What do you think of Indians and other foreigners...?

Question

on Yahoo! Answers? Most of them can't frame questions correctly, they aren't clear, they're poor with their spelling and grammar... being Indian myself, I'm wondering: what is the general perception of such questions (and the people behind them)? Similarly, what is the general perception of Muslims over here, given the current West/Islam tension? (I'm not Muslim myself, just curious.) Are there people out here that don't answer such questions, or something like that? What if the person had a distinct foreign name but were articulate and flawless in spelling and grammar? In short, assuming most people here are Americans, are Americans "questionist"?

Answer 1

I try to understand that English isn't their first language and remember that they know a lot more English than I know of their language. Truthfully, about the West/Islam tension, I feel a little mistrustful of people from that region, but I know not all are like the ones that were supposedly involved in the attacks on September 11. Just like almost every other culture there are people who take their beliefs to an unneccesary extreme. Therefore, as long as I can understand the question, and know how to answer it, I try my best. But if it seems Anti-American I just skip it.

Answer 2

Geography dictates cultures to a large extent.
And also that of a cultures general perceptions.
For example, Europeans intermixed more and have been forced to accept other cultures more readily than Americans (USA.)

Indians (I'm guessing you mean India and not Native Americans-First Nations) are family oriented, a great culture with inquisitive minds, great food and make great true friends.

While some Americans might be prejudiced, my father taught me not to hate someone for their skin color or religion. Here there has been much news and propaganda against Muslim extremists. Many Americans cannot tell the difference between an Indian (example Sikh or Punjab) and a Muslim/Arab.

Also when you have a full belly, you tend to be a little more shallow than others not so lucky.
As in laughing, making fun of others who cannot
spell write. Plus the Politically Correct can be quite harsh for some minor grammatical errors.

Muslims-most are good human beings. Some are extremists who hate India and the USA. You have a great point-yes if they have flawless
spelling and grammar, they are accepted easier.

Questionist: We used to be. But...hmm no not so much unless it comes to security. Some but overall the brainwashing is increasing and is very subtle. There is increasing pressure to be like everyone else. Individuality is disappearing unless you have $$.

It is a kind of Communism/Nazism combined that is increasing little by little and law by law.
TV commercials keep telling us that we are "free to make our own decisions" while they increase prices or decrease services etc.

Fear rules, as history shows. While the Muslim and American fight, both our govts (or other?) are preparing to enslave us (global economy.)

Answer 3

America is a BIG tasty salad bowl, and that MY friend, is a beautiful thing.

English may not be the first language but at least immigrants are making the effort to learn. Being that my parents are immigrants as well, making me first generation American, I take pride in the fact that even though it may have taken some time, they have mastered the English language.

Look at it this way, there are many Americans that travel and/or life abroad in other countries where they too have to master a new language.

Answer 4

Well I am Hispanic and was married to a Paki, who happened to be muslim. I think the problem is that too many people sterotype muslims, and foreigners in general.
They assume all Paki's and Indians are terrorist and so on, because they are just ignorant. I happen to love Hindustani's. I love the culture, and traditions, especially the Bollywood films.
And as for you your comment on the spelling and grammar on foreigners not spelling and having proper grammar, you have to remember that english is not their first language.

Answer 5

I celebrate the melting pot that the US has become, and delight in meeting people from other nations and cultures, of whom there are lots here. But even native speakers of English come up with garbled questions on YQ&A, which is sad given that spelling check is so easy to do.

Answer 6

I think there are alot of kids on here that don't really care about spelling correctly.

Answer 7

SAY, I see a lot of Americans who can't spell or word sentences properly, don't be raggin" on foreigners.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

So wat if they cant . Your just a Show Pony???with your big words, you can go put that dictionary away.

Answer 10

if there hot then they should stay