A young Cuban who recently arrived in the United States became a sensation on TikTok after elegantly addressing an offensive remark left on one of his videos. The comment read: "Go to Cuba where they speak Spanish and don't come to the USA trying to make people speak Spanish (...) sorry and bye bye."
Instead of getting upset, the Cuban — known on TikTok as @cultura_general90 — calmly and assertively replied in English: "Listen, first you have to ask me in English, not Spanish, okay? I'm sure I speak better English than you. I came here a year ago, I'm focused, I study English on my own, and I speak three other languages: Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. How many languages do you speak? Peace and love to you."
His response resonated widely, drawing applause from thousands of users, many of whom were fellow Cubans praising his composure. Comments ranged from "You handled that with class" to "You nailed it," while others joked that the original commenter might still be trying to translate the reply.
The video creator himself took the time to respond to several messages, expressing gratitude for the support: "Cubans need to support each other, not tear each other down. Greetings and blessings to everyone."
FAQs about Cuban TikTok Sensation's Response
What was the offensive comment addressed by the young Cuban?
The comment suggested he should return to Cuba where Spanish is spoken and criticized him for trying to make people in the USA speak Spanish.
How did the Cuban respond to the offensive comment?
He responded in English, calmly asserting that he likely speaks better English than the commenter and highlighting his multilingual abilities.
What was the reaction to his response on TikTok?
Many users, particularly fellow Cubans, celebrated his response, praising his class and composure.