[Jen30987]

I am from Canada also (immigrated 10 yrs. ago), but specifically in Vancouver, British Columbia (we have a huge asian population as well). I was quite surprised when I read your message Stephanie, because I have always thought exactly the same way as you have, except the other way around. I go to a crowded school (so I bump into people a lot), and I’ve noticed that when I bump into other asians, most don’t do much except glance and carry on w/ what they were doing as if nothing happened. However, I’ve noticed that most of the caucasians I’ve bumped into are a little more outspoken. Their reactions are either friendly (such as a simple ‘sorry’), or either harsh (such as ‘F-you,’ ‘watch it B****,’ or a dirty look). I’ve received harsh reactions mainly from younger caucasians (teens), but I found that most of the older ones are more friendly about it. As far as those ‘hellos’ are concerned, I think it’s just due to shyness, Asian people tend to be more quiet w/ strangers than Caucasians, as for me it’s almost impossible to get a ‘hello’ out of me, unless you are a friend. Basically to answer your question, I think that perhaps it does have to do with differences in the two cultures somewhat, Caucasians are more interactive with strangers, whereas Asians are not. However, I’m not saying the next time you bump into an Asian, don’t be your friendly self, but just understand it’s nothing personal.

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Name : Jen30987, City : Vancouver, State : NA, Country : Canada, 

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