Asian Life in San Francisco | Asian American Poll

ASIAN LIFE IN SAN FRANCISCO
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:09:04 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Which San Francisco Bay area offers the best environment for Asian Americans?
Downtown SF | 47%
East Bay | 31%
Marin County | 8%
South San Francisco | 14%

What's the best thing about living in the San Francisco Bay area?
Breathtaking Scenic Beauty | 40%
Clean Air | 19%
Lots of Fine Chinese Restaurants | 15%
Asians Everywhere | 18%
Great Universities, Skiing and Wine | 8%

What's the worst thing about living in the San Francisco Bay area?
No Summer Weather | 12%
Perpetual Gridlock | 40%
Too Crowded with Asians | 1%
Shortage of Decent Housing | 47%

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"I was thinking about moving out to California. I think its south of San Jose, Pleasanton or something like that. I was wondering what the opinion of that area is and if it's Asian friendly and how IR relationships are in that area. It'd only be for 6 months. Thanks!"

Hey there Mile High Asian Guy. Pleasanton is actually north of San Jose, east of Oakland. It's a very nice, upscale area known as the Tri-Valley. Many ballplayers and singers live out there. There are Asian girls, but it's mostly white (which isn't so bad after all). Let me tell you. There are some of the finest white girls you will ever see. Go to Stoneridge Mall, especially Hollister Co., and you will be in heaven. rrRRrrRR
TSJ Eric@KristinKreuk.net Friday, June 14, 2002 at 23:59:27 (PDT)

Pleasanton is nice. I grew up near there...in Lafayette.

There is a very nice mall in Pleasanton...and a country club. Crow Canyon, I believe--so if you like tennis or golf, you'll like it. My brother used go there every day.

It's pretty Asian-friendly. White-dominated, but they're pretty liberal. I think you'll like it.
penelope Friday, June 14, 2002 at 21:15:18 (PDT)

"Basically, I'm one of those who believes no matter where you came from, you will end up being the same person."

Very true, but that doesn't give people the excuse not to change their faults or shortcomings.

One thing that I noticed is that many ABCs like to imitate rest of the Americans when it comes to failures..What's that? DENIAL. They're always in denial of something bad, no need to deny your wrong doing, just change it! Such arrogance is part of our culture, we'll eventually pay a big price if this sh*t keeps happening.

Look at our parents..Many of them didn't have jack in the 1st place, but that didn't stop them from doing the right things.

LSD Friday, June 14, 2002 at 12:12:08 (PDT)

I was thinking about moving out to California. I think its south of San Jose, Pleasanton or something like that. I was wondering what the opinion of that area is and if it's Asian friendly and how IR relationships are in that area. It'd only be for 6 months. Thanks!
Mile High Asian Guy Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 21:55:26 (PDT)

AC,

I know well enough that Chinatown is next to ground zero.

Let me ask you a question. What's up with many of the Chinatown businesses complaining that they're losing money due to the lack of tourists? Remember many restaurants/shops in Chinatown cater to tourists, such as those that sell t-shirts, Chinese souvenirs, and the restaurants on Mott St.

I'm sure you've seen the news, several organizations have been helping some Chinese businesses cope with the losses. Perhaps these guys are bunch of crooks and liars, they want to siphon some funds while their businesses are doing well!

LSD Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 10:37:38 (PDT)

LSD,

"The fact that there is a current recession and economic crisis in Chinatown is not the fault of the 9-11 terrorist attacks but the lack of innovation and new trends during bad times."

Have you ever been in the city of NY. Manhattan Chinatown is right next to ground zero.

What are you talking about? The prices set in Mahattan Chinatown cater to the immigrant population. Not to tourist. If they were catering to tourist the prices in Chinatown would look more like Little Italy. $30 a plate.

Not to say there are stores in Mahattan Chinatown that cater to the tourist business. But they are few and far between.

When the police first set up id checks in Chinatown after 9/11. Half the population of Chinatown disappeared due to illegal aliens not wanting to go there to get ID checked. Now that the check points are gone Chinatown is somewhat looking normal again.

My advice, get a good job and don't try to go into business yourself. At least not in Chinatown.
AC Dropout Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 10:02:50 (PDT)

"I see many FOBs and even people like our parents who are more focused and productive than the ABCs. ABCs have the advantage yet many don't take full advantage of the opportunities."

Yeah, for most of us, everything came so easy. We were born into a nice house in the 'burbs (well, most of us - I certainly wasn't). Our parents have professional jobs. We never knew any struggle in our lives.

However, this all goes back to the Confucianism philosophy. Are we all products of our environment? Or would we end being the same person no matter what our upringing?

Say, for instance. Some kid growing up in Bed Stuy or East Oakland, with a single mother, made something of himself, and became a local supreme court judge. They will say, "Oh. He grew up in the hood, and never had much. His parents were never there for him, so he learned at a young age how to be tough and independent because he had to fend for everything he's got."

If that same guy turned out to be the local druglord, they would use the exact same explanation!

For a rich kid who becomes successful, they will say, "Yeah, he had a good family support system. He went to the best of schools, and was in the best of company."

If that same guy turned out bad, they will say, "Yeah, everything came so easy for him. He had a silver spoon in his mouth. He never learned the value of a dollar because he never had to work a day in his life." Rich kids get bored sometime. They turn to crime for some excitement in their lives.

Basically, I'm one of those who believes no matter where you came from, you will end up being the same person.

TSJ Eric@KristinKreuk.net Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 12:36:29 (PDT)

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