Re: Weird
I think because people eventually get tired of the “Oh look those weird Americans…they’ll never be real Americans but they think they are” and similar mentalities. They get tired of the criticism and develop a defensive attitude…we’re not usually being complimented on anything aside from our accents. Most non-Americans will have their own judgments about us and we know that. When someone starts a commentary…a “desi American” will usually go into defense mode because let’s face it…a convo is so not a convo if it doesn’t involve a jab at us and/or questioning our identity.
Our identity seems to be a big question mark even for people who have no idea what they’re own is. If someone leaves Pakistan and goes to Dubai, people will not question their identity. But if someone leaves Pakistan and goes to America or is born in America…their identity is up for debate.
Whether its jealousy or the truth is yet to be determined. But whatever…its what I’ve noticed at least. Usually Americans are responding to the age old debate about who they are against people they can easily “none of your business” to.