Tired of constantly having conversations like this:

“Where are you from?”

“USA”

“But where are you really from?/But whats your nationality?/Are you actually american?.. like… full american?”

American isnt a race! American =/= white. Yes im “full american” even though im ethnically latino! If you want to know my ethnicity/race then just ask me that instead of implying im not a “real” american.

I know most people asking this arent doing so from a place of malice, but damn does it get tiring after the 100th time.

  • yeahnahyeahrighto@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ve asked this before, but it’s not to be rude or offensive it’s just out of curiosity. I’m not American so maybe i don’t understand but Ethnicity can just be a conversation starter or something to bond over, it doesn’t need to be a hostile accusation or criticism.

    • CanalBloody@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I dont have a problem with someone asking ethnicity, the problem is when they ask nationality or where are you from and then start impling youre not a “real american” when you answer their question with American.