From Minneapolis, MN and currently lives in Washington D.C. Always at the receiving end of strange looks from Chinese people when he explains that his father's family is from Liaoning Province and his mother's family is from Hubei Province. He keeps forgetting most Chinese aren't worried about where your mother's side is from. But he thinks it's only polite if you at least mention it.
It's interesting because I've noticed in recent years, I tend to do the opposite of what I did when growing up. I get very interested if I meet new people, and ...11 years ago»
Bryce, thanks for your comments. It's always interesting how you sometimes have to get away from what you're used to, to really start to learn more about yourse ...11 years ago»
Peter, I think the issue isn't that we define ourselves and others by ethnic/cultural identity; it's the very fact that we define ourselves by, and in relation ...11 years ago»
The Cape Verdeans I met in Africa with the Peace Corps had a hard time believing that someone with the shape of my eyes & the color of my hair could be American.
The Cape Verdeans I met in Africa with the Peace Corps had a hard time believing that someone with the shape of my eyes & the color of my hair could be American.
It's interesting because I've noticed in recent years, I tend to do the opposite of what I did when growing up. I get very interested if I meet new people, and ...11 years ago»
Bryce, thanks for your comments. It's always interesting how you sometimes have to get away from what you're used to, to really start to learn more about yourse ...11 years ago»
Peter, I think the issue isn't that we define ourselves and others by ethnic/cultural identity; it's the very fact that we define ourselves by, and in relation ...11 years ago»