it has been ok in the past ,but since 9/11 as if we r all terrorists just by mentioning an islamic name ,so let me know your opinions?
2006-12-01 07:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by reifguy 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
i've been in love with an arab and i really changed my opinion about you guys. after 9/11 it was clear that every muslim is a terrorist, but since i met my boyfriend, i found out that most of you are nice people who are just trying to live their religion and who wouldn't harm anyone. Though me and my ex-boyfriend have been seperated for a few months, i still respect every muslim. plus, i love discussing with muslims, because you know much about your religion, i've never had discussions with any hindu, budhist or something that were more interesting than those with my boyfriend. i really think you guys are ok, so don't let all those anti-muslims get you down. they only know what the news sent, they don't know you.
2006-12-01 17:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by tine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the people who treat you like that are either scared that you may be a terrorist or just immature. Sometimes you just have to ignore it and not let it get to you. I'm friends with alot of different races including: wht, blk, mexican, hispanic, egyptian, german, french, muslim, indian, and some arabs. And yes, I will definitely go deeper and see under that. And honestly, I would feel " iffy " at first but I'm sure if I get to know you and actually like your personality, that wouldn't really matter.
2006-12-01 08:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wont when I start. But in some (very few mind you), I really couldn't relate or like that person after a while of talking. And this isn't only for Arabs, but for other ethnicities also (even my own!). Personally, I hate when people Dictate their beliefs on me. So when I try to have a good starting conversation, with whomever it is, it's usually pleasant. But you, and everone else, probably know that later on when people tell you that "in their culture, you would do..../ would be expected to do.... in a conversation", or something along the lines, it gets a bit awkward.
anyway, sorry for making it long, but just talking to any ethnicity is really cool and insightful. It just depends on the type of conversation I guess.
2006-12-01 08:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we can not generalize in anything. The fact that you are arab muslim doesn´t mean that automatically you are a terrorist or anything similar. So, yes I would speak to you. Good luck.
2006-12-01 07:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohh.. well not every arab muslim is terrorist, actually i am arab muslim too and i've been treated very differently in USA, and it is stupid to say that every arab muslim is terrorist , ugh ppl just judge others on who they are... so dont worry , ur fingers aint same so ppl aint same too;)
2006-12-01 08:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by ♥babygurl♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always wodered that
but no... my friend and people in my school don;t really judge me for thet, because inside is waht matters and i am a nice girl
2006-12-01 08:21:58 · answer #6 · answered by Italyfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋