brall3 Posted July 4 Posted July 4 My best friend is Black-American. He is 10 years younger than I, tall, thin, and a nice-looking guy. For years we have traveled together, and our trips to Asia were not so pleasant. There was a VAST difference in the way the Asian people interacted - treated - with him and me. With me, the people were very nice, polite, and accommodating, but not so much with him. Racism against Blacks was very prevalent in Korea, Japan, and Thailand. So much so that he refuses to visit those countries again. I am trying to convince him to go to the Phillipines with me. Has anyone on this site noticed how the people of the Phillipines are towards African-Americans? Quote
floridarob Posted July 4 Posted July 4 I noticed some black people in Manila when I was there in February, as a white guy I've seen blacks scrutinized going thru Immigration in Italy, Morocco, Bali, Cuba....I think racism exists everywhere? But since the military has been in the Philippines for a long time, I think they are use to seeing blacks....plus the gay guys associate black = 🍆 and will be wanting to play, big size queens there, no? Mavica 1 Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted July 4 Members Posted July 4 40 minutes ago, floridarob said: I think racism exists everywhere? Mavica 1 Quote
vaughn Posted July 4 Posted July 4 not looking to be contentious, but more curious. What was the racism your friend experienced in Thailand? I was under the impression Thais were pretty friendly to foreigners regardless of skin tone. I've witnessed some of the bar girls call out to a black guy calling him chocolate man, but i got the impression it was more endearing rather than as an insult. I can understand Japan, foreigners get rejected from venues and services or just ignored entirely, because we don't speak Japanese. Mavica 1 Quote
xpaulo Posted July 5 Posted July 5 An American who has travelled a lot told me once that black people are hated everywhere and there is that weird thing that people fear the darkest people the most. It's very sad to see disheartened looking black men, even in poor countries like Laos, trying to earn a living a selling stuff on the sidewalks. Has anybody ever seen research about blackness including the night being instinctually feared. Mavica 1 Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted July 5 Members Posted July 5 1 hour ago, xpaulo said: An American who has travelled a lot told me once that black people are hated everywhere and there is that weird thing that people fear the darkest people the most. It's very sad to see disheartened looking black men, even in poor countries like Laos, trying to earn a living a selling stuff on the sidewalks. Has anybody ever seen research about blackness including the night being instinctually feared. To be fair, Racism not only target Blacks. It has been so successful about Native Americans that they seem invisible. xpaulo and Mavica 1 1 Quote
brall3 Posted July 5 Author Posted July 5 Before we get way off track and start addressing global world racial problems, I was just curious to know if anyone has noticed racism towards Africian-Americans visiting the Philippines. Because of bad racial experiences in other Asia countries, my friend is reluctant to accompany me to the Philippines. Before. we booked a 10 day tour to Argentina and after 3 days in Argentina he returned to the states. I remember him saying that he can experience bad treatment like that in America and not pay thousands of dollars to be treated disrespectfully. I agree. All of us spend a lot of money to travel and we do so for enjoyment, pleasure, etc. Imagine buying a first class airfare ticket and being placed in coach next to the toilet. I don't think any of you would accept that nor would you fly that airline again. So, I was just curious about any of your observations because I want my friend to accompany me and have as much fun as I am having. That's not too much to ask. l Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted July 5 Members Posted July 5 2 hours ago, brall3 said: Before we get way off track and start addressing global world racial problems, I was just curious to know if anyone has noticed racism towards Africian-Americans visiting the Philippines. Because of bad racial experiences in other Asia countries, my friend is reluctant to accompany me to the Philippines. Before. we booked a 10 day tour to Argentina and after 3 days in Argentina he returned to the states. I remember him saying that he can experience bad treatment like that in America and not pay thousands of dollars to be treated disrespectfully. I agree. All of us spend a lot of money to travel and we do so for enjoyment, pleasure, etc. Imagine buying a first class airfare ticket and being placed in coach next to the toilet. I don't think any of you would accept that nor would you fly that airline again. So, I was just curious about any of your observations because I want my friend to accompany me and have as much fun as I am having. That's not too much to ask. l If your Black friend does not want to experience racist behaviors and attitudes, perhaps you should plan trips together to places where Blacks are majority, not the SE Asia. Salvador, in Brazil, it is a great destination for Blacks, all my African American friends speak of how welcomed and comfortable they felt there. Otherwise he needs to grow a thicker skin. floridarob and Mavica 2 Quote
brall3 Posted July 5 Author Posted July 5 Again, any comments ON THE PHILLIPINES one way or another? Thanks. Quote
Members Lucky Posted July 5 Members Posted July 5 17 hours ago, vaughn said: I can understand Japan, foreigners get rejected from venues and services or just ignored entirely, because we don't speak Japanese. Japan is the most racist country I have visited. Mavica 1 Quote
Members Popular Post Latbear4blk Posted July 5 Members Popular Post Posted July 5 3 hours ago, Lucky said: Japan is the most racist country I have visited. Sssshhhh..... someone is going to yell at you if you dare to post anything that is not a straight answer to their question about Philippines! Lucky, tm_nyc, vaughn and 2 others 5 Quote
Members Riobard Posted July 5 Members Posted July 5 Furst tho, wot and wear is Phillipines? macaroni21 1 Quote
Olddaddy Posted July 7 Posted July 7 Black Americans (ex veterans ) are every where in the Philippines Do a YouTube search there's plenty of black Americans who are expats As for racism ,do Americans even need a visa for the Philippines!!! Mavica 1 Quote
reader Posted July 7 Posted July 7 27 minutes ago, Olddaddy said: As for racism ,do Americans even need a visa for the Philippines!!! What’s connection, in your mind, between visa and racism? KeepItReal 1 Quote
Olddaddy Posted July 7 Posted July 7 2 hours ago, reader said: What’s connection, in your mind, between visa and racism? The fact Australians don't have the same rights as Americans in the Philippines Why shouldn't I get the same? KeepItReal 1 Quote
reader Posted July 7 Posted July 7 1 hour ago, Olddaddy said: The fact Australians don't have the same rights as Americans in the Philippines Why shouldn't I get the same? Nothing at all to do with racism. Biden would trump you in a debate, hands down. 😄 vinapu and Latbear4blk 2 Quote
Olddaddy Posted July 7 Posted July 7 1 hour ago, reader said: Nothing at all to do with racism. Biden would trump you in a debate, hands down. 😄 Probably,I tend to avoid American people,too loud talkers , and too many "it's like " sentences I usually get up and leave if one sits next near me in a bar including their fat arse Karen women , usually you can hear them a mile away though A lot of them have no idea of anything outside America Mavica 1 Quote
Popular Post reader Posted July 7 Popular Post Posted July 7 1 hour ago, Olddaddy said: I tend to avoid American people… That’s the best news I’ve had all week! lol Mavica, vaughn, Latbear4blk and 4 others 1 6 Quote
floridarob Posted July 7 Posted July 7 2 hours ago, Olddaddy said: A lot of them have no idea of anything outside America You've posted some doozie of questions, making me think you were geographically challenged 😝 reader and Mavica 1 1 Quote
vinapu Posted July 7 Posted July 7 On 7/5/2024 at 3:35 AM, brall3 said: ... being placed in coach next to the toilet. that seat is already taken by me, floridarob, groenthusiast, reader and 1 other 1 3 Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted July 7 Members Posted July 7 1 hour ago, vinapu said: that seat is already taken by me, Vinapu's motto vinapu and Olddaddy 2 Quote
Popular Post vaughn Posted July 7 Popular Post Posted July 7 10 hours ago, Olddaddy said: The fact Australians don't have the same rights as Americans in the Philippines Why shouldn't I get the same? For a very long time Australia has made it very hard for them to get visas to visit Aus, apparently there are changes in the works for relaxing the student and working holiday visas for them, but it would be hypocritical to expect them to give us visa-free when they had very little opportunities to step foot in our country regardless of what they allow for others. groenthusiast, TMax, khaolakguy and 2 others 5 Quote
maump Posted July 9 Posted July 9 On 7/5/2024 at 9:18 AM, brall3 said: Again, any comments ON THE PHILLIPINES one way or another? Thanks. I spent 30 days there, mostly in the provinces. The people were nice in general very accomodating, and many have worked overseas. regarding blacks, I did not specifically ask. but like many places I heard the expression "I like whites" when I discussed my preferences for men of other races (asians or latin/black). Quote
Olddaddy Posted July 10 Posted July 10 15 hours ago, maump said: I spent 30 days there, mostly in the provinces. The people were nice in general very accomodating, and many have worked overseas. regarding blacks, I did not specifically ask. but like many places I heard the expression "I like whites" when I discussed my preferences for men of other races (asians or latin/black). Everyone has their own sexual preferences,I don't consider that racist or prejudice If I'm in a gay sauna I walk past Arabic guys ,they seem to go for the hairy Daddy but they are not my fetish ,maybe some "far lefty woke" would consider that racist 😮 Mavica and maump 1 1 Quote
