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— 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. Liberal Jesus Freak (1,330 posts) 3. youtube.com/watch?v=DWynJkN5HbQ Like Liked by 1 person. We might look rude asking that question, or we might come off as curious. “fairly innocent” is a good way of putting it. Anyway, of course I was forced to live elsewhere completely against my will. I grew up with my country’s ideologies, just like everyone else. People find this hard to believe since I speak like a Singaporean or Malaysian. When people of white origin ask me where I’m from, usually I can say “I’m Caribbean & South American” and this would be good enough for them then we can move on. And thank you for sharing your story. I do not use static terms, descriptions etc. STRANGE, WHERE WERE YOU WHEN WE STARTED THIS GIG? gopiscrap (21,284 posts) 9. where were you living when it blew? But sometimes, I feel like people are asking that question just so they can place you and tell you some story about how they've travelled to your homeland. Also, they are those whom I’ve met not too long ago and perceive as strangers. It also makes me feel uncomfortable and defensive of people who immigrate here and don't speak English as well, or at all.” — Natalie, “When I’m in a cab or at the grocery store and the driver or clerk (usually Asian) and asks me where I'm from, I always answer wholeheartedly, because I know that the reason they're asking is to see if we have shared experiences or languages. So I also took some from Sri Lankan and Thai since I lived there a bit. Their facial expressions say it all – that I’m a tourist which is so not true. expression mean? But at the same time, as you mention, it can be rather redundant. People tend to think that I’m Malaysian when they hear this. And I only recently realized, that despite all its faults and defects, France is my home. Still smiling. xD hahaha…, Hahaha! Usually, they catch on to my humorous side and gamely play along. 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. Which languages I speak? I remember when I was younger telling my mum “I wish I could just say I’m from one country” Or “I wish I were only from 2 countries” to make my life easier. Having grown up in Asia and Australia, “home” is essentially foreign to me – I feel attached to each country I’ve lived in in some way. Smiling and gently tapping my chest I would say – ‘Here, from the heart’, and you? Discover (and save!) My accent really does confuse people and sometimes their mouths fall open. It levels the playing field, but makes it absurd.” — Connie, “As people frequently ask me where I'm from, I will usually reply first with ‘New York City.’ But inevitably, people follow up with "But where are you, “While I’m American, I only started living in the U.S. as an adult, so the question isn't as loaded for me. For many Americans it is a standard question which they use among themselves. I see the trolley tracks were still there. I identify myself as being Australian (since this is the culture I was exposed to and lived in the longest and is the place where I live permanently), but whenever I tell people (especially Asians like the one I encountered in trips to my ancestral home in Asia) that I’m Australian, they look at me like I’m nuts. I grew up there. Thanks for your reply Mabel! I’ve seen this video before – it certainly applies to a lot of Asian-Australians who are born in Australia. I don’t say or act in absolute. What part of Scotland do you come from? I’ve come across more answers just recently. Yes That will change over time though. Interestingly I have the European version of the film which has the better front cover on it. … What did I say about HE Granger? Sorry – but in my experience, I do not find the question intimidating in the least. Both of my teenage daughters, Madi (17) and Sarah (13), were born after 9-11. Stop your insensitive indecency, the man is gravely ill! If I asked them ‘Where are you from?’, they will probably laugh at me like I shouldn’t be asking that question. Another 'documentary' produced and aired by PBS was, IMO, absolutely vile. ", “My favorite tactic is to break it down in plain terms: ‘Are you asking where I grew up, or where my ancestors are from?’ It forces them to take a beat and understand how ludicrous it sounds, even though that’s what they’re really asking. I do feel (and I hope it doesn’t offend anyone who may read this) that we do live in a white culture, in the sense that generally speaking most people won’t ask a white person where they’re from, unless perhaps if they have a different accent. (I was same person 10 seconds ago before you asked). But as the video shows, sometimes the person asking the question just can’t comprehend funny responses and may get offended. My Canadian –born parents encouraged a Chinese identity, giving me the Chinese language and dance lessons.”(Wong 1999) As shown above, Wong’s classmates become much inquisitive about her origin, being a 3rd generation immigrant she was able to respond positively. I myself am an Asian Australian. Maybe not many people in the US know where Indonesia is. They’d persist. WHAT ARE YOU? Photo: Mabel Kwong. Later I took some from Indian, native American, Finnish, Chinese while continued to have the interest in Japanese and Hawaiian. Like the question, small talk is intimidating to me too quite a lot of the time – I’m very much the introvert. ( Log Out /  I’m here and now. A few years ago while upstate in my boyfriend's predominantly white, conservative hometown, an older white man called at me from across the room and gestured for me to come over: ‘Where are you from?’ I cut to the chase and said I'm Chinese. WHO: All diplomatic imPorts that have signed up HERE. I’m a first time visitor and I’m really enjoying your blog. Those four words have multiple layers of meaning. What's a good reply to "YOU. I typically understand people are just curious , but I also felt annoyed sometimes. So sorry for you and sad people actually have another opinion of you entirely after you’ve answered the question. Sometimes I will get asked ‘What is your nationality?’ which holds different meanings to home, and is more factual – which still can be hard to answer. A little bit of a background: Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Metro Jim, I was wondering how many Dallasers claim to have been in Dealey Plaza that day. To me, your background is very interesting. When I say “Australia” and people look at me like I’m crazy, sometimes I like to say, “I’m…REALLY from Australia” just to throw them off more. BTW, I was in SE Asia last year, and loved Singapore and Penang. 1 decade ago. I think a lot of the time they don’t expect to play this lovely guessing game. It must be frustrating. So far, I’ve responded with these statements and here are the reactions I get: This is very true. Thank you . Funny how people never really get “Where are you from” correct when we ask them to guess…do they even want to guess correctly and get the question correct? This is my side to Shawn Mendes' Where Were You In The Morning. I’d rather people mind their own business. Where you been hiding ? “I don’t live in the past so I live only presently.” This is quite a profound phase, one that I agree with. Like you, I tend to be more sensitive towards the question no matter how many times I’ve been asked it. (A) If I were you, I would have accepted the offer. What does Where you been hiding ? Donald Trump Has Officially Been Impeached — Again. But I agree, it is best not asking this question on the first time meet up. Where I grew up? Where are you from? You chose the solution, the Google Building and worked backwards to create the problem. I was born in Exeter, the city that I love most! State the 5 countries according to my mum & dad’s side e.g. Cheers. It does confuse me sometimes when people ask that I guess the ‘where are you from’ question’s preferred answer depends on each individual. I suppose if you take the time to know someone and what they can do and in general the way they think and behave, then “Where are you from?” becomes less and less daunting and awkward. I either state all 5 countries which I absolutely hate! Regardless, there’s a variety of tactics that’ll help you preserve your zen until that question, hopefully, loses its bite. Do they need to be born there from a long line of Aussie citizens? My Asian friends who were born here and grew up here always just answer with Australian, but unfortunately sometimes have to qualify their ancestral background. Which planet? 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. Your parents are probably Peranakan, and you probably speak Hokkien. (I was born in Karachi of French parents) Lovely – what did you think? I’ve seen other front covers of that film and didn’t like them so much. Give more details if they’re asked for. He proceeded to say, ‘Well I was in 'Nam’ and continued to talk to me about that for the next five minutes until I said: ‘Well, I'm not Vietnamese but it was nice to meet you,’ and walked out. UN-attending imPorts will be placed in Davos, Switzerland. If it’s been days or weeks, and customarily you communicated with that person more often, then probably a brief explanation might be in order. (B) If I had been you, I would have accepted the offer. Sometimes if you pick the wrong one it creates some extra weirdness. Have a great day! Member. Sometimes it could be tricky and insulting..Great post, Mabel! Response to question everything (Reply #4) Mon May 18, 2020, 12:36 PM . Such a good post Mabel! The more varied responses you give, the more intriguing responses may you get . WHAT: Democracy in motion as imPorts attempt to use their skills of persuasion to convince each government or organization to lend the imPorts - and … I’ve struggled answering this question all my life tbh and most of the time dread the topic coming up because I have no simple answer. Are they from the West Coast, the East? The bottom line: why would I want to talk about the past? » Reply #3. I’m English, but I’m from Devon. I was born in one country in Europe. Hehe. I don’t know. It is polite of you to clarify the question with the person asking it. Others see the question as a request for a location. In other words, I was outright denied the right to pursue what I wanted in life. Montreal, I’d reply. And all that returning and talking in past tense etc. Good answers! It sounds like you have a very rich family history, and proud of it all round. I’m sure you don’t get the question all the time, if at all. It’s a topic that can be debated for hour on end. I haven’t watched Shanghai Kiss but it seems like a good movie to see on a lazy weekend. I’ll post here once I’ll have something if you don’t mind. Response to Coventina (Original post) Fri Jul 19, 2019, 04:54 PM. And I agree with you. I think I might try and see how many different answers I can give before we get to my ethnic background. Your photograph captures beautifully that moment of looking into the world and yet holding our own space at the same time. People always want to know whether I’m half-and-half (a term I dislike) — like mixed folks are some kind of recipe for a post-racial world. The movie I’ve mentioned I enjoyed watching because it does I believe answer this topic. Now I live in three countries. Not only is there usually a kind of assumption others have about you when they ask that question, there is sense they want to make a personal connection – or maybe not realise they are getting personal (personal to us) and more often than not are inclined to go with social norms. 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. WHEN: January 26th. I’m guilty of sometimes asking people where they’re from if they’ve got a foreign accent I don’t recognize. The question itself is actually fairly innocent because people ask standard questions when they first introduce themselves to each other. Your heritage is much more interesting… So embrace it!! Whenever I am asked thag question I usually reply Earth. My Asian friends who were born here and grew up here always just answer with Australian, but unfortunately sometimes have to qualify their ancestral background. If you get them all correct, you can be my friend. No one has won yet and I have few friends. At the end of the day, I don’t know which is more amusing when people first meet me: them asking me “Where are you from?” or them stereotypically assuming I hail from Asia based on my accent and looks. It often tends to be a conversation starter for a lot of people. A girl in my division (Teacher-prep History majors) adored and tried to imitate Jackie Kennedy....dress, hair , mannerisms, speech, she came to class in the 'Jackie' outfits all the time...(in those days the dress code did not allow shorts or 'pants' on the girls..or jeans for us men. Thanks for sharing this video Matt! (Which is also kind of not clear, but oh well, better than explaining where I’m from. “tedious as well as intrusive” That’s a good way to describe the question. 3. 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. 8. . Have a great weekend . “It doesn’t matter” reminds me of a time recently where I responded to this extended. Though sometimes, one can “choose” a home. WHERE: The capitals of Mexico, South Korea, and France. Which country I was born in? I try to be easy going, positive, funny and smiling and etc. 1. True. 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. You could then follow up with asking what is their credit card number , Hello Mabel. That is so interesting to hear you’re a halfie, and proud of it! And for that, I am so so glad. For you though your accent would confuse a lot of people la. You ever ask a Caucasian Australian with a noticeable accent where he/she is from? However, the majority of the time this answer doesn’t work with people of Black origin & other ethnicities, they like to know EXACTLY what country you’re from. “Where are you from” seems like a direct question but in all honesty it’s one of the most ambiguous ones ever. Can’t wait to go back. 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. Back to OP Alert abuse Link to post in-thread. _) 3. If you’re of Asian descent, you may have experienced this in a different way: You've heard “. And live here still. My response usually changes depending who I’m talking to. Lived in [name the countries you lived in]. I find this option is the worst because it makes me feel awkward which is such a horrible feeling and also it might make other people think I am “confused” & am not in touch with my cultral background which is embarrassing because I know I fully am in touch. Although I’m not Asian I could in part relate to the story behind ‘Shanghai Kiss’. At times, I feel sad because it’s hard for me to truthfully express who I am in one quick sentence to nice, down-to-earth people asking the said question. Now Kwong? And there are only five days left until In, With six days left before President Donald Trump leaves office, the United States government is expected to execute Dustin Higgs on January 15. 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. L3P3R M3$$!@H. I think some of us are just very honest people that way, and we know we can’t give an honest answer to the question. The caption ‘Each pair of shoes travels far and wide. 2. Shortly after the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, her husband’s second impeachment, and reports that she has not reached out to future First Lady Dr. On Wednesday, Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal and 231 of her fellow congresspeople voted to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting the insurrection at, It’s only been a little over one week since the failed but deadly Capitol coup staged by far right extremists. I haven’t seen one like this before that addresses the topic straight on. It usually silences the asker. I get this question a lot but it certainly doesn’t carry the same weight and I like to have them guess as well, especially when I’m in a playful mood. Sometimes we are just plain curious about where someone has been, and the most direct way to ask it is ‘Where are you from?’ It is very thoughtful of you to not generalise. Are you convinced I’m a foreigner? Sometimes, I feel flush when confronted with the intrusive question. You are you, Kerry. I don’t mind being asked it most of the time, but it’s only when it’s asked very suddenly out of the blue. seems to be that onlyfirst-hand, eyewitness testimony is reliable — and so it is illegitimate to make inferences about things beyond our immediate observations. Home is what we make it to be. And for what it's worth, to all those people who can't figure out a way to ask about a person's background without insinuating something else, a much better way to phrase it is, "Did you grow up in [city that you're currently both in]? My ethnicity is Portuguese, Guyanese, Brazilian, Trinidadian & Jamaican. Some people will think it weird that you ask them ‘Where are you from?’ back, like it is almost insulting to them. At one level, the question may have relatively little to do with physical location – it’s simply a way of starting a conversation (“wher’re you from mate?”). (Perhaps we should ask a Caucasian Australian this question.) ( Log Out /  But anyways, your post made me think of this video. Apparently Trump Is Now Refusing To Pay For Rudy Giuliani’s... Why Isn’t The Senate Voting To Convict Trump Immediately? That’s true, it depends on who asks, ‘Where are you from?’, and depending on who asks it, it could be an intrusive question or not. Like you, I get confused when white Australians or Asian Australians ask me “Where are you from?”. ( Log Out /  Friendly strangers often mention where they are (presumably) born and then the ball’s in my court. This day at 23 years old I’m still trying to find a “simple” answer instead of screaming an essay every time I get asked this question. Therefore, this argument presumes that material evidence that does not rely on personal observation is invalid, even though it is often the best and least biased form of evidence available. MJ - that's a great memory you have. To be frank, my speech is rarely peppered with Singapore-Malaysian words…it’s the intonation of my words that makes me sound foreign. Just because I’ve got a foreign mother mean I’m an expert on that country. Our ancestors all come from somewhere, usually a different city or country altogether. Strolling through life looking for you :D. 2 0. A lot of the time the question is annoying to me. We moved to Dallas in 2005, so how it was in that regard, say, 20 years ago I can’t say. Take care Mabel. I try not to because my mom’s English and people tend to ask me if I got her accent and whether or not I’ve visited England and if I’ve got a dual citizenship. BTW, I love Portland. What do you want to know about me? Many times when others have asked the question I like to go, ‘What relevance does it have?’. Mar 26, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Dean Williams. If that reflection of that logo had not been there and if the natural assumption that you'd chosen google didn't prompt (the "surprise" as you put it), then the task would be much harder. As an Asian Australian who speaks with a slightly tinged Singaporean-Malaysian accent, quite often here in Melbourne people ask me when we’re mid-conversation, “Where are you from?”. Yes, this response sounds rude and stand-offish. I am a white Slavic and have lived in London, Paris, Prague and Vienna and this question always comes up. 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. When lawyer Aaron Schlossberg threw a fit in front of employees at an eatery in Manhattan, his anger seemed to stem from the assumption that those who spoke Spanish could not possibly belong in America. So it was like going “home”. ” — Maria, Last week, the world watched in horror as a pro-Trump mob, urged by the President himself, attacked the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn the results o, Following Joe Biden’s inauguration next week, there will be quite a few changes to COVID-19  vaccine distribution in the country. For those who hear it often, it’s a question with no easy answer. If — and this only happens rarely! You are very kind. It was confusing and sad.” — Mianne, “I’ve been asked this a lot, and no matter how many times it happens…I still feel the brunt of the perpetual foreigner experience. , I don’t think it’s anyone’s business to know where you’re from. Even now you'll find original Fiat 500s in use all over Italy. I also think the question goes against so many of our supposed cultural values. 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. In the discussion thread: I just spent two weeks at a Madrassa learning about Islam. » Reply #9. A lot of the time the present is where we’re at, where we rightfully live in the moment to learn and define ourselves. The correct answer is the name of the place where you are from. First I answer which town I live in, which is met with “No, where are you from originally?” to which I reply which country I grew up in i.e. Where my ancestors come from? Which would make “Where are you from?” a really complex question for them. The question also serves as a good conversation starter in my opinion. More than any other place we visited on that trip. But if you have a positive attitude, well, this question will always be a fun one , I’ve also been asked this question quite a few times but sometimes I feel uncomfortable with answering it. It was lovely reading your experiences . I’ve had some conversations with some people where I can just feel that they want to know where I’m from but don’t dare voice that question, possibly afraid they’ll offend me I presume. on both sides I have Portuguese, Guyanese, then on my mum’s side I have Brazilian and Trinidadian and my dad’s side Jamaican. Suffering, pain, hurt -- they're all part of the human condition. What do you want to know? Enjoy! Thanks for sharing. , Be my guest, BLT. Each pair of shoes travels far and wide. How specific you need to be depends on who is asking. Then again, it’s a question that can help make connections. My first memories come from there. Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary. I’ve had a few people look at me differently after I have told them as well. When considering historical evidence, first-hand accounts (primary sources) are generally taken as better evid… It’s a struggle to live with. It really depends on who asks the question, and if you want to deliver the long or short answer. I am Australian. Always been fascinated by how some people can comfortably call one place “home” , Well I spent the first 18 years of my life here. But I believe I have the right to live my life the way that I know it was meant to be lived and not talk about the past. It’s constant. 1 decade ago. I quite honestly cannot stand this question. I lived in 4 Asian countries last years. It goes to show how judgmental and narrow-minded some people can be. As such, I don’t have a definitive answer to “Where are you from?”. Thanks for stopping by, Brian. Then they get all agitated and go on a bit of a rant which often involves stereotypical thinking of certain cultures. Then lived in China for 8 years. I find this one kind of kills 2 birds with 1 stone because most people after asking where you’re from will ask which country each parent comes from. I’ve been working on another blog post about this question again for a while now. 1 decade ago. At the same time, I feel like it’s such a simple question, but it means so much to every person! 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. As Melissa Loh has discussed, it can mean: Which city I live in? Very thought provoking too.I don’t think anyone can be defined by where they are from, so it’s a rather pointless question! Lovely article, thanks , I like how you say it ‘‘Here, from the heart’, and you? Love number #8. if you don’t mind I am going to start using it. I did spend time in France, but most my life away. The question where are you from to me is like asking, where is your home, and home is in NZ for me. Jim. The person who asked the question seemed quite miffed at that response, and you are right in saying that not all responses will go down well with everyone and in each context. "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.. And it’s not like I completely took all the cultural features but shared some of them. I’m from three places. You will be assimilated.”. Thank you for another insightful post. I don’t want to give the answer people “want” because then the framing and tons of prejudice, preconception, and weird questions, and “related” news show up. For example, what makes someone Australian? More than 3.4 million of them were made between 1957 and 1975; the Giardinera (estate) survived for another two years. Ethnicity can be hard to define if we come from so many places and bloodlines, like in your case. 4) I develop my culture every day. (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. As for the answers, it is important to keep in mind that we answer negative questions the way we answer positive questions. No worries. 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. Cheers. To be honest, I think that’s the point of some non-Asians, too. It just makes absolutely no sense to me. 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