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Category Archives: Observations
Guan Xi: The Art of Repaying Obligations
By Pang Guan xi in Chinese is often translated as “relationship” and colloquially explained as “I scratch your back, you scratch my back.” But it goes beyond trading favors; they are favors with strings attached. It’s an insidious obligation and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyles, Observations
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Third Culture Kids as Superheroes
A variation on this piece was originally written for Hey it’s Johnny C and has been reposted here with permission. By Johnny C. When I was younger, I used to dream of having super powers. Superman, Captain Marvel, Miracle Man, … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyles, Observations
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The 8Asians Talk About: Hipsters
Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyles, Observations, TalkAbout
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Sonoma County Tourism Features Interracial Couple
Over a past weekend, a friend of mine in the hospitality industry was in San Francisco for the annual U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow (known as “the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of Visit USA … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Observations, San Francisco Bay Area
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Why are there so Many Asian American Spelling Bee Champions?
Congratulations to 14-year old Sukanya Roy, this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee champion! Sukanya won the national competition by spelling the word “cymotrichous,” which means someone who has wavy hair; you could also use this in a sentence, one such … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Education, Family, Observations
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The Difference Between Third Culture Kids & Asian Americans
A variation on this piece was originally written for Hey it’s Johnny C and has been reposted here with permission. By Johnny C. I consider myself Asian and American, but not Asian-American. What’s the difference? Asian-American is itself a culture, … Continue reading
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The Descendants Trailer: A Different Side of Hawaii
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0MD9vtzmg I have never been one to be able to turn down a George Clooney movie. The veritable “silver fox” simply has to give his small come-hither smile before I (and many other women) flock to shell out $10 for … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Observations
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Cooperation: Another Reason For A Bamboo Ceiling?
A new study in Organization Science found some interesting differences in the way Americans and Chinese perceive what is considered cooperation. In many cases the American respondents and Chinese respondents selected exactly opposite actions as examples of “cooperation.” On one … Continue reading
The 8Asians Talk About: Yung Wing
Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading
Posted in History, Observations, TalkAbout
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How Culture Affects Our Perception In The Face Of Death
Like anything else, it turns out the way we respond to our mortality is influenced by our culture. A new study in Psychological Science reveals the differences between European Americans and Asian Americans in the way they react to their … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyles, Observations
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Why Do Asians Suck at Offering Pregnant Women a Subway Seat?
By Anonymous What do you get when you combine one HEAVILY preggers Asian American woman and the NYC subway system during rush hour? An ideal opportunity for an informal social experiment, of course. During the last three months of my … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyles, New York, Observations
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The 8Asians Talk About: Fake Tiger Mom on ABC
Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading
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