Forgive me for making a blanket generalization.
But I notice that white people (forgive me again) follow rules no matter how stupid or illogical it is (with the exception of breaking the law to get rich, white people WILL do that). and they are always the first ones to snitch. Why is that?
ex: So I wore courdouroy pants to work, and some white guy (who is not my boss) comes up to me and ask "are those jeans"
What business of it was his? Why do only white people do stuff like this? (again forgive my blanket generalization, but PC is just too complicated)
2007-02-27 09:31:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
NO I DONt MEAN JUST LAWS. I'm including rules because I know white people break the law.
I mean rules like your condo association might have.
2007-02-27 09:47:15 · update #1
REV JESSE - your obviosly just another nosey white guy, because courds are NOT against the dress code. I was dressed better then the co-worker who stopped me.
2007-02-27 09:50:15 · update #2
They don't like following the rules... They Like enforcing the rules.. Doing this makes them feel important, the same way there was that one kid who desperately wanted to be a "hall monitor" when you were in elementary school.. I think it is just about attention.
2007-02-27 09:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by michael H 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
When you say "rules," you're really implying "laws." Yes, some people like to break the law because it's an easier way of doing things. That is, until you end up behind bars. When you do it here, you just come back as another incarnation.
You seem to lack discipline and take umbrage when someone challenges you on your shortcomings. I'll see you on the welfare line soon, once your boss bounces you for not taking the advice of a helpful, respectful co-worker.
2007-02-27 09:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by REV. JESSE LEE PETERSON 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I guess white people are such sticklers for the rules for the same reason that so many black men like the insides of prisons (forgive my generalization).
This white person hates stereotypes of all types.
The fact that your co-worker is inappropriately nosey has nothing to do with the fact that he is white!!
2007-02-27 09:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
White people follow the rules because they are their rules. They made them and they break them when they are ready. It's different for them. Their world is not like ours. (though this may seem nutty, but it is true) White people don't have to like each other but to keep you from getting what is due, they will conglomerate for the cause. And believe it or not, I genuinely like white people. The just refuse to deal with reality. Example: they know that whats his name in the white house is a nut. But as long as he makes sure they get what they need, (and trust me they are getting what they need) what's a few hundred lives to them. They are not concerned about the truth, they never were.
2007-02-27 10:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by RUREADY4this? 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Following rules is the right thing to do. Didn't you learn that in school? And stop generalizing. Black people follow rules too. Maybe that guy was trying to keep you out of trouble.
If only white people snitch then why is there snitching in the "hood?" Maybe they are trying to help you? Did you think about that?
2007-02-27 09:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by WWE Girl 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It is a blanket generalization, because in fact -there are tons of white ppl who don't follow the rules. not all white ppl are like this. there are also a lot of ppl from different walks of life who act the same way-just because you yourself have not yet been exposed to them does not mean they don't exist. trust me sweetie, if you think only white ppl are like that, then you obviously haven't done much living yet. please don't take this negatively, i know it sounds that way, but that is not my intention at all.
2007-02-27 09:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by stazia81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I follow every rule no matter how stupid, I guess you could of explained the difference between courdouroys and jeans, and went on you marry little way
2007-02-27 09:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by danicolegirl 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Society is based upon standards & following certain sets of rules. This is how society holds itself together. Being black, it is something you will never understand.
2007-02-27 15:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgive my blanket generalization also but I think what you are witnessing is called
Puritan Ethic
2007-02-27 09:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by Axel M 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
well, they have developed scientifically using exact timing, exact measurements etc. They are very linear in their thinking - probably due to the environmental aspects of their homes. This has a most useful thing in terms of the sciences. People from more forgiving environments have no real need to be so exact. Just a theory here.
2007-02-27 09:36:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋