Even just for a day . No worries. Where are you from? Cheers. I’m from the UK, but half of me is African, from Nigeria. The two questions you posed are very interesting ones. 1) I don’t like to be framed or put a label on me. Give more details if they’re asked for. I was born in one country in Europe. 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. Montreal, I’d reply. It often tends to be a conversation starter for a lot of people. They would probably not be expecting that answer. It must be interesting when people met you and they wonder where you lived previously. How do you/would you answer “Where are you from?”. When it comes to ethnicity questions in surveys my answers vary all the time depending on the options from Black British, Black Other & Mixed Other. And Not Offensive. People tend to think that I’m Malaysian when they hear this. 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. This option usually happens by accident because I sometimes panic if I’m not ready for the question as stupid as it sounds! I haven’t seen one like this before that addresses the topic straight on. Small talk can be enlightening. # 8 is genius! Are they from the West Coast, the East? ), It really is no one’s business to know where we’re from. I stay dynamic. For many Americans it is a standard question which they use among themselves. I find this video funny (as in comedic). To be frank, my speech is rarely peppered with Singapore-Malaysian words…it’s the intonation of my words that makes me sound foreign. Reply ↓ Mabel Kwong on 14 November 2013 at 10:43 PM said: Haha, yes lah. To be honest, I think that’s the point of some non-Asians, too. 3. MetroplexJim. I grew up with my country’s ideologies, just like everyone else. (Which is also kind of not clear, but oh well, better than explaining where I’m from. 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. Then people will say “I’m from Belgium”, but their answer sounds like, it’s obvious ,why do you ask, meanwhile they also understand that it should not be the first thing they ask before get to know more about me as a person . “It doesn’t matter” reminds me of a time recently where I responded to this extended. I really like your friend’s response. 1 decade ago. your own Pins on Pinterest My friends in Australia do consider me as Australian, though some randoms on the street will sometimes ask, “Where are you from”, with one man referring to me as a tourist once when I was riding a bus in Sydney. If you’re in a distant foreign country, give the name of your home country. Our ancestors all come from somewhere, usually a different city or country altogether. 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. Moved back to Taipei for a few years in the early 90s then did my MBA in the States, then got a job in Canada. My accent really does confuse … It really is a loaded question. It’s not a question that’s always welcome, and we have a choice to answer it or walk away. Sorry to hear about people judging you. My reply: "we just are". 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. That is so true. I was in a Psych 101 class at Salem State College, Salem Mass. The caption ‘Each pair of shoes travels far and wide. That may come true one day. 1 decade ago. I also think the question goes against so many of our supposed cultural values. But I agree, it is best not asking this question on the first time meet up. If — and this only happens rarely! Go ahead and get others to guess all the places you are from, and if they get it correct, you can be their best friend. The question itself is actually fairly innocent because people ask standard questions when they first introduce themselves to each other. State the 5 countries according to my mum & dad’s side e.g. The bottom line: why would I want to talk about the past? And for that, I am so so glad. Photo: Mabel Kwong. It’s a struggle to live with. But it really is fun sometimes to get people to guess my heritage and race when it pops up! What do you mean exactly? I am a white Slavic and have lived in London, Paris, Prague and Vienna and this question always comes up. I definitely feel as though I’ve had a lot of home throughout my life, though California is where my roots are and where my “home home” will always be. , I don’t think it’s anyone’s business to know where you’re from. They’d persist. They want to know what race you are. Now of course when people ask me where I’m from I hate saying all 5 countries due to people maybe think I’m exaggerating or holding on to that 1 sixteenth of an ethnicity which is absolutely not the case or else I would mention countries such as Scotland and China where I have minimal ancestry history. 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. Number 8 is a creative one. I lived in 4 Asian countries last years. You ever ask a Caucasian Australian with a noticeable accent where he/she is from? I dream of visiting her one day. It usually silences the asker. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. For example, when people ask “Where are you from?” they’re usually wondering where the person was born and raised. It is an very interesting background you have, Yvor. phrase. Another 'documentary' produced and aired by PBS was, IMO, absolutely vile. Love number #8. if you don’t mind I am going to start using it. It is wise to bring up where your parents are from when someone asks where are you from – and from your experiences it seems to clarify the confusion. 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. About half a million cheeseheads claim to have been at the Ice Bowl. It's awful that your grandfather could envision an assassination even then.  Security was lax, for sure. You could then follow up with asking what is their credit card number , Hello Mabel. Sometimes the different parts of us, our looks, the way we speak and our story make people so confused. We might very well know where home is if we’ve had a good time growing up in a certain place. So it was like going “home”. 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]? 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. Which planet? These comments might be meant as a compliment, but I find them really insensitive because not everyone who has origins in another country has an accent. Thanks for stopping by, Brian. Donald Trump Has Officially Been Impeached — Again. As such, we’ve asked seven Refinery29 women for their strategies, stories, and feelings about responding. Very thought provoking too.I don’t think anyone can be defined by where they are from, so it’s a rather pointless question! Good answers! In this 5-day study you'll find a collection of writings from popular Catholic authors who help you begin to understand where hurt and suffering come from, why God allows it, and what we can do about it. But, sometimes people will say something along the lines of ‘Oh, I love pad thai’….which means they probably need that information more urgently than others!” — Rachel, “I've learned to interpret the question as ‘What ethnic group are you because you look kind of maybe Irish but I can't quite pinpoint what you are? For you though your accent would confuse a lot of people la. 2. Change ). From my experiences residing in different continents, I’ve learnt to affiliate with both Asian and Western values, making my identity a complex one. I’m a halfie! One time, I was in shared car and was having a nice conversation with the other passenger, and then halfway through they signaled to my face and said ‘I could tell you're... Asian.’ I've been working towards not responding to people who I owe nothing to. (A) If I were you, I would have accepted the offer. As far as Asia… I told you I was born in Pakistan, then we stayed in Cambodia when I was 3. 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. This is the most difficult, pointless, meaningless, and offensive question to me. Those four words have multiple layers of meaning. Nothing wrong with that. What do you want to know about me? ( Log Out /  Once I had someone who kept insisting that I was from New Zealand, but this is another story altogether , When I was living in Taiwan, an American from California asked where I was from. I’ve seen other front covers of that film and didn’t like them so much. When I consider the sequence of time, (B) seems more logical. expression mean? Enjoy . STRANGE, WHERE WERE YOU WHEN WE STARTED THIS GIG? Like Liked by 1 person. It's a loaded question, but when people ask where you're really from, they're assuming that you don't belong. . Response to question everything (Reply #4) Mon May 18, 2020, 12:36 PM . It’s a topic that can be debated for hour on end. Until now! 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. They were friendly to me. November 22, 2013 at 5:41 pm #2626403. Do I give a short answer, do I give a fuller explanation (and bore them in the process) and what happens after they have digested the answer. Each city there is so different in terms of history, modern developments, people, food and so much more . Dear teachers, Which sentence sounds more natural to the natives? What's a good reply to "YOU. » Reply #3. Later I took some from Indian, native American, Finnish, Chinese while continued to have the interest in Japanese and Hawaiian. Then again, sometimes certain things from our past might stick with us into the present, so in a sense for some of us, we might live in the past. So most of the questions like “Are you christian, buddhist, vegetarian, democrat, Greek, Chinese… this and that?” are not so easy to answer. This was actually one of the first photographs I took that got me into photography. As well as Hong Kong and Singapore. I’m a first time visitor and I’m really enjoying your blog. They are not satisfied with my answers until I tell them what my ethnic background is. One that is not on the list of answers that my friend would use when she’s not feeling sociable is “my mother’s womb.” Technically correct although I would never have the nerve to say that myself. Learn how your comment data is processed. The question is, how long has it been since you last saw or communicated with your friend? And I agree with you. Your parents are probably Peranakan, and you probably speak Hokkien. I wonder how many of them would be able to give you an answer if you asked them what they’re actually trying to find out. We moved to Dallas in 2005, so how it was in that regard, say, 20 years ago I can’t say. Are you convinced I’m a foreigner? But anyways, your post made me think of this video. Australia is a migrant country, so you would think that a lot of Aussie citizens/ancestors are from diverse background and/or countries. With this response, an audible uncomfortable pause follows and a rush of awkwardness simmers between me and the person who asked the question. quote: Originally posted by jburman82: G-man, if you feel the place is reputable and the bottle looks to be in good condition . So typically I ask back “where are you from?”, although it is quite obvious. It’s nice to see how so many people share the same experience and that no one is alone! 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. I especially don't like when the question's intent is to find out that I'm Chinese so the person can speak some broken Chinese to me. Under the Biden admini. 45 films you never realised were banned, from Wonder Woman to Shrek 2. (B) If I had been you, I would have accepted the offer. For a growing swath of Americans, “Where are you from?” is a loaded question. Ninety-percent of those stories are so boring. It goes to show how judgmental and narrow-minded some people can be. I would imagine that most people don’t mean harm when they ask you, though. Do they think they know more than us about “where we’re from”? Can’t wait to go back. The presumption of "How do you know? The question where are you from to me is like asking, where is your home, and home is in NZ for me. Cheers. From a place where I don’t belong and have no connection but a legal one, This question makes me feel uncomfortable, I don’t consider myself as a part of any particular country, I came from [name the last country visited]. It is polite of you to clarify the question with the person asking it. Sometimes if you pick the wrong one it creates some extra weirdness. That is clever. Now I live in three countries. Answer Save. We have every right to ask that question and I think it’s shallow of Caucasians to laugh at us when we ask them it. My accent really does confuse people and sometimes their mouths fall open. Maybe not many people in the US know where Indonesia is. I’m sorry to disagree with your views Conrad in that ‘That will change over time though’. This question is an ambiguous one. As for the answers, it is important to keep in mind that we answer negative questions the way we answer positive questions. Always fun to get people to guess where you are from. My answer to that is usually, ‘I have no idea what you just said.’” — Bourree, “I usually say Taiwan, because it usually gives me an opportunity to talk a bit about Taiwan, since even educated Americans don’t seem to know much about the country. “I don’t live in the past so I live only presently.” This is quite a profound phase, one that I agree with. And live here still. My ethnicity is Portuguese, Guyanese, Brazilian, Trinidadian & Jamaican. When I was a teenager I dived in counter-culture, Greek philosophy, Hawaiian while continued to possess the interest in American and Japanese. Lita, Thanks for stopping by this older post, Lita. Sometimes we just want to forget the past, and like what you mentioned about yourself, not everyone’s past is pleasant. The North, the South, midwest, etc. It just makes absolutely no sense to me. It is a very personal question and we all should keep that in mind. Although I’m not Asian I could in part relate to the story behind ‘Shanghai Kiss’. 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. Do they need to be born there from a long line of Aussie citizens? By saying you’re from a certain ethnicity, you leave out the others and in a way, it’s not a completely honest response. And all that returning and talking in past tense etc. 1 1. clea. … I would find it tough to pass up an oppurtunity to try a legendary wine like that for half of the best retail price. It can be an amusing question, but is can be a very personal one that we would not rather be asked for privacy reasons. Many times when others have asked the question I like to go, ‘What relevance does it have?’. Here are some strategies for how to respond. I don't mind being implied that I'm not from here, because I'm not in a sense. xopatriots12xo. Whenever I am asked thag question I usually reply Earth. And again, I believe that I have the right not to talk about something if I don’t want to talk about it. Thank you . Liberal Jesus Freak (1,330 posts) 3. I get quizzical looks when I throw the question back at them. I’m sure people have a fun, maybe confusing, time guessing where you’re from , Hi, (I was same person 10 seconds ago before you asked). I’m going to try it from now on. Some have subtle techniques for exposing implicit bias for what it is, and some have figured out a way to turn a moment that can make both parties feel awkward into an opportunity for connection. These days, not many. At the end of the day, we are all different . What was your reaction when you first heard the devastating news that President Kennedy was assassinated or when the Challenger exploded? “Is that a Scottish accent I hear?” I have seen it lurking around on YouTube, but never got around to watching it and completely forgot about it. I’ve been in the UK for 30 years and speak without a hint of Chinese accent, yet when anyone has a conversation with me for the first time and asks “Where are you from?”. 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 would have thought it was either Constitution Ave or 14th Street, but I wasn't there. Not to mention I was constantly abused during that whole time, being berated and told that I was not good enough to do anything in life, as well as being told that I was delusional for thinking I knew what I wanted. 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. Then they weren't even born. MJ - that's a great memory you have. If you get them all correct, you can be my friend. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Reasons Why “The Where Are You From?” Question Is Offensive. Relevance. 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. For these people, a vague response such as “from the middle of nowhere” would not be satisfactory. 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. It would be fun if we started asking the question back at those who ask it in the first place. It opened with George Clooney prattling on about Dallas being full of "[i]hateful, radical right-wingers[/i]" and that there were "[i]wide-spread fears of violence happening there[/i]". Usually I just say I am from BC, although when I am actually in BC it is a bit harder since then people are more likely to try to dig deeper. As such, I don’t have a definitive answer to “Where are you from?”. BTW, I was in SE Asia last year, and loved Singapore and Penang. For you though your accent would confuse a lot of people la. I grew up there. 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. Why the question? I’ll post here once I’ll have something if you don’t mind. So we’re all from “somewhere” or “some place”! 2) I don’t live in the past so I live only presently. 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. 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. — 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. (Or maybe I will move to Penang?) I did spend time in France, but most my life away. 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. Pick an image of a genuinely random building and do it and I'd be convinced. 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. 3) I don’t consider myself as a part of any community, nation, country, religion, race, ethnicity, culture, movement, idea and whatnot. There are not too many things that can offend me but people asking me where I am “really from” is one of the few things that does. Lovely – what did you think? Where are you from instantly makes it feel like I’m not from here, but perhaps I’m a bit more sensitive towards this question, as it’s been something that’s been asked my whole life. Sometimes when I am out taking photos with my camera (this is a hobby of mine) in Melbourne, I get strange looks from white Australians and at times they will purposely stop behind me and let me take a picture so they will not get in the way. Interestingly I have the European version of the film which has the better front cover on it. The Montreal General, I’d say. 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. I try to be easy going, positive, funny and smiling and etc. Cue to Western Europeans prejudging me as untrustworthy as I come from the Balkans. [India] Why I said I'd never go to India, and why I am - Around the World with Kav P. My family and I arrived in NYC the year before and we were still adjusting to a new country, when the news came on the tv. 1. 8. For the first part of it I wasn't born. 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. To me, your background is very interesting. ( Log Out /  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. Yes, this response sounds rude and stand-offish. Reply to this post. Although, most days I will say “I was born in NZ but my parents are from Taiwan” or I’ll ask “Do you mean where I was born or my ethnicity?”. These days I don’t mind the question at all…I love seeing people’s reactions and in a sense it’s a way to see who has a good sense of humour. Or were you already down, and the news brought you even lower. It must be frustrating. 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. 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. Also if someone lives in a mixed area then accents and loan words can be picked up as well. (Perhaps we should ask a Caucasian Australian this question.) 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?”. Have a great day! Response to Coventina (Original post) Fri Jul 19, 2019, 04:54 PM. Always been fascinated by how some people can comfortably call one place “home” , Well I spent the first 18 years of my life here. Where I grew up? Always highlight: 10 newest replies | Replies posted after I mark a forum. Where we are from and where we feel comfortable calling home is dependent on our individual choices and experiences. We carry our hearts wherever we go, and who we are is the makeup of the heart. Others see the question as a request for a location. Still smiling. Sometimes, I feel flush when confronted with the intrusive question. 1 decade ago. True. While I was growing I absorbed mostly American-ish and Japanese culture. But it’s the present and our choices in the present that shape us who we are right now. the UK, then again “No, what country do your parents come from?” then that’s when I have to say Hong Kong even though I’ve only been there once on holiday and not to see any relatives either. And it’s not like I completely took all the cultural features but shared some of them. After seeing the pic at the top of your post and reading ” Each pair of shoes travels far and wide”, I thought for sure you were going to say, “I’m from everywhere my shoes have taken me”! 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. It really depends on who asks the question, and if you want to deliver the long or short answer. Suffering, pain, hurt -- they're all part of the human condition. . Back to OP Alert abuse Link to post in-thread. Sometimes it could be tricky and insulting..Great post, Mabel! Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary. ", “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’ve come across more answers just recently. Where my ancestors come from? The Trump a, Over the last four years, the Trump family has made everyday life even more difficult for most people, including those working to protect them. I usually say this when I’m having a bad day or when I’m not in the mood for conversation. Thanks for sharing this video Matt! It’s just another question, really…. 9 Answers. That will change over time though. 3. What do you want to know? ( Log Out /  I like your response of telling people where you live. Some people will think it weird that you ask them ‘Where are you from?’ back, like it is almost insulting to them. No one has won yet and I have few friends. A little bit of background: I am from British Columbia because it is where I have chosen to live and it is quite honestly the only place in North America where I would ever willingly live. For example, what makes someone Australian? (I was born in Karachi of French parents) More than 3.4 million of them were made between 1957 and 1975; the Giardinera (estate) survived for another two years. Haha, yes lah. Home is what we make it to be. The question “Where are you from?” can have a lot of emotional, psychological and personal weight on it. 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. And thank you for sharing your story. May have to post it on my blog one of these days. “fairly innocent” is a good way of putting it. » Reply #9. You are you, Kerry. If you go back in history both American and Australia accents were formed largely from English speakers from different areas/accents all mixing with each other. In the late, Melania Trump has shown, time and time again, that she really does not care about COVID-19 precautions, children detained at the U.S. border, and the irrev, After making history as the first U.S. president to be impeached twice, it seems that Donald Trump is cutting ties with his most fervent ally: his personal, On Wednesday, exactly one week after the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, Congress voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time. The other thing is how you answer of course. Then an interesting and friendly conversation follows before we part and go our different ways. What does Where you been hiding ? But my parents are Malaysian. I suppose there are many of us who are more sensitive towards the question because whatever we answer with would be how others see a part of our identity and if it gets quite deep, maybe even stereotypes on personality, behaviour and values. BTW, I love Portland. Most people have. Lovely to hear you had a good time around SE Asia. Both of my teenage daughters, Madi (17) and Sarah (13), were born after 9-11. Imagine how i can explain to people where i am from… i just answer…i am Chinese and complicated… and imagine later how my kid answer this question … lol…. Even in 50 years time or so a second or third generation Asians will still be asked ‘Where do you come from?’ The YouTube video above is an example of that. I get this question a lot in the U.S. At first most people here just guessing that I came from the Philippines (so far only one person who guessed correctly that I came from Indonesia). You will be assimilated.”. It sounds like you have a very rich family history, and proud of it all round. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. 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