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Confession: when I came to this country, I didn't know people looked at me as an exotic creature because to me, Americans were the exotic ones and I would ask them where they were from. Without fail, they all name the city they were born in. Later on I was taught it was racist.
It’s not racist..are they offended that anyone would assume that they’re not white or something? I dunno. I can’t see the offensiveness. Of course I’m not the avg white Cdn. Of course I’m from somewhere other than N Europe. Ppl ask out of interest in you-it’s a positive thing.
That's what I always thought and I asked people who were white, asians, black, brown, latino, etc. Every person I meet has a story and I'm a sucker for stories.
I think especially because of America's history with race and minorities, we have grown sensitive about such simple questions as to where someone is from. It seems to me we could experience much richer relationships if we all embraced and cherished each other's heritage.
All of my friends are exotic hotties and the first q is always what are u?? No one ever asked me tho lollll
What are you? 
Agreed. I see nothing racist in that whatsoever. If someone is asking about my background in a friendly situation, I take it as well meaning interest in learning more about me. I feel no pressure to reveal any more than is comfortable for me. It’s just someone being nice. 
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