Part 3 - lastly, many asain's parents came to the U.S. for freedom and a good edu. for their future generations (for a successful life)--and they expect them to be a good student, or other expectations they have of them, which made them more concentrated on those priorities than socializing (therefore, they can be shy)...
Part 2 - Some may want to be an individual and not follow what other people around are doing... others may have a greater prioity than socializing with other people the way american pop culture has modeled for them.
Part 1 - hello, i just wanted to share that from my point of shy asain males (this is what i see with my church brothers in Christ or relatives)... they sometimes aren't raise within american pop culture, meaning that their parents or people they're around with aren't "Americanized" (don't follow american traditions and attitude).
Icysparks2007, You are the perfect example of how to constructively approach situations. :) Your videos are very insightful and helpful; I especially liked the one about Hapas. I can understand how some AMs would jump at hearing something they don't identify themselves with. But its like you said, in some cases its not meant to generalize every AM.
I do, however, believe that it is possible to break the Asian stereotype quite easily when interacting with people. When you encounter people who don't know much about Asians (without the predispositioned belief of Asians) and interact with them, it is easy to eliminate all the stereotypical views. If we worry about the negetive stereotypes, there is more of these issues that come to our attention. Personally, I think that all we have to do is debunk them rather than bring attention to them.
Hello there Icysparks! I remember some of your comments from my older videos and of course, your friend invite. You come up with some key points about media and the portrayal of Asian men, but this is changing quite a lot. Quite recently, in the longest time since Mortal Kombat, we are now having American made movies with strong Asian male characters in movies such as Ninja Assassin, The Warrior's Way, and the upcoming Green Hornet will also have a strong Asian male role.
Of course there are shy Asians! There are shy people in every race. Everyone's different some are shy and some are confident. I'm a white girl and I'm really shy. Stereotypes are stupid and I have no idea why people listen to them. Like I said everyone is different and has their own personality but unfortunately I guess the media doesn't think that way.
Good points! Stereotypes are everywhere(for all races), in the ideal world there wouldn't be. Wish it was ideal, lol. My opinion is there is good, bad, smart, not so smart, shy, outgoing, ect, in all places in any race. People are unique. ^_^ But yeah, I can see since I've seen the videos that they weren't trying to stereotype.
I love your dad's phrase. :D I have heard a short version of it but not exactly like your dad's. He seems a wise person for giving that advice. ^_^
dude.. if you are going to fight the stereotypes, don't rock an Asian hairstyle or at least wear a cool one... this if from one Asian dude to another..
First: I love how you articulate in this video! I like how you encourage asian males by offering valid points. I'm really curious, though. Do Asian males ever stereotype white girls? I know there are stereotypes about white people that are annoying, but that exists for everyone, unfortuantly.
Second: Why are you wearing a jacket in the summer? xD maybe it doesn't get as hot over there? (Summer here is +105*F average)
All in all, another great video. I really appreciate everything you're doing
@TVXQforeverfaith To be honest, I am not sure. None of my asian friends stereotype whites - the stereotypes listed in a stereotype seminar I went to had labels (supposedly received by white people) that I have never heard of in my life.
I was wearing my favorite jacket to look good in the video haha. Yes, I was melting xD
Thank you for your kind words and support. I greatly appreciate it!
my reason for being resistant to any stereotyping is because it is a tiring thing to not fully identified as an individual. even ones that seem positive can still be negative because it can constrain how people behave, some folks might feel compelled to act a certain way because it's what others say asians should act like. that's my take, people def shouldn't fight them by exhibiting negative traits, but the goal to me should be to see everyone as three dimensional people.
I don't think traditional asian males are "shy" generally they are quiet or not as outspoken like caucasians etc. If you look at Japanese or Chinese culture they speak sparingly in a sense that they don't rant or babble non sense. Each word spoken is well thought out. Especially in Chinese culture "losing face" is very important so asians speak less to save "face". Just my opinion.
Part 3 - lastly, many asain's parents came to the U.S. for freedom and a good edu. for their future generations (for a successful life)--and they expect them to be a good student, or other expectations they have of them, which made them more concentrated on those priorities than socializing (therefore, they can be shy)...
heroKYH28 1 year ago
@heroKYH28 Interesting insight. Thank you so much for sharing :D
icysparks2007 1 year ago
Part 2 - Some may want to be an individual and not follow what other people around are doing... others may have a greater prioity than socializing with other people the way american pop culture has modeled for them.
heroKYH28 1 year ago
Part 1 - hello, i just wanted to share that from my point of shy asain males (this is what i see with my church brothers in Christ or relatives)... they sometimes aren't raise within american pop culture, meaning that their parents or people they're around with aren't "Americanized" (don't follow american traditions and attitude).
heroKYH28 1 year ago
Icysparks2007, You are the perfect example of how to constructively approach situations. :) Your videos are very insightful and helpful; I especially liked the one about Hapas. I can understand how some AMs would jump at hearing something they don't identify themselves with. But its like you said, in some cases its not meant to generalize every AM.
EmIlY72912 1 year ago
@EmIlY72912 Aww, thanks... *blushes* ^.^
icysparks2007 1 year ago
I do, however, believe that it is possible to break the Asian stereotype quite easily when interacting with people. When you encounter people who don't know much about Asians (without the predispositioned belief of Asians) and interact with them, it is easy to eliminate all the stereotypical views. If we worry about the negetive stereotypes, there is more of these issues that come to our attention. Personally, I think that all we have to do is debunk them rather than bring attention to them.
YunSeung 1 year ago
@YunSeung Thanks for the insight bro. I agree with you 100% =]
icysparks2007 1 year ago
Hello there Icysparks! I remember some of your comments from my older videos and of course, your friend invite. You come up with some key points about media and the portrayal of Asian men, but this is changing quite a lot. Quite recently, in the longest time since Mortal Kombat, we are now having American made movies with strong Asian male characters in movies such as Ninja Assassin, The Warrior's Way, and the upcoming Green Hornet will also have a strong Asian male role.
YunSeung 1 year ago
i can definitely say that i combated some stereotypes the wrong way lol.. of course im older now and have realized my mistakes smh
i am referring to not study and not listening to my parents
poorch 1 year ago
@poorch Haha, no worries bro. It happens to the best of us =]
icysparks2007 1 year ago
Of course there are shy Asians! There are shy people in every race. Everyone's different some are shy and some are confident. I'm a white girl and I'm really shy. Stereotypes are stupid and I have no idea why people listen to them. Like I said everyone is different and has their own personality but unfortunately I guess the media doesn't think that way.
HarvestStation 1 year ago
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envincebal 1 year ago
Good points! Stereotypes are everywhere(for all races), in the ideal world there wouldn't be. Wish it was ideal, lol. My opinion is there is good, bad, smart, not so smart, shy, outgoing, ect, in all places in any race. People are unique. ^_^ But yeah, I can see since I've seen the videos that they weren't trying to stereotype.
I love your dad's phrase. :D I have heard a short version of it but not exactly like your dad's. He seems a wise person for giving that advice. ^_^
AquaDragon2009 1 year ago
@AquaDragon2009 Haha, thanks! Yeah, I really look up to my dad (and mom). They have been my role models my entire life =]
icysparks2007 1 year ago
dude.. if you are going to fight the stereotypes, don't rock an Asian hairstyle or at least wear a cool one... this if from one Asian dude to another..
RaubeeTM 1 year ago
Good video man.
Very concise I might add as well.
You tell them Albert.
M1sterRich 1 year ago
Dude! Nice hair, the chicks will dig you with this new cut.
dawance88 1 year ago
First: I love how you articulate in this video! I like how you encourage asian males by offering valid points. I'm really curious, though. Do Asian males ever stereotype white girls? I know there are stereotypes about white people that are annoying, but that exists for everyone, unfortuantly.
Second: Why are you wearing a jacket in the summer? xD maybe it doesn't get as hot over there? (Summer here is +105*F average)
All in all, another great video. I really appreciate everything you're doing
TVXQforeverfaith 1 year ago
@TVXQforeverfaith To be honest, I am not sure. None of my asian friends stereotype whites - the stereotypes listed in a stereotype seminar I went to had labels (supposedly received by white people) that I have never heard of in my life.
I was wearing my favorite jacket to look good in the video haha. Yes, I was melting xD
Thank you for your kind words and support. I greatly appreciate it!
icysparks2007 1 year ago
@TVXQforeverfaith oh... we stereotype whites tons dont worry ^_^ its natural everyone is loved
drygonfire 1 year ago
Two of the biggest big mouths out there are white guys and Asian girls.
White guys stereotype Asian males because they want to separate Asian males and Asian females.
Asian girls do it because they want to prevent Asian guys from dating other then Asian girls.
Solution... open up to females of all races. Be brave and adventurous.
dinnerandashow 1 year ago
my reason for being resistant to any stereotyping is because it is a tiring thing to not fully identified as an individual. even ones that seem positive can still be negative because it can constrain how people behave, some folks might feel compelled to act a certain way because it's what others say asians should act like. that's my take, people def shouldn't fight them by exhibiting negative traits, but the goal to me should be to see everyone as three dimensional people.
itsabird 1 year ago
@Ksister920 Haha, of course! :D
icysparks2007 1 year ago
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gsvkck 1 year ago
I don't think traditional asian males are "shy" generally they are quiet or not as outspoken like caucasians etc. If you look at Japanese or Chinese culture they speak sparingly in a sense that they don't rant or babble non sense. Each word spoken is well thought out. Especially in Chinese culture "losing face" is very important so asians speak less to save "face". Just my opinion.
vc2o6 1 year ago