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People have been asking me this question/these types of questions my whole damn life. When someone asks me what are you? I simple tell them I am human. Because really why should my nationality/ethnicity matter?
Normally people won't start their friendly conversation with "Where are you from" in the first or second sentences. It's not as big of a deal if they've already started talking with you and then they ask you later in the conversation. But asking someone you just met where they're from right off the bat is like a salesperson asking someone if they'd like to buy an expensive product like a car or refrigerator right from the start.
Again, nothing to take offense at. Relax and be happy someone is taking an interest in you.
So if I'm not white and blue-eyed, I'm not 'traditionally American'? Despite both sides of my family having been born in the U.S. and holding American citizenship for over a hundred years (more in some cases)? If you're born in the U.S. or are a legal immigrant who has gained American citizenship, you're a citizen, regardless of what you look like.
We all know what the "quintessential" American looks like. If you don't, go to the library and study fashion magazines. They'll show you what the "typical" look is. I'm not playing this game with you all.
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Also, if fashion isn't good enough for you...go study our ambassadors over the past 100 years. They, too, can show you what "America" looks like.
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