because im white and i have a slight tan...what can i do not to be angry at these people?
2007-07-15 05:46:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
What is colored to you? I have American Indian and Jewish blood in me, what color should I be. I am so fair, blue eyes and blond hair a true Aryan. But my blood rules this out, so what am I? I had a friend who was blue-black, another who was nearly an albino. If I let my hair get long it is like a blond afro. So what is colored?
2007-07-15 17:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Coop 366 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that these people are racists trying to find out if you're "really" white, but it's probably more innocent than that. Maybe they are Italian and want to know if you are too. But the most likely explanation is just that lots of people ask stupid personal questions.
If there's anything at all unusual about your appearance (even just being more tan than usual), some people are bound to ask you about it. They don't really mean anything by it, they just don't think before they open their mouths.
Don't let it bother you. It shouldn't be a big deal. Just say something like "Why do you ask?" or "What a strange question."
2007-07-15 13:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why in the world would that make you angry? Cultural diversity is a part of American pride. There is no such thing as just white. Your ancestors came from different places in Europe, maybe even Italy.
2007-07-15 12:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by phil8656 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They probably don't mean anything rude, just curious. Sometimes, people ask such questions because they want to talk to you, not that they truly feel you are italian or something.
I am a Chinese but I do look a little pan-asian, so sometimes guys walk up to me and ask me if I'm half-indian, or japanese or some other race. I take it as a complement because they walk up to me to talk to me. The "are you japanese?" is just to strike up a conversation.
2007-07-15 12:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by genn_silver 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish people asked if I was Italian. I've been asked if I was russian or other light european decent. But I'm of British/Irish/Welsh decent. I'd take it as a compliment (unless it was obvious they were making fun of you..but who makes fun of Italians? they're beautiful) and just shrug it off.
2007-07-15 17:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by Danu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You act like being half Italian, is a bad thing..that is kind of insulting...as I am damn proud to be half Italian...you should take it as a compliment.
2007-07-15 13:02:20 · answer #6 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must learn some things have to taken in stride..THINK POSITIVE.. Ive told you this so have others.. If you want to see anger be carefull the residents of Cell block 1 will cut your liver out and feed it to a cat
2007-07-15 14:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really dont think the people ASKING may be racist..... you might want to dig a little deeper within yourself to find out why it makes you angry. Maybe you are insulted...but WHY are you insulted?.
2007-07-15 13:30:16 · answer #8 · answered by jackie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can't change people, you can only change how you respond to them. If you don't like being angry, then don't. It is just their ignorance showing.
2007-07-15 12:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what's wrong with having "colour" in you? You never know! A lot of pple have Black ancestry and don't even know it
2007-07-15 12:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋