The Filipina as “Other”

I’m always mistaken as Latina/Hispanic/Mexican. It’s because of the way I look. Blame it on the Spanish ancestors.
What I can’t stand though is how people react when they wrongly assume that because I look Latina/ Hispanic/Mexican, I am Latina/Hispanic/Mexican. Most of them get mad/feel offended when they strike up a conversation and I *Politely* inform [...]