As we passed all there countries it struck me how far less diverse is Poland in terms of nationalities and people when compared to for example Germany. It is kind of incredible for me to see so many faces from all around the world in just one place. In Berlin the taxi driver is Turkish, the waiter is Polish and the tour guide could be British. If you look at Poland on the other hand, people are still wierded out when they see a black or an Arab person in the bus. It's not that I'm criticising Poles; I understand why our country is so far behind west Europe or Asia in this diversity tolerance matter. It is just amazing and kind of eye-opening for me that all these people can live in one place and even get on with each other without problem.
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You've clearly had a rather positive response to ethnic diversity - it enables an exchange of ideas and facilitates progress.
OdpowiedzUsuńHowever, for many people diversity is threatening. They prefer things they are used to (like the famous character from "Rejs"). New experiences (foreign food, darker skin colours, languages they don't understand) make them feel uncomfortable. And in extreme case they become radical enough to actively 'defend their race and culture' against intruders from other continents.
And don't be so hesitant about criticising Poles. You are a Pole yourself so you have every right. Just be thoughtful.