Job applicants in Texas questioned on their immigration status
Summary
TLDRIn an ABC's 'What Would You Do?' segment, actors posing as immigrants with legal rights to work in the US apply for a job at a Dallas coffee shop to observe local reactions. The scenario reveals varied responses, from outright refusal to hire based on appearance to empathetic support from those who've experienced prejudice. It highlights the ongoing debate on immigration and the importance of compassion and understanding in a divided society.
Takeaways
- 📢 The video script is from an episode of ABC's 'What Would You Do?', which explores how people react to various social situations.
- 🏷️ The scenario involves actors posing as immigrants applying for a job in a coffee shop, highlighting the issue of bias based on appearance.
- 👷♂️ The actors claim to have green cards and the legal right to work in the US, which is a central point in the social experiment.
- 🤔 Some customers express skepticism about the actors' immigration status, suggesting a common prejudice against non-American looking individuals.
- 🗣️ The script includes dialogue that shows a range of reactions, from outright bias to supportive and empathetic responses.
- 👮♂️ The mention of 'Immigration. It's a hot topic.' indicates the broader societal context of the issue being explored.
- 🚌 The script references the real-world actions of the Texas governor sending asylum seekers to Washington, connecting the scenario to current events.
- 🏙️ The mayor of New York City is quoted as warning about the impact of an overflow of migrants, adding a political dimension to the discussion.
- 👨👩👧👦 The reactions of the customers in the coffee shop are varied, showing that people's attitudes towards immigration are complex and diverse.
- 🌟 John Quiñones, the host, reflects on his own experiences as an immigrant, adding a personal touch to the narrative.
- 🤝 The script concludes with a message about the importance of compassion and standing up for others, regardless of differing opinions.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video script?
-The main theme of the video script is the exploration of reactions to immigrants seeking employment in the U.S., focusing on the issue of bias and discrimination based on appearance and nationality.
Who is John Quiñones and what is his role in the script?
-John Quiñones is a television personality with ABC's 'What Would You Do?', and he is the narrator and investigator in the script, setting up scenarios to observe public reactions to immigrants applying for jobs.
What is the setting of the scenario in the script?
-The scenario is set in Toasted Coffee + Kitchen in Dallas, Texas, where actors playing immigrants with legal rights to work in the U.S. apply for jobs to observe the reactions of the locals.
What is the significance of the phrase 'What would you do?' in the context of the script?
-The phrase 'What would you do?' is the central question posed by the show, prompting viewers to consider their own reactions and actions in situations involving potential discrimination or bias.
How does the script address the issue of immigration status?
-The script addresses the issue by having actors with green cards, indicating legal status, apply for jobs and face skepticism and discrimination based on their appearance and nationality.
What is the reaction of the man who questions the actors' immigration status?
-The man expresses doubt about the actors' immigration status and legality, suggesting that they should not be hired based on their appearance, which he associates with being non-American.
How does the script highlight the personal experiences of individuals with immigrant backgrounds?
-The script includes personal anecdotes from individuals who have faced discrimination, such as John Quiñones sharing his family's experience as migrant farm workers and another person recounting being told to 'go back home'.
What is the response of the couple who decide to leave the coffee shop?
-The couple is turned off by the discriminatory behavior they witness and choose to express their disapproval by leaving the coffee shop and going elsewhere to eat.
What does the woman defending the job seekers represent in the script?
-The woman represents empathy and understanding, as she steps in to defend the job seekers, relating their situation to her own experiences and challenging the discriminatory remarks.
How does the script suggest that people can respond to discrimination?
-The script suggests that people can respond in various ways, from walking away in protest, to directly confronting the discriminators, or by offering support and standing up for those being discriminated against.
What message does the script convey about the importance of compassion and understanding?
-The script conveys the message that compassion and understanding are crucial in dealing with discrimination and bias, and that allies can make a difference by supporting those who face prejudice.
Outlines
😐 Discrimination in the Job Market
This paragraph describes an encounter at a coffee shop where two individuals inquiring about job opportunities are met with suspicion due to their appearance, suggesting they might not be American citizens. The scenario unfolds with a debate on immigration status and the right to work in the US, highlighting the tension between political opinions and potential bias in hiring practices. The presence of cameras reveals a social experiment designed to gauge public reactions to immigrants applying for jobs, with some individuals expressing prejudice while others defend the applicants' rights.
😢 Encountering Prejudice and Finding Allies
In this paragraph, the narrative continues with various reactions to the immigrants' job application scenario. Some customers are so disturbed by the apparent discrimination that they choose to leave the establishment. Others, however, stand up for the immigrants, with one woman in particular expressing her empathy due to personal experiences of prejudice. The segment concludes with reflections on the importance of compassion and standing up for those who face discrimination, emphasizing the need for allies in times of adversity.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hiring
💡Experience
💡Immigration
💡Citizens
💡Asylum Seekers
💡Legal Right
💡Biased Behavior
💡Patriot
💡Adversity
💡Stereotypes
💡Compassion
Highlights
A hiring sign prompts a discussion about immigration and employment opportunities for non-American citizens.
The mayor of New York City warns of the potential negative impact of an influx of migrants on the city.
The governor of Texas sends asylum seekers to Washington, D.C., as part of an immigration debate.
The ethical dilemma of political opinion versus biased behavior in the context of immigration.
An undercover experiment in Dallas to observe reactions to immigrants applying for jobs legally.
Actors with green cards assert their legal right to work in the United States.
A customer's prejudice based on appearance leads to questioning the immigrants' legal status.
The experience of legal Latino Americans who face discrimination due to their ethnicity.
A man's confrontational approach towards the immigrants, reflecting a common societal issue.
An individual's gentle yet firm response to the discrimination faced by the immigrants.
John Quiñones, the host, discusses the importance of breaking stereotypes and contributing to society.
A couple's decision to leave the establishment in protest of the discriminatory behavior.
A woman's personal story of facing similar discrimination, highlighting the emotional impact.
The importance of standing up for those who are being unfairly treated, regardless of one's opinion.
The emotional response of a woman defending the immigrants, showing the power of empathy.
A reflection on the role of allies in challenging times and the need for compassion in diverse opinions.
John Quiñones concludes with a message about the non-heroic but essential acts of standing up for others.
Transcripts
Hey. How can I help?
We were passing by and we saw you guys had a hiring sign.
Are you still hiring by chance?
Yeah. Yeah, we are.
Do you guys cook, any experience on that?
I have some experience in preparation and line.
Okay, okay, that's good. That sounds good.
Sir, you're not actually --
Are you actually gonna hire these guys?
I'm talking to them.
They're clearly not American citizens.
Quiñones: Immigration. It's a hot topic.
Here in New York City tonight, the mayor, Eric Adams,
now warning that the overflow of migrants from Texas and Florida
will "destroy the city."
Quiñones: Especially here in Texas.
The governor of Texas
is taking his immigration fight to Washington
by sending busloads of asylum seekers to the nation's capital.
Quiñones: But where is the line
between political opinion and biased behavior?
We took our team to the heart of Dallas,
just a few hours from my own hometown of San Antonio,
where my own family made ends meet as migrant farm workers.
We set up our cameras at Toasted Coffee + Kitchen
to see how the locals react
when our actors playing immigrants
with a legal right to work in the US apply for a job.
We have our green cards and we are legally allowed to work.
You don't look American, guys.
You come face to face with a man
questioning somebody's immigration status
based solely on the way they look.
What would you do?
You're not gonna really hire them, are you?
This man seems to hear our actor question
their right to be here.
It's something many Latinos who are legal Americans
have experienced many times.
They're here illegally.
It's none of my business? I'm a patriot.
Wow.
He approaches our actor with a patient tone.
[ Laughs ]
[ Laughs ]
And as we come in to break the scene...
Here we go.
...he encourages our migrants
to use adversity as inspiration.
...not discourage you.
Yeah, but seriously, man, thank you, bro.
Buenos días. How you doing, man?
What's up, man?
I'm John Quiñones
with ABC's "What Would You Do?"
[ Laughs ]
They're actors,
and so was the other guy.
Got me good.
We were wondering what people would say.
You did it in such a gentle way.
Have to. You have to.
You know, the world's a mean place,
but you can make it however you want to make it, you know?
Have you faced some of this yourself?
Yeah, of course. You know, I came here when I was
three years old, so, you know, and my dad always said,
you can't do this, can't do that unless you're a citizen.
So he worked hard and made sure that we did that.
And it was my job to,
you know, prosper and contribute to society.
It's a challenge, and you prove them wrong.
Oh, yeah. I like breaking the stereotypes.
Me, too. Yeah.
Quiñones: As we continue running our scenario
throughout the day...
These guys are clearly not legal.
Quiñones: ...many people find the actor's behavior
unacceptable,
but they choose to respond in different ways.
They're clearly illegal.
One couple is so turned off, they decide to just walk out.
Wow. Wow. They're just gonna vote with their feet.
So what did you do?
We put our menus down and I said, "Thanks, guy.
You've just inspired us to eat somewhere else."
Then we were just gonna walk out.
You cannot be serious about hiring these people.
Quiñones: This woman steps in to defend our job seekers
because for her, our actor's remarks hit home.
It happened to me when I was younger.
Quiñones: No. So, you know, people were attacking me.
They were saying, "Go back home."
Where did you come from? Where is your homeland?
Guadalajara, Mexico.
Your voice seems to shake a little
when you remember that. Yes.
It put me back in those situations.
You never forgot. No.
So we were passing by and we saw you guys had a hiring sign.
So we were trying to see what positions
you guys were looking for.
Hello! You have you checked their immigration status?
Sorry.
Why are you defending them?
I'm trying to help us.
I'm trying to help everyone here.
Quiñones: Say, "I can't believe you're defending these people."
Then take a beat. See what she says.
I can't believe you're defending these people.
They don't look like Americans to me.
Why are you defending them?
What do you mean? What do I look?
I may just have to. Thank you.
♪♪
Thank you, ma'am. Thank you.
Sincerely.
Yeah.
Hi.
-Oh, my gosh. -Oh, my gosh.
I'm John Quiñones with "What Would You Do?"
You okay?
Yeah.
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to --
I didn't mean to upset you.
Why does this upset you so much?
Oh, they're kids.
They're kids trying to do something wonderful --
getting a job, working hard.
But they're immigrants.
You always look for people that help in times of trouble.
There's always an ally in the room that's gonna help out,
and you have to have a little compassion for people
that don't have the same opinion as you.
But you also have to stand up for people like him.
Was it heroic, what you did this morning?
No, no, no. Absolutely not.
There are people out there that want to do it.
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