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CunningLinguist
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Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Butte, Montana
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(Pakis and Indians look pretty much the same…how do the Norwegians know who they’re discriminating against?)
We must remember racism exists everywhere; it works both ways. If say Norwegians don’t like Somalians, then I’m sure there are some in Somalia who would look down upon a fair skinned Scandinavian visiting their country. Many “paki” or Indian parents would hate it if their son/daughter married a “white” guy. On and on…
Various countries have prejudices focused on different nationalities. For example Indians/Pakis may be looked down upon in Norway, but here in the US (especially here in Cali) many are frustrated w/ Mexican immigration over the border. People here have more animosity towards blacks and Mexicans then they do say Indians and Asians. Most of the Indians that immigrate to the US are highly educated. The number of Indians and Pakis in undergrad/grad is staggering in relation to the percentage of the population. I have friends in some of the top med schools, law schools, etc. and they say the classes are teaming w/ hard-working Indians and Pakistanis. The average Indian in the US contributes more to the economy than the average white. So there isn’t as much hostility to this group and Asians in general in the US.
On the other hand Europeans I think would have no problem w/ Mexicans or Blacks, but are angrier towards Indians and Middle Easterners. In these countries many Indians or Pakis might hold the lower wage jobs and project a wrong type of image. There’s also a huge immigration of low-skilled workers from these countries which might bother the natives.
Ultimately I think it comes down to the individual. If you’re classy, intelligent, dress nicely, are educated, and know how to talk to people, then 95% of the people out there will enjoy your company. I’ve talked to very successful Indians/Pakis in the US who visit Europe for business and they love it. They’ve traveled all over from Eastern Europe to Sweden and they have nothing but positive things to say. In fact several of them have bought properties there.
The power of the individual can go a long way in disrupting many stereotypes
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Jan-24-2005 20:49
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Michael19
Liverpool FC fan
Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Eire
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| quote: | Originally posted by Zombie0915
What I am curious about is how Americans are treated when they leave the country, there seems to be strong anti american sentiment all over the place. I'm a mixed breed with a french last name, white skin, and an American accent, and I would like to get a job in canada or europe in a few years.
Any specific places someone like me should avoid? |
yea, pretty much everywhere.
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Jan-24-2005 20:50
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Haak
analog evading shark

Registered: Jun 2001
Location: Oslo, Norway
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Jan-24-2005 21:00
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