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I don’t want non-POC to never be able to enjoy the beauty of another culture, least of all my own. However I recommend true understanding of what is being appreciated. I would always suggest researching the name and historical context of a dress like this before sharing publicly.

And of course meeting with members of that culture beforehand wherever possible, so that a mutual understanding is established.

Just curious, is Jerry your given name, or a culturally appropriated one like many Chinese do when selecting a "western" name? Do you only wear traditional Chinese clothes, and only speak Chinese instead of appropriating the western style of clothing and English?

I don’t know if you’ve read my other replies, but I don’t believe the qipao or western clothes fall into the same category as the items I consider to have greater cultural weight. This is why it’s not wrong for her to wear the dress or foreigners to wear Western clothing.

Most languages and products (like many garments) are specifically catered to outside audiences as well. My comment to her was a suggestion to just be careful when accepting them. Some items still do hold a religious or social meaning in those cultures.

Those are the items I think we must be mos careful with, and why I believe just a little research can go a long way before quickly picking something up from another culture. Cultures should be shared, we just have to understand when it’s not appropriate.

Again, though, I don’t think this dress falls into that category, which is why people shouldn’t be so aggressively attacking her for it.

Why are Americans acting offended at a dress when they literally dress like Leprechauns on St. Patrick's Day?

And party/get drunk on cinco de mayo not knowing what the day means

Exactly. Being offended doesn't necessarily make you right

I wasn’t offended by it? I was just using cinco de mayo as an example...im not even Mexican

I'm dying at some people who aren't even smart enough to realize when they're misinterpreting someone's tweet. He (@TheWiseWabbit )was making a general statement agreeing with her. NOT saying she was offended. #ReadingComprehension

Thank you, Len

They are a bunch of high school kids, having fun, posing for a prom picture. Pretty sure there are worse things they could have been doing in today’s day and age. Looks pretty harmless!

Hi! while i understand it might seem that way, and im sure the high schoolers had no intention of offending any culture, the fact is Chinese Americans have long be caricatured in American society. The "praying hands" motion as often been associated that caricature.

While it is true that prayer hands belong to many different cultures, this picture was taken while the girl was wearing a Chinese dress. While the height of Anti Chinese sentiment was back in 1882, the effects of that are still felt to this day.

Has there been an over reaction to a girl wearing a Chinese style dress? yes, but is she in the clear? not exactly. It's important to remember that immigrants in this country have often face discrimination and accepting that history is an important step in moving forward together

It’s not that deep.