Japan. Racism or Innocent Ignorance. Part 2.

Part 2 of Japan Racism or innocent ignorance.

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[groundmoves0318]

sorry to hear this, but you didn't talk to her at all about this? and how did the other colleagues react to it? did they act like nothing happened. I would be mad at them too if they did

[sec1productions]

@groundmoves0318 I'd hate to admit it but any time anything disrespectful has happened to me, other japanese people just kind of turn a blind eye to it. It's kind of in their culture to be embarrassed to step out and say something so I was already expecting no help from them. lol.

[sec1productions]

Hi everyone. Thanks for all the input. I don't know if any of you will see this but I will make another video explaining things more clearly. I think a lot of things got confused in this video. My fault. My apologies. Theres a lot more to this type of situation that wasn't mentioned in the video cause I didn't have time to say it. So I will get on those points tomorrow for you all. Once again thank you for your input though.

[Forbzyful]

I know this might be stupid but I know you'd want to hear all possibilities. Do you think it's possible that she thought that maybe you didn't want to be served by her because Americans don't have women take on such unfair/unequal roles? And maybe that you might have felt ashamed/disgusted/embarrassed/­uncomfortable by the role that the women are expected to take on. Hope that makes sense.

[sec1productions]

@Forbzyful I did think about that. But then I was reminded of the times when other Japanese women have ben shocked when I told them american women don't do that. lol. so I honestly don't know. Maybe that could of been it but just the way she said it and the look she gave me.. idk.. This isn't the first time something like this has happened.

[Viralgd]

I don't know man, I think you shouldn't be so offended because of such stuff, if she said: hey you nigger take your own food by yourself; maybe. It's not even so importent as you put it, be a man and think why you would have a grudge about something so stupid, can't find other word, I think other people have a real problems, but this doesn't even come close to being a problem, I know you americans always have to find some problem to be deprast, chill out, don't worry be happy, read some buddha.

[sec1productions]

@Viralgd I forgot to mention it in the video but this isn't actually the first time this has happened. I've been ignored before and served last a dozen times but ignored it all. This was the only time I decided to talk about it cause it was the first time someone actually said something towards me. This happens to other foreigners in Japan like I said so is mistreatment of other foreigners really a small problem? idk.. Thank you for your input though. I'll make another vid explaining it more.

[Cheezincharlie]

I'm not really understanding where most of you guys are coming from. The "rules" aren't much different here in the US. Let's say you go over your friends house, and his/her family serves everyone food but you, knowing full well you'd be there, that's disrespectful and rude, plain and simple, there is no, nationality thing with this problem, it's just general disrespect.

[Verdie09]

I'm curious...you said you were sitting beside the Principle?? I've read about certain seating arrangements in Japan when in business situations. Could it have been some workplace pettiness/jealousy because maybe she thought you were sitting in a place designated for people of importance/guests? Whatever reason, it was still rude.

[DPAce456]

Did you tell her that she offended you or your boss?

[DPAce456]

Mistreatment is mistreatment bro, there really is no excuse.

[groundmoves0318]

@sec1productions Hmm yes I could imagine that, but I would still be mad if the people at the company who are close to you still didn't do anyhting.

[kidnitroful]

@sec1productions why didnt you clarify the situation it may have seemed bad but there is no action taken without a cause if i where i would follow up and ask her what were her intention she said goodmorning to you in the following days obviously she felt she didnt do anything wrong or out of place i would would talk to her and let her know how you felt just my opinion

[Eqvil]

@Eqvil Kai, I like your positive attitude, your "People are people" even influenced me and I started looking at things more relaxed, but some people will never change. If they're bad, they will stay that way. If I were you, I'd avoid her. You have the right, and you don't have to explain anything to anyone, since everyone saw what happened, and no one said a word. Because of their passive response, they can't come to you and blame you. If she comes over to apologize however...

[Eqvil]

@sec1productions The woman is under the man in their culture as I've understood it. Also, she's a secretary, Kai is a sensei, again, she is (in terms of status) under him. The Japanese are known for avoiding discomfort, and she, even so, went out of her way (since she already served everyone else) to embarrass him in front of everyone.

Those are the logical arguments that it was intentional. Also, form my experience, a certain "look" someone gives you can tell you everything.

[kAToNROY]

Dude, i'm not completely knowledgable about how one goes about talking about issues they have with someone/something in Japan, although i do know that if you're not happy about something, i'd go and speak to the source of the problem (which happens to be the secretary). Talk to her, You're obviously smart enough to know how to voice you're thoughts in a polite manner. You never know, just talking to her about it might lead to good things. Just keep yo back straight and head tall!

[bluzytrix]

@sec1productions Yes, I believe that the secretary was being at least disrespectful if not racist. I've worked in Japan and have been to functions like the one you mention. Based on the hierarchy you described, she should have served you without any hesitation.