something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists.
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something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists.
in general i've operated on the assumption that it is mainly used by people who are uncomfortable with/opposed to the notion of considering themselves an immigrant or something of that sort, which seems a bit weird
I guess the fact that I've mostly heard it used by 'american expats' plays a part in that assumption. just seems a bit cringe imo.
or am I totally off base here? legit question
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something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists.
in general i've operated on the assumption that it is mainly used by people who are uncomfortable with/opposed to the notion of considering themselves an immigrant or something of that sort, which seems a bit weird
I guess the fact that I've mostly heard it used by 'american expats' plays a part in that assumption. just seems a bit cringe imo.
or am I totally off base here? legit question
@Chel No you're right. It's exactly a word for "immigrant" for people who don't want to admit that they are immigrants.
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@Chel No you're right. It's exactly a word for "immigrant" for people who don't want to admit that they are immigrants.
@unworthyBeatrix so... jackasses?
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@unworthyBeatrix so... jackasses?
@Chel often worse!
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something I've always wondered about is why the word 'expat' exists.
in general i've operated on the assumption that it is mainly used by people who are uncomfortable with/opposed to the notion of considering themselves an immigrant or something of that sort, which seems a bit weird
I guess the fact that I've mostly heard it used by 'american expats' plays a part in that assumption. just seems a bit cringe imo.
or am I totally off base here? legit question
@Chel It's supposed to mean someone who's only in another country temporarily, but it's often just used by white people who don't see themselves as "filthy immigrants". My partner and I both call ourselves immigrants because we intend to stay.
