The Italian wants lis garlic and his prohibited Chianti. the Hungarian wants his goulash and his prohibited Tokay. the Polish Jew worships with his hat on. and the Turk with his shoes off. Because of lack of understanding and appreciation such customs grate Upon us and there is developed a prejudice that gives rise to the terms "hunkies." "kikes." and "wops." John Palmer Gavit. in his splendid book. America.ns by Choice. in speaking of the hostile attitude toward immigrants. said: Whether It is called an Instinct. native In animal psychology or an inheritance of mental habit and tradition handed down from remote times of family and tribal necessity. the fact is that we all regard the stranger with a suspicion. diminishing perhaps as we broaden with years. exi)erlence. and culture. but never entirely lost. * * * From time Immemorial all States and communitles have laid special limitations upon the alien. all based ultimately upon this habitual suspicion of those who belong to another tribe or clan. As my esteemued friend Prof. Edwin M.
Identified stereotypes
Italian wants garlic and Chianti, Hungarian wants goulash and Tokay, Polish Jew worships with his hat on, Turk with his shoes off.