It's that question so many ask in Norway, and when I reply they are never satisfied. You are considered difficult and rude when you dont give them that straight answer which will ease their discomfort. I wonder wether Norwegians feel a sense of anxiety when they cant tick off that little box which they want to put you in.
"Oh right, that's why you are brown cause you COME FROM Pakistan!"
"No I was born in the UK, my parents come from Pakistan!"
"Yeah that means you come from Pakistan!" they reply matter of factly.
"No it means I was born in the UK!"
Try explaining to them that you perceive their reaction as racist. If I was white their reactions would've been acceptance instead of denial. Their small mindedness and lack of knowledge of contemporary history rivals itself with each word they utter.
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