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[–] CanadianCarl@sh.itjust.works 26 points 17 hours ago (26 children)
[–] LucJenson@lemm.ee 35 points 16 hours ago (3 children)

I recently met two Albertans out here in South Korea at a bar. They were on the other side of the bar from me, and when they walked past, I greeted them as an Ontarian and offered to shake their hands. They both declined the handshake and proudly announced, "We're not on the same team."

That was a few weeks ago. I'm still disturbed by it. I knew Albertans had a reputation because of the politicking there. But I hadn't realized it would be so blatant. That same night, two South Africans happily asked me my thoughts on Trump, and I was perhaps too honest in my first statement, and they grew upset with me and insisted he was good for Canadians and South Africans, both.

I left the bar not long after. Haven't seen those four come back, so there is a bright side to the story, at least.

Hope those 4 are already on their planes home after their bosses realized they hired trash.

If you have to share space with them again, may I suggest bringing up what it's like being a "migrant worker in Korea"? Groceries are a little different, you miss your oven maybe, the usual foreigner small talk, but keep using the term migrant worker (or temporary foreign worker, for those racist Canucks). When they correct you with the term "expat" - as their beliefs dictate they must - ask them to explain the difference and don't let up when they deflect. Insta explody heads every time.

I'm really sorry that happened to you (and anyone else in the bar who had to witness it). Even more sorry that Korea keeps getting the dregs whose only marketable skill is their ability to speak their own language. Guaranteed, each of those assholes has at least 1 dramatic story about how really racist Koreans are against white people though (like, my coworkers weren't impressed that I can eat hot sauce, a woman wouldn't give up her seat on the bus when it was was obvious my feet hurt, nobody cares I can do the Gagnam Style dance, where's the Korean wife I was promised, etc).

[–] AlienContact2049@lemmy.ca 17 points 10 hours ago (3 children)

They refused to shake your hand because you are from Ontario? What the heck.... they need mental health care.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 11 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah you don't get that in Alberta through

[–] LucJenson@lemm.ee 2 points 8 hours ago

Well, that's comforting to hear!

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 4 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Its a low taxed province, which could mean lower services. Oil fields, and trucks. It attracts the type of person that cares about themselves rather than society. (I'm generalizing of course, there are good people there also) There's a reason we call it Northern Texas, and it's just not because of the cowboy hats.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

Edmonton and Calgary are, unsurprisingly more for progressive policies.

[–] DoPeopleLookHere@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)
[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 hours ago

Angry that we're not freezing in the dark.

[–] Thepotholeman@lemmy.ca 5 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Lol they should fucking stay in South Korea. They are definately in the minority, it's a larger minority then most of Canadas opinion but goddamn they are still a minority. Should have told them to never fucking come back

[–] LucJenson@lemm.ee 5 points 8 hours ago

No, I don't want them here, haha. This is my future home, I don't need that nonsense here! It's also my friend's bar, so I don't particularly want to ruin business for him. But I did talk with him about it later.

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