Yes, English is my first, second and third language...thank you! I did take Spanish in high school, but that's only because I live in Texas. I figured it would come in handy now and again. But, I'm not sure how azul zapatos (blue shoes) is going to help me...weird the things we actually remember from school, huh?
This has only happened a handful of times, but the last time I was at Target and an Asian women walked a good distance straight towards me to ask me a question...in Chinese, I think. I told her I only spoke English. It was like she had her radar on to track down another Asian, found her mark and marched right up to me. I definitely felt sought out...but, then again disappointment or maybe shock for her that I wasn't "really Asian." I'm guessing she was asking me where something was in the store, but who really knows...well, maybe an Asian who speaks the language! Although this hasn't happened too many times, each time I have felt targeted...because I'm Asian. I know it's not in a bad way, but it just spreads the confusion of 'who I am' even further. Asians wondering why I don't speak their language and Caucasians wondering what Asian language I do speak! That's just the tip of the confusion I can cause.
I'm happy to help...whether you're Asian or not...but you have to speak English. Sorry, it's my only requirement...well, there might be others, but I'll keep that to myself. ;-)
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