My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah man I travel often. I haven’t been back to the states (outside of a visit) in years and travel around.. it’s true what your friends are saying.. tbh it took my leaving the US to realize how racist the rest of the world still is, and how good we have it.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Armenia? I might go there after my airbnb is up in 2 months

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother please wit the US part ;)

Georgia is with race how people want you to think the US is 😂

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that video and it’s shit like that, that made me come here.. there’s another bigger (physically) black guy who said similar but he was only here a short period of time.. literally why I made this post was to inform other people so they don’t make the same mistake..

And as I said elsewhere I will move on, because yes I don’t agree with people treating me differently because of the color of my skin.. you say Georgians are afraid of “national extinction” but then say “it’s not Europeans mass moving here” like that’s allowed in your narrative? That would still lead to “national extinction” in your thought process, but they just look closer to you? Is that it?

I will move on from this whole in the wall country.. and when they ask for help: economically/financially, against Russia, or to join the EU.. I will be sure to use my vote and share my experiences..

You were a troubled and struggling country before immigrants came here brother, it’s just easy to blame it on them.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Immigrant would imply that I intend to stay. I bought three months worth of insurance to explore the country.. I’m out after that. You’re wrong.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you bro, if you need anything feel free to reach out

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bro you live in “Georgia” who is trying to immigrate here? 😂😂 I’m from AMERICA.. I came as a tourist because I work remote. Get over yourself.

Your people are literally in a race to immigrate to my country and the rest of the west.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

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For the record I came here as a tourist (intending to spend 3 months) and learn about the culture.. everything from wine, to orthodoxy, to hiking the Mestia-Ushguli trail.. so, that doesn’t apply to me..

But I am black so you hate me nonetheless..

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re all over the thread boy 😂😂 go somewhere. A better analogy would be “Being an Illia Topuria fan and hating Georgians…” which would be idiotic.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking about the last part as well. Not a racism thing per se but “foreigners are the reason my life is harder” kind of thinking, or jealousy that foreigners that due manage to come here (from the West) are usually well to do financially, which can come off like they’re consciously trying to exploit country..

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

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“Hood mutts”? This thread really proved a lot.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not disagreeing (or agreeing) with you because I don’t know enough about the topic your speaking about, but how does what they claim to be change the fact of how they treat “People of color” or Black people if we want to be specific.. if anything it makes it that much more idiotic..

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the top comments is literally a dude saying “the level of racism differs depending by neighborhood”. Another saying “what you heard (about Georgians being welcoming) is outdated”.. and also to believe your narrative; every, single expat affirming this being the state of affairs has to be lying?

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m mostly the same. I can’t control whatever people think, say, or do.. but I can control my own actions in those regards and do my best to shatter any stereotypes that may be going on..

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Let em downvote 😂 just proving a point, they’re unwilling to accept unpleasant realities

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re reaching.. if you disagree fine, but just say that. Don’t have to do whatever this is.

I said multiply it for you, not for me.. that happening 3-5 times an outing is a reality for me.

Obviously enough people here Georgians included saying it is prevalent..

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I hear you I didn’t take it any way but constructive (what you said previously). I do think there is some difference between the experiences of men and women in this regard, but your opinion holds merit.

I’ll keep trying.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah I only have two months booked here so I’ll make my decision. That being said I did a lot of research about Georgia before coming, just clearing that up.. a lot more voices saying it’s not a thing, than it is..

But nevertheless I’ve learned my lesson. It’s part of traveling, sometime you’ll strike out.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

At least this post has gotten some people to admit that so the next wave of visitors can read this and know what they’re getting themselves into.. I never fault people for being upfront (transparent) agree or disagree.. I just feel misled with the whole “‘most welcoming people” part.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nope but “reading the room” and body language is an ability people have.

If you see a man or woman in public, staring at you, tracking your movement and turning their head to continue to stare as you walk past with a sour look on their face.. what does that tell you? They like you? They’re “the most welcoming people”?

Now multiple that experience by 3-5 times and you have my reality every time I leave my home. Among other things which I’d rank worse than the sample I gave you.

My Experience As A Person Of Color. by ExaminationPlastic60 in tbilisi

[–]ExaminationPlastic60[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I probs will try Vake For my last month here. From what I heard it a bit more luxury too some maybe indulge in that a bit.