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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: TheQuickening on September 29, 2005, 04:33:38 PM

Title: What it's like to be of mixed race in Japan
Post by: TheQuickening on September 29, 2005, 04:33:38 PM

It's a really interesting read.  It's probably a point of view that most people generally don't think of.

Title: What it's like to be of mixed race in Japan
Post by: Zero_ on September 30, 2005, 07:23:10 AM

Why are the Japanese are so critical of races and appearance?

Title: What it's like to be of mixed race in Japan
Post by: shadowstar on September 30, 2005, 07:39:06 AM

it's an interesting read, even a bit sad in some parts.

I can only relate slightly, because I'm mostly Filipina, but don't look it (I look more Western). and some people actually told me before that it's best I don't speak Filipino because I don't look it and it would be too "weird" if they heard it coming out of my mouth...

Title: What it's like to be of mixed race in Japan
Post by: TheQuickening on September 30, 2005, 04:58:57 PM

They said it's best if you don't speak it?  Best for whom?  For you? or for them?  I say speak it if you want to, they'll just have to get used to it (which they will, given enough time).