Why are asians bad drivers? and other questions here...

nate.the.great · 10-20-2006, 11:16 AM

I thought it might be interesting to start a thread like this. I'll do my best to answer any questions about asian culture.

Why are asians bad drivers?
The majority of bad asian drivers are immigrants. If you ever visit Taiwan, you'll know why they are such bad drivers. In asia, street signals and laws are "optional". Driving is insane there. You HAVE to drive under the speed limit so you'll have time to avoid people breaking laws on the road. Let me give you an example...
When driving on the highway, we assume people coming from an on-ramp will merge properly into traffic. In Taiwan, many people just bomb onto the freeway, and whoever is on it needs to get out of the way. So, sometimes you see asians slowing down at random times on the roads, and sometimes you see a bomber. That's because they're trying to avoid the random bomber. Hit and runs are very common there. If you park on the street there, dont' be surprised if you have "surprises" waiting for you when you get back. Your car may have dings, or you may be missing a sideview mirror.

Another reason is that many asians (like my parents) are very conservative. They came here for a higher education, so they're kinda nerdy and conservative. My mom takes forever when she's doing any type of reverse manuever. She figures if she takes a little extra time, she might be able to avoid an accident that would cost her a lot of money.

So how do people have nice cars there?
First of all, people who have nice cars there are VERY rich. Taxes on new cars are insane. For example, you can get a new Lexus RX for about 40K. It will cost you more than 65K if you buy it in Taiwan. If you're rich enough to have a car like that, you're also rich enough to have a place to park it. Also, people who are really rich have drivers. It's much more common there than here.

teesutt · 10-20-2006, 11:18 AM

Best bumper sticker ever:

Im not driving drunk, Im asian.

Joe Boxer · 10-20-2006, 11:19 AM

IBmerilee

:waves:

merilee · 10-20-2006, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Boxer

IBmerilee

:waves:

You think you're funny, don't you? You're hi LAR ious!

I come from a family of horrible Asian drivers. I probably have my faults as well, but I know these few rules that make me an exception to the rule:

1. I drive over 75 in the far left lane, but only for PASSING.
2. I don't overuse my brakes.
3. I usually know where I'm going so I don't have to suddenly (but slowly) merge into other lanes.
4. I can see over the dash.
5. I was taught to drive by non-Asian instructors.
6. I'm a twinkie: yellow on the outside, white on the inside.

Scoobie Noobie · 10-20-2006, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merilee

You think you're funny, don't you? You're hi LAR ious!

I come from a family of horrible Asian drivers. I probably have my faults as well, but I know these few rules that make me an exception to the rule:

1. I drive over 75 in the far left lane, but only for PASSING.
2. I don't overuse my brakes.
3. I usually know where I'm going so I don't have to suddenly (but slowly) merge into other lanes.
4. I can see over the dash.
5. I was taught to drive by non-Asian instructors.
6. I'm a twinkie: yellow on the outside, white on the inside.

Yes, but how well do you autocross?

Joe Boxer · 10-20-2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merilee

You think you're funny, don't you? You're hi LAR ious!

6. I'm a twinkie: yellow on the outside, white on the inside.

I am still waiting for verification on #6.

kthxbai!

merilee · 10-20-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Boxer

I am still waiting for verification on #6.

kthxbai!

Keeeeeep on waiting.

Joe Boxer · 10-20-2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merilee

Keeeeeep on waiting.

*taps foot*

svx'ed · 10-20-2006, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merilee

6. I'm a twinkie: yellow on the outside, white on the inside.

I lol'd.

ibOLMEKreturns

boxered · 10-20-2006, 11:19 AM

I thought it was blacks..

IBracist!1!

ingko · 10-20-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxered

I thought it was blacks..

IBracist!1!

Not to be racist, but this is racist, i thought blacks were the worst drivers since there are NONE of note in motorsport. Asians at least have F1 and MotoGP secured. I will say though, that whites are the worst drivers in terms of crash statistics.

24 · 10-20-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingko

Not to be racist, but this is racist, i thought blacks were the worst drivers since there are NONE of note in motorsport. Asians at least have F1 and MotoGP secured. I will say though, that whites are the worst drivers in terms of crash statistics.

Black people suck at golf too.

Joe Boxer · 10-20-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcmomentum

Black people suck at golf too.

White men can't jump.

Asinine · 10-20-2006, 11:20 AM

Affss

ZMANNH25rs · 10-20-2006, 11:20 AM

What is your obsession with pubic hair ?

Joe Boxer · 10-20-2006, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMANNH25rs

What is your obsession with pubic hair ?

...I was loved by a bearded priest as a young boy. It, obviously, has carried over into my adult sex life.

2K1 Carbon Blue · 10-20-2006, 11:28 AM

I've always wanted to know more about the naming conventions for Asian names.

In NA, we usually are addressed by given name followed by family name.

But I've noticed that it may not necessarily be the same in Asian countries.

eg:

Kim Il Jong and Kim Il Sung.

I'm assuming that Kim is the family name (father and son).

Also, I receive emails from a friend who is Japanese, and her last name preceeds her first name in the emails. And also when announced during the Pride Fights, the last name preceeds the first name.

I'm guessing that these cultures place more emphasis on family than individuality, and thus the family name are said first?

Whaaaaat's the deal?

merilee · 10-20-2006, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2K1 Carbon Blue

I'm guessing that these cultures place more emphasis on family than individuality, and thus the family name are said first?

Bingo! Would you like a cookie?

But, seriously, the Asian cultures put family above all else. When I am introducing myself to other Asians (well, at least my parents' Asian friends), I will use my last name, then my first name.

2K1 Carbon Blue · 10-20-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merilee

Bingo! Would you like a cookie?

But, seriously, the Asian cultures put family above all else. When I am introducing myself to other Asians (well, at least my parents' Asian friends), I will use my last name, then my first name.

Yes please. I hear you are a wonderful baker.

Thank you for the confirmation. I have always wondered if that was the case, but I was not quite sure. Now I know, and knowing is......yadda yadda yadda

Gil · 10-20-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merilee

But, seriously, the Asian cultures put family above all else. When I am introducing myself to other Asians (well, at least my parents' Asian friends), I will use my last name, then my first name.

the japanese naming convention has the surname last.

bakadayo · 10-20-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gil_ong

the japanese naming convention has the surname last.

Where the heck did you get that notion? @_@ Maybe they will put their surname last for and as a Western convention (i.e. Romanized names), but when writing out the Kanji, the surname is first just like Chinese names.

h2o · 10-20-2006, 02:26 PM

O rly?

Gil · 10-20-2006, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakadayo

Where the heck did you get that notion? @_@ Maybe they will put their surname last for and as a Western convention (i.e. Romanized names), but when writing out the Kanji, the surname is first just like Chinese names.

i was screwing around. didn't think anyone would take it seriously.

WRX11 · 10-20-2006, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merilee

Bingo! Would you like a cookie?

But, seriously, the Asian cultures put family above all else. When I am introducing myself to other Asians (well, at least my parents' Asian friends), I will use my last name, then my first name.

You obvious is a twinky because any of your parent's Asian friends would have already known your last name so only your first name is necessary. Just like here, your full name is used only when you're in trouble and your parents is yelling for you.

merilee · 10-20-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX11

You obvious is a twinky because any of your parent's Asian friends would have already known your last name so only your first name is necessary. Just like here, your full name is used only when you're in trouble and your parents is yelling for you.

Oh, Good Lord, just reading that made me cringe.

Yes, Mr. Obvious, but out of politeness and respect, I always introduce myself by my full name, even if they're friends of my parents.

My parents never used my full name when they yelled at me.

10-20-2006, 11:16 AM	#1
nate.the.great Scooby Specialist Member#: 72031 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: poor grammar fuels my anger Vehicle: 2017 SS 1LE	Why are asians bad drivers? and other questions here... I thought it might be interesting to start a thread like this. I'll do my best to answer any questions about asian culture. Why are asians bad drivers? The majority of bad asian drivers are immigrants. If you ever visit Taiwan, you'll know why they are such bad drivers. In asia, street signals and laws are "optional". Driving is insane there. You HAVE to drive under the speed limit so you'll have time to avoid people breaking laws on the road. Let me give you an example... When driving on the highway, we assume people coming from an on-ramp will merge properly into traffic. In Taiwan, many people just bomb onto the freeway, and whoever is on it needs to get out of the way. So, sometimes you see asians slowing down at random times on the roads, and sometimes you see a bomber. That's because they're trying to avoid the random bomber. Hit and runs are very common there. If you park on the street there, dont' be surprised if you have "surprises" waiting for you when you get back. Your car may have dings, or you may be missing a sideview mirror. Another reason is that many asians (like my parents) are very conservative. They came here for a higher education, so they're kinda nerdy and conservative. My mom takes forever when she's doing any type of reverse manuever. She figures if she takes a little extra time, she might be able to avoid an accident that would cost her a lot of money. So how do people have nice cars there? First of all, people who have nice cars there are VERY rich. Taxes on new cars are insane. For example, you can get a new Lexus RX for about 40K. It will cost you more than 65K if you buy it in Taiwan. If you're rich enough to have a car like that, you're also rich enough to have a place to park it. Also, people who are really rich have drivers. It's much more common there than here.

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teesutt Scooby Specialist Member#: 127940 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: One Big Ass Mistake America Vehicle: * Evil shenanigans	Best bumper sticker ever: Im not driving drunk, Im asian.

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2K1 Carbon Blue Scooby Newbie Member#: 70903 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: GTA, ON	I've always wanted to know more about the naming conventions for Asian names. In NA, we usually are addressed by given name followed by family name. But I've noticed that it may not necessarily be the same in Asian countries. eg: Kim Il Jong and Kim Il Sung. I'm assuming that Kim is the family name (father and son). Also, I receive emails from a friend who is Japanese, and her last name preceeds her first name in the emails. And also when announced during the Pride Fights, the last name preceeds the first name. I'm guessing that these cultures place more emphasis on family than individuality, and thus the family name are said first? Whaaaaat's the deal?

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h2o Scooby Specialist Member#: 7946 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ROC -> Republic of California Vehicle: 94/9 MX-5/Fit ZoomZoom/VTEC Kick'in Y0!	O rly?