I am an Asian Pacific Islander
Posted By: l on 2007-03-06
In Reply to: Why are Asian co-workers unfriendly??? - Nurse
However, I was born in the U.S. I have found that Asian women who was not born in these United States are a little scared of loud-talking, abrasive people in general. It is generally not being unfriendly, just uncertain of the culture they find themselves having to adapt to.
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Why are Asian co-workers unfriendly???
I speak to them in the elevator, say Good Morning make small talk.
With the exception of one Asian female co-worker, they never seem to respond, make eye contact or try to make friends or be nice to others.
Are their lives so unhappy they can't smile or make eye contact?
These are educated people, who speak perfect english.
Am I excepting too much?
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The Asian people I come in contact with are quite friendly with SM
good senses of humor.
I'm trying to be tactful, but you may be the one sending the wrong vibe.
American or Asian Indian? Culture difference might explain his odd behavior.
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