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1. You missed out on things that your friends grew up with
2. You never had an allowance nor were you ever grounded
3. Your friends want to hear you speak your 'language'
4. Meanwhile your parents blame you for not speaking it enough
5. You strive to make your parents happy
6. Your parents are not your friends
7. But you are thankful for the resourceful tips they've taught you
#GrowingUpAsian Your family uses the dishwasher as storage
You've learned to transform empty yogurt containers to Tupperware, you utilize the dishwasher as a cupboard, and you always carry a snack, just in case. Thanks, mom and dad.
8. You've learned to take anything and everything that is free
9. Your parents get mad at you for buying them gifts
10. You're too embarrassed to invite your friends over
11. A few times each year you have to talk on the phone to your grandparents who live overseas
12. You can quickly and easily switch between cultures
13. People won't accept it when you tell them you were born here
14. Sometimes you don't want to eat with a fork and knife
15. When you're dating someone who is not of the same ethinicity as you it's a really big deal
16. Mulan is your favorite Disney princess because she is the only one who somewhat resembles you
17. The rice cooker was the most used appliance in the house
18. You probably took piano or violin lessons at one point in your life
19. It's really exciting to meet someone who is also a first generation of Asian descent
20. In the end, your experience has shaped you to become the wonderful and wacky person you are
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