speaks to his character and integrity, and makes me enjoy his videos that much more.

[kayvonweinstein]

As a Chinese guy I always show up to drive throughs speaking English in a perfect North American accent and no one is ever impressed

[bradlyjordan]

The first woman must've been like
"He sounds Chinese. But he's only ordering a small non-spicy chicken breast without vegetables and a white rice. Better go out there and see if he's okay."

[movinngroovin]

My husband and I was in a restaurant a Japanese restaurant he started speaking the girl said sorry I speak English lol. He is retired military and was stationed in Japan and he just likes to use it once in awhile.

[indemniman]

He can even laugh in Chinese. They really seem to appreciate he can speak their language so well.

[thasco]

These reactions never fail to make me smile.

[AlakazamASMR]

Language breaks down so many barriers and opens people's hearts. 💟

[kirbyourenthusiasm]

I briefly worked at a Chinese restaurant for a family whose children ran the counter in the summer because they spoke English but during the school year they needed someone to help during the lunch rush because the parents spoke very little English.
It took her a little bit but the mom warmed up to me and was excited when I made an effort to learn *some* Chinese. She started asking me to help her with mail, sorting into junk mail and mail she needed to keep and she was THRILLED when I asked if a certain name on the mail was hers, as she always had me call her by her last name because it was easier to pronounce.
She would ask me how to say things in English and was eager to learn. It was a great time and they fed me free lunch every day I worked in addition to my pay.
Make an effort to understand others and they often will appreciate it.

[ogeidnomar]

Speaking someone's language is like getting a discount into their world.

[Zarzar]

As a white guy who lived in Seoul for a year I recognize the expression of that woman 100% 😂 Ordering food or a package over the phone and then the delivery person looking around for a Korean when I was standing right there was a classic scenario. Makes me nostalgic ㅋㅋㅋ

[IvanPauletti]

It’s amazing how people feel respected when foreigners try to speak their native language. Very cool

[raymanus]

"Now I've seen it all! " 😂 That's one of the best reactions I've seen on this channel! 😂

[RLM-SS]

I think this new drive-thru idea where they don't see your face in the beginning is your best shot at getting genuine reactions and genuine content from now on because you've become so famous that most Chinese people in NYC will immediately recognize you if you just walk into a restaurant like you've been doing the past few years. Glad to see you coming up with new ideas to make it fresh.

[SS-kztd]

I love this channel. It's kinda like playing a fun victimless joke on people, in the most positive way. Sets a good example for other youtubers that you don't have to harass or scare random people.

[msb]

A lot of people post clickbait “people said bad things about me when they didn’t think I understood” videos that are borderline racist or offensive because it’s always taken out of context. So I like this video because he’s actually being very respectful (supporting their business and quickly ordering food rather than wasting their time with a “prank”). You can tell how genuinely happy these people are to see someone who clearly appreciates their culture and language, and you can tell how happy he is that he’s making them happy.

[PE.]

I’m only Japanese but with the little mandarin I know, I could close my eyes and picture a completely different person

[mysteriousDSF]

This is one of the best way of making people happy. I'm a white man and I learn African languages and the speakers of said languages are so happy when they find out about it. It's a heartfelt sentiment and I can never get tired of it

[thewatcher]

It’s nice to see the joy people feel when they see that you learned their language. It’s as if you showed them great respect to their culture.

[OuiTees]

I order Mexican drive thru all the time in Spanish.. When I show up to the window, they often confusingly stick their heads out and look around lol.. Like wtf!? I truly enjoy your channel. Seriously, Great stuff man! ✊️

[paintballJohn]

I’m waiting for a Chinese guy to just straight up say “Dude I’m from Detroit” 😂😂