tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148789478277613818.post3726400831191530859..comments2023-05-31T22:40:41.060+10:00Comments on My Life and Musings: The Expat SyndromeTheYvetteRenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04070014561412843762noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148789478277613818.post-530481538758437052014-02-09T22:53:57.184+11:002014-02-09T22:53:57.184+11:00I'm glad you feel more comfortable & less ...I'm glad you feel more comfortable & less judged here in Oz. :-)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435489249275709746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148789478277613818.post-63393601552631937202014-02-09T22:19:42.130+11:002014-02-09T22:19:42.130+11:00My new year's resolution last year was "b...My new year's resolution last year was "be less judgemental." I just started noting how harshly I judge a lot of people based on little things, often. I think you're right that it's really ingrained in us, and I too am constantly seeking to judge less and accept more. It's an uphill battle, but one worth fighting - a good thing for you to point out!Cristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507937934533200682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148789478277613818.post-90144457956446871872014-02-09T18:25:02.001+11:002014-02-09T18:25:02.001+11:00It's generally difficult to make people see th...It's generally difficult to make people see that they are at the very least encouraging racism by their acts, not just their words. And perpetuating the hate is damaging to all of us.TheYvetteRenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070014561412843762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148789478277613818.post-47613677135574717332014-02-09T18:20:42.718+11:002014-02-09T18:20:42.718+11:00Thanks, Christie! :)Thanks, Christie! :)TheYvetteRenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070014561412843762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148789478277613818.post-91678802559068392802014-02-09T15:20:02.085+11:002014-02-09T15:20:02.085+11:00I agree that there is a lot of racism in the USA a...I agree that there is a lot of racism in the USA and that's experienced differently according to where you live. I'm from Miami, which is very ethnically and culturally diverse, so the racism there doesn't always seem so blatant. I think there's a lot of racism in Melbourne, and I don't think Aussies are very aware of it. I've often told my Aussie partner that one major difference between Americans and Australians when it comes to racism is that Americans know they are racist, but Australians don't.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573724398048990074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148789478277613818.post-68760904324277685002014-02-09T14:09:12.365+11:002014-02-09T14:09:12.365+11:00Yvette, I really enjoyed reading this thoughtful e...Yvette, I really enjoyed reading this thoughtful entry, and I appreciate how you have been analyzing the differences, strengths and weaknesses of the various cultures you have experienced. I really liked your closing line, and I look forward to your future posts!Christiehttp://plungedownunder.comnoreply@blogger.com