CarpetCleaner

it seems that every petrol station seems to be run by Asians

There must be a reason for this but I can't think what it is

daiscooby

Only one where I live, and that is a recent event.

NotoriousREV

None near me, but I know a few Asian people and they all run their own businesses. I think it's that Asian families have a different work ethic to us Europeans and are encouraged to be independent.

They also tend to be ruthless in business which makes them successful.

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south-star

What is the point of this thread?

beemerboy

because those lazy honky *astards dont want to put in the hours!!!

BB

IMHO, of course LOL

CarpetCleaner

no point to the thread as such, just something I've noticed

TopBanana

I think South-star thinks it's racist?

CarpetCleaner

naah not racist.....I woudn't mind running a station myself but wondered if there was some kind of unwritten rule as to who owns them

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

I wouldnt call it racist, its a statement of fact and not deflamatory, in fact fairly complimentary regarding the work ethic, it seems we are not able to make valid observations about any ethnic minorities for fear of the PC brigade latching on and telling us off, dont think any of the Asian people I know would object to this thread, keep it positive and constructive !

beemerboy

its the same with late night grocers, offies, and video shops!!!

they found a niche, where noone wants to work unsociable hours, so, as they done beer it up, and go out clubbing, it prob doesnt bother them working late.

not to mention the "unlicensed" minicabs in london, same theory there!!!

BB

CarpetCleaner

my local station I know the guy really well, he's always there so I guess he owns it....must be raking it in as it's a busy station

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

Its usually a franchise, so someone is raking it in, whether its the poor soul that has to to the late shift is another matter. It must be the 'one day all this will be yours' carrot that motivates dealing with pissed locals and stoned students at 2am

rik1471

Please remove this post, as a white man, I find it highly offensive. In the same light an Asian might be opposed to being called a paki *******, or a black man taking offence to being called a ******.

Leslie

The stations always seem to be well run and with polite service.

Les

beemerboy

rik, go *uck yourself!!!

do you know what honky means???

BB

P1Fanatic

bb - obviously he does and you dont!

2 entries found for honky.
hon·ky or hon·kie also hon·key
n. Offensive Slang pl. hon·kies, also hon·keys
Used as a disparaging term for a white person

beemerboy

yeah but its not offensive in its literal meaning...

didn't that bloke in "love thy neighbour" use it??
- god, in danger of giving my age away here.

i didnt mean it to be offensive, just to reinforce my point, which i've forgotten.

i do believe however that the majority of british people, like to be indoors before 8 and onto cocoa by 10. instaed of serving pizzas, petrol, or cabernet savignon(sp) - myself included!!

i'll take back the honky bit, but leave *astards..... LOL

BB

CarpetCleaner

most Asians are hardworking and have high morale standards and who place a strong emphasis on the family

total opposite to the majority of white trash in this country who thing the world owes them a living. Harsh but true

Claudius

All the petrol staions I know are run by French people. Strange...

NotoriousREV

rik1471, are you actually offended by it or do think you should be llowed to be offended on the basis that it's the white version of ******, paki etc?

Personally, I'm white and don't find it in the least bit offensive.

Diesel

Objectification works against the disempowered precisely because they are disempowered. The process simply doesn't work in reverse, or at least, making it work is a lot tougher than one might think.
So calling someone Honky isnt in the same league! Anyway stop prattling on about racism - I've seen none here!

My local Optimax is 40" away, and run by Asians. They work more than they whinge and it seems to fit in well with the extended family unit setup they have.

I didnt take over my Dad's oil business cos UK kids leave home asap and want their own house/space and bigger money in media/IT/law whatever.

All generally speaking of course, but I had thought the same question myself!

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Soulgirl

Funny you should say that.. but the most part run by asians around Bournemouth called "Save" have now shut down! Dont know why

fatherpierre

I think Save went bust.

They were the robbing fukcers that put petrol up by 20p per litre in Leeds at the time of the shortages.

Serves them right.

As for asians owning businesses, it's what they do well. They're generally very hard working people and they use their network to make their businesses work.

Luke

In North london there is a huge amount of Sri lankans working the tills.

But go to Ikea /tescos and try to find a white person on the tills!!!

fatherpierre

Virtually every low paid job in London is filled by an immigrant.

Quite annoying when they can't speak English.

Jerry*

Low paid... What, like nurses !?!

Brendan Hughes

Which is more annoying - that, or the fact that the posts could be unfilled and the work not done while your tax goes on supporting Mr Unemployed Smackhead who says "won't fooking catch me doin' that shyte work, I want something better"?