The Different Reactions of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean People to Foreigners Speaking Their Language

TLDRChinese, Japanese, and Korean people have different reactions to foreigners speaking their language. Compliments are customary in all three countries, but the level of compliment varies. In Japan, the reactions are more toned down compared to Chinatown. People tend to stereotype foreigners based on their appearance. When speaking the local language, most people don't react at all. Only the craziest reactions make it onto YouTube. Kids are always surprised and love it when foreigners speak their language.

Key insights

👀Compliments are customary in China, Japan, and Korea when foreigners speak the local language.

🇯🇵Reactions in Japan are more toned down compared to Chinatown.

🙉People tend to stereotype foreigners based on their appearance.

🗣️Speaking the local language doesn't always result in a reaction.

👶Kids are always surprised and love it when foreigners speak their language.

Q&A

Do Chinese, Japanese, and Korean people compliment foreigners who speak their language?

Yes, compliments are customary in all three countries when foreigners speak the local language.

Are the reactions different in Japan compared to Chinatown?

Yes, the reactions are more toned down in Japan compared to Chinatown.

Do people stereotype foreigners based on their appearance?

Yes, people tend to put foreigners in a box based on how they look.

Do people always react when foreigners speak the local language?

No, speaking the local language doesn't always result in a reaction.

How do kids react when foreigners speak their language?

Kids are always surprised and love it when foreigners speak their language.

Timestamped Summary

00:14Chinese, Japanese, and Korean people have different reactions to foreigners speaking their language.

00:53Compliments are customary in all three countries when foreigners speak the local language.

01:06Reactions in Japan are more toned down compared to Chinatown.

02:09People tend to stereotype foreigners based on their appearance.

03:21Speaking the local language doesn't always result in a reaction.

10:29Kids are always surprised and love it when foreigners speak their language.