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    23 Things Latinas Are Tired Of Hearing

    "Are you here, you know, legally?"

    1. "You don't look Latina."

    2. "You're probably planning on having a big family, right?"

    3. "Why are you so religious?"

    4. "You're so lucky you don't ever have to tan."

    5. "Is it weird growing up in a sexist culture?"

    6. "Where did you learn English?"

    7. "Why is your family so big?"

    8. *whispering* "Are you legal?"

    9. "Why are you always so loud?"

    10. "OMG can you recommend me a good *authentic* Mexican food restaurant?"

    11. "I'm trying to practice my Spanish. Can you just talk to me in Spanish from now on?"

    12. "Your upbringing must have been really rough."

    13. "Mami."

    14. "Where's your accent?"

    15. "Do you know anyone having a Quinceañera? I've always wanted to go to one."

    16. "Can you teach me how to dance salsa?"

    17. "OMG I love watching Spanish TV. It's so dramatic."

    18. "I'm just gonna call you [name that's easier for me to pronounce]."

    19. "But, like, you really only got here because you're Latina, right?"

    20. "Where are you really, really from?"

    21. "So what's traditional food where you're from? Rice and beans?"

    22. "Are you planning on being a housewife?"

    23. "Why are Latina's so fiery all the time?"