Page 1 of 2 1 2 > 06-21-2014, 03:45 PM hjacjswo 16 posts, read 21,468 times Reputation: 26 Advertisements Hi,



Sorry for the provocative title. I am an Asian American (Korean American) who moved to Arlington last year. I grew up in Houston, TX, and experienced countless racism from whites, african americans, and latinos. So far, from what I've experienced non-Asian people seem pretty open minded and accepting of Asian people and culture (could be wrong?). But, for some reason, I have been seeing so many "White" Asian Americans. These Asian Americans are ones that act like they want to be white or honorary white people. I just couldn't help but wonder if people are more open minded towards Asians here, why do these people feel like they have to act white to be accepted? Can some people who grew up here chime in and share some experience?



In Houston or Texas in general, there was a lot of racism. But, there were very very few of these "white" Asians. Most just considered themselves as Asian Americans and were "content" with it. So, what I see in this area is pretty shocking to me, and I'm genuinely curious. Are other northeastern cities like this? (NY BOS PHI)



I apologize if I offended anybody. But, it's just a little hard for me to process this.

06-21-2014, 04:38 PM Mister Zen Location: Washington DC 131 posts, read 135,581 times Reputation: 203 They are not "acting" white. They are being themselves. That is their personality. They probably were born and raised in the area and grew up with American culture.



No one is "acting".



This is coming from a black person who is accused of "acting" white. No.. I'm being MYSELF. Sorry. 06-21-2014, 04:58 PM hjacjswo 16 posts, read 21,468 times Reputation: 26 What I'm saying is that these people seem to kinda stay away from anything or anyone Asian, always try to date only White, etc. 06-21-2014, 05:11 PM Mister Zen Location: Washington DC 131 posts, read 135,581 times Reputation: 203 Quote: hjacjswo Originally Posted by What I'm saying is that these people seem to kinda stay away from anything or anyone Asian, always try to date only White, etc. They probably have little in common with immigrant Asians. I don't hang out with immigrant Asians either, nore do I hang out with ghetto blacks. Not because I'm not willing to, or have something against them.. but because I have little in common with them to base a friendship on. Plus, I never meet them in my social circle. I still have Asian and black friends though. 06-21-2014, 05:31 PM TyBrGr 1,024 posts, read 1,278,567 times Reputation: 441 Like you said, whites here are very accepting, so then whats the problem with Asians wanting to date whites? A lot of people don't see color, so whats the problem? Saying that they try to act white is offensive in my opinion. I hate how a lot of people have come to associate American culture as "white culture" 06-21-2014, 06:18 PM hjacjswo 16 posts, read 21,468 times Reputation: 26 Quote: TyBrGr Originally Posted by Like you said, whites here are very accepting, so then whats the problem with Asians wanting to date whites? A lot of people don't see color, so whats the problem? Saying that they try to act white is offensive in my opinion.I hate how a lot of people have come to associate American culture as "white culture" What I am saying is these Asians are the ones who believe the bolded part. I'm the one who does not believe the bolded and wants to know why these people do in a fairly culturally tolerant area. The problem is that they DO see color, and only want WHITE rejecting their own color. I just wanted to hear from some Asians that grew up around here, because I am genuinely curious. I prefer to not turn this thread into one of those crazy Asian girls dating white guys thread with 20 pages. 06-21-2014, 06:28 PM DginnWonder 497 posts, read 907,204 times Reputation: 273 Quote: hjacjswo Originally Posted by What I am saying is these Asians are the ones who believe the bolded part. I'm the one who does not believe the bolded and wants to know why these people do in a fairly culturally tolerant area. The problem is that they DO see color, and only want WHITE rejecting their own color. I just wanted to hear from some Asians that grew up around here, because I am genuinely curious. I prefer to not turn this thread into one of those crazy Asian girls dating white guys thread with 20 pages.



That said, I don't get why everyone is attacking you, because I've definitely seen the same thing. I really don't have an answer, but it's so sad to see because it is SO obvious.



I've seen gorgeous asian girls run after white guys who look like they were born *****-slapped, and all because they "like his eyes" or "he looks like he has good genes." (WHAT?!)



I've traveled around often on the East Coast, and I haven't seen latinos or blacks do that NEARLY as much, and when they do, they are QUICKLY called out. Asians...I just don't know.



And actually Korean-americans seem to be the most like this, ironically for you coming here.



By the way, check out Annendale if you want your Korean fix. Huge community there and the food is AMAZING. Korean BBQ tho? MMMMMMM Re: I'm not asian.That said, I don't get why everyone is attacking you, because I've definitely seen the same thing. I really don't have an answer, but it's so sad to see because it is SO obvious.I've seen gorgeous asian girls run after white guys who look like they were born *****-slapped, and all because they "like his eyes" or "he looks like he has good genes." (WHAT?!)I've traveled around often on the East Coast, and I haven't seen latinos or blacks do that NEARLY as much, and when they do, they are QUICKLY called out. Asians...I just don't know.And actually Korean-americans seem to be the most like this, ironically for you coming here.By the way, check out Annendale if you want your Korean fix. Huge community there and the food is AMAZING. Korean BBQ tho? MMMMMMM 06-21-2014, 06:57 PM hjacjswo 16 posts, read 21,468 times Reputation: 26 Quote: DginnWonder Originally Posted by



That said, I don't get why everyone is attacking you, because I've definitely seen the same thing. I really don't have an answer, but it's so sad to see because it is SO obvious.



I've seen gorgeous asian girls run after white guys who look like they were born *****-slapped, and all because they "like his eyes" or "he looks like he has good genes." (WHAT?!)



I've traveled around often on the East Coast, and I haven't seen latinos or blacks do that NEARLY as much, and when they do, they are QUICKLY called out. Asians...I just don't know.



And actually Korean-americans seem to be the most like this, ironically for you coming here.



By the way, check out Annendale if you want your Korean fix. Huge community there and the food is AMAZING. Korean BBQ tho? MMMMMMM Re: I'm not asian.That said, I don't get why everyone is attacking you, because I've definitely seen the same thing. I really don't have an answer, but it's so sad to see because it is SO obvious.I've seen gorgeous asian girls run after white guys who look like they were born *****-slapped, and all because they "like his eyes" or "he looks like he has good genes." (WHAT?!)I've traveled around often on the East Coast, and I haven't seen latinos or blacks do that NEARLY as much, and when they do, they are QUICKLY called out. Asians...I just don't know.And actually Korean-americans seem to be the most like this, ironically for you coming here.By the way, check out Annendale if you want your Korean fix. Huge community there and the food is AMAZING. Korean BBQ tho? MMMMMMM



Yep, I've been checking out Annandale and I love it But Centreville is the new Koreatown now apparently. Hey thanks for your honest opinion. I really wasn't interested in hearing all the other political BS. It's a little sad to see for me as an Asian American, because I feel that they have deeply rooted self-hate and inferiority complex. I just wanted to hear from people how it's like to grow up here to understand this inferiority complex/white fetish better.Yep, I've been checking out Annandale and I love itBut Centreville is the new Koreatown now apparently. 06-21-2014, 11:52 PM YellowKing Location: Carcosa 158 posts, read 210,189 times Reputation: 208 Quote: hjacjswo Originally Posted by



Yep, I've been checking out Annandale and I love it But Centreville is the new Koreatown now apparently. Hey thanks for your honest opinion. I really wasn't interested in hearing all the other political BS. It's a little sad to see for me as an Asian American, because I feel that they have deeply rooted self-hate and inferiority complex. I just wanted to hear from people how it's like to grow up here to understand this inferiority complex/white fetish better.Yep, I've been checking out Annandale and I love itBut Centreville is the new Koreatown now apparently. Centreville is the new Koreatown of 1993, welcome to the club. Don't be so upset that Asian women chase anglo men, perhaps they like their men with more testosterone and facial hair than them. 06-22-2014, 07:22 AM niceguy514 69 posts, read 98,034 times Reputation: 39 Why do people ask these dumb questions with no real answers because it comes down to opinion.

If a human grew up with a pack of wolves, that human would probably be associated and like wolves. If a human grew up with martians, i am pretty sure that human would rather go for a three ***** martian then a white, black, yellow, brown, red human.



As a person, we get assimilated and grow up with an idea of how we perceive beauty and culture; and it all depends on where that person grew up in. Skin pigment and body type is a result from the environment we grew up in.



For instance; pale chubby women were prized back in the day. Presently; skinny tanned women are prized. This is statically speaking and not everyone falls within the hump of the bell curve, but majority. Yes.



OP, were you born in Texas? Did you have a small group of good friends who were of majority Asian decent? Did you parents teach you to hold true to your culture and stop actin American? Do you watch a lot of Korean media?

All these screws your vision of beauty and culture one way or the other.



Anyways, this is what makes america great and your are seeing it with your own eyes. People as a whole (in major cities at least), are marrying and dating with out being color blind and without it looking out of place. I just don't understand why people are still holding on to their heritage/culture by prejudice, violence and hatred when we are all americans and the culture here is what we should strive to live within. Over time the ancestral traditions will begin to fade as with any traditions that are left behind when humans start to settle to new and foreign frontiers. It is only human nature that we do. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.



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