So I’m driving to work this morning in my Honda-made car with 239,233 miles and I’m thinking about the cars we drive.
More specifically, the Honda/Acura cars that many AsianAmericans drive*. All ages, Chinese, Japanese, teens, DINKs, Moms, Dads, Grandaparents. Civic, Accord, Prelude, CRV, Pilot, MDX, integra, TL, RSX, TSX, Odyssey. Champagne, Grey, or silver color. (* and of course the Toyota counterparts, Camry, Corolla, Sienna, RAV4, 4runner)
Good vehicles. Last forever, smooth, comfortable fit, conservative.
What? Conservative. Basically matching the ‘Asian” stereotype. Quiet, unassuming. Nothing too loud or attention-grabbing. Not a lot of us drive Corvettes, or Camaros, or Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel. Sure, there’s a few who drive WRX or eclipse Turbo, or BMW, but genereally, we like to just sort of ‘blend.’
Hairstyles: usually the straight hair, parted on the side. Sure there’s some who do the Spiky Hair Gel look, or the occasional coloring.
Clothing Attire: men- button down shirts, and Khaki pants. Or Black. Basic black. Looks good with Asian skin and hair color.
Music- nothing too loud or obnoxious.
I imagine in Asia, where there are A LOT of people, the masses of people, whether in an open shopping area, or a business district, everyone just sort of ‘blends in’. So why wouldn’t we blend-in (in our cars)?
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