Yes, my complex is becoming way too Asian because there are Chinese cash buyers who are snapping up units. The transfer agent (being a fat lazy creature) would much rather avoid having to deal with banks, mortgages, etc. and would just take the cash (undoubtedly with HER share under the table). I don’t find these cash buyers to be upper class in any way, shape or form. I find them unable to speak English, very clannish, having as little to do with Americans as possible. Turning Queens into a filthy Chinese ghetto.
They usually do understand English because English has been a required skill in PRC schools dome many years. Indeed, only in the last year or two has the Chinese govt somewhat reduced the number of years if required English Instruction, on the grounds that the world’s changing and English fluency is becoming less important. The time is being spent on chinese and science- tech instead. They often don’t speak or interact much with you because they avoid conflicts as policy. And what better way of staying away from arguments then to not speak? This “move in quietly and stay quiet” method of immigration (infiltration?) has made many Americans view the Chinese as “ pretty good neighbors - they don’t make any noise or cause any trouble”. I guess it’s just how we view it?