Culturally Speaking
1 season, 98 episodesIn this series, Culturally Speaking, 70 people from 70 countries reveal how they say different words in their native language.
Season 1
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In this episode of Many People from Many Countries, 70 people from 70 countries reveal how to count money in their country.travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries, 70 people reveal how to say hello and goodbye in their country.travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries, 70 people reveal how to tell if someone is from their country. Signs include their posture, how they stand, how they walk, the volume of their voice, their facial expressions and features, their mannerisms, their hair color, the shape of their eyes, what they wear, their body language and gestures, their accent, their slang, how they greet someone, and how much they can drink.travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries, 70 people from 70 countries demonstrate what cats and dogs sound like in their home country. Find out what a cat or dog sounds like in France, Spain, China, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Mexico, Thailand and more! Who knew the difference in dog or cat noises from around the world could be so interesting?travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries, 70 people from 70 countries sing their home country's national anthem in their home country's first language. Enjoy national anthems for Canada, Australia, China, Brazil, Argentina, Russia, Germany, Austria, Argentina, Cuba, Chile, India, Pakistan and more, then put on your judge wig and pick the best national anthem in the comments.travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries Say Things, 70 people from 70 countries say their country's most popular stereotypes and common clichés. Find out how the world pigeonholes the Chinese, Indian, Brazilian, Indonesian, Pakistani, Nigerian, Russian, Japanese, Mexican, Australian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and other nationalities.travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries, 70 people from 70 countries demonstrate how a sneeze sounds in their homeland and how people respond in their home country's first language. Find out what to do and how to say 'bless you' in Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Russian, and more languages.travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries Say Things, 70 people from 70 countries say "cheers!" in their native language. Learn how to say cheers in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Turkish, Polish, Thai, and many more dialects. If you've ever wondered 'how do I say cheers' around the world, this how-to video will have you clinking glasses like a local in no time.travel
In this episode of Many People from Many Countries Try Things, 70 people from 70 countries try to do their best impersonation of an American accent. The most predominant impression is of the classic American Valley Girl accent. The American men accent resembled a surfer bro. According to citizens from around the world, most Americans think everything is great and America is the greatest. Some even believe Americans act and talk just like President Donald Trump.travel
More than 70 people try to say their country's most popular tongue twister. In this tongue twisters challenge, citizens from all around the world attempt funny tongue twisters in different languages. Most English speakers know about Sally selling seashells at the seashore and Peter Piper picked a peck of peppers, but what about the best tongue twister in Japanese, Spanish, Finnish, Polish, Chinese, German, and dozens more different languages?travel
In this episode of Many People Many Places, 70 people recite their country's tourism slogan.travel
In this episode of Many People, Many Countries, 70 people show Condé Nast Traveler how to count to ten in their country's primary language. Find out how to count to ten in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Mandarin, Russian, Japanese, and more!travel
In this episode of Many People, Many Places, 70 people show Condé Nast Traveler how to sing the Happy Birthday song in their country. Find out how to belt out best birthday wishes in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Mandarin, Russian, Japanese, and more!travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from 50 states in America reveal their state's most popular stereotypes and clichés.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from 50 states in America argue why their state is the best.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from 50 states in America debate what to call a small, freshwater lobster.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from 50 states tell us the most random and unusual facts about their states.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America try to guess which states border their state.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America try to recite their state's history.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America try to name the most famous movie set in their state. Which states does 'Dances with Wolves' take place in? What about 'The Blair Witch Project'?travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America share the best thing to do in their states. Which state has a roadkill cook-off? Where can you visit the Coca-Cola Museum?travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America tell us their state's biggest rivals.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America tell us how to recognize someone from their state. Which state's citizens are impatient? Which ones wear plaid?travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America reveal their states' hidden gems.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America tell us the difference between dinner and supper. Is there even a difference between dinner and supper?travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America guess the most famous person from their state. Which state is Emma Stone from? What about Neil Patrick Harris? Who is the most famous person from Wyoming?travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America debate the age old argument of Soda vs. Pop.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America share the worst things about their state.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking', 50 people from the 50 United States of America brag and/or complain about their state's sports teams.travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking,' 50 people from the 50 United States of America teach us their state's most famous slang words. What is the Vermont slang for ice cream? Where do they say "making groceries?" Why do southerners insist on saying "y'all?"travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking,' 50 people from the 50 United States of America attempt to demonstrate the accent from their home state. Does your state have an accent? Do you accent your "r's" or do you let them hang? Can you really tell where someone is from based on their accent? Find out!travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking,' 50 people from the 50 United States of America pick their states' best city. What makes a great city? Is it the sites or the people? Do you prefer beaches or mountains? Why is your home town the best?travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America guess their state’s most popular occupation. Is ranching in Texas as popular as you think? Which state has the most doctors? Is Florida’s economy reliant on tourism?travel
In this episode of 'Culturally Speaking,' 50 people from the 50 United States of America brag about their state's best dessert. Do you think it's the Vermont maple creamees, the southern peach cobbler, or Las Vegas' chocolate casino? All those and more in this video!travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America guess their state’s biggest export. Which state’s biggest export is coal? Does Maine just have lobster? What is your state’s biggest export?travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America guess their state's most popular occupation. Which state has the most doctors? Is Florida reliant on travel for employment numbers?travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America guess their state's population. Do some of the bigger states have smaller populations? Which state's population is tied to one big city? How many of these people can guess the correct number?travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America impersonate New Yorkers. How do New Yorkers talk? Do they usually help you when you're lost on the subway? What is their most common saying? What is your favorite thing about New Yorkers?travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America give their impressions of people from Los Angeles. How do people from L.A talk? Are they as chill as every one says? What is their most common saying? What is your favorite thing about people from L.A.?travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America dish on the best food from their backyards. Watch as 50 people highlight the pleasures of barbecue, enchiladas, gumbo, pizza, and more. Some of the local perspectives might surprise you.travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people each tell us the most famous musician to come out of their home state. With no shortage of rockers, singers, rappers and divas to highlight from across our massive nation, there's a good chance your faves are represented - no matter what you choose to keep on repeat.travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people each tell us their state's most ubiquitous beverage. Looking for a fizzy, refreshing soft drink? Or maybe a bourbon served neat is more your speed. Find out if your favorite libation made the cut.travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ we ask 50 people to each tell us the best movie or television show set in their home state. Will a western emerge from The Lone Star State? Has there ever been a popular TV show set in Wyoming? Why do so many sitcoms take place in New York City? The answers may lie within.travel
We've all heard about our nation's amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesty, but those are pretty vague concepts to plan a vacation around. Watch as 50 people from the 50 United States of America each describe the most beautiful thing to see in their home state.travel
Electing legislators is a cornerstone of American democracy, so you would think each of us could easily name our representatives in Congress. And yet… Watch as we ask 50 people from the 50 States to name the lawmakers who represent them in Washington, D.C.travel
For this episode of Culturally Speaking, we asked each of our 50 respondents from the 50 United States to name their current governor. How many people know who the chief executive of their home state is? Do you know who the governor is where you're from? Will this be deeply embarrassing? Let's find out!travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state, if they could name the two senators currently representing them in Washington, D.C. WIth the regularity of news stories involving congress lately, maybe the answer will be fresh in everyone's mind? We're about to find out! This is Culturally Speaking: States Edition.travel
For this episode of Culturally Speaking, we asked our respondents to narrow down the purple mountain majesties and pick which state they think is the most beautiful in the country. Who said their hometown resides in the loveliest locale? Who thinks it's prettiest deep in the heart of Texas? Did anyone actually say New Jersey? Watch and find out.travel
For this episode of Culturally Speaking, a representative from each of the 50 United States gives us the lowdown on the can't-miss activities and attractions for when you visit their neck of the woods.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state, what the biggest industry is where they're from. Florida, Hawaii, and Nevada get a lot of their dollars from visiting tourists, but what about the rest of the country? Does "lots of factories" count as an industry? Get ready to learn how big "ambulatory health care services" are across the nation in this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state, to tell us how strangers react when they learn where they're from. If you suspect that folks might have the wrong ideas about your home state, it turns out you're not alone.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us which word people from their home state have a habit mispronouncing. If you enjoy a cold glass of "wourder" on a summer day, you'll get the "idear" right away.travel
We asked 50 people to tell us which state they believed was their home state's "partner in crime." Do the Dakotas and Carolinas pal around? Can New York and New Jersey put aside their differences and realize just how perfect they are together? Find out on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state, to tell us how folks greet one another where they're from. From "howdy, y'all" to "howyoudoin", it's wild how many ways one country can say hello.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us what people from their home state believe they're the best at. Which state thinks they have the best drivers? How about the best actors? Chefs? Athletes? What is your state the absolute champion of?travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., for the best vacation spot in their neck of the woods. Where is America the most beautiful? What gems lie off the beaten path that only a local would know about? Find out on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state, to name the most popular grocery store where they're from. Are you a Kroger-goer? A Publix lover? A Wegmans woman? Have a look and see if you agree on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked a person from each state to lend us their regional expertise and tell us how to steer clear of offending the locals. What should you absolutely never do under any circumstances while visiting New York? What topic is off-limits in West Virginia? Find out on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
For this episode of Culturally Speaking, we asked a person from each state, 50 in total, to name the largest city in their home state. New York and California are pretty apparent, sure, but can you name the largest city in Iowa? How about Alaska? Have a look and hear it straight from the locals.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us their state's nickname. While some folks went more informal, how many knew their backyard's official sobriquet? From the Empire State to the Golden State, find out on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking,’ 50 people from the 50 United States of America tell us which city in their home state is the most "hipster." Whether its Portland, Maine or Reno, Nevada, every state has its own little slice of hipster.travel
In this episode of ‘Culturally Speaking’, 50 people from the 50 United States of America try to locate their states on a map. How many of them get it right? How many of them get it so wrong that they must be lying about what state they’re from? Could you locate your state on a map?travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to name a song that reminds them of home. Whose heart swells to the tune of "Home on the Range?" What's more Florida than Mr. Worldwide namechecking the 3-0-5? Are you ready to learn your first song about North Dakota? Warm up your vocal cords, it's time for the next episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We challenged 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to describe their state flag from memory. The results were encouraging! Texas, California, and Maryland might be familiar to you but how about some of the rest? Do you know what your state flag looks like?travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us what makes them proud to be where they're from. Is it the people? The beautiful scenery? The movies set there? What makes you proud to be from your home state? Watch this latest episode of Culturally Speaking then let us know in the comments below.travel
We asked 50 people - one from each state in the U.S. - to put courtesy aside and honestly rate the drivers from their neck of the woods. Which states will always signal before changing lanes? Is road rage really a problem in New York? Watch us whip around the nation on this episode of Culturally Speaking, and tell us what you think of your home state's drivers in the comments below.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to give us the lowdown on what tourists expect out of a visit. Mountains upon mountains in Colorado? People eating pizza and yelling at each other in the Empire State? Remember the Alamo! Good luck finding the basement. It's Culturally Speaking, on Condé Nast Traveler.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us the best restaurant chain where they're from. Is Waffle House your happy place? Did late night trips to White Castle etch a memory on your heart? What is it about Dunkin' Donuts coffee, exactly? Tell us the best chain restaurant in your home state in the comments below, and see if your answers match ours on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us the most popular sport where they're from. Do memories of afternoons spent on the baseball diamond dominate your childhood? Does everyone in your town head to the high school football field to soak in some friday night lights? Let us know what the most popular sport is in your home state and see if your answers match our on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
Today on Culturally Speaking, we challenged 50 people to name the most famous fictional character to come from their home state. Maybe a math prodigy currently working as an MIT janitor? The regional manager of a paper supply company in Scranton, PA? How about Quahog, Rhode Island's most famous chicken fighter? Let us know your favorites below, and tell us the top fictional character from wherever you're watching!travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us the best fast food burger where they're from. Do you know all about the "secret menu" at In-N-Out? Are you the honorary Sixth Guy? Tell us the best fast food burger in your home state in the comments below, and see if your answers match ours on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
Today on Culturally Speaking, we challenged 50 people from all across the nation to tell us their state's slogan. Which state is "For Lovers?" Where do the residents choose to "Live Free Or Die?" Get ready to shout "Eureka!" as we whip through the slogans and mottos of all 50 states of the union. Excelsior!travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to educate us on how best to fit in with the locals back home. A working knowledge of good barbecue? Perhaps an emphasis on proper manners in the south? Watch and learn the best ways to blend in wherever you are in the country on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to confess the single most embarrassing thing about their home state. We all have a healthy amount of cringe in our past, but what's the one thing about home that makes you facepalm the hardest?travel
We asked 50 people, one from each of the 50 states, to tell us whether marijuana is legal where they're from. While some states have fully legalized recreational use and others have made it available for medical and therapeutic use only, a decent portion of the nation still considers cannabis a no-go. Where does your state fall on the spectrum of legal weed?travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to tell us the musician who personifies where they're from. Are you one of Katy Perry's "California Gurls"? Has there ever been a more Vermont band than Phish? Have a look and listen at this episode of Culturally Speaking, then let us know your picks in the comments below.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to each spill the beans on the best kept secret about their home state. Is there an abundance of natural beauty that an out-of-stater just wouldn't appreciate? More llamas than one might normally expect? How about bread in a can? Sure. Believe it or not, all three of these (and more) await you in this latest episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
Today on Culturally Speaking, we asked our panel of 50 what movie or TV show best represents their home state. What's the perfect encapsulation of Texas on screen? Is your idea of New York more "Sex and The City" or "Seinfeld?" See if your answers are in sync with the locals and let us know your picks in the comments below!travel
Today on Culturally Speaking we asked our panel of 50 to hit us with the weirdest fact they could share about their home state. With responses ranging from strange local laws and one-of-a-kind oyster museums to unexpected monkey sanctuaries and serial killers, this episode is weirdly all over the place.travel
We asked a representative from each of the 50 states in the U.S. to tell us the best place to go on a date where they're from. Into the idea of taking your sweetie to an old fashioned ice cream parlor? Something more sophisticated like a trip to the museum? What's more romantic than a smooch atop the ferris wheel at the state fair? Let us know your favorite place to take a date and see if your answers match on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
Today on Culturally Speaking we asked our panel of 50 people from 50 states to let us in on some of the regional lingo that quickly identifies a local. Are the shopping carts are your supermarket better known as buggies? Does a delicious beignet make you shout "C'est si bon?" Whadda y'all think? Let us know which particular provincial parlance you prefer in the comments below.travel
Today on Culturally Speaking, we asked 50 people from 50 states where they head to craft the perfect envy-inducing Instagram post. Something cosmopolitan like a selfie with the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn Bridge Park? Or maybe more like the stunning landscape of the badlands in the Dakotas? Tune in and take notes for the next time you need that rush of likes lighting up your notifications.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to guess what the most popular google search is where there from. Do you and the neighbors need to search for the latest weather every hour to keep up with mother nature? Is there a celebrity home that manages to evade detection, no matter how many ways you phrase the search terms? Drop your most frequent google search below, and let us know whether your state rep got it right or wrong.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state, to show us how someone dishes out an insult where they're from. Are your neighbors the passive-aggressive type who "bless your heart" when you screw up? Or do people from your state let it fly with no filter? Let us know your favorite (clean!) insult in the comments and see if it matches up with your state representative in this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked our panel of 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to describe the license plates on vehicles where they're from. If you've ever played the license plate game with a sibling while in the backseat of an epic family road trip, this one could bring back a few memories. What's your favorite license plate in the United States?travel
We surveyed a person from each state in the U.S. in a quest to find out the most common name where they're from. Is your town flush with Johns? Do Michaels haunt every step of your city? Did your high school class have six Jennifers? Tune in and try to remember whether you're not talking to Brandon or Brendan.travel
We asked 50 representatives from across the U.S. to rate their state's politeness on a scale of 1 to 10. Are the folks in your state known for having a smile and a courteous demeanor? Or does more of a salty vibe run through your normal day-to-day interactions? Are we painting with too broad of a brush here, when some states are bigger than other countries? Probably! But it makes for some good conversation.travel
We asked a person from every state in the U.S. to pick the absolute worst TV or movie depiction of where they're from. Do the accents in 'Fargo' make you grind your gosh darn teeth? Did 'Jersey Shore' ruin all of that cred you built up with 'The Sopranos?' Let us know your answer in the comments and see if it matches your state's representative on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S, to tell us the spookiest, most haunted place where they're from. Do the old folks tell stories about an abandoned mining town? Woods where travelers enter but never return? Maybe a particular hotel has had some memorably gruesome guests? Let us know what you think the most haunted place in your state is, and see how it compares to the responses on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked a representative from each state, 50 people in total, to tell us what their state is best known for. Does Maine immediately make you think of a buttery lobster roll? Are New York and the Yankees as simpatico as ketchup and mustard? Tune in and find out what this panel of locals says their state is unquestionably "the home" of.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to let us in on the weirdest celebrations and festivals where they're from. Do people come from far and wide to celebrate their favorite cartoon ogre? Is "Dairyfest" circled on your calendar months in advance? Let us know a weird celebration the rest of the world might be missing out on in the comments below and see if it matches your state spokesperson on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked a representative from each state in the U.S. to describe the people where they're from using just one word. Do you identify with the "scrappy" New York spirit? More of a "chill" Colorado vibe? Pick a word that describes your state and pop it in the comments below, then see if your state rep agrees!travel
Today on Culturally Speaking, we asked our panel of 50 Americans from 50 different states to tell us the most common activity you'd find someone pursuing where they're from. Do your neighbors enjoy driving to an all-night diner somewhere on the parkway? Or are they the more outdoorsy, fishing and hunting type? No matter what you spend your time doing, it's worth it to find a couple of minutes for this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked one person from each state in the U.S to indulge their inner critic and tell us something they would change about their home state. Would you say goodbye to freezing winter chills? Tired of folks from other parts of the country assuming you and your neighbors are all uneducated? Do you just wish everyone was a little more open-minded overall? Let us know what you'd change with your magic wand in the comments below and see if it lines up with your state's rep.travel
We asked 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to pick the most popular beer in their neck of the woods. From fans of no frills, tried and true brews to the more crafty connoisseurs amongst us, where do you land? See if your pick matches your state rep on this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked a person from every state in the U.S. to pick the one food that best represents where they're from. Do you associate potatoes with Idaho? Conjure up a picture of the Statue of Liberty tucking into a slice of legendary New York pizza? Or maybe sampling some authentic barbecue on a road trip through the south? Wherever you're from, something appetizing is sure to come to mind after this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked our panel of 50 people from 50 different states to name a word or phrase their neighbors tend to pronounce differently from the rest of the nation. Do you enjoy a "chaw-co-late" chip cookie? When friends invite you for a hangout in the park do you reply "fur-shore?" Let us know what word sounds the most different in your local accent and see if it matches up with your state rep in this episode of Culturally Speaking.travel
We asked a panel of 50 people, one from each state in the U.S., to share with us something that brings them pride about where they're from. Are your neighbors the kindest people in the country? Does a 'Never Say Die' attitude define the locals in your state? Let us know what makes you proud of your home state in the comments below and see if it matches up with your representative on this episode of Culturally Speaking.