Ethnic Curiosity

[LiveStrongMona]

Ladies and Visiting Gentleman,

The below is just based on my experiences....

I'd like your input on ethnic curiousity. Just got back from the gym. And for the millionith time in my lifetime I was asked by a gentleman what my ethnicity was. Not the first time I have been asked at the gym either. Usually it doesn't just end with the question and answer. Usually I am asked more questions following. And sometimes, it leads to asking me out or a guy having interest in me and sometimes not. In any case, sometimes females ask me this question but no where in comparison to the males. I would say 95% of the time it always males who approach me and ask my ethnicity. Honestly, it kind of makes me nervous because I don't want to potentionally be asked out...lol

Perhaps its circumstantial....but it makes me wonder...Do you all think that males are more curious about other ethnicities/cultures in general?...or that its part curiosity but mostly just an excuse to approach a lady....

Ladies, do you often or ever just randomly approach a guy (or female) with a curiosity of what his (her) ethnicity is? ...I dont know maybe females are just as curious but simply think it in their head instead of randomly approaching guys....

Would love ladies and visting gentlemans opinions....thanks!

[Miranda]

what's your ethnicity then?

[latebloomingmom]

obviously they must find you attractive..and that you do not look like everyone else which they find appealing.

[Blacksmith80]

your ethnicity and pic *******.

[Bulk3d]

what's your ethnicity then?

man up and ask OP out

[Miranda]

man up and ask OP out

i has no testicles.

[Kemo1990]

everyone wants things they can never have, for me thats indian girls

[Jasonk282]

wait...you don't want men to ask you out?

[Keltron]

I get asked about my ethnicity a lot. I guess I have a unique look and can pass for a lot of things so yes, I think many of the men that ask you are genuinely curious if you also confuse the fukk out of people like I do lol.

But is it an excuse to talk to you? It could be that too. But I wouldn't call it "an excuse". You could call it an opener or a conversation piece. If I'm talking to an Asian girl I'll always try to guess exactly what kind of Asian she is because I'm pretty good distinguishing and if I'm right or even close, she'll be impressed and it'll make me look better.

So if you do have a look that's unique, exotic or confusing then I would say yes and yes.. a little of each. If you post a pic of yourself (preferably nude) I can confirm.

[PervedOut]

guys are so stupid and clueless...nothing screams "freak" or "fetish" more than asking a girl this

the only conversation this usually starts is with the county clerk when you are asking why you have a PPO out on you

[Kemo1990]

I get asked about my ethnicity a lot. I guess I have a unique look and can pass for a lot of things so yes, I think many of the men that ask you are genuinely curious if you also confuse the fukk out of people like I do lol.

But is it an excuse to talk to you? It could be that too. But I wouldn't call it "an excuse". You could call it an opener or a conversation piece. If I'm talking to an Asian girl I'll always try to guess exactly what kind of Asian she is because I'm pretty good distinguishing and if I'm right or even close, she'll be impressed and it'll make me look better.

So if you do have a look that's unique, exotic or confusing then I would say yes and yes.. a little of each. If you post a pic of yourself (preferably nude) I can confirm.

only time i do that is when im really confused....dude at my gyms name is moses, he looks asian and talks black

[UnaChispita]

I get asked occasionally. Depends on the time of year and how dark I am.

Don't know what you look like OP, but if you have some combination that is not expected (like darker skin but light eyes for example) ppl get curious.

I don't approach strangers and ask "what are you?" b/c I think it is rude. People have varying levels of comfort when talking about their race so I try to respect that.

I'm with the others--prob a combo of flirting and being genuinely curious.

[LaDonnaMF]

I get asked pretty frequently... lots of guys spit spanish at me and I bertstare them.

Never leads to being asked out though........















































feelsbadman

[hydroxyl]

I've been asked multiple times if one of my parents is black because my hair is curly. Note: I'm paler then a baby's ass and have blue eyes. My hair isn't even that curly.

Sounds like they're just curious OP.

[Kemo1990]

I get asked pretty frequently... lots of guys spit spanish at me and I bertstare them.

Never leads to being asked out though........















































feelsbadman

aw they prolly just scurred

I've been asked multiple times if one of my parents is black because my hair is curly. Note: I'm paler then a baby's ass and have blue eyes. My hair isn't even that curly.

Sounds like they're just curious OP.

looked at pics...i dont think thats why they ask that

[Wyomann]

aw they prolly just scurred

looked at pics...i dont think thats why they ask that

lol ya, I think they ask that because of the badonkadonk going on. That would be some funny sh** asking someone if one of their parents is black because their ass size.

[Kemo1990]

lol ya, I think they ask that because of the badonkadonk going on. That would be some funny sh** asking someone if one of their parents is black because their ass size.

[Romina81]

Yes people ask me what my ethnicity is....be proud of your exotic looks
Additionally I love an exotic look..which resulted in me marrying someone who is from the other side of the world.
me (Peruvian) +him(Macedonian) <3

[LiveStrongMona]

Thanks all I enjoyed reading y'alls input. To be honest...I really do believe it is genuine curiousity on the males part (I dont want y'all to think everytime a guy asks me this question I get asked out..not the case).....and I know I look "different" so it is understandable..plus its an opportunity to expand anothers knoweldge on other types of people......so it had just made me wonder because its rare in comparison to males that females ask so I was thinking is it males are more curious in general than women about ethnicity/culture/race.... or curious about ethnicity but also helps for approaching chicks lol....so i thought id ask what yall thought..thanks :-)

[jungalist]

Brb restarting firefox, reinstalling windows, and installing new graphics card since no pics.

[anastasiab1621]

I've been asked this many times. By both males and female. I don't think I've ever had it used as a pick up line Though more often than not my answer is followed by 'that worked out well'. Haha, umm thanks?

[Neposedi]

My friend is asked A LOT because you really can't tell what she is. That's probably your "issue" though, it seems like they think you're very attractive too.
I was asked if I was Asian once. I am CLEARLY Asian. He just thought all Asians have small eyes.

[Blacksmith80]

Regulary no, but when summer comes if I spent lots of time outside I easily get brown ten, so people get confused very often and latin girls become very interesting in me.

[Wyomann]

My friend is asked A LOT because you really can't tell what she is. That's probably your "issue" though, it seems like they think you're very attractive too.
I was asked if I was Asian once. I am CLEARLY Asian. He just thought all Asians have small eyes.

Ok what the heck is an Asian doing in Australia?????

[princessTiffany]

guys are so stupid and clueless...nothing screams "freak" or "fetish" more than asking a girl this

THIS THIS THIS.

In general, I don't get why other people ask people this, especially strangers. I feel like people really need to know how to "categorize" another.

[zipitlisten]

The men on this board bring so many lulz to threads. But OP I think it's just innocent curiosity.
I have an accent and I study in the U.S so I get asked all the time where I'm from.
Being different intrigues people, be proud

I'm guilty of asking people where they're from(based on their looks) because I sincerely like meeting/talking to other people from different cultures. But maybe the guy's are hitting on you? Nothing bad about it I think..?

[illiniStrive]

It's straight up rude. Usually it's asked in a really dumb way like, "Um, sorry to ask but, er, um... WHAT ARE YOU?"

A human-being, dafuk you think??

[roronoa3000]

looked at pics...i dont think thats why they ask that

lol ya, I think they ask that because of the badonkadonk going on. That would be some funny sh** asking someone if one of their parents is black because their ass size.

[Keltron]

OK, everyone who mentioned being asked their ethnicity or being mistaken for one thing or another are hereby obligated to

1. Say what your actual ethnicity/heritage is.
2. List all the things you've been mistaken for.


Ill go first.

1. My parents are from Afghanistan. I was actually born there as well but I've been in the US since I was a toddler.
2. Latino, Greek, Italian, Jewish, Portuguese and when I was younger, before my nose "developed" lol, I was often mistaken for just a regular white dude.

btw, if you fail to answer you WILL be negged (srs)

[dreahere]

Though more often than not my answer is followed by 'that worked out well'. Haha, umm thanks?

OMG. I think I'd be like, "Uh, thanks. Glad my parents' decision to procreate meets with your approval. Douche."