We recently asked you on Facebook what you hate most about the “What are you?” question.  Here are some of your answers:

• “The way some people say it and look at you as though you’re from a different planet. Lol”
• “Nothing. I would rather be something different than something easily categorized.”
• “For me, it’s not the question. It’s the look of disbelief like I’m lying. Like “are you sure?””
• “If it’s asked early on in a conversation it is off-putting to me because I think they are trying to size me up based on racial stereotypes. If they ask me after we’ve been chatting for a while, about something relative such as history or culture or my personal experiences, then I don’t mind it.”
• “The inclination that I am nothing if I can’t be defined.”
• “It is a blessing to be asked because people cant pigeonhole u. If they ask, its a compliment. Rather than assuming.”
• “Sounds like you’re not “human.””

What do you think? — Heidi Durrow