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.
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.
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.
Ah now i understand, yes that’s a bit strange, I would not want to suggest that.