u/notaure_

I’m tired of people constantly assuming where I’m from and always getting it wrong.

When I try to explain my background, people either think I’m lying or assume I’m insecure about it, which isn’t the case. What bothers me is being constantly categorized into groups I don’t belong to and at the same time, not being recognized by any of them. It also comes with stereotypes being projected onto me that don’t fit my origins.The worst places I’ve experienced this so far have been the UK and Ireland.
How do you deal with this kind of situation?