I think it’s because I come from a very diverse place that I am able to be open to so many cultures and traditions.
After coming back from London/Paris w/ Serena, I’ve come to realize that the world is not as culturally diverse as the US (or maybe its just CA… okay, its the coastal regions of the US that’s diverse… Don’t really know what goes on in the middle…).
Number 1 thing I hate is people thinking I CAN’T be from anywhere except an Asian country.
LOOK UP THE DEFINITION OF NATIONALITY AND ETHNICITY PEOPLE!
My NATIONALITY is American. I am a US citizen. Born and raised in California.
My ETHNIC background is Vietnamese. My parents immigrated over from the home country. I am full Vietnamese.
Some conversations with stupid people that either I had or heard about from friends:
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You have a really good accent! Do you practice your English often? Where are you from?
> California
Oh… really?… *disappointed that I didn’t say some Asian country*
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So what are you?
> *after explaining that he wanted to know about our backgrounds* I’m Vietnamese and she’s Hmong
Oh Hmong? Is that Japanese or Chinese?
> It’s actually closer to Lao.
*Guys is not satisfied that we didn’t say Japanese or Chinese* But Lao, is that Japanese or Chinese?
> Lao is its own country in Asia.
I know that. But what I’m asking is if it’s foundation/history is Japanese or Chinese. I know where Asia is.
> Hmong people live closer to China.
Oh so you’re Chinese? I knew it. You look very Chinese.
> Well I’m not Chinese. I’m Hmong. Or you can say Lao cuz Hmong people live in Lao. We actually inherit a lot of cultures form other countries.
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Are you from Canada?
> No I’m from the US.
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Ni Hao
> Buongiorno *thinking: thanks for trying to say hi to me, but I’m not Chinese. -_-*
Ignorant people frustrate me…
