Asian Life in New York City | Asian American Poll

ASIAN LIFE IN NEW YORK CITY
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:11:37 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Which NYC area offers the best environment for Asian Americans?
Manhattan | 53%
Queens/Flushing | 32%
Westchester | 3%
Long Island | 5%
Brooklyn | 4%
North Bergen | 3%

What's the best thing about living in the New York City area?
Being at the Center of the Universe | 32%
Great Street Life & Nightlife | 22%
Not Having to Drive Everywhere | 13%
Intellectual & Cultural Stimulation | 33%

What's the worst thing about living in the New York City area?
Horrible Winters | 32%
Lack of Personal Space | 2%
Rampant Ignorance & Prejudice toward Asians | 5%
Cramped Overpriced Housing | 61%

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To "Yes, I'm Asian too, 25":
You too? I thought I was one of those "freaks" who have a distaste for those supermodel "I"m too good for you"/gangsta wannabes! Not to say that I am denoucing my own ethnic background, but I find them irritating. It's been awhile since I've finally moved back to the city, but I havent seen any change. Perhaps that's why I walk alone on Broadway as oppose to running with the clones.
Serapis catullus-sister@yahoo.com Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 22:04:12 (PST)

I have dated white girls in my past, as well as asian women. personally, i do find white women very attractive, but deep down inside myself i find myself more attracted to asians. I guess it also has to do with growing up in an asian household where as 'you stick to your own kind' theory. and since then, i've only been going for asians. I have grown very fond of asians, though there are the 'bad seed' in some, but some are still good. hopefully i'll find that one, but i don't think i'll be going back to white women.
Regarding meeting people in clubs. I've determined that there are a few types of women who go to clubs. those who go there to dance and have a good time with their friends (without the thought of meeting a guy), those who go there to get away from everything else and just let loose, and maybe do that 'one night stand' thing, and then those genuine girls who go there in the 'hopes to meet the man of their dreams'. those who are going to the clubs to meet others for a relationship are a needle in a haystack. clubbing is more for those who just want to go out and have agood time. i rarely see / hear about people making a relationship out of it. just my 2 cents
clif red_dawg317@yahoo.com Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 10:31:56 (PST)

If you're into GOOD music, you should avoid EXIT. It's one of those 'jump on the bandwagon because its cool' places that all Asians here know about. But if you like Asian women (teenage girls who can't dress or use makeup) and hot guys (wannabe gangster kids), it's the playground for you.

Twilo is the place to be, but it's long been closed. =(
I guess Centro-Fly, Vinyl, and Sound Factory would be the next best places. Maybe Tunnel and Limelight but they've been closed too. Freakin' Giuliani.

So invite all your friends to (ruin) these places. There's nothing cooler than a club full of trendy asians dressed in black.

I can't stand those kids.
Yes, I'm Asian too, 25 Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 13:28:13 (PST)

Hi Cliff,

I don't know how to answer your question, but I'll try. I like white girls because I find them very attractive. Many of them are very sweet. I often find myself melting like butter in their presence. They may look tough outside but inside they are soft, like cherry-filled chocolate. I also find them more expressive with their feelings and more affectionate, just like me. They are great kissers too.

I've heard a lot from other Asian guys that they don't approach a white girl because they think she wouldn't like them. This is a mistake. White girls can be as insecure as you or me or any other human beings. It is a matter of how you approach them. I've met white girls (and gotten their phone numbers) more than any of my friends, even my white guy friends.

The best way to meet white girls (or Asian or any girls), from my experience, is through friends. A friend's party provides enormous opportunity for meeting someone. It is important then to have many friends and be social. If you don't have a friend having a party, you can throw one yourself and invite everybody. It doesn't have to be in your apt or house, it can be in a nice inexpensive bar.

Another great way to meet people is through social activities like going to a church's youth program (so many nice and fun girls, not nerdy religious freaks you may think), taking classes (e.g. Swing dancing, oh too many girls to dance with), volunteering (always more girls than guys), etc. Even if you don't like anyone you meet there romantically, be friend with them. You never know where it may lead you. Having meaningful friendship can mean so much, at least to me. It can lift your spirit, making you a happier person, more friendly, more confident, and, yes, more attractive.

Once in a while I do go to clubs. I've found it easier to meet girls in smaller clubs than in bigger ones. Girls in bigger clubs are often the "residents". They go clubbing every night. They practically live in the club and have practically lost a sense of reality. You can tell by their appearance: very snotty, walk like a princess, care about nobody but herself, came in pack with other snotty (but single) girls. These are the type of girls to avoid at all cost!

Another type of girls is the "visitors". They are not club people. They are just girls who come visit the club to dance and have real fun. They have a real job and other priorities in life other than just looking good like those "residents". These are the girls to go after.

But in general, I wouldn't expect to meet a decent girl from a club or bar too much, even though it does happen to me a few times, especially with a "visitor" in smaller clubs.

Good luck with your search. If you're having a problem with Asian girls, maybe it is the time for you to expand your horizon by considering white girls. You'd be surprised!

asian man 4 white girl Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 22:41:45 (PST)

For the asian women in here, where do you go to meet asian men? (if you like asian men) IF not, what do you not like about us asian american men?
DO you like to meet guys in clubs? Bars? grocery stores? (heh) as a single male who goes to these parties often, i find it quite difficult to find a decent female with some sort of morals and isn't into drugs/smoking. maybe its my bad luck, or that i'm looking too hard. I should just go with what they. the more you look, the harder to find when you don't look , they will sneak up on ya, and suprise you.
cliff reddawg317@yahoo.com Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 11:31:17 (PST)

asian man 4 white girl,
unfortunately for you, the genasia / XO / RenNetwork parties are 99% asian, and 1% other. I rarely see 'caucasians' there. If your interested in meeting caucasians, you may want to check out a club called "EXIT" on either friday or saturday nights. Its expensive to get in, but its one of the largest weekly asian / other clubs out there in NYC. If i may ask, why do you prefer white over asian? you don't like to date your own kind? (just curious)
Cliff reddawg317@yahoo.com Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 11:27:42 (PST)

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