I respect Americans but my problem is that certain places I go in the US whether it is in a city or suburban place, I'm met with comments such as "oh they come here and think their American." "oh I hate those people, I swear I see them in my town again I'll kill them." "That's not right that, Indian man is wearing brand names." This is a small sample but I faced harsher words. I know not all Americans are like this, like one time in Ohio I my car lost control but a kind family stayed behind two hours to help me out. I thank them with all my heart, now back to my question. I'm mixed Malaysian and Arab, but I have some East Indian features. I've lived in Britain, Saudi Arabia and Canada. To be specific these comments were made in (Chicago, IL) (Portage, IN) and some unknown place in Ohio.
2007-04-28 03:50:57 · 9 answers · asked by Dr.Slade Prusin 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
edit: suburban, city and rural
2007-04-28 03:51:15 · update #1
Once again I want to remind people here I don't hate people in those places but I'm faced with harsh comments. I don't know if its because I'm brown skinned or if I look like I'm from India. I was nice to them but in return I got strange looks.
2007-04-28 03:53:13 · update #2
btw I currently live in Oakville, ON Canada
2007-04-28 03:54:38 · update #3
Hey, I'm American and I get comments all the time. I'm a Christian and we chrisitians are targeted as weirdos. Just focus on what is important. With billions of people in the world of all educational backgrounds, etc., a few comments here and there should only make you more determined to be a good person and not make comments about others. Good Luck. P.S. Live life, don't fret over it.
2007-04-28 03:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by dym5gram 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have had problems with immigrants, can't exactly blame them for being edgy. Also the 9/11 tragedy pretty much makes them see Middle Eastern-ish people with a jaundiced eyes. Not all American are like that, as you say but you should understand why. They're not having such a great period now, their country is constantly under criticism in many ways. It must be exhausting for them.
Also, I seem to gather, not a lot of people American or otherwise, like Indian people so much. Indian seems to come under the negative radar. Perhaps that should be the next question?
2007-04-28 03:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You already stated that it is a small sample of people. Since people in America come from all walks of life, different beliefs, different cultures, different family styles, etc, you are going to run into every thing from people that hate you, to people who love you no matter what race, color, religious background you are.
Although you may be hearing those types of things, keep in mind that caucasion people such as myself, hear things like that from other races, so it's not just you.
Everyone has developed some type of opinions about different races, one way or another, and some people tend to be more verbal than others about how they feel about certain things. It's just the nature of people.
2007-04-28 04:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by Justaguess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sir you've got to understand that everyone in the US faces those kind of comments. Some people don't know any better than to critize and put down other races. I give you a pat on the back for not hating those people, but if we all can stop our part of prejudice and injustice then the world can be a better place.
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2016-12-29 12:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Americans realize that we're a nation entirely of immigrants.
Your experience is regrettable, but immigrates face a lot more discrimination in Europe.
2007-04-28 03:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sir you got to understand there are some RUDE people in this world that are going to treat anyone and everyone like **** if they can. They dont care about you're feelings or the peoples feelings their hurting. They wasnt raised around respect. I wouldnt worry about what other people say about you.
2007-04-28 03:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not Indian but i think thats weird... i live in America.. i say go to new york .. stand up for urself? say something bak but dont start a fight
2007-04-28 03:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by luhb u much!! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're just experiencing what is known as "redneckery"
2007-04-28 04:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by Bipolar Bear 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋