Or do you only date White People?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
A family reunion on my mom's side of the family just passed last week, when some of my relatives were passing through town. I had a meeting which prevented me from attending the beginning of the event, so I arrive to find a giant circle of Chinese people sitting tightly around a humongous table, except for a single chair which awaits a last person to arrive. "Laura is here!" chants a chorus of voices as I approach the table, the anticipated last guest. I move to sit down and eat, but am interrupted while still standing.
"My husband wants to set you up on a date with his coworker." I look to my right, where my 40yr old cousin is sitting with her husband and three kids, all looking up at me excitedly. "Want to go on a blind date?"
Dozens more eyes fall on me -- the chorus of Chinese immigrants, children, relatives, and strangers eagerly await a reply. The room is completely silent. "Uhh..." I stand paralyzed, knowing that I have been keeping my dating life private from my family for years, so as not to be interrogated about my relationships. Clearly, this is backfiring.
"Actually," my cousin continues, noticing my paralysis and second guessing herself. "Do you date Chinese guys? Or do you only date White People?"
This does not decrease the level of interest expressed by the Chinese chorus. I stand there stunned with a thousand eyes judging my character based on the premise of this question, and my lack of audible words. The moment lasts only a few seconds I'm sure, but trust me, it feels like an eternity.
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Eww I hate judgemental family stuff like that.
I would be like,
"I don't date Chinese boys, I only date Americans!"
;)
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I would be like,
"I don't date Chinese boys, I only date Americans!"
;)
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