5. “Wait, why don’t you have an Asian last name?”: I’m not adopted, but I have Asian friends who are, and I’m sure it’s an awkward and annoying question.
4. “Are you Chinese?” It seems that no matter what kind of Asian you are, you get asked this question. Yes, China is a big country, and hey, you guessed right with me, but no, not every Asian is from China!
3. “Where are you from? No, like, where are you really from?”: WHAT DO YOU MEAN, I’m really actually from Philadelphia!
2. “What are you?”: The question above usually follows, but I don’t know, I’m human, 60% water, you name it.
1. “What’s your real Asian name?”: Some people don’t like to share this, especially to someone they met 5 seconds ago. There’s probably a reason they go by an American name.
But honestly, most of these things are small comments that can upset different kinds of people. What’s most important is to think before you say things, use your judgment, and learn that many things can be left unsaid.
