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Originally Posted by *Nikki*
I guess I don't see the big deal. If you are indeed half chinese or your parents were born in China why is it such a huge deal if someone thinks you are also? Are you denying your heritage?
I was not born in Italy, but my grandfather was. I am Italian but I am also American due to the fact that I was born and raised in America. However, my heritage is Italian. If someone thinks I am Italian that is wonderful. Most of the time though, people think I am Hawaiian or Spanish and various other ethnic groups. My uniqueness makes it hard for people to guess. More often then not people guess American Indian.
I am proud to be me, I don't care where people think I am from. I guess I don't really see it as being a huge deal.
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The question being asked isn't "What's your heritage?"
the conversation goes as follows:
"Where are you from?"
"I'm from New York City"
"No I mean orginally..."
"Oh I was born in LA, grew up in California."
"No I mean where's your parent's from..."
Get asked that question hundreds of times, and it's annoying. Literally that conversation is verbatim most times I meet someone new...
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