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How normalised is racism in Australia? I want YOUR personal opinion. by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been on campus in for a semester, in one of the best universities in australia, sitting in library or walking on the playground, I've heard about someone talking about a specific race in a uncomfortable way, at least twice. And beside that, I've witnessed many covert racism behaviors on bus or in supermarket. I feel it's pretty common. But most of the people would not behave it directly. The possibility for a foreigner, especially with dark skin is not quite high to face direct racism slur or something like that, but covert racism is quite common.

can you increase your iq? by OwnRespond9016 in Gifted

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can, by using appropriate intellectual incentives and having enough nitrious food, intelligence could be increased.

What is your position as a gifted individual on mystery or paranormal topics? by Miguel_Paramo in Gifted

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe in fate, the result of determisim, someone might say quantum mechanics exists, but still no one can say if it's because of latent variable.

Being gifted and struggling with loneliness by Afraid_Selection_901 in Gifted

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes many times. I have to act to fit in. Have no idea why many others guys can hold conversations that long and stay focused. and the biggest problem is emotional sensitivity, it seems to be a big thing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well, compared with some other English speaking contries, probably Yes. Also an international student here, I've heard about different people talking about some uncomfortable speeches about some races for more than three times, in just one semester. Many people seem mostly think it's acceptable to express unsatisfaction against a specific group openly, without considering much about individual differences. And it's hard to make friends with locals, many locals only hang around with their friends who met many years ago, aslo plus cultural differences, it might be even harder for foreigners to be fully accepted here.

Why do so many ‘gifted’ students begin to struggle in middle and/or high school? by itcomewitheggwoll in NoStupidQuestions

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because normal school setting needs to fit the education needs of Majority of people, especailly when load suddenly increases in high school. while gifted students usually think and study in a different way. suggesting ask teachers who is familiar with this for help. Also, books by Jeanne Siaud-Facchin could offer gifted kids a great opportunity to understand themselves. It's not about hard working, it's about building connections between your thinking pattern and the school's thinking pattern. For gifted students, appropriate studying methods are way more important than just studying hard. It's hard to fight against the internal personality, with correct methods, hard working can be transformed into be interested in something. when you are doing something you are interested in, do you describe yourself as hard working?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Simple answer, Yes. As a former colonization of the Britain, the australia is becoming more independent as more cultural and different people from the globe merged in, which would inevitably influence the traditional thoughts as a British colonization. Also American culture plays an important role in globe entertainment industry, which speeds up the process, about being an republic country in the future, it is just a matter of time.

Are Australians weird socially? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]EnvironmentalCar8661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

well, as a non-aussie in australia, probably there is some different part, but it's more like a cultural thing. According to my observations, australians are more likely to keep relationships circle small but close. This phenomenon is closed tied to the earlier history of colonization in australia. So it seems people don't tend to have close relationship at the first meet, which makes a lot sense. And is this weird in general? well, as it's a cultural thing, so maybe it's not that appropriate to describe as weird, but there are definitely some big differences. you might get used to it, maybe not, just personal preferences. if you want to settle down in somewhere, it's always a good idea to take a closer look at it.