For me, I was mistaken as both Ethiopian and Eritrean. It was in the school(college) by a fellow student who mistaken me for those nationalities
I was also mistaken for Burmese and Malaysian which is kinda weird how that happened.
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An old Asian man greeted us(My brother and I) at the bus stop. I just thought that he found us to be Muslims and nothing else, so we did the same and greeted each other, then he told us "Are you from Burma?" I said No, he then stated "Malaysia?" We said No. He asked us where we were from? We just said Africa as if it's a ^country^ He was a bit knowledgeable tho and asked which country? We answered him... I don't know if I kinda resemble those type of Asians. Therefore, I kinda took a glance at google and didn't find a huge resemblance that I though of
Weird situation
The area I live is where a lot of S. And E.Asian live/dwell.
I occasionally see an asian talking to me with their language. I just say, "Sorry" and they leave me..
Which ethncity or even a nationality were you mistaken for?
I only get noticed by Somali uncles, I can't dodge them and sometimes kinda feel a bit weird and try to smile, they're good tho and at least they will greet you
The Eedo's/Aunts I don't even know their behaviours, manners, leave about talking to them
They just view me like I'm an Aquarium.. I've got no problem with em tho.
How about you guys? Ever been mistaken for other ethnicities or nationalities? You prolly could give details too, it'd be much appreciated
Wanna see how much nationalities we can be mistaken for...
I was also mistaken for Burmese and Malaysian which is kinda weird how that happened.
Skip to second last paragraph if you don't wanna read much
An old Asian man greeted us(My brother and I) at the bus stop. I just thought that he found us to be Muslims and nothing else, so we did the same and greeted each other, then he told us "Are you from Burma?" I said No, he then stated "Malaysia?" We said No. He asked us where we were from? We just said Africa as if it's a ^country^ He was a bit knowledgeable tho and asked which country? We answered him... I don't know if I kinda resemble those type of Asians. Therefore, I kinda took a glance at google and didn't find a huge resemblance that I though of
Weird situationThe area I live is where a lot of S. And E.Asian live/dwell.
I occasionally see an asian talking to me with their language. I just say, "Sorry" and they leave me..
Which ethncity or even a nationality were you mistaken for?
I only get noticed by Somali uncles, I can't dodge them and sometimes kinda feel a bit weird and try to smile, they're good tho and at least they will greet you
The Eedo's/Aunts I don't even know their behaviours, manners, leave about talking to them
They just view me like I'm an Aquarium.. I've got no problem with em tho.How about you guys? Ever been mistaken for other ethnicities or nationalities? You prolly could give details too, it'd be much appreciated Wanna see how much nationalities we can be mistaken for...
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There are a lot of Jamaicans out there too
