Folks who are not Asian may think that all Asians look and act alike. Turns out that differences transcend food and language preferences. A little known fact is that there are many "within group" differences that may lead to splintering within the Asian American community. The historical impact of wars fought centuries ago many lead to current day inability to collaborate with one another. Some Asians are the most "xenophobic" (fear of others) and this may lead to an unwillingness to learn about other groups.
How to combat this? Communication and a willingness to explore similarities rather than highlighting differences may help to reduce the within group tensions that are experienced within the Asian American community. Be open to learning about other groups beyond a superficial level and one may find that there are more commonalities than previously thought.
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