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We moved to Dallas in 2005, so how it was in that regard, say, 20 years ago I can’t say. I’ve learnt no to worry. And it’s not like I completely took all the cultural features but shared some of them. That's amazing that you were so close to where my dad was standing. If I asked them ‘Where are you from?’, they will probably laugh at me like I shouldn’t be asking that question. Where were you really born? I would imagine that most people don’t mean harm when they ask you, though. As for the answers, it is important to keep in mind that we answer negative questions the way we answer positive questions. I was in a Psych 101 class at Salem State College, Salem Mass. It's awful that your grandfather could envision an assassination even then.  Security was lax, for sure. Each pair of shoes travels far and wide. The bottom line: why would I want to talk about the past? Sorry to hear about people judging you. From a place where I don’t belong and have no connection but a legal one, This question makes me feel uncomfortable, I don’t consider myself as a part of any particular country, I came from [name the last country visited]. 2. I see the trolley tracks were still there. You could hardly tell where i am from… based on my (English) accent… then i landed in NZ with PR. WHAT ARE YOU? Always highlight: 10 newest replies | Replies posted after I mark a forum. Number 8 is a creative one. Exactly, when you get to know someone closer it doesn’t really matter, you can tell them “where are you from”, and because they know you they will understand your opinion. I wonder how many of them would be able to give you an answer if you asked them what they’re actually trying to find out. I get this question a lot in the U.S. At first most people here just guessing that I came from the Philippines (so far only one person who guessed correctly that I came from Indonesia). That will change over time though. "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" (1600), by Walter Raleigh, is a poem that responds to and parodies the poem "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" (1599) by Christopher Marlowe.In her reply to the shepherd's invitation, the nymph presents her rejection of the shepherd's courtship for a life of pastoral idyll.. I don’t know. Suffering, pain, hurt -- they're all part of the human condition. I actually think it’s pretty cool that you have so many different answers to a seemingly simple question, but of course, I can see how it can be annoying at times, too. Now of course when people ask me where I’m from I hate saying all 5 countries due to people maybe think I’m exaggerating or holding on to that 1 sixteenth of an ethnicity which is absolutely not the case or else I would mention countries such as Scotland and China where I have minimal ancestry history. MetroplexJim. I’m going to try it from now on. At the same time, I feel like it’s such a simple question, but it means so much to every person! I usually get this question asked to me a lot as I don’t look like my other family members (I’m quite fair skin & they are all darker than me) & I also don’t look like I’m from on particular country. It often tends to be a conversation starter for a lot of people. Guess where. It is a very honest answer, but at the same time someone might take it the wrong way and think you are insulting them. Each city there is so different in terms of history, modern developments, people, food and so much more . Since then, I’ve had many homes. I was born in Taiwan and moved to Canada when I was 4 years old. The Alt Right Is Planning Armed Actions On Inauguration Day. Hehe. A lot of folks have such a surface level understanding of the Asian diaspora, so the access point of 'Where are you REALLY from' feels like I can never be American. Always fun to get people to guess where you are from. Photo: Mabel Kwong. It would be fun if we started asking the question back at those who ask it in the first place. Where we are from and where we feel comfortable calling home is dependent on our individual choices and experiences. Sounds like you are trying to give an honest answer as possible. I like your response of telling people where you live. But to those among us who’ve grown up in America and have every single credential aside from the way our eyes look or how we pronounce our “r’s,” it’s a question that insinuates that we don’t belong. Still smiling. In a historic vote, at least 232 Representatives voted in favor, How Anti-Abortion Terrorism Fueled The MAGA Attack On The Capitol. Go ahead and get others to guess all the places you are from, and if they get it correct, you can be their best friend. — it’s a Caucasian person asking about my ancestors, I’ll respond with ‘I’ll tell you, but you go first.’ It allows me to answer in the same kind of arm’s-length, objectively reverent way that white people talk about their own ancestry. A little bit of a background: I don't mind being implied that I'm not from here, because I'm not in a sense. They would probably not be expecting that answer. Another 'documentary' produced and aired by PBS was, IMO, absolutely vile. In fact, I will likely start seeing some sort of counsellor soon to help me get over all of that trauma, since I admittedly have an issue with holding onto anger, and also trauma like what I went through can affect people on so many different levels. The North, the South, midwest, etc. And Not Offensive. (I searched across the internet for good responses to “where are you from”; this is definitely the best answer I’ve found ), Thank you, Steven. Yes, this response sounds rude and stand-offish. So I also took some from Sri Lankan and Thai since I lived there a bit. Ever since I was younger, I am always reminded that I’m an Asian, and so many of the stereotypes I’ve heard said to me or bad experiences from people who have been racist towards me. Still smiling.’ It’s a phrase I will keep in mind. Sometimes I do think a direct answer right from the get go keeps others happy and no longer curious, and you can then in turn ask them where they are from, turning the tables , Thank you so much for this spirited response, Nicole. I try to be easy going, positive, funny and smiling and etc. And for that, I am so so glad. And it’s not just once in a blue moon that that question comes our way. So this question is likely to be asked more than ever. In the discussion thread: I just spent two weeks at a Madrassa learning about Islam. Those four words have multiple layers of meaning. My accent really does confuse people and sometimes their mouths fall open. I definitely feel as though I’ve had a lot of home throughout my life, though California is where my roots are and where my “home home” will always be. If I had a dollar for every time I am asked this question… I look Swedish, I have a Scottish accent but I was born in California and my roots run so deep in the Americas that I have Central American DNA. I would have thought it was either Constitution Ave or 14th Street, but I wasn't there. 9 Answers. L3P3R M3$$!@H. I find this video funny (as in comedic). Be awkward AF & try to avoid the question. 1 decade ago. Capricorn. Ethnicity can be hard to define if we come from so many places and bloodlines, like in your case. A single home produces a small worldview, which is what I discussed in my most recent poem. I love your post. WHERE: The capitals of Mexico, South Korea, and France. If you’re of Asian descent, you may have experienced this in a different way: You've heard “. Someone from Orillia, Ontario, CA posted a whisper, which reads "Boyfriend and I were having dinner, when a little girl came to our table and asked why is he brown and you're white? My relatives hold different nationalities/ethnicities which could describe them by blood: arctic race, asian descendent, caucasian race… overall 5 different “nationalities”. Pingback: [India] Why I said I'd never go to India, and why I am - Around the World with Kav P. i feel you. I grew up with my country’s ideologies, just like everyone else. Where were you? Home is what we make it to be. Nevertheless, I get people reiterating the question to me again, or they will prod, “Where did you grow up?”. Can’t wait to go back. They were friendly to me. I guess this is what we have to put up with… Some Asians who grew up in the West get insulted when they hear such an answer. Were you there?" I have a sister who lives in Tasmania. I told him I’m American and he didn’t believe me. Are they from the West Coast, the East? ( Log Out /  phrase. WHO: All diplomatic imPorts that have signed up HERE. ( Log Out /  If you’re in a distant foreign country, give the name of your home country. My background is kind of like yours – parents escaped Mainland China to Taiwan during communist invasion. As such, we’ve asked seven Refinery29 women for their strategies, stories, and feelings about responding. Cheers. I either state all 5 countries which I absolutely hate! Thanks for sharing this video Matt! Haha, yes lah. I think it’s cool that you can claim heritage in a lot of different places. Then everyone asked us 'so you're from the Jim Jones place?' Weren't they friendly to you? And what’s the most interesting thing you learned? I also finds that this sort of “breaks down” the list of countries and doesn’t sound so excessive (It probably does but not as much as option 1) Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (A) If I were you, I would have accepted the offer. With this response, an audible uncomfortable pause follows and a rush of awkwardness simmers between me and the person who asked the question. I haven’t watched Shanghai Kiss but it seems like a good movie to see on a lazy weekend. One time, I was in shared car and was having a nice conversation with the other passenger, and then halfway through they signaled to my face and said ‘I could tell you're... Asian.’ I've been working towards not responding to people who I owe nothing to. What I experience is – I usually instinctively say Auckland (as that’s where I was born), but then they’ll ask “No, where are you really from?” or “Where are your parents from?”. . I’ve been working on another blog post about this question again for a while now. Then again, sometimes certain things from our past might stick with us into the present, so in a sense for some of us, we might live in the past. When asked, I answer the truth: “I’m a Pakistani Frog who lives in Mexico”. It is polite of you to clarify the question with the person asking it. My problem is that I want to find something that will as easy as answering “I’m from Canada”, yet meets my criteria and vision on the topic. For one it makes everyone uncomfortable if you show that you don’t like the question, and this can bring on more prodding and questioning from others. These days, not many. I’ve come across more answers just recently. MJ - that's a great memory you have. Let me know of the responses you get. To be frank, my speech is rarely peppered with Singapore-Malaysian words…it’s the intonation of my words that makes me sound foreign. 1) I don’t like to be framed or put a label on me. When considering historical evidence, first-hand accounts (primary sources) are generally taken as better evid… I haven’t seen one like this before that addresses the topic straight on. Omg, I just thought up of a good response to use, the next time someone asks me where I’m from: “We are the Borg. Give more details if they’re asked for. Since that's often followed up with quizzical looks, and I often find myself explaining that I'm originally from Russia. I especially don't like when the question's intent is to find out that I'm Chinese so the person can speak some broken Chinese to me. Slowly it turned into, "I was like 3-4." 5) I don’t understand what people exactly want to know and it’s not so appreciated to ask 10 questions back, whereas most of the people answer with one name. The two questions you posed are very interesting ones. Who are you? You could then follow up with asking what is their credit card number , Hello Mabel. For the first part of it I wasn't born. [India] Why I said I'd never go to India, and why I am - Around the World with Kav P. I guess that means I’m a bad American. Lita, Thanks for stopping by this older post, Lita. Imagine how i can explain to people where i am from… i just answer…i am Chinese and complicated… and imagine later how my kid answer this question … lol…. Boyfriend's reply "she's Casper" " It really depends on who asks the question, and if you want to deliver the long or short answer. I guess I need to ask that question back at people more. quote: Originally posted by jburman82: G-man, if you feel the place is reputable and the bottle looks to be in good condition . This is my side to Shawn Mendes' Where Were You In The Morning. Like the question, small talk is intimidating to me too quite a lot of the time – I’m very much the introvert. So sorry for you though your accent would confuse a lot of people la your grandfather could envision assassination! 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