There were 30 senior students soon to graduate. They were all at the office tour of KPMG, a CPA Firm who was going to conduct interviews of the 30 students. Part of the interview process was to see how each of the 30 students interacted wth each other during a 10 minute break. There were 25 whites, 3 asians, 2 hispanics. The cliche was there, as you can see in University lunch rooms where people are segregated by "color" I, being chinese "initiated" to meet the other candidates (white), but never was the case where, a white person, came up to me, to meet me voluntarily for no other purpose than to socialize. This I notice throughout my life, whitie will not come up just to socialize, but only if you can offer them something! When USA government wants its citizens to intergrate, only color people are doing the work to "mix", whitie just stand there trying to fend off the mixing.
2006-11-29 06:03:19 · 9 answers · asked by haveanyknowledge 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I have experienced the exact opposite. White people know that asians have secret powers in every realm imaginable. They are incredible allies to have!
2006-11-29 06:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is really strange but I believe it could be true. I think some white people may have some weird subconscious idea that an Asian person is less likely to speak fluent English than other whites, blacks or Hispanics. That's something I've actually been guilty of since I live in a city with a lot of foreign born people (NYC). If I'm lost and need directions or something I've found that it's been harder to communicate with Asians than it has been with others. That's just been my experience. If they're Americans who speak English and just happen to be Asian, I have no idea why white people wouldn't approach them.
2006-11-29 14:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger! You will see this comedy played out by EVERY color, race, or religion. Personally, I like to mix with ALL people, because each person you meet might just turn to be the best friend you ever had. I grew up in the military, which is the largest melting pot I've ever encountered. Maybe that made me able to feel comfortable around others from different backgrounds. Just don't think all white people are like the ones you described...Because we're NOT!!
2006-11-29 14:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by boots 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a white man, I frequently initiate social conversations with nonwhites, especially those not part of the main clique, which I'm never a part of either.
But it depends on body language. If I say "hello" to someone of any ethnicity, and they react in a way I perceive as unwelcoming, I cease my effort.
2006-11-29 14:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, you're much more likely to see an whiteman make the first move and attempt to socialize with a asian than vice versa.
2006-11-29 14:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I like to socialize with everyone. Race is totally irrelevant.
2006-11-29 14:10:10 · answer #6 · answered by Leah 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you just look unapproachable. Your prejudicial attitude certainly isn't helping. And stop using ignorant racist terms like "whitie."
2006-11-29 14:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Large Richard 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Err, I'm Chinese and I haven't experiencing it. Are you just overgeneralizing your experience?
2006-11-29 14:10:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
probably soon i hope
2006-11-29 14:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by brianhaisch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋