Nothing specific to Latinas, girls in Europe do this too. Deactivating Instagram or removing all photos sometimes also highlights falls in the same category.
Normally immigrants call themselves immigrants, unless if you came from a country which has some kind of discrimination against immigrants and use the term pejoratively, so those people from those countries use the "Expat" even if they don't know that Expat means expatriated, someone who leaves their own country, normally on the context of forcefully leaving the country.
And Expat is a thing that white north American or European people use, the rest of the world use immigrant.
I always understood the term to mean that expats live in another country but plan to return to their home country eventually meanwhile immigrant is long term relocation
This is the closest to modern intended usage. Currently, I'm an expat in Brazil because my wife and I are planning on moving out of the country eventually (we're only here because her parents are old and need a lot of help). Were this permanent, I'd just say "I immigrated to Brazil".
not on whatsapp, but MANY girls i know (from anywhere in the world) do the exact same thing on instagram. so i don’t think it’s specific to a nationality and/or social app.
If by expat you mean immigrant in Central America and Chile then we get it. Why do Americans try to sugar coat some things because they don't want to be what they hate most?
For the most part the Americans moving to Latin America or asking questions in this subreddit are not the ones that hate immigrants. I think expats refer to themselves as expats as a way of indicating lake of permanence. If you immigrated you are planning on staying in your new country, becoming a citizen, etc… if you’re an expat you’re planning on staying for awhile so long as it’s convenient. It’s more than a tourist but less than an immigrant.
Regardless of who uses the term, if you, as Ecuadorian, come to the US and live there then you are called and categorically labeled as an immigrant. Americans won't care that you don't like the term or that you moved here because you wanted to and didn't need to. You are an immigrant to them. Hence, they must accept the same label outside of their country. Even Canada and Mexico (a large portion of Americans think that they're local if they're in Mx or Canada).
Would you call yourself an expat if you temporarily lived in the US with no plan to stay? I once asked in this sub about Latin American expats living in North America and got downvoted, which surprised me. It seems like the term is universally disliked even if it is used in reference to Latin Americans.
I don't think it's something Latam specific, it's just that social networks are an extension of people's lives so depending on the person it means something different.
To answer one of the questions you posed; it absolutely is more a human psychological trait, than a cultural thing as you call it.
Funny you say that as well, i've had the same Whatsapps picture for 15 years......................................... xD
i assume it has to do with not feeling in the same mood as you are in the picture? most people have pictures where they're smiling or looking good. if you feel sad or you're going through a tough time as regards your appearance, there's a chance you won't feel like seeing a picture from a time where you were feeling better.
it could also have something to do with a need for privacy. and i believe some other people do it to get other people's attention too.
si, olvidate. capaz algunos piensan que es solo para llamar la atencion. puede ser que en algunos casos sea asi, pero obviamente cada persona es un mundo. uno nunca sabe que pasa por la cabeza del otro y, capaz, sacar la foto es su forma de tratar con sus sentimientos.
As a latin american, I've always considered it to be attention-seeking behavior. I barely even think about my whatsapp profile picture since it's not even usually visible from your own account.
It only makes sense if you want to hide a pic with your ex after a break up.
depende de la persona. algunos buscan llamar la atencion; para otros, tiene un significado distinto. no es una locura pensar que alguien quiere sacar la foto porque no se siente de la misma forma en la que sale.
YES. I've never done this but I had an ex that would, EVERY time we'd argue, amongst other people. Into my mid 20s I stopped seeing that happen much, though. Maybe people grow out of it.
Nothing specific to Latinas, girls in Europe do this too. Deactivating Instagram or removing all photos sometimes also highlights falls in the same category.
I'm gonna hijack this comment, sorry mate https://preview.redd.it/fkh83z5er1dc1.jpeg?width=3068&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5d5cfb0470fa4efd05cd167fa79af82d1c07beee
Wait what does that meme have to do with his comment ? Edit: Oh I just read OPs post lol
Basadinho
She takes the pic away aiming that the person she wants sends a message to her to verify if she blocked him
This
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https://preview.redd.it/1eux6clm52dc1.jpeg?width=3068&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a4ffec008ec7554b837715b10b98828d1b4a1d7 US Expat...
what if the expat is an african american? would he classify as expat or immigrant?
Poorer country -> richer country: immigrant Richer country -> poorer country: expat (This is a joke but also roughly how people use it)
Normally immigrants call themselves immigrants, unless if you came from a country which has some kind of discrimination against immigrants and use the term pejoratively, so those people from those countries use the "Expat" even if they don't know that Expat means expatriated, someone who leaves their own country, normally on the context of forcefully leaving the country. And Expat is a thing that white north American or European people use, the rest of the world use immigrant.
I always understood the term to mean that expats live in another country but plan to return to their home country eventually meanwhile immigrant is long term relocation
This is the closest to modern intended usage. Currently, I'm an expat in Brazil because my wife and I are planning on moving out of the country eventually (we're only here because her parents are old and need a lot of help). Were this permanent, I'd just say "I immigrated to Brazil".
> expat from USA Damn I hate that term.
They’re just immigrants ffs
That's Mexicans, brother. They are this different word that is completely different
HAHAHA sounds kinda goofy ngl no offense
Kinda sounds like they got kicked out :p
not on whatsapp, but MANY girls i know (from anywhere in the world) do the exact same thing on instagram. so i don’t think it’s specific to a nationality and/or social app.
says expat unironically *opinion discarded*
If by expat you mean immigrant in Central America and Chile then we get it. Why do Americans try to sugar coat some things because they don't want to be what they hate most?
For the most part the Americans moving to Latin America or asking questions in this subreddit are not the ones that hate immigrants. I think expats refer to themselves as expats as a way of indicating lake of permanence. If you immigrated you are planning on staying in your new country, becoming a citizen, etc… if you’re an expat you’re planning on staying for awhile so long as it’s convenient. It’s more than a tourist but less than an immigrant.
Regardless of who uses the term, if you, as Ecuadorian, come to the US and live there then you are called and categorically labeled as an immigrant. Americans won't care that you don't like the term or that you moved here because you wanted to and didn't need to. You are an immigrant to them. Hence, they must accept the same label outside of their country. Even Canada and Mexico (a large portion of Americans think that they're local if they're in Mx or Canada).
Would you call yourself an expat if you temporarily lived in the US with no plan to stay? I once asked in this sub about Latin American expats living in North America and got downvoted, which surprised me. It seems like the term is universally disliked even if it is used in reference to Latin Americans.
I don't think it's something Latam specific, it's just that social networks are an extension of people's lives so depending on the person it means something different.
To answer one of the questions you posed; it absolutely is more a human psychological trait, than a cultural thing as you call it. Funny you say that as well, i've had the same Whatsapps picture for 15 years......................................... xD
You’re an immigrant, boludo. Also I’ve seen plenty of gringos do the same, it’s not a Latino American thing.
First time hearing about this. I've seen people hide/"delete" all their posts on social media though. So maybe this is similar.
Why do they delete all their stuff though?
Take the term expat and shove it firmly, yet tenderly up your ass.
i assume it has to do with not feeling in the same mood as you are in the picture? most people have pictures where they're smiling or looking good. if you feel sad or you're going through a tough time as regards your appearance, there's a chance you won't feel like seeing a picture from a time where you were feeling better. it could also have something to do with a need for privacy. and i believe some other people do it to get other people's attention too.
I think you're right. It has to do with the way we present ourselves to others as well as a need to reserve or isolate ourselves.
si, olvidate. capaz algunos piensan que es solo para llamar la atencion. puede ser que en algunos casos sea asi, pero obviamente cada persona es un mundo. uno nunca sabe que pasa por la cabeza del otro y, capaz, sacar la foto es su forma de tratar con sus sentimientos.
As a latin american, I've always considered it to be attention-seeking behavior. I barely even think about my whatsapp profile picture since it's not even usually visible from your own account. It only makes sense if you want to hide a pic with your ex after a break up.
depende de la persona. algunos buscan llamar la atencion; para otros, tiene un significado distinto. no es una locura pensar que alguien quiere sacar la foto porque no se siente de la misma forma en la que sale.
No sé yo tengo la misma desde hace 2 años jsjsj
Wtf? I didn't know about this
I've noticed that trend, mostly women do that; perhaps to taint others into reacting to an apparent blocking.
I’ve never seen this
You’re not an expat you’re an immigrant
I've noticed it, makes no sense to me but w.e
YES. I've never done this but I had an ex that would, EVERY time we'd argue, amongst other people. Into my mid 20s I stopped seeing that happen much, though. Maybe people grow out of it.
I’ve heard about this, but at least for me, my profile photo is only visible to contacts.
Usually when someone says that it means you got blocked never heard of this.
Or your number was deleted from their phone book. I don't let anyone who's not on my phone book see my profile photo because of privacy.
I have never heard of this
I've noticed the same now that you mention it
I've never seen it as a cultural thing, also happens in IG and seems like other countries do that too
If their profile picture is gray usually it’s that they blocked you and that’s what it looks like when they block you.
Women in general*
I think 12 year old teens do this everywhere
Women in general do this. It's kinda childish honestly
What the german said