There is the stereotype that Asians are awkward immigrants who can barely speak English or form sentences. I sometimes overcompensate for this stereotype by abrasively overenunciating my words with the perfect American Yankee accent.
However, latent in this stereotype is a power that can be tapped into when appropriate. One such appropriate situation is the single scene.
Sometimes I don't feel like dealing with the effort of formulating a tactful yet firm response to a lewd or unattractive guy hitting on me, so instead, I cover my mouth with my hand, giggle idiotically, and say "No English speaky." Even when I say "No English speaky" with my normal American accent, they still believe it and walk away.
I suppose I am in a sense perpetuating the pervasive stereotype of the Immigrant Asian. But the sheer simplicity of this method, the 100% effectiveness, is nearly impossible to resist.
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I'll have to remember to try this when I want to avoid talking to a stranger. :)
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