hehe well it's not like it's uncomfortable, but i'm more compatible with ppl who share the same culture/interests as me. i grew up with a pretty hknese background, so i tend to stick with ppl who share some "hknese" culture.
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27-09-2006, 06:39 PM #11
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28-09-2006, 02:44 AM #12
Gees, chill out man...no need to make a big deal out of it. Why do some expats prefer to only hang out with other expats in HK? It's their personal choice. Nothing wrong with that. You raise no objection when it comes to expats posting things here about wanting to meet other expats only...
The OP is simply saying that he prefers to hang out with people with similar background like himself (a HKer who moved back to HK after years of living abroad) because he "connects" with them more. I'm a half Chinese HK born local and I feel more comfortable hanging out with other Eurasians because we share a common background and it's easier for us to relate to. Maybe the OP *really* isn't comfortable meeting other non-HK born expats...is that a problem for you?
I personally know some expats (in HK or Dubai) who never cares to associate themselves with the locals. Whether it's based on a good or bad reasoning, ultimately it's their choice so it's not my place to question or judge them.
But whatever, you guys are seriously over-thinking this...Okay, if locals aren't welcomed to post here (as some of you have suggested) because every time a local asks something, you guys all jump at once and asks why he/she hangs around on an expat site...maybe they shouldn't, maybe they should start their own online community...problem solved...
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28-09-2006, 05:39 PM #13
You haven't met me in person yet, have ya?
Of course its their personal choice. I've got nothing against it.
And I haven't raised any objections about expats wanting to meet other expats because, um,...this is what the site is for?
No problem, I could say the same for myself. But the point the OP first brought up was to meet people who have been in a similar situation as him (born here, raised overseas, etc..). Is it wrong to exclude other expats who actually HAVE been through similar situation just because they aren't HK Chinese? Why not be more open and inclusive here?
It's not my place to question or judge them as well, but you obviously haven't met the others here, have you?
Maybe you need some chilling-out to do, buddy. Never have I or most people around the forums here have even remotely suggested that the locals aren't welcome. I've already mentioned that we are an inclusive community and always prefer ourselves to be that way. You should come to some of our regular meet-ups to see it for yourself!
Point made....problem solved...time to move on.
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29-09-2006, 04:00 AM #14
Points well taken. However, I see people of certain nationalities (Singaporeans, Filipinos, for example) posting ads about wanting to meet other folks of the same nationalities (or ethnicities or whatever). Not that there's a problem...but aren't they essentially basing their critieria on the same premise, that they want to meet someone of a smiliar cultural background? The OP just said that he's neither entirely western nor Cantonese so he felt closer to people who "were raised in hk, moved to another country, and came back to settle down." Give that guy a break, maybe he's depressed and this is the only HK online community he could find to meet the kind of people he had hoped to meet ...
Of course its their personal choice. I've got nothing against it.
And I haven't raised any objections about expats wanting to meet other expats because, um,...this is what the site is for?
No problem, I could say the same for myself. But the point the OP first brought up was to meet people who have been in a similar situation as him (born here, raised overseas, etc..). Is it wrong to exclude other expats who actually HAVE been through similar situation just because they aren't HK Chinese? Why not be more open and inclusive here?
Strictly speaking I'm not an expat either. I visit this site often because I find it very well-maintained and the info useful.
I guess you're right - most people frequent this forum are open-minded...I was just focusing on the few people who seem to find faults about everything relating to HK.It's not my place to question or judge them as well, but you obviously haven't met the others here, have you?
Maybe you need some chilling-out to do, buddy. Never have I or most people around the forums here have even remotely suggested that the locals aren't welcome. I've already mentioned that we are an inclusive community and always prefer ourselves to be that way. You should come to some of our regular meet-ups to see it for yourself!
Point made....problem solved...time to move on.
I would love to come to the meet-ups but I probably won't be returning to HK any time soon. I left my job in NY, hoping to move back to HK but I haven't had any luck landing a new job so far...after that, I just moved to a new town (Washington DC) completely.
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01-10-2006, 12:37 AM #15
hey
hi i too am born in hk left when i was 8 or 9 ish to Canada toronto area
and just got back earlier this year for work nice to meeet you!
i am lawrence
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01-10-2006, 01:45 PM #16
cool...i'm richard btw.
add you to my msn =)
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