13 Sep 05
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So to summarise:
1. I told a racist joke to my sister.
2. My sister responded in a way that seemed even more racist (even though it wasn't).
3. I was shocked and lectured her for a couple of hours, listing Turkish people I think fit the stereotype but she does not.
If she'd had any sense she'd have pretended to laugh and then reported you to the police and/or social services.
13 Sep 05
Originally posted by angie88Arrogance can be perceived as such but it may not be so. I moved several countries in my youth and was seen by my peers as "arrogant", meanwhile it was purely shyness and a lack of self-confidence, so I kept to myself. Strangers want to fit in but often they're not let in. Look to yourselves to see why outsiders keep (or are kept) apart.
so you think I didn't ask her if she thought it was being a bit more unfair toward turkish people than toward the lamb? I can never tell if you underestimate me on purpose or if you really think so low of me.
She said she doesn't like turks. I asked her why not, and she said because they are arrogant and stupid and they always brag (Sadly, I have to admit ...[text shortened]... ve of turkish people in general here.
I am definately not trying to prejudice my little sister.
13 Sep 05
Originally posted by dottewellThis thread is great. Heard the one about the jew and the bbq?
So to summarise:
1. I told a racist joke to my sister.
2. My sister responded in a way that seemed even more racist (even though it wasn't).
3. I was shocked and lectured her for a couple of hours, listing Turkish people I think fit the stereotype but she does not.
If she'd had any sense she'd have pretended to laugh and then reported you to the police and/or social services.
; D
13 Sep 05
Originally posted by buffalobillWell said. In addition, different cultures have different body languages, which can also lead to misinterpretations. And people will often behave in the way you expect them to behave (a well-documented psychological mechanism).
Arrogance can be perceived as such but it may not be so. I moved several countries in my youth and was seen by my peers as "arrogant", meanwhile it was purely shyness and a lack of self-confidence, so I kept to myself. Strangers want to fit in but often they're not let in. Look to yourselves to see why outsiders keep (or are kept) apart.
13 Sep 05
Originally posted by NordlysMaybe then the fact that the rest of the world expects Swedish men to be homosexual means that in the end... no, wait... that was another thread. Interesting theory, though.
Well said. In addition, different cultures have different body languages, which can also lead to misinterpretations. And people will often behave in the way you expect them to behave (a well-documented psychological mechanism).
13 Sep 05
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Originally posted by RagnorakRag, threads on serious topics such listing the countless reasons for that particular phenomenon should really be in the Debates Section.
Is that why the english are ar$eholes? 😉
Only joking, honest. 🙂
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[EDIT] Seemed an appropriate thread for the 'joke'. 😉
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13 Sep 05
Originally posted by sjegYeah - it may be true that most Swedish men are homosexuals. It could be a naturally occurring phenomenon because it is so cold living there and they have to huddle up for warmth. Y'know , in today's society there is nothing wrong in admitting any sexual preference you like. I'm sure that most Swedish people wouldn't mind admitting this fact- as they are a very liberal minded group of people 😏
Maybe then the fact that the rest of the world expects Swedish men to be homosexual means that in the end... no, wait... that was another thread. Interesting theory, though.
13 Sep 05
Originally posted by sjegHmmm, I guess that would only apply to Swedish men living in one of the countries where those jokes are told (as I said, I have never heard any of them in Germany or Norway). Swedish people living in Norway would just become very stupid. And Swedish people in Sweden are not confronted enough with those expectations, I guess.
Maybe then the fact that the rest of the world expects Swedish men to be homosexual means that in the end... no, wait... that was another thread. Interesting theory, though.
But this discussion gave me an idea - I should really start to expect my opponents to make blunders all the time. Let's see how that works.
13 Sep 05
Originally posted by deeply satisfiedYa'know, a film just won some independent film festival about two gay cowboys eating pudding.
Yeah - it may be true that most Swedish men are homosexuals. It could be a naturally occurring phenomenon because it is so cold living there and they have to huddle up for warmth. Y'know , in today's society there is nothing wrong in admitting any sexual preference you like. I'm sure that most Swedish people wouldn't mind admitting this fact- as they are a very liberal minded group of people 😏
I know I saw this somewhere, I just can't find the link.