Foreign Women Share Things in Malaysia They First Found Strange but Ended Up Loving
Foreign Women Reveal Things They Found Strange in Malaysia—But Grew to Love
When travelling abroad, it’s no surprise to encounter new customs that differ vastly from our own. But often, these cultural differences can become the very things we grow to appreciate and even adopt.
Recently, three foreign women from Korea, Japan, and Scotland shared their personal experiences in Malaysia—highlighting things they initially found unusual but have since embraced wholeheartedly.
Talking About Religion Openly Was Surprising but Valuable
In a video shared by @malaypan_tv on TikTok, Alana Dunsmore from Scotland revealed that what struck her the most was how openly Malaysians discuss religion.
“In Scotland, you would never really know what religion someone follows,” she explained. “But here, it’s a major part of life and discussed quite openly—unlike in the UK.”
Her observation was echoed by Arisa from Japan, who added that in her country, religion is considered a private matter and rarely spoken about in public or among friends.
Eating with Hands Felt Strange at First—Now It Feels Right
For Seonma Shin from Korea, the cultural shock came in the form of food etiquette—specifically, eating with hands.
“As everyone knows, in Korea, we don’t eat with our hands. Even when eating fried chicken, we usually use gloves to avoid direct contact with food,” she said.
However, things changed after marrying a Malaysian man. Her husband encouraged her to try eating with her hands during a banana leaf meal.
“He asked me to try it, and when I did, I felt like I could really taste the food better. Now, I actually use my hands more than he does,” she laughed.
Weekly Family Gatherings Felt Overwhelming—But Now They’re a Joy
Arisa from Japan also shared how frequent family visits in Malaysia initially felt overwhelming.
“In Japan, if a child moves to Tokyo for work, they might only visit their parents once or twice a year. But here, people see their families almost every week,” she said.
At first, she felt nervous about visiting her in-laws so often. But over time, she began to enjoy the food and company.
“Every time I visit, I get to enjoy amazing Malaysian food. If I had the chance to visit my grandparents’ house more often, I’d love it too. The food they make is delicious—I already want to go back next week!” she shared with a smile.
“What Once Felt Strange Has Changed Us for the Better”
All three women agreed that the cultural elements which once felt foreign are now parts of their daily lives that they truly appreciate.
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