Other - Society & Culture - 18 September 2006

Why are people rude enough to tell someone that they are not patriotic to the country they've moved to if they still identify with where they are from? My husband and I live in Philadelphia, PA. I am American and he is Haitian. He's a citizen, and very often people ask him where he is from, since he lived in Haiti until he was 17 (has an accent), and is now 33. He speaks perfect English, but it's his 3rd language after Kreyol and French. More than once people have told him he's an American, and they get angry. Why??? If I moved to another country, I would still be an American, even if I became a citizen there. Or they say, "No you are an African American." He's neither African, nor American. He's 1/4 French and black and Taino mix. That's not African American. I find this extremely rude. Why do people care? Has anyone else had this experience?

2006-09-18 02:34:44 · 5 answers · asked by GreenEyedSista 4

things like transport,our water ways,our homes,games,food,drink.

2006-09-18 02:33:41 · 12 answers · asked by david c 2

Will You have all that is foretold? What good will be Your gold, when alone and old; dieing with a misers itch?

2006-09-18 02:33:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 02:30:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

For me-public speaking and heights!

2006-09-18 02:30:08 · 23 answers · asked by Waiting Takes Too Long 2

If you don't believe in God, why even click on religion and spirituality? Are you trying to convince yourself otherwise? Are you calling for help? If you're so sure that God does not exist, then stop answering religion questions with smart *** answers. At least give answers in a mature sense. I hate to be like this, but I'm tired of the sarcasm.

2006-09-18 02:25:46 · 11 answers · asked by Mujer Bonita 6

She left me coz of her religion.

2006-09-18 02:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by Deja vu 1

i hated it in P.E when we had to climb them ropes that hung from the ceiling.
I could never do it. I was rubbish.

2006-09-18 02:20:30 · 18 answers · asked by BRICK 3

i think some call it cherry knocking. We used to play cops and robbers, british bulldog etc, what did you play?

2006-09-18 02:16:09 · 16 answers · asked by BRICK 3

Not looking for comedy or politics; just information. Help this American broaden his cultural understanding. Thanks!

2006-09-18 02:11:30 · 11 answers · asked by Vosot 3

If asked to define yourself or if asked who are you, how do you respond?

2006-09-18 02:10:12 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6

As someone from the UK with an unbiased view I am curious why this hasn't happened. The evidence of WTC 7 (Larry Silverstien admitting he gave the order to "pull" it) being brought down in a controlled demolition proves that the other buildings were brought down the same way, as to plant demo charges would take weeks of pre-planning and the buildings fell on the same day they were hit. Sensible answers only please.

2006-09-18 02:06:44 · 17 answers · asked by stuntdouble_uk 3

It seems that everyday now we seem to hear stories about people of the muslim faith protesting against prejudice or complaining about the socities they are a part of.

These issues have of course been taken to the extreme by the murderous bombings of recent times.

Are muslims generally becoming segregated from the rest of society, or has the media greatly exaggerated the views of a very limited and twisted minority who claim to act in the muslim faith?

2006-09-18 02:00:38 · 15 answers · asked by Chris G 3

My husband and I have recently taken a vacation and 5 out of the 10 days were spent without our luggage. No one at the airlines seems to care about customer service... real customer service. We were treated horribly. Before that we bought a new computer at Best Buy and that was a really hideous experience also. Customer service is nonexistent just about everywhere. Why is that?

2006-09-18 02:00:38 · 2 answers · asked by mrs D 1

Drink water when i get up in the morning.
Drink milk before i sleep.....

2006-09-18 01:56:50 · 20 answers · asked by doable_rods 5

What is hypocrisy?

And why this adjective is usually stick with Arabs and Muslims? Any solutions?

2006-09-18 01:55:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 01:50:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 01:49:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 01:47:37 · 4 answers · asked by tanya 2

I believe tbat some cultures lay their dead out to be picked clean by vultures....could this be a more ecological method for us to adopt?

2006-09-18 01:42:35 · 16 answers · asked by soggykipper 2

thats a goo idea

2006-09-18 01:42:28 · 10 answers · asked by uglyme 1

This year has gone by so fast. It is already September. We only have less than 3 Months till the end of year.

2006-09-18 01:41:38 · 6 answers · asked by abalo 1

2006-09-18 01:36:25 · 5 answers · asked by Ash 1

I am 55 years old, considered physically fit and good-looking by others, but prefer to be in the company of a 20-something guy.

2006-09-18 01:36:19 · 14 answers · asked by J Andy A 5

a shrink at least once in their life time! is it that bad to live in the states? what about the american dream?

2006-09-18 01:35:52 · 3 answers · asked by answer@yahoo 1

2006-09-18 01:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 01:34:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

the story about those Sushi loving Japanese (again) chasing hundreds of Dolphins (which i might point out help rehabilitate thousands of sick children every year ) into a bay where they distress,confuse and exhaust the poor things before slitting there throats or harpooning them(as if not content with killing Whales).....Or those SEAL loving Canadians who shoot Black Bears in spring leaving thousands of cubs to starve to death.....which some of the skins end up on the heads of our Queens(UK) Palace Guards heads just so they can ponce about on parade for her.(whats wrong with fake fur).....Doesnt it make you proud to be a human being (NOT)......Its ******* BARBARIC and totally unnecessary.

2006-09-18 01:33:54 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5

2006-09-18 01:28:23 · 13 answers · asked by figurehead 2

i cant help how i write things

2006-09-18 01:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by tinkerbell 4