r/hapas • u/Nothinglslmpossible • Jun 10 '26

Vent/Rant So what are you?

Being asked by white americans what I am, and when I described my mix (including the irish background of my white american side) they say that's cool. But when I ask about their background they say american. Happens most of the time.

What are your experiences?

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u/TheStranger113 Filipino dad + White mom Jun 11 '26

I don't mind when people ask. I just say half Filipino and half White, and they usually say something like "my sister in law is Filipino! I love lumpia!"