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03-12-2009, 03:54 AM
This isn't that surprising to me, honestly. My Aunt lived in Japan for 3 years and she wanted to stay over there, but moved back to the U.S. cause she couldn't stand all the racism. It's sad, really. I'll probably visit one day because I still want to, but it's not right for any country to treat anyone like that.
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03-12-2009, 04:25 AM
I will say this much, sure has a calm attitude for someone who seems to be a troll.
However, I don't mean to sound racist, or discriminate, prejudice, etc. but, where you come from also plays a very key role in how people treat you as well as what you wear and how you look. Especially when it comes to what you wear. There are countries where, if you rightly give away the fact you're American, they will look down upon you as most countries see american as arrogant pricks that believe to be the center of the world. If you were wearing an american flag anywhere on your body, that could be one of the problems, dead giveaway. Your accent plays another key role. Believe it or not, Americans have a very distinct accent that is easily recognizable, and it greatly differs from Canadians, though we're neighbors. There are many other factors too, hygeine, eating habits, and what you say. You have to make sure your eating properly and within their cultural ways. One mistake and you can be considered disrespectful, however, I doubt they will be that mean. How you speak too, the phrase you use could be insulting. When trying to say "It's nice to meet you", one could end up saying "Hello Monkey butt", but be completely unaware of it. No one wants to be called a Monkey Butt. One last note, by calling a specific country Racist, you are being Racist. Every country is going to have racism in it, there's nothing that can be done about it. Everywhere you go you're going to get dirty looks and people are going to be rude. If you can't accept that and deal with it, then you might as well stay in your room and never leave your house again, since the very same stuff that happened to you in japan could happen to you on your own street. Simply put: Suck it up, live life positively. Negativity is influential and runs on Karma. Murphy's Law: What can happen WILL happen. Get on with life and quit complaining my friend. Sorry, My Death Note phase ended long ago. |
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03-12-2009, 05:12 AM
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03-12-2009, 05:15 AM
Idk about you guys, but I smell a Troll. :P Why would someone even bother doing this?
Was it something I said? Whatever it was, I didn't mean it. I haven't meant anything I've said for years. Except what I just said. I think Final Fantasy Clan Member CODE NAME: CHOCOBO |
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03-12-2009, 05:19 AM
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Was it something I said? Whatever it was, I didn't mean it. I haven't meant anything I've said for years. Except what I just said. I think Final Fantasy Clan Member CODE NAME: CHOCOBO |
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03-12-2009, 06:27 AM
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Though I admit this is the first time I've heard anyone become this unlucky. So that's the point, he/she was just extremely unlucky. Only way for them to change their mind is have enough courage one day to return, and not visit the same areas, and if so, hopefully have better company. Generally, there are good and bad sides to everything, I wouldn't say Japan is nearly perfect nor any other country for that matter. It is possible for any of those things to happen to anyone on any given time for the day. Anyone believing Japan is near perfect is quite bias already. Bad things do exist. |
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03-12-2009, 10:15 AM
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Just as we are able to separate our politics from our individual citizens, so can other people in the world. Bush's unpopularity in the US was no secret around the world. I don't know people who wear American flags around, but people who wear American flags chances are ARE arrogant pricks. Do you really think most of the world can hear the difference between an American and Canadian accent? I can't hear any difference (except for French-Canadians) unless you say "out". Quote:
I am not the one who closed the thread, but I don't disagree with the decision. |
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