In response to Re: Crazy Kind Of Love (confront grim reality to change it)

> Hey AJL: I am really glad you had the courage to voice your
> observations on a subject that many either have the privilege to
> ignore or choose to put their heads in the sand over.
> As always, a critical analysis that doesn't have a positive spin gets
> a whole bunch of positive anecdotes to counter the unpleasant reality
> of your observations. Like you, I am truly happy for all the
> foreigners (and I gather they are all caucasian) who found love and
> acceptance in Asian countries. HOWEVER, let's not fib to ourselves or
> anyone else. These anecdotes a) are all from caucasians? b) probably
> represent a small minority of most experiences. I hope I am wrong.
> Sadly, I have seen your observations demonstrated much more often
> than refuted.
> I can say for certain that Japanese society is seriously racist. I
> can also say that Koreans are almost never in a mixed relationship.
> And I know that the old generation at least in China, has openly
> espoused racial hierarchies as part of their world view. Let's hope
> Taiwan is more modern. But even if they are, all that will probably
> mean is that they'll be eager to date a caucasian.
> And, no, I am not caucasian. Like AJL I am of mixed race, from
> Canada. Its a serious problem everywhere so I was pleasantly
> surprised to read the female post, however unusual it may be. Let's
> hope it becomes the normative standard because unless the whole idea
> of race is put aside and a global "race" emerges, I don't
> see how race wars can be avoided. But thats not the focus of this
> forum, I know.
> I hope everyone can digest this reality in a way that will help to
> bring people together and support happy experiences for ESL teachers.
> I'm going to teach in Taiwan in 2005 and I look forward to it.

grim reality,

Just want to address one thing in your message.

You're saying "Japanese women are usually quite racist and will only entertain love interest from caucasians".

I think this is a self-excuse to make you feel better. Any woman that likes a man for only physical appearance or a mercedez bens, is not worth one night-stand. I agree apperances help sometimes with the initial contact. Asian women and Japanese in particular like a man with lots of Self Confidence. btw, consider changing the grim with a "Happy reality".

Good luck.