i got a lots of americans friends they say i have to give them a visit but im not sure if i should do ! cause im from saudi arabia and america will give me a hard time for being arab i mean i got nothing to hide im peacful lol but i really dont know .. should i? or should not i?
2006-08-30 04:11:47 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Your concern is well founded. I don't know many people who would give you a hard time, but I am not in NYC and it could be different there - I don't know. I think the concern would be with authorities, myself. It could be a long wait at the airport, a big deal through customs, etc.
I don't think it is smart for Arabs to come here or Americans to go to the middle east at this time at all. I have no problem with Arabs - I don't want to see anyone else get hurt. Hopefully we can all work together to settle the tensions and you can come over in a couple of years.
Peace!
2006-08-30 04:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
America is very big, it goes from Alaska and Canada down to Tierra del Fuergo in Argentina. You can go to Mexico, Gutemala, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Brasil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and more!!!
THAT IS AMERICA!!!
Of course, if you only mean the USA then you should inform yourself about any troubles you may have when entering the country, due to your looks and name they might give you a hard time at the airport. Once you see your friends and walk on the street you will soon find out that it is no different than anywhere else... some people will like you and some won't.
But don't forget: AMERICA is huge, North America, Central America and South America, IT IS ALL AMERICA!!!
And you are welcome to visit us anytime!
2006-08-30 04:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you'll find some bigots and even racists here, but you’ll also find that a lot of people here are peaceful. The majority here I think is mainly based towards peace, freedom, and equality. Like in the Arab world, don’t judge the views of the many by the actions of the few.
2006-08-30 04:19:13 · answer #3 · answered by xathaec 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be OK, but there are places in the US that aren't safe for anyone. Stay at a friend's house and don't go anywhere alone until you learn which neighborhoods to avoid. I think you should come to the US because you might really have a fun time. Good luck!
2006-08-30 04:14:51 · answer #4 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are lots of people in America from Saudi Arabia....that live peacful lives.....you might get some headaches at the airport....but after that you should be ok.
2006-08-30 04:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine. We have tons of Arabs who live here and even wear the full head dress and whatever else.
At my doctor I saw this lady in a full black robe, completely covering her head and face, you couldn't see one inch of skin, and her cell phone rang and she answered it, holding it outside of her covering. I found that kind of amusing.
You probably don't dress that way anyway... but if you do, then you might get some looks, but no one should bother you, especially if you are with friends.
2006-08-31 20:24:09 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course! I grew up in southern california and I always had friends from different ethnic groups and it was never an issue. ALthough some parts of the US are quite conservative so i wouldnt say that all americans are open minded. If you go SoCal youd be fine.
2006-08-30 04:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by linguist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you no what i am an american girl in south carolina my husbansd is hispanic i have come to the conclusion it doesn't matter if you are arabic or not this goverment will racialy profile you if you have brown skin and don't look american.so take your chances people may look at you on the airplane ,but you no what who cares do what you want to. they are real crazy if they think every arabic is a terrorist.welcome to america.have fun
2006-08-30 04:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by amelia 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The United States is divided into Blue States and Red States. If you go to a Blue State you should be fine. I would not go to a Red State though. Too many of Those People have been taught to fear and hate foreigners especially non-christians.
2006-08-30 04:21:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should come. We have almost everything here! Beautiful beaches, mountains, amusement parks. It will be very different and interesting for you. Most people here are good people, just like anyplace else. No one will know you are arab unless you tell them, and even if you do they won't be rude. I tell people I am Iranian and they think it's interesting.
2006-08-30 12:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by nurserachet_0000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋