RE: South African BE Office?

[Mike Fortey <forteymj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> US or international blacks apparently receive a
> different reaction from
> whites or natives.  

Very much so.

> The African population is
> aligned along a tribal basis.

That's rather patronising and not the reason for
different treatment.

> Outsiders don't really fit the model.  They don't
> receive equal treatment
> from any of the groups.  They aren't white, so that
> group doesn't respect
> them.  

(Only in South Africa. Not the rest of the place)

> They aren't African natives, so they don't
> get respect from that
> group either. 

Correct. A black Westerner is in fact treated just
like any white man by the black population for all
intents and purposes. Perhaps even derided more. How
would YOU feel if some rich bloke started lording it
up around your neighborhood with more money than you
can dream of, telling you all about how terrible your
life should be, while knowing sweet FA, yet trying to
claim to be 'kindred' and complaining how their
ancenstors were taken away to a rich country 10
generations ago and how that was so terrible. You'd
probably try to take the arrogant fool for a sucker
and mug him or con him at the first chance - which is
often pretty much what happens. IMHO, it's easier to
work within South Africa as a white Westerner than a
black one.

> A group composed of international
> blacks would, however,
> stick out less than sending a cell...

Depends how they acted. Usually not, unless they had
the correct skills.


Mike
 


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