"Trying Best To Integrate, But...": Indian Man On Facing Racism In New Zealand
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In the Reddit post, the man said that he felt unwelcomed in the country and even though he found some good people, his overall experience in New Zealand has been filled with racist incidents.
A 29-year-old Indian man recently shared an online post detailing his personal experience of facing racial discrimination in New Zealand, a country he thought was multicultural. Taking to Reddit, the man, who goes by "Lopsided_Tennis69" online, stated that he moved to New Zealand two years ago, seeking a fresh start. "I had this ideal image of NZ being welcoming and multicultural, but my experience has been far from that, unfortunately. I wanted to share my story and hear from others who might be in the same boat," he wrote.
In the Reddit post, the man said that he felt unwelcomed in the country and even though he found some good people, his overall experience in New Zealand has been filled with racist incidents. "I've faced more racism than I expected. From random strangers yelling stuff at me on the street to getting weird looks or rude comments at work because of my accent or appearance," the 29-year-old shared.
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