ease some shit-I'm-American concerns

This topic was created by dag
[Fri 14 May, 7:39 Tasmanian Standard Time]

I'm not too worried about anti-American sentiment in
Malaysia, but others I'm travelling with are. Does anyone
know if there is an increased Malaysian distaste for Yanks
since the foolish bombing of the Chinese embassy in
Belgrade? Is there any cause for concern and, if so, how
hard is it to pretend you're Canadian. :)
Dag

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  1. Maple Leaved Added by: Jamie
    [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 11:11 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Arrive Maple-leaved: sew them on liberally, the Americans
    do it when they travel Europe...



  2. Wear the Stars and Stripes Added by: Karlo
    [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 16:04 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Malays are primarily Muslim, so they are in favor of NATO's
    attempts to aid the Muslim Kosvars. The Chinese in Malaysia
    aren't from Communist China, and don't necessarily wish it
    well. But speaking as a Canadian, be who you are, for
    Christ's sake. If you don't have that much courage, stay
    home.



  3. traveling will be good for you Added by: craig
    [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 0:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    you should be ashamed of yourself! why would you want
    to hide your heritage. can you imagine not being american!
    go down to the mexican border some day and thank god you
    have a u.s. passport. sure america has lots of problems
    but doesn't every country. how many countries are there
    that people risk their live for to get into.
    speaking of malaysa, do they have equal rights and
    opportunity for all their residents. you need to grow
    up..



  4. Pretend you're Canadian Added by: A. D.
    [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 1:25 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    It's not hard at all..
    Just act like a pretentious dickhead asshole.



  5. stay Added by: tony
    [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 23:16 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    stay home you bloody yankee,but beware maybe a serb is
    waiting for you next corner.



  6. Sew on the Stars & Stripes Added by: Mike
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 2:21 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If you've got to sew on a Maple Leaf, please behave
    yourself and respect the local customs and requests. There
    are already too many dickhead Americans walking around
    europe with a Canadian flag sewn on, ruining Canada's great
    reputation and giving the false impression that Canadians
    are just as dick-headed as Americans.
    Otherwise, be proud and wear your flag, or stay home.
    Mike (not Canadian)



  7. Maybe I got it wrong... Added by: Jerry
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 9:43 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    but I used to sew on patches of all the countries I
    visited (as well as a few football clubs that friends made
    me put on it). I personally thought that THAT represented
    who I was just as much as the flag of my own country. I
    stopped doing that when it got completely covered, the added
    "patch" weight was just too much, and the old external frame
    with cheap nylon became an antique.
    Still, I'd rather people accept me for who I am, rather
    than some prejudiced view of a national identity. I can't
    see sewing on a flag...it seems terribly insecure and most
    of those that I see do so seem to end up in single
    nationality cliques when they travel. Doesn't that somewhat
    delimit the purpose of travel to experience new things and
    enrich ones experience?



  8. no worries Added by: Malaysian (tehmc@pc.jaring.my)
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 14:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    You probably have been misinformed.. don't believe in the
    foreign media crap about the 'tense' situation here. We are
    a tolerant, peace-loving lot and we welcome foreign tourists
    with open arms..despite having encountered some unfriendly
    visitors at times (remember Al Gore's visit). No need to sew
    on the maple leave, but it's cool.. I must say. This place
    is excellent value for a visit with our currency gotten so
    cheeeeeap.. you won't regret it. Have a nice trip!



  9. NOBODY CARES!!!!!! Added by: Joydeep (joydeep@medicine.med.um.edu.my)
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 15:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Nobody is least bothered.Youcan play it cool.While you are
    in KUala Lumpur,Malaysia you could meet me or even stay with
    me.I have a huge flat and am a doctor by profession.



  10. Canadian, eh? Added by: Farang
    [Timestamp: Mon 17 May, 15:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I was born and raised in California, but Thais tell me I
    sound Canadian. (No, I don't say "aboout the hoouse" or
    anything.) And Americans often think I'm Australian. One
    Aussie told me it took him a few minutes to decide I wasn't
    one of them. Could it be that I've worked with Brits and
    Aussies too long? Nah ... think I'll go stick a tube of
    Foster in my face.
    Point is, most Asians have no idea what country you're from.
    And they almost never ask, except in India. (Indians are
    occasionally paranoid, suspecting the rest of the world is
    up to something they don't know about.)



  11. Farang from Hollywood Added by: from Ipoh
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 1:18 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi Farang, are you one of them Yanks who is involved in the
    shooting of 'Anna & the King' being carried out around
    Ipoh,Malaysia, eh? Your name rings a bell...This place is
    being 'swamped' by you guys, not that we are complaining.
    Been having a good time here,mate? You're quite right in
    saying that the people here can't really tell the difference
    where the English-speaking mat salleh's are from. Why,tell
    them something nice about the people here. Your folks are
    feeling apprehensive about coming here!



  12. go and have fun Added by: geoff md
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 6:34 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am and american and proud of it. I have been all over
    SEA and have never had a problem. I would never sew a
    Canadian flag on my bag. Be proud of your country. Sure
    we have problems but what country doesn't. All the Thai
    people were happy to have Americans in their country.



  13. I say... Added by: You know what
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 14:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Put on a baseball cap of your hometown team, a Coca-Cola T-
    shirt, a pair of Nike shorts and untied sneakers, while
    eating McDonald's walking down the street. Oh, and keep
    saying "dude," while talking loud and acting obnoxious
    (naturally).



  14. Hide the fact! Added by: traveller
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 14:57 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Whether you are a patriot or not makes no matter unless you
    like risks or playing Rambo. Putting an American flag on
    your pack or hat like some of the above suggest is insane.
    There are a lot of angry people in this world, looking for
    someone to dump frustrations on, and if you are out to see
    the world, or have a vacation, there is no need in pasting
    that proverbial target on your chest or back. Example: right
    after the US bombing in Libya I was out on a solo bicycle
    vacation on Corsica. Once, in a conversation with some
    street workers, who turned out to be foreign guest workers
    from North Africa, I answered their question about my US
    origin honestly. And the reaction I received was enough to
    unnerve me for the rest of my vacation. So maybe its not ok
    to go around pasting another country's flag on your pack,
    but leave your patriotism at home.



  15. Come and get it! Added by: Fanatic
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 20:19 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Tell you what you bloody yank!
    The muslims here would stick your ass on a spike for bombing
    Saddam Hussein a few years back, the Chinese would chop you
    up for sweet & sour pork for bombing the embassy and the
    Indians would err....... shag your ass for supplying
    Pakistan with neclear weapons! And I'm gonna kill you
    bastards for killing Kenny in Southpark!
    Enjoy you stay sucker



  16. I'm from earth, and you ? Added by: european
    [Timestamp: Thu 20 May, 19:08 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    american people - crazy people
    never met a german telling he's swiss or austrian



  17. why would you want a canadian flag? Added by: bez
    [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 13:15 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Oy, why would ANYONE want to tack on some tatty canadian
    flag to their pack? It's just so Bloody Canadians can group
    together like a bunch of sheep and pretend that their
    country is something different than the Yanks. Just like the
    yanks, they tend to be loud and proud when in herds, and you
    just want to tell them "shat ap!" When I see their pathetic
    little red leaves tacked to their foreheads, I make pains to
    avoid them or wind them up - "you're from California,
    right?" Or "How many Loverboy CD's have you got?"
    Canadians, piss off!
    Bez



  18. Bez Added by: Karlo
    [Timestamp: Sun 23 May, 4:59 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Wow, Big Bez! Do you flex, strut, and piss in the sand and
    roll in it at the same time?




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