The 3rd place. Do you agree?
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2006-06-22 05:01:32 · 17 answers · asked by ask and answer 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
I felt the same too, that US is the rudest place. People don't chat with you in the church, and neighbour just hi and bye.
While in Asia, (I worked in Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, India and Philippins, but did my degree in US), the church member will make me feel welcome, and even invite me to their personal function.
In india, the neighbour will bring me their food to share with me. Not my white neigbour in Kansas.
In malaysia, the malay old lady will insist I stay in her house for a night when I got lost on my bike in the evening. I am a Chinese. In US, I doubt the white lady will invite me or any black bikers for a night.
In Indonesia, my business associate will also care for my family, other than just plain business talk. But in US, they don't.
So you see my point? It is culture difference. If we see things only thru' our culture lenses, we failed to see the beauty beyond that surface level.
I think, that is why, so many US foreign policy failed because of this. They have failed to see beyoond their own culture. Thus they are still suffering in Iraq. I pity the dead soliders and their families, as well as the victim in Iraq.
Asia is so huge, more than 100 races of people. Is your statement fair to say it is the rudest place? Hum. . . . not too nice dear.
What is deem as acceptable to your culture may be rude to others, and likewise, what is acceptable to us may deem as rude to you. So, when evulate other cultures, please hold your tongue, and learn more about their history and root first.
I am sorry, if I hurt your feeling on my commend on US. But I do have a hard time, since I step on US soil, in LA airport. They are clearly discriminating the Asian.
2006-06-22 17:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Melvin C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
people in KL are more friendly to tourists but not to other Malysian. I'm from east Malaysia and whenever i visit KL for a few days holidays, the people will call me a prostitute and many other bad things happened to me. Even if I only asked for direction, most of the people will just ignore me..Why? Because most Malaysian are rude to each other..NOt all of them but enough to get KL ranked 3rd rudest city. I'm not surprise at all!!!
2006-06-23 01:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by golituk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rude people are commonplace anywhere in the world but to concur with your opinion - DON'T THINK SO.
Compared to our other Asian counterparts such as Hong Kong or Singapore, even... we collectively as Malaysians are generally a courteous lot or at least we try our best to be!
KL like any major city has a hustle & bustle lifestyle therefore KLites tend to succumb to stress & can you blame them? Have you ever been stuck in KL traffic?
Overall in contrast with most western countries especially Australia, Malaysia is still a place I call home & there're some good & nice people here - take comfort in that.
2006-06-27 23:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by ViRg() 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree, after spending a year in KL, I found it to be as friendly as any large city in the world.
What people appear to forget, is that every country has a few rude people.
Also many times it's only a difference in culture, and not rudeness.
European, American and Asian cultures are very different! What is considered acceptable in one, can be considered rude in another.
To Melvin C. : Not all of us are that bad and it has nothing to do with race. While we may not open our home to a stranger (foreign or local), many of us will welcome and help in other ways. Come on over, I'll fix you a home cooked meal. ;-)
2006-06-23 01:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Robin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! u r wrong.
the rudest people u can see in KL are in Pertaling Street only. The vendors behave like gangsters
2006-06-23 03:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by kzzxguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect the reporters in the Reader's Digest study may be opinionated in this issue. They are using western expectations in eastern countries. Of course there will be conflict of interest. Considering that the westerners are suppose to be so polite, in fact when travelling overseas, I think we, easterners, are more polite than the westerners.
2006-06-23 04:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see how rude the immigration officers at KL airport are.
2006-06-25 20:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by thelordparadox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter how unreliable the RD's poll, the 3rd place ranking is worrying - may just contain a certain amount of truth - too bitter to swallow?
2006-06-23 07:39:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wasnt suprised at all at this. try the tube in london and then the ktm in KL. u'll know exactly what i mean.
2006-06-27 11:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by j o s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apa ni? Gambar kamu sangat comel oh!!
2006-06-27 10:46:22 · answer #10 · answered by Natalie Ooi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋