Ethnic Curiosity

[Molec]

Funny. I was just doing some research on this. Mixed reviews about DNA testing for ancestry- some sites say the results aren't reliable. Do you know much about it? Would appreciate any info since I don't know a lot.



I knew you would think so!

Hope I wasn't too forward.

Im also not an expert, but Im aware it's possible to determine, by genetic analysis, the geographic ancestry of a person and the degree of ancestry from each region. Such analyses can pinpoint the migrational history of a person's ancestors with a high degree of accuracy. So go for it

This forum might have your answers: http://forums.familytreedna.com/index.php?

good luck

[anastasiab1621]

What a negative way to look at things. He probably meant that the mixture produced a nice looking product.

Funnily enough the last time I was asked and got the response 'that worked out well' (yes more than one person has said it) was when I met my partners mums Filo friends. But its usually a compliment, and I take it that way. I am an odd mix.

1. Say what your actual ethnicity/heritage is.
A mix of PNG, Malaysian & European (German/Welsh)

2. List all the things you've been mistaken for.
Kiwi, Tongan, Fijian, Aussie Aboriginal, Indian (the good curry making kind) - I am sure there are more, but those are the main ones haha

[anastasiab1621]

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??

Its always funny watching people struggle getting the question out. You know what is coming, and there is no way I'm helping them out lol

Or the question 'where are you from'? Umm, we just met, you're not getting my address.... lol

And Sorry - I dont know how to multi quote when the posts are on different pages :S

[Kemo1990]

Its always funny watching people struggle getting the question out. You know what is coming, and there is no way I'm helping them out lol

Or the question 'where are you from'? Umm, we just met, you're not getting my address.... lol

And Sorry - I dont know how to multi quote when the posts are on different pages :S

you...just multiquote like normal...
hhhhhhhnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggg and still no idea wtf she is

[LiveStrongMona]

Happy Eritrean Independence Day.... in the spirit of ethnic/cultural/national curiosity google/wikipedia "eritrean war of independence"....i'd post a link but I have less than 50 post... :-)

Have a Good Day All!

[halfmoongirl]

I'm Indian... and I always get asked if I'm Indian. Haha. Damn, I'm so un-exotic...

Well, once a guy guessed Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi people think I'm one of them, and other South Asians tend to guess that I'm of a different but similar ethnic group than I am (both south Indian). It's like a guessing game.

It's always men that ask, too. Why does it matter?

[IronOrchid]

Because of my accent I am always asked where I am from. All the time. Everywhere. And by everyone (both genders are very curious). I'm used to it now.

[NOVA888]

I've been asked this all my life, and I never understood why so many folks need to know my ethnicity. It started in school, and still happens on a regular basis. I've even had women in restaurants come over, apologize for interrupting, but then ask what my ethnicity is. Over the years it's given me a 'bit' of complex that my racial mix is that 'alien' to so many people.

[NOVA888]

Im also not an expert, but Im aware it's possible to determine, by genetic analysis, the geographic ancestry of a person and the degree of ancestry from each region. Such analyses can pinpoint the migrational history of a person's ancestors with a high degree of accuracy. So go for it

This forum might have your answers: http://forums.familytreedna.com/index.php?

good luck

Interesting, thanks for that link. I did a home DNA test from the National Geographic 'Genographic Study.' The kit costs a hundred bucks, you swab the inside of your cheek, send the sample in and within a few weeks I was able to see an online map, tracking the path of my foremothers all the way back to mother Africa (Eve). As a female, I'm unable to track my paternal DNA. Only men are able to track both maternal and paternal DNA.

https://genographic.nationalgeograph...rticipate.html

hhhhhhhnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggg and still no idea wtf she is

Quite obvious that she's mixed race, and quite lovely as well.

[TheAmazon]

i just read your height, 6'3 is this reallife?

Goddamn ****en right, look at how close my head is to the top of the door in my pix

[Kemo1990]

Goddamn ****en right, look at how close my head is to the top of the door in my pix

hey girl lets get together and make some juggernaut babies

[asr10user]

If your attractive, its an excuse to talk to you. When me and my friends see a hot chick, we look for any excuse to meet them. If you look exotic, then its an easy opening.

[NOVA888]

If your attractive, its an excuse to talk to you. When me and my friends see a hot chick, we look for any excuse to meet them. If you look exotic, then its an easy opening.

Women do this to me as well. What does that mean. Wait, I get it, don't answer.

[TheAmazon]

hey girl lets get together and make some juggernaut babies

so how many we need?

one for the NFL
one for MLB
and one for um...swimming, cuz I did that.

[Kemo1990]

so how many we need?

one for the NFL
one for MLB
and one for um...swimming, cuz I did that.

psh they're coming out of you so as many as you want

[NotBigEnough206]

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

no bro, curry and hairy too much, you dont want broski

[PowerandGrace]

I get asked about my ethnicity all the time, by women and men... I live in a very multicultural city and my "accent" is influenced by three languages so I guess that makes people wonder. I don't mind though as this always leads to interesting discussions about food and travel and language all those other things that make up a culture.

[NotBigEnough206]

I get asked about my ethnicity all the time, by women and men... I live in a very multicultural city and my "accent" is influenced by three languages so I guess that makes people wonder. I don't mind though as this always leads to interesting discussions about food and travel and language all those other things that make up a culture.

Post ethnicity and pictures now for further analysis.

I just tell them Im Eastern European, where all the bad guys come from. Women usually leave me alone after that.

[PowerandGrace]

Post ethnicity and pictures now for further analysis.

I just tell them Im Eastern European, where all the bad guys come from. Women usually leave me alone after that.

Haha, why do I picture Viggo Mortensen in Eastern Promises, but minus the Russian accent...

I am Greek but people always think I am from Italy/ Spain/ some kind of South American country... god forbid I speak a few words in Spanish because they start rattling off Spanish phrases at lightning speed and I am left with my mouth gaping open like a very confused goldfish

[NotBigEnough206]

Haha, why do I picture Viggo Mortensen in Eastern Promises, but minus the Russian accent...

I am Greek but people always think I am from Italy/ Spain/ some kind of South American country... god forbid I speak a few words in Spanish because they start rattling off Spanish phrases at lightning speed and I am left with my mouth gaping open like a very confused goldfish

LOL Im the typical big short hair Eastern Euro, mean looking face, sweat suit wearing, bmw or benz driving and not giving a fuk about anyone lol, just handling my business and family.

Greek I can see from your Avi how they would ask you, Greek ladies are fine, well most that I have seen. LOL I have had people get mad at me for not speaking spanish, its like wtf man, then I start talking to them in my language and say now what?

[CrazyWarrior]

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

Go become an engineer and you'll get an Indian chick For a guy, if you workout and look reasonably fit, and a good guy, getting a girl wouldnt be too hard, right?

I hear about Indian girls and black guys. I think you should stay away from the very traditional families who'd want their kids to marry other Indians through arranged marriage. My parents are liberal, open to me dating outside my ethnicity and he doesnt have to be an engineer or doctor. I'm pretty open. His ethnicity doesn't matter as long as he's confident, good personality and great guy.

[aristomeow]

Ethnicity: Iraqi, with an Arab-Iraqi father and Turkish-Iraqi mother.

People guess: Indian (asian kind), Spanish, Italian, Lebanese, Half-filipino (lolwut), Iranian

[NotBigEnough206]

Ethnicity: Iraqi, with an Arab-Iraqi father and Turkish-Iraqi mother.

People guess: Indian (asian kind), Spanish, Italian, Lebanese, Half-filipino (lolwut), Iranian

Kef Hal Habibiti :-)

Arab women beautiful all day long to me.

[Kemo1990]

Go become an engineer and you'll get an Indian chick For a guy, if you workout and look reasonably fit, and a good guy, getting a girl wouldnt be too hard, right?

I hear about Indian girls and black guys. I think you should stay away from the very traditional families who'd want their kids to marry other Indians through arranged marriage. My parents are liberal, open to me dating outside my ethnicity and he doesnt have to be an engineer or doctor. I'm pretty open. His ethnicity doesn't matter as long as he's confident, good personality and great guy.

well im sol cause i dont lift and im a big fatty mc fatfat. was engineering major now im doing accounting

[Ang123]

I used to get asked that a lot when I was younger, but lately its more like people just assume...and assume incorrectly. I think its rather rude to go up to a stranger and ask. My guess is maybe the guy is prejudice against certain races but found you attractive and just wanted to know if you were in one of his "ok to lust after or date" races.

[Ang123]

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.

Ok I'll play too...

1. I'm Cherokee, Choctaw, Welsh & German.
2. I mostly am assumed to be Hispanic or Latino, but sometimes also Middle Eastern. I have had people approach me many times and angry I did not speak Spanish. Because of my Southern accent when I worked as a phone rep I would be asked constantly if I was Irish or Australian which I have never figured out. Nobody ever guesses correctly.

[BrotherWolf]

I am always asked if I am black because of the huge bulge in my pants .. but then I tell them it's just my lunch, they usually walk away disappointed





so now I carry a lunch box to carry my bananas.. and no those aren't oranges it's my balls

[BrotherWolf]

I get asked about my ethnicity all the time, by women and men... I live in a very multicultural city and my "accent" is influenced by three languages so I guess that makes people wonder. I don't mind though as this always leads to interesting discussions about food and travel and language all those other things that make up a culture.

you look pretty Canadian to me....

[BrotherWolf]

Don't want to lose my 11 rep power. I get asked if I'm Russian all the time, and when I ask why Russian? People have said "well you have high cheekbones and different hair texture" what? lol
I pretty much only get asked if I'm Russian or Italian. But I'm neither, I'm Scandinavian.
I got the height but not the blond hair and blue eyes

You look as italian as i look Scandinavian

[Wyomann]

you look pretty Canadian to me....

Be careful, French Canadians are crazy ass ****. If she is west Canadian you are ok .