DArtagnan
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22-4-2013 17:22 |
Reply #3 fgu23's post
ummm ....
you're asking about racism
The truth about racism is that it happens all the time. I'd say that anyone who denies being racist is probably more racist than most ... we all feel more comfortable with familiar faces, and make judgements about others that we're not even conscious we're making. You could even say that affirmative action is a form of racism ... and I'm not saying it's right or wrong, just saying it's a constant fact of life.
It can work against you. Anyone who has never experienced rejection or racial criticism has never travelled.
And, truth be told, it can work for you. Either because you fit in and people assume they can trust you. Or it works in your favour precisely because you look different and people assume you have superpowers. They also want to try something new.
But the other truth about racism is that Hong Kong is much less racist than pretty much any other culture or city I've ever visited. Hong Kong is extremely multi-cultural and cosmopolitan, from food to drinks to social settings and even policing. Go for it. If you get rejected assume it's just one shortsighted idiot, and politely go talk to someone else.
Hong Kong can be exceedingly racist - even Chinese distrusting other Chinese. Most of the places in Hong Kong that practice extreme racism are private clubs that are so private you won't even hear about them unless you've already been profiled and are invited to visit ... so don't worry too much ... just go about your business with self-confidence and respect for others, and you'll probably attract the same from the people you meet. | |
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