When we first arrived in Valencia I asked my host-mom where I could buy a cheap, beach towel; She told me there were many stores owned by the Chinese in Valencia, and that's where you could find the most affordable... well, anything you want.
Other ISA students heard the same from their host parents and we thought it was funny, a little forward, and maybe even racist. We knew our host parents meant nothing disrepectful by it, but in comparison to America it probably would not be respectful to direct a friend to any store run by a Chinese person for the best deal.
Although, these stores do have everything you could possibly need for one euro.
Before you walk in: childrens clothes, post cards, the outdoor section
One aisle inside: plant-pots, baskets, hardware, paint, pots & pans...So I'm wondering who is more racially tolerant.. the Spaniards who feel comfortable pointing out that the Chinese have found a niche in a country without Target or Walmart super-stores or the Americans who might consider that ¨racially profiling.¨
Just a thought...
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