I saw an ad on the internet for English teachers. A Danish teacher (from Denmark) is leaving Thailand after teaching for some years and announced his vacancy. His ad apologized to all the Filipino teachers and said the owner doesn't want any Asian teachers, but any other non-native English speakers are OK. I posted a question to him and here's his reply: (my user name is "caydii")
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Re:English teacher
| Re:English teacher, Yesterday, 2008-01-11 18:02:32 | |
| Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 1 Member No.: 56,299 Joined: 2008-01-03  | Hi I did ask the owner of the school your question. (the owner is a Chinese lady) I first have to say this is the owners answer and does in no way reflect what I think about the "problem". Her answer was: The parents of the students want there kids to study with a "farang" (white) teacher, not an Asian. She have before said no to an African American and a American Chinese. I am very sorry to tell you this, and i don't understand it. I don't understand how a Chinese person can be a racist against Chinese people, but you see it all the time in Thailand. Regards and respect Lars QUOTE Hi, I saw your posting and was puzzled by the restriction the owner has on teachers. No Asian teachers? What does he mean? No Asian looking teachers? What if I'm an American Chinese who grew up in the US and speak just like a native? Would you ask him that? Thanks! caydii |
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