Before you continue to read. Remember, I don’t go off generalization, I go off personal or open statistics. This is satire and not a TED Talk, so put the guns down.
The Problem
The birth of what’s known as Chinese 2nd Generation Wealth (富二代) were born; a breed of people I struggle to be friends with 90% of the time. These children (and I call them children because many lack independent thinking) assumes that respect is gained through wealth as it is done so in China. This doesn’t fly in free sprit countries such as US, Canada, and Australia. We see the lack of humbleness that comes with making the money. A prime example is a dialogue that happened today with one of my dad’s business associate’s son who is new to Canada. My dad often asks me to hang out with these business associate’s kids as these “relationships” tie with his line of work. Not my favorite thing to do, but when dad asks for a favor, I do. Like any good son would. I’ve met this kid a few times at dinner gatherings. He’s 22 years old. Tells me it’s been hard to make friends in Canada. Let’s call him Zhi for hell of further stereotyping.
This is the third time he’s said something so obnoxiously arrogant and I spoke up calling him out. Now I’m wondering if he just loves the abuse. This is an example of many how these young fellows lacked social engagement skills. He didn’t say it to be insulting. He wasn’t trying to be coy. He spoke as if it were just facts and that’s something I needed to be aware of. The blame could be said, it’s on the parents. But maybe not. Only time can fix what I believe is an emerging group of wealth to better refine themselves.
So if you’re a new Chinese immigrant reading this and thinking what’s wrong with this? Contact me and I will coach you to not be a piece of shit for $10,000. No tax. Friend price.