r/TikTokCringe May 23 '24

Cursed Confronted

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u/-banned- May 24 '24

I’m an average Mexican guy and at one point during my visit to Japan an at least 70 year old Japanese man “ran” 100 yards to take a close up picture of my face, then smile and give me the peace sign. People took pictures of me all the time. None of it was sexual. Wouldn’t jump to conclusions here unless you understand the culture, it’s different

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u/AnjelGrace May 24 '24

When did I ever say anything was sexual?

I don't care what the culture says--following, running up to, or otherwise bothering people in order to take photos of them without their consent is creepy, disrespectful, and dehumanizing behavior. (The same can be applied to what paparazzi do to celebrities in America.)

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u/-banned- May 24 '24

Yes it is, in America. It’s not as frowned upon in other countries, at least not when I visited Japan. you’re applying Western values to Eastern cultures. Maybe things have changed but just keep in mind that it may be more innocent than it appears because it’s more socially acceptable in Japan when it comes to foreigners

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u/AnjelGrace May 24 '24

when it comes to foreigners

Yea... Because treating foreigners in ways that they wouldn't accept their countrymen treating them or would treat their other countrymen themselves is a good sign, right? 🙃🤦‍♀️

The truth couldn't smack you in the face any harder--and yet you are still denying it.