Patsson77

Anti-American? Usually, no. The only people I've ever known to be blatantly American have either been absurdly ignorant or a nouveau-rich douche. Most people in China look up to America's hegemonic power, and hope to be just like it someday. Moreover, although the Chinese government does censor many Western (American) things, American culture is EVERYWHERE here. Not just in Shanghai, but even in the most rural of villages. They tend to like us.

From what my Chinese friends, co-workers, and neighbors have told me, as of now, most educated Chinese people have a good understanding of America's history and the place that black people have in it. They know about slavery, the institutional racism and the civil rights movement, and things like that (although I think the government only teaches these things to show that America isn't perfect). Many Chinese people see black people as being potentially scary, but also very innovative and creative. There are still a few racists, but I've come across less here than I have in America. Plus the fact that Chinese people LOVE Obama, and think he's the most handsome president doesn't hurt. Many people here think we're cool (plus they think we all can dance/sing and are physically stronger with bigger dicks. That's always a plus.) Also keep in mind that I usually only talk to educated people in the city or people who spend everyday around foreigners. I'm sure some people (if not many) do not like me because of my race, but I'm not terribly concerned about them.

As for the average American overall, they usually think we are all rich people who are bad at math, but can think ourselves out of most situations. They envy America's creativity in a way that I didn't expect. People also think that Americans fathom themselves to be the best at everything, and that we can do no wrong.

OH! Chinese people always say that Americans are more "free." Not free in a liberty kind of way, free in that we just don't give a shit. We will hit on a girl, start a fight, argue with strangers, talk about sex (and our own sexual history) like it's nothing, and we don't mind being told we're wrong in public. We smile a lot, and are usually happy to help each other. Chinese people really like these things about America. Sorry if I ranted a bit too much. I can get carried away at times.

How did you start becoming a hikkomori? Did it start off as simply staying in more often or was it simply one large transformative moment?

I'm like 5'10,5'11 ish. They'd probably just call my bullshit, BUT I did convince a group of people that I was a recently signed rapper. It's amazing how people will act if they think you are/ are going to be famous.

Surprisingly,no. I say surprisingly because almost every ABC (American born Chinese) person I know told me that people would treat me poorly, but that hasn't been the case at all. Every Chinese person I've come in contact with has done nothing but treat me with respect and dignity.

I've worked out my own way of telling the difference between the three and it usually comes out just fine.

• Chinese = average asian

• Korean = Chinese with bigger heads and more outwardly confident

• Japanese = The ones that are dressed the best, yet are most social awkward. They also have the worst English.