Surprising World Leaders by Speaking Their Languages 

*a few years later* “surprising an extraterrestrial civilization by speaking their language”

Breaking the language barrier is so disarming. These politicians opened right up.

It's nice to see politicians behave like friendly people when their languages are spoken by forgeiners. It goes to show how far you can connect to people when you understand each other a little more.

Protect this man at all cost. He's breaking new ceilings for the culture!

the guy speaking french has an impeccable accent in both french and english, like crazy level impeccable. oh wow.

Ari literally started talkin about massages with the Thai Ambassador and ended getting a massage with him 💀

I appreciate that Xiaoma didn't just show off his language skill but actually interview the leaders.

The ambassador hit the nail on the head with that simple comment: "I encourage you, especially at a younger age, to live abroad. You will get to see your country from different perspective." This is so important because I grew up thinking my country was the greatest in the world. Then, as soon as I traveled abroad and lived there for some years, I realized all of it's flaws and really have no desire to go back.

These world leaders are largely influential for all the humanitarian work they do. Somehow you're able to connect with them on a deeper level by speaking their native languages. It paves the way for more perspectives to come into existence.

I agree with the French speaker, living in another country broadens a person's perceptions. Undoubtedly you were the bright spot in their week. I hope to see more interviews from this summit meeting.

I love how you interact with all these world leaders no differently than a bodega owner in NYC. We are all humans that share more commonalities than differences. You the best!

For real, how many languages does this guy even speak?? Fascinating and inspiring!

The part where the guy is asking if you are okay during the massage is so funny 😂 it’s like you started hallucinating and he’s asking if you are still there

Xiaoma would make a great ambassador! We should foster these international relationships through greater understanding of languages and cultures. Great video! 😁👍

Its SO incredible how quickly you disarm them and get them to open up in a more casual, friendly manner. Both with your languages and personality!

Their little giggle at the beginning of each interview was fantastic. Once they did that it was like they instantly relaxed. Ari you are a fantastic interviewer, in all languages.

I could see Xiaoma doing a Hot Ones-style interview show with different languages instead of hot wings. Speaking the native language of these interviewees quickly breaks down any barriers and allows for a more conversational tone right from the jump. Very Sean Evans-eque.

This is the first time I've heard Xioma speaking a second language that I actually speak. I have to say, your French is pretty good for someone who probably hasn't put much time into it! I was impressed! :) Your comprehension of his speaking in particular was impressive. Great job, as always, Xioma. Especially considering you probably weren't prepared for him to have French as a second language when you asked that question. :)

We worked with an organization that sponsored French students to come to America, live with an American family for a month and get an American experience. I think my family got as much out of it as the French student did at being in America. It definitly helped my daughter with her French and aside from a lasting friendship it fostered a new idea of living abroad that my daughter is very interested in. I only see learning other languages and cultures as a good thing to open the world to everyone. Love this channel and others that show how open and inviting other people and cultures are. We're not as closed off as we think we are.

My friend, you’ve got the gift of the common touch both literally and figuratively. You were able to interact with these people as if they were just another stranger you met in one of your other videos, despite however powerful or influential they were. You’ve got an insane superpower, and to watch you harness it with each new upload is a true blessing. Thank you!

You started really well by saying “Ibu di rumah apa kabar?” as that sounded really natural, but we can’t use “kamu” when speaking to someone older, especially if it’s someone you’re supposed to give respect to. But I’m sure Mr Sambuaga was pleasantly surprised nevertheless. Interesting that he picked The Halal Guys because A. As a Christian he doesn’t need to eat anything halal B. We do have The Halal Guys in Indonesia as well

Xiao you’ve made some AMAZING videos! But this one takes the cake! GREAT job man!

What an incredible opportunity to speak with these leaders. Language really does open so many doors.

Dudeee such a cool video. You can see how making the extra effort to speak their language really gets them to open up

As a french, this dude spend like 9 years of school and he can talk a perfect accent french, even some of my friends can't lmao Thx Xiaoma for this quality content

Like Sec Blinken said, when you take the time and make the effort to learn and speak another's language, the respect will be reciprocated by the other party.

Congratulations on growing such a large community and getting so many new opportunities but still in the right ways! I have watched these videos for so long now and it is just so refreshing to see other people enjoy it as much as me. Thank you for showing all of us around the world how similar and different we can all be. Peace and Love to you and yours

Wow what an honor! You definitely surprised and impressed those representatives. Great work! A great example of how language connects us all to each other.

Xiaomanyc is secretly the next world leader

Language and food, the two best ways to connect with strangers. I've liked your videos for a while, but this is a whole different level. Awesome job!

I was so impressed with everyone you interviewed. It gave me a lot of hope! Thank you!

As a Bangkok expat I’ve been waiting so long for you to learn Thai. I’ve been learning for a year and your tones are so much better than me.

Anthony Blinken il parle le français avec une très bonne prononciation ! Super cool. Il se passe pour un locuteur natif facilement !

You have such a natural flow and connection with people. It really makes others comfortable to just be themselves with you. You've inspired me to look into other languages.

I love how you connect with everyone. Language is a part of it but also treating everyone as an equal and with respect.

Dudeeeeeee....that's greatly needed and appreciated. We need one language for all to speak to each other, and yours, good sir, is the language of friendly. Keep up that great language. Being from Canada and hearing the American speak French so very well was alos greatly appreciated.

I've been watching you for a few years and it's really awesome that you've come so far and get to do things like this. I think videos like this will help people from different cultures and countries realize we have more in common than different.

This is just so dope you can see how everyone instantly opens up and becomes more engaged as soon. Super cool and shows the great things humans can do 😊

I love the energy in these interviews.Very positive. Thank you. Tack så mycket.

Thai ambassador and xiaoma just chillin’ LMAO

That’s so awesome. Just by breaking the ice with a someone’s home language can make the world of difference. A lot of opportunities for someone who can appreciate, respect, and learn other cultures

Great video. I know it's up there in your top 5 experiences. Kudos for making it happen and putting it together perfectly with editing.

This may be... one of the singular most intriguing, insightful, and astounding videos you have put out. mind blown.

So happy for you xiao!! This is a BIG moment! And fantastic video.

Look how happy everyone is when we can communicate together. This is amazing!

Wow! he's officially become a world reporter of many cultures! He not only learns and speaks many languages, but now he has shown an ability to interact with world leaders and to show the world online something about the cultures that they represent. For years I've watched his videos and all are fascinating instructive informative and entertaining to watch. You learn quite a lot about language, people, culture and food. In this video he seems so calm and cool, just being his true self before world leaders who appear to like him a lot. He is not just interviewing them but making long lasting connections with each of these powerful political figures. he is also bringing to life their personalities. I believe that people around the world know very little about these important political figures, but now thanks to videos like this one, the world can learn and discover more about them. At times the video was also very funny, bringing a smile to your face as you laugh with the world leaders who also laugh and enjoy their meeting with him. Politics should be more about friendships building strong human relations between various participating nations that would allow for greater communications, progress and peace. The world needs more peace, and, the online world needs to see more videos like this one in the future. So i think it is proper to declare our interviewer a world peacemaker. Many of the comments here reveal just how many persons are excited and happy and glad that he shares their cultural values and languages online. People love to see their nation culture peoples and language being represented in these videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks to everyone and all the companies that made this video possible. Thanks and Happiness

I've been in not the greatest mood today but your videos have had me smiling for the last hour. It's so nice to see how people's faces just light up when you speak their native language.

Holy shit congrats on this huge opportunity! So well deserved and I'm glad I can witness it! Keep up the great work!

I find you speaking with them in other languages fascinating but I most enjoyed hearing from these leaders in a more personal level ❤❤

Being honest, I'm not subscribed but I am always drawn into a binge session of such wholesome and interesting content. :)

Spectacular Ari, a most excellent video with world leaders. You knocked it out of the park!

This was really enjoyable to watch! Getting insights into such events is always fascinating :D I really loved the casual nature of the conversations and interactions. Not something you get to see often :)

you achieved more by engaging people in their own language then any politician could ever do, notice there were no barriers, most enjoyable to witness

bro, you are so amazing haha im always greatly impressed by your talent, i started German and French bc of you, i speak just a little but passionately like you do bro.. great video

It's awesome seeing u able to connect with these politicians on a human to human level; shows how much learning a language can allow you to connect with someone on a deep cultural level.

This is possibly one of the greatest achievements. WOW 🙌

Wow, this is so impressive that you got to spend time with leaders of the world, as well as Secretary Blinken! What an absolute honor. Cheers, Xiaoma!

What a great video! It's awesome to see how your passion has afforded you the opportunity to go to such an event and meet these people! It shows the amount of respect that is given to you by the global community!

I’ve been watching you since day one this is definitely an accomplishment congratulations this is awesome I love watching you!!

Okay, we see your media training and EQ on 1000! So looking forward to seeing what projects are next for you!!

I’ve been looking forward to seeing videos from your Asian conference! Thank you and what a blessing it must’ve been to be in that setting with world leaders and meet Anthony Blinken, as well as so many other foreign dignitaries! You are an ambassador for the world!🙏🏽❤️👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇦

Wow, this was a perfect video for your channel. Really appreciate this expose of cultures and languages coming together :)

This must have been nerve racking to do! Bravo Sir 👏 💪 ❤️

you never cease to amaze me with your linguistic skills

Full marks, Xiaoma - very impressive and I am delighted to see you deploying your cultural soft power for the global good with the A-Listers.

I love how comfortable those people were with Arieh!!! Great opportunity for him and smart on the people from RU-vid who sent him to represent!!

So interesting how as soon as you speak to them in their native language they're happy to discuss average every day things like food and culture. They're probably so bored of political interviews and this definitely caught them off guard in more ways than one haha

My senior year of high school I was an exchange student in France for a semester. The experience was worth the time being away from friends and family. I came away not only fluent in French, but having a greater understanding of how the world sees the United States.

fantastic video as always. im from Malaysia and so happy to see you interact with a respected leader from my country.

I love how everyone seemed to relax when you were able to communicate in their own languages. Great video! I hope there will be more

Great job as usual. I want to see a follow up video with more Thai language.

I hope your next video shows a little bit of you talking to a legend like Buakaw! So cool you shared a stage with him!

This was great, it was cool to see sharing language make a personal connection with these world leaders as well. I was so hoping to see you interview a chinese ambassador, but i imagine it may have been difficult to set up. Great job, happy to see you get this opportunity

Your abilities plus disarming charm really facilitate a conduit for these politicians to give a little glimpse of themselves and by that metric, their country. Beautiful and bravo.

As a malaysian ,im so proud of our country's education and culture, we are at least a bilingual , i speak a 3 dialect and 3 language and this is a not even an amazing level by average standard.

Hola xiomamanyc, me encantan tus videos, 加油. Yo estoy aprendiendo chino también, 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻éxitos 🇻🇪🇨🇳

Knocked it out the park this time!!! Loved the cultural world views! Keep up the great content!! As you can tell I’m American with first reference 😊

You are so amazing! I love how you are using your most incredible skill! ✨💖✨

Had no idea that Secretary Blinken mostly grew up abroad 😮

Soy de los Estados Unidos y tuve la oportunidad a vivir en México por dos anós. Aprendí a amar la gente, la cultura, la comida, y la manera de vivir. Me gustaría tener la oportunidad a vivir en un diferente país otra vez. Dios te bendiga.

this is so refreshing, meeting politicians and dig into their humanity instead of dragging them down. we need more of this!

What an amazing opportunity for you. You did a great job with it, too! Thanks for taking us along.

Very impressed - what a grand experience, I'm also surprised that no one challenged you to a kick boxing match while you were wearing those boxing trunks.

I didnt know you spoke american! Well done, sir :)

What a great video, I hope you do more of these !

I've only ever read about Anthony Blinken in the news. He seems very down to earth and cordial. Good to see. You have good interviewing skill Xiaoma. I'd like to see more of this.

This is amazing it shows that everyone is human

the french speaking guy is so fluent, i'm french and he's hitting the accent perfectly incredible level for a foreigner i never heard anyone like it

This content is amazing. Interview series is definitely an amazing way to go future content

This is one of your best! Love the interactions.🤩

The Thai ambassador making an exception for the massage with you is sooo cool 😂🙌🏻

I wish Moses Laosho505000 was still with us to do this too. He’d surprise so many people. You’re doing great Xiaoma! Love your content!

best video ever i think learning another language is really important because It teaches us how to understand each other and not get confused when people say something especially when they say bad word to you and you don't even know and then say it to someone else and they get offended.

More of this kind of thing would be great, much respect. Keep up the good work!

Xiaoma i think this video is going to break the internet and quite possible make you more famous, which you deserve

Hey Xiao, im so happy see you speak my language from Indonesia

Wow!!! Excellent job interviewing. I could tell they felt comfortable with you.

Well done, to you and to the leaders. Great to see you having such a professional opportunity. Let's see what else your skills lead to!!

Seems like they are having fun in these interviews. Surprised me how friendly the Thai and Indonesian leaders are.

Anthony Blinkens French accent is impeccable. I lived in Mali for 3 years surrounded by French speakers and even my accent is not that good 🤣