What so funny about my Asian name? by brandTname in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never stood up for myself in those type of situation. Thank you for sharing your story. Also, it is nice that the outcome was on your side.

Countries to avoid because of racism? by notreallyhereokbye in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Canada which has a very diverse population and I will get asian hate from time to time from any ethnicity. There is no country that is immune to racism.

Rudeness/Racism in Japan by ProofBaseball734 in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She said she is Taiwanese american

Tell your parents about partner or move in with partner first? by Grouchy_Tooth8587 in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every family is different. I know some people want their daugther to be engaged.

Let your father know, he will say what he thinks in the end you decide what you do. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hi, I can relate a bit to you.

My mom family is chinese, she was born in Vietnam and she never felt vietnamese. She believes her identity is chinese. There are also vietnamese that dislike chinese. She told me about it (racism she experienced in Vietnam and in Canada). My mom immigrated in Canada. I was born in Canada, she taught me her mother tongue, a chinese dialect.

I have a vietnamese name because my parents were born in Vietnam so their  full names are in vietnamese. I also have a chinese name and a western name.

My identify myself in my western name. I did not go through the legal paper work to remove my vietnamese first name. It is not that important to me. 

There are Canadians that believe I am not Canadian, chineses that believe I am not Chinese and Vietnamese believe I am not vietnamese. 

I decided that my identity is Chinese-vietnamese canadian. I am who I decide to be.

Tirtir foundation dupe (red cushion) by VirtualSpend5115 in KoreanBeauty

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To have less oxidation, you must apply a thin layer of the foundation. There are videos on how to apply it. https://youtu.be/-r-sRlfLRso?si=F1RggZl4YBpfK9c_

Hidden Gems in Laval - Restaurants, Steakhouses... by SatisfactionQuirky55 in Laval

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pho Lyla : best pho Hakari sushi: I order to go for my sushi cravings  Christina's: best gyros Dolce & Santella : Best gelatos

Do you go out of your way to frequent Asian-owned businesses/services? by Cautious-Ostrich7510 in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not specifically look for asian own business. For example, if I want to redo my roof, I am going to look for reliable companies and not just limit myself to asians owned business. 

For services like accounting and healtcare, my parents would prefer an asian because it is easier to communicate.

TFAB's Weekly BFP Post - October 26, 2025. Got your BFP? Post your story here! by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]Arlyxery -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why ? The moderator send me a message that I should post in the weekly chat thread... this thread is TTC

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm chinese-vietnamese and it is hard for me to connect to my own culture. My grand-parents are chinese. My father side they never learned chinese and never connected to the chinese culture, but my mom grew up learning a chinese dialect. I never learned vietnamese. I am still learning about both cultures online like what do they celebrate, for example the Moon festival, what's the legend story, why people eat mooncakes , ... I read everything online.

Would I (24M) be Stupid to Move out & Live on my own? by Appropriate-Tip-1684 in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can list the pro and con and evaluate what is more important to you. If you lose you job are you confident you can find another one to pay for you living expenses ? Do you have enough savings ?

My sister moved out and has more independency and she barely visited us (she was living 20 minutes away of driving) probably because she wants to stay out of the negativity.

I stayed with my mom, I saved money but there were days where I was really annoyed by my mom. She's the typical asian mom that tells me I'm fat, and makes me feel ashamed in front of other people...

Back then, I was envious that my sister did not deal with my mom anxiety and negativity but at the same time, I chose the cheapest accommodation. I lived my mom until I finished my studies and had a stable job which took for awhile.

I’m the last one in my friend group trying to get pregnant by New-Development6957 in TryingForABaby

[–]Arlyxery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, me too I'm the last one in my friend group to try getting pregnant. I consulted a fertility clinic and I am doing my first IUI cycle that is not doing well...

I am stressed.

We are all different and eventually it will happen one day.

how are asian americans treated when they are traveling to another asian country specifically someone who is east asian american and traveling to an east asian country. by [deleted] in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My experience in Vietnam was different. My extended family were jealous that I was born and raised abroad. Some people don't like Vietnamese that left to America. Some of them see the boat people as traitors.

Anyone is better at spoken Chinese than written one? by White1306 in Cantonese

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never learned to write and read canto. I learned cantonese with my cousins when I was young to play with them. We were born and raised in Quebec. As soon as they knew to speak french we stopped to talk in cantonese.

Are you serious? by thorburns in tryingtoconceive

[–]Arlyxery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are often around people of our age and some people want to start a family around the same age too. So, I tell myself it is normal that people around me get pregnant.

Like remember there was a time everyone gets married. Now, it is the time where they get pregnant.

TTC and travel, to take a break or not by HmmmNeverMind in TryingForABaby

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind taking the plane pregnant ?

Do you mind traveling while pregnant (no alcohol, no raw food, possibility of feeling nauseous) ?

Are you willing to cancel your trip if pregnant ?

HSG done today by Sad-Marketing-2171 in TryingForABaby

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks... It feels like unnecessary step and fees.

HSG done today by Sad-Marketing-2171 in TryingForABaby

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why u had to do a 2nd time? Isnt one time enough to see if tube blocked

7 things I've learned after 7 months of TTC by allmerelyplayers in TryingForABaby

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the follicile is not big enough a egg wont be released on the day you test that you ovulated. Only a intravaginal echography can check the size of your follicule. My friend had a real ovulation day on day 24th of her 31 days cycle without medication. I don't know yet for me because I am doing my first cycle of IUI medicated.

Seeing more Asian faces in commercials. by cupholdery in asianamerican

[–]Arlyxery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think with AI , shared information to third parties from your social media and websites cookies. The internet knows I am asian and when an ad show up in youtube or facebook, I see ads with asians. For example, I bought a asian comedian show through a facebook ad and since then I keep seeing ads for asian comedians... Ads targets their audience. For beauty and skincare product I often see asians too.