So I have always wondered how people can tell what my ethnicity is or think they can. Ever since I was about six (that I can remember), I have been called all kinds of cultures.... Chinese, Japanese, Pacific Islander/Philippino, Hawaiian, Latino, Mexican, and even Middle Eastern.
When I was younger, it seemed like all Asians I knew could ALWAYS tell that I was Korean. It was kind of funny because I remember going to the mall and getting Chinese food from Mandarin Express (I think). And the woman serving my plate asked me if I was Korean. I asked her how she knew, and she said, "I can just tell." Then she served my plate with extra care, smiling, and watched me as I walked off, smiling. This was weird to me.
But these days, people (and a lot of Asians) think that I am from South America or hispanic or some kind of mixed Asian/hispanic blend. One person actually came up to me while I was having dinner with Kaleb one night and said, "Excuse me, but are you hispanic?" And when I said no, he said, "Oh, sorry," and walked off.
All of this to say...here's a very informational video that I think you should all watch. It helped me understand my ethnicity better...
If you have trouble viewing this, then just go to this website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2ncfTyxU3E
