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%
Proud NYC Asian has it wrong. The rent part, the weather aspect, and the white folks in number 4? hellooo? And as for number 5, which city has more investment bankers who make more than the rest of us combined? Try actually living in SF before you post some sorry crap like that.
Not hatin' on SF
Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 01:29:34 (PST)
Proud NYC Asian,
I am a Californian AM who's going to college in NY. I've become fond of the state and NYC over the years, and I have contemplated leaving my hometown of Rolling Hills in L.A. to try my luck in the Big Apple. I agree with many of the things you've said, but one of your points puzzles me:
4)Do you mind encountering ignorant and lousy white folks who don't f***king care about Asians? Do you want to see white people who have an real interest in Asian economic and social issues?
Are white New Yorkers really that concerned about Asian issues? I'm surprised, because I thought that Asians in California would have more economic/political power due to their superior numbers and greater concentration. Well, that's what I've always thought anyway. Correct me if I'm wrong though -- do you base your opinions are facts? I'm curious. If whites in NYC really do care about Asian issues, then I'm DEFINATELY defecting to the East Coast!
On The West Coast and Dreaming...
Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 00:32:20 (PST)
bay area asian guy
Truth, Right On
Kaiser
Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 08:41:54 (PST)
CBC,
NYC vs SF? It really comes down to what you really want. Here are some of the question you might want to ask yourself.
1)Do you like sunny weather and a mild climate most of the year? Or do you prefer the different seasons?
2)Do you need to be surrounded with Asians who share the same values with you(whether they are superficial or genuine)? Do you want to feel more independent and individualistic than your Asian Peers?
3)Do you want to pay overly expensive rents with very few options? Do you want to look into many diverse neighborhoods that might offer different housing settings and rent prices?
4)Do you mind encountering ignorant and lousy white folks who don't f***king care about Asians? Do you want to see white people who have an real interest in Asian economic and social issues?
5)Do you aspire to be a millionaire or someone who makes a sh*tload of $$$? Or do you just want to have a good stable job with a substantial/reasonable amount of money?
6)Are you the person who wants to meet a special someone just for the thrill of it? Or are you the family man, wanting to find true love that leads to a family?
7) Finally, do you want to meet Asian guys and girls who appear less down to earth and have superficial and overly materialistic aspirations? Or do you want to meet Asians with many different perspectives and who come from many different walks of life and appear much more genuine?
If you answered yes on most of the 1st question of each number, then you would want to live in San Francisco. If you answered yes to most of the 2nd question of each number then New York is the place for you.
Proud NYC Asian
Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 07:58:09 (PST)
I would advice against moving to San Francisco, unless you happen to have a great job offer you don't want to pass up. I've lived in the Bay Area for a great part of my life, except for my college years in Southern California. The people have really changed here. It's tough to meet people who are down to earth and easy going. A lot of people think they are smarter and better than everyone else. Dating is horrible, unless you are willing to settle. It's actually funny because you have these executive admins who says they want people at their "level", so they only want to date CEOs?! Guys here go on dates and feel compelled to disclose their financial situation(assuming they are rich), because they think it's the only way they can attract women. Housing is still very expensive here. In fact, there was some news segment about women exchanging sex for housing.
I have thought about leaving the Bay Area quite a bit in the last few months, but have decided to stay for now. My family is important to me and I want to be near them. My friends are all slowly moving away though...
bay area asian guy
Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 11:11:06 (PST)
MLK,
There is a difference if the guys in
San Jose are homeless, but that is far
from the truth. Typically, the lifestyle of San Jose requires double imcome to get into a normal house. That
is why many people rent or live in Condo.
So, birds of the feather flock together.
San Jose girls going for 1/2 million
dollar home and escort girls what is
the difference? If they are going for
cash then they are one and the same,
Don't you think?
DUH!
Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 13:44:38 (PST)
Hi SF people,
I am a CBC up here in Vancouver and I am moving to the United States in about a year to go to Law School.
I have not made up my mind about going to the East coast or staying on the West coast.
What will be the deciding factors are the following:
1) Does NY or SF have a large population of FOB's who pretend they're still in Asia. (Hongers have infested Vancouver and driven out the CBC's)
2) How do the white people feel about Asians in NY and SF? Do they accept the ABC's, do they respect us?
3) Are the ladies in NY and SF more superficial -- they like the physically attractive, party-animal surfer types -- or materialistic?
PS) Vancouver's practically f***ing Hong Kong now. The Chinese people don't speak a word of English.
CBC in Vancouver
Monday, November 12, 2001 at 20:05:05 (PST)
to what are you on mon:
Hey, don't knock the girl who's looking for a guy with a roof over his head. It's wise for a girl to look for a man who owns a house in San Jose. Sure beats going out with a homeless person, don't you think?
Often times though, the girl already owns her own home and can only speculate that if the man she's dating still hasn't gotten his act together to buy his own cave dwelling, then maybe he's just going out with her because of her HOUSE and not her looks or personality.
To party person...been there...done everything:
There are romantic restaurants, scenic views, and places to walk and talk in most large cities in the US and around the world. Don't limit yourself and your life experiences simply because you are loyal to your hometown.
And by the way, if you equate walking and talking with a "ho", "escort", or "massage girl" in a "romantic setting" to the actual experience of having a romantic time, then you haven't really been there and done all that. In fact, you've got a long long way to go yet, hunny bunny. Real romance happens in the most unexpected places and it's the experience of being with a wonderful person that imparts the romantic feeling for any particular location, be it in an unromantic and smelly supermarket or even a crowded elevator.
MLK
Monday, November 12, 2001 at 10:25:07 (PST)
Interesting site... I somewhat agree with what's been said about San Francisco. I find the people in SF, male or female to be more open to meeting new people. They're also more into the inner persona whereas south bay can be a bit more materialistic. That's NOT to say however, that people who live in the 408 area are snobs. Having grown up in Cupertino, I'll say that it simply that south bay people have different priorities than SF people. They're generally more capitalistic in their thinking.
Thanks,
Kevin
Kevin Yang
Monday, November 12, 2001 at 09:19:58 (PST)
Why would any asian person say the worst thing about living in SF: Too crowded with Asians. Thats pretty messed up, if you ask me
asdf
Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 14:40:04 (PST)
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