I don't think it does, but.... I'm not entirely sure that my feelings toward non-American residents in this country aren't racist in some way. Let me explain:
I feel that if I were to move to a foreign country, let's say... SWEDEN... it would be appropriate of me to try to have at least a basic knowledge of common phrases and conversational items in SWEDISH. Since it is their language, and I did choose to live there. That's a reasonable expectation, I think. Furthermore, I would feel somewhat obliged to become familiar with their culture & customs so that I could better understand my new neighbors, yes? This would be a respectful way of honoring the citizens of Sweden who are being so kind and welcoming to me, a new citizen. Are we all in agreement so far?
I swear to you that I am NOT talking about the Hispanic or Latino community. The people that are pissing me off in a major way are the idiots who contact me on yahoo messenger using VERY broken English, asking completely inappropriate questions, and suggesting that because I am merely female I must certainly need their attention, as I could not possibly be fulfilled without a man to "take care your needs". UGH!!!
To all you men of Middle Eastern, Indian, and Egyptian descent: I am an American Woman. This means I am independent. I can take care of myself. I don't need a MAN to help me survive each day that I wake. Just because I am single/fat/over 30/etc, does NOT mean that I am desperately craving your conversation.
It drives me insane to receive these condescending, half-gibberish messages from men who think that I need to be rescued from the world. So does that make me racist?
Friday, May 22, 2009
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