Things Asians are tired of hearing!

[Blabster]

As a mixed race girl, I'm so tired of hearing the same remarks and questions all the time. Here's my list of the top things Asians are tired of hearing.

1. Can you even see with your eyes half open?

- First of all, they aren't half open, since my eyelids aren't covering my pupils in any way. They're just smaller and have more of an almond shape. I'd rather have smaller eyes than eyes that make me look like I'm high on drugs all the time.(just joking, don't get butthurt ;) )

2. Don't you get tired of trying to keep your eyes open?

- No, we don't because we're not trying. It's just the genetics people! *sigh* (same answer as #1 applies?

3. Are you Chinese?

- It's a way too common misconception that all Asians are Chinese. I can understand how some Asians might have similar traits but you can't call an entire race from the same country. You wouldn't call all white people German, so please don't call all of us Chinese.

4. What do dogs taste like? / Have you eaten dogs?

- As mentioned before, we're not all Chinese and plus, dog eating isn't that common nowadays as it was a long time ago. The question makes me want to say: yes, I do all the time. My mom cooked our dogs last night. Want to try some leftovers?

5. What are you exactly?

- Being mixed, I sorta get this question because it can be hard to tell because of my Asian eyes, tanned skin and light brown hair. Yet I often wonder why it matters. Unless your going to compliment me on something, it wouldn't matter where my ethnicity lies, right? (And plus, if you het to know someone, you'll find out anyway. Asking it out of the blue makes it weird)

7. You must have a blackbelt in karate.

- No, I don't practice and master all ancient arts. (Including origami)

And last but definetly not least:

8. *After getting a good grade* "It must be because your Asian.

All Chinese people are good at everything". -Again, confusing two different terms. In general Asian parents can be stricter, but that's not everyone. It can be a good or bad thing, depending on what you're used to.

I hope you found this post somewhat useful, let me know which one was most relatable to you.

[JudgmentDay]

Those are all just a bunch of Stereotypes and misconceptions about Asian people. Stereotypes happens to Every race on the planet, not just Asians and some of those stereotypes are ridiculous and otherwise insulting.

Just because it's something someone else had said or experienced something that is considered stereotypical for that ethnicity or group of people it Does Not actually mean that every single person of that race or ethnic group is exactly like the way they had been described that way.

[juliaanita]

I have heard all these tropes as my SO is a Chinese American guy, We hear so many weird things about our relationship, so I understand what you write.

Just to make note, he is the smartest person I have ever known.

But he doesn't have a black belt in Karate:)

[Aizou]

I usually find remarks like those to be funny
mostly because they're said as a form of joke now.

But true, nonetheless. ^.~

[Bluemax]

My wife would agree with many of these. She often made fun of them in her sarcastic way.

[admles]

Wow... I can't believe people can be that fucking insensitive!

I'd be ashamed if I had friends who spoke like that!

[Anonymous]

Asian guys are so hot :D

[princessasha101]

I know right... Amen to that !!! :) :D

[Nuqood]

You still like rice though, yeah?

[Anonymous]

AMEN BROTHER!