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I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.

I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuc

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker believes that all Arabic descendants are typically successful businessmen, except for their own father who seems to have had little success in this regard. It may highlight a stereotype or expectation of achievement within a specific cultural or ethnic group, while also acknowledging the speaker's personal observation of their father's relative lack of success compared to others.

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