I don' t think all Fil-Ams say that. I'm Fil-Am, and when asked about it, I just say: "I'm Filipino." If asked, "Where are you from?" I say, "Virginia" cause I'm from there. But when they say, "No, your ethnicity?" I say, "My parents were born/raised in the Phils; I'm Filipino," tho I know I have Spanish, Chinese, Irish blood. Just say you're "Filipino." I've noticed a lot of those from Hawaii "break down" their ethnicities. It's not as common on the mainland. -- Filipino Online Bulletin - Philippine News Updates from USA, Philippines, Beyond

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Subject: I don' t think all Fil-Ams say that. I'm Fil-Am, and when asked about it, I just say: "I'm Filipino." If asked, "Where are you from?" I say, "Virginia" cause I'm from there. But when they say, "No, your ethnicity?" I say, "My parents were born/raised in the Phils; I'm Filipino," tho I know I have Spanish, Chinese, Irish blood. Just say you're "Filipino." I've noticed a lot of those from Hawaii "break down" their ethnicities. It's not as common on the mainland.

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Date Posted: 03/25/04 5:57am PST
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