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Michael [hXc] · 07-03-2006, 02:39 PM

people always have trouble figuring out my nationality because of my last name. i'm italian, portuguese, and lithuanian and my last name is italian. but people usually think my last name sounds french so they assume i'm either french or french-canadian. but the italians and the french are pretty close, even some of the words in both languages look alike.

i also have some arab friends who think i look lebanese. i don't think so though, but it could be due to my dark hair and dark eyes. i've also been told i look irish.

what about you guys? i know people usually don't try guessing people's ethnic backgrounds, but what have you been mistaken for? anything that surprises you that people could see?

Karen* · 07-03-2006, 02:42 PM

I'm Filipino, but a lot of people think I look Mexican. One kid also asked me if I was Samoan.

Brad Russ · 07-03-2006, 02:46 PM

Mexican!!! IV'e been asked, are you Mexican, or are you part Mexican, many times. Even had a few members here ask me that. I was even asked to join the Mexican Mafia in the 7th grade.

And that's not a joke either. Another reason is because I live in a mostly mexican neighborhood, and so I guess I look Mexican enough for everyone to actually believe it. Iv'e also had a couple people think I was Russian.

LuLu Rogers · 07-03-2006, 02:46 PM

Some people mistake me for a redneck, is that a nationality? LOL!

Brieannas21 · 07-03-2006, 02:48 PM

I get mistaken for being Hispanic all the time. I've had people come up to me and start to speak spanish and when I tell that I don't speak spanish, they'll say "oh" and start talking in english.

Number 9 Dream · 07-03-2006, 02:49 PM

Asian, actually...I'm actually Estonian, but I guess people think I look Asian? I dunno. I've gotten that comment a few times now. I have dark hair, pale skin, and light blue eyes, so I'm really not sure how this comparison works

Brad Russ · 07-03-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I get mistaken for being Hispanic all the time. I've had people come up to me and start to speak spanish and when I tell that I don't speak spanish, they'll say "oh" and start talking in english.

Oh my gosh, that's hilarious.

Michael [hXc] · 07-03-2006, 03:03 PM

i am mistaken for French because of my last name, but i've been told i look very Irish and very Lebanese, yet Irish and Lebanese people look VERY different from eachother

Brad Russ · 07-03-2006, 03:19 PM

People are always saying I look Mexican in this photo. I can kind of see it, but not much. Btw, this photo's like three years old.

Michael [hXc] · 07-03-2006, 03:25 PM

that picture looks more Italian or French.

Number 9 Dream · 07-03-2006, 03:26 PM

Yea, I can kind of see it

Do I look Asian, anyone?

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

People are always saying I look Mexican in this photo. I can kind of see it, but not much. Btw, this photo's like three years old.

I Love John Ritter · 07-03-2006, 03:27 PM

I'm not really mistaken for any particular nationality, people are just completely floored when they find out I'm Portuguese because by looking at me, you really could never guess

I have very light skin and very light colored hair and Portuguese people usually have dark colored hair and darker skin.

Ohio8 · 07-03-2006, 04:27 PM

A few people have insinuated that I look Native American.

Ohio8 · 07-03-2006, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 9 Dream

Yea, I can kind of see it

Do I look Asian, anyone?

You don't.

Courtnee · 07-03-2006, 04:46 PM

I've been mistaken for being jewish. Thats a religion. I've been told latina.

07-03-2006, 02:39 PM	#1
Michael [hXc] dying. Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 29, 2004 Posts: 8,532	Nationalities/backgrounds you've been mistaken for people always have trouble figuring out my nationality because of my last name. i'm italian, portuguese, and lithuanian and my last name is italian. but people usually think my last name sounds french so they assume i'm either french or french-canadian. but the italians and the french are pretty close, even some of the words in both languages look alike. i also have some arab friends who think i look lebanese. i don't think so though, but it could be due to my dark hair and dark eyes. i've also been told i look irish. what about you guys? i know people usually don't try guessing people's ethnic backgrounds, but what have you been mistaken for? anything that surprises you that people could see?

07-03-2006, 02:42 PM	#2
Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,366	I'm Filipino, but a lot of people think I look Mexican. One kid also asked me if I was Samoan.
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07-03-2006, 02:46 PM	#3
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Mexican!!! IV'e been asked, are you Mexican, or are you part Mexican, many times. Even had a few members here ask me that. I was even asked to join the Mexican Mafia in the 7th grade. And that's not a joke either. Another reason is because I live in a mostly mexican neighborhood, and so I guess I look Mexican enough for everyone to actually believe it. Iv'e also had a couple people think I was Russian.
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07-03-2006, 02:46 PM	#4
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07-03-2006, 02:49 PM	#6
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Asian, actually...I'm actually Estonian, but I guess people think I look Asian? I dunno. I've gotten that comment a few times now. I have dark hair, pale skin, and light blue eyes, so I'm really not sure how this comparison works
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07-03-2006, 02:48 PM	#5
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I get mistaken for being Hispanic all the time. I've had people come up to me and start to speak spanish and when I tell that I don't speak spanish, they'll say "oh" and start talking in english.

07-03-2006, 03:03 PM	#8
Michael [hXc] dying. Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 29, 2004 Posts: 8,532	i am mistaken for French because of my last name, but i've been told i look very Irish and very Lebanese, yet Irish and Lebanese people look VERY different from eachother

07-03-2006, 03:19 PM	#9
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	People are always saying I look Mexican in this photo. I can kind of see it, but not much. Btw, this photo's like three years old. Attached Images

07-03-2006, 03:25 PM	#10
Michael [hXc] dying. Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 29, 2004 Posts: 8,532	that picture looks more Italian or French.

07-03-2006, 03:27 PM	#12
I Love John Ritter Miss ya, John Senior Member Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: In John Ritter's arms Posts: 2,687	I'm not really mistaken for any particular nationality, people are just completely floored when they find out I'm Portuguese because by looking at me, you really could never guess I have very light skin and very light colored hair and Portuguese people usually have dark colored hair and darker skin.
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07-03-2006, 04:27 PM	#13
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,886	A few people have insinuated that I look Native American.

07-03-2006, 04:46 PM	#15
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	I've been mistaken for being jewish. Thats a religion. I've been told latina.
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