Refugees gain a valuable insight on American ‘norm’ and what most Americans take for granted
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well… why dont u just GO BACK to Sudan ………….. and hijack some ships…. assholes…. try to appreciate what US has to offer… and lastly, i have met many ppl for US and got heaps of US friends… most of them are very friendly
You’re a dumbass and only said I’m a idiot cause speaking the truth and had nothing of substance to say. Are you african? Have you been around Africans? I have an education but what does talking about Africans lounging on steps have to do with education?
I hate that Americans feel like we owe them something. I am Mexican-American, and they always call me a spic. I am going to college and this guy was like are you an international student? I was like no, he said “well what the fuck are you doing here? You should be washing clothes, or working in the fields”
Americans always think they’re on top, but one day the world is going to crash and then, i want to see if they don’t need us the minorities…
Also in America you are taught to watch your back and don’t trust anyone. So no one is going to be friendly out the blue. It’s an individualistic culture, survival of the fittest. There is no such thing as the “fellow man” unless you know the person really well or related.
Real talk. These niggas are just too black for people to be friendly to them. Super darkskin looks like you might rob someone. They lack social norms. You can’t just be parlaying on a commercial sidewalk. That’s a habit of poor people. If you need help hit up a gas station.
Most important: wash yourselves thoroughly. Lot of Africans stank and smell like hot doo doo. Major turn off.
i know how this guy feels these americans came to my country and were so desrespectful. They don’t say hello or even how are u doing even though u are strangers its good and polite to at least say something.
white people think that dark coloured people are not good..
But we dark coloured people are best i recon..Because we believe in one God and we have one father.
I don’t know where you are in the U.S, but most of the people in my neighborhood would gladly help you out if you needed directions. Or they would just say hello.
aww how cute. I feel sorry for them. Maybe starting out at a place with more African Americans like Los Angeles, CA or Georgia. It might help in the beginning more.
Well, you can make that excuse, but I think the real problem is we are a huge country of trust issues and have very little trust for out fellow man. A major reason for this is that we are told from a very young age that everyone is a competitor rather than a member within our society which is total bunk. A society has always accomplished more working together rather than trying to outdo one another, it’s more of a control tactic than it is an actual working method of thinking.
@sassy8girl haha thats right…well yeah, but in africa is way worse. 90% of sothafrican women have been raped and i dont think 90% of “american” women have been raped. no tribal wars in the US either…well, u know what i mean
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
If you think Americans treat foreigners badly….
Try living in Japan…
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
@xxxxjojoxxxx09
Ouch, you missed your point, and your shortbus.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
@lea210
Thank you
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
well… why dont u just GO BACK to Sudan ………….. and hijack some ships…. assholes…. try to appreciate what US has to offer… and lastly, i have met many ppl for US and got heaps of US friends… most of them are very friendly
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Cultural Shock – Pink Panther – ” I Would like to buy a Hamburger”
While in states do as the Romans do.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
You’re a dumbass and only said I’m a idiot cause speaking the truth and had nothing of substance to say. Are you african? Have you been around Africans? I have an education but what does talking about Africans lounging on steps have to do with education?
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
@catonic you are an ignorant idiot. Get an education.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I hate that Americans feel like we owe them something. I am Mexican-American, and they always call me a spic. I am going to college and this guy was like are you an international student? I was like no, he said “well what the fuck are you doing here? You should be washing clothes, or working in the fields”
Americans always think they’re on top, but one day the world is going to crash and then, i want to see if they don’t need us the minorities…
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Also in America you are taught to watch your back and don’t trust anyone. So no one is going to be friendly out the blue. It’s an individualistic culture, survival of the fittest. There is no such thing as the “fellow man” unless you know the person really well or related.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Real talk. These niggas are just too black for people to be friendly to them. Super darkskin looks like you might rob someone. They lack social norms. You can’t just be parlaying on a commercial sidewalk. That’s a habit of poor people. If you need help hit up a gas station.
Most important: wash yourselves thoroughly. Lot of Africans stank and smell like hot doo doo. Major turn off.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
i know how this guy feels these americans came to my country and were so desrespectful. They don’t say hello or even how are u doing even though u are strangers its good and polite to at least say something.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
wow this is good.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
@deeders05 Its from a documentary called “God grew tired of us” that dealing with the war in Sudan about the lost boys of Sudan who are orphans.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Sounds like Sudan is more civilized than the US
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Be strong men
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Well, you can STAY in your Africa and – no problems! Bloody savages!
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
white people think that dark coloured people are not good..
But we dark coloured people are best i recon..Because we believe in one God and we have one father.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I don’t know where you are in the U.S, but most of the people in my neighborhood would gladly help you out if you needed directions. Or they would just say hello.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
aww how cute. I feel sorry for them. Maybe starting out at a place with more African Americans like Los Angeles, CA or Georgia. It might help in the beginning more.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
That was sad…
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Well, you can make that excuse, but I think the real problem is we are a huge country of trust issues and have very little trust for out fellow man. A major reason for this is that we are told from a very young age that everyone is a competitor rather than a member within our society which is total bunk. A society has always accomplished more working together rather than trying to outdo one another, it’s more of a control tactic than it is an actual working method of thinking.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
When u are in Sudan where u are poor, of course u can be friendly. When u have money, like people in the west, u have to put on your guard.
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
@sassy8girl a high number? what number exaclty? have u lived in african countries and in the US? i have,,,,
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
tribal wars sounds a bit like gang wars no country is perfect. it might not be 90% in the states but it is still a pretty high number
September 17th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
@sassy8girl haha thats right…well yeah, but in africa is way worse. 90% of sothafrican women have been raped and i dont think 90% of “american” women have been raped. no tribal wars in the US either…well, u know what i mean