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by creakingstairs 1153 days ago
> Another factor I think is whether you come from a “welcomed” country.

Definitely a factor. My wife is not Asian and she gets way more opportunities than me to make friends in Japan, though it is a double edged sword as being treated differently can get really annoying after a while.

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> as being treated differently can get really annoying after a while

Yes, I can relate. I am blind, and 90% of all the interactions I have with strangers in public spaces are drenched in pity and patronisation. Being special sucks!