WHITE PEOPLE on the average in the USA is ethnically discriminatory in all aspects of life?

Question

When whitie leaves home for work, they don't think about all the bad things that happen to them based on being white, because it does not happen to them. But if you are chinese like me, when I leave home for work, many things I can name happens to me in a bad way based on not being white, but yellow. Here is the list: walk through the office, no hellos, no visability, no social chatting initiated by other whities. No white girl will say, nice looking, or any attention like that. When I go for lunch, I don't get invited to the whitie group where they talk about their crazy spring break trip last week with all their white frat and sorority bimbos, but instead I sit at the bar lounge area for my meal and drink. Promotions come and go, I don't get noticed of course. My office is in a corner where people don't drop by to say hello. Any social chat I am in requires me to initiate. But all this does not apply when I go to an asian firm, people approach me all the time and friendly

Answer 1

I am sorry this is how you experience your world, and I don't doubt that you face a lot of discrimination. However, I feel offended at your comment that all white people behave like this, and that no white people face prejudice. That is not true.

People of any race (including white) face discrimination. white women face discrimination (admittedly not as much as women of other races, but it still harms our society). People who are gay, lesbian, transgendered, or bisexual. And people who do not believe the religion that is popular in their section of the country. These people face prejudice, though not on the basis of race. It is unfair and hurtful no matter what the justification.

Answer 2

I'd say Kitchener-Waterloo is a good bet. I lived there for university. You do get a good deal of diversity from the two universities (well, mainly from University of Waterloo - Laurier is pretty white, except for the business program), and I never saw any discrimination. It seems like a safe and open place. Though keep in mind, I'm white, so I can't say for sure! I agree that Toronto - though ethnically diverse - isn't necessarily less discriminatory, because I think at times the intersections of all those ethnicities does cause some clashes there. And I live in Hamilton now, and though it's also quite diverse, there are certainly some clashes here too, so I wouldn't say it's in the top (not that it's awful or anything!). One of the other posters said Yellowknife, and I wouldn't be too sure about that. I've been and I only really saw white people, Native people, and Japanese tourists, so if you're not one of those, you may feel even more like a "minority". However, I'd say St John's, NL that another poster recommended would be good - still not THAT much diversity, but the people are very warm, and I can't imagine they wouldn't be welcoming to all.

Answer 3

Every time people don't want to socialize with someone of another race it is not always racism or discimination. Did you ever consider that just maybe your personality is the problem.I work in a machine shop where as a white man I am the minority. We have several differant types of Asians, several different types of Hispanics, we have Russians, British, and Blacks. If you would ever stop by and listen to us you think we were all from the same family. Get the chip off your shoulder and take a look in the mirror. That may just be where your problem is.Stop blaming others everytime things don't happen the way you think they should.

Answer 4

Hummm...This is an interesting paragraph. I am not sure there is a question here, it seems more like a statement.

Why not work for an asian firm then if you are looking to be social at work instead of making money? I am not being harsh, but I am a firm believer if it doesn't make you happy remove yourself from the situation.

They may never change, but you can. They say birds of a feather flock together, maybe you can make a real difference by initiating a friendship.

It really is sad how lopesided our world is...I wonder what it would be like if we were all the same race? Then what?

All the best.

Answer 5

i love Asian people first off . but i can tell you most appear to be uptight . and they don't have a good sense of humor. i fish with alot of Asians they tend to only hang out with other Asians so they can talk in they're own language. witch makes most people uncomfortable about going up and jokeing with then . dont feel uneasy when you go to lunch and you are at youre seat alone they think you are the one that dont like them. just ask if you dont mind my i have a seat here . im a white man from the south what most would call a redneck . i have alot of asian buddys i fish with they are great people . i noticed they stick together just like you said those girls in you office does . while i was fishing one day i gave this this asian man a fish i caught . the next time i was there he said hello . offered me a beer and some food he wanted to make friends . like i said asians seem shy to americans and the woman seem submissive. if you try i think they will warm up to you . if not then they are a bunch of bimbos. some my be jealous of you cause many asian woman are very lovely

Answer 6

Maybe they do more work than chatting there- who knows- and you are in an out of the way corner- sorry you feel ur ignored- you can initiate hellos- etc- people usually respond- and when you go into another firm they are obligated to address you- I don't not talk to someone because of their color or race- it is not an issue for me= attitudes and socialness varies a lot from east coast to west coast- even white to white- D

Answer 7

First of all, why do you have to start name calling? Second, did you ever stop to think that maybe you may be coming off as unapproachable? Offend shy or quite people get left out because they make no effort to get in to certain social circles. Other people see them as being quite and to themselves and think that they must want to be left alone. I must admit that most Asia (notice I didn't say all) people that I know are pretty quite and must be drawn out of their social seclusion. Did you every try smiling at people maybe looking friendly? How many people have you asked to join you for lunch? Are you approachable, do you make small talk? If you are not trying don't blame others for not responding.

Lighten up, maybe you find a friend soon. Oh yeah people don't generally want to hang with Racist of any color!

Answer 8

I take great offense in being called "whitie". How dare you speak like that. You're the one who sounds racist & maybe your coworkers don't want to associate with a racist. I've never treated someone else badly because they weren't white. I treat people as people, I respect their culture, religion, race, & their way of life etc. I've worked in places where whites are the majority & also where whites were the minority & I have NEVER had any problems whatsoever. Check yourself & change your way of thinking, then maybe others would want to be in your company. AND DON'T CALL PEOPLE WHITIE, IT'S JUST WRONG & TOTALLY RACIST, NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Answer 9

You know, most of the problems you listed are your fault. Didn't God give you a mouth to speak with. Quit being a wimp and speak out for yourself. I'm sure you have many qualities to offer. Whether you like it or not, most times you have to speak out to get noticed in any office environment today. How do you think they would react to me at an asian firm, considering I'm a 52 year old white man? Think about it.

Answer 10

Dude sorry to hear that, but it would never have happened in my old firm. We all used to hang out together, go to lunch, go out for drinks after work and it didn't matter what color you were. I'm not saying you're wrong, but what kind of personality do you have? I'm not hanging out with a rude or obnoxious guy. Maybe they just don't like you and it's not a race thing, of course, maybe it is. All I'm saying is do a little self-assessment. Good luck.