When I
mention that I am adopted, I have been told many interesting things. People
also ask some interesting questions too. I am a Chinese and adopted into a
Caucasian family. Here is a list of some statements/questions:
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Do you speak English?
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Why do walk like that?
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You are very lucky to be
adopted.
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How does it feel to be
adopted?
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You’re adopted? That’s
your mom?
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Do you know your birth
parents?
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You should try to find
your birthparents.
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Stare at me when I am
with my parents
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Stare at me when I walk
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Ask me my adoption story
(out of context or when I just met you)
How many
of you can relate to these questions/statements? Please comment below to share
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Hi Liu-
ReplyDeleteI was adopted from South Korea when I was a baby to a white family in the Midwest in the U.S. I am 22 and have always been very proud to be adopted and usually tell anyone I meet about it when I tell about myself. I don't find the questions above rude or impolite but I have never been asked the first two. I usually welcome any questions people have as it can be hard to understand being adopted and I know they don't mean it spiteful or hurtful but are just curious. I have never had any bad experiences about being adopted or while out with my family so perhaps I am naive to the cruelty of the world.
Cheers,
Samantha
Nice meeting you Samantha! These questions aren't rude but I don't prefer to share my life story when I just met someone. I am happy that you haven't experienced bad situations about being adopted. People must be nicer where you live. I loved reading your input.
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