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  • #11
    Originally posted by LadySilver
    I'm positive that they think those who don't speak Armenian are "stupid", I've heard them say it.
    If you're positive then seek for the company of those who can/do understand you: not all Armenians think or say that. Don't get angry at them because they can't understand you. Anger would only aggravate and poison your life: you would be only hurting yourself!
    Many have shared your experience and would understand you.
    In any case, don't let them intimidate you and don't waste too much energy confronting them!




    Originally posted by LadySilver
    The U.S. grown Armenian well since I live in an Armenian neighborhood they've become friends with my parents and they see that I guess I don't know that much of the culture or because I haven't been back there since I was 5 and that I get nervious when I have to talk to my family over there because I have a feeling like I don't know them. It's a little hard to explain.
    It is always difficult to explain what is so close and very important to us: it can take weeks or months. Explaining our problems to others is the best way to clarify them to ourselves. In other words, you would be mainly explaining/clarifying them to yourself. It's worth the effort!
    I wonder why you get nervous? Is it because you don't know them? Is it because you don't enjoy talking to them? Is it because you have doubts about yourself? Is it because you are afraid that they may negatively judge you? Are you intimidated by their criticisms? Do they overtly criticize you or do you fear that they may criticize you?



    Originally posted by LadySilver
    Also the other day I went out to eat with my neighbors which happen to be African American and White. We were walking up the street and the Armenians just kept staring and one of them said how does an Armenian come out of a Black and a White. To me it was just funny but is it always like that?
    Unfortunately, most communities do not accept cultures/individuals that they are not familiar with and are not exposed to: Armenians are not an exception.
    You do not have to be like everybody else in order to be a member of a community. If you have the courage, you can always try to explain, but keep in mind that they may not be receptive.
    Consider yourself as different person, not a "bad" or "stupid" person. Every community - Armenian or not - points finger when a member is different: you will learn/find the best way to deal with it.
    What if I find someone else when looking for you? My soul shivers as the idea invades my mind.

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    • #12
      Originally posted by ArmoBarbi
      Make sure you're proud of Armenian first though. (jk)

      P.S.-Rachel is THE non armenian of the forum. (hahaha that was cute)

      Yep, I may as well make it clear, although I am sure it is easily detected. There is an odd calming sence about that.

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      • #13
        Originally posted by LadySilver
        I'm positive that they think those who don't speak Armenian are "stupid", I've heard them say it. The U.S. grown Armenian well since I live in an Armenian neighborhood they've become friends with my parents and they see that I guess I don't know that much of the culture or because I haven't been back there since I was 5 and that I get nervious when I have to talk to my family over there because I have a feeling like I don't know them. It's a little hard to explain. Also the other day I went out to eat with my neighbors which happen to be African American and White. We were walking up the street and the Armenians just kept staring and one of them said how does an Armenian come out of a Black and a White. To me it was just funny but is it always like that?
        Oh my, you hang around with blacks and whites, you are so cultured and diverse. That's the fad these days.
        Achkerov kute.

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        • #14
          Originally posted by sad_eyes
          P.S- I am the non armenian of the forum.
          "A" non-Armenian maybe, but not "THE" non-Armenian.

          At least you didn't say "I'm the only non-armenian in this forum".
          (For anyone not living in Britain, it's similar to a catch-phrase a character says in a popular comedy program here).
          Plenipotentiary meow!

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          • #15
            Originally posted by Anonymouse
            you hang around with blacks and whites, you are so cultured and diverse.
            Meaning, you think Armenians are not "White", nor, presumably, "Black"?
            Plenipotentiary meow!

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            • #16
              Originally posted by Anonymouse
              Oh my, you hang around with blacks and whites, you are so cultured and diverse. That's the fad these days.

              Originally posted by bell-the-cat
              Meaning, you think Armenians are not "White", nor, presumably, "Black"?
              It is amazing how divergent different readings can be!
              I have "distorted" Anonymouse's statement as follows:
              "To feel cool, why follow trends when you can simply follow your own path?"

              To be more Kryptic, I would have said:
              "I always lived in my own apartment." (Nietzsche)
              Last edited by Siamanto; 04-12-2005, 06:05 PM.
              What if I find someone else when looking for you? My soul shivers as the idea invades my mind.

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              • #17
                Originally posted by Siamanto
                It is amazing how divergent different readings can be!
                I have "distorted" Anonymouse's statement as follows:
                "To feel cool, why follow trends when you can simply follow your own path?"

                To be more Kryptic, I would have said:
                "I always lived in my own apartment." (Nietzsche)
                That is what he said.

                (This isnt aimed at any one person) Just because someone has black friends, doesnt mean they are following a trend or trying to be cool. I know that in US its easy to assume this, we have all seen it, but still...not nice. I personally dont really have black "friends", but I know people from Mali, Morrocco, etc. No trends, no patterns, talk to people who interest you.

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                • #18
                  Originally posted by ArmoBarbi
                  Just because someone has black friends, doesnt mean they are following a trend or trying to be cool. I know that in US its easy to assume this, we have all seen it, but still...not nice. I personally dont really have black "friends", but I know people from Mali, Morrocco, etc.
                  I agree! Having black friends does not necessarily mean "being trendy."


                  Originally posted by ArmoBarbi
                  No trends, no patterns, talk to people who interest you.
                  Your own path!
                  What if I find someone else when looking for you? My soul shivers as the idea invades my mind.

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                  • #19
                    Originally posted by bell-the-cat
                    "A" non-Armenian maybe, but not "THE" non-Armenian.

                    At least you didn't say "I'm the only non-armenian in this forum".
                    (For anyone not living in Britain, it's similar to a catch-phrase a character says in a popular comedy program here).
                    "The" as in the most active on the forum, I am aware that there are others.

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                    • #20
                      How Could Anyone Do this?

                      Hi...This is my first day in here and I wouldn't have come at all if it wasn't for a friend I met today who told me that they've seen my picture on Armenian Club. I had to swear to this friend that I've never heard about the site and I never go to such sites. However, we finally found out that I was actually a member and my picture was there with all my details. The person who has opened the account in my picture and the nickname of RoyalThorn has been operating this account as me for the past 2 years, without my knowledge. I had the same picture in one of my profiles on another chat program, and they have copied the picture and opened an account in my name and been talking to people in private for the past 2 years. Thank God I met this friend and God knows how long this person is going to operate with my picture and I can't even do anything or know who this person is. I am a proud Armenian and I've always been proud to be one, but this is the first time in my life that I am ashamed that we have such low lives and such despicable scums in our society, who come to these sites and operate in somebody else's identity. The guts of the person to put my picture and have a separate password to read all the private messages in my name is just unbelievable to me. This person has logged for 110 times in the past 2 years and there are 3 pages of people who have messaged RoyalThorn, which is supposed to be me. Whoever you are , you should be ashamed of yourself or even call yourself Armenian or even call yourself a human being. And if I ever find out who you are may Heavens have mercy, you will regret the day you were born, and I promise you I will see to it that you get what you deserve. Anyone, who has an idea about this person who has been impersonating me for the past 2 years please let me know, because I am furious beyond imagination and all I can say, is SHAME ON YOU!!!! YOU SCUM, JUST GO BACK UNDER THE DUNG WHERE YOU CAME FROM!!!

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