I have a rather controversial view on this. It is obvious that people has such guilt regarding racism that you aren't even allowed here to distinguish between races. It's a bit ridiculous, so I am going to speak up on this. It is not wrong to recognise that people have different races, and to talk about it, but you should not look down on other races. We all have reasons for our behaviour. Immigrants, do however need to adjust themselves to the Australian culture. I believe tolerance and acceptance is part of the Australian lifestyle, far more so than in most countries around the world. Most Immigrants do accept the Australian lifestyle ,but some don't, and that becomes a problem in some cases. For example, when you see a person cutting across 4 lanes to exit a highway at 120km/hr, you would be correct to expect that to be a malaysian driver, or when someone cut cue in a shop, you could expect them to be Indonesian or Argentinian, or when someone shouts loudly at their phone in a packed train, you could expect that to be a Chinese, or an Indian lady speeding at 90km/hr is a 40 zone, the list goes on. I'm just giving a few examples here, but I'm sure that you know what I mean. I feel confident to comment on this since I have been to all of these countries, and I know that such behaviour is acceptable where these people came from. But isn't that why they made the life changing move to live here, to get away from these horrible habits? I think so. Living in a respectable way towards others is something that makes Australia a wonderful country. Racial discrimination is never good, but respect should prevail when you enter someone else's house (country)
Needless to say, there are a small percentage of crazy people around that would always create a bad impression of a nation. Recently there were the 2 radical Racist Australian men who wanted to throw a french woman off a bus because she sang a french song. There are crazy people in every country, town, so lets not shape our opinions based on their actions. Australians are peace-loving and kind people.
So why do people not change for the better once they move to Australia? Well, why don't drug users stop using drugs, or criminals stop spoiling society? Nobody is perfect and like I said, we all have reasons for the way we behave. I do believe that people are inherently selfish. I know for one, Asian culture is driven by materialism in a huge way. Some see the light, realising that your Mercedes and big house won't make you happy, but others chase after money at any cost. In fact the Chinese government is teaching their people exactly this, and this was just last year. 'Go out in the world, and earn money, no matter what'. Mindsets like this are hard to break.
I know that the majority of Immigrants, including myself love the Australian lifestyle. People are really nice and I would be so happy if this can attitude can be conserved. People are responsible for their own attitudes, and whatever small actions we take, does make a difference. Don't ever let people tell you 'Oh what difference do you make?'
On the flipped; Australians need to step up in terms of productivity. It's a known fact, especially amongst Immigrants that Australians don't work hard. Of course I have to generalise for this topic sake, but I know there are many exceptions. The world is becoming more globalised by the day. The fact that labour is being out sourced to India by Australian companies to increase their profits is simply wrong. They still charge us in Dollars... I believe this should never have been allowed and it's rudely unfair to the Australian public. But back to my point; We need to compete with the world. Yes we have mining that made things easier, but it won't last forever. Australian is indeed a lucky country. Just be aware that people like myself and other Immigrants are willing to work twice as hard as some Australians, and we don't even need to boast about it. We will just do it because we need to build up our lives here. It's a tuff senario. I have done my best to slow down and become more Australian, but inherently, I'm used to working hard, so I don't mind it. People from China and India will work twice as hard as anyone else regardless of the consequences to others. We have to be aware of this.
Lets adopt the manners of the house that we enter, have respect and be tolerant to our differences.
Needless to say, there are a small percentage of crazy people around that would always create a bad impression of a nation. Recently there were the 2 radical Racist Australian men who wanted to throw a french woman off a bus because she sang a french song. There are crazy people in every country, town, so lets not shape our opinions based on their actions. Australians are peace-loving and kind people.
So why do people not change for the better once they move to Australia? Well, why don't drug users stop using drugs, or criminals stop spoiling society? Nobody is perfect and like I said, we all have reasons for the way we behave. I do believe that people are inherently selfish. I know for one, Asian culture is driven by materialism in a huge way. Some see the light, realising that your Mercedes and big house won't make you happy, but others chase after money at any cost. In fact the Chinese government is teaching their people exactly this, and this was just last year. 'Go out in the world, and earn money, no matter what'. Mindsets like this are hard to break.
I know that the majority of Immigrants, including myself love the Australian lifestyle. People are really nice and I would be so happy if this can attitude can be conserved. People are responsible for their own attitudes, and whatever small actions we take, does make a difference. Don't ever let people tell you 'Oh what difference do you make?'
On the flipped; Australians need to step up in terms of productivity. It's a known fact, especially amongst Immigrants that Australians don't work hard. Of course I have to generalise for this topic sake, but I know there are many exceptions. The world is becoming more globalised by the day. The fact that labour is being out sourced to India by Australian companies to increase their profits is simply wrong. They still charge us in Dollars... I believe this should never have been allowed and it's rudely unfair to the Australian public. But back to my point; We need to compete with the world. Yes we have mining that made things easier, but it won't last forever. Australian is indeed a lucky country. Just be aware that people like myself and other Immigrants are willing to work twice as hard as some Australians, and we don't even need to boast about it. We will just do it because we need to build up our lives here. It's a tuff senario. I have done my best to slow down and become more Australian, but inherently, I'm used to working hard, so I don't mind it. People from China and India will work twice as hard as anyone else regardless of the consequences to others. We have to be aware of this.
Lets adopt the manners of the house that we enter, have respect and be tolerant to our differences.
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