Asian Life in New York City | Asian American Poll

ASIAN LIFE IN NEW YORK CITY
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:11:33 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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One choice that is out of sync with this poll, and it really bothers me.... Rampant Ignorance and Prejudice toward Asians?????

If there are any Asians out there who think NY is more racist towards Asians than in some Central or West Coast city...I really like to hear their story and I beg to differ.

The lack of personal space is a fact in NY, but a rampant ignorance and prejudice of Asians is simply not true at all. I know there are some bias incidents against Asians in NY, that we can all agree on, but to use the word "rampant" is somewhat misleading and does a great disservice to NY and its acceptance of outsiders and foreigners.

I like your observations and not to get out of the topic but how many Baby-Boomers and their children Echo-Boomers act like they rule the g-damn world??

As a fellow Gen-xers I just see alot of them with contempt because all the care about is exploiting others while they get their way. Its funny watching a spoiled parent with spoiled children walking around.

This is very true indeed. Most Xers have this mentality that this world is theirs and that their ambitions are justified at all costs...such as..making more money than their peers and exploiting others to attain it. Part of it has to do with their baby boomer parents who have this notion that life is about material well being and nothing else.

Perhaps our failed foreign policies and the exploitation of foreign workers overseas which are created by mostly the baby boomers lead to the 9-11 attacks which is now leading to a rethinking of our flawed capitalistic culture.

Asian Manhattanite Monday, May 20, 2002 at 09:27:13 (PDT)

firesnake,

Depends how much you have. A lot of the big name banks have retail consumer groups now.

I've had good experiences with Solomon Smith Barney, Goldman Sach, and JP Morgan managing my money in the long term.

Smith Barney is part of Citibank Citigroup. So they aren't that exclusive and pretty accessible to anybody these day. Goldman and JP are just a little bit more exclusive in their clientelle.

Depends on how conservative your outlook is. Basically if your hype-conservative in this day age make sure everything you have is insured. Most fiancial advisor might tell you to take bigger risk because of your age (<30). But you can get insured mutual funds, insured account, insured etc. Granted your gain is not that great, but in worst case...you still got your shirt.

On the other end if your a huge risk taker you can get on the currency exchange. 1:100 leveraging is quite helpful. A lot of people are play with that new currency Eruo. But I wouldn't get involved unless you knew the manager had a solid track record. 1:100 leverage means you give them $1 and if they F*** up you're out $100 they borrowed at the end of the day.
AC dropout Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 14:33:54 (PDT)

Hey there -- I just moved to the Upper West Side and was wondering if anyone can refer me to a financial advisor (names/organizations/etc.) I'm trying to manage my budget and long-term financial goals, but don't know where or how to start. Kinda clueless, and there's waay too many places to go squander money around here! Any help would be very much appreciated.
firesnake Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 18:24:32 (PDT)

Asian Manhattanite:

I like your observations and not to get out of the topic but how many Baby-Boomers and their children Echo-Boomers act like they rule the g-damn world??

As a fellow Gen-xers I just see alot of them with contempt because all the care about is exploiting others while they get their way. Its funny watching a spoiled parent with spoiled children walking around.
NYCer Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 15:29:19 (PDT)

AC Dropout,

"...hotter than Jet Li"

They are hair styling engineers not mircle workers.

The trendy HK places in Chinatown should run you about $30 with tip and hair wash.
AC Dropout Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 13:37:57 (PDT)

Well, I'm kinda broke right now, so I'm looking for something rather not too expensive. Tell me more about those places in Chinatown that you said are HK trendy. Where are they exactly and how much do they cost? How about the Japanese one in Midtown that can make me look hotter than Jet Li? What so good about them? I think we need a Zagat-style shopping guide for Asian dudes like me.

trendy but broke Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 00:25:45 (PDT)

trendy,

Ever try a Japanese stylist in Mid-town. They'll make you light years ahead of the crowd.

I know a few places in Chinatown that are very HK trendy.

What are you looking for?
AC Dropout Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 14:14:21 (PDT)

go to any hairdresser that is Japanese....but be ready to shove out an arm and a leg for your haircut.

As saying goes..what you get is what you paid for!

Those Chinatown salons are good for guys who just want their hair to be trimmed off and nothing else. Don't expect anything trendy and cool from those hairdressers.

Asian Manhattanite Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 12:47:17 (PDT)

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