Do you guys ever feel like you're 'too Asian' in the workplace but 'not Asian enough' when it comes to family/friends? My morals are rooted in Asian traditions, but can't speak my native language well

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I feel this a lot. I was born in the States, but both of my parents were immigrants. I'm aware and understanding of all the sacrifices my parents made in order to provide my siblings and me a better life, but it's hard to find a balance in terms of showing gratitude for this and also living my own life without feeling guilty. And going back to the mother land, I always get shit from my relatives for not being able to speak the language well and definitely regret not following through with lessons at a younger age

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Not really in my case. I’m perfectly bilingual and figured out how to tone down Asian at work and up the ante with family/relatives to make everyone comfortable. Also an ABC, first generation.

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Morning Everyone,

Hope everybody is having a great weekend and for people who are not so having a great time like me and facing some difficulties in life, please know that it is just a phase and it too shall pass like the good ones and yes talking to your mother might help she has the greatest strength.

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