Oh f, I can't tell the difference between Chinese, Korean, and Japanese people. And I frigging am Chinese. Same with white people. There's a difference? Yes, doesn't matter where you're from, I can't tell the difference between the countries. I can barely tell the difference between people on an individual basis, but that's because I have an awful memory for faces.
But that might just be because I really, really try not to be able to make a difference. When people ask me what race I am, the thought running through my mind goes along the lines of, 'Why do you give a shit?' What difference does it make? I've always said that, no matter how ashamed I am of this country (and oh yes, there is lots of shame nowadays), I consider myself American. Who happens to be Chinese. But I consider myself American. And I honestly, honestly prefer people just not to ask because unless it's going to make a difference, I really don't see why it should matter.
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But that might just be because I really, really try not to be able to make a difference. When people ask me what race I am, the thought running through my mind goes along the lines of, 'Why do you give a shit?' What difference does it make? I've always said that, no matter how ashamed I am of this country (and oh yes, there is lots of shame nowadays), I consider myself American. Who happens to be Chinese. But I consider myself American. And I honestly, honestly prefer people just not to ask because unless it's going to make a difference, I really don't see why it should matter.
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