Category Archives: Asian-ness

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Sep
06
2011

The Asian Parent Inquisition

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I went out to dinner last night with my family and some old family friends who were visiting from Perth. By some strange Chinese expectation of seniority, I am expected to call our friend my older brother, while he calls my father an uncle – despite the fact that he’s closer in age to my … Continue Reading

Mar
08
2011

Asians Celebrate With Crustaceans

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So it’s my mother’s birthday today (and also coincidentally, International Women’s Day, so give all the women in your life a great big hug and a kiss). As I mentioned briefly in my February financial round-up, I purchased a $140AUD Swarovski necklace for her birthday, which was conveniently the most I’ve ever spent on a … Continue Reading

Mar
07
2011

Not A Special Snowflake

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I am apparently not the special snowflake I thought I was. There’s a Chinese athlete out there who has the exact same Chinese name as myself, characters and all: 陈静文, Chen Jingwen. You know, I kind of resigned myself to the fact that there are a million and one Amanda’s out there. Facebook tells me … Continue Reading

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