Assuming I Speak Spanish is Offensive

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it really bugs me when people assume I speak Spanish, I find it offensive

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@dimemanda oh okay, thanks for explaining!

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May I ask why do you find it offensive? I can speak Spanish (I learned and school and I’m 25% Mexican) but when I’m working or out in public I don’t use Spanish to help someone unless they visibly are having a hard time using English, because I know some people get offended. What is your thought process behind feeling offended if you don’t mind me asking?:)

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  @http.sunflower Because it's stereotypical, if I was black they wouldn't think I speak Spanish it's because I have brown hair and brown eyes, oh I must speak Spanish. And this lady I work with for 2 1/2 years assumed I speak Spanish (offensive) BTW I don't speak Spanish Just English, I'm Hispanic/Latina not Mexican, I had this lady asking me questions about cinco the mayo and Mexican food #offensive 😅
  
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    @dimemanda oh okay, thanks for explaining!
    
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