Recording summary · December 2017
Do I look white
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Overview
Daniel encounters frustration when Asian or Japanese people view him as white or Western, contrasting this with his youth in England where he endured persistent bullying in secondary school over his Asian appearance.
Daniel favors residing in Japan and Asia, experiencing greater acceptance, perceived attractiveness, and a stronger sense of belonging there than in England, even though some insecurities about specific facial features persist.
Themes
Reactions to perceptions of racial appearance on dating apps and in person.
Contrast between perceptions of facial features in England versus Asia.
Experiences being mistaken for Japanese while visiting Korea.
Dating prospects, social validation, and personal insecurities about physical features.
Developments
Daniel faced daily bullying across five to six years in secondary school due to his Asian appearance.
Tomoko, an online acquaintance, remarked upon meeting Daniel that he appeared completely white and did not look Asian.
Airport personnel and market vendors in Korea responded to Daniel in Japanese when he spoke English.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel's hairstyle caused individuals in Korea to mistake him for Japanese.
Whether Daniel would have encountered bullying for appearing white or having particular facial traits if he had attended school in Japan or been raised in an Asian country.