after they know that i am iraqi?
2007-08-31 22:52:27 · 6 answers · asked by Mama 81 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I don't have a problem with Iraqis ... if they're in the west because they are happy and relieved to be away from the perpetual danger they face in their country and aren't walking around my country with a chip on their shoulder, daring us to knock it off so they can fight and whine and complain about alleged racism and violation of rights and protests against us for not doing more for the country they left because they felt safer coming here.
And I must confess, I DO have a bit of a problem with middle easterners coming over here and wearing long, antiquated, black nun's habits and silly veils or long, old goat beards and rather funny-looking pajamas in the hottest of summers, and bare feet and sandals in the snow in the winter. You can't expect to dress whatever way you feel like and not expect the odd stare or frown of disapproval.
Older westerners are set in their ways just like YOUR elders are. They don't accept different things as easily as some. And you could say you dress the way you want and to express your religion, but if any of us went over to the middle east, we'd be shot at for not dressing like everybody else.
Think about it.
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2007-08-31 23:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Prior to 9/11, I wasn't the least bit bothered by a person's nationality, race or religion. My Father was the Chief of Police in a major metropolitan city and my family socializes with "police families" who were different then ourselves. I remember attending the wedding of a police officer who was black and we were the only white people there.
Unfortunately, I am now uncomfortable (and sometimes frightened) when a person appears to be from the middle east and/or is dressed in a manner that clearly marks them as Islamic. I think it is an unfortunate consequence of the terrorism we have experienced.
The same thing happened in the United States when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. All the Japanese people were forced to give up their property and jobs and sent to interment camps.
Also, during and after WWII, Germans in the United States were looked upon with suspicion.
2007-09-04 22:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by ALR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that most western people would look differently at you. It's not our way. The only issue is whether or not you are wrapped from head to toe in a shroud in a country that doesn't believe women should be treated that way. You choose the way people approach you or look at you. If you are still living in the middle east and not in the United States, then you are more apt to have people judge.
2007-09-01 01:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"...after they know that i am Iraqi." This means they like you before you've told them,right?
If you want to make friends, what is the point of telling them? Making friends is about who you are not what you are. And keep in mind most people are manipulated by the media and are afraid of THE TERROR(IST).
2007-08-31 23:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by Coach Ronny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We profile too you know. Most terrorists are Muslim, from your part of the world, look like you.
I got nervous the other day getting on a plane with some dude who had a turban on his head. I almost skipped that flight and booked another.
The plane landed safely and without incident, but I kept my eye on him the whole time.
2007-09-01 01:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they doi not know you. and from the tv and other news they assume that all others are going to hurt them..
and it is very narrow minded of them...
2007-09-01 01:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by im a goonie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋