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I did not know that Sherpa is an ethnicity. That it is, logically means that it's weird to use that word in English to refer to the person who guides climbers on the mountain. "My Sherpa set up the tent" is a weird thing to say. Like "the Japanese made us some sushi" or "my Finn started the sauna".
I really feel sad for these sherpas that have to work as care givers for these unprepared losers from the west (most of them seem to be) that just want to impress their kin back home. I suggest the book "Into Thin Air" (and the movie version "Everest") if you want to know more about how the commercial side of Everest climbing works (and about a really sad tragedy).
> I really feel sad for these sherpa that have to work as care givers for these unprepared losers from the west (most of them seem to be) that just want to impress their kin back home. Do you climb mountains? It's hard to explain the motivation if you don't do it yourself. Most people I know who have done big climbs are not trying to impress their kin. George Mallory answered the question why with "Because it's there…
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Yes, there is a guy where I'm currently working that "been there done that, have tee shirts, pictures, etc." and won't hesitate to insert it into a conversation. me: A little winded from all the stairs" him:"Wow, you think you are tired, let me tell you...." me:"The snow is really blowing out there" him:"If you want to see blowing snow there I was on ...."
And? So, he's not allowed to talk about his experiences?
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And? So, he's not allowed to talk about his experiences?
Yes he is, just not in every conversation. It's a great story and an accomplishment, but to drag it into everything becomes tiresome. We were all excited at the beginning but now, to be honest, I don't do any non-business discussions with him.
If you're honestly annoyed by it, then complaining on some random internet forum about it isn't going to fix the situation. Confront the person and tell them directly that they need to find new experiences to talk about or that it's getting on your colleague's nerves.
Stop being a coward around your coworkers.
Yes, of course when a western luxury income collides with third world poverty, of course there is ugliness. It's just here that it's visible.
And it's easy to make fun of the ego-driven climbers, despite the fact that it's no less meaningful a pursuit as pretty much any other hobby.
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Yes he is, just not in every conversation. It's a great story and an accomplishment, but to drag it into everything becomes tiresome. We were all excited at the beginning but now, to be honest, I don't do any non-business discussions with him.
Are they harming you buy talking about this frequently? If not, then who cares? It's their personal quirk. Play along. Let them own this one thing that they have to talk about. Maybe they're insecure and not good with social interaction, but they feel like they have to talk about something. If you're honestly annoyed by it, then complaining on some random internet forum about it isn't going to fix the situation. Conf…
I was agreeing with him, and posted my instant case backing up his opinion in a random internet forum.
Most of the co-workers also treat Mr. Everest the way that I do. Thanks for the tip, but I'm good with how to manage the social interactions with my co-workers.