zobop_:

Damnit was really hoping to meet you before you split. Sorry it didn't work out but at least you figured that out early on. As for your two examples, A is obviously a serious dork who never had a chance back home...wait a minute, that sounds oddly familiar. Only difference is, I wasn't such a prat about it. I'd like to think he'll grow up, but doubt it. As for B, yes, I've met those too, valuing gaijin males only for their seed. I wonder, does she want the commitment of raising a bicultural child, or is it just a fashion accessory? Sadly, I suspect (as I imagine you do too) it's the latter.

Anyway, I know there are lots of stereotypes going both ways. I'm just looking for examples that might be useful in class of those my students might encounter while living abroad.

That said, you never did call me

I'll be in Osaka a few times before you go, alas.