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We've all heard Asian stereo types. Which ones have you heard that you know for a fact aren't true? For example: My boyfriend is Chinese and he drives just fine. So I know that the myth that Asians can't drive is completely false. lol
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I hear they all carry cameras at all times and are always taking photos ...
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Asian men are small (in the you know what department) wouldn't bother me i'm gay lol
And its not what you have its how you use it, lol
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I do not like stereotyping, but here goes: I have often heard that "Asian women are pushy and rude, especially in stores."
I have had many Asian friends and have a Japanese daughter-in-law and find that Asian women are very polite, gentle and graceful.
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See now I would have thought the opposite stereotype - that asian women are meek, mild and never speak out for themselves ...
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No, Lisa, not in my experience. The ones I know are very confident, strong in themselves, yet gentle and understanding to others. I do believe, though, that in ancient times, maybe even up to early in the last century, that Asian women were dominated by the male and kept very submissive, which would have made them timid and meek. Today's Asian woman is far stronger yet still retains that grace they are famous for.
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Asian men are small (in the you know what department) wouldn't bother me i'm gay lol
And its not what you have its how you use it, lol
Rosie, that is another stereotype I can *clears throat* say for sure isn't true. LOL
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The only stereotype that comes to mind is that "all Asians are very intelligent". I guess that's not such a bad one to have, as far as stereotypes go!
And it does seem to be one that is fairly true to form - at least all of my friends that are of Asian ethnicity are.
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Michelle, I agree that they are very intelligent. I think the importance of education was instilled in them at very young ages.
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Harmony,
That stereotype is probably the most true of them all. But the fact that they are smart, in my opinion, doesn't have to do with their race (which is what most people assume), rather it is based on their culture. In other words, people of Asian ethnicity are not born that way but grow to become intelligent.
All East Asian cultures place a huge emphesis on education and hard work and as their people migrate to other countries, the hard work and determination comes with them and these traditions carry on for generations. It is a fantastic trait and one of the things I most enjoy about East Asian cultures
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I agree that Asians prize education and that this is a key part of why they do so well in school. However, studies done with children who are adopted show that there is more to it than that. Wikipedia explains that "adopted siblings partaking in the studies no more similar in IQ than with strangers". So an Asian family can't just adopt any random child from elsewhere in the world and have them get the same benefit. There's something inherent in being Asian.
Interestingly Wikipedia also says "At Harvard, for example, Asian American and Jewish students together make up 51% of the student body, though only constituting roughly 6% of the US population"
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As all stereotypes go, there are exceptions. There are many Asian children that "rebel" against the whole education concept. One of the flips of that stereo-type is the one that is held for Triads, where you get more of a gang mentality.
As for Asian women being meek, you've never seen my mother bargin for the best price. I wouldn't say they are rude... but they certainly can be very schrewed.
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Most of my Asian female friends are very polite and sweet; a bit on the shy side as well. On the other hand, I have dealt with a few who get very upset when they see that I am with an Asian man. Like they are afraid that white women are going to steal all their men. That is a really legit worry considering the male population of Asia is so low. *ends sarcasm*
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