Have a great day! Where are you staying? About Implico Reply. The two disciples stay with Jesus the rest of that day, from 4:00 on. 4. But if you have a positive attitude, well, this question will always be a fun one ð, I’ve also been asked this question quite a few times but sometimes I feel uncomfortable with answering it. I think I might try and see how many different answers I can give before we get to my ethnic background. Then again, it’s a question that can help make connections. I did spend time in France, but most my life away. For as the disciples discovered, there are no guarantees in that reply of Jesus. You never know. Many people, particularly in the US, reply to “thank you” with “you’re welcome.” giphy.com As this Tumblr post points out , this has begun to change, as young people use and hear "you… It was lovely reading your experiences ð. Set up the Outlook.com account in Windows Live Mail using IMAP settings. Do I give a short answer, do I give a fuller explanation (and bore them in the process) and what happens after they have digested the answer. Maybe I’ll find someone who has a key to my question of how to handle it…. ( Log Out / That said, the past and what we’ve experienced does go some way in shaping our worldview and what we believe in. This question is an ambiguous one. Mail a copy of your response to the county clerk's office in the location where the case has been filed within 20 days. Honestly, we claim to live in a society that values freedom for all and yet we still try to force someone to talk about their past even if they say it’s offensive? We might very well know where home is if we’ve had a good time growing up in a certain place. Are you convinced Iâm a foreigner? I feel your pain, Mabel. Nothing wrong with that. Where we are from and where we feel comfortable calling home is dependent on our individual choices and experiences. Maybe you have your own responses too ð. To me, your background is very interesting. Very few, I suspect. But if you are like me, you get tired of those questions, don’t you? Good answers! “It doesnât matter” reminds me of a time recently where I responded to this extended. So most of the questions like “Are you christian, buddhist, vegetarian, democrat, Greek, Chinese… this and that?” are not so easy to answer. It’s nice to see how so many people share the same experience and that no one is alone! When someone asks you ‘Where are you staying/where do you live, how do you answer them. And for that, I am so so glad. (I was born in Karachi of French parents)  8.     Iâm from three places. I identify myself as being Australian (since this is the culture I was exposed to and lived in the longest and is the place where I live permanently), but whenever I tell people (especially Asians like the one I encountered in trips to my ancestral home in Asia) that I’m Australian, they look at me like I’m nuts. What do you do? Or when I feel apprehensive towards the person asking me the question or the person sounds nosy. BTW, I was in SE Asia last year, and loved Singapore and Penang. Having grown up in Asia and Australia, âhomeâ is essentially foreign to me â I feel attached to each country Iâve lived in in some way. Great post! I’ve seen other front covers of that film and didn’t like them so much. I say this when Iâm feeling cheery or am warming towards the strangers Iâm talking to. Iâve been mistaken for âmixed raceâ all my life and often received questions such as âwhich one of your parents is white?â & âSo, have you & your sister got different dadâsâ which is quite uncomfortable, rude and insensitive (we are full blood sisters). Which country I was born in? Please enter your name and contact informaton. xD hahaha…, Hahaha! In this case, you should choose a time when you are calm, and in person, to discuss with your boyfriend how it makes you feel when you send a text,, and he doesn't respond for a long time. Discuss what you both feel are reasonable lengths of time to expect a response. “Come and you will see!” As if to say: “You can’t answer that question with words – only with actions, only with what really reveals the heart and soul. I grew up with my country’s ideologies, just like everyone else. I’m glad I saw this post, I’m often asked this question, which I’m sure many people are asked this question very often as well. Just because I’ve got a foreign mother mean I’m an expert on that country. My relatives hold different nationalities/ethnicities which could describe them by blood: arctic race, asian descendent, caucasian race… overall 5 different “nationalities”. The movie I’ve mentioned I enjoyed watching because it does I believe answer this topic. # 8 is genius! The question itself is actually fairly innocent because people ask standard questions when they first introduce themselves to each other. And, I confess, I long for a bit more. The only thing you have to do is fill in the message. In other words, I was outright denied the right to pursue what I wanted in life. It can be an amusing question, but is can be a very personal one that we would not rather be asked for privacy reasons. It seems the hope (perhaps saying the same thing as you differently) might have more to do with the excarnate creatures that we have become to live an incarnate (kingdom of God within) life that is “spent” toward Christ and His will to win over by love in uncommon unity with all souls because we are all made in the image of God. Thank you for another insightful post. My Asian friends who were born here and grew up here always just answer with Australian, but unfortunately sometimes have to qualify their ancestral background. ð, I think most of the time, people really are just curious about my background and want to know more. Haha, yes lah. Close to the places where He spent His energy. Smiling and gently tapping my chest I would say – ‘Here, from the heart’, and you? I’m sure people have a fun, maybe confusing, time guessing where you’re from ð, Hi, The first – What high school did you go to? To all the places where Jesus lives, where Jesus stays, we are invited to stay. ð. I usually say this when Iâm having a bad day or when Iâm not in the mood for conversation. Tune in to hear from Reply’s subject matter specialists as they dive deeper into the latest industry news, new and innovative technology solutions and the issues affecting your business. Uh, you know, here… There… You know how it is..! And I only recently realized, that despite all its faults and defects, France is my home. ‘Come and you will see’ took them to work among the poorest of the poor. It is a very personal question and we all should keep that in mind. It must be frustrating. I don’t want to give the answer people “want” because then the framing and tons of prejudice, preconception, and weird questions, and “related” news show up. And we continue to define people based on something that is beyond their control? Both of them reveal a lot about who we are and what makes us tick. As the only dedicated Workplace by Facebook partner in North America, Implico Reply leverages the digital strategy and cloud expertise of the Reply Group with the power of Facebook technologies to help you evaluate, design and integrate the right tools to overcome your biggest communication challenges. Microsoft account support _) Are you assuming my first language is Chinese? If someone you live with has COVID-19 symptoms but isn’t sick enough to need a hospital, now it’s your turn to provide “supportive care” while protecting your health. You can filter by specific text in comments, by comments you haven’t responded to, by comments with questions, and more. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I don’t say or act in absolute. It is polite of you to clarify the question with the person asking it. What do you do? The house you grew up in? youtube.com/watch?v=DWynJkN5HbQ However, the majority of the time this answer doesnât work with people of Black origin & other ethnicities, they like to know EXACTLY what country youâre from. 3) I don’t consider myself as a part of any community, nation, country, religion, race, ethnicity, culture, movement, idea and whatnot. the UK, then again “No, what country do your parents come from?” then that’s when I have to say Hong Kong even though I’ve only been there once on holiday and not to see any relatives either. I remember when I was younger telling my mum âI wish I could just say Iâm from one countryâ Or âI wish I were only from 2 countriesâ to make my life easier. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So we’d rather not be asked it. That will change over time though. I find this option is the worst because it makes me feel awkward which is such a horrible feeling and also it might make other people think I am âconfusedâ & am not in touch with my cultral background which is embarrassing because I know I fully am in touch. So I also took some from Sri Lankan and Thai since I lived there a bit. I guess people usually nod their heads at this response and the conversation would, hopefully, quickly drift from there to a topic less personal and invasive. I get quizzical looks when I throw the question back at them. Take care Mabel. I was born in one country in Europe. It’s a struggle to live with. The place where you live — whether house, hotel, or mobile home — is where you reside. I also agree avoiding the question is usually the worst option. One that is not on the list of answers that my friend would use when she’s not feeling sociable is “my mother’s womb.” Technically correct although I would never have the nerve to say that myself. For one it makes everyone uncomfortable if you show that you don’t like the question, and this can bring on more prodding and questioning from others. The easiest way to follow up on an e-mail message you receive in Windows Mail is to reply to it. So typically I ask back âwhere are you from?â, although it is quite obvious. (Which is also kind of not clear, but oh well, better than explaining where I’m from. Thanks for sharing. Which languages I speak? The bottom line: why would I want to talk about the past? I was born in Exeter, the city that I love most! Love number #8. if you don’t mind I am going to start using it. I shaped a lot of responses to that question, yet there’s no universal one. Let me know of the responses you get. We might look rude asking that question, or we might come off as curious. We have every right to ask that question and I think it’s shallow of Caucasians to laugh at us when we ask them it. Why are you interested in me? It’s quite normal for children regardless of where they are born to pick up the accents from their parents. I have a sister who lives in Tasmania. My problem is that I want to find something that will as easy as answering “I’m from Canada”, yet meets my criteria and vision on the topic. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. So lovely to hear summer is there in your part of the world. When it comes to ethnicity questions in surveys my answers vary all the time depending on the options from Black British, Black Other & Mixed Other. I don’t want to play psychic and riddler every time. If you get them all correct, you can be my friend. The silent treatment is sometimes just a sign of poor communication skills. “How do you do?” is not generally thought of as a genuine question about your well-being. Jim. (I was same person 10 seconds ago before you asked). Be awkward AF & try to avoid the question. You're welcome is SO OVERUSED! They are usually wrong. Which planet? You could then follow up with asking what is their credit card number ð, Hello Mabel. I’ve learnt no to worry. You definitely have a hard situation to describe in response to that question. Everything that is absolute, strict, framed, labeled already belongs to past the time you mention it. It is a very honest answer, but at the same time someone might take it the wrong way and think you are insulting them. “I live in Malaysia/Penang/High Street.”; “I am staying at the E & O … You can use the filter bar at the top of each tab to filter the comments you see. When I say “Australia” and people look at me like I’m crazy, sometimes I like to say, “I’m…REALLY from Australia” just to throw them off more. From the “Published” tab, you can: Reply: Click Reply to respond to a comment directly. Such a good post Mabel! Reply to "What is your income? ( Log Out / To post in live chat, click into where it says “Say Something” and begin typing. The North, the South, midwest, etc. 2) I don’t live in the past so I live only presently. I think some of us are just very honest people that way, and we know we can’t give an honest answer to the question. My background is kind of like yours – parents escaped Mainland China to Taiwan during communist invasion. ð Each city there is so different in terms of history, modern developments, people, food and so much more ð. Where do you live?" For many Americans it is a standard question which they use among themselves. It’s a topic that can be debated for hour on end. Now I live in three countries. It is known as the St. Louis question – and there are two variations on it. Love God. Use it only to gain clarity and help you problem-solve. The question “Where are you from?” can have a lot of emotional, psychological and personal weight on it. 13 Reasons Why is a Netflix series based on a book by Jay Asher. Even just for a day ð. The preposition to use after “I live ...” or “I am staying ...” in answer to the question “Where do you live?” or “Where are you staying?” depends on whether you are going to mention a country, city, town or street, in which case you use “in”; or a smaller location like a block of flats, a hotel or a friend’s house, in which case you use “at”, e.g. Also, they are those whom I’ve met not too long ago and perceive as strangers. The contact information is included with the certified summons letter. My accent really does confuse people and sometimes their mouths fall open. Always been fascinated by how some people can comfortably call one place “home” ð, Well I spent the first 18 years of my life here. Its funny how personal you take it when you handmake an item and i still take it personally after 16 years and 14000 reviews on all my online shops LOL. Pingback: [India] Why I said I'd never go to India, and why I am - Around the World with Kav P. i feel you. Because both of them lead to rather predictable conversations – about different pastors and priests or different high school sporting events or plays or competitions. My response depends on my mood and the tone of the person throwing this phrase at me. And since I feel like the Netherlands is my second home, I find it’s bit confusing to answer the question, so I always reply as “It’s complicated, I have two home countries.” ð the UK, then again “No, what country do your parents come from?” then that’s when I have to say Hong Kong even though I’ve only been there once on holiday and not to see any relatives either. Omg, I just thought up of a good response to use, the next time someone asks me where I’m from: “We are the Borg. In today’s gospel, we hear that question: “Rabbi, where are you staying?” And the response of Jesus is not the usual street address /parish/high school kind of answer. Lita, Thanks for stopping by this older post, Lita. For example, when people ask “Where are you from?” they’re usually wondering where the person was born and raised. There…….. Select Reply to Initial Message at the top of the conversation to reply to the first message in the conversation or thread. Usually I just say I am from BC, although when I am actually in BC it is a bit harder since then people are more likely to try to dig deeper. I am only interested in pursuing the life that was meant for me, and I am not even slightly interested in talking about the past that I fought to get away from. This option usually happens by accident because I sometimes panic if Iâm not ready for the question as stupid as it sounds! When you face challenges, learn how to share with someone you trust and do not forsake good counsel. 99% of the time, I feel uncomfortable because I’m a private person and really am not keen on sharing my life story with someone I barely know. It is an very interesting background you have, Yvor. Born in Melbourne to Malaysian migrant parents, I hold Australian citizenship. The second – What parish do you belong to? Sometimes, I feel flush when confronted with the intrusive question. The question also serves as a good conversation starter in my opinion. Are you a bad person? So it was like going “home”. If you go back in history both American and Australia accents were formed largely from English speakers from different areas/accents all mixing with each other. How to use reside in a sentence. I lived in 4 Asian countries last years. This day at 23 years old Iâm still trying to find a âsimpleâ answer instead of screaming an essay every time I get asked this question. Where do you live? 5) I don’t understand what people exactly want to know and it’s not so appreciated to ask 10 questions back, whereas most of the people answer with one name. Still smiling.’ It’s a phrase I will keep in mind. I myself am an Asian Australian. I quite honestly cannot stand this question. First I answer which town I live in, which is met with “No, where are you from originally?” to which I reply which country I grew up in i.e. My friends in Australia do consider me as Australian, though some randoms on the street will sometimes ask, “Where are you from”, with one man referring to me as a tourist once when I was riding a bus in Sydney. ð If I had a dollar for every time I am asked this question… I look Swedish, I have a Scottish accent but I was born in California and my roots run so deep in the Americas that I have Central American DNA. People so often make assumptions that we are somewhere based on skin colour; they might be wrong and we might want to correct them because their assumptions can paint a false impression of us and who we speak on behalf of. That’s where I will stay, that’s where I will live.”. Can’t wait to go back. Instructions in Section B here: Windows Live Mail and Outlook Mail ; Once the account has downloaded all the folders, copy messages from the other folders in Windows Live Mail containing the messages you want to transfer into the new folders under the new Outlook.com account. I am from two places and not English although I live in England. I’m English, but I’m from Devon. This is where I have 3 options: Cause I’ve figured out what you have to do, you have to go into your App Store and see if Facebook needs an update, update it then you should have the live feature back. I actually think it’s pretty cool that you have so many different answers to a seemingly simple question, but of course, I can see how it can be annoying at times, too. That’s true, it depends on who asks, ‘Where are you from?’, and depending on who asks it, it could be an intrusive question or not. Follow these steps for Outlook 2019, 2016, and Outlook for Microsoft 365. For example, “I think you need to be more attentive.  5.     Itâs none of your business. 2.     My parents are from Malaysia. But definitely agree, best not to ask this question when you first meet someone. I have emailed her but not had a reply. Friendly strangers often mention where they are (presumably) born and then the ballâs in my court. The question where are you from to me is like asking, where is your home, and home is in NZ for me. What I experience is – I’ve had some conversations with some people where I can just feel that they want to know where I’m from but don’t dare voice that question, possibly afraid they’ll offend me I presume. As Melissa Loh has discussed, it can mean: Which city I live in? Do they need to be born there from a long line of Aussie citizens? I am a white Slavic and have lived in London, Paris, Prague and Vienna and this question always comes up. For example, if you live with one parent, ask if you can live with the other or spend more time at their house. I was born in London, UK. I was born in Taiwan and moved to Canada when I was 4 years old. It does confuse me sometimes when people ask that ð I guess the ‘where are you from’ question’s preferred answer depends on each individual. It may call you to March in usually freezing cold weather in Washington D.C. proclaiming the value of LIFE from the womb to the tomb. Not only is there usually a kind of assumption others have about you when they ask that question, there is sense they want to make a personal connection – or maybe not realise they are getting personal (personal to us) and more often than not are inclined to go with social norms. “fairly innocent” is a good way of putting it. But as the video shows, sometimes the person asking the question just can’t comprehend funny responses and may get offended. When you reply to a message, Windows Mail takes all the heading information from the original message and uses it to create the response heading. Australia is a migrant country, so you would think that a lot of Aussie citizens/ancestors are from diverse background and/or countries. Love Others. Your photograph captures beautifully that moment of looking into the world and yet holding our own space at the same time. Learn how your comment data is processed. The two questions you posed are very interesting ones. Number 8 is a creative one. I have seen it lurking around on YouTube, but never got around to watching it and completely forgot about it. As well as Hong Kong and Singapore. Always fun to get people to guess where you are from. Why the question? It would be nice if i could reply .. not a slanging match but just to point out im always happy to add extra feathers if they message me. But I agree, it is best not asking this question on the first time meet up. I guess I need to ask that question back at people more. No worries. I also finds that this sort of âbreaks downâ the list of countries and doesnât sound so excessive (It probably does but not as much as option 1) This week, I invite that gospel question of the disciples to be the question of your prayer – “Where are you staying? For example, what makes someone Australian? However, the reply option may vary depending upon how your instructor set up the discussion. While I was growing I absorbed mostly American-ish and Japanese culture. I really like your friend’s response. i know quite a few people who were born in the same country as me but have slight foreign accents. [India] Why I said I'd never go to India, and why I am - Around the World with Kav P. And now I know where I will live for the rest of my days – following this one, letting his dream become my dream, letting his passion become my passion. 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