So I worked the brunch today. Nothing too exciting. Although I would like to share a little story that happened with one of my co-workers.
J is Chinese-American. His parents moved to NYC before he was born, so this is all he knows. They ran a little Deli in Kew Gardens Queens for 30 years before "retiring" to Pennsylvania. J is a young guy, just finishing his theater degree from SUNY. This is what took place today, as I witnessed it, but apparently it happens often:
A youngish white yuppie couple are seated at the booth in J's section. J walks up to greet them.
J: Hi. What can I get you to drink today?
They: ohhh....where are you from?
J: Umm...Queens?
They: NO, like where are you really from? Your Heritage?
J: Oh! I'm Chinese.
They: OHHHH...we love china. We go there ALL the time!
J: That's cool. I am actually going there for the first time in July. I've always wanted to go meet my relatives.
They: (Through laughter) How funny! We know more about your home country than you do ! (Hahahahaha.....)
j: Excuse me?
They: (Very seriously) Of course, home is really always right here (puts hand over her heart.)
J walked away visibly annoyed. I watched him, this hard working son of immigrant parents, knowing that he is as American as I, and certainly as much as the 2 people sitting in the booth.
I hate brunch.
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You old director just wanted to say hi and I do attempt to keep up with you. Have got some of the old ones together for BOP this year. Alan Willmore, Tamara, Stephanie Willis, Kari Richerson, Mandee Davis, Aaron Hopkins, etc....have talked about getting together and recreating a singing group again. Sure could use your voice and personality. Will keep in touch..."M"
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Hey Little Girl. Have got some of the old gang together: Stephanie Willis, Tamara Clark, Allan Willmore, Mandee Davis, Kari Richerson, Kelly Levanti, Aaron Hopkins, etc., for BOP this year. We have talked about getting together on a regular basis and work up some of the old numbers and start performing a little bit. Sure could use your voice and personality. I do attempt to keep tabs on you. Will be back later..."M"
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