My nationality is in question now. Where am I from?
Some time back, I discovered that the Chinese (from China) thought I am from Thailand. I figure that it's because the Thai always happened (unintentionally) to sit next to me in class, NOT because I choose to sit near my "own people". Anyway, it's a flattery to be thought of as Thai given that the Thai girls are mostly cute and tiny (both of which I am neither).
Today, after introducing myself to a potential student for WBS, the next question was "Are you from HK?" I thought ok...I look like Chinese, so fine but why HK? According to him, I looked like I can speak Cantonese. Amazing. I didn't know I have that look. FYI, I am supposed to look like I can speak Hakka because both my parents are Hakka. Not sure where Hakka people come from though...perhaps someone can enlighten me on my roots?
Later in the day, a classmate was shocked to learn that I am not from Japan (this is like almost two months into the course). Someone should tell him by now that there aren't any Japanese in the class.
I wonder what's next...
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