Why do woman LOVE to lie about this ????

Question

Why? I am not trying to be rude but why do A LOT of woman like to lie when they are asked where they are from?

You ask them " What nationality are you from?"

Then they tell you " Oh I am a mutt I am 1/2 chineese, 1/3 italian, 1/5 German , 1/8 French, 1/3 Portuguese, 1/2 Chiwawa and part German Sheperd"

It's silly they mention every country in the world and the most annoying part is when they finish naming half the world they finish it off all the time by saying :

"Oh yeh I'm also part native American "Cherokee"!

Then I ask them oh which family member is french or whatever and they always say oh my grandma or great grandma that they know nothing about.

I find this highly annoying.....I asked a simple question where you were from and NOT for you to trace your blood origins.

I mean I am from Central America ( El Salvador) I am light skinned with light hair. Where people ask me where I am from I DONT say

"oh I am part Mayan Indian and 1/2 Spanish."

Answer 1

i got it easy im all german born in oklahoma

Answer 2

Wow. I have never thought about that. When I'm asked where I'm from, I tell people where I'm from-where I am currently living. I don't even think about it being a nationality issue. But, since you asked, I'm 1/2 German, 1/4 Irish, 1/4 English and no parts German Shepherd. :) My daddy was full German and mom is the 1/2 and 1/2, and they are definitely people I know. If it bothers you so much, why do you ask? And what difference does it make? They are there now, in front of you, and if you want to get to know someone, do it, regardless of where they are FROM. :) Have fun getting to know people....

Answer 3

Personally I have never done that. When people ask me where I'm from, I just tell them I'm canadian. Then if they want to know more, it's up to them to ask more. Although they do end up finding out that I'm french after only a few words that come out of my mouth, I don't tell if they don't ask. I think some women do that because they think different cultures have different meanings. I have heard on many occasions that the French are romantic. I guess. They say Portuguese people are hot in bed, Italians are great cooks and German's are huge drinkers. Some men find that attractive, some don't so they take their chances and explain every detail that they suspect just might be true and go with it.

Answer 4

Talking serves a different function for women than it does for men. For men, it's about communication and information. So the more reliable the better. Lies are unacceptable. For women, it's a sort of social ritual, like grooming is to lower primates. It's about chattering and strengthening the relationship and passing the time and feeling good. If the best way to meet those needs involves dishonesty, it's not such a big deal with women. Obviously, better if it's all true. But lies are almost as good.

Answer 5

Perhaps Americans view themselves as an ongoing melting pot of humanity. The good, bad, etc... Some have more tact about the way they answer nationality questions, others are just annoyed by the constant inquiries.
When asked I just tell them what I am even though they never guess correctly. I am always mistaken for Chinese or Japanese sometimes Vietnamese. When I was born I had blue eyes and red hair like my dad. As the years went by I now look more Asian with almond shaped brown eyes and brown hair (with natural red highlights) My skin is pale and in the summer I get freckles.
So if you ask me where I am from I would say from the south where I was born. Or would you prefer that I say my nationality?
I am an American citizen, I have lived here all my life, though everyone constantly asks what country I am from and are amazed that I speak english so well. My father was a German American and my mother South Korean. I have always viewed myself as someone who will never quite fit in, in America I look too Korean in Korea I look too American.

Answer 6

Probably because the women you are asking are American? As Americans, we are forced to accept every culture that sets foot on our soil, in the name of political correctness. We don't really have a culture of our own anymore. It's sad,but it is annoying when people who are American try to trace their original blood origins back , as if being American isn't good enough. It's even more annoying when someone says they're African-American, and their whole entire family was born here. If you lived their yourself and moved from Africa to America and now you're a citizen then fine, but otherwise, sorry buddy... you're American. And you should be damn proud of it.

Answer 7

People think that it is cute to be "mixed"....I know my heritage, and who was what (for the most part, still havent figured out where the mongolian came from, but that is such a small amount it doesnt really matter). When asked what I am, I always reply--A Texas Girl or a white girl...but I could "pass" for other things. Later down the line, if asked what makes me look so different from other "white girls" I will explain my blood line.

But I agree with you, stop being so darn proud, when you dont even know what you are talking about. GUess what? If you are from America, chances are you have French, German, Irish and Cherokee in ya.

Answer 8

It's not a gender trait; I think it's an American trait. And it's not lying. It's just that if someone asks an American what their nationality is, they tend to give their entire background instead of just saying "American." Particularly true when in America. If you asked an American their nationality when outside the country, they'd probably say American.

After all, most Americans ARE mutts. Melting pot, doncha know.

Answer 9

i think some women might find it amusing and perhaps think they will keep you interested more if they make themselves a mix of exotic backgrounds. most people confuse nationality with ethnicity. i do think, however, it was rude to mention dog breeds while talking about what a woman might say, but i am gonna pretend it was just being cynical and sarcastic. bottom line, you will like the woman for who they are, not where they come from, or the grandparents they never got to know well. so, take it easy, cipote.

Answer 10

Women do NOT love to lie about this.

the women who have been priviledged enough to boast of multiple nationalities are just proud of their heritage, that's all.

if you find their answers annoying, why don't you just stop asking them as if you care? At least, do try to make the effort to make your question more specific.

(i'm all Korean, born in Cali, btw)

Answer 11

About the "Cherokee" thing, it seems to me that most people who say that are from the south. After moving to TX and visiting Arkansas and Oklahoma I have heard this stated by nearly every white person I have met. It is so prevalent it seems like a standing joke that they don't get. It is ridiculous. I have actually finished others' sentences with, "... and part Cherokee".
Maybe it makes them feel important to "belong" to a group of people who were strong.