Please don't ask me where I'm from
"Where are you from?... No seriously, where are you from?"Kia ora e hoa,A question I often get and hold in slight disgust. Unfortunately, saying I'm from Palmerston North isn't satisfactory. Do you or those who are first-generation feel the same? Am I wrong to think this way?Asking some of my friends, they aren't a fan of this question either. Especially when it's the ice breaker.My origins are Sri Lankan Tamil, but I identify myself as a Kiwi. I'm not trying to run away from my heritage, but I was born in Aotearoa, educated in this land, and lived here most of my life.My friends in Australia say they are from New Zealand. But people still probe.Maybe, I should chill out. Patients are only trying to be friendly. But I agree with my friends if it's the first question asked, that's a bit rude!What do you think? Hit reply.Did you find this useful? If you did, please forward this to family and friends to find it useful too.Thanks for reading, and all the best for the week ahead.Ngā mihi nui,Shivan :)
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