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[God]

They have to. Asians in the U.S. live in a Western economic model.

 

Attitude-wise, they're still very different. Among the three, Japanese people who lived in the U.S. are the most Westernized. Koreans, the least. Korean enclaves are exclusive by nature.

 

I'm surprised you'd say Northeast Asians are more Westernized, but you've got a bunch of Southeast Asians like Vietnamese and Filipinos who have a greater tendency to accept Western culture more easily.

 

I'm talking about the nation-states proper. Not Asians who have come to the States.

 

I agree, culturally, most of those three state's are a lot different from ours compared to the countries that are further South. However, what makes us see them as equals is that they're economically and politically (at least, Korea and Japan) much more like us than those states. They're much more successful, much more stable, and have produced enough in the world to be considered First World, whereas many states in Southeast Asia are considered 'developing' and 'Third World'. 

 

I don't think you're taking what I'm saying here. I'm talking about the States as a whole. And yes, while I do agree with you on the adaptability of people from Southeast Asia, I'm simply telling you that we Americans tend to have a more... grayer view of those nationalities. 

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

Oh I'm sure your country isn't even close to being half as bad as we Americans tend to visualize it. It's the same with Vegas. Vegas is a considerable place for the human trafficking trade, yet most people here (and in the Western world) tend to ignore that because VEGAS! AMERICA! FREEDOM! GAMBLING! 

 

In fact, I've wanted to go to Thailand for a while. Despite being in that area of the world a couple of times, I never had the chance to visit. 

 

That Pattaya and Bangkok are very famous tourist attraction cities though!

[Naughty Bear]

Please avoid Pattaya, it is disgusting.

[Sigma Tauri]

I'm talking about the nation-states proper. Not Asians who have come to the States.

 

I agree, culturally, most of those three state's are a lot different from ours compared to the countries that are further South. However, what makes us see them as equals is that they're economically and politically (at least, Korea and Japan) much more like us than those states. They're much more successful, much more stable, and have produced enough in the world to be considered First World, whereas many states in Southeast Asia are considered 'developing' and 'Third World'. 

 

I don't think you're taking what I'm saying here. I'm talking about the States as a whole. And yes, while I do agree with you on the adaptability of people from Southeast Asia, I'm simply telling you that we Americans tend to have a more... grayer view of those nationalities. 

 

Ok, gotcha. It's just a view that lacks subtlety simply because that view among Americans is simply self-reinforcing with the belief that liberal democracy also brings in economic prosperity. But, that's not true now, is it? Because Mainland China's challenging that notion.

[Fast Jimmy]

Ok, gotcha. It's just a view that lacks subtlety simply because that view among Americans is simply self-reinforcing with the belief that liberal democracy also brings in economic prosperity. But, that's not true now, is it? Because Mainland China's challenging that notion.

One could say that the heights of that prosperity are tied to the illegal currency manipulation that the Chinese treasury partakes in...

[Dobbysaurus]

This thread is about LA! Not Asian people!

 

 

[Fast Jimmy]

This thread is about LA! Not Asian people!

Doesn't Los Angeles mean "City of Asians?" Or have I totally misinterpreted that?

[Dobbysaurus]

Doesn't Los Angeles mean "City of Asians?" Or have I totally misinterpreted that?

 

Lol. Well you do get boatloads of Asian tourists. So I guess that's right.

[Cassandra Saturn]

even althrough my MCLA game has no online servers anymore, i still drive in LA.. enjoying the sights of LA

[frankf43]

@God:

 

I have so many questions about America and its people, I really want to go, sorry some are probably stereotypical and again sorry if some are rude:

 

Are Twinkies still made and are they that good.

 

Do the police actually eat doughnuts.

 

Do American villages look like something from Ed, Edd and Eddy? Like 6 houses on some round-a-bout road? And are some houses wooden?

 

Is that yellow school bus in service?

 

Is the Asian community big? I'm not good with Western food.

 

What's the difference between a diner and a restaurant? And do diners have that red and white tiled floor? 1960 style I think? And is 1960 still in fashion trend in buildings? Like Fallout?

 

Is it true Americans don't like handshakes? Apparently Americans are incredibly suspicious and carry guns in daily life.

 

Do gangsters actually act like stereotypical gangsters? Baggy shirt, denim shorts, bandanna etc?

 

Is Detroit really dangerous? I want to go.

 

Do American towns really look old? Like from The Walking Dead where the governor resides. Just 6 buildings and some town hall?

 

And what are the chances for a Thai to get visa? And can I buy a gun? I've never touched or seen one with my own eyes.

[Joseph Warrick]

Thanks all.

[frankf43]

Oh I'm sure your country isn't even close to being half as bad as we Americans tend to visualize it. It's the same with Vegas. Vegas is a considerable place for the human trafficking trade, yet most people here (and in the Western world) tend to ignore that because VEGAS! AMERICA! FREEDOM! GAMBLING! 

 

In fact, I've wanted to go to Thailand for a while. Despite being in that area of the world a couple of times, I never had the chance to visit. 

To me Vagas comes across as Tacky. It's the one place in America that I have never wanted to visit. Now that is probably a total misconception based on the media image I have got of the city. 

[God]

This thread is about LA! Not Asian people!

 

 

I like how you put Asian in yellow.

[God]

To me Vagas comes across as Tacky. It's the one place in America that I have never wanted to visit. Now that is probably a total misconception based on the media image I have got of the city. 

 

Having been to Vegas several times, it's exactly that. I think its vastly overrated. You have one 8 or 9 mile stretch of road, and that's it. Nothing else of interest of value except a big hole in the ground surrounded by mountains. 

 

It's great if you like to gamble or see a show (I'm not one for either), and really great for the summer parties (that you more or less have to either be a celebrity or have some really great looks to get into).

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

This thread is about LA! Not Asian people!

 

 

 

So how many people live in LA itself (excluding suburbs)?

 

 

 

Thanks all.

 

You're welcome.

[Dobbysaurus]

I like how you put Asian in yellow.

 

It was completely unintentional... 

 

So how many people live in LA itself (excluding suburbs)?

 

 

Too many.

[Lunch Box1912]

Plus, despite what 'Country' culture says, many people who are younger are aware of having the negative connotations that traditionally go with the accent. I'm not sure how other accents are seen in other cultures, but here (especially on TV), having a southern accent (unless specifically appealing to the 'Southern comfort or Country culture' ideal) is usually a sign that a character will be put in a negative light, and IMO, with general justification.

 

Having been so used to worldliness and culture growing up, I have learned to despise the so-called culture in the locale that I've ended up, as the idiots who praise it think that ignorance is a good thing. 

 

"No outside pollutants dammit!"

 

It reminds me of that moron country singer who was on 'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader', and she failed almost miserably at most of her questions, most famous being the 'I thought Europe was a country! I never even heard of Budapest! I know they speak French there!' question.

 

As well, people who use the Southern American accent tend to do unimaginably terrible things to the grammar of the English language. It goes beyond regional dialect. They talk like a moron, and take pride in doing so. That's why I hate 'Country' culture. And as for their insistence on promoting their religion, well... the less said about that, the better. I suppose the primary reason I so much dislike the culture is because it has adopted elements of anti-intellectualism at the core of it.

 

 

Despite my dislike of the style, I have no issues with Jeff Foxworthy. He's a very intelligent man. 

 

The problem is that these people are everywhere and they breed alot unfortunately.