I just say where I grew up (California) because that’s the literal truth. I might be of Mexican descent but my only real ties to Mexico is that my grandparents came from there. I usually offer up the neighborhood I grew up in LA (Arleta) :)

You really don't need to answer that question. You can ignore the person and change the subject.

Ngl don’t answer them at all , those type of pple are annoying asf … just say your nationality and walk off don’t entertain bs from weird racist pple

This weir guy asked me where I’m from once I said something in London … i gave him a intense stare , smiled a walked off

I sympathize with your frustration.

Depending on the context and how safe I felt in that scenario, I might consider throwing the interrogation back at them. Why do you ask? Where are you from? What importance is it for you to know where I'm from? What is it to you? Are you going to shun me based on my answer?

(I probably wouldn't really, because I'm polite and value my physical safety, but that's how I would want to respond. )

Idk bruh, but I know the pain

Why do they roll their eyes when you tell them "Indian" or "South Asian". Is it offensive to them or they expect a different response?

It's not new, unfortunately. I've caught it since childhood and I'm an elder millennial.

I'm in the US, so these days, I purposely make it hard for them. I give the state I live in. Or if they say, originally from, I give the state I grew up in.

Also, screw their eye roll. Racists are getting way too comfortable in the States today.

ignore, what can you do in this situation? it shows thier upbringing , thier manners,thier ideology, now you know which people to avoid

That's honestly so messed up. As someone who's ethnically South Asian living (and raised) in Australia, I'm glad I haven't come across something like this.

If someone acts this way with you - simply walk away. That person isn't worth your time. No racist person is worth your time. Keep your calm. You've dodged a bullet from befriending someone incredibly narrow minded

I usually just roll my eyes right back at them.

Tell them it's none of their business. Or just say the city you live in. You don't have to play into the racism

Citizen Potawatomi

I hate this question because I’ve been in the states since I was very very very young. I don’t have enough memories from the country I’m from to really say that’s where I’m from…I live in the states my citizenship is American, I pay taxes here. I’m from here that’s it

People would ask my hijabi friend that all the time and she would say Canada. And then they would say no where are you really from. And she would say born and raised in Canada thank you have a good day.