Maz Jobran 2i: A Saudi, an Indian and an Iranian walk into a Qatari bar …

TED 2012
Maz Jobrani: A Saudi, an Indian and an Iranian walk into a Qatari bar … (script)
Summary
This is a good article. The speaker says that a lot of Americans don't know much about the Middle East. They need to visit there, because there are many good people. By knowing each other, it helps stop the problems of misunderstanding and stereotypes from happening. It'll be needed for all nations. Even if it's asked, it'll be difficult to understand. He thinks that it can change by sharing laughter and knowing each culture and people. I didn't know that laughing is important to understand each other until I've read the article. His jokes are great.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. Would you be interested in going to a Middle Eastern country, if given a chance? Why or why not?
Yes, because l'm interested in knowing how Middle Eastern people study English. In this article, they seemed to understand English well, however, their native language is not English as same as us.
2. Do you feel threatened seeing Middle Eastern people? Why or why not?
Yes, because Middle Eastern people who live in Japan have sharply sculpted faces: they have big eyes and a high nose that Japanese don't have. When they see me, it makes me feel threatened.
3. How can being stereotyped hurt your job opportunities?
Being stereotyped can't think new ideas. It means unable to challenge and change. We have new products though stereotyped people often refuse us.
4. How are various nationalities stereotyped?
If only one person hurts other countries but it's announced bigger, many people will stereotype.
5. Do you stereotype people? Why or why not?
I don't know well, because l think that in business, l try to think new ideas. However, I have caught up in a stereotype: Japanese people can't speak English well.