EPTThis is my last blog + Apology to the community. - Page 2
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vndestiny
Singapore3442 Posts
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Erik.TheRed
United States1655 Posts
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ninazerg
United States7291 Posts
...sorry for my discrimination. | ||
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ETisME
12683 Posts
It's a great conversation starter, I don't see why you think it's a negative thing at all lol As for your speaking, once I watched your cast when my GF (who is from mainland) was beside me, she knew right away that you aren't a local. | ||
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Dubzex
United States6994 Posts
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Daswollvieh
5553 Posts
TLDR: Question your sensitivity. | ||
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Aylear
Norway3988 Posts
You're like the real life Pesto. People aren't out to get you, dude. When they stare at you in amazement it's because they're amazed. I hope you figure that out, sincerely. You would be a lot happier. | ||
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endy
Switzerland8970 Posts
Good to hear that your mum is getting better. | ||
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Burrfoot
United States1176 Posts
I'm white, pity me in China. My family problems unique. Ok, bye. | ||
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
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Sayle
United Kingdom3685 Posts
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FryBender
United States290 Posts
You're like the girl who wears the tiniest short shorts with bright neon-purple letters scribbled from cheek to cheek and then gets offended that people are staring at her ass. You're a white person who speaks chinese and you expect people to not ask you about it? What? The weirdest part about all of this is that in all of your blogs you keep talking about how unique you are (I'm a Caucasian who can speak Chinese!!! I should be getting 6-digit offers to cast every tournament out there) but at the same time you expect to just blend in when you're obviously different? Which one is it? | ||
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Orlandu
China2450 Posts
Anyway, my main reason for having a hard time giving you the respect you're looking for (and don't think I'm saying you don't deserve respect for your hard work, you undoubtedly do and being a douche or not doesn't change that) is that your ego is clouding your judgement. You claim to be such an expert on Chinese and culture-related issues, and you're so confident in what you know, yet from the point of view of those who have spent much longer periods of time in China than you, a lot of what you're so confident about is actually wrong (I'm including both long-time expats and native Chinese in that). It takes more than a year or so to understand China, far more than that. And honestly, for the amount of time you've spent in China and how good your Chinese is, it baffles me how you can have the attitudes and opinions that you have. To me, you speak as if you're a newly arrived English teacher who somehow or another knows a bit of Chinese. You have a lot to learn, yet you have no concept of that, and you boast that ignorance to be your greatest asset to the community. That's the biggest issue that I have. But, I've never commented on your blogs before because it's really none of my business, as well as the fact that it would kind of make me a bit of a douche too, however since you brought the topic up I thought it might be worth offering my own comments. I don't want to pretend I'm an expert either, but these things I mentioned do stick out like a sore thumb. China is undoubtedly quite racist, but what you've described isn't racism, and if you REALLY understand China you wouldn't be surprised about people commenting on you speaking Chinese, whether it be in China, Taiwan, or America. You're not as rare as you think though, believe it or not. Chinese has become quite popular amongst foreigners. That said, its still an impressive accomplishment, and people will respond accordingly. If you really understand China, you would know all of what was just mentioned and your attitude should have reacted accordingly by now, yet it hasn't. If you want to be the person you speak of becoming, these are important developments to have. Either way, good luck. You have admirable motivation and devotion to what you do. It's only your ego and sensitivity getting into your way. Spend a few more years in China and learn some lessons in humility, and you'll be well on your way to accomplishing your dreams. EDIT: One last thing I wanted to elaborate on... You really need to give up the idea that you're rare and special because you're white and speak Chinese. Yes, that's unusual, but it's not unique by any means. There are a LOT of white people (and people of other colors) in China that speak Chinese, and some far better than you. If you aren't aware of that, that's out of your own ignorance, the same reason why all those Americans you complain about being so shocked at you knowing about China and the language see it as amazing, because they're quite ignorant in that regard as well. However they have an excuse to be ignorant of things related to China. You really don't. Once again, if you really know that much about China, you'd have met many Chinese who have told stories about meeting a foreigner who has amazing Chinese. They're really quite common these days, to the point that those stories are rather annoying. So just try to understand that, that you aren't quite as special as you think (not that your accomplishments aren't impressive), and I think that will go a very long way towards people liking you more. | ||
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Kevin_Sorbo
Canada3217 Posts
you have 2 choices. 1. ask one of your buddies to hit you on the head until you cant speak chinese anymore. 2. man up. ( I mean who cares what total strangers think about you? ) | ||
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maggle
Australia70 Posts
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Foooky
Australia205 Posts
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Mothra
United States1448 Posts
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Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
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CecilSunkure
United States2829 Posts
On August 09 2013 13:41 Rekrul wrote: I wish you the best of luck in dealing with the insurmountable racism you will face in Korea. I believe in you. LOL | ||
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chenchen
United States1136 Posts
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