Why do people often consider indians so different and tend 2 speak 2 them differently??
402575
Well, there is the stereotype that indians are nerdy and always studying. Also the fact that you see whole families going to grad schools probably makes the other people insecure. They might also feel resentment as the Indian kids are taking up spots their own kids might have had. Indians place a lot of emphasis on education and excelling in education, and this might make the average joe uncomfortable because they don't see education as the make all and break all.
451899
This question is way too broad. Different people think different thinks. And then there are images of Indian people, Indian government, Idian land, all of which can vary greatly. I imagine you will get some stereotype answers on this one.
688576
as a native american i agree with you 100%. and just to let you know we don't like the term indian because we are not from india or the east indies like columbus thought we where. not an attack on you but just to let you know.
79859
I do believe racism is still very evident in the u.s. People may not just come out and say it, but you can tell by actions and expressions. I don't know why people hate indians. People tend to fear things and people and cultures they don't understand, therefor causing them to hate than take the time to understand and embrace. Stereotypes tend to take a hold of everyone.
46181
I love them! I think the Indians are generally peaceful, very thoughtful people. You have a rich philosophical and religious system, I've never met a bad Indian, and I don't think I will. \n\nI can imagine you're asking because of America's view against all people with brown skin, however I've never seen the point in blaming Indians. I don't generalize to an entire group of people to begin with, but I think it's silly to think that Indians are really capable of anything so hateful. I mean, come on, did Mahatma Gandhi teach us all nothing? \n\nI hope to visit India one day, I think I'd really enjoy it there.
426426
While its true some asians change their names so that Americans can pronounce it easier,most do not!They may use a nickname,but the original name stays in tact.Many Indians just want to fit in with their surroundings which is only natural,it does not mean they are not proud of their cultural heritage,you are being a tad too harsh.
590094
I am an Indian everywhere.Nothing can change it.\n Lol i am an NRI.
445982
coz we indians are sentimental fools and r too prooud to admit that we arent the best ....... ego issues ........\n\nwe will always say we love india n everything indian but will always wanna immigrate to a foreign country ......
1111708
Indian is reffered as people from india, Indians are native americans.\nsingular usually means person from india, plural: natives.
69195
Non-muslmims (i.e. western countries) do this because they percieve the world through ethnocentric eyes, as does every culture around the world.  What seems different and wrong to one culture is the way of life and a central part of core values to another.  The unfortunate aspect is that many people do not realize that their view on life is not the one and only way, having been taught their whole life that their own culture is the only one that is right, therefore they don't respect any culture or person who may have different views.  It's sad that this exists but unfortunatley this is human nature.
258289
Well, so far you have gotten asnwers for Both types of Indians in America.\n\nI do not care which type you are speaking of. My answer will be the same, na matter.\n\nThere are good and bad in every group of people.  I like the good. And, I dislike the bad.
34296
To distinguish them from Indians form India.
792373
That their humans like everyone else...just different language and culture from myself. I also think their very diverse in ethnicity's.
685534
There not indian there Apachee Siox Etc....   Europe changed this continet   funny how history repeats its self in a different way
890759
b/c they think their cool.......but at the same time theres all those desis living in india forgetting their own culture so can you really blame them?\n\nI'm way more cultured (raised in American since the age of 9 and now 22) than the kids raised in india their whole life.  I go to the temple every sunday, respect my parents, will have an arrange marriage, live with my husband's family, no partying, no drinking, no smoking, i love cooking..............like seriously, is it soo hard???? So I guess the question should now be, why are the kids being raised in india more "westernized" than the kids that actually grow up in a westernized world.
230763
you cant ask such a question and some of the answers here tell me that they dont know the world.All the Indians are not the same.They vary in their culture,tradition and a lot more.The culture in Kerala is not the one in Kashmir.And the guy abt Indians Ive never heard about this "coconut dancing"but the dance of Indians are known all over the world.It is a true art form.search and c for bharathanatyam,mohiniyattam,odissi etc.And about Indians .All the countries have good people and bad people.But one thing,in India all the hindus muslims and christians live together and the govt gives them all equal rights and protects the minorities?doesnt this prove India's tolerance?
941785
I'm glad that you asked this question to get us awared millie! Alot of people can't tolerate difference. Its human nature to do what we know how to do. But this isn't always the case. There are some that dive into difference to find out EVERYTHING about a culture. By just asking this question you are raising awareness.