Everyone says I look Indian, and i'm tiered of it. I really want people to see me for my true heritage. Any special way this can happen?
2007-02-12 11:45:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Aren't Mexicans a mixture of Indian and Spanish? Most of them look Indian to me. Do they think you look like an East Indian or Arab? I dated a Honduran girl once who was really dark and people thought she was Arab. Don't sweat it, dark skin is sexy. But if you just want people to know you are Mexican and not mistake you for an Indian just correct them when they make the mistake. Don't take it as an insult, most of us sheltered white folks don't know the difference between different ethnicities ;-]
2007-02-12 13:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hahahaha...I'm in the same situation. I have been told I look Indian (spoken to by Indian women in their native language), have been asked if my grandparents were Japanese, have been asked if I was part Egyptian, have been told I look Brazilian, etc. Whenever someone asks me if I'm Mexican, I'm actually shocked. LOL On a serious note, people won't know you are Mexican unless you tell them so. My dad who is Mexican told me once he's made a fool of himself on more than one occasion speaking poor English with blond hair-blue eyed people only to realize later they were Mexican! Mexicans are not all short, dark-haired, black eyes, etc.....Mexicans come in all shades/colors and sizes.
2007-02-16 05:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mari76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might as well learn to deal with it and kindly and respectfully let people know you are Mexican and not Indian. I have the same problem except for I am Native American and people are always assuming I am Mexican. Yeah I am tired of it too but hey what can you do but let them know the truth. Sorry couldn't be of much help!
2007-02-13 08:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bea 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mexicans variety lots in seems yet assuming you propose a mestizo, it is that mix of ecu Spanish and local American that provides many Mexicans that different look that's intermediate between Southern ecu and local American.
2016-10-02 01:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's no fun having to justify your heritage to people, but it could definitely be worse, believe me! I'm African-American, Dominican, French, and Irish mixed and people assume I'm Cuban!
Look at the questions as an opportunity to educate people. When people ask you questions about your heritage, proudly tell them that you're Mexican. Keep your head up, girl!
2007-02-12 12:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by starfishblues 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
go around panting houses and have your dad buy you a van with ladders and paint buckets inside and have like 50 of your people bunch up in the front seat also keep on saying ese!
2007-02-12 12:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by Nafertiti 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm mexican.... and to answer your question depends on what type of mexican. well you can look like a mexican chola by using sharpie markers for you eye brows. as for a poor mexican you can hold oranges on the street. I cant help you with any other type mexicans
2007-02-12 12:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by dj 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Speak Spanish, and eat Mexican food.
2007-02-12 11:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by John R 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
so I'm black and people think I'm mixed because i have light skin for a black person..but I'm African American...if your Mexican then flat out say I AM MEXICAN and if they dont believe that's their problem and you do not have to explain yourself....i dont
2007-02-12 12:13:14 · answer #9 · answered by orange_crush_05 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋