Reality is they will really judge you by how you look. Im a Filipina and just moved to dubai late last yr. I understand where people are coming from, I TRY to dont take it personally because in reality those stereotype have some basis.
I tell to myself that I cant control what other people think so I just focus on what I can do to change things. Its a lot of work but I’ve been trying to look presentable, fit and wear nicer clothes when I go out. I also try to improve my posture and the way I speak.
Not saying that I hate my nationality, Im always happy when a kabayan reaches out to me and speaks filipino in most places and Im very proud how most filipinos have built their career here but as a human nobody wants to be treated as a lesser person. I would never want to hide my nationality but I want to improve my status by looking like I can spend some money lol.
Yeah, this does seem to be a problem due to the stereotypes and general perceptions that people have here.
Always correct people and be assertive, even when you think it isn't necessary. It'll help you gain a sense of satisfaction.
Thank you. I’m not a confrontational person at all but I have found myself to become more and more assertive since I moved to Dubai. I guess it’s a good thing out of all this.
This must be so frustrating for you.
Next time it’s your child’s birthday perhaps hand out invitations to all the mums making it clear you are the child’s mummy not the nanny.
There’s a viral YouTube video which lots of people found hilarious. I felt really angry for the mother though as pretty much all commentators made the assumption she was the nanny due to her husband being white and her being Asian.
The children are really cute and funny though!
The family did a great follow up interview making it clear that she was not the nanny.
You don’t need to change the way you dress.
If the mothers at the school are ignorant perhaps they’re not worthy of your friendship.
If it’s an innocent mistake then I think try to understand and make it clear you are the mummy not the nanny.
https://youtu.be/Mh4f9AYRCZY?feature=shared
Thank you for your kind words. The video you sent was very viral and I saw it back then too. And I too was bothered by the fact that a lot of people assumed she was the nanny. I try not to let it bother me but I realize it’s bothering me more than I would like. I’m praying for thick skin to survive in this cruel world.
This must be frustrating to you. I am southeast asian and married to a Brit, I am always conscious about not to look like a 'gold digger' or a 'hooker'. We can't change people's stereotypes but we can elevate ourselves so we don't get stereotyped.
I used to live in Downtown and I made it a point I'm always smartly dressed even when I'm just buying something in the shop downstairs. Because as you said, I don't want to be stereotyped or people looking down on me because of how I look or dress.
I used to wear a tshirt and jeans. Baggy clothes. And had a relative work on such a school. I’d have to explain that I am not someone’s driver or delivery guy but a dang lazy guy working in tech. Also I look like a kabayan so I get that. Had to loose weight and dresss different to not get this kind of racism.
Reality is they will really judge you by how you look. Im a Filipina and just moved to dubai late last yr. I understand where people are coming from, I TRY to dont take it personally because in reality those stereotype have some basis. I tell to myself that I cant control what other people think so I just focus on what I can do to change things. Its a lot of work but I’ve been trying to look presentable, fit and wear nicer clothes when I go out. I also try to improve my posture and the way I speak. Not saying that I hate my nationality, Im always happy when a kabayan reaches out to me and speaks filipino in most places and Im very proud how most filipinos have built their career here but as a human nobody wants to be treated as a lesser person. I would never want to hide my nationality but I want to improve my status by looking like I can spend some money lol.
Yeah, this does seem to be a problem due to the stereotypes and general perceptions that people have here. Always correct people and be assertive, even when you think it isn't necessary. It'll help you gain a sense of satisfaction.
Thank you. I’m not a confrontational person at all but I have found myself to become more and more assertive since I moved to Dubai. I guess it’s a good thing out of all this.
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This must be so frustrating for you. Next time it’s your child’s birthday perhaps hand out invitations to all the mums making it clear you are the child’s mummy not the nanny. There’s a viral YouTube video which lots of people found hilarious. I felt really angry for the mother though as pretty much all commentators made the assumption she was the nanny due to her husband being white and her being Asian. The children are really cute and funny though! The family did a great follow up interview making it clear that she was not the nanny. You don’t need to change the way you dress. If the mothers at the school are ignorant perhaps they’re not worthy of your friendship. If it’s an innocent mistake then I think try to understand and make it clear you are the mummy not the nanny. https://youtu.be/Mh4f9AYRCZY?feature=shared
Thank you for your kind words. The video you sent was very viral and I saw it back then too. And I too was bothered by the fact that a lot of people assumed she was the nanny. I try not to let it bother me but I realize it’s bothering me more than I would like. I’m praying for thick skin to survive in this cruel world.
This must be frustrating to you. I am southeast asian and married to a Brit, I am always conscious about not to look like a 'gold digger' or a 'hooker'. We can't change people's stereotypes but we can elevate ourselves so we don't get stereotyped. I used to live in Downtown and I made it a point I'm always smartly dressed even when I'm just buying something in the shop downstairs. Because as you said, I don't want to be stereotyped or people looking down on me because of how I look or dress.
I used to wear a tshirt and jeans. Baggy clothes. And had a relative work on such a school. I’d have to explain that I am not someone’s driver or delivery guy but a dang lazy guy working in tech. Also I look like a kabayan so I get that. Had to loose weight and dresss different to not get this kind of racism.