A Colombian woman from Miami confesses that she had a hard time adapting to Cubans: "They speak with a very strong tone."

A Colombian resident in Miami, identified on TikTok as @valentinabuof, shared her experience when adapting to different nationalities she has interacted with in the City of the Sun, highlighting that Cubans were the most difficult for her to adapt to.

In the video, Valentina mentions that whenever she talks to people from certain nationalities, she feels that the conversations could end up in an argument, based on her personal experience.

In particular, it stands out the difficulty of adapting to Cubans, stating that they have a very peculiar way of speaking, characterized by a loud tone of voice. "For me, it's difficult to listen to them speak, I feel like they are scolding me when they talk, not because of the words, but because of the tone," explains Valentina. However, she clarifies that it's not because they are treating her badly, but rather it's simply their way of speaking. She adds that, by working with Cuban women, she has managed to get used to this communication style.

Valentina also mentions her experience with Dominicans, who also speak with a strong tone that she initially found difficult to understand. "After 5 minutes talking to them, you realize they are cheerful and that's just the way they talk," she comments, indicating that after a brief period of interaction, you can appreciate the friendly nature of Dominicans.

Finally, the Colombian mentioned the Spaniards as another nationality with whom she has had difficulties adapting.

The video has generated hundreds of reactions from many people who have identified with these words, even from Cubans themselves who recognize that many times they have been asked if they are angry because of their tone.

The video has received a mix of reactions, from support for its sincerity to criticism for stereotyping certain groups. Valentina, however, has defended her statements as an honest description of her personal experiences and not as a negative judgment towards any nationality.

"I love interacting with Cubans and Dominicans. Those people bring a different touch to everything." "I am Cuban and I speak very loudly. People always think I am arguing. Even other Cubans haha some speak softly. Not everyone." "I am Colombian and my best friends are Cubans. I have not had any problem with the language." "I am Cuban and at first, it shocked me to work with Colombians, I thought they were showing off the way they spoke. Then I fell in love with their accent." "I am Cuban, and when I lived in Mexico, people would always ask me if I was angry. And I would say: No, not at all, I'm super fine. And it was because of my way of speaking haha."