I've just been thinking while walking down to the shop what the locals have assumed about me from the first two seconds of seeing or indeed, hearing me.
Silly questions top 5 list
1) Are you Chinese? (over the phone) This was in response to me being extra polite when trying to get a refund over the phone (who wouldn't be in that case)Since here it's only "hello" and "thanks", "good afternoon, could I please speak to your manager, sir" came as a bit of a shock and as the Chinese around here are known for top formality, that's what the man assumed I was albeit my accent being nearly Spanish (he said so himself)ROFL So keep in mind everyone, if you say something higher in formality than "hi" and "thanks" you will be considered a Lotus flower
2)Are you 17? This happened about five times already and don't ask me why because it totally eludes me. I wear clothing appropriate to my age, speak and act my age yet I am a sweet seventeen to some. This has: caused me problems: when getting photos for my university ID (you can't be at university yet), when at a bar (may I have your ID), when a guy my age tries to talk to me and then gets a whack around the head from whoever is accompanying him because a guy of 24 shouldn't ask an underage girl out, how dare he.
3) Are you Buddhist/Muslim? Happens every time I am at a restaurant, a buffet or when the residence dining room gets a new cook and I have to say or hand in the "no meat, no alcohol" card. I guess most people haven't heard of vegetarianism as as protect animals cause and don't get that people might have sensitive stomachs.
4)I like playing tennis. Due to my passport I should think
5)I come from a traditional family. Totally not true.
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You're lucky you're not drinking alcohol or smoking with that sweet 17 look of yours, would need to stick your ID card on your forehad :D :)))) LOL!
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